18 Questions
Which of the following best describes a certification?
A document that verifies a product or procedure meets a specific standard
What is the purpose of standards in the design-construction industry?
To establish accepted practices and uniform technical requirements
How are standards developed?
Based on consensus among experts
Which organization is responsible for the publication of the National Building Code of Canada 2015?
Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC)
What is the purpose of the Standards Council of Canada?
To develop and publish standards
Which organization is responsible for the NFPA Codes and Standards?
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Which organization is the world's largest developer and publisher of international standards?
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
Which organization focuses on the standardization of building materials and assemblies?
Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
Which organization has published the Canadian Practice Manual for BIM?
Institute for BIM in Canada (IBC)
Which organization is an example of a trade association in Canada?
Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
Which organization administers nine different building and site design and construction certifications and programs, including LEED, WELL, TRUE, SITES, and ARC?
GBCI Canada
Which organization created the WELL building standards and the WELL practitioner certification system?
International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)
Which standard for residential design results in drastically reduced energy consumption?
Passive House
Which organization advocates for Passive House high performance building standards?
Passive House Canada
Which organization is responsible for standardization in all fields except electrical and electronic engineering?
ISO
Which organization coordinates and oversees voluntary standards development, promotion, and implementation in Canada through the National Standards System?
Standards Council of Canada (SCC)
Which organization is responsible for developing standards in electrical and electronic engineering?
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
Which organization promotes efficient and effective standardization in Canada?
Standards Council of Canada (SCC)
Test your knowledge on international standards and regulations with this quiz. Learn about the ISO and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and their roles in standardization. Discover how Canadian standards are developed and promoted by various organizations.
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