AIC Level 1 Exam Practice Test Exam
Questions and Answers Graded A+
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 - Correct 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
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,D. About one day prior to the meeting - Correct 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 - Correct 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
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, D. About one day prior to the meeting - Correct 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 - Correct
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?
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Questions and Answers Graded A+
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 - Correct 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
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,D. About one day prior to the meeting - Correct 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 - Correct 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
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, D. About one day prior to the meeting - Correct 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 - Correct
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?
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