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Construction FE Civil Questions with Correct
Answers for Specific Exam Mail
Is the most traditional project delivery method and appeals to those looking
for low-cost bids. In this method, the owner contracts designers and builders
separately.
Ans: Design-bid-build
is a construction project delivery method where the designer and builder
work together under a single contract from the beginning of the project in
order to ensure unity and collaboration throughout the process.
Ans: Design- build
Select all that clearly demonstrate an advantage of the Design-Build project
delivery over the Design-Bid-Build approach:
- There is single point of contractual responsibility for the owner for the entire
project
-There are contractual relationships with the Owner that prevent a conflict of
interest
-The design is clearly and explicitly defined at the outset of the project
- The design includes significant collaboration between the Engineer and the
Contractor
-The schedule can be fast-tracked and construction can begin before the
complete project design is finalized
- The Owner will receive a project at the lowest competitive cost
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Ans: There is single point of contractual responsibility for the owner for the
entire project
There is single point of contractual responsibility for the owner for the entire
project
The schedule can be fast-tracked and construction can begin before the
complete project design is finalized
An indemnification clause in an engineer's design contract is typically tied to:
A. Negligent engineering design
B. Claims submitted by parties affected by a failure
C. Project cost overruns
D. Improper construction methods by the Contractor
Ans: A. Negligent engineering design
Collusion on a construction project typically refers to which of the following?
A. A practice where multiple contractors conspire to fix prices or rig bids
B. A system where public officials receive money from the contractor after
award
C. Falsely increasing the price of change order
D. Misrepresenting the amount of work that has been completed to get
advance payments
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Ans: A. A practice where multiple contractors conspire to fix prices or rig bids
A preconstruction conference should be he held:
A. Prior to advertising for bids
B. After advertising for bids but before bids are received
C. After bid opening but before award of the contract
D. After execution of an agreement but before Notice to Proceed
Ans: D. After execution of an agreement but before Notice to Proceed
Types of submittals for engineer approval typically include all the following
except:
A. Product data
B. Shop drawings
C. Installation means and methods
D. Mill certificates
Ans: C. Installation means and methods
Which of the following statements best define what is meant by "substantial
completion" with respect to a construction contract?
A. Project can be used and occupied by the owner and is completely
finished B. Project can be used and occupied by the owner but there is still a
punch-list of minor work remaining
C. Contractor's performance bond will be used to finish the remaining work
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Construction FE Civil Questions with Correct
Answers for Specific Exam Mail
Is the most traditional project delivery method and appeals to those looking
for low-cost bids. In this method, the owner contracts designers and builders
separately.
Ans: Design-bid-build
is a construction project delivery method where the designer and builder
work together under a single contract from the beginning of the project in
order to ensure unity and collaboration throughout the process.
Ans: Design- build
Select all that clearly demonstrate an advantage of the Design-Build project
delivery over the Design-Bid-Build approach:
- There is single point of contractual responsibility for the owner for the entire
project
-There are contractual relationships with the Owner that prevent a conflict of
interest
-The design is clearly and explicitly defined at the outset of the project
- The design includes significant collaboration between the Engineer and the
Contractor
-The schedule can be fast-tracked and construction can begin before the
complete project design is finalized
- The Owner will receive a project at the lowest competitive cost
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Ans: There is single point of contractual responsibility for the owner for the
entire project
There is single point of contractual responsibility for the owner for the entire
project
The schedule can be fast-tracked and construction can begin before the
complete project design is finalized
An indemnification clause in an engineer's design contract is typically tied to:
A. Negligent engineering design
B. Claims submitted by parties affected by a failure
C. Project cost overruns
D. Improper construction methods by the Contractor
Ans: A. Negligent engineering design
Collusion on a construction project typically refers to which of the following?
A. A practice where multiple contractors conspire to fix prices or rig bids
B. A system where public officials receive money from the contractor after
award
C. Falsely increasing the price of change order
D. Misrepresenting the amount of work that has been completed to get
advance payments
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Ans: A. A practice where multiple contractors conspire to fix prices or rig bids
A preconstruction conference should be he held:
A. Prior to advertising for bids
B. After advertising for bids but before bids are received
C. After bid opening but before award of the contract
D. After execution of an agreement but before Notice to Proceed
Ans: D. After execution of an agreement but before Notice to Proceed
Types of submittals for engineer approval typically include all the following
except:
A. Product data
B. Shop drawings
C. Installation means and methods
D. Mill certificates
Ans: C. Installation means and methods
Which of the following statements best define what is meant by "substantial
completion" with respect to a construction contract?
A. Project can be used and occupied by the owner and is completely
finished B. Project can be used and occupied by the owner but there is still a
punch-list of minor work remaining
C. Contractor's performance bond will be used to finish the remaining work
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