CCM Professional Practice and Ethics 2

Question 1

A CM discovers that a subcontractor has falsified daily reports to conceal a schedule delay. What is the CM's primary ethical obligation?

Accepted Answer

Report the falsification to the owner and document the incident formally

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Confront the subcontractor privately and allow them to self-correct

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Ignore it if the project recovers on schedule

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Notify only the general contractor and let them handle it

Question 2

Under the CMAA Code of Ethics, which behavior best demonstrates the duty of 'loyalty' to a client?

Accepted Answer

Disclosing all relevant project information, even when unfavorable to the CM's position

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Recommending only contractors the CM has worked with before

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Prioritizing the CM's professional reputation over client concerns

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Keeping confidential information only when it benefits the project

Question 3

A CM firm is asked to review the work of another CM firm on a disputed project. What ethical principle should guide this engagement?

Accepted Answer

Provide an objective, factual assessment based on professional standards

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Avoid criticizing fellow professionals under any circumstances

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Align findings with whichever party is paying the review fee

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Decline the engagement to avoid professional controversy

Question 4

Which scenario most clearly violates the principle of 'conflict of interest' as defined by CMAA standards?

Accepted Answer

A CM accepts a consulting role with a supplier bidding on the project without disclosure

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A CM discloses a prior relationship with a bidder and recuses from evaluation

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A CM hires a former colleague who is fully qualified for a project role

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A CM recommends a product they have personally used and found effective

Question 5

A CM is pressured by an owner to certify a payment application for work that has not been completed to the required standard. The CM should:

Accepted Answer

Certify a partial amount reflecting only completed, conforming work

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Certify the payment to maintain the client relationship

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Resign from the project immediately

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Request the contractor correct deficiencies before any certification

Question 6

Which document serves as the primary standard of professional conduct for Certified Construction Managers in the United States?

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CMAA Standards of Practice and Code of Professional Ethics

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AIA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

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ASCE Code of Ethics

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AGC Professional Conduct Guidelines

Question 7

A CM learns that a design specification contains an error that will cause cost overruns but was not noticed during the CM's own review. Ethically, the CM should:

Accepted Answer

Disclose the error to the owner and design team immediately

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Remain silent to avoid liability for missing the error during review

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Instruct the contractor to build per spec and document the potential overrun

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Seek legal counsel before informing any party