CSI MasterFormat & Specification Structure 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In MasterFormat 2016, how many total divisions are organized within the Procurement and Contracting Requirements group?
- One division (Division 00) (Correct answer)
- Two divisions (Divisions 00–01)
- Three divisions (Divisions 00–02)
- Four divisions (Divisions 00–03)
Correct answer: One division (Division 00)
The Procurement and Contracting Requirements group contains only Division 00.
Question 2: Which MasterFormat level is identified by a 6-digit number such as 03 30 00?
- Level 1 (Division)
- Level 2 (Section Group)
- Level 3 (Section) (Correct answer)
- Level 4 (Article)
Correct answer: Level 3 (Section)
A 6-digit number (XX XX XX) identifies a Level 3 Section in MasterFormat.
Question 3: What is the correct MasterFormat division for Existing Conditions?
- Division 00
- Division 01
- Division 02 (Correct answer)
- Division 03
Correct answer: Division 02
Division 02 covers Existing Conditions including demolition, subsurface investigation, and remediation.
Question 4: In a CSI 3-Part specification section, which part addresses the contractor's execution responsibilities on-site?
- Part 1 – General
- Part 2 – Products
- Part 3 – Execution (Correct answer)
- Part 4 – Quality
Correct answer: Part 3 – Execution
Part 3 – Execution covers installation, field quality control, and on-site application requirements.
Question 5: Which MasterFormat division encompasses Electrical work?
- Division 22
- Division 23
- Division 26 (Correct answer)
- Division 28
Correct answer: Division 26
Division 26 covers Electrical systems including wiring, lighting, and power distribution.
Question 6: The term 'broadscope' in MasterFormat refers to which classification level?
- A 4-digit number identifying a section group
- A 6-digit number identifying a major section (Correct answer)
- An 8-digit number identifying a subtype
- A 2-digit number identifying a division
Correct answer: A 6-digit number identifying a major section
Broadscope sections are identified by 6-digit numbers and represent the primary organizational unit for specifications.
Question 7: Which article in Part 1 of a specification section typically lists referenced standards such as ASTM and ANSI documents?
- Summary
- References (Correct answer)
- Submittals
- Quality Assurance
Correct answer: References
The References article (1.2 or similar) lists all published standards cited within the section.
CSI MasterFormat & Specification Structure 2
In MasterFormat 2016, how many total divisions are organized within the Procurement and Contracting Requirements group?