CDT Construction Administration 2

Question 1

What document does the architect issue to certify that the contractor is entitled to payment?

Accepted Answer

Certificate for Payment

Answer

Change Order

Answer

Notice to Proceed

Answer

Substantial Completion Certificate

Question 2

What is retainage in a construction contract?

Accepted Answer

A percentage of each payment withheld by the owner until project completion to ensure performance

Answer

The contractor's overhead and profit percentage

Answer

A fee paid to the construction manager for oversight

Answer

The cost of materials stored off-site

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a pre-construction conference?

Accepted Answer

To establish communication protocols, review submittals requirements, and align all parties before construction begins

Answer

To finalize the contract price with the contractor

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To conduct a site walk-through to identify punch list items

Answer

To present the project to the local building department

Question 4

Which document is used by the contractor to formally request clarification on the construction documents?

Accepted Answer

Request for Information (RFI)

Answer

Architect's Supplemental Instruction

Answer

Construction Change Directive

Answer

Submittal Review Comment

Question 5

What is the architect's role when reviewing the contractor's Application for Payment?

Accepted Answer

Assessing whether work completed to date justifies the amount requested and issuing a Certificate for Payment

Answer

Auditing the contractor's accounting books and payroll

Answer

Approving all subcontractor invoices directly

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Determining the contractor's overhead allocation

Question 6

Under AIA A201, who has the authority to reject work that does not conform to the contract documents?

Accepted Answer

The architect

Answer

The contractor's project manager

Answer

The owner's lender

Answer

The local building inspector only