Rose Red Chapter 4

Question 1

True or False? The Project Manual concept originated with the
American Institute of Architects (AIA).

Answer 1

True.

Question 2

True or False? The Project Manual contains the written portion of the
Bidding and Construction Documents.

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

Which of the following are included in the Project Manual?

a. Introductory Information
b. Bidding Requirements
c. Contracting Requirements
d. Specifications
e. All of the above

Answer 3

e.

Question 4

True or False? The Project Manual concept is only applicable to large,
complex projects.

Answer 4

False.

Question 5

Which of the following reasons does not apply to why specifications
Sections do not establish trade or subcontract jurisdictions?
a. Design professionals are neither trained nor licensed to establish trade
and subcontract jurisdictions.
b. The General Conditions of the Contract states that the specifications do
not establish trade and subcontract jurisdictions.
c. Regional construction practices better prescribe trade and subcontract
jurisdictions.
d. It is less costly if established trade and subcontract jurisdictions are
followed.

Answer 5

d.

Question 6

True or False? Small-scale and less complex projects are more suited
to Level 2 or “broadscope” Sections.

Answer 6

True.

Question 7

True or False? Appendices are recognized in CSI MasterFormat, 2004
edition, for information not suitable for the standardized organization of
MasterFormat.

Answer 7

False.

Question 8

True or False? CSI MasterFormat, 2004 edition, prohibits the use of
Appendices in the Project Manual.

Answer 8

False.

Question 9

True or False? Organizing a Project Manual according to CSI
MasterFormat expedites the process of breaking out portions of the
specifications for bidding by subcontractors and materials suppliers.

Answer 9

False.

Question 10

Which of the following is a negative attribute for the separation of the
Project Manual into portions (volumes)?
a. The specifications (Project Manual) are easier to handle.
b. Separate volumes of the Bidding and Contract Requirements may be
issued for fast-track or phased construction.
c. Separating specifications into volumes makes distinctions for Work
designed several design professionals or teams of design professionals
more explicit.
d. Essential information may be omitted from separate volumes or the
volumes may contain extraneous information.

Answer 10

d.