CMM: Certified Construction Manager

Review 173 CMM practice questions with answer explanations and community insights.

Question 1

You are the project manager on a publicly funded project with a disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) goal of 5%. Your cousin owns a DBE-certified plumbing company and is the low bidder. Do you recommend the contract be awarded?

  1. No, it is a conflict of interest.
  2. No, the decision should be made by your superior.
  3. Yes, there is no conflict of interest because there is no financial benefit to you.
  4. Yes, as long as you disclose the family relationship.

Question 2

Which of the following addresses the administrative and reporting requirements for a Construction Manager during execution of a project?

  1. Construction Administration Guidelines
  2. Contract Administration Guidelines
  3. Project Administration Guidelines
  4. Standards of Practice

Question 3

When soliciting for a construction manager for a project that has project sustainability features and measures such as LEED or Green Globes, performance ratings, and energy efficiency ratings, which of the following key qualifications would an owner seek?

  1. Demonstrated experience with implementing commissioning programs
  2. Evidence of completing a sustainable project on time and within budget
  3. Evidence of qualifying experience in implementing and documenting sustainability
  4. A price proposal that is considered “best value”

Question 4

When might a CM need to consider conducting a return on value?

  1. When the return on investment (ROI) calculation is not to the satisfaction of the owner
  2. When the CM is separate from the owner
  3. When the technology is reaching the end of its useful life
  4. When an investment has non-monetary benefits

Question 5

An owner has purchased land and is currently in the planning phase for a new $50 million office building project using design-build delivery. The location of this project is in a flood zone. The cost to improve resiliency protection exceeds the project budget by $6 million. Which of the following options is the FIRST recommendation the agency CM should give the owner?

  1. Cancel the project due to increased risk.
  2. Seek out other locations not in a flood zone.
  3. Evaluate the frequency of storms for recommended protection measures.
  4. Conduct a value engineering study.