Preview Questions Contract Administrator | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: How does a Contract Administrator ensure compliance with international construction standards?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By only reviewing international standards at the project's completion

By focusing solely on local standards

By incorporating relevant standards into the contract and ensuring the contractor adheres to them

By leaving it up to the contractor to ensure international standards are met

Question 2: What is the significance of warranties in construction contracts?

Which action should you take?

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Warranties are unnecessary if the project is inspected regularly

Warranties ensure that the work performed meets specified quality standards and that defects are addressed for a certain period

Warranties focus solely on post-construction services, not quality

Warranties only apply to materials, not workmanship

Question 3: Which document should be reviewed first when ensuring compliance with local construction regulations?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

The payment terms in the contract

The construction schedule

The building permit and approvals

The safety inspection reports

Question 4: What is the most effective approach to managing risk allocation during construction contract negotiations?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Shift all risks to the subcontractors to minimize the contractor's exposure

Clearly assign responsibility for risks such as delays, cost overruns, and unforeseen conditions to the relevant parties

Avoid discussing risk allocation and rely on the general terms of the contract

Allow risks to be managed equally by all parties without specific allocation

Question 5: In a contract negotiation, how can a contract administrator balance the need for cost savings with the requirement for high-quality work?

Which action should you take?

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By focusing exclusively on cutting costs, disregarding quality requirements

By ignoring the cost and quality balance and focusing only on project deadlines

By carefully crafting terms that ensure quality standards are maintained while controlling costs through specific clauses

By agreeing to the lowest cost terms, regardless of quality standards

Question 6: How does the subcontractor selection process impact the overall success of a construction project?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By impacting team morale and client relationships

By ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards

By influencing the amount of administrative work required

By determining the project's total cost