Question 1

A lien has been placed on a building. What may be a probable cause for this action?

AA subcontractor has not been paid by the general contractor

BThe certificate of substantial completion has not been issued

CThe client requires more financing

DContract documents do not comply with building code

Answer : A

Question 2

During a final walk-through, the interior designer notices that a decorative light fixture was not installed on a dimmer as specified. Where should the designer document the issue?

ARFI

BChange order

CPunch (deficiency) list

Answer : C

Question 3

The purpose of a post-occupancy evaluation is to determine

ACompliance with the punch (deficiency) list

BThe quality of general contractor performance

CThe completeness of the construction documents

DClient satisfaction or dissatisfaction with the project

Answer : D

Question 4

Gross leasable area is measured from the

Acenterlines of shared partitions to the inside of tenant walls

Bcenterlines of shared partitions to the outside of tenant walls

Cinside surface of shared partitions to the inside of tenant walls

Dinside surface of shared partitions to the outside of tenant walls

Answer : B

Question 5

Which statement about change orders is MOST accurate?

AThey are written permissions or instructions that modify construction documents

BThey are notices to the client advising of changes to the construction documents

CThey are changes made to the contract documents during the bid (tender) phase

DThey are written instructions issued by the designer to the subtrades once the initial construction has begun