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The document summarizes Brandon Gemme's attempt on Quiz 3.4, which covered specifications and construction documentation. It shows he answered 2 out of 5 multiple choice questions correctly. The quiz addressed topics like the recommended style of language for specifications, the importance of punctuation, and capitalization of defined terms. While some short answer responses are included, the answers are not shown since the questions were not fully graded.

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Quiz Submissions - Quiz 3.4

The document summarizes Brandon Gemme's attempt on Quiz 3.4, which covered specifications and construction documentation. It shows he answered 2 out of 5 multiple choice questions correctly. The quiz addressed topics like the recommended style of language for specifications, the importance of punctuation, and capitalization of defined terms. While some short answer responses are included, the answers are not shown since the questions were not fully graded.

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9/4/2020 : Quiz Submissions - Quiz 3.

4 - Non-Credit 2019-2020 - Principles Constr Document (CNST-002-O4A) - SAIT

Quiz Submissions - Quiz 3.4


Brandon Gemme (username: 000850759)

Attempt 1
Written: Jun 30, 2020 8:03 PM - Jun 30, 2020 8:05 PM
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Question 1 1 / 1 point

What is the term for the style of language recommended for writing specifications?

A) Instructive

B) Imperative

C) Indicative

D) Subjunctive

E) Definitive

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Imperative (M3, L4: Sentence Structure)

Question 2 0 / 1 point

Explain why correct punctuation is important in specification writing.

Correct punctutation is required to ensure that the requirements of the specifications


are interpreted correctly.

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Because specifications are legal documents and should be punctuated rather formally. A
misplaced or missing punctuation mark can change the intended meaning. (M3, L4:
Punctuation)

Question 3 1 / 1 point

When writing a number less than one in a specification, a zero should be placed to the
left of the decimal point.

A) True
B) False

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(M3, L4: Numbers)

Question 4 0 / 1 point

Explain why terms like “Consultant”, “Owner”, “Contractor”, and “Place of the Work” might
be capitalized in the Project Manual?

If they are defined in the general conditions or supplementary conditions.

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They are terms defined within the general or supplementary conditions and have
specific meanings contractually. (M3, L4: Capitalization)

Question 5 0 / 1 point

Explain why the recommendations for language and style of a specification are important.

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Good style and consistent style promotes accuracy, brevity and clarity.

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The goal of a specification is to effectively communicate information with complete


clarity. Using imperative style, consistent language, correct grammar and punctuation
promotes clarity, accuracy, brevity. (M3, L4: Introduction, Summary)

Attempt Score:2 / 5 - F
Overall Grade (highest attempt):2 / 5 - F

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