Mississippi NASCLA & Residential Practice Exam

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• Which surveying device operates only on a flat surface?
• What type of pile should only be used for a level load?
• Which document is referenced regarding the meaning of Substantial Completion?
• How many times should each level be compressed with a rod during a slump test?
• A project without any connection to a labor union is described as what?
• Which parties are involved in a traditional contract delivery system?
• What is the maximum allowable angle for form work according to standard guidelines?
• What process typically arises when a dispute cannot be settled between two parties?
• What document outlines the information contained within the schedule of values and plans progress payments?
• How many factors must be assessed when selecting devices for excavation?
• Just In Time delivery can help prevent which of the following issues at job sites?
• What log is required by OSHA to track all work-related accidents?
• What type of document provides presentation traits, usage explanations, and manufacturer information?
• What is the purpose of Retention in a contract?
• In the equation HI=BM + ___, what does the blank represent?
• Which of the following is not part of the Start Up documents?
• Which role is primarily responsible for finalizing project close-out documentation?
• What term describes the speed at which laborers are completing aspects of a construction project?
• What type of bond assures the owner that the project will be completed within the scope of the contract?
• Which type of soil generally exhibits better cohesion compared to sandy soil?
• What is the essential purpose of using a penetrometer in construction?
• When calculating excavation, what is 'HI' an abbreviation for?
• What is the purpose of an Expediting Log in a construction project?
• What is the maximum size of aggregate required for an unreinforced 4" wall?
• In construction, what is the importance of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)?
• One of the benefits of Just In Time delivery is to reduce what risk?
• Which type of evaluation is conducted to approximate costs and determine foundation needs?
• What structural element is essential for maintaining the position of wall forms?
• In construction, what is a key characteristic of a wood pile?
• What type of particles are classified as smaller than 0.002 mm?
• What defines a bearing pile's effectiveness in load-bearing capacity?
• The retainage percentage typically kept by the owner for contract completion is?
• Which type of bituminous material is easier to maintain and repair compared to rigid systems?
• What percentage of the mixing water must be positioned in the drum before adding any dry materials?
• A bearing pile is chosen when the load capability depends on which of the following factors?
• What term describes the flexibility of certain tasks that must be completed on a project but do not have a strict deadline?
• What is sheathing used for in concrete work?
• What is the term for a third party who makes a binding decision to resolve a dispute?
• Who informs the owner that a punch list has been completed?
• What is the difference in elevation when Point "A" reads 15 ft and Point "B" reads 10 ft?
• What is the purpose of a Cash Flow Projection in construction management?
• What is the recommended system to use when the site consists of problematic soil or it's wet?
• To calculate the size of an excavation, what three dimensions are needed?
• What is the primary reason for adding water to the drum before dry materials?
• What percentage swell is associated when sand or gravel is disturbed?
• Which document provides crucial safety information regarding chemicals on a project site and is required by OSHA?
• A Construction Change Directive allows the owner to initiate work prior to full negotiation with whom?
• Which role is responsible for marking up As-built drawings?
• What is the consequence of failing to follow the correct mixing procedure?
• What is a physical marker established by a surveyor to indicate borders called?
• A Free On Board (FOB) Job Site increases the contractor's liability for supplies. Is this statement true or false?
• When is arbitration typically used in construction disputes?
• What does Beneficial Occupancy signify in relation to substantial completion?
• What is the significance of proper aggregate sizing in concrete?
• The Miscellaneous clause in contracts usually covers what type of contingencies?
• What should be monitored during the mixing process to ensure quality?
• What is a back-charge in contracting?
• Which form is required by OSHA for reporting accidents or wounds?
• What does a jobsite layout plan specify?
• What term describes a document given to the owner that indicates all financial matters regarding a project have been settled?
• What is the function of a brace in wall forms?
• What is the term for the permanent support that enlarges foundations to provide additional levels?
• What is used to measure the variation in height between two points?
• What does a Submittal Register do in a project?
• What type of bond ensures the contractor will carry out the contract at the bid price?
• Which person typically has the lowest pay in a construction crew?
• Why is it important to have a proper water-to-cement ratio?
• Which bond ensures subcontractors and suppliers are paid, preventing liens on the project?
• Who completes the inspection during an ongoing project to notify the owner of the substantial completion date?
• Which material is typically mixed with water to create concrete?
• What is the purpose of a pre-construction meeting?
• How would you describe the bearing strength of highly compacted fine-grained soil?
• In estimating a project, what aspect is often the toughest to plan for?
• What is the primary purpose of collimating a leveling instrument?
• Aggregates make up at least what percentage of the total volume of concrete?
• Which evaluation is used to determine necessary drainage slope and landscape requirements?
• What is an example of a document that would typically be created during the Construction Progress phase?
• Which of the following is a critical element of project management that involves time and budget considerations?
• What type of support is utilized temporarily when digging infringes upon another structure?
• During which phase of a construction project would lien releases typically be executed?
• Which option is considered a traditional construction project delivery method?
• How can the mixing process be improved for better quality control?
• In the context of project completion, what signifies that all aspects of the financial arrangement have been settled?
• What is the name of the costly method recommended to investigate subsurface soil conditions?
• Who is responsible for ensuring all financial aspects of the project are closed out?
• What is the primary purpose of using sheathing in concrete construction?
• Which of the following is NOT a purpose for using a subcontractor?
• What document must include signatures from the architect, contractor, and owner to be valid?
• What type of pile can last in water for no definite amount of time and provides greater skin abrasions?
• How many required parts does the certificate of completion have?
• What term describes a position of identified height used in surveying?
• What document is provided alongside the affidavit of payment to confirm final payment to the contractor?
• What is typically the first step in the mixing process for concrete?
• What type of bond is specifically designed for the payment of labor and materials on a construction project?
• What is the purpose of Cost Control on a construction project?
• Which type of joint helps manage cracking in concrete slabs due to shrinkage?
• What type of insurance safeguards the contractor in case of loss to a project before its completion?
• What does a Schedule of Value document in a construction project?
• Which is one of the fundamental types of scheduling used in construction?
• What is the purpose of a bid bond in construction?
• When mixing materials, what outcome can improper water placement cause?
• What is the acceptable relative bearing strength for thick sand, measured in psf?
• When collimating, what angle should the line of sight be set to relative to the horizontal axis?
• Which type of support system is characterized as temporary during excavation adjacent to existing structures?
• During the Construction Progress phase, what is an example of a required document?
• Which type of drawing is completed by the manufacturer or a representative of the manufacturer?
• What is the amount withheld from payment throughout the project known as?
• Who is the primary manager of all work completed at the construction site?
• What should be the consistency of a well-mixed concrete?
• What type of clay has an acceptable relative bearing strength of 1,600 psf?
• What is the term for documents added after the original bid has been placed and before the project has been awarded?
• What type of site investigation involves digging to assess soil conditions?
• According to specific AIA standards, what does substantial completion signify?
• Which type of equipment is typically used for mixing dry and wet materials in construction?
• A Fixed Price contract is characterized by what key element?
• Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of dead load?
• What is the acceptable relative bearing strength of sedimentary rock, measured in psf?
• Which project management tool helps in providing a visual display of all project tasks and their interdependencies?
• Claims under what amount will be settled in 60 days according to the American Arbitration's Construction Industry Arbitration Rules?
• Which factor significantly influences excavation costs and soil bearing capacity?
• What does groundwater level significantly affect in construction projects?
• In construction practices, which factor is critical for achieving a successful mix?
• What is the term for the cooperation between associations involved in a project?
• A Lump Sum payment could potentially result in what issue regarding contract terms?
• What device is used to determine the bearing capacity of subgrades and manage compaction?
• What is mediation in the context of construction disputes?
• What key document indicates the successful completion of required inspections before occupancy?
• What is another document required during the Construction Progress phase besides Progress Payment Requests?
• What does maintaining an Expediting Log help with in a construction project?
• Who is responsible for ensuring supplies are correctly placed at a jobsite?
• What type of lien release is provided when payment is contingent upon receipt for goods delivered?
• Who must sign a Change Order after a project is awarded?
• Which joint type is best suited for allowing movement due to temperature fluctuations?
• Who is responsible for awarding the certificate of substantial completion?
• Which process involves the resolution of disputes within a contractual context through legal means?
• What does a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) provide for a project?
• What role does aggregate play in the concrete mixture?
• Is a Shell type Cast-In-Place pile made using steel and concrete true or false?
• What must be established to accurately measure elevation changes?
• What type of bond promises that the contract will stay within the bounds of the contract until completion?
• Which term describes the change in total volume of soil when it is excavated?
• What is one of the two main works that product documents consist of?
• What type of insurance would cover the contractor against theft or damage to the construction site?
• What type of form will sustain lateral concrete pressure?
• In residential construction, why is proper mixing crucial for foundations?
• Which insurance is important for contractors in case of employee injuries on the job?
• What type of log is used to track delays in a construction project?
• What is the primary function of underpinning in construction?
• What term describes the combined weight of all formwork and concrete?
• Which of the following is NOT a typical part of the submittals provided during the last design phase?
• What is the term used when dirt is disturbed causing an increase in soil quantity?
• Which is NOT a method for delivering options on a construction project?
• What type of change occurs when the owner modifies the project affecting costs?
• When materials do not stick together well under pressure, such as sand, they are described as being what?
• What delivery method involves someone acting in the capacity of the owner to arrange all aspects of the project?
• Which set of contract drawings includes Civil Engineering and Site Survey documents?
• Which document is used for changes to the original contract during the construction process?
• Which three individuals must sign the Certificate of Substantial Completion for it to be valid?
• What is the term used for a payment method that is held back to ensure project completion?
• In which delivery method is the party responsible for both creating the plans and overseeing the project until completion?
• What kind of insurance helps cover claims above regular general liability or vehicle insurance?
• True or False: Pebbles are considered an aggregate in concrete.
• Is the final payment and retainage released during closeout before all contract work is finished?
• What happens when a buck is set in concrete?
• What are the methods used to support earth walls during an excavation?
• Which document outlines the cooperation needed among parties for a project?
• What is the typical waste percentage of lumber used for framing?
• Who is typically responsible for creating an estimate for a job in construction?
• Which inspection is crucial for obtaining a certificate of occupancy?
• What type of joint is designed to manage cracking during contraction in concrete?
• Which drawing set includes architectural designs and layouts for a project?
• Which of the following is a critical component to check off during Close-out?
• Which type of roadway is described as easy to care for and repair in sections?
• Which term describes an action leading to project accomplishment within time and budget?
• What does an Unconditional lien release secure?
• Which condition can affect the performance of a concrete mix?
• What is the process called when a third party helps resolve a dispute without making a binding decision?
• Why is a Submittal Register essential in project management?
• What does a Final Lien Release indicate?
• What is a Punch List in construction?
• What essential role does the Superintendent play on a construction site?
• Submittals provided in the last design phase typically include which of the following?
• What is it called when a certain amount of money is given because parts of the project are completed early?
• What type of contract allows the Owner the option to reimburse the contractor for supplies used within the project's scope?
• A Final Lien Release ensures no liens will be placed on which project aspect?
• Which type of leveling equipment is primarily used by surveyors for height measurement?
• A log that tracks delays in a project is primarily known as what?
• Who is the overseer of the Project Engineer on-site?
• Which of the following is an example of a Project Close-out phase document?