CH 10 - Design Documents

Question 1

1. Fast tracking is a technique in which task dependencies are overlapped as much as possible
   to save time. In all of the following circumstances, fast tracking is likely to be appropriate except:
   a. when decision has been and continues to be a problem.
   b. when time frames have been and continue to be tight.
   c. when corrections are made early in the implementation process.
   d. when adopting fast tracking occurs early in the project.

Answer 1

a. when decision has been and continues to be a problem.

Question 2

2. As a facility manager, Nick knows that it is ultimately the responsibility of the
   _____________ to make final decisions about highly technical building matters.
   a. architect
   b. engineer
   c. facility manager
   d. end-user

Answer 2

c. facility manager

Question 3

3. Design work in a facilities project cannot be completed until the:
   A. project has been approved.
   B. space has been selected.
   C. furniture has been inspected.
   D. PRP (project requirements program) is started

Answer 3

B. space has been selected.

Question 4

4. A construction drawing using a 1/4-inch scale means that 1/2-inch on the drawing equals 
     \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_in real life. 
a. one foot 
b. two feet 
c. four feet 
d. ten feet

Answer 4

b. two feet

Question 5

5. The base floor plan in the layers of overlay floor plan drawings is usually taken from, or is part of the:
   a. electrical plan.
   b. architectural plan.
   c. mechanical plan.
   d. plumbing plan.

Answer 5

b. architectural plan.

Question 6

6. Morris is reading over the building design documents and notices there are many symbols.
   Conventionally, _________symbols are not drawn to scale and only show approximately where the devices are needed.
   a. electrical
   b. reflected
   c. modular
   d. architectural

Answer 6

a. electrical

Question 7

7. Which facilities project drawing shows the space allocated for each group and the 
associated support areas? 
a. as-built drawing 
b. detailed furniture layout 
c. block allocation plan 
d. design intent drawing

Answer 7

c. block allocation plan

Question 8

8. Which facilities project design document is prepared before actual construction drawings and usually has dimension strings, wall locations, and reflected ceiling plans, but not engineering calculations?
   a. design intent drawing
   b. as-built drawing
   c. schematic layout
   d. detailed furniture plan

Answer 8

a. design intent drawing

Question 9

9. Allison knows that from a management standpoint, all significant decisions should be made by the time the _______ is completed.
   a. preliminary space plan
   b. final space plan
   c. standard space plan
   d. initial space plan

Answer 9

a. preliminary space plan

Question 10

10. As facility manager, Theo is aware that the government jurisdiction in his local area most
    likely requires _________prepared and submitted by licensed architects or engineers in order to obtain building permits.
    a. design intent drawings
    b. final intent drawings
    c. construction drawings
    d. preliminary design drawings

Answer 10

b. final intent drawings

Question 11

11. What is a disadvantage of having detailed as-built drawings?
    a. more mistakes are cataloged
    b. more people have to work on them
    c. they are harder to keep up to date
    d. they do not reveal as much information

Answer 11

c. they are harder to keep up to date

Question 12

12. The contractor is expected to take the preliminary pricing plans and create a schedule. This schedule should:
    a. be unchangeable.
    b. be based on corporate objectives.
    c. be based on a desired completion date.
    d. not be detailed.

Answer 12

c. be based on a desired completion date.

Question 13

13. An architect making a last-minute addition to a drawing also notes "NTS." What does this 
mean? 
a. not technically sound 
b. new to system 
c. newtechnical system 
d. not to scale

Answer 13

d. not to scale