CDT Dumps with Practice Exam Questions Answers

CSI defines commissioning as a quality-focused process that verifies the facility and its systems meet the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR). In the Project Delivery Practice Guide, commissioning is categorized into three broad types (paraphrased):

Systems and equipment commissioning – verifying that HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and other building systems perform as intended.

Building envelope commissioning – verifying performance of the exterior enclosure, including air/water infiltration, thermal performance, and durability.

Total project commissioning (also called whole-building or total building commissioning) – extending commissioning to the entire project, including design, construction, and operational aspects, integrating envelope, systems, and other building components.

Given that the question already lists “systems and equipment commissioning” and “building envelope commissioning,” the missing third category described by CSI is “total project commissioning”, which corresponds to Option D.

Why the other options are not correct:

A. Mechanical commissioning – This is a subset of systems and equipment commissioning (focused on HVAC/mechanical systems), not one of CSI’s three overarching categories.

B. Facility commissioning – While the term might be used informally, CSI’s categorized terminology in the CDT body of knowledge is “total project commissioning” rather than “facility commissioning.”

C. Process commissioning – This term is more common in industrial process industries and is not identified by CSI as one of the three principal commissioning categories for building projects.

CSI References (no links):

CSI Project Delivery Practice Guide – sections on commissioning types and scope (total project, systems and equipment, building envelope).

In CSI-based drawing organization, the cover sheet (sometimes called the title sheet) is the primary identification sheet of the drawing set. It typically includes:

Project name and project number

Owner’s name

Architect/engineer’s name and logo

Names of key consultants (structural, mechanical, electrical, etc.)

General project data (site address, legal description, gross area, etc.)

A location map or vicinity map

Sometimes a sheet index, code summary, and other global project information

CSI’s guidance for construction documents describes the cover sheet as the place where the project is formally identified and the major parties are listed so that anyone picking up the drawing set immediately knows what project it is, who the participants are, and where the project is located. This is exactly what the question is asking about.

Why the others are not correct in CSI’s sense:

A. Sheet index – A sheet index is usually a list of drawing sheets (by discipline and sheet number) and may be placed on the cover sheet or on a separate index sheet, but it does not normally carry the full set of project identification data, consultant names, and location map by itself.

C. General notes – General notes are used to provide global instructions or clarifications applicable to the drawings (e.g., dimensional conventions, typical construction requirements). They are not the primary location for listing the owner, A/E, consultants, or site location map.

D. Building code summary – A building code summary focuses on code-related data: occupancy classification, construction type, fire-resistance ratings, egress calculations, etc. While it may appear on the cover sheet or nearby sheets, it is not where CSI expects all of the names and general project data to be grouped.

So, per CSI’s standard organization of construction drawings and project manuals, the cover sheet is the correct answer.

Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation (CSI-aligned, paraphrased)

In CSI’s organization of the Project Manual:

Division 01 – General Requirements coordinates administrative and procedural requirements that apply across the technical sections.

One of the standard Division 01 topics is “Alternates”.

In CSI practice:

The Bid Form provides the spaces for bidders to state the prices for each alternate.

The Agreement may list accepted alternates after award.

The technical sections (Divisions 02–49) describe detailed materials and methods, but do not typically define the overall limits or scope of each alternate in one place.

Instead, CSI recommends that the description of each alternate, including its limits and what parts of the Work are added, deleted, or changed, be clearly defined in Division 01 – General Requirements, usually in a section titled “Alternates”. There, the scope of each alternate is described in a way that can be coordinated with and referenced by the technical sections.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

C. Division 01

Why the other options are not best per CSI practice:

A. Agreement – The Agreement (Contract for Construction) may list which alternates are accepted once the contract is formed, but it does not typically define in detail the limits of each alternate; it relies on the specifications for those definitions.

B. Bid Form – The Bid Form is where prices for alternates are entered. It may briefly name or reference each alternate, but the detailed definition and limits are in Division 01.

D. Sections in Divisions 02–49 – Technical sections contain the work results and may note how an alternate affects them (e.g., “this finish is used only if Alternate 2 is accepted”), but the primary, consolidated description of what each alternate includes/excludes is in the Division 01 Alternates section.

Key CSI-Related Reference Titles (no links):

CSI Construction Specifications Practice Guide – Division 01 General Requirements and Alternates.

CSI Project Delivery Practice Guide – procurement and alternates sections.

CSI CDT Study Materials – organization of the Project Manual and the role of Division 01.

Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract (CSI-based)

CSI’s guidance on project record documents distinguishes between several types:

Record drawings – show what was actually installed (dimensions, locations, configurations).

Record specifications/project manual – the written requirements for the work, as issued and modified.

Record submittals – approved shop drawings, product data, and samples documenting the actual products and systems installed, including manufacturer names, model numbers, finishes, and installation instructions.

For replacement of a specific product, such as a broken insulated glazing unit, CSI instruction is that the most precise source is record submittals (Option D). These typically contain:

The exact manufacturer selected.

Product line, model number, glass type, coatings, spacers, gas fill, etc.

Any special fabrication notes or custom sizes.

Contact information or catalog data to facilitate reordering.

This is exactly the information a facility manager needs to “determine where and how to order” the replacement unit. That is why CSI emphasizes maintaining record submittals as part of the owner’s permanent facility information.

Why the other options are less appropriate:

A. Record drawingsRecord drawings (sometimes called “as-built” drawings) can provide size and location of the glazing unit, and possibly indicate type (e.g., “insulated glazing unit”). However, drawings rarely show the precise product manufacturer and model; at best, they reference detail markers or generic notes. They are helpful for field measurement and coordination, but not ideal for identifying the exact product to order.

B. Manufacturer’s representativeA manufacturer’s rep can help once you know the manufacturer and product, but first you need to identify which manufacturer and model were actually installed. Without the record submittals or similar documentation, the rep would be guessing. CSI places the identification of the installed product squarely in the realm of record submittals.

C. Project manualThe project manual (including the specifications) usually lists acceptable manufacturers and products, or performance requirements, but it does not necessarily tell you which one was actually used. If multiple manufacturers or options were permitted, the project manual alone cannot identify the exact unit to reorder.

Thus, under CSI’s treatment of project record documents and facility information, record submittals (Option D) are the best and most appropriate source for ordering an exact replacement product.

CSI reference concepts:

CSI Project Delivery Practice Guide – sections on “Project Closeout” and “Record Documents,” explaining the distinct roles of record drawings and record submittals.

CSI CDT Study Materials – topics describing record submittals as the owner’s record of actual installed products, used for maintenance and replacement.

In CSI’s description of the project life cycle and construction phase services, project closeout is treated as a structured, coordinated process involving the owner, A/E, and contractor. A closeout meeting (or series of meetings) is recommended to:

Review all required closeout procedures such as punch list completion, testing, training, record documents, warranties, and final cleaning.

Clarify responsibilities and timelines for each party in achieving substantial and final completion.

Coordinate handover activities, including delivery of O&M manuals, as-built/record documents, warranties, spare parts, keys, and access codes.

Confirm the sequence for inspections, certifications, and the process toward final payment and release.

Thus the primary purpose of a closeout meeting is to review and coordinate handover procedures and activities, making D the correct answer.

Why the other choices do not match CSI’s intent for closeout meetings:

A. To set substantial completionSubstantial completion is established by contract definition and certification, usually when the work is sufficiently complete for the owner’s beneficial use and occupancy. The closeout meeting may discuss the path to substantial completion, but it does not exist just to “set” that date.

B. To resolve subcontractor disputesDisputes may be addressed through separate claim and dispute resolution procedures outlined in the Conditions of the Contract. While closeout meetings might note open issues, their primary purpose is coordination of closeout and handover, not serving as a dispute-resolution forum.

C. To commission the project for occupancyCommissioning is a structured process of testing and verifying systems performance, typically running in parallel with late construction and early operation. The closeout meeting coordinates requirements (e.g., commissioning reports) but commissioning itself is carried out through separate technical procedures and field activities, not simply by holding a meeting.

Key CSI-aligned references (no URLs):

CSI Project Delivery Practice Guide – chapters on Construction Phase and Project Closeout.

CSI CDT Body of Knowledge – content on construction phase services, closeout procedures, and documentation.

Standard A/E service descriptions aligned with CSI concepts for project closeout and handover.