AIC 301 Level 1 Exam Practice Test
Questions With Correct Answers
/. What would be the most appropriate means for the contractor to communicate to the
project owner an unforeseen condition not identified in the soils report?
A. Document the issue in the job diary
B. Issue a jobsite memorandum
C. Draft a construction report
D. Write a formal business letter - Answer-✅D. Write a formal business letter
/.When is the best time to distribute the working agenda to the participants of a
meeting?
A. As a follow-up to the meeting
B. At the beginning of the meeting C. About one day after the meeting
D. About one day prior to the meeting - Answer-✅D. About one day prior to the meeting
/.The contractor has tasked his project engineer with developing an agenda for a
preconstruction meeting with the architect and owner. The project engineer has
received numerous emails and RFIs from subcontractors and vendors requesting a
wide range of information. Which document is most appropriate to distinguish between
appropriate topics for the meeting and topics better addressed through other means?
A. General conditions
B. General requirements
C. Technical specifications
D. Supplementary conditions - Answer-✅B. General requirements
/.What is the best time to distribute the meeting minutes to the participants?
A. At the beginning of the meeting B. About one day after the meeting C. About one
hour prior to the meeting
D. About one day prior to the meeting - Answer-✅B. About one day after the meeting
/.Which of the following statements is true about the use of texting as a means of
communicating in the construction industry?
A. A means of easily and effectively documenting communication
B. Appropriate for clarifying but not for formal direction
C. Should be completely avoided in construction
, D. Acceptable for communication if specifically allowed in the contract - Answer-✅B.
Appropriate for clarifying but not for formal direction
/.A subcontractor identifies a significant discrepancy between the architectural and
structural drawings. The subcontractor immediately meets with the general contractor at
their construction trailer to discuss the discrepancy. The general contractor agrees that
this could be a significant change depending on which of the drawings describes the
designer's intent. Which of the following actions is the most appropriate in this situation?
A. Draft a change order proposal and arrange a meeting with the design team and
owner to resolve the conflict.
B. Draft an RFI that describes the discrepancy in detail and submit it to the architect
immediately.
C. Send a short text alerting the design team of the issue and discuss the discrepancy
in detail at the next meeting.
D. Email the engineer of record to collect relevant background information and follow up
with a formal RFI to the architect - Answer-✅B. Draft an RFI that describes the
discrepancy in detail and submit it to the architect immediately.
/.What are the leadership skills needed to conduct a productive meeting?
A. Planning, probing questions, responding critically, and decision making
B. Planning, timing, coordinating, probing, responding critically, and following up
C. Listening attentively, responding constructively, soliciting all ideas, and matching
decision making to the situation
D. Coordinating, listening selectively, responding critically, soliciting supportive ideas,
and adjusting decision making to the situation - Answer-✅C. Listening attentively,
responding constructively, soliciting all ideas, and matching decision making to the
situation
/.Which of the following statements made by the indicated parties below would least
likely be made at an owner/architect/contractor progress meeting?
A. Contractor: "There are 14 unanswered RFIs on the log."
B. Superintendent: "A third party inspector will assist the supervision of the roofing
installation."
C. Owner: "It is very likely, that change order proposal #23 will be accepted."
D. Project manager: "The bond rate for ABC subcontractor is 1.45%" - Answer-✅D.
Project manager: "The bond rate for ABC subcontractor is 1.45%"
/.What is a listener's retention percentage of an oral conversation?
A. 10%
B. 50%
C. 60%
D. 90% - Answer-✅A. 10%
Questions With Correct Answers
/. What would be the most appropriate means for the contractor to communicate to the
project owner an unforeseen condition not identified in the soils report?
A. Document the issue in the job diary
B. Issue a jobsite memorandum
C. Draft a construction report
D. Write a formal business letter - Answer-✅D. Write a formal business letter
/.When is the best time to distribute the working agenda to the participants of a
meeting?
A. As a follow-up to the meeting
B. At the beginning of the meeting C. About one day after the meeting
D. About one day prior to the meeting - Answer-✅D. About one day prior to the meeting
/.The contractor has tasked his project engineer with developing an agenda for a
preconstruction meeting with the architect and owner. The project engineer has
received numerous emails and RFIs from subcontractors and vendors requesting a
wide range of information. Which document is most appropriate to distinguish between
appropriate topics for the meeting and topics better addressed through other means?
A. General conditions
B. General requirements
C. Technical specifications
D. Supplementary conditions - Answer-✅B. General requirements
/.What is the best time to distribute the meeting minutes to the participants?
A. At the beginning of the meeting B. About one day after the meeting C. About one
hour prior to the meeting
D. About one day prior to the meeting - Answer-✅B. About one day after the meeting
/.Which of the following statements is true about the use of texting as a means of
communicating in the construction industry?
A. A means of easily and effectively documenting communication
B. Appropriate for clarifying but not for formal direction
C. Should be completely avoided in construction
, D. Acceptable for communication if specifically allowed in the contract - Answer-✅B.
Appropriate for clarifying but not for formal direction
/.A subcontractor identifies a significant discrepancy between the architectural and
structural drawings. The subcontractor immediately meets with the general contractor at
their construction trailer to discuss the discrepancy. The general contractor agrees that
this could be a significant change depending on which of the drawings describes the
designer's intent. Which of the following actions is the most appropriate in this situation?
A. Draft a change order proposal and arrange a meeting with the design team and
owner to resolve the conflict.
B. Draft an RFI that describes the discrepancy in detail and submit it to the architect
immediately.
C. Send a short text alerting the design team of the issue and discuss the discrepancy
in detail at the next meeting.
D. Email the engineer of record to collect relevant background information and follow up
with a formal RFI to the architect - Answer-✅B. Draft an RFI that describes the
discrepancy in detail and submit it to the architect immediately.
/.What are the leadership skills needed to conduct a productive meeting?
A. Planning, probing questions, responding critically, and decision making
B. Planning, timing, coordinating, probing, responding critically, and following up
C. Listening attentively, responding constructively, soliciting all ideas, and matching
decision making to the situation
D. Coordinating, listening selectively, responding critically, soliciting supportive ideas,
and adjusting decision making to the situation - Answer-✅C. Listening attentively,
responding constructively, soliciting all ideas, and matching decision making to the
situation
/.Which of the following statements made by the indicated parties below would least
likely be made at an owner/architect/contractor progress meeting?
A. Contractor: "There are 14 unanswered RFIs on the log."
B. Superintendent: "A third party inspector will assist the supervision of the roofing
installation."
C. Owner: "It is very likely, that change order proposal #23 will be accepted."
D. Project manager: "The bond rate for ABC subcontractor is 1.45%" - Answer-✅D.
Project manager: "The bond rate for ABC subcontractor is 1.45%"
/.What is a listener's retention percentage of an oral conversation?
A. 10%
B. 50%
C. 60%
D. 90% - Answer-✅A. 10%
