What percentage of conversations do listeners remember of what they hear?
A. 10%
B. 30%
C. 50%
D. 90%
A. 10%
What Percentage of conversations do speakers remember of what they say and do?
A. 30%
B. 50%
C. 70%
D. 90%
90%
When giving presentations people should do which of the followi...
CAC Exam 2024: Study Questions and
Solutions
What percentage of conversations do listeners remember of what they hear?
A. 10%
B. 30%
C. 50%
D. 90%
A. 10%
What Percentage of conversations do speakers remember of what they say and do?
A. 30%
B. 50%
C. 70%
D. 90%
90%
When giving presentations people should do which of the following?
A. Present extra information beyond there primary goal to demonstrate their
expertise.
B. Speak quickly to get in as much information as possible.
C. Speak as loudly as possible to ensure they can be heard.
D. Keep the conversation short and on topic.
D. Keep the conversation short and on topic.
Which of the following should people do to effectively listen?
A. Keep their mobile phone volume up so they do not miss a phone call.
B. Listen objectively with the intent to understand the speakers' perspective.
C. Ask questions as they think of them so they don't forget to ask the later.
D. Avoid eye contact with the speaker.
,B. Listen objectively with the intent to understand the speakers' perspective.
Which of the following statements is true about texting and a subcontractor change
order?
A. It is good practice to text authorization of a change order to your subcontractors
as long as you are sure they have a smartphone.
B. It is good practice for your subcontractors to text you an RFI before proceeding
with a change order request.
C. Texting your subcontractor that a change order is coming later in the day is
good practice.
D. Texting contract amendments is a good practice because it saves time and saves
the changes in the cloud.
C. Texting your subcontractor that a change order is coming later in the day is
good practice.
What does RFI stand for?
A. right for inclusion
B.
C. Request for information
An owner-initiated change order should
include which of the following?
A. expected duration of individual activities
described in the change order
B. potential future cost impact of the
change
C. reference to contract documents
describing the change in detail
D. subcontractors to be used to complete
the change
C. reference to contract documents
describing the change in detail
A job diary should be maintained by whom?
A. superintendent
,B. foreman
C. project manager
D. all members of the project management
team
D. all members of the project management
team
If a job has more than one shift, how often should a daily report be completed?
A. once a day
B. Each shift
C. Twice a day
E. Once a week
B. Each shift
Daily reports are primarily created by
whom?
A. field laborers
B. project manager
C. superintendent
D. estimator
C. superintendent
Meeting agendas should be
distributed______________.
A. at least one day prior to the meeting
B. at the beginning of the meeting
C. about one day after the meeting
D. any time during the project
A. at least one day prior to the meeting
Meeting minutes should be distributed:
A. About one day prior to the meeting
B. At the beginning of the meeting
C. About one day after the meeting
D. Any time during the project
B. At the beginning of the meeting
What would be the most appropriate means for the contractor to communicate to
the project owner an unforeseen condition not identified in the soils report?
A. Document the issue in the job diary
B. Issue a jobsite memorandum
, C. Draft a construction report
D. Write a formal business letter
D. Write a formal business letter
When is the best time to distribute the
working agenda to the participants of a
meeting?
A. As a follow-up to the meeting
B. At the beginning of the meeting
C. About one day after the meeting
D. About one day prior to the meeting
D. About one day prior to the meeting
The contractor has tasked his project engineer with developing an agenda for a
preconstruction meeting with the architect and owner. The project engineer has
received numerous emails and RFIs from subcontractors and vendors requesting a
wide range of information. Which document is most appropriate to distinguish
between appropriate topics for the meeting and topics better addressed through
other means?
A. General conditions
B. General requirements
C. Technical specifications
D. Supplementary conditions
B. General requirements
What is the best time to distribute the meeting minutes to the participants?
A. At the beginning of the meeting
B. About one day after the meeting
C. About one hour prior to the meeting
D. About one day prior to the meeting
D. About one day prior to the meeting
Which of the following statements is true about the use of texting as a means of
communicating in the construction industry?
A. A means of easily and effectively documenting communication
B. Appropriate for clarifying but not for formal direction
C. Should be completely avoided in construction
D. Acceptable for communication if specifically allowed in the contract
B. Appropriate for clarifying but not for formal direction
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