Deck 16: Specifications

Question 1

Specifications are hand-drawn descriptions of how a project is to be built.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Specifications should be written using standard methods to avoid undesirable results.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The construction industry is not moving with great haste towards standardized methods and materials.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The two most widely used systems of prepared guide specifications are Masterspec and Generalspec.

Question 5

Using commercially prepared guide specifications is a move in the direction of standardization in writing specifications.

Question 6

The specifier who uses standardized methods of construction assumes a high risk of legal actions against himself due to possible errors after starting the project.

Question 7

Because of the entry of many new construction materials and products into the marketplace, careful descriptions of these materials are necessary for client acceptance.

Question 8

The specification writer is not viewed as an important member of the designing team.

Question 9

Today, specifications compete with drawings in their importance to constructions.

Question 10

A project manual that uses Masterformat for its organization of the specifications divides the construction tasks into sixteen divisions.

Question 11

When contract disputes end up in court, what is the issue?

A) fault
B) liability
C) damages
D) All answers are correct

Question 12

What type of specifications do not allow for substitution with a similar product?

A) complete
B) closed
C) opened
D) satisfied

Question 13

Which specifications allow the contractor the most freedom in deciding how to accomplish the project?

A) performance
B) technical
C) design
D) computer

Question 14

Which specifications are used for parts of the project that are difficult to verify for correctness after construction has been completed?

A) technical
B) design
C) performance
D) master format

Question 15

On a large construction project, where are all of the documents that pertain to that project retained?

A) portfolio
B) project book
C) construction manual
D) project manual

Question 16

What organization developed Masterformat?

A) Constructions Specifications Institute
B) Master Format Company
C) Landscaping Institute
D) Professional Designers Associations

Question 17

Which specifications place almost total responsibility for the choice of materials, methods, and performance standards with the architect, not the contractor?

A) technical
B) performance
C) design
D) construction

Question 18

Which specifications permit substitutions after approval by the designer or owner?

A) design
B) closed
C) technical
D) open

Question 19

What specifications require the use of specific products identified by brand name, model number, manufacturer's name, and other unique characteristics?

A) technical
B) proprietary
C) performance
D) titled

Question 20

What written change modifies the specifications for a project?

A) change order
B) amendment
C) addendum
D) notation

Question 21

____________________ is a system that organizes the way specifications are written.

Question 22

____________________ specifications often result in lower construction costs because the bidder has more freedom to select materials and methods.

Question 23

Manufacturers of many construction materials join together in associations and publish specification ____________________ to explain the proper way to use their products.

Question 24

The difference between Masterformat and Masterspec is that ____________________ provides written descriptions of how to perform specific tasks.

Question 25

Drawings provide quantitative information, and specifications provide ____________________ information.

Question 26

Growers of plants present their products in conformance with standards established by ______________________________.

Question 27

Specifications are usually technical, ____________________, or design specific.

Question 28

The impression of unfairness, real or not, prevents ____________________ specifications from being used for public projects.

Question 29

A popular alternative to Masterspec is ____________________.

Question 30

When office specifications are used, rather than those prepared from standardized sources, the biggest problem for the writers is keeping those office specs ____________________.