CCI CCI Quality Control & Assurance 3

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a mockup inspection in quality control?

Accepted Answer

To evaluate materials, workmanship, and appearance before full production installation begins

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To demonstrate work completion to the owner for payment authorization

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To satisfy OSHA safety inspection requirements

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To document the project's as-built conditions

Question 2

During inspection of reinforced masonry, what does the inspector verify about grout consolidation?

Accepted Answer

That grout is mechanically consolidated by vibration or puddling to eliminate voids around reinforcement

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That grout is poured quickly to prevent early setting

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That grout cells are left partially empty to allow drainage

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That reinforcement bars are removed before grouting to prevent conflicts

Question 3

What information must a field inspection report for a Special Inspection include at minimum?

Accepted Answer

Project name, date, location of work inspected, weather conditions, description of work, inspector's name and certification, and conformance status

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Only the inspector's name and a pass/fail checkbox

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Inspector name, date, and total hours on site

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Project name and a brief narrative summary submitted monthly

Question 4

When a batch of structural steel arrives on site, what documentation must the inspector require before installation?

Accepted Answer

Mill certificates (certified material test reports) matching the steel heat numbers on the delivered material

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Only the packing slip from the steel fabricator

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A verbal confirmation from the ironworker foreman of the steel grade

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The general contractor's purchase order for the steel

Question 5

What is the primary reason a CCI inspector should photograph deficiencies rather than relying only on written descriptions?

Accepted Answer

Photographs provide objective, date-stamped evidence that precisely documents the actual condition found

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Photos are required by OSHA for all site inspections

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Written descriptions are not legally admissible in construction disputes

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Photos replace the need for written nonconformance reports

Question 6

What is the construction inspector's role when reviewing submittals and shop drawings?

Accepted Answer

To verify that approved submittals and shop drawings are being used in the field and that work matches what was approved

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To perform the engineer of record's review and stamp submittals for approval

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To check submittals for code compliance independently of the design professional

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Inspectors have no role in the submittal review process