CCC CCC Contract Management & Procurement

Question 1

In cost control, which contract type places the greatest financial risk on the contractor?

Accepted Answer

Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)

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Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF)

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Time and Materials (T&M)

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Cost-Plus-Award-Fee (CPAF)

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a contract baseline in cost control?

Accepted Answer

To define the initial agreed scope, schedule, and cost against which performance is measured

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To establish contractor profit margins

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To outline dispute resolution procedures

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To list all approved change orders

Question 3

Which procurement method is most appropriate when the scope of work is well-defined and price competition is desired?

Accepted Answer

Competitive sealed bidding (Invitation for Bid)

Answer

Sole-source negotiation

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Request for Proposal (RFP) with best-value selection

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Cost-reimbursable ordering

Question 4

A cost controller reviewing a subcontract notices the subcontractor is billing for materials not yet delivered. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Front-loading or overbilling

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Retainage recovery

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Liquidated damages

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Contract novation

Question 5

What is retainage in construction contracts?

Accepted Answer

A percentage of each progress payment withheld until project completion to ensure contract fulfillment

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A daily penalty for schedule delays

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A fee paid to the owner for late submittals

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A bonus paid for early completion

Question 6

When evaluating a change order claim, a cost controller should first verify:

Accepted Answer

That the claimed work is outside the original contract scope

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The subcontractor's profit margin

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The owner's available contingency balance

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The contractor's bonding capacity