Preview Questions Quantity Surveyor | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: How do you manage variation orders in a contract while maintaining budget control?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Delay project work until budget adjustments are made

Assess each variation against the original scope and adjust the budget accordingly

Reject variations unless absolutely necessary

Approve all variations without review

Question 2: What approach would you use to estimate the cost of future price increases for materials during the construction phase?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Contractor agreements with price-capping provisions

Price indices adjusted for expected inflation rates

Future contract negotiations for long-term pricing

Escalation clauses based on market conditions and material prices

Question 3: Which document should a quantity surveyor refer to for determining material quantities and unit rates during a project?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Technical drawings

Bill of Quantities (BOQ)

Request for Information (RFI)

Project specifications

Question 4: What is a key component of a contract document package that supports project execution?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

The marketing brochures for project promotion

The timeline of completion

The project's energy efficiency report

The terms and conditions, including payment schedules, dispute resolution, and scope of work

Question 5: Which building code standard would you primarily reference to determine structural load-bearing requirements?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Environmental Code

International Building Code (IBC)

Health and Safety Code

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards

Question 6: How do you manage the documentation of contract changes in the event of a project modification?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Rely on informal communications with the contractor

Document each change through a formal change order, with a clear impact on the budget and schedule

Skip documentation and make verbal agreements

Only document changes that are critical to the project