NV A General Engineering Contractor
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1. What is the primary purpose of a performance bond on a public
works project?
A. Protects subcontractors from late payments
B. Guarantees the contractor will correct defects for one year
C. Ensures the contractor completes the project according to contract
terms
D. Protects the contractor from losses
Rationale: A performance bond ensures project completion per contract
requirements.
2. A bid bond typically protects which party?
A. Subcontractor
B. Project owner
C. Contractor
D. Supplier
Rationale: A bid bond protects the owner if the bidder refuses to enter the
contract.
3. Which soil type has the lowest bearing capacity?
,A. Sand
B. Gravel
C. Clay
D. Crushed rock
Rationale: Clay expands/contracts with moisture and has poor load-
bearing characteristics.
4. What does OSHA require when employees work in a trench deeper
than 5 feet?
A. Water removal pumps
B. Protective system (sloping, shoring, or shielding)
C. Guardrails
D. Traffic control
Rationale: OSHA mandates protective systems for trenches over 5 feet
deep.
5. What is the minimum distance heavy construction equipment must
remain from overhead power lines (under 50 kV)?
A. 5 ft
B. 8 ft
C. 10 ft
D. 15 ft
Rationale: OSHA requires a 10-ft clearance from overhead lines up to 50
kV.
6. Which document typically controls in the case of conflict?
A. Contractor’s estimate
B. Addenda
C. Field reports
, D. The signed contract
Rationale: The executed contract governs over all other documents.
7. A change order must be:
A. Informal
B. Oral
C. Written and signed
D. Verbal with witnesses
Rationale: Change orders must be in writing to modify contract scope, cost,
or time.
8. “Retainage” refers to:
A. Materials stored off site
B. Costs for design services
C. Portion of payment withheld until work is complete
D. Contractor’s profit
Rationale: Owners hold retainage to ensure completion and quality.
9. What is the main purpose of a project schedule?
A. Determine final cost
B. Coordinate and sequence work activities
C. Track safety violations
D. Replace daily logs
Rationale: Scheduling organizes project activities and timelines.
10. Which of the following is a unit of soil compaction?
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1. What is the primary purpose of a performance bond on a public
works project?
A. Protects subcontractors from late payments
B. Guarantees the contractor will correct defects for one year
C. Ensures the contractor completes the project according to contract
terms
D. Protects the contractor from losses
Rationale: A performance bond ensures project completion per contract
requirements.
2. A bid bond typically protects which party?
A. Subcontractor
B. Project owner
C. Contractor
D. Supplier
Rationale: A bid bond protects the owner if the bidder refuses to enter the
contract.
3. Which soil type has the lowest bearing capacity?
,A. Sand
B. Gravel
C. Clay
D. Crushed rock
Rationale: Clay expands/contracts with moisture and has poor load-
bearing characteristics.
4. What does OSHA require when employees work in a trench deeper
than 5 feet?
A. Water removal pumps
B. Protective system (sloping, shoring, or shielding)
C. Guardrails
D. Traffic control
Rationale: OSHA mandates protective systems for trenches over 5 feet
deep.
5. What is the minimum distance heavy construction equipment must
remain from overhead power lines (under 50 kV)?
A. 5 ft
B. 8 ft
C. 10 ft
D. 15 ft
Rationale: OSHA requires a 10-ft clearance from overhead lines up to 50
kV.
6. Which document typically controls in the case of conflict?
A. Contractor’s estimate
B. Addenda
C. Field reports
, D. The signed contract
Rationale: The executed contract governs over all other documents.
7. A change order must be:
A. Informal
B. Oral
C. Written and signed
D. Verbal with witnesses
Rationale: Change orders must be in writing to modify contract scope, cost,
or time.
8. “Retainage” refers to:
A. Materials stored off site
B. Costs for design services
C. Portion of payment withheld until work is complete
D. Contractor’s profit
Rationale: Owners hold retainage to ensure completion and quality.
9. What is the main purpose of a project schedule?
A. Determine final cost
B. Coordinate and sequence work activities
C. Track safety violations
D. Replace daily logs
Rationale: Scheduling organizes project activities and timelines.
10. Which of the following is a unit of soil compaction?
