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AIC/CAC EXAM - REVIEW GUIDE 2026
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
[B-1] What percentage of conversations do listeners remember
of what they hear?
A. 10%
B. 30%
C. 50%
D. 90% - correct answer-A. 10%
[B-1] What percentage of conversations do speakers remember
of what they say and do?
A. 30%
B. 50%
C. 70%
D. 90% - correct answer-D. 90%
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[B-1] When giving presentations, people should do which of the
following?
A. present extra information beyond their primary goal to
demonstrate their expertise
B. speak quickly to get in as much information as possible
C. speak as loudly as possible to ensure they can be heard
D. keep the conversation short and on topic - correct answer-D.
keep the conversation short and on topic
[B-1] Which of the following should people do to effectively
listen?
A. keep their mobile phone volume up so they do not miss a
phone call
B. listen objectively with the intent to understand the speaker's
perspective
C. ask questions as they think of them so they don't forget to
ask them later
D. avoid eye contact with the speaker - correct answer-B. listen
objectively with the intent to understand the speaker's
perspective
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[B-1] Which of the following statements is true about texting
and a subcontractor change order?
A. It is a good practice to text authorization of a change order to
your subcontractors as long as you are sure they have a
smartphone.
B. It is a good practice for your subcontractors to text you an
RFI before proceeding with a change order request.
C. Texting your subcontractor that a change order is coming
later in the day is a good practice.
D. Texting contract amendments is a good practice because it
saves time and saves the changes in the cloud. - correct
answer-C. Texting your subcontractor that a change order is
coming later in the day is a good practice.
[B-1] What does RFI stand for?
A. right for inclusion
B. response from institute
C. request for information
D. regular foam insulation - correct answer-C. request for
information
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[B-1] An owner-initiated change order should include which of
the following?
A. expected duration of individual activities described in the
change order
B. potential future cost impact of the change
C. reference to contract documents describing the change in
detail
D. subcontractors to be used to complete the change - correct
answer-C. reference to contract documents describing the
change in detail
[B-1] A job diary should be maintained by whom?
A. superintendent
B. foreman
C. project manager
D. all members of the project management team - correct
answer-D. all members of the project management
team
[B-1] If a job has more than one shift, how often should a daily
report be completed?
AIC/CAC EXAM - REVIEW GUIDE 2026
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
[B-1] What percentage of conversations do listeners remember
of what they hear?
A. 10%
B. 30%
C. 50%
D. 90% - correct answer-A. 10%
[B-1] What percentage of conversations do speakers remember
of what they say and do?
A. 30%
B. 50%
C. 70%
D. 90% - correct answer-D. 90%
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[B-1] When giving presentations, people should do which of the
following?
A. present extra information beyond their primary goal to
demonstrate their expertise
B. speak quickly to get in as much information as possible
C. speak as loudly as possible to ensure they can be heard
D. keep the conversation short and on topic - correct answer-D.
keep the conversation short and on topic
[B-1] Which of the following should people do to effectively
listen?
A. keep their mobile phone volume up so they do not miss a
phone call
B. listen objectively with the intent to understand the speaker's
perspective
C. ask questions as they think of them so they don't forget to
ask them later
D. avoid eye contact with the speaker - correct answer-B. listen
objectively with the intent to understand the speaker's
perspective
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[B-1] Which of the following statements is true about texting
and a subcontractor change order?
A. It is a good practice to text authorization of a change order to
your subcontractors as long as you are sure they have a
smartphone.
B. It is a good practice for your subcontractors to text you an
RFI before proceeding with a change order request.
C. Texting your subcontractor that a change order is coming
later in the day is a good practice.
D. Texting contract amendments is a good practice because it
saves time and saves the changes in the cloud. - correct
answer-C. Texting your subcontractor that a change order is
coming later in the day is a good practice.
[B-1] What does RFI stand for?
A. right for inclusion
B. response from institute
C. request for information
D. regular foam insulation - correct answer-C. request for
information
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[B-1] An owner-initiated change order should include which of
the following?
A. expected duration of individual activities described in the
change order
B. potential future cost impact of the change
C. reference to contract documents describing the change in
detail
D. subcontractors to be used to complete the change - correct
answer-C. reference to contract documents describing the
change in detail
[B-1] A job diary should be maintained by whom?
A. superintendent
B. foreman
C. project manager
D. all members of the project management team - correct
answer-D. all members of the project management
team
[B-1] If a job has more than one shift, how often should a daily
report be completed?
