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Q: Today's organizations use which of the following to enhance their operations? a) Communications technologies b) Web technologies c) Database technologies d) All of the above

Q: A database table is organized in rows (known as fields), and columns (known as records).

Q: Relational databases store data in a set of overlapping tables.

Q: Microsoft Access is an example of a large-scale database management system.

Q: A database management system is a collection of programs that stores, manages, and uses data.

Q: On most e-business Web sites, most of the content resides on Web servers.

Q: Client, application server, and data server form a three-tier architecture.

Q: Database servers requests data residing on application servers for processing.

Q: Application servers hold application software that implements the business logic of an organization.

Q: Web browser is an example of a software that performs server processes.

Q: Your computer and Amazon's Web and database servers represent a multi-tier architecture.

Q: Client/server architecture is also known as three-tier architecture.

Q: Specialized type of computers processing requests and returning results are called clients.

Q: Specialized type of computers initiating requests and presenting results are called clients.

Q: Specialized type of computers processing requests and returning results are called servers.

Q: Specialized type of computers initiating requests and presenting results are called servers.

Q: The Internet uses the Hypertext Transmission Protocol (HTTP) to exchange messages between its computers.

Q: Communications protocol allows two computers on the network to exchange messages.

Q: Large organizations use private computer networks to engage in electronic data interchange (EDI).

Q: Today's organizations use the Internet as their only computer network.

Q: Organizational systems components are the people, products, and services.

Q: Proofing and approving a computer-generated mortgage application is a completely computerized process.

Q: Computer applications help organizations with their processes.

Q: A company's Web page represents a core technology of its organizational system.

Q: An organizational system is comprised of a set of different technologies.

Q: Organizations are able to operate efficiently without computer systems.

Q: Today's organizations are heavily dependent on computer systems.

Q: Exposures is a specialty retailer of fine gifts, picture frames, albums, scrapbooks, as well as occasional gift ideas. Visit their Web site at www.exposureonline.com, and using the registration, billing, catalog, and shopping cart screens below, go through each of the five ER design steps.For questions 92-95, please refer to the preceding paragraph, web screens, and the table relationships below.

Q: Draw tables together with the relationships between them.

Q: In a Design/Bid/Build contractual arrangement, the architect signs a contract with the _________ .a. Ownerb. Construction managerc. General contractord. Subcontractore. None of the above

Q: The architect is most heavily involved during which of the following project phases?a. Constructionb. Engineering and designc. Concept and feasibilityd. Startup and implementation

Q: Which of the project types listed would most frequently use a construction management arrangement?a. Building constructionb. Heavy constructionc. Industriald. Residential

Q: Owner involvement is highest during what project phase?a. Constructionb. Engineering and designc. Concept and feasibilityd. None of the above

Q: Design/build means thata. One company is responsible for both design and constructionb. Construction begins before design is completec. The project is technically complexd. Both A and B

Q: In what project phase are the bid packages advertised and the project contracted out so construction can begin?a. Concept and feasibilityb. Engineering and designc. Procurementd. Constructione. Operation and utilization

Q: Banks, office towers, and schools would be classified as what type of project?a. Residentialb. Building constructionc. Industriald. Heavy construction

Q: Which of the following are the three parties to a construction management contract?a. Owner, contractor, subcontractorb. Owner, manager, designerc. Owner, engineer, contractord. Owner, designer, contractor

Q: Which of the following would not be included in a typical site investigation?a. Size of the siteb. Availability of local laborc. Soils classificationd. Ledge outcroppinge. Existing structures

Q: Site selection and financing would usually be the responsibility of thea. Ownerb. Architectc. Contractord. Subcontractor

Q: Traditionally, concept and feasibility studies are handled by thea. Ownerb. Architectc. Contractord. Subcontractor

Q: Drawings and specifications are the output of what stage of a project?a. Concept and feasibilityb. Procurementc. Engineering and designd. Startup and implementatione. None of the above

Q: Which of the following characteristics should an owner investigate when choosing a construction manager?a. Financial health of the companyb. Makeup of the team assigned to the jobc. Experience with similar projectsd. Fee structuree. All of the above

Q: Which category of construction is characterized by many small companies and great instability during economic recessions?a. Residentialb. Building constructionc. Industriald. Heavy construction

Q: 1. Dams, highways, and bridges would be classified as what type of project?a. Residentialb. Building constructionc. Industriald. Heavy construction

Q: What is a punch list?a. A card that keeps track of hours workedb. A stencil for punching holes in steelc. Items that must be completed prior to contract completiond. None of the above

Q: When compared to other delivery method options, which of the following is not considered an advantage of Design/Bid/Build delivery?a. It is historically acceptedb. Project cost is fixedc. Design/construction time is shortestd. Owner has least involvement

Q: Final as-built drawings are submitted to ___________.a. Give the architect more workb. Keep records for later maintenancec. Prepare for later renovations or additionsd. Both B &C

Q: In a Design/Bid/Build arrangement, a (an) __________contract is most likely used between ageneral contractor and an owner.a. PCMb. Owner-buildc. Lumpsumd. Turnkey

Q: A cash flow analysis utilizes information from a (an)a. Estimateb. Construction schedulec. Value engineering programd. Both A and Be. None of the above

Q: Which category of construction is typically financed by the public sector?a. Residentialb. Building constructionc. Industriald. Heavy construction

Q: Which category of construction is the largest?a. Residentialb. Building constructionc. Industriald. Heavy construction

Q: A structural steel column collapses and is found to have been undersized. Which project participant would most likely be liable for this mistake?a. Ownerb. Designerc. Constructord. Structural steel workere. All of the above

Q: One major difference between equipment and material is that equipment does not become part of the project at the end of the job.

Q: The most important criterion for evaluating designers is their fee.

Q: The time for completing a project is equal to the sum of the duration of the individual work elements.

Q: In a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) contract, costs above the GMP are covered by the owner.

Q: Construction managers are usually hired in a professional capacity, as are architects and engineers.

Q: A detailed estimate is made with almost no information on the project and is the summation of the cost of the individual elements of construction, using unit costs.

Q: Cost indices reflect changes in cost over time.

Q: Organizational charts show a company's organizational structure in pictorial form.

Q: Project scheduling techniques, such as CPM, are unique to the construction industry.

Q: In CPM the steps or operations necessary to complete a project are shown on a bar chart.

Q: Communication between home and field office is both infrequent and unimportant.

Q: The construction manager is responsible for submitting as-built drawings to the owner at the start of the project.

Q: On-site mobilization is the process during which the site is made ready for construction to begin.

Q: Fair cost estimates represent the construction manager's appraisal to the owner of the fair value of the bid package.

Q: Fast tracking is one of the major advantages in a traditional arrangement.

Q: The CM's field office is usually responsible for which duties? a. Inspect all work b. Coordinate and schedule work c. Write daily reports d. All of the above

Q: A (An) ________clause is issued during a dispute to bring in a professional to guide parties to a mutually acceptable settlement. a. Litigation b. Arbitration c. Mediation d. Negotiation e. Partnering

Q: The field office would typically accomplish which of the following tasks? a. Qualify bidders b. Obtain progress and record photos c. Prepare project cost estimate d. Prepare project schedule e. None of the above

Q: The _________usually prepares fair cost estimates. a. Construction manager b. Owner c. Architect d. None of the above

Q: Cost codes are used for which of the following reasons? a. To track long-lead items b. To accurately report actual field costs c. To efficiently retrieve company cost data d. All of the above

Q: The ________ design phase is complete when the design is approximately 30 percent complete. a. Schematic b. Conceptual c. Design development d. Engineering e. None of the above

Q: Which of the following situations requires a change order? a. Change in owner's scope of work b. Significant change in subsurface conditions c. Design error or omission d. All of the above

Q: Which of the following trades is considered a specialty contractor? a. Piledriver b. Mason c. Carpenter d. Surveyor e. Electrician

Q: The purpose of a toolbox meeting is to discuss _____. a. Specific current hazards to workers b. Details of any recent accident or near miss c. Updated information regarding hazardous materials in use d. Safety procedures in relation to upcoming new activities e. All of the above

Q: A work plan includes _______. a. Schedules b. Budget c. Standards for quality d. All of the above

Q: Value engineering is normally the responsibility of which team member? a. Owner b. Architect c. Project manager d. All of the above

Q: Which of the following would have the most impact on reducing job-site accidents? a. Increasing the frequency of toolbox meetings b. Upgrading the quality and availability of personal devices c. Increasing the number of safety training sessions d. Improving new-worker orientation sessions e. Creating or improving a comprehensive safety program

Q: The use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) would be of prime importance in which aspect of a safety program? a. Employee orientation b. Personal protection devices c. Hazard communication d. Toolbox meeting e. All of the above