Which type of specification requires materials and workmanship to comply with recognized industry standards, example : such as stating “All structural steel shall conform to ASTM A36”?

• Descriptive Specification

• Performance Specification

• Reference Specification

• Proprietary Specification

What do the technical drawings of a structure primarily show?

• The estimated construction cost and schedule

• The building code and zoning requirements

• The exact quantity of all building materials

• The proportion and relative positions of various components

Which of the following best describes Republic Act No. 4566, also known as the Contractor’s License Law?

• A law that mandates all contractors to be licensed before engaging in construction work

• A law requiring all architects to register their drawings with the CIAP

• A law that regulates the importation of construction materials in the Philippines

• A law that sets standards for electrical safety in residential buildings

Which type of specification briefly describes the nature of work and materials used, including their ratios and quantities, but is not considered a part of the contract documents?

• General Specification

• Detailed Specification

• Performance Specification

• Prescriptive Specification

How many divisions did the MasterFormat 1995 Edition consist of?

• 50 divisions

• 48 divisions

• 10 divisions

• 16 divisions

Which of the following refers to a detailed written description of the quality, materials, and workmanship required to complete a construction project according to its drawings and standards?

• Estimate

• Specification

• Schedule

• Blueprint

Which of the following is NOT an objective of a construction specification?

• To determine the cost of unit quantity of work

• To specify the quality and quantity of materials needed

• To define workmanship and methods of execution

• To design the structural layout of a building

Which method of specifying in construction focuses on the final outcome rather than the specific materials or methods used, allowing contractors flexibility in achieving the result, and encouraging innovation, especially when technology is evolving?

• Detailed Specification

• General Specification

• Prescriptive Specification

• Performance Specification

Which specification method involves giving detailed descriptions of a material’s required properties and installation workmanship, places performance responsibility on the architect or engineer, and is typically used when proprietary naming and reference standards are not available?

• Performance specification

• Descriptive specification

• Detailed specification

• Prescriptive specification

What is the main objective of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and Construction Specifications Canada (CSC) Section Format in construction specifications?

• To provide cost estimates for materials

• To list all contractors involved in the project

• To standardize and organize the arrangement of specification content for easy retrieval

• To define architectural styles and themes