LADOTD HIGHWAY PLAN READING I
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Written agreement - ANSWER1-1a: The CONTRACT covering the construction project
is a(n) _____ between LADOTD and the contractor.
Invitation to Bid - ANSWER1-1b: Which document asks the contractor to submit a cost
bid for a project?
Plans - ANSWER1-1c: Contractors base their bid on the materials and labor necessary
to construct the highway project. Which document tells the contractor WHAT to
construct and WHERE to construct it?
Standard, Supplemental, Special - ANSWER1-1d: List the three categories regarding
specs for a project
Proposal - ANSWER1-1e: After the contractor completes an estimate, they fill out and
submit a _____
Notice to Proceed - ANSWER1-1f: The Dept issues a(n) _____ allowing the contractor
to start a project.
Plan Changes/Special Agreements - ANSWER1-1g: What can change the contract after
the start of the project?
Plans - ANSWER1-1h: Which documents are the most referenced when used to
inspect; what, where, and how the contractor builds?
Change Orders - ANSWER1-1i: Record the name of the document the project engineer
prepares when a change in plans is required.
Change order - ANSWEROccasionally, a contractor must preform extra work, to
complete the project. Prior to the contractor performing the work, the Chief Engineer
signs a _______.
Special Provisions - ANSWER1-2a: Which specs apply to only a specific project under
contract?
Standard Specs - ANSWER1-2b: What specs apply to all projects?
Special Specs - ANSWER1-2c: Special directions applicable to specific projects are
_____.
, Supplemental Specs - ANSWER1-2d: A revision or amendment to the Standard Specs
is a ______.
1. Special, 2. Plans, 3. Supplemental, 4.Standard - ANSWER1-3a (1-4): List the
PROCEDURAL ORDER TO FOLLOW with regard to the clarification of possible
contract discrepancies.
Interpret - ANSWER1-4a: To read a set of plans it is important to accurately _____ and
understand what is meant by each drawing an notation.
What and Where - ANSWER1-4b: The plans indicate ____ to build and _____ to build a
project.
Relate - ANSWER1-4c: Sheets within a set of plans _____ to each other. Info pertaining
to a particular feature of the project often appears on more than one sheet.
Clean and in order - ANSWER1-4d:It is very important to keep a plan set _____ and in
_____.
Federal, State - ANSWER2-2a. There are two types of project numbers used to identify
a project. (DRAIN CANAL BRIDGES ON US HWY 90)
State Project #, Federal Project #, Project Name - ANSWER2-4a. List the three things
on the Title Sheet that identify a project. (DRAIN CANAL BRIDGES ON US HWY 90)
Project Caption, Title Block, Layout Map - ANSWER2-6a. List three places on the Title
Sheet that indicate the State Project Number. (DRAIN CANAL BRIDGES ON US HWY
90)
Federal-funding categories - ANSWER2-8. Prefix Acronyms such as STP, I, BR, etc are
______.
Surface Transportation Program - ANSWERSTP
Interstate - ANSWERI
Bridge Replacement - ANSWERBR
Interstate Maintenance - ANSWERIM
National Highway Systems projects - ANSWERNH
Emergency Relief projects - ANSWERER
Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (FHWA Partial Payment) -
ANSWERISTEA
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Written agreement - ANSWER1-1a: The CONTRACT covering the construction project
is a(n) _____ between LADOTD and the contractor.
Invitation to Bid - ANSWER1-1b: Which document asks the contractor to submit a cost
bid for a project?
Plans - ANSWER1-1c: Contractors base their bid on the materials and labor necessary
to construct the highway project. Which document tells the contractor WHAT to
construct and WHERE to construct it?
Standard, Supplemental, Special - ANSWER1-1d: List the three categories regarding
specs for a project
Proposal - ANSWER1-1e: After the contractor completes an estimate, they fill out and
submit a _____
Notice to Proceed - ANSWER1-1f: The Dept issues a(n) _____ allowing the contractor
to start a project.
Plan Changes/Special Agreements - ANSWER1-1g: What can change the contract after
the start of the project?
Plans - ANSWER1-1h: Which documents are the most referenced when used to
inspect; what, where, and how the contractor builds?
Change Orders - ANSWER1-1i: Record the name of the document the project engineer
prepares when a change in plans is required.
Change order - ANSWEROccasionally, a contractor must preform extra work, to
complete the project. Prior to the contractor performing the work, the Chief Engineer
signs a _______.
Special Provisions - ANSWER1-2a: Which specs apply to only a specific project under
contract?
Standard Specs - ANSWER1-2b: What specs apply to all projects?
Special Specs - ANSWER1-2c: Special directions applicable to specific projects are
_____.
, Supplemental Specs - ANSWER1-2d: A revision or amendment to the Standard Specs
is a ______.
1. Special, 2. Plans, 3. Supplemental, 4.Standard - ANSWER1-3a (1-4): List the
PROCEDURAL ORDER TO FOLLOW with regard to the clarification of possible
contract discrepancies.
Interpret - ANSWER1-4a: To read a set of plans it is important to accurately _____ and
understand what is meant by each drawing an notation.
What and Where - ANSWER1-4b: The plans indicate ____ to build and _____ to build a
project.
Relate - ANSWER1-4c: Sheets within a set of plans _____ to each other. Info pertaining
to a particular feature of the project often appears on more than one sheet.
Clean and in order - ANSWER1-4d:It is very important to keep a plan set _____ and in
_____.
Federal, State - ANSWER2-2a. There are two types of project numbers used to identify
a project. (DRAIN CANAL BRIDGES ON US HWY 90)
State Project #, Federal Project #, Project Name - ANSWER2-4a. List the three things
on the Title Sheet that identify a project. (DRAIN CANAL BRIDGES ON US HWY 90)
Project Caption, Title Block, Layout Map - ANSWER2-6a. List three places on the Title
Sheet that indicate the State Project Number. (DRAIN CANAL BRIDGES ON US HWY
90)
Federal-funding categories - ANSWER2-8. Prefix Acronyms such as STP, I, BR, etc are
______.
Surface Transportation Program - ANSWERSTP
Interstate - ANSWERI
Bridge Replacement - ANSWERBR
Interstate Maintenance - ANSWERIM
National Highway Systems projects - ANSWERNH
Emergency Relief projects - ANSWERER
Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (FHWA Partial Payment) -
ANSWERISTEA
