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CDS NCARB – Questions With Complete SolutionsThe architect informs the owner that because of budget constraints and
ceiling heights, the sprinkler piping must be exposed. The owner directs the
architect to delete the sprinkler system. Prior to deleting the system, the
architect should check the requirements for sprinklers in
a the building code
B the plumbing code
C ASTM
D ACI Right Ans - A the building code
Which of the following methods of bidding is required on most projects for
which government funds are to be used?
A Direct
B Negotiated
C Invited
D Public Right Ans - D Public
Which of the following project delivery methods always requires preparation
of several individual bid-document packages?
a Design-bid-build
b Fast track
c Design-build
d Turnkey Right Ans - b Fast track
In developing a list of bidders for a private project, the architect's role is to
a select the contractor
b recommend qualified contractors
c rank the contractors in order of preference
d list of proposed material suppliers Right Ans - b recommend qualified
contractors
A contractor's ability to obtain a performance bond for a specific construction
contract is determined by the
a owner
b architect
c contractor
d surety Right Ans - d surety
, AIA Document A305 [CCDC 11], Contractor's Qualification Statement, includes
a
a financial statement
b list of subcontractors
c list of proposed consultants
d list of proposed material suppliers Right Ans - a financial statement
After considering all bids, the owner favors a bid with irregularities.
According to AIA Document A701, Instructions to Bidders [CCDC 23, A Guide
to Calling Bids and Awarding Contracts], the owner
a has the right to waive irregularities and accept the bid
b has the right to extend the bidding period for corrections
c must informally request corrections from the bidder
d must only consider bids without irregularities Right Ans - a has the right
to waive irregularities and accept the bid
A local bank has a budget of $30,000,000 to construct a new main office. The
bank wants to use contractors who are customers of the bank; however, none
of the bank's contractor customers can bond the entire amount of the
contract. Which of the following is a possible option?
a Design-build
b Fast-track
c Multiple prime contractors
d Additive change orders Right Ans - c Multiple prime contractors
Which of the following is an appropriate agenda item for the prebid
conference?
a Occupancy-permit procedures
b Notification of future addenda
c Pre-commissioning procedures
d Status of change orders Right Ans - b Notification of future addenda
A contractor under a fixed-price construction contract has allowed the
electrical subcontractor to install lighting fixtures other than those stated in
the contract documents. The electrical subcontractor and the contractor both
believe the substituted fixtures to be of equal value. The construction is
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