Tennessee Contractor License Exam — All Questions
2 questions
Extra work outside the original Tennessee contract scope should be authorized by:
- a.A verbal 'go ahead' from the owner only
- b.A signed written change order stating the added scope, price, and time✓
- c.Recording a mechanic's lien
- d.Pulling a new building permit
Added or changed scope should be authorized by a written change order signed by both parties that sets out the added work, its price, and any schedule impact. Relying on verbal approvals is a leading cause of unpaid extras and disputes.Construction contract administration (change orders)
Which contract document is the 'rulebook' that defines notice, claims, changes, payment, and dispute-resolution provisions and is referenced by the owner-contractor agreement?
- a.G703 - Continuation Sheet
- b.A701 - Instructions to Bidders
- c.A W-9 tax form
- d.A201 - General Conditions of the Contract for Construction✓
A201 (current edition A201-2017) is the general conditions - the rulebook for owner, contractor, and architect covering notice, claims, changes, payments, and disputes. A701 governs bidding, and G703 is payment-application backup.AIA A201-2017 General Conditions