Question 1

The Description of Materials form consists of eight categories describing both the materials and methods to be used for construction.

Accepted Answer

The Description of Materials form typically outlines the specific materials and methods to be used in a construction project, but the number of categories can vary depending on the specific form or requirements of the project, not necessarily eight.

Question 2

Which section of the specifications describes the method for installing the projects materials and how to perform the work?&#10;A) General&#10;B) Execution&#10;C) Materials&#10;D) Equipment

Accepted Answer

The Execution section typically describes the method for installing the project materials and how to perform the work. It provides information on the sequencing, coordination, and requirements for the work to be done. The General section provides overall information about the project, while the Materials section provides information about the specific materials to be used. The Equipment section provides information on the equipment necessary to perform the work but does not typically describe the method for installation.

Question 3

A minimum standard for quality or performance can be established by using a _____ specification.&#10;A) performance&#10;B) proprietary&#10;C) descriptive&#10;D) reference

Accepted Answer

A reference specification establishes specific standards or requirements by referring to an already established set of standards, such as industry or government specifications. This ensures that the minimum standard is met or exceeded. Performance specification describes the required performance of a product or service, while a proprietary specification limits the selection options to specific brands or models. Descriptive specification defines the characteristics that a product or service must have, which may lead to more variability among suppliers.

Question 4

The descriptive specifications are _____.&#10;A) exclusively used within a project manual&#10;B) the least detailed type of specification&#10;C) used to describe the conditions or parameters a project must function in&#10;D) used when information regarding quality or quantity has not been determined

Accepted Answer

The answer of The descriptive specifications are _____.&#10;A) exclusively used...

Question 5

What type of bond is a guarantee that the firm will complete the job and not become defunct during the process?&#10;A) labor and materials bond&#10;B) addenda bond&#10;C) performance bond&#10;D) bid bond

Accepted Answer

A performance bond is a type of surety bond that guarantees that the contractor will complete the job in accordance with the terms of the contract, and that the firm will not become defunct during the process.

Question 6

The written specifications constitute the bulk of a project manual.

Accepted Answer

The written specifications provide detailed information about the requirements, materials, and workmanship necessary to complete a project. They are an essential component of a project manual.

Question 7

Closed specifications are often used on renovations where a specific product must match existing conditions.

Accepted Answer

Closed specifications are commonly used when a specific product is required to match existing conditions, making them useful for renovations or retrofits.

Question 8

Specifications that define the desired results of a product or system are proprietary specifications.

Accepted Answer

Proprietary specifications are specifications that are owned by a particular company or organization and are not publicly available. They are used to protect the intellectual property of the company or organization. Specifications that define the desired results of a product or system are typically performance or functional specifications and are not proprietary unless designated as such.

Question 9

A construction document should be limited to only one specific type of specification.

Accepted Answer

A construction document can include multiple types of specifications such as performance specifications, prescriptive specifications, and proprietary specifications depending on the project requirements and specifications needed.

Question 10

What should drawings do?&#10;A) show the types of material in the structure&#10;B) show the quality of materials in the structure&#10;C) depict the physical relationship of materials&#10;D) express dimensions and sizes in dual units

Accepted Answer

Drawings should depict the physical relationship of materials, showing how they are arranged and how they connect to each other in the structure. This helps ensure that the structure will be built correctly and safely. Drawings may also include information about the types and quality of materials, as well as dimensions and sizes, but these are secondary to the primary goal of showing the physical relationship of materials. Dual units may be used for clarity, but this is not a requirement for drawings.

Question 11

When preparing the specifications, if expressing units in metric, all sizes should be listed in _____, except for large distances.&#10;A) feet&#10;B) inches&#10;C) millimeters&#10;D) centimeters

Accepted Answer

The answer of When preparing the specifications, if expressing units...

Question 12

What is one of the major categories related to structural information on the Description of Materials form?&#10;A) lath and plaster&#10;B) sub-flooring&#10;C) insulation&#10;D) interior doors and trim

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is one of the major categories...

Question 13

What are the two major groups of the MasterFormat system?&#10;A) Procurement and Contract Requirements and Specification groups&#10;B) Process Equipment and Facility Services&#10;C) Site and Infrastructure&#10;D) General requirements and Facility Construction

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the two major groups of...

Question 14

Specifications describe which of the following?&#10;A) site location&#10;B) project financing plans&#10;C) code requirements&#10;D) design team qualifications

Accepted Answer

The answer of Specifications describe which of the following?&#10;A) site...

Question 15

The purpose of the _____ form is to provide each bidder with the format for reviewing bids.&#10;A) general conditions of the contract for construction&#10;B) supplementary conditions&#10;C) bid&#10;D) instruction to bidders

Accepted Answer

The answer of The purpose of the _____ form is...

Deck 33: Construction Documentation, Specifications, and Project Manuals