Contract Terminology Quiz

In contract terminology, what term is used for an 'invitation to quote for a contract'?

• tender

• realisation

• benefit

• terms

Which one of the following items is not a measured item likely to be recorded on a contract 'take-off sheet' by an 'estimator'?

• 20mm pvc terminal boxes

• 20mm steel conduit

• 100mm cable tray

• 2.5mm sq pvc/pvc cable

What is the term used to detail 'the monies paid to a customer if a contract is not completed on time'?

• liquidated damages

• penalty clause

• litigation

• compensation

If a contractor or supplier has been 'specified by name' in a contract - what is this known as?

• nominated

• main

• primary

• Chosen

What is ECA?

• electrical contractors association

• electrical contracting association

• electrical contracting amalgamation

• electrical contractors amalgamation

A small company is likely to have which one of the following organisational structures?

• bottom-up

• vertical

• top-down

• horizontal

What term is given to a work request that is changed by the customer, signed and authorised by them and requiring authorised permission before work commences?

• job sheet

• penalty clause

• time sheet

• variation order

Who's responsibility is it to 'provide specialist and expert advice'?

• consultant

• sub contractor

• main contractor

• supervisor