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Quiz questions from previous years: 1st sample: 1. According to AS 2124-1992, if requested the contractor MUST certify that all employees and subcontractors have been paid all monies due when lodging a payment claim True 2. Schedule of rates means  Any schedule included in the contract documents shows rates 3. Which of the following the contractor can make a claim under the contract  All of the above (subcontractors, suppliers of materials, employees of builders)

4. What kind of process is project integration?  Interactive

5. Which of the following is the most important to consider in relation to project procurement?  The approach that will deliver the best outcomes and value for money

6. Which of the following statements is not correct?  Routine maintenance work is a project

7. Superintendent means:  The person stated in annexure of the contract document as the superintendent or appointed by the principal.

8. In a fully documented and less risk project which is the best project delivery system to be used:  Traditional – Construct only method

9. Which of the following is the main focus of the design phase of a construction project?  Preparation of outline design and schematics

10. When should the project manager (of the project) start putting in place the major project systems and controls?  At project commencement

11. Which of the following statements is incorrect?  Issue reponse tools include indentification, analysis, response, and ongoing review

12. Selected and nominated subcontractors for works under contract means – which of the following is correct?  None of the above

13. In AS2124-1992 when can the superintendent direct the contractor to rectify any defects or omissions existing at practical completion?  As soon as possible after the commencement of the defects liability period  Prior

14. In AS 2124 latent conditions; what are the items that the contractors right to claim?  All of above (actual work cost, extension of time)

15. Insurance of the works cover  Loss or damage resulting from the risks stated in clause 18

16. Who should take out public liability insurance for the works?  The main contractor

17. Under AS 2124-1992, how long is the default period during which the contractor is liable to make good defective contract work?  As stated in the annexure

18. What is your understanding of cross liability under as 2124?  A cross liability clause is required in each policy under the contract to ensure that all parties covered by the policies

19. Which of the following is not a project phase?  Site establishment docu

20. Which of the following cannot trigger a variation in AS2124 1992?  Addenda to tender documents  Weather  latent

21. Which of the following is not a procurement method?  Profit or percentage of turnover

22. Which of the following could not be a tender document?  Description of the scope of works

23. If a dispute arises under AS2124-1992 which of the following must the contractor do?  Continue to perform the contract

24. Under AS2124-1992, the principal is entitled to withhold the following from payments due to the contractor?  The amount stated in the annexure  Or 10  Nothing

25. In AS2124 1992 it is the contractors sole right to use any subcontractors he chooses  False

26. According to AS2124-1992, when is the contractor entitled to possession of the site?  The date stated in the annexure

27. In AS2124-1992, it is always the contractors responsibility to take out public liability insurance?  True

28. Which of the following is not a duty of the superintendent in AS2124-1992?  Conduct of the principals case in dispute 

29. Under AS2124-1992, generally the contractor is responsible for the payment of statutory fees  True

30. The contractor may refuse to carry out the superintendent’s instructions in which of the following cases?

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If the instruction was given orally and then following a written request for confirmation, the superintendent has failed to provide such confirmation

31. In AS2124-1992, under what circumstances may a principal refuse to pay a payment claim?  The superintendent has issued a certificate outlining the reason why the claim is not to be paid

32. Under AS 2124-1992, working hours means_  Specified in the tender document

33. Under the contract to achieve practical completion what are the necessary documentations required?  Works as executed drawings …..

34. According to AS 2124-1992, which of the following signifies that practical completion has been achieved?5  The superintendent has issued a certificate of practical completion

35. What time frame is allowed under the contract for the lodgement of security?  Within 28 days of the date of acceptance of tender

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Which of the following is not a requirement of project cost management? Resource planning

36. According to AS2124-1992, when may separable portions be used?  The principal wishes to take possession of a part of the work that has reached practical completion

37. Final certificate- When will the superintendent issue a final certificate of the works?  Within 14 calendar days of receipt of the contractor’s final payment claim

38. In which of the following circumstances, under AS2124-1992 can the principal move to engage another contractor to take over the works?  when the contractor fails to respond to a notice to show cause why the contract should not be terminated.  When the contractor is made bankrupt  When agreement is not reached on the cost of a proposed variation

39. Suspension of the works under AS 2124 means:  None of the above

Quiz 2: 2. What is an appropriate design costs range for a project with a construction value of $10 million to $50 million? (week 3, lecture, file 3) 

4 – 8% of construction costs

3. which of the following cannot make a claim under the Building and construction security of payment act 1999? 

Employees of builders

7. which of the following is not an attribute to quality? 

Price

8. in a fully documented and less risky project, which is the most suitable project delivery method to be used? 

Traditional – construct only

12. which of the following is not an input to initial budgeting for construction projects? 

Variation control

14. which of the following best describes the nature of quality assurance in a project? 

An objective

15. on projects where design and construct is the procurement method, who or what does the developer’s project manager work for?

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To protect the clients’ interests

16. when should the cost consultant (quantity surveyor) be appointed 

At the project initiation phase

Could be when a detailed estimate is required 

18. once the project Programme is set, it cannot be changed 

False

32. under AS2124-1992, Bill of quantities are always required in a contract 40. False

33. under the building and construction industry security of payment act 1999 NSW, which of the following payment conditions is permitted? 

You will be paid when we are paid

35. in accordance with the building and construction security of payment act 1999, what is a payment schedule? 

A notice outlining the amount to be paid and the reason for any reductions following receipt of a progress claim

38. which of the following is necessary to avoid liability in full for a progress claim submitted in accordance with the building and construction security of payment act 1999? 

Provide the other party with a payment schedule within 10 business days of receipt of the claim

40. under the building and construction security of payment act 1999, when can a person/contractor who is owed money suspend the work?  -

When payment was not made by the due date having had recourse to the act Look at Section 27 in the Act !!!!! Claimant may suspend work

Quiz 3. 1. What is the purpose of risk management? Answer: C. To ensure that all risks are identified and notified to the principal.

2. Which of the following is not a risk response methodology? Answer: C. Review

3. What kind of process is risk management? Answer: B. Interactive.

4. Project management is primarily about managing a change? Answer: A. True.

5. Which of the following is one of the main functions of the project manager? Answer: B. To monitor and control the performance of project stakeholders/team members.

6. Which of the following statements is incorrect? Answer: Risk should be borne by the party best equipped to handle it.

7. In a commercial construction project, quality is influenced by price? Answer: True.

8. Who has the authority to pick/approve the subcontractors? Answer: The superintendent.

9. AS2124- 1992 unamended would be suitable for design and construct contracts? Answer: B. False. (It would be suitable for traditional contracts).

10. AS2124 would be suitable for ‘Design and Construct’ contracts? Answer: False. It is suitable for Traditional

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