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1. A project experiences multiple change orders that impact the budget. What is the MOST relevant document to track the financial implications of these changes?

2. During construction, you identify a potential delay caused by a material shortage. Which action should you take FIRST?

3. A stakeholder expresses concerns about the project schedule. How should you MOST effectively address their concerns?

4. Which of the following is NOT a typical deliverable produced during the project management phase?

5. A significant design change is proposed during construction. What is the PRIMARY responsibility of the architect in this situation?

6. You discover a conflict between the contractor's progress report and your observations on the construction site. What should you do?

7. An unexpected site condition arises during construction. Who is MOST likely to bear the financial responsibility for addressing this issue, assuming no specific clause addresses unforeseen conditions in the contract?

8. Which document serves as the official record of project meetings, decisions, and action items?

9. What is the MOST important skill for a project manager to possess during contract negotiations?

10. A project is nearing completion, but minor punch list items remain outstanding. What should the project manager do FIRST?

11. According to the InternationaBl uildingC ode (IBC), in which of the following applications would elements made of wood be categorized as Class A or Class B, based on the product's performance in flame spread and smoke developed tests?

12. An architect is surveying an existing building to determine if the facility complies with InternationaBl uildingC ode (IBC) requirements for accessibility. Which of the following elements must be modified to satisfy the code requirements?

13. Which of the following hazardous materials may be found in insulation products? (Choose the two that apply.)

14. American Institute of Architects (AIA) Document A201, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, requires the owner to

15. The contract documents, which are comprised of the agreement, conditions of the contract, drawings, specifications, addenda, and any other documents listed in the agreement, form the basis of the legal relationship between the

16. An architect is working on a restaurant project for a brilliant but eccentric world-famous chef. The architect and his client have an agreement based upon American Institute of Architects (AIA) Document B101, Standard Form of AgreementB etween0 11mear nd Architect.I n which of the following situations would the architect be entitled to an adjustment to the agreed-upon project schedule and fees? (Choose the four that apply.)

17. According to American Institute of Architects (AIA) Document A201, GeneralConditions of the Contract for Construction, which of the following statements is true?

18. A university is planning to build a new science center to house its chemistry and biology departments. The school wishes to encourage competitive bidding but also wants to ensure that the materials used meet a minimum standard of quality. Which type of specification should be used?

19. If a penalty clause is included in the owner-contractor agreement, what else must be included?

20. Many American Institute of Architects (AIA) documents require parties to the agreements to submit their disputes to arbitration. Which of the following statements regarding arbitration is true?

21. Which of the following are considered reimbursable expenses that can be charged to the owner by the architect, assuming that their agreement is based upon American Institute of Architects (AJA) Document B 101, StandardF orm of AgreemenBt etweenO wnera ndA rchitect?( Choose the four that apply.)

22. Which of the following pieces of information does American Institute of Architects (AIA) Document B101, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect, require the owner to provide? (Choose the four that apply.)

23. In American Institute of Architects (AIA) Document A101, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor, Article 3, the date of commencement for a small remodeling project is March 15. The contractor is required to achieve substantial completion in 60 days. When is the target date for substantial completion?

24. What does the phrase "time is of the essence" mean in a contract?

25. Which of the following statements is true according to American Institute of Architects (AIA) Document B101, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and A rchitect?

26. For aesthetic reasons, the architect's specifications on a building project call for a specific method of constructing a concrete wall and slab that is not in accordance with normal construction practices. The contractor tells the architect that the contractor believes the specified method will create unsafe conditions. According to AIADocument A201, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction what action must the contractor take?

27. American Institute of Architects (AIA) Document G612, Owner'sI nstructionsto the Architect Regardingth e Construction Contract, is a checklist that owners can use to define project requirements. Which of the following statements is correct?

28. Which of the following statements about property rights is correct?

29. The critical path time for the following critical path method (CPM) diagram is _____ days. (Fill in the blank.)

30. The primary purpose of a contract between an architect and a consultant is to

31. An architecture firm is assigning staff to work on a small addition to a library. The principal architect has chosen a project manager and has decided to assign two interns to the job to assist with production. The project manager is developing a schedule for the project based on the available work hours and the client's deadlines. Which type of schedule is appropriate for this project?

32. Construction of a hospital in the design phase this summer is expected to begin next fall and be completed two years after notice to proceed is given. As the development budget is prepared, the costs should be escalated to reflect the projected price in

33. According to American Institute of Architects (AIA) Document B101, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect, who is responsible for developing the program?

34. The height of a proposed building will be most influenced by the decision to use

35. In order to finance public improvements with the goal of encouraging private development, a city's redevelopment agency will most likely use

36. Which of the following are considered additional services according to American Institute of Architects (AIA) Document B101, Standard Form of Agreement Between Ownera ndA rchitect?( Choose the three that apply.)

37. During the renovation of an office complex, a fire causes damage to a tenant space. Investigation determines that the fire was caused by a panel box that was not installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. The owner's insurance company compensates the building owner for the cost of the repairs. The insurance company then sues the general contractor and the electrical contractor. The insurance company gains the right to make a claim against the installer in this situation through

38. A building project has just been completed in city A at a cost of $3,000,000. An identical building is planned for city B. A published cost index indicates an index of 1250 for construction in city A and an index of 1350 for construction in city B. The same index suggests that inflation will increase 2% by the time construction of the building in city B is completed. Approximately how much should be budgeted for construction of the building in city B?

39. A published cost index gives a figure of 1440 to construction in city A and 1517 to construction in city B. The same index suggests that inflation will increase by 5% by the midpoint of a project's construction. The project is now budgeted to cost $1,500,000 in city A. Approximately how much should be budgeted for an identical project in city B?

40. A school district is planning a new elementary school to replace an outdated facility and has prepared a budget and program for the architect's review. At the beginning of the schematic design phase, the architect prepares a plan that satisfies the owner's programmatic requirements and calculates that the cost of the building will exceed the available funds by 8%. What should the architect do first?

41. Which of the following has the greatest impact on labor costs?

42. Which of the following is a characteristic of a partnering agreement?

43. An architect and owner decide to use design-assist contracting for a project that involves restoring and casting replacement parts for an intricately detailed cast-iron facade. Which statement about design-assist contracting is correct?

44. Which act requires federal agencies to use qualifications- based selection processes to award design and engineering contracts for public works projects?

45. A project program is a type of __ plan. (Fill in the blank.)

46. Architectural fees can be estimated in a variety of ways. Which statement is true?

47. A project's construction budget is $3,125,000. The owner establishes a $312,500 architectural design fee for a project based on 10% of the project construction budget. The architecture firm calculates that engineering consultants' fees, indirect labor expenses, allowance for profit, and other nonreimbursable expenses total $162,500. The remaining money will be the architecture firm's compensation for work on the project. The architect decides that 20% of the architecture firm's compensation should be allocated for work in the design development phase. The hourly billing rate for each of the five employees working on the project is $125, and the firm uses a multiplier of 2.5 times the direct labor expense to determine the employee billing rates. These five employees work 40 hours per week and are assigned solely to this project. The utilization rate for each employee is 75%. Based on the information given, what is the minimum number of weeks that should be included in the schedule for the design development phase?

48. Which of the following elements would be included in a project work plan for the design of a large office building? (Choose the four that apply.)

49. In a typical design-bid-build project, the project architect must complete and share detailed code data including information on the structural systems, evolution of the building layout, and construction of the building envelope-with the mechanical engineer. In which phase should the architect share that data?

50. A document assigning tasks to project team members and outlining required deliverables is called a(n)

51. For a design-bid-build project, the owner has chosen to contract separately with the interior designer and architect. The electrical engineer does not have a lighting designer in-house, so an outside consultant is used to provide this service. Building systems engineering services will be provided as a subcontract to the architect's agreement with the owner. The organizational chart shown establishes the contractual relationships between team members in a design-bid-build project. When complete, two positions will remain empty. Using the list of positions given, assign the appropriate staff member to each position.

52. An architecture firm is designing a university's safety and security headquarters. The firm teams with a security consultant to design the emergency response center and prepare specifications for specialty equipment such as dispatch communications, closed-circuit cameras and monitors, and campus emergency telephones. The architect determines that this consultant's services will be necessary in the design phase only and that the consultant firm will not be involved with construction administration. The AIA publishes multiple sample agreements that an architect can use to team with a consultant. Which American Institute of Architects (AIA) document is most appropriate for use in this case?

53. Which statement is true regarding American Institute of Architects (AIA) Document C401, Standard Form of Agreement Between Architect and Consultant?

54. An architect designs a public works project and employs subconsultants for the design of the building systems. The owner has awarded multiple prime construction contracts. Communication between the mechanical engineer and the mechanical contractor should be facilitated through the

55. According to the terms of American Institute of Architects (AIA) Document B101, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect, the owner is responsible for providing which consultant service?

56. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) designbuild documents define a design-builder as a design-build entity, an architect, a construction contractor, a real estate developer, or any person or entity legally permitted to do business as a design-builder in the jurisdiction where the project is located. According to the AIA design-build documents, which statement is true?

57. Which statement about American Institute of Architects (AIA) Document C103, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Consultant with out a Predefined Scope of Consultant's Services is correct? AIA Document C103

58. The owner of an out-of-state grocery chain contracts with a local architect to provide design services for a new store. The grocery chain insists that the architect use the mechanical engineering consultant that the grocery chain has employed for its other projects because that firm understands the refrigeration systems that have been used at other facilities. The architect is not familiar with this firm's work because the engineering firm practices near the grocery chain's headquarters. Through internet research, the architect discovers that a client has filed a claim against the engineering firm for an issue on another project. To minimize the architecture firm's exposure to risk, how should the architect respond?

59. Which statement about building codes is true?

60. An architect is asked to design a classroom building on a college campus. A sketch of the proposed floor plan, along with a list of the group occupancy categories, is shown. In the box shown in each room, write the group occupancy category. Then, designate the walls that are required to have a fire rating if the building does not have an automatic sprinkler system with a thick line.

61. Which statement about building codes is true?

62. What is the difference between the statute of limitations and the statute of repose?

63. Which statement about project scheduling is correct?

64. An owner and an attorney are reviewing a request from the contractor for an extension to the contract due to adverse weather conditions. The agreement is based on American Institute of Architects (AIA) Document A101, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor, where the basis of payment is a Stipulated Sum, and AIA Document A201, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, with no supplementary conditions. Which statement is accurate?

65. In the design development phase, a commonly used estimating method allows the designer to compare the cost implications of various building systems or components. This estimating method is the

66. According to American Institute of Architects (AIA) Document A101, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor, where the basis of payment is a Stipulated Sum, and AIA Document A201, General Conditions of the Contract for Constmction, which statement is correct?

67. An architect is expected to perform duties in accordance with the standard of care of the profession. Which business practice can minimize an architecture firm's exposure to errors and omissions claims?

68. A firm decides to organize its staff into studios. In such an arrangement, a cross section of employees who have different levels of authority and experience are grouped into a team for a project. Grouping staff members into studios is an example of what type of firm organizational structure?

69. An architecture firm is designing an office building in the state capital complex that will house the transportation department. The project requires the designer to present a 20-year life-cycle cost analysis as a part of the deliverables in the schematic design phase. Which statement is true?

70. Which of the following approaches will fulfill sustainable design objectives and contribute to meeting a building's safety and security objectives? (Choose the four that apply.)