Project Management
Construction methods, materials, safety, and blueprint reading for Florida contractors.
Content Areas
Construction Methods, Materials, Tools & Equipment
Site work, earthwork, concrete, masonry, wood framing, steel, innovative techniques (tilt-up/SIP/ICF), energy-efficient construction.
880Q available · 63% weight
Safety
OSHA standards (scaffolding/trenching/fall protection), asbestos/lead paint/hazardous waste.
120Q available · 20% weight
Reading Plans and Specifications
Construction drawings, architectural/engineering symbols, shop drawings, specifications, ADA requirements.
120Q available · 17% weight
Practice Questions
Construction Methods, Materials, Tools & Equipment
880QBefore the inspection hold point, the team confirms that the project condition shows that concealed service item needs access and rating continuity. Which access provision is appropriate?
mediumBefore releasing the work, the team identifies this condition: the controlling field constraint is that frame must be mechanically anchored. Which opening anchorage fits best?
mediumAt the hotel pool-equipment yard, during the next-week procurement cycle, a ride-on sweeper is needed for warehouse turnover cleaning for 14 days at $225 per day, plus a $145 delivery charge. What rental cost should be budgeted?
mediumDuring the next-week procurement cycle at the fire-station apparatus bay, the exposed beam run requires 176 LF of grade-beam forms at 2.5 ft high on 2 sides. What contact area is required?
mediumIn the look-ahead meeting, the constraint is that long-lead item needs early coordinated release. Which procurement sequence should the project team carry?
mediumThe work plan must account for this condition: predecessors must be ready. Which work-release condition is most suitable?
mediumThe construction team is coordinating a method decision because accepted work still needs protection. Which closeout method is best?
mediumDuring the pre-installation review, the field issue is that the project condition shows that clean aggregate base must be densified efficiently. Which compaction equipment is the best match?
mediumA Florida superintendent must choose the proper material-handling equipment because the controlling field constraint is that material must be placed over an obstruction. Which option is best?
mediumThe work plan must account for this condition: the controlling field constraint is that finishing should not trap bleed water. Which finishing decision is most suitable?
mediumFor the upcoming operation, the key field fact is that the project condition shows that work is directly overhead on a flat slab. Which access equipment should govern the choice?
mediumThe construction team is coordinating a method decision because the controlling field constraint is that vertical flashing needs secure termination. Which flashing detail is best?
mediumBefore the inspection hold point, the team confirms that the project condition shows that granular backfill is in a narrow trench. Which compaction equipment is appropriate?
mediumThe field condition is: the project condition shows that wood doors arrive before conditioning. Which storage method best matches the condition?
mediumOn this project, the controlling condition is the project condition shows that the specification requires a mockup. Which quality-control step should be selected?
mediumIn the look-ahead meeting, the constraint is that CMU units need accurate cuts. Which masonry tool should the project team carry?
mediumFor the buyout verification pass at the school band-room storage, the partition run is 114 ft long and studs are placed at 12 ft on center, including one at the starting end. How many studs are needed?
mediumFor the crew-release check at the airport service-court canopy, a isolated mat footing is 27 ft by 14 ft by 5 in. Including 8% waste, how many cubic yards of concrete are needed?
mediumFor the field-takeoff reconciliation at the parking-garage stair tower, the exam-room perimeter requires 310 LF of rubber wall base plus 10% waste. Stock comes in 120 ft coils. How many coils are required?
mediumFor the crew-release check at the cafeteria dishwashing alcove, the mezzanine edge is 234 ft long and posts are placed at 6 ft on center, including one at the starting end. How many posts are needed?
mediumFor the next-week procurement cycle at the hotel pool-equipment yard, the adhesive-anchor order includes 192 cartridges at $31 each before a 18% contractor markup. What extended price should be carried?
mediumFor the preconstruction estimate lock at the municipal pump-house slab, a sanitary pipe run has a 24 ft run at 1.00% slope. What invert drop is required in inches?
mediumFor the field-takeoff reconciliation at the clubhouse cart-storage bay, the pavement area for asphalt patch fabric is 15570 SF and the order includes 7% waste. How many square yards are required?
mediumFor the look-ahead planning meeting at the laboratory exhaust chase, the roof plane area for the shingle reroof totals 12880 SF. With 15% waste, how many roofing squares are needed?
mediumFor the crew-release check at the county annex sally port, the slope-adjusted area for the metal roof panel order totals 11440 SF. With 15% waste, how many roofing squares are needed?
mediumFor the field-takeoff reconciliation at the visitor-center exhibit wall, the canopy deck area for the canopy roof overlay totals 22600 SF. With 5% waste, how many roofing squares are needed?
mediumFor the material-order review at the urgent-care ambulance canopy, a portable light tower is needed for night concrete pour for 16 days at $96 per day, plus a $310 delivery charge. What rental cost should be budgeted?
mediumDuring the crew-release check at the community-pool bathhouse, the partition side area for gypsum board layer is 5560 SF. With 12% waste and 32 SF per sheet or panel, how many sheets are required?
mediumDuring the crew-release check at the university bookstore shell, the deck screws scope includes 63 cement-board sheets, with 36 fasteners per item. Boxes contain 700 fasteners. How many boxes are needed?
mediumDuring the field-takeoff reconciliation at the athletic-locker shower bay, the masonry anchors scope includes 147 veneer tie locations, with 1 fasteners per item. Boxes contain 250 fasteners. How many boxes are needed?
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Safety
120QA straight ladder at a Sanford job must reach 21 ft vertically. Using a 4-to-1 setup, about how far should the ladder base be from the wall?
mediumThe West Palm Beach crane pick has this communication condition: operator cannot see the landing area. Which safety control should be used?
mediumThe Daytona Beach job has this temporary-power condition: wet work area uses cord-connected equipment. Which safety control should the superintendent verify?
mediumA Daytona Beach crew will work at an unprotected roof edge 8 ft above the lower level. Which control should be in place before work begins?
mediumThe Palm Coast job has this temporary-power condition: extension-cord circuit lacks protection. Which safety control should the superintendent verify?
mediumThe West Palm Beach site has this scaffold workforce issue: crew member is assigned to erect scaffold components. Which record should the PM verify?
mediumA Sarasota trench will be 6 ft deep and employees must enter it. Which planning item is normally required unless the excavation is entirely in stable rock?
mediumA Cape Coral trench crew is placing excavated spoil beside the opening. What minimum distance from the edge should spoil and equipment be kept unless another protective method is used?
mediumA Deltona trench has a ladder 29 ft from the employee work location. What access status should be reported?
mediumA Clearwater trench has a ladder 41 ft from the employee work location. What access status should be reported?
mediumA Lakeland excavation has this condition before entry: rain occurred before the morning shift. Which safety step is required before work proceeds?
mediumThe Boca Raton project has this exposure: worker enters an area with falling-object exposure. Which PPE action should be documented?
mediumGrinding metal creates flying-particle hazards to a worker’s eyes and face. Which PPE action addresses those hazards?
mediumA crew is about to use a solvent that introduces a chemical hazard for which the workers have not been trained. What should be completed before use?
mediumA Miramar worker finds an extension cord with this defect: outer jacket is cut. Which action is safest before use continues?
mediumThe Bradenton project has this cutting/welding condition: welding continues after fire watch leaves. Which fire-prevention control should be documented?
mediumThe Vero Beach site has this projection hazard: vertical reinforcing bars are exposed. Which safety control is needed?
mediumDebris blocks a required emergency-egress route in an occupied construction building. Which action restores that route?
mediumThe Fort Myers work area has this housekeeping condition: scrap creates trip hazards near stairs. Which safety correction should be made?
mediumThe Palm Bay work area has this housekeeping condition: nails remain in discarded lumber. Which safety correction should be made?
mediumWorkers may enter a manhole with restricted access, but its hazards and permit-space status have not been evaluated. What must the employer arrange before work begins?
mediumThe Deerfield Beach project has this stairway condition: temporary stairs lack handrail protection. Which safety control applies?
mediumThe Eustis project has this stairway condition: stair landing is cluttered. Which safety control applies?
mediumDebris blocks a required emergency-egress route in an occupied construction building. Which action restores that route?
mediumA Tallahassee worker finds an extension cord with this defect: grounding prong is missing. Which action is safest before use continues?
mediumA site assessment identifies rigid exposed anchor rods as a recognized serious impalement hazard along a walkway. The approved control requires effective protective covers before reopening the walkway. Which action implements that control?
mediumThe Deltona job has this respirable-dust condition: dry cutting concrete produces visible dust. Which safety control should be used?
mediumIn a 6-foot-deep trench, the nearest safe egress from a worker’s location requires 36 feet of lateral travel. What correction is needed?
mediumA Eustis excavation has this condition before entry: vibration from nearby equipment increased. Which safety step is required before work proceeds?
mediumThe Palm Bay job has this temporary-power condition: extension-cord circuit lacks protection. Which safety control should the superintendent verify?
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Reading Plans and Specifications
120QFrom the room schedule, what area is listed for room 102?
mediumIn the plumbing legend, what does symbol CO mean?
mediumIn the electrical legend, what does symbol OS mean?
mediumFrom panel schedule H1, what wire size is listed for circuit H1-4?
mediumFrom the window schedule, what glass type is scheduled for W102?
mediumFrom panel schedule K, how many poles are listed for circuit K-5?
mediumIn detail 9/A-404, what material is called out at keynote 16?
mediumFrom the grade beam takeoff plan, what concrete volume is required?
mediumOn the partial floor plan, which room is directly south of the Electrical room?
mediumFrom the entry wall footing plan, what concrete volume should be ordered?
mediumFrom the door schedule, what size is listed for door D503?
mediumIn detail 4/S-302, what note is listed for C2?
mediumFrom panel schedule L3, what breaker is assigned to circuit L3-5?
mediumIn the site utility legend, what does symbol WM mean?
mediumFrom the dumpster pad plan, what perimeter length is needed for edge forming?
mediumFrom the monument sign footing plan, what concrete volume should be ordered?
mediumFrom the service pad plan, what perimeter length should be used?
mediumFrom the canopy footing takeoff plan, what concrete volume should be ordered for the continuous footing?
mediumFrom panel schedule P2, how many poles are listed for circuit P2-10?
mediumFrom the specialty equipment schedule, what anchor type is listed for SE-3?
mediumFrom the screen wall footing plan, what concrete volume is required?
mediumUsing the drawing index, which sheet should you open for the plumbing fixture schedule?
mediumFrom the room schedule, what area is listed for room 601?
mediumFrom the light fixture schedule, what mount is listed for L1?
mediumIn the rainscreen wall section, what material is keynote 23?
mediumFrom the bike storage slab plan, what slab area should be used for takeoff?
mediumFrom the generator pad plan, what perimeter length is needed for forms?
mediumUsing the supplied practice drawing, in detail 7/A-403, what material is called out at keynote 11?
mediumFrom the life safety area schedule, what area is listed for Zone 4?
mediumUsing the supplied practice drawing, from the finish schedule, what floor finish is shown for room 703?
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About Project Management
60
Scored Questions
4.5h
Time Limit
4.5m
Per Question
The Project Management exam is administered by Pearson VUE. You must score at least 70% to pass this part. The exam is open book — you may bring approved reference materials into the testing center, but with only 4.5 minutes per question, efficient tab-marking and familiarity with your references are essential.
Construction methods, materials, safety, and blueprint reading for Florida contractors.
What's Tested: 3 Content Areas
63%
Construction Methods, Materials, Tools & Equipment
Site work, earthwork, concrete, masonry, wood framing, steel, innovative techniques (tilt-up/SIP/ICF), energy-efficient construction.
~38 questions on the exam
20%
Safety
OSHA standards (scaffolding/trenching/fall protection), asbestos/lead paint/hazardous waste.
~12 questions on the exam
17%
Reading Plans and Specifications
Construction drawings, architectural/engineering symbols, shop drawings, specifications, ADA requirements.
~10 questions on the exam
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the Project Management exam?
The Project Management exam contains 60 scored questions. You must answer them within 4.5 hours. The exam is administered by Pearson VUE and is open book — you may bring approved reference materials.
What is the passing score for Project Mgmt?
You need a score of 70% or higher to pass the Project Management exam. That means you must answer at least 42 out of 60 questions correctly.
Is the Project Mgmt exam open book?
Yes. The Project Mgmt contractor exam is open book. You are allowed to bring approved reference books into the testing center. However, time management is critical — you cannot look up every answer.
How long do I have to complete the Project Mgmt exam?
You have 4.5 hours (270 minutes) to complete all 60 questions. That averages to about 4.5 minutes per question.
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