Product Evaluation Review Questions
1. Product evaluation begins when: The characteristics of specific products are examined and assessed Final bids are received The contractor submits samples The architect is hired to design a building
1. Product evaluation begins when: The characteristics of specific products are examined and assessed Final bids are received The contractor submits samples The architect is hired to design a building
Knowledge of materials and their characteristics 2. An essential qualification of the architect/engineer in product evaluation is: Knowledge of materials and their characteristics Knowledge of system characteristics Knowledge of methods for alleviating or eliminating potential problems All of the above
Knowledge of materials and their characteristics 2. An essential qualification of the architect/engineer in product evaluation is: Knowledge of materials and their characteristics Knowledge of system characteristics Knowledge of methods for alleviating or eliminating potential problems All of the above
Ventilation, Service, and Aesthetic properties 3. What are some functional product characteristics that should be investigated? Ventilation, Service, and Aesthetic properties Stain resistance, Operational characteristics and Illumination Material cost, Durability and Accessibility Fire safety, Replaceability and Accessibility
Ventilation, Service, and Aesthetic properties 3. What are some functional product characteristics that should be investigated? Ventilation, Service, and Aesthetic properties Stain resistance, Operational characteristics and Illumination Material cost, Durability and Accessibility Fire safety, Replaceability and Accessibility
All of the following are performance requirements EXCEPT: Interface characteristics Life safety Standards Waste products and discharge
All of the following are performance requirements EXCEPT: Interface characteristics Life safety Standards Waste products and discharge
Manufacturer’s product data, technical manuals 5. All of the following are major sources of proprietary information EXCEPT: Manufacturer’s product data, technical manuals Trade shows, television commercials Guide specification, SPEC-DATA, Sweet’s Catalogue File Manufacturer’s representatives, Product directories
Manufacturer’s product data, technical manuals 5. All of the following are major sources of proprietary information EXCEPT: Manufacturer’s product data, technical manuals Trade shows, television commercials Guide specification, SPEC-DATA, Sweet’s Catalogue File Manufacturer’s representatives, Product directories
6. Five major aspects to be considered in the evaluation of a product are: Product characteristics, Manufacturer, Installation, Costs, Maintenance Availability, Product characteristics, Costs, Maintenance, Manufacturer Material Cost, Life Cycle Cost, Installation Cost, Litigation Cost, Contractor Costs Case studies, Failures, Problems, Legislation, Errors, and Omissions
6. Five major aspects to be considered in the evaluation of a product are: Product characteristics, Manufacturer, Installation, Costs, Maintenance Availability, Product characteristics, Costs, Maintenance, Manufacturer Material Cost, Life Cycle Cost, Installation Cost, Litigation Cost, Contractor Costs Case studies, Failures, Problems, Legislation, Errors, and Omissions
Where has it been used and under what conditions? 7. What question should the A/E ask about the performance history of a particular product? Where has it been used and under what conditions? How long has it been on the market? Has it been properly engineered and researched? What is its maintenance record? All of the above
Where has it been used an under what conditions? 7. What question should the A/E ask about the performance history of a particular product? Where has it been used an under what conditions? How long has it been on the market? Has it been properly engineered and researched? What is its maintenance record? All of the above
If they are used in a low budget project 8. Under what conditions would items of lesser importance and expense warrant thorough research? If they are used in a low budget project If those items would have a major impact under safety and liability responsibility If only one or two research sources are available for data To ascertain if the product exceeds the manufacture’s claims
If they are used in a low budget project 8. Under what conditions would items of lesser importance and expense warrant thorough research? If they are used in a low budget project If those items would have a major impact under safety and liability responsibility If only one or two research sources are available for data To ascertain if the product exceeds the manufacture’s claims
List the manufacturer’s qualifications List all acceptable products 9. In what way can you ensure a product by a certain manufacturer will be used? List the manufacturer’s qualifications List all acceptable products List all performance characteristics List all legal requirements
List the manufacturer’s qualifications List all acceptable products 9. In what way can you ensure a product by a certain manufacturer will be used? List the manufacturer’s qualifications List all acceptable products List all performance characteristics List all legal requirements
Availability of skilled workers Size of existing building’s openings 10. Which factors about the installation of a product affect it’s selection? Size conditions Availability of skilled workers Size of existing building’s openings Odors in existing buildings All of the above None of the above
Availability of skilled workers Size of existing building’s openings 10. Which factors about the installation of a product affect it’s selection? Size conditions Availability of skilled workers Size of existing building’s openings Odors in existing buildings All of the above None of the above
11. What are the three steps in product evaluation? Establish product suggestions, Identify possible products, Do post occupancy evaluations Establish cost parameters, Receive bids, Select product Establish low bidder, Identify products low bidder used, Require submittals Establish product requirements, Identify possible products, Evaluate products
11. What are the three steps in product evaluation? d. Establish product requirements, Identify possible products, Evaluate products possible products, Do post occupancy evaluations Establish cost parameters, Receive bids, Select product
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