BCN3761 FINAL EXAM
t/f; general conditions produced by professional associations rarely require modifications
False
Which of the following is untrue regarding Special Warranties? a. Basic part of the Contract. b. Coverage period of the warranty must be stated. c. Obligation for fulfillment of Special Warranty belongs to the Contractor. d. Value limit under the Special Warranty must be stated.
a. Basic part of the Contract
Construction Contract modifications include which of the following? a. Change Order b. Architect's Supplemental Instructions c. Construction Change Directive d. Addenda
a. Change Order c. Construction Change Directive
Which of the following is not a responsibility of the Architect/Engineer according to the General Conditions? a. Determine the scope of work performed by subcontractors b. Reject defective or non-conforming work c. Approve or disapprove submittals d. Interpret the Contract Documents
a. Determine the scope of work performed by subcontractors
Materials Standards are available from all but which of the following? a. The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) b. National Institute for Science and Technology (NIST) c. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) d. ASTM International
a. The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)
t/f; EJCDC general conditions modify AIA general conditions
false
t/f; a new product with performance descriptions in a manufacturers marketing materials is a guarantee of its suitability
false
t/f; a one year warranty on construction is the same as the one year correction period, according to AIA and EJCDC general conditions
false
t/f; a quarried stone can be used in all geographic locations
false
t/f; administrative requirements for preparation and issuance of bid addenda are specified in Division 01 - General Requirements.
false
t/f; architect supplemental instruction may be used to change the contract time and contract sum
false
t/f; dollar limits for construction insurance should be established by the architect/engineer
false
t/f; general conditions are modified by division 01 - general requirements, in the specifications
false
t/f; general conditions direct how the contractor shall prepare applications for progress payments
false
t/f; liquidated damages establish responsibilities of the owner and contractor for failures in roofing and waterproofing
false
t/f; requirements for construction bonds and insurance are specified in division 01 general requirements
false
t/f; since specifications are part of a construction contract, requirements should be expressed in legal terms in order to be enforceable
false
t/f; since specifications will be used by attorneys to adjudicate disputes between the owner and contractor, the specifications should use legal sounding language
false
t/f; supplementary conditions prescribe bidding procedures
false
t/f; the architect/engineer is a signer of the owner contractor agreement
false
t/f; the scale and sheet size for structural steel shop drawings are specified in division 01 general requirements
false
t/f; to ensure that the contractor understands a specification, it is preferable to state a requirement in part 2 of a section and then repeat it in part 3
false
t/f; use of colloquial language and slang construction terms aids understanding by users of the specifications and enhances the credibility of the architect/ engineer
false
t/f; when using a "master specification" retain requirements for inapplicable material is in case they should be added
false
t/f; ICC evaluation reports describe conditions for acceptance of specific products for use in jurisdictions governed by the international building code (IBC)
true
t/f; a construction change directive (AIA contract documents) or work directive (EJCDC contract documents) requires the contractor to immediately comply with the required changes
true
t/f; a construction dictionary is essential for production and using construction specifications
true
t/f; a manufacturers product data sheet with test results is sufficient to warrant specification of the product
true
t/f; a new material may be acceptable if the manufacturer provides laboratory test results demonstrating compliance with specified requirements
true
t/f; a surety bond guarantees that the contractor will satisfactorily perform according to the contract and will pay its expenses for performing the work
true
t/f; addenda are issued prior to signing of the owner contractor agreement
true
t/f; building codes and related standards are necessary resources for specifications production
true
t/f; building materials of longstanding require reevaluation when used in new circumstances
true
t/f; building product manufacturers websites are often resources for selection and specification of appropriate products
true
t/f; clear, correct, complete, and concise refer to the elements of good specification writing
true
t/f; division 01 general requirements and the drawings should be coordinated
true
t/f; division 01 general requirements apply to all specifications in divisions 02 through 49
true
t/f; division 01 general requirements specifications are written in 3 part section format similar to sections in divisions 02 - 49
true
t/f; each statement in a specification, whether describing workmanship or quality of materials, affects the cost of the work
true
t/f; facility commissioning requirements are included in division 01 general requirements
true
t/f; general Conditions establish basic responsibilities for the Contractor to manage subcontractors.
true
t/f; general conditions are an inherent part of the owner-contract agreement
true
t/f; general conditions are commonly produced by professional associations
true
t/f; general conditions define the rights, responsibilities, and relationships of entities involved in the performance of the contract
true
t/f; general conditions define the role of the construction manager
true
t/f; guidance for modifying general conditions with supplementary conditions is available from the american institute of architect (AIA)
true
t/f; is the contractor fails to complete the work under the contract, the surety bond protects the owner
true
t/f; laws governing warranties, guarantees, and sureties vary from state to state
true
t/f; manufacturing, contracting, and technical associations publish nationally recognized industry standards
true
t/f; model contract documents are published by the american institute of the architects (AIA) and the engineers joint contract documents committee (EJCDC)
true
t/f; modifications by the supplementary condition to the general conditions should follow the order of topics in the general conditions
true
t/f; only the owner has authority to direct a change in contract documents
true
t/f; reference standards used by a manufacturer to test a new product are a good basis for evaluation the product
true
t/f; requirements for administering shop drawing and product data submittals are specified in division 01 general requirements
true
t/f; requirements for bid bond are expressed as a percentage of the bid amount
true
t/f; special warranties are expanded requirements fulfilled by subcontractors and product manufacturers
true
t/f; standard forms for change orders are published by the american institute of architects (AIA) and by the engineers joint contract documents committee (EJCDC)
true
t/f; supplementary conditions and division 01 general requirements must be coordinated
true
t/f; supplementary conditions modify and expand upon the general conditions
true
t/f; supplementary conditions prescribe administrative requirements for carrying out duties and responsibilities of the general conditions
true
t/f; supplementary conditions prescribe specific insurance requirements for the project
true
t/f; the general conditions are comparable to the "general clauses" in a typical business contract
true
t/f; the meaning of the terms "warranty" and "guaranty" are determined by the author of the general conditions
true
t/f; the statement "concrete floors shall be level and finished smooth" is vague and unenforceable bc no criteria is included that defines and measures levelness and smoothness
true
t/f; the term "shall" is used typically in regard to actions required of the contractor
true
t/f; traditional building materials require little or no analysis when used in familiar situations
true
t/f; typically methods to describe changes in bidding documents are narrative and revised page
true
t/f; unless modified by supplementary conditions, binding arbitration is required by AIA A201 general conditions for resolution of construction disputes
true
t/f; use of precise language is desirable if a specification is to be follow explicitly
true
Proprietary manufacturers' specifications are available through which of the following? a. ARCAT b. CMD FirstSource c. ARCOM, Inc. d. BSD SpecLink e. The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)
ARCAT CMD FirstSource ARCOM INC BSD SpecLink
An attribute is: a. A test method b. An inherent characteristic c. Neither
b. An inherent characteristic
Which of the following is not specified in Division 01 - General Requirements? a. Temporary electrical power b. Delivery requirements for door hardware c. Chain link construction fencing d. Testing and inspection
b. Delivery requirements for door hardware
Bidding Requirements covered in Division 01 - General Requirements include all but which of the following? a. Substitution procedures b. Alternate bid descriptions c. Bid bond d. Owner-furnished/Contractor-installed (OFCI) products
c. Bid bond
Change Orders should contain all but which of the following? a. Revisions to previously executed Change Orders b. Signatures by Owner and Contractor c. Change in Bid Date and location d. Change in Contract Sum to be paid to Contractor
c. Change in Bid Date and location
Which of the following is untrue regarding Division 01 - General Requirements? a. Contains project-specific administrative requirements. b. Specifies administrative and procedural requirements for administering provisions in the General Conditions of the Contract. c. Division 01 - General Requirements modify the General Conditions. d. Division 01 - General Requirements is an inherent part of the Specifications.
c. Division 01 - General Requirements modify the General Conditions
Which of the following does not publish preprinted General Conditions? a. National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) b. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) c. The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) d. Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
c. The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)
Comprehensive master guide specifications are available from which of the following? a. ARCOM, Inc.: MasterSpec b. National Institute for Building Sciences (NIBS): UFGS c. Construction Sciences Research Foundation (CSRF): SpecText d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Online resources to identify building products and manufacturers include which of the following? a. www.4specs.com (www.4specs.com) b. CMD FirstSource (www.cmdfirstsource.com) c. ARCAT (www.arcat.com) d. All of the above
d. All of the above
When two or three materials are joined together in a detail in an exterior application, it is best to analyze the detail for: a. Galvanic interaction b. Chemical interaction c. Differential thermal movement d. All of the above
d. All of the above
When utilizing a new product, it is best to know whether there are: a. Approved installing contractors. b. Fully trained mechanics c. Any special precautions and limitations to be followed. d. All of the above
d. All of the above
The purposes of Addenda include all but which of the following? a. Correct errors and omissions b. Clarify ambiguous requirements c. Change time and location for receipt of bids d. Modify previously adopted Change Orders
d. Modify previously adopted Change Orders
Addenda should include all but which of the following? a. Addendum number and date b. Revisions to Bidding Requirements c. Revisions to Drawings d. Revisions to Owner-Contractor Agreement
d. Revisions to Owner-Contractor Agreement