CMM: Certified Construction Manager

CMM: Certified Construction Manager practice questions, page 4 of 7, with answer review and explanations.

Question 16

In the construction phase of a new bridge replacement project, who should review the contractor’s QC manual/plan to ensure the procedures adequately address the type of work the contract documents require?

  1. Quality Assurance Manager
  2. Engineer of Record
  3. Construction Manager
  4. Owner

Question 17

When developing schedule specifications, which of the following practices should the CM recommend to the Owner to avoid disputes regarding weather delays per year?

  1. Defer all issues related to weather to NOAA.
  2. Using a recognized reference such as NOAA, define the number of allowable “normal” weather impact days expected to occur on the project within the contract documents.
  3. Ask the contractor to specify the number of weather days they believe necessary for the project.
  4. Consult a local meteorologist to determine the best estimate of the number of weather days to allow on the project.

Question 18

A fast-track project can BEST be described as a project where

  1. the contractor is required to work 2 shifts in order to meet the project schedule.
  2. the contractor starts before the design is completed.
  3. the designer is asked to work over time to complete the design.
  4. the owner contracts with multiple design firms to ensure the design is completed on time.

Question 19

As a CM at-risk, you are hired by the owner during the design phase to help with the procurement and construction of a project. What aspects of contract administration would be appropriately delegated to you in your role on the project?

  1. Pre-qualifying subcontractors and awarding subcontracts
  2. Development of the design consultant contracts
  3. Developing utility agreements with the various utility providers
  4. Posting notices and advertisements related to the solicitation

Question 20

An owner has hired you as a CM at-risk during the pre-construction phase of the project. The owner has asked you to collaborate with the owner and the architect to develop the Project Management Plan (PMP). Which areas of the PMP are appropriate for you to help develop considering your role on the project?

  1. Establishing project financing requirements
  2. Reviewing design team proposals and making recommendations to the owner
  3. Establishing the design budget
  4. Establishing the project construction schedule