Pre-Occupancy Services Commissioning Quiz

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Which document attests to the truth of a fact in construction?

Guaranty

Maintenance

Certificate of Substantial Performance (correct)

Holdback

What is a three-party agreement that guarantees the performance of an obligation?

Certificate

Lien

Guaranty (correct)

Post-occupancy Evaluation

What is the term used to describe a set of requirements that must be satisfied prior to achieving a financial milestone?

Holdback

Ready-for-Takeover (correct)

Certificate

Lien

Which party is responsible for reviewing defects and deficiencies during the warranty period on behalf of the client?

The architect Signup and view all the answers

When should the architect arrange a review of the project?

On the anniversary date of the one-year warranty Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the contractor fails to rectify a warranty item in a reasonable time?

The client's rights under the bonding and insurance provisions may be reviewed Signup and view all the answers

During the commissioning process, the architect's responsibility is to communicate the design intent to the building constructor and the building operator.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of the project does Pre-occupancy Services Commissioning typically begin?

Pre-design stage Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of commissioning in the construction process?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What does the component verification process involve?

Verifying compliance with specifications for each construction element Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when does the warranty period commence?

On the date of total completion Signup and view all the answers

What does the architect do once all deficiencies have been corrected and all work under the contract has been completed?

Issues a final certificate for payment Signup and view all the answers

What does the architect prepare when issuing the release of the holdback certificate?

A certificate for the release of remaining statutory holdback monies Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a letter of assurance?

To certify that a building has been constructed in compliance with the building code Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a part of the architect's basic services during the project close-out phase?

Ensuring substantial performance of the building systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of commissioning in the construction project close-out phase?

To ensure substantial performance of the building systems Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about post-occupancy evaluation?

It is conducted at six- or 12-month intervals Signup and view all the answers

What are takeover procedures in the construction project close-out phase?

Procedures for the orderly takeover and transition of the building project by the owner Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of conditional occupancy?

When a building is considered safe but a portion of the project is incomplete Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of commissioning in the construction process?

To transform the design of a facility into a fully integrated and operating system Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the authority having jurisdiction in the occupancy process?

To issue an occupancy permit Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action for architects at the final step of a project?

To achieve unconditional (full) occupancy to close out the project Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a regulatory requirement for achieving 'ready-for-takeover' in a construction project?

Completion of final cleaning and waste removal Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the certificate of substantial performance in a construction project?

To indicate that work has been substantially performed Signup and view all the answers

What is the warranty period start point in a CCDC 2 stipulated price contract?

Ready-for-takeover Signup and view all the answers

What can the contractor do to apply for an early release of the holdback related to a subcontractor's work?

Submit a certificate of substantial performance Signup and view all the answers

Which organization has adopted the term 'ready-for-takeover' in its standard contract forms?

The CCDC Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the prerequisites to attaining 'Ready-for-Takeover' of the Work?

Certification of substantial performance by the consultant Signup and view all the answers

What may the architect review to understand the definition of substantial performance?

The lien legislation Signup and view all the answers

When does the warranty period for a project commence in the case of a CCDC 2 stipulated price contract?

At substantial performance Signup and view all the answers

Which party guarantees the performance of an obligation in a three-party agreement?

The third party Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a holdback in a construction contract?

To ensure the contractor's performance Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a post-occupancy evaluation?

To assess the performance of a building after it has been occupied Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a service provided by the architect during the project close-out phase?

Design and construction documents Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of commissioning in the construction project close-out phase?

To ensure the building systems perform according to the design intent Signup and view all the answers

When does the warranty period for a project commence in the case of a CCDC 2 stipulated price contract?

At project completion Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the authority having jurisdiction in the occupancy process?

To review and approve the building design Signup and view all the answers

During the warranty period, the architect may conduct periodic reviews of the project to confirm that

the client's personnel understand the operations manuals Signup and view all the answers

What action may the architect take if the contractor fails to rectify a warranty item in a reasonable time?

Review the client's rights under the bonding and insurance provisions Signup and view all the answers

When should the architect arrange a review of the project?

Before the anniversary date of the one-year warranty Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor leading to 'ready-for-takeover' in a construction project?

Final cleaning and waste removal Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the prerequisites to attaining 'Ready-for-Takeover' of the Work according to CCDC 2 2020?

Certification of substantial performance by the consultant Signup and view all the answers

What may the architect review to understand the definition of substantial performance?

The provincial or territorial lien legislation Signup and view all the answers

When does the warranty period for a project commence in the case of a CCDC 2 stipulated price contract?

Upon achieving 'ready-for-takeover' Signup and view all the answers

Which document does the architect prepare and issue once all deficiencies have been corrected and all work under the contract has been completed?

Certificate of Final Completion Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a letter of assurance in the construction process?

To verify compliance with building codes and regulations Signup and view all the answers

When does the warranty period for a project commence in the case of a CCDC 2 stipulated price contract?

On the date of total completion Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of commissioning in the construction process?

To confirm that the building systems perform according to the design intent Signup and view all the answers

During the commissioning process, what is the architect's responsibility?

To communicate the design intent to the building constructor and the building operator Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the component verification process?

To highlight variances from the specifications Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if verification and testing are not properly conducted during the commissioning process?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

When does the contractor's schedule for the timing, sequencing, and proving of systems require regular commissioning meetings?

After all components within the system are accepted and deficiencies are corrected Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about conditional occupancy?

It occurs when a building is considered safe but a portion of the project is incomplete with respect to the construction documents submitted for the building permit. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of commissioning in the construction process?

To transform the design of a facility into a fully integrated and operating system. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the authority having jurisdiction in the occupancy process?

To issue the occupancy permit or notice of final inspection. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a commissioning agent in the construction process?

To verify that both the facility design and the resulting construction satisfy the client's objectives and requirements. Signup and view all the answers

Pre-Occupancy Services Commissioning Quiz

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Which document attests to the truth of a fact in construction?

What is a three-party agreement that guarantees the performance of an obligation?

What is the term used to describe a set of requirements that must be satisfied prior to achieving a financial milestone?

Which party is responsible for reviewing defects and deficiencies during the warranty period on behalf of the client?

When should the architect arrange a review of the project?

What happens if the contractor fails to rectify a warranty item in a reasonable time?

During the commissioning process, the architect's responsibility is to communicate the design intent to the building constructor and the building operator.

Which stage of the project does Pre-occupancy Services Commissioning typically begin?

What is the purpose of commissioning in the construction process?

What does the component verification process involve?

According to the text, when does the warranty period commence?

What does the architect do once all deficiencies have been corrected and all work under the contract has been completed?

What does the architect prepare when issuing the release of the holdback certificate?

What is the purpose of a letter of assurance?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the architect's basic services during the project close-out phase?

What is the purpose of commissioning in the construction project close-out phase?

Which of the following is true about post-occupancy evaluation?

What are takeover procedures in the construction project close-out phase?

Which of the following is an example of conditional occupancy?

What is the purpose of commissioning in the construction process?

What is the role of the authority having jurisdiction in the occupancy process?

What is the recommended action for architects at the final step of a project?

Which of the following is a regulatory requirement for achieving 'ready-for-takeover' in a construction project?

What is the purpose of the certificate of substantial performance in a construction project?

What is the warranty period start point in a CCDC 2 stipulated price contract?

What can the contractor do to apply for an early release of the holdback related to a subcontractor's work?

Which organization has adopted the term 'ready-for-takeover' in its standard contract forms?

What is one of the prerequisites to attaining 'Ready-for-Takeover' of the Work?

What may the architect review to understand the definition of substantial performance?

When does the warranty period for a project commence in the case of a CCDC 2 stipulated price contract?

Which party guarantees the performance of an obligation in a three-party agreement?

What is the purpose of a holdback in a construction contract?

What is the purpose of a post-occupancy evaluation?

Which of the following is NOT a service provided by the architect during the project close-out phase?

What is the purpose of commissioning in the construction project close-out phase?

When does the warranty period for a project commence in the case of a CCDC 2 stipulated price contract?

What is the role of the authority having jurisdiction in the occupancy process?

During the warranty period, the architect may conduct periodic reviews of the project to confirm that

What action may the architect take if the contractor fails to rectify a warranty item in a reasonable time?

When should the architect arrange a review of the project?

Which of the following is NOT a factor leading to 'ready-for-takeover' in a construction project?

What is one of the prerequisites to attaining 'Ready-for-Takeover' of the Work according to CCDC 2 2020?

What may the architect review to understand the definition of substantial performance?

When does the warranty period for a project commence in the case of a CCDC 2 stipulated price contract?

Which document does the architect prepare and issue once all deficiencies have been corrected and all work under the contract has been completed?

What is the purpose of a letter of assurance in the construction process?

When does the warranty period for a project commence in the case of a CCDC 2 stipulated price contract?

What is the purpose of commissioning in the construction process?

During the commissioning process, what is the architect's responsibility?

What is the purpose of the component verification process?

What can happen if verification and testing are not properly conducted during the commissioning process?

When does the contractor's schedule for the timing, sequencing, and proving of systems require regular commissioning meetings?

Which of the following is true about conditional occupancy?

What is the purpose of commissioning in the construction process?

What is the role of the authority having jurisdiction in the occupancy process?

What is the purpose of a commissioning agent in the construction process?

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