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What is the appropriate use of texting as a means of communication in the construction industry?
What is the appropriate use of texting as a means of communication in the construction industry?
- Should be completely avoided in construction
- As a means of easily and effectively documenting communication (correct)
- Only used for informal discussions
- For formal direction but not for clarifying
When a subcontractor identifies a significant discrepancy between architectural and structural drawings, what is the most appropriate action to take?
When a subcontractor identifies a significant discrepancy between architectural and structural drawings, what is the most appropriate action to take?
- Immediately proceed with construction as planned
- Send a short text alerting the design team of the issue and discuss the discrepancy in detail at the next meeting
- Draft a change order proposal and arrange a meeting with the design team and owner to resolve the conflict (correct)
- Ignore the discrepancy and continue work as usual
In the context of the text provided, when should meeting minutes be distributed to the participants?
In the context of the text provided, when should meeting minutes be distributed to the participants?
- About one hour prior to the meeting
- About one day after the meeting (correct)
- About one day prior to the meeting
- At the beginning of the meeting
What role does texting play in providing formal direction in the construction industry according to the text?
What role does texting play in providing formal direction in the construction industry according to the text?
When encountering a discrepancy between architectural and structural drawings, what should be done before taking any further action?
When encountering a discrepancy between architectural and structural drawings, what should be done before taking any further action?
In what situations is it acceptable to use texting for communication in the construction industry according to the text?
In what situations is it acceptable to use texting for communication in the construction industry according to the text?
What is the main reason provided in the text for designers to not rule on their own work?
What is the main reason provided in the text for designers to not rule on their own work?
As a person moves up an organizational chart, which skills generally increase?
As a person moves up an organizational chart, which skills generally increase?
In the construction project scenario, what is the correct completion date for the contractor after five days lost due to rain?
In the construction project scenario, what is the correct completion date for the contractor after five days lost due to rain?
What impact does a designer inspecting a building and creating a punch list have on the flooring contractor in the scenario?
What impact does a designer inspecting a building and creating a punch list have on the flooring contractor in the scenario?
What consequence arises if a designer renders an opinion on their own work?
What consequence arises if a designer renders an opinion on their own work?
How do duties typically change for a person moving up an organizational chart?
How do duties typically change for a person moving up an organizational chart?
What type of equipment would be most useful for a superintendent to lay out the perimeter strip footings, batter boards, and utility lines?
What type of equipment would be most useful for a superintendent to lay out the perimeter strip footings, batter boards, and utility lines?
What is a common grade percentage found on U.S. highways?
What is a common grade percentage found on U.S. highways?
What action would be appropriate if topographical lines are very close together at the north boundary of a project site?
What action would be appropriate if topographical lines are very close together at the north boundary of a project site?
Which contract document would be inappropriate for addressing material costs, labor units, rental equipment, and taxes?
Which contract document would be inappropriate for addressing material costs, labor units, rental equipment, and taxes?
In the Subcontract Agreement clause described, under which category does it fall?
In the Subcontract Agreement clause described, under which category does it fall?
If a contractor is involved in preparing a site logistics plan, which action would be least likely to address close topographical lines at the project site?
If a contractor is involved in preparing a site logistics plan, which action would be least likely to address close topographical lines at the project site?
What is the total volume (in cubic yards) of Shape 1 and Shape 2 combined?
What is the total volume (in cubic yards) of Shape 1 and Shape 2 combined?
In the context of BUDGETING, COSTS, AND COST CONTROL, what is the result of 2,499 multiplied by 0.241?
In the context of BUDGETING, COSTS, AND COST CONTROL, what is the result of 2,499 multiplied by 0.241?
In PLANNING, SCHEDULING, AND SCHEDULE CONTROL, if ES next - EF equals 2, what should EF be if ES next is 6?
In PLANNING, SCHEDULING, AND SCHEDULE CONTROL, if ES next - EF equals 2, what should EF be if ES next is 6?
For CONSTRUCTION SAFETY, what is the correct value for option 76.A?
For CONSTRUCTION SAFETY, what is the correct value for option 76.A?
In CONSTRUCTION GEOMATICS, what is the result of 105.42 minus 96.00?
In CONSTRUCTION GEOMATICS, what is the result of 105.42 minus 96.00?
According to the information provided in PROJECT ADMINISTRATION, what is excluded from purchase orders?
According to the information provided in PROJECT ADMINISTRATION, what is excluded from purchase orders?
For an unconditioned warehouse in Chicago containing Type A combustibles like paper and wood, which fire protection system would be most suitable?
For an unconditioned warehouse in Chicago containing Type A combustibles like paper and wood, which fire protection system would be most suitable?
If an owner wants to fast-track a construction project, which project delivery method would best support this process?
If an owner wants to fast-track a construction project, which project delivery method would best support this process?
For a project involving pressure grouting a sinkhole at an existing building, which type of contract would be most appropriate?
For a project involving pressure grouting a sinkhole at an existing building, which type of contract would be most appropriate?
In a project delivery method where the owner holds contracts with the architect, trade contractors, and a management service company for coordination, what is this method called?
In a project delivery method where the owner holds contracts with the architect, trade contractors, and a management service company for coordination, what is this method called?
A successful sole proprietor contractor wants to restructure her company to reduce personal risk. Which business structure would achieve this?
A successful sole proprietor contractor wants to restructure her company to reduce personal risk. Which business structure would achieve this?
An engineering firm is assisting an owner in developing bid documents and scope of work for a sinkhole repair project. What role is the engineering firm playing?
An engineering firm is assisting an owner in developing bid documents and scope of work for a sinkhole repair project. What role is the engineering firm playing?
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