General Contractor License Project Management 5

Question 1

A project owner verbally directs the contractor to add extra work not covered by the contract but refuses to issue a written change order. What should the contractor do?

Accepted Answer

Decline to start the extra work until a written change order or written direction is provided

Answer

Most contracts require written authorization for extra work; proceeding on verbal direction alone risks non-payment since the contractor waives written change order requirements.

Question 2

Which of the following is the BEST indicator of a well-functioning project safety program on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

Proactive near-miss reporting, regular toolbox talks, and low Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)

Answer

Active near-miss reporting and low TRIR reflect a culture of safety, whereas documentation alone does not prove effective hazard prevention.

Question 3

On a federal public works project, what does the term 'certified payroll' require a contractor to submit?

Accepted Answer

Weekly payroll records documenting worker classifications, hours worked, and wages paid to verify Davis-Bacon compliance

Answer

Certified payrolls (DOL Form WH-347) must be submitted weekly on federal projects, documenting that each worker received the required prevailing wage for their trade classification.

Question 4

When a contractor identifies a design error during construction that will cause a structural deficiency, what is the correct sequence of actions?

Accepted Answer

Stop work on the affected area, notify the owner and engineer immediately, and await design direction before proceeding

Answer

Structural design errors must be escalated to the engineer of record immediately; the contractor cannot legally modify structural design without licensed engineer authorization.

Question 5

A contractor is awarded a project with a 'no damage for delay' clause in the contract. What does this clause typically mean?

Accepted Answer

The contractor is entitled only to time extensions for owner-caused delays, not monetary compensation for delay costs

Answer

A 'no damage for delay' clause limits the contractor's remedy for owner-caused delays to a time extension only, barring monetary recovery for delay costs.

General Contractor License Practice Test

General Contractor License Practice Test

General Contractor License Project Management 5