Preview Questions Quantity Surveyor | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: How would you handle the risk of natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes, floods) affecting a construction site?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Conduct a thorough risk assessment, including natural disaster probabilities, and develop a disaster recovery plan

Disregard natural disaster risk in planning

Postpone the project until the disaster risk is resolved

Assume natural disasters will not impact the project

Question 2: What should a quantity surveyor focus on to minimize legal risks in a construction project?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Drafting and monitoring construction contracts carefully

Ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations

Ensuring timely payments to contractors

Adjusting project scope to avoid disputes

Question 3: Which of the following building code regulations governs the installation of elevators in multi-story buildings?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

None, as elevators are optional

The local electric code

The national construction code for safety equipment

The ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators

Question 4: In construction documentation, what does BIM (Building Information Modeling) contribute to the accuracy and efficiency of project delivery?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

It defines quantity takeoff for materials and labor costs

It ensures contract compliance throughout the project lifecycle

It provides a 3D model to visualize and check for design discrepancies

It serves as a documentation repository for all project data

Question 5: Which pricing method is typically used when assessing costs in a boiler installation project?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Measured work method

Lump sum pricing

Cost-plus pricing method

Time and materials method

Question 6: How do you manage the risks associated with project design changes during the construction phase?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By implementing a strict change control process and ensuring proper approvals

By seeking additional funding from external stakeholders

By reducing the scope of work and adjusting timelines

By increasing project budgets to accommodate unforeseen changes