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CMIT Exam Questions and Answers
A+ Graded (2025)
A CM's Role and Responsibilities - CORRECT ANSWER-Governed solely by the
Owner/CM Agreement.
Basic Forms of CM - CORRECT ANSWER-Agency and at-risk. Key differences
exist.
Factors Contributing to CM's Initial Use - CORRECT ANSWER-Need to reduce
time and cost, increasing project funding costs, changing role of contractors.
First Federal Agency to Use CM - CORRECT ANSWER-General Services
Administration.
Common Problems in CM Use by Federal Agencies - CORRECT ANSWER-
Funding restrictions, claims, change conditions.
Formation of CMAA - CORRECT ANSWER-Incorporated in 1982 to grow and
develop CM profession.
CMAA Construction Management Standards - CORRECT ANSWER-Guide to
professional CM services.
Goals of CMAA - CORRECT ANSWER-Setting standards, expanding
understanding, advocating for CM.
Certification and Qualification as a CM - CORRECT ANSWER-Certification in
another profession does not automatically qualify as a CM.
Certification as a CM - CORRECT ANSWER-Does not guarantee 'state of the art'
knowledge and capability.
Recruiting and training in business - CORRECT ANSWER-False
Construction management susceptible to overselling - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Failure to provide quality services - CORRECT ANSWER-False
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Contracting for adequate fees - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Ethics of CM profession focus on client relationships - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Reasons for project delivery variations - CORRECT ANSWER-D) All of the above
Traditional delivery system phases executed in - CORRECT ANSWER-B) A linear
sequence
Advantage of traditional delivery approach - CORRECT ANSWER-B) Facility
features are fully determined & specified.
Design-build and at-risk CM allow fast-track or phased projects - CORRECT
ANSWER-True
Contractual definition of CM known when - CORRECT ANSWER-D) All of the
above
In a CM-at-Risk arrangement, once construction begins, the CM has no implied
duties of loyalty and care to the owner. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
The agency CM does not perform design or actual construction work. - CORRECT
ANSWER-True
Under the CM-at-Risk delivery method, the owner usually deals with a hybrid of a
construction manager and a general contractor. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Under a CM-at-risk contract, all of the following statements are true: - CORRECT
ANSWER-D) All of the above
In considering the differences between agency CM and CM-at-Risk, which
statement is NOT true? - CORRECT ANSWER-D) In an agency CM role, the CM
directly subcontracts all trade contracts.
The agency CM does not maintain a direct contractual relationship with the trade
or prime contractors. - CORRECT ANSWER-False
Placing the CM in an agency role always transfers the risk to the contractor. -
CORRECT ANSWER-True
In an agency CM relationship, the CM has no vested financial interest in the
project. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Under agency CM, agency is a relationship between owner and CM as agent
acting in the owner's interest. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Actual usage of a particular contract form for the construction phase depends on:
- CORRECT ANSWER-D) All of the above
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Two Basic Categories of Construction Phase Contracts - CORRECT ANSWER-
Cost Reimbursement and Fixed Price
Fixed Price Contract Bids - CORRECT ANSWER-Can be based on partially
completed documents or complete set of drawings and specifications
Primary Advantage of Fixed Price Contract - CORRECT ANSWER-Bids should be
taken on contract documents that are fully complete
General Contractor in Fixed Price Contract - CORRECT ANSWER-Will always put
its interests ahead of the owner
Cost Plus Fixed Fee Arrangement - CORRECT ANSWER-Fixed fee may vary with
actual cost expended as scope of work changes
Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Arrangement - CORRECT ANSWER-Actual
cost of work could be greater than the GMP
Owner's Approval on GMP Projects - CORRECT ANSWER-Owner may approve all
trade and purchase contracts
Contractor's Risk in GMP Projects - CORRECT ANSWER-Takes on the risk of
completing the project once GMP is established
Guaranteed Maximum Price Flexibility - CORRECT ANSWER-Can change under
certain circumstances
Incentive Clause in GMP Contract - CORRECT ANSWER-Challenges contractor to
construct project for less than established GMP
Under a unit price-type contract, the owner assumes the risk of cost and the
amount of work required. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Legal counsel should review standard construction contract forms for various
aspects including risks assumed by the parties and compliance with laws. -
CORRECT ANSWER-True
Quality control begins at the start of planning. - CORRECT ANSWER-C) At the
start of planning
The contractor is not solely responsible for safety on the job site. - CORRECT
ANSWER-False
Decision making based on adequate information is a key element for successful
project management. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Scheduling results desired on a project include specification of the CPM tools to
be utilized. - CORRECT ANSWER-D) Specification of the CPM tools to be utilized
CMIT Exam Questions and Answers
A+ Graded (2025)
A CM's Role and Responsibilities - CORRECT ANSWER-Governed solely by the
Owner/CM Agreement.
Basic Forms of CM - CORRECT ANSWER-Agency and at-risk. Key differences
exist.
Factors Contributing to CM's Initial Use - CORRECT ANSWER-Need to reduce
time and cost, increasing project funding costs, changing role of contractors.
First Federal Agency to Use CM - CORRECT ANSWER-General Services
Administration.
Common Problems in CM Use by Federal Agencies - CORRECT ANSWER-
Funding restrictions, claims, change conditions.
Formation of CMAA - CORRECT ANSWER-Incorporated in 1982 to grow and
develop CM profession.
CMAA Construction Management Standards - CORRECT ANSWER-Guide to
professional CM services.
Goals of CMAA - CORRECT ANSWER-Setting standards, expanding
understanding, advocating for CM.
Certification and Qualification as a CM - CORRECT ANSWER-Certification in
another profession does not automatically qualify as a CM.
Certification as a CM - CORRECT ANSWER-Does not guarantee 'state of the art'
knowledge and capability.
Recruiting and training in business - CORRECT ANSWER-False
Construction management susceptible to overselling - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Failure to provide quality services - CORRECT ANSWER-False
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Contracting for adequate fees - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Ethics of CM profession focus on client relationships - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Reasons for project delivery variations - CORRECT ANSWER-D) All of the above
Traditional delivery system phases executed in - CORRECT ANSWER-B) A linear
sequence
Advantage of traditional delivery approach - CORRECT ANSWER-B) Facility
features are fully determined & specified.
Design-build and at-risk CM allow fast-track or phased projects - CORRECT
ANSWER-True
Contractual definition of CM known when - CORRECT ANSWER-D) All of the
above
In a CM-at-Risk arrangement, once construction begins, the CM has no implied
duties of loyalty and care to the owner. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
The agency CM does not perform design or actual construction work. - CORRECT
ANSWER-True
Under the CM-at-Risk delivery method, the owner usually deals with a hybrid of a
construction manager and a general contractor. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Under a CM-at-risk contract, all of the following statements are true: - CORRECT
ANSWER-D) All of the above
In considering the differences between agency CM and CM-at-Risk, which
statement is NOT true? - CORRECT ANSWER-D) In an agency CM role, the CM
directly subcontracts all trade contracts.
The agency CM does not maintain a direct contractual relationship with the trade
or prime contractors. - CORRECT ANSWER-False
Placing the CM in an agency role always transfers the risk to the contractor. -
CORRECT ANSWER-True
In an agency CM relationship, the CM has no vested financial interest in the
project. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Under agency CM, agency is a relationship between owner and CM as agent
acting in the owner's interest. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Actual usage of a particular contract form for the construction phase depends on:
- CORRECT ANSWER-D) All of the above
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Two Basic Categories of Construction Phase Contracts - CORRECT ANSWER-
Cost Reimbursement and Fixed Price
Fixed Price Contract Bids - CORRECT ANSWER-Can be based on partially
completed documents or complete set of drawings and specifications
Primary Advantage of Fixed Price Contract - CORRECT ANSWER-Bids should be
taken on contract documents that are fully complete
General Contractor in Fixed Price Contract - CORRECT ANSWER-Will always put
its interests ahead of the owner
Cost Plus Fixed Fee Arrangement - CORRECT ANSWER-Fixed fee may vary with
actual cost expended as scope of work changes
Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Arrangement - CORRECT ANSWER-Actual
cost of work could be greater than the GMP
Owner's Approval on GMP Projects - CORRECT ANSWER-Owner may approve all
trade and purchase contracts
Contractor's Risk in GMP Projects - CORRECT ANSWER-Takes on the risk of
completing the project once GMP is established
Guaranteed Maximum Price Flexibility - CORRECT ANSWER-Can change under
certain circumstances
Incentive Clause in GMP Contract - CORRECT ANSWER-Challenges contractor to
construct project for less than established GMP
Under a unit price-type contract, the owner assumes the risk of cost and the
amount of work required. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Legal counsel should review standard construction contract forms for various
aspects including risks assumed by the parties and compliance with laws. -
CORRECT ANSWER-True
Quality control begins at the start of planning. - CORRECT ANSWER-C) At the
start of planning
The contractor is not solely responsible for safety on the job site. - CORRECT
ANSWER-False
Decision making based on adequate information is a key element for successful
project management. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Scheduling results desired on a project include specification of the CPM tools to
be utilized. - CORRECT ANSWER-D) Specification of the CPM tools to be utilized
