Let’s work on questions 12-20 from the 2015 First-Class Constructor Examination, multiple-choice questions on Laws and Regulations, numbers 65-66

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I have gathered some questions from this year’s first-level construction engineer exam, along with their answers. I’m sharing them here to boost everyone’s interest in participating. Instead of posting them all at once, I’ll provide five multiple-choice questions or one case study at a time, with the answers hidden. The answer will be visible after responding. Everyone is welcome to participate; the moderator will give a reward to those who give correct answers. ****************************************** 65. Which of the following statements about construction project supervision is correct? A. In our country, project supervision mainly involves overseeing the outcome of construction work. B. The supervision agency and the construction company that undertakes the project should be in an administrative subordination relationship. C. The project owner has the right to decide whether to engage a supervision agency to carry out supervision. D. The project owner must assign the project to a supervision agency that possesses the appropriate qualification level. 【Project Regulations – Answer】D 【Project Regulations – Explanation of Answers】This question relates to the quality responsibilities and obligations of project supervision agencies. Option A: Supervision also requires on-site presence, that is, supervision activities involving continuous monitoring and inspection of the key processes and operations related to foundation and structural safety in the project; sometimes it is even necessary to carry out supervision throughout the entire process, so A is incorrect ； If the engineering supervision unit has a subordinate relationship or some other interest with the construction contractor of the project under supervision, it shall not undertake the supervision work for that construction project; therefore, B is incorrect ； For projects that require supervision in accordance with the law, it is mandatory to entrust a unit to carry out such supervision as required by law; therefore, C is incorrect ； For construction projects subject to supervision, the project owner shall entrust an engineering supervision unit with the appropriate qualification level to carry out the supervision; alternatively, they may also entrust the design unit of the project, which possesses the necessary qualification for engineering supervision and has no hierarchical relationship or other interests with the construction contractor of the project in question, to carry out the supervision. Option D is correct. See page P292 of the textbook. 66. Among the following contracts, in which case does the creditor have the right of lien if the debtor fails to perform its obligations? A. Sales contract B. Transportation contract C. Loan contract D. Lease contract 【Construction Project Laws – Answer】 B 【Construction Project Laws – Answer Explanation】 This question tests the legal provisions regarding transportation contracts. If the shipper or consignee fails to pay the freight, storage fees, and other transportation costs, the carrier shall have a lien on the corresponding goods being transported, unless otherwise agreed by the parties. See page P175 of the textbook.