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Construction Specifications Institute CDT Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Construction Documents Technologist Exam |
| Exam Number: | CDT |
| Real Exam Qty: | 120 |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Passing Score: | Determined via standard-setting process, not fixed numerical value |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Price: | $199 (CSI Members), $249 (Non-Members) |
| Related Certifications: | Certified Construction Product Representative (CCPR) Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) |
| Exam Format: | Computer-based, True/false, Multiple-choice, Select-all-that-apply |
| Recommended Training: | CSI Online Training Courses CDT Official Handbook & Study Materials |
| Exam Registration: | Prometric Scheduling CSI Official Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based; available at Prometric test centers (US/Canada) or secure remote proctored (global) |
| Pre Condition: | High school diploma or equivalent; 2 years of industry experience or relevant coursework recommended, not mandatory |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.csiresources.org/certification/cdt/cdt-exam-description |
Construction Specifications Institute CDT Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Design Process | 12% | - Cost estimation and life-cycle cost analysis - Quality assurance and control - Schematic design and design development deliverables - Design objectives, constraints and criteria - Product research and evaluation |
| Topic 2: Lifecycle Activities | 8% | - Closeout and turnover - Warranties and guarantees - Record documents and as-builts - Post-construction evaluation - Operation and maintenance information |
| Topic 3: Project Concept and Delivery | 11% | - Predesign and programming activities - Budgeting, scheduling and risk management - Commissioning planning - Team structure and organization - Project delivery methods |
| Topic 4: Procurement | 10% | - Pricing and purchasing procedures - Bidding and negotiation processes - Contract formation and types - Addenda and modifications - Subcontracting and supplier relationships |
| Topic 5: Construction Documents | 22% | - Drawings and specifications relationship - Project manual organization - MasterFormat, SectionFormat, PageFormat standards - Document coordination and consistency - Specification types and language |
| Topic 6: Construction | 15% | - Change orders and modifications - Contract administration procedures - Inspections, testing and quality control - Progress reporting and documentation - Substitutions and equivalencies |
| Topic 7: Preconstruction | 9% | - Notice to proceed and contract execution - Submittals and approvals - Shop drawings and product data - Schedule and resource planning - Site logistics and preparation |
| Topic 8: Fundamentals | 13% | - Legal and regulatory basics - Roles and responsibilities of project participants - Facility life cycle stages - Sustainable design and construction principles - Document formats and standards |
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The official Construction Specifications Institute Construction Documents Technologist outline defines 8 domains. The leading three are Fundamentals (13%), Project Concept and Delivery (11%), and Procurement (10%). The full list is in the topics section above, and Prep4SureReview's 122 practice questions cover each one.
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Construction Specifications Institute Construction Documents Technologist Sample Questions:
When is the owner entitled to stop the work?
- A. If the architect/engineer fails to represent owner properly
- B. If the contractor fails to correct work that is not compliant with the contract documents
- C. If the contractor is presumed to be bankrupt
- D. If there is a safety problem on the site
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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What determines the responsibilities of the participants on the project team?
- A. Cost of construction
- B. Nature of the project
- C. Size of the project
- D. Project delivery type
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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Who is responsible for job site security?
- A. Contractor
- B. Owner
- C. Architect/engineer
- D. Construction manager
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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According to standard general conditions, which of the following is true about shop drawings?
- A. They illustrate some portion of the work.
- B. They are contract documents.
- C. They include performance charts, instructions, and brochures.
- D. They are reviewed only by the architect/engineer.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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What is the term used to describe the time it takes to procure an item on site?
- A. Manufacturing time
- B. Estimated time of arrival
- C. Procurement time
- D. Lead time
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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