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Chapter 1: Project Professionals, Design Phases, and the Construction Process
A typical commercial construction project begins with a( n ) __________ seeking to develop a new or
existing property to meets specific needs.
A. Architect
B. Engineer
C. General Contractor ( GC )
D. Owner - Answers Owner
Chapter 1: Project Professionals, Design Phases, and the Construction Process
The __________ is responsible for all inspections, the final building occupancy approval sign-off, and the
commissioning of all building systems.
A. Architect
B. Engineer
C. General Contractor ( GC )
D. Owner - Answers General Contractor ( GC )
Chapter 1: Project Professionals, Design Phases, and the Construction Process
The __________ phase gives the owner the first opportunity to see the potential design and get an
approximation of the costs
A. Bidding
,B. Construction document
C. Design development
D. Schematic design - Answers Schematic design
Chapter 1: Project Professionals, Design Phases, and the Construction Process
The __________ are the fully completed design that complies with building codes and industry
standards and are ready for bidding and, ultimately, the construction of the facility
A. Addendum
B. Construction documents
C. Drawings
D. Specifications - Answers Construction documents
Chapter 1: Project Professionals, Design Phases, and the Construction Process
The bidding method is often used for the electrical and VDV system portions of a project.
A. Competing
B. Cost-plus
C. Labor-only
D. Negotiated/design-assist - Answers Labor-only
Chapter 1: Project Professionals, Design Phases, and the Construction Process
The __________ bidding method can often save time, provide flexibility, and avoid the risk of removing
completed or partially completed work and starting over.
A. Competitive
,B. Cost-plus
C. Labor-only
D. Negotiated/design-assist - Answers Cost-plus
Chapter 1: Project Professionals, Design Phases, and the Construction Process
Most often, the product selection for private work is specified by __________.
A. Cost
B. Industry standards
C. Specific OEMs
D. Performance - Answers Specific OEMS
Chapter 1: Project Professionals, Design Phases, and the Construction Process
A( n ) __________ is a document that project managers use to resolve conflicts early in the process to
attempt to eliminate costly corrective measures
A) Addendum
B) Construction change directive
C) Punch list
D) Request for information ( RFI ) - Answers Request for information ( RFI )
Chapter 1: Project Professionals, Design Phases, and the Construction Process
A( n ) __________ is typically used to provide clarification and small changes, such as slightly altering
locations or dimensions on a print.
A) Addendum
, B) Architect's supplemental instruction ( ASI )
C) Construction change directive
D) Request for information ( RFI ) - Answers Architect's supplemental instruction ( ASI )
Chapter 1: Project Professionals, Design Phases, and the Construction Process
The end of the construction process includes a( n ) __________ generated by the architect and the
architect's design team outlining work. That remains to be completed, work not installed as specified,
and work requiring adjustment or needing to be cleaned.
A) Addendum
B) Application assurance warranty
C) Architect's supplemental instruction
D) Punch list - Answers Punch list
Chapter 1: Project Professionals, Design Phases, and the Construction Process
A professional engineer ( PE ) is an individual or commercial firm that specializes in a particular trade or
field of construction.
True or False - Answers False
Chapter 1: Project Professionals, Design Phases, and the Construction Process
Many OEMS typically provide warranties for VDV systems for a period of 5 years to 25 years
True or False - Answers True
Chapter 1: Project Professionals, Design Phases, and the Construction Process
OEM-standardized VDV systems are also known as "proprietary systems."