CLC Project Budgeting & Specification 5

Question 1

Which of the following best describes a proprietary specification?

Accepted Answer

Names a specific manufacturer and model as the only acceptable product

Answer

Specifies performance outcomes without naming a brand

Answer

Lists multiple approved manufacturers with equal standing

Answer

Defines installation methods only

Question 2

During value engineering, a proposed lighting substitution saves $18,000 but requires $4,500 in additional wiring. What is the net savings?

Accepted Answer

$13,500

Answer

$22,500

Answer

$18,000

Answer

$4,500

Question 3

A specification requires luminaires to carry a UL listing for wet locations. A proposed substitute carries only a damp location listing. This substitute should be:

Accepted Answer

Rejected because it does not meet the specified safety listing

Answer

Accepted because damp and wet ratings are equivalent

Answer

Accepted if the manufacturer provides a letter of compliance

Answer

Accepted with an addendum to downgrade the requirement

Question 4

What scheduling tool do lighting consultants commonly use to track submittal review deadlines and fabrication lead times?

Accepted Answer

Gantt chart or submittal log

Answer

PERT chart only

Answer

Critical path flowchart only

Answer

Monte Carlo simulation

Question 5

A client requests a 15% budget reduction on a $150,000 lighting project. Which strategy is LEAST likely to achieve meaningful savings without compromising quality?

Accepted Answer

Switching to a lower-efficacy light source in primary spaces

Answer

Reducing fixture count in secondary spaces

Answer

Negotiating volume pricing with the distributor

Answer

Substituting decorative fixtures with commercial-grade equivalents in back-of-house areas

Question 6

Which document issued during the bidding phase formally corrects or supplements the original contract documents?

Accepted Answer

Addendum

Answer

Request for Proposal (RFP)

Answer

Change order

Answer

Punch list

Question 7

When specifying LED drivers, which parameter most directly affects the long-term budget by influencing maintenance intervals and replacement costs?

Accepted Answer

Driver L70 lifetime rating

Answer

Input voltage range

Answer

Dimming protocol (0-10V vs DALI)

Answer

Power factor