AIC Exam Flashcards Questions With Complete Solutions
A city electrical inspector makes the following statement after
discovering that the new
condominium building # 13 of 25 buildings has been drywalled
without an electrical
inspection. The inspector says to you, the superintendent, "Gee!
It will be pretty
expensive to remove all of the drywall. I'd bet it will cost you at
least $5, 000. I'd like to
have that kind of money myself!" (You suspect that the
inspector is asking for a bribe). Correct Answers Contact the
building department supervisor and ask to have hidden areas
removed
A clause in the contract states that "if the Quantities of an item
of work varies from the
estimated quantities by more than 20 percent, then the price will
be adjusted." Which type
of contract will this clause be primarily used in? Correct
Answers Unit Price
A clause in the specifications states under 15333 1.3 A. Design
and installation of an
engineered fire detection and INERGEN total flooding, gaseous
agent, fire suppression
system shall be solely responsible for the performance of the fire
suppression systems as
specified and shall modify, add to, or alter the equipment as
necessary, without any
,additional cost to Owner, to provide satisfactory performance.
Which party has the
responsibility for the design of this system? Correct Answers
Subcontractor
A clause in the Subcontract Agreement reads that "a
Subcontractor binds themselves to
the Contractor for the performance of the Subcontractor's Work
in the Same manner as
the Contractor is bound to the Owner for such performance
under Contractor's contract
with the Owner". What is the name of this clause? Correct
Answers Flow down
A Contract Change Order has been issued. Which parties may
the Contractor have to
issue changes to because the contract change has been issued?
Correct Answers Subcontractor and the Suppliers
A contract has been entered into whereby the Contractor agrees
to design, build, purchase
the land and finance the project. What is this type of contract
called? Correct Answers Turn Key
A contract is entered into whereby the bid quantities are stated
and payment for the work
is based upon the actual quantities placed. What is this type of
contract called? Correct Answers Unit Price
A contract is entered into whereby the Design and Scope are
partially undefined, the
,Owner holds a contract with the A/E, the Owner holds the
contracts with each trade and
the Owner also holds a contract with a management service
company to perform the trade
coordination, cost control and scheduling services. What is this
project delivery called? Correct Answers Construction
Management
A contract is entered into whereby the design and scope are
undefined and the Owner
agrees to pay for all Direct Labor, Materials, Equipment, plus
some agreed upon
allowance to the Contractor for their services. What is this type
of contract called Correct Answers Cost Plus
A contract is entered into whereby two Contractors agree to
combine their resources to
bid and build a specific project. What is this type of contract
called? Correct Answers Joint Venture
A gradation chart shows a line with a constant slope which
indicates that approximately the same amount of material is
retained on each successive sieve. What is this gradation called?
Correct Answers Well-graded
A Manual Rolling scaffolding has a base of 7' x 9'. What is the
maximum height in feet? Correct Answers 14 Feet
A scaffold must be capable of supporting its own weight and
what is the minimum factor
, or multiplier that must be applied to the maximum intended load
to determine the
capacity? Correct Answers 4
A wire rope is designated as a 1-3/4 inch, 6 x 37 - IWRC. What
does the 6 indicate? Correct Answers Strands
A wire rope is designated as a 3/4 inch, 6 x 19 - IWRC. What
does the 19 indicate? Correct Answers The number of wires
per strand
A wire rope is designated as a 3/4 inch, 6 x 19 - IWRC. What
does the IWRC mean? Correct Answers Independent Wire
Rope Core
According to CSI and AIA, which Document contains the
definitions for Shop Drawings,
Product Data and Samples? Correct Answers General
Conditions
According to CSI and AIA, which document specifies the
number of copies of Owner
installation and operating manuals that must be submitted at a
project closeout? Correct Answers General Requirements
According to CSI and AIA, which Document states the number
of copies of the
Shop Drawings and Product Data Sheets that must be
submitted? Correct Answers General Requirements
A city electrical inspector makes the following statement after
discovering that the new
condominium building # 13 of 25 buildings has been drywalled
without an electrical
inspection. The inspector says to you, the superintendent, "Gee!
It will be pretty
expensive to remove all of the drywall. I'd bet it will cost you at
least $5, 000. I'd like to
have that kind of money myself!" (You suspect that the
inspector is asking for a bribe). Correct Answers Contact the
building department supervisor and ask to have hidden areas
removed
A clause in the contract states that "if the Quantities of an item
of work varies from the
estimated quantities by more than 20 percent, then the price will
be adjusted." Which type
of contract will this clause be primarily used in? Correct
Answers Unit Price
A clause in the specifications states under 15333 1.3 A. Design
and installation of an
engineered fire detection and INERGEN total flooding, gaseous
agent, fire suppression
system shall be solely responsible for the performance of the fire
suppression systems as
specified and shall modify, add to, or alter the equipment as
necessary, without any
,additional cost to Owner, to provide satisfactory performance.
Which party has the
responsibility for the design of this system? Correct Answers
Subcontractor
A clause in the Subcontract Agreement reads that "a
Subcontractor binds themselves to
the Contractor for the performance of the Subcontractor's Work
in the Same manner as
the Contractor is bound to the Owner for such performance
under Contractor's contract
with the Owner". What is the name of this clause? Correct
Answers Flow down
A Contract Change Order has been issued. Which parties may
the Contractor have to
issue changes to because the contract change has been issued?
Correct Answers Subcontractor and the Suppliers
A contract has been entered into whereby the Contractor agrees
to design, build, purchase
the land and finance the project. What is this type of contract
called? Correct Answers Turn Key
A contract is entered into whereby the bid quantities are stated
and payment for the work
is based upon the actual quantities placed. What is this type of
contract called? Correct Answers Unit Price
A contract is entered into whereby the Design and Scope are
partially undefined, the
,Owner holds a contract with the A/E, the Owner holds the
contracts with each trade and
the Owner also holds a contract with a management service
company to perform the trade
coordination, cost control and scheduling services. What is this
project delivery called? Correct Answers Construction
Management
A contract is entered into whereby the design and scope are
undefined and the Owner
agrees to pay for all Direct Labor, Materials, Equipment, plus
some agreed upon
allowance to the Contractor for their services. What is this type
of contract called Correct Answers Cost Plus
A contract is entered into whereby two Contractors agree to
combine their resources to
bid and build a specific project. What is this type of contract
called? Correct Answers Joint Venture
A gradation chart shows a line with a constant slope which
indicates that approximately the same amount of material is
retained on each successive sieve. What is this gradation called?
Correct Answers Well-graded
A Manual Rolling scaffolding has a base of 7' x 9'. What is the
maximum height in feet? Correct Answers 14 Feet
A scaffold must be capable of supporting its own weight and
what is the minimum factor
, or multiplier that must be applied to the maximum intended load
to determine the
capacity? Correct Answers 4
A wire rope is designated as a 1-3/4 inch, 6 x 37 - IWRC. What
does the 6 indicate? Correct Answers Strands
A wire rope is designated as a 3/4 inch, 6 x 19 - IWRC. What
does the 19 indicate? Correct Answers The number of wires
per strand
A wire rope is designated as a 3/4 inch, 6 x 19 - IWRC. What
does the IWRC mean? Correct Answers Independent Wire
Rope Core
According to CSI and AIA, which Document contains the
definitions for Shop Drawings,
Product Data and Samples? Correct Answers General
Conditions
According to CSI and AIA, which document specifies the
number of copies of Owner
installation and operating manuals that must be submitted at a
project closeout? Correct Answers General Requirements
According to CSI and AIA, which Document states the number
of copies of the
Shop Drawings and Product Data Sheets that must be
submitted? Correct Answers General Requirements
