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Which of the following best describes the purpose of standardization in the construction industry?
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?
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?
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?
Which organizations are responsible for developing and promoting trade associations' procedures and standards?
Why is harmonizing standards challenging for Canada?
Why is harmonizing standards challenging for Canada?
What is the role of standards organizations in the construction industry?
What is the role of standards organizations in the construction industry?
Which of the following is an example of a trade association in the construction industry?
Which of the following is an example of a trade association in the construction industry?
What is the purpose of trade associations in the construction industry?
What is the purpose of trade associations in the construction industry?
Which organization is responsible for developing and administering the Canadian version of the LEED® rating system for buildings?
Which organization is responsible for developing and administering the Canadian version of the LEED® rating system for buildings?
What are the four possible levels of certification that a building can achieve under the LEED® rating system?
What are the four possible levels of certification that a building can achieve under the LEED® rating system?
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?
What is the role of the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) in Canada?
What is the role of the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) in Canada?
Which organization is responsible for developing and publishing International Standards?
Which organization is responsible for developing and publishing International Standards?
What are the sources of funding for the development and maintenance of standards in Canada?
What are the sources of funding for the development and maintenance of standards in Canada?
In Canada, which organizations develop standards, determine compliance, and perform registrations to ISO standards?
In Canada, which organizations develop standards, determine compliance, and perform registrations to ISO standards?
Which organizations enforce compliance with standards in the marketplace?
Which organizations enforce compliance with standards in the marketplace?
Which of the following is NOT a reason why a standard may be withdrawn?
Which of the following is NOT a reason why a standard may be withdrawn?
What is the purpose of certification in relation to a standard?
What is the purpose of certification in relation to a standard?
What is the main advantage of self-certification over third-party certification?
What is the main advantage of self-certification over third-party certification?
What is the purpose of trade associations in the construction industry?
What is the purpose of trade associations in the construction industry?
What is the definition of certification?
What is the definition of certification?
What is the definition of a standard?
What is the definition of a standard?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of trade associations in the construction industry?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of trade associations in the construction industry?
What is the main purpose of standards organizations?
What is the main purpose of standards organizations?
What is the main purpose of certification and testing agencies?
What is the main purpose of certification and testing agencies?
