CM 413 Jobsite Final Exam UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
True - CORRECT ANSWER Building codes and standards are largely silent on
temporary structures and the technical literature is scant on the subject.
All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER Temporary support and access structures have
a critical effect on the ______ of construction projects.
True - CORRECT ANSWER A contractor for simple temporary structures has to
submit detailed plans, prepared or checked and signed by a licensed professional engineer.
when they are necessary parts of the construction of the final project - CORRECT
ANSWER When is the owner concerned with temporary structures?
are different from - CORRECT ANSWER Aspects of temporary structures, such as
design, allowable stresses and loads, materials, and inspection, _______ the permanent
structure.
amount of safety staff on site - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following is not a
factor in the design of temporary structures?
Years of experience of the site superintendent - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the
following is NOT a factor inherently involved in the design loads, allowable stresses, and
safety factors used for the design of various structures:
True - CORRECT ANSWER Temporary structures are often constructed of reusable
prefabricated elements.
General Liability insurance - CORRECT ANSWER What type of insurance covers the
owner and the contractor for the risks assumed in temporary construction?
, All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER Who is responsible for the inspection of
temporary structures
True - CORRECT ANSWER A "grandfather" clause is when owners and engineers
attempt to pass on the unexpected costs to the contractor.
All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER When is insurance applied or required
Depends on the Contract - CORRECT ANSWER Who is responsible for unexpected
underground conditions?
Develop a budget and create separate accounts for each project. - CORRECT
ANSWER What is a good banking strategy for tracking money for each project?
The Temporary Structure Contractor - CORRECT ANSWER Who is responsible for
drawing up the specifications for the temporary structure?
True - CORRECT ANSWER Estimates for the cost of temporary structures entail a
three step process?
All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER A contractor's cost-keeping system should
provide the contractor with information for which of the following?
True - CORRECT ANSWER A cost of labor and materials plus markup is the type of
change order that occurs when there is no agreement between the parties as to how to best
resolve the value of a completed change.
All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER What goes into the cost estimate of temporary
structures?
True - CORRECT ANSWER Liability arising from plans and design is usually
excluded from most owners' and contractors' liability insurance.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
True - CORRECT ANSWER Building codes and standards are largely silent on
temporary structures and the technical literature is scant on the subject.
All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER Temporary support and access structures have
a critical effect on the ______ of construction projects.
True - CORRECT ANSWER A contractor for simple temporary structures has to
submit detailed plans, prepared or checked and signed by a licensed professional engineer.
when they are necessary parts of the construction of the final project - CORRECT
ANSWER When is the owner concerned with temporary structures?
are different from - CORRECT ANSWER Aspects of temporary structures, such as
design, allowable stresses and loads, materials, and inspection, _______ the permanent
structure.
amount of safety staff on site - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following is not a
factor in the design of temporary structures?
Years of experience of the site superintendent - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the
following is NOT a factor inherently involved in the design loads, allowable stresses, and
safety factors used for the design of various structures:
True - CORRECT ANSWER Temporary structures are often constructed of reusable
prefabricated elements.
General Liability insurance - CORRECT ANSWER What type of insurance covers the
owner and the contractor for the risks assumed in temporary construction?
, All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER Who is responsible for the inspection of
temporary structures
True - CORRECT ANSWER A "grandfather" clause is when owners and engineers
attempt to pass on the unexpected costs to the contractor.
All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER When is insurance applied or required
Depends on the Contract - CORRECT ANSWER Who is responsible for unexpected
underground conditions?
Develop a budget and create separate accounts for each project. - CORRECT
ANSWER What is a good banking strategy for tracking money for each project?
The Temporary Structure Contractor - CORRECT ANSWER Who is responsible for
drawing up the specifications for the temporary structure?
True - CORRECT ANSWER Estimates for the cost of temporary structures entail a
three step process?
All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER A contractor's cost-keeping system should
provide the contractor with information for which of the following?
True - CORRECT ANSWER A cost of labor and materials plus markup is the type of
change order that occurs when there is no agreement between the parties as to how to best
resolve the value of a completed change.
All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER What goes into the cost estimate of temporary
structures?
True - CORRECT ANSWER Liability arising from plans and design is usually
excluded from most owners' and contractors' liability insurance.
