Question 1
A 2,400 ft force main is estimated at $68 per linear foot. If fittings and appurtenances add a lump-sum $24,000, what total installed cost should be carried in the quantity takeoff?
Correct Answer:
$$187,200
Question 2
A project has activities A, B, and C in sequence with durations of 4 days, 7 days, and 5 days. What is the earliest finish of activity C if activity A starts on day 0?
Correct Answer:
16 days
Question 3
Two stormwater alternatives have equal service life. Alternative 1 has a present worth cost of $1.25 million, while Alternative 2 has a present worth cost of $1.38 million. Ignoring non-cost factors, which option is economically preferred?
Correct Answer:
Alternative 1 because it has the lower present worth cost
Question 4
For a level backfill retaining wall with drainage and no surcharge, which parameter most directly increases active lateral earth pressure on the wall?
Correct Answer:
Higher backfill unit weight
Question 5
A compacted fill has a maximum dry density of 122 pcf from the Proctor test. If the specification requires 95% compaction, what minimum dry density must the field test show?
Correct Answer:
116 pcf
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