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You are beginning a new project beginning with the Schematic Design Phase. What would be your start-up procedures?
Team briefing, Establish project files, Identify key people to work on the project, Identify key project information
The Standard Form of Architect’s Services is known as AIA
The B201 is the Standard Form of Architect’s Services and is typically paired with the B102.
An interior designer, hired by the Owner, has asked you to show all of their furnishings and fittings on your drawings. What should you do?
Explain to the interior designer that you can not do that because those drawings are not produced under your responsible control
Reducing electrical consumption and reducing water use would be considered implementing
Energy efficiency, Water conservation
The hotel project is located along the coast of Half Moon Bay with a stream going through the site. Which agencies are involved with the permitting processes?
Local planning department, California Coastal Commission, US Army Corps of Engineers, California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Local planning department, California Coastal Commission, US Army Corps of Engineers, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, CEQA
CEQA, Fire department, California Coastal Commission, US Fish & Wildlife
Local planning department, CEQA, Architectural Review Board, California Department of Transportation
Local planning department, California Coastal Commission, US Army Corps of Engineers, California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Feedback:Local planning department, California Coastal Commission, US Army Corps of Engineers, California Department of Fish and Wildlife are all agencies that may be interested in the project. CEQA is the California Environmental Quality Act, it’s not an agency but an Act.
The standard concerned with establishing minimum standards for materials and material assemblies and provide a reasonable level of exterior wildfire exposure protection for buildings in Wildland-Urban interface Fire Areas is the
Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area Building Standards (basically what it says in CBC 7a).. Chapter 49 of fire code
Items on a project that may carry a Factory Mutual label are
Fire department connections, wall hydrants, skylights
Based on preliminary site analysis and selection of a site, prepare a conceptual site development drawings which may include land utilization, structure placement, facility development, development phasing, access and circulation of vehicles and pedestrians, parking facilities and utility systems. Analyze surface and subsurface conditions, ecological requirements, deeds, zoning, and other legal restrictions, landscape concepts and features. According to the B203, Site Evaluation and Planning, this description would be
- Site Development Planning
- Site Analysis and Selection
- Program Analysis
- Environmental Studies
Site Development Planning
Air quality concerns on a project would be
Emissions from vehicle exhaust, Idling limitations, Emissions from combustion equipment such as boilers and generators
The Construction Documents Phase is taking longer than anticipated because the structural engineer has been behind schedule. To meet the agreed upon deadline with the Owner for completion of the Construction Documents Phase, you will need to have your staff work a substantial amount of overtime during the coming week and following weekend. This additional cost would be the responsibility of the
This additional cost would be the responsibility of the Architect. The Architect is responsible for keeping the project team on schedule including the consultants.
Which agency is concerned with protecting people, property and watersheds from damage or destruction from flood and storm waters?
County Flood Control District
You have received steel shop drawings from the steel subcontractor. What should you do?
Send them back to the steel subcontractor unchecked.
You would not call the steel subcontractor as you do not communicate directly with sub contractors of the General Contractor.
You would not send them to the General Contractor as you are not the messenger.
The proper chain of command is for the steel subcontractor to send them to the General Contractor for review, and then the General Contractor will send them to the Architect.
*This may be a little different in the real world, but for purposes of the Exam, this is the recommended answer.
The project is under construction and you realize the Contractor has discovered missing information in the drawings and as a result, did not include the missing information in his bid. You show the Contractor where the missing information is included in the specification. How do you resolve this?
Request the Contractor include the missing information in his base bid as it was included in the specifications
Explain to the Contractor that the specifications take precedence over the drawings and he should have included the missing information in his base bid
Issue a change order for the missing information
Request the Contractor include the missing information in his base bid as it was included in the specifications.
Specifications do not take precedence over the drawings and vice versa. The drawings and specs are complimentary.
See AIA A201 General Conditions, Article 1.2 Correlation and Intent of the Contract Documents & Article 3.2.2 under Review of Contract Documents and Field Conditions by Contractor.
When a Construction Change Directive has not specified a cost, the Contractor may still request payment for Work completed under the Construction Change Directive in his Applications for Payment. Pending final determination of the total cost, an interim determination for purposes of monthly certification for payment for those costs will be made by:
Architect
Owner
Contractor
Initial Decision Maker
Architect. See AIA A201 General Conditions, Article 7.3.9 under Construction Change Directives.
citizens’ advisory committee
a. is a group of community members appointed by local board or agency to provide input and feedback on project proposals
b. is a grassroots group of neighbors that would be concerned about new development in their neighborhood
A citizens’ advisory committee a group of community members appointed by local board or agency to provide input and feedback on project proposals
28 . A fire is considered to be _______ when there is no further threat of it jumping a containment line
Complacent
Controlled
Constructed
Contained
A fire is considered to be controlled when there is no further threat of it jumping a containment line.
A fire is considered to be contained when it is surrounded on all sides by some kind of boundary but it is still burning and has the potential to jump a boundary line.
The earthquake hazard potential for the U.S. has been determined through a national program and has been generalized into four seismic zones, 1-4. What would be the correct statement?
Zone 1 has the lowest earthquake danger, Zone 4 has the greatest earthquake danger
Zone 1 has the lowest earthquake danger, Zone 4 has the greatest earthquake danger, Most of the densely populated parts of California are in Zone 4
Zone 1 has the lowest earthquake danger, Zone 4 has the greatest earthquake danger, Most of the densely populated parts of California are in Zone 4
Establish requirements and prepare initial designs for the on-site utilities which may include:
electrical service and distribution,
gas service and distribution,
water supply and distribution,
site drainage,
sanitary sewer collection and disposal,
process waste water treatment, storm water collection and disposal,
central-plant mechanical systems, fire systems, emergency systems,
security,
pollution control,
site illumination,
communication systems.
Analyze the availability of existing utility mains, transmission and distribution lines.
According to the B203, Site Evaluation and Planning, this description would be
Utility Studies
- State agency for schools?
- State agency for Animal labs?
- State agency for Correctional treatment centers
- State agency for local detention centers
- State agency for skilled nursing facilities
- DSA
- DPH, Department of Public Health
- OSHPD,
- CSA, Correction Standards Authority
- OSHPD
Laboratories which are subject to federal regulation (USDA-APHIS or NIH-OLAW) are exempt from state approval, as are animal husbandry activities, private veterinary practice, and primary or secondary schools. Because the USDA now regulates all warm-blooded animals except birds and rats (genus Rattus) or mice (genus Mus) bred for use in research, only those laboratories which use exclusively Rattus, Mus, and/or birds, and do not receive federal funds for animal use activities must now apply for approval by the California Department of Public Health.
Which mandatory element of the General Plan must be updated every 5 years
Housing Element
Land Use Element
Conservation Element
Safety Element
Housing Element
The project is an essential services building. Of the following non-structural elements, which does NOT have to remain in operation after the effects of a natural disaster?
Smoke detectors
Communications systems
Main transformers
Switching Equipment
smoke detectors
Feedback:
Non-structural elements the must be designed remain in operation after the affects of a natural disaster are the following (not limited to);
- Communication systems
- Main transformers
- Switching equipment
- Emergency backup generators
The State of California is under the jurisdiction of which division of the US Army Corps of Engineers?
South Pacific Division
Open and Closed Specifications are considered type type of spec?
proprietary specs
According to AIA B201, based on the Owner’s approval of the Design Development Documents, and on the Owner’s authorization of any adjustments in the Project requirements and the budget for the Cost of the Work, the Architect shall prepare _____________ for the Owner’s approval.
construction documents
What are the areas of concern of the County Health Department
Food, Housing, Pests, Water, Solid Waste
Food, Housing
Pests, Water
Food, Housing, Solid Waste
Food, Housing, Pests, Water, Solid Waste
The Environmental Health Department is considered which kind of agency?
County agency
Which of these is a purpose of the California Coastal Act?
To protect, maintain and enhance coastal quality, Protect and restore sensitive habitats, To maximize public access to recreational areas.
To protect, maintain and enhance coastal quality, Protect and restore sensitive habitats, To maximize public access to recreational areas, To prevent mudslides along the coast
To protect, maintain and enhance coastal quality, Protect and restore sensitive habitats, To maximize public access to recreational areas.
A client has asked you to design a 4,800 s.f. house in Malibu. They are mainly interested in a permit set of drawings and do not want you to provide any Construction Administration Services. What would be the best way to protect/reduce your liability?
Turn down the job because the liability exposure is too great.
Feedback:Turn down the job because the liability exposure is too great is the correct answer. If you are not providing regular Construction Administration Services, your exposure to any claims greatly increases. Many E&O insurance companies require architects to provide Construction Administration Services
The decision of the arbitrator is
final
Certificate of Substantial Completion establishes which of the following?
Responsibilities transfer from the General Contractor to the Owner for security, maintenance, heat, utilities, damage to the work and insurance; warranty period begins for work
The Contractor will submit AIA G706A, Contractor’s Affidavit of Release of Liens
With Final Application and Certificate for Payment to the Architect
After Substantial Completion is established
Whenever Contractor submits Application and Certificate for Payment to the Architect
Prior to beginning work on the project
With Final Application and Certificate for Payment to the Architect
Which one of these is not considered a special inspection?
Masonry fireplaces
Field-welds
High-strength bolts
Sprayed fire-resistant materials
Masonry fireplaces
Feedback:
Masonry fireplaces.
Masonry construction shall be inspected and evaluated in accordance with the requirements of Sections 1704.5.1 through 1704.5.3, depending on the classification of the building or structure or nature of the occupancy, as defined by this code.
Exception: Special inspections shall not be required for: 3. Masonry fireplaces, masonry heaters or masonry chimneys installed or constructed in accordance with Section 2111, 2112 or 2113, respectively.
General Plan Safety Element protects against?
fire, floods, earthquakes, landslides, and other natural and man made hazards
If the Contractor encounters human remains or recognizes burial markers, archaeological sites or wetlands not indicated in the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall immediately suspend any operations that would affect them and notify the Owner and Architect. Which party shall take action necessary to obtain governmental authorization required to resume the operations?
Owner
Who administers the Architects Practice Act
California Architects Board
California Board of Architects
California Architectural Board
California Architecture Board
California Architects Board
Put the following project team members in order from highest to lowest responsibility:
Project Manager, Draftsman, Job Captain, Spec Writer
Project Manager, Job Captain, Draftsman, Spec Writer
Project Manager, Job Captain, Spec Writer, Interior Designer
Job Captain, Project Manager, Draftsman, Spec Writer
Project Manager, Job Captain, Draftsman, Spec Writer is the correct order.
Project Manager, Job Captain, Spec Writer, Interior Designer is not the correct answer because there is not a Draftsman (essential member of the project team) listed on the team.
The Project Manager is the point person on each project, with the Job Captain as the person directly under the Project Manager. Together they manage and direct a staff of draftsman, designers, spec writers, interior designers, etc.
Which of the following types of scheduling charts would not be used in a project? Milestone Chart Bar Chart Pie Chart Gantt Chart
A Pie Chart would not be used in the scheduling of a project. A Gantt Chart is a specific type of bar chart that illustrates project schedule including start and finish dates.
18 . The project is a two story police station in a flood prone area and the site also has a high water table. How would these factors affect the design of a two story police station?
May require deeper foundation, Will require the contractor to remove water during construction, May require a pile foundation and/or a mat slab foundation Will require the contractor to remove water during construction, May require a pile foundation and/or require a mat slab foundation May require a deeper foundation, Add substantial amount of time to the permitting process, Require emergency backup generator to be installed on the roof May require deeper foundation, May require a pile foundation and/or require a mat slab foundation
May require deeper foundation, May require a pile foundation and/or require a mat slab foundation
Feedback:
This question is asking about the design of the project. Add substantial amount of time to the permitting process is concerned with the plan check & approval process. Require the contractor to remove water during construction is concerned with the construction process.
You have received a soils report from the Owner during the Site Evaluation and Planning phase. The report indicates a large amount of expansive soils present on site. What type of concern would this most likely be?
Climatic concern
Topographic concern
Hydrological concern
Geological concern
Geological concern
Feedback:
A poor soils report is a geological concern. The way water moves through the site is an hydrological concern. Grading, views, access to utilities, rock outcroppings are all topographic concerns. Temperature, Humidity, Wind, Rainfall, Snowfall are all climatic concerns.
What is the term for when land gets too wet for upland vegetation and standing water is not too deep for vegetation?
Wetland
Shallow lake
Small stream
Bay
Feedback:
Wetland is the term for when land gets too wet for upland vegetation and standing water is not too deep for vegetation.
