1. Product Evaluation Review Questions

2. 1. Product evaluation begins when: a.The characteristics of specific products are examined and assessed b.Final bids are received c.The contractor submits samples d.The architect is hired to design a building

3. 1. Product evaluation begins when: a.The characteristics of specific products are examined and assessed b.Final bids are received c.The contractor submits samples d.The architect is hired to design a building

4. 2.An essential qualification of the architect/engineer in product evaluation is: a.Knowledge of materials and their characteristics b.Knowledge of system characteristics c.Knowledge of methods for alleviating or eliminating potential problems d.All of the above

5. 2.An essential qualification of the architect/engineer in product evaluation is: a.Knowledge of materials and their characteristics b.Knowledge of system characteristics c.Knowledge of methods for alleviating or eliminating potential problems d.All of the above

6. 3.What are some functional product characteristics that should be investigated? a.Ventilation, Service, and Aesthetic properties b.Stain resistance, Operational characteristics and Illumination c.Material cost, Durability and Accessibility d.Fire safety, Replaceability and Accessibility

7. 3.What are some functional product characteristics that should be investigated? a.Ventilation, Service, and Aesthetic properties b.Stain resistance, Operational characteristics and Illumination c.Material cost, Durability and Accessibility d.Fire safety, Replaceability and Accessibility

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

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

10. 5.All of the following are major sources of proprietary information EXCEPT: a.Manufacturer’s product data, technical manuals b.Trade shows, television commercials c.Guide specification, SPEC-DATA, Sweet’s Catalogue File d.Manufacturer’s representatives, Product directories

11. 5.All of the following are major sources of proprietary information EXCEPT: a.Manufacturer’s product data, technical manuals b.Trade shows, television commercials c.Guide specification, SPEC-DATA, Sweet’s Catalogue File d.Manufacturer’s representatives, Product directories

12. 6.Five major aspects to be considered in the evaluation of a product are: a.Product characteristics, Manufacturer, Installation, Costs, Maintenance b.Availability, Product characteristics, Costs, Maintenance, Manufacturer c.Material Cost, Life Cycle Cost, Installation Cost, Litigation Cost, Contractor Costs d.Case studies, Failures, Problems, Legislation, Errors, and Omissions

13. 6.Five major aspects to be considered in the evaluation of a product are: a.Product characteristics, Manufacturer, Installation, Costs, Maintenance b.Availability, Product characteristics, Costs, Maintenance, Manufacturer c.Material Cost, Life Cycle Cost, Installation Cost, Litigation Cost, Contractor Costs d.Case studies, Failures, Problems, Legislation, Errors, and Omissions

14. 7.What question should the A/E ask about the performance history of a particular product? a.Where has it been used and under what conditions? b.How long has it been on the market? c.Has it been properly engineered and researched? d.What is its maintenance record? e.All of the above

15. 7.What question should the A/E ask about the performance history of a particular product? a.Where has it been used an under what conditions? b.How long has it been on the market? c.Has it been properly engineered and researched? d.What is its maintenance record? e.All of the above

16. 8.Under what conditions would items of lesser importance and expense warrant thorough research? a.If they are used in a low budget project b.If those items would have a major impact under safety and liability responsibility c.If only one or two research sources are available for data d.To ascertain if the product exceeds the manufacture’s claims

17. 8.Under what conditions would items of lesser importance and expense warrant thorough research? a.If they are used in a low budget project b.If those items would have a major impact under safety and liability responsibility c.If only one or two research sources are available for data d.To ascertain if the product exceeds the manufacture’s claims

18. 9.In what way can you insure a product by a certain manufacturer will be used? a.List the manufacturer’s qualifications b.List all acceptable products c.List all performance characteristics d.List all legal requirements

19. 9.In what way can you insure a product by a certain manufacturer will be used? a.List the manufacturer’s qualifications b.List all acceptable products c.List all performance characteristics d.List all legal requirements

20. 10.Which factors about the installation of a product affect it’s selection? a.Size conditions b.Availability of skilled workers c.Size of existing building’s openings d.Odors in existing buildings e.All of the above f.None of the above

21. 10.Which factors about the installation of a product affect it’s selection? a.Size conditions b.Availability of skilled workers c.Size of existing building’s openings d.Odors in existing buildings e.All of the above f.None of the above

22. 11.What are the three steps in product evaluation? a.Establish product suggestions, Identify possible products, Do post occupancy evaluations b.Establish cost parameters, Receive bids, Select product c.Establish low bidder, Identify products low bidder used, Require submittals d.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 Establish product requirements, Identify possible products, Evaluate products

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