Quiz 3 Finals
Quiz 3 Finals
INSTRUCTION: Print this pdf file and write your answer on the space provided for identification, for
enumeration you can write your answer on the space after that or even at the back of it.
1. Sentence structure that uses the passive voice with the use of the word shall in nearly
every sentence. Sometimes this can create unnecessary wordiness and monotony.
2. Type of specification that shows the exact properties of the materials and methods of
installation are described in detail without using proprietary or manufacturer’s names.
3. It should be precise, vague and ambiguous text can be open to multiple interpretations.
4. Type of specification which they are primarily used for private commercial projects where
the owner knows what product they want.
5. Proprietary specification that one or more products are specified, and no substitutions
will be considered.
6. Type of specification that are used for “commodity” products in the marketplace, where
brand names are not important.
7. Proprietary specification that one or more products are specified, but other
manufacturers will be considered.
8. Type of specification which they are generally used to encourage the use of new and
innovative techniques that may lead to more economical construction.
9. The number of common methods used in specifications.
10. Sentence structure that puts the verb who defines the action as the first word in the
sentence.