From Exam

Question 1

What is required to prove negligence?

Answer 1

Duty, breach, damage

Question 2

If the contractor wants to offer to specify another product, when can he do so?

Answer 2

Prior to submitting bid

Question 3

According to NCARB code of ethics, if the architect has ownership of stock amd interst from the client’s competitor…

Answer 3

The architect must disclose it to the client(otherwise, violation)

Question 4

What is required to protect copyright?

Answer 4

Nothing, the work in tangible form automatically has it. Other options are only recommended.

Question 5

Can you retype standard AIA contract?

Answer 5

No, it is a violation of copyright

Question 6

What is the risk in the conract created by the owner’s attorney?

Answer 6

The archirect may not be protected

Question 7

Can you add handwritten modifications to the contract?

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

Claims-made insurance policy

Answer 8

Requires the policy to be in effect both when the clame is made and when the incident occurs

Question 9

Which payment method makes a conractor most efficient?

Answer 9

Cost plus fixed fee, lump-sum fee for overhead and profit

Question 10

Excluded from all-risk insurance policy

Answer 10

war, terrorism, nuclear hazards, fraud, employee theft, mold, asbestos, mysterious disappearance

Question 11

For how long should a firm keep project records?

Answer 11

Until the end of the statute of repose

Question 12

Statute of Repose

Answer 12

Begins from the date of substantial completion

Question 13

Statute of Limitation

Answer 13

Begins after damage occured

Question 14

Characteristics of design-build

Answer 14

The owner has more info about project cost earlier.
Less design and construction time.
The owner must have defined program and performance requirements.
Constructability advice can be provided.

Question 15

Partnering characteristics

Answer 15

For one project.
Is used in conjunction with mediation and arbitration to prevent lawsuits.
Can include participants other that the owner, contractor, architect

Question 16

Is partnering a contractual relationship?

Answer 16

No, it is an agreement between parties to work tother towards a common goal of constructing a building

Question 17

When is CMc used?

Answer 17

CM oversees the project. Used for fast-track construction, when design and construction overlap. The architect is hired when the project begins. The CM is hired during design phase.

Question 18

When is CM hired?

Answer 18

During design phase

Question 19

Bridging

Answer 19

Specific approach to design-build method that allows the owner to secure early fixed price and take advantage of the contractor’s knowledge of materials and construction methods.

Question 20

Bridging advantages

Answer 20

Contract price can be obtained more quickly.
Lower up-front cost that in design-bid-build.
The contractor bears sole responsibility for the product of construction with the benefit of an architect involvement.
More cost-effective.

Question 21

In bridging, does the architect need to review the construction documents to determine conformance with the original ones?

Answer 21

Yes.

Question 22

Macleamy curve for IPD, which phase has the most impact?

Answer 22

DD

Question 23

Teaming agreement

Answer 23

A basis for joint venture, used prior to bidding. Joint venture is put in place after the project is awarded.

Question 24

Specifics of employment contract regarding the reason of termination

Answer 24

Valid reasons should be provided

Question 25

Do all employment contracts restrict moonlighting?

Answer 25

No

Question 26

Who carries all risk insurance that covers fire?

Answer 26

The owner

Question 27

Does CSI have drawings checklists?

Answer 27

No

Question 28

Are the use of standard details a quality control method?

Answer 28

Yes

Question 29

Pro forma

Answer 29

Financial projection