Florida State Business and Finance AIA A201, A401, A407 Exam

Question 1

1. The owner’s right to carry out work begun by the contractor, but not completed, may occur after
   giving the contractor(s) days’ notice.
   A. 1
   B. 10
   C. 7
   D. 12

Answer 1

1. B AIA Document A201, 2017 2.5
   Index: Owner’s Right to Carry out Work

Question 2

2. A subcontractor may terminate a subcontract for non-payment of outstanding amounts due under the
   subcontract and late for days.
   A. 2
   B. 30
   C. 60
   D. 90

Answer 2

2. C AIA Document A401, 2017 7.1
   TOC: Chapter 7 – Termination, suspension or assignment

Question 3

3. 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. 14

Answer 3

3. C AIA Document A701, 2018 6.2
   TOC: Chapter 6 – Post-Bid information

Question 4

4. Within ______ business days of the date the Contractor becomes aware of an impending or actual
   cancellation or expiration of any Contractor’s insurance required by the contact documents, the Contractor shall
   provide notice to the owner.

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

Answer 4

4. C AIA Document A201, 2017 11.1.4
   Index: Insurance, Notice of Cancellation or Expiration

Question 5

5. Within _______days after receipt of a written request, or earlier if so, required by law, the
   Contractor shall furnish to the Subcontractor a copy of any bond covering payment obligations under the Subcontract
   Documents or shall authorize a copy to be furnished.

A. 45
B. 30
C. 15
D. 7

Answer 5

5. B AIA Document A401, 2017 3.3.7
   TOC: Chapter 3 – Contractor

Question 6

6. The architect has the sole responsibility for ordering .
   A. Change orders
   B. Construction change directives
   C. Any minor change in work
   D. Any changes whatsoever

Answer 6

6. C AIA Document A201, 2017 7.1.2
   Index: Change Orders, Definition of

Question 7

7. Final payment, constituting the entire unpaid balance of the contract sum, shall be due when the
   work is fully completed and performed and the has issued a certificate for payment.
   A. Architect
   B. Owner
   C. Builder
   D. Architect and owner

Answer 7

7. A AIA Document A201, 2017 9.10.1
   Index: Payment, Final

Question 8

8. Within _________ days after receipt of the Contractor’s Application for Payment, the
   Architect shall have the authority to withhold certification for payment if he deems appropriate.
   A. 7
   B. 10
   C. 14
   D. 21

Answer 8

8. A AIA Document A201, 2017 9.4.1
   Index: Certificates for Payment

Question 9

9. 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 9

9. B AIA Document A701, 2018 3.2.3
   TOC: Chapter 3 – Bidding Documents

Question 10

10. If within of Substantial Completion, any of the work is found to be defective or not
    in accordance with the contract documents, the contractor shall correct it promptly after receipt of a
    written notice from the owner to do so.

A. Six months
B. One year
C. Fifteen months
D. Eighteen months

Answer 10

10. B AIA Document A201, 2017 12.2.2.1
    Index: Substantial Completion

Question 11

11. Given the following:
    * The architect of a construction project approved a shop drawing submitted and approved by the
    project’s prime contractor but prepared by a subcontractor.

• After the architect’s approval, a deviation was discovered in the shop drawings when compared
  with the project plans and specifications.

The responsibility to correct the deviation lies with the .
A. Owner
B. Subcontractor
C. Contractor
D. Architect

Answer 11

11. C AIA Document A201, 2017 3.12.8
    Index: Shop Drawings, Definition of

Question 12

12. If the subcontractor defaults or neglects to carry out the work in accordance with this
    agreement and fails after receiving written notice from the contractor to commence and continue correction of such
    default or neglect with diligence and promptness, the contractor may, after giving _________days from the
    receipt by the subcontractor of any additional written notice, and without prejudice to any other
    remedy he may have, make good such deficiencies and may reduce the cost from the money owing to
    subcontractor.

A. 2
B. 3
C. 5
D. 7

Answer 12

12. C AIA Document A401, 2017 3.5
    TOC: Chapter 3 – Contractor

Question 13

13. The shall be responsible for purchasing and maintaining required insurance of and limits
    of liability, and subject to the terms and conditions, as described in the Agreement or Contract.

A. Architect
B. Contractor
C. Owner
D. Both B & C

Answer 13

13. D AIA Document A201, 2017 11.11.1
    Index: Insurance, Contractor’s Liability

Question 14

14. Given the following:
    * A change directive is issued by the architect for $2,100
    * The contractor did not respond promptly to the architect’s change directive and does not agree
    with the architect’s cost and submits the following cost:
    * Labor $ 825
    * Materials $1,450
    * Machinery rental $ 300
    * Hand tool rental $ 400
    * Contractor mark-up 15%

How much can the contractor expect to receive based on his cost estimates?
A. 2,575
B. 2,975
C. 2,961
D. 3,421

Answer 14

14. C AIA Document A201, 2017 7.3.4
    Index: Change order, Definition of
    Everything is allowed except for $400 Hand tool rental
    $825 + $1450 + $300 = $2,575 x 1.15 = $2,961

Question 15

15. The subcontractor shall not assign or subcontract without the consent of the .
    A. Architect
    B. Owner
    C. Contractor
    D. Architect and owner

Answer 15

15. C AIA Document A401, 2017 7.4.2
    TOC: Chapter 7 – Termination, Suspension or Assignment of the Subcontract

Question 16

16. Allowances shall cover the cost to the contractor of all materials and equipment
    A. Delivered to the site, all taxes, less trade discounts
    B. Delivered to the site, all taxes, less trade discounts, contractor transportation, handling,
    installation, overhead, profit and other expenses
    C. Delivered to the site, all taxes, plus trade discounts, unloading, handling, installation,
    overhead, profit and other expenses
    D. Delivered to the site, all taxes, double discounts, unloading, handling, installation overhead,
    profit
    and other expenses

Answer 16

16. A AIA Document A201, 2017 3.8.2
    Index: Allowances

Question 17

17. Given the following:
    * The contractor encounters a concealed physical condition on January 22nd that will cause the
    contract
    price to be adjusted
    * The contractor notifies the architect promptly before conditions at the site are disturbed on
    January 22nd
    * The architect examines the condition on February 3rd and determines that no change in the
    contract is justified

The contractor must make a written claim for adjustment by .
A. February 24
B. February 16
C. February 21
D. April 4

Answer 17

17. B AIA Document A201, 2017 15.1.3.1
    Index: Claims, Notice of

Question 18

18. Within _______days following issuance by the architect of the certificate for payment covering such
    substantially completed work, the contractor shall, to the full extent provided in the contract
    documents, make payment to the subcontractor of the entire unpaid balance of the contract sum or of
    that portion of the contract sum attributable to the substantially completed work.
    A. 10
    B. 15
    C. 20
    D. 30

Answer 18

18. D AIA Document A401, 2017 11.2
    TOC: Chapter11 – Payments

Question 19

19. 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 19

19. A AIA Document A701, 2018 4.3.2
    TOC: Chapter 4 – Bidding Procedures

Question 20

20. Which of the following documents are required to be on site for the owner?
    A. Drawings
    B. Samples
    C. Change orders
    D. All of the above

Answer 20

20. D AIA Document A201, 2017 3.11
    Index: Documents and Samples at the Site

Question 21

21. The subcontractor’s ability to assign his position as the subcontractor is .
    A. Not permissible at any time
    B. Permissible with the written consent of the contractor
    C. May assign the contract only in a bankruptcy situation
    D. May not assign the contract unless an approval in writing is received from the architect

Answer 21

21. B AIA Document A401, 2017 7.4.2
    TOC: Chapter 7 – Termination, Suspension or Assignment of the Subcontract

Question 22

22. The following is a breakdown of cost for a construction project
    Plans $ 400
    Permit fee $2,950
    County Assessment $4,200
    Survey $ 500

The contractor is responsible for the payment of .

A. $400
B. $2,950
C. $3,350
D. $8,050

Answer 22

22. B AIA Document A201, 2017 3.7.1
    TOC: Chapter 3 – Contractor

Question 23

23. The contractor shall pay the subcontractor each progress payment and the final payment within

days after he receives payment from the owner.
A. 3
B. 5
C. 7
D. 10

Answer 23

23. C AIA Document A401, 2017 11.1.3
    TOC: Chapter 11– Payments

Question 24

24. Allowances as defined by AIA Document A-201 shall cover .

A. The cost to the contractor of materials, equipment and delivery but not trade discount
B. The cost to the contractor of materials, equipment and delivery and trade discounts
C. Delivery, trade discounts, reasonable mark-up but not loading and unloading
D. Only hard and soft costs

Answer 24

24. A AIA Document A201, 2017 3.8.2
    Index: Allowances

Question 25

25. The subcontractor shall report within day(s) to the contractor any injury to any of the subcontractors’ employees at the site. A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

Answer 25

25. C AIA Document A401, 2017 4.4.1 TOC: Chapter 4 - Subcontractor

Question 26

26. A change order must be signed by . A. Owner and contractor B. Architect and contractor C. Owner and architect D. Owner, architect and contractor

Answer 26

26. D AIA Document A201, 2017 7.2.1 Index: Change Orders, Definition of

Question 27

27. A subcontractor has the same responsibility and obligation to the contractor as the . A. Architect has to the owner B. Owner has to the contractor C. Owner has to the architect and contractor D. Contractor has to the architect and owner

Answer 27

27. D AIA Document A201, 2017 5.3 Index: Subcontractual Relations

Question 28

28. The may reject a subcontractor hired by the contractor. A. Architect B. Contractor C. Owner D. A and C are correct

Answer 28

28. D AIA Document A201, 2017 5.2.2 Index: Subcontractors

Question 29

29. 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 29

29. B AIA Document A701, 2018 7.2.1 TOC: Chapter 7 – Performance Bond and Payment Bond

Question 30

30. A construction change directive provides for a change in cost or time. The cost may include all of the following except . A. Labor B. Materials C. Hand tools D. Bonds

Answer 30

30. C AIA Document A201, 2017 7.3.4 Index: Constructive Change Directive, Definition of