Plan Projects

Question 1

True or false: Most projects begin with blueprints.

Answer 1

True.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes what project specifications are?
a. A book about project details
b. Information about building components to be installed
c. The official document that states a specific construction activity has been approved
d. A detailed description of the work, materials, and techniques that should be used to complete the work

Answer 2

d. A detailed description of the work, materials, and techniques that should be used to complete the work.

Question 3

What components are commonly detailed in a schedule?
a. Flooring
b. Interior finishes
c. Roofing material
d. Doors and windows

Answer 3

d. Doors and windows

Question 4

True or false: Most construction projects do not require a permit.

Answer 4

False.

Question 5

True or false: Permits can usually be issued with little notice.

Answer 5

False.

Question 6

Before any work commences, what document should be completed at the job site?

Answer 6

A work site safety survey.

Question 7

If a change in the original scope of work arises, what form should be filed?

Answer 7

Change order.

Question 8

True or false: Scheduling with all trades must be part of the project planning.

Answer 8

True.

Question 9

Why are permits required for certain construction-related jobs?

Answer 9

For safety concerns.

Question 10

Why is it important to plan for all tools and equipment needed for a job?
a. To be efficient
b. To be cost effective
c. So time is not wasted
d. All of the above

Answer 10

d. All of the above.

Question 11

What is required to plan the inventory of a project, in addition to security, storage, and
delivery?

Answer 11

Labelling.

Question 12

Once a project is complete, what drawing should be created?

Answer 12

As-built drawing.

Question 13

If there is an unclear aspect of a project, what document can be used for clarification?

Answer 13

Request for information.

Question 14

True or false: All workers and supervisors must take care to ensure safety practices are in place at every stage of handling different materials.

Answer 14

True.

Question 15

Why is the storage and accessibility of materials important?
a. So the material is well organized
b. So the material will be secured properly
c. So the material can be accessed when needed
d. All of the above

Answer 15

d. All of the above.

Question 16

True or false: Proper timing and sequencing of material deliveries does not affect efficiency.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

What is essential to check when transporting materials?

Answer 17

The load is secure.

Question 18

True or false: Labels may contain information about the safe transporting of a product.

Answer 18

True.

Question 19

Which of the following products requires controlled disposal?
a. Lumber
b. Plastics
c. Asbestos
d. Scrap metal

Answer 19

Asbestos.

Question 20

True or false: Efficiency when selecting material-handling procedures is not important.

Answer 20

False.

Question 21

True or false: Asbestos is found in many building products.

Answer 21

True.

Question 22

Who sets regulations on handling hazardous materials in NS?

Answer 22

?

Question 23

What is the best storage solution for a long-term project?

Answer 23

Portable container.

Question 24

When shipping a load of painted railings to a job site, what should be considered?
a. Make sure the paint is protected properly.
b. Make sure the railings are scheduled to arrive on site.
c. Make sure the railings are secured properly in the truck.
d. All of the above.

Answer 24

d. All of the above.