2024 Management Module – Practice Exam

1. What is the core reason for building inspection, in a nutshell, that helps make buildings safer for the public?

2. Which compensable factor addresses the physical input required by a job, such as strength, stamina, and manual dexterity?

3. What is the primary purpose of the Volunteer Protection Act of 1997?

4. What is the first step in the development of a comprehensive, long-range training program?

5. What is the most often-heard complaint coming from owners and contractors regarding the inspection process?

6. What is the recommended financial policy rule-of-thumb, used by bond-rating firms, for the minimum percentage of annual operating expenditures that budget reserves should maintain?

7. Which common performance rating error occurs when a rater allows a single positive or negative characteristic (e.g., punctuality) to unduly influence the rating of other traits?

8. Which of the following is an example of an Existence Need in Alderfer’s ERG Theory of motivation?

9. What is the most difficult task during the implementation of a new electronic permitting system?

10. The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) is prepared primarily for use by which external constituency?

11. What federal body is charged with investigating complaints and attempting to resolve disputes related to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

12. When an appropriation is approved by a legislative body but is reduced or eliminated by an elected chief executive, this action is known as a:

13. Which constitutional amendment is most frequently involved in court cases protecting public employees from arbitrary dismissal by requiring procedural and substantive due process?

14. What is the purpose of conducting cross-training among technical staff members?

15. What is the highest level of certification offered by the International Code Council (ICC)?

16. In the context of the departmental Annual Report, what is the primary benefit of including statistical data related to building valuation?

17. If the building official issues a temporary certificate of occupancy (IBC) before the entire work is complete, what must the official specify in the record?

18. What is the goal established through consensus in the code development process regarding building safety?

19. What is the primary purpose of the Volunteer Protection Act of 1997?

20. What is one of the perpetual tasks of a department manager regarding departmental operations?

21. When local governments receive revenue from a source (such as an excise tax) that is restricted by law for a particular purpose (e.g., motor fuels tax dedicated to street repair), this revenue is accounted for in which type of governmental fund?

22. What is the primary purpose of a written policy statement developed by a building official?

23. What must the board of appeals consist of, concerning its members (IBC)?

24. According to the IBC, if the building official requires tests as evidence of compliance due to insufficient evidence, what action must the building official take regarding these tests?

25. Which primary argument supports the idea that the building department should be an autonomous department, rather than a subordinate branch of Public Works?

26. What is the recommended first rule for a building official when using a PowerPoint presentation to communicate with a legislative body?

27. A successful approach to inspection starts by being a good listener and having what?

28. Government relies on which powers to charge consumers for private goods and services, such as water, sewerage, and electric power?

29. What is the primary benefit of using a formal annual report?

30. What is the primary purpose of inviting an unhappy customer to put their complaint in writing?

31. The primary tool for managing conflicts in the budget process and ensuring financial standards guide deliberations is the creation of a formal:

32. For governmental funds, accounting records revenues only when they are measurable and available to pay current expenditures, which aligns with which basis of accounting?

33. What is the critical importance of a properly designed building permit form?

34. Which item is considered the most important statistical data collected in the department’s annual report for interested external agencies, such as tax assessors and banks?

35. Which action is described as an inspector pitfall that damages working relationships and undermines the building department’s goals?

36. In written communication (e.g., e-mails or notices), what style should an inspector adopt to maintain a professional image?

37. Historically, Human Resources Management (HRM) was often perceived as being on the periphery of organizational functions, a role often metaphorically referred to as:

38. What is the key advantage of a multiple-discipline plan review and inspection program?

39. The permanent record for a Certificate of Occupancy should be kept where?

40. What tax is levied on items purchased in another jurisdiction but brought back into the taxing jurisdiction?

41. What type of question should a building official ask when analyzing the reader of written correspondence (such as a correction notice or policy letter)?

42. For a commercial structure, if a person is granted an annual permit for minor alterations to mechanical systems, the person must keep a detailed record of alterations. When must this record be available to the building official?

43. What serves as the fundamental basis (foundation) for all decisions made by an inspector regarding code compliance?

44. What type of budget control involves the division of appropriations into specific time periods, such as quarters, to prevent premature depletion of budget authority?

45. What type of organizational need, addressed by providing a supportive environment and resources (e.g., psychological services, safe environments), relates to helping people relate to their surrounding social environment?

46. The analytical process used to assess how well HRM activities and policies contribute to the organization’s success and mission is defined as:

47. Under IBC administration, if a building official suspends or revokes a permit, on what grounds is this action authorized?

48. What type of legal protection is a state law that protects employees from arbitrary and unfair treatment by prohibiting employers from firing employees for refusing to commit illegal acts?

49. What legal concept requires staff enforcing the code to be aware of the difference between discretionary acts and ministerial duties?

50. Where a general requirement and a specific requirement conflict in the IBC, which requirement shall be applicable?

51. Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) are used for routine HRM tasks as well as to aid in performance management and which other critical function?

52. What must the application for an IBC permit state as one of its mandatory requirements?

53. What concept explains the difficulty in using performance measures for budget decisions because increased spending may not necessarily lead to improved results?

54. What must a building official demonstrate as the basis for accepting an alternative material, equipment, or method of construction?

55. Why are badges generally counterproductive for an inspector to display, compared to carrying official photo identification?

56. The IBC authorizes the building official to issue necessary notices or orders to ensure compliance. Notices of violations shall be in accordance with which section?

57. Which of the following is an example of a merit good, often provided free or subsidized by government due to its widespread community benefits?

58. What management tool involves an assessment of a local government’s internal strengths and weaknesses and external opportunities and threats?

59. When an administrator seeks additional funding to align true performance potential (O) with stakeholder expectations (E), what tool provides a standard of expected performance for comparison?

60. Which labor relations statute governs most federal government employees?

61. Budget reforms designed to improve budget data by focusing on the content and presentation of information fall under what category of innovation?

62. What term describes the legal right of an individual to expect fairness in all legal proceedings, including notice of proceedings and an opportunity to be heard?

63. In the context of equity in compensation, why was work historically held by women often undervalued?

64. What is the primary role of the plan review function within the building safety department?

65. For an IBC construction permit, what statement must be stamped or written on the documents retained by the building official?

66. A fee that authorizes an individual or business to engage in an ongoing activity (e.g., operating a motorcycle) is called a:

67. If a modification to the IRC is granted due to practical difficulties for an individual case, what record must be entered into the files of the department of building safety?

68. What type of governmental fund is created to account for financial resources used to construct or acquire major capital facilities and is typically closed once the project is completed?

69. What must the inspector avoid saying when explaining the reason for a code requirement?

70. What is a critical consideration regarding an inspector’s time management if they are assigned too many inspections to be completed thoroughly by the end of the day?

71. The goal that revenue policies should not interfere with or hinder market growth is the key characteristic of which pillar of support?

72. For commercial structures under the IBC, what documentation must be kept by the building official for every inspection, including notices and orders issued?

73. What should the building official be sure to do before a new departmental procedure or restriction is enacted?

74. If an owner or authorized agent on an IBC project is required to provide a technical opinion and report to determine compliance, who must prepare the report?

75. Which proprietary fund type accounts for activities of government departments—such as a motor pool or data processing—that charge fees to other government departments rather than to the public?