CMAA CMIT/ CMCI Certification Prep Questions and Answers
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CMAA CMIT/ CMCI Certification Prep Questions and Answers
A CM's role and responsibilities are governed solely by the Owner/CM Agreement.
True False
True
The sole source of a CM's liability is to its client.
a. True
b. False
b. False
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CMAA CMIT/ CMCI Certification Prep
Questions and Answers
A CM's role and responsibilities are governed solely by the Owner/CM Agreement.
True False - answer True
The sole source of a CM's liability is to its client.
a. True
b. False - answer b. False
Factors impactful in construction - answer Time, cost, complexity, uncertainty/risk,
turnover, conflict/litigation
List 5 attributes of Construction Projects - answer 1. Unique - each project is different
than the previous (budget, location, quality)
2. Finite Time frame - specific start and completion dates
3. Remote location - away from corporate office
4. Separate Management
5. Specialized equipment
6. Varied subcontractors
What is the abbreviation for the Construction Management Association of America? -
answer CMAA
A member shall not divulge to any person, firm or company, information of
_______________________ acquired during the course of professional activities. -
answer Confidential nature
The possible approaches for delivering a project are virtually unlimited. A key reason for
such variations is:
a. The different roles that can be assumed by project participants.
b. Different forms of contracts and methods of compensation that can be used.
c. The different levels of care, responsibility, and risks assumed by the parties involved.
d. All of the above. - answer d. All of the above.
WBS - answer Work Breakdown Structure - used for breaking down project into
easily manageable components or parts
,Defective contract documents is a common cause of disputes?
a. True
b. False - answer a. True
A CM's role and responsibilities are governed solely by the Owner/CM Agreement.
a. True
b. False - answer b. False
Risk may be allocated by:
a. Contract
b. Recognized trade practices
c. Court decisions
d. All of the above. - answer d. All of the above.
base isolators - answer Large shock absorbers made of alternating layers of rubber
and steel attached to a buildings foundation to allow movement of the structure without
causing damage.
Which of these is NOT a goal of professional management by a CM? - answer
Establish a buffer between the owner and the project
The contract documents for a project should be written primarily to protect the interest of
the CM?
a. True
b. False - answer b. False
Roles of Estimating Team: - answer 1. Identify project that fits company experience
2. Invite subcontractors for bids
3. Bid document review
4. Scope and estimate
5. Bid day, proposal prep and submission
6. Success project award & contract
What is the Commercial Sector? - answer High rise apartments; office buildings
,Provide a brief description of the primary concern that a designer has during the design
and construction phase. - answer The designer is required to meet the needs and
wants of the owner and portraying that information to the contractor. If the design is
incomplete, the project will not be built to the owner's standards.
The traditional delivery system is characterized by executing the major phases of a
project in:
a. An overlapping concept
b. A linear sequence
c. A fast track method
d. All of the above. - answer b. A linear sequence
A CM's liability is determined solely by whether or not the CM performed according to
the required standard of care.
a. True
b. False - answer b. False
1. Line Authority - answer Power to give commands/orders to subordinates - gives
order down the line
There are two basic forms of CM, agency and at-risk. Each form provides for the basic
services of construction management practice. However, there are some key
differences. Which of the following do not apply to both CM forms?
a. Both forms provide advice to the Owner on constructibility, budget and schedule.
b. Both require that the liabilities and risks assumed by the parties be clearly
understood, coordinated, and stated in respective contracts.
c. Both forms allow the CM to function in an advisory role for the entire engagement of
the CM.
d. Services can vary based on the contractual relationships of the parties and the risks
that are assumed. - answer c. Both forms allow the CM to function in an advisory
role for the entire engagement of the CM.
The first step in the risk allocation process is:
a. Determine which player has the greatest financial resources
b. Identify the sources of risk and assess their impact on the project
, c. Calculate the amount of risk the project budget can absorb
d. Prioritize the risks to the project - answer b. Identify the sources of risk and assess
their impact on the project
construction is one of the nation's largest industires - answer 9% of gross national
product, 880,000 construction companies, 7.7 million people employed
There are two basic forms of CM, agency and at-risk. Each form provides for the basic
services of construction management practice. However, there are some key
differences. Which of the following do not apply to both CM forms?
A) Both forms provide advice to the owner on constructibility, budget and the schedule.
B) Both require that the liabilities and risks assumed by the parties be clearly
understood, coordinated, and stated in the respective contracts.
C) Both forms allow the CM to function in an advisory role for the entire engagement of
the CM.
D) Services can vary based on the contractual relationships of the parties and the risks
that are assumed. - answer C) Both forms allow the CM to function in an advisory
role for the entire engagement of the CM.
Contract Documents - answer Contracts
AIA A Series: Owner/Contractor
AIA B Series: Owner/Architect
Specifications (CSI)
Drawings/Plans
The delivery methods are the structure to take a project from beginning to completion.
With which delivery method does the owner have contracts with several contractors and
the CM's primary role is to properly schedule and manage the contractors? - answer
Multiple Prime
Lifecycle of const. project - answer Front-end planning
Feasibility study
Design/planning
Procurement
Construction
Operations & Maintenance
Salvage
Roles of PM:
Before the project: - answer 1. Study / communicate bid proposal & contract;
understand scope of work
2. Analyze budget
3. Develop project schedule
4. Procure subcontractors & vendors
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