BCM Bachelor of Construction Management 2

Question 1

Which contract delivery method gives the owner the most control over design details?

Accepted Answer

Design-Bid-Build

Answer

Design-Bid-Build separates design and construction phases, letting the owner fully approve design documents before soliciting construction bids.

Question 2

In construction scheduling, what does 'float' (or slack) represent?

Accepted Answer

The amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the project

Answer

Float is the amount of time a non-critical activity can be delayed without pushing back the project's overall completion date.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a Geotechnical Investigation before construction begins?

Accepted Answer

Assess soil conditions and bearing capacity

Answer

Geotechnical investigations analyze subsurface soil and rock conditions to determine the ground's ability to support proposed structures.

Question 4

A contractor submits a claim for additional compensation due to unforeseen site conditions. Under which clause is this typically addressed?

Accepted Answer

Differing Site Conditions clause

Answer

The Differing Site Conditions clause (also called Changed Conditions) allocates risk when actual site conditions differ materially from what the contract documents indicated.

Question 5

Which OSHA standard specifically governs safety requirements for construction industry workers in the US?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR Part 1926

Answer

29 CFR Part 1926 is OSHA's Construction Industry Standards, covering fall protection, scaffolding, excavation, and other construction hazards.

BCM - Bachelor of Construction Management Practice Test

BCM - Bachelor of Construction Management Practice Test

BCM Bachelor of Construction Management 2