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What is the purpose of certification in the context of the text?
What is the purpose of certification in the context of the text?
- To verify that a product or procedure meets a specific standard (correct)
- To create standards for products and procedures
- To describe procedures and terminologies
- To develop uniform technical requirements
How do standards benefit Canadian businesses, according to the text?
How do standards benefit Canadian businesses, according to the text?
- By opening up possibilities and ensuring safety (correct)
- By providing permission to use a trademark
- By regulating the building code
- By leading to the adoption of regulations
In the design-construction industry, what has been accomplished through the adoption of standards?
In the design-construction industry, what has been accomplished through the adoption of standards?
- Uniform technical requirements and agreed-upon terminologies (correct)
- Introduction of architectural regulations
- Development of new technologies
- Creation of building codes
How does a standard differ from a regulation in the context of the text?
How does a standard differ from a regulation in the context of the text?
Why is it important for an architect to be aware of existing standards?
Why is it important for an architect to be aware of existing standards?
What role do experts play in the preparation of standards?
What role do experts play in the preparation of standards?
What is the purpose of certification in the context of the text?
What is the purpose of certification in the context of the text?
Why has there been a recent shift from third-party certification to self-certification?
Why has there been a recent shift from third-party certification to self-certification?
What is a key requirement for a manufacturer or service provider to gain permission for self-certification?
What is a key requirement for a manufacturer or service provider to gain permission for self-certification?
Why should an architect be aware of trade association standards?
Why should an architect be aware of trade association standards?
What is a common purpose of trade associations in the construction industry?
What is a common purpose of trade associations in the construction industry?
Which organization provides information about the benefits of applying standards?
Which organization provides information about the benefits of applying standards?
What do trade associations like the Cement Association of Canada and the Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada do?
What do trade associations like the Cement Association of Canada and the Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada do?
Which organization focuses on the standardization of building materials and assemblies?
Which organization focuses on the standardization of building materials and assemblies?
What industry-wide issue related to architectural design processes has not been explicitly addressed?
What industry-wide issue related to architectural design processes has not been explicitly addressed?
What is the purpose of the Canadian Practice Manual for BIM published by the Institute for BIM in Canada (IBC)?
What is the purpose of the Canadian Practice Manual for BIM published by the Institute for BIM in Canada (IBC)?
What drives the need for a standardized approach to model development in architectural practice processes?
What drives the need for a standardized approach to model development in architectural practice processes?
Why is harmonizing standards difficult, according to the text?
Why is harmonizing standards difficult, according to the text?
Which organization is responsible for Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)?
Which organization is responsible for Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)?
What does the Institute for BIM in Canada (IBC) focus on?
What does the Institute for BIM in Canada (IBC) focus on?
What is the purpose of certification systems like LEED, Zero Carbon, Passive House, and WELL?
What is the purpose of certification systems like LEED, Zero Carbon, Passive House, and WELL?
Which organization was originally the Sustainable Buildings Canada Committee of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada?
Which organization was originally the Sustainable Buildings Canada Committee of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada?
What type of buildings are designed and constructed employing the Passive House standard?
What type of buildings are designed and constructed employing the Passive House standard?
What is the relationship between Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) and Green Building Certification Inc. (GBCI)?
What is the relationship between Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) and Green Building Certification Inc. (GBCI)?
Which organization administers nine different building and site design certifications and programs including LEED and WELL?
Which organization administers nine different building and site design certifications and programs including LEED and WELL?
What is the main objective of the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)?
What is the main objective of the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)?
Which organization certifies buildings using the WELL building standards?
Which organization certifies buildings using the WELL building standards?
What role does Passive House Canada play in advocating for building standards?
What role does Passive House Canada play in advocating for building standards?
What is the purpose of certification according to the text?
What is the purpose of certification according to the text?
Which organization housed the CaGBC in its offices during its formative years?
Which organization housed the CaGBC in its offices during its formative years?
What is the role of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)?
What is the role of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)?
What is the main responsibility of the Standards Council of Canada (SCC)?
What is the main responsibility of the Standards Council of Canada (SCC)?
Why must architects be familiar with current standards when preparing specifications?
Why must architects be familiar with current standards when preparing specifications?
What happens when a standard is withdrawn?
What happens when a standard is withdrawn?
Which organization is responsible for electrical and electronic engineering standards worldwide?
Which organization is responsible for electrical and electronic engineering standards worldwide?
What is one reason why some industry standards carry weight in the marketplace?
What is one reason why some industry standards carry weight in the marketplace?
Why must architects review any changes in updated standards?
Why must architects review any changes in updated standards?
What role does the International Standards Organization play in international trade?
What role does the International Standards Organization play in international trade?
Why do many of the standards encountered by architects carry weight in the marketplace?
Why do many of the standards encountered by architects carry weight in the marketplace?
In which fields does the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) not cover standardization?
In which fields does the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) not cover standardization?
