Construction Documents Technology Exam: Quiz!

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1.

Product equivalency, effect on the other aspects of the project, and warranty are the major factors to be considered for:
- A.
  
  Alternates
- B.
  
  Shop drawing submittals
- C.
  
  Substitution requests
- D.
  
  Change order request
2.

When interpreting contract documents, Architect/Engineer should:
- A.
  
  Show no partiality to Owner or Contractor
- B.
  
  Protect the client's best interests
- C.
  
  Protect Architect/Engineer from possible liabilities
- D.
  
  Achieve the original design intent of Architect/Engineer
3.

A requirement set by authority, custom, or general consensus which is established as an accepted criterion is called a:
- A.
  
  Building code
- B.
  
  Industry standard
- C.
  
  Quality control requirement
- D.
  
  Specification master
4.

If the contractor is delayed in the progress of the Work by Owner, he should:
- A.
  
  Write Architect/Engineer protesting the changes
- B.
  
  Notify his bonding company
- C.
  
  Write the Architect/Engineer requesting a change order granting an extension of time
- D.
  
  Stop the Work until Owner makes up his mind.
5.

Lump Sum, Unit Price, or Cost-Plus-Fee constitute the basis of:
- A.
  
  Selection
- B.
  
  Payment
- C.
  
  Award
- D.
  
  Contract
6.

All of the following are Articles in Part 3 Execution EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  Examination
- B.
  
  Application
- C.
  
  Fabrication
- D.
  
  System Startup
7.

Drawings prepared by the contractor, subcontractor, or material/equipment supplier that show how a particular aspect of the work is to be fabricated and installed, are called:
- A.
  
  Record drawings
- B.
  
  Construction Documents
- C.
  
  Shop Drawings
- D.
  
  Details
8.

The correct title for Division 10 is:
- A.
  
  Accessories
- B.
  
  Specialties
- C.
  
  Equipment
- D.
  
  Special Construction
9.

The following are the types of clauses that might be included in Supplementary Conditions EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  Project insurance requirements
- B.
  
  Liquidated damage amounts
- C.
  
  Tax exempt status of owner
- D.
  
  Submittal requirements
10.

Integrated projects are distinguished by all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  Trust-based collaboration between project team members
- B.
  
  Maximized efficiency through design, fabrication, and construction
- C.
  
  "Just as needed" team involvement to reduce owner's pre-construction expenses
- D.
  
  Compensation structures supporting early engagement of team members in design and project planning
- E.
  
  Development of virtual project model through input from a collaborative team
11.

Experienced owners may require project teams to utilize integrated project delivery based upon:
- A.
  
  Previous negative experience with adversarial project team relationships
- B.
  
  Desire for reduction in project claims and disputes
- C.
  
  Desire to utilize collaboratively-produced BIM as a facilities management asset
- D.
  
  Expectation of benefit from innovation stemming from collaborative effort
- E.
  
  All of the above
12.

Which of the following is TRUE concerning application of integrated project delivery?
- A.
  
  Collaborative team effort reduces planning and design expenses.
- B.
  
  Determination of liability for decisions is generally made by the team leader in order to reduce arbitration expenses.
- C.
  
  Technologies such as data exchange protocols evolve on a phase-by-phase basis.
- D.
  
  Team culture based upon problem resolution rather than determination of liability.
13.

The following are TRUE concerning CSI's GreenFormat online product data resource EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  CSI validates and certifies information contained in GreenFormat.
- B.
  
  GreenFormat product information is organized by MasterFormat numbers.
- C.
  
  Information in GreenFormat supports specifying by proprietary, reference standard, performance, and descriptive methods.
- D.
  
  The Product Lifecycle category provides information on product Life Cycle Analysis, Material Extraction and Transportation, Manufacturing, and Facility Operations.
- E.
  
  Manufacturers provide a technical contact for followup questions from GreenFormat users.
14.

According to the BEES model, life cycle analysis (LCA) is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  Questions regarding the materials and impacts related to the six stages of the product life cycle
- B.
  
  Estimates of the cumulative environmental impacts resulting from all stages of a product life cycle over a 50-year period
- C.
  
  Support for selection of products with the lowest total environmental impact
- D.
  
  Market analysis of demand for sustainable products
15.

The goal of the ASTM sustainability standards, the EPA Energy Star program, and the NIST BEES program is to :
- A.
  
  Serve as the basis for the development of national model code regulation of the use of building products
- B.
  
  Provide a rational assessment of the environmental impact of building products
- C.
  
  Promote emerging green buildng product businesses
- D.
  
  Simplify building design practices
16.

In the CSI CDT program, construction document production is defined to be all of the following EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  A separately-defined activity and phase that commences once design decisions have been made
- B.
  
  A process integral to the design phase of a project
- C.
  
  A component of the input into, and reporting out of, a BIM model
- D.
  
  An ongoing effort by many entities reflecting the collaboration and fast track delivery typical of modern construction projects
17.

Which of the following is not included in the quoted description of benefits that BIM brings to the design and construction process?
- A.
  
  Opportunity for increased evaluation of design options
- B.
  
  Building components conflict identification and resolution
- C.
  
  Automated product characteristic/specification content coordination
- D.
  
  BIM-driven product delivery scheduling
18.

The goal of the project is defined by the PDPG as:
- A.
  
  Completion of the construction project on time and on budget
- B.
  
  The delivery of the facility to the owner
- C.
  
  Maximizing the benefit to the owner and the community
- D.
  
  Creating a facility with the lowest possible embedded energy
19.

The nationally-recognized California AIA "Integrated Project Delivery Guide" redefines the stages of a project to include which of the following:
- A.
  
  Conceptualization
- B.
  
  Criteria Design
- C.
  
  Detailed Design
- D.
  
  Implementation Document
- E.
  
  All of the above
20.

All of the following could be Articles in Part 1 of a specification EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  References
- B.
  
  Action Submittals
- C.
  
  Source Quality Control
- D.
  
  Measurement and Payment
21.

The Design stage of a project includes all of the following EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  Design development
- B.
  
  Schematic design
- C.
  
  Feasibility studies
- D.
  
  Outline specifications
22.

When is the CSI/CSC UniFormat most often used?
- A.
  
  During project conception and schematic design
- B.
  
  In the procurement stage
- C.
  
  In the facility management phase
- D.
  
  Throughout the project life cycle, to organize information by materials and methods
23.

The general contract clauses that establish payment responsibilities are found in:
- A.
  
  General Conditions
- B.
  
  Division 01 General Requirements
- C.
  
  Payment bond
- D.
  
  Addenda
24.

An example of a MasterFormat Level 3 specification section is:
- A.
  
  05 00 00 Metals
- B.
  
  05 20 00 Metal Joists
- C.
  
  05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing
- D.
  
  05 21 19 Open Web Steel Joist Framing
25.

The contractual relationship governed by the Conditions of the Contract is between:
- A.
  
  Owner and contractor
- B.
  
  Architect/engineer and contractor
- C.
  
  Owner and Subcontractors
- D.
  
  Owner, contractor, and architect/engineer