Mississippi Contractors Business Law
Exam chapters 9-16 Questions &
Correct Answers
The remaining time after a task is complete before the next task begins - <CORRECT ANSWER
>>float time
Scheduling methods include - <CORRECT ANSWER >>calendar methods
Bar chart scheduling
Critical path method
Type of scheduling where you can link project task to specific dates - <CORRECT ANSWER
>>calendar scheduling
______ scheduling works for smaller less complex projects but not recommended for large ones
- <CORRECT ANSWER >>calendar
A type of scheduling that is an easy to read visual showing a graphical depiction of the schedule
- <CORRECT ANSWER >>bar chart scheduling
One of the main weaknesses of the bar chart and calendar schedule methods is - <CORRECT
ANSWER >>they do not show interdependencies (two different things relying on each other)
This type of scheduling illustrates the interdependent relationship of tasks - <CORRECT ANSWER
>>critical path method
Project managers manage several projects at one time, but also helps with - <CORRECT
ANSWER >>budget constraints
Quality standards
,Project plans and specifications
Resource management such as labor and materials
__________ plan and coordinate construction projects to meet the overall goals of the project
and serve as the main contact with the owner - <CORRECT ANSWER >>construction project
manager
_____ is the onsite supervisor responsible for daily operations - <CORRECT ANSWER
>>superintendent
The project manager may delegate duties to the superintendent. These duties can include -
<CORRECT ANSWER >>ASSURING CONSTRUCTION SPECS ARE MET
Maintaining reports
Development and planning
Coordination
Records and reports
The _____ assists the superintendent with daily project operations and supervises specific areas
by trade - <CORRECT ANSWER >>foreman
Each project has a start point, project life cycle, and end point. What are the parts of a project
lifecycle (4)? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Contract award
Pre-Construction phase
Construction phase
Job completion and close out
A project progress log can include - <CORRECT ANSWER >>project name and location
Date
Weather condition
, Personelle on job
Description of work
Hours worked on each task
Change orders
Progress
Other info
Budget Costs and Controls.
For materials, _____ deliveries will keep your inventory costs low. Also by keeping less material
on site to avoid theft - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Just in Time (JIT)
The easiest way to budget track is to - <CORRECT ANSWER >>use the cost estimate and job cost
system to determine if you will have any cost overruns
_____ _____ outline specific details, materials, dimensions, and installation for specific items.
These are usually created by material supplier, manufacturer, or sub. - <CORRECT ANSWER
>>Shop Drawings
A project management approach to understand the owners cost, quality, and time priorities to
deliver a product of highest value - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Value Engineering
DO NOT ask these questions during hiring - <CORRECT ANSWER >>age, disabilities, pregnant,
married, children, religion, sexual preference, ethnic background
DO ask these questions during hiring - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Ability to work with other
members of a construction site
Ability to handle conflict
Expectations (wages, benefits, etc)
Exam chapters 9-16 Questions &
Correct Answers
The remaining time after a task is complete before the next task begins - <CORRECT ANSWER
>>float time
Scheduling methods include - <CORRECT ANSWER >>calendar methods
Bar chart scheduling
Critical path method
Type of scheduling where you can link project task to specific dates - <CORRECT ANSWER
>>calendar scheduling
______ scheduling works for smaller less complex projects but not recommended for large ones
- <CORRECT ANSWER >>calendar
A type of scheduling that is an easy to read visual showing a graphical depiction of the schedule
- <CORRECT ANSWER >>bar chart scheduling
One of the main weaknesses of the bar chart and calendar schedule methods is - <CORRECT
ANSWER >>they do not show interdependencies (two different things relying on each other)
This type of scheduling illustrates the interdependent relationship of tasks - <CORRECT ANSWER
>>critical path method
Project managers manage several projects at one time, but also helps with - <CORRECT
ANSWER >>budget constraints
Quality standards
,Project plans and specifications
Resource management such as labor and materials
__________ plan and coordinate construction projects to meet the overall goals of the project
and serve as the main contact with the owner - <CORRECT ANSWER >>construction project
manager
_____ is the onsite supervisor responsible for daily operations - <CORRECT ANSWER
>>superintendent
The project manager may delegate duties to the superintendent. These duties can include -
<CORRECT ANSWER >>ASSURING CONSTRUCTION SPECS ARE MET
Maintaining reports
Development and planning
Coordination
Records and reports
The _____ assists the superintendent with daily project operations and supervises specific areas
by trade - <CORRECT ANSWER >>foreman
Each project has a start point, project life cycle, and end point. What are the parts of a project
lifecycle (4)? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Contract award
Pre-Construction phase
Construction phase
Job completion and close out
A project progress log can include - <CORRECT ANSWER >>project name and location
Date
Weather condition
, Personelle on job
Description of work
Hours worked on each task
Change orders
Progress
Other info
Budget Costs and Controls.
For materials, _____ deliveries will keep your inventory costs low. Also by keeping less material
on site to avoid theft - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Just in Time (JIT)
The easiest way to budget track is to - <CORRECT ANSWER >>use the cost estimate and job cost
system to determine if you will have any cost overruns
_____ _____ outline specific details, materials, dimensions, and installation for specific items.
These are usually created by material supplier, manufacturer, or sub. - <CORRECT ANSWER
>>Shop Drawings
A project management approach to understand the owners cost, quality, and time priorities to
deliver a product of highest value - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Value Engineering
DO NOT ask these questions during hiring - <CORRECT ANSWER >>age, disabilities, pregnant,
married, children, religion, sexual preference, ethnic background
DO ask these questions during hiring - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Ability to work with other
members of a construction site
Ability to handle conflict
Expectations (wages, benefits, etc)
