Test Review Questions - COMPLETE

Question 1

What is included in the ‘Cost of the work’?

Answer 1

construction costs, contractor profit & overhead

Question 2

What do drawings communicate in the contract documents?

Answer 2

quantity and setting of building components and systems

Question 3

What do specifications communicate in the contract documents?

Answer 3

specifications communicate the type an d quality of building components and systems

Question 4

What do zoning regulations impact?

Answer 4

historic preservation requirements, building setbacks, signage restrictions

NOT egress, accessibility of building construction type

Question 5

At what time in the project timelines is it best for costs to be controlled?

Answer 5

at beginning of project when determining scope, quality, project delivery

Question 6

Are designing & documenting alternates a part of arch’s basis services?

Answer 6

YES - you can not charge an add service

Question 7

Based on AIA B101, what expected dates should the owner provide the arch?

Answer 7

start of construction
date of substantial completion

Question 8

Which entity handles ADA violations?

Answer 8

Department of Justice

Question 9

When reviewing submittals the arch is responsible for which of the following?

Answer 9

Materials
finishes
VOC’s

Question 10

When reviewing submittals the arch is NOT responsible for which of the following?

Answer 10

quantities
dimensions
installation method

Question 11

What info is included on change order document?

Answer 11

contract sum prior to change order
amount that the contract sum increases or decreases
net change by previously authorized change orders
new date of substantial completion

Question 12

What is AIA A133?

Answer 12

Standard form of agreement between owner - CM

Question 13

AIA A141?

Answer 13

owner - design builder

Question 14

AIA A105

Answer 14

short form of agreement between owner-contractor

Question 15

How many days does a contractor have to provide notification to the architect of a unknown or concealed condition?

Answer 15

14 days
according to AIA A201

Question 16

What are documents that would be included in both project manual + contract documents package?

Answer 16

tech specs
owner-contractor agreement
support conditions
gen conditions

ANY BID RELATED ITEMS (BID FORMS, INVITE TO BID) ARE WRONG BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT IN THE CONTRACT DOCS

Question 17

What are primary issues that need to be considered when determining the project delivery method?

Answer 17

contractors role
arch’s role
number and type of design and con contracts
driving factors

Question 18

According to AIA C401, what is true regarding arch and consultant accountability?

Answer 18

consultant shall maintain prof liability coverage
consultant is an independent contractor
arch shall not be held responsible for acts or omissions of the consultant

Question 19

What type of meeting would be best held as a face to face meeting?

Answer 19

Kickoff meeting

NOT meetings to resolve design issues, design review meetings

Question 20

S Corporation is owned by who?

Answer 20

stockholders

Question 21

Who is responsible for obtaining a certificate of occupancy?

Answer 21

Owner

Question 22

What must take place prior to release of final payment to contractor?

Answer 22

contractor submission of required affidavits
architect’s final inspection
final change order review

NOT contractor submission of record drawings

Question 23

What is formula for initial rate of return (IRR)?

Answer 23

IIR = Annual savings/investment

Question 24

What would be required owner-provided initial information related to site documentation?

Answer 24

site grading
traffic study
soil boring logs

Question 25

What is preliminary project description (PPD)?

Answer 25

describes expected project quality in wall that all stakeholders can understand
in lieu of full set of dwgs or specs
used in early phase of project

Question 26

How does the uniformat framework establish costs?

Answer 26

Systems
breaks down projects by system rather than material or method
useful for classifying and estimating construction costs during SD

Question 27

Who pays for taxes during the construction of the building?

Answer 27

GC pays for ALL taxes

Question 28

What is a reasonable contingency?

Answer 28

10%

ie - 8 month schedule, contingency for time is 10% of, which equals 2-4 weeks

Question 29

what items are attached to or noted on the certificate of sub completion?

Answer 29

• owner & contractor responsibilities for insurance
• date of substantial completion
• punch list items to be corrected
• completion date for punch list items

NOT Cert of occupancy

Question 30

If an issue comes up in dwgs that is caused by miscoordination, what is first step arch should take in terms of project work planning?

Answer 30

take corrective actions to modify the project work plan

Question 31

If a new program is added to the project during a design review, what should the architect’s first response be?

Answer 31

notify the owner of fees for additional services due to scope creep

Question 32

Who should the architect recommend be contracted prior to SD phase in an IPD?

Answer 32

general contractor
geotechnical engineer
construction manager
(misc - historical preservationist)
NOT commissioning agent or lighting designer

Question 33

What pricing should an arch suggest from GC to know price early & at DD stage

Answer 33

GMP (based on dd dwgs, estimate, but known price)

Question 34

If an owner pauses bidding for more than 90 days after arch submits CD’s, what should arch do first when project begins again?

Answer 34

adjust cost of work to reflect changes in the construction market