Quality Control & Inspection Flashcards
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Which ASTM standard governs the practice for sampling freshly mixed concrete for testing?
Answer: ASTM C172
ASTM C172 covers the standard practice for sampling freshly mixed hydraulic cement concrete.
When reviewing a contractor's quality control program, which of the following best indicates an effective corrective action system?
Answer: A documented process linking deficiency identification to root cause and preventive measures
Effective corrective action requires identifying the root cause and implementing preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
What is the principal distinction between quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) in construction?
Answer: QC involves operational activities by the contractor; QA involves verification activities by the owner or third party
QC is the contractor's internal process to meet requirements; QA is the owner's or third-party verification that those processes are working.
A specifier includes a requirement for factory inspection of pre-engineered metal building components. Which specification section would MOST likely contain this requirement?
Answer: The applicable Division 13 or product section
Factory inspection requirements are typically found in the technical specification section covering the specific product, such as pre-engineered metal buildings.
Which condition would trigger a 'witness point' in an Inspection and Test Plan, as opposed to a 'hold point'?
Answer: When the inspector wishes to observe but work may continue if the inspector is unavailable
A witness point allows the inspector to observe the activity if possible, but unlike a hold point, work may proceed if the inspector cannot attend.
Which ISO standard series is most directly applicable to quality management systems in construction?
Answer: ISO 9001
ISO 9001 specifies requirements for quality management systems and is widely applied in construction project quality programs.
A specifier learns that installed masonry units do not match the approved sample but are otherwise structurally sound. Which action is MOST appropriate?
Answer: Issue a nonconformance and require contractor to submit a formal deviation request
Nonconforming work must be formally documented and a deviation or substitution request submitted for owner/design professional review, even if structurally sound.