PC - Professional Electrical Contractor Contract and Project Management Questions and Answers

Question 1

An electrical contractor is working on a commercial build-out under a lump-sum contract.
The owner requests adding 10 additional duplex receptacles that were not in the original plans.
What is the first and most appropriate document the contractor should initiate to formally address this change?

Accepted Answer

A Change Order Proposal (COP)

Answer

A Request for Information (RFI)

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An invoice for the additional work

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A notice of delay

Question 2

Which type of construction contract generally carries the highest level of financial risk for the project owner and the lowest for the contractor?

Accepted Answer

Cost-Plus (Cost Reimbursement)

Answer

Lump Sum (Fixed Price)

Answer

Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)

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Unit Price

Question 3

Which of the following project documents is typically submitted by the contractor to the general contractor or architect *before* materials are purchased to ensure they conform to the project specifications?

Accepted Answer

Submittal

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As-Built Drawing

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Punch List

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Lien Waiver

Question 4

An electrical contractor is preparing a progress billing using a Schedule of Values (SOV). A line item for 'Switchgear' is valued at $100,000. The switchgear has been delivered and is stored securely on-site, but installation has not yet begun. According to standard AIA billing practices, how should this typically be handled on the payment application?

Accepted Answer

Bill for the value of the switchgear under 'Materials Presently Stored'.

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Bill for 100% of the $100,000 as 'Work Completed'.

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Wait to bill until the switchgear is fully installed and energized.

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Bill for 50% of the value now and 50% upon installation.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a contractor providing a 'Payment Bond' on a construction project?

Accepted Answer

To ensure that subcontractors, laborers, and material suppliers on the project will be paid.

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To guarantee the owner that the project will be completed according to the contract.

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To provide liability insurance coverage for accidents on the job site.

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To protect the contractor's tools and equipment from theft.

Question 6

In a project schedule created using the Critical Path Method (CPM), which of the following best describes the activities that make up the 'critical path'?

Accepted Answer

The sequence of tasks that have zero 'float' or 'slack' time.

Answer

The tasks with the highest material costs.

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The first set of activities to be completed, such as site mobilization.

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All tasks that are performed by the electrical contractor.

An electrical contractor is working on a commercial build-out under a lump-sum contract.The owner requests adding 10 additional duplex receptacles that were not in the original plans.What is the first and most appropriate document the contractor should initiate to formally address this change?

An electrical contractor is working on a commercial build-out under a lump-sum contract.
The owner requests adding 10 additional duplex receptacles that were not in the original plans.
What is the first and most appropriate document the contractor should initiate to formally address this change?