CIOB Live Knowledge Practice Test

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• What is Stage 4 in the RIBA Plan of Work?
• What is the role of the National Regulator of Construction Products?
• Which statement describes the relationship of industry within the right procurement model?
• Contract Law - what does it govern?
• Which statement about where brownfield sites are located and its effect on urban green space is accurate?
• What is a 'controlled service' or 'controlled fitting'?
• Which organization launched new standards to raise competence and safety under the Building Safety Act?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the five main procurement methods?
• Which entities are dutyholders?
• Which of the following is commonly used as an MMC component?
• In sustainability contexts, the industry has several sustainability assessment techniques for buildings such as
• How often should a construction phase plan be updated?
• Which requirement does the Environment Act impose on developers?
• Who approves the Building Regulations 2010 Approved Documents in England?
• Which statement best describes a brownfield site?
• The approved documents cover which two aspects?
• Which statement best describes a disadvantage of behaviour modification programmes?
• Which option correctly states what BIM stands for and its purpose?
• No work starts on site unless prevent unauthorised access
• Which of the following is NOT a main body of construction law in England and Wales?
• What is Stage 1 in the RIBA Plan of Work?
• Which statement best defines a contractor?
• Which of the following is an example of a building method for green building?
• What is the designer's main duty when preparing or modifying designs?
• Which term refers to statutes and regulations that govern construction standards and procedures?
• What are the contents of a design and build contract?
• Which of the following is also an advantage of adopting the three pillars?
• Which statement about Design and Build is accurate?
• Stage 6 in the project lifecycle corresponds to which activity?
• Welfare facilities include which of the following?
• What is the purpose of behavioural safety?
• If you are the only contractor on a project you need to make sure a construction phase plan is in place.
• Under the Building Safety Act, building safety risk includes risk from fire spread, structural failure, or anything else.
• Which concept governs construction through laws and regulations setting standards and procedures?
• If a builder fails to comply with safety regulations and someone is harmed, which legal concept may be used to recover damages?
• The new Building Safety Act introduces a new role of Principal Designer who will have the following legal duties.
• Which statement best reflects the effectiveness of behaviour modification when properly applied?
• What is Stage 2 in the RIBA Plan of Work?
• Which term refers to sanctions for illegal acts in construction?
• How do hydrogen fuel cells generate electricity?
• What is the manual to the building regulations?
• Stage 1 of the RIBA Plan of Work is primarily concerned with?
• Which statement correctly describes the publication date of the Construction Strategy?
• What is the role of the Building Safety Regulator?
• What is design?
• Is a revised government construction strategy being prepared?
• What is a key goal of partnering and collaborative contracts in construction projects?
• In supply chain contracts, payment must be made within how many days from the payment notice?
• How can behavioural safety be implemented?
• What does NPPF stand for?
• What is the Principal Designer's main duty?
• What does PFI stand for?
• Which of the following is a direct benefit related to resource management?
• What does cost-benefit analysis do?
• How often should a construction phase plan be reviewed?
• What does the acronym BNG stand for?
• What is a digital twin?
• From 1 April 2022, energy efficiency products installed in a building are VAT-treated how, and for how long is the period?
• What is the purpose of the RIBA Plan of Work?
• Which publication explains the concept of sustainable development?
• Under CDM, which phase is the Principal Designer responsible for?
• Which of the following lists the three key risks when selecting a contract?
• According to the Government Strategy in public sector procurement, the right model includes engaging key members of the supply chain in the design process where their contribution creates value. This statement aligns with which of the following options?
• Integrated supply teams are an example of which approach in construction projects?
• You are particularly aware that the construction industry has had a significant impact on biodiversity loss with land use and construction practices contributing to the removal of natural habitats affecting the
• What is the purpose of the Building Safety Bill?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between collateral warranties and primary contracts?
• Which statement best describes a construction contract?
• One disadvantage of behaviour modification programmes is that they address symptoms rather than root causes.
• Which statement best defines a public project?
• What are the four pillars of SUDS?
• In what year was the Health and Safety at Work Act enacted?
• What is one disadvantage of construction projects?
• Which statement best describes a designer's broader eligibility in project roles?
• What is a government support measure for MMCs?
• What are step-in rights with a collateral warranty?
• What does BIS stand for?
• Which statement about space and garden considerations on brownfield sites is correct?
• Which are the three 'P's of the triple bottom line?
• Which statement describes the Principal Designer's primary duty in the pre-construction phase?
• 3 main risks of standard contracts
• Which of the following is NOT a pillar of SUDS?
• What does SMPs stand for?
• How does the Building Safety Act give residents in high-rise buildings a say?
• Who is defined as a worker in the construction context?
• What must be provided to workers according to contractor duties?
• Stage 7 in the project lifecycle corresponds to which activity?
• What does COBie stand for?
• The type of contract you choose is generally based on what?
• A contract is legally binding if it includes four essential elements. Which of the following lists those elements?
• Which of the following is a collaborative practice in construction projects?
• What are the five Ps of sustainability introduced by the UN in 2015?
• Which statement is true about planning permission in brownfield development?
• COBie stands for which of the following?
• Which statement is true about the construction contract?
• Which document specifically facilitates minor alterations to the scope of work during construction?
• Which precaution can help reduce insolvency risk before entering a contract?
• What is the purpose of design coordination?
• Which description best captures the purpose of COBie?
• What happens when the design and build procurement route is chosen?
• In BIM, BIM stands for Building Information Modelling and is the holistic process of creating and managing information for a built asset.
• Procurement is best viewed as part of a broader asset life cycle, rather than as a stand-alone process.
• Which items are considered part of a designer's designs?
• Which of the following is NOT a main procurement method?
• What is Stage 5 in the RIBA Plan of Work?
• Which of the following can be considered a designer?
• How are digital twins made?
• Which acronym stands for Design Risk Management?
• Which item is not typically considered Building Work?
• PAS stands for?
• What are the aims of design management?
• Which document could become part of the agreement once signed by all parties?
• Which of the following is identified as a disadvantage of MMCs?
• Which main body would address criminal penalties for wrongdoing in construction projects?
• What is the relationship between digital twins and BIM?
• What does IUK stand for?
• What year is the RIBA Plan of Work?
• Designers must eliminate, reduce or control foreseeable risks for which two stages?
• What is a benefit of the behavioural safety model?
• What does the NPPF show?
• Which statement best defines a Principal Designer?
• Which statement is not a feature of the right procurement model?
• Which type of tasks require the designer's attention?
• Which acronym stands for a procurement contract family?
• What is a disadvantage of collateral warranties?
• What are public-private partnerships (PPPs)?
• What best defines a Domestic Client?
• What is a green building?
• What is a construction project?
• Which practice improves payment fairness in collaborative projects?
• In your role as a construction design & build technician, the Government Construction Strategy states that the right model for public sector construction procurement includes one in which
• Who can access the golden thread information?
• True or False: Species, biodiversity, and tree coverage are decreasing in the UK.
• Which PAS addresses the competence framework for individual Principal Designers?
• What does ZAW do?
• BIM contract should include?
• A criticism of behavioural safety in construction is that is can
• The BSI launched new standards to improve what?
• Which phrase describes the purpose of the new standards in the built environment?
• Law of Tort - what does it address?
• In construction design and building processes BIM is
• What is the primary role of the New Homes Ombudsman?
• Which statement best defines sustainable development?
• Which statement best describes building restrictions on brownfield sites?
• What information should the golden thread include?
• Contractor's other duties (7)
• Which statement best describes the skill requirement when developing on brownfield sites?
• Law of Restitution - what does it address?
• What does a construction project typically involve?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the three Es listed in the material?
• Which stage delivers the Detailed architectural and engineering design?
• Solutions that have been put forward to combat the adversarial nature of construction projects include:
• Are pre-contract meetings before or after appointment?
• Which type of projects does an Environmental Impact Assessment apply to?
• A designer may also be a principal contractor, specialist contractor, tradesperson or commercial client if they get actively involved in design work for their project. This describes which condition?
• What is a typical challenge when using collateral warranties?
• Which of the following is one of the six main bodies of construction law in England and Wales?
• Which contract does the Government Construction Strategy Recommend?
• Which of the following best describes a designer's health and safety responsibility?
• What is the purpose of the Building Safety Act?
• Which statement best defines design in construction?
• Which statement about the Building Safety Act is true?
• When checking construction contract documents, which set of documents is typically included?
• What is the aim of an Environmental Impact Assessment?
• What does an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) assess?
• The VAT reverse charge change means that VAT is accounted for by which party in most cases?
• Which PAS covers the competence framework for Principal Contractors?
• The Building Safety Act enshrines the digital golden thread of building information. Which description best captures its meaning?
• The Building Regulations manual described applies to which country?
• A letter of intent is a document used in construction. Which description correctly reflects its nature?
• Main duty of a contractor?
• Separation of different roles for different people in a construction project can cause:
• To whom should a designer provide design information as part of their duties?
• Which is the primary focus of the Law of restitution?
• The 3 Ps plus two extras to form the 5 Ps includes which two elements?
• A field order is a minor adjustment to an original contract that allows owners and contractors to alter the scope of work within reason.
• The Building Safety Act is also clear that building owners and landlords will need to contribute to the costs of fixing their own buildings.
• Public projects may include which facilities?
• What is the designation of the PAS that specifies the competence framework for Principal Designers?
• Which of the following is a problem with digital twins?
• How is a Principal Contractor defined?
• Terms of an addenda could impact the scope of work, project schedule, or costs.
• Which design discipline carries the most risk?
• In sustainability discussions, which acronym is linked to mentioning the five Ps in the material?
• Which design feature is included in green building design?
• One expected outcome of MMC adoption is which of the following?
• Which stage comes after Spatial Coordination in the sequence of stages?
• PAS 8671:2022 Built environment — Framework for competence of individual Principal Designers - Specification relates to which role?
• What is the Government Construction Strategy?
• Which activities are considered Building Work?
• What is a key benefit of hydrogen fuel cells?
• What are the four priorities for protecting biodiversity, in order?
• What is the primary purpose of a cost-benefit analysis in project evaluation?
• The approved documents provide guidance on the performance expected of materials to comply with which regulations?
• Which statement about standard contracts is true?
• Which description best matches a letter of intent?
• What characterizes a private project?
• Which of the following is NOT a benefit of Green Building?
• What does BIM stand for in the construction industry, and how is it commonly described?
• Can residents access the golden thread information?
• Your company wishes to adopt Lean Thinking for future projects which is a set of principles that work to
• Design can take which forms?
• Public-private partnerships are best described as?
• Which of the following is NOT a Principal Designer duty?
• Which term describes the contracts recommended by the Government Construction Strategy?
• What does NEC stand for?
• What is a benefit of standard forms of contract?
• Which statement about the three Building Safety Act oversight bodies is true?
• Which of the following is an example of a controlled service that must comply with building regulations when installed?
• Which statement is true regarding behaviour modification techniques in health and safety when implemented effectively?
• The Building Regulations 2010 Approved Documents are described as
• Which term describes balancing economic, environmental, and social planning goals across generations as described in the material?
• Which of the following are forms of design representation?
• Under CDM regulations, which appointments must the client make in writing?
• Which of the following is one of the bodies responsible for overseeing building safety under the Building Safety Act?
• Which description best defines a breach of statutory duty in construction law?
• CBA stands for what?
• What is the principal accountable person responsible for?
• What does JCT stand for
• During Stage 3, which two professional groups coordinate to make the layout work?
• Which document is primarily used to notify the owner that the scope of work has changed and changes to the contract are being requested?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a benefit of design coordination?
• What type of plans should the golden thread include?
• A change order request (COR) is a formal document compiled by a contractor to let a project owner know the scope of work has changed, why it has changed, and that changes to the contract are being requested as well.
• What is the primary purpose of a construction phase plan?
• Which of the following is an outcome of adopting the three-pillar sustainability framework?
• Which of the following is an advantage of the three pillars?
• Which set lists the four essential elements of a legally binding contract?
• Which document is used to record a change in the scope of work, why it has changed, and that changes to the contract are being requested as well?
• Which of the following is true about the contractor's duties to workers?
• Which of the following is a duty of the Principal Contractor?
• Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) represents what?
• Brownfield sites could be the answer to the UK's housing crisis. Which statement best reflects this view?
• Does the golden thread have to be digital?
• Waste is generated from all stages of the construction lifecycle.
• Which statement best describes the right public sector procurement model?
• Which of the following is a pro of building on brownfield sites?
• Which process assesses the potential environmental impacts of a proposed development?
• The procurement route on a new project is chosen based on the client's balance of which factors?
• What is coordination?
• What is Design Management?
• What does a bill of quants provide?
• What is a collateral warranty?
• Under a cost-plus contract, contractors are paid for which items?
• What is Stage 0 in the RIBA Plan of Work?
• Which of the following is identified as a disadvantage of MMCs?
• Which term describes the suite of standards launched to raise competence in building work?
• Which statement about obtaining a mortgage for brownfield development is most accurate?
• Which statement about coordination is true?
• Which statement best describes the digital golden thread in building information?
• Which of the following is NOT a Principal Contractor duty?
• What does ESG stand for in sustainability metrics?
• What is a typical outcome when collaborative practices are effectively implemented in construction projects?
• How often should reviews occur during the design process?
• Which statement best describes Lean Thinking in construction?
• All dutyholders must have what to do their work?
• Under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, which describes the Principal Contractor's key responsibilities?
• When was the Construction Strategy published?
• Can concrete, brick and asphalt be downcycled and reused?
• In NEC3 contracts, which item is listed as a core item?
• What does a change order request (COR) include?
• A field order is best described as a minor adjustment to the original contract within reason.
• What best defines Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)?
• Under CDM, which phase is the Principal Contractor responsible for?
• What is the Principal Contractor's main duty?
• Which combination best describes data sources used to create digital twins?
• Which of the following is an example of MMC?
• Which statement best differentiates brownfield from greenfield sites?
• How many stages are there in the Environmental Impact Assessment process?
• In a design and build contract, which item is included?
• Which statement best describes the Government Construction Strategy?
• Which statement correctly identifies a notifiable construction project criterion?
• NEC3 contracts include six items.
• Which items are included in a traditional contract?
• Which statement best describes COBie in the context of building information exchange?
• Which of the following can be handed over to project owner for future use?
• Which item is included in a design and build contract but not in a traditional contract?
• What are the three Es of sustainability as listed in the material?
• Dutyholders are defined as which of the following?
• What is the purpose of an F10 form?
• Which of the following is an advantage of the three pillars of sustainability?
• When does the golden thread start and finish?
• Design coordination aims to prevent what?
• Which statement best describes the environmental sustainability of brownfield development compared with undeveloped land?
• What is the purpose of real-time data in digital twins?
• Who is responsible for the golden thread after construction?
• What are the three pillars of sustainability?
• PFI is no longer permitted.
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a contractor's duty under CDM?
• When you do one of the following, Building Regulations are likely to apply:
• What does the golden thread ensure?
• Which option lists the two components that make up the digital golden thread?
• Who is responsible for notifying a project?
• Which of the following is a commonly cited drawback of redeveloping brownfield sites?
• How are leaseholders protected under the Building Safety Act?
• What is a project?
• Who are dutyholders?
• Which statement best describes the Triple Bottom Line?
• What does CROSS stand for?
• What is the main duty of a worker?
• Which statement about the Building Safety Act's oversight bodies is true?
• PAS 8672:2022 Built environment — Framework for competence of individual Principal Contractors - Specification relates to which role?
• On smaller projects, which role is commonly appointed by the client to take control of the pre-construction phase?
• What is Stage 3 in the RIBA Plan of Work?
• Which of the following is a duty of the Principal Contractor?
• Which of the following is part of a worker's other duties?
• Which statement best defines a designer in construction projects?
• Which biodiversity protection priority comes last in the listed order: Avoidance, Mitigation, Compensation, Fragmentation?
• Who is appointed by the client to take control of the pre-construction phase on projects involving more than one contractor?
• An addenda is a modification or clarification to an agreement that can be presented before or after contract execution; its terms become part of the agreement once signed.
• Which of the following is NOT one of the six main bodies of construction law in England and Wales?
• BSI stands for?
• The National Planning Policy Framework is primarily related to planning in which country?
• How many stages are in the RIBA Plan of Work?
• From which regulation does ZAW originate?
• What does OGC stand for?
• Under the Building Safety Act, which risks are considered building safety risk?
• What is a Commercial Client?
• In what year was the Building Safety Act enacted?
• Which document is a legally binding set of documents typically between a contractor who is taking on the work and the owner who is requiring the work?
• Which term denotes sanctions for illegal acts in construction?
• Who is primarily responsible for managing design risk?
• What is the triple bottom line?
• When should a construction phase plan be in place?
• Which document is a minor adjustment to the original contract that allows changes within reason?
• How many other duties do designers have as part of their CDM responsibilities?
• Which of the following is not listed as a sustainability assessment technique for buildings in the material?
• What percentage of workplace injuries are due to the action/behaviours of people?
• Which of the following is an advantage of MMC?