CSI Contract Administration & Communication 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary function of contract administration during construction?
- Negotiate land purchases
- Manage design changes
- Oversee work in line with contract documents (Correct answer)
- Approve final landscaping
Correct answer: Oversee work in line with contract documents
Contract administration ensures that construction is completed in accordance with contract documents and specifications.
Question 2: What is a submittal in the context of contract administration?
- Legal agreement
- Project bid form
- Sample or document confirming material compliance (Correct answer)
- Subcontractor invoice
Correct answer: Sample or document confirming material compliance
Submittals include product data, shop drawings, and samples submitted for approval to confirm compliance with specs.
Question 3: Which document records changes to the scope, cost, or schedule of a construction project?
- RFI
- Change order (Correct answer)
- Daily log
- Warranty certificate
Correct answer: Change order
Change orders formally document modifications to contract terms, including scope, cost, or schedule.
Question 4: What is the purpose of a Request for Information (RFI)?
- Authorize payments
- Select contractors
- Clarify project documents (Correct answer)
- Confirm product warranties
Correct answer: Clarify project documents
RFIs are used to clarify details in the construction documents when uncertainties arise during the build.
Question 5: Which party typically reviews and approves submittals?
- General contractor
- Subcontractor
- Owner
- Architect or engineer (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Architect or engineer
The architect or engineer reviews submittals to ensure compliance with project specifications and design intent.
Question 6: How is effective communication maintained during construction?
- By phone calls only
- Avoiding written reports
- Through formal records and meetings (Correct answer)
- Verbal directives from workers
Correct answer: Through formal records and meetings
Clear documentation, scheduled meetings, and timely RFIs help keep all parties aligned and informed.
CSI Contract Administration & Communication 1
What is the primary function of contract administration during construction?