Construction Knowledge Quiz

Who is credited with influencing early building laws through the first written regulations?

• Julius Caesar

• Hammurabi

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo

What key metric is often used as an economic indicator in the U.S. construction industry?

• Total construction costs

• Housing starts

• Project duration

• Number of contractors

Which of the following is NOT considered a primary sector of construction?

• Commercial

• Industrial

• Heavy Civil

• Health Care Construction

Which organization promotes construction management education at universities?

• National Builders Organization

• Associated Schools of Construction (ASC)

• American Society of Civil Engineers

• National Association of Home Builders

What are the primary responsibilities of the Owner in a construction project?

• Designing the building

• Defining the scope and providing funding

• Managing subcontractors

• Overseeing daily operations

What does LEED stand for?

• Leadership in Environmental Energy Design

• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

• Land Efficiency and Energy Development

• Local Energy Efficiency Development

Which organization offers voluntary certification programs for construction managers?

• American Institute of Constructors (AIC)

• National Contractors Association

• Society of Construction Managers

• Construction Quality Assurance Board

The Lean Construction philosophy focuses on what key principle?

• Increasing costs

• Reducing waste and increasing efficiency

• Enhancing complexity

• Minimizing collaboration

From which industry did Lean Construction originate?

• Construction

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

• Information Technology

Who are the primary players in construction projects?

• Only Owners and Contractors

• Owners, Design Professionals, and Construction Professionals

• Government and Regulators

• Architects and Engineers only