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Which of the following best describes a certification?
Which of the following best describes a certification?
- A regulation that must be followed in the design-construction industry
- The adoption of a standard by the industry
- The verification that a product or procedure meets a specific standard (correct)
- A publication that describes recognized procedures and technical requirements
What is the purpose of standards in the design-construction industry?
What is the purpose of standards in the design-construction industry?
- To create regulations that must be followed
- To develop accepted practices and uniform technical requirements
- To certify that a product or material meets a selected standard
- To protect the safety of all Canadians (correct)
How are standards developed?
How are standards developed?
- By testing agencies
- By manufacturers and suppliers
- By a consensus of experts (correct)
- By referencing building codes
Which organization is responsible for standardization in all fields except electrical and electronic engineering?
Which organization is responsible for standardization in all fields except electrical and electronic engineering?
Which organization coordinates and oversees voluntary standards development, promotion, and implementation in Canada?
Which organization coordinates and oversees voluntary standards development, promotion, and implementation in Canada?
Which organization is responsible for standardization in electrical and electronic engineering?
Which organization is responsible for standardization in electrical and electronic engineering?
Which organization is responsible for promoting efficient and effective standardization in Canada?
Which organization is responsible for promoting efficient and effective standardization in Canada?
Which organization administers nine different building and site design and construction certifications and programs, including LEED and WELL?
Which organization administers nine different building and site design and construction certifications and programs, including LEED and WELL?
What is the purpose of trade associations in the construction industry?
What is the purpose of trade associations in the construction industry?
Which organization created the WELL building standards and the WELL practitioner certification system?
Which organization created the WELL building standards and the WELL practitioner certification system?
What is the Passive House standard for residential design?
What is the Passive House standard for residential design?
Which of the following is true about vocational schools and community colleges?
Which of the following is true about vocational schools and community colleges?
Which skilled workers must be licensed?
Which skilled workers must be licensed?
What role do manufacturers and suppliers play in the construction industry?
What role do manufacturers and suppliers play in the construction industry?
Which of the following is NOT a type of constructor in the construction industry?
Which of the following is NOT a type of constructor in the construction industry?
Who assumes the financial liability for the construction project in the role of a general contractor?
Who assumes the financial liability for the construction project in the role of a general contractor?
What is the role of a construction manager in the construction industry?
What is the role of a construction manager in the construction industry?
What type of contractual relationship defines the method of design-construction program delivery in the construction industry?
What type of contractual relationship defines the method of design-construction program delivery in the construction industry?
Which sub-sector of the construction industry is the architect predominantly focused on?
Which sub-sector of the construction industry is the architect predominantly focused on?
What is the definition of a constructor according to the National Building Code of Canada 2015?
What is the definition of a constructor according to the National Building Code of Canada 2015?
What is the role of an apprentice in the construction industry?
What is the role of an apprentice in the construction industry?
What is the approximate contribution of the construction sector to Canada's gross domestic product?
What is the approximate contribution of the construction sector to Canada's gross domestic product?
Which organization is responsible for the development and publication of international standards?
Which organization is responsible for the development and publication of international standards?
What is the role of trade associations in the construction industry?
What is the role of trade associations in the construction industry?
Which organization has published the Canadian Practice Manual for BIM?
Which organization has published the Canadian Practice Manual for BIM?
Why is harmonizing standards difficult in the context of global trade?
Why is harmonizing standards difficult in the context of global trade?
