Variation Quiz

What is the primary purpose of a Variation Order?

• To reduce projects costs

• To improve project quality

• To address unforeseen changes

• To extend project deadlines

When should a Variation Order be issued in a project?

• At the beginning of the project

• Only after project completion

• When there are changes in project requirements

• Never, as it is not necessary

Changes to the original contract are still allowed even though there is no variation clause in the contract. True of false?

• True

• False

Variations in construction projects are highly likely to occur due to a variety of factors such as :

I. Poor cost control

II. Changes to the original scope of works

III. Statutory requirements

IV. Site conditions

• I, II and III

• I, II and IV

• I, III and IV

• I, II, III and IV

The (a)   has the sole power to issue Variation Order instructions to the Contractor.

The following are the types of variation of works EXCEPT...

• Change of design of work

• Change of cost of work

• Change of quality of work

• Change of quantity of work

A variation is not a relevant event (RE) that entitles the contractor to claim for an EOT and is a ground for recovery of loss and expense. True or false?

• True

• False

Under PWD 203A 2010, Clause 5.2, all the instructions must be in writing. However, if S.O.’s instructions are oral, he must issue a written instruction within ....... days from the date of issuance of the oral instruction.

• 3 days

• 7 days

• 14 days

• 21 days

Under PAM2018, there is also a provision for issuance or confirmation of oral instructions.

• True

• False

Under Standard Form of Contract PWD Form 203A (Rev.1/2010), if the contractor fails to comply with a written instruction, the S.O. will issue a notice to the contractor to comply with the said instruction. If within ........... day(s) after receipt of such notice the contractor has still not complied, the S.O. may undertake the work departmentally or employ others to do it.

• 3 days

• 7 days

• 14 days

• 21 days