CQM Student Study Guide
In construction, what establishes quality requirements? - correct answer-The Design
What is the purpose of CQM? - correct answer-assure that the quality set by the plans and
specifications is achieved
Define CQM - correct answer-The performance of tasks, which ensure that construction is
performed according to plans and specifications, on time, within a defined budget, and a safe
work environment
What are the two principle areas of CQM activity? - correct answer-
What are the benefits of CQM to the contractor?To the Government? - correct
answer-Enables contractor and Government personnel to be proactive and, thereby, prevent
mishaps and deficiencies from occurring
What two factors have caused the construction industry to become highly specialized? -
correct answer-Increased technology and regulation
Why are construction projects difficult to manage? - correct answer-Construction projects are
unique by nature, making standardization difficult
• Construction operations involve many skills that are nonrepetitive and do not lend
themselves to an assembly line approach
• Construction projects are, to a large degree, dependent upon environmental conditions
which are beyond the contractor's control
• Subject to varied regulations from numerous government agencies
What factors will influence both the Government and the construction industry in the future? -
correct answer-
What is difference between inspection and control? - correct answer-Control is a system of
future planning. Inspection is inspecting ongoing or completed work
Is the following statement True or False: "CQC is principally concerned with inspection?"
Explain. - correct answer-
How does the contractor benefit from effective CQC? - correct answer-reduce the largest
unnecessary cost to the contractor--the tear out and replacement cost stemming from
deficient workmanship and materials
Who has contractual responsibility for quality control? - correct answer-Contractor
In construction, what establishes quality requirements? - correct answer-The Design
What is the purpose of CQM? - correct answer-assure that the quality set by the plans and
specifications is achieved
Define CQM - correct answer-The performance of tasks, which ensure that construction is
performed according to plans and specifications, on time, within a defined budget, and a safe
work environment
What are the two principle areas of CQM activity? - correct answer-
What are the benefits of CQM to the contractor?To the Government? - correct
answer-Enables contractor and Government personnel to be proactive and, thereby, prevent
mishaps and deficiencies from occurring
What two factors have caused the construction industry to become highly specialized? -
correct answer-Increased technology and regulation
Why are construction projects difficult to manage? - correct answer-Construction projects are
unique by nature, making standardization difficult
• Construction operations involve many skills that are nonrepetitive and do not lend
themselves to an assembly line approach
• Construction projects are, to a large degree, dependent upon environmental conditions
which are beyond the contractor's control
• Subject to varied regulations from numerous government agencies
What factors will influence both the Government and the construction industry in the future? -
correct answer-
What is difference between inspection and control? - correct answer-Control is a system of
future planning. Inspection is inspecting ongoing or completed work
Is the following statement True or False: "CQC is principally concerned with inspection?"
Explain. - correct answer-
How does the contractor benefit from effective CQC? - correct answer-reduce the largest
unnecessary cost to the contractor--the tear out and replacement cost stemming from
deficient workmanship and materials
Who has contractual responsibility for quality control? - correct answer-Contractor
