Clay Tiger / Paper Rabbit Quiz (Mock Exam)

Question 1

The Owner contracts with a single entity to build the project and to design it.

A. Single prime contract
B. Multiple prime contract
C. Construction management contract
D. Project management contract
E. Design-Build contract
F. Owner-Builder contract
G. Procurement contract
H. Performance contract
I. Lump Sum Contract
J. Unit Price Contract

Answer 1

The Owner contracts with a single entity to build the project and to design it.

E. Design-Build contract

Question 2

The Owner hires an entity to oversee and administer the contract, including acting as the owner’s agent in evaluating bids and awarding contracts for all, or various parts of a project.

A. Single prime contract
B. Multiple prime contract
C. Construction management contract
D. Project management contract
E. Design-Build contract
F. Owner-Builder contract
G. Procurement contract
H. Performance contract
I. Lump Sum Contract
J. Unit Price Contract

Answer 2

The Owner hires an entity to oversee and administer the contract, including acting as the owner’s agent in evaluating bids and awarding contracts for all, or various parts of a project.

C. Construction management contract

Construction Management Project delivery method - Construction management services are often provided in one of two basic forms: construction manager as Contractor (CMc) sometimes known as construction manager at risk, and construction manager as adviser (CMa). CMc is effectively the Contractor and provides Contractor project management services; guarantees the cost of construction, and signs subcontracts for most or all of the construction work. CMa usually divides the project into multiple contracts for procurement and award of contracts. CMa provides management services to the Owner and usually includes consolidating applications for payment and coordination among contracts. A construction manager may also provide construction expertise, cost estimating experience, and scheduling services to the A/E during the design stage of a project. (PDPG 7.4 CCAPG 1.4.2)

Question 3

The Owner serves as his own contractor to build the project, hiring various subcontractors to do portions of the work.

A. Single prime contract
B. Multiple prime contract
C. Construction management contract
D. Project management contract
E. Design-Build contract
F. Owner-Builder contract
G. Procurement contract
H. Performance contract
I. Lump Sum Contract
J. Unit Price Contract

Answer 3

The Owner serves as his own contractor to build the project, hiring various subcontractors to do portions of the work.

F. Owner-Builder contract

Owner-Build Project delivery method - Owners involved in aspects of contracting for every portion of a construction project. Because the Owner can act similar to a Contractor, the construction contracts are between the Owner and the specialty Contractors (subcontractors). (PDPG 7.6, CPRPG Fig. 2.1f, CPRPG 5.4.5, CPRPG Fig. 5.11)

Question 4

The Owner hires an entity to coordinate the design and planning stages as well as the construction, including acting as the owner’s agent in evaluating bids and awarding contracts for all, or various parts of a project.

A. Single prime contract
B. Multiple prime contract
C. Construction management contract
D. Project management contract
E. Design-Build contract
F. Owner-Builder contract
G. Procurement contract
H. Performance contract
I. Lump Sum Contract
J. Unit Price Contract

Answer 4

The Owner hires an entity to coordinate the design and planning stages as well as the construction, including acting as the owner’s agent in evaluating bids and awarding contracts for all, or various parts of a project.

D. Project management contract

Question 5

The Owner divides the work among several contractors and enters into a separate contract with each.

A. Single prime contract
B. Multiple prime contract
C. Construction management contract
D. Project management contract
E. Design-Build contract
F. Owner-Builder contract
G. Procurement contract
H. Performance contract
I. Lump Sum Contract
J. Unit Price Contract

Answer 5

The Owner divides the work among several contractors and enters into a separate contract with each.

B. Multiple prime contract

Question 6

The Owner contracts with a single entity to build the project.

A. Single prime contract
B. Multiple prime contract
C. Construction management contract
D. Project management contract
E. Design-Build contract
F. Owner-Builder contract
G. Procurement contract
H. Performance contract
I. Lump Sum Contract
J. Unit Price Contract

Answer 6

The Owner contracts with a single entity to build the project.

A. Single prime contract

Question 7

The Owner and the A/E define the Owner’s requirements for the desired results to be achieved, and the project is bid.

A. Single prime contract
B. Multiple prime contract
C. Construction management contract
D. Project management contract
E. Design-Build contract
F. Owner-Builder contract
G. Procurement contract
H. Performance contract
I. Lump Sum Contract
J. Unit Price Contract

Answer 7

The Owner and the A/E define the Owner’s requirements for the desired results to be achieved, and the project is bid.

H. Performance contract

Question 8

____________ Has the advantage of identifying an exact construction price prior to signing the Agreement.

A. Single prime contract
B. Multiple prime contract
C. Construction management contract
D. Project management contract
E. Design-Build contract
F. Owner-Builder contract
G. Procurement contract
H. Performance contract
I. Lump Sum Contract
J. Unit Price Contract

Answer 8

____________ Has the advantage of identifying an exact construction price prior to signing the Agreement.

I. Lump Sum Contract

Question 9

____________ Deals with the direct acquisition of materials and equipment by an Owner for the Owner’s use or for the installation in the Owner’s project.

A. Single prime contract
B. Multiple prime contract
C. Construction management contract
D. Project management contract
E. Design-Build contract
F. Owner-Builder contract
G. Procurement contract
H. Performance contract
I. Lump Sum Contract
J. Unit Price Contract

Answer 9

____________ Deals with the direct acquisition of materials and equipment by an Owner for the Owner’s use or for the installation in the Owner’s project.

G. Procurement contract

Question 10

____________ Because the extent of work cannot be fully determined, the Work is subdivided into like items and appropriate quantities shown or stated for each item.

A. Single prime contract
B. Multiple prime contract
C. Construction management contract
D. Project management contract
E. Design-Build contract
F. Owner-Builder contract
G. Procurement contract
H. Performance contract
I. Lump Sum Contract
J. Unit Price Contract

Answer 10

____________ Because the extent of work cannot be fully determined, the Work is subdivided into like items and appropriate quantities shown or stated for each item.

J. Unit Price Contract

Question 11

Which of the following elements should be contained within the Agreement Form?

1. Identification of the Parties
2. Warranty and guarantee of the Work
3. Enumeration of Contract Documents
4. Description of Work

A) 1,2,3
B) 2,3,4
C) 1,3,4
D) 1,2,4

Answer 11

Which of the following elements should be contained within the Agreement Form?

1. Identification of the Parties
2. Warranty and guarantee of the Work
3. Enumeration of Contract Documents
4. Description of Work

C) 1,3,4

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A101-2017 free sample PDF
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Question 12

For which of the following is it desirable to use standardized documents?

1. Agreement
2. General Conditions
3. Supplementary Conditions

A) 2,3
B) 1,2,3
C) 1,3
D) 1,2

Answer 12

For which of the following is it desirable to use standardized documents?

1. Agreement
2. General Conditions
3. Supplementary Conditions

D) 1,2

Question 13

Supplementary conditions should be arranged…

1. in the same order as related articles occur in the general conditions.
2. in numerical order as established by Division 01.
3. in accordance with CSI Section Format.

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 2 & 3

Answer 13

Supplementary conditions should be arranged…

1. in the same order as related articles occur in the general conditions.
2. in numerical order as established by Division 01.
3. in accordance with CSI Section Format.

A) 1

Question 14

You are informed that no Conditions of the Contract have been drafted for the project which you are currently specifying. You are requested to add these documents. In response you should…

A. begin drafting a set of General Conditions tailored to the specific project.
B. insert the General Conditions that were used and reviewed by the Owner’s legal counsel on the Owner’s last project.
C. explain that these are legal documents which must be written by attorneys.
D. not begin drafting of the General Conditions without the Owner’s explicit approval and guidance from Owner’s legal counsel.

Answer 14

You are informed that no Conditions of the Contract have been drafted for the project which you are currently specifying. You are requested to add these documents. In response you should…

D. not begin drafting of the General Conditions without the Owner’s explicit approval and guidance from Owner’s legal counsel.

Question 15

During your review of the project manual you discover that some differences in terminology exist between the General Conditions and the General Requirements of the Specifications. In response you should…

A. revise the terminology in Division 01 to match that contained in the General Conditions.
B. revise the terminology in the General Conditions to match that contained in Division 01.
C. make no changes, since adjusting terminology has legal consequences which are the Owner’s responsibility and are beyond the purview of the A/E.
D. revise the terminology consistently in either Division 1 or the General Conditions.

Answer 15

During your review of the project manual you discover that some differences in terminology exist between the General Conditions and the General Requirements of the Specifications. In response you should…

A. revise the terminology in Division 01 to match that contained in the General Conditions.

Question 16

General Conditions published by professional societies and used on a particular project should be…
A. inserted into the original Project Manual for ease of reproduction.
B. purchased in quanity and bound into each Project Manual.
C. included into the Project Manual by reference only.
D. bound separately from the Project Manual.

Answer 16

General Conditions published by professional societies and used on a particular project should be…

B. purchased in quanity and bound into each Project Manual.

Question 17

Printing and inserting standard Supplementary Conditions is…
A. permitted only after review by the Owner’s insurance advisor.
B. recommended since standardization facilitates constructability.
C. not recommended.
D. recommended only if Owner, A/E, Contractor and building type remain unchanged from previous projects.

Answer 17

Printing and inserting standard Supplementary Conditions is…

C. not recommended.

Question 18

Which of the following provisions are included within the general conditions in common use?

1) The Contractor shall keep the premises and surrounding area free from accumulation of waste materials caused by construction operations.
2) The Contractor shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection with the Work.
3) Prior to commencement of Work, a preconstruction meeting will be held to discuss pro-cedures to be followed in performance of the Work.
4) The Contractor shall arrange for inspection for all Work before work is covered.
5) Division 1 (one) General Requirements of the Specifications shall govern the Work as described in all other sections of the specifications.

A) 1,2
B) 2,4
C) 2,4,5
D) 1,3,5
E) 1,4

Answer 18

Which of the following provisions are included within the general conditions in common use?

1) The Contractor shall keep the premises and surrounding area free from accumulation of waste materials caused by construction operations.
2) The Contractor shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection with the Work.
3) Prior to commencement of Work, a preconstruction meeting will be held to discuss pro-cedures to be followed in performance of the Work.
4) The Contractor shall arrange for inspection for all Work before work is covered.
5) Division 1 (one) General Requirements of the Specifications shall govern the Work as described in all other sections of the specifications.

A) 1,2

AIA A201, 3.15.1: EJCDC 1910-8, 6.17

• *3.15 Cleaning Up**
• *3.15.1** The Contractor shall keep the premises and surrounding area free from accumulation of waste materials and rubbish caused by operations under the Contract. At completion of the Work, the Contractor shall remove waste materials, rubbish, the Contractor’s tools, construction equipment, machinery, and surplus materials from and about the Project.

AIA A201, 10.1.1; EJCDC 1910-8, 6.20

ARTICLE 10 PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY

10.1 Safety Precautions and Programs
The Contractor shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining, and supervising all safety precautions and programs connection with the performance of the Contract.

Question 19

Which of the following provisions are included within the general conditions in common use?

1. The Contractor shall submit a schedule indicating when during the progress of the Work submittals requiring approval, will be submitted.
2. Each change order item shall be computed based upon the aggregate deductive or additive nature of the work covered by the initiating document.
3. Where a conflict may occur within the Contract Documents the Specifications shall govern performance of the Work.
4. Where a conflict may occur within the Contract Documents the Drawings shall govern performance of the Work.

A) 2,3
B) 1,3
C) 2,4
D) 1
E) 2

Answer 19

Which of the following provisions are included within the general conditions in common use?

1. The Contractor shall submit a schedule indicating when during the progress of the Work submittals requiring approval, will be submitted.
2. Each change order item shall be computed based upon the aggregate deductive or additive nature of the work covered by the initiating document.
3. Where a conflict may occur within the Contract Documents the Specifications shall govern performance of the Work.
4. Where a conflict may occur within the Contract Documents the Drawings shall govern performance of the Work.

D) 1

AIA A201, 3.10.2; EJCDC 1910-8, 2.6.2

3.10.2 The Contractor, promptly after being awarded the Contract and thereafter as necessary to maintain a current submittal schedule, shall submit a submittal schedule for the Architect’s approval. The Architect’s approval shall not be unreasonably delayed or withheld. The submittal schedule shall ( 1 ) be coordinated with the Contractor’s construction schedule, and (2) allow the Architect reasonable time to review submittals. If the Contractor fails to submit a submittal schedule, or fails to provide submittals in accordance with the approved submittal schedule, the Contractor shall not be entitled to any increase in Contract Sum or extension of Contract Time based on the time required for review of submittals.

Question 20

Secure and pay for the building permit.

A = Architect/Engineer. 
B = Owner. 
C = Contractor. 
D = Architect/Engineer and Owner.

Answer 20

Secure and pay for the building permit.

C = Contractor.

AIA A201, 3.7.1; EJCDC 6.13

3.7.1 Unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall secure and pay for the building permit as well as for other permits, fees, licenses, and inspections by government agencies necessary for proper execution and completion of the Work that are customarily secured after execution of the Contract and legally required at the time bids are received or negotiations concluded.

Question 21

Purchase and maintain property insurance.

A = Architect/Engineer. 
B = Owner. 
C = Contractor. 
D = Architect/Engineer and Owner.

Answer 21

Purchase and maintain property insurance.

B = Owner.

AIA A201, 11.2; EJCDC 5.6

11.2.2 Failure to Purchase Required Property Insurance. If the Owner fails to purchase and maintain the required property insurance, with all of the coverages and in the amounts described in the Agreement or elsewhere in the Contract Documents, the Owner shall inform the Contractor in writing prior to commencement of the Work. Upon receipt of notice from the Owner, the Contractor may delay commencement of the Work and may obtain insurance that will protect the interests of the Contractor, Subcontractors, and Sub-Subcontractors in the Work. When the failure to provide coverage has been cured or resolved, the Contract Sum and Contract Time shall be equitably adjusted. In the event the Owner fails to procure coverage, the Owner waives all rights against the Contractor, Subcontractors, and Sub- subcontractors to the extent the loss to the Owner would have been covered by the insurance to have been procured by the Owner. The cost of the insurance shall be charged to the Owner by a Change Order. If the Owner does not provide written notice, and the Contractor is damaged by the failure or neglect of the Owner to purchase or maintain the required insurance, the Owner shall reimburse the Contractor for all reasonable costs and damages attributable thereto.

Question 22

Determine dates of substantial completion and final completion.

A = Architect/Engineer. 
B = Owner. 
C = Contractor. 
D = Architect/Engineer and Owner.

Answer 22

Determine dates of substantial completion and final completion.

A = Architect/Engineer.

AIA A201, 4.2.9; EJCDC 14.8, 14.11

4.2.9 The Architect will conduct inspections to determine the date or dates of Substantial Completion and the date of final completion; issue Certificates of Substantial Completion pursuant to Section 9.8; receive and forward to the Owner, for the Owner’s review and records, written warranties and related documents required by the Contract and assembled by the Contractor pursuant to Section 9.10; and issue a final Certificate for Payment pursuant to Section 9.10.

Question 23

Use the following information to answer the next 2 questions: The following items need to be incorporated into the addendum:

1. Drawing A-2, which was previously issued as part of Addendum No.1, must be revised and reissued to reflect the removal of additional ceramic tile in some areas.
2. The following note must be added to electrical Drawing Sheet E-4:
   “On partial 2nd Floor Plan, connect exhaust fan EF-3 to existing panel #12AA, circuit #10.”
3. Add the following to Section 01 11 00 - Summary of Work, page 4, Article 1.07:

“J. Removal of debris shall be done daily, 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Transport material in tightly sealed clean containers to protect occupied areas.”

4. Change the date bids are to be opened to March 28th.
5. Add the following sentence to the General Conditions, Article 8.2 Progress and Completion: “8.2.4 Upon completion of Work, Contractor shall deliver to Architect all required Certificates of Inspection.”
6. Section 22 42 00, page 6, paragraph 2.03B.1.a.: revise sink size from 16” x 16” x 12” deep to 16” x 18” x 12” deep.

The items to be incorporated into the body of the addendum should be organized into the following order:

A. 1, 4, 5, 3, 6, 2.
B. 4, 5, 3, 6, 1, 2.
C. 1, 4, 5, 2, 3, 6.
D. 4, 5, 1, 2, 3, 6.

Answer 23

Use the following information to answer the next 2 questions: The following items need to be incorporated into the addendum:

1. Drawing A-2, which was previously issued as part of Addendum No.1, must be revised and reissued to reflect the removal of additional ceramic tile in some areas.
2. The following note must be added to electrical Drawing Sheet E-4:
   “On partial 2nd Floor Plan, connect exhaust fan EF-3 to existing panel #12AA, circuit #10.”
3. Add the following to Section 01 11 00 - Summary of Work, page 4, Article 1.07:

“J. Removal of debris shall be done daily, 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Transport material in tightly sealed clean containers to protect occupied areas.”

4. Change the date bids are to be opened to March 28th.
5. Add the following sentence to the General Conditions, Article 8.2 Progress and Completion: “8.2.4 Upon completion of Work, Contractor shall deliver to Architect all required Certificates of Inspection.”
6. Section 22 42 00, page 6, paragraph 2.03B.1.a.: revise sink size from 16” x 16” x 12” deep to 16” x 18” x 12” deep.

The items to be incorporated into the body of the addendum should be organized into the following order:

A. 1, 4, 5, 3, 6, 2.

Question 24

6. Section 22 42 00, page 6, paragraph 2.03B.1.a.: revise sink size from 16” x 16” x 12” deep to 16” x 18” x 12” deep.

A. is acceptable as written.
B. should be rewritten to read as follows:

Section 22 42 00, Paragraph 2.03B.1.a.: “Revise sink size from 16 x 16 x 12 inches deep to 16 x 18 x 12 inches deep.”

C. should be rewritten to read as follows:

Section 15400, Subparagraph 2.03B.1.a.: Revise to read as follows: “…16 by 18 by 12-inches deep.”

D. should be deleted from the specifications and the Contractor should be referred to the drawings for sizes.

E. should not be included in the Addendum. This can be picked up as a clarification after the project is bid.

Answer 24

6. Section 22 42 00, page 6, paragraph 2.03B.1.a.: revise sink size from 16” x 16” x 12” deep to 16” x 18” x 12” deep.

C. should be rewritten to read as follows:

Section 15400, Subparagraph 2.03B.1.a.: Revise to read as follows: “…16 by 18 by 12-inches deep.”

Question 25

Which of the following is not a reason for issuing addenda:

A. Clarify questions raised by bidders.
B. Make changes to the Work when cost of change cannot be agreed upon.
C. Issue new requirements, including changes to the scope of Work.
D. Correct errors or omissions in the bidding documents

Answer 25

Which of the following is not a reason for issuing addenda:

B. Make changes to the Work when cost of change cannot be agreed upon.

Question 26

All of the following are reasons for an A/E to consider requests for substitutions during the bidding phase of a project EXCEPT:

A. To encourage a more open and competitive bidding process.
B. To allow bidders to propose products they prefer.
C. To allow for the introduction of a possible superior or more cost effective product than the one specified.
D. To allow the owner additional product options.

Answer 26

All of the following are reasons for an A/E to consider requests for substitutions during the bidding phase of a project EXCEPT:

D. To allow the owner additional product options.

Question 27

The use of the terms “or equal” or “or approved equal” in project specifications is usually used with which method of specifying?

A. Nonrestrictive.
B. Descriptive.
C. Performance.
D. Proprietary.
E. Prescriptive.

Answer 27

The use of the terms “or equal” or “or approved equal” in project specifications is usually used with which method of specifying?

D. Proprietary.

Proprietary. Specifies actual brand names, model numbers, and other proprietary information. A proprietary specification describes products and materials by manufacturer’s name, brand name, model number, or unique characteristic. Closed proprietary specifications do not allow for substitutions, but open proprietary specifications allow for alternative products.

Question 28

Which of the following documents should be used to advise bidders whether or not the Owner is prepared to consider additional products that fulfill the same functions as the specified item?

A. Agreement
B. General Conditions
C. Invitation to Bid
D. Instructions to Bidders
E. Section 01 63 00 - Product Options and Substitutions

Answer 28

Which of the following documents should be used to advise bidders whether or not the Owner is prepared to consider additional products that fulfill the same functions as the specified item?

D. Instructions to Bidders

Question 29

The Contractor submits only shop drawings, substituting an elevator for an elevator specified by the open-proprietary method. No product literature was submitted as required by the Specifications. The Contractor is still within the 35 day time period allowed for substitutions. The A/E should:

A. evaluate the submittal and return it to the contractor.
B. reject the submittal with no comment.
C. reject the submittal with a comment to resubmit the specified product.
D. return the submittal with a comment to resubmit the item with complete data.
E. None of the above.

Answer 29

The Contractor submits only shop drawings, substituting an elevator for an elevator specified by the open-proprietary method. No product literature was submitted as required by the Specifications. The Contractor is still within the 35 day time period allowed for substitutions. The A/E should:

D. return the submittal with a comment to resubmit the item with complete data.

Question 30

A Work Change Directive/Construction Change Directive is ….

A. used to direct the Contractor to perform Work when the Owner and Architect assert that the Work is included in the Contract but the Contractor disagrees.
B. used by the Architect/Engineer to order changes in the Work which do not effect the Contract Amount/Price.
C. signed by the Owner, Architect and Contractor; stipulating a change in the Work but agreeing to detemine the adjustment to Contract Time and Amount/Price at some later date.
D. used only to change the Work and Contract Time but never the Contract Amount/Price.
E. Evidence that the Owner and Architect/Engineer expect the change in Work, to be incorporated in a subsequently issued change order.

Answer 30

A Work Change Directive/Construction Change Directive is ….

E. Evidence that the Owner and Architect/Engineer expect the change in Work, to be incorporated in a subsequently issued change order.

AIA A201, 7.3.2; EJCDC 1910-8; 1.44

Construction Change Directive

Question 31

An AIA order for “Minor Change in the Work” or an EJCDC “Field Order”:
A. Must be agreed to by the Contractor.
B. Must be agreed to by the Owner.
C. are binding on the Owner and Contractor.
D. must be followed up by a change order.

Answer 31

An AIA order for “Minor Change in the Work” or an EJCDC “Field Order”:

C. are binding on the Owner and Contractor.

EJCDC 1.19

Question 32

For a Project documented by both Drawings and Specifications, having 2 types of pavement, but only 1 type of unit paver and this paver is fabricated from brick, the recommended description on the Drawings for the unit paver is:

A. Pavement
B. Unit Pavers
C. Brick Pavers
D. Red Brick Pavers
E. Red Brick Pavers as manufactured by U.S. Paver, Inc.

Answer 32

For a Project documented by both Drawings and Specifications, having 2 types of pavement, but only 1 type of unit paver and this paver is fabricated from brick, the recommended description on the Drawings for the unit paver is:

B. Unit Pavers

Question 33

_______________ Establishes conditions under which Owner’s right to stop the Work may be exercised.

A. General Conditions
B. Supplementary Conditions
C. Division One
D. The Agreement

Answer 33

_______________ Establishes conditions under which Owner’s right to stop the Work may be exercised.

A. General Conditions

AIA 201, 14.3; EJCDC 15.1

14.3 Suspension by the Owner for Convenience

14. 3.1 The Owner may, without cause, order the Contractor in writing to suspend, delay or interrupt the Work, in whole or in part for such period of time as the Owner may determine.
15. 3.2 The Contract Sum and Contract Time shall be adjusted for increases in the cost and time caused by suspension, delay, or interruption under Section 14.3.1. Adjustment of the Contract Sum shall include profit. No adjustment shall be made to the extent

.1 that performance is, was, or would have been, so suspended, delayed, or interrupted, by another cause for which the Contractor is responsible; or

.2 that an equitable adjustment is made or denied under another provision of the Contract.

Question 34

_______________ Describes subcontractural relationships.

A. General Conditions
B. Supplementary Conditions
C. Division One
D. The Agreement

Answer 34

_______________ Describes subcontractural relationships.

A. General Conditions

AIA 201 5.3; EJCDC 1.37

5.3 Subcontractual Relations

By appropriate written agreement, the Contractor shall require each Subcontractor, to the extent of the Work to be performed by the Subcontractor, to be bound to the Contractor by terms of the Contract Documents, and to assume toward the Contractor all the obligations and responsibilities, including the responsibility for safety of the Subcontractor’s Work that the Contractor, by these Contract Documents, assumes toward the Owner and Architect. Each subcontract agreement shall preserve and protect the rights of the Owner and Architect under the Contract Documents with respect to the Work to be performed by the Subcontractor so that subcontracting thereof will not prejudice such rights, and shall allow to the Subcontractor, unless specifically provided otherwise in the subcontract agreement, the benefit of all rights, remedies, and redress against the Contractor that the Contractor, by the Contract Documents, has against the Owner. Where appropriate, the Contractor shall require each Subcontractor to enter into similar agreements with Sub-subcontractors. The Contractor shall make available to each proposed Subcontractor, prior to the execution of the subcontract agreement, copies of the Contract Documents to which the Subcontractor will be bound, and, upon written request of the Subcontractor, identify to the Subcontractor terms and conditions of the proposed subcontract agreement that may be at variance with the Contract Documents. Subcontractors will similarly make copies of applicable portions of such documents available to their respective proposed Sub-subcontractors.

Question 35

_______________ Establishes the monthly due date for progress payments

A. General Conditions
B. Supplementary Conditions
C. Division One
D. The Agreement

Answer 35

_______________ Establishes the monthly due date for progress payments

D. The Agreement

Question 36

_______________ Administratively governs the specification sections.

A. General Conditions
B. Supplementary Conditions
C. Division One
D. The Agreement

Answer 36

_______________ Administratively governs the specification sections.

C. Division One

Division 01 - General Requirements

Question 37

_______________ Specifies amounts of insurance coverage.

A. General Conditions
B. Supplementary Conditions
C. Division One
D. The Agreement

Answer 37

_______________ Specifies amounts of insurance coverage.

B. Supplementary Conditions

No longer true.

In A201-2017, the majority of negotiated insurance provisions have been included in an exhibit to the Owner-Contractor and Owner-Construction Manager as Constructor Agreements. This new exhibit provides for required and optional insurance coverages that the Project participants may tailor to the specific needs of the Project.

AIA Document A101 Exhibit A-2017

Question 38

_______________ Specifies time of performance.

A. General Conditions
B. Supplementary Conditions
C. Division One
D. The Agreement

Answer 38

_______________ Specifies time of performance.

D. The Agreement

Period of Performance means the period between the project start and end dates as specified in the executed grant agreement.

Question 39

_______________ States liquidated damage amounts.

A. General Conditions
B. Supplementary Conditions
C. Division One
D. The Agreement

Answer 39

_______________ States liquidated damage amounts.

D. The Agreement

Question 40

_______________ States Contract Sum.

A. General Conditions
B. Supplementary Conditions
C. Division One
D. The Agreement

Answer 40

_______________ States Contract Sum.

D. The Agreement

Question 41

_______________ Establishes procedures for resolution of claims.

A. General Conditions
B. Supplementary Conditions
C. Division One
D. The Agreement

Answer 41

_______________ Establishes procedures for resolution of claims.

A. General Conditions

AIA 201 15; EJCDC 16

Question 42

_______________ Specifies grounds for termination of the Contract.

A. General Conditions
B. Supplementary Conditions
C. Division One
D. The Agreement

Answer 42

_______________ Specifies grounds for termination of the Contract.

A. General Conditions

AIA 201 14.1 & .2; EJCDC 15.2, 15.4-.5

Question 43

Match the following items with the appropriate construction document where that item would be located.

The cost of an alternate.

A. Bid Form
B. Agreement
C. Supplementary Conditions
D. Division 01 - General Requirements
E. Divisions 02 - 49 specifications
F. Drawings

Answer 43

Match the following items with the appropriate construction document where that item would be located.

The cost of an alternate.

A. Bid Form

Question 44

Match the following items with the appropriate construction document where that item would be located.

Brief description of an alternate.

A. Bid Form
B. Agreement
C. Supplementary Conditions
D. Division 01 - General Requirements
E. Divisions 02 - 49 specifications
F. Drawings

Answer 44

Match the following items with the appropriate construction document where that item would be located.

Brief description of an alternate.

D. Division 01 - General Requirements

Question 45

Match the following items with the appropriate construction document where that item would be located.

The location of an alternate.

A. Bid Form
B. Agreement
C. Supplementary Conditions
D. Division 01 - General Requirements
E. Divisions 02 - 49 specifications
F. Drawings

Answer 45

Match the following items with the appropriate construction document where that item would be located.

The location of an alternate.

F. Drawings

Question 46

Match the following items with the appropriate construction document where that item would be located.

Time for completion of alternate work.

A. Bid Form
B. Agreement
C. Supplementary Conditions
D. Division 01 - General Requirements
E. Divisions 02 - 49 specifications
F. Drawings

Answer 46

Match the following items with the appropriate construction document where that item would be located.

Time for completion of alternate work.

B. Agreement

Question 47

Match the following items with the appropriate construction document where that item would be located.

Product description of an alternate.

A. Bid Form
B. Agreement
C. Supplementary Conditions
D. Division 01 - General Requirements
E. Divisions 02 - 49 specifications
F. Drawings

Answer 47

Match the following items with the appropriate construction document where that item would be located.

Product description of an alternate.

E. Divisions 02 - 49 specifications

Question 48

Match the following items with the appropriate construction document where that item would be located.

Routing of underground piping.

A. Bid Form
B. Agreement
C. Supplementary Conditions
D. Division 01 - General Requirements
E. Divisions 02 - 49 specifications
F. Drawings

Answer 48

Match the following items with the appropriate construction document where that item would be located.

Routing of underground piping.

F. Drawings

Question 49

Match the following items with the appropriate construction document where that item would be located.

Requirement for separation construction debris.

A. Bid Form
B. Agreement
C. Supplementary Conditions
D. Division 01 - General Requirements
E. Divisions 02 - 49 specifications
F. Drawings

Answer 49

Match the following items with the appropriate construction document where that item would be located.

Requirement for separation construction debris.

D. Division 01 - General Requirements

Question 50

Match the following items with the appropriate construction document where that item would be located.

Acknowledgment that existing site conditions have been verified.

A. Bid Form
B. Agreement
C. Supplementary Conditions
D. Division 01 - General Requirements
E. Divisions 02 - 49 specifications
F. Drawings

Answer 50

Match the following items with the appropriate construction document where that item would be located.

Acknowledgment that existing site conditions have been verified.

A. Bid Form

Question 51

Match the following items with the appropriate construction document where that item would be located.

Nailing pattern for shear walls.

A. Bid Form
B. Agreement
C. Supplementary Conditions
D. Division 01 - General Requirements
E. Divisions 02 - 49 specifications
F. Drawings

Answer 51

Match the following items with the appropriate construction document where that item would be located.

Nailing pattern for shear walls.

F. Drawings

Question 52

Match the following items with the appropriate construction document where that item would be located.

Number of roofing plies.

A. Bid Form
B. Agreement
C. Supplementary Conditions
D. Division 01 - General Requirements
E. Divisions 02 - 49 specifications
F. Drawings

Answer 52

Match the following items with the appropriate construction document where that item would be located.

Number of roofing plies.

E. Divisions 02 - 49 specifications

Question 53

All of the following are true of UniFormat EXCEPT:
A. It is a classification system for construction information based on elements and systems.
B. It is intended for use before particular materials and installation methods are selected.
C. It classifies data associated with performance and life cycle costs of completed projects.
D. It is applicable to all types of construction projects.

Answer 53

All of the following are true of UniFormat EXCEPT:

C. It classifies data associated with performance and life cycle costs of completed projects.

UniFormat, p. 8

Question 54

All of the following are appropriate applications for UniFormat EXCEPT:
A. Preliminary project descriptions.
B. Preliminary cost classifications.
C. Preliminary materials and methods descriptions.
D. Detail filing.

Answer 54

All of the following are appropriate applications for UniFormat EXCEPT:

C. Preliminary materials and methods descriptions.
UniFormat, p. 13

Question 55

Describe the relationship of Division 01 to the other construction documents.

Division 01 ____________________ Specification sections in Divisions 02 through 49.

A. Cross reference
B. Expands principles
C. Expands requirements
D. Expands responsibilities
E. Governs

Answer 55

Division 01 ____________________ Specification sections in Divisions 02 through 49.

E. Governs

Question 56

Describe the relationship of Division 01 to the other construction documents.

Procurement requirements ____________________ Division 01 General Requirements.

Division 01 General Requirements ______________________ Supplementary Conditions.

A. Cross reference
B. Expands principles
C. Expands requirements
D. Expands responsibilities
E. Governs

Answer 56

Procurement requirements ____________________ Division 01 General Requirements.

Division 01 General Requirements ______________________ Supplementary Conditions.

A. Cross reference

Question 57

Describe the relationship of Division 01 to the other construction documents.

Division 01 ________________________ General Conditions.

A. Cross reference
B. Expands principles
C. Expands requirements
D. Expands responsibilities
E. Governs

Answer 57

Division 01 ________________________ General Conditions.

B. Expands principles

Question 58

Describe the relationship of Division 01 to the other construction documents.

Division 01 ________________________ Agreement

A. Cross reference
B. Expands principles
C. Expands requirements
D. Expands responsibilities
E. Governs

Answer 58

Division 01 ________________________ Agreement

D. Expands responsibilities

Question 59

Describe the relationship of Division 01 to the other construction documents.

Conditions of the Contract _________________ Division 01.

A. Cross reference
B. Expands principles
C. Expands requirements
D. Expands responsibilities
E. Governs

Answer 59

Conditions of the Contract _________________ Division 01.

E. Governs

Question 60

Match the following topic with the appropriate Level 2 Section of Division 01 where they would be located.

Traffic control signage.

A. Section 01 11 00 - Summary
B. Section 01 20 00 - Price and Payment Procedures
C. Section 01 30 00 - Administrative Requirements
D. Section 01 40 00 - Quality Requirements
E. Section 01 50 00 - Temporary Facilities and Controls
F. Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements
G. Section 01 70 00 - Execution Requirements
H. Section 01 80 00 - Facility Operation
I. Section 01 90 00 - Facility Decommissioning

Answer 60

Match the following topic with the appropriate Level 2 Section of Division 01 where they would be located.

Traffic control signage.

E. Section 01 50 00 - Temporary Facilities and Controls

Question 61

Match the following topic with the appropriate Level 2 Section of Division 01 where they would be located.

Owner’s requirements for early occupancy of the project.

A. Section 01 11 00 - Summary
B. Section 01 20 00 - Price and Payment Procedures
C. Section 01 30 00 - Administrative Requirements
D. Section 01 40 00 - Quality Requirements
E. Section 01 50 00 - Temporary Facilities and Controls
F. Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements
G. Section 01 70 00 - Execution Requirements
H. Section 01 80 00 - Facility Operation
I. Section 01 90 00 - Facility Decommissioning

Answer 61

Match the following topic with the appropriate Level 2 Section of Division 01 where they would be located.

Owner’s requirements for early occupancy of the project.

A. Section 01 11 00 - Summary

Question 62

Match the following topic with the appropriate Level 2 Section of Division 01 where they would be located.

Do not deliver to job site until complete weather protection is provided.

A. Section 01 11 00 - Summary
B. Section 01 20 00 - Price and Payment Procedures
C. Section 01 30 00 - Administrative Requirements
D. Section 01 40 00 - Quality Requirements
E. Section 01 50 00 - Temporary Facilities and Controls
F. Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements
G. Section 01 70 00 - Execution Requirements
H. Section 01 80 00 - Facility Operation
I. Section 01 90 00 - Facility Decommissioning

Answer 62

Match the following topic with the appropriate Level 2 Section of Division 01 where they would be located.

Do not deliver to job site until complete weather protection is provided.

F. Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements

Question 63

Match the following topic with the appropriate Level 2 Section of Division 01 where they would be located.

Cutting and patching.

A. Section 01 11 00 - Summary
B. Section 01 20 00 - Price and Payment Procedures
C. Section 01 30 00 - Administrative Requirements
D. Section 01 40 00 - Quality Requirements
E. Section 01 50 00 - Temporary Facilities and Controls
F. Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements
G. Section 01 70 00 - Execution Requirements
H. Section 01 80 00 - Facility Operation
I. Section 01 90 00 - Facility Decommissioning

Answer 63

Match the following topic with the appropriate Level 2 Section of Division 01 where they would be located.

Cutting and patching.

G. Section 01 70 00 - Execution Requirements

Question 64

Match the following topic with the appropriate Level 2 Section of Division 01 where they would be located.

Operations and maintenance manuals: 8 ½ x 11 inch format in three ring binders, index
in the same manner as the Project Manual.

A. Section 01 11 00 - Summary
B. Section 01 20 00 - Price and Payment Procedures
C. Section 01 30 00 - Administrative Requirements
D. Section 01 40 00 - Quality Requirements
E. Section 01 50 00 - Temporary Facilities and Controls
F. Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements
G. Section 01 70 00 - Execution Requirements
H. Section 01 80 00 - Facility Operation
I. Section 01 90 00 - Facility Decommissioning

Answer 64

Match the following topic with the appropriate Level 2 Section of Division 01 where they would be located.

Operations and maintenance manuals: 8 ½ x 11 inch format in three ring binders, index
in the same manner as the Project Manual.

G. Section 01 70 00 - Execution Requirements

Question 65

Match the following topic with the appropriate Level 2 Section of Division 01 where they would be located.

Contractor’s use of the premises and the restrictions on that use.

A. Section 01 11 00 - Summary
B. Section 01 20 00 - Price and Payment Procedures
C. Section 01 30 00 - Administrative Requirements
D. Section 01 40 00 - Quality Requirements
E. Section 01 50 00 - Temporary Facilities and Controls
F. Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements
G. Section 01 70 00 - Execution Requirements
H. Section 01 80 00 - Facility Operation
I. Section 01 90 00 - Facility Decommissioning

Answer 65

Match the following topic with the appropriate Level 2 Section of Division 01 where they would be located.

Contractor’s use of the premises and the restrictions on that use.

A. Section 01 11 00 - Summary

Question 66

Match the following topic with the appropriate Level 2 Section of Division 01 where they would be located.

Include the amount of $15,000.00 for Building Hardware in the Bid. Include in this amount, the complete cost of the material, handling, transportation, taxes and installation in the respective openings as scheduled.

A. Section 01 11 00 - Summary
B. Section 01 20 00 - Price and Payment Procedures
C. Section 01 30 00 - Administrative Requirements
D. Section 01 40 00 - Quality Requirements
E. Section 01 50 00 - Temporary Facilities and Controls
F. Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements
G. Section 01 70 00 - Execution Requirements
H. Section 01 80 00 - Facility Operation
I. Section 01 90 00 - Facility Decommissioning

Answer 66

Match the following topic with the appropriate Level 2 Section of Division 01 where they would be located.

Include the amount of $15,000.00 for Building Hardware in the Bid. Include in this amount, the complete cost of the material, handling, transportation, taxes and installation in the respective openings as scheduled.

B. Section 01 20 00 - Price and Payment Procedures

Question 67

Match the following topic with the appropriate Level 2 Section of Division 01 where they would be located.

Provide 4 copies of each proposed schedule or drawing, in 24 inch x 36 inch format,
signed and approved by the Contractor and subcontractor.

A. Section 01 11 00 - Summary
B. Section 01 20 00 - Price and Payment Procedures
C. Section 01 30 00 - Administrative Requirements
D. Section 01 40 00 - Quality Requirements
E. Section 01 50 00 - Temporary Facilities and Controls
F. Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements
G. Section 01 70 00 - Execution Requirements
H. Section 01 80 00 - Facility Operation
I. Section 01 90 00 - Facility Decommissioning

Answer 67

Match the following topic with the appropriate Level 2 Section of Division 01 where they would be located.

Provide 4 copies of each proposed schedule or drawing, in 24 inch x 36 inch format,
signed and approved by the Contractor and subcontractor.

C. Section 01 30 00 - Administrative Requirements

Question 68

Match the following topic with the appropriate Level 2 Section of Division 01 where they would be located.

Identifies procedures for modifying the Contract.

A. Section 01 11 00 - Summary
B. Section 01 20 00 - Price and Payment Procedures
C. Section 01 30 00 - Administrative Requirements
D. Section 01 40 00 - Quality Requirements
E. Section 01 50 00 - Temporary Facilities and Controls
F. Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements
G. Section 01 70 00 - Execution Requirements
H. Section 01 80 00 - Facility Operation
I. Section 01 90 00 - Facility Decommissioning

Answer 68

Match the following topic with the appropriate Level 2 Section of Division 01 where they would be located.

Identifies procedures for modifying the Contract.

B. Section 01 20 00 - Price and Payment Procedures

Question 69

Match the following topic with the appropriate Level 2 Section of Division 01 where they would be located.

Includes mock-ups, field samples and responsibility for inspection and testing laboratory services.

A. Section 01 11 00 - Summary
B. Section 01 20 00 - Price and Payment Procedures
C. Section 01 30 00 - Administrative Requirements
D. Section 01 40 00 - Quality Requirements
E. Section 01 50 00 - Temporary Facilities and Controls
F. Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements
G. Section 01 70 00 - Execution Requirements
H. Section 01 80 00 - Facility Operation
I. Section 01 90 00 - Facility Decommissioning

Answer 69

Match the following topic with the appropriate Level 2 Section of Division 01 where they would be located.

Includes mock-ups, field samples and responsibility for inspection and testing laboratory services.

D. Section 01 40 00 - Quality Requirements

Question 70

How is Division 01 - General Requirements’ authority governing the other specification sections established?
A. The General Conditions state that Division 01- General Requirements govern the work of all sections of the specifications.
B. It is necessary to add a Supplementary Condition provision establishing that sections of Division 01 - General Requirements govern the execution of the work of all sections of the specifications.
C. The authority of Division 01- General Requirements governing work of all sections of the specifications has been accepted industry practice for many years and is therefore binding upon contracting parties.
D. The authority of Division 01- General Requirements is established by common definition of the word “General”.

Answer 70

How is Division 01 - General Requirements’ authority governing the other specification sections established?

B. It is necessary to add a Supplementary Condition provision establishing that sections of Division 01 - General Requirements govern the execution of the work of all sections of the specifications.

Question 71

Which of the following should be developed first when compiling a master guide specification?
A. Division 01 sections
B. Most commonly used sections
C. Consultants’ sections
D. In MasterFormat numerical order, with lowest numbered section first.

Answer 71

Which of the following should be developed first when compiling a master guide specification?

B. Most commonly used sections

Question 72

When using the SectionFormat to specify it is recommended that Part ______ of a specification section be edited last.

A. Part 1
B. Part 2
C. Part 3
D. Either Parts 1, 2, or 3 as appropriate to the job.

Answer 72

When using the SectionFormat to specify it is recommended that Part ______ of a specification section be edited last.

A. Part 1

Question 73

Which of the following are objectives of using PageFormat as listed in the Project Resource Manual?

1. To present text clearly and at a density best suited to easy reading and rapid reference.
2. To place information in a fixed order which will not change from project to project.
3. To establish a common font style and font size for preparing specifications.
4. To assist specification users by consistently locating similar information in the same place in each section of the specifications.
5. To provide a flexible format compatible with most current production techniques and electronic software.
   A. 1, 4, 5
   B. 1, 5
   C. 1, 2, 3, 5
   D. 3, 4

Answer 73

Which of the following are objectives of using PageFormat as listed in the Project Resource Manual?

1. To present text clearly and at a density best suited to easy reading and rapid reference.
2. To place information in a fixed order which will not change from project to project.
3. To establish a common font style and font size for preparing specifications.
4. To assist specification users by consistently locating similar information in the same place in each section of the specifications.
5. To provide a flexible format compatible with most current production techniques and electronic software.

B. 1, 5

Question 74

Which of the following are listed in the The Project Resource Manual as making up the contents of a complete master guide specification system?

1. Information about products, materials, systems and codes.
2. Manual for coordinating drawings and specifications
3. Copies of standard warranties from product manufacturers
4. Cost reference manual.
   A. 1,2,4
   B. 2,3,4
   C. 3,4
   D. All of the above

Answer 74

Which of the following are listed in the The Project Resource Manual as making up the contents of a complete master guide specification system?

1. Information about products, materials, systems and codes.
2. Manual for coordinating drawings and specifications
3. Copies of standard warranties from product manufacturers
4. Cost reference manual.

A. 1,2,4

Question 75

When using commercially available guide specifications you should…..

1. Be sure each article, paragraph, or subparagraph in a specification section only addresses one requirement or action.
2. Specify all sections within the Master Guide Specification to a uniform level of complexity.
3. Avoid editing sections since they are periodically updated and conflicting requirements could result.
4. Use level two, three, or level four sections since level one sections are not meant to be used for actual projects.
   A. 2, 3
   B. 1,4
   C. 2, 4
   D. 1, 2, 3
   E. 1, 2, 4

Answer 75

When using commercially available guide specifications you should…..

1. Be sure each article, paragraph, or subparagraph in a specification section only addresses one requirement or action.
2. Specify all sections within the Master Guide Specification to a uniform level of complexity.
3. Avoid editing sections since they are periodically updated and conflicting requirements could result.
4. Use level two, three, or level four sections since level one sections are not meant to be used for actual projects.

B. 1,4

Question 76

Project Manual order

A. Review the proposed agreement between the owner and contractor.
B. Review the proposed general conditions of the contract.
C. Review the owner-A/E agreement.
D. Request information from the owner for the type of contract, insurance, and bonds required.
E. Prepare the supplementary conditions.
F. Prepare Division 1 - General Requirements.
G. Prepare the project specifications.
H. Send the proposed conditions of the contract and Division 01 to the owner and consultants for review.

Answer 76

1. C Review the owner-A/E agreement.
2. D Request information from the owner for the type of contract, insurance, and bonds required.
3. A Review the proposed agreement between the owner and contractor.
4. B Review the proposed general conditions of the contract.
5. E Prepare the supplementary conditions.
6. F Prepare Division 1 - General Requirements.
7. H Send the proposed conditions of the contract and Division 01 to the owner and consultants for review.
8. G Prepare the project specifications.

Question 77

Bid Bonds…

1. protect the Owner from errors in bids.
2. protect the Owner from loss due to delay in awarding a contract.
3. protect the Owner from consequences resulting from changes made by the Owner between time of bid and signing of an Agreement.
4. protect the Owner from losing benefit of an accepted bid.
   A. All
   B. 1, 4
   C. 1,2,4
   D. 4
   E. 1, 3

Answer 77

Bid Bonds…

1. protect the Owner from errors in bids.
2. protect the Owner from loss due to delay in awarding a contract.
3. protect the Owner from consequences resulting from changes made by the Owner between time of bid and signing of an Agreement.
4. protect the Owner from losing benefit of an accepted bid.

D. 4

Question 78

Performance Bonds…

1. Provide a guarantee that if the contractor fails to perform, the surety will be financially responsible for completing the project.
2. Provide the Owner with protection from losses due to overpayment to the Contractor.
3. Provide that the Owner will incure no loss due to disputes with the Contractor.
4. Provide additional assurance of the Contractor’s stability.
5. Provide added incentive for the Contractor to properly perform.

A 1, 3, 5
B 2,4
C 1,4,5
D 1,2,4,5
E All of the above

Answer 78

Performance Bonds…

1. Provide a guarantee that if the contractor fails to perform, the surety will be financially responsible for completing the project.
2. Provide the Owner with protection from losses due to overpayment to the Contractor.
3. Provide that the Owner will incure no loss due to disputes with the Contractor.
4. Provide additional assurance of the Contractor’s stability.
5. Provide added incentive for the Contractor to properly perform.

C 1,4,5

Question 79

Occurrence-based insurance coverage…

1. covers the insured if policy is in force when act or omission causing damage occurs.
2. covers the insured only if the policy is in force both when claim is filed and when the act or omission causing damage occurs.
3. is seldom used for construction.
4. is easier to monitor than claims-made based coverage.

A 1,3
B 2,4
C 1,2,3
D 2,3,4
E 1,4

Answer 79

Occurrence-based insurance coverage…

1. covers the insured if policy is in force when act or omission causing damage occurs.
2. covers the insured only if the policy is in force both when claim is filed and when the act or omission causing damage occurs.
3. is seldom used for construction.
4. is easier to monitor than claims-made based coverage.

E 1,4

Question 80

In accordance with the Project Resource Manual, locate the correct location for the item listed below.

___ Briefly describes project type and size, and major characteristics of construction.

A. Invitation to Bid
B. Instructions to Bidders
C. Information Available to Bidders
D. Bid Forms and Supplements

Answer 80

In accordance with the Project Resource Manual, locate the correct location for the item listed below.

___ Briefly describes project type and size, and major characteristics of construction.

A. Invitation to Bid

Question 81

In accordance with the Project Resource Manual, locate the correct location for the item listed below.

___ Requirements for modification and withdrawl of bids.

A. Invitation to Bid
B. Instructions to Bidders
C. Information Available to Bidders
D. Bid Forms and Supplements

Answer 81

In accordance with the Project Resource Manual, locate the correct location for the item listed below.

___ Requirements for modification and withdrawl of bids.

B. Instructions to Bidders

Question 82

In accordance with the Project Resource Manual, locate the correct location for the item listed below.

___ Geotechnical Report.

A. Invitation to Bid
B. Instructions to Bidders
C. Information Available to Bidders
D. Bid Forms and Supplements

Answer 82

In accordance with the Project Resource Manual, locate the correct location for the item listed below.

___ Geotechnical Report.

C. Information Available to Bidders

Question 83

In accordance with the Project Resource Manual, locate the correct location for the item listed below.

___ Requirements for obtaining interpretations during bidding.

A. Invitation to Bid
B. Instructions to Bidders
C. Information Available to Bidders
D. Bid Forms and Supplements

Answer 83

In accordance with the Project Resource Manual, locate the correct location for the item listed below.

___ Requirements for obtaining interpretations during bidding.

B. Instructions to Bidders

Question 84

In accordance with the Project Resource Manual, locate the correct location for the item listed below.

___ Property Survey.

A. Invitation to Bid
B. Instructions to Bidders
C. Information Available to Bidders
D. Bid Forms and Supplements

Answer 84

In accordance with the Project Resource Manual, locate the correct location for the item listed below.

___ Property Survey.

C. Information Available to Bidders

Question 85

In accordance with the Project Resource Manual, locate the correct location for the item listed below.

___ Time of Completion.

A. Invitation to Bid
B. Instructions to Bidders
C. Information Available to Bidders
D. Bid Forms and Supplements

Answer 85

In accordance with the Project Resource Manual, locate the correct location for the item listed below.

___ Time of Completion.

A. Invitation to Bid

Question 86

Based upon the following scenario which method of receiving bids would you recommend.

______ The owner is not certain that the Architect’s choice of building cladding is the most cost effective so the owner asks that costs be solicited for another cladding system.

A. Cash Allowance
B. Quantity Allowance
C. Unit Price
D. Alternate

Answer 86

Based upon the following scenario which method of receiving bids would you recommend.

______ The owner is not certain that the Architect’s choice of building cladding is the most cost effective so the owner asks that costs be solicited for another cladding system.

D. Alternate

Question 87

Based upon the following scenario which method of receiving bids would you recommend.

______ The owner of an office building wishes to include tenant “build-out” of the office spaces within the building construction contract, but the building has not yet been fully leased.

A. Cash Allowance
B. Quantity Allowance
C. Unit Price
D. Alternate

Answer 87

Based upon the following scenario which method of receiving bids would you recommend.

______ The owner of an office building wishes to include tenant “build-out” of the office spaces within the building construction contract, but the building has not yet been fully leased.

A. Cash Allowance

Question 88

Based upon the following scenario which method of receiving bids would you recommend.

______ The owner has specified a number of door hardware groups from which future tenants may select. The interior layout of each suite has not been determined but the owner wants the hardware work to be part of the general building contract.

A. Cash Allowance
B. Quantity Allowance
C. Unit Price
D. Alternate

Answer 88

Based upon the following scenario which method of receiving bids would you recommend.

______ The owner has specified a number of door hardware groups from which future tenants may select. The interior layout of each suite has not been determined but the owner wants the hardware work to be part of the general building contract.

C. Unit Price

Question 89

Match the requirement/information with the document where the requirement or information should be located.

_______ Listing of allowances, unit prices, and alternates.

A. Bid Solicitation
B. Instructions to Bidders
C. Bid Form
D. Supplementary Conditions
E. Information Available to Bidders

Answer 89

Match the requirement/information with the document where the requirement or information should be located.

_______ Listing of allowances, unit prices, and alternates.

C. Bid Form

Question 90

Match the requirement/information with the document where the requirement or information should be located.

_______ Requirements for performance bonds.

A. Bid Solicitation
B. Instructions to Bidders
C. Bid Form
D. Supplementary Conditions
E. Information Available to Bidders

Answer 90

Match the requirement/information with the document where the requirement or information should be located.

_______ Requirements for performance bonds.

B. Instructions to Bidders

Question 91

Match the requirement/information with the document where the requirement or information should be located.

_______ Information about pre-bid meetings.

A. Bid Solicitation
B. Instructions to Bidders
C. Bid Form
D. Supplementary Conditions
E. Information Available to Bidders

Answer 91

Match the requirement/information with the document where the requirement or information should be located.

_______ Information about pre-bid meetings.

B. Instructions to Bidders

Question 92

Match the requirement/information with the document where the requirement or information should be located.

_______ Basis under which owner will award contract.

A. Bid Solicitation
B. Instructions to Bidders
C. Bid Form
D. Supplementary Conditions
E. Information Available to Bidders

Answer 92

Match the requirement/information with the document where the requirement or information should be located.

_______ Basis under which owner will award contract.

B. Instructions to Bidders

Question 93

Match the following entity as used in construction bonding with its correct definition.

_____ The party who has the primary obligation to perform the undertaking that is being bonded.

A. Guarantor
B. Surety
C. Principal
D. Obligee
E. Guarantee

Answer 93

Match the following entity as used in construction bonding with its correct definition.

_____ The party who has the primary obligation to perform the undertaking that is being bonded.

C. Principal

Question 94

Match the following entity as used in construction bonding with its correct definition.

_____ The party who guarantees the performance of the contractor.

A. Guarantor
B. Surety
C. Principal
D. Obligee
E. Guarantee

Answer 94

Match the following entity as used in construction bonding with its correct definition.

_____ The party who guarantees the performance of the contractor.

B. Surety

Question 95

Match the following entity as used in construction bonding with its correct definition.

_____ The party for whose benefit the bond is written.

A. Guarantor
B. Surety
C. Principal
D. Obligee
E. Guarantee

Answer 95

Match the following entity as used in construction bonding with its correct definition.

_____ The party for whose benefit the bond is written.

D. Obligee

Question 96

Contractor’s liability insurance:
A. is another name for worker’s compensation insurance.
B. may be provided in lieu of worker’s compensation insurance.
C. is required by the General Conditions in an amount deemed advisable by the owner and the owner’s insurance advisor.
D. is required by state law.

Answer 96

Contractor’s liability insurance:

C. is required by the General Conditions in an amount deemed advisable by the owner and the owner’s insurance advisor.

Question 97

Match the appropriate specification writing method with the sample specification statement.

_____ 10-gage galvanized annealed steel wire hangers spaced 4 feet on center both ways.

A. Descriptive
B. Performance
C. Proprietary
D. Reference Standard

Answer 97

Match the appropriate specification writing method with the sample specification statement.

_____ 10-gage galvanized annealed steel wire hangers spaced 4 feet on center both ways.

A. Descriptive

Question 98

Match the appropriate specification writing method with the sample specification statement.

_____ Integrated ceiling system capable of supporting dead load plus 6 pounds per square foot live load.

A. Descriptive
B. Performance
C. Proprietary
D. Reference Standard

Answer 98

Match the appropriate specification writing method with the sample specification statement.

_____ Integrated ceiling system capable of supporting dead load plus 6 pounds per square foot live load.

B. Performance

Question 99

Match the appropriate specification writing method with the sample specification statement.

_____ Model #45 Widgets, manufactured by Hassenpfer Co., one unit per column.

A. Descriptive
B. Performance
C. Proprietary
D. Reference Standard

Answer 99

Match the appropriate specification writing method with the sample specification statement.

_____ Model #45 Widgets, manufactured by Hassenpfer Co., one unit per column.

C. Proprietary

Question 100

Match the appropriate specification writing method with the sample specification statement.

_____ UL Listed No. JC-123, expansion joint cover.

A. Descriptive
B. Performance
C. Proprietary
D. Reference Standard

Answer 100

Match the appropriate specification writing method with the sample specification statement.

_____ UL Listed No. JC-123, expansion joint cover.

D. Reference Standard

Question 101

Match the appropriate specification writing method with the sample specification statement.

_____ Install in accordance with manufacturers’ written instructions

A. Descriptive
B. Performance
C. Proprietary
D. Reference Standard

Answer 101

Match the appropriate specification writing method with the sample specification statement.

_____ Install in accordance with manufacturers’ written instructions

D. Reference Standard

(I don’t think this is the correct answer.)

Question 102

Match the most appropriate type of specification to the following statement.

______ Gains lead time on goods that require long fabrication time.

A. Reference Standard
B. Performance
C. Procurement
D. Descriptive
E. Proprietary
F. Outline
G. Prescriptive

Answer 102

Match the most appropriate type of specification to the following statement.

______ Gains lead time on goods that require long fabrication time.

C. Procurement

Question 103

Match the most appropriate type of specification to the following statement.

______ To permit acquisition of goods for which an Owner may be entitled to tax exemptions not available to a construction contractor.

A. Reference Standard
B. Performance
C. Procurement
D. Descriptive
E. Proprietary
F. Outline
G. Prescriptive

Answer 103

Match the most appropriate type of specification to the following statement.

______ To permit acquisition of goods for which an Owner may be entitled to tax exemptions not available to a construction contractor.

C. Procurement

Question 104

Match the most appropriate type of specification to the following statement.

______ Requires a more comprehensive needs analysis, since the Owner will relinquish some control over design development.

A. Reference Standard
B. Performance
C. Procurement
D. Descriptive
E. Proprietary
F. Outline
G. Prescriptive

Answer 104

Match the most appropriate type of specification to the following statement.

______ Requires a more comprehensive needs analysis, since the Owner will relinquish some control over design development.

B. Performance

Question 105

Match the most appropriate type of specification to the following statement.

______ Utilizes technology that may have not yet become standard.

A. Reference Standard
B. Performance
C. Procurement
D. Descriptive
E. Proprietary
F. Outline
G. Prescriptive

Answer 105

Match the most appropriate type of specification to the following statement.

______ Utilizes technology that may have not yet become standard.

B. Performance

Question 106

Match the most appropriate type of specification to the following statement.

______ Delegates technical design responsibility to industry specialists.

A. Reference Standard
B. Performance
C. Procurement
D. Descriptive
E. Proprietary
F. Outline
G. Prescriptive

Answer 106

Match the most appropriate type of specification to the following statement.

______ Delegates technical design responsibility to industry specialists.

B. Performance

Question 107

Match the most appropriate type of specification to the following statement.

______ Problems may arise over the assignment of responsibilities for failures because goods were acquired under one contract and installed under another.

A. Reference Standard
B. Performance
C. Procurement
D. Descriptive
E. Proprietary
F. Outline
G. Prescriptive

Answer 107

Match the most appropriate type of specification to the following statement.

______ Problems may arise over the assignment of responsibilities for failures because goods were acquired under one contract and installed under another.

C. Procurement

Question 108

Match the most appropriate type of specification to the following statement.

______ Products and processes are specified, but not the results.

A. Reference Standard
B. Performance
C. Procurement
D. Descriptive
E. Proprietary
F. Outline
G. Prescriptive

Answer 108

Match the most appropriate type of specification to the following statement.

______ Products and processes are specified, but not the results.

G. Prescriptive

Question 109

Match the most appropriate type of specification to the following statement.

______ Serves as a checklist for the project team when selecting products and methods during development of the project manual.

A. Reference Standard
B. Performance
C. Procurement
D. Descriptive
E. Proprietary
F. Outline
G. Prescriptive

Answer 109

Match the most appropriate type of specification to the following statement.

______ Serves as a checklist for the project team when selecting products and methods during development of the project manual.

F. Outline

Question 110

Which of the following can blur conciseness of specifications?

1. Duplication and conflict among referenced standards.
2. Hidden choices available within the referenced standard.
3. Multiple/Additional standards referenced in and incorporated into the referenced standard.
4. Referenced standard may make reference to a particular trade or subcontractor.

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

Answer 110

Which of the following can blur conciseness of specifications?

1. Duplication and conflict among referenced standards.
2. Hidden choices available within the referenced standard.
3. Multiple/Additional standards referenced in and incorporated into the referenced standard.
4. Referenced standard may make reference to a particular trade or subcontractor.

D. 1,2,3,4

Question 111

The following items define the four essentials of a performance specification:

1. Definitive statements of performance
2. Means by which performance characteristics are identified
3. A measure of actual or predicted performance level
4. Statements of desired results

Match the term with the definition.

_____ Attribute

Answer 111

The following items define the four essentials of a performance specification:

1. Definitive statements of performance
2. Means by which performance characteristics are identified
3. A measure of actual or predicted performance level
4. Statements of desired results

Match the term with the definition.

Attribute 2

Question 112

The following items define the four essentials of a performance specification:

1. Definitive statements of performance
2. Means by which performance characteristics are identified
3. A measure of actual or predicted performance level
4. Statements of desired results

Match the term with the definition.
_____ Requirement

Answer 112

The following items define the four essentials of a performance specification:

1. Definitive statements of performance
2. Means by which performance characteristics are identified
3. A measure of actual or predicted performance level
4. Statements of desired results

Match the term with the definition.

Requirement 4

Question 113

The following items define the four essentials of a performance specification:

1. Definitive statements of performance
2. Means by which performance characteristics are identified
3. A measure of actual or predicted performance level
4. Statements of desired results

Match the term with the definition.
_____ Criteria

Answer 113

The following items define the four essentials of a performance specification:

1. Definitive statements of performance
2. Means by which performance characteristics are identified
3. A measure of actual or predicted performance level
4. Statements of desired results

Match the term with the definition.

Criteria 1

Question 114

The following items define the four essentials of a performance specification:

1. Definitive statements of performance
2. Means by which performance characteristics are identified
3. A measure of actual or predicted performance level
4. Statements of desired results

Match the term with the definition.

_____ Test

Answer 114

The following items define the four essentials of a performance specification:

1. Definitive statements of performance
2. Means by which performance characteristics are identified
3. A measure of actual or predicted performance level
4. Statements of desired results

Match the term with the definition.

Test 3

Question 115

Which of the following codes governs contracts dealing with the sale of goods in all States?
A. Code of Federal Regulations
B. International Building Code
C. Code of Trade and Merchantability
D. National Building Code
E. Uniform Commercial Code

Answer 115

Which of the following codes governs contracts dealing with the sale of goods in all States?

E. Uniform Commercial Code

Question 116

Which Part of the Section format will be used the least in a procurement specification?

A. Part 1
B. Part 2
C. Part 3
D. All parts will used equally.

Answer 116

Which Part of the Section format will be used the least in a procurement specification?

C. Part 3

Question 117

This exercise is based on the following information which is to be incorporated into a specification section. Use this information, as applicable, to answer the following questions on writing a proper specification section in conformance with the CSI Section Format, Page Format, and Project Resource Manual recommendations. You may make notes on a separate piece of paper, but your answers must be marked in the answer booklet.

SECTION 07 89 50 - WIDGETS

I. furnished and installed complete and ready for use, including cleaning. Installation should be per manufacturer’s standard details by installers who shall be approved by the manufacturer and shall have been in the business of installing widgets for at least five years. There are two types, as noted.

Shop Drawings: Show construction, kind and thicknesses of metal, hardware, accessories, and standard product data or illustrated cut sheets. Provide mockups of both types at the jobsite.

II. Materials: Shall conform to the following requirements:
Brass: One piece, extruded, polished finish.
Stainless Steel Sheet: Cold rolled, stretcher leveled, ASTM A123.
Galvanized Steel Frames: ASTM A36, galvanized.
Glass: Polished plate glass, ASTM C1036, Type 1, 1/4” thick.
Fittings: Manufacturer’s standard.
Finishes: Stainless steel - bright No. 7 polish. Brass - bright polished finish on all exposed surfaces. Steel sides and backs, baked on coat of rust-inhibitive primer paint.
III. Installation:
Type 1: Frames made of steel with stainless finish as specified, each side in one piece, accurately mitered corners to a hairline fit, surface in a true plane and fitted together at corners with mitered brackets. Set glass in frames per industry standard before mounting on the walls.
a. Steel sides and backs: formed angles at least .06” thick, corners mitered and welded with closed ends, no open joints.

Type 2: Face frame in one piece with no joints; brass with polished finish, not less than .125” thick, mitered or welded at corners; all welds and soldered joints buffed and polished smooth on exposed surfaces.

III. Measurement and Payment: Quantities of widgets shall be measured for each unit installed. The contract price paid shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals and for doing all the work involved in installing the work as shown on the plans and as specified in these specifications. Include an alternate bid to supply all widgets of brass instead of base bid stainless steel.
Before final payment, the Contractor shall guarantee all widgets to be free of defects for one year.

Answer 117

Questions follow.

Question 118

The correct section heading layout is:

A: Left justified and underlined:

SECTION 07 89 50 - WIDGETS

B: Centered, on one line:

SECTION 07 89 50 - WIDGETS

C: Centered, on two lines:

SECTION 07 89 50
WIDGETS

D: Centered, on two lines, and bolded:

WIDGETS
SECTION 078950

Answer 118

The correct section heading layout is:

C: Centered, on two lines:

SECTION 07 89 50
WIDGETS

PageFormat, p. 9

Question 119

The correct footer layout is:

Answer 119

The correct footer layout is:

A PageFormat, p. 9

Question 120

Page layout margins should be:
A: 1-inch top and bottom. 1-inch left and right.
B: 1/2-inch top and bottom. 1-inch left and right.
C: 1-2 to 1-inch top and bottom. 3/4 to 1-1/4-inch left and right.
D: Minimum 1/2-inch top. bottom margin same as top margin, bound edge margin 3/4 to 1-1/4-inch.

Answer 120

Page layout margins should be:

D: Minimum 1/2-inch top. bottom margin same as top margin, bound edge margin 3/4 to 1-1/4-inch.

PageFormat, p. 9

Question 121

The correct part designations are:

A:
PART 1 - GENERAL
PART 2 - MATERIALS
PART 3 - INSTALLATION
PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

B:
PART 1 - GENERAL
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
PART 3 - INSTALLATION

C:
PART I - GENERAL
PART II - PRODUCTS
PART III - EXECUTION

D:
PART 1 - GENERAL
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
PART 3 - EXECUTION

E:
PART 1 - GENERAL
PART 2 - MATERIALS
PART 3 - EXECUTION

Answer 121

The correct part designations are:

D:
PART 1 - GENERAL
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
PART 3 - EXECUTION

SectionFormat, p. 6

Question 122

The correct paragraph name, numbering system, spacing, and indent is:

Answer 122

The correct paragraph name, numbering system, spacing, and indent is:

B PageFormat, p. 6

Question 123

The correct first article/paragraph should be:

Answer 123

The correct first article/paragraph should be:

B PageFormat, p. 9

Question 124

For this section on Widgets, which are some of the Article headings needed and the correct order in which they should occur?

A:
SECTION INCLUDES
UNIT PRICES
QUALITY ASSURANCE
SUBMITTALS
GUARANTEES

B:
SUMMARY
SUBMITTALS
QUALITY ASSURANCE

C:
SUMMARY
REFERENCE STANDARDS
QUALITY ASSURANCE
SUBMITTALS
WARRANTY

D:
SECTION INCLUDES
SUBMITTALS
QUALITY ASSURANCE
GUARANTEES

Answer 124

For this section on Widgets, which are some of the Article headings needed and the correct order in which they should occur?

B:
SUMMARY
SUBMITTALS
QUALITY ASSURANCE

SectionFormat, p. 7-10

Question 125

For this section on Widgets, which are some of the Part 2 and Part 3 Article headings needed and the correct order in which they should occur?

A:
MATERIALS
FABRICATION
FINISHES
INSTALLATION
CLEANING

B:
MATERIALS
FINISHES
MANUFACTURED UNITS
QUALITY CONTROL
INSTALLATION

C:
MATERIALS
FABRICATION
INSTALLATION
EXTRA MATERIALS
GUARANTIES

D:
MATERIALS
FABRICATION
FINISHES
INSTALLATION
WARRANTY

Answer 125

For this section on Widgets, which are some of the Part 2 and Part 3 Article headings needed and the correct order in which they should occur?

A:
MATERIALS
FABRICATION
FINISHES
INSTALLATION
CLEANING

SectionFormat, p. 13,14

Question 126

Which of the following is most correct in an Article on submittals?

A:

A. Shop Drawings: Show construction, kind and thicknesses of metal, hardware,
accessories, and standard product data or illustrated cut sheets. Provide mockups of both types at the jobsite.

B:

A. Shop Drawings: Show construction, kind and thicknesses of metal, hardware,
accessories, and standard product data or illustrated cut sheets.

B. Mockups: Provide mockups of both types at the jobsite.

C:

A. Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings showing construction, kind and thicknesses of metal, hardware, and accessories.

B. Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s standard product data or illustrated cut sheets.

C. Mockups: Submit mockups of both types at the jobsite.

D. Closeout Submittals: Submit manufacturer’s warranties.

D. None of the above are correct.

Answer 126

Which of the following is most correct in an Article on submittals?

D. None of the above are correct.

SectionFormat, p. 9-10

Question 127

Which of the following is most correct in an article on quality assurance?

A:

A. Widgets shall be fabricated in accordance with regulatory requirements.

B. Installers shall be approved by the manufacturer and shall have been in the business of installing widgets for at least five years.

B:

A. Installers: Approved by the manufacturer and shall have been in the business of installing widgets for at least five years.

C:

A. Installer Qualifications: Approved by the manufacturer and with at least five years experience in the business of installing widgets.

B. Mockups: Submit for both types of widgets at the jobsite.

D:

A. Installer Qualifications: Approved by the manufacturer and at least five years experience in the business of installing widgets.

B. Mockups: Submit for both types of widgets at the jobsite.

C. Existing Conditions: Install widgets after building has been enclosed and heating and air conditioning system has been turned on.

Answer 127

Which of the following is most correct in an article on quality assurance?

C:

A. Installer Qualifications: Approved by the manufacturer and with at least five years experience in the business of installing widgets.

B. Mockups: Submit for both types of widgets at the jobsite.

SectionFormat, p. 10

Question 128

The requirement to give the owner an alternate bid to supply all widgets of brass instead of stainless steel

A. only needs to be listed and described in Section 01 23 00 - Alternates.
B. does not need to be mentioned in this specification section.
C. should be listed and described in Division 1, and described in Part 2 of this section.
D. should be listed and described in Division 1, mentioned in Part 1 of this section, and fully described in Part 2 of this section.

Answer 128

The requirement to give the owner an alternate bid to supply all widgets of brass instead of stainless steel

D. should be listed and described in Division 1, mentioned in Part 1 of this section, and fully described in Part 2 of this section.

SectionFormat, p. 8

Question 129

Which is correct for an Article entitled “MATERIALS”?

A:

2.1 MATERIALS: Shall conform to the following requirements:

A. Brass: One-piece, extruded, polished finish.
B. Stainless Steel Sheet: Cold-rolled, stretcher-leveled, ASTM A123.
C. Galvanized Steel Frames: ASTM A36, galvanized.
D. Glass: Polished plate glass, ASTM C1036, Type 1, 1/4” thick.
E. Fittings: Manufacturer’s standard.

B:
2.01 MATERIALS:

A. Brass: One-piece, extruded, polished finish.
B. Stainless Steel Sheet: Cold-rolled, stretcher-leveled, ASTM A123.
C. Galvanized Steel Frames: ASTM A36, galvanized.
D. Glass: Polished plate glass, ASTM C1036, Type 1, 1/4” thick.
E. Fittings: Manufacturer’s standard.

C:
2.01 MATERIALS

1

A. Brass: One piece, extruded.
B. Stainless Steel Sheet: ASTM A123, cold-rolled, stretcher-leveled.
C. Galvanized Steel Frames: ASTM A36, galvanized.
D. Glass: ASTM C1036, Type 1, 1/4-inch thick polished plate glass.
E. Fittings: Manufacturer’s standard.

D:

2.1 MATERIALS:

A. Brass: One-piece, extruded, polished finish.
B. Stainless Steel Sheet: Cold-rolled, stretcher-leveled, ASTM A123.
C. Galvanized Steel Frames: ASTM A36, galvanized.
D. Glass: Polished plate glass, ASTM C1036, Type 1, 1/4” thick.
E. Fittings: Manufacturer’s standard.
F. Finishes:

1. Stainless steel: bright No. 7 polish.
2. Brass: bright polished finish on all exposed surfaces.
3. Steel sides and backs: baked on coat of rust-inhibitive primer paint.

E. None of the above.

Answer 129

Which is correct for an Article entitled “MATERIALS”?

C:
2.01 MATERIALS

1

A. Brass: One piece, extruded.
B. Stainless Steel Sheet: ASTM A123, cold-rolled, stretcher-leveled.
C. Galvanized Steel Frames: ASTM A36, galvanized.
D. Glass: ASTM C1036, Type 1, 1/4-inch thick polished plate glass.
E. Fittings: Manufacturer’s standard.

SectionFormat, p. 13-14, and PageFormat, p. 7

Question 130

MasterFormat would identify SECTION 07 89 50 - WIDGETS as a
A. Narrowscope section.
B. Level 3 section.
C. Level 4 section.
D. Level 5 section.

Answer 130

MasterFormat would identify SECTION 07 89 50 - WIDGETS as a

C. Level 4 section.

I don’t think this is correct.

MasterFormat, p. 12

Question 131

Which is most correct in an article on fabrication of the Widgets?

A:

A. Type 1:

1. Frames shall be made of steel with stainless finish as specified, each side in one piece, accurately mitered corners to a hairline fit, surface in a true plane and fitted together at corners with mitered brackets. Set glass in frames per industry standard before mounting on the walls.

B:

A. Type 1:

1. Frames: Steel with stainless finish as specified, each side in one piece, accurately mitered corners to a hairline fit, surface in a true plane and fitted together at corners with mitered brackets. Set glass in frames per industry standard before mounting on the walls.
2. Steel Sides and Backs: Formed angles at least .06”-thick, corners mitered and welded with closed ends, no open joints.

C:

A. Type 1:

1. Frames: Stainless steel with finish as specified. Fabricate each side in one piece, with accurately mitered corners to a hairline fit, surfaced in a true plane and fitted together at corners with mitered brackets as required.
2. Steel Sides and Backs: Formed angles at least 0.06-inches thick, with all corners mitered and welded with closed ends and no open joints.
3. Glass: Set in frames per industry standard before mounting on walls.

D:

A. Type 1:

1. Frames: Stainless steel. Fabricate each side in one piece; accurately miter corners to a hairline fit; surface in a true plane; fit together at corners with mitered brackets.
2. Sides and Backs: Formed steel angles at least 0.06-inches thick. Miter corners and weld ends closed with no open joints.
3. Glass: Set in frames in accordance with industry standard before mounting on walls.

E: None of the above. The article should be rewritten.

Answer 131

Which is most correct in an article on fabrication of the Widgets?

E: None of the above. The article should be rewritten.

SectionFormat p. 14; Answer “D” is good, but does not address Type 2 Frames.

Question 132

The quality of the widgets is primarily dependent upon
A. product workmanship specified in PART 2.
B. installation workmanship specified in PART 3.
C. the quality of the materials specified.
D. all of the above.

Answer 132

The quality of the widgets is primarily dependent upon

D. all of the above.

Question 133

The requirement for measurement and payment of installed widgets
A. should be eliminated.
B. should be rewritten.
C. should be rewritten and incorporated into an article called “Measurement and Payment”.
D. is only necessary if unit prices are required for widgets.

Answer 133

The requirement for measurement and payment of installed widgets
A. should be eliminated.

Question 134

The sentence, “Before final payment, the Contractor shall guarantee all widgets to be free of defects for one year”

A. should be incorporated into an article called Guarantees.

B. should be rewritten to read,

“Contractor shall guarantee all widgets to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from Date of Substantial Completion of the Project.”

C. should be rewritten to read,
“Guarantee all widgets for a period of one (1) year.” D. should

D. be rewritten to read,
“Warranty: One (1) year.”

E. should be eliminated.

Answer 134

The sentence, “Before final payment, the Contractor shall guarantee all widgets to be free of defects for one year”

E. should be eliminated.

SectionFormat, p. 12

Question 135

Which is appropriate for verification of a satisfactory substrate before installing widgets?
A. Contractor shall insure that substrate is dry and level before beginning installation.
B. Assure that substrate is dry and level before beginning installation.
C. Ensure that substrate is dry and level before beginning installation.
D. Subcontractor shall assure himself that substrate is dry and level before beginning installation.

Answer 135

Which is appropriate for verification of a satisfactory substrate before installing widgets?

C. Ensure that substrate is dry and level before beginning installation.

Question 136

Which is the preferred language for installing widgets?
A. Widgets shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
B. Contractor shall install widgets in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
C. Installation shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
D. Install widgets in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
E. Widgets are to be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

Answer 136

Which is the preferred language for installing widgets?

D. Install widgets in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

Question 137

Which of the following is a correct usage of symbols and numbers?
A. 68^oF (20^oC).
B. 95% compaction
C. 16 inches
D. 0.125”-thick

Answer 137

Which of the following is a correct usage of symbols and numbers?

C. 16 inches