Preview Questions Quantity Surveyor | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: Which is the correct approach to measure in-situ concrete work for quantity surveying in a construction project?

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Measure concrete in its natural state using site-specific calculations

Measure the concrete by weight and calculate cost per ton

Use the volume of concrete from the drawings and plans

Apply the area and thickness based on engineering specifications

Question 2: In the context of risk management, how should a quantity surveyor handle risks associated with labor shortages?

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By developing an early recruitment strategy to ensure manpower

By utilizing less experienced labor to reduce costs

By increasing the labor rates

By outsourcing labor to a third party

Question 3: Under the National Building Code (NBC), what is the minimum required fire resistance rating for walls in a high-rise commercial building?

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4 hours

3 hours

1 hour

2 hours

Question 4: When addressing contractual risks, how do you manage cost escalation clauses to minimize financial exposure?

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By including cap and floor clauses to limit cost variations

By analyzing inflation trends and adjusting the escalation clause accordingly

By negotiating fixed-price contracts to lock in costs

By applying price adjustment formulas tied to material indices

Question 5: How should a quantity surveyor account for market price fluctuations in long-term construction projects?

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By applying a cost escalation clause

By adjusting project scope based on market trends

By using a fixed price contract

By avoiding procurement from volatile suppliers

Question 6: What should be included in a tender submission package for a construction project?

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The project timeline only

Detailed cost breakdown, proposed timeline, and contractor qualifications

The project timeline and subcontractor details

Only the cost of materials and equipment