CEAC Contractor Coordination & Project Management 2

Question 1

A contractor submits a change order for additional work not in the original scope. What should the CEAC consultant do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Review the change order with the client and assess impact on budget and accessibility outcomes

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Approve the change order immediately to avoid project delays

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Reject all change orders as a standard policy

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Submit the change order directly to the funding agency without client review

Question 2

After a ramp installation, which element of the final inspection is MOST critical for accessibility compliance?

Accepted Answer

Slope ratio, edge protection, handrail height, and landing dimensions

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The aesthetic finish color of the ramp surface

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The contractor's cleanup of construction debris

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Whether the ramp matches the home's architectural style

Question 3

What is a 'punch list' in the context of a home modification project?

Accepted Answer

A record of incomplete or deficient items that must be corrected before project closeout

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A list of clients waiting for services

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The contractor's invoice for completed work

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A funding application checklist

Question 4

When coordinating multiple contractors for a complex home modification, what is the MOST effective communication strategy?

Accepted Answer

Hold regular coordination meetings and use a shared communication log

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Allow each contractor to work independently without joint meetings

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Communicate only via text messages to save time

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Delegate all communication solely to the general contractor

Question 5

A client's funding grant requires that contractors submit documentation of completion before reimbursement. What is the consultant's responsibility in this process?

Accepted Answer

Review completed work against specifications and confirm compliance before documentation is submitted

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Submit the documentation on behalf of the contractor without review

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Advise the client to submit documentation without consultant involvement

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Request early payment before work is verified

Question 6

Which factor is MOST important when evaluating multiple contractor bids for an accessibility modification project?

Accepted Answer

Alignment of the bid scope with accessibility specifications, contractor qualifications, and realistic timeline

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The lowest bid price regardless of other factors

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The contractor's proximity to the client's home

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Whether the contractor has worked with the consultant before

Question 7

After a home modification is completed, what is the PRIMARY purpose of a post-installation follow-up visit by the CEAC consultant?

Accepted Answer

To verify the modification meets the client's functional needs and identify any corrections needed

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To present the contractor with a performance award

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To collect final payment from the client on behalf of the contractor

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To update the client's property tax assessment