CM 5342 MIDTERM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ACCURATE ANSWERS
What are some concerns of a Resident Project Representative or an inspector with
respect to his or her project during the construction phase? - Answers -Safety
Quality
Schedule
What type of organizational structure is best suited for fast-track construction? -
Answers -Design-Build
Under a construction management (CM) contract, should the CM firm's responsibilities
normally begin at the construction phase, the design phase, the planning phase, or the
conceptual phase - Answers -conceptual phase
A design-build firm may be - Answers --single firm with design and construction
capabilities
-joint venture between a contractor and design firm
-design firm which subcontracts the construction work
-construction firm who subcontracts the design work
True or false? Under the Partnering concept, all differences are intended to be resolved
at the lowest management level—preferably at the project site - Answers -TRUE
What types of relationships are intended to be created under a Partnering Agreement? -
Answers -Commitment
Trust
Equity
Implementation
Development of Mutual Goals
Continuous Evaluation
Timely Responsiveness
What are the five steps necessary to set up a Partnering workshop? - Answers --
Creation of Partnering charter
-Development of an issue-resolution process
-Development of a joint evaluation process
,-Discussion of Individual Roles and Concerns
-Presentation of a facilitated workshop.
Is Partnering a totally informal process, or should it be addressed in the specifications? -
Answers -Should be addressed where expectations are outlined as promotes a durable
relationship between contractor and subcontractors
True or false? Under the CQC process, inspection is provided by the contractor. -
Answers -TRUE
What is the five-step process of initiating a project? Name each of the steps in proper
order - Answers -Advertise the Bids
Open the Bids
Award Contract
Sign the Contract
Issue Notice to Proceed
Explain the one-to-one concept. - Answers -Role of this concept is to provide
designation to a single individual located on a jobsite for the primary interest of the
owner.
What is the principal barrier to the use of design-build contracts on public works
projects? - Answers -the difference between procurement laws which govern the
selection of qualified architects and engineer versus contractors in general projects.
What is apparent authority? - Answers -Exists when another party is involved in
operating with appearance of authority on behalf of the owner. Owner responsible for
actions of secondary party.
Give an example of delegated authority?` - Answers -Individual given authority to
represent for primary party , such as the RPR/Inspector
What are the dangers of allowing the inspector to supervise the work? - Answers -the
shifting of responsibility between parties; liability issues occur when inspector doing job
of a contractor, and vice versa.
If supervising the contractor then the contractor may be relieved of duties with no
obligation
, When should materials be checked by inspector? - Answers -Should be checked and
accounted for as being delivered
How much authority should be allowed to the Resident Project Representative or
inspector—should he or she be permitted to approve Change Orders affecting time or
cost? - Answers -Certain authority is allowed without changing or modifying the
contractual documents; inspector is not contracted for changes to contract, instead
authority is for inspecting progress of work and for interests of the owner.
Is it permissible for the owner's representative to issue instructions or orders to a
subcontractor as long as they are directed to a management representative of that
subcontractor - Answers -No; never.
Who should have sole authority to stop work - Answers -Owner
Which of the following is an acceptable practice by the Resident Project Representative
or the inspector? - Answers -Control (specs) and Supervise (work)
True or false? If requested by the contractor, the Resident Project Representative or
inspector may offer suggestions as to how to do the work - Answers -False
True or false? If an inspector discovers that the work of a subcontractor is deficient, he
or she should direct the subcontractor to make the necessary corrections, then tell the
General Contractor what was done - Answers -False
What are the three types of authority exercised in a construction contract? - Answers -
Actual
Apparent
Limited
It is a well-known principle that the engineer should not tell the contractor how to do the
work; but, if the engineer observes that the contractor's construction methods appear to
be unable to meet the specifications, what should the engineer do - Answers -You
should give a courtesy notice to contractor
Show and make him understand why work is wrong
Document this in the daily diary
Evaluation of the contractor's schedule submittal should be limited to what three
principal concerns - Answers -Start date, job logic and finish date
What basic equipment (not furnishings) should be required in a construction field office?
- Answers --Fax machine w/ Telephone Line
-Copy Machine
ACCURATE ANSWERS
What are some concerns of a Resident Project Representative or an inspector with
respect to his or her project during the construction phase? - Answers -Safety
Quality
Schedule
What type of organizational structure is best suited for fast-track construction? -
Answers -Design-Build
Under a construction management (CM) contract, should the CM firm's responsibilities
normally begin at the construction phase, the design phase, the planning phase, or the
conceptual phase - Answers -conceptual phase
A design-build firm may be - Answers --single firm with design and construction
capabilities
-joint venture between a contractor and design firm
-design firm which subcontracts the construction work
-construction firm who subcontracts the design work
True or false? Under the Partnering concept, all differences are intended to be resolved
at the lowest management level—preferably at the project site - Answers -TRUE
What types of relationships are intended to be created under a Partnering Agreement? -
Answers -Commitment
Trust
Equity
Implementation
Development of Mutual Goals
Continuous Evaluation
Timely Responsiveness
What are the five steps necessary to set up a Partnering workshop? - Answers --
Creation of Partnering charter
-Development of an issue-resolution process
-Development of a joint evaluation process
,-Discussion of Individual Roles and Concerns
-Presentation of a facilitated workshop.
Is Partnering a totally informal process, or should it be addressed in the specifications? -
Answers -Should be addressed where expectations are outlined as promotes a durable
relationship between contractor and subcontractors
True or false? Under the CQC process, inspection is provided by the contractor. -
Answers -TRUE
What is the five-step process of initiating a project? Name each of the steps in proper
order - Answers -Advertise the Bids
Open the Bids
Award Contract
Sign the Contract
Issue Notice to Proceed
Explain the one-to-one concept. - Answers -Role of this concept is to provide
designation to a single individual located on a jobsite for the primary interest of the
owner.
What is the principal barrier to the use of design-build contracts on public works
projects? - Answers -the difference between procurement laws which govern the
selection of qualified architects and engineer versus contractors in general projects.
What is apparent authority? - Answers -Exists when another party is involved in
operating with appearance of authority on behalf of the owner. Owner responsible for
actions of secondary party.
Give an example of delegated authority?` - Answers -Individual given authority to
represent for primary party , such as the RPR/Inspector
What are the dangers of allowing the inspector to supervise the work? - Answers -the
shifting of responsibility between parties; liability issues occur when inspector doing job
of a contractor, and vice versa.
If supervising the contractor then the contractor may be relieved of duties with no
obligation
, When should materials be checked by inspector? - Answers -Should be checked and
accounted for as being delivered
How much authority should be allowed to the Resident Project Representative or
inspector—should he or she be permitted to approve Change Orders affecting time or
cost? - Answers -Certain authority is allowed without changing or modifying the
contractual documents; inspector is not contracted for changes to contract, instead
authority is for inspecting progress of work and for interests of the owner.
Is it permissible for the owner's representative to issue instructions or orders to a
subcontractor as long as they are directed to a management representative of that
subcontractor - Answers -No; never.
Who should have sole authority to stop work - Answers -Owner
Which of the following is an acceptable practice by the Resident Project Representative
or the inspector? - Answers -Control (specs) and Supervise (work)
True or false? If requested by the contractor, the Resident Project Representative or
inspector may offer suggestions as to how to do the work - Answers -False
True or false? If an inspector discovers that the work of a subcontractor is deficient, he
or she should direct the subcontractor to make the necessary corrections, then tell the
General Contractor what was done - Answers -False
What are the three types of authority exercised in a construction contract? - Answers -
Actual
Apparent
Limited
It is a well-known principle that the engineer should not tell the contractor how to do the
work; but, if the engineer observes that the contractor's construction methods appear to
be unable to meet the specifications, what should the engineer do - Answers -You
should give a courtesy notice to contractor
Show and make him understand why work is wrong
Document this in the daily diary
Evaluation of the contractor's schedule submittal should be limited to what three
principal concerns - Answers -Start date, job logic and finish date
What basic equipment (not furnishings) should be required in a construction field office?
- Answers --Fax machine w/ Telephone Line
-Copy Machine
