Preview Questions Quantity Surveyor | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the primary risk when managing a subcontractor on a project, and how can it be minimized?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Assess the subcontractor's financial stability and track record

Assume subcontractors will always meet deadlines

Hire the subcontractor with the lowest bid without evaluation

Rely on the main contractor to manage all subcontractor risks

Question 2: What is the primary difference between a design drawing and a construction drawing?

Which action should you take?

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Design drawings are more detailed

Design drawings contain the project schedule

Construction drawings provide details for construction, such as dimensions and materials

Construction drawings only show the layout of a building

Question 3: How should a Quantity Surveyor deal with risk related to scope creep in a construction project?

Which action should you take?

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Allow the project team to handle scope creep without oversight

Identify and control scope changes early and ensure they are properly documented

Accept minor changes without revising the contract terms

Ignore scope creep if it does not affect the schedule

Question 4: In lump sum contracts, how should unforeseen costs be handled in the initial estimate?

Which action should you take?

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They should be ignored

A contingency allowance should be included

The contractor should absorb them

A fixed cost adjustment should be agreed upon

Question 5: What does a quantity surveyor typically include in a post-tender evaluation report?

Which action should you take?

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A detailed cost breakdown of all bids received

An analysis of the potential risks and issues for the project

A justification for the choice of the lowest bidder

A summary of contractor qualifications

Question 6: How would you ensure correct invoicing practices for a project that involves multiple stages and contractors?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Pay invoices based on estimates rather than actual work done

Allow contractors to send invoices at any time during the project

Only review invoices at the end of the project

Review each invoice in relation to the project's progress, ensuring accuracy and compliance with the contract