CDT Contract Documents & Specifications 2

Question 1

What term describes a specification that establishes required end-result criteria without dictating materials or methods?

Accepted Answer

Performance specification

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Prescriptive specification

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Proprietary specification

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Base-bid specification

Question 2

Which section of CSI MasterFormat is used for Division 01 – General Requirements?

Accepted Answer

Administrative, procedural, and temporary facility requirements

Answer

Project closeout only

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Structural and civil work

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Mechanical and electrical coordination

Question 3

What is a 'basis of design' product in a specification?

Accepted Answer

The specific product used to establish design criteria against which substitutions are evaluated

Answer

The lowest-cost product approved for bidding

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A product mandated by a code requirement

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A generic product meeting minimum standards

Question 4

In a stipulated sum contract, who bears the risk if actual construction costs exceed the contract amount?

Accepted Answer

The contractor

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The owner

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The architect

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The subcontractors

Question 5

Which document type is used by the architect to issue minor clarifications that do not change the contract sum or time?

Accepted Answer

Architect's Supplemental Instruction

Answer

Change Order

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Construction Change Directive

Answer

Request for Proposal

Question 6

What is the purpose of a 'Division 00 – Procurement and Contracting Requirements' in a Project Manual?

Accepted Answer

To contain bidding forms, instructions to bidders, and contract forms

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To specify materials for Division 03 Concrete

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To establish temporary utilities requirements

Answer

To list the project directory of subcontractors