Construction Management Workforce Management & Labor Relations

Question 1

What does the Davis-Bacon Act require on federally funded construction projects?

Accepted Answer

Payment of prevailing wages to workers

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Mandatory drug testing for all workers

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Use of union labor exclusively

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A minimum crew size of 10 workers

Question 2

Which of the following best defines 'prevailing wage' in construction?

Accepted Answer

The wage rate most commonly paid to workers in a specific trade in a given area

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The federal minimum wage set by FLSA

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The average salary of a construction manager

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The negotiated rate in a union contract

Question 3

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt construction workers must receive overtime pay at what rate for hours worked over 40 in a week?

Accepted Answer

1.5 times the regular rate

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1.25 times the regular rate

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2 times the regular rate

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Double time plus benefits

Question 4

What is a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) in the construction industry?

Accepted Answer

A legally binding contract negotiated between a union and an employer covering wages, hours, and working conditions

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A contract between two subcontractors on a shared project

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An agreement between the owner and general contractor

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A government mandate for hiring practices

Question 5

What does 'open shop' mean in the construction labor context?

Accepted Answer

A project where union membership is not required for employment

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A job site that operates 24 hours a day

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A facility open to public tours

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A procurement method with no bid restrictions

Question 6

What federal agency is primarily responsible for enforcing the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)?

Accepted Answer

National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)

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Department of Labor (DOL)

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of a jurisdictional dispute on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

Two unions arguing over which trade has the right to perform a specific task

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A disagreement between the owner and architect over design

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A contractor disputing a code violation citation

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An argument over property boundary lines