CCS Construction Documentation & Specifications 2

Question 1

Which MasterFormat level designation represents a Work Section?

Accepted Answer

Level 3 Section

Answer

MasterFormat Level 3 numbers (six digits) identify individual Work Sections, the primary unit for organizing specification content.

Question 2

An addendum issued during the bidding period becomes part of the Contract Documents when:

Accepted Answer

It is acknowledged by the bidder and incorporated into the executed Agreement

Answer

An addendum is contractually binding only when it is acknowledged by the bidder in the bid form and formally incorporated into the executed contract.

Question 3

The term 'basis-of-design' in a specification section primarily serves to:

Accepted Answer

Establish design intent and performance criteria using a named product as the benchmark

Answer

A basis-of-design product establishes the design intent and quality standard against which substitution requests are evaluated.

Question 4

Which document format places general requirements applicable to all technical sections in Division 01?

Accepted Answer

MasterFormat

Answer

MasterFormat reserves Division 01 — General Requirements for project-wide administrative and procedural specifications that govern all technical divisions.

Question 5

A 'Delegated Design' submittal requirement means the contractor must:

Accepted Answer

Have a licensed design professional design and seal engineered elements such as temporary shoring

Answer

Delegated design requires the contractor to engage a licensed engineer to complete and seal the design of specific elements, shifting engineering responsibility.

(CCS) Certified Construction Specifier Practice Test

(CCS) Certified Construction Specifier Practice Test

CCS Construction Documentation & Specifications 2