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JBCC VIRTUAL SEMINAR QUIZ 2

JBCC VIRTUAL SEMINAR QUIZ

Please fill in and submit the quiz below in order to qualify for your CPD CREDITS. The quiz is multiple choice and is based on the 2 sessions of the seminar you recently attended.

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JBCC VIRTUAL SEMINAR QUIZ: SESSION TWO *

Choose the correct statement

* There may be more than one correct answer or no correct answer.

1. Contract instructions may be issued by:

a. Any of the agents in addition to the principal agent
b. The contractor to a direct contractor
c. The contractor to a n/s subcontractor
d. An agent who has delegated authority

2. Penalties / damages:

a. A subcontractor must pay the penalty/day for late completion of the n/s works
b. The principal agent has the authority to levy a penalty deduction
c. Both penalties and damages may be claimed by the employer for late completion
d. The penalty amount may be adjusted if excessive

3. The construction period ends on:

a. The end of the defects liability period
b. At practical completion
c. At final completion
d. At works completion (edition 5.0)

4. A lien:

a. May be exercised at any time by the contractor
b. Subcontractors are entitled to enforce their lien over the site
c. The contractor’s lien will still be enforceable after the employer/tenant has been allowed to take occupation
d. The contractor must waive his lien on receipt of a payment guarantee from the employer

5. On design

a. The contractor will be held liable for building something where a design error occurs
b. The contractor is only responsible for the design of his temporary works
c. The contractor takes joint responsibility for a subcontractor’s design
d. The design of a subcontractor must be ceded to the contractor

JBCC VIRTUAL SEMINAR QUIZ: SESSION THREE *

Choose the correct statement

* There may be more than one correct answer or no correct answer.

1. On payment

a. The QS valuation is a liquid document
b. Anybody in the principal agent’s practice may issue a payment certificate
c. The employer may make direct payment to n/s subcontractors
d. The contractor may pay n/s subcontractors only if he himself has received payment

2. On insurance

a. There is a limit on the amount the works insurance will cover if taken out by the contractor
b. Insurance of work by a direct contractor forms part of the contract works insurance
c. Public liability insurance is provided by the State in their contracts
d. The contractor is responsible to take out lateral support insurance

3. On securities

a. A construction guarantee protects the employer from poor workmanship by the contractor
b. A construction guarantee (variable) provides more cover towards the end of the project
c. A fixed construction guarantee remains valid until final completion (unless expired)
d. The employer provides a guarantee for payment to a n/s subcontractor on request

4. On suspension and termination

a. The employer may suspend the works where the contractor is not proceeding with due diligence etc. to complete the works
b. Where the contractor terminates the agreement the latent defects liability period shall end five years from the date of termination
c. The employer is entitled to use the materials and goods on the site without payment after termination of the agreement where the contractor has defaulted
d. The contractor will have a claim for damages and/or loss of profit after terminating the agreement

5. On general aspects

a. The contract data also serves as a tender form for private sector projects
b. Where a contractor’s letter of qualification is not included in the contract documents he will still be able to rely on it
c. The priced document may be used as a specification of materials and methods in the absence of an architectural specification
d. The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in project delays for which the contractor is entitled to adjustment of the practical completion date and the contract value

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