Module 2 - Planning, Development, and Organization Quiz

Question 1

Commons methods of assembling and recording specification information include?

A. Specification Checklists

B. Products Notebook

C. Specification Memorandum

D. Outline Specifications

E. All of the above

Answer 1

E. All of the above [CSPG 1.4.2]

Outline specifications are used to record decisions and to describe the materials, products, and systems selected, as well as any special construction conditions or special contract requirements. The outline specifications also serve as a checklist for the subsequent development of detailed documents. The graphic and written documents serve as the basis for revised cost projections.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a commercial master guide specification?

A. e-SPECS

B. MasterSpec®

C. SpecLink®

D. SpecDesigner

E. SpecText®

Answer 2

D. SpecDesigner [CSPG 7.5]

Question 3

True or False: Oral instructions or changes are recommended when changes to complex drawings cannot be expressed in written statement alone.

Answer 3

False [CSPG 9.2]

Question 4

True or False: The specification takes precedence over small-scale drawings.

Answer 4

False [CSPG 8.3]

Question 5

A specification coordinator should use checklists to ensure:

A. Specified items are consistent with drawings

B. Drawings do not duplicate specifications

C. Necessary items are included in the specifications

D. All of the above

E. None of the above

Answer 5

D. All of the above [CSPG 8.5]

Question 6

What is a method of describing aspects of the schematic design in a written form?

A. Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)

B. Preliminary Project Descriptions (PPD)

C. Building Information Modeling (BIM)

D. Intern Development Program (IDP)

E. None of the above

Answer 6

B. Preliminary Project Descriptions (PPD) [PDPG 9.3.2]

Question 7

True or False: Unlike codes and regulations, which are mandatory, standards, are usually voluntary unless included in a provision of a code or regulation.

Answer 7

True [PDPG 4.5]

Question 8

The specifications define the:

A. Quantitative requirements of the project

B. Limits of work

C. Qualitative requirements for products, material, and workmanship

D. Construction phases

E. All of the above

Answer 8

C. Qualitative requirements for products, material, and workmanship [CSPG 1.8]

Question 9

9. True or False: Neither the section titles nor their arrangement define how the work of the project is to be assigned to various construction trades and subcontractors.

Answer 9

True [CSPG 1.7.2]

Question 10

Examples of addenda modifications include:

A. Changing the location of receipt of bids

B. Adding to procurement documents

C. Including approved substitutions

D. All of the above

E. None of the above

Answer 10

D. All of the above [PDPG, 3rd Ed, 6.6.1.4 Addenda]