1. Product Evaluation
Review Questions

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. All of the following are performance requirements EXCEPT:
Interface characteristics
Life safety
Standards
Waste products and discharge

9. All of the following are performance requirements EXCEPT:
Interface characteristics
Life safety
Standards
Waste products and discharge

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. Answers a d b c e