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Construction Engineering 221

Construction Engineering 221. Company Organization. RPQs. 1. Delegation is the process of assigning specific responsibilities and authorities to individual employees commensurate with their training and experience. A. True B. False

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Construction Engineering 221

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  1. Construction Engineering 221 Company Organization Construction Engineering 221

  2. RPQs 1. Delegation is the process of assigning specific responsibilities and authorities to individual employees commensurate with their training and experience. A. True B. False 2. The extent of “horizontal division” within a company is dependant on the number of semiautonomous departments created to perform specialized functions. A. True B. False 3. The key factor in employee motivation is the human need for a feeling of recognition and self-esteem. A. True B. False Construction Engineering 221

  3. Let’s Play………. So you want to be a Construction Engineer? Construction Engineering 221

  4. Rules of the Game (first round) • Answer as a team (choose one spokesperson) • Right answer = +5, Wrong answer = -10 • A team can choose to “play” or “pass” • If a team passes they will receive 0 points Construction Engineering 221

  5. Rules of the Game (second round) • On a “pass”, the next team to answer will be chosen at random or possibly picked by the “passing team” – they are required to answer the question • “The Cards” will help us choose what team will get the question when it is “passed” • Ace = Team #1, Cards 2 to 10 represent Teams 2 through 10 respectively • Ace through 10 – points remain the same • “Jack” – choose any team – points stay same • “Queen” – choose any team – points double • “King” – choose any team – points triple • Initial question – answer required after 20 seconds • “passed” question – answer required in 10 seconds Construction Engineering 221

  6. Question #1 1. All the following duties are normally a part of the Estimating Department within a General Contractor organization except one. Which one is it? • A. Obtaining bid documents • B. Quantity takeoff • C. Securing subcontractor/material quotations • D. Project cost accounting • E. Delivering competitive or negotiated proposals Construction Engineering 221

  7. The Correct Answer to question # 1 is ….. D. Project Cost Accounting Construction Engineering 221

  8. Question #2 • An employee’s authority may be delegated to others. • A. True B. False Construction Engineering 221

  9. The correct answer to question # 2 is ….. A. True Construction Engineering 221

  10. Question #3 • Many of America’s largest structures have been built by joint ventures. The Hoover Dam was built by an association of _____ companies. • A. 5 • B. 6 • C. 7 • D. 8 • E. 10 Construction Engineering 221

  11. The correct answer to question # 3 is ….. B. 6 Construction Engineering 221

  12. Question # 4 Company policy on drugs and alcohol is an especially important aspect of a personnel manual, as is a description of the company _______ policy. Construction Engineering 221

  13. The correct answer to question # 4 is ….. Safety Construction Engineering 221

  14. Question #5 The concept of “vertical division” within a company refers to the establishment of lines of supervision. True or False Construction Engineering 221

  15. The correct answer to question # 5 is ….. True Construction Engineering 221

  16. Question #6 Unlike a corporation, a joint venture is not a separate entity. True or False Construction Engineering 221

  17. The correct answer to question # 6 is ….. False Construction Engineering 221

  18. Question # 7 Approximately 10 percent of the contractors account for about _____ percent of the annual dollar volume of construction. a. 80 b. 85 c. 90 d. 95 Construction Engineering 221

  19. The correct answer to question # 7 is ….. a. 80 Construction Engineering 221

  20. Question # 8 There are 500,000 business firms in the United States that classify themselves as being construction contractors of one type or another. The classification that has the largest number of contractors is sole proprietorship, followed by partnerships and then corporations. True or False Construction Engineering 221

  21. The correct answer to question # 8 is ….. False Construction Engineering 221

  22. Question # 9 Which of the following construction business types can have unlimited shareholders? a. S Corporation b. LLC c. Corporation d. Sole Proprietorship Construction Engineering 221

  23. The correct answer to question # 9 is ….. b. LLC and c. Corporation Construction Engineering 221

  24. Question # 10 The LLC is formed by two or more members with an LLC agreement written in conformity with applicable federal statutes. True or False Construction Engineering 221

  25. The correct answer to question # 10 is …. False Construction Engineering 221

  26. Question # 11 What does acronym “ESOP” stand for? Construction Engineering 221

  27. The correct answer to question # 11 is …. Employee Stock Ownership Plan Construction Engineering 221

  28. Question # 12 Under the laws of most states, all the stock of a corporation can be owned by a single individual. True or False Construction Engineering 221

  29. The correct answer to question # 12 is …. True Construction Engineering 221

  30. Question # 13 The limited partnership is used principally as a means of ________ ________. Construction Engineering 221

  31. The correct answer to question # 13 is …. raising capital Construction Engineering 221

  32. Question # 14 Which form of business has as one of its disadvantages the fact that on the death of one of the shareholders the organization automatically goes into a state of dissolution. Construction Engineering 221

  33. The correct answer to question # 14 is …. Partnership Construction Engineering 221

  34. Question # 15 What does “NAHB” stand for? Construction Engineering 221

  35. The correct answer to question # 15 is …. National Association of Home Builders Construction Engineering 221

  36. Question # 16 Which building code is used in the western half of the United States? Construction Engineering 221

  37. The correct answer to question # 16 is …. Uniform Building Code Construction Engineering 221

  38. Question # 17 What is the primary cause of seasonality in the construction industry? Construction Engineering 221

  39. The correct answer to question # 17 is …. Inclement weather Construction Engineering 221

  40. Question # 18 In the arena of small and disadvantaged business enterprises what does the acronym “MBE” stand for? Construction Engineering 221

  41. The correct answer to question # 18 is …. Minority Business Enterprises Construction Engineering 221

  42. Question # 19 What does the acronym “CMAA” stand for? Construction Engineering 221

  43. The correct answer to question # 19 is …. Construction Management Association of America Construction Engineering 221

  44. Question # 20 FNMA, GNMA and VA are all quasi-government agencies that help finance this type of construction. What type of construction is it? Construction Engineering 221

  45. The correct answer to question # 20 is …. residential Construction Engineering 221

  46. Question # 21 What gets wet as it’s drying? Construction Engineering 221

  47. The correct answer to question # 21 is …. a towel Construction Engineering 221

  48. Question # 22 • Who will win the football game on Saturday, ISU or Kansas? Construction Engineering 221

  49. The correct answer to question # 22 is …. Construction Engineering 221

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