1.2.5 Standards Organizations, Certification

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Which of the following best describes the purpose of standardization in the construction industry?

  • To certify products and materials
  • To harmonize standards with trading partners
  • To promote innovation and trade
  • To develop accepted practices and uniform technical requirements (correct)

What are standards in the construction industry?

  • Publications prepared by experts (correct)
  • Certifications by manufacturers and suppliers
  • Trade associations' procedures and standards
  • Requirements of trade agreements

What do certification and testing agencies do in relation to standards?

  • They develop and promote trade associations' procedures and standards
  • They harmonize standards with trading partners
  • They adopt standards
  • They certify that products and materials meet selected standards (correct)

Which organizations are responsible for developing and promoting trade associations' procedures and standards?

<p>Trade associations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is harmonizing standards challenging for Canada?

<p>The mandates of various standards-writing organizations differ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of standards organizations in the construction industry?

<p>To develop and adopt standards (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a trade association in the construction industry?

<p>Cement Association of Canada (CAC) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of trade associations in the construction industry?

<p>To develop and promote procedures and standards (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is responsible for developing and administering the Canadian version of the LEED® rating system for buildings?

<p>Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four possible levels of certification that a building can achieve under the LEED® rating system?

<p>Certified, Silver, Gold, Platinum (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the role of the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) in Canada?

<p>Coordinating and overseeing voluntary standards development (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is responsible for developing and publishing International Standards?

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

What are the sources of funding for the development and maintenance of standards in Canada?

<p>Industry, government, membership fees, the sale of standards (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Canada, which organizations develop standards, determine compliance, and perform registrations to ISO standards?

<p>Standards development organizations, certification agencies, testing and calibration laboratories (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organizations enforce compliance with standards in the marketplace?

<p>Industry or trade associations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason why a standard may be withdrawn?

<p>It is too difficult to implement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of certification in relation to a standard?

<p>To verify that a product or procedure meets a specific standard (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of self-certification over third-party certification?

<p>Reduced costs and time involved in obtaining certification (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of trade associations in the construction industry?

<p>To promote the industry or sector (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of certification?

<p>The verification that a product or procedure meets a specific standard (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a standard?

<p>A publication which describes recognized or approved procedures, practices, technical requirements, and terminologies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of trade associations in the construction industry?

<p>Certifying products and services (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of standards organizations?

<p>To develop good practices and standards for a trade or product (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of certification and testing agencies?

<p>To verify that a product or procedure meets a specific standard (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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