FCC Contract Administration & Project Management 5

Question 1

When a Florida contractor abandons a project without just cause, which Chapter 489 disciplinary action is MOST likely?

Accepted Answer

License suspension or revocation

Answer

Abandonment without just cause is explicitly listed in §489.129 as grounds for suspension or revocation of a contractor's license.

Question 2

A liquidated damages clause is enforceable in Florida if the amount specified:

Accepted Answer

Is a reasonable pre-estimate of actual damages, not a penalty

Answer

Florida courts enforce liquidated damages clauses when the amount reflects a reasonable pre-construction estimate of damages that would be difficult to calculate precisely.

Question 3

A contractor who discovers archaeological artifacts during excavation on a Florida project should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Notify the owner and stop work in the affected area pending required notifications

Answer

Florida and federal laws protecting historical and archaeological resources require work stoppage in the affected area and immediate notification to the owner and relevant authorities.

Question 4

In project scheduling, 'Total Float' is BEST defined as:

Accepted Answer

The amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the project completion date

Answer

Total float is the maximum time an activity can be delayed without pushing back the overall project completion date.

Question 5

Under a standard AIA Owner-Contractor agreement, Substantial Completion is defined as the stage when:

Accepted Answer

The work is sufficiently complete so the owner can occupy or use it for its intended purpose

Answer

AIA defines Substantial Completion as the point when the Work is sufficiently complete for the Owner to occupy or utilize it for its intended purpose, regardless of remaining punch list items.

(FCC) Florida Certified Contractors Practice Test

(FCC) Florida Certified Contractors Practice Test

FCC Contract Administration & Project Management 5