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AIC EXAM - CHAPTER 1 -
COMMUNICATION SKILLS 2026
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
Which of the following statements is true
about the use of texting as a means of
communicating in the construction industry?
A. A means of easily and effectively
documenting communication
B. Appropriate for clarifying but not for
formal direction
C. Should be completely avoided in
construction
D. Acceptable for communication if
specifically allowed in the contract - correct answer-B
A subcontractor identifies a significant
discrepancy between the architectural and
structural drawings. The subcontractor
immediately meets with the general
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contractor at their construction trailer to
discuss the discrepancy. The general
contractor agrees that this could be a
significant change depending on which of
the drawings describes the designer's
intent. Which of the following actions is the
most appropriate in this situation?
A. Draft a change order proposal and
arrange a meeting with the design
team and owner to resolve the conflict.
B. Draft an RFI that describes the
discrepancy in detail and submit it to
the architect immediately.
C. Send a short text alerting the design
team of the issue and discuss the
discrepancy in detail at the next
meeting.
D. Email the engineer of record to collect
relevant background information and
follow up with a formal RFI to the
architect - correct answer-B
What are the leadership skills needed to
AIC EXAM - CHAPTER 1 -
COMMUNICATION SKILLS 2026
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
Which of the following statements is true
about the use of texting as a means of
communicating in the construction industry?
A. A means of easily and effectively
documenting communication
B. Appropriate for clarifying but not for
formal direction
C. Should be completely avoided in
construction
D. Acceptable for communication if
specifically allowed in the contract - correct answer-B
A subcontractor identifies a significant
discrepancy between the architectural and
structural drawings. The subcontractor
immediately meets with the general
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contractor at their construction trailer to
discuss the discrepancy. The general
contractor agrees that this could be a
significant change depending on which of
the drawings describes the designer's
intent. Which of the following actions is the
most appropriate in this situation?
A. Draft a change order proposal and
arrange a meeting with the design
team and owner to resolve the conflict.
B. Draft an RFI that describes the
discrepancy in detail and submit it to
the architect immediately.
C. Send a short text alerting the design
team of the issue and discuss the
discrepancy in detail at the next
meeting.
D. Email the engineer of record to collect
relevant background information and
follow up with a formal RFI to the
architect - correct answer-B
What are the leadership skills needed to
