AIA Document A701-2018 Exam

Question 1

1. Written or graphic instruments used by the architect prior to the execution of the contract
   which modify
   or interpret the bidding documents by additions, deletions, clarifications or corrections are
   referred to as
   .
   A. Amendment
   B. Change order
   C. Change directive
   D. Addenda

Answer 1

1. D 1.3

Question 2

2. A bidder by making a bid represents that .
   A. The bid is based on materials required by the bidding documents with exceptions
   B. Bidder has posted a letter of credit
   C. The bidder has visited the site
   D. Bidder has general liability insurance

Answer 2

2. C 2.1

Question 3

3. A deposit may be required from a bidder who obtains complete sets of bidding documents from the
   issuing office. The deposit will be refunded to bidders who submit a bona fide bid and return the
   bidding documents in good condition within days after receipt of bids.
   A. 5
   B. 10
   C. 15
   D. 30

Answer 3

3. B 3.1.2

Question 4

4. Bidders and sub-bidders requiring clarification or interpretation of the bidding documents shall make a
   written request which shall reach the architect at least days prior to the date for receipt
   of bids.
   A. 7
   B. 14
   C. 21
   D. 30

Answer 4

4. A 3.2.2

Question 5

5. Interpretations, corrections and changes of the bidding documents will be made by .
   A. Addendum
   B. Change directive
   C. Change order
   D. Amendment

Answer 5

5. A 3.2.3

Question 6

6. No substitution for materials, products or equipment will be considered prior to receipt of bids unless
   written request for approval has been received by the architect at least days prior to the
   date for receipt of bids.
   A. 30
   B. 15
   C. 10
   D. 5

Answer 6

6. C 3.3.2.1

Question 7

7. All copies of the bid, the bid security, if any, and other documents required to be submitted with the bid
   shall be enclosed in a sealed, envelope.
   A. Transparent
   B. Opaque
   C. Red
   D. Blue

Answer 7

7. B 4.3.2

Question 8

8. Oral, telephonic or telegraphic bids are and will not receive consideration.
   A. Invalid after 3 days
   B. Valid for 24 hours
   C. Invalid after 5 days
   D. Invalid

Answer 8

8. D 4.3.5

Question 9

9. At the discretion of the owner, if stipulated in the advertisement or invitation to bid, the properly
   identified bids received on time will be opened and will be read aloud.
   A. Publicly
   B. Privately
   C. After 3 days
   D. After 24 hours

Answer 9

9. A 5.1

Question 10

10. The owner shall, at the request of the bidder to whom award of a contract is under
    consideration and no later than days prior to the expiration of the time for withdrawal of bids, furnish to the bidder reasonable evidence that financial arrangements have been made to fulfill the owners
    obligations under the contract.

A. 30
B. 21
C. 14
D. 7

Answer 10

10. D 6.2

Question 11

11. If the bidding documents require either a performance bond or a payment bond, the cost shall
    .

A. Not be included in the change order
B. Be included in the change order
C. Be added later to the bid in determining the contract sum
D. Be included in the bid

Answer 11

11. D 7.1.2

Question 12

12. The bidder making a bid represents that he or she .
    A. Is familiar with local conditions under which the work is to be performed
    B. Is making a bid contingent on standard codes and conditions
    C. Will adjust accordingly if the bid is accepted as long as an addendum is made
    D. Will provide specifications for all materials

Answer 12

12. A 2.1

Question 13

13. The proposed contract documents consist of .
    A. The form of agreement between the owner and the contractor and instruction to bidders
    B. The conditions of the contract (general, supplementary and other conditions), drawings,
    specifications and all addenda
    C. Advertisement or invitation to bid, instructions to bidders, the bid form, and other sample
    bidding and contract forms
    D. All addenda or written, graphic instruments issued by the Architect prior to the execution of
    the
    contract

Answer 13

13. B 1.1

Question 14

14. A contractor furnished a bid on a project according to the provisions of AIA Document A701. The bid
    was received and accepted by the owner after the designated time and date required on the bidding
    documents for the receipt of all bids. The bidding documents required that the contractor furnish a
    performance bond and a payment bond. The contractor did not furnish a performance bond and a
    payment bond and, also refused to enter into a contract with the owner and withdrew the bid. The
    damages, if any, that can be assessed against the contractor by the owner are .

A. No penalty. A contractor can withdraw a bid at any time he/she chooses
B. The amount of bid security shall be forfeited to the owner as liquidated damages, as a penalty
C. A penalty equal to 2.0% of the bid price
D. The amount of bid security shall be forfeited to the owner as liquidated damages, not as a
penalty

Answer 14

14. D 4.2.2

Question 15

15. An architect has issued addenda prior to bid due date. According to AIA Document A701, the architect
    must issue all addenda at least days prior to date for receiving all bids.
    A. 4
    B. 6
    C. 8
    D. 10

Answer 15

15. A 3.4.3

Question 16

16. The burden of proof of the merit for any proposed substitution of materials, equipment or
    products in the bidding documents is upon the
    .
    A. Architect
    B. owner
    C. Proposer
    D. Supplier

Answer 16

16. C 3.3.3

Question 17

17. During the bidding process, where there is a discrepancy in the drawings or specifications, any
    corrections shall be made by .
    A. Instructions to bidders
    B. Addendum
    C. Change order
    D. Change directive

Answer 17

17. B 3.2.3

Question 18

18. A bidder discovers that there is a discrepancy between the plans and the specifications. The
    bidder
    should .

A. Report it to the owner within seven days written notice
B. Talk to the other bidders
C. Ignore it
D. Report it to the architect immediately

Answer 18

18. D 3.2.1

Question 19

19. Any performance bond or payment bond required in the bidding documents shall be delivered by
    the bidder to the owner not later than days following the date of execution of the contract.

A. 3
B. 5
C. 7
D. 10

Answer 19

19. A 7.2.1

Question 20

20. The owner must prove financial capability no later than days prior to the expiration of
    the time for withdrawal of bids.

A. 3
B. 5
C. 7
D. 30

Answer 20

20. C 6.2

Question 21

21. Any changes or corrections of the bidding documents must be made by the .
    A. General contractor
    B. Addendum
    C. Certified mail
    D. Phone call

Answer 21

21. B 3.2.3

Question 22

22. AIA bids are received .
    A. In a sealed envelope
    B. By phone — bidder to contractor
    C. In a legal-size envelope
    D. All of the above

Answer 22

22. A 4.3.2

Question 23

23. The bidder shall deliver the required bonds to the owner not later than days following
    the
    date of the execution of the contract.
    A. 1
    B. 3
    C. 5
    D. 7

Answer 23

23. B 7.2.1

Question 24

24. The owner shall, at the request of the bidder to whom the award of a contract is under
    consideration,
    furnish reasonable evidence that financial arrangements have been made to fulfill the contract
    within
    days prior to expiration of the time for withdrawal of bids.
    A. 3
    B. 4
    C. 7
    D. 10

Answer 24

24. C 6.2

Question 25

25. Bidders and sub-bidders requiring clarification of the bidding documents shall make a written
    request to
    the architect at least days prior to the date for receipt of bids.
    A. 3
    B. 5
    C. 7
    D. 10

Answer 25

25. C 3.2.2