Bidding Strategy

Check your understanding. Passing is 70% — but you can keep going to the next lesson either way.

1. Question 1

   Based on "Qualify the project", which statement is correct?

   Type S mortar (about 1,800 psi) is the common structural choice.Preliminary 20-day notice must go out within 20 days of first work or delivery.Qualify projects before bidding; not every job is worth your time.GFCI is required in wet locations and protects people from shock.

2. Question 2

   Based on "Price to value", which statement is correct?

   Never add water on site just to make placement easier.Price to the value the customer cares about, not just material plus markup.Every trap needs a vent; size pipes from total drainage fixture units.A license is required when total labor and materials reach $500 or more.

3. Question 3

   Based on "Closing the sale", which statement is correct?

   A 4-inch slab covers about 81 sq ft per cubic yard of concrete.Follow up within 48 hours and explicitly ask for the job.Class B General Building requires framing or carpentry plus two unrelated trades.Structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and reroof work typically need permits.