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Certified Professional Constructor (CPC) Questions

1. The owner/client states the life expectancy to be designed into a 15 ft. wide x 30 ft. long on-grade link built between two warehouse facilities is 10 years. Which wall system would be the most appropriate, based on cost considerations?

	A.	Structural steel columns, 6" metal studs, 26 gauge metal siding, and 6" batt insulation.
	B.	6" load bearing studs, 26 gauge metal siding and 6" batt insulation.
	C.	6" load bearing studs, brick exterior and 6" batt insulation.
	D.	Structural steel columns, 6" metal studs, brick exterior and 6" batt insulation.

2. Under what conditions can project acceleration costs be claimed by the contractor?

	A.	When the contractor responds to the owner's order to recover delays not attributable to the contractor.
	B.	When a contractor deploys additional resources to complete the project ahead of schedule to collect incentive bonus.
	C.	When all trades are working overtime.
	D.	When the site work is completed ahead of schedule to facilitate building interior finishes completion by improved access and less tracking.

3. Subcontractors' bids for the mechanical work on an upcoming project are received. Sub A is low by $10,000. Each bidder has completely covered the scope. Sub B mentions after the bids are opened that there is $12,000 in the bid for pipe roller hangers that were not specified but were included in the bid because it would provide a better job for the owner. What action should the constructor take?

	A.	Issue a contract to Sub A based on the submitted bid.
	B.	Issue a contract to Sub B based on the submitted bid.
	C.	Reduce Sub B's bid by the additional $12,000, eliminating the non-specified hangers, and issue a contract.
	D.	Ask Sub A to re-submit using the non-specified hangers.

4. Who is responsible for the storage of materials on the site during the construction phase?

	A.	The person(s) specifically assigned responsibility in the contract documents.
	B.	All individuals sharing in the profits of the project.
	C.	The subcontractor who signed the delivery receipt.
	D.	The supply company that did not get the receipt signed.

5. Which one of the following abilities provides the BEST foundation for leadership?

	A.	Determining quality and economical construction methods.
	B.	Handling and managing change.
	C.	Facilitating interaction effectively within a project team.
	D.	Controlling by demeanor without intimidation.

6. Your cost engineer's analysis of the project indicates that productivity is low and that labor costs are exceeding the budget by 21%. You are receiving pressure from the home office to "fix the problem or else." How do you proceed?

	A.	Talk to all your supervisors to determine who is causing the problem. Then either replace that person or help him/her improve.
	B.	Conduct a further analysis of the cost report and determine rank of each discipline performance. Rank order each discipline and then discuss ways to improve performance by discussing actions with each supervisor.
	C.	Conduct a meeting of key personnel/supervisors and identify reasons using brainstorming techniques. Rank order using a nominal group technique. Using brainstorming, list actions to "fix the problem."
	D.	Conduct a survey to determine reasons for over-runs. Evaluate results. Brainstorm ways to eliminate delays and implement actions.