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2024 COSC 153 PART 3 EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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2024 COSC 153 PART 3 EXAMWITH CORRECT ANSWERS
What is Attractive Nuisance? - CORRECT ANSWERS-a legal term that applies
to a dangerous condition or object on a property that can attract children
and harm them, even if they trespass
job site layout contributes to... - CORRECT ANSWERS-project productivity and
profitability
Two most common types of schedules? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Gannt charts
and network diagrams
Factors that contribute to choosing a schedule (7) - CORRECT ANSWERS-1.
size of the company
2. volume of work
3. type of construction
4. project size
5. project complexity
6. computer capability
7. contract requirements
Construction Operations - CORRECT ANSWERS-the actual work that it takes
to build the project
What delays construction from starting? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Not enough
people on job because they're on other jobs
Who is responsible for material and equipment deliveries? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-General Contractor (GC)
Issues the on-site construction management team must concern itself with
(6): - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Job site safety
2. quality control
3. material and equipment deliveries
4. subcontractor coordination
5. productivity
6. Coordination with outside agencies (Utilities, water, sewage, electricity)
what is the Superintendents job? - CORRECT ANSWERS-to work with and get
things done through other people, primarily subcontractors
, Factors that the site logistics plan should take into account (8): - CORRECT
ANSWERS-1. material storage and handling
2. job site security
3. site access
4. employee parking
5. traffic control
6. pedestrian safety
7. crane location
8. Miscellaneous facilities
What are daily feild reports? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Formal piece of document
with basic required information to address daily project status and activity
General Contractor (GC) is responsible for... - CORRECT ANSWERS-overall
project schedule and track and managing progress in accordance with that
schedule
Keys to successful subcontractor coordination - CORRECT ANSWERS-Proper
scheduling , preparation and planning
Effective schedules must have... - CORRECT ANSWERS-subcontractor input.
without subcontractor input it is impossible to have an accurate project
schedule
What should subcontractor meetings be about? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Hearing excuses and take it away. fix their excuses.
The Primary focus of coordination meetings is to (6)... - CORRECT ANSWERS-
1.review work progress
2. update changes in the schedule
3. discuss potential interface conflicts
4. share information regarding equipment and personnel requirements
5. address any discrepancies in the plans and specs
6. clarify any procedural questions
Who should direct the coordination meetings and facilitate the groups
interactions? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Superintendent
In the current market, what is the most challenging part? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-scheduling and coordination material deliveries
Once the product or piece of equipment arrives at the job site... - CORRECT
ANSWERS-it is important to make sure that someone is there to receive the
order.
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