BCGBC4007A Plan building or construction work

Organise labour

Trade contracts 

Labour quiz
Question 1
Your invitation to quote should always be:
A.     A verbal agreement
B.     Sent by courier
C.     In writing
D.     On decorative paper.
The correct answer is C - in writing. Quotes in writing are best as they make it easier to compare the different quotes and to check the quote against the specification. 

Question 2
How many quotes for sub-contractors should you get?
A.     1
B.     2
C.     3
D.     4
The correct answer is C - 3. It is in your best interests to invite a minimum of three quotes from various sub-contractors to get a fair and competitive price. Four or more quotes could be called for depending on the interest shown.

Question 3
Which of the following should you consider when choosing sub-contractors for a job? There is more than one answer to this question.
A.     The price they quote
B.     Their availability
C.     How neatly they dress
D.     They have been recommended
D.     The size of the company they work for
E.     They are local
The correct answers are: A, B and D. 

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