Module 7 quiz: Scope, qualifications and exclusions

1. What's the difference between an exclusion and a qualification in your proposal?
An exclusion names work your price doesn't cover; a qualification states an assumption your price depends onThey mean the same thingA qualification is your contractor's license numberExclusions apply only to material, qualifications only to labor
2. You win the job. Do the exclusions in your proposal still apply?
Yes, alwaysOnly if they're included in the subcontract you signOnly on public projectsOnly if the client opened the PDF
3. What slab moisture limit should your flooring proposal state?
One general number you use on every jobWhatever limit the client suggestsThe moisture and pH limits published by the manufacturers of the products in the specNone — slab moisture is always the client's problem
4. A concrete slab meets the flatness numbers in the concrete spec. Does that mean it's flat enough for your LVT?
Yes — if it meets the concrete spec, it's ready for flooringYes, if the client signs off on itOnly for carpet tileNo — it can still fail the flooring manufacturer's flatness requirement
5. On a renovation job, the existing flooring might contain asbestos. What should your proposal say?
Nothing — you'll deal with it if it comes upTesting and removal of hazardous materials are excluded, and work stops until the owner confirms it's safeThat you'll remove it at costThat the client must remove it within 24 hours

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