COSC 275 Final Exam Palmer 2026
Questions and Answers 100% PASS
Estimating - Correct answer-The process of determining the anticipated cost of
materials, labor, and equipment of a proposed project.
Take-off - Correct answer-The process in which detailed lists are compiled, based
on drawings and specifications, of all the material and equipment necessary to
construct a project. The cost estimator uses this list to calculate how much it will
cost to build the project.
Quantities - Correct answer-Measured amounts of construction items expressed in
their customary units.
Quantification - Correct answer-In estimating an activity to translate project scope
information into resource quantities suitable for
Quantity survey - Correct answer-A detailed analysis of material and equipment
required to construct a project.
Area - Correct answer-A measurement of a given planar region or of the surface of
a solid.
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, Area method - Correct answer-A construction cost estimating system employing
unit square foot costs multiplied by the adjusted gross floor area of a building.
Length - Correct answer-The longest dimension of an object.
Linear measurement - Correct answer-A unit or system of units for measuring
length: 12" = 1', 3' = 1 yard, 1 yard = 0.9144 meters, 1 mile =
5,280 feet.
Dimension - Correct answer-A distance between two points, lines, or planes.
Specifications - Correct answer-Documents that define the qualitative requirements
for products, materials, and workmanship upon which the contract for construction
is based.
Drawings - Correct answer-Graphic illustrations depicting the dimensions, design,
and location of a project. Generally including plans, elevations, details, diagrams,
schedules, and sections.
Addendum - Correct answer-A document describing an addition, change,
correction, or modification to contract documents. An addendum is issued by the
design professional during the bidding period or prior to the award of contract, and
is the primary method of informing bidders of modifications to the work during the
bidding process. Addenda become part of the contract documents.
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Questions and Answers 100% PASS
Estimating - Correct answer-The process of determining the anticipated cost of
materials, labor, and equipment of a proposed project.
Take-off - Correct answer-The process in which detailed lists are compiled, based
on drawings and specifications, of all the material and equipment necessary to
construct a project. The cost estimator uses this list to calculate how much it will
cost to build the project.
Quantities - Correct answer-Measured amounts of construction items expressed in
their customary units.
Quantification - Correct answer-In estimating an activity to translate project scope
information into resource quantities suitable for
Quantity survey - Correct answer-A detailed analysis of material and equipment
required to construct a project.
Area - Correct answer-A measurement of a given planar region or of the surface of
a solid.
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, Area method - Correct answer-A construction cost estimating system employing
unit square foot costs multiplied by the adjusted gross floor area of a building.
Length - Correct answer-The longest dimension of an object.
Linear measurement - Correct answer-A unit or system of units for measuring
length: 12" = 1', 3' = 1 yard, 1 yard = 0.9144 meters, 1 mile =
5,280 feet.
Dimension - Correct answer-A distance between two points, lines, or planes.
Specifications - Correct answer-Documents that define the qualitative requirements
for products, materials, and workmanship upon which the contract for construction
is based.
Drawings - Correct answer-Graphic illustrations depicting the dimensions, design,
and location of a project. Generally including plans, elevations, details, diagrams,
schedules, and sections.
Addendum - Correct answer-A document describing an addition, change,
correction, or modification to contract documents. An addendum is issued by the
design professional during the bidding period or prior to the award of contract, and
is the primary method of informing bidders of modifications to the work during the
bidding process. Addenda become part of the contract documents.
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