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1You are working in your Architectural design office when you receive an email from the Contractor on a project your firm completed the construction documents for. Attached to the email is the Contractor’s Schedule of Submittals. Why is the Contractor sending this to you?
- AContractor is an Over Achiever
- BSubmittal Schedule is to be completed by the Architect
- CSubmittal Schedule is required in AIA - A201
- DThis should be sent to the Owner
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You are in charge of Construction Administration for a complex airport expansion project that has taken multiple years to complete. You have received by fax a set of submittals from the Contractor. Under AIA 201, how long do you have to review- A7 days
- BReasonable Promptness
- CThe Owner must review first
- D10 days
3You are in the construction phase on a project and you receive an email from the general Contractor. She informs you that the interior walls were not dimensioned correctly on the drawings and the plumbing drains were installed incorrectly and are not lining up with where the walls are supposed to go as many of them where to be embedded in the walls. You have completed a change order using AIA Contract Document G701. Who needs to sign this before any work in completed?
- AContractor, Architect
- BOwner, Contractor
- COwner, Architect, Contractor
- DArchitect, Owner
4You are assisting a client in choosing the best project delivery method for their adaptive reuse- live/work studio lofts. Which of the following would be the most appropriate delivery method for their project?
- ADesign-Build
- BCost Plus Fixed Fee
- CDesign-Bid-Build
- DMultiple-Prime
5You receive a call from a new client that is looking to hire a Contractor to manage the construction for a building your firm designed. They feel most comfortable with the AIA Contract Documents and they want their contract to include the cost of work plus a fee with a GMP. Which AIA contract would you recommend?
- AAIA A102
- BAIA A107
- CAIA A101
- DAIA A141
6An Owner responds to an ad on your website and is looking for a firm that can manage the design and construction services for their project. What type of project delivery method are they seeking?
- AFast-track
- BDesign-bid-Build
- CDesign-build
- DConstruction Manager at Risk
7Your firm is in the Construction Administration phase on a project. You are meeting on site with the general Contractor. You are running through a list of communication and documentation best practices that have been improved over the last several years. The Contractor looks at you with sleepy eyes and asks, “Look all this is great, but how do I get paid?” How do you respond?
- AComplete an Application for Payment
- BSubmit A201 to Architect by email
- CSubmit invoices with Change Order Summaries
- DMail the Owner the invoices
8You are preparing the bid packages to send out for a project you just completed the Construction Drawings for. Which AIA Contract Document would help with this process in communicating to bidders?
- AA221
- BA751
- CA107
- DA701
9Which of the following dispute resolution procedures is considered non-binding?
- AArbitration
- BLitigation
- CMeditation
- DMediation
10The Owner is out on the job site with the Contractor on a project. The Owner is not happy with the size of a landing on a staircase and wants it smaller. The Architect is not made aware of the change. Later during an inspection, the inspector measures the landing and states it is not to code so he can not pass the inspection until it is replaced. Who will have to pay for this?
- ASubContractor that built the stair, should have followed the Construction Documents
- BOwner, made the change without Architect approval
- CContractor, should have known the code
- DArchitect, should have informed the Owner of the code
11You are on site on a project reviewing the layout and spacing of a parking lot. The Architect and a representative from the local utility (electrical) are also on site. They are arguing about the placement of a telephone poles supporting guy wires. The Architect tells you to draw a plan one way but the utility says it can not be done that way. Who has authority in this example?
- AUtility
- BArchitect
- COwner
- DAHJ
12Refer to figure below. You are assisting a client to understand the various project delivery methods so you create the following graphic. What type of project delivery method does this diagram describe?
- ACM-at-Risk
- BBridging
- CDesign-Build
- DDesign-Bid-Build
13Refer to figure below. What type of project delivery method does this diagram describe? You are assisting a client to understand the various project delivery methods so you create the following graphic.
- ADesign-Build
- BBridging
- CDesign-Bid-Build
- DCM-at-Risk
14Refer to figure below. What type of project delivery method does this diagram describe? Contractor has input in design and constructibility from the outset and has full responsibility for design and construction.
- ABridging
- BCM-at-Risk
- CDesign-Build
- DDesign-Bid-Build
15Refer to figure below. You are assisting a client to understand the various project delivery methods so you create the following graphic. What type of project delivery method does this diagram describe?
- ACM-at-Risk
- BDesign-Bid
- CDesign-Bid-Build
- DBridging
16You have received a request for payment from the Contractor and are working on completing an Application and Certificate for Payment. Which AIA Contract Document template could you use for this?
- AAIA A702
- BAIA P702
- CAIA B702
- DAIA G702
17You are just completing a site visit, and have identified an issue in construction work that does not reflect what is illustrated/detailed in the Construction Documents. It will need to be changed to be consistent with what is shown in the drawings. What is the industry standard used to communicate this change to the appropriate parties?
- AChange Order
- BInvoice the Contractor
- CConstruction Change Directive
- DAs-Built Change
18Your firm receives a Request for Proposal on a new elementary school project. The school board has a tight timeline of 18 months for design and construction. In order to get approval for funding, the board must know the final construction cost at the end of Construction Document phase. Which would be the best project delivery method for this project?
- ACMc with GMP
- BCost Plus with GMP
- CDesign-bid-Build
- DContractor Assist
19Your firm is working on a project one day in the conference room when you see the Owner for the project come in the front door of your office with a man in work clothes. They come over to the conference room and the Owner introduces the man as a sub-Contractor for the construction of the project, that he has hired to help work out some of the construction details. This would be an example of which project delivery method?
- ASub-Retained
- BDesign Assist
- CDesign-Build
- DDesign-Bid-Build
20An Owner decides to hire a Contractor for their project. The Contractor then hires an Architect to design the project. What project delivery method does this describe?
- ADesign-bid-Build
- BDesign-Build
- CCM at Risk
- DDesign Assist
21You are in the bidding phase on a project. The bidding documents outline the successful bidder must submit a performance and a payment bond to the Owner. When are these due?
- ABefore construction can begin
- BWithin 14 days of signed contract
- COnly upon receipt of first change order
- DWith Contractors first request for payment
22Upon reviewing your email first thing in the morning, you receive a change order for a project in the construction phase. Which of the following changes must be agreed to by the Owner?
- AWork, Time, and Cost
- BWork, Cost
- CCost
- DTime
23You are on a job site where an Owner wants to take partial occupancy of a portion of the completed project. In order to determine the condition of the work before use, and record condition, who needs to inspect the work?
- AOwner
- BContractor
- CArchitect
- DArchitect, Owner, Contractor
24You work for an Architectural design firm that competed construction drawings for a local church. The pews were to be donated by a member of the congregation. On the date the hired Contractor arrived to install the pews, they had not arrived to the site yet. How should this be dealt with?
- AContractor Invoices Owner for Installation
- BArchitect Prepare a Construction Change Directive to Ensure the Contractor Returns upon Delivery
- CArchitect Prepares Change Order for Extension of Time and Reimbursement
- DContractor Takes a Loss
25There is a meeting at a project site. Present at the meeting are the Owner, the Contractor, the Architect, and the building official. A completed wall assembly mock up is being inspected. Who is responsible for deciding if the assembly meets the design intent of the contract documents?
- AArchitect
- BOwner
- CContractor
- DBuilding Official
26The engineer on a large steel warehouse project, notifies the Architect that the Contractor should follow certain steps before putting any load on the structure. How should the Architect communicate this procedure to the Contractor.
- AClearly Detail in the Specifications
- BDescribe in A201
- CDiscuss at First Site Visit
- DInclude in the General Notes of Working Drawings
27You are working on the bid document package with the Owner for a project. Because the project has a tight construction budget, you recommend that multiple design options be included to give the Contractors options to come in on budget. If the Owner decides to do this, according to AIA Contract Document B101, who is responsible for this?
- AArchitect, as Additional Service
- BOwner, included in A201
- CArchitect, as Basic Service
- DContractor, in Bid Documents
28You drive up to a project that is in construction administration phase for a routine site visit. You arrive to find the Owner and the Contractor yelling at each other. The Contractor spits out some profanities and storms off the site, never to return. Under A201, which of the following is true?
- AThe Owner must sue or take a loss
- BThe Architect automatically assumes the role of construction manager at risk
- CThe Architect must issue a stop work order
- DThe sub-Contractors have an obligation to the Owner to complete their work
29You are working with a client that has hired a Contractor and is in contract under AIA Contract Document A201. The Owner reports that the Contractor is hiring a number of unskilled laborers in an effort to save money and the quality of work is poor. The Owner has brought this up to the Contractor multiple times but the Contractor just nods their head and then does nothing. Legally what can the Owner do?
- ATerminate the Architect and the Contractor
- BLegally nothing as the Owner is not qualified to verify quality of work
- COnly terminate the Contractor with the Architect's approval
- DTerminate the contract with Contractor
30The Architect is approached by a sub-Contractor on a routine site visit. The sub-Contractor explains that they are frustrated because the Contractor is refusing to pay them for their work. The Contractor is claiming that they are waiting for payment from the Owner. The sub-Contractor requests that the Architect reveal how much has been paid to the Contractor. Under AIA A201, what should the Architect do.
- AArchitect is obligated to disclose to the sub-Contractor how much has been paid to the Contractor for their work
- BArchitect must refer the sub-Contractor to the Owner
- CArchitect is unable to disclose amounts paid to the Contractor
- DArchitect must refer the sub-Contractor to the Contractor
31The Architect receives a call from a Contractor on a job site. The Contractor states that an intricate tile pattern was not shown on the construction drawings and it is going to cost more to install. The Architect explains that the pattern and install details were included in the specifications. The Contractor states that they did not read the specifications when bidding the project. What should the Architect do?
- AAdvise the Owner to fire the Contractor
- BSplit the cost with the Contractor
- CIssue a change order
- DReject request for change order
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You are putting together the design budget for a project your firm just contracted. The scope of services includes the programming and design for a new elementary school. Assuming a fairly flat site and a school district with limited funds, when budgeting for the consultants, which consultant will most likely require the largest percentage of the consultants budget?- AStructural
- BElectrical
- CMechanical
- Dplumbing
33The firm you work for is preparing a proposal for a large government project. Which of the following may be unique about this type of project when compared to private projects?
- AAt least one staff member must have served in the military
- BTypically these projects have lower budgets
- CMay be required to transfer Ownership of the construction documents
- DMust provide structural calculations
34Your firm is managing the fast-track design of a one story manufacturing plant for Elon Musk and Tesla. During schematic design and design development phases, which of the following is crucial to have successfully developed for proper construction sequencing?
- AFoundation plan
- BRoof Pitch
- CCooling system
- DFenestration Elevations
35Your Architectural design firm is growing and taking on larger projects. You have just written a proposal for a project that will require multiple consultants. You have not contracted with consultants before and want to be sure you are legally protected, so decide to use the a standard AIA Contract. Which one would you choose to describe your legal relationship with a consultant.
- AAIA C401
- BAIA C102
- CAIA C301
- DAIA B101
36You are reviewing submittals from your structural engineering consultant on a project that you retained their services for under AIA C401. You notice that there are no supporting structural calculations with the submittals. When you request them from the consultant they respond that those were not part of the contract. What should you do?
- ANotify the Owner as it is their responsibility
- BCreate an addendum to the contract to include structural calculations
- CTerminate the contract and hire a new consultant
- DRefer them to the contract and request calcs at no additional fee
37You are reviewing the first set of submittals received from a Contractor on a new project your firm was contracted with to complete design and construction documents. Under contract AIA A201, what is required to be included with shop drawing submittals (choose 3)?
- ADrawings
- BCost
- CMeans and Methods
- DSchedules
- EOperation Manual
- FDiagrams
38Your Architecture firm has decided to branch in to green infrastructure projects to increase your sustainability profile. A major city approaches your firm to request a proposal for your professional services. Which factors should be closely considered when bidding this project (choose the best 3)
- ACost of Construction
- BProject Timeline
- CAvailable Material Resources
- DRisk Level and Mitigation
- EPerformance Specifications
- FSpecial Consultants Required
39Contracting and compensation methods for professional services and construction services will generally fall into one of three categories. What are they (choose 3)?
- ARetainer then Remainder (RtR)
- BCredit Swap (CS)
- CPay-As-You-Go (PAYG)
- DLump Sum/Fixed Price (LS)
- EGuaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)
- FReimbursable
40You are contacted by a potential client that has a project with an extremely tight timeline (again!?). They are interested in fast-tracking the project. They have never done a project like this with a condensed time-line. What are some inherent risks you should inform the client about (choose 3)?
- AFinal cost of project uncertain
- BWork built early may not suit later design decisions
- CDesign brief interpretation could be different between parties
- DThis would be managed under a Prime Contract
- EThere are no specifications for this type of project
41Your firm is being sued. As the defendant in a lawsuit which would be ways that you might respond (choose 4)?
- AMotion to Dismiss
- BIgnore
- CReport to Authority Having Jurisdiction
- DAffirmative Defense
- ECounterclaim
- FCounter Motion
- GAnswer
42A judge has found you in breach of a design contract. Choose three examples of equitable remedies for breach of contract (choose 3).
- ASpecific Performance
- BMitigation
- CInjunction
- DRescission
- EConjunction
- FPunitive Damages
43When you first meet with a client, it is very tempting to want to please them in an effort to get a signed contract. One question that will almost always come up is, how much will the project cost to construct. In order to answer this question appropriately, what information would you need, at a minimum (choose the best 4)?
- AQuality
- BSchedule
- CLocation
- DScope
- EPaint Colors
- FWeather
- GOrientation
44Upon completion of a quarterly financial review for your Architectural design firm, you find that your total indirect expenses are $72,000 and your total direct labor costs are $48,000. Calculate your overhead rate. (Answer should be a numeric value with 1 decimal place, no symbols. For example 0.0). [blank_start]()[blank_end]
- A1.5
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- Practice Managment ARE
- Autor
- M. A.
- Idioma
- English
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- Creado el 28 ene 2019 · actualizado el 3 feb 2019
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