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Who is responsible for ensuring the construction project is feasible and financially viable?

• The employer

• The contractor

• Client

• Purchaser

What is the difference between state level and federal contracts in terms of the principal?

• State government for federal contracts and Federal Government for state level contracts

• State government for state level contracts and Federal Government for federal contracts

• Local authorities for state level contracts and Federal Government for federal contracts

• None of the above

Which specific pieces of legislation govern public construction contracts?

• Companies Act 1965 (Act 125) and Partnership Act 1961 (Act 135)

• Local Government Act 1976 (Act 171) and Government Proceedings Act 1956 (Act 359)

• Government Contracts Act 1949 (Act 120) and Local Government Act 1976 (Act 171)

• Government Contracts Act 1949 (Act 120) and Partnership Act 1961 (Act 135)

Who undertakes proceedings for a government construction contract in Sabah and Sarawak?

• The Legal Advisor of the particular state

• The Attorney General

• The State Government

• The Federal Government

In what circumstance is the government bound by a contract made by an agent acting within the scope of his authority?

• Always

• Never

• Only if the contract is for a construction project

• Only if the contract is for a public construction project

What are the entities that have the capacity to contract?

• Public listed companies and private limited liability companies

• Joint ventures, unincorporated bodies, and partnerships

• Developers, owners, investors, and stakeholders

• All of the above

What are the formalities required for the execution of contracts by companies and partnerships?

• Generally similar to those for individuals except for particular statutory requirements

• More stringent than those for individuals

• Less stringent than those for individuals

• No formalities are required for the execution of contracts by companies and partnerships

What is the capacity of local authorities to enter into contracts?

• They may enter into contracts only for the discharge of their functions

• They may enter into contracts for any purpose

• They may enter into contracts for public construction projects only

• They may not enter into contracts at all

What is the local trend of government or statutory bodies in terms of contracting works?

• They always undertake contracting works directly

• They never undertake contracting works directly.

• They sometimes undertake contracting works directly, either alone or in joint venture with others.

• They only undertake contracting works in joint venture with private entities.

What legal entities can act as contractors in the construction industry?

• Only private legal entities.

• Only government or statutory bodies.

• Both private legal entities and government or statutory bodies.

• Only public listed companies.