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?

<p>The architect (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should the architect arrange a review of the project?

<p>On the anniversary date of the one-year warranty (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The client's rights under the bonding and insurance provisions may be reviewed (C)</p> 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.

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

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

<p>Pre-design stage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of commissioning in the construction process?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the component verification process involve?

<p>Verifying compliance with specifications for each construction element (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>On the date of total completion (A)</p> 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?

<p>Issues a final certificate for payment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>A certificate for the release of remaining statutory holdback monies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a letter of assurance?

<p>To certify that a building has been constructed in compliance with the building code (A)</p> 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?

<p>Ensuring substantial performance of the building systems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To ensure substantial performance of the building systems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It is conducted at six- or 12-month intervals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Procedures for the orderly takeover and transition of the building project by the owner (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of conditional occupancy?

<p>When a building is considered safe but a portion of the project is incomplete (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of commissioning in the construction process?

<p>To transform the design of a facility into a fully integrated and operating system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To issue an occupancy permit (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To achieve unconditional (full) occupancy to close out the project (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Completion of final cleaning and waste removal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To indicate that work has been substantially performed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Ready-for-takeover (A)</p> 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?

<p>Submit a certificate of substantial performance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Certification of substantial performance by the consultant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The lien legislation (A)</p> 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?

<p>At substantial performance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The third party (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To ensure the contractor's performance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a post-occupancy evaluation?

<p>To assess the performance of a building after it has been occupied (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Design and construction documents (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To ensure the building systems perform according to the design intent (D)</p> 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?

<p>At project completion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To review and approve the building design (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>the client's personnel understand the operations manuals (D)</p> 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?

<p>Review the client's rights under the bonding and insurance provisions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should the architect arrange a review of the project?

<p>Before the anniversary date of the one-year warranty (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Final cleaning and waste removal (C)</p> 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?

<p>Certification of substantial performance by the consultant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The provincial or territorial lien legislation (B)</p> 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?

<p>Upon achieving 'ready-for-takeover' (D)</p> 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?

<p>Certificate of Final Completion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To verify compliance with building codes and regulations (B)</p> 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?

<p>On the date of total completion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of commissioning in the construction process?

<p>To confirm that the building systems perform according to the design intent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To communicate the design intent to the building constructor and the building operator (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the component verification process?

<p>To highlight variances from the specifications (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>After all components within the system are accepted and deficiencies are corrected (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about conditional occupancy?

<p>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. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of commissioning in the construction process?

<p>To transform the design of a facility into a fully integrated and operating system. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To issue the occupancy permit or notice of final inspection. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To verify that both the facility design and the resulting construction satisfy the client's objectives and requirements. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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