CQM Student Study Guide Exam/62 Q’s and
A’s
In construction, what establishes quality requirements? - -The Design
-What is the purpose of CQM? - -assure that the quality set by the plans and
specifications is achieved
-Define CQM - -The performance of tasks, which ensure that construction is
performed according to plans and specifications, on time, within a defined
budget, and a safe work environment
-What are the two principle areas of CQM activity? - -
-What are the benefits of CQM to the contractor?To the Government? - -
Enables contractor and Government personnel to be proactive and, thereby,
prevent mishaps and deficiencies from occurring
-What two factors have caused the construction industry to become highly
specialized? - -Increased technology and regulation
-Why are construction projects difficult to manage? - -Construction projects
are unique by nature, making standardization difficult
• Construction operations involve many skills that are nonrepetitive and do
not lend themselves to an assembly line approach
• Construction projects are, to a large degree, dependent upon
environmental conditions which are beyond the contractor's control
• Subject to varied regulations from numerous government agencies
-What factors will influence both the Government and the construction
industry in the future? - -
-What is difference between inspection and control? - -Control is a system
of future planning. Inspection is inspecting ongoing or completed work
-Is the following statement True or False: "CQC is principally concerned with
inspection?" Explain. - -
-How does the contractor benefit from effective CQC? - -reduce the largest
unnecessary cost to the contractor--the tear out and replacement cost
stemming from deficient workmanship and materials
A’s
In construction, what establishes quality requirements? - -The Design
-What is the purpose of CQM? - -assure that the quality set by the plans and
specifications is achieved
-Define CQM - -The performance of tasks, which ensure that construction is
performed according to plans and specifications, on time, within a defined
budget, and a safe work environment
-What are the two principle areas of CQM activity? - -
-What are the benefits of CQM to the contractor?To the Government? - -
Enables contractor and Government personnel to be proactive and, thereby,
prevent mishaps and deficiencies from occurring
-What two factors have caused the construction industry to become highly
specialized? - -Increased technology and regulation
-Why are construction projects difficult to manage? - -Construction projects
are unique by nature, making standardization difficult
• Construction operations involve many skills that are nonrepetitive and do
not lend themselves to an assembly line approach
• Construction projects are, to a large degree, dependent upon
environmental conditions which are beyond the contractor's control
• Subject to varied regulations from numerous government agencies
-What factors will influence both the Government and the construction
industry in the future? - -
-What is difference between inspection and control? - -Control is a system
of future planning. Inspection is inspecting ongoing or completed work
-Is the following statement True or False: "CQC is principally concerned with
inspection?" Explain. - -
-How does the contractor benefit from effective CQC? - -reduce the largest
unnecessary cost to the contractor--the tear out and replacement cost
stemming from deficient workmanship and materials
