Planning & EstimatingQuestion 627 of 700
Which statement BEST distinguishes shop drawings, product data, and samples as types of submittals?
a.They are all the same document under three different names.
b.Shop drawings are manufacturer catalog sheets, while product data are hand-drawn field sketches.
c.Samples are the contract drawings, and shop drawings are the written specifications.
d.Shop drawings are contractor/fabricator-prepared drawings of specific items; product data are manufacturer catalog cut sheets; samples are physical examples of the actual material.
Explanation
Correct: these are three submittal types that demonstrate conformance with the design. Shop drawings are detailed fabrication/installation drawings prepared for the project; product data are the manufacturer's printed literature; samples are physical pieces (e.g., tile, finish chips). The other options confuse or swap these categories.
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