Preview Questions Quantity Surveyor | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is typically included in a bill of quantities (BoQ) that is part of construction documentation?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

A summary of the project's financials

Contractor's profit margin

A detailed list of materials, labor, and quantities required for the project

Only the total cost of materials

Question 2: When evaluating a project, how do you ensure compliance with the National Building Code of your region?

Which action should you take?

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By relying on the contractor's understanding of codes

By reviewing the budget and materials only

By applying personal knowledge without reviewing specific codes

By cross-referencing the project plans with the National Building Code and local regulations

Question 3: In a two-stage tender, what is the primary focus of the first stage?

Which action should you take?

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Contractor prequalification and project scope clarification

Risk analysis and price negotiation

Scheduling and project milestone planning

Cost estimation and evaluation

Question 4: What should a Quantity Surveyor consider when reviewing construction drawings for accuracy?

Which action should you take?

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The availability of construction materials in the market

Whether the drawings contain sufficient color detail

Whether the drawings comply with the client's aesthetic preferences

If the drawings comply with project specifications, building codes, and local regulations

Question 5: How should a Quantity Surveyor handle risks associated with fluctuating currency rates in international construction projects?

Which action should you take?

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Ignore them unless they are significant

Use only local contractors to avoid currency risks

Include inflation-based cost estimates in the contract

Include a currency fluctuation clause in contracts

Question 6: Which risk management strategy focuses on reducing the probability and impact of identified risks?

Which action should you take?

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Risk Transfer

Risk Mitigation

Risk Acceptance

Risk Avoidance