WorksheetsARCH 138 - Module 1
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 14mins
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
For trench excavation of a 15-meter pipeline, 0.6 meters wide and 0.9 meters deep, what is the total volume to be excavated?
8.5 cu.m
7.9 cu.m
9.0 cu.m
8.8 cu.m
A site requires backfilling of a pit 4m × 2.5m × 1.2m. If 10% extra is added for compaction, what is the total estimated soil volume?
13.0 cu.m
13.1 cu.m
13.4 cu.m
13.8 cu.m
A contractor is preparing the ground for a residential house slab. The soil has just been leveled after excavation. Before pouring concrete, the engineer insists that the soil be compacted. What is the most likely reason for this step?
To make the surface easier for concrete placement
To prevent cracks and uneven settlement of the slab over time
To reduce the amount of cement needed for the slab
To allow water to drain quickly from the concrete
General Understanding: Which of the following materials is commonly used for backfilling?
Coarse aggregates only
Reinforced concrete mix
Excavated soil, free from debris and organic matter
Wet, uncompacted clay
What refers to the process of removing earth, rock, or other materials from a site to form a cavity, trench, or foundation area.
Demolition
Backfilling
Excavation
Leveling
