- Not prepared to answer technical questions
- Not bringing along own CV
- Only superficial knowledge of how things are usually done without knowing why
- Insufficient exposure to the full spectrum of quantity surveying services
- Unable to describe the various methods of carrying out pre-construction cost estimates
- Unable to describe the meaning of elemental cost estimates and cost analysis
- Unable to distinguish clearly the differences between lump sum contracts with and without BQ
- Unable to describe different types of contracts
- Not familiar with the private form of building contracts
- Unable to describe the implications of a letter of intent
- Unable to describe names of different types of warranties and guarantees
- Only superficial knowledge of the differences between on-demand and on-default bonds
- Unable to distinguish between the two categories of insurances under a Contractors' All Risks and Third Party Liability Insurance
- Unable to describe the meanings of "cross-liability clause" and "right of subrogation"
- Unable to fully describe the valuation rules for variations
- Unable to appreciate circumstances warranting a deviation from the contract rates
- Unable to distinguish between prime cost sum and prime cost rates
- Unable to describe the usual formula for adjusting prime cost rates and the rationale behind
- Unable to describe the situation leading to time at large and the implications of time at large
- Unable to describe the items admissible in the calculation of the rate of liquidated damages for delayed completion
- Unable to describe the procedures leading to the imposition of liquidated damages for delayed completion
- Unable to describe the heads of prolongation and disruption claims
- Unable to distinguish between head office overheads, project overheads and site overheads
- Unable to demonstrate awareness of the latest trends of the profession and the industry
- Inspired to change profession