Chap 7 – Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Question 1

QA refers to the procedures for discovering defects and deficiencies or deviations to the contract documents __________ (when?).

Answer 1

……….before and during the execution of the work.
CAPG Chap 7 Intro

Question 2

QC refers to the procedures for evaluating __________for conformance with contract requirements.

Answer 2

…. completed activities and elements of the work
CAPG Chap 7 Intro

Question 3

QA and QC are not exclusive of each other. QC for one process may serve as _________ .

Answer 3

….QA for a subsequent process.
CAPG Chap 7 Intro

Question 4

Procedures for QA / QC are addressed where?

Answer 4

in Division 01— General Requirements within 01 40 00, Quality Requirements.
CAPG 7.1

Question 5

If the owner wishes to enhance QA/QC by including additional A/E services for more extensive observation, then

Answer 5

• Do so in the owner-A/E agreement
• This may include a full-time project representative.
CAPG 7.1

Question 6

The contractor’s QA process begins with:

Answer 6

…when the contractor first visits the site to become familiar with conditions
CAPG 7.1

Question 7

The contractor’s QC process originates when

Answer 7

….when the contractor assumes responsibility to supervise and direct the work using the contractor’s expertise, skill, and attention.
CAPG 7.1

Question 8

Examples of early QA activities are:

Answer 8

• Verifying site conditions, taking field measurements, correlating the information with the contract documents, and reporting any errors, inconsistencies, or omissions
• Reviewing drawings and specifications to uncover any coordination items, errors, omissions, or inconsistencies prior to construction
• Correlating proposed solutions with the contract requirements
• Scheduling and sequencing of the work
• Meeting with others to resolve unclear or conflicting matters
• Submitting satisfactory evidence of the kind and quality of products
• Obtaining manufacturers’ certifications

CAPG 7.2

Question 9

The process of submitting shop drawings, product data, and samples is _____ (Q/A or Q/C)?

Answer 9

…..the very essence of QA
CAPG 7.2

Question 10

Field samples and mock-ups are_____ (Q/A or Q/C)?

Answer 10

….provide QA in the form of actual examples and can be used to set standards for QC of workmanship
CAPG 7.2

Question 11

QC consists of procedures used to determine whether completed items _________ .

Answer 11

….meet the required quality.
CAPG 7.3

Question 12

Common forms of QC include:

Answer 12

• Comparing items to an acceptable standard
• Determining whether items are within an acceptable range of deviation or tolerance
• Checking against a list of contract requirements
• Monitoring, verifying, and substantiating requirements
• Testing and inspection

CAPG 7.3

Question 13

Employment of testing laboratories and inspection services or acceptance of their findings does not relieve the contractor of __________ .

Answer 13

….the obligation to perform work according to the contract documents.
CAPG 7.3

Question 14

QC required by AHJs may involve:

Answer 14

• tests,
• inspections, and
• approvals of portions of the work as required by laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, or orders of public authorities.

CAPG 7.3

Question 15

The A/E’s inherent authority to reject work that is not in accordance with the contract documents is an example of: _____ (Q/A or Q/C)?

Answer 15

….QC
CAPG 7.3

Question 16

Project specifications frequently contain QA provisions, in _____________, requiring products to have been previously tested according to certain criteria. (where?)

Answer 16

…. PART 1—GENERAL
CAPG 7.4

Question 17

Prerequisite performance requirements and source QC are usually specified in ___________ and provide QA before the products are installed.

Answer 17

…. PART 2—PRODUCTS
CAPG 7.4

Question 18

The major criteria for quality are described in the _____________ . (drawings or specifications ?)

Answer 18

….in the specifications (specs are qualitative; the drawings are quantitative)
CAPG 7.5 Intro

Question 19

The contractor demonstrates _______________ by reviewing and approving submittals before submitting them to the A/E. (QA or QC ?)

Answer 19

….QA
CAPG 7.5.1

Question 20

The warranty should not be confused with _____________ .

Answer 20

….the one year correction period.
CAPG 7.5.1

Question 21

The QC provisions in the conditions of the contract are there to _____________ .

Answer 21

….verify conformance with the contract requirements.
CAPG 7.5.2

Question 22

Certificates of testing, inspection, and approvals which are secured by the contractor and delivered to the A/E are examples of __________ (Q/A or Q/C)?

Answer 22

….QC submittals. (verifies conformance with the contract requirements.)
CAPG 7.5.2

Question 23

When the A/E reviews the contractor’s applications for payment and certifies or recommends payment of amounts due, this is an example of __________ (Q/A or Q/C)?

Answer 23

….QC. (verifies conformance with the contract requirements.) CAPG 7.5.2

Question 24

If the A/E requires additional inspection and testing, the contractor bears the expense ____________ . (when?)

Answer 24

…. only if the work is found to be defective.
CAPG 7.5.2