[Engineering Version] Daily Question 20171230

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During the construction of a certain project, the engineer had doubts about the quality of the concealed works that the contractor had agreed to cover, and instructed the contractor to conduct re-inspection. The inspection results show that the construction quality of this section does not meet the quality standards specified in the contract, but it satisfies the requirements of industry regulations. Which of the following statements is correct? (　　) 　　A. The contractor has the right to refuse the engineer’s request for re-inspection. B. The engineer shall determine that the quality is satisfactory. C. Neither the lost time nor the additional costs incurred by the contractor will be compensated. D. The contractor’s costs shall be compensated, but the project timeline will not be extended. E. The contractor must repair that portion of the work at its own expense. Correct answers: CE