Preview Questions Quantity Surveyor | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: In a design-build project, how do you ensure accurate cost estimation during the early stages of the project?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Use preliminary design documents and adjust for known cost factors

Rely on the contractor's proposed cost

Wait for detailed design completion before estimating

Estimate based solely on the square footage

Question 2: Which is the correct approach to measure in-situ concrete work for quantity surveying in a construction project?

Which action should you take?

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Measure concrete in its natural state using site-specific calculations

Measure the concrete by weight and calculate cost per ton

Use the volume of concrete from the drawings and plans

Apply the area and thickness based on engineering specifications

Question 3: How do you manage geotechnical risks in a construction project where soil conditions are uncertain?

Which action should you take?

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By applying soil-related safety margins into project costs

By applying a standardized geotechnical risk factor

By conducting detailed site investigations and adjusting estimates

By including a contingency based on expert analysis of soil data

Question 4: When is contingency allowance typically used in a quantity surveyor's cost estimate?

Which action should you take?

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For minor adjustments

To cover potential unforeseen expenses during construction

It is not typically included in the estimate

For the final adjustment of contract terms

Question 5: When administering a subcontractor agreement, what is the main task of a Quantity Surveyor in relation to the payment process?

Which action should you take?

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Ensure that payments are made only after verifying subcontractor work completion

Calculate the final payment based on the total contract sum

Approve payment based solely on subcontractor invoices

Pay subcontractors on a weekly basis without verification

Question 6: How do you ensure material costs remain within budget during the procurement phase?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Regularly update cost estimates based on market trends and adjust procurement strategies accordingly

Ignore material costs until project completion

Only order materials when needed without checking costs

Purchase materials in bulk at a discounted rate without cost review