CEC Content and Structure 3

Question 1

Which estimate component captures the cost of temporary facilities such as site trailers, portable toilets, and fencing?

Accepted Answer

General conditions

Answer

General conditions cover project-specific overhead costs like temporary facilities, superintendent labor, and site utilities that support the work but are not part of permanent construction.

Question 2

A parametric estimate for a new office building most commonly uses which cost parameter?

Accepted Answer

Cost per square foot of gross floor area

Answer

Cost per square foot of gross floor area is the industry-standard parameter for early-stage office building estimates because it correlates well with overall project scope.

Question 3

When structuring a detailed estimate, 'labor burden' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Employer-paid taxes, insurance, and benefits added to base wage rates

Answer

Labor burden includes FICA, FUTA, workers' compensation, health insurance, and other employer-paid costs beyond the base hourly wage.

Question 4

A 'bid bond' requirement is typically documented in which section of the estimate package?

Accepted Answer

Bid conditions and requirements section

Answer

Bid bond requirements are part of the bid conditions that govern how the estimate must be submitted, not part of the cost calculations themselves.

Question 5

In CSI MasterFormat, specifications are organized into how many primary levels?

Accepted Answer

4 levels (Level 1 through Level 4)

Answer

MasterFormat uses a 4-level numbering hierarchy: Level 1 (Division), Level 2 (Subgroup), Level 3 (Section), and Level 4 (Subsection).

(CEC) Construction Estimator Certification Practice Test

(CEC) Construction Estimator Certification Practice Test

CEC Content and Structure 3