Architectural Practice

Question 1

Where is it specifically written that an Architect must have their terms of
appointment recorded in writing, agreed to, and a formal instruction to
proceed issued by the client?
(1 mark)
a) In the Code of Minimum Standards of Ethical Conduct for Architects
b) On the NZIA website
c) On the NZIA website and in the Registered Architects Act
d) In the Registered Architects’ Act

Answer 1

(A) In the Code of Minimum Standards of Ethical Conduct for Architects

Question 2

Which of the following consultants are most usually employed as
separate consultants as opposed to sub-consultants?
(1 mark)
a) The Architect
b) The Quantity Surveyor
c) The Architect and the Quantity Surveyor
d) The Architect, Quantity Surveyor and the contractor

Answer 2

c) The Architect and the Quantity Surveyor

Question 3

An Architect running a small design firm requires which of the following
management skills:
(1 mark)
a) Practice and project management
b) Practice, project and human resources management
c) Project, financial and human resources management
d) Practice, project, financial and human resources management

Answer 3

d) Practice, project, financial and human resources management

Question 4

The most common forms of architectural practice in New Zealand are: (1 mark)
a) Sole practitioners, partnerships and companies
b) Sole practitioners and limited liability companies
c) Sole practitioners and companies
d) Sole practitioners, limited liability companies and partnerships

Answer 4

b) Sole practitioners and limited liability companies

Question 5

PI (Professional Indemnity) Insurance: (1 mark)
a) Is held by the Contractor, as required under NZIA SCC
b) Is held by the Client, as required by the NZIA AAS
c) Is held by the Architect, as required by the NZRAB
d) Is held by the Architect, as required by the NZRAB and required of the
Contractor if they are undertaking any design work

Answer 5

d) Is held by the Architect, as required by the NZRAB and required of the
Contractor if they are undertaking any design work

Question 5

A separate Contractor is engaged and paid for by: (1 mark)
a) The Principal
b) The Architect
c) The Contractor
d) The Quantity Surveyor

Answer 5

a) The Principal

Question 6

The standard position in New Zealand for copyright ownership of the
Architect’s drawings is:
(1 mark)
a) The Architect always holds the copyright
b) The Client holds the copyright once they have paid the Architect
c) The Client holds the copyright irrespective of payment, unless a separate
agreement is entered into
d) The Architect and the Client hold joint copyright

Answer 6

c) The Client holds the copyright irrespective of payment, unless a separate
agreement is entered into

Question 7

Which of the following statements relating to the charging of fees is the
most correct?
(1 mark)
a) Time charges are best used where required services are of an unknown
extent and duration
b) Lump sum fees are best used where services are of an unknown extent
and duration
c) Time charge fees are best used where services are of a known extent
and duration
d) Percentage fees are best used where the client is a developer

Answer 7

a) Time charges are best used where required services are of an unknown
extent and duration

Question 8

A Project manager most commonly: (1 mark)
a) Administers the contract and organises the consultant team
b) Is the client’s representative for the project
c) Administers and observes the contract
d) Employs the architect

Answer 8

a) Administers the contract and organises the consultant team

Question 9

Partners in a legally structured ‘architectural partnership’: (1 mark)
a) Are jointly and severally liable for the debts and obligations of the
partnership
b) Operate legally as if they are a company
c) Can act independently of each other from a financial viewpoint
d) Can invite shareholders to join them

Answer 9

a) Are jointly and severally liable for the debts and obligations of the