Question 1

You are the Contract Manager for the Engineer in a hotel project using FIDIC Red Book (edition 1999). The Employer demands perfection in the project's design and construction quality. There are many Variations initiated by the Employer during construction. Which one of the following is NOT considered as a Variation?

Options :

A :

The Contractor submits a Value Engineering proposal, in which it proposed to change the colour of the outdoor paint. The Engineer approved the proposal.

B :

The Engineer instructs a change in slopes of stairs to the parking lot with an Instruction in accordance with Sub-Clause 3.3.

C :

The Engineer requests a proposal regarding a change in type of windows and doors of the business centre.

D :

The Employer verbally instructs a change in the layout of the rooftop restaurant. The Engineer issued an Instruction describing the required change with revised design drawings.

Answer: A

Question 2

For the FIDIC Red Book (both editions), the Contractor is required to submit a progress report monthly. When does the Contractor's reporting requirement end?

Options :

A : After issuance of the Taking-Over Certificate.

B : After issuance of the Performance Certificate.

C : At the Date of Completion of the Works (irrespective of whether there is minor outstanding work to be performed).

D : Until all outstanding works as stated in the Taking-Over Certificate are completed.

Answer: D

Question 3

Which one of the following is not a required document to be submitted by the Contractor if the Employer requests a proposal, prior to instructing a Variation, for FIDIC 2017 Yellow Book?

Options :

A : A description of the varied work.

B : A description of the proposed design.

C : Details of the resources and methods to be adopted by the Contractor.

D : A Programme for execution of the varied work.

Answer: B

Question 4

You are the new Contract Manager of the Contractor in a bridge project using FIDIC Yellow Book (edition 2017). The project had been suspended due to a material change in the Employer's financial arrangement. You have worked with your team to identify several failures of the Employer in carrying its obligations under the Contract. Which one of the following does NOT allow the Contractor to issue Notice to terminate the Contract?

Options :

A : A prolonged suspension for more than 1 year has affected the whole of the Works.

B : The Contractor does not receive the amount due under the latest Payment Certificate for more than 4 months after the due date.

C : The Contractor has requested the Employer but has not received any evidence that the financial arrangement is being maintained, despite having sent a notice thereto 4 months earlier

D : The Employer failed to comply with a final and binding determination issued by the Engineer, and such failure constitutes a material breach of the Employer's obligations under the Contract.

Answer: C

Question 5

Under FIDIC Red and Yellow Books (edition 2017), which two of the following elements shall form part of the revised programme? Choose all of the correct answers (multiple possibilities)

Options :

A : All internationally recognized holiday periods.

B : The actual progress to date, any delay to such progress and the effects of such delay on other activities (if any).

C : The sequence and timing of the remedial work.

D : Only the delivery dates of Plant and Materials which have not been delivered on Site yet.

Answer: A,B