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 per 7 500 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 to bid 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?

Info-travaux
Info-excavation
Info santé
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? (overhead costs)

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 means?

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 will 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 licence 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 means?

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.
A call for tenders can include a business prequalification procedure to ensure competency to dispose of the admissible bids for a client’s project.
A civil engineering call for tenders is always published in the newspapers.

1.42 How do you establish the level of importance of the information included in the specifications?

1- The specific clauses are more important than the general causes;

2- The addendums on a call for tenders are more important than quantity slips;

3- Ratings are more important the scale measurements;

4- Instructions to suppliers are not more important than the other contract documents;

5- Specifications are more important than the plans.

1 and 3
1, 3 and 5
1 and 2
1, 2, 3 and 5

1.43 A specialized contractor in glazing work wants to be a subcontractor and submit a bid. Referring to pages 1 to 21 of the Workbook, determine the section of the specifications that the contractor must absolutely include in his bid?

08 11 16
08 14 10
08 44 13
08 71 10

1.44 If you want to build a house, what is the purpose of the certificate of location?

1- Indicate the lay out of the house

2- Determine the location of the house on « Google Map »

3- Specify the dimensions of the lot and determine zoning

4- Get the construction permit

1,2
3,4
2
1,3

1.45 By referring to page 29 of the Workbook, in a plan, what type of line shows a visible element?

Continuous line
Interrupted line
A hyphen
Lines made of discretionary long hyphens

1.46 What is the procedure to store materials?

1- Study the standards of the manufacturers before storage;

2- The construction wood, tightly piled up outside must be protected from the rain at all times;

3- Store the materials in a specific location determined ahead of time to avoid being in the way of the flow on the jobsite.

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

1.47 What is the purpose of a logbook?

1- Explain the delays on a project.

2- Write down all activities of the day.

3- Take note of the unusual events that impact the advancement of the jobsite.

4- Explain the installation methods of special equipment.

1,2,3,4
3,4
1,2,3
No purpose

1.48 When are the holdbacks released at the closing of a project?

After the closure notice of the jobsite from the CNESST
At the final acceptance of the works
Upon provisional acceptance
After the inspection of the BDSQ

1.49 A developer wants to build a new development, who must he contact before beginning his works?

1- Hydro- Québec

2- Phone company

3- The municipality for the installation of sidewalks

4- Urban planning

5- The municipality for the construction of streets

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

1.50 You have a small contract to do for a client and there is no prepared plan for this project. How does the

contractor should proceed to ensure customer satisfaction?

1- Take time to discuss with the client to fully understand his/her needs.

2- Draw a lump sum contract

3- Draw a cost-plus basis contract

4- Start the works as soon as possible and figure out later what you will do for the remaining works

5- Draw a sketch of the project yourself or get one done by a professional, before starting the works, to

ensure the client’s expectations are met.

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

1.51 In order to be responsible and to interact efficiently with all participants, referring to page 25 of the workbook, you need to study the call for tender and determine which of the following elements you have to consider to conclude NOT to bid on this project.

1- After verification, there is no compliance with the specifications

2- You can’t bid because the call for tenders was not published in the newspapers but only on SEAO

3- Your work premises are located in Ontario

4- You have the subclasses 1.2 and 1.3, and also 3.1, 4.1, 5.1 and 6.1

5- The suppliers don’t want to guarantee the price of the materials for an established period of time

6- It is impossible to know the solvency of the client

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

1.52 Among the following statements, which one shows the best definition of a call for tenders?

1- It is a procedure of responses to a request between several suppliers inviting them to present a bid or a

service offer with the goal of executing the work

2- It is a mandatory procedure to follow because the call for tenders must be followed if the contractor

wishes to win the bid

3- A call for tender in Quebec is used to benefit some contractors over other ones with the goal of

allocating them a contract

4- It is a formal document always supplied and written by a contractor who holds the proper valid

licence to guarantee the work

5- It is a call for tenders’ procedure to stimulate competitivity between several suppliers by inviting them to

submit a bid or a service offer with the goal of obtaining the contract

1
2
3
4
5

1.53 By referring to page 29 of the workbook, on the plans, when a wall is not fully shown or when an

element is cut to show only an important section, which type of line is used?

a)
b)
c)
d)

1.54 You receive bids from your subcontractors to close a call for tenders. Your estimator asks you to send him the total amount before taxes for the concrete only. By referring to the specifications in the Workbook, pages 1 to 21, which amount will you have to give your estimator?

77 340,50$
118 127,00$
120 527,50$
71 387,50$

1.55 You receive a request for a bid to supply and install concrete for a garage. The garage measures 24’ x 26’. There will be two (2) 10-feet wide garage doors on ground level and two (2) garage back-doors at the foundation level of 8 feet wide. Which rounded quantity of concrete should you supply for the footings and the walls in 20 MPa and which rounded quantity for the slab in 32 MPa?

The foundation footings measure 24’’ wide x 8’’ of thickness.

The foundation walls will have a tickness of 8’’ x 5’ of height.

The slab will be 6’’ thick

There will be no windows in the foundation.

13 m3 in 20 MPa and 8 m3 in 32MPa
12 m3 in 20 MPa and 8 m3 in 32MPa
8,5 m3 in 20 MPa and 13,5 m3 in 32 MPa
12,5 m3 in 20 MPa and 9 m3 in 32 MPa

1.56 For a contractor who bids on a project, it is very important to include all fees directly related to the organisation of the jobsite, often called general requirements, in the bids. From the list below, which fees are directly related to these expenses ?

1- Unitary costs

2- Global project execution costs

3- Fix company expenses

4- Temporary electricity and heating costs for the duration of the works

5- The payment for the office rental

6- The income for the office secretary

7- It is impossible to know the jobsite organisation fees

8- The temporary installation costs

9- The rental costs for the scaffoldings

10- Fees related to tools’ rental

11- Security fees

2, 3, 4 and 6 only
7 only
8, 9, 10 and 11 only
4, 8, 9, 10 and 11 only

1.57 According to page 28 of the workbook, if you are a general contractor and if you wish to bid on the

following specialties, for which one will you have to hire a specialized contractor who will do the work

for you?

Excavation and landscaping
Public sewage installation
Natural gaz heating system
Supplying and installing wooden kitchen counters

1.58 Contractors are dealing with a serious labor shortage in Quebec, among other regions. In order to comply to the estimated costs in a call for tenders, a Laval company bids on a windmill project in Mingan. The estimator must estimate the consequence of the location where the work will be done. In your opinion, which of the following statements is true?

Since the Laval company will have to do work in Mingan in Basse Côte Nord, it will be easy to find good materials at a lower cost.
Since the population in Mingan is small, the estimator must plan to pay more for the taxes on the materials due to transportation costs.
The estimator must plan to decrease his commute fees.
Since the population in Mingan is small it will be harder for the Laval company to find available labor.

1.59 In order to execute construction work, contractors must previously complete some tasks, for example, plan the functions to be accomplished by professionals and plan a jobsite opening meeting. Before executing the works, it is important to determine actions to be taken and to plan them. In your opinion, which of the following statements are true?

1- The contractor must determine the location where to install the crane, on the jobsite

2- The contractor must know and locate the closest hospital and firefighters’ location.

3- The contractor must decide the location of the jobsite trailer

4- The contractor must determine the location where to install the debris container

5- The contractor must determine the location where the materials will be delivered on the jobsite

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

1.60 Among the various RBQ licence classes, some specialties require unusual equipment, complicated to handle and to find, which often involves a specific training. Within the following list of work, which will require such type of equipment?

1- Remove formaldehyde foam from the attic and the walls

2- Install lathwork from a historical building

3- Install roof overhangs on a heritage building

4- Install wood foundations under a cottage

5- Install cedar shingles on the roof of an ancestral building

1 only
2 and 4
1 and 5 only
all

1.61 To complete a good estimation, the contractor (estimator) must have a method. He must follow a procedure that includes these steps: Get set up, evaluate the elements that can affect the costs of the project, build the road map of the quantities’ statements (Take-Off), etc. An inquiry and an analysis must be done all along this procedure. Among the factors to consider that can affect the costs, there is the period of the year (weather) and the economy (offer and demand). According to your opinion, when the demand from the consumers is high for new homes construction, what will the contractor or estimator will have to take in consideration for the bid?

During high demands from consumers, materials are cheaper because suppliers have more in stock.
During high demands from consumers, materials are more expensive because contractors are buying more and create a shortage from the suppliers.
When more consumers increase the demand, materials will be cheaper because suppliers are buying more, the order books are filled up and they can profit from savings given by the manufacturers.

1.62 At what cost by square meter do you estimate the price for a client who asks you to install stones? Your fee is 45$/hour per man and according to your estimation, you will install 4150 stones that you purchased, according to the client request, at 1,55$ / per unit. You remember doing a similar project on a surface of approximately 190 m2 that required 150 hours of work. The mortar only costs 599$. At what cost per m2 do you suggest you would do the works?

72,53$ / m2
11,18$ / m2
6,70$ / m2
10$ / m2

1.63 According to the following statements, which is true regarding the obligations and the guarantees of the sub-contractors out of BSDQ?

The price of the bidder must be valid for 120 days
A bid bond must follow all sub-contractors’ bids
A one-year guarantee for materials and labor applies according to the civil code
No bonds are required, except if the call for tenders demands it

1.64 In the application and understanding of a quantity slip, the contractor must interpret and fill in various slips. For each of the following materials, associate the unit of measurement that is used to measure the quantity given on the plans?

A) Structural steel

B) Wood beams

C) Concrete

D) Interior doors

1- Volume

2- Linear measurement

3- Weight

4- Unit

A3, B2, C1 an

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