WITH 100 PERCENT CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ The owner, CM and Designer are less likely to be involved in disputes
with the Contractor if a contract is awarded to the lowest bidder.
Answer: False
⩥ Use of standard forms of agreement will always result in fewer
disputes? Answer: False
⩥ After the owner accepts a cm's proposed GMP as contemplated by the
CMAA CM at Risk Series documents, the responsibilities and duties of
the CM are essentially the same as if the Owner and CM were using the
AIA GMP documents. Answer: False
⩥ In the CMAA CM at Risk series documents, the CM may perform part
of the work if the CM so chooses? Answer: False
⩥ Contractors generally believe the Designer acts independently and in
the joint interests of the Owner and Contractor when making decisions
regarding contract claims and change orders. Answer: False
, ⩥ The CMAA standard forms of agreements(Agency- or CM at risk
series) are the best documents for an Owner to use on all design and
construction projects. Answer: False
⩥ The CMAA contract documents were written primarily to protect the
interest of the CM. Answer: False
⩥ In the CMAA Agency series the Designer is entitled to object to
provisions of Construction Management Plan as prepared by the CM.
Answer: True
⩥ When providing services specified in CMAA document A-1, the CM
may have a fiscal liability for negligent preparation of the cost estimates.
Answer: True
⩥ In the CMAA CM at Risk Series documents, the CM is the Owner's
principle agent until a GMP is accepted by the Owner. Answer: True
⩥ If an Owner uses the CMAA documents A-4, the Owner may be
obligated to compensate the Designer as an additional service for site
visits requested by the CM. Answer: True
⩥ If a Designer uses the CMAA A-4 contract document instead of the
AIA B-141/CM document, the Designer's exposure to professional
liability during the construction phase is reduced. Answer: True