Based on official RBQ contractor licence Project and Site Management (GPC) competency profile in Quebec
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About the examination
In Quebec, the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) requires general and specialized contractors to designate a qualified supervisor (répondant) in Project and Site Management (Gestion de projets et de chantier). Passing this exam demonstrates competency in site execution, tendering, legal contracts, and quality control.
ExamHub's free practice exam contains 200 comprehensive questions covering the Civil Code of Quebec, reading architectural and structural plans, BSDQ tendering rules, Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling, concrete quality control, holdbacks, and environmental protection.
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Why: The legal hypothec subsists, even if not published, for the 30 days following the end of the work; it is preserved if a notice designating the immovable and stating the amount of the claim is registered before that period expires (art. 2727). The end of the work occurs when the work is performed and fit for its intended use (art. 2110).
Why: Under the CCDC 2 order of priority (GC 1.1.7), Division 1 and the technical specifications rank above the drawings; the 15.9 mm Type X gypsum of the specifications must therefore be supplied.
Why: Volume = Length * Width * Thickness = 60 m * 0.50 m * 0.30 m = 9.0 cubic metres (m3).
Why: The critical path is the longest sequence of dependent activities from start to finish; any delay to an activity on the critical path directly delays the overall project completion date.
Why: The 3R-V hierarchy prioritizes: 1. Reduction at source, 2. Reuse, 3. Recycling, and 4. Valorization (energy recovery/composting), with disposal (enfouissement) only as an ultimate last resort.
FAQ
Under the Building Act (CQLR c. B-1.1), any individual acting as the qualifying guarantor (répondant) in Project and Site Management (Gestion de projets et de chantier - GPC) for a general contractor or specialized contractor licence in Quebec must pass the RBQ exam, unless exempted by recognized equivalent education or credentials.
The official RBQ Project and Site Management examination lasts 3 hours (180 minutes), consists of multiple-choice questions with 4 options and a single correct answer, and requires a 60% passing mark. It is a closed-book examination with calculators and writing materials provided on-site.
The exam evaluates 5 core competencies: Legislative & Regulatory Framework (C.c.Q. contracts, legal hypothecs, Building Act, CSTC, GCR), Reading Plans & Specs (MasterFormat, detail precedence, assemblies), Estimating & Tendering (BSDQ, take-offs, labor burden), Construction Management & Quality Control (CPM scheduling, WBS, inspections, holdbacks), and Sustainable Development Rules (3R-V, erosion control, hazardous waste, noise/dust).
In the event of failure or absence, candidates have 30 days from receiving notice to apply for a retake. If the retake is failed or the 30-day window is missed, a mandatory 4-month waiting period applies before reapplying.
The guarantor must inform the RBQ in writing without delay when ceasing to act (sec. 67), and the company's licence ceases to have effect 90 days after that date (120 days on death) unless another guarantor already manages the same field (sec. 73).