Question 1

With a Differing Site Condition, the Contract Administrator should

Accepted Answer

A)  fully document all aspects of the different condition 
B)  meet as quickly as possible to brainstorm solutions 
C)  notify all parties immediately 
D)  all of these 
A)  fully document all aspects of the different condition 
B)  meet as quickly as possible to brainstorm solutions 
C)  notify all parties immediately 
D)  all of these D

Question 2

A Type I Differing Site Condition is when actual conditions are not what was indicated on the drawings

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Reliance upon the Spearin Doctrine is sufficient for relief from Differing Site Conditions

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

In order to avoid responsibility, the Owner may rely upon

Accepted Answer

A)  exculpatory clauses relieving him/her of responsibility 
B)  failure of the Contractor to give timely notice 
C)  the difference is insignificant in regard to method or approach 
D)  all of these 
A)  exculpatory clauses relieving him/her of responsibility 
B)  failure of the Contractor to give timely notice 
C)  the difference is insignificant in regard to method or approach 
D)  all of these

Question 5

Type I Differing Site Conditions should have been anticipated

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Acting conscionably means to act prudently in good faith

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Type II Differing Site Conditions

Accepted Answer

A)  differ from what is shown on the drawings 
B)  differ from what a prudent Contractor would expect on the site 
C)  are typical on most projects 
D)  always cause a delay 
A)  differ from what is shown on the drawings 
B)  differ from what a prudent Contractor would expect on the site 
C)  are typical on most projects 
D)  always cause a delay

Question 8

Type I Differing Site Conditions

Accepted Answer

A)  differ from what is shown on the drawings 
B)  differ from what a prudent Contractor would expect on the site 
C)  are typical on most projects 
D)  always cause a delay 
A)  differ from what is shown on the drawings 
B)  differ from what a prudent Contractor would expect on the site 
C)  are typical on most projects 
D)  always cause a delay

Question 9

If there is an exculpatory clause protecting the Owner, key for the Contractor in resolving a Differing Site Condition favorably will be

Accepted Answer

A)  how much the Differing Site Condition will cost 
B)  the reasonableness of the Owner 
C)  on whose side the Architect is 
D)  exculpatory clauses that favor the Contractor 
A)  how much the Differing Site Condition will cost 
B)  the reasonableness of the Owner 
C)  on whose side the Architect is 
D)  exculpatory clauses that favor the Contractor

Question 10

With a Differing Site Condition

Accepted Answer

A)  the Contract Administrator needs to understand all the facts before alerting the Owner 
B)  cost will probably be more an issue than the schedule 
C)  timely notice by the Contractor to the Owner is important 
D)  the Architect will be to blame so dealing directly with the Owner is essential 
A)  the Contract Administrator needs to understand all the facts before alerting the Owner 
B)  cost will probably be more an issue than the schedule 
C)  timely notice by the Contractor to the Owner is important 
D)  the Architect will be to blame so dealing directly with the Owner is essential

Question 11

Differing Site Conditions usually refers to something unexpected underground, but it does not have to be so

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A force majeure is caused by natural events but not by humans

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Through an exculpatory clause, an Owner will place responsibility on the Contractor for actions caused by the Owner's agents

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A Type II Differing Site Condition is what no one would have expected to exist without regard to what was indicated on the drawings

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

With a Differing Site Condition, the Contract Administrator should

A Type I Differing Site Condition is when actual conditions are not what was indicated on the drawings

Reliance upon the Spearin Doctrine is sufficient for relief from Differing Site Conditions

In order to avoid responsibility, the Owner may rely upon

Type I Differing Site Conditions should have been anticipated

Acting conscionably means to act prudently in good faith

Type II Differing Site Conditions

Type I Differing Site Conditions

If there is an exculpatory clause protecting the Owner, key for the Contractor in resolving a Differing Site Condition favorably will be

With a Differing Site Condition

Differing Site Conditions usually refers to something unexpected underground, but it does not have to be so

A force majeure is caused by natural events but not by humans

Through an exculpatory clause, an Owner will place responsibility on the Contractor for actions caused by the Owner's agents

A Type II Differing Site Condition is what no one would have expected to exist without regard to what was indicated on the drawings

Getting Started

An Introduction to Contracts, Torts, Statutes and Regulations

Owners, Designers, and Constructors

The Basics of Construction Contracts

Different Construction Contract Delivery Methods

Interpreting the Contract

Killer Clauses

Insurance

Bonds

Warranties

Getting Started

Schedule

Liens

Filters

Exam 12: Differing Site Conditions

With a Differing Site Condition, the Contract Administrator should

A Type I Differing Site Condition is when actual conditions are not what was indicated on the drawings

Reliance upon the Spearin Doctrine is sufficient for relief from Differing Site Conditions

In order to avoid responsibility, the Owner may rely upon

Type I Differing Site Conditions should have been anticipated

Acting conscionably means to act prudently in good faith

Type II Differing Site Conditions

Type I Differing Site Conditions

If there is an exculpatory clause protecting the Owner, key for the Contractor in resolving a Differing Site Condition favorably will be

With a Differing Site Condition

Differing Site Conditions usually refers to something unexpected underground, but it does not have to be so

A force majeure is caused by natural events but not by humans

Through an exculpatory clause, an Owner will place responsibility on the Contractor for actions caused by the Owner's agents

A Type II Differing Site Condition is what no one would have expected to exist without regard to what was indicated on the drawings

Getting Started

An Introduction to Contracts, Torts, Statutes and Regulations

Owners, Designers, and Constructors

The Basics of Construction Contracts

Different Construction Contract Delivery Methods

Interpreting the Contract

Killer Clauses

Insurance

Bonds

Warranties

Getting Started

Schedule

Liens

Filters