Exploring the Benefits and Challenges of a Federated Model in Project Design

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Which organization published the Canadian Practice Manual for BIM?

Architectural community
Canadian Practice Manual for BIM – Volumes 1, 2 and 3
Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP)
buildingSMART Canada and the Institute for BIM in Canada (IBC) (correct)

What is the definition of Building Information Modeling (BIM)?

The unambiguous digital facility information for the purposes of communication and collaboration between all different trades and stakeholders
The overview of BIM as well as resources
The collaborative practices of creating, using and maintaining models in support of the lifecycle of a facility (correct)
The basic concepts of BIM

When was BIM introduced to architectural practices on a wide scale?

Late 1990s
Early 2000s
Early 1990s (correct)
Late 2000s

Which industry has been using BIM since the 70s?

Automotive industry (A) Signup and view all the answers

When was Revit 1.0 released for commercial use?

2000 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a supply chain and a value chain?

Supply chains focus upstream, while value chains focus downstream (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying principle of BIM?

A data-driven approach (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which level of development (LOD) provides a representation of the specific geometric size, orientation, location, and quantity of elements used across the facility?

LOD 300 (D) Signup and view all the answers

At which stage of the BIM project lifecycle are design decisions finalized and architects advised to focus on making large-scale design decisions?

LOD 100 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Level of Development (LOD) concept in the BIM project lifecycle?

To describe the stages of evolution of design (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which resource supports a structured and creative approach to strategic planning that explores all drives of an organization's operations?

Business model canvas (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key to successful BIM implementation?

Purchasing software (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does BIM implementation require changes in?

Both operational and project systems (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is a structured program and project management approach important for BIM implementation?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of transparency in successful BIM implementation?

To solidify expectations office-wide (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason why the single model may not be practical or achievable for all project stakeholders?

Interoperability (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a federated model?

An assembly of discipline-specific models brought together to create a common data environment (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is interoperability in the context of BIM?

The ability for two or more systems to exchange information and use the exchanged information (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which project delivery system is better structured to deliver optimal building performance and realize maximum project benefit?

Integrated project delivery (IPD) (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Canadian Practice Manual for BIM, what is the definition of building information modeling?

A process focused on the development, use and transfer of digital information models of a building project to improve the design, construction, and operation of a project or portfolio of facilities. (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Canadian Practice Manual for BIM, what is the purpose of a building information model?

To serve as a shared knowledge resource for information about a facility and provide a reliable basis for decisions during its lifecycle. (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Canadian Practice Manual for BIM, what are the dimensions of a building information model?

2D, 3D, 4D, 5D, 6D (C) Signup and view all the answers

When does the BIM lifecycle begin and end?

The BIM lifecycle begins at the pre-design phase during planning and programming of a facility and ends at the planning, design, and construction of renovations and repurposing phase. (A) Signup and view all the answers