Preview Questions Quantity Surveyor | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: Under a progressive payment contract, how should a Quantity Surveyor address claims for payment from the contractor before work is completed?

Which action should you take?

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Assess the percentage of work completed before approving the claim

Only approve claims for completed work after final inspection

Approve the claim immediately based on the contractor's request

Pay the contractor in full regardless of progress

Question 2: Which method of cost estimation is commonly used by quantity surveyors during the early phases of project planning?

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Historical data comparison with previous projects

Elemental cost estimating based on building components

Detailed unit cost analysis based on the completed design

Lump sum estimation based on standard project scope

Question 3: Which of the following documents is most important for a quantity surveyor to verify during the tender evaluation stage?

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The bill of quantities (BOQ)

The project delivery timeline

The site inspection report

The contractor's financial statements

Question 4: In a design and build tendering process, who assumes the risk of design errors?

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The contractor assumes responsibility for both design and construction risks

The architect

The contractor

The client

Question 5: In a quantum valuation, how does a Quantity Surveyor determine the variation cost in construction projects?

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By calculating the difference between the original contract and actual costs

Using market data to estimate changes in prices for materials

Using a fixed percentage based on the total contract price

By applying previous year's costs to the project scope

Question 6: Which of the following is the most important document when confirming final account in construction?

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Bill of Quantities (BOQ)

Work schedule

Project tender document

Site diary