Mange the Contract Lifecycle Effectively PMI-CP Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–30

1. 26foundation · easy

   Which strategy is most effective in mitigating communication gaps caused by contractual silos?

   • ARequiring all communication to go through the owner's representative
   • BEstablishing regular integrated project meetings with all key parties
   • CLimiting communication to written correspondence only
   • DAvoiding meetings to save time
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2. 27foundation · easy

   How does the Integrated Form of Agreement (IFOA) primarily improve collaboration in built environment projects?

   • ABy eliminating all contractual liability for design errors
   • BBy establishing a single contract between the owner and a general contractor
   • CBy creating a multi-party agreement among owner, designer, and builder
   • DBy requiring all parties to use the same project management software
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4. 28foundation · easy

   For a project where the owner wants to maintain direct control over design and construction separately, which delivery method is most appropriate?

   • ADesign-bid-build (DBB)
   • BConstruction Manager at Risk (CMAR)
   • CDesign-build (DB)
   • DPublic-Private Partnership (PPP)
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5. 29expert · hard

   A contract manager is advising the project sponsor on a potential claim from the contractor for an ambiguous specification. The contract has a 'conflict and ambiguity' clause that states the contractor must notify the owner of any ambiguity before proceeding. The contractor proceeded without notice and is now claiming extra costs. What is the most likely outcome?

   • AThe owner will be liable for breach of contract
   • BThe contractor's claim is likely barred because they failed to give the required notice
   • CThe contractor will be entitled to extra costs because the specification was ambiguous
   • DThe dispute will be resolved in mediation
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6. 30expert · hard

   An owner is considering an IFOA for a complex hospital project. The legal department is concerned about the lack of traditional risk transfer and the potential for disputes. The owner wants to reduce litigation but is worried about liability. What is the best way to address these concerns while still using an IFOA?

   • ARemove all risk-sharing provisions from the IFOA
   • BAbandon the IFOA and use a traditional design-bid-build contract
   • CRequire the contractor to indemnify the owner for all losses
   • DInclude a waiver of consequential damages and a robust dispute resolution process
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