Voice-Data-Video System Drawings and
Specifications
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 Correct Answer - 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 Correct Answer - 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 Correct Answer - 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 Correct Answer - 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 Correct Answer - 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 Correct Answer - 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 Correct Answer - 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 ) Correct Answer - 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 ) Correct Answer - 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 Correct Answer - 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 Correct Answer - 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 Correct Answer - True
Chapter 1: Project Professionals, Design Phases, and the Construction Process
OEM-standardized VDV systems are also known as "proprietary systems."
True or false Correct Answer - True
Chapter 1: Project Professionals, Design Phases, and the Construction Process
The most common method for bidding on a project from a contractor's
perspective is the labor-only method
True or false Correct Answer - False - It's the least common method
Chapter 1: Project Professionals, Design Phases, and the Construction Process
The owner of a project determines the parameters of the necessary building
space based on items such as property size and shape, desired interior and
exterior spaces, and available project budget.
True or False Correct Answer - False
Chapter 1: Project Professionals, Design Phases, and the Construction Process
__________ is the initial design phase that defines the general scope and
conceptual design of a project.
A) Schematic design
B) Drawing development
C) Coordination of requirements
D) Design development Correct Answer - Schematic design
Specifications
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 Correct Answer - 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 Correct Answer - 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 Correct Answer - 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 Correct Answer - 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 Correct Answer - 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 Correct Answer - 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 Correct Answer - 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 ) Correct Answer - 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 ) Correct Answer - 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 Correct Answer - 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 Correct Answer - 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 Correct Answer - True
Chapter 1: Project Professionals, Design Phases, and the Construction Process
OEM-standardized VDV systems are also known as "proprietary systems."
True or false Correct Answer - True
Chapter 1: Project Professionals, Design Phases, and the Construction Process
The most common method for bidding on a project from a contractor's
perspective is the labor-only method
True or false Correct Answer - False - It's the least common method
Chapter 1: Project Professionals, Design Phases, and the Construction Process
The owner of a project determines the parameters of the necessary building
space based on items such as property size and shape, desired interior and
exterior spaces, and available project budget.
True or False Correct Answer - False
Chapter 1: Project Professionals, Design Phases, and the Construction Process
__________ is the initial design phase that defines the general scope and
conceptual design of a project.
A) Schematic design
B) Drawing development
C) Coordination of requirements
D) Design development Correct Answer - Schematic design
