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Table of Contents Chapter Quizzes 01 Answers to Chapter Review Questions and Chapter Quizzes 25 Midterm Exam 31 Answers for Midterm Exam 37 Final Exam 38 Answers for Final Exam 51 “Real World” Case Solutions 52 Construction Project Management Laboratory Program 55 iii Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc. 2 / 4

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CHAPTER QUIZZES

CHAPTER 1 QUIZ

1.Construction is defined as a high-risk industry. Why ?a.Construction is impacted by outside factors such as government funding .b.Construction is done outside and effected by weather conditions .c.Most construction projects are custom not benefitted from stand ardization.d.All of the above are true.For questions 2–6, identify in which era the following event/improvement occurred. (Answers are only used once.) a.Ancient times 3200 BC to

AD 500

b.Middle ages AD 500 to the 14th Centur y c.Renaissance 14th Century to 17th Centur y d.Industrial Revolution 18th to 19th Centur y e.Modern Times 20th and 21 st Century 2.Construction of the transcontinental railroad 3.Construction of the Roman aqueducts 4.The invention of the printing press and slide rule 5.The emergence of a project leader separate from the craftsman, architect and engineer 6.The emergence small cities and states fortified by the construc tion of castles 7.Increased productivity is an important area of focus for the construction industry and can be achieved by .a.improving the supply chai n b.improving the management culture c.more investment in research and development d.improved safety e.a, b, c, and d 8.In the construction of the transcontinental railroad which company faced greater logistical challenges?a.Central Pacific b.Union Pacific 9.Henry Gantt’s graphical representation of work flow is best characterized as a a.CPM diagram b.bar chart c.P E R T chart d.work breakdown structure 10.Most young people view a career in construction as highly desir able. True or false?1 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc. 3 / 4

CHAPTER 2 QUIZ

• A structural steel column collapses and is found to have been undersized. Which project

participant would most likely be liable for this mistake?

• Owner
• Designer
• Constructor
• Structural steel worker
• All of the above

Matching (2–5) Match the project participant with the statement that best represents their profession, responsibility, or project attitude. (Answers may be used more than once.)

• Owner
• Designer
• Construction Manager
• Trade contractor
• A professional registered by the state
• Looked to for the smooth orchestration of the project
• Responsible for financing and land acquisition
• Wants clear, on-time direction with no changes

Matching (6–10) Match the design/construction position with the appropriate job description.

• Clerk of the works
• Job captain
• Superintendent
• Construction project manager
• Field engineer
• This person organizes the drawings required to complete the job, manages the personnel

resources, communicates with engineers and other consultants, and details schematic designs.

• This person interacts with subcontractors and coordinates the flow of workers, supplies,

and equipment on the site to ensure that the schedule is met.

• Assigned by the designer to interpret the plans and specifications, this person may assist

in problem solving, approve or reject material, and approve progress payments.

• This person tracks the flow of documents through a field office. This is usually an

entry-level position.

• This person configures the project team, schedules the job, and sets up the cost control

system. This person must have a solid understanding of project administration, good verbal and written communication skills, knowledge of labor union issues, and technical construction knowledge.2 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

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