CD Communication & Stakeholder Engagement 4

Question 1

Why is version control language such as 'Revision B, dated 06/15' important in project correspondence?

Accepted Answer

It ensures all parties reference the exact same document state

Answer

Citing revision and date prevents parties from acting on different versions of a drawing.

Question 2

A drafter must explain a two-week schedule slip to a client. The most professional approach is to:

Accepted Answer

Communicate the delay promptly with the cause and a mitigation plan

Answer

Early, honest notification with a recovery plan preserves trust and lets stakeholders adjust.

Question 3

Which stakeholder typically has final authority to approve design changes on a construction project?

Accepted Answer

The owner or their designated representative

Answer

The owner or their authorized representative holds contractual authority over design change approvals.

Question 4

During a video conference design review, participants keep talking over each other and decisions are unclear. What facilitation technique helps most?

Accepted Answer

Using an agenda, moderating turns, and restating each decision before moving on

Answer

Structured facilitation with restated decisions ensures clarity and equal input.

Question 5

A drafter notices an email thread where a critical clash decision was made but the drawing set was never updated. The correct action is to:

Accepted Answer

Flag the discrepancy to the project lead and initiate the drawing revision process

Answer

Discrepancies between decisions and documents must be surfaced and resolved through the formal revision process.

(CD) Certified Drafter Practice Test