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Sample test questions for Construction Documents. The answers are highlighted in Orange.

Questions:

1. For a small project, construction drawings are traditionally organized in which of the following sequences?

(A) Architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC
(B) Architectural, structural, electrical, HVAC, plumbing
(C) Architectural, structural, plumbing, HVAC, electrical
(D) Structural, architectural, plumbing, HVAC, electrical

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2. Construction information is found on the construction drawings and in which divisions of the specifications?

(A) Division 1-01400
(B) Division 1-10600
(C) Division 2-01400
(D) Division 3-01600

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3. Vertical louvre blinds are specified under Division

(A) 8
(B) 9
(C) 10
(D) 12

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4. According to AIA Document A201 [CCDC 2], General Conditions, if the owner elects to contract directly with a separate [other] contractor for mechanical work, the owner should do which of the following in terms of reviewing the mechanical contractor’s construction schedule?

(A) Review it alone
(B) Review it with the general contractor
(C) Review it with the architect.
(D) Not review it.

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5. Which of the following is NOT a consideration in preparing a life-cycle cost analysis?

(A) Initial material cost
(B) Maintenance
(C) Delivery schedule for materials
(D) Cost of installation

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6. According to AIA Document A201 [CCDC2], General Conditions, the warranty period for plumbing equipment begins at

(A) the final pressure test
(B) the first day of actual use
(C) substantial completion [substantial performance]
(D) final payment

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7. According to AIA Document A201, General Conditions, the duties, responsibilities, and limitations of the authority of the architect shall not be restricted, modified, or extended without the written consent of which of the following?

(A) The owner only
(B) The architect and the surety only
(C) The owner, the architect, an dthe contractor only
(D) the owner, the contractor, and the surety only

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8. The utility analysis indicates to the architect that the operating costs for two possible fuel systems are equal.  In preparing final documents, which of the following should the architect do in order to best serve the client’s interest?

(A) use a proprietary specification
(B) Include an alternate
(C) Specify a dual fuel use system
(D) Allow for contractor’s option

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9. An architect specified a particular fire-sprinkler head that met the applicable code for area distribution.  a subtitution was proposed that provided a savings to the owner but failed to provide acceptable coverage.  What should the architect do?

(A) Confer with the owner
(B) Request additional information
(C) Allow the substitution
(D) Reject the substitution

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10. Which of the following conditions should be met before the start of interior painting?

(A) The permanent heating system is operational
(B) Exterior openings are sealed
(C) the exterior temperature is above 50º F (10º C)
(D) Sidewalks have been completed for dirt control.

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Thatís the end of this group of 10 questions.

Answers:

The answers are highlighted in Orange.  

1. For a small project, construction drawings are traditionally organized in which of the following sequences?

(A) Architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC
(B) Architectural, structural, electrical, HVAC, plumbing
(C) Architectural, structural, plumbing, HVAC, electrical
(D) Structural, architectural, plumbing, HVAC, electrical

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2. Construction information is found on the construction drawings and in which divisions of the specifications?

(A) Division 1-01400
(B) Division 1-10600
(C) Division 2-01400
(D) Division 3-01600

Click here to return to question

3. Vertical louvre blinds are specified under Division

(A) 8
(B) 9
(C) 10
(D) 12

Click here to return to question

4. According to AIA Document A201 [CCDC 2], General Conditions, if the owner elects to contract directly with a separate [other] contractor for mechanical work, the owner should do which of the following in terms of reviewing the mechanical contractor’s construction schedule?

(A) Review it alone
(B) Review it with the general contractor
(C) Review it with the architect.
(D) Not review it.

Click here to return to question

5. Which of the following is NOT a consideration in preparing a life-cycle cost analysis?

(A) Initial material cost
(B) Maintenance
(C) Delivery schedule for materials
(D) Cost of installation

Click here to return to question

6. According to AIA Document A201 [CCDC2], General Conditions, the warranty period for plumbing equipment begins at

(A) the final pressure test
(B) the first day of actual use
(C) substantial completion [substantial performance]
(D) final payment

Click here to return to question

7. According to AIA Document A201, General Conditions, the duties, responsibilities, and limitations of the authority of the architect shall not be restricted, modified, or extended without the written consent of which of the following?

(A) The owner only
(B) The architect and the surety only
(C) The owner, the architect, an dthe contractor only
(D) the owner, the contractor, and the surety only

Click here to return to question

8. The utility analysis indicates to the architect that the operating costs for two possible fuel systems are equal.  In preparing final documents, which of the following should the architect do in order to best serve the client’s interest?

(A) use a proprietary specification
(B) Include an alternate
(C) Specify a dual fuel use system
(D) Allow for contractor’s option

Click here to return to question

9. An architect specified a particular fire-sprinkler head that met the applicable code for area distribution.  a subtitution was proposed that provided a savings to the owner but failed to provide acceptable coverage.  What should the architect do?

(A) Confer with the owner
(B) Request additional information
(C) Allow the substitution
(D) Reject the substitution

Click here to return to question

10. Which of the following conditions should be met before the start of interior painting?

(A) The permanent heating system is operational
(B) Exterior openings are sealed
(C) the exterior temperature is above 50º F (10º C)
(D) Sidewalks have been completed for dirt control.

Click here to return to question

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