CAC CAC Contract Administration 2

Question 1

What is a Request for Information (RFI) in construction?

Accepted Answer

A formal query from the contractor seeking clarification on contract documents

Answer

An RFI is a written request from the contractor to the design team seeking clarification or additional information about the contract documents.

Question 2

Substantial Completion is typically defined as the point when:

Accepted Answer

The work is sufficiently complete for the owner to occupy or use it for its intended purpose

Answer

Substantial Completion is reached when the project is complete enough that the owner can use it for its intended purpose, even if minor items remain.

Question 3

A Punch List in construction contract administration is:

Accepted Answer

A list of incomplete or deficient items to be corrected before final acceptance

Answer

A Punch List documents remaining deficiencies or incomplete work items that must be resolved before the contractor receives final payment.

Question 4

Which party is typically responsible for reviewing and approving contractor submittals?

Accepted Answer

The architect or engineer of record

Answer

The architect or engineer reviews submittals (shop drawings, samples, product data) to confirm they conform to the design intent.

Question 5

What does 'no-damage-for-delay' clause mean in a construction contract?

Accepted Answer

The contractor cannot claim monetary compensation for owner-caused delays, only time extensions

Answer

A no-damage-for-delay clause bars the contractor from recovering additional costs caused by owner delays, limiting the remedy to a time extension only.

(CAC) Certified Associate Constructor Practice Test

(CAC) Certified Associate Constructor Practice Test

CAC CAC Contract Administration 2