CSI Construction Documents & Specifications

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of construction specifications?

Accepted Answer

Define material and workmanship standards

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List project costs

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Provide site elevations

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Detail contracts

Question 2

Which division of MasterFormat includes general requirements?

Accepted Answer

Division 01

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Division 03

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Division 05

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Division 09

Question 3

What is included in a project manual?

Accepted Answer

Specifications and admin documents

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Only structural drawings

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MEP shop drawings

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Change order log

Question 4

What is the role of a specification writer?

Accepted Answer

Writes material and workmanship requirements

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Prepares structural calculations

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Coordinates contract pricing

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Schedules inspections

Question 5

How are specifications and drawings related?

Accepted Answer

Specs and drawings are complementary

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Specs override all drawings

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They function independently

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Drawings must match specs exactly

Question 6

What is the purpose of addenda in the bidding process?

Accepted Answer

Clarify or revise bid documents

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Track project billing

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Issue RFIs

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Approve material samples