NCARB Construction and Evaluation 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of shop drawings submitted by a contractor?

Accepted Answer

To show how the contractor will fabricate or install specific components

Answer

To replace the architect's construction drawings

Answer

To obtain building permit approval

Answer

To document as-built conditions

Question 2

Under AIA A201, who bears the cost of correcting defective work discovered after final payment?

Accepted Answer

The Contractor, during the one-year correction period

Answer

The Owner

Answer

The Architect

Answer

The Subcontractor's insurer only

Question 3

Which delivery method allows the owner to overlap design and construction phases to compress the schedule?

Accepted Answer

Fast-Track Construction Management

Answer

Design-Bid-Build

Answer

Integrated Project Delivery

Answer

Lump-Sum Bid

Question 4

A contractor's Schedule of Values is primarily used for what purpose?

Accepted Answer

To allocate the contract sum across work components for progress payment applications

Answer

To list all subcontractors and their scopes

Answer

To track submittal review timelines

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To establish the project critical path

Question 5

What document does the architect issue when a minor change in the work is needed and does not affect contract sum or time?

Accepted Answer

Architect's Supplemental Instruction (ASI)

Answer

Change Order

Answer

Construction Change Directive

Answer

Proposal Request

Question 6

Which test is typically used to verify the compressive strength of concrete on a construction project?

Accepted Answer

Cylinder compression test

Answer

Slump test

Answer

Proctor test

Answer

Penetration resistance test