CM 1112 COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Fine aggregate is also known as gravel. Answer: False
◉ Dead loads are permanent and live load change with time. Answer:
True
◉ Control joints should be at least ¼ of the slab depth. Answer: True
◉ Form ties can be made from steel rods, straps, wire, fiberglass, or
other plastics. Answer: True
◉ Uniform settlement may disrupt building services. Answer: True
◉ Precast wall panels cannot be solid. Answer: False
◉ Sustainable buildings discourage the collaborative processes. Answer:
False
◉ Building codes regulate life safety and health. Answer: True
,◉ Foundations must transmit building loads to the rock or soil on which
the building rests. Answer: True
◉ Portland cement is the binding agent in concrete. Answer: True
◉ Slab reinforcing and it's bars are placed on the bottom portion of the
slab. Answer: False
◉ High strength concrete is between 6000 psi and 20000 psi. Answer:
True
◉ Clays are very small particles, with larger surface area. Answer: True
◉ Match the following statements to the BEST answer from the list of
choices. Answer: ____ owner hires single design and construction entity.
*Answer: DESIGN/BUILD
____ method combines owner, design, and construction teams into one
legal entity.
*Answer: SINGLE PURPOSE ENTITY
____ provides financing as well as construction services.
, *Answer: TURNKEY
____ owner hires design team and construction team separately.
*Answer: DESIGN/BID/BUILD
____ owner hires independent construction company to oversee design
and construction services.
*Answer: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
◉ Match the following statements to the BEST answer from the list of
choices. Answer: ____ molds that hold the concrete and are returned to a
lab for evaluation.
*Answer: TEST CYLINDERS
____ separation of the large aggregates from the finer portions of the
mix.
*Answer: SEGREGATION
____ a rough measure of the workability of wet concrete as it arrives on
site.
*Answer: SLUMP TEST
____ eliminates voids and air pockets within the concrete.
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Fine aggregate is also known as gravel. Answer: False
◉ Dead loads are permanent and live load change with time. Answer:
True
◉ Control joints should be at least ¼ of the slab depth. Answer: True
◉ Form ties can be made from steel rods, straps, wire, fiberglass, or
other plastics. Answer: True
◉ Uniform settlement may disrupt building services. Answer: True
◉ Precast wall panels cannot be solid. Answer: False
◉ Sustainable buildings discourage the collaborative processes. Answer:
False
◉ Building codes regulate life safety and health. Answer: True
,◉ Foundations must transmit building loads to the rock or soil on which
the building rests. Answer: True
◉ Portland cement is the binding agent in concrete. Answer: True
◉ Slab reinforcing and it's bars are placed on the bottom portion of the
slab. Answer: False
◉ High strength concrete is between 6000 psi and 20000 psi. Answer:
True
◉ Clays are very small particles, with larger surface area. Answer: True
◉ Match the following statements to the BEST answer from the list of
choices. Answer: ____ owner hires single design and construction entity.
*Answer: DESIGN/BUILD
____ method combines owner, design, and construction teams into one
legal entity.
*Answer: SINGLE PURPOSE ENTITY
____ provides financing as well as construction services.
, *Answer: TURNKEY
____ owner hires design team and construction team separately.
*Answer: DESIGN/BID/BUILD
____ owner hires independent construction company to oversee design
and construction services.
*Answer: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
◉ Match the following statements to the BEST answer from the list of
choices. Answer: ____ molds that hold the concrete and are returned to a
lab for evaluation.
*Answer: TEST CYLINDERS
____ separation of the large aggregates from the finer portions of the
mix.
*Answer: SEGREGATION
____ a rough measure of the workability of wet concrete as it arrives on
site.
*Answer: SLUMP TEST
____ eliminates voids and air pockets within the concrete.
