Test your basic knowledge |

Construction Estimating

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. What is the maintenance bond?






2. Why is it a good idea for the general contractor to perform quantity surveys on work that is to be subcontracted out?

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php on line 183


3. The equipment used on construction projects can be divided into three categories: Owned - leased - and rented.






4. Name 10 step process to bid

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php on line 183


5. What are the difficulties encountered by the estimator during the preparation of a project's conceptual estimate?






6. Five basic skills everyone should master

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php on line 183


7. Construction estimating is more an art than a science






8. The location where material can be stored in relationship to the construction project affects productivity.






9. Name two systems that establish standards for the building design/construction estimating process.






10. An agreed-to sum chargeable against the contractor as reimbursement for damages suffered by the owner because of contractor's failure to fulfill contractual obligations






11. What are some of the factors a contractor considers when making a decision to bid?






12. What are the two most common methods by which a contractor can acquire a construction contract?






13. Name the types of Estimates






14. Describe the composition of the Construction Cost Index (CCI).






15. Closely spaced beams supporting a floor or ceiling.They may be wood - steel - or concrete.






16. Describe the composition of the Building Cost Index (BCI).






17. Describe the CSI MasterFormat and how it is used.






18. A common error made by GCs in their dealings with subcontractors is to hand them a single technical specifications section relating to their trade - without copies of either the General Requirements or the General and Supplementary General Conditions






19. Assemblies Estimate...






20. A surety bond guaranteeing that a bidder will sign a contract - if offered - in accordance with their proposal.






21. Working drawings - specifications - general conditions - supplementary general conditions - the owner-contractor agreement - and all addenda (if issued).






22. A surety bond guaranteeing that a bidder will sign a contract - if offered - in accordance with their proposal.






23. An agreed-to sum chargeable against the contractor as reimbursement for damages suffered by the owner because of contractor's failure to fulfill contractual obligations






24. A list prepared by the architect or engineer of the contractor's uncompleted work or work to be corrected.






25. Construction estimating is more an art than a science






26. What types of information are provided in the Invitation to Bid?






27. What is the bid bond and how does it protect the owner?






28. A document stating the procedures to be followed by bidders.






29. Why is it a good idea for the general contractor to perform quantity surveys on work that is to be subcontracted out?

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php on line 183


30. Describe the CSI MasterFormat and how it is used.






31. Statements or drawings that modify the basic contract documents after the latter have been issued to the bidders - but prior to the taking of bids.






32. The information provided in the General Conditions and Supplementary General Conditions does not influence the project cost.






33. The equipment used on construction projects can be divided into three categories: Owned - leased - and rented.






34. What are the advantages to a small contractor of renting equipment instead of owning?






35. What unit of time is used to measure labor?






36. The substructure that supports a building or other structure.






37. Why do many contractors hesitate to bid just before the expiration of a union contract?






38. What is the payment bond?






39. A good database of past project experiences is essential to preparing a quick and accurate estimate.






40. What is the payment bond?






41. Where would information be found on whether a bid bond was required and - if so - its amount?






42. How do climatic conditions influence the amount of work actually completed in an hour?






43. What is the maintenance bond?






44. What is estimating in construction?






45. Operation costs include...






46. The location where material can be stored in relationship to the construction project affects productivity.






47. What is estimating in construction?






48. On certain projects the owner may accept proposals only from contractors who are invited to bid.






49. What does the labor hour represent?






50. How does insurance differ from a surety bond?







Sorry!:) No result found.

Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?


Let me suggest you:



Major Subjects



Tests & Exams


AP
CLEP
DSST
GRE
SAT
GMAT

Most popular tests