2-05 GC Trade Knowledge - Updated 03-17

Contractor’s Cram – Day 2: Exam 5
Contract Administration and Project Management

1. Based on the following information, what is the amount of the change order a general contractor
should submit?
 Material: $1,000
 Labor: $500
 Overhead & Profit: 20%
A. $1,500
B. $1,800
C. $1,700
D. $1,600
2. Failure to correct a prior OSHA violation within the prescribed abatement period could result in a
penalty for each day the violation continues beyond the abatement date. The amount of that
penalty can be up to ______ per day with an adjustment for ______ only.
A. $7,000, severity
B. $5,000, good faith
C. $7,000, size
D. $5,000, size
3. An employee is injured on the job and cannot work for 13 weeks. At the time of injury, his weekly
pay was $400 plus an additional $100 housing allowance. If his average weekly wage was
determined to be $340, what is the total benefit amount the 13 week period?
A. $2,947
B. $227
C. $2,720
D. $3,813
4. According to accepted industry practices, safety factors limit the amount of work which can be
produced with a machine. Although a manufacturer’s crane rating may show it to be capable of
lifting 40 tons with a 70 foot boom at a 45 degree angle, the safety maximum lifting capacity of
that particular crane may have been limited to 85% of the manufacturer’s recommendation. If this
were true, what is the maximum safe working load for this crane?
A. 6 tons
B. 24 tons
C. 34 tons
D. 28 tons
5. According to industry standards and consistent in principle with the contract documents, which of
the following is usually NOT included in the general conditions of the project?
A. Substitutions
B. Shop Drawings
C. Guarantee(s)
D. Temporary light and power
6. An employee has how many days after an employer sets up a drug testing program before he
can be tested?
A. 10
B. 30
C. 60
D. 90
7. Staples used in the base layer of a double layer drywall system shall be _________.
A. #16 Gauge, 7/16” wide crown
B. #18 Gauge, ½” wide crown
C. #24 Gauge, 1” long
D. #16 Gauge, 1” long
8. TCI Construction signed an AIA 201 agreement allowing for a monthly payment to be made as
the 23rd day of each month. The application for the third draw request on the job amounted to
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40% completion and was submitted to the architect for review on the 13th of October. How many
days before the payment due date is the latest date that the architect shall certify the payment
request if the schedule of values accurately reflects the work completed?
A. 7 days
B. 3 days
C. 10 days
D. 21 days
9. If a general contractor is paid by the owner and refuses to pay the subcontractor for no legitimate
reason, who is NOT responsible for the payment according to the AIA Documents?
A. The Contractor
B. Owner
C. Architect
D. Architect and Owner
10. At the time of the final application for payment, according to the AIA 201 documents, which of the
following is NOT true?
A. Acceptance of the final payment by the contractor constitutes a waiver of all claims that
can be made against the contractor or owner
B. Acceptance of the final payment by the contractor constitutes a waiver of claims relating
to a previously unsettled dispute which has been identified by the contractor and owner
and documented in writing
C. Both A & B
D. Neither A nor B
11. According to the AIA 201 document, for which of the following can a contractor be held potentially
legally liable?
A. Claims for damages insured by usual personal injury liability coverage
B. Claims from the Architect to the Owner
C. Claims from the Owner to the Architect
D. Claims from the subcontractor to the Architect
12. According to the AIA documents, when a GC submits a payment request to the architect, which of
the following shall be used as a basis for reviewing the application?
A. Subcontractor payment requests
B. Bar Chart
C. Schedule of values
D. Construction Change Directives
13. What is the OSHA penalty if the GC reports a fatality after 8 hours?
A. $5,000
B. $7,000
C. $3,000
D. $1,000
14. A construction company has 120 employees and a written safety program with no deficiencies,
although the company was fined last year for a repeat violation. Using only this information, how
much of a proposed penalty reduction will it get?
A. 20%
B. 25%
C. 35%
D. 45%
15. According to the Contractor’s Manual, a network is used to represent any sequencing of priorities
among the activities which constitute a project. This sequencing is determined by two types of
dependency; hard and soft. What of the following activities would generally NOT be considered a
hard dependency?
A. Install roofing
B. An activity as part of the job Logic Table
C. An activity which is not part of the job Logic Table
D. Pouring the tie beam
16. Which of the following is the type of crane used to provide better boom support and reduce forces
in the boom?

A. Derrick
B. Tower crane
C. Lattice boom crane
D. Gantry crane
17. What maximum weight factor is commonly used in the design of formwork? (Weight includes
concrete and rebar)
A. 130 PCF
B. 150 PCF
C. 160 PCF
D. 200 PCF
18. For Type II construction, an interior load bearing wall, must have a fire resistance rating of which
of the following?
A. 1-hr
B. 2-hrs
C. 3-hrs
D. 4-hrs
19. According to the AIA documents, when shall a schedule of values be given to the architect?
A. When the contract is signed
B. Before the application for the first payment
C. 5 days before commencement
D. Before the job begins
20. An architect has completed a set of drawings for construction. The drawings are scaled to be
consistent with an architect’s scale, given as ⅛S. A given wall section is shown to be 3.5” on the
plans. The correct sizing of the wall section, as given on the plans and elevations, should be no
less than how many feet long?
A. 35
B. 24
C. 28
D. 36
21. Who is the person informed of discrepancies and errors in the plans?
A. Architect
B. Contractor
C. Owner
D. Draftsman
22. According to the FBC, what is the definition of a SUNROOM?
A. A free standing structure consisting of 30% sunlight fixtures in roofing system
B. A structural addition consisting of window/walls and/or sliding glass doors
C. A one story addition with open or glazed area in excess of 40% of the gross wall area
D. A roof that faces south for the most sun exposure
23. According to the Florida Accessibility Code, what is the minimum width for handicapped parking
spaces?
A. 8’
B. 12’
C. 10’
D. 13’

24. A concrete crew spent the following times to complete their part of the project:
Actual Time Standard Time
Job 9802 200 hrs. 220 hrs.
Job 9803 215 hrs. 235 hrs.
Job 9804 210 hrs. 215 hrs.
The next project requires 265 standard hours to complete. Based on the past performance (as
shown above), what should be this crew’s production time for the next project?
A. 284 hrs.
B. 245 hrs.
C. 247 hrs.
D. 265 hrs.
25. The W12 x 36 structural steel shapes required for a high rise project will be delayed due to a
strike. The steel will also have an increase in cost of 7%. The original cost was $66/ton. How
much more will the steel cost if 40 pieces, each 22’ long as needed?
A. $4.62
B. $73.18
C. $1,045.44
D. $1,118.62
26. According to the Contractor’s Manual, the _______ is responsible for the preparation of the
project schedule which should be updated every ______ days.
A. Project Superintendent, 14
B. Estimator, 30
C. Project Manager, 30
D. Company owner, 30
27. A plumbing contractor dies before his contract is completed; $1,025 of unfinished work remains.
How much more must the GC pay to finish the job under the following conditions?
 A new plumbing contractor wants $1,400 to finish, but warns of a 12 day delay
 The GC still owes $300 to the original plumber, but the contract stipulates that any
revenue, including retainage owed, can be applied toward completing the contract in
case the plumber defaults
 The GC is given a 7 day extension by the owner. The contract between owner and
GC specifies liquidated damages of $25 per day
A. Less than $50
B. Between $50 and $100
C. Between $100 and $150
D. More than $150
28. What is the name of the AIA Document that is the Standard Form of Agreement between Owner
and Contractor (Stipulated Sum)?
A. A101
B. A102
C. A103
D. C401
29. All employers are required to report fatalities to OSHA within what period of time after learning of
the death of any employee from a work related incident?
A. 48 hrs.
B. 8 hrs.
C. 24 hrs.
D. 7 days
30. A site containing 0.6 acres landscaping; 80% will be sod and 20% will be natural. If sod costs
$.07 per sq. ft. to install and $.02 per sq. ft. to fertilize, what is the total cost to place and fertilize
the sod?
A. Less than $1,600
B. Between $1,600 and $1,700
C. Between $1,700 and $1,800
D. More than $1,800

31. With respect to the Code of Federal Regulations 1926 Subpart X, which of the following shall be
included in the employer’s training program?
A. Handling toxic substances
B. Installing and maintaining scaffolds
C. Using stairs and ladders
D. Excavation safety
32. What is the maximum discharge rate for showers used for other than safety reasons?
A. 3.0 gpm
B. 4.0 gpm
C. 2.5 gpm
D. 3.5 gpm
33. What is the normal value for a bid bond?
A. 5% of the bid
B. 10% of the bid
C. 15% of the bid
D. 20% of the bid
34. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using wood pilings?
A. They are inexpensive
B. They are lightweight
C. Straight piles are hard to find and require special transportation
D. Their lifespan is virtually unlimited
35. Assuming that a 25’ long PZ27 US Steel Piling costs $600 to install (labor and material), what will
be the total cost to provide piles for an excavation which measures 100’ x 75’?
A. Less than $100,00
B. Between $100,000 and $125,000
C. Between $125,000 and $150,000
D. More than $150,000
36. Where do you find the location of the permanent lateral bracing for trusses?
A. On the architects plans
B. In the BCSI manual
C. Truss Members Permanent Bracing Plans
D. Walkers Chapter 9
37. What type of bracing is recommended for lateral restraint when installing trusses?
A. Metal truss spacers
B. Diagonal bracing to form triangulation
C. 2 x 4 wood bracing parallel to the trusses
D. 2 x 4 wood bracing perpendicular to the trusses
38. The truss designs are checked and approved by the Architect and Contractor. When the truss
installation starts, it is discovered that they are 6” short. Who pays for the mistake?
A. The truss company
B. The contractor
C. The architect
D. The contractor and architect share the costs
39. Which of the following provides an immediate indication of soil bearing capacity?
A. Sub-surface sampling
B. Surface evaluation
C. Frost penetration
D. Sounding rods
40. Who is responsible for the payment for changes in the Subcontractor’s work?
A. Subcontractor
B. Contractor
C. Owner
D. Architect

41. Given a metal stud partition wall 300’ long and a 10’ high with stud spacing of 2’ on center. If 25
gauge studs are used at $.18 per lineal foot, what is the total material cost for this wall?
A. $272
B. $326
C. $380
D. $434
42. A church has an occupancy capacity of 95 people. What is it classified as?
A. Group A-3
B. Group B
C. Group E
D. Group I
43. A concrete masonry wall is to be constructed of 10” hollow CMU’s which have a density of 100 #
per cf. What is the expected R value if filled with Perlite?
A. 3.5
B. 12.9
C. 2.7
D. 7.6
44. Foundations poured as monolithic pads are commonly known as which of the following?
A. Spread footings
B. Mat foundations
C. Continuous footings
D. Slurry wall foundations
45. A construction contract established on September 11th as the date of commencement has a total
contract time of 105 days. According to the AIA documents, what is the last date that the
contractor has to finish the project?
A. December 23
B. December 24
C. December 25
D. January 25
46. What is the minimum breaking strength of ropes used as control lines in controlled access zones?
A. 200 lbs.
B. 500 lbs.
C. 4 times the weight
D. 1,000 lbs.
47. The usual range of points (origination fees) is 1% to 3% of the loan amount, but some states have
points as high as 7% as a way of getting around which of the following laws?
A. Payroll tax laws
B. Usury laws
C. Closing costs
D. Income tax laws
48. End joints in double top plates shall be offset by at least how many inches?
A. 24
B. 18
C. 48
D. 12
49. What is the definition of Front End Loading?
A. A process of stacking concrete masonry units at the structure’s entry
B. Using a front bucket excavator to place soil in dump trailers
C. A procedure under which progress billings are accelerated in relation to costs incurred by
assigning higher values to contract portions completed in the early stages
D. The use of 4x4 shores proportionally greater at the entry of a structure
50. Reinforcing bars should be covered a minimum of ________ when cast against the ground.
A. 3”
B. 5 ½”
C. 2”
D. 4”

51. If the specifications call for S type mortar, how much sand will be needed for 2 CF of mortar?
A. 1.2 CF
B. 2.0 CF
C. 4.5 CF
D. 6.0 CF
52. What type of glue is used in laminated wood beams which are to be used in a wet environment?
A. Casein
B. Phenol/melamine
C. Elmer’s
D. Epoxy
53. An air entrained lightweight concrete mixture with a slump of ______ can be placed under
conditions that would usually require a slump of 3 to 5 inches for normal weight concrete.
A. 1 ½- 2 ½ inches
B. 2 – 3 inches
C. 4 ½ - 6 inches
D. 5 – 7 ½ inches
54. In project planning, the Preliminary phase should identify between 10 and 15 activities keyed to
major construction phrases of the project. The activities identified should represent no more than
________% of the aggregate project work.
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 15%
D. 7%
55. The building permit or copy shall be kept on the site of the work until which of the following?
A. The last inspection
B. The certificate of Occupancy issued
C. The completion of the project
D. The Notice of Commencement expires
56. Lifelines shall be secured above the point of operation to an anchorage member capable of
supporting a minimum of ____________.
A. 5,400 lbs.
B. 2,400 lbs.
C. 1,000 lbs.
D. 500 lbs.
57. Which of the following building components are not considered part of the foundation inspection?
A. Monolithic slab on grade
B. Piling/Pile Cap
C. Grade beams
D. Underground work
58. What type of mortar is recommended for use in stone foundation walls?
A. Type M
B. Type M or S
C. Type S
D. Type N
59. What type of contract encourages value engineering thereby helping both the owner and
contractor?
A. Lump sum
B. Cost plus
C. Unit price
D. Guaranteed maximum price
60. Should a construction requirement appear only in the specifications and not on the drawings, or
vice versa, who is responsible to provide that requirement? This is NOT an AIA question.
A. Owner
B. Architect/Contractor
C. Engineer
D. Draftsman

61. Whose responsibility is it to review job costs and job progress weekly?
A. Project Manager
B. Project Engineer
C. Project Superintendent
D. Project Accountant
62. What is the end bearing capacity of a concrete pile with the following characteristics?
 Tip Diameter: 8”
 Average pile diameter: 12”
 Soil bearing capacity: 3 tons/SF
 Shear strength (Skin friction) 800 #/SF
A. 6000 #
B. 2090 #
C. 280 #
D. 800 #
63. What is the required ordering length of a concrete pile with the following characteristics?
 Shear strength (Skin friction): 700 #/SF
 Total load per pile: 35 tons
A. 35’
B. 39’
C. 43’
D. 31’
64. What is a 2% grade equivalent to?
A. 2” rise for every 100’ of run
B. 2” rise for every 1,000’ of run
C. 2’ rise for every 100’ of run
D. 2’ run for every 100’ of rise
65. Reinforcing bars or welded wire reinforcement used in beams and girders for shear
reinforcement, typically bent in U shape are called?
A. Temperature reinforcement
B. Stirrups
C. Standees
D. Perpendicular ties
66. A subcontractor has a contract for $2,800. Although it is complete, he receives only $300. If all
procedures have been followed appropriately, what amount can he claim on lien?
A. $2,800 plus attorney fees
B. $2,500 plus attorney fees
C. $2,500 but no attorney fees
D. $2,800 but no attorney fees
67. A scaffold has an intended load of 1,000 lbs. What is the maximum design load of the scaffold?
A. 1 ton
B. 2 tons
C. 3 tons
D. 4 tons
68. If you have 8 jobs in progress in three different counties, but the employee’s payroll and records
are kept at a central fixed location, where must the OSHA Log 300 be posted?
A. At the central office
B. One per county
C. At one designated work site
D. At each job-site and the central office

69. An OSHA citation must be prominently displayed at the place of an alleged violation for ______
days, or until the violation is corrected, whichever is later.
A. 3
B. 7
C. 14
D. 30
70. A retention pond is to have base dimensions of 40’ x 40’ x 10’ deep with a run to rise of 1:1 and a
swell factor of 30%. How much soil is required to fill the hole?
A. Less than 1100 CY
B. Between 1100 and 1250 CY
C. Between 1251 and 1300 CY
D. More than 1300 CY
71. Which of the following statements is true about leasing and/or buying equipment?
A. The decision to purchase equipment depends entirely on whether the asset can increase
the contractor’s profitability
B. Leasing for the immediate time generally increases the front end cash outlays
C. The return on investment method of analyzing lease vs. buy does not take into account
the timing of cash flows
D. When appropriate asset utilization is assured over the first half of the asset’s useful life, a
purchase should be considered
72. The loss earnings or extra expenses incurred as a result of fire or windstorm damage on a
building under construction is covered by which type of insurance?
A. Builder’s Risk
B. Personal Property
C. General Liability
D. Business Interruption
73. The information shown in which type of estimate, provides the basis for preparing estimates,
equipment and manpower?
A. Quantity Estimate
B. Material Estimate
C. Activity Estimate
D. Schedule Estimate
74. Bottom Chord Temporary lateral Restraint shall be no more than _____ on center.
A. 5’
B. 12’
C. 10’
D. 15’
75. When it comes to asbestos removal, it is further recommended that the waste material be which
of the following?
A. Triple sealed in plastic bags
B. Leak tight 6 mil plastic bags
C. Immediately placed in air-tight containers
D. Washed and decontaminated on the spot
76. Reinforcing steel is normally stocked in _____ foot lengths.
A. 60
B. 20
C. 30
D. 25

77. The following information is given about a contractor who is performing under the AIA contracts
and conditions: A sinkhole appeared on the job-site, swallowing one parked car and exposing an
active sewer main. The correction and repair took 2 days. The contractor paid $300 for a
barricade rental to prevent access to the sinkhole. The contractor also paid $400 for a crane to lift
out the car. An underground utility contractor was paid $2,000 to repair the sewer main. None of
the above expenditures was approved ahead of time since the architect was climbing Mt. Everest
and was not available. The owner is not available either.
Using the AIA documents, what can the contractor expect to recover on his claim?
A. $2,700 but no extra time
B. $2,700 plus additional time and overhead
C. $700 but no extra time
D. $2,700 plus additional time, overhead and profit

Contractor’s Cram – Day 2: Exam 5
Answer Key
1. Based on the following information, what is the amount of the change order a general contractor
should submit?
 Material: $1,000
(1,000 + 500) x 1.20 = $1,800
 Labor: $500
 Overhead & Profit: 20%
A. $1,500
B. $1,800 (AIA 201 7.3.7)
C. $1,700
D. $1,600
2. Failure to correct a prior OSHA violation within the prescribed abatement period could result in a
penalty for each day the violation continues beyond the abatement date. The amount of that
penalty can be up to ______ per day with an adjustment for ______ only.
A. $7,000, severity
B. $5,000, good faith
C. $7,000, size (CM Pg. 7-33)
D. $5,000, size
3. An employee is injured on the job and cannot work for 13 weeks. At the time of injury, his weekly
pay was $400 plus an additional $100 housing allowance. If his average weekly wage was
determined to be $340, what is the total benefit amount the 13 week period?
A. $2,947 (CM Pg. 6-11 - FS 440.12(2)(a))
B. $227 340 x 2/3 x 13 = $2,947
C. $2,720
D. $3,813
4. According to accepted industry practices, safety factors limit the amount of work which can be
produced with a machine. Although a manufacturer’s crane rating may show it to be capable of
lifting 40 tons with a 70 foot boom at a 45 degree angle, the safety maximum lifting capacity of
that particular crane may have been limited to 85% of the manufacturer’s recommendation. If this
were true, what is the maximum safe working load for this crane?
A. 6 tons 40 x 0.85 = 34 tons
B. 24 tons
C. 34 tons (OSHA 1926.550, 554 & CM Pg. 10-27-3)
D. 28 tons
5. According to industry standards and consistent in principle with the contract documents, which of
the following is usually NOT included in the general conditions of the project?
A. Substitutions
B. Shop Drawings
C. Guarantee(s)
D. Temporary light and power (CM Pg. 10-10)
6. An employee has how many days after an employer sets up a drug testing program before he
can be tested?
A. 10
B. 30
C. 60 (FS 440.102(3)12(b) - CM Pg. 6-81)
D. 90
7. Staples used in the base layer of a double layer drywall system shall be _________.
A. #16 Gauge, 7/16” wide crown (Gypsum (2010) 2.2.8; (2016) 2.2.10)
B. #18 Gauge, ½” wide crown
C. #24 Gauge, 1” long
D. #16 Gauge, 1” long

8. TCI Construction signed an AIA 201 agreement allowing for a monthly payment to be made as
the 23rd day of each month. The application for the third draw request on the job amounted to
40% completion and was submitted to the architect for review on the 13th of October. How many
days before the payment due date is the latest date that the architect shall certify the payment
request if the schedule of values accurately reflects the work completed?
A. 7 days
B. 3 days (AIA 201 9.4.1) 10 days before payment; architect has 7 days to review, 3 to owner
C. 10 days before payment due date.
D. 21 days
9. If a general contractor is paid by the owner and refuses to pay the subcontractor for no legitimate
reason, who is NOT responsible for the payment according to the AIA Documents?
A. The Contractor
B. Owner
C. Architect
D. Architect and Owner (AIA 201 9.6.4)
10. At the time of the final application for payment, according to the AIA 201 documents, which of the
following is NOT true?
A. Acceptance of the final payment by the contractor constitutes a waiver of all claims that
can be made against the contractor or owner
B. Acceptance of the final payment by the contractor constitutes a waiver of claims relating
to a previously unsettled dispute which has been identified by the contractor and owner
and documented in writing
C. Both A & B (AIA 201 9.10.5)
D. Neither A nor B
11. According to the AIA 201 document, for which of the following can a contractor be held potentially
legally liable?
A. Claims for damages insured by usual personal injury liability coverage (AIA 201
11.1.1)
B. Claims from the Architect to the Owner
C. Claims from the Owner to the Architect
D. Claims from the subcontractor to the Architect
12. According to the AIA documents, when a GC submits a payment request to the architect, which of
the following shall be used as a basis for reviewing the application?
A. Subcontractor payment requests
B. Bar Chart
C. Schedule of values (AIA 201 9.2)
D. Construction Change Directives
13. What is the OSHA penalty if the GC reports a fatality after 8 hours?
A. $5,000 (CM Pg. 7-32)
B. $7,000
C. $3,000
D. $1,000
14. A construction company has 120 employees and a written safety program with no deficiencies,
although the company was fined last year for a repeat violation. Using only this information, how
much of a proposed penalty reduction will it get?
A. 20%
B. 25% # of employees = 10% + Good Faith Adjustment = 25% = 35%
C. 35% (CM Pg. 7-33)
D. 45%

15. According to the Contractor’s Manual, a network is used to represent any sequencing of priorities
among the activities which constitute a project. This sequencing is determined by two types of
dependency; hard and soft. What of the following activities would generally NOT be considered a
hard dependency?
A. Install roofing
B. An activity as part of the job Logic Table
C. An activity which is not part of the job Logic Table (CM Pg. 10-59)
D. Pouring the tie beam
16. Which of the following is the type of crane used to provide better boom support and reduce forces
in the boom?
A. Derrick
B. Tower crane
C. Lattice boom crane
D. Gantry crane (P&P Pg. 78)
17. What maximum weight factor is commonly used in the design of formwork? (Weight includes
concrete and rebar)
A. 130 PCF
B. 150 PCF (P&P Pg. 138)
C. 160 PCF
D. 200 PCF
18. For Type II construction, an interior load bearing wall, must have a fire resistance rating of which
of the following?
A. 1-hr (FBC-Building (10) (14) Table 601)
B. 2-hrs
C. 3-hrs
D. 4-hrs
19. According to the AIA documents, when shall a schedule of values be given to the architect?
A. When the contract is signed
B. Before the application for the first payment (AIA 201 9.2)
C. 5 days before commencement
D. Before the job begins
20. An architect has completed a set of drawings for construction. The drawings are scaled to be
consistent with an architect’s scale, given as ⅛S. A given wall section is shown to be 3.5” on the
plans. The correct sizing of the wall section, as given on the plans and elevations, should be no
less than how many feet long?
A. 35 if(1/8” = 1.0 then 3.5 = ?; 3.5 x 1 = 1/8 x ?; 3.5 x 1 x 8 = ?; ? = 28 ft
B. 24
C. 28 – Math Problem
D. 36
21. Who is the person informed of discrepancies and errors in the plans?
A. Architect (AIA 201 3.2.2)
B. Contractor
C. Owner
D. Draftsman
22. According to the FBC, what is the definition of a SUNROOM?
A. A free standing structure consisting of 30% sunlight fixtures in roofing system
B. A structural addition consisting of window/walls and/or sliding glass doors
C. A one story addition with open or glazed area in excess of 40% of the gross wall
area (FBC-Building (10) 1202.1.1; (14) 202 - Definitions)
D. A roof that faces south for the most sun exposure
23. According to the Florida Accessibility Code, what is the minimum width for handicapped parking
spaces?
A. 8’
B. 12’ (FBC-Accessibility (10) (14) 502.2)
C. 10’
D. 13’

24. A concrete crew spent the following times to complete their part of the project:
Actual Time Standard Time
Job 9802 200 hrs. 220 hrs.
Job 9803 215 hrs. 235 hrs.
Job 9804 210 hrs. 215 hrs.
The next project requires 265 standard hours to complete. Based on the past performance (as
shown above), what should be this crew’s production time for the next project?
A. 284 hrs.
B. 245 hrs. (625/670 x 265 = 247) (Actual/Std x Std hours = Forecast estimate)
C. 247 hrs. (BGA Ch. 15, Pg. 190)
D. 265 hrs.
25. The W12 x 36 structural steel shapes required for a high rise project will be delayed due to a
strike. The steel will also have an increase in cost of 7%. The original cost was $66/ton. How
much more will the steel cost if 40 pieces, each 22’ long as needed?
A. $4.62 W12 x 36 = 36#/ lft; Total Weight = 40 x 22 x 36/2000= 15.84 tons
B. $73.18 (Walker – V29-825; V30-810) Add’l cost/Ton = $66 x 0.07 = $4.62; Total cost = 15.84 x 4.62 = $73.18
C. $1,045.44
D. $1,118.62
26. According to the Contractor’s Manual, the _______ is responsible for the preparation of the
project schedule which should be updated every ______ days.
A. Project Superintendent, 14
B. Estimator, 30
C. Project Manager, 30 (CM Pg. 10-63)
D. Company owner, 30
27. A plumbing contractor dies before his contract is completed; $1,025 of unfinished work remains.
How much more must the GC pay to finish the job under the following conditions?
 A new plumbing contractor wants $1,400 to finish, but warns of a 12 day delay
 The GC still owes $300 to the original plumber, but the contract stipulates that any
revenue, including retainage owed, can be applied toward completing the contract in
case the plumber defaults
 The GC is given a 7 day extension by the owner. The contract between owner and
GC specifies liquidated damages of $25 per day
A. Less than $50
B. Between $50 and $100 1,400 - 300 = 1,100 + (5 x 25) = 1,225 - 1,025 = $200
C. Between $100 and $150
D. More than $150
28. What is the name of the AIA Document that is the Standard Form of Agreement between Owner
and Contractor (Stipulated Sum)?
A. A101 (AIA 201 Pg. 2)
B. A102
C. A103
D. C401
29. All employers are required to report fatalities to OSHA within what period of time after learning of
the death of any employee from a work related incident?
A. 48 hrs.
B. 8 hrs. (CM Pg. 7-28)
C. 24 hrs.
D. 7 days
30. A site containing 0.6 acres landscaping; 80% will be sod and 20% will be natural. If sod costs
$.07 per sq. ft. to install and $.02 per sq. ft. to fertilize, what is the total cost to place and fertilize
the sod?
A. Less than $1,600 1 acre = 43,560 sq. ft, 43,560 x 0.6 acres x .8 x (.07 + .02) = $1,881.79
B. Between $1,600 and $1,700
C. Between $1,700 and $1,800
D. More than $1,800 (Walker – V29-1566; V30-1538)

31. With respect to the Code of Federal Regulations 1926 Subpart X, which of the following shall be
included in the employer’s training program?
A. Handling toxic substances
B. Installing and maintaining scaffolds
C. Using stairs and ladders (OSHA 1926.1060)
D. Excavation safety
32. What is the maximum discharge rate for showers used for other than safety reasons?
A. 3.0 gpm
B. 4.0 gpm
C. 2.5 gpm (Energy Book Pg. 201 & FBC – Energy (10) 504.8.1 & (14) C404.8.1))
D. 3.5 gpm
33. What is the normal value for a bid bond?
A. 5% of the bid
B. 10% of the bid (Walker – V29-128; V30-126)
C. 15% of the bid
D. 20% of the bid
34. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using wood pilings?
A. They are inexpensive
B. They are lightweight
C. Straight piles are hard to find and require special transportation (P&P Pg. 115)
D. Their lifespan is virtually unlimited
35. Assuming that a 25’ long PZ27 US Steel Piling costs $600 to install (labor and material), what will
be the total cost to provide piles for an excavation which measures 100’ x 75’?
A. Less than $100,00 (100 + 75) x 2 x 12”/18” = 234 piles x $600 = $140,400)
B. Between $100,000 and $125,000
C. Between $125,000 and $150,000 (Walker – V29-293; V30-292)
D. More than $150,000
36. Where do you find the location of the permanent lateral bracing for trusses?
A. On the architects plans
B. In the BCSI manual
C. Truss Members Permanent Bracing Plans (BCSI Pg. 40)
D. Walkers Chapter 9
37. What type of bracing is recommended for lateral restraint when installing trusses?
A. Metal truss spacers
B. Diagonal bracing to form triangulation (BCSI Pg. 18 General Safety Reminders #4)
C. 2 x 4 wood bracing parallel to the trusses
D. 2 x 4 wood bracing perpendicular to the trusses
38. The truss designs are checked and approved by the Architect and Contractor. When the truss
installation starts, it is discovered that they are 6” short. Who pays for the mistake?
A. The truss company
B. The contractor (AIA 201 3.12.8)
C. The architect
D. The contractor and architect share the costs
39. Which of the following provides an immediate indication of soil bearing capacity?
A. Sub-surface sampling (P&P Pg. 8)
B. Surface evaluation
C. Frost penetration
D. Sounding rods
40. Who is responsible for the payment for changes in the Subcontractor’s work?
A. Subcontractor
B. Contractor (AIA 401 5.2)
C. Owner
D. Architect

41. Given a metal stud partition wall 300’ long and a 10’ high with stud spacing of 2’ on center. If 25
gauge studs are used at $.18 per lineal foot, what is the total material cost for this wall?
A. $272 300/2=150 + 1=151 studs; Top & Bottom Tracks = 300 x 2 = 600 lft;
B. $326 Total Cost = (151 x 10) + 600 = 2110 x $0.18 = $379.80
C. $380 (W – V29-867; V30-851)
D. $434
42. A church has an occupancy capacity of 95 people. What is it classified as?
A. Group A-3 (FBC-Building (10) 303.1; (14) 303.4)
B. Group B
C. Group E
D. Group I
43. A concrete masonry wall is to be constructed of 10” hollow CMU’s which have a density of 100 #
per cf. What is the expected R value if filled with Perlite?
A. 3.5
B. 12.9
C. 2.7
D. 7.6 (Walker – V29-737; V30-724)
44. Foundations poured as monolithic pads are commonly known as which of the following?
A. Spread footings
B. Mat foundations (P&P Pg. 125)
C. Continuous footings
D. Slurry wall foundations
45. A construction contract established on September 11th as the date of commencement has a total
contract time of 105 days. According to the AIA documents, what is the last date that the
contractor has to finish the project?
A. December 23 11 + 105 = 116; 116-30 (Sept) = 86; 86-31(Oct) = 55;
B. December 24 (AIA 201 8.1.4) 55-30 (Nov) = 25 Dec – Holiday – Day before 24th
C. December 25
D. January 25
46. What is the minimum breaking strength of ropes used as control lines in controlled access zones?
A. 200 lbs. (OSHA 502(g)(3)(iii))
B. 500 lbs.
C. 4 times the weight
D. 1,000 lbs.
47. The usual range of points (origination fees) is 1% to 3% of the loan amount, but some states have
points as high as 7% as a way of getting around which of the following laws?
A. Payroll tax laws
B. Usury laws (Walker – V29-27; V30-26)
C. Closing costs
D. Income tax laws
48. End joints in double top plates shall be offset by at least how many inches?
A. 24
B. 18
C. 48 (FBC-Building (10) (14) 2308.9.2.1)
D. 12
49. What is the definition of Front End Loading?
A. A process of stacking concrete masonry units at the structure’s entry
B. Using a front bucket excavator to place soil in dump trailers
C. A procedure under which progress billings are accelerated in relation to costs
incurred by assigning higher values to contract portions completed in the early
stages (CM Pg. 3-108 Definitions)
D. The use of 4x4 shores proportionally greater at the entry of a structure

50. Reinforcing bars should be covered a minimum of ________ when cast against the ground.
A. 3” (CRSI Pg. 11-3)
B. 5 ½”
C. 2”
D. 4”
51. If the specifications call for S type mortar, how much sand will be needed for 2 CF of mortar?
A. 1.2 CF
B. 2.0 CF (W – V29-670; V30-654)
C. 4.5 CF
D. 6.0 CF
52. What type of glue is used in laminated wood beams which are to be used in a wet environment?
A. Casein
B. Phenol/melamine (P&P Pg. 294)
C. Elmer’s
D. Epoxy
53. An air entrained lightweight concrete mixture with a slump of ______ can be placed under
conditions that would usually require a slump of 3 to 5 inches for normal weight concrete.
A. 1 ½- 2 ½ inches
B. 2 – 3 inches (D & C of Concrete Pg. 553)
C. 4 ½ - 6 inches
D. 5 – 7 ½ inches
54. In project planning, the Preliminary phase should identify between 10 and 15 activities keyed to
major construction phrases of the project. The activities identified should represent no more than
________% of the aggregate project work.
A. 5%
B. 10% (CM Pg. 10-58)
C. 15%
D. 7%
55. The building permit or copy shall be kept on the site of the work until which of the following?
A. The last inspection
B. The certificate of Occupancy issued
C. The completion of the project (FBC-Building (10) (14) 105.7)
D. The Notice of Commencement expires
56. Lifelines shall be secured above the point of operation to an anchorage member capable of
supporting a minimum of ____________.
A. 5,400 lbs. (OSHA 1926.104(b))
B. 2,400 lbs.
C. 1,000 lbs.
D. 500 lbs.
57. Which of the following building components are not considered part of the foundation inspection?
A. Monolithic slab on grade
B. Piling/Pile Cap
C. Grade beams
D. Underground work (FBC-Building (10) (14) 110.3)
58. What type of mortar is recommended for use in stone foundation walls?
A. Type M (Walker – V29-636; V30-620)
B. Type M or S
C. Type S
D. Type N
59. What type of contract encourages value engineering thereby helping both the owner and
contractor?
A. Lump sum
B. Cost plus
C. Unit price
D. Guaranteed maximum price (CM Pg. 10-35)

60. Should a construction requirement appear only in the specifications and not on the drawings, or
vice versa, who is responsible to provide that requirement? This is NOT an AIA question.
A. Owner
B. Architect/Contractor (CM Pg. 10-6)
C. Engineer
D. Draftsman
61. Whose responsibility is it to review job costs and job progress weekly?
A. Project Manager
B. Project Engineer
C. Project Superintendent (CM Pg. 10-72)
D. Project Accountant
62. What is the end bearing capacity of a concrete pile with the following characteristics?
 Shear strength (Skin friction) 800 #/SF
A. 6000 #
B. 2090 # (P&P Pg. 114)
C. 280 #
D. 800 #
63. What is the required ordering length of a concrete pile with the following characteristics?
 Tip Diameter: 8” Total pile capacity=end bearing + skin friction end bearing
 Average pile diameter: 12” End Bearing = πx. 333 x .333 x 8000=2800#; Skin Friction =
 Soil bearing capacity: 4 tons/SF 70,000 - 2,800 = 67,200#
Skin friction = Circumference * Length of piling * Skin Friction
 Shear strength (Skin friction): 700 #/SF Circumference = πxD = 3.14 x 1 =3.14; 67,200 = 3.14 x
 Total load per pile: 35 tons Length x skin friction
A. 35’ Length = 67,200 / (3.14 x 700) = 67,200/2,198 = 30.6 lft;
Rounded up to 31
B. 39’
C. 43’
D. 31’ (P&P Pg. 114)
64. What is a 2% grade equivalent to? 2’ rise for every 100' of run
A. 2” rise for every 100’ of run 2’/100’ = 0.02 x 100 = 2%
B. 2” rise for every 1,000’ of run
C. 2’ rise for every 100’ of run – Math problem
D. 2’ run for every 100’ of rise
65. Reinforcing bars or welded wire reinforcement used in beams and girders for shear
reinforcement, typically bent in U shape are called?
A. Temperature reinforcement
B. Stirrups (CRSI Pg. G-19)
C. Standees
D. Perpendicular ties
66. A subcontractor has a contract for $2,800. Although it is complete, he receives only $300. If all
procedures have been followed appropriately, what amount can he claim on lien?
A. $2,800 plus attorney fees
B. $2,500 plus attorney fees (CM Pg. 9-7 & 9-111 - FS 713.29)
C. $2,500 but no attorney fees
D. $2,800 but no attorney fees
67. A scaffold has an intended load of 1,000 lbs. What is the maximum design load of the scaffold?
A. 1 ton
B. 2 tons (OSHA 1926-451(a)(1))
C. 3 tons
D. 4 tons

68. If you have 8 jobs in progress in three different counties, but the employee’s payroll and records
are kept at a central fixed location, where must the OSHA Log 300 be posted?
A. At the central office (CM Pg. 7-15)
B. One per county
C. At one designated work site
D. At each job-site and the central office
69. An OSHA citation must be prominently displayed at the place of an alleged violation for ______
days, or until the violation is corrected, whichever is later.
A. 3 (CM Pg. 7-31)
B. 7
C. 14
D. 30
70. A retention pond is to have base dimensions of 40’ x 40’ x 10’ deep with a run to rise of 1:1 and a
swell factor of 30%. How much soil is required to fill the hole? Volume = H/3(A + B + Sq. Rt (A x B)); B=40 x 40 = 1600;
A. Less than 1100 CY A= (40+20) x (40+20) = 3600
B. Between 1100 and 1250 CY (P&P Pg. 71) Volume = 10/3(1600 + 3600 + Sq. Rt (1600 x 3600)) =
C. Between 1251 and 1300 CY 10/3(5200 + 2400) = 10/3(7600)
D. More than 1300 CY
71. Which of the following statements is true about leasing and/or buying equipment?
A. The decision to purchase equipment depends entirely on whether the asset can increase
the contractor’s profitability
B. Leasing for the immediate time generally increases the front end cash outlays
C. The return on investment method of analyzing lease vs. buy does not take into
account the timing of cash flows (CM Pg. 3-94)
D. When appropriate asset utilization is assured over the first half of the asset’s useful life, a
purchase should be considered
72. The loss earnings or extra expenses incurred as a result of fire or windstorm damage on a
building under construction is covered by which type of insurance?
A. Builder’s Risk
B. Personal Property
C. General Liability
D. Business Interruption (CM Pg. 4-8)
73. The information shown in which type of estimate, provides the basis for preparing estimates,
equipment and manpower?
A. Quantity Estimate
B. Material Estimate
C. Activity Estimate (CM Pg. 10-23)
D. Schedule Estimate
74. Bottom Chord Temporary lateral Restraint shall be no more than _____ on center.
A. 5’
B. 12’
C. 10’
D. 15’ (BCSI Pg. 27)
75. When it comes to asbestos removal, it is further recommended that the waste material be which
of the following?
A. Triple sealed in plastic bags
B. Leak tight 6 mil plastic bags (OSHA 1926.1101-App. H-IV.6.E)
C. Immediately placed in air-tight containers
D. Washed and decontaminated on the spot
76. Reinforcing steel is normally stocked in _____ foot lengths.
A. 60 (CRSI Pg. 11-13)
B. 20
C. 30
D. 25

77. The following information is given about a contractor who is performing under the AIA contracts
and conditions: A sinkhole appeared on the job-site, swallowing one parked car and exposing an
active sewer main. The correction and repair took 2 days. The contractor paid $300 for a
barricade rental to prevent access to the sinkhole. The contractor also paid $400 for a crane to lift
out the car. An underground utility contractor was paid $2,000 to repair the sewer main. None of
the above expenditures was approved ahead of time since the architect was climbing Mt. Everest
and was not available. The owner is not available either.
Using the AIA documents, what can the contractor expect to recover on his claim?
A. $2,700 but no extra time
B. $2,700 plus additional time and overhead
C. $700 but no extra time
D. $2,700 plus additional time, overhead and profit (AIA 201 10.4 and AIA 201 7.3.7).


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