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