CCS Site Management 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which document establishes the contractor's plan for managing construction waste on a project site?
- Waste Management Plan (Correct answer)
- Site Safety Plan
- Quality Control Plan
- Environmental Impact Statement
Correct answer: Waste Management Plan
A Waste Management Plan outlines how construction debris will be sorted, recycled, or disposed of on site.
Question 2: What is the primary purpose of a pre-construction survey of adjacent properties?
- To assess rental value of neighboring buildings
- To document existing conditions and prevent future liability claims (Correct answer)
- To determine property lines for fencing
- To identify potential subcontractors in the area
Correct answer: To document existing conditions and prevent future liability claims
Pre-construction surveys document existing damage to neighboring properties so the contractor is not held liable for pre-existing conditions.
Question 3: A contractor discovers unmarked underground utilities during excavation. What is the FIRST action to take?
- Continue excavation carefully using hand tools
- Stop work and notify the owner and utility company (Correct answer)
- Backfill the area and reroute the excavation
- Call 811 after the fact to report the find
Correct answer: Stop work and notify the owner and utility company
Work must stop immediately upon discovering unmarked utilities, and the owner and relevant utility companies must be notified.
Question 4: Which specification section typically addresses temporary erosion and sediment control measures?
- Division 01 — General Requirements
- Division 02 — Existing Conditions
- Division 31 — Earthwork (Correct answer)
- Division 33 — Utilities
Correct answer: Division 31 — Earthwork
Temporary erosion and sediment control measures are typically specified in Division 31 under Earthwork sections.
Question 5: What is the function of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)?
- To design permanent drainage infrastructure for the site
- To identify pollutant sources and practices to reduce stormwater contamination during construction (Correct answer)
- To establish a schedule for permanent landscaping installation
- To document the contractor's insurance for flood damage
Correct answer: To identify pollutant sources and practices to reduce stormwater contamination during construction
A SWPPP identifies potential pollutant sources on a construction site and establishes best management practices to prevent stormwater contamination.
Question 6: When a geotechnical report recommends over-excavation and replacement, the specifier should ensure the specification addresses:
- Dewatering pump capacity requirements only
- Material type, compaction requirements, and testing frequency for fill (Correct answer)
- Blasting procedures for rock removal
- Formwork design for grade beams
Correct answer: Material type, compaction requirements, and testing frequency for fill
Over-excavation and replacement specifications must define acceptable fill material, required compaction density, lift thickness, and testing protocols.
Question 7: Which party is typically responsible for locating underground utilities before excavation begins?
- The architect of record
- The structural engineer
- The contractor (Correct answer)
- The local municipality
Correct answer: The contractor
The contractor is responsible for contacting utility locating services (e.g., 811 in the US) and verifying utility locations before commencing excavation.
CCS Site Management 2
Which document establishes the contractor's plan for managing construction waste on a project site?