CM 371 Midterm multiple choice Questions With Complete
Solutions
During construction, _________ provide a means by which the
owner and architect can confirm the intent of the design &
ensure that materials to be installed meet the owner's
expectations.
Submittals
Which of the following terms is best described by the
stakeholders, early on in the project, deciding to establish an
acceptable protocol for communication and conflict resolution?
Partnering
What is a common problem on construction projects pertaining
to RFI's?
They can result in time delays if not answered promptly
In general, who is responsible for the final approval of
submittals and shop drawings?
The architect
Which of the following provide motivation for contractors to
finish a project on time?
project incentives, liquidated damages
What is the diameter of a #5 rebar?
5/8 inch
, Rebar is typically manufactured in which of the following
lengths?
20'
All of these
60'
40'
All of these
With CMU blocks, why or where are A-units and H-units used?
To speed installation when vertical steel reinforcing is present
In a CMU wall, a bond-beam or lintel unit is typically used
where?
above an opening or where horizontal rebar is required
What is the standard nominal size of a typical CMU block?
8 x 8 x 16
What are the 5 stages of a construction project?
Design and Bidding, Pre-Construction, Procurement,
Construction, Post Construction
What are the 5 basic sectors of the industry?
Residential, heavy civil, industrial, commercial, environmental
Project Delivery Methods
Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, CM agency & at risk, Multiple
prime selection methods (Low-bid selection, Best-value
selection, Qualifications-based selection)
What are contract documents
Solutions
During construction, _________ provide a means by which the
owner and architect can confirm the intent of the design &
ensure that materials to be installed meet the owner's
expectations.
Submittals
Which of the following terms is best described by the
stakeholders, early on in the project, deciding to establish an
acceptable protocol for communication and conflict resolution?
Partnering
What is a common problem on construction projects pertaining
to RFI's?
They can result in time delays if not answered promptly
In general, who is responsible for the final approval of
submittals and shop drawings?
The architect
Which of the following provide motivation for contractors to
finish a project on time?
project incentives, liquidated damages
What is the diameter of a #5 rebar?
5/8 inch
, Rebar is typically manufactured in which of the following
lengths?
20'
All of these
60'
40'
All of these
With CMU blocks, why or where are A-units and H-units used?
To speed installation when vertical steel reinforcing is present
In a CMU wall, a bond-beam or lintel unit is typically used
where?
above an opening or where horizontal rebar is required
What is the standard nominal size of a typical CMU block?
8 x 8 x 16
What are the 5 stages of a construction project?
Design and Bidding, Pre-Construction, Procurement,
Construction, Post Construction
What are the 5 basic sectors of the industry?
Residential, heavy civil, industrial, commercial, environmental
Project Delivery Methods
Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, CM agency & at risk, Multiple
prime selection methods (Low-bid selection, Best-value
selection, Qualifications-based selection)
What are contract documents
