AIC Exam 2018 Study Questions and Answers Graded A

What percentage of conversations do listeners remember of what they hear? A. 10% B. 30% C. 50% D. 90% - 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 their 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 - 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 speaker's perspective C. ask questions as they think of them so they don't forget to ask them later D. avoid eye contact with the speaker - listen objectively with the intent to understand the speaker's perspective Which of the following statements is true about texting and a subcontractor change order? A. It is a 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 a 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 a good practice. D. Texting contract amendments is a good practice because it saves time and saves the changes in the cloud. - Texting your subcontractor that a change order is coming later in the day is a good practice. What does RFI stand for? A. right for inclusion B. response from institute C. request for information D. regular foam insulation - 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 - 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 memmbers of the project management team - all memmbers 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 D. once a week - each shift Daily reports are primarily created by whom? A. field laborers B. project manager C. superintendent D. estimator - 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 - 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 - about one day after the meeting Which of the following types of meetings is typically held at regular weekly or biweekly intervals throughout the project? A. preconstruction meetings B. progress meetings C. postconstruction meetings D. coordination meetings - progress meetings Which material is prone to fire damage and deterioration by moisture and insects? A. concrete B. masonry C. wood D. steel - wood Concrete is strongest in_________. A. compressive strength B. tensile strength C. shear strength D. fluid strength - compressive strength