BCGBC4005A Produce labour and material schedules for ordering

Test your knowledge
There are 13 questions in total for this test. You can answer all 13 questions in one sitting or you can choose to work through the questions one topic at a time.  
There are four topics:
1.	Apply contract conditions to schedules
2.	Track suppliers
3.	Prepare site files and orders
4	Monitor project costs

Topic 1 - Apply contract conditions to schedules (5 questions)
Question 1
What are three key pieces of information included in contracts between the builder and the client?
•	Purchase order
•	Completion date
•	Contract price
•	Penalties for breaches
•	Call forward sheet
The correct answer is: 
•	Completion date
•	Contract price
•	Penalties for breaches.
If you did not get this answer correct it is advised that you do Topic 1.

Question 2
Which of the following three working conditions must be specified prior to the approval of the building application?
•	Working hours
•	Working days
•	How the EPA guidelines are not met
•	Footpath or road closure dates are confirmed

The correct answer is:
•	Working hours
•	Working days
•	How the EPA guidelines are not met.
If you did not get this answer correct it is advised that you do Topic 1.
Question 3
Which of the following two parties have the final say for external colour in a heritage area?
•	Client
•	Builder
•	Tradesperson
•	Council
•	Architect
The correct answer is:
•	Client
•	Builder.
If you did not get this answer correct it is advised that you do Topic 1.
Question 4
What is the timeframe allowed for a client to respond to a variation requested by a builder?
•	Five business days
•	Five days
•	Seven business days
•	Four days
The correct answer is:
•	Five business days.
If you did not get this answer correct it is advised that you do Topic 1.

Question 5
When approving a client requested variation, which of the following three things are the most important?
•	Variation to cost
•	Cost
•	Length of time for the work to be undertaken
•	Reason for the variation
•	Signing a variation form
The correct answer is:
•	Variation to cost
•	Length of time for the work to be undertaken
•	Signing a variation form.
If you did not get this answer correct it is advised that you do Topic 1.

Topic 2 - Track suppliers (2 questions)
Question 1
When referring to nominated contractors and suppliers listed in contracts who would nominate the suppliers? There can be more than one correct answer.
•	Builder
•	Client
•	Architect
•	None of the above
The correct answer is:
•	Builder
•	Client
•	Architect.
If you did not get this answer correct it is advised that you do Topic 2.
Question 2
When generating purchase orders for material and labour how is the contract rate applied?
•	Refer to written correspondence between sub-contractors and the builder
•	Refer to the contract
•	Make a verbal agreement with the supplier

The correct answer is:
•	Refer to written correspondence between sub-contractors and the builder.
If you did not get this answer correct it is advised that you do Topic 2.

Topic 3 - Prepare site files and orders (4 questions)
Question 1
To enable the project to flow smoothly, what documents would the site manager require on-site?
•	Working drawings
•	Contract
•	Asset protection
•	Payroll
The correct answer is:
•	Working drawings.
If you did not get this answer correct it is advised that you do Topic 3.
Question 2
For the construction of a new dwelling, what details are listed on a call forward sheet?
•	Variations made
•	Foundations
•	Structure
•	Logical construction period
•	Demolition
The correct answer is:
•	Logical construction period.
If you did not get this answer correct it is advised that you do Topic 3.
Question 3
What impact does a client approved variation have on a construction file? Choose the three most appropriate answers.
•	Create a new file
•	Amend documentation
•	Throw the file away
•	Amend drawings
•	Amend orders and call forward sheet

The correct answer is:
•	Amend documentation
•	Amend drawings
•	Amend orders and call forward sheet.
If you did not get this answer correct it is advised that you do Topic 3.
Question 4
What are the implications of providing amendments to standard plans, specifications and costs in a site file? There may be more than one correct answer.
•	Add signed variation
•	Modify material and quantity
•	Track costs
•	Price new work
•	Amend or replace drawings
•	None of the above
The correct answer is:
•	Add signed variation
•	Modify material and quantity
•	Track costs
•	Price new work
•	Amend or replace drawings.
If you did not get this answer correct it is advised that you do Topic 3.

Topic 4 - Monitor project costs (2 questions)
Question 1
What is the purpose of analysing the estimated project cost against the actual cost? There may be more than one correct answer.
•	To track the cash flow
•	To manage the project proactively
•	To manage the project reactively
•	So staff can get paid sooner
The correct answer is:
•	To track the cash flow
•	To manage the project proactively.
If you did not get this answer correct it is advised that you do Topic 4.

Question 2
What is the purpose of a final project cost analysis?
•	To plan when you can go on a holiday
•	To analyse where a project has gone over budget
•	To assess the actual cost of materials used
•	To ensure timely payment throughout the project
The correct answer is:
•	To analyse where a project has gone over budget.
If you did not get this answer correct it is advised that you do Topic 4.
If you answered all the question correctly you may wish to attempt the express pathway for this competency.

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