SINHGAD TECHNICAL EDUCATION SOCIETY’S

SINHGAD COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE, PUNE 41

2020-21
FOURTH YEAR B.ARCH. DIVISION A/B/C/D TERM II

Question Bank For InSem : Professional practice II

Part A: MCQ’S 1 Mark/Question.

1. When the owner directly allot a construction /Interior/Landscape job to the Contractor or an agency
known to him it is called Direct Assignment .

2. A Contract is a legal that formally confirms in writing with a seal and signature, an agreement that
binds two parties in a firm commitment in accordance with mutually accepted terms of reference.

3. What does EMD stand for? Earnest Money Deposit

4. Looking after all aspects of work is Project manager responsibility.

5. A system where a few contractors are shortlisted on the basis of predetermined eligibility criteria
decided by the owner and architect is called Tender by Specific Invitation .

6. Which type of tender quotations is invited in case of decorative works like Traffic Islands, Construction of
Sculptures and some parts of Landscape Jobs. C- Tender (Lump Sum Cost Tender)

7. The role and Responsibilities of the Owner should be .

1. The Owner has to appoint an Architect for the Project
2. The Owner May also appoint other Consultants or Advisors.
3. The Owner has to have the Land for building construction and provide the Architects with all legal Property
Documents.
4. The Owner has to decide his Requirements (Brief) and communicate them to the Architect for translating
them into a Technical / Architectural Design
5. The Owner has to arrange for finance to pay for the Construction, and to pay the Fees of the Architects and
other Consultants / Advisors that he may appoint.
6. The Owner has to Pay for a Site Supervisor (Clerk of Works) for daily monitoring
7. Finally, With the technical help of the Architect, the Owner has to apply for legal permissions from the Local
Authorities and pay all the fees, taxes and charges required for approvals

1. Which of the following option is not a Essential part of a Tender.

2. In Two Envelopes Open Tender system Qualitative Bid means .

3. The D.S.R (district schedule rates) is a document containing specifications of all construction
Items.

4. What does TSR stand for? Tender Scrutiny Report

12. The system where offers are invited by public advertisement in newspaper from
anybody who may read it is called Un-Restricted Open Tender .

13. The role and Responsibilities of the Architect should be .

14. E-Tendering is an internet based tendering process; from advertising to receiving

and submitting tender-related information are done online.

15. The B-1 (Percentage) Tender is popularly used in Government Projects which
are generally based on the DSR.

16. Which Tender system is used when all details are not finalized before making of
tender? B-2 Tender (Item Rate Tender)

17. In which Tender system Architects/Engineers work load is minimum? C – type lump sum

18. What are the Contractors responsibilities according to Demolition Tender? The
contractor has to make arrangements to cut off existing water supply lines, drainage
lines, electric supply lines etc.

19. The Security Deposit is generally 2.50 % of the total project cost.

20. In C – type lump sum final cost at completion is known in advanced.

21. The AB7:E14 Architect is selected by referral method for a project.

22. The design services is the main focus of Architect's services.

23. liquidated damages is the penalty for unpaid due Professional fee within the
contract time.

24. 85% of the Professional fee is paid when construction is completed.

25. Special provision Is the instructions that supplements or modify

drawings, specs. & general conditions of the contract.

26. Owner shall furnish contractor 3 sets of drawing and specs for free.

27. The contractor prepares at his own expense and submits 2 copies of
all shop drawings to the architect.
 28. Computation of contract time shall commence on the 7th day from the
receipt of the notice to proceed

29. The contractor will notify the building official 10 days prior; stopping,
resuming, termination of construction.

30. A tender is advertised in newspaper .

31. Which of these is not mentioned in a tender?

32. Which of these is mentioned in a tender?

33. Security deposit is split into 2 components that is A 2.50 % INITIAL Security Deposit,
and, b) A 2.50 % as the Retention Percentage. ?

34. What is the responsibility of the architect during the contract document phase of his
services?

35. Which of the following describes the lump sum or fixed fee method?

36. A statement from the architect confirming the amount of money due the contractor for
work accomplished is a certificate of payment

37. In a typical owner-architect agreement, who is responsible for payment of surveys, soil
explorations, and laboratory fees? owner

38. What is included in Measurement Book (MB)?

39. After the Tendering process the Award is declared in favor of some Contractor
who is first given a pre bid meeting

40. All the Clauses listed in the IIA Document as General Conditions Of Contract
are generally found to be
good for all construction projects.

Part B: Short/ Long Answer Questions

1. Long Answer Questions (5 or 10 marks)

1) Discuss in brief the 5 Ms of Construction Management

2) Explain the System, Applications, Advantages and Disadvantages of the following
tender systems

a. Unrestricted Open Tender

b. Two Envelope Open Tender

c. Tender by Invitation

d. Tender by Pre- Qualification

3) Explain the B1, B2 , C type tender systems with respect to the following points

a. Method

b. Where used?

c. How does the Contractor Quote?

d. Advantage over other Tender Types

e. Disadvantage over other Tender Types

4) Define a Construction Contract. List the Salient Features of a Construction Contract.

5) Explain in short what do we mean by General Conditions of Contract and Special

Conditions of Contract

2. Short Notes (5 marks)

1) Demolition Tender
2) Tender and explain the Primary Purpose of Tendering
3) Direct Assignment
4) The various parts and procedure of Tendering
5) The essential parts of a Tender
6) Earnest Money Deposit
7) Security Deposit Amount
8) Clerk of Works
9) Mobilization Funds and recovery
10) Defects Liability Period.
11) Virtual Completion Certificate
12) Liquidated Damages