EN-M4 : Project Management ( Exam 1 )

1.1 Associate the type of contract with the related term:

a. Cost-plus contract

b. Preliminary contract

c. Turnkey contract

d. Company contract

1. Agreement between a general contractor and a client for the execution of the works at a fixed price.

2. Contract used when the contractor must build on the land of the client.

3. Contract used between a general contractor and a client, who builds on a piece of land that he owns (It

replaces the purchase offer).

4. Contract used by the general contractor who determines the amount that will be paid by the client.

a. with 1, b. with 4, c. with 2, d. with 3
a. with 4, b. with 3, c. with 2, d. with 1
a. with 4, b. with 3, c. with 1, d. with 2
a. with 3, b. with 4, c. with 2, d. with 1

1.2 Which elements are parts of a project logbook?

1- The date

2- The profitability of the project

3- The weather conditions

4- The number of ongoing jobsites

5- The name of the visitors on the jobsite

6- Incidents related to safety

7- Comments or events

1-2-3-4-5-6-7
1-3-4-5-6-7
1-3-5-6-7
3-5-6-7

1.3 How do you protect a site when the works is being executed close to a public way?

1- Install a covered passage;

2- Not deliver the materials on the public way;

3- Install barriers;

4- Always clean the site.

All
None
1 and 2
1,2 and 3

1.4 Referring to the following charts, determine which ones of the subcontractors from Chart 2 could be

hired to execute the works mentioned in Chart 1

.

1, and 7 only
1, 4 and 5 only
2 and 3 only
1, 4, 5 and 6 only

1.5 From the information given in the WorkBook, pages 23 and 24, how much will the services of a

carpenter-joiner (journeyman) cost (rounded amount) from the 9 th to the 25 th of October 2019 inclusively.

The worker will work 8 hours per day, from Monday to Friday, in a heavy residential building.

4 572,00$
4 953,00$
4 743,36$
5 817,60$

1.6 Which of the following organisation works alongside with the Quebec construction Code?

1- Environment Quality Act

2- Farm land

3- Building Act

4- Urban planning

1, 2 and 3
1, 3 and 4
2, 3 and 4
All

1.7 Which of the following elements do you need to take in consideration when preparing a bid for masonry

work?

1- The distance to the jobsite;

2- The availability of the labor;

3- The agreement of the mason's association;

4- The season

All
1 and 2
1, 2 and 4
1

1.8 A wall measures 25 feet long and you install a stud wall at every 16 inches. How many studs will you need if you plan on doubling the studs at both ends?

19 studs
20 studs
21 studs
22 studs

1.9 A room measures 9000 mm by 7500 mm. How many 30-centimeter square tiles will it take to cover the

surface of the floor? Make the calculation with a 10% loss in tiles.

455 tiles
534 tiles
750 tiles
825 tiles

1.10 From the drawings of the Workbook pages 35 to 41, which is part of the mechanical plans?

Drawing of pages 37 and 41
Drawing of page 36
Drawing of page 38
Drawing of page 41

1.11 From the drawings of the WorkBook pages 35 to 41, which one shows a cross section of a wall?

Drawing of page 36
Drawing of page 37
Drawing of page 38
Drawing of page 39

1.12 From the drawings of the WorkBook pages 35 to 41, which one shows a layout plan?

Drawing of page 35
Drawing of page 37
Drawing of page 38
Drawing of page 39

1.13 A specialized contractor in glaziery wants to be a subcontractor and put a bid on a construction project.

According to pages 1 to 21 of the WorkBook, determine which section of the specifications WILL NOT

be transmitted by the general contractor in charge of the project?

Division 01 - General requirements
12 22 16 - Drapery Track and Accessories
08 44 13 - Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls
08 80 00 -Glazing

1.14 A call for tenders is used for: (Select only the BEST answer)

Prepare the bid for the client;
To be published widely and get several bids;
All contractors interested in bidding can present one;
For a better neutrality between contractors and, for the clients, better chances to get what they want at a lower cost.

1.15 Refer to page 22 of the Workbook to determine the dimension of the door P-2.

680 mm x 1978 mm
800 mm x 1980 mm
720 mm x 1980 mm
810 mm x 2000 mm

1.16 What is the final acceptance of the work?

When the works are completely finished as stipulated in the contract, with only a few defects to be corrected. The holdback is not fully paid.
When the works are completed as stipulated in the contract, and all the defects were corrected. Therefore, all the holdback can be paid.
When all the main works are finished, and only finishing touches remain. Holdback is not fully paid.

1.17 With whom do you need to communicate before doing some excavation work?

Work Information
Info-excavation
Health Info
The RBQ

1.18 Which way do you calculate the insulation?

In square inches
In square feet
By number of bags
By number of insulation R-20

1.19 What does this symbol mean?

A referencing bubble for a cut or an elevation
A cutting angle
The number of cuts
Level line

1.20 What does "as built" mean?

It's the plans with all the modifications that has been done during the construction.
It represents the plans and specifications with all the invoices for a specific project
It's the initial plans and specifications for a project

1.21 What are the responsibilities of the superintendent?

Take care of the schedule, prepare the purchase order, update the as built and receive materials
To update the journal, take care of the schedule, prepare the purchase order, update the as built, receive materials
To update the journal, take care of the schedule, prepare the purchase orders, update the as built, receive materials, pay the workers.

1.22 What are the consequences of a delay in the work delivery?

A penalty is given according to the reception date of the works. It must cover the moving costs, storage, and relocation only;
A penalty is given, and the guarantee plan automatically covers it as soon as the reception date is exceeded;
No penalty is given since the Civil Code establishes that a client can terminate his contract if the contractor is in default;
A penalty is given, in conformance with the terms of the contract.

1.23 How do you estimate the overall performance of a project?

You evaluate:

1- The performance of the suppliers

2- The performance of the subcontractors

3- The profitability of the project

4- Weather conditions

3
1-2
1-2-3
1-2-4

1.24 What can a contractor do when he finds out one of his subcontractors declared bankruptcy?

1- Inform the RBQ;

2- Inform the CCQ to ensure that the workers are paid;

3- Inform the CNESST;

4- Inform the media.

1-2
2
1-2-3-4
1-2-3

1.25 When a modification must be applied to a bid, the bidder must ...

Inform the client verbally;
Issue an addendum to his bid;
Modify the call for tenders;
Issue a contract amendment to his bid.

1.26 When a client wants to pay according to the actual costs of a project, what market are we referring to?

A "mark-up cost price" (increase of cost price)
A fixed price (lump sum) "mark-up cost price" (increase of cost price)
A "broken down cost price
A "variable market price

1.27 What is included in the administration expenses?

1- Rent

2- The secretary's income

3- The office insurances

4- Trailer rental

5- Accounting fees

1-2-3
2-3-4-5
2-3-5
1-2-3-5

1.28 Which information must be established between the general contractor and the material supplier?

1- The delivery costs

2- The delivery delays

3- The project schedule

4- The validity of the supplier's RBQ licence

1-2
2-3-4
1-2-3
1-2-3-4

1.29 What should a general contractor do to ensure the successful development of a project?

In a project, the contractor must limit the number of inspections to avoid slowing down the progression of the works;
Before starting the works, the contractor must examine and analyse the plans and locations an ensure that everything is complying, that there are no mistakes;
The general contractor must rely on the subcontractors. They are the ones responsible for their work, therefore he must make excellent choices.

1.30 What is the best way to manage materials for a small project of a few days only?

The contractor gets the materials delivered or he picks it up himself before the beginning of the project.
The contractor gets all the materials himself to examine them right away.
The contractor gets the materials delivered in small quantities, or he picks some up periodically, in economical quantities, as he needs them.
The contractor gets all materials delivered not to lose time on the road.

1.31 What does quality insurance mean?

It is an optional insurance that guaranties the quality of the works
You take the time to oversee the job, you take all precautions for the job to be carried out according to the official plans and you make sure every defect is corrected
You It is a procedure that requires the main contractor to oversee the quality of the material being used.
It is a procedure in which the contractor takes all precautions for the job to be carried out as soon as possible, and he ensures everything is completed.

1.32 In your opinion, which of the following statements describes the best jobsite supply management

practice for a contractor?

The contractor must prepare the purchase order at the last minute, because he never knows ahead of time what he will need to order;
The contractor, to avoid losing time filling up purchase orders, is better to order everything at once, so he can have a better control of his time;
The contractor knows that there is usually no difference between the estimated cost and the delivered cost, therefore he gets the materials delivered at the end of the day, daily, to avoid being seen by robbers;
The contractor, to reduce the risk of mistakes in the material delivery, gets them delivered in economical quantities, while preparing wisely his purchase orders, to keep a tight control on the delivered materials and closely follow the advancement of the works.

If you get your kitchen redone, you change the kitchen cabinets and the countertop, who shouldn't you deal with?

Contractor in interior system
Cabinet maker
Plumber
Carpentry contractor

1.34 You are building a bathroom for disabled people in a building, who do you need to contact?

1- A contractor in interior system

2- A civil engineer

3- A ceramic contractor

4- Structural engineer

5- Plumber

1, 2 and 3
1, 3 and 5
3, 4 and 5
All

1.35 How do you determine the way to discard the debris?

Before the work begins on the jobsite, you study the plans and visit the jobsite to determine where the materials will be delivered, where the recycling system will be set up and where the debris will be discarded.
For the contractor, it is impossible to set up a recycling system because the municipality won't allow it on construction sites.
After the work is over, the contractor must gather the debris and dispose of them in a truck.
After the works the municipality deals with the contractor and plans to pick up the waste materials. It's the client that pays for the charges.

1.36 How do you get more details related to a specific article of the Quebec construction code?

You refer to the Appendix C of the Construction Code
You refer to the Appendix A of the Construction Code (Explanation notes)
You refer to sub-sections of the Construction Code
You refer to the following section

1.37 Determine, in the right order, what happens to a construction contractor if his client, during the execution of the work, notes the non-compliance of the standards stated by law.

1- Reception of a notice issued by the RBQ or the municipality;

2- The contractor must apply corrections;

3- The contractor receives a fine if he doesn't comply to the notices;

4- In event of a repeat offence, the RBQ can revoke the license of the contractor at fault.

1, 2, 3 and 4
4, 3, 2 and 1
1, 3, 2 and 4
3, 1, 4 and 2

1.38 What does quality of the work mean?

1- Work as remarkable as what is seen in Decormag magazine

2- Work done in conformity with the Building Code

3- Work that is completely finished

4- Work that is done according to the client's preferences

5- Work that was done according to plans and in a workmanlike manner

All of the above
None of the above
2 and 4
2 and 5

1.39 What does quality of materials mean?

1- Materials paid a reasonable price

2- Material that is adequate for the intended purpose

3- Category A1 materials

4- Materials that were tested

5- Materials that respect North America's standards

All of the above
None of the above
1 and 2
2 and 4

1.40 You completed a 1200 ft² project and you used 9 gallons of paint. One (1) gallon costs 35$. You have a

new project of 5000 ft² of an approximate duration of 225 hours. How much will the project cost

considering that:

9 850$
10 699$
11 500$
11 786$

1.41 Which of the following statements is true, pertaining call for tenders' normal procedures in accordance

with common practices in civil engineering?

A governmental or municipal call for tenders can be public or on invitation only at the discretion of the project manager or the client.
A call for tenders' file includes a public notice or an invitation and a bidding form to be completed.