International Standards and Regulations Quiz

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Which of the following best describes a certification?

  • A document that verifies a product or procedure meets a specific standard (correct)
  • A publication that describes recognized or approved procedures and technical requirements
  • A publication that provides terminologies for a specific industry
  • A document that grants permission to use a trademark

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

  • To ensure the safety of architects
  • To provide guidelines for building code compliance
  • To establish accepted practices and uniform technical requirements (correct)
  • To serve as regulations for the industry

How are standards developed?

  • By testing agencies
  • Based on consensus among experts (correct)
  • By government authorities
  • By manufacturers and suppliers

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

<p>Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Standards Council of Canada?

<p>To develop and publish standards (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is responsible for the NFPA Codes and Standards?

<p>National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>International Organization for Standardization (ISO) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Canadian Standards Association (CSA) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization has published the Canadian Practice Manual for BIM?

<p>Institute for BIM in Canada (IBC) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is an example of a trade association in Canada?

<p>Canadian Standards Association (CSA) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization administers nine different building and site design and construction certifications and programs, including LEED, WELL, TRUE, SITES, and ARC?

<p>GBCI Canada (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which standard for residential design results in drastically reduced energy consumption?

<p>Passive House (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization advocates for Passive House high performance building standards?

<p>Passive House Canada (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>ISO (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization coordinates and oversees voluntary standards development, promotion, and implementation in Canada through the National Standards System?

<p>Standards Council of Canada (SCC) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is responsible for developing standards in electrical and electronic engineering?

<p>International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization promotes efficient and effective standardization in Canada?

<p>Standards Council of Canada (SCC) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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