1) A major function of the DOT is to carry out Construction and Reconstruction
programs to provide the public with adequate transportation service. - ANS-True
For the DOT, the management of Construction and reconstruction projects involves the
following specific responsibilities:
A. Planning, Programming and design
B. Contract administration
C. Contractor payments
D. Design and Contract Management
E. All of the above - ANS-E. All of the above
3) To pay for the work performed by Contractors, progress and Final Estimates are
needed. True or False? - ANS-True
DESIGN STANDARDS - ANS-These standards are made available for Design,
Construction, Maintenance, and Utility operations on the State Highway System. This
booklet provides guidelines and technical drawings for design and Construction
personnel.
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS (SA) - ANS-SA'S are work of a different
characteristic from that shown in the original plans and contract; such as to clarify the
Specifications, or pay for unforeseen work.
WORK ORDERS (WO) - ANS-WO's are similar to SA's but can't be used in all
instances. They are used to include additional work into the original contract, and to do
minor changes.
JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTS (JPA) - ANS-JPA's or Locally Funded
Agreements (LFA)'s are part of the State Contract with a separate Financial ID Number.
They are legal documents between the Department and other government or private
entities. The work would be a utility relocations or installations, etc.
1) Multiple choice. Which of the following is NOT officially considered to be a "Contract
Document"?
A. Supplemental Agreements and Work Orders.
B. Notebooks and Estimates Procedure Manual.
, C. Standard Specifications.
D. Construction Manual.
E. Answers B &D - ANS-E. Answer B & D
2) Multiple choice. Between printings of the Standard Specifications, what does the
Department publish to identify and describe changes in the Specifications?
A. CPAM
B. Supplemental Specifications
C. Work orders
D. Specifications Changes - ANS-B Supplemental Specifications
3) Multiple choice. Select the correct sequence of documents in order of precedence,
with the document highest in authority listed first.
A. Contract Plans, Development Specifications, Standard Specifications, Special
Provisions, Technical Special Provisions, Supplemental Specifications, Design
Standards.
B. Design Standards, Special Provisions, Technical Special Provisions, Supplemental
Specifications, Contract Plans, development Specifications, Standard Specifications.
C. Special Provisions, Technical Special Provisions, Contract Plans, Design Standards,
Development Specifications, Supplemental Specifications, Standard Specifications.
D. Supplemental Specifications, Special Provisions, Contract Plans, Development
Specifications, Standards Specifications, Technical Special Provisions, Design
Standards. E. None of the above. - ANS-C. Special Provisions, Technical Special
Provisions, Contract Plans, Design Standards, Development Specifications,
Supplemental Specifications, Standard Specifications.
1) True or False. When checked and verified, final estimates serve as the basis for Final
Payment. - ANS-True
2) Multiple choice. Which of the following sets for the Department's methods and
Procedures for preparing and checking final estimates?
A. Construction Inspection Mathematics
B. Project Engineer
C. Preparation and Documentation Manual
D. CPAM - ANS-C. Preparation and Documentation Manual
Multiple choice. Please match the appropriate documentation name with the correct
description below:
A. [Final Plans]: For reviewing contract time charges before clearing estimates for final
payment; [Computation Books]: Documents pertinent changes during construction and
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