CSI Contract Administration & Communication 1

Question 1

What is the primary function of contract administration during construction?

Accepted Answer

Oversee work in line with contract documents

Answer

Negotiate land purchases

Answer

Manage design changes

Answer

Approve final landscaping

Question 2

What is a submittal in the context of contract administration?

Accepted Answer

Sample or document confirming material compliance

Answer

Legal agreement

Answer

Project bid form

Answer

Subcontractor invoice

Question 3

Which document records changes to the scope, cost, or schedule of a construction project?

Accepted Answer

Change order

Answer

RFI

Answer

Daily log

Answer

Warranty certificate

Question 4

What is the purpose of a Request for Information (RFI)?

Accepted Answer

Clarify project documents

Answer

Authorize payments

Answer

Select contractors

Answer

Confirm product warranties

Question 5

Which party typically reviews and approves submittals?

Accepted Answer

Architect or engineer

Answer

General contractor

Answer

Subcontractor

Answer

Owner

Question 6

How is effective communication maintained during construction?

Accepted Answer

Through formal records and meetings

Answer

By phone calls only

Answer

Avoiding written reports

Answer

Verbal directives from workers