Certified Construction Manager (CCM) (Construction-Manager) Free Practice Test

Question 1

Who owns the float in a typical project critical path schedule?

A. Contractor

B. Construction manager

C. Owner

D. Project

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2

The current construction market is extremely busy, and the trade/sub-contractors are being very selective in the projects they bid on. What options do owners have when the marketplace is vastly different from when their project was a concept to when its ready to be advertised?

A. Consider the impacts of current market conditions and revise project strategy.

B. Advertise the project and award to lowest bidder.

C. Market conditions should not be a factor in when a project is advertised.

D. Postpone advertising for one year.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3

One word or phrase to describe the process of transitioning from construction to permanent operations by the owner is

A. turnover.

B. beneficial occupancy.

C. move-in.

D. O&M.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4

A CM is milling and paving a 2-mile-long bridge with a surface that is in total failure. The owner gave the contractor October 24 as the fixed completion date. Meanwhile, the owner has promised the public that work hours would be 7am-7pm, 5 days per week and that the bridge would be completed by September 1.
The bridge deck is poured on a steel grid deck, but this type of operation has never been performed in the state and complications from weather have slowed progress. The contractor has requested to work nonstop 24/7 to meet the deadline told to the public.
The CM should

A. tell the contractor they have until September 1 and can only work 7am-7pm.

B. discuss with the owner and tell the contractor to do only 1/2 of the bridge.

C. meet with the contractor to go over realistic time frames and make a decision.

D. meet with the owner and contractor to vet all issues/options and make a decision.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5

Contract administration includes, but is not limited to, planning for implementation of drawings, specifications, and

A. permits.

B. licenses.

C. standards.

D. owner's scope of work.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6

Which of the following is a key element of a safety culture?

A. Maximizing profit

B. Ownership and management buy-in

C. Time is of the essence

D. Prompt accident notification

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7

The general contractor on a $1.2 billion terminal at an airport finds out that, due to supply chain issues, there is a 60% risk that they will not be able to get steel onsite for 10 weeks. The late start date of steel installation is four weeks away. Such a delay would cost the owner $75,000 per week to recover. What is the expected monetary value of risk?

A. $270,000

B. $2.7 million

C. $1.2 million

D. $450,000

Correct Answer: B

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