Preview Questions Quantity Surveyor | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: How do you manage the contractor's payment schedule to avoid overpayment and underpayment?

Which action should you take?

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Approve payments based on the contractor's request

Monitor work completed according to milestones and approve payments based on verified progress

Release full payments after initial work completion

Delay payments until project is completed

Question 2: How can risk management be effectively integrated into construction documentation to mitigate project delays due to unforeseen circumstances?

Which action should you take?

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By including a contingency plan for unanticipated risks

By defining a risk allocation clause in the contract

By conducting a risk workshop before documentation is finalized

By identifying critical paths and addressing possible delays

Question 3: Which local regulation requires air quality standards to be met in commercial building construction to ensure healthy environments for occupants?

Which action should you take?

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Uniform Building Code (UBC)

ASHRAE Standard 62.1

LEED Green Building Rating System

International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)

Question 4: Which of the following documents is most important for a quantity surveyor to verify during the tender evaluation stage?

Which action should you take?

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The bill of quantities (BOQ)

The project delivery timeline

The site inspection report

The contractor's financial statements

Question 5: In risk management, what is the purpose of a Risk Allocation Matrix in construction projects?

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To define which party (owner, contractor, etc.) bears the risk

To determine the best financial provider for the project

To track the completion timeline of all tasks

To allocate project tasks and responsibilities

Question 6: Under the Building Code of Australia (BCA), what is the required minimum structural integrity of a building during an earthquake?

Which action should you take?

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There are no specific earthquake-resistant requirements in the BCA

Buildings must be designed to withstand earthquake forces specified in the BCA

Earthquake resilience is only required in high-risk zones

Buildings must be reinforced with seismic-resistant materials