Project Delivery Practice Test

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• How would you best describe project delivery?
• In most Design-Bid-Build projects, how is the lump sum paid to the contractor?
• How many components of total construction costs are there?
• In which project delivery system do the designer, contractor, and owner share a multi-party contract?
• What is the primary goal of a value engineering system?
• What is the purpose of a dispute review board (DRB) in a construction project?
• How do competitive bidding and bid shopping differ?
• Which of these methods emphasizes collaboration and shared risk?
• Which method of project delivery utilizes fixed-price agreements?
• What does a "bid package" describe?
• What type of responsibility does a Single Point of Responsibility imply?
• In which delivery system is Fast Tracking unique?
• Who developed the "Dome" concept in construction for the Gothic Cathedral of Florence?
• Which term is NOT used interchangeably with "Lump Sum"?
• What are the three main types of organizations that typically offer construction management services?
• Which of the following terms is NOT associated with Building Information Modeling?
• What does "Fast-Track" refer to in project delivery?
• What is the goal of the "Creative Phase" in project delivery?
• Are RFQ's used to shortlist contractors for projects prior to RFP's?
• In project delivery, what does the term 'at-risk' refer to in relation to developers?
• Which concept signifies the integration of project time and costs in construction management?
• Who bears the most risk when construction documents are 100% complete?
• Why is a project delivery method considered fundamentally a people method?
• Once project requirements are identified, what should the agent CM do next?
• In a Lump Sum fixed price under Design-Bid-Build, what do bidders compete against each other on?
• What does GMP stand for in project delivery terms?
• What is generally the focus of Design-Build project delivery?
• What does a delivery method identify?
• Which approach allows for a collaborative building design process?
• How often should a dispute review board meet during a project?
• Which of the following are the four main delivery methods?
• What does a Best Value procurement approach emphasize?
• Which certification level is NOT recognized by LEED?
• What is the significance of the design management in the Design-Build process?
• What are bridging documents used for?
• Is the use of fixed price and cost-plus contracts unique to the construction industry?
• In a project with 'no GMP,' who bears the full risk for the actual project costs?
• How does a project manager's scope of responsibility compare to that of a program manager?
• When using a Target Price, what is provided through a contingency pool?
• Which approach is NOT part of the three methods for selecting a delivery approach?
• What is a primary reason for the variety of project delivery methods used today?
• What characterizes the Low Bid procurement process?
• What does QBS stand for in project selection?
• Which delivery method never uses "Best Value: Fees" as a procurement option?
• What type of contract often has a fixed cost agreed upon before the project begins?
• What strategy focuses on minimizing waste and maximizing value in a project?
• What does a technical proposal encompass in a design-build proposal?
• What has the construction industry adapted in response to project complexities?
• What is the main purpose of establishing project phases in the design process?
• In which delivery method is owner involvement minimized after construction is initiated?
• Which statement is true regarding the differences between a program manager and a project manager?
• What is the most common form of reimbursement in construction contracts?
• Which of the following is NOT a preconstruction service that an agent CM performs?
• What does a lump sum fixed price contract typically limit?
• Which of the following is a primary factor influencing delivery method selection?
• Which of the following is NOT a major factor when choosing a delivery method for an owner?
• What is the focus of the design-bid-build delivery method?
• What are the Five Stages of every construction project?
• Which procurement process is a competition where price is not a deciding factor?
• How many phases are there typically in the design process?
• In the design-bid-build method, who assumes risk for defects in the contract documents?
• What is a characteristic of the Lump Sum contract?
• What is a general attribute of the Design-Build project delivery method?
• What should a general contractor determine as early as possible for any project?
• When would the construction phase overlap occur?
• Which of the following items might typically be found in the General Conditions?
• What is the typical reimbursement method when using a CM at Risk Project delivery method?
• What does the agency CM develop early in the design process?
• What does a Target Price contract typically allow?
• What is included in the design factors of a Design-Build project?
• What type of reimbursement is generally used only when owners can afford the risk of incurring unlimited financial exposure on a specific capital project?
• In what way is the scope of work for a program manager different from that of a project manager?
• Which of the following best describes a critical path in project delivery?
• When do construction phase services under agency CM typically begin?
• Best Value: Total Cost is categorized as what type of contract in the new edition?
• Which delivery method combines design and construction responsibilities into a single contract?
• Which procurement method allows for criteria beyond price for selection?
• What type of contracts do owners often use on emergency projects despite the associated risks?
• In relation to Construction Management, what does "agent" typically refer to?
• What is the purpose of short listing in project bids?
• Bridging should primarily be used when building which type of design?
• Which historical codes are recognized as the first set of building codes?
• What is the typical basis of reimbursement for a Design-Bid-Build project?
• Which delivery method allows the use of any procurement options?
• What type of reimbursement is most common for projects procured with a low bid or best value?
• What do general construction firms typically not offer?
• What is a common challenge in project delivery methodologies?
• Which factor has led to the innovation of faster project delivery methods?
• By definition, procurement in the design-bid-build delivery method occurs only by which method?
• CM at Risk combines the skills of which two types of construction firms?
• What is the primary goal of value engineering in project delivery?
• What is a "Developer" in the context of real property?
• What is the main focus of lean construction?
• What defines Qualification Based Selection?
• Which reimbursement method is typical for Construction Management at Risk?
• Cost-Plus contracts typically place the team's profit at risk. True or False?
• Which of the following delivery methods provides the contractor with the most direct control over the project?
• What is a typical use of partial documents in project delivery?
• What role do fee developers play in project delivery?
• Is it true that an Agent CM's only responsibility is to furnish management to deliver construction?
• What can an estimator include in their estimate to account for “yet-to-be-detailed” portions of a contract?
• In construction management, what role does budget development play in project delivery?
• What is a key benefit of Building Information Modeling in construction?
• Which term describes the process of defining project goals and objectives?
• How is construction defined in the context of project delivery?
• Which contracting approach can be used with any project delivery method?
• What is a key principle of Design Build?
• According to the Spearin Doctrine, can a general contractor sue an owner on behalf of a subcontractor for unpaid dues?
• What defines the role of the owner in the Design-Build delivery method?
• Which term best matches the validation of design intent before project completion?
• Which of the following is NOT an essential concept of Design-Build?
• Which of the following is NOT an effect of the Industrial Revolution on construction management?
• What does the "Low bid" procurement method prioritize when selecting a bid?
• Which of the following statements is true regarding Design-Cost Relationship?
• What is the focus of the design documents phase in the design process?
• Which of the following best describes the purpose of project delivery methods?
• Which of the following is NOT typically associated with project management responsibilities?
• What is meant by the term "fast tracking" in project management?
• What does a Request for Proposal (RFP) provide to the Design-Builder?
• How many basic parties are involved in the project delivery process?
• What is the primary risk assumption in a Design-Bid-Build project?
• What is one of the main roles of an Agent Construction Manager?
• What is the purpose of prequalification in project bidding?
• What does the term 'Open-book' refer to in contractual agreements?
• What are the terms and conditions of a contract typically described in?
• Which delivery method emphasizes collaboration among the construction team?
• What do several states prohibit in public works contracts?
• Is the agent CM responsible for the overall construction of the building?
• What is the process used to validate that the design meets the owner's original design intent?
• What does fast-tracking accomplish in project delivery?
• Which phase does a CM at-risk method impact most significantly?
• In the design process, what follows the schematic documents phase?
• Under which procurement method is the lump sum reimbursement most commonly used?
• Why is prequalification important for designers or constructors?
• Is the procurement/selection process for CM at-risk more complex than in the design-bid-build delivery method?
• Which three parties are considered essential in all Project Delivery Methods?
• How does a hybrid characteristic impact project delivery?
• Is Agency CM limited to specific project sizes?
• Which procurement option can be used with Design-Build?
• Can owners pool their contingencies together to minimize risk without affecting the Target Price?
• Is Agency CM typically used for small, simple projects?
• What are the phases of the construction process?
• In which project delivery method do the designer, contractor, and owner sign one multi-party contract?
• What is a key principle of lean construction regarding resources?
• Which procurement method uses total construction cost as the sole criterion for final selection?
• In qualifications-based selection, what percentage does project cost account for?
• In project delivery, what does "scope" refer to?
• Which three entities fall under the label "developer" in project delivery?
• What type of reimbursement is typically used with the Design-Bid-Build method?
• What is required for the reliance on the Spearin Doctrine to be accepted by federal and state courts?
• How is commissioning specifically beneficial in project delivery?
• All of the following are general conditions typically managed by the construction manager EXCEPT:
• What is assessed in Best Value procurement to select the best design-build team?
• Is a project on the fast track characterized by overlapping two phases such as design and construction?
• In the context of construction management, what does "Need for Speed" refer to?
• What is the risk associated with cost-plus contracts?
• Which delivery method facilitates the ability to fast track a project?
• What is the most common form of reimbursement in construction contracts?
• In the Design-Bid-Build method, who assumes the risk of defects in the contract documents?
• Which of the following best describes the Best Value procurement method?
• What typically does a "bid package" include?
• What is a major characteristic of Cost-Plus contracts?
• What is a crucial aspect to clarify when procuring Design-Build?
• When using the phrase, "price has to be part of the competition," what should parties clarify?
• In a Best Value Two Envelope Proposal, what does the technical envelope include?
• What is another term for the procurement method?
• What occurs when a "typical" characteristic is referred to as a "defining" characteristic?
• What is a management method in the context of construction?
• What is the potential risk of using a lump sum fixed price agreement for the owner?
• In Design-Bid-Build, who controls the details of the design?
• Is it true that most groups agree there is no perfect project delivery method?
• Which factors influence trust in project relationships?
• What is a key characteristic of a Design-Build approach?
• What factor does not contribute to the cost in qualifications-based selection?
• What is the responsibility of the agent CM in a project?
• What is the main focus of the agent CM in project management?
• Which project delivery method overlaps multiple phases of a project?
• Can it be stated that CM @ Risk does not use Low Bid or Best Value: Total Cost as procurement options?
• What are the four design phases in construction?
• What is a significant benefit of using the Design-Build delivery method?
• In what phase are the potential risks of a project typically identified and assessed?
• In a multiple prime contract, who is responsible for general conditions?
• Which of the following statements regarding the roles in construction management is true?
• Which of the following processes is typically used for executing procurement options?