Construction Quality Assurance/Control Staff Assignments Quiz
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Why are contractor organizations usually very well organized in terms of construction management and quality assurance/control activities?

  • They have more resources to allocate to staff assignments for quality assurance/control.
  • They have a standardized approach to job assignments and titles.
  • They have more experience in performing their primary functions at the site compared to owners and architects/engineers. (correct)
  • They rely heavily on subcontractors for their construction projects.

    • What makes it challenging to determine the authority of a position based solely on its title?

  • The use of different job assignment systems by contractors.
  • The varying titles assigned to the same job across different organizations. (correct)
  • The lack of uniformity in the structuring of owner's or architect/engineer's field forces during construction.
  • The high turnover rate in construction management positions.

    • What is a common characteristic of job assignments and titles in construction management across different organizations?

  • They are consistent in authority levels across different positions.
  • They vary widely, leading to difficulty in comparison. (correct)
  • They often emphasize specialization in a particular field of construction.
  • They follow a standardized naming convention set by the industry.

    • Why are owners or architects/engineers often on less familiar ground during the construction phase?

    <p>Their primary function is not site-based, unlike contractors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of design-build contract relationships according to the text?

    <p>To illustrate the complexity of normal functional relationships under a contract.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is typically responsible for project administration and quality control on a construction project site?

    <p>Resident Project Representative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Contractor's Quality Control (CQC) representative play in a construction project?

    <p>Handles quality control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who among the following is NOT typically part of the specialty and code enforcement inspectors involved in a construction project?

    <p>Project Architect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When might a single construction inspector be assigned as the Resident Project Representative for multiple projects?

    <p>To provide quality assurance for several projects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of a construction project, what is the primary responsibility of the Resident Engineer?

    <p>Monitoring compliance with project specifications</p> Signup and view all the answers

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