AIC Study Guide Final Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025
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AIC Study Guide Final Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025
1. A project schedule has been updated. The activity placement of spread footing concrete was originally scheduled to begin as early as day 10. The activity duration is 4 days. The actual start day was day 12. The original schedule had c...
AIC Study Guide Final Exam Questions
& Answers 2024/2025
1. A project schedule has been updated. The activity placement of spread footing concrete was originally
scheduled to begin as early as day 10. The activity duration is 4 days. The actual start day was day 12.
The original schedule had calculated total float of 7 days for this activity. The recalculated total float for
the activity, when updated, would be - ANSWERS5 Days
2. The purpose of retainage is to encourage the general contractor to? - ANSWERSComplete project per
contract
3. A 'piece of concrete' activity requires the placement of 2080 cubic yards. If the individual production
rate is 2 cubic yards per work hour per person, with a 10-person crew and 8 hour workday, how many
days are needed to complete this activity? - ANSWERS13
(2)(10)(8)=160
2080/160=13
4. What method is used to calculate activity duration? - ANSWERSPlan quantity divided by daily
production rate
5. Which of the following can be identified from the initial schedule of values? - ANSWERSContractors
proposed breakdown
6. The architect has approved the rerouting of an HVAC through concrete slabs in a building. To insure
that activities are coordinated, a meeting should be called by the field supervisor and the -
ANSWERSHVAC subcontractor and all other affected subcontractors
, 7. Concrete to be poured for 10 footings are 5 feet wide by 5 feet long by 2 feet deep. How many cubic
yards of concrete should the estimate be for this pour, using a 10%waste factor. - ANSWERS20.3
(5ft)( 5ft)(2ft)=50cf
50/27= 1.85cy
1.85(10footings)= 18.5cy
18.5 (1.10 waste factor) = 20.3
8. A topographical map is a drawing showing? - ANSWERSContour lines and elevations
9. The location of reinforcing steel used in a concrete member should be placed where? -
ANSWERSConcrete is in tension
10. The owner's rep observed substandard drywall patches on a general contractor's renovation project.
Which of the following should be the representative's first course of action? - ANSWERSNotify general
contractors superintend of problem
11. A contract for a project contains a liquidated damages clause. The project is under compensable
delay for 4 days. In addition, rain caused another 5-day non-compensable delay. How should the delay
be handled? - ANSWERSThe contractor should request a 5-day time extension due to the rain, and
should be compensated for the 4 days compensable delay by the owner
12. Which of the following is required for an employee to operate a power operated tool? -
ANSWERSComplete training card
13. A contingency fund would be used for? - ANSWERSunknown conditions
14. The uniform construction code is an area of - ANSWERSMaterial suppliers
15. Assume the elevated slab is designed for 100psi. the pipe subcontractor requests permission of the
site superintend to use a mobile scissor lift on a elevated slab. The lift has a contact area of 30"X60". It
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