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Using Figure 9a what is the budgeted unit
work hours in work hours per unit for the
column forms?
A. 0.045
B. 0.171
C. 0.241
D. 5.838

b see figure sla
428/2499

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Using Figure 9a what is the weekly unit
work hours in work hours per unit for the
column forms?
A. 0.007
B. 0.195
C. 4.919
D. 5.118

b 17/87=.195

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Using the information provided in Figure
9a what is the to date unit work hours in
work hours per unit for the column forms?
A. 0.011
B. 0.241
C. 3.821
D. 4.148

a 27/112

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. Using the information provided in Figure
9a what are the total earned work hours
for the column forms?
A. 19
B. 27
C. 465
D. 2,387

112.x.171=19

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Using the information provided in Figure
9a what is the total projected work hours
at completion for the column forms?
A. 27
B. 104
C. 602
D. 2,472

c 2499*.241=602

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Using the information provided in Figure
9a what is the projected gain/loss in work
hours for the column forms?
A. (174)
B. 325
C. 1,897
D. 2,396

a 428-602

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Using the information provided in Figure
9b what is the budgeted unit cost in dollars
per unit for the concrete footings?
A. 0.047
B. 21.45
C. 137.25
D. 256.00

b 5490/256

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Using the information provided in Figure
9b what is the week labor unit cost in
dollars per unit for the concrete footings?
A. 0.70
B. 1.43
C. 3.14
D. 14.60

365/25 d

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Using the information provided in Figure
9b what is the to date unit cost in dollars
per unit for the concrete footings?
A. 0.32
B. 3.14
C. 20.13
D. 5,125.00

c 805/40=20.13

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Using the information provided in Figure
9b what is the total projected cost at
completion for the concrete footings?
A. 81.41
B. 803.84
C. 5,150.72
D. 10,615.00

256x20.12=c

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Using the information provided in Figure 9c
what is the current projection for the
quantities of piles in vertical linear feet
(VLF)?
A. 680
B. 5,300
C. 5,980
D. 6,700

c 6700-720=5980

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. Which statement is true about the critical
path?
A. Is the shortest string of activities
through the schedule
B. Is the longest string of activities through
the schedule
C. Has zero total float but possibly some
free float in the activities
D. Includes all activities that are
impossible to compress their duration
any further

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How is free float defined?
A. The amount of slack in a node
B. The amount of slack between activities
C. The amount of slack within a series of
activities
D. The amount of slack accumulated
throughout the logic network

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Which types of activities are considered
first when compressing the length of a
project?
A. Zero float and least cost to compress
B. Zero float and highest cost to compress
C. Highest floats and least cost to
compress
D. Highest floats and highest cost to
compress

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How is the term fast tracking defined in
construction?
A. Planning and scheduling the design
B. Overlapping execution of the
construction activities
C. Finalizing the design and procurement
before construction begins
D. Overlapping execution of the design,
procurement, and construction

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What is the name of the term for shifting
the activities within their available free
floats to produce a uniform workforce and
reduce the maximum resource usage
requirements?
A. Crashing
B. Crew utilization
C. Resource leveling
D. Time-scaled networking

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What is the best source for developing the
list of activities for the logic network and
schedule?
A. General requirements
B. Technical specifications
C. Financial reports and balance sheets
D. Estimate and earned work hour report

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How is total float defined?
A. The amount of slack in a node
B. The amount of slack within an activity
C. How much a series of activities can be
delayed without delaying a project
D. The amount of slack accumulated
throughout the logic network

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. Using the information provided in Figure
10, what is the total number of days to
complete this sequence of activities?
A. 13
B. 14
C. 18
D. 31

b see figure s2

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Using the information provided in Figure
10, what are the critical activities for this
logic network?
A. B, G
B. A, C, F
C. A, D, E, G
D. A, C, F, G

d s2

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Using the information provided in Figure
10, what is the total float for activity B?
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 8

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Using the information provided in Figure
10, what is the free float between
activities B and G?
A. 0
B. 2
C. 4
D. 6

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b esnext -ef 10-8=2

The Safety Standards utilize the
abbreviation 29 CFR Part 1926. What
does the acronym CFR stand for?
A. Code of Federal Register
B. Code of Federal Regulations
C. Construction Federal Register
D. Construction Federal Regulations

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Which part of the OSHA Standards is
designated for record keeping?
A. 5(a)(1)
B. 1904
C. 1910
D. 1926

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According to OSHA, which document must the supervisor complete immediately after an accident by describing the accident in detail? A. Insurance forms B. OSHA’s Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (Form 300A) C. OSHA’s Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (Form 300) D. OSHA’s Injury and Illness Incident Report (Form 301)

When and where must a project’s OSHA Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (Form 300A) be posted? A. All year long and easily accessible to all employees at the job site B. All year long and in the project manager’s office at the home office C. February 11–April 30 and accessible to all employees at the job site D. For three months and in the employees’ break room at the home office

According to OSHA, what is the name of the violation where the firm or designated person is aware that a hazardous condition exists, knows that the condition violates a standard, and makes no effort to eliminate the safety hazard? A. Willful violation B. Serious violation C. De minimis violation D. Other-than-serious violation

The pipefitting subcontractor is required to lay pipe in a trench that is 10 ft deep and 3 ft wide with vertical walls and no sloping or other protection. The trench was dug by the excavator. The general contractor supervised the work but had no employees in the trench. The concrete subcontractor told the general contractor and excavator that the trench needed to be sloped or shored before their employees could work in the trench. During the OSHA inspection, OSHA observed the general contractor at the trench supervising the pipefitter in the trench. Which contractor(s) would receive a citation for an unsafe trench? A. Pipefitting only B. Pipefitting and excavator C. Pipefitting, excavator, and general contractor D. Pipefitting, excavator, general contractor, and concrete subcontractor

What is the maximum horizontal travel distance to retrieve a fire extinguisher for a project under construction? A. 10 ft B. 25 ft C. 75 ft D. 100 ft

OSHA mandates that fall protection must be in place for difference in elevations greater that how many vertical feet? A. Any distance B. 6 ft C. 10 ft D. 15 ft

What is the elevation of the top guardrail from the floor to protect against falls on a leading edge? A. 21 in +/- 1 inch B. 25 in +/- 2 inches C. 35 in +/- 3 inches D. 42 in +/- 3 inches

How many feet must the side rails of an extension ladder extend beyond the upper landing service? A. 1 ft B. 2 ft C. 3 ft D. 4 ft

The job site has a primary vertical control point with a reference benchmark of 100 ft. An instrument is set up with an HI of 5.42 ft above the BM. A grade stake is set at an elevation of 96 ft. What is the height reading on the rod at the grade stake? A. 1.42 ft B. 4.00 ft C. 5.42 ft D. 9.42 ft

5.42+4.00=9.42 d

3. Using the information provided in Figure 11, what is the benchmark elevation at IP #4? A. 864.62 B. 889.90 C. 896.27 D. 902.64

877.26+19.01-6.37

A superintendent wants to check if a 25' high block wall is within tolerances. Which of the following tools and their use would be the most appropriate? A. Use a plumb bob to measure the vertical plane B. Use a building level to determine its length C. Use a total station to quantify the number of blocks D. Use a pinellas rod to measure against a horizontal plane

What issue would a surveyor most likely need to account for when using a steel 300’ measuring tape? A. Tape stretching when pulling lengths B. Calibrating the length markers on tape C. Inconsistencies in markers between foot intervals D. Expansion of the tape in warm weather

86. Which of the following situations would be most advantageous for using an inverted philadelphia rod? A. Verifying a highway grid layout B. Verifying the elevation of ceiling mounted ductwork C. Verifying a building footing layout D. Verifying the elevation of a piece of equipment

A superintendent needs to layout the perimeter strip footings, batter boards and utility lines for a new structure adjacent to an existing building. Which single piece of equipment would be most useful to complete this task? A. Compound prism level B. Dumpy level C. Detroit theodolite D. Total station

Which of the following grades is common on U.S. highways? A. 4% B. 15% C. 50% D. 96%

A contractor is preparing a site logistics plan and notices on the site plan that at the north boundary of the project the topographical lines are very close together. Which of the following would likely be an appropriate action to take? A. Bring in additional fine grade fill B. Evaluate alternatives to silt fencing C. Locate the construction trailer there D. Clear and grub that area at the start of the job

Which of the following contract documents would be inappropriate to use if the scope addressed material costs, labor units, rental equipment and taxes? A. Purchase order B. Contract C. Scope of work D. Change order

A clause in the Subcontract Agreement states that "the Subcontractor binds themselves to the Contractor for the performance of the Subcontractor's work in the same manner as the Contractor is bound to the Owner for such performance under Contractor's contract with the owner." Which category would this contract clause fall under? A. Flow down B. Arbitration C. Condition precedent D. Promissory estoppel

Which of the following terms is the most favorable to the purchaser? A. Cash on demand B. 3/20 Net 60 C. 2/20 Net 60 D. 2/10 Net 20

Which party typically obtains the general building permit? A. Owner B. Subcontractor C. Contractor D. Architect/engineer

94. If an employee wanted to increase the amount of taxes withheld from their paycheck, which would be the most appropriate form to ask for from the HR department? A. I-9 B. W-2 C. W-4 D. 1099

Which of the following are the best steps when receiving materials? A. Inspect delivery, note damages, count items and compare to the bill of lading B. Inspect delivery, note damages, count items and compare to the accounting terms C. Review specifications, follow up on materials orders and call for delivery date D. Award contract, vendor prepare shop drawings, fabricate, review and deliver

6. A new hospital is in the preconstruction phase and the architect of record has drafted the project agreement. The agreement calls for the architect to be the initial decision maker for any contractor disputes that arise on the project including any claims that allege errors and omissions against them. The general contractor wants that provision stricken from the project agreement because they believe that the design team should not be ruling on their own potential errors or omissions. Which justification and action is the most appropriate? A. The clause is patently unethical and should be removed B. Designers are unable to make unbiased ruling on their own work so it should be removed. C. While not unethical, perceptions can be more important that reality and it should be removed. D. If the designer does not render an opinion then the error and omissions insurance is voided and as such should remain.

Which duties change as a person moves up an organizational chart? A. Technical skills increase and negotiation skills decrease B. Administration skills decrease and technical skills increase C. Analysis skills increase and communication skills increase D. Communication skills decrease and administration skills decrease

A contractor receives an invitation to bid a project located in Miami on June 1st and provides a bid to the owner on July 1st. The bid documents indicate that the start of the project is August 1st and has a duration of 365 calendar days. The contractor is awarded the contract on July 15th with the notice to proceed given on August 15th. During the construction of the job, there are five days lost due to rain. When is the contractor required to complete the project by? A. August 1st the following year B. August 6th the following year C. August 15th the following year D. August 20th the following year

While the designer is inspecting the building and creating a punch list it is discovered that the flooring contractor installed a substantially inferior carpet than what was indicated in the specification. After the deficiency was discovered, could the contractor obtain a certificate of occupancy from the AHJ? A. No, the AHJ does not issue a certificate of occupancy until the contracted work is 100% completed B. No, the AHJ does not issue a certificate of occupancy until the owner has beneficial occupancy of the building C. No, the AHJ does not issue the certificate of occupancy D. Yes, it isn't a life safety issue so a certificate of occupancy could be issued

Review the following task descriptions and indicate which would be the most appropriate to report progress on a field superintendent's daily log. A. Poured concrete for the columns. B. Installed rebar and poured concrete. C. Poured 75 cy concrete, placed rebar, and stripped forms for columns D1–D4. D. Poured 75 cy concrete, placed rebar, and stripped forms for the building.

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