CMAA Construction-Manager Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Sustainability | 5% | - Lifecycle assessment - Environmental compliance - Green building principles - Resource efficiency |
| Topic 2: Contract Administration | 10% | - Contract types and procurement - Change order management - Claims and dispute resolution - Negotiation and formation |
| Topic 3: Program & Project Management | 20% | - Project initiation and planning - Scope management - Lifecycle management - Stakeholder management |
| Topic 4: Time Management | 10% | - Schedule control - Scheduling techniques - Resource allocation and leveling - Critical path method |
| Topic 5: Professional Practice | 10% | - Ethics and standards - Legal and regulatory framework - Leadership and communication - Professional development |
| Topic 6: Quality Management | 10% | - Quality assurance and control - Compliance and audits - Continuous improvement - Planning and standards |
| Topic 7: Risk Management | 10% | - Mitigation and response planning - Identification and assessment - Insurance and liability - Monitoring and control |
| Topic 8: Cost Management | 10% | - Financial reporting - Earned value management - Cost control and forecasting - Estimation and budgeting |
| Topic 9: Technology | 5% | - Emerging technologies - Data management and analytics - BIM and digital tools - Project management software |
| Topic 10: Safety Management | 10% | - Safety planning and training - Hazard identification and control - Incident investigation - Regulatory compliance |
CMAA Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Sample Questions:
1. When the CM assists the owner in prequalifying, evaluating, or screening potential contractors, especially as it relates to safety programs, the CM should evaluate the contractor's lost time frequency rate; lost time severity average; OSHA 200; OSHA 300; experience modification rate; and an up-to-date list of any OSHA citations issued to them in the last three years, including the disposition of each citation. This is important because:
A) a contractor with a poor safety record may increase the owner's risk and worker compensation costs.
B) extensive documentation is required to demonstrate sufficient due diligence.
C) a contractor with a poor safety record is likely to be a low bidder.
D) contractors only monitor safety if they understand the owner's emphasis on safety.
2. The narrative accompanying a CM-developed construction cost estimate during the design phase should include which of the following?
A) Suggestions for value management of building systems and other opportunities for savings
B) CM's recommendation of improvements to specifications and quality of materials
C) Written confirmation of verbal data and assumptions made
D) Means and methods of construction
3. It is ideal for the CM to assist in mitigating potential impacts and unforeseen issues that may develop as early as the
A) design phase.
B) pre-design phase.
C) post-construction phase.
D) construction phase.
4. A relatively new general contractor has executed three projects. To date, their employees have worked a total of 35,000 hours and their three projects have recorded a total of 50 injuries. What is their recordable case rate?
A) 286
B) 150
C) 700
D) 0.0014
5. The current construction market is extremely busy, and the trade/sub-contractors are being very selective in the projects they bid on. What options do owners have when the marketplace is vastly different from when their project was a concept to when its ready to be advertised?
A) Market conditions should not be a factor in when a project is advertised.
B) Advertise the project and award to lowest bidder.
C) Postpone advertising for one year.
D) Consider the impacts of current market conditions and revise project strategy.
Solutions:
| Question # 1 Answer: A | Question # 2 Answer: C | Question # 3 Answer: B | Question # 4 Answer: C | Question # 5 Answer: D |
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