This includes the physical process of building as well as all associated activities such as landscaping,

refurbishing, site clearance, and demolition.

a. Construction Phase

b. Closure Phase

c. Procurement Phase

d. None of the above

The construction phase is the industry's _________.

a. goal

a. main goal

b. process

c. backbone

What must be awarded through a competitive bidding process before construction can begin?

a. Money

b. Materials

c. Contracts

d. Certificate

Most companies do not purchase or order all the materials required to complete a construction project
all at once. Which of the following reason is true?

a. Limited space on site

b. Reducing the number of materials that must be stored.

c. Avoid spending all the money at once.

d. All of the above

If materials are not ordered on time or are forgotten about, the crew may be unable to complete the
current phase of construction. This may lead to a _____?

a. Continuation

b. Delay

c. Distraction

d. Completion

To meet the rising demand, some employers are being forced to hire __________ workers.

a. Well-trained

b. Less skilled
 c. Experienced

d. None of the above

Because of a shortage of skilled laborers on job sites, structures are taking _____ to complete.

a. Longer

b. Harder

c. Shorter

d. Easier

This can cause delays because it affects what construction work can and cannot be done on any
given day.

a. Thunder

b. Flood

c. Weather

d. None of the above

A construction equipment failure could be caused by a product with a flawed design or by

______________ .

a. High quality manufacturing

b. Well-maintained

c. Poor manufacturing

d. None of the above

Poor and _________ communication channels can slow down the transfer of information within a
project and cause information blocks where information is transferred to the incorrect person.

a. Effective

b. Clear

c. Good

d. Ineffective

This describes the scope of work, materials to be used, installation methods, and quality of
workmanship for a parcel of work to be placed under contract.
a. Construction Phase
b. Specification
c. Contracts
d. Bid
e. None of the Above
It is a written or spoken agreement, especially concerning employment, sales, or tenancy, intended to
be enforceable by law.
a. Construction Phase
b. Specification
c. Contracts
d. Bid
e. None of the Above

This requires compliance with certain formalities prescribed by law.

a. Construction Phase
b. Specification
c. Contracts
d. Bid
e. None of the Above

Which of the following does not belong to the group?

a. Issues in terms of Pricing
b. Issues in terms of Conditions
c. Issues in terms of Compliance
d. Issues in terms of Qualifications
e. Issues in terms of Performance Metrics

Confidentiality covers the suppliers’ discretion if needed. This issue falls under compliance.
a. Both statements are true.
b. Both statements are false.
c. Statement 1 is true. Statement 2 is false.
d. Statement 1 is false. Statement 2 is true.
e. None of the Above

Unmanaged and mismanaged procurement spend aren’t the same. They are issues in terms of
pricing.
a. Both statements are true.
b. Both statements are false.
c. Statement 1 is true. Statement 2 is false.
d. Statement 1 is false. Statement 2 is true.
e. None of the Above

This quality of specification shows that the written specification is not too broad and general.
a. Consistent
b. Practical
c. Organized
d. Fair
e. Specific

This issue emphasizes that written specification is hard to understand due to variations in meaning
and interpretation.
a. Inconsistent
b. Too technical
c. Ambiguous
d. Incomplete
e. Out of date
One of the parties involved gained more than the other. What quality of specification isn’t applied?
a. Be fair.
b. Be complementary.
c. Be updated.
d. Be practical.
e. Be organized.

All the necessary details and information were written in the specification directly. What quality of
written specification was shown?
a. Be correct.
b. Be fair.
c. Be complementary.
d. Be objective.
e. Be concise.

It is an effective price result in realistic pricing and a fixed-price contract.

a. Price Competition
b. Price Analysis
c. Cost Analysis
d. Period of Performance
e. Allocation of Risks

It can provide a realistic pricing standard with or without competition.

a. Price Competiton
b. Price Analysis
c. Cost Analysis
d. Period of Performance
e. Allocation of Risks

The government provide the bases for negotiating contract pricing agreements and it is the absence
of effective price competition.
a. Price Competition
b. Cost Analysis
c. Price Analysis
d. Allocation of Risks
e. Urgency of Performnce

It is greater proportion of risk to performance outcomes to ensure timely contract performance.

a. Price Competition
b. Cost Analysis
c. Price Analysis
d. Allocation of Risks
e. Urgency of the Requirement

A contracts extending over a relatively long period may require economic price adjustment or price
redetermination.
a. Allocation of Risks
b. Price Competition
c. Period of Performance
d. Allocation of Risks
e. Urgency of the Requirement

The performance is under the proposed contract that involves operations under the other contracts.
 a. Period of Performance
b. Allocation of Risks
c. Price Analysis
d. Cost Analysis
e. Concurrent Contracts

The contractor agrees to perform job for a fixed sum of money and responsible for preparing the Bill of
Quantities.
a. Unit Price Contract
b. Lump-Sum Contract
c. Rates Contract
d. Target Cost with Variable Fees
e. Cost Plus Percentage

Items of work of the contract are specified with estimated quantities in the Bill of Quantities. The client
or owner pays a fixed fixed sum for each completed unit of work.
a. Rate Contract
b. Target Cost with Variable Fees
c. Unit-Price Contract
d. Cost Plus Percentage
e. Guaranteed Maximum Price

The contractor will be reimbursed for all the actual cost plus agreed fee to cover his services.
a. Cost Plus Percentage
b. Taget Cost with Variable Cost
c. Guaranteed Maximum Price
d. Cost Plus Fixed Contracts
e. Overhead and Profit

The contractor guarantees that he will construct the project in full accordance with the drawing and
specifications. The price to the owner will not exceed some total upset price.
a. Cost Plus Percentage
b. Target Cost with Variable Cost
c. Guaranteed Maximum Price
d. Cost Plus Fixed Contracts
e. Overhead and Profit