Management and Design

Question 1

Why must nonstructural elements be braced?

Answer 1

They are braced to resist uplift (vertical movement) and horizontal forces.

Question 2

Which consultants’ services are part of the Scope of the Architect’s Basic Services per AIA B201?

Answer 2

Structural
Mechanical
Electrical
(Plumbing?)

Question 3

In terms of additional agreements, what is an architect’s agreement with an owner referred to as?

Answer 3

Prime Agreement

Question 4

True/False: Per C401-2007, the Consultant is an independent contractor.

Answer 4

True.

Question 5

C401-2007, Article 1 =

Answer 5

General Provisions

Question 6

C401-2007 = ?

Answer 6

Standard Form of Agreement Between Architect and Consultant

Question 7

C401-2007, Article 2 = ?

Answer 7

Consultant’s Responsibilities

Question 8

C401-2007, Article 3 = ?

Answer 8

Scope of Consultant’s Services

Question 9

Per Article 2 of C401-2007, what 4 types of insurance are required?

Answer 9

General liability
Automobile liability
Workers Compensation
Professional Liability

Question 10

Per C401-2007, the cost of the work is defined in…

Answer 10

The attached Prime Agreement.

Question 11

Name 4 types of firm structures.

Answer 11

Sole proprietor
Partnership
Corporation
Joint venture

Question 12

S Corporation?

Answer 12

Allows income and expenses to flow through individual business owner.

Question 13

C Corporation?

Answer 13

Clearly separates the individual from the corporation.

Question 14

What is the difference between general liability and professional liability?

Answer 14

Professional provides protection against negligence, errors, omissions.

General covers against damages sustained at the job site.

Question 15

What types of insurance are required by the State of California?

Answer 15

Workers Compensation

Automobile Liability Insurance

Question 16

AIA B102 ?

Answer 16

Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect without a Predefined Scope of Architect’s Services

Question 17

What does B102 specifically lack?

Answer 17

It has NO scope of services. Scope needs to be inserted as an article or attached as an exhibit.

Question 18

True/False: B102 provides agreement terms only.

Answer 18

True.

Question 19

AIA B201?

Answer 19

Standard Form of Architect’s Services: Design and Construction Contract

Question 20

True/False: B201 is a standalone document, though other documents may be incorporated into it as exhibits.

Answer 20

False! It is not a standalone agreement.

It must be incorporated into the Owner Architect Agreement.

Question 21

What are the “Basic Services” that an architect provides per B201?

Answer 21

These services refer to the 5 traditional work phases:
Schematic Design
Design Development
Construction Documents
Bidding / Negotiation
Construction Administration

Question 22

Are cost estimates provided in schematic design?

Answer 22

Yes, per B201.

Question 23

What’s the difference between a proprietary and performance specification?

Answer 23

Proprietary specifications specify specific products or material assemblies including manufacturer names. They can be open or closed.

Performance specifications describe the performance criteria for a particular product or system.

Question 24

True/False: Closed specifications are not allowed on public projects, with few exceptions.

Answer 24

True.

Question 25

What are the 3 so-called optional phases that an Architect may provide?

Answer 25

Pre-design
Site evaluation and planning
Post contract

Question 26

True/False: Programming is a basic service provided by the Architect per AIA B201.

Answer 26

False.

Question 27

What contract is used for Architectural Interior Design?

Answer 27

B252