Free CDT Questions for Construction Specifications Institute Construction Documents Technologist CDT Exam as PDF & Practice Test Engine

Exam Code/Number: CDT
Exam Name/Title: Construction Documents Technologist
Certification Provider: Construction Specifications Institute
Corresponding Certification: CDT Certification

Exam Questions: 122
Updated On: Oct 11, 2026

Question #1

Which of the following should be avoided when specifying warranties?

A. Including language to require warranties extending beyond the contractor's one-year correction period

B. Requiring or permitting a warranty that strengthens the owner's rights

C. Requiring minimum warranty coverage available for a particular product

D. Relying on a warranty as a substitute for thorough investigation of a product and its manufacturer

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Question #2

Which construction agreement provision establishes the duration of the work or a specific date when the owner can occupy the project completely or partially for its intended use?

A. Date of commencement of the work

B. Scope of work

C. Date of substantial completion

D. Cutoff date

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Question #3

As a project manager representing a private client, which of the following instances would best benefit from a constructability review meeting?

A. The client is unfamiliar with this type of project.

B. The contractor is unable to commit to original schedule.

C. The site presents unusual challenges and constraints.

D. The project team consists of multiple new members.

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Question #4

The three types of commissioning include systems and equipment commissioning, building envelope commissioning, and what other process?

A. Mechanical commissioning

B. Total project commissioning

C. Process commissioning

D. Facility commissioning

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Question #5

According to standard general conditions, which of the following is true about shop drawings?

A. They are reviewed only by the architect/engineer.

B. They illustrate some portion of the work.

C. They include performance charts, instructions, and brochures.

D. They are contract documents.

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Question #6

When do negotiations take the place of bidding?

A. When exact quantities of work cannot be determined.

B. When a publicly funded project's lowest bid exceeds the budget.

C. When the owner and contractor have established a level of trust.

D. When the contractor has defaulted on insurance premiums.

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Question #7

What is a primary disadvantage in using the design-bid-build method?

A. It reduces the owner's control over the project during the construction phase

B. It attracts too many bidders

C. It requires a higher level of bid document quality

D. All of the bids may exceed the owner's budget

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Question #8

Which of the following statements best describes stakeholder and participant interest in a project?

A. Stakeholders have direct interest in the project while participants have indirect interest

B. Both stakeholders and participants have indirect interest in the project

C. Participants have direct interest in the project while stakeholders have indirect interest

D. Both stakeholders and participants have direct interest in the project

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Question #9

A drawing set arranged in the following order is an example of what type of drawing organization?
Cover Sheet, Sheet Index, Life Safety, Demolition, Civil, Landscaping, Architectural, Interiors, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection

A. BIM Implementation

B. Uniform Drawing System

C. Traditional drawing set organization

D. AIA CAD Layer Guidelines

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