CCS CONSTRUCTION SPECIFIERS EXAM
Name 5 documents included in the Project Manual? - Answers- 1. Specifications
2. Contracting forms
3. Conditions of the Contract
4. Bid Requirements
True or False: Addenda and modifications are difficult to add to the bound project
manual and are often compiled in a separate volume. - Answers- TRUE
Project Manual Arrangement: In which section can the project title page, certifications
page, seals page, table of contents, list of drawings and list of schedules be found? -
Answers- INTRODUCTORY INFO
Project Manual Arrangement: In which section can solicitation, advertisement for bids,
instructions for bidders, supplementary instructions to bidders, available information,
preliminary schedules, geotech report, existing conditions info, bid forms, proposal
forms, bid form supplements and representations and certifications be found? -
Answers- BID (PROCUREMENT) REQUIREMENTS
Project Manual Arrangement: In which section can contract forms, agreement forms,
project forms, bond forms, certificates and forms, contract conditions, general and
supplementary conditions be found? - Answers- CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
Project Manual Arrangement: In which section can General requirements, facility
construction and services, site and infrastructure and process equipment be found? -
Answers- SPECS
Project Manual Arrangement: List the 4 main organizational sections of the Project
Manual. - Answers- Intro, bid requirements, contract requirements and specs.
Developing Specs: Gathering Info- What two types of info are needed before the spec
writer begins writing a section of specs? - Answers- 1. Specific project requirements
2. Reference material related to products and construction methods applicable to the
spec section.
Developing Specs: Product Selection Decisions - All product selections should be
_________ and the architect must direct or be made aware of product selections. -
Answers- RECORDED
Developing Specs: Product Selection- Name 4 factors to consider when evaluating a
product. - Answers- 1. Product
2. Manufacturer
3. How is it installed?
4. How much does it cost- initial and operational?
, Developing Specs: Product Selection- Name 5 methods for assembling and recording
spec info. - Answers- 1. Notes/ Emails
2. Notebook
3. Checklist
4. Preliminary product description (PPD)
5. Outline specs
Spec Organization and Prep: Basic Decisions - Before a specifier can begin editing or
writing specs, the_____and ______ must be established. - Answers- TYPE and
ORGANIZATION
Spec Organization and Prep: Basic Decisions - The ______ published by the EJCDC is
a useful reference for coordinating parts of cds. For each subject that might be included
in the cds, the recommended primary location, as well as any secondary locations for
info is provided. - Answers- THE UNIFORM LOCATION OF SUBJECT MATTER
Spec Organization and Prep: Language - The ____mood should generally be used
throughout a specification. - Answers- IMPERATIVE
Spec Organization and Prep: Language - Because the contractor and owner are the
only parties to the owner-contractor contract, all instructions are addressed to whom? -
Answers- THE CONTRACTOR
Spec Organization and Prep: Language - The words "the contractor shall" are usually
omitted but may be added for clarity when _________ - Answers- BOTH PARTIES ARE
MENTIONED IN THE SAME PARAGRAPH OR ARTICLE
Spec Organization and Prep: Language -
Should the specifier address individual contractors or trades? - Answers- NO -
INSTEAD REFER TO A SPECIFIC SPEC SECTION: ex. "Wiring to unit is specified in
Section 25 06 00" rather than "Electrical subcontractor is responsible for wiring unit"
Spec Organization and Prep: Language - _________ in use of terms will help minimize
confusion. - Answers- CONSISTENCY
Spec Organization and Prep: Preparing Specs - TRUE OR FALSE: Use of spec
sections from previous projects should be for reference only and should NOT be edited
for a new project. - Answers- TRUE- they may not contain changes made by addenda
or necessary options, materials or standards. They may have changed since the spec
was written, or the product may no longer be available.
Spec Organization and Prep: Division 01 - General Requirements - Early distribution of
Div 1 draft to _____will help eliminate overlapping requirements and omissions. -
Answers- CONSULTANTS
Name 5 documents included in the Project Manual? - Answers- 1. Specifications
2. Contracting forms
3. Conditions of the Contract
4. Bid Requirements
True or False: Addenda and modifications are difficult to add to the bound project
manual and are often compiled in a separate volume. - Answers- TRUE
Project Manual Arrangement: In which section can the project title page, certifications
page, seals page, table of contents, list of drawings and list of schedules be found? -
Answers- INTRODUCTORY INFO
Project Manual Arrangement: In which section can solicitation, advertisement for bids,
instructions for bidders, supplementary instructions to bidders, available information,
preliminary schedules, geotech report, existing conditions info, bid forms, proposal
forms, bid form supplements and representations and certifications be found? -
Answers- BID (PROCUREMENT) REQUIREMENTS
Project Manual Arrangement: In which section can contract forms, agreement forms,
project forms, bond forms, certificates and forms, contract conditions, general and
supplementary conditions be found? - Answers- CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
Project Manual Arrangement: In which section can General requirements, facility
construction and services, site and infrastructure and process equipment be found? -
Answers- SPECS
Project Manual Arrangement: List the 4 main organizational sections of the Project
Manual. - Answers- Intro, bid requirements, contract requirements and specs.
Developing Specs: Gathering Info- What two types of info are needed before the spec
writer begins writing a section of specs? - Answers- 1. Specific project requirements
2. Reference material related to products and construction methods applicable to the
spec section.
Developing Specs: Product Selection Decisions - All product selections should be
_________ and the architect must direct or be made aware of product selections. -
Answers- RECORDED
Developing Specs: Product Selection- Name 4 factors to consider when evaluating a
product. - Answers- 1. Product
2. Manufacturer
3. How is it installed?
4. How much does it cost- initial and operational?
, Developing Specs: Product Selection- Name 5 methods for assembling and recording
spec info. - Answers- 1. Notes/ Emails
2. Notebook
3. Checklist
4. Preliminary product description (PPD)
5. Outline specs
Spec Organization and Prep: Basic Decisions - Before a specifier can begin editing or
writing specs, the_____and ______ must be established. - Answers- TYPE and
ORGANIZATION
Spec Organization and Prep: Basic Decisions - The ______ published by the EJCDC is
a useful reference for coordinating parts of cds. For each subject that might be included
in the cds, the recommended primary location, as well as any secondary locations for
info is provided. - Answers- THE UNIFORM LOCATION OF SUBJECT MATTER
Spec Organization and Prep: Language - The ____mood should generally be used
throughout a specification. - Answers- IMPERATIVE
Spec Organization and Prep: Language - Because the contractor and owner are the
only parties to the owner-contractor contract, all instructions are addressed to whom? -
Answers- THE CONTRACTOR
Spec Organization and Prep: Language - The words "the contractor shall" are usually
omitted but may be added for clarity when _________ - Answers- BOTH PARTIES ARE
MENTIONED IN THE SAME PARAGRAPH OR ARTICLE
Spec Organization and Prep: Language -
Should the specifier address individual contractors or trades? - Answers- NO -
INSTEAD REFER TO A SPECIFIC SPEC SECTION: ex. "Wiring to unit is specified in
Section 25 06 00" rather than "Electrical subcontractor is responsible for wiring unit"
Spec Organization and Prep: Language - _________ in use of terms will help minimize
confusion. - Answers- CONSISTENCY
Spec Organization and Prep: Preparing Specs - TRUE OR FALSE: Use of spec
sections from previous projects should be for reference only and should NOT be edited
for a new project. - Answers- TRUE- they may not contain changes made by addenda
or necessary options, materials or standards. They may have changed since the spec
was written, or the product may no longer be available.
Spec Organization and Prep: Division 01 - General Requirements - Early distribution of
Div 1 draft to _____will help eliminate overlapping requirements and omissions. -
Answers- CONSULTANTS
