FIDIC CCM Exam With Confidence Using Practice Dumps

Under FIDIC 2017, Clause 20 introduces a structured and unified claims procedure applicable to both Contractor’s and Employer’s Claims. Claims are categorized broadly into:

Claims for time and/or money (Sub-Clause 20.2), and

Other claims (e.g., disputes or matters under Sub-Clause 20.1(c)).

Option A is correct. The 28-day time bar under Sub-Clause 20.2.1 applies to all claims for time and/or money and is a fundamental procedural requirement. Importantly, unlike FIDIC 1999, this time bar applies equally to both Parties, reinforcing fairness and discipline in claims management.

Option C is also correct. Claims under Sub-Clause 20.1(a) and (b) (typically relating to payment and/or extension of time) are processed under Sub-Clause 20.2, and the Engineer (or Employer’s Representative in the Silver Book) must agree or determine the claim in accordance with Sub-Clause 3.7 (Red/Yellow) or 3.5 (Silver).

Option B is incorrect because claims under 20.1(c) are not handled through Sub-Clause 3.7/3.5 in the same structured determination process as time/money claims.

Option D is incorrect because FIDIC 2017 clearly applies the time bar to both Employer and Contractor claims, which is a key update from earlier editions.

This reflects FIDIC 2017’s emphasis on symmetry, procedural clarity, and proactive claim management.

Under the FIDIC Silver Book 1999, Clause 9 governs Tests on Completion, while Clause 12.4 addresses Tests after Completion. These provisions define performance verification before and after Taking-Over.

Option A is correct. Under Sub-Clause 9.4 [Failure to Pass Tests on Completion], if the Works fail the Tests on Completion, the Employer has several options, including accepting the Works subject to a reduction in the Contract Price. This reflects the commercial flexibility within FIDIC, allowing completion despite minor deficiencies, with financial adjustment.

Option D is also correct. Under Sub-Clause 12.4 [Failure to Pass Tests after Completion], if the Works fail post-completion performance tests, the Contractor may be required to pay performance damages. Once these damages are paid, the Works may be deemed to have satisfied the required performance levels. This mechanism ensures that operational deficiencies are compensated financially rather than requiring physical rectification in all cases.

Option B is incorrect because both Tests on Completion and Tests after Completion can coexist within the same contract; they serve different purposes (pre-taking-over vs post-taking-over performance verification).

Option C is incorrect because Tests after Completion are generally carried out by or under the responsibility of the Contractor, not solely the Employer, although the Employer may witness them.

These provisions demonstrate FIDIC’s structured approach to quality assurance and risk allocation across different project stages.

Option B is correct: The Contract Data provides information required by specific Sub-Clauses in the General Conditions to complete the contract.

Option D is correct: If required data is missing in the Contract Data, some Sub-Clauses may not apply.

Option A is incorrect; definitions generally apply throughout the contract including Specifications and Drawings.

Option C is incorrect; case sensitivity of terms can affect contractual meaning.