CMAA Construction Management Practice Exam

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• A document control system is described as a system used to track, manage and store documents and what paper-related action?
• Which arrangement allows multiple delivery dates to take advantage of predetermined pricing?
• The document that sets a cost target for each material, labor, and subcontract cost and guides the total project cost is called what?
• Excusable, but non-compensable delays are:
• GMP is associated with which pair of delivery approaches?
• All are considered Project Recovery Techniques to Get Things Back on Track, EXCEPT:
• In the pre-design phase, which activity focuses on improving project value and function?
• In a construction management at-risk project aiming for sustainability certification, what would BEST prevent missing proper airborne dust documentation by a subcontractor?
• What does GMP stand for in contracting?
• What term describes the amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the early start date?
• In Procurement Phase, which item is included?
• Which of the following is not a typical benefit of risk management?
• In which project phase is the cash flow projection typically prepared?
• Insurance for professional liability exclusions are which of the following?
• In standard of care, which statement accurately describes the CM's liability?
• A jobsite accident seriously injures a subcontractor on a design-build project. After the accident investigation, the owner decides that the design-builder's safety representative performs their duties improperly. The owner wants to remove the safety representative but asks you if this would force the owner to assume responsibility for jobsite safety. As the agency CM, what do you review FIRST?
• What is the process called that involves evaluating the project and recognizing possible risks related to scope, cost, and schedule?
• What term describes the process by which digital representations of a facility's characteristics are captured, analyzed, documented, and assessed virtually throughout the design and construction process?
• Defining the CM's role and responsibilities cannot occur until the scope of CM services is clearly defined.
• What range does CM typically use for design contingency in project budgets?
• Based on EMV analysis of the given risk data, which option has the lower EMV?
• In scheduling terminology, which method represents activities on nodes and is commonly used with dependency types such as finish-to-start?
• Which metric indicates cost efficiency of the work performed?
• What is the range of accuracy for an Order of Magnitude estimate?
• Which set represents the valid risk response strategies?
• Which of the following describes the impact of a higher EMR on a construction bid?
• In risk management on a project, a newly identified risk has less than a 2% chance of occurring but could affect cost with uncertain schedule and quality impacts. What should the project team do FIRST?
• Which activity is listed as occurring initially during the Construction Phase?
• Which option correctly lists the components of a Risk Management Plan as described?
• What term describes a simple model used to test the design's as-built specifications and quality requirements before construction begins, enabling quality control on materials, processes, and deliverables?
• Which outcome is a direct benefit of effective risk management?
• Which statement accurately describes how federal laws are created and enacted?
• Which statement is NOT an example of professional liability and indemnity insurance coverage?
• The gap between the construction and operations phases is bridged by a turnover plan that schedules activities, responsibilities, sequences, and timing. What is this document called?
• Which term refers to the source of danger defined as the possibility of suffering harm or loss?
• Which term represents the total planned budget for the entire project?
• On a campus construction project with a fenced-off site requiring a separate material staging area, which document would best address safety and site logistics requirements?
• Which item is NOT part of CM design phase milestones?
• Daily reports should include weather conditions when there is a direct effect on project progress.
• If 30 gates are scheduled to be delivered sequentially over 24 months, the planned rate is 1.25 gates per month. After 11 months, approximately how many gates should be operational?
• PV = $190,000, EV = $150,000, AC = $170,000. What does this indicate about SV and CV?
• As the program manager for a major office renovation, before construction begins, the owner asks you to develop a swing space plan for displaced staff. What should you review first?
• You supervise a team of 10 junior construction managers and inspectors on a fast-track project with morale low and only 25% complete. How can you BEST manage the team in this situation?
• Non-conforming and corrective work can negatively impact which sustainability certification level?
• Which is NOT a component of the Construction Management Plan?
• A project in the post-construction phase experiences a major delay during move-in; which plan was most likely not sufficiently addressed?
• Which statement best describes Quality Control?
• In earned value management, which metric represents the actual cost of work performed?
• What is the meaning of BIM?
• Which description accurately reflects the CSI MasterFormat 2004 Edition Numbers and Titles?
• What is the professional service that applies effective management techniques to the planning, design, and construction of a project from inception to completion for the purpose of controlling time, cost, and quality?
• If there are not enough qualified bidders to complete the program by the owner's deadline, which action would best address the situation and maximize ROI?
• Which data sources feed a digital twin for ongoing lifecycle management?
• If the EMV of a risk is $120,000 and transferring the risk would cost $300,000, what is the net value of transferring the risk?
• In earned value management, which term is the budgeted cost for the work actually performed?
• What does EOT stand for in scheduling terms?
• The CM summarizes total project costs in a final report, which should be reviewed and provided to the owner, in which phase?
• Which formula best describes the OSHA incident rate per 200,000 hours?
• As part of the overall strategy of the risk management program, which elements are included?
• Which technique uses additional resources to shorten the project schedule by compressing critical activities?
• What are the types of delays which considerably 'excusable'?
• The domain that deals with sourcing activities and the transactional function of procurement is:
• Actual workhours or dollars-to-date represent what is paid for. Which term is this?
• When estimating expenses to ensure they stay within budget, which stage is NOT typically estimated?
• With PV $140,000, EV $160,000 and AC $145,000, what are the SPI and CPI?
• Which statement correctly describes Procurement Management?
• Which option describes improving the function or reducing cost in a project?
• Which measure BEST helps the owner maintain a positive relationship with the surrounding community during project execution?
• In CM quality management, which arrangement describes who provides Quality Assurance and who provides Quality Control?
• Which OSHA form is used to collect the annual summary of injuries and illnesses?
• What is the written, project-specific plan outlining the project's scope, organization, and specific approach that the Construction Manager will undertake to accomplish the various management tasks for the project?
• Which equation best defines the formula for expected monetary value (EMV) of a risk?
• All are considered organizational External Factors, EXCEPT:
• In designer selection, which document outlines the criteria used to evaluate proposals?
• In quality management, which term describes how well something meets a specified standard?
• Which action is most effective for aligning safety plans and project expectations before construction begins?
• At the conceptual stage, which item is NOT typically required to perform a conceptual estimate?
• During the design phase, which action is recommended to address potential safety hazards?
• What term refers to items that are unfinished or do not meet specified requirements and must be completed by the contractor before contract closeout?
• Who is typically required to prepare and submit a recovery plan when delays are contractor-caused?
• Schedule of Values should be created when and reviewed to avoid under- or overpayments?
• On a design-bid-build project with a large private owner who has its own QA program and pays higher wages, but struggles to attract inspectors, what is the best recommendation to the owner?
• Non-conforming and corrective work can impact which certification level related to sustainability?
• Which milestone involves adding a detailed design schedule to the Master Schedule?
• An addendum is best described as which of the following?
• Which item is NOT considered Bidder Prequalification?
• Which statement about the pre-construction risk review statement is true?
• A construction lien provides a security interest in property for the benefit of which party?
• Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) is NOT:
• The Risk Management Plan is comprised of which elements?
• Which contract format places a maximum price on costs with reimbursement up to that cap plus a fee?
• A document issued by a local government agency or building department certifying a building's compliance with applicable building codes and indicating it to be in a condition suitable for occupancy.
• On an at-risk construction project, a critical subcontractor stops work and cannot be contacted. What is the BEST immediate action?
• The continuous review, certification, inspection, and testing of project components to determine whether they conform to the plans, specifications, applicable standards and project requirements describes which activity?
• A principal firm with a student on staff, the owner will not pay for the student’s billable hours until they gain another year of work experience. What is the appropriate response?
• Which statement is NOT true about a Multiple Prime contracting approach?
• Which of the following is NOT an external economic factor that can influence a project's cost planning?
• Which estimation method is derived from statistical correlation of historical data to predict costs for a project?
• In procurement, the owner reviewing bids from structural contractors finds that bidders used historical prices for raw materials, but current prices are >40% higher. What is your recommendation to the owner?
• On a luxury hotel under construction, the project team notices that the HVAC system tends to overload the building's electrical system on warm days. The climate experiences outside temperatures above 80°F (27°C) more than 150 days each year. What could have BEST prevented this?
• In Monte Carlo scheduling, what does P75 represent?
• During a design-build project, construction is 40% complete when the owner submits a change order to increase scope. What should you do FIRST?
• If SV is less than zero, what does it indicate about the project?
• Which item is a financial risk under Agency CM?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of a contractor recovery plan as described in the material?
• Which is a requirement that normally a contractor must meet prior to payment?
• Who certifies the substantial completion date?
• What is the idea that money available now is worth more than the same amount in the future due to its earning potential?
• The 'CM-at-Risk' approach is best described as which of the following?
• Addenda are defined as which of the following?
• Which cost term represents the cost of executing the project at a given point in time with a predefined order size?
• During the schematic design phase, an owner’s representative notifies the entire team of a change that will significantly increase the project’s cost and schedule. The design team incorporates the change and performs QC. Which of the following should the construction manager do NEXT?
• For a project with very high sustainability goals and risk of equipment obsolescence in 5-10 years, what is the recommended course of action?
• Which delivery method is described as a single contract covering both design and construction?
• Which technique focuses on improving function or reducing cost?
• Your firm is bidding to offer at-risk construction management services on a project that will include safety management, but most safety staff are tied to another program. What is your recommended approach?
• In the US, what is commonly known as professional liability insurance that protects against negligence claims?
• Which document lists each work segment and its cost to support progress payments?
• Unit price contracts does NOT include
• Which concept is described as a comprehensive approach to managing quality across planning, execution, and delivery?
• During design phase, Option A has a 25% risk of failing a performance requirement and costs $45,000; Option B offers an alternative with 5% risk and costs $50,000. If the owner wants to minimize risk exposure, which option should be recommended based on risk value?
• Which item should not be disseminated in initial CM communication procedures?
• During a design-build project, the owner missed a critical design review deadline and the design-builder claims the owner's design review caused the beneficial occupancy delay. After acknowledging the claim, what should the construction manager do next?
• All of the following are Value Engineering principles EXCEPT:
• What term describes the process of verifying that building systems perform as intended before occupancy?
• Which document is issued by a principal directing changes in a contract authorized under the contract's changes clause?
• Which clause should be stated in Time & Material contracts?
• In-progress final design is typically how complete?
• Which statement correctly describes Schedule Performance Index (SPI)?
• Lump-sum contracts are applicable to which Basic Delivery Method(s)?
• Which procurement method is described as transparent and open to advertise the scope, terms, and evaluation criteria?
• Which term describes a contract clause that releases one party from liability?
• Which statement best describes the stakeholders in risk management design?
• During which phase should a CM conduct a local market cost survey to determine current market costs?
• Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses is which OSHA form?
• In the context of workers' compensation, which statement best describes an EMR value of 1.0?
• Which item is not a procurement planning benefit?
• What formal document informs an organization that a contract has been awarded?
• The condition of being able to meet the needs of present generations without compromising the needs of future generations.
• In the pre-design phase, which document is primarily associated with listing project milestones?
• Which option is NOT one of the three basic precepts of Value Engineering / Analysis?
• In CPFF contract pricing, which statement is true?
• Which system is responsible for tracking design submittals, inquiries, and design review comments?
• Design of Risk Management should include which stakeholders?
• What does ADR stand for in dispute resolution?
• Which statement best describes the aim of public bidding statutes?
• BLANK is a type of Procurement (Bid) Document
• In change order estimation, which components are typically included?
• Which estimate type is typically used when there is little project detail available?
• The QMP typically will include EXCEPT?
• Guaranteed Maximum Price is associated with which delivery-method combination?
• Which party bears the cost of additional fall protection equipment when contract documents require fall arrest devices but the general contractor purchases additional PPE?
• (BLANK) is an offer or a price to perform the work of a contract:
• Direct costs typically include which item?
• To support real-time monitoring data integration across multiple reality capture tools, which approach is most effective?
• What term describes a security interest in the title to property for the benefit of those who have supplied labor or materials?
• Which form is the Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Designer (2003 Ed.)?
• The continuous review, certification, inspection, and testing of project components, including persons, systems, services, materials, documents, techniques, and workmanship to determine whether or not such components conform to the plans, specifications, applicable standards, and project requirements.
• What is the essential purpose of public bidding statutes?
• A project with sustainable goals but not pursuing sustainability certification, yet aiming for two Green Globes: which approach is appropriate to manage the project?
• In the CM-Agent framework for site safety, which option represents having no control of the site?
• A project with a scheduled completion date of June 1, 2022 uses Monte Carlo simulation. Based on the output, what is the earliest expected completion date at the P75 confidence level?
• Back charging is NOT a result of:
• Which term describes the total cost to the owner over the complete life cycle including disposal?
• You are an owner-facing CM for renovation; the lead designer proposed 30% contingency; the owner asks for your recommendation. Your FIRST action is to:
• In the pre-design phase for a sustainable office building in a hot, humid climate about 100 miles from the ocean, with a history of a hurricane approximately every 10 years, what is the next best action?
• What term refers to nonfunctional requirements describing expectations from deliverables (e.g., performance, reliability, error handling, and ease of use)?
• Which term refers to a list of unfinished items that must be completed by the contractor before contract completion?
• Which term describes an approved adjustment to the project scope that requires formal processing?
• Which contract form applies when payment is based on time and materials plus expenses?
• Usually defined as net income divided by investment amount.
• During post-construction, the owner asks to meet with the construction manager to assess the project's quality management. Typically, what document should the construction manager use to create the agenda for this meeting?
• The 'measured mile' approach is used to compare project performance by measuring which of the following?
• Which contract type provides a maximum price cap for the project?
• Risk Identification should include which elements?
• Which item is typically included in quality related documentation maintenance?
• Which standard number is associated with an older quality management system version included among the options?
• An estimation approach that relies on cost data from similar projects is known as which method?
• Which document is a critically important description of the activities, tools, and procedures needed to control a process delivering a service or product, with the objective of minimizing variation?
• Which design decision could BEST prevent HVAC overload in a climate with many days above 80°F?
• Which ADR process involves a jury being selected and presented with evidence that would be used at a real trial?
• A project with a grant from an international aid organization will require upfront costs with reimbursement later. Construction must start within 100 days, but most heavy equipment, materials, and labor will be needed late in the schedule. Which cash flow pattern BEST describes this schedule?
• Which statement about how the construction manager should handle nonconforming work is correct?
• Which description best defines the Project Procedures Manual?
• Which CMAA document is the general conditions for the owner-contractor contract?
• Which type of report is a formal communication compiled by field personnel for off-site personnel?
• A written document describing how cost variances will be managed and responded to is known as:
• Value engineering analysis can be referred to by which statement that is NOT correct?
• Constructability reviews occur during which phase?
• Which description best characterizes a quality audit?
• Which term is defined as a display of cumulative costs plotted against time and is also called the S-Curve?
• Which certification is designated for Value Analysis / Value Engineering?
• The process of planning, organizing, implementing, monitoring, and documenting a system of management practices that coordinate and direct relevant project resources and activities to achieve quality in an efficient, reliable, and consistent manner.
• What is the total float of activities AC-D?
• What does CMAA stand for?
• During the design phase, what best describes the CM's scope of work?
• In Time & Material contracts, which statement is true?
• Which is the Traditional Delivery Method?
• Which technique involves performing critical path activities in parallel, increasing risk and potential rework?
• In risk concepts, which term is described as a threat?
• Which is NOT part of the Document Control System?
• Which statement is NOT a definition of constructibility?
• For an airport runway project requiring a 3D model built from overlapping photos and readings from SONAR, RADAR, and LiDAR, which concept or tool MUST the survey team use?
• A high-rise hotel is delivered using multiple-prime contracting. Before construction begins, an electrical contractor asks for more time for an activity that is not on the critical path, and the CPM shows no defined relationship between these activities. What is the best recommendation to the owner?
• Which compensation arrangement is defined as a fixed amount covering overhead and profit?
• What does BIM stand for in construction management?
• In the cost estimation process, which activity involves assessing current costs, supply availability, bidding climate, and local market conditions?
• Late in a design-build project, a new law affects the owner's industry and the design specifications are not compliant. What should you advise the owner to do?
• In the design phase, which item is a CM milestone?
• What is the numeric EMV of Option A given a 25% probability of a $45,000 event?
• Which statement is NOT a definition of GMP?
• What scheduling concept defines the longest sequence of activities that determines the minimum time to complete the project?
• The act of managing all or partial costs of a planning, design, and construction process to remain within the budget is known as which?
• All of the following are used to determine conformance to quality requirements except?
• Which item is not typically included in daily construction reports?
• On a multiple-prime contracting project, the owner requires each builder to have their own staff training program. In this scenario, who typically manages training for the construction management staff?
• Design phase documents does NOT include:
• Which statement correctly describes the critical path in a project network?
• Which statement describes the CSI MasterFormat 2004 Edition Numbers and Titles?
• Graphic approaches to schedule progress report advantage?
• What is retro-commissioning primarily intended to achieve in existing buildings?
• Who should establish a project documentation system to manage all project information (technical, financial, and administrative)?
• Also known as a cost increase, budget overrun, involves unexpected costs incurred in excess of budgeted amounts due to an underestimation of the actual cost during budgeting.
• Which milestone is defined as the date certified when the facility may be used for its intended purpose, even if all work is not completed?
• Which is NOT considered as Industry standards for compensation?
• Value Engineering aims to achieve what?
• What are the three key reasons to manage safety on a project?
• Which written plan reflects the general methodology to be implemented by the Construction Manager during the course of the project to enhance the Owner's control of quality through a process-oriented approach?
• Which of the following best describes the CM's responsibilities when the CM scope is clearly defined?
• Which contract type is paid based on time and materials?
• Which of the following is NOT a benefit of partnering for the owner?
• Which site condition will NOT affect construction sequence?
• In project scheduling, what term describes the longest sequence of activities that determines the minimum project duration?
• During the design phase, which action is described as essential regarding safety coordination?
• Safety construction documents include codes and safety standards from which sources?
• The Schedule of Values is used to provide which of the following?
• Which item is NOT considered a Safety Construction Document?
• On a project with a private owner and multiple primes, who is primarily responsible for delivering a unified safety program when the CM provides agency CM services?
• Which statement describes the traditional delivery system as NOT being traditional?
• In climate-risk planning, which approach best ensures resilience in pre-design decisions for a hot and humid climate with hurricane exposure?
• Which pair represents two common CPM network diagram types used in construction scheduling?
• If a project extends beyond its scheduled completion date for reasons beyond the contractor's control, which action is commonly required?
• Value engineering is typically applied at which stage of a project lifecycle?
• Which is NOT one of CMAA's General Conditions used for construction contracts?
• Which term describes managing business activities and applying principles to prevent accidents and minimize risk?
• The total cost to the owner over the project’s complete life cycle, including disposal, is called what?
• A project is 3 months into a phase with PV $280,000, EV $250,000 and AC $295,000. What are the implications?
• On a design-bid-build project, a new risk has monetary value of $800,000 with a 15% chance of occurring. An option to transfer this risk exists for $300,000. As the construction manager, what is your recommended action to the owner?
• Which document is NOT part of the Agency Series Model Contract Documents (2003 Ed.)?
• CM should ensure the following safety objectives:
• A design-bid-build program is in the construction phase. The construction team is at a significant fall risk because the design specifications require the team to do most of their work on a sloped surface several stories off the ground. Per the applicable laws and regulations, the contract documents require all team members to wear a certain fall arresting device, but the general contractor claims it is insufficient and buys additional protective equipment. Typically, who is responsible for the cost of this additional equipment?
• Which term describes an incremental approach to construction where overlapping or sequential phases are treated as separate projects?
• A project will build a new academic building on a college campus. The jobsite will be fenced off from the rest of the campus but will require the owner to provide a separate staging area for materials. Where would the project team best document this?
• Which term is used to describe the process of recognizing risks in a project?
• What does EMR stand for in the context of workers’ compensation?
• The design team is using a 4D BIM model to develop the project's specifications. Why would the team use a 4D model?
• Defining the CM's role and responsibilities for a project cannot occur until which condition is satisfied?
• Which option is NOT a key element of partnering according to AGC?
• What is the primary objective of the Quality Control Plan?
• Risk identification is recommended to occur during which project phase?
• Which of the following is NOT a use of project progress reports?
• Unit Price is typically associated with which project delivery method?
• Which function is the process of implementing the terms and conditions of a contract using established systems, policies, and procedures?
• Which term is the application of planned and systematic reviews that demonstrate that quality control practices are being effectively implemented?
• What does the CM verify daily to ensure work aligns with contract specifications?
• What is a common cause of cost overrun?
• The general contractor is about to begin a hazardous activity, as defined in the contract documents. The construction manager wants to review the contractor's plans and procedures for this task. In a typical project, which of the following would help the construction manager the most?
• Which CMAA document describes the General Conditions for the Construction Manager as Advisor to the Owner?
• Among lifecycle costs for a sustainable facility, which is typically the highest?
• In the CM design phase, which item corresponds to evaluating bidders before bidding?
• The owner requires real-time project updates on a healthcare project, but cybersecurity restrictions prevent using your system as-is; what do you recommend?
• What does ADM stand for in CPM network diagram terminology?
• What is the primary objective of phasing delivery in a tight-schedule program?
• What term describes items that do not meet specified quality or quantity and must be corrected by the contractor prior to project closeout?
• A list of basic contract segments, in both labor and material, where each line item has a description of work and a cost, used to determine progress payments, is known as what?
• Key aspects of the QC plan include the following EXCEPT which item?
• For a large program described as using the multiple-prime method, which procurement approach is used?
• Which schedule shows actions and special efforts required to recover lost time in the approved schedule?
• Which contract type is paid based on time taken and material consumed?
• Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE) is a dispute resolution method that involves what?
• A pledge from a surety to pay the bond amount to the owner in the event the bidder defaults on its commitment to enter into a contract to perform the work described in the bid documents for the bid price.
• A project-specific, written plan prepared for certain projects which reflects the general methodology to be implemented by the Construction Manager during the course of the project to enhance the Owner's control of quality through a process-oriented approach to the various management tasks for the program.
• Which statement accurately reflects the CM's role in designer selection?
• What does BCWS stand for in earned value management?
• Which information does not justify the importance of project documentation?
• The contractor's written safety program should address the following EXCEPT which item?
• During the Design Phase, the CM's services may NOT relate principally to which of the following?
• Which scheduling technique is used to assess and quantify the effects of an unplanned event that can accelerate or delay a project schedule?
• Which document outlines the General Conditions between Owner and Contractor?
• Which sequence represents the critical path?
• The (BLANK) encourages and accelerates global adoption of sustainable green building and development practices through the creation and implementation of universally understood and accepted tools and performance criteria.
• A formal plan should identify the equipment and systems to be commissioned. What is this plan called?
• When morale is low on a fast-track project, which action BEST addresses the issue?
• Which metric is the difference between BCWP and BCWS?
• Value Analysis / Value Engineering is best completed during which stage?
• The schedule typically prepared by the contractor, based on contract documents, indicating to the designer that the work will be constructed in a manner consistent with the design intent and contract documents is called what?
• Which drawings show the actual built condition of the project?
• Which document is commonly used for lump-sum pricing under AIA standard form documents?
• A $60 million airport project is in the construction phase with 11 gates delivered after 11 months. If 30 gates are to be delivered over 24 months with even intervals, what is the project's current SPI?
• Which statement best reflects EXCEPT guidance for quality plan development?
• OSHA's Form 301 is best described as which of the following?
• CM-at-Risk standard contracts (CMAR-1) correspond to which form?
• Which term is not a recognized building information modeling tool or standard?
• Which option describes a pledge guaranteeing the performance or payment in the event of default?
• The breach of the duty of care between professionals and their clients is known as?
• In constructability review, which statement best describes a favorable outcome?
• In the Change Management process, which body typically approves scope modifications?
• What is the Expected Monetary Value (EMV) of a risk event with probability 15% and monetary value $800,000?
• The CM assists the Owner/Designer by preparing initial cost estimates and construction schedules to support preliminary feasibility and design studies. This is called what?
• Which diagramming method uses nodes to represent activities and arrows to depict dependencies?
• Evaluate the expected monetary values for the following risks Risk Probability Risk Value Risk #1 0.7 $575,000 Risk #2 0.25 $310,000 What should the contingency be for these risks?
• According to the schedule, how many days are required to complete the project?
• Which of the following is NOT considered a Direct Cost?
• Which of the following is NOT considered the cause of cost overrun?
• In a design-build project, when a change is introduced during schematic design that could significantly impact time and budget, who should typically lead the constructability analysis?
• Under CPFF, reimbursable costs are subject to what limitation?
• Value Engineering is best described as which of the following?
• An owner sends a formal notice to proceed by email, but the general contractor delays mobilization and files a claim that the notice was not provided in writing. As the agency construction manager, what do you recommend?
• The program owner needs to monitor the real-time status of all systems in their facilities from a central location. Which concept or tool would best help?
• What is the formula for Cost Performance Index (CPI)?
• What are the two categories of estimates?
• During pre-design on a design-bid-build project, the owner is concerned about reducing risk. Which delivery method should you recommend?
• Which document outlines the owner's quality objectives and is managed by the Construction Manager?
• In scheduling, what does LS stand for?
• Which term refers to substances such as toxic chemicals, fuels, nuclear waste products, and biological, chemical, and radiological agents?
• Which activity best describes the purpose of commissioning?
• Agency Series Model Contract (A-1) corresponds to which form?
• The following are considered to recover the schedule, EXCEPT:
• Which OSHA forms are used to record injuries and illnesses?
• What term describes a compilation of cost estimating logic that aggregates details into a total estimate?
• Which float measures the total time an activity can be delayed without delaying the project finish date?
• Which item is NOT considered a safety criterion?
• A document control system is described as tracking, managing, and storing documents and reducing what?
• A design-bid-build project is about to procure; the owner worries about unbalanced bids and wants to avoid delays and disputes. Which approach BEST accomplishes these goals?
• What is the free float of activity G?
• You are the agency construction manager on a multiple-prime contracting project. The local municipality has a law which requires all jobsite personnel to wear a P100 respirator when dust or chemical fumes are present. During construction, a mechanical contractor's team is working with powerful cleaning solvents that emit toxic fumes. The mechanical team are all wearing the correct respirators. However, you notice a worker for a different electrical contractor is performing a separate activity in the same area without a respirator. A spare respirator is not available. Your best immediate response is to:
• Which metric shows the planned value of the work scheduled?
• Which statement describes the traditional delivery system's major phases being executed in a linear sequence?
• Which statement about shop drawings is correct?
• Which of the following is NOT an external factor when assessing project risk?
• Which bond guarantees the bidder will enter into a contract if awarded?
• Which plan focuses on preventing defects and guiding quality assurance processes?
• A contractor submits a proposed progress payment schedule under a unit price contract. The construction manager notes the contractor's estimated quantities late in the schedule are significantly lower than the manager's estimate. What should the construction manager do next?
• A digital twin is a virtual model linked to physical elements, components, and processes on the actual construction site for the full project lifecycle. Digital twins use real-time and historical data, which the team manages in a virtual environment that receives regular updates from other reality capture tools that capture and assemble this data. Which statement best describes this concept?
• Which scheduling approach emphasizes resource constraints and buffers to protect project due date?
• On a design-bid-build project, the general contractor's baseline schedule is considered reasonable, but the contractor ignores several improvement comments. What should the construction manager do next?
• CM responsibilities on Change Order Control EXCEPT which?
• A recovery plan, if required, should include which measures?
• A local chamber of commerce plans a public-private-partnership project in a disadvantaged urban area with sustainability goals. Which action BEST helps the project team gain financial support from the city council?
• In ISO 9000:2015 terminology, what term means non-fulfilment of a requirement?
• Constructibility reviews are typically conducted during which phase of a project?
• Which edition year is used for the Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Designer (2003 Ed.)?
• The Pre-Bid Conference is associated with which phase?
• Which term represents the cost curve that flattens at the beginning and end and is steep in the middle?
• Which option best represents a dispute resolution method commonly used outside court?
• What is the main purpose of professional liability insurance (E&O)?
• What is the degree to which a project and its components meet the Owner's expectations, objectives, standards, and intended purpose?
• Which method is used to calculate contingency for risk by multiplying probability by impact?
• In a design-bid-build scenario, a natural gas line issue arises that could affect the critical path. Which document should the construction manager consult FIRST to resolve the disagreement about who is responsible?
• Two types of change order pricing include which pairing?
• Before construction begins, a pre-construction conference requires which safety documents?
• A fixed amount that includes the cost of overhead and profit paid, in addition to all other direct and indirect costs of performing work, is called what?
• What is the late start (LS) of activity C?
• In scope changes, which combination correctly describes the process used to implement changes?
• Which term refers to a contract provision that relieves one party of liability if damages are caused during the execution of the contract?
• Which standard focuses on environmental management systems and is referenced in the materials?
• On a design-build project that is 75% complete, the design-builder proposes a change order to modify several features that are not yet installed. The design-builder explains these modifications are necessary to stay on time and on budget. What should the construction manager do FIRST?
• Which principle underpins photogrammetry?
• Which technique weighs benefits against the costs of meeting quality requirements to determine feasibility?
• Which statement about quality audits is NOT correct?
• Which statement best describes the overall purpose of a quality audit?
• Which statement best describes the Top-Down estimation approach?