Extra Practice

Question 2

Fill in the blank:

______ cubic yards are in the shape defined by grid points C5, C8, E5 and E8. Select the closet answer.

Answer 2

28

Sheet 2/15 and sheet 10/15
Footing mark 3 – eight (8) footers 8’ – 6” x 6’ - 6” x 1’ – 8”
= 8 x 8.5’ x 6.5’ x 1.66’
= 736.37 cft ÷ 27 cyd/cft
= 27.27 cyd

Question 3

Fill in the blank:

______ inches of compacted limerock are to be placed beneath the asphalt surface of all parking areas.

Answer 3

6

Sheet 2/15 detail drawing A/2

Question 4

Fill in the blank:

______ measured in-place cubic yards of topsoil are required for the planters if the topsoil layer is 10 inches deep. Select the closet answer.

Answer 4

1.97

Sheet 11/15 - Inside dimension of each planter = 5.66’ x
5.66’ = 32.11 sqft 32.11 sqft x .83’ = 26.65 cft per planter.
26.65 cft x 2 planters = 53.30 cft ÷ 27 cyd/cft = 1.97 cyd

Question 5

Fill in the blank:

This project will require ______ lineal feet of “key”. Select the closet answer.

Answer 5

88.67

Sheet 2/15 - “Key” is used to form the joint between the
walls and floors of the Elevator Pit and the Planters
Elevator pit centerline (add 8” to each side) perimeter = 38
lineal feet (LF) Planter centerline perimeter = 25.33 LF x 2 = 50.67 LF

Total = 38’ + 50.67’ = 88.67 LF

Question 6

Fill in the blank:

The distance from point C to point D is ______ .

Answer 6

175 yds

Since you know that one leg of the 45◦ triangle is 50 yds,
then the other leg is also 50 yds 75 yds + 50 yds + 50 yds = 175 yds

Question 7

Fill in the blank:

A fencing contractor is invited to submit a bid to enclose the entire site in 6’ construction site security fencing. If the contractor charges $12 per running foot for such fencing, his bid pricing will be ______.

Answer 7

$14,092

Calculate the perimeter of the property
Line AC = √50 + 50 = 70.71 yds
22
Line BD = line AC = 70.71 yds
Line AB = 75 yds (given)

Line CD = 175 yds (from previous question)
Perimeter = AB + BD + AC + CD = 75 + 70.71 + 70.71 + 175 = 391.42 yds. 1 yd = 3 ft
391.42 yds x 3ft/yd = 1,174.26 feet
1,174.26 ft x $12/ft = $14,091.12

Question 8

Fill in the blank:

The Job Status Report, which indicates the percentage completed by each major construction activity, is completed by the ______.

Answer 8

Project Engineer or Field Superintendent

Question 9

Fill in the blank:

The means of egress illumination level shall not be less than ______ foot-candle(s) at the walking surface.

Answer 9

1

Question 10

Fill in the blank:

A contractor wins a job for a low bid of $120,000. If his total costs and expenses are $90,000, his margin of profit is ______ .

Answer 10

.25 or 25%

BGTA, pg. 272 & 273
Margin of Profit = Net Income / Sales
$120,000 - $90,000 = $30,000
$30,000 / $120,000 = .25 or 25%

Question 11

Fill in the blank:

A proposal is a legal instrument that will not bind the contractor to the owner if ______.

Answer 11

The contractor forfeits the bid bond.

Question 12

Fill in the blank:

Each end of a platform 10 feet or less in length shall not extend over its support more than ______ inches.

Answer 12

12

Question 13

Fill in the blank:

A business’s ______ insurance shall apply if property damages caused by construction are experienced at a project after all work on the project has been completed and put to its intended use.

Answer 13

General Liability

Question 14

Fill in the blank:

The thickness of concrete floor slabs supported directly on the ground shall not be less than ______ inches.

Answer 14

3-1 /2

Question 15

Fill in the blank:

A (The ) ______ is (are) not required for a plan review by the building official.

Answer 15

Plumbing elevations

Question 16

Fill in the blank:

______ is (are) not required to be stored at the construction site.

Answer 16

Material invoices

Question 17

Fill in the blank:

A general, building, or residential contractor is not required to subcontract the installation of wood shingles, wood shakes, or asphalt or fiberglass shingle roofing materials ______.

Answer 17

On new buildings of their own construction

Question 18

Fill in the blank:

A contractor fails to file a Notice of Commencement on a $10,000 project. His initial indication of a problem will be ______.

Answer 18

When he is unable to get his first building inspection.

Question 19

Fill in the blank:

In high-velocity hurricane zones, electrical conduit, mechanical piping or any other service lines running on the roof shall be raised not less than ______ inches above the finished roof surface.

Answer 19

8

Question 20

Fill in the blank:

The vertical clearance from the public right-of-way to the lowest part of any awning shall be not less than __ feet.

Answer 20

7

Question 21

Fill in the blank:

One set of approved construction documents shall be retained by the building official for a period of not less than ______ days from date of completion of the permitted work.

Answer 21

180

Question 22

Fill in the blank:

If there are multiple liens on a project, only a limited amount of funds to pay the liens, and all liens were filed at the same time, ______ would be paid first.

Answer 22

2 hours

Question 23

Fill in the blank:

Townhouses not more than three stories in height may be separated by a single wall providing such wall shall provide not less than a ______ fire resistance rating.

Answer 23

Liens of laborers

Question 24

Fill in the blank:

General Contractors must subcontract ______.

Answer 24

Electrical wiring in a building of their own construction

Question 25

Fill in the blank:

______ does not require a permit.

Answer 25

Installing a portable cooling unit

Question 26

# Fill in the blank: A builder has operating expenses of $36,300 and a net income of $3,300 on a project. The builder's gross profit for this project is \_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 26

$39,600 ## Footnote Gross Profit – Operating Expenses = Net Income Gross Profit – $36,300 = $3,300 Gross Profit = $39,600

Question 27

# True or False: Regarding surety bonding, losses are not contemplated.

Answer 27

True

Question 28

# Fill in the blank: When developing a schedule using a Project Logic Table, \_\_\_\_\_\_ should not be considered.

Answer 28

A and C

Question 29

# Fill in the blank: A general rule of thumb for calculating the bonding capacity of a contractor is to determine the net quick and multiply it by a factor of \_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 29

10

Question 30

# Fill in the blank: \_\_\_\_\_\_ would result in disciplinary action by the licensing board.

Answer 30

Intimidating, threatening, coercing, or otherwise discouraging the service of a notice to owner or a notice to contractor.

Question 31

# Fill in the blank: Prior to the settlement of an insured loss, the Owner shall notify the Contractor of terms, and the Contractor shall have \_\_\_\_\_\_ days from the receipt of notice to object to the proposed settlement or allocation of the proceeds.

Answer 31

5

Question 32

# Fill in the blank: If a contractor paid $3,875 for supplies which included 7% sales tax, the cost of the supplies without the sales tax was \_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 32

$3,621.50 ## Footnote $3,875 / (1 + 7% sales tax) = $3,875 / 1.07 = $3,621.50

Question 33

# Fill in the blank: CSI MasterFormat divides specifications into \_\_\_\_\_\_ specific divisions.

Answer 33

50

Question 34

Regarding certification of registered contractors, which is not a requirement a contractor must meet for grandfathering?

Answer 34

Has at least 6 years of active, non-probation experience in that contracting category.

Question 35

# Fill in the blank: If the contractor encounters concealed physical conditions that differ material from those indicated in the Contract Documents, he shall provide notice to the owner and architect no later than \_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 35

14 days after first observance

Question 36

# Fill in the blank: The difference between the cash received and the principal due at the end of a discount loan is known as the \_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 36

Discount

Question 37

# Fill in the blank: According to the Employer Guide to Reemployment Tax, Cafeteria Plan Payments are exempt wages if they are \_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 37

Not reportable to the Internal Revenue Service

Question 38

# Fill in the blank: Another name for a bar chart is a \_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 38

Gantt chart

Question 39

# Fill in the blank: \_\_\_\_\_\_ is a construction job as that term is to be used in the workers’ compensation statute.

Answer 39

Roofing in new construction

Question 40

# Fill in the blank: A non-exempt salaried bookkeeper is hired to work 30 hours a week for $375 and works 37 hours one week. The total gross pay for that week would be \_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 40

$462.50 ## Footnote Regular rate of pay is $375 / 30 hr = $12.50 Works 37 hr x $12.50 / hr = $462.50

Question 41

# Fill in the blank: \_\_\_\_\_\_ (are) is not a valid way of reducing Workers Compensation premiums.

Answer 41

Requiring the employee to pay part of the premium

Question 42

# Fill in the blank: The architect will prepare a Construction Change Directive \_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 42

In the absence of total agreement on the terms of a Change Order.

Question 43

# Fill in the blank: Long lead items should be \_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 43

Identified and ordered early

Question 44

# Fill in the blank: EPA asbestos regulations for demolition of commercial, industrial, and publicly owned buildings and residential structures with four or more dwelling units require a notification be sent to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection \_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 44

At least 10 working days before beginning the demolition

Question 45

# Fill in the blank: The Construction Change Directive does not have to be signed by the \_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 45

Contractor

Question 46

# Fill in the blank: The log and summary, OSHA No. 300/300A, should be kept for \_\_\_\_\_\_ calendar years following the end of the year to which they relate.

Answer 46

5

Question 47

# Fill in the blank: If the Initial Decision Maker requests a party to provide a response to a Claim or to furnish additional supporting data, such party shall respond within \_\_\_\_\_\_ after receipt of such request.

Answer 47

10 days

Question 48

# Fill in the blank: The Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 (FCRA) does not prohibit employment discrimination based on \_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 48

Drug abuse

Question 49

# Fill in the blank: An Installation Floater is an insurance policy that covers \_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 49

Subcontractor materials in transit

Question 50

# Fill in the blank: \_\_\_\_\_\_ is the minimum fine to be cited by OSHA for a willful serious penalty.

Answer 50

$49,884.00

Question 51

# Fill in the blank: A contractor is hired to paint a stucco wall. The wall is 3000 ft long by 10 ft high and contains 20 windows that are not to be painted. Each window opening measures 3 ft x 4 ft. The painter can apply paint at the rate of 200 sqft per hour. The total Labor cost for this project will be \_\_\_\_\_\_ if the painter charges $25 per hour and the job requires two (2) coats.

Answer 51

$7400 to $ 7449 ## Footnote 3000’ x 10’ = 30,000 sqft 30,000 sqft – 20 windows (3’ x 4’) = 29,760 sqft 29,760 sqft x 2 coats = 59,520 total sqft 59,520 sqft / 200 sqft/hr = 297.6 hrs 297.6 hrs x $25/hr = $7,440

Question 52

# Fill in the blank: The total Labor and Materials cost for a project was estimated to be $266,000 and 55% was estimated for Materials. The additional profit on this project will be \_\_\_\_\_\_ if the actual Labor costs were 85% of the originally estimated Labor costs.

Answer 52

$17,955 additional profit ## Footnote $266,000 x 45% (Estimated labor percentage) = $119,700 (Estimated labor cost) $119,700 x 85% = $101,745 (Actual labor cost) $119,700 - $101,745 = $17,955 additional profit

Question 53

# Fill in the blank: The \_\_\_\_\_\_ is responsible to make sure that rented equipment is safe and complies with OSHA standards.

Answer 53

contractor

Question 54

# Fill in the blank: Fictitious names are valid for \_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 54

5 years

Question 55

# Fill in the blank: The contents of the first aid kit shall be placed in a weatherproof container with individual sealed packages for each type of item, and shall be checked by the employer before being sent out on each job and at least \_\_\_\_\_\_ on each job to ensure that the expended items are replaced.

Answer 55

weekly

Question 56

# Fill in the blank: The \_\_\_\_\_\_ protects covered employees against retaliation for participation in an investigation, hearing or for refusing to violate the law.

Answer 56

Public Whistle-blowers Act

Question 57

# Fill in the blank: A secondary qualifying agent is responsible for \_\_\_\_\_\_. A. The supervision of fieldwork at sites where his/her license was used to obtain the building permit B. Any work for which he/she accepts responsibility C. Supervision of financial matters

Answer 57

A and B but not C

Question 58

# Fill in the blank: A contract was signed by all parties on July 1, 2018. The date of commencement was given as July 9, 2018. If the work in the contract is to take 18 days, the date of substantial completion should be \_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 58

July 27, 2018

Question 59

# Fill in the blank: \_\_\_\_\_\_ in any action against an unlicensed contractor for injuries sustained resulting from the contractor's negligence, malfeasance or misfeasance.

Answer 59

The consumer is entitled to three times the actual damages sustained, plus costs and attorney's fees.

Question 60

The Critical Path Method (CPM) shows which of the following? 1. Early start 2. Total profit 3. Late start 4. Relationship of activities 5. Project manager bonus 6. Project completion

Answer 60

1, 3, 4, and 6

Question 61

# Fill in the blank: If you pay an independent contractor at least $600, it is your responsibility to \_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 61

File a 1099-MISC

Question 62

# Fill in the blank: The following information is given regarding an AIA contract: • Substantial completion was on July 15, 2006 • Warranty period of one year on the paint job started on July 20, 2006 • Notice of commencement was given on June 15, 2006 The owner can require the contractor to correct a blistering paint job until \_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 62

July 19, 2007

Question 63

# Fill in the blank: \_\_\_\_\_\_ does not need to be written to be enforceable.

Answer 63

An agreement for the sale of goods totaling $500

Question 64

# Fill in the blank: \_\_\_\_\_\_ for latent defects discovered on a project.

Answer 64

The contractor's liability is subject to the statutes of limitations.

Question 65

# Fill in the blank: A project requires 388,000 lbs. of steel beams and columns. Delivery charges this year are 7% greater than last year. \_\_\_\_\_\_ will be the total additional delivery charge if last year's delivery charge was $65.00 per ton.

Answer 65

$882.70 additional charge ## Footnote 388,000 lbs / 2,000 lbs/tons = 194 tons 194 x $65/ton = $12,610 (last year’s rate) $12,610 x 1.07 = $13,492.70 (this year’s delivery rate) $13,492.70 - $12,610 = $882.70 additional charge

Question 66

# Fill in the blank: Using CPM scheduling, the most common relationship between activities is \_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 66

Finish to start