Module 1 - Coordination Quiz

Question 1

What factors should you consider when evaluating a product?

A. Manufacturer’s Reputation

B. Product Functionality

C. Installation Requirements

D. Operational Costs

E. All of the above

F. None of the above

Answer 1

E. All of the above [CSPG 1.4.2 Product Selection Decisions]

Question 2

Why are addenda issued?

A. To modify the contract documents after award of the contract.

B. To formalize verbal instructions given on the jobsite.

C. To clarify, revise, add to, or delete information before award of the contract.

D. To modify drawings and specifications only.

Answer 2

C. To clarify, revise, add to, or delete information before award of the contract. [CSPG 9.3.2 Preliminary Project Descriptions]

Question 3

What are the four principals of effective communication in specification writing?

A. Confirm, Confer, Correct, Contrive

B. Clear, Convey, Conform, Commit

C. Clear, Concise, Correct, Complete

D. Concise, Compatible, Consistent, Complete

Answer 3

C. Clear, Concise, Correct, Complete [CSPG 1.5.4 Specification Language, 2.11.1 Subject/Verb Agreement]

Question 4

True or False: The contracting forms and conditions of the contract are prepared by, or in coordination with, the owner and the owner’s legal counsel and insurance adviser.

Answer 4

True [CSPG 6.5 Caution]

Question 5

True or False: Early distribution of Division 01 draft to consultants will help eliminate overlapping requirements and omissions.

Answer 5

True [CSPG 1.5.6 Division 01—General Requirements]

Question 6

What should be made available to consultants prior to preparing any specification section?

A. Specification formats

B. Division 01 requirements

C. General Conditions

D. All of the above

Answer 6

D. All of the above [CSPG 1.5.8 Coordinating with Consultants]

Question 7

What classification system organizes preliminary construction information into a standard order or sequence on the basis of systems and assemblies?

A. MasterFortmat®

B. SectionFormat™

C. UniFormat™

D. OmniClass™

Answer 7

C. UniFormat™ [CSPG 4.2.2 UniFormat]

Question 8

True or False: When standard agreement forms, published by professional societies, other organizations, and agencies are utilized, the A/E should include the agreements in the project manual by reference only.

Answer 8

False [CSPG 5.5 Inclusion of Agreement in Project Manual]

Question 9

True or False: Specifications should repeat information shown on the drawings.

Answer 9

False. [CSPG 8.1.1 Drawings]

Question 10

Green or sustainable design can be:

A. Defined by a code or regulation enforced by the AHJ

B. Offered as a rebate program by local utilities

C. Initiated by the owner

D. All of the above

E. None of the above

Answer 10

D. All of the above [PDPG 8.7.1 Sustainable Design]