A roofing subcontractor excludes edge metal from its proposal, but edge metal is shown in the roof details. What estimating issue exists?
Correct Answer
C) The exclusion creates a scope gap.
An exclusion can create a scope gap; the prime contractor should clarify who provides required edge metal.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
An exclusion can create a scope gap; the prime contractor should clarify who provides required edge metal.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Treat the edge metal exclusion as a clarification rather than assigning the shown work to a scope.
Treat the edge metal exclusion as a clarification rather than assigning the shown work to a scope. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the scope gap exposure being tested.
Option B: Assume edge metal will be coordinated in the field without pricing or assigning it.
Assume edge metal will be coordinated in the field without pricing or assigning it. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the scope gap exposure being tested.
Option D: The owner must provide all trim.
The owner must provide all trim. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the scope gap exposure being tested.
Memory Technique
Name the harm before the guard; treat, edge, metal cannot stand in for Leveling Subcontractor.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Scope gap from California Building Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24. / Title 24 California Building Code roof assembly coordination; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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