Florida General Contractor Construction Project Management 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is a critical path in construction project management?
- The longest sequence of dependent activities that determines the minimum project duration (Correct answer)
- The most expensive part of the project
- The path workers take through the job site
- The first activity started on a project
Correct answer: The longest sequence of dependent activities that determines the minimum project duration
The critical path is the longest chain of dependent activities in a project schedule, determining the shortest possible project duration. Any delay on critical path activities directly delays project completion.
Question 2: What is a change order in construction?
- A written agreement modifying the original contract scope, cost, or schedule (Correct answer)
- Changing the order of construction activities
- An order from the building inspector to change something
- Rearranging the workspace
Correct answer: A written agreement modifying the original contract scope, cost, or schedule
A change order is a formal written modification to the construction contract agreed upon by the owner and contractor, documenting changes to scope of work, contract price, or project schedule.
Question 3: What are submittals in construction and why are they important?
- Documents and samples provided by the contractor for architect/engineer approval before installation, ensuring compliance with design intent (Correct answer)
- Financial statements submitted to the bank
- Job applications from workers
- Insurance claim forms
Correct answer: Documents and samples provided by the contractor for architect/engineer approval before installation, ensuring compliance with design intent
Submittals include shop drawings, product data, samples, and mock-ups that the contractor provides for the architect/engineer's review and approval before installation, ensuring materials and methods comply with the design documents.
Question 4: What is punch list in construction?
- A list of remaining items to be completed or corrected before final project acceptance and payment (Correct answer)
- A list of workers who were terminated
- A boxing training schedule
- A list of building code violations
Correct answer: A list of remaining items to be completed or corrected before final project acceptance and payment
A punch list documents incomplete or defective items identified during a walk-through near project completion that must be addressed before the owner accepts the work and releases final payment.
Question 5: What is the difference between a performance bond and a payment bond?
- Performance bond guarantees project completion; payment bond guarantees payment to subcontractors and suppliers (Correct answer)
- They are the same type of bond
- Performance bonds pay for labor; payment bonds pay for materials
- Neither is required in Florida
Correct answer: Performance bond guarantees project completion; payment bond guarantees payment to subcontractors and suppliers
A performance bond protects the owner by guaranteeing the contractor will complete the project per contract terms. A payment bond protects subcontractors and suppliers by guaranteeing they will be paid for their work and materials.
Question 6: What safety regulations must Florida general contractors follow?
- OSHA regulations, Florida-specific safety requirements, and site-specific safety plans including fall protection, scaffolding, and excavation safety (Correct answer)
- No safety regulations apply to private construction
- Only federal regulations, no state requirements
- Safety rules only apply to commercial projects
Correct answer: OSHA regulations, Florida-specific safety requirements, and site-specific safety plans including fall protection, scaffolding, and excavation safety
Florida contractors must comply with federal OSHA standards, Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation requirements, and develop site-specific safety plans addressing hazards like falls, trenching, electrical, and heavy equipment.
Florida General Contractor Construction Project Management 1
What is a critical path in construction project management?