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A note says to verify the existing ceiling height before ordering tall cabinets. What does that mean for procurement?

Correct Answer

D) Measure before ordering.

A verify-in-field note means the contractor should confirm actual dimensions before fabrication or procurement.

Answer Options
A
Order from the catalog without measuring.
B
Carry the estimate unchanged where a note says to verify the existing ceiling height before ordering tall cabinets, and sort out the scope effect after award.
C
Use the old drawing or assumption even though the a note says to verify the existing ceiling height before ordering tall cabinets item may affect labor, materials, or sequencing.
D
Measure before ordering.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

A verify-in-field note means the contractor should confirm actual dimensions before fabrication or procurement.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: Order from the catalog without measuring.

Order from the catalog without measuring. does not satisfy the required party, deadline, proof, license, bond, insurance, or agency trigger for field verification.

Option B: Carry the estimate unchanged where a note says to verify the existing ceiling height before ordering tall cabinets, and sort out the scope effect after award.

Carry the estimate unchanged where a note says to verify the existing ceiling height before ordering tall cabinets, and sort out the scope effect after award. does not satisfy the required party, deadline, proof, license, bond, insurance, or agency trigger for field verification.

Option C: Use the old drawing or assumption even though the a note says to verify the existing ceiling height before ordering tall cabinets item may affect labor, materials, or sequencing.

Use the old drawing or assumption even though the a note says to verify the existing ceiling height before ordering tall cabinets item may affect labor, materials, or sequencing. does not satisfy the required party, deadline, proof, license, bond, insurance, or agency trigger for field verification.

Memory Technique

Field Verification clock for Cabinets Remodel: party, date, proof, then rights.

Reference Hint

Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Field verification from CSLB B General Building Study Guide; California Building Code, Title. / CSLB B General Building Study Guide site verification; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.

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