CDT Flash Cards 06

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  1. The primary purpose of CSI MasterFormat is to:

A. Provide a uniform system for the organization of work results or construction practices in project manuals
B. Create a master list of Level 3 and Level 4 section titles
C. Create a system to obtain more-accurate bids
D. Establish a coordinated system relating to cost and technical data filing:

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A. Provide a uniform system for the organization of work results or construction prac- tices in project manuals

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  1. Which levels in CSI MasterFormat have assigned numbers and titles?

A. Levels 1 and 2
B. Levels 2 and 3
C. Levels 1, 2, and 3
D. Levels 2, 3, and 4:

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C. Levels 1, 2, and 3

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  1. CSI MasterFormat key word index is used to:

A. Identify Level 4 sections
B. Specify correct word usage
C. Locate subject titles and numbers
D. Identify specification format:

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C. Locate subject titles and numbers

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  1. CSI UniFormat is most useful for:

A. Specifying small projects
B. Classifying manufacturers’ data
C. Organizing a project schedule
D. Organizing preliminary project descriptions

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D. Organizing preliminary project descriptions

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105, CSI MasterFormat numbering is used for which of the following? (Select the correct combination of the following items)

  1. Product identification
  2. Cost estimating
  3. Element identification
  4. Specifications
  5. Filing

A. 1, 2, 3, 4
B. 1, 2, 4, 5
C. 2, 3, 4, 5
D. 1, 3, 4, 5

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B. 1, 2, 4, 5

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  1. Under the three-part CSI SectionFormat, where would Accessories be specified?

A. Division 01
B. Part 1 - General
C. Part 2 - Products
D. Part 3 - Execution:

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C. Part 2 - Products

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  1. Under the three-part CSI SectionFormat, where would warranty requirements be specified?

A. Division 01
B. Part 1 - General
C. Part 2 - Products
D. Part 3 - Execution

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B. Part 1 - General

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  1. Under the three-part CSI SectionFormat, where would surface preparation for shop-applied coatings be specified?

A. Division 09
B. Part 1 - General
C. Part 2 - Products
D. Part 3 - Execution

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C. Part 2 - Products

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  1. Under the three-part CSI SectionFormat, where would manufacturer’s services be specified?

A. Division 01
B. Part 1 - General
C. Part 2 - Products
D. Part 3 - Execution

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D. Part 3 - Execution

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  1. Which of the following is not a project delivery method?

A. Design-bid-build
B. Guaranteed maximum price
C. Integrated project delivery
D. Construction manager at risk:

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B. Guaranteed maximum price

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  1. Which of the following are well-suited to building information modeling?

1 - Simulation of emergency exiting patterns
2 - Single-point responsibility
3 - Work sequence planning for a multi-phase project
4 - Joint decision-making by the project’s principal participants during the conceptual stage
5 - Rapid resolution of construction claims
6 - Asset management

From the above six items, choose the correct answer from the following:
A. 1, 2, 3
B. 1, 3, 6
C. 3, 4, 5
D. 2, 3, 5:

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B. 1, 3, 6

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  1. The Owner’s facility manager has which of these responsibilities?

1 - Planning for the Owner’s future needs
2 - Represent the Owner’s interests.
3 - Reviewing shop drawings
4 - Coordinating Owner-supplied equipment and furnishings such as carpeting

From the above four items, choose the correct answer from the following:
A. 1, 2
B. 2, 3, 4
C. 1, 2, 4
D. 1, 3, 4:

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C. 1, 2, 4

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  1. Which of the following is included under the Facility Services Subgroup?

A. Lighting
B. Irrigation
C. Food service equipment
D. Composting equipment:

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A. Lighting

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  1. What is green building?

A. The practice of constructing a building or structure with a green roof comprised of plants and underlying nutrient, drainage, and moisture barrier layers, which reduces solar heat reflection and reduces storm water runoff rates
B. The practice of using plants to cover a building’s exterior envelope to better-blend with the surrounding natural environment
C. The practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building’s life-cycle
D. O’Beirne’s un-vacuumed office space

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C. The practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building’s life-cycle

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  1. During what project stage would constructability be reviewed?

A. Project Conception Stage
B. Design Stage/Conceptual-Schematic Design Phase
C. Design Stage/when sufficient details are available but prior to completion of Construction Documents Phase
D. Design Stage/Construction Documents Phase
E. Procurement Stage
F. Construction Stage
G. Facility Management Stage

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C. Design Stage/when sufficient details are available but prior to completion of Construction Documents Phase

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  1. In what stage of the project life cycle are the budget and program produced?

A. Project Conception Stage
B. Design Stage/Conceptual-Schematic Design Phase
C. Design Stage/Design Development Phase
D. Design Stage/Construction Documents Phase
E. Procurement Phase
F. Construction Phase
G. Facility Management Phase:

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A. Project Conception Stage

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  1. During what stage of the project life cycle would the site be selected?

A. Project Conception Stage
B. Design Stage/Conceptual-Schematic Design Phase
C. Design Stage/Design Development Phase
D. Design Stage/Construction Documents Phase
E. Procurement Phase
F. Construction Phase
G. Facility Management Phase:

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A. Project Conception Stage

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  1. If bid security is required with a bid for a publicly-funded project, and the apparent low bidder does not submit appropriate bid security with their bid, the Owner should do which of the following?

A. Not accept any Bids and rebid the entire Project
B. Give the apparent low Bidder 24 hours to submit bid security in accordance with the Bidding Documents
C. Deem the Bid unresponsive and consider accepting the next-lowest responsive Bid
D. Contact the surety usually used by the apparent low Bidder to request a copy of the Bidder’s status with that surety:

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C. Deem the Bid unresponsive and consider accepting the next-lowest responsive Bid

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  1. Which of the following is false regarding building information modeling (BIM)?

A. BIM includes three-dimensional modeling of the project
B. BIM is a data rich digital representation cataloging the physical and functional characteristics of design and construction
C. BIM makes the design information explicit and allows rapid understanding of the design intent
D. BIM is suitable only for the design-bid-build project delivery method:

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D. BIM is suitable only for the design-bid-build project delivery method

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  1. On a bid for a privately-funded project, if the low bidder fails to sign the construction contract with the Owner within the time limit indicated in the Instructions to Bidders, what should the Owner do?

A. Award the contract to the next-lowest responsive and responsible bidder
B. Reject all the bids received and rebid the entire project
C. Contact the bidder’s surety to file a claim under the bid bond
D. “A” and “C” above
E. “B” and C” above:

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D. “A” and “C” above