Test 3 Flashcards
What is the required fire rating of the walls around the exit stairs in a three story building with a mezzanine in the lobby?
A. 2-hours
B. 1 1/2-hours
C. 1-hour
D. 3-hour
A. 2-hours
Feedback:
2-hour rated walls are required for buildings 1, 2 or 3 stories. Mezzanines are not counted as stories (basements are counted).
Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution. The decision of the arbitrator is
A. Final
B. Non-Binding
C. A recommendation only
D. Delivered within 14 days of the hearing
A. Final
Feedback:
Final.
See AIA A201 General Conditions, Article 15.4.2 under Arbitration.
Which is not a best practice for indoor air quality during occupancy?
A. Building flushing
B. Controllability
C. Daylighting
D. Thermal comfort
A. Building flushing
Feedback:
Building flushing is a process of removing toxins from a building after constructing and before occupancy.
What is the most proper method for apportioning monetary value of the work by the Contractor?
A. Owner cost estimate
B. Architect cost estimate
C. Schedule of values
D. Standard value index
C. Schedule of values
Feedback:
The Schedule of Values is a detailed statement furnished by the General Contractor, outlining the portions of the contract sum. It allocates values for the various parts of the work and is also used as the basis for submitting and reviewing progress payments.
Note. The AIA does not have a form for the Schedule of Values.
Using the earth as a heat source (in the winter) or a heat sink (in the summer) is what kind of energy?
A. Fuel cells
B. Micro hydro
C. Solar thermal
D. Geo-thermal
D. Geo-thermal
Feedback:
Geothermal drills pipes deep into the ground to produce warm water that can be used for heating or cooling.
If you were replacing windows in an office constructed in the 1970s which hazardous material should you be most concerned about?
A. Asbestos
B. Lead paint
C. Mold
D. Radon
B. Lead paint
Feedback:
Lead paint was likely used on the window sills. Asbestos would be a concern if the walls or ceilings were being modified. Radon is a hazardous gas that can be present in below grade spaces. Mold may become an issue due to a defect in the windows (and may be a cause for replacing the windows) but the act of replacing the windows would not cause anyone to be at risk.
Which of the following is not produced during the Design Development Phase?
A. Site evaluation
B. Preliminary construction details
C. Updated outline specification
D. Plans, sections, and elevations
A. Site evaluation
Feedback:
Site evaluation is typically performed before the Basic Scope of Services commences.
Who issues the Certificate of Substantial Completion?
A. Architect
B. Owner
C. Building Official
D. Surety
A. Architect
Feedback:
Architect.
The Architect issues the Certificate of Substantial Completion (not to be confused with the Certificate of Occupancy which is issued by the local Building Official).
See AIA A201 General Conditions, Article 9.8 Substantial Completion.
An allowance is
A. Used in lieu of specifying a product or particular portion of the work when that product or scope of work is not specified, such as door hardware (i.e. allow $5000 for door hardware, we’ll pick it out later)
B. The amount added or deducted to the based bid for a specified product, i.e. hardwood floor is specified in the based bid, but carpet is specified as an option
C. Typically utilized during construction when a product is substituted for the one specified in the Construction Documents, i.e. no longer available, long lead time. Substitutions must be approved in writing by Architect & Owner
D. Calls out or specifies three or more trade names with a provision “or approved equal” often included
A. Used in lieu of specifying a product or particular portion of the work when that product or scope of work is not specified, such as door hardware (i.e. allow $5000 for door hardware, we’ll pick it out later)
Feedback:
An allowance is used in lieu of specifying a product or particular portion of the work when that product or scope of work is not specified, such as door hardware (i.e. allow $5000 for door hardware, we’ll pick it out later).
Can a conference room with a maximum occupancy of 25 have egress doors that open into the room?
A. Yes
B. Yes, if the door is fire rated
C. Yes, if the door is metal
D. No
A. Yes
Feedback:
50 people is the minimum occupancy requiring 2 egress doors.
The total cost to the Owner to construct all elements of the project designed or specified by the Architect and shall include contractors’ general conditions costs & overhead and profit is known as
A. Cost of Work
B. Cost to Build
C. Cost Plus
D. Cost Breakdown
A. Cost of Work
Feedback:
Cost of Work is the total cost to the Owner to construct all elements of the project designed or specified by the Architect and shall include contractors’ general conditions costs & overhead and profit.
See AIA B101 Article 6.1
What techniques are useful to maintain project quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) on a project?
A. Team meetings to review design and progress, Checklists and documentation of key approvals
B. Checklists and documentation of key approvals
C. Standards for CAD and design document, Team meetings to review design and progress
D. Team meetings to review design and progress, Checklists and documentation of key approvals, Standards for CAD and design documents
D. Team meetings to review design and progress, Checklists and documentation of key approvals, Standards for CAD and design documents
Feedback:
Team meetings to review design and progress, Checklists and documentation of key approvals, Standards for CAD and design documents.
Quality assurance and quality control is very important in order to deliver a satisfactory project to the owner. This not only assures that the client is happy, it increases the odds of repeat or referred business. The above techniques are useful for this process.
If the Occupant Load Factor for a 9,000 sq. ft. warehouse is 300 sq. ft. per person how many exits are required?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
A. 1
Feedback:
9,000 sq. ft. / 300 sq. ft. per person = 30 people < 50 people minimum requirement for 2 exits.
The Contractor’s responsibility in regards to code compliance of the project is as follows?
A. The Contractor is responsible to make sure the contract documents are in full compliance with all codes and regulations
B. The Contractor is not required to review the contract documents for code compliance. However, if the Contractor notices or is informed of elements not conforming to code, he should notify the Architect promptly
C. The Contractor has no responsibility pertaining to codes and regulations. That is the Architect’s role
D. The Contractor is responsible only to codes and regulations that pertain to work performed directly by his staff but not to work performed by sub Contractors
B. The Contractor is not required to review the contract documents for code compliance. However, if the Contractor notices or is informed of elements not conforming to code, he should notify the Architect promptly
Feedback:
The Contractor is not required to review the contract documents for code compliance. However, if the Contractor notices or is informed of elements not conforming to code, he should notify the Architect promptly.
See AIA A201 General Conditions, Article 3.2.3 under Contractor.
A landscape architect has been hired for the project. Select the BEST four issues/items you would discuss with the landscape architect
A. Budget, Contract requirements, Overall design Intent, Types of planting to be used
B. Budget, Overall design intent, Types of planting to be used, Schedule
C. Overall design intent, Types of planting to be used, Water conservation methods, Shading requirements
D. Budget, Overall design intent, Schedule, Previous experience of the landscape architect
C. Overall design intent, Types of planting to be used, Water conservation methods, Shading requirements
Feedback:
Overall design intent, Types of planting to be used, Water conservation methods, Shading requirements are the BEST four issues/items with the landscape architect.
Budget, Schedule, and Contract requirements are also relevant topics of discussion, but the most important thing is to look at the type of consultant and what is most applicable or unique to that particular consultant.
Budget, Schedule and Contract requirements are applicable to any consultant and as a result are not considered the BEST answer for this question.
According to the Standard Form of Architect’s Services, AIA B101, which is not a customary service provided by the Architect?
A. Mechanical Engineering
B. Structural Engineering
C. Architectural Interior Design
D. Electrical Engineering
C. Architectural Interior Design
Feedback:
Architectural Interior Design is not considered a Basic Scope of Service according to AIA document B101, rather is considered an additional service per Article 4.1.9.
If the foundation of a building is damaged by blocks of soil separating from one another this is the result of what?
A. Fault rupture
B. Lateral spreading
C. Landslide
D. Liquefaction
B. Lateral spreading
Feedback:
Lateral Spreading: Intense shaking during an earthquake can cause the soil to break into blocks which separate from each other. This can cause damage to the building foundation
Neurological brain damage, reproductive problems and nerve damage are know to be caused by what?
A. Asbestos
B. Formaldehyde
C. Lead paint
D. Volatile organic compounds
C. Lead paint
Feedback:
Lead has been found to cause permanent neurological brain damage, reproductive problems and nerve damage.
What is a continuous vertical or horizontal shield with a minimum fire-resistant rating of 1 hour?
A. Fire Barrier
B. Fire Partition
C. Smoke Barrier
D. Fire Wall
C. Smoke Barrier
Feedback:
A smoke barrier is a continuous vertical or horizontal shield with a minimum fire-resistant rating of 1 hour that is designed and constructed to restrict movement of smoke.
During the course of renovation of an old office building, the Contractor encounters what he believes to be asbestos. Which is NOT a correct statement?
A. The Contractor, upon finding the asbestos, must immediately stop work in the affected area and arrange for the removal or encapsulation of the asbestos
B. The Contractor, upon finding the asbestos, must immediately stop work in the affected area and report the condition to Owner and Architect
C. The Owner is responsible for hiring a testing company to test for the presence of asbestos
D. When the material or substance has been rendered harmless, work in the affected area shall resume upon written agreement of the Owner and Contractor.
A. The Contractor, upon finding the asbestos, must immediately stop work in the affected area and arrange for the removal or encapsulation of the asbestos
Feedback:
The Contractor, upon finding the asbestos, must immediately stop work in the affected area and arrange for the removal or encapsulation of the asbestos is the incorrect statement.
If the Contractor encounters asbestos or other hazardous material, the first step is to notify the Architect and Owner in writing.
See AIA A201 General Conditions, Article 10.3 Hazardous Materials.
The Owner has changed the scope of work during the Construction Documents Phase after written approval at the end of the Design Development Phase to increase the size of the auditorium an additional 1,000s.f. This change would be considered
A. Part of Basic Services
B. An additional service
C. A change order request
D. A supplemental instruction
B. An additional service
Feedback:
If the Owner makes a change in the scope of work during one of the Phases, it would generally be considered and additional service and the Architect should receive written approval before proceeding with the change.
According to AIA B201, which statement is true?
A. The Architect shall coordinate its services with those services provided by the Owner and the Owner’s consultants
B. The Architect shall coordinate its services with those services provided by the Owner and the Owner’s consultants only when agreed in writing and the Architect receives additional compensation
C. The Architect is not responsible for coordinating with the Owner’s consultants
D. The Owner is responsible for coordinating the work of its consultants with that work of the Architect’s
A. The Architect shall coordinate its services with those services provided by the Owner and the Owner’s consultants
Feedback:
The Architect shall coordinate its services with those services provided by the Owner and the Owner’s consultants is the correct statement according to AIA B201, Article 2.1.2
An Architect’s Contract Administration responsibilities begin at ________and end at ________.
A. Award of contract for construction, issuance of certificate for final payment to Owner
B. Arrival of bids, Substantial Completion
C. Groundbreaking, 60 days after Substantial Completion
D. First site visit, Final Completion
A. Award of contract for construction, issuance of certificate for final payment to Owner
Feedback:
Award of contract for construction, issuance of certificate for final payment to Owner.
See AIA B101 Standard Form of Architect’s Services, Article 3.6.1.3.
Which is not a principle of sustainable design?
A. Optimize a building’s operations and maintenance
B. The conservation of on site water use
C. Preserve the historic character of a building
D. Optimize the use of space and material in a building
C. Preserve the historic character of a building
Feedback:
The 6 Principles of Sustainable Design are: Optimize Site Potential; Optimize Energy Use; Protect and Conserve Water; Optimize Building Space and Material Use; Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality; Optimize Operational and Maintenance Practices.
According to AIA B101, unless the Owner and Contractor designate another person to serve as ____________, as that term is defined in AIA Document A101, the Architect shall render initial decisions on Claims between the Owner and Contractor as provided in the Contract Documents.
A. Responsible Control
B. Initial Decision Maker
C. Mediator
D. Referee
B. Initial Decision Maker
Feedback:
Initial Decision Maker. See AIA Document B101, Article 3.6.2.5.
According to AIA A201, which of the following statements is not true? The Owner is
A. Not obligated to pay for all approvals, including building permit, tests, and inspections
B. Not obligated to show evidence of Project financial arrangement to Contractor
C. To provide all necessary info to Contractor in order to evaluate or enforce Mechanic’s Lien Rights
D. Obligated to provide the Contractor with Surveys and a Legal Description of the Project
B. Not obligated to show evidence of Project financial arrangement to Contractor
Feedback:
The Owner is not obligated to show evidence of Project financial arrangement to Contractor is the NOT true statement.
The Owner is required to provide evidence to the Contractor, if requested, that the Owner has made financial arrangements to fulfill the Owner’s obligations under the Contract. See AIA A201 General Conditions, Article 2.2.1 under Owner.
Per AIA A201 General Conditions, Article 3.7.1, the Contractor is required to pay for the building permit as well as for other permits. See Article 3.7.1 for further details. Per Article 13.5.1, the Contractor is also required to pay for necessary tests and inspections.
A fire department in an area zoned only for commercial buildings is an example of what?
A. Variance
B. Ordinance
C. Conditional use
D. Easement
C. Conditional use
Feedback:
Conditional Use: a building use that is permitted in an area that it is not zoned for, in order to benefit the public.
What is the requirement for a fire suppression not based upon?
A. Type of Construction
B. Area of the building
C. Number of occupants
D. Occupancy type
A. Type of Construction
Feedback:
The need for a fire suppression system is based on: area of the building (larger areas have more requirements); the type of occupancy (larger groups of people in one area will have stricter requirements); the number of occupants (more people trigger more requirements)
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
A. Owner
B. Architect
C. Structural Engineer
D. Divided among the Architect, Owner, Structural Engineer
B. Architect
Feedback:
This additional cost would be the responsibility of the Architect. The Architect is responsible for keeping the project team on schedule including the consultants.
In which Phase would you focus on a single design strategy and select the structural system?
A. Pre-Design
B. Schematic Design
C. Design Development
D. Construction Documents
C. Design Development
Feedback:
Design Development Phase is when you would focus on a single design strategy and select the structural system. See AIA B101 Article 3.3
Collecting rainwater to be used later for irrigation is an example of what?
A. Optimize site potential
B. Adaptive reuse
C. Resource efficiency
D. Water conservation
D. Water conservation
Feedback:
Two considered for the construction documents to “Protect and Conserve Water” are: Specify low-flow or waterless fixture; Collect rainwater or graywater for reuse.
The Owner and Contractor has selected someone other than the Architect to act as Initial Decision Maker with the terms according to AIA A201 General Conditions. Which of the following is true?
A. The Initial Decision Maker will render an initial decision approving or rejecting the claim
B. The Initial Decision Maker will review and issue the Certificate of Substantial Completion
C. The Initial Decision Maker will review Applications for Payment and issue Certificates for Payment
D. The Initial Decision Maker will act in the role of “mediator” as defined by the American Arbitration Association
A. The Initial Decision Maker will render an initial decision approving or rejecting the claim
Feedback:
The Initial Decision Maker will render an initial decision approving or rejecting the claim.
See AIA A201 General Conditions, Article 15.2.1 and 15.2.5 under Initial Decision.
A nursing home has what Occupancy Group Classification?
A. Residential
B. Institutional
C. Medical
D. Assembly
B. Institutional
Feedback:
The institutional occupancy group is defined “places where people are physically unable to leave without assistance” (hint there is no “medical” occupancy group).
Closing off a portion of a building for future restoration is called?
A. Mothballing
B. Restoration
C. Adaptive reuse
D. Resource efficient
A. Mothballing
Feedback:
Mothballing: historic preservation term where certain areas of a building or city block are closed up so they can be repaired or restored at a later date (later phase of project).
If a soils report is required for a project, according to document AIA B101, which of the following statements is true?
A. The Architect is obligated to hire a geotechnical engineer consultant for the project
B. The Owner is obligated to furnish services of a geotechnical engineer for the project
C. The Contractor may hire a geotechnical engineer for the project
D. The Architect must provide soil samples
B. The Owner is obligated to furnish services of a geotechnical engineer for the project
Feedback:
The Owner is obligated to furnish services of a geotechnical engineer for the project if required. See AIA B101, Article 5.5 under Owner’s Responsibilities.
The Owner and Contractor shall commence all claims and causes of action against the other arising out of or related to the Contract in accordance with the California statute but not more than ____ year(s).
A. 1
B. 3
C. 5
D. 10
D. 10
Feedback:
See AIA A201 General Conditions, Article 13.7 Time Limits on Claims.
The buildable area created by setbacks from a property line are used to protect what?
A. Public access to light and air
B. The government’s access to areas for easements
C. The pursuit of financial profit
D. A developer’s access to an exit discharge
A. Public access to light and air
Feedback:
Minimum setback requirements and lot size requirements help set the scale and density in residential areas. Setback lines are also an important part of protecting access to light and air, the quality of the streetscape and adequate sight lines for traffic.
Which of the following is not a consideration for optimizing operation and maintenance practices?
A. Life-cycle cost
B. Resource depletion
C. Waste generation
D. Resource costs
B. Resource depletion
Feedback:
Resource depletion is a consideration of material use.
Which of the following is NOT one of the Architect’s roles during Contract Administration?
A. Prepare Change Orders
B. Approve Applications for Payment
C. Direct subcontractors at the site
D. Collect Affidavit of Lien Releases
C. Direct subcontractors at the site
Feedback:
Direct subcontractors at the site.
Architects have no authority to stop work or direct subcontractors or employees of the General Contractor.
According to AIA B101, the Architect grants to the Owner a nonexclusive license to use the Architect’s ___________ solely and exclusively for the Project, provided the Owner substantially performs its obligations, including prompt payment of all sums when due.
A. Drawings & Specifications
B. Instruments of Service
C. Copyright
D. License
B. Instruments of Service
Feedback:
Instruments of Service. See AIA B101, Article 7 - Copyrights and Licenses, Article 7.3
According to AIA B101, the Architect shall submit the Design Development documents to the Owner, advise the Owner of any adjustments to the _____________, and request the Owner’s approval.
A. Estimate of the Cost of Work
B. Design Schedule
C. Project Schedule
D. Construction Schedule
A. Estimate of the Cost of Work
Feedback:
Estimate of the Cost of Work. See AIA B101, Article 3.3.3.
The Cost of the Work as defined by Article 6 of B101 is
A. The total cost to the Owner to construct all elements of the project designed or specified by the Architect and shall include contractors’ general conditions costs & overhead and profit
B. The total cost to the Owner to construct all elements of the project designed or specified by the Architect and shall include contractors’ general conditions costs & overhead and profit, the compensation of the Architect
C. The total cost to the Owner to construct all elements of the project designed or specified by the Architect and shall include contractors’ general conditions costs & overhead and profit, the compensation of the Architect, the cost of the land
D. The total cost to the Owner to construct all elements of the project designed or specified by the Architect and shall include contractors’ general conditions costs & overhead and profit, the compensation of the Architect, the cost of the land, contingencies for changes in the work
A. The total cost to the Owner to construct all elements of the project designed or specified by the Architect and shall include contractors’ general conditions costs & overhead and profit
Feedback:
The Cost of the Work as defined by Article 6 of B101 is the total cost to the Owner to construct all elements of the project designed or specified by the Architect and shall include contractors’ general conditions costs & overhead and profit.
Which party or parties’ signature will occur on all three of the following forms; Architect’s Supplemental Instructions, Change Order, and Construction Change Directive?
A. Architect
B. Architect & Owner
C. Owner
D. Architect, Owner, and Contractor
A. Architect
Feedback:
Architect.
The Architect’s signature is the only one that will appear on all three documents.
What step is unique to handling lead paint and not asbestos?
A. Isolate the area
B.Legally dispose of collected materials
C. Test for additional sources
D. Wear protective gear
C. Test for additional sources
Feedback:
Lead paint is not easily detectable and should be tested for to prevent accidental exposure.
Which of the following is an Incidental Accessory Area?
A. A print room in a large office building
B. The jury assembly room in a courthouse
C. A medical gas storage room in a regional hospital
D. A private office research laboratory
C. A medical gas storage room in a regional hospital
Feedback:
Medical gas storage rooms (S) contain only compressed gas canisters which need to be protected if a fire were to break out in the hospital (I).
What is a change order?
A. An instruction to the Contractor with no change in time and cost
B. A change in contract when it affects time and/or cost
C. A change sent to the Architect by the Contractor
D. A proposal request generated by the Owner
B. A change in contract when it affects time and/or cost
Feedback:
AIA G701 Change Order is for implementing changes that affect the cost or time of the project.
According to AIA B101, the Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Architect, who is responsible for providing an updated estimate for the Cost of the Work?
A. The Owner
B. The Architect
C. The General Contractor
D. The Architect and General Contractor
B. The Architect
Feedback:
The Architect is responsible for providing the Owner with an updated estimate of the Cost of Work. See AIA B101, Articles 3.2.6, 3.3.2., 3.4.4.
Which of the following is not a service provided by the Architect during the Bidding & Negotiation Phase
A. Putting together the project manual
B. Sending out the bid documents
C. Assist Owner in reviewing the bids
D. Documentation and distribution of bidding results
A. Putting together the project manual
Feedback:
Putting together the project manual is performed during the Construction Documents Phase, See B101 Article 3.4.3
The following are ways to amend the Contract Documents during construction except?
A. Written letter to General Contractor
B. Construction Change directive
C. Change order
D. Supplemental Instructions
A. Written letter to General Contractor
Feedback:
Written letter to General Contractor.
There are only three ways the Contract can be changed during construction, Construction Change Directive, Change Order, Supplemental Instructions. A written letter could be attached to one of these three methods.
According to AIA A201, Article 4, the Architect is required to issue
A. Final Certificate of Payment
B. Certificate of Substantial Completion
C. Change Orders when appropriate
D. Final Certificate of Payment, Certificate of Substantial Completion, Change Orders when appropriate
D. Final Certificate of Payment, Certificate of Substantial Completion, Change Orders when appropriate
Feedback:
Final Certificate of Payment, Certificate of Substantial Completion, Change Orders when appropriate.
See AIA A201 General Conditions, Articles 4.2.5, 4.2.8, and 4.2.9.
A specification that specifies a single trade name and typically does not allow for substitution is called a(n)
A. Performance Specification
B. Proprietary Specification
C. Open Specification
D. Closed Specification
D. Closed Specification
Feedback:
A Closed Specification specifies a single trade name and typically does not allow for substitution.
Closed specifications are not allowed in the bidding of public projects.
An Open Specification typically calls out or specifies three or more trade names with a provision “or approved equal”.
Open and closed specifications are both proprietary specifications (specifies products or material assemblies including manufacturers’ names). Performance Specification describes the performance criteria for a particular product or system.
Which of the following would be considered post contract services?
A. Maintenance and operation programming, Start up assistance
B. Record drawing, Warranty Review
C. Maintenance and operation programming, Start up assistance, Record drawing, Warranty Review
D. Maintenance and operation programming, Start up assistance, Record drawing, Warranty Review, Issuance of the final Certificate for Payment
C. Maintenance and operation programming, Start up assistance, Record drawing, Warranty Review
Feedback:
Maintenance and operation programming, Start up assistance, Record drawing, Warranty Review are all considered post contract services.
Issuance of the final Certificate of Payment concludes the scope of Basic Services. See AIA B101 Article 3.6.1.3.
There is a dispute between the Owner and Contractor and you have been unable to help resolve it. The Owner requests mediation. Who will perform the mediation?
A. American Institute of Architects
B. American Arbitration Association
C. Contractor State License Board
D. County Court where the project is located
B. American Arbitration Association
Feedback:
American Arbitration Association.
See AIA A201 General Conditions, Article 15.3.2 under Mediation.
Regarding the Architect’s activities assisting the Owner during the bidding phase which of the following is NOT true?
A. Respond to requests for information (RFIs)
B. Establish a list of prospective bidders
C. Bid validation
D. Makes the final decision in awarding contracts for construction
D. Makes the final decision in awarding contracts for construction
Feedback:
Makes the final decision in awarding contracts for construction is the correct answer.
The final selection in awarding the contract for construction is solely the Owner’s. Although the Architect can aid in the selection process, the ultimate decision is the responsibility of the Owner.
Many old buildings contain trace amounts of what material that can be absorbed through direct contact with the skin?
A. Formaldehyde
B. Lead Paint
C. Mold
D. Volatile organic compounds
B. Lead Paint
Feedback:
Lead paint can be absorbed through direct contact with the skin. Exposure to VOCs, formaldehyde and mold occurs through the air.
How often is the Architect required to make site visits?
A. At various stages of construction to verify the Work complies with the Contract Documents
B. At least once a week, especially during Inspections, Substantial and Final Completion
C. When the Architect wants to see the progress of the Work and has no deadline at the office
D. Every other week to verify that the Contractor is complying with the Contract Documents
A. At various stages of construction to verify the Work complies with the Contract Documents
Feedback:
At various stages of construction to verify the Work complies with the Contract Documents.
See AIA A201 General Conditions, Article 4.2.2 under Administration of the Contract.
Prior to the commencement of the construction documents phase the Owner wants to change the structural system. What steps would you take to accommodate the request?
A. Meet with consultants to review the request, Change the drawings, Obtain Owner’s approval, Submit to the local departments for plan check
B. Review the request, Meet with consultants to determine the new scope of work, Revise the cost estimate, Obtain owner’s approval
C. Review the request, Meet with consultants to determine the new scope of work, Obtain owner’s approval, Revise the cost estimate
D. Meet with consultants to review the request, Revise the scope of work, Review with planning and inspections, Submit for permit
B. Review the request, Meet with consultants to determine the new scope of work, Revise the cost estimate, Obtain owner’s approval
Feedback:
Review the request, Meet with consultants to determine the new scope of work, Revise the cost estimate, Obtain owner’s approval is the correct order. It’s important to collect all of the information before presenting to the Owner for approval.
Removing a light fixture installed in the 1960s from a colonial era courthouse is an example of what?
A. Rehabilitation
B. Reconstruction
C. Restoration
D. Preservation
C. Restoration
Feedback:
Restoration: remove inconsistent features or later additions and replace missing features in accordance with the restoration period.
What is the maximum allowable number of people in a building?
A. Occupant Load Factor
B. Occupant Load
C. Assembly Load
D. Occupancy Group
B. Occupant Load
Feedback:
Occupant Load = Sum of the Occupant Load Factor multiplied by the Area for all spaces in a building.
According to AIA B101, the Architect’s decision on matters relating to aesthetic effect shall be _______ if consistent with the intent expressed in the Contract Documents.
A. Preliminary
B. Fair
C. Impartial
D. Final
D. Final
Feedback:
Final. See AIA B101, Article 3.6.2.4.
In which phase requires the Architect to consider the value of alternative materials, building systems and equipment, together with other considerations based on program and aesthetics, in developing a design that is consistent with the Owner’s program, schedule and budget for the cost of the work according to AIA B201?
A. Pre-Design Phase
B. Schematic Design
C. Design Development
D. Construction Documents
B. Schematic Design
Feedback:
According to B101, under Schematic Design, Article 3.2.5.2 the Architect to consider the value of alternative materials, building systems and equipment, together with other considerations based on program and aesthetics, in developing a design that is consistent with the Owner’s program, schedule and budget for the cost of the work.
Scope of Basic Architectural Services would include
A. Soil testing, Programming, Schematic Design, Construction Documents, Contract Administration
B. Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding and Negotiation, Contract Administration
C. Cost Estimating, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding and Negotiation, Contract Administration
D. Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding and Negotiation, Contract Administration
D. Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding and Negotiation, Contract Administration
Feedback:
Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding and Negotiation, Contract Administration are the Scope of Basic of Services, Document AIA B201.
Which of the following is the EPA not directly involved with?
A. Clean up of brownfield sites
B. Regulation of existing chemicals that pose an unreasonable health risk
C. Regulation of new chemicals before they enter the market
D. Clean up of superfund sites
A. Clean up of brownfield sites
Feedback:
From the EPA’s website: “EPA’s Brownfields Program is designed to empower states, communities, and other stakeholders in economic redevelopment to work together in a timely manner to prevent, assess, safely clean up, and sustainably reuse brownfields.”
The Initial Decision Maker will review claims between the Owner and Contractor within ____ days.
A. 3
B. 5
C. 7
D. 10
D. 10
Feedback:
The Initial Decision Maker will review claims between the Owner and Contractor within 10 days.
See AIA A201 General Conditions, Article 15.2.2 under Initial Decision.
This national law effects accessibility of the built environment, employment and telecommunications.
A. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980
B. National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
C. Architectural Barriers Act of 1968
D. American with Disabilities Act of 1990
D. American with Disabilities Act of 1990
Feedback:
ADA is a civil rights law that covers employment, public entities (and public transportation), public accommodations (and commercial facilities), and telecommunications. CERCLA, aka Superfund, deals with hazardous substances. NEPA establishes U.S. policy regarding the natural environment. ABA deals only with accessibility of Federal buildings.
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:
A. Architect
B. Owner
C. Contractor
D. Initial Decision Maker
A. Architect
Feedback:
Architect.
See AIA A201 General Conditions, Article 7.3.9 under Construction Change Directives.
Energy that comes from a source that cannot be depleted is called what?
A. Energy efficiency
B. Renewable energy
C. Natural gas
D. Fossil fuels
B. Renewable energy
Feedback:
Renewable energy comes from a source that cannot be depleted. Energy efficiency relates to the use of energy. Natural gas is a type of fossil fuel. Fossil fuels are a limited resource.
One of the Architect’s responsibilities during the construction administration phase is to review the results of special inspections. How does the Architect do this?
A. The Contractor provides the results of the special inspection
B. The Owner provides you a copy of the report from the inspection agency
C. The special inspector provides a report to the Architect
D. The building official provides the report to the Architect
C. The special inspector provides a report to the Architect
Feedback:
The special inspector provides a report to the Architect.
“Report requirement: Special inspectors shall keep records of inspections. The special inspector shall furnish inspection reports to the building official, and to the registered design professional in responsible charge. Reports shall indicate that work inspected was done in conformance to approved construction documents. Discrepancies shall be brought to the immediate attention of the contractor for correction. If the discrepancies are not corrected, the discrepancies shall be brought to the attention of the building official and to the registered design professional in responsible charge prior to the completion of that phase of the work.” - California Building Code Vol. 2 part 2, Chapter 1704.1.2
How can the Architect, as an Initial Decision Maker, proceed with a claim from the Contractor for an extension in the construction time?
A. Approve the claim without consulting the Owner, File a Notice of Cessation
B. File for mediation and arbitration, Consult third party experts and make a decision
C. Suggest a compromise that is impartial to both the Contractor and the Owner, File a Stop Notice
D. Reject the claim from the Contractor, Consult third party experts and make a decision, Suggest a compromise that is impartial to both the Contractor and the Owner
D. Reject the claim from the Contractor, Consult third party experts and make a decision, Suggest a compromise that is impartial to both the Contractor and the Owner
Feedback:
Reject the claim from the Contractor, Consult third party experts and make a decision, Suggest a compromise that is impartial to both the Contractor and the Owner.
See AIA A201 General Conditions, Article 15.2.2 under Initial Decision.
What should you do if the Owner demands that you solicit bids even though the plans are still in plan check?
A. Send the General Contractors the Bid Documents
B. Contact the local planning department to expedite the plan check process
C. Suggest to the Owner to wait until the plan check comments are finished
D. Tell the Owner that the request is not feasible
C. Suggest to the Owner to wait until the plan check comments are finished
Feedback:
Suggest to the Owner to wait until the plan check comments are finished.
Although it is possible to send out bid documents during plan check (common in the real world), you should explain the bid process to the Owner and explain that if they bid the project before plan check comments are received, that may result in inaccurate bids being received because the plan check comments make have changes that affect the exact scope of the project.
Renderings, models, mock-ups, professional photography, and presentation materials requested by the Owner are considered
A. Additional Services
B. Part of Scope of Basic Services
C. Pre-Design Services
D. Reimbursable Expenses
D. Reimbursable Expenses
Feedback:
Reimbursable Expenses. See AIA B101, Article 11.8 for a list of reimbursable expenses.
What type of code would limit the amount of glazing in an exterior wall based on the wall’s distance to an adjacent building?
A. Performance Code
B. Planning Code
C. Restrictive Code
D. Prescriptive Code
D. Prescriptive Code
Feedback:
Prescriptive codes set requirements that must be followed.
Bamboo, which has a harvest cycle of less than 10 years, is an example of what?
A. Reclaimed material
B. Archaic material
C. Locally sourced material
D. Rapidly renewable material
D. Rapidly renewable material
Feedback:
Rapidly renewable materials typically grow back within 5 to 7 years.
Which document directs a change in work prior to an agreement being reached on cost or time between the Owner and Contractor?
A. Supplemental Instructions
B. Change Order
C. Construction Change Directive
D. Stop Notice
C. Construction Change Directive
Feedback:
AIA G714 Construction Change Directive is a directive for changes in the work for use when the Owner and Contractor have not reached an agreement on proposed changes in the contract sum or contract time.
You have specified the paint on your project to be Benjamin Moore, Dunn Edwards, or Sherwin Williams or approved equal. This would be considered a(n)
A. Performance Specification
B. Open Specification
C. Equal Specification
D. Closed Specification
B. Open Specification
Feedback:
An Open Specification typically calls out or specifies three or more trade names with a provision “or approved equal”.
What party bears costs of tests, inspections or approvals that do not become requirements until after bids are received or negotiations concluded?
A. Architect as a reimbursable expense
B. Owner
C. Contractor
D. Subcontractor performing the test or inspection
B. Owner
Feedback:
Owner.
See AIA A201 General Conditions, Article 13.5.1 under Tests and Inspections.
The purpose of the Architect’s Supplemental Instructions is to perform all of the following except
A. Provide additional instructions or interpretations of the contract documents
B. Minor changes in work that do not affect cost or time
C. Minor changes in work that affect time only
D. Provide a record of clarifications issued by the Architect
C. Minor changes in work that affect time only
Feedback
Minor changes in work that affect time only.
AIA G701 Change Order is for implementing changes that affect the cost or time of the project.
What are the Contractors warranty obligations?
A. Requires correcting nonconforming work up to a year after substantial completion, Requires that the project materials and equipment are new and of good quality
B. Requires correcting nonconforming work up to a year after final completion
C. Requires the contractor to pay the owner if the roof leak within 15 years
D. Requires correcting nonconforming work up to a year after final completion, Requires that the project materials and equipment are new and of good quality
A. Requires correcting nonconforming work up to a year after substantial completion, Requires that the project materials and equipment are new and of good quality
Feedback:
Requires correcting nonconforming work up to a year after substantial completion, Requires that the project materials and equipment are new and of good quality.
See AIA A201 General Conditions, Articles 3.5, 9.8.4, & 12.2.2.
Partial Occupancy or Use can only occur
A. After the Certificate of Substantial Completion is issued by the Architect
B. After the Certificate of Occupancy is issued by the Building Inspector, Consent of Surety
C. After the Notice of Completion is recorded by the Owner
D. At any stage when such portion is designated by separate agreement with the Contractor
B. After the Certificate of Occupancy is issued by the Building Inspector, Consent of Surety
Feedback
After the Certificate of Occupancy is issued by the Building Inspector, Consent of Surety.
Choice - “At any stage when such portion is designated by separate agreement with the Contractor” would only be correct if the Surety consented and the Building Official issued the Certificate of Occupancy.
See AIA A201 General Conditions, Article 9.9 Partial Occupancy and Use.
What is the required distance between a building and the property line?
A. An easement
B. A setback
C. Eminent domain
D. Exit discharge
B. A setback
Feedback:
Setbacks: the dimension of how far the building should be “set back” from the property line.
Which of the following are required documents to be submitted with the Application for Final Payment?
A. Consent of surety, if any, to final payment, Affidavit that all payrolls, bills for materials and equipment have been paid, Lien releases from all sub-contractors and material suppliers
B. Consent of surety, if any, to final payment, Affidavit that all payrolls, bills for materials and equipment have been paid, Lien releases from all sub-contractors and material suppliers, Record set of drawings
C. Consent of surety, if any, to final payment, Lien releases from all sub-contractors and material suppliers
D. Consent of surety, if any, to final payment, Affidavit that all payrolls, bills for materials and equipment have been paid, Lien releases from all sub-contractors and material suppliers, Certificate of Occupancy
A. Consent of surety, if any, to final payment, Affidavit that all payrolls, bills for materials and equipment have been paid, Lien releases from all sub-contractors and material suppliers
Feedback:
Consent of surety, if any, to final payment, Affidavit that all payrolls, bills for materials and equipment have been paid, Lien releases from all sub-contractors and material suppliers are required to be submitted along with the final Application for Payment.
See AIA 201 General Conditions, Article 9.10.2.
What is a continuous wall assembly between the floor and a fire-resistance rated ceiling?
A. Fire Wall
B. Smoke Barrier
C. Fire Partition
D. Fire Barrier
C. Fire Partition
Feedback:
A fire partition is a wall assembly with a one-hour fire resistance rating that, in most cases, provides a continuous barrier from the floor to the underside of the floor or ceiling above, or to the ceiling of a fire-resistance rated floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assembly.
Which is not an advantage of adaptive reuse?
A. Archaic materials
B. Sustainability
C. Craftsmanship
D. Location
A. Archaic materials
Feedback:
Archaic materials are materials which are no longer used, such as lead paint and asbestos.
Indoor air quality is affected by which of the following?
A. HVAC systems
B. Lighting controls
C. Material choice, HVAC systems, Lighting controls
D. Material choice
C. Material choice, HVAC systems, Lighting controls
Feedback:
The topic of indoor air quality now covers more than just eliminating toxins. All of these issues should be addressed in the construction documents. IAQ best practices also include: Daylighting; Thermal Comfort; Controllability (lighting, temperature and ventilation); Smoke-free.
When does the warranty period commence?
A. The date of Substantial Completion
B. The date of Final Completion
C. The date of issuance of Certificate of Occupancy
D. The date when the Owner moves in
A. The date of Substantial Completion
Feedback:
The date of Substantial Completion.
See AIA A201 General Conditions, Article 9.8.4 under Substantial Completion.
The Architect’s Supplemental Instructions is signed by
A. Architect
B. Architect & Owner
C. Architect, Owner, & Contractor
D. Owner
A. Architect
Feedback:
Architect.
The Architect’s Supplemental Instruction, AIA G710, is only signed by the Architect and distributed to the Contractor and Owner.
If a claim between the Contractor and Owner is referred to mediation, the costs associated with mediation will be the responsibility of
A. The Owner
B. The Contractor
C. The party found to be at fault
D. Both the Contractor and Owner, costs shared equally
D. Both the Contractor and Owner, costs shared equally
Feedback:
Both the Contractor and Owner, costs shared equally.
See AIA A201 General Conditions, Article 15.3.3 under Mediation.
At what phase in a project is the project manual assembled?
A. Schematic Design
B. Design Development
C. Construction Documents
D. Bidding & Negotiation
C. Construction Documents
Feedback:
The project manual is assembled during the Construction Documents phase. It consists of the invitation to bidders, instruction to bidders, Owner/Contractor Agreement, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, and Specifications.
Three documents completed by the Architect during construction are
A. Request for Information, Change Order, Notice of Completion
B. Change Order, Construction Change Directive, Certificate of Substantial Completion
C. Request for Information, Change Order, Construction Change Directive
D. Change Order, Certificate of Substantial Completion, Certificate of Occupancy
B. Change Order, Construction Change Directive, Certificate of Substantial Completion
Feedback:
Change Order, Construction Change Directive, Certificate of Substantial Completion are three documents completed during construction.
Request for Information is typically completed by the General Contractor.
Notice of Completion is filed by the Owner at the County Recorder’s Office at the completion of the job.
Certificate of Occupancy is issued by the local Building Official.
What is the purpose of the Schematic Design Phase?
A. Develop conceptual site and building plans, narrow design ideas down to single scheme
B. Develop single scheme, begin selecting structural systems and materials & finishes
C. Prepare drawings for submission to local agencies for plan check, Send out drawings to bidders
D. Evaluate different sites that the Owner may be considering
A. Develop conceptual site and building plans, narrow design ideas down to single scheme
Feedback:
The purpose of the Schematic Design Phase is to develop conceptual site and building plans, narrow design ideas down to single scheme.
Develop single scheme, begin selecting structural systems and materials & finishes describes the Design Development Phase.
Prepare drawings for submission to local agencies for plan check, Send out drawings to bidders described the Contracts Documents and Bidding & Negotiation Phases.
Evaluate different sites that the Owner may be considering describes Site Evaluation.
According to the Standard Form of Architect’s Services, AIA B101, for the Scope of Basic Services, the project team would include the following (at a minimum)
A. Structural Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer
B. Structural Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Plumbing Engineer
C. Specification Writer, Code Consultant, Cost Estimator
D. Structural Engineer, Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer
A. Structural Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer
Feedback:
According to Article 3.1 of B101, an Architect’s Scope of Basic Services shall include Structural Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer services.
The question is asking about the minimum, as the other team members would be typical on most projects.
Often utilized during construction when a product is changed for the one specified in the Construction Documents, i.e. no longer available, long lead time is known as a(n)
A. Open Specification
B. Alternate
C. Substitution
D. Allowance
C. Substitution
Feedback:
A Substitution is typically utilized during construction when a product is changed for the one specified in the Construction Documents, i.e. no longer available, long lead time. Substitutions must be approved in writing by Architect & Owner.
If the Owner’s budget for the Cost of Work at the conclusion of the Construction Documents Phase Services is exceeded by the lowest bona fide bid or negotiated proposal, and the Owner chooses to revise the Project to reduce the cost of the work, the following would be correct
A. The Architect would revise the Project to reduce the cost and be compensated as an additional services
B. The Architect would revise the Project to reduce the cost and receive no additional compensation
C. The Architect is under no obligation to reduce the scope of the Project
D. The Architect is under no obligation to reduce the scope of the Project
B. The Architect would revise the Project to reduce the cost and receive no additional compensation
Feedback:
The Architect would revise the Project to reduce the cost and receive no additional compensation.
See AIA B101, Article 6.6 & Article 6.7.
Name three ways that the contract can be changed during construction
A. Construction Change Directive, Stop Notice, Proposal Request
B. Construction Change Directive, Change Order, Supplemental Instructions
C. Construction Change Directive, Stop Notice, Supplemental Instructions
D. Construction Change Directive, Revisions and Sketches, Change Order
B. Construction Change Directive, Change Order, Supplemental Instructions
Feedback:
There are only three ways the Contract can be changed during construction, Construction Change Directive, Change Order, Supplemental Instructions.
The community is concerned about the increase in traffic as a result of a planned shopping center near a residential neighborhood. Which consultant would be most important to hire to address their concern?
A. Civil Engineer
B. Geotechnical Engineer
C. Traffic Engineer
D. Parking Consultant
C. Traffic Engineer
Feedback:
A Traffic Engineer should be hired to provide traffic studies with an emphasis on the areas of concern.
According to AIA B101, the _______ shall establish and periodically update the Owner’s budget for the Project.
A. Architect
B. General Contractor
C. Owner
D. Building Official
C. Owner
Feedback:
According to AIA B101, the Owner shall establish and periodically update the Owner’s budget for the Project.
See B101, Article 5.2.
The Architect issues to the Owner a Certificate for Payment. What does this mean?
A. The Owner hasn’t paid the Architect’s final invoice
B. The Architect is sending his/her own progress invoice to the Owner
C. The Architect agrees that the Contractor has performed the work according to the contract documents and is entitled to payment
D. The material supplier certifies a release of lien when this payment has been collected
C. The Architect agrees that the Contractor has performed the work according to the contract documents and is entitled to payment
Feedback:
The Architect agree that the Contractor has performed the work properly and is entitled to payment.
See AIA A201 General Conditions, Article 9.4.2 under Certificates For Payment.
The General Contractor is required to submit to the Architect an Application for Payment at least ___ days before the due date.
A. 3
B. 7
C. 10
D. 14
C. 10
Feedback:
See AIA A201 General Conditions, Article 9.3 Applications for Payment.
What federal agency would have oversight of the remediation of a superfund site?
A. EPA
B. CERCLA
C. SARA
D. TSCA
A. EPA
Feedback:
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency oversees clean up of Superfund sites because of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
The AIA document that requires the Architect to identify a representative authorized to act on behalf of the Architect with respect to the Project is
A. AIA B102
B. AIA B201
C. AIA A201
D. AIA 714
A. AIA B102
Feedback:
AIA B102, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner & Architect, Article 1.3, requires the Architect to identify a representative authorized to act on behalf of the Architect with respect to the Project.
AIA B201 is the Standard Form of Architects Services: Design and Construction Contract Administration.
AIA A201 is the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction.
AIA G714 is the Construction Change Directive.
