CDT Contract Documents & Specifications 3

Question 1

Which specification method names multiple acceptable manufacturers and allows the contractor to choose among them?

Accepted Answer

Or-equal specification

Answer

An or-equal specification lists several acceptable manufacturers or products of equivalent quality, giving the contractor flexibility to choose.

Question 2

In CSI SectionFormat, where would sustainability requirements such as recycled content be specified?

Accepted Answer

Part 1 – General, under Sustainable Design Requirements

Answer

Sustainable design and environmental requirements such as recycled content or regional materials are placed in Part 1 under a Sustainable Design Requirements article.

Question 3

What is the effect of a Construction Change Directive (CCD) when the contractor does not agree on price?

Accepted Answer

The owner may direct the work to proceed while pricing is resolved

Answer

A CCD allows the owner to direct the contractor to proceed with disputed work immediately while the adjustment to the contract sum is negotiated or determined later.

Question 4

What does the term 'liquidated damages' mean in a construction contract?

Accepted Answer

A pre-agreed daily sum the contractor pays for each day of project delay beyond the contract time

Answer

Liquidated damages are a pre-agreed daily monetary amount the contractor must pay the owner for each calendar day the project is not substantially complete by the contract completion date.

Question 5

Which party is typically responsible for coordinating all subcontractor submittals and shop drawings before sending them to the architect?

Accepted Answer

The general contractor

Answer

The general contractor reviews and coordinates all subcontractor shop drawings and submittals for compliance with contract documents before forwarding them to the architect.

CDT - Construction Documents Technologist Practice Test

CDT - Construction Documents Technologist Practice Test

CDT Contract Documents & Specifications 3