International Standards and Regulations Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

Green Building Council Signup and view all the answers

Which organization created the WELL building standards and the WELL practitioner certification system?

International WELL Building Institute Signup and view all the answers

Which residential design standard results in drastically reduced energy consumption by taking advantage of passive design techniques?

Passive House Canada Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is responsible for certifying that a product or service meets a requirement?

American National Standards Institute Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is the largest developer and publisher of international standards?

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Signup and view all the answers

Which organization has published the Canadian Practice Manual for BIM?

Institute for BIM in Canada (IBC) Signup and view all the answers

Which trade association is mentioned in the text?

Cement Association of Canada (CAC) Signup and view all the answers

Which organization focuses on the standardization of building materials and assemblies?

Underwriters Laboratories of Canada Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is responsible for standardization in all fields except electrical and electronic engineering?

ISO Signup and view all the answers

Which organization coordinates and oversees voluntary standards development, promotion, and implementation in Canada?

Standards Council of Canada (SCC) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a branded certification system for building design?

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Signup and view all the answers

Which organization formed the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC)?

Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is responsible for the National Building Code of Canada 2015?

Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC) Signup and view all the answers

Where can you find the Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC) registry?

National Research Council of Canada website Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of applying standards?

To improve the safety and quality of construction materials Signup and view all the answers

International Standards and Regulations Quiz

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Which of the following best describes a standard?

What is the role of standards in the design-construction industry?

Who develops standards?

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 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 the largest developer and publisher of international standards?

Which organization has published the Canadian Practice Manual for BIM?

Which trade association is mentioned in the text?

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 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 organization formed the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC)?

Which organization is responsible for the National Building Code of Canada 2015?

Where can you find the Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC) registry?

What is the purpose of applying standards?

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