Construction Management and Design Integration Quiz
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Which one of the following best defines BIM or Building Information Model?

  • A collaboration between stakeholders at different phases of the life cycle
  • The working drawings and the specifications
  • Data attached to an entity, block or symbol within a CAD drawing
  • A digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility (correct)

What are construction documents?

  • The working drawings and the specifications (correct)
  • The arrangement and direction of work of others in a special manner to minimize conflicts
  • A digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility
  • Data attached to an entity, block or symbol within a CAD drawing

What is the definition of coordination in the context of construction?

  • A digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility
  • Data attached to an entity, block or symbol within a CAD drawing
  • The arrangement and direction of work of others in a special manner to minimize conflicts (correct)
  • To bring parts into proper relation and cause them to function together

Which of the following is NOT a component of construction documents?

<p>Schedule (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of construction documents?

<p>To convey information about a specific portion of a project (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for construction documents to provide a transparent and unambiguous basis for construction contract administration services?

<p>To minimize opportunities for disagreements, disputes, or claims (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the level of attention and effort required in the management of service delivery during the construction documents phase?

<p>Varies depending on the project scale and type (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of construction documents?

<p>To capture the aesthetic of design (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is usually responsible for planning the production of construction documents?

<p>Architect (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the architect do prior to the start of the construction documents phase?

<p>Have a meeting with the entire consultant team (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a consideration in the planning of construction documents?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization published The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition?

<p>The American Institute of Architects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of the Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers?

<p>Whole Building Design Guide (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can you find the NMS User’s Guide?

<p>National Research Council Canada (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to common industry practice, which of the following statements is true regarding the order of precedence of construction contract documents?

<p>The Agreement between the Owner and the Contractor has the highest priority. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the typical relationship between drawings and specifications in the construction industry?

<p>Drawings reflect the scope of a design while specifications describe its quality. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Canadian Standard Form of Contract for Architectural Services, what are the responsibilities of the coordinating professional (architect) during the construction documents phase?

<p>Manage communications among all Consultants and the Client, provide direction to all Consultants, and review the services of all Consultants. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the construction documents phase, what are interim versions of design information often referred to as?

<p>Progress documents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences the definition of the scope and substance of construction documents?

<p>Client's objectives (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which project delivery method requires information provided in the construction documents to be fully coordinated across all disciplines and trades?

<p>Stipulated price or lump-sum construction contracts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of contract is predicated on a well-informed, responsible decision and a clear scope of work and performance requirements?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In construction management project delivery method, how is the construction work generally divided?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about construction management?

<p>Construction management can facilitate the execution and completion of preparatory work even at the schematic design stage. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of design decisions affecting construction work executed early in the construction sequence?

<p>They are irreversible and compromise the achievement of design priorities. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of providing the design team with complete and reliable data on pre-existing conditions?

<p>To inform the detailed development of final design solutions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of defects or flaws in construction documents?

<p>They can result in greater cost, liabilities, and risks. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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