Contract Changes Quiz

What is considered a significant potential risk when making changes to a construction contract?

• The impact on the contractor's schedule

• The impact on time and cost

• The quality of construction materials

• The weather conditions during construction

Which of the following is NOT listed as a source of changes to the contract?

• Changes in the materials to be used

• Corrections to errors or omissions in the plans or specifications

• Changes in government regulations

• Acceleration or delays to the work

What is the AIA approach to changes in a contract designed to protect?

• The interests of the owner, contractor, and subcontractor

• The financial stability of the contractor only

• The timeline of the project completion

• The legal responsibilities of the subcontractor

According to the text, what can a contractor not do without providing something additional in return?

• Issue a work change proposal request

• Charge more money

• Agree to a contract change

• Evaluate the impacts of a work change

What does a change order have to meet the same requirements as?

• A work change proposal request

• A deductive change order

• Contract formation requirements such as offer, acceptance, and consideration

• The preexisting duty rule

What is the first step in the general process for agreed changes according to the flowchart?

• Contractor determines price and time impacts of change and gives owner a charge order request

• Owner issues formal change order to the construction contract

• Owner defines the change and issues a work change proposal request to contractor

• Contractor completes the change work

Which of the following is NOT a reason why parties might not agree to a contract change?

• The issue actually constitutes a contract change.

• The price is inaccurate or unfair.

• Whether overhead and profit are fair to include in the change order.

• The contractor completes the work in less time than estimated.

What happens after the contractor determines the price and time impacts of a change?

• The contractor starts working without approval.

• The owner issues a formal change order to the construction contract.

• The owner defines the change and issues a work change proposal request to contractor.

• The contractor gives the owner a charge order request.

What is the final step in the general process for agreed changes as shown in the flowchart?

• Contractor determines price and time impacts of change and gives owner a charge order request

• Owner defines the change and issues a work change proposal request to contractor

• Owner issues formal change order to the construction contract

• Contractor completes the change work

What does CCD stand for in the context of construction contracts?

• Construction Change Directive

• Construction Contract Document

• Construction Control Diagram

• Construction Coordination Duty