The Tallahassee change-management file shows this issue: change is priced but not owner-signed. Which administrative control best addresses it?
Correct Answer
B) pending change log
Change-order administration should track approval status, billing handoff, and cost support.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Change-order administration should track approval status, billing handoff, and cost support.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: payroll rate table
payroll rate table puts the item in the wrong financial bucket, timing, base, or comparison for change-order control.
Option C: bank signatory card
bank signatory card puts the item in the wrong financial bucket, timing, base, or comparison for change-order control.
Option D: fleet insurance list
fleet insurance list puts the item in the wrong financial bucket, timing, base, or comparison for change-order control.
Memory Technique
An unlabeled Administrator Reconciles dollar tells the wrong story.
Reference Hint
Open-book path: tab Contractor's Manual, 2025 to Business Administration, Change-Order Records and Billing; use the stated business record or control rule to verify the answer.
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