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1. 1) A major function of the DOT is to carry out Construction and Reconstruc- tion programs to provide the
public with adequate transportation service.: - True
2. For the DOT, the management of Construction and reconstruction projects involves the following specific
responsibilities:
A. Planning, Programming and design
B. Contract administration
C. Contractor payments
D. Design and Contract Management
E. All of the above: E. All of the above
3. 3) To pay for the work performed by Contractors, progress and Final Esti- mates are needed. True or
False?: True
4. DESIGN STANDARDS: These standards are made available for Design, Con- struction, Maintenance, and
Utility operations on the State Highway System. This booklet provides guidelines and technical drawings for design
and Construction personnel.
5. SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS (SA): SA'S are work of a different charac- teristic from that shown in the
original plans and contract; such as to clarify the Specifications, or pay for unforeseen work.
6. WORK ORDERS (WO): WO's are similar to SA's but can't be used in all instances. They are used to include
additional work into the original contract, and to do minor changes.
7. JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTS (JPA): JPA's or Locally Funded Agree-
ments (LFA)'s are part of the State Contract with a separate Financial ID Number. They are legal documents between the
Department and other government or private entities. The work would be a utility relocations or installations, etc.
8. 1) Multiple choice. Which of the following is NOT officially considered to be a "Contract Document"?
A. Supplemental Agreements and Work Orders.
B. Notebooks and Estimates Procedure Manual.
C. Standard Specifications.
D. Construction Manual.
E. Answers B &D: E. Answer B & D
9. 2) Multiple choice. Between printings of the Standard Specifications, what does the Department publish to
identify and describe changes in the Specifi- cations?
A. CPAM
B. Supplemental Specifications
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C. Work orders
D. Specifications Changes: B Supplemental Specifications
10.3) Multiple choice. Select the correct sequence of documents in order of precedence, with the document
highest in authority listed first.
A. Contract Plans, Development Specifications, Standard Specifications, Spe- cial Provisions, Technical Special
Provisions, Supplemental Specifications, Design Standards.
B. Design Standards, Special Provisions, Technical Special Provisions, Sup- plemental Specifications, Contract
Plans, development Specifications, Stan- dard Specifications.
C. Special Provisions, Technical Special Provisions, Contract Plans, Design Standards, Development
Specifications, Supplemental Specifications, Stan- dard Specifications.
D. Supplemental Specifications, Special Provisions, Contract Plans, Develop- ment Specifications, Standards
Specifications, Technical Special Provisions, Design Standards. E. None of the above.: C. Special Provisions,
Technical Special Provisions, Contract Plans, Design Standards, Development Specifications, Supple- mental
Specifications, Standard Specifications.
11.1) True or False. When checked and verified, final estimates serve as the basis for Final Payment.: True
12.2) Multiple choice. Which of the following sets for the Department's meth- ods and Procedures for preparing
and checking final estimates?
A. Construction Inspection Mathematics
B. Project Engineer
C. Preparation and Documentation Manual
D. CPAM: C. Preparation and Documentation Manual
13.Multiple choice. Please match the appropriate documentation name with the correct description below:
A. [Final Plans]: For reviewing contract time charges before clearing estimates for final payment; [Computation
Books]: Documents pertinent changes dur- ing construction and show the "as-built' condition; [Field Books]:
Contains alignment notes and cross section notes, etc.
B. [Construction Diaries]: For reviewing contract time charges before clearing estimates for final payment;
[Final Plans]: Documents pertinent changes dur- ing construction and show the "as-built' conditions; [Field
Books]: Contains alignment notes and cross section notes, etc.
C. [Final Plans]: For reviewing contract time charges before clearing estimates for final payment; [Tabulation
Forms]: Documents pertinent changes during construction and show the "as-built' conditions; [Field Books]:
Contains align-
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1. 1) A major function of the DOT is to carry out Construction and Reconstruc- tion programs to provide the
public with adequate transportation service.: - True
2. For the DOT, the management of Construction and reconstruction projects involves the following specific
responsibilities:
A. Planning, Programming and design
B. Contract administration
C. Contractor payments
D. Design and Contract Management
E. All of the above: E. All of the above
3. 3) To pay for the work performed by Contractors, progress and Final Esti- mates are needed. True or
False?: True
4. DESIGN STANDARDS: These standards are made available for Design, Con- struction, Maintenance, and
Utility operations on the State Highway System. This booklet provides guidelines and technical drawings for design
and Construction personnel.
5. SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS (SA): SA'S are work of a different charac- teristic from that shown in the
original plans and contract; such as to clarify the Specifications, or pay for unforeseen work.
6. WORK ORDERS (WO): WO's are similar to SA's but can't be used in all instances. They are used to include
additional work into the original contract, and to do minor changes.
7. JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTS (JPA): JPA's or Locally Funded Agree-
ments (LFA)'s are part of the State Contract with a separate Financial ID Number. They are legal documents between the
Department and other government or private entities. The work would be a utility relocations or installations, etc.
8. 1) Multiple choice. Which of the following is NOT officially considered to be a "Contract Document"?
A. Supplemental Agreements and Work Orders.
B. Notebooks and Estimates Procedure Manual.
C. Standard Specifications.
D. Construction Manual.
E. Answers B &D: E. Answer B & D
9. 2) Multiple choice. Between printings of the Standard Specifications, what does the Department publish to
identify and describe changes in the Specifi- cations?
A. CPAM
B. Supplemental Specifications
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C. Work orders
D. Specifications Changes: B Supplemental Specifications
10.3) Multiple choice. Select the correct sequence of documents in order of precedence, with the document
highest in authority listed first.
A. Contract Plans, Development Specifications, Standard Specifications, Spe- cial Provisions, Technical Special
Provisions, Supplemental Specifications, Design Standards.
B. Design Standards, Special Provisions, Technical Special Provisions, Sup- plemental Specifications, Contract
Plans, development Specifications, Stan- dard Specifications.
C. Special Provisions, Technical Special Provisions, Contract Plans, Design Standards, Development
Specifications, Supplemental Specifications, Stan- dard Specifications.
D. Supplemental Specifications, Special Provisions, Contract Plans, Develop- ment Specifications, Standards
Specifications, Technical Special Provisions, Design Standards. E. None of the above.: C. Special Provisions,
Technical Special Provisions, Contract Plans, Design Standards, Development Specifications, Supple- mental
Specifications, Standard Specifications.
11.1) True or False. When checked and verified, final estimates serve as the basis for Final Payment.: True
12.2) Multiple choice. Which of the following sets for the Department's meth- ods and Procedures for preparing
and checking final estimates?
A. Construction Inspection Mathematics
B. Project Engineer
C. Preparation and Documentation Manual
D. CPAM: C. Preparation and Documentation Manual
13.Multiple choice. Please match the appropriate documentation name with the correct description below:
A. [Final Plans]: For reviewing contract time charges before clearing estimates for final payment; [Computation
Books]: Documents pertinent changes dur- ing construction and show the "as-built' condition; [Field Books]:
Contains alignment notes and cross section notes, etc.
B. [Construction Diaries]: For reviewing contract time charges before clearing estimates for final payment;
[Final Plans]: Documents pertinent changes dur- ing construction and show the "as-built' conditions; [Field
Books]: Contains alignment notes and cross section notes, etc.
C. [Final Plans]: For reviewing contract time charges before clearing estimates for final payment; [Tabulation
Forms]: Documents pertinent changes during construction and show the "as-built' conditions; [Field Books]:
Contains align-
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