AIC EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
Which panel wood product is made up of thin layers of wood veneers adhered together
in alternating directions ? - Answer-plywood
The 10 in a W10 x 30 steel beam indicates - Answer-depth of the beam
Which type of mortar has the highest strength ? - Answer-type M
Which of the following is a type of deep foundation ? - Answer-pier or caisson
Clay is what type of soil ? - Answer-cohesive
Excavated soil that has been stockpiled is also known as - Answer-Loose
Soil that is in it's natural state and undisturbed is called - Answer-Bank
What is the correct order of subsurface soil exploration ? - Answer-boring, sampling,
testing
Boring samples and logs are used to determine - Answer--water table depth
-types of soil way below the surface
-physical properties of the soil
-if and where there may be rock in the subsurface
Wood, steel, and rigid insulation are all materials used for - Answer-concrete formwork
Beam deflection is result of what type of stress - Answer-Bending
Which of the following is a type of multiuse/reusable form - Answer-panel forms
Which of the following would be considered a dead load - Answer-library equipment
A cantilevered beam is supported on both ends - Answer-false
Psychrometrics involves what design discipline - Answer-HVAC
The relationship between current, resistance, and voltage is defined by Ohm's Law.
Ohm's Law: E = IR
What does the E represent in this equation? - Answer-Voltage
, Voltage - Answer-Volts
Current - Answer-amperes (amps)
resistance - Answer-ohms
power - Answer-watts
energy - Answer-kWhr
A legally binding and mutual agreement between 2 or more parties is called a - Answer-
Contract
one price, highest risk/reward for builder - Answer-Lump sum
final price is based on a completed quantity - Answer-Unit price
owner only pays for what is needed, contractor is paid for all direct costs incurred -
Answer-cost plus fee
GMP stands for what ? - Answer-guaranteed maximum price
design-bid-build - Answer-Plans are completed before a contractor is hired, usually
competitive bid
design-build - Answer-one contract for the owner to manage, GC and A/E are partnered
CM Agency (CM) - Answer-3rd party owner's rep with no risk because the GC still the
Prime Contractor
CM at Risk - Answer-Builder is the CM and the Prime Contractor, but involved early in
the design process
Integrated Project Delivery - Answer-All risk is shared by the OAC team, promotes full
collaboration for shared success
sole proprietorship - Answer-owned, operated, managed by a single person
partnership - Answer-owned by 2 or more people with established percentage (shares)
of ownership, individually responsible for taxes and losses
corporations - Answer-more formal, registered entity with shareholders that are not
personally responsible for taxes and losses
LLC - Answer-hybrid - partners are not individually responsible for losses, but are taxed
individually
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