CompTIA Project+ (PK0-004) — Question 506

A concrete pad needs to be laid for a new house and requires three days to cure. The project manager notes that rain may be in the immediate forecast.
Which of the following would BEST avoid the risk of rain damage?

Answer options

• A. Place a tarp over the fresh concrete to protect it.
• B. Refinish the concrete if it rains during that time.
• C. Pour the concrete as quickly as possible to allow the most drying time.
• D. Wait to pour the concrete until rain is not in the forecast.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because waiting to pour the concrete until there is no rain forecasted eliminates the risk of rain damaging the curing process. The other options are reactive rather than proactive; placing a tarp (A) may not fully protect the concrete, refinishing it (B) after rain is not ideal as it can compromise quality, and pouring quickly (C) does not guarantee that the concrete will be safe from rain damage.