CRC Construction Management & Project Planning 3

Question 1

A subcontractor fails to meet a project milestone, causing a 10-day delay. The general contractor incurs additional supervision costs. What type of damages would the GC likely seek?

Accepted Answer

Consequential damages

Answer

Consequential damages (also called special damages) compensate for losses that result indirectly from a breach, such as additional supervision costs caused by a delay.

Question 2

On a residential project, the contractor identifies a potential conflict between the architectural drawings and the structural engineer's specifications. What is the proper course of action?

Accepted Answer

Issue a Request for Information (RFI) to the design team

Answer

An RFI (Request for Information) is the proper formal channel to resolve conflicts or ambiguities between project documents before proceeding.

Question 3

Which scheduling technique involves overlapping project phases that were originally planned sequentially to compress the project timeline?

Accepted Answer

Fast-tracking

Answer

Fast-tracking compresses the schedule by performing activities in parallel that were originally planned sequentially, increasing risk.

Question 4

A contractor is planning a custom home build and needs to identify long-lead items early. Which procurement item typically requires the longest lead time on residential projects?

Accepted Answer

Custom windows and exterior doors

Answer

Custom windows and exterior doors are fabricated to specification and often require 8–16+ weeks of lead time, making early procurement critical.

Question 5

A contractor uses a 'look-ahead schedule' on a residential project. What is the typical time horizon for a look-ahead schedule?

Accepted Answer

3–6 weeks

Answer

Look-ahead schedules (also called short-interval schedules) typically cover 3–6 weeks and focus on near-term work to identify constraints in advance.

(CRC) Certified Residential Contractor Practice Test

(CRC) Certified Residential Contractor Practice Test

CRC Construction Management & Project Planning 3