Oregon Construction Contractors (CCB) Practice Test

Which is NOT a common scheduling consideration?

1. How much will the materials cost?

2. What equipment will be needed?

3. When can each task start?

4. What type of crew will be needed?

The correct answer is: How much will the materials cost?

The correct response is associated with the scheduling considerations that are typically focused on the timing and sequencing of tasks within a construction project. Scheduling primarily involves determining when specific activities will begin and end, how resources such as equipment and crews will be allocated to those tasks, and the interdependencies between different activities in order to create an efficient timeline. While understanding material costs is definitely important for the overall budgeting and financial aspects of a construction project, it is not directly related to the scheduling of tasks. Scheduling considerations concentrate on aspects that impact the order and timing of construction activities, whereas material costs pertain to the financial planning and procurement side of the project. Therefore, evaluating how much the materials will cost doesn't fit into the common considerations that influence the project schedule itself. In contrast, the other options relate directly to scheduling: understanding what equipment is needed ensures that resources are available when tasks are to be executed; knowing when each task can start is essential for timing coordination; and identifying what type of crew will be required helps in planning labor availability around the project timeline. Each of these elements directly influences the effective scheduling of a construction project.