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Which of the following best describes a standard?
Which of the following best describes a standard?
- A regulation that must be followed by all industries and professions
- A document that describes recognized or approved procedures, practices, technical requirements, and terminologies (correct)
- A publication that opens a world of possibilities for Canadian businesses
- A certificate or seal given to a product or procedure that meets a specific standard
What is the role of standards in the design-construction industry?
What is the role of standards in the design-construction industry?
- To certify products and materials
- To serve as regulations for the building code
- To establish accepted practices, uniform technical requirements, and agreed-upon terminologies (correct)
- To protect the safety of all Canadians
Who develops standards?
Who develops standards?
- Manufacturers, suppliers, and testing agencies
- Architects and professionals in the design-construction industry
- Experts selected or volunteers who reach a consensus (correct)
- Authorities having jurisdiction
Which organization administers nine different building and site design and construction certifications and programs, including LEED, WELL, TRUE, SITES, and ARC?
Which organization administers nine different building and site design and construction certifications and programs, including LEED, WELL, TRUE, SITES, and ARC?
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?
Which residential design standard results in drastically reduced energy consumption by taking advantage of passive design techniques?
Which residential design standard results in drastically reduced energy consumption by taking advantage of passive design techniques?
Which organization is responsible for certifying that a product or service meets a requirement?
Which organization is responsible for certifying that a product or service meets a requirement?
Which organization is the largest developer and publisher of international standards?
Which organization is the largest developer and publisher of international standards?
Which organization has published the Canadian Practice Manual for BIM?
Which organization has published the Canadian Practice Manual for BIM?
Which trade association is mentioned in the text?
Which trade association is mentioned in the text?
Which organization focuses on the standardization of building materials and assemblies?
Which organization focuses on the standardization of building materials and assemblies?
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 of the following is NOT a branded certification system for building design?
Which of the following is NOT a branded certification system for building design?
Which organization formed the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC)?
Which organization formed the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC)?
Which organization is responsible for the National Building Code of Canada 2015?
Which organization is responsible for the National Building Code of Canada 2015?
Where can you find the Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC) registry?
Where can you find the Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC) registry?
What is the purpose of applying standards?
What is the purpose of applying standards?
