Free Construction Specifications Institute CSI-CDT Exam Questions

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Question 1

When developing an operation and maintenance (O&M) budget for a facility, what should form the basis forbudget decisions?

A : The architect/engineer’s projected operating costs

B : The construction manager’s life cycle analysis

C : The estimator’s preliminary project description

D : The facility manager’s historical record of actual costs

Answer: D

Question 2

What can value analysis be used for?

A : To provide the owner with the lowest construction cost.

B : To enhance project value or reduce initial or long-term cost.

C : A phase for future work to allow higher quality items up front.

D : To change the perceived value by owner and stakeholder.

Answer: B

Question 3

Which document obligates the architect/engineer to review submittals during construction administration?

A : AIA Document A201, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction

B : AIA Document B101, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect

C : AIA Document D200, Project Checklist

D : AIA Document G612, Owners Instructions to the Architect

Answer: B

Question 4

What can value analysis be used for?

A : To provide the owner with the lowest construction cost.

B : To enhance project value or reduce initial or long-term cost.

C : A phase for future work to allow higher quality items up front.

D : To change the perceived value by owner and stakeholder.

Answer: B

Question 5

The owner's budget may not be adequate to pay for the entire project. What method is used to allow flexibilityin the event that the budget is exceeded by the bids?

A : Cash allowance

B : Quantity allowance

C : Unit pricing

D : Alternates

Answer: D

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