Building Information Modeling BIM Software and Tools 2

Question 1

In Revit, what is a 'family' in BIM terminology?

Accepted Answer

A parametric component with shared geometry and data

Answer

A group of project team members

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A collection of linked models

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A set of view templates

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of Autodesk BIM 360 (now Autodesk Construction Cloud)?

Accepted Answer

Cloud-based project management and BIM collaboration

Answer

Creating parametric families

Answer

Rendering photorealistic images

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Performing structural analysis

Question 3

Which software by Graphisoft is a leading BIM tool popular in Europe and increasingly used in the US?

Accepted Answer

ArchiCAD

Answer

Vectorworks

Answer

Revit

Answer

MicroStation

Question 4

What is a 'Dynamo' script used for in a Revit BIM workflow?

Accepted Answer

Visual programming to automate repetitive modeling tasks

Answer

Exporting IFC files

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Running energy analysis

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Creating rendered walkthroughs

Question 5

Which Bentley Systems product is widely used for infrastructure and civil BIM projects?

Accepted Answer

OpenRoads Designer

Answer

Vectorworks Architect

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ARCHICAD

Answer

Tekla Tedds

Question 6

What does COBie stand for in BIM data exchange?

Accepted Answer

Construction Operations Building Information Exchange

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Computer-Oriented Building Information Engineering

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Coordinated Object-Based Information Export

Answer

Construction Output BIM Integration Engine