CQM Student Study Guide (Module 1 -
Sub module 1.1) Rated A+
1. In construction, what establishes the quality requirements? ✔✔Plans and Specs.
2. What is the purpose of CQM? ✔✔Ensures that construction is performed according to plans
and Specs, on time, within budget, and a safe environment. Government's efforts, separate from,
but in coordination and cooperation with the contract to assure quality set by the plans and specs.
3. Define CQM? ✔✔Is the performance of tasks, which ensure that construction is performed
according to plans and specifications, on time, within a defined budget, and a safe work
environment.
4. What the two principal areas of CQM activity? ✔✔Contractor Quality Control - Prime
contractor is in charge. Government Quality Assurance - Government.
5. What are the benefits of CQM to the Contractor? Government? ✔✔Government = Work is
performed according to plans and specs, on time, within budget, safety. Contractor = Increase
profit and production, better communication and planning, improved organizational skills and
outstanding performance evaluation to obtain future contractors.
