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.
140Q 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
880QThe field condition is: the work should be released only if the team addresses that thermal movement must be accommodated. Which coping joint detail best matches the condition?
mediumA subcontractor asks for direction after noting that the work should be released only if the team addresses that subgrade and aggregate must remain separated. Which geotextile selection best fits the work?
mediumFor the crew-release check at the college lab corridor, the parapet return face measures 3590 SF before a 5% waste allowance. Each sheathing sheet covers 40 SF. How many sheets should be ordered?
mediumFor the material-order review at the bank drive-through canopy, the planter-wall back face measures 3975 SF before a 7% waste allowance. Each protection-board panel covers 24 SF. How many panels should be ordered?
mediumFor the field-takeoff reconciliation at the storm-shelter entry vestibule, the acoustical underlayment patch measures 4115 SF before a 9% waste allowance. Each underlayment roll covers 150 SF. How many rolls should be ordered?
mediumFor the next-week procurement cycle at the museum back-of-house corridor, the covered-walk soffit bay measures 5585 SF before a 6% waste allowance. Each rigid insulation sheet covers 48 SF. How many sheets should be ordered?
mediumFor the preconstruction estimate lock at the water-treatment control room, a reinforced slab panel is 93 ft by 20 ft by 10 in. Including 8% waste, how many cubic yards of concrete are needed?
mediumFor the subcontractor quantity check at the data-room equipment alcove, a thickened concrete pad is 66 ft by 28 ft by 8 in. Including 8% waste, how many cubic yards of concrete are needed?
mediumFor the look-ahead planning meeting at the seafood-market cooler room, a sloped landing slab is 30 ft by 30 ft by 12 in. Including 8% waste, how many cubic yards of concrete are needed?
mediumFor the buyout verification pass at the warehouse fire-pump room, a equipment-support slab is 57 ft by 24 ft by 5 in. Including 3% waste, how many cubic yards of concrete 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 material-order review at the hospital dietary expansion, the parapet run requires 128 LF of aluminum counterflashing plus 10% waste. Stock comes in 10 ft pieces. How many pieces are required?
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 next-week procurement cycle at the senior-center activity hall, the dock apron slot requires 415 LF of trench drain frame plus 10% waste. Stock comes in 8 ft sections. How many sections are required?
mediumFor the preconstruction estimate lock at the community-pool bathhouse, the stair return run requires 107 LF of handrail tube stock plus 10% waste. Stock comes in 20 ft lengths. How many lengths are required?
mediumFor the subcontractor quantity check at the shipping-office break area, the canopy fascia edge requires 254 LF of fiber-cement trim plus 5% waste. Stock comes in 12 ft boards. How many boards are required?
mediumFor the look-ahead planning meeting at the stormwater-lift-station yard, the slab strip is 228 ft long and saw-cut joints are placed at 12 ft on center, including one at the starting end. How many saw-cut joints are needed?
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 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 material-order review at the grocery receiving dock, the curb angle is 114 ft long and anchor bolts are placed at 10 ft on center, including one at the starting end. How many anchor bolts are needed?
mediumFor the field-takeoff reconciliation at the restaurant grease-interceptor area, the overhead pipe rack is 198 ft long and hangers are placed at 8 ft on center, including one at the starting end. How many hangers are needed?
mediumFor the next-week procurement cycle at the surgery-suite support room, a masonry crew must complete 9675 SF of CMU backup wall. If planned production is 740 SF per day, how many whole work days should be scheduled?
mediumFor the preconstruction estimate lock at the university bookstore shell, a drywall crew must complete 17050 SF of abuse-resistant board area. If planned production is 1230 SF per day, how many whole work days should be scheduled?
mediumFor the subcontractor quantity check at the industrial mezzanine landing, a roofing crew must complete 5050 SF of membrane tear-off area. If planned production is 3360 SF per day, how many whole work days should be scheduled?
mediumFor the look-ahead planning meeting at the athletic-locker shower bay, a site crew must complete 14550 LF of concrete sidewalk placement. If planned production is 240 LF per day, how many whole work days should be scheduled?
mediumFor the buyout verification pass at the radiology equipment platform, a paint crew must complete 10300 SF of block-filler wall area. If planned production is 5100 SF per day, how many whole work days should be scheduled?
mediumFor the crew-release check at the office restroom core, 22 holes are included in the epoxy dowel installation. At 7.4 labor hours per hole, how many labor hours are budgeted?
mediumFor the material-order review at the marina restroom shell, 18 sets are included in the door hardware prep. At 0.7 labor hours per set, how many labor hours are budgeted?
mediumFor the field-takeoff reconciliation at the warehouse battery room, 50 frames are included in the ceiling cloud framing. At 2.1 labor hours per frame, how many labor hours are budgeted?
mediumFor the next-week procurement cycle at the daycare classroom wing, 78 sleeves are included in the firestopping sleeve work. At 1.0 labor hours per sleeve, how many labor hours are budgeted?
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Safety
140QA Ocala task creates flying-particle exposure because a worker is cutting masonry. Which PPE control is required?
mediumA 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?
mediumA straight ladder at a Delray Beach job must reach 25 ft vertically. Using a 4-to-1 setup, about how far should the ladder base be from the wall?
mediumA straight ladder at a Plant City job must reach 29 ft vertically. Using a 4-to-1 setup, about how far should the ladder base be from the wall?
mediumThe Sanford project has this stairway condition: open side of stairway is exposed. Which safety control applies?
mediumA Jacksonville task creates flying-particle exposure because a employee is grinding metal edge. Which PPE control is required?
mediumA Plant City scaffold has this condition: platform was altered after lunch. Which safety control should occur before employees use it?
mediumA Jupiter scaffold has this condition: storm winds passed through overnight. Which safety control should occur before employees use it?
mediumA Miramar scaffold has this condition: guardrail was removed for loading. Which safety control should occur before employees use it?
mediumThe Wellington site has this scaffold workforce issue: new worker will access supported scaffold. Which record should the PM verify?
mediumThe Hialeah site has this scaffold workforce issue: employee does not recognize fall hazards on the scaffold. Which record should the PM 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 Ocala trench will be 7 ft deep and employees must enter it. Which planning item is normally required unless the excavation is entirely in stable rock?
mediumA Jacksonville trench will be 8 ft deep and employees must enter it. Which planning item is normally required unless the excavation is entirely in stable rock?
mediumA Jacksonville 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 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 Fort Pierce 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 Stuart trench has a ladder 35 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?
mediumA Palm Coast excavation has this condition before entry: soil conditions changed near the trench wall. Which safety step is required before work proceeds?
mediumA Port St. Lucie excavation has this condition before entry: vibration from nearby equipment increased. Which safety step is required before work proceeds?
mediumThe Doral project has this exposure: overhead work is occurring above the crew. Which PPE action should be documented?
mediumThe Tallahassee project has this exposure: materials are being hoisted near employees. Which PPE action should be documented?
mediumThe Boca Raton project has this exposure: worker enters an area with falling-object exposure. Which PPE action should be documented?
mediumA Boca Raton task creates flying-particle exposure because a worker is cutting masonry. Which PPE control is required?
mediumA Fort Myers task creates flying-particle exposure because a employee is grinding metal edge. Which PPE control is required?
mediumA Palm Bay task creates flying-particle exposure because a crew is chipping concrete overhead. Which PPE control is required?
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Reading Plans and Specifications
120QFrom the mechanical schedule, what CFM is listed for DOAS-2?
mediumFrom panel schedule R1, what wire size is shown for circuit R1-5?
mediumFrom the specialty item schedule, what height is listed for SP-3?
mediumUsing the drawing index, which sheet should you open for the entry wall footing plan?
mediumFrom the plumbing fixture schedule, what waste size is listed for UR-1?
mediumFrom the light fixture schedule, what mount is listed for L1?
mediumFrom the loading strip dimension plan, what perimeter length is needed for edge restraint?
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?
mediumFrom the trash enclosure footing plan, what concrete volume is required?
mediumFrom the entry wall footing plan, what concrete volume should be ordered?
mediumFrom the loading apron slab plan, what slab area should be used for takeoff?
mediumFrom the dumpster pad plan, what perimeter length is needed for edge forming?
mediumFrom the screen wall footing plan, what concrete volume is required?
mediumFrom the monument sign footing plan, what concrete volume should be ordered?
mediumFrom the delivery apron plan, what paved area should be used?
mediumFrom the trash pad plan, what perimeter length is needed for edge restraint?
mediumFrom the courtyard paver plan, what paver area should be used?
mediumFrom the service pad plan, what perimeter length should be used?
mediumFrom the walkway plaza plan, what paved area should be used?
mediumFrom the service yard slab plan, what slab area should be used for takeoff?
mediumFrom the grade beam takeoff plan, what concrete volume is required?
mediumFrom the equipment pad plan, what perimeter length should be used for edge forming?
mediumFrom the canopy footing takeoff plan, what concrete volume should be ordered for the continuous footing?
mediumFrom the area summary schedule, what occupancy is listed for Zone D?
mediumFrom the courtyard slab plan, what slab area should be used for quantity takeoff?
mediumFrom the footing takeoff plan, what concrete volume is required for continuous footing F-2?
mediumFrom the room finish matrix, what accent finish is shown for L03?
mediumFrom the door schedule, what width is listed for door D602?
mediumFrom panel schedule P2, how many poles are listed for circuit P2-10?
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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
Prioritize by Weight
Focus on Construction (63%) and Safety (20%) first — they cover the most questions.
Tab Your References
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Master the Math
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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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