TENDERING MCQs – CHAPTER 9 DAE 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. Encircle the most suitable answer.What is one of the prerequisites for tendering related to project scope? (A) Procurement strategy (B) Clear understanding (C) Comprehensive plan (D) Detailed drawingsShow All Answers 2. What should the client have for the project related to budget and financing? (A) Realistic budget (B) Detailed drawings (C) Legal compliance (D) Land acquisitionShow All Answers 3. What does administrative approval refer to? (A) Land acquisition (B) Detailed estimate (C) Formal acceptance (D) Technical sanctionShow All Answers 4. What is a disadvantage of open tendering? (A) Long tender list (B) Uneconomic use of resources (C) All of the above (D) Questioned public accountabilityShow All Answers 5. Who is responsible for obtaining administrative approval? (A) Engineering department (B) Competent authority (C) Procurement strategy (D) Technical authorityShow All Answers 6. What is a tender document? (A) Contract criteria (B) Pricing documentation (C) Work details (D) Qualification criteriaShow All Answers 7. What is a notice inviting tender? (A) Project scope and budget (B) Instructions for bid submission (C) Terms and conditions for contractors (D) Document inviting contractorsShow All Answers 8. What does the price of tender documents cover? (A) Financial security deposit (B) Project scope and timelines (C) Preparation and printing (D) Approaching bidders' commitmentShow All Answers 9. What is earnest money in tendering? (A) Sum of money for compliance guarantee (B) Percentage of project cost (C) Amount charged for bid documents (D) Financial security depositShow All Answers 10. What is the purpose of security money in a construction contract? (A) Financial guarantee for completion (B) Cover additional costs (C) Discourage non-serious bidders (D) Ensure compliance with termsShow All Answers 11. What is the advantage of selective tendering? (A) Reduced cost of tendering (B) Shorter tender periods (C) All of the above (D) Better management of the processShow All Answers 12. What percentage of the project cost is typically fixed for earnest money? (A) 20-25% (B) 5-7% (C) 10-15% (D) 2-2.5%Show All Answers 13. What is the advantage of open tendering? (A) New contractors can compete (B) No favoritism in selection (C) Ensures good competition (D) All of the aboveShow All Answers 14. What percentage of the project cost is typically fixed for security money? (A) 2-2.5% (B) 5-7% (C) 10-15% (D) 20-25%Show All Answers 15. What factors influence the choice of tender invitation method? (A) Nature and size (B) All of the above (C) Availability of contractors (D) Budget and timelinesShow All Answers 16. What is the advantage of open tendering in selecting contractors? (A) Confidence in completion (B) Reduced cost (C) Shorter periods (D) No favoritismShow All Answers 17. What is a disadvantage of selective tendering? (A) All of the above (B) Higher tender prices (C) Favoritism in shortlisting (D) Reduces availability of workShow All Answers 18. What is an advantage of negotiated tendering? (A) Questioned public accountability (B) Reduces availability of work (C) Early commencement of work (D) Favoritism in shortlistingShow All Answers 19. What is a disadvantage of negotiated tendering? (A) Questioned public accountability (B) Reduces availability of work (C) Higher cost of work (D) None of the aboveShow All Answers 20. Which method allows any interested contractor to tender? (A) Negotiated (B) Open (C) Selective (D) GlobalShow All Answers 21. Which method is used for specialized work or tight deadlines? (A) Open (B) Selective (C) Negotiated (D) GlobalShow All Answers 22. What is a disadvantage of negotiated tendering? (A) Lower prices (B) Shorter periods (C) Risk reduction (D) Reduced availabilityShow All Answers 23. When is selective tendering used? (A) Easily met requirements (B) Low value projects (C) Complex projects (D) Closed-door workShow All Answers 24. Which document provides guidelines for preparing and submitting a bid? (A) Invitation to Tender (B) Technical Specifications (C) General Conditions of Contract (D) Instructions to BiddersShow All Answers 25. What is the purpose of the security deposit? (A) Convert into security deposit (B) Provide financial capacity (C) Refund the earnest money (D) Punish the contractorShow All Answers 26. What is the purpose of the bid bond? (A) Financial guarantee (B) Side-by-side comparison (C) Security deposit (D) Construction projectShow All Answers 27. What is the purpose of the comparative statement? (A) Verify completeness (B) Compare tenders (C) Confirm acceptance (D) Outline terms and conditionsShow All Answers 28. What is the purpose of an extension of time in a construction contract? (A) Resolve disputes (B) Secure advance payment (C) Ensure project quality (D) Grant flexibility in completionShow All Answers 29. What are liquidated damages in a construction contract? (A) Termination process (B) Retention amount (C) Penalty imposition (D) Pre-agreed paymentShow All Answers 30. What is a variation order in construction? (A) Project authorization (B) Design document (C) Owner's approval (D) Scope changesShow All Answers
