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EXAC - SECTION 3 - FINAL PROJECT
EXAM 2026 BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM
WITH ANSWERS.
List the general and specific functions of working drawings. -
correct answer -Function of the working drawings is to
communicate building design info in a graphic format, illustrating
extent, location, and quantity, of various building elements
pertaining to the construction of the building.
Specifically, the working drawings must include:
-The location of components (or building assembly)
-Name or identification of the components (by generic name)
-Shape and form of the design
-Details and diagrams of connections and joints in the building
assembly
Identify 7 components of the construction documents and give
examples of each. - correct answer -Bidding Requirements:
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Invitation to bidders, Instructions to bidders, Info available to
bidders, Bid forms and attachments, Bid security forms
Contract Forms:
Agreements, Performance and Payment Bonds, Certificates
Contract Conditions:
General Conditions, Supplemental Conditions
Specifications:
Div 00 - 49
Drawings:
Title Blocks, Plans, Sections, Elevations, Details, Schedules
Addendum:
Any changes necessary to the construction docs prior to signing
of the contract.
Contract Modifications:
Alterations like change Orders, CD's
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What is the difference between Materformat and The National
Master Specification (NMS)? - correct answer -Masterformat:
Is a system of numbers and titles for organizing construction info
a regular standard ordered sequence.
The National Master Specification (NMS):
Is a comprehensive text base containing descriptions of every
procedure, product, or method likely to be encountered
Distinguish among the divisions of the NMS that are common or
specific to each of the disciplines (arch, struct, mech, elec, etc) -
correct answer -Architectural: 00 to 14 and 31 to 33
Structural: 00 to 06
Building Services: 00, 01, 14, and 21 to 28
Civil: 00, 01, 03, 11, 31 to 33, and 35
Mechanical: 00, 01, and 21 to 25
Electrical: 00, 01, 26 to 28
Match a Construction element to the appropriate Division of the
MasterFormat - correct answer -00 - Procurement and Contract
requirements
01 - General Requirements
02 - Existing Conditions
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03 - Concrete
04 - Masonry
05 - Metals
06 - Wood, Plastics, and Composites
07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection
08 - Openings
09 - Finishes
10 - Specialties
11 - Equipment
12 - Furnishings
13 - Special Construction
14 - Conveying Equipment
21 - Fire Suppression
22 - Plumbing
23 - Heating, Vent, and A/C
25 - Integrated Automation
26 - Electrical
27 - Communications -
28 - Electronic Safety and Security -
31 - Earthwork
32 - Exterior Improvements
33 - Utilities
34 - Transportation
EXAC - SECTION 3 - FINAL PROJECT
EXAM 2026 BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM
WITH ANSWERS.
List the general and specific functions of working drawings. -
correct answer -Function of the working drawings is to
communicate building design info in a graphic format, illustrating
extent, location, and quantity, of various building elements
pertaining to the construction of the building.
Specifically, the working drawings must include:
-The location of components (or building assembly)
-Name or identification of the components (by generic name)
-Shape and form of the design
-Details and diagrams of connections and joints in the building
assembly
Identify 7 components of the construction documents and give
examples of each. - correct answer -Bidding Requirements:
, Page | 2
Invitation to bidders, Instructions to bidders, Info available to
bidders, Bid forms and attachments, Bid security forms
Contract Forms:
Agreements, Performance and Payment Bonds, Certificates
Contract Conditions:
General Conditions, Supplemental Conditions
Specifications:
Div 00 - 49
Drawings:
Title Blocks, Plans, Sections, Elevations, Details, Schedules
Addendum:
Any changes necessary to the construction docs prior to signing
of the contract.
Contract Modifications:
Alterations like change Orders, CD's
, Page | 3
What is the difference between Materformat and The National
Master Specification (NMS)? - correct answer -Masterformat:
Is a system of numbers and titles for organizing construction info
a regular standard ordered sequence.
The National Master Specification (NMS):
Is a comprehensive text base containing descriptions of every
procedure, product, or method likely to be encountered
Distinguish among the divisions of the NMS that are common or
specific to each of the disciplines (arch, struct, mech, elec, etc) -
correct answer -Architectural: 00 to 14 and 31 to 33
Structural: 00 to 06
Building Services: 00, 01, 14, and 21 to 28
Civil: 00, 01, 03, 11, 31 to 33, and 35
Mechanical: 00, 01, and 21 to 25
Electrical: 00, 01, 26 to 28
Match a Construction element to the appropriate Division of the
MasterFormat - correct answer -00 - Procurement and Contract
requirements
01 - General Requirements
02 - Existing Conditions
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03 - Concrete
04 - Masonry
05 - Metals
06 - Wood, Plastics, and Composites
07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection
08 - Openings
09 - Finishes
10 - Specialties
11 - Equipment
12 - Furnishings
13 - Special Construction
14 - Conveying Equipment
21 - Fire Suppression
22 - Plumbing
23 - Heating, Vent, and A/C
25 - Integrated Automation
26 - Electrical
27 - Communications -
28 - Electronic Safety and Security -
31 - Earthwork
32 - Exterior Improvements
33 - Utilities
34 - Transportation
