CQM Student Study Guide – Construction Quality
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In construction, what establishes The Design
quality requirements?
What is the purpose of CQM? assure that the quality set by the plans and
specifications is achieved
Define CQM The performance of tasks, which ensure that
construction is performed according to plans and
specifications, on time, within a defined budget,
and a safe work environment
What are the two principle areas of
CQM activity?
What are the benefits of CQM to the Enables contractor and Government personnel to
contractor?To the Government? be proactive and, thereby, prevent mishaps and
deficiencies from occurring
, What two factors have caused the Increased technology and regulation
construction industry to become
highly specialized?
Why are construction projects Construction projects are unique by nature, making
difficult to manage? standardization difficult
• Construction operations involve many skills that
are nonrepetitive and do not lend themselves to an
assembly line approach
• Construction projects are, to a large degree,
dependent upon environmental conditions which
are beyond the contractor's control
• Subject to varied regulations from numerous
government agencies
What factors will influence both the
Government and the construction
industry in the future?
What is difference between Control is a system of future planning. Inspection is
inspection and control? inspecting ongoing or completed work
Is the following statement True or
False: "CQC is principally concerned
with inspection?" Explain.
How does the contractor benefit reduce the largest unnecessary cost to the
from effective CQC? contractor--the tear out and replacement cost
stemming from deficient workmanship and
materials
Management Exam Questions & Verified Answers
2026/2027 (Complete Solutions, A+)
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Terms in this set (62)
In construction, what establishes The Design
quality requirements?
What is the purpose of CQM? assure that the quality set by the plans and
specifications is achieved
Define CQM The performance of tasks, which ensure that
construction is performed according to plans and
specifications, on time, within a defined budget,
and a safe work environment
What are the two principle areas of
CQM activity?
What are the benefits of CQM to the Enables contractor and Government personnel to
contractor?To the Government? be proactive and, thereby, prevent mishaps and
deficiencies from occurring
, What two factors have caused the Increased technology and regulation
construction industry to become
highly specialized?
Why are construction projects Construction projects are unique by nature, making
difficult to manage? standardization difficult
• Construction operations involve many skills that
are nonrepetitive and do not lend themselves to an
assembly line approach
• Construction projects are, to a large degree,
dependent upon environmental conditions which
are beyond the contractor's control
• Subject to varied regulations from numerous
government agencies
What factors will influence both the
Government and the construction
industry in the future?
What is difference between Control is a system of future planning. Inspection is
inspection and control? inspecting ongoing or completed work
Is the following statement True or
False: "CQC is principally concerned
with inspection?" Explain.
How does the contractor benefit reduce the largest unnecessary cost to the
from effective CQC? contractor--the tear out and replacement cost
stemming from deficient workmanship and
materials
