Kaplan Flashcards
(39 cards)
Construction work is divided among construction trades in accordance with I. the specifications II. the drawings III. trade union rules IV. the general contractor's judgment
A. IV only
B. I, II, III, and IV
C. III and IV
D. I, II, and III
C. III and IV
III. trade union rules
IV. the general contractor’s judgment
Which type of information is NOT normally contained in construction drawings?
A. Dimensions
B. Level of quality
C. Quantities
D. Configuration
B. Level of quality
Level of quality can be found in the specifications
Which type of information is NOT normally contained in construction specifications?
A. Level of Quality
B. Quantities
C. Desired Performance
D. Installation methods
B. Quantities
Quantities are determined from the drawings
Which of the following statements concerning master specifications is FALSE?
A. They tend to reduce repetitive clerical work.
B. They are usually edited by adding appropriate sections.
C. They can be difficult to keep accurate and up-to-date.
D. They make initial draft specifications available early in a project’s development.
B. They are usually edited by adding appropriate sections.
Master specifications are generally edited by eliminating information that does not apply to the project, not by adding information.
Select the correct statement.
A. Caulking, when properly applied may be relied upon to prevent water penetration.
B. Durability is generally the primary consideration when selecting finish materials.
C. Samples are not usually required if the product if manufactured.
D. As a last resort, an architect has the right to reject work that does not conform to the contact documents.
D. As a last resort, an architect has the right to reject work that does not conform to the contact documents.
All of the following require details which allow for movement caused by thermal changes, EXCEPT
A. concrete paving
B. wood framing
C. sheet metal rain gutters
D. metal storefronts and curtain walls
B. wood framing
The principal consideration in acoustic control is the sound absorptive quality of the
A. floor
B. walls
C. ceilings
D. roof
C. ceilings
Select the correct statement concerning shop drawings.
A. The are prepared exclusively by the general contractor and submitted to the architect for review.
B. In case of discrepancy between the shop drawing and the contract documents, the shop drawings will prevail.
C. They are usually prepared by fabricators and submitted to the general contractor and architect for review.
D. An architect must carefully check dimensions and quantities shown on shop drawings, because approving the shop drawings implies that dimensions and quantities are accurate.
C. They are usually prepared by fabricators and submitted to the general contractor and architect for review.
Which of the following are created by winds acting on buildings? Check all that apply.
A. Moments
B. Lateral forces
C. Vertical forces
D. Torsion
A. Moments
B. Lateral forces
C. Vertical forces
D. Torsion
One of the acoustic ratings given to building materials and assemblies is Sound Transmission Class (STC). This rating is concerned with
A. impact noises
B. speech Isolation
C. amplification
D. reverberation
B. speech Isolation
Life safety codes
A. are primarily intended to protect property from fire damage.
B. are used in some jurisdictions instead of building codes.
C. specify the location and number of exits in a building.
D. consider all factors necessary to produce a safe building.
C. specify the location and number of exits in a building.
______ assures an owner that the contractor will execute the work in accordance with the contract.
Performance bond
Architects are responsible for preparing which parts of a project manual?
I. Specifications
II. General Conditions
III. Supplementary Conditions
IV. Owner-Contractor Agreement
A. I only
B. I and III
C. I and IV
D. III, IV, and V
A. I only
I. Specifications
Which of the following statements is true?
Contract time
A. is measured in working days
B. ends at substantial completion
C. ends at final completion
D. always starts when the Owner-Contractor Agreement is signed.
B. ends at substantial completion
Which of the following is NOT a prerequisite for final payment to the contractor?
A. Final inspection by the architect.
B. Owner’s receipt of the certificate of final completion from the architect.
C. Owner’s receipt of the contractor’s affidavit of payment of debts.
D. Owner’s receipt of consent of the contractor’s surety company.
B. Owner’s receipt of the certificate of final completion from the architect.
Detailed estimates of construction cost
I. are usually a change in services
II. are usually basic services
III. are calculated solely by determining the sum of the required quantity of materials, multiplied by their unit costs.
IV. must include indirect costs such as contractor’s overhead and administrative costs, profit, and the cost of general conditions items.
A. I only
B. I and IV
C. II only
D. I and III
B. I and IV
When contractors prepare bid prices, they calculate direct costs, normal overhead, and projected profit. Which of the following factors may also be legitimate considerations?
I. Project funding II. Potential liquidated damages III. Competitive conditions IV. Special insurance requirements V. The weather VI. Errors and omissions in the drawings and specifications.
A. I and VI
B. II and IV
C. II, III, IV, and V
D. II, IV, V, and VI
C. II, III, IV, and V
II. Potential liquidated damages
III. Competitive conditions
IV. Special insurance requirements
V. The weather
A contractor’s indirect costs include which of the following?
A. General conditions
B. Excavation
C. Architect’s fees
D. FF&E
A. General conditions
A type of project scheduling commonly used in situations where minimum construction time is required is called
Fast Track
An architect estimates that design and production for a project will take one year. The client, however, requests that the total time be reduced to nine months. By using the short time schedule, what would be the likely outcome?
A. The general quality of design and production will be unaffected.
B. The quality of the construction documents will be lower.
C. The construction budget will be higher.
D. The construction time will be greater.
B. The quality of the construction documents will be lower.
Which of the following is not an advantage of the typical design/build delivery method?
A. Facilitates fast-track construction
B. Provides a reliable project cost early in the process
C. The owner participates fully in the design process.
D. The design/build firm provides a single source of responsibility for design and construction.
C. The owner participates fully in the design process.
An architect acts as an owner’s agent in which of the following situations?
I. As a member of a joint venture with a construction company.
II. The design-award-build delivery method
III. The construction management delivery method
IV. The design/build delivery method
A. I and III
B. II and IV
C. II and III
D. I and IV
C. II and III
II. The design-award-build delivery method
III. The construction management delivery method
On private construction projects, the owner may use which of the following methods to request proposals for the construction of an addition to the building?
I. Publish an advertisement for bids.
II. Send an invitation for bids to prequalified contractors.
III. Negotiate with a construction manager.
IV. Call the contractor who built the original structure.
A. I only
B. II only
C. I, II, and IV
D. I, II, III, and IV
D. I, II, III, and IV
If a bid security is required as part of a contractor’s proposal, which of the following is the most appropriate form?
A. performance bond
B. binding covenant
C. certified check
D. indemnity agreement
C. certified check
