I.

Choose the correct answer for each question, Circle it clearly within the given time limit, and
ensure all work is done independently. Allocated time (30 Min)

1. What is the main purpose of a project baseline?

a) Monitoring cash flow
b) Measuring project performance against plans
c) Ensuring material quality
d) Coordinating site workers

2. Which of the following defines "critical path" in a project schedule?

a) The shortest time to complete the project
b) The sequence of activities that determines the project duration
c) The path with the most float
d) The path with least resources

3. What is the purpose of Earned Value Management (EVM) in construction projects?

a) Tracking quality performance
b) Monitoring cash flow
c) Measuring cost and schedule performance
d) Allocating resources

4. Which document is used to formally request changes in project scope?

a) Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
b) Site Logbook
c) Risk Register
d) Change Order

5. What is the role of a contract specification?

a) Specify material and workmanship standards
b) Define resource allocation
c) Define project scope only
d) Control project costs

6. What does "FIDIC" stand for in contract administration?

a) Federation of Independent Construction
b) International Federation of Consulting Engineers
c) Financial Index of Design in Construction
d) Federal Institution of Contracting

7. Which of the following is not a project delivery method?

a) Design-Bid-Build
b) Design-Build
c) Public-Private Partnership
d) Value Engineering
8. In a construction schedule, what does "float" represent?
a) Delay in critical activities
b) Duration of project completion
c) Time a task can be delayed without affecting the project completion date
d) Overlapping activities

9. What is the primary goal of quality control in construction projects?

a) Increase profit margins
b) Ensure compliance with specifications
c) Monitor costs
d) Speed up construction

10. Which type of insurance is commonly required for construction projects?

a) Performance Bond
b) Life Insurance
c) Marine Insurance
d) Vehicle Insurance

11. What is a "contingency" in cost estimation?

a) Unexpected cost added to the estimate
b) Cost for equipment maintenance
c) Main project cost line
d) Reserve fund for project risks

12. The term "fast-tracking" refers to:

a) Increasing labor speed
b) Conducting quality tests quickly
c) Overlapping project phases to shorten schedule
d) Avoiding delays in procurement

13. What type of contract uses a fixed price for the total scope of work?
a) Cost Plus Contract
b) Lump-Sum Contract
c) Time and Materials Contract
d) Unit Price Contract

14. What is the purpose of a Gantt chart?

a) Risk analysis
b) Managing construction resources
c) Estimating project cost
d) Visualizing project schedules

15. What is the "mobilization phase" in a construction project?

a) Equipment delivery to the site
b) Project design phase
c) Procurement of materials
d) Final handover
16. Which material property affects concrete strength most?
a) Water-cement ratio
b) Aggregate size
c) Curing time
d) Sand quality

17. What is a primary cause of claims in construction projects?

a) Timely completion
b) Change orders
c) Effective communication
d) Accurate scope definition

18. What is the function of a procurement plan?

a) Monitoring progress reports
b) Tracking material storage
c) Defining how and when project purchases are made
d) Managing cost overruns

19. What is a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) used for?

a) Cost estimation
b) Breaking a project into manageable parts
c) Material quality control
d) Defining contractual obligations

20. In risk management, which term refers to reducing the impact of a risk?
A) Risk avoidance
B) Risk mitigation
C) Risk transfer
D) Risk acceptance
 1. Contract Administration Expert

II. Provide clear, concise, and well-structured answers to each question, using relevant examples
or explanations where necessary, Allocated time for each (5 min)

Question 1:

Explain the differences between the following types of construction contracts:

1. Lump Sum Contract

2. Unit Price Contract
3. Cost-Plus Contract

For each type, discuss the advantages and disadvantages from the perspectives of both the owner
and the contractor.
Question 2:

During the execution of a road construction project, the contractor identifies the following issues:

1. Design errors in the approved drawings.

2. Unforeseen ground conditions requiring additional work.
3. Delays caused by the client in approving material submittals.

How should the contractor submit a claim for these issues? List the key steps.
What supporting documents are necessary to justify the claim?
Question 3:

A dispute has arisen between the owner and the contractor regarding the quality of the concrete
used in the construction of a railway overpass bridge. The contract specifies a minimum concrete
strength of 40 MPa, but the test results show 35 MPa in certain sections.

1. Identify the potential causes of the dispute.

2. What steps should both parties take to resolve the dispute under standard contract
conditions (e.g., FIDIC)?
3. If the dispute remains unresolved, explain the options for formal dispute resolution
available to the parties.
 2. Claim Management Expert

II. Provide clear, concise, and well-structured answers to each question, using relevant examples
or explanations where necessary, Allocated time for each (5 min)

Question 1:

Explain the concept of a claim in construction projects and discuss the following types of claims:

1. Time-Related Claims
2. Cost-Related Claims
3. Disruption Claims

For each type, provide one example of a scenario where the claim might arise and outline the steps
for proper submission.
Question 2:

The following delay events occurred during a railway construction project:

Client-caused delay: The client delayed providing access to the construction site by 45 days.
Weather delay: Unseasonal heavy rainfall caused a 20-day delay in earthworks.

As a claim management expert:

1. Differentiate between excusable and non-excusable delays and classify the above delays.
2. Prepare a delay analysis method to justify a time extension claim for the client-caused
delay.
Question 3:

A contractor incurred additional costs due to the following events during a railway track
construction project:

1. Unforeseen ground conditions: Required additional excavation work, resulting in extra

labor and equipment costs of $50,000.
2. Variation order: Client issued a change to the design, increasing the quantity of reinforced
concrete, with additional costs of $80,000.

Explain the process for quantifying these claims.

List the supporting evidence needed to justify the additional costs.

4. Construction Tender Engineer
II. Provide clear, concise, and well-structured answers to each question, using relevant examples
or explanations where necessary, Allocated time for each (5 min)

Question 1:

Explain the tendering process in a construction project from the pre-tender phase to the post-
tender phase. Discuss the key roles of a Tender Engineer in ensuring the preparation and
submission of a competitive bid.
Question 2:

As a Tender Engineer, you are tasked to estimate the cost for reinforced concrete work with the
following details:

 Concrete Strength: C40

 Volume: 100 m³
 Material Costs:
o Cement: 120000 per ton (required: 8 tons)
o Sand: 2000 per m³ (required: 10 m³)
o Aggregate: 1000 per m³ (required: 12 m³)
o Water: 500 per m³ (required: 3 m³)
 Labor Cost: 50000 for pouring and finishing per 100 m³
 Overhead and Profit Margin: 15% of total cost

Task:

1. Calculate the total cost of the concrete work.

2. Discuss the importance of accurate cost estimation in tender preparation.
Question 3:

You are reviewing the tender document for a large road construction project. Identify and discuss:

1. The critical components of the tender document that must be reviewed for compliance.
2. Two common risks during the tender preparation process and how to mitigate them.
5. Construction Planning Engineer
II. Provide clear, concise, and well-structured answers to each question, using relevant examples
or explanations where necessary, Allocated time for each (5 min)

Question 1:

You have been assigned to prepare a construction schedule for a highway construction project
that includes the following phases:

1. Site Preparation
2. Earthworks (Excavation and Filling)
3. Sub-Base and Base Layer Construction
4. Asphalt Paving
5. Road Marking and Signage

The estimated durations for each phase are as follows:

 Site Preparation: 15 days

 Earthworks: 30 days
 Sub-Base and Base Layer: 25 days
 Asphalt Paving: 20 days
 Road Marking and Signage: 10 days

1. Create a simple project schedule using these durations.

2. Identify and explain the critical path for this project.
3. Discuss how you would manage overlapping activities in the schedule to optimize project
delivery.
Question 2:

You are managing a construction project and need to develop a resource allocation plan for the
following tasks:

 Task A: Requires 3 workers for 10 days.

 Task B: Requires 5 workers for 8 days.
 Task C: Requires 2 workers for 6 days.
 Task D: Requires 4 workers for 12 days.

You have a total of 10 workers available on site, but you must ensure that no worker is over-
utilized beyond their capacity of working 8 hours per day.

1. Develop a resource leveling plan to allocate the workers efficiently across the tasks.
2. Explain how you would address any potential conflicts or overloading of resources.
3. Discuss the impact of poor resource leveling on project timelines.
Question 3:

A construction project is at the midway point. The planned duration for the entire project is 180
days, and the scheduled progress for 90 days was 50%. However, after 90 days, only 40% of
the work has been completed. As a Construction Planning Engineer, explain:

1. How you would calculate the Schedule Performance Index (SPI) and interpret its
meaning.
2. What corrective actions would you recommend to bring the project back on track.
3. Discuss the importance of continuous project monitoring and control during
construction.
6. Senior Quantity Surveyor
II. Provide clear, concise, and well-structured answers to each question, using relevant examples
or explanations where necessary, Allocated time for each (5 min)

Question 1:

Explain the role of a Bill of Quantities (BOQ).

Question 2:

Describe methods of measurement in construction.

Question 3:

How do you handle cost overruns during execution?

Question 4:

You are tasked with preparing a detailed cost estimate for a building project with the following
details:

 Project Scope:
o Foundation works: 250 m³ of concrete (C-25)
o Wall construction: 1,500 m² brick masonry
o Plastering works: 1,200 m² internal walls
o Roofing: 800 m² corrugated metal sheets
 Unit Costs:
o Concrete (C-25): 6,500 ETB/m³
o Brick masonry: 450 ETB/m²
o Plastering: 250 ETB/m²
o Roofing: 1,000 ETB/m²

1. Calculate the total cost for each work item and determine the total estimated project
cost.
2. Discuss three factors that may cause variations in cost during project execution.
Question 5:

You are required to measure quantities and prepare a Bill of Quantities (BOQ) for the following
works:

1. Excavation: 60 meters long, 1.5 meters wide, and 1 meter deep trench.
2. Concrete Slab: 100 m² of slab with a thickness of 0.2 meters.
3. Painting: 200 m² of wall surface with two coats of paint.

1. Calculate the quantities for each work item.

2. Explain the importance of a Bill of Quantities (BOQ) in contract administration.
7. Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
II. Provide clear, concise, and well-structured answers to each question, using relevant examples
or explanations where necessary, Allocated time for each (5 min)

Question 1:

You are tasked with ensuring the quality of the design for a bridge project. Describe the step-
by-step process you would follow to ensure the design meets all required standards and
specifications.

 Highlight the key activities at each stage of the design process.

 Identify the most critical design flaws you would check for and why.
Question 2:

The design team has submitted the final structural design of a multistory building. During your
review, you notice discrepancies in the structural drawings and material specifications.

1. What standards and codes would you use to evaluate the quality of the design?
2. Describe your approach to addressing and rectifying these discrepancies.
Question 3:

During the review of a highway interchange design, you identify a potential risk of drainage
failure due to improper slope calculations.

1. What steps would you take to verify the design and eliminate this risk?
2. Describe how you would incorporate risk management measures in the design process
to avoid similar issues in future projects.