THE QUIZZES AND FINAL TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ The other term for Design-Build method when the process extended to
include the acquisition of financing..
Answer: Turnkey
◍ What are some characteristics of science mentioned in the lesson?.
Answer: The notes do not provide specific characteristics of science.
◍ What does it mean for science to be empirical?.
Answer: It means conclusions are derived logically from data and systematic
observation.
◍ What is the relationship between science and new diseases?.
Answer: The emergence of new diseases prompts scientists to find new
medicines, showcasing scientific advancement.
◍ In the traditional project delivery method for a building, there is generally:.
Answer: One general contractor and several subcontractors
◍ It is a process in which contractors submit competitive proposals or bid to
the client (owner) to manage and construct a project..
Answer: Bidding process
◍ What is the role of personal experience in acquiring knowledge?.
Answer: Personal experience can shape beliefs and knowledge, often
leading to acceptance of certain truths.
◍ What does the term 'tentative' imply in the context of science?.
, Answer: Science accepts new information and acknowledges that existing
knowledge may become outdated.
◍ What is the role of faculty in the Research Methodology course?.
Answer: To guide students in conducting experiments, analyzing
performance, and observing outcomes.
◍ What can happen if intuition is relied upon too heavily?.
Answer: It may lead to incorrect conclusions due to lack of evidence.
◍ How does the scientific method contribute to psychological research?.
Answer: By providing a systematic approach to inquiry that leads to reliable
conclusions.
◍ What civilization who constructed aqueducts that carry water across
valleys?.
Answer: Roman
◍ During the construction of the pyramid of Giza, what do you call the
architect, engineer, and contractor whowas embodied into one person?.
Answer: Master Builder
◍ What is an example of a field experiment mentioned in the notes?.
Answer: The specific example is not provided in the notes.
◍ Negotiated Contract.
Answer: cost plus a feetime & materialsGMPcost plus scaling fee(scope of
work is not fully defined)
◍ What is the location of the Institute of Distance Education, University of
Madras?.
Answer: Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.
◍ What type of interventions might applied psychologists be involved with?.
Answer: Interventions aimed at improving the lives of students, employees,
and individuals in the community.
◍ In Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), what is XR stand for?.
Answer: Extended Reality
, ◍ What is the significance of the shift towards observation in scientific
inquiry?.
Answer: It marked a move towards more reliable and objective methods of
understanding the world.
◍ What is a common method used to assess the effectiveness of an
intervention in experimental research?.
Answer: Comparing test anxiety levels between groups before and after the
intervention.
◍ How many percent of projects experienced cost overruns based on original
contracted cost?.
Answer: 63%
◍ It is one of the categories of the construction industry that addresses the
housing needs of society..
Answer: Residential
◍ What is the purpose of conducting controlled experiments in psychology?.
Answer: To infer causal relationships and understand the causes of
phenomena.
◍ Which of the following is/are considered Heavy Civil Construction?.
Answer: C. Airports D. DamsE. C and D only
◍ It is one of the categories of the construction industry that is considered
horizontal construction..
Answer: Heavy Civil
◍ What is the impact of nature intruding on an experiment?.
Answer: It can lead to a loss of control and compromise the internal validity
of the study.
◍ What does manipulation refer to in experimental research?.
Answer: The process of changing a variable that is assumed to be the causal
factor.
◍ What is the significance of testing conclusions in rationalism?.