QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2025-2026
A CM's role & responsibility are governed solely by the Owner/CM Agreement? - ANS-
False
There are two basic forms of CM, Agency and At-Risk. Each form provides for the basic
services of CM Practice. However, there are some key differences. Which of the
following DO NOT apply to BOTH CM forms? - ANS-A. Both forms provide advise to the
Owner on constructibility, budget and schedule.
B. Both require that the liabilities and risks assumed by the parties be clearly
understood and stated in respective contracts.
(C) Both forms allow the CM to function in an advisory role for the entire engagement
of the agreement.
D. Services can vary based on the contractual relationship of the parties and the risks
that are assumed.
Construction Management had its beginnings in the early to mid 1960's. Which of the
following factors contributed to the initial use of this delivery system? - ANS-A. The
need to reduce the overall time & cost associated with project delivery.
B. The increasing cost of money and unpredictable labor demands.
, C. The changing role of the GC and the increasing numbers of specialty contractors.
(D) All of the above.
The General Services Administration was the first federal agency to use Construction
Management? - ANS-True
The General Services Administration, the Department of Health, Education & Welfare
and the Veterans Administration ran into similar difficulties in the use of construction
management. Which of the following was/were common problems for all three
agencies? - ANS-A. Funding restrictions
(B) Claims
C. Change conditions
D. All of the above
CMAA was formed and incorporated in 1982 with its primary focus being the growth
and development of the Construction Management profession? - ANS-True
The CMAA Construction Management Standards of Practice is intended as a guide to
the range of services that constitute professional Construction Management. They seek
to meet the documented need for definitions of what Construction Management
services are and to structure the methodologies by which those services are provided
by the CM. - ANS-False
The goals of the Construction Management Association of America include: - ANS-A.
Setting standards & developing contract documents for Construction Management
Practice.
B. Expanding the understanding of the Construction Management concept & its use in
the marketplace.