D469 Exam 2 (Newest actual Exam) with verified
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As part of the contract documents, what are the written documents
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called that describe the required materials, requirements for the
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execution of the work, and workmanship expected?!‱! !‱! !‱! !‱! !‱! !‱!
a. Construction drawings
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b. Contracts
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c. Punch lists
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d. Specifications
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e. Shop drawings - correct answer✔✔Specifications
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2. Title blocks on construction-drawing sheets are generally placed along
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the left side of the sheet for ease of reading left to right.
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T/F - correct answer✔✔False
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3. In construction drawings, the most important aspect of lettering is its
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a. capitalization
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b. stylization
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c. readability
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d. height
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e. calligraphy - correct answer✔✔Readability
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4. The use of modular components in building construction is a common
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practice, as many of the components are manufactured in standard
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sizes, such as 16-, 24-, and ___________ (40.6-, 60.9-, and _______cm).
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a. 48-inch (121.9-cm)
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,b. 30-inch (76.2-cm)
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c. 18-inch (45.7-cm)
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d. 15-inch (38.1-cm)
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e. 9-inch (22.8-cm) - correct answer✔✔a. 48-inch (121.9-cm)
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5. Construction drawing legends combine graphic symbols with notes
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and are used on what type of drawings?
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a. floor plans
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b. furniture plans
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c. electrical plans
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d. lighting plans
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e. a and b only
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f. c and d only
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g. all of the above - correct answer✔✔g. all of the above
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6. In a building project, various contractual agreements are needed
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between the parties involved in order to detail each party's
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responsibilities.
a. True
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b. False - correct answer✔✔a. True
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7. For bidding purposes, specifications are referred to as "closed" or
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"open". "Closed" means _____ product can be used on the project other
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than what is specified.
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a. a replacement
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b. a and d only
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c. any
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d. a substituted
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, e. no - correct answer✔✔e. no
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8. Sometimes a designer will require the client to pay them a "retainer"
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(a sum of money) at the beginning of a project. The usual retainer is
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what percent of the total fees?
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a. 2 !‱!
b. 5 !‱!
c. 10!‱!
d. 15!‱!
e. 20 - correct answer✔✔c. 10
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9. What is the most common method of dimensioning, which is
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advantageous because it most closely follows the construction sequence
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in the field and informs the particular trades of dimensions that are the
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most important to their area of construction?
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a. abbreviated
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b. framing
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c. additive
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d. finished face
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e. centerline - correct answer✔✔b. framing
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10. A good practice, to give an overview of the sequence of sheets and
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their individual contents before the construction drawings are drafted up,
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is to first create a ______________ set of construction drawings.
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a. bound
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b. shop drawings
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c. PowerPoint
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d. mock-up
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e. specification - correct answer✔✔d. mock-up
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solutions
As part of the contract documents, what are the written documents
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called that describe the required materials, requirements for the
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execution of the work, and workmanship expected?!‱! !‱! !‱! !‱! !‱! !‱!
a. Construction drawings
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b. Contracts
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c. Punch lists
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d. Specifications
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e. Shop drawings - correct answer✔✔Specifications
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2. Title blocks on construction-drawing sheets are generally placed along
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the left side of the sheet for ease of reading left to right.
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T/F - correct answer✔✔False
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3. In construction drawings, the most important aspect of lettering is its
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______________.
a. capitalization
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b. stylization
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c. readability
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d. height
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e. calligraphy - correct answer✔✔Readability
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4. The use of modular components in building construction is a common
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practice, as many of the components are manufactured in standard
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sizes, such as 16-, 24-, and ___________ (40.6-, 60.9-, and _______cm).
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a. 48-inch (121.9-cm)
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,b. 30-inch (76.2-cm)
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c. 18-inch (45.7-cm)
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d. 15-inch (38.1-cm)
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e. 9-inch (22.8-cm) - correct answer✔✔a. 48-inch (121.9-cm)
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5. Construction drawing legends combine graphic symbols with notes
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and are used on what type of drawings?
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a. floor plans
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b. furniture plans
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c. electrical plans
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d. lighting plans
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e. a and b only
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f. c and d only
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g. all of the above - correct answer✔✔g. all of the above
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6. In a building project, various contractual agreements are needed
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between the parties involved in order to detail each party's
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responsibilities.
a. True
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b. False - correct answer✔✔a. True
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7. For bidding purposes, specifications are referred to as "closed" or
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"open". "Closed" means _____ product can be used on the project other
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than what is specified.
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a. a replacement
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b. a and d only
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c. any
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d. a substituted
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, e. no - correct answer✔✔e. no
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8. Sometimes a designer will require the client to pay them a "retainer"
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(a sum of money) at the beginning of a project. The usual retainer is
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what percent of the total fees?
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a. 2 !‱!
b. 5 !‱!
c. 10!‱!
d. 15!‱!
e. 20 - correct answer✔✔c. 10
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9. What is the most common method of dimensioning, which is
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advantageous because it most closely follows the construction sequence
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in the field and informs the particular trades of dimensions that are the
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most important to their area of construction?
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a. abbreviated
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b. framing
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c. additive
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d. finished face
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e. centerline - correct answer✔✔b. framing
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10. A good practice, to give an overview of the sequence of sheets and
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their individual contents before the construction drawings are drafted up,
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is to first create a ______________ set of construction drawings.
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a. bound
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b. shop drawings
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c. PowerPoint
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d. mock-up
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e. specification - correct answer✔✔d. mock-up
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