1.

An owner chose a delivery method in response to the amount and type of risk that he or she
sees in a project. True or False
2. A delivery method is a type of contracting method. True or False.
3. Which of the following reasons will not cause a contract change?
a. A change in owner requirements
b. Unforeseen conditions
c. Designer omissions or errors
d. Poor job-site productivity
e. None of the above
4. Which type of contractual agreement could be used when the quantities of work are difficult
to determine in advance yet still provide price competition?
a. Single fixed price
b. Unit price
c. Cost plus a fixed fee
d. Cost plus a percent fee
e. None of the above
5. To ensure maximum competitive advantage and the best subcontractor price for an owner,
a construction manager should seek twelve or more bidders per work package. True or False
6. A bid breakdown submitted by the bidder can be useful in guiding contractor progress
payments. True or False
7. A bidder who submits the low bid using an alternate not equal to the original specifications
but now acceptable to the owner should win the contract. True or False
8. Bid alternates priced by the contractor and accepted by the owner lead to an increase in the
contract sum. True or False
9. A project that is built significantly under budget is good and indicates a competent designer.
True or False.
10. An estimate prepared by the design firm at the end of design development guarantees the
project completion cost to the owner. True or False.
11. As a project moves on time, the accuracy of an estimate improves and cost and time to
complete it lessen. True or False
12. Which of the following will not increase the cost of a project?
a. Increased square footage
b. Increased inflation
c. Increased availability of labor
d. Increased demand (faster schedule) for the finished project.

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