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CONSTRUCTION QUALITY MANAGEMENT FOR CONTRACTORS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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CONSTRUCTION QUALITY MANAGEMENT FOR CONTRACTORS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Name: Score:40 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 40
An effective contractor quality control program will
Require the contractor to maintain the quality specified in the plans and specifications
Require the contractor to assume personal supervision of the work
The ability to control costs, finance work, estimate jobs, schedule the work and maintain
effective quality control
Be an incentive for work to be done correctly the first time resulting in earlier
completion, reduced field overhead costs, and greater profits
Term 2 of 40
Partnering relationships are based upon
Encouraging competition among partners
Establishing strict hierarchies
Building trust and dedication to common goals
Focusing solely on financial gain
Term 3 of 40
Quality Assurance Personnel have the responsibility to
Focus on the aesthetics of the project rather than quality
Require the contractor to maintain the quality specified in the plans and specifications
Monitor only the financial aspects of the project
Allow contractors to self-regulate without oversight
,Term 4 of 40
The Quality Control Plan contains
Identification of individual quality quality control personnel, including name,
qualifications, assigned duties, responsibilities and authorities.
An overview of the project's financial budget
A timeline of project completion dates
A list of all materials used in the project
Term 5 of 40
Design-Build contracts require
The government and contractor meet to discuss implementation of the QC plan
The QC Manager to be in place and take an active role in the review and coordination of
the design.
Perform in accordance with the terms of the contract, provide an acceptable qcp, and
build to the quality standards established by the contract.
The ability to control costs, finance work, estimate jobs, schedule the work and maintain
effective quality control
Term 6 of 40
If initial review of the quality control plan shows it to be unacceptable
The contractor corrects the plan, addressing the government comments, prior to
resubmission
The contractor requests an extension to submit the plan
The contractor submits the plan without any changes
The contractor ignores the comments and proceeds with the original plan
,Term 7 of 40
If there is a disagreement whether the contractor's work complies with the contract:
Ask for clarification of the contract
The contractor makes changes before acceptance.
The government makes the final determination
Both the contractor and the government
Term 8 of 40
Submittals are
Necessary to demonstrate that the proposed materials, etc. are in compliance with the
contract.
Used solely for marketing purposes
Only needed for high-value materials
Optional and can be ignored if the contractor feels confident
Term 9 of 40
The success or failure of all contractors is based upon
The contractor's reputation in the industry
The contractor's ability to negotiate better prices
The ability to control costs, finance work, estimate jobs, schedule the work and maintain
effective quality control
The number of projects completed in a year
, Term 10 of 40
Actual construction on the jobsite begins:
When the contractor submits the final invoice
Before any materials are delivered To the site
After an interim or final QC is accepted
Once all permits have been approved by the local authorities
Term 11 of 40
The Quality Control Report should include
Initial Phase
All of the above
Ask for clarification of the contract
Follow-up Phase
Term 12 of 40
Requests for Information are submitted to
Contract clauses of the contract
Contract Clauses of the contract
Contractor to the government
Ask for clarification of the contract
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