CQM Student Study Guide Exam Questions &
Answers.
In construction, what establishes quality requirements? - Correct Answer the Design
What is the purpose of CQM? - Correct Answer assure that the quality set by the plans
and specifications is achieved
Define CQM - Correct Answer The performance of tasks, which ensure that construction
is performed according to plans and specifications, on time, within a defined budget,
and a safe work environment
What are the two principle areas of CQM activity? - Correct Answer
What are the benefits of CQM to the contractor? To the Government? - Correct Answer
Enables contractor and Government personnel to be proactive and, thereby, prevent
mishaps and deficiencies from occurring
What two factors have caused the construction industry to become highly specialized? -
Correct Answer Increased technology and regulation
Why are construction projects difficult to manage? - Correct Answer Construction
projects are unique by nature, making standardization difficult
• Construction operations involve many skills that are no repetitive and do not lend
themselves to an assembly line approach
• Construction projects are, to a large degree, dependent upon environmental conditions
which are beyond the contractor's control
• Subject to varied regulations from numerous government agencies
What factors will influence both the Government and the construction industry in the
future? - Correct Answer
What is difference between inspection and control? - Correct Answer Control is a
system of future planning. Inspection is inspecting ongoing or completed work
, Is the following statement True or False: "CQC is principally concerned with
inspection?" Explain. - Correct Answer
How does the contractor benefit from effective CQC? - Correct Answer reduce the
largest unnecessary cost to the contractor--the tear out and replacement cost stemming
from deficient workmanship and materials
Who has contractual responsibility for quality control? - Correct Answer Contractor
Name the benefits of effective CQC that accrue to the Government? - Correct Answer
earlier completion, reduced field overhead costs, and the ability to do a greater volume
of business
What is the role and responsibility of the contractor in CQC? - Correct Answer
What are the responsibilities of the contractor's QC Manager? - Correct Answer
What are the QA responsibilities of the Government? - Correct Answer
Name the items upon which partnering relationships are based. - Correct Answer
Name three instances of contractor extensions of designs. - Correct Answer
Name some possible areas that must be addressed during the contractor's coordination
review of the contract plans and specifications in a design bid-build contract. - Correct
Answer
What are the responsibilities of the QC Manager during the design phase of a design-
build project and what must the Design Quality Control Plan include? - Correct Answer
In a design-build contract when should an RFI be used, when should a DVCR be used?
- Correct Answer
In a design-build contract when should an RFI be used, when should a DVCR be used?
- Correct Answer
What are the key elements of an effective RFV? - Correct Answer
Define the Quality Assurance Plan. - Correct Answer
Define a Quality Control Plan. - Correct Answer
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