Building Information Modeling Trivia 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which BIM Level is characterized by a fully integrated and collaborative 3D model shared across all project stakeholders in a common data environment?
- BIM Level 0
- BIM Level 1
- BIM Level 2
- BIM Level 3 (Correct answer)
Correct answer: BIM Level 3
BIM Level 3 (iBIM) enables full integration with a single shared model in a Common Data Environment accessible by all disciplines.
Question 2: What does the acronym 'COBie' stand for in the context of BIM?
- Construction Operations Building Information Exchange (Correct answer)
- Common Object Building Integration Engine
- Collaborative Open BIM Interface Exchange
- Construction Output Building Information Environment
Correct answer: Construction Operations Building Information Exchange
COBie (Construction Operations Building Information Exchange) is a data format for capturing and delivering facility asset information during design and construction.
Question 3: In Revit, what is the term for a reusable parametric BIM component such as a door, window, or structural column?
- Block
- Cell
- Family (Correct answer)
- Layer
Correct answer: Family
In Revit, parametric building components are called Families, and they drive geometry based on editable parameters.
Question 4: Which international standard defines the Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) data schema used for open BIM interoperability?
- ISO 16739 (Correct answer)
- ISO 19650
- ASTM E2947
- ANSI 119.3
Correct answer: ISO 16739
ISO 16739 (officially ISO 16739-1) defines the IFC data schema, which is the open, vendor-neutral standard for BIM data exchange.
Question 5: What does '4D BIM' add to the standard 3D model?
- Cost data
- Time / construction scheduling (Correct answer)
- Energy analysis
- Facility management data
Correct answer: Time / construction scheduling
4D BIM links 3D model elements to a project schedule, allowing visualization of construction sequencing over time.
Question 6: Which software is primarily known as an open-source BIM viewer and model checker used to inspect IFC files?
- Navisworks
- BIMcollab
- BIMvision (Correct answer)
- xBIM Toolkit
Correct answer: BIMvision
BIMvision is a free IFC model viewer widely used to inspect and navigate IFC files without a full authoring tool.
Question 7: What is the primary purpose of a BIM Execution Plan (BEP)?
- To define hardware procurement schedules
- To outline how BIM will be implemented on a specific project (Correct answer)
- To specify subcontractor payment terms
- To document post-occupancy energy usage
Correct answer: To outline how BIM will be implemented on a specific project
A BIM Execution Plan (BEP) defines the project-specific BIM goals, roles, workflows, and deliverable requirements agreed upon by all parties.
Building Information Modeling Trivia 2
Which BIM Level is characterized by a fully integrated and collaborative 3D model shared across all project stakeholders in a common data environment?