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Why is measurement considered a fundamental study for surveyors?
Why is measurement considered a fundamental study for surveyors?
- It focuses solely on estimating methods
- It is a study that can be isolated from other subjects
- It is a means to an end, enabling further activities to take place (correct)
- It is an academic subject
What does the text suggest about the responsibility for the validity of measurement?
What does the text suggest about the responsibility for the validity of measurement?
- It ultimately rests with the measurer (correct)
- It is shared among all stakeholders in construction
- It rests with academic institutions
- It lies with the building owner
How does the text describe measurement as a subject?
How does the text describe measurement as a subject?
- A subject that can be studied in isolation
- A practical rather than an academic subject (correct)
- Focusing solely on the processing of results
- Primarily an academic subject
What is highlighted as the real expertise of a professional surveyor according to the text?
What is highlighted as the real expertise of a professional surveyor according to the text?
Who is responsible for preparing the Bill of Quantities?
Who is responsible for preparing the Bill of Quantities?
What does 'abstracting' involve?
What does 'abstracting' involve?
What does 'cut and shuffle' refer to?
What does 'cut and shuffle' refer to?
What does 'Item' signify in the Bill of Quantities?
What does 'Item' signify in the Bill of Quantities?
Which abbreviation stands for 'Extra Over'?
Which abbreviation stands for 'Extra Over'?
Why is understanding mensuration essential before studying measurement in construction?
Why is understanding mensuration essential before studying measurement in construction?
What is the role of measurement according to the text?
What is the role of measurement according to the text?
Why is understanding cognate subjects important in the study of measurement?
Why is understanding cognate subjects important in the study of measurement?
What does the text suggest about the nature of measurement as a subject?
What does the text suggest about the nature of measurement as a subject?
Where does the responsibility for the validity of measurement lie?
Where does the responsibility for the validity of measurement lie?
What is the role of a Taker-Off in construction?
What is the role of a Taker-Off in construction?
In construction measurement, what does 'Squaring' involve?
In construction measurement, what does 'Squaring' involve?
What is the purpose of 'abstracting' in construction measurement?
What is the purpose of 'abstracting' in construction measurement?
What is the main function of 'Billing' in construction measurement?
What is the main function of 'Billing' in construction measurement?
In the Bill of Quantities, what does the term 'Item' represent?
In the Bill of Quantities, what does the term 'Item' represent?
Which abbreviation is commonly used in construction for 'Finished Floor Level'?
Which abbreviation is commonly used in construction for 'Finished Floor Level'?
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