Certified Associate Constructor (CAC) Level 1 Practice Exam

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• What is the primary role of the construction superintendent?
• What is meant by a construction schedule baseline?
• What would be the expected projected gain/loss for a cost code if a $100 change order was approved and 100% of it was subcontractor costs?
• In the context of earthmoving equipment, what is the function of a dozer?
• In structural engineering, what does the term 'shear' refer to?
• Which of the following best describes Building Information Modeling (BIM)?
• What does "site analysis" involve in construction projects?
• In construction, what do the term "submittals" refer to?
• Which is an advantage of forming a corporation?
• A work breakdown structure typically includes which of the following for each work package?
• What do "labor productivity rates" refer to?
• What is one of the main responsibilities of an architect during a construction project?
• What is a "request for proposal" (RFP)?
• Which of the following statements is true about the work breakdown structure?
• Using the square foot costs, how much would a 6,500 sq ft post office cost?
• What is the term used for the maximum load that a structural component can support?
• What does RFI stand for?
• How much would a bank that costs $500,000 in 2012 cost if built in 2015 in a different location?
• What is the total length of the common rafters for the specified roof structure?
• How much rebar should be ordered for the footing described?
• What does a sieve size of No. 4 indicate?
• What is a common risk management process in project management?
• What does a "safety plan" include?
• What are "resource leveling" techniques primarily used for?
• If you have an air sample with a dry bulb temperature of 60º F and an RH of 100%, what is its wet bulb temperature?
• What is the purpose of a schedule in project documentation?
• What is a key responsibility of a quantity surveyor in construction?
• How is a project plan typically validated?
• Which of the following mortar types has the highest strength?
• What is the primary purpose of an environmental impact assessment?
• Where is the best place to check for the electrical requirements of a project's chillers?
• Concrete is strongest in which type of strength?
• Which method is typically used for calculating projected costs in project management?
• Sand is what type of soil?
• What does field documentation help construction managers achieve?
• A Gantt chart is which type of scheduling tool?
• Why is a construction warranty critical for clients?
• What is the primary purpose of architectural drawings?
• What percentage of conversations do listeners remember of what they hear?
• What does the acronym BIM stand for in construction?
• In which CSI division is information about structural steel found?
• Which of the following contract types is best used if the scope is well defined but not the quantities of material?
• What is the primary purpose of an addendum in the bidding process?
• Which is a key aspect of labor relations in construction?
• What is the purpose of a visual field soil analysis?
• At approximately what depth would you expect to find very stiff gray sandy clay?
• Clay is what type of soil?
• Which wood product is created from thin layers of wood veneers glued together in alternating directions?
• Which of the following materials is known for its strength in compression?
• Which of the following best describes the goal of an environmental impact assessment?
• What distinguishes direct costs from indirect costs in construction?
• Which ranking system is employed to prioritize project risks?
• What is typically included in the direct costs of a construction project?
• What is the purpose of a feasibility study in construction projects?
• Which is the unit of measure for AC power?
• What type of specification provides the criteria that the contractor must build to but does not include a specific design?
• If a single-phase circuit has 120 V, using 10 A with a power factor of 0.8, what is the apparent power?
• Which type of meeting is usually held weekly or biweekly throughout a project?
• What are the five phases of project management?
• When are commercial contractors typically paid by the owner?
• If a job has more than one shift, how often should a daily report be completed?
• Which document typically outlines the terms and responsibilities of a construction project?
• Soil that has been excavated and stockpiled is considered to be in a ___________ state.
• In a network diagram, what signifies an activity's earliest finish time?
• What is the purpose of established change management procedures in project management?
• Which part of the CSI technical specification contains information on required submittals?
• Fine-grained soils are soils finer than a ___________.
• Which factor is most important in determining the critical path in project scheduling?
• In the context of construction, what does sustainability refer to?
• Which of the following would be considered a dead load?
• What is a key advantage of using a Design-Build delivery method?
• Which of the following is a fundamental element of a contract?
• Why is stakeholder communication important in project management?
• Which type of estimate is most appropriate when the contract documents are 100% complete?
• What is the typical weight of a cubic yard of aggregate?
• What does "earned value management" (EVM) measure?
• Which of the following would NOT typically affect an activity's duration?
• Which type of aerial work platform is best for installing fire sprinkler piping inside a building?
• Which of the following is a type of multiuse form?
• What does the "10" in a W10 × 30 steel beam specification represent?
• Which statement is true about front end loading a schedule of values?
• Which of the following bid documents contains additional or supplemental information to the design documents?
• What should be included in a construction cost estimate?
• In construction drawings, what do dashed lines typically represent?
• What is a "request for information" (RFI) in construction?
• If a project trailer is vandalized, which type of insurance would cover the claim?
• Based on the previous information, how many common rafters are required for the roof?
• What is the power factor of a three-phase circuit if the real power is 20,760 W and the total voltage is 240 V using 100 A?
• What is the most effective way to handle project risks?
• How much formwork is required for footings formed along the sides?
• Which of the following is classified as a type of aggregate?
• How is cost variance (CV) calculated in project management?
• What does it mean if an activity in a project has zero total float?
• Which delivery method has the most risk for the contractor?
• What is one main benefit of obtaining LEED certification for a building?
• What is the primary purpose of a construction schedule?
• In project management, what does "scope creep" refer to?
• What is the primary purpose of a project management timeline?
• What is involved in procurement management in construction?
• What is the correct order of subsurface soil exploration?
• What is the goal of value engineering in construction projects?
• Which of the following is a management system used to improve customer satisfaction?
• What key metric indicates the urgency of completing tasks in a project?
• If you have three resistors in parallel and they each have 4 Ω of resistance, what is the total resistance in the circuit?
• Under which legal structure are the least total taxes paid for the goods and services provided by the company?
• What is an advantage of a tower crane?
• Which type of crane is typically used for lifting heavy loads vertically and horizontally at construction sites?
• Which management system was developed based on Toyota's Production System?
• An owner-initiated change order should include which of the following?
• How much total float does activity F have in a project schedule?
• What is the primary role of a project manager in construction?
• Which of the following statements is true about texting and a subcontractor change order?
• What type of view is used in plumbing drawings to display a 3D view of pipe runs?
• A company has $10,000 in cash, $20,000 in equipment, and $20,000 in accounts payable. The tax rate is 13%. What is the current ratio?
• What is the primary purpose of labor relations in construction projects?
• What is meant by "front-loading" in a construction schedule?
• Which of the following is a type of deep foundation?
• In project management, what does the risk matrix help identify?
• A job diary should be maintained by whom?
• How does one typically identify project risks?
• In the United States, alternating current is provided by utility companies at how many hertz or cycles per second?
• A sheepsfoot roller is most suitable for compaction of which type of soil?
• What is the difference between risk and issue in project management?
• Which component is critical for ensuring the stability of tall structures during wind events?
• When giving presentations, people should do which of the following?
• If you have three resistors in series and they each have 4 Ω of resistance, what is the total resistance in the circuit?
• What are "change orders" in construction?
• What is the primary purpose of a backhoe in construction?
• What is the primary focus during the project execution phase?
• Which financial metric calculates a company's profitability relative to its total assets?
• Which of the following contract types is generally considered to have the most risk for the contractor?
• Which of the following should a construction professional provide when delivering services to clients based on the AIC code of ethics?
• What does LEED certification indicate for a building?
• What is the maximum load of a crane when the boom is at an angle of 40º and extended 53 ft?
• Using the psychrometric chart, if you have an air sample with a dry bulb temperature of 60º F and a humidity ratio of 23.0 gr/lb., what is its relative humidity?
• Why is site safety emphasized in construction projects?
• What type of excavation equipment is most suitable for final grading of a roadway?
• Which activity is identified as critical in project management?
• Deflection is a result of what type of stress?
• In which delivery method is the construction administrator most like a consultant?
• What is the bank cubic yards of soil needed to fill a 45 Ccy excavation with an 88% compaction factor?
• What document defines the project's objectives and overall purpose?
• When should meeting agendas be distributed?
• Which type of lines are used to indicate hidden objects or objects above or below the cutting plane?
• What is a key benefit of conducting regular project audits?
• Which of the following is an example of a quality control measure?
• What does "procurement management" involve in a project?
• In general contracting terms, what does the abbreviation "RFQ" stand for?
• What happens to an activity if its total float is greater than zero?
• Which contract type involves the contractor being paid for direct costs plus a fee?
• In a parallel circuit, how do you calculate the total resistance?
• When calculating total float, what two times are typically compared?
• In a CM agency method, who typically holds the contracts with the subcontractors?
• What type of relationship is being shown between activities C and E?
• What does a critical path analysis help identify in a project?
• If a three-phase circuit has 240 V, using 100 A with a power factor of 0.5, what is the real power?
• How many crew days would it take to install 1,500 sq yd of carpet if a two-person crew can install 500 sq yd/day?
• What is the primary purpose of project management?
• How many 7-cy dump truck loads are required to remove 350 Bcy of soil with a swell factor of 15%?
• Which of the following best describes 'working capital'?
• Which phase involves creating work packages in a project?
• Which entity protects its owners from personal liability for debts incurred by the business?
• If you have an air sample with a dry bulb temperature of 80º F and an RH of 50%, what is its wet bulb temperature?
• What is a "punch list" in construction?
• What percentage of general purpose concrete is typically made up of aggregate?
• What is the purpose of project milestones?
• What is assessed during site analysis?
• What percentage of conversations do speakers remember of what they say and do?
• What is the significance of managing stakeholder expectations in construction projects?
• What does "field documentation" refer to in construction management?
• What are some common project constraints?
• In construction, what does the term "scope" refer to?
• How many board feet are in 200 lnft of 2 in. × 6 in wood studs?
• Daily reports are primarily created by whom?
• Which of the following is not a type of pile installed by pile driving?
• What unit of measure is typically used for carpet?
• Air sample A has a dry bulb temperature of 80º F and a relative humidity of 90%. Air sample B has a dry bulb temperature of 65º F and a relative humidity of 90%. Which of the following statements is true?
• Which type of excavation equipment is best for removing and stockpiling on-site 2 ft of soil from 1 acre of excavation area?
• When should meeting minutes be distributed?
• Which type of equipment is most suitable for excavation of a standard residential basement?
• What does "scope creep" mean?
• What is a major difference between a CM agency and a CM at risk?
• What is the primary purpose of using project management software?
• Which project management technique uses a visual diagram to combine multiple projects?
• What type of relationship describes installing the scratch coat of stucco followed by installing the top coat?
• Which type of board is made from composite materials and is often used for cabinets and furniture?
• How much concrete is needed for the footing shown in the example?
• If you have 10 Ω of resistance and a voltage of 20 V, how much current is going through the circuit?
• What is a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?
• What is the significance of procurement in project management?
• Which of the following best describes a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract?
• What does life cycle costing take into account?
• What is the early start for activity G in project management analysis?
• What type of analysis is used to identify potential project risks?
• What is the main benefit of using a skid-steer loader on a construction site?
• What is a "team charter"?
• What is typically assessed during a project audit?
• Which CSI division underwent significant changes in the 2004, 50-division format?
• What are the objectives of quality management in construction?
• What does OSHA stand for and what is its primary role?
• The criteria set by a trade organization for acceptable quality and installation procedures are best described as what?
• What would happen to the total cost of a building if the brick veneer made up 60% instead of 80% of the building enclosure?
• Which of the following should people do to effectively listen?
• Why is it important to conduct regular project audits?
• How much free float does activity E have based on the project timeline?
• What is an expected outcome of an effective environmental impact assessment?
• What is the term used to describe the financial evaluation of the cost of a building component over its useful life?
• What does a "no-bid" decision indicate in contracting?
• What is the effect of temperature on the resistance of most conductors?
• What is the function of a Gantt chart in project management?
• Which statement is true regarding a company's cost code structure?
• What is a Bid Document?
• What is the significance of a "construction warranty"?
• Where can you find information regarding materials and construction standards?
• What is the primary function of the general conditions in a contract?
• In project estimation, what is the term for the estimate based on net present value analysis?
• What are the projected completion costs if the to date quantities changed from 124 to 150 and the to date expended costs changed from $179 to $225?
• Which of the following statements is true about liquidated damages?
• What is the primary purpose of a load-bearing wall?
• Which of the following is a key element of stakeholder management?
• What is the return on assets assuming a net profit before tax of $15,000 and $30,000 total assets?
• Which chart would be the most appropriate to show the percentage of fall protection safety violations compared to all safety violations?
• Which property of air is the best measure for latent heat?
• What is the late start for activity H in project planning?
• Which tool is commonly used to represent the relationships between project activities?
• Which material is particularly vulnerable to fire, moisture, and insect damage?
• For which scenario is a unit price contract most suitable?
• For what type of project would you most likely use a trenching machine?
• A company has $50,000 in equipment, $20,000 in cash, and $30,000 in accounts payable. How much working capital does it have?
• Which of the following is NOT a function of a quantity surveyor?
• What is the fire rating for door 062.3 according to the sample drawings?
• Which statement is true about the design-build delivery method from the owner's perspective?
• Which type of compaction equipment is best for compacting the granular base of a large parking lot?
• Wood, steel, and rigid insulation are all used for ____________.
• What is the significance of the critical path in project scheduling?
• What role does effective communication play in project management?
• What does "lump sum" contract type imply?
• Who typically ensures compliance with building codes and regulations?
• What is the current ratio of a company with $25,000 in current assets and $15,000 in current liabilities?
• Which bid document does the contractor use to submit their price?
• What is the horsepower of the fan servicing AHU-1 based on the sample drawings?
• Which type of estimation technique uses past project performance to inform future project costs?
• In the construction industry, which legal entity is often a temporary arrangement?