Project-Management Premium PDF & Test Engine Files with 78 Questions & Answers [Q36-Q52]

NO.36 The owner and architect sign a Basic Services Agreement for the design of a museum.
Based on AIA Document B101-2017, Owner and Architect Agreement, which line items should be excluded from the architect’s cost estimate? Check the two that apply.

NO.37 According to AIA Document A201, who is responsible for obtaining permits and licenses required for the project?

NO.38 Evaluation and mitigation of indoor air quality in an existing facility assessment would include participation by which of the following? Check the three that apply.

NO.39 Which of the following best describes “value engineering”?

NO.40 Near the end of a routine job site visit, the architect begins to assemble notes. The owner’s representative then arrives on site unexpectedly. The architect, owner’s representative, and contractor discuss and resolve several outstanding project issues. The architect begins writing correspondence to distribute to the project team when the architect returns to the office.
In addition to a Meeting Record, which of the following documents should the architect create?

NO.41 The construction documents for a new multi-tenant office building are 90% complete. The owner requests that the bid documents include the rough-in of security camera locations and access control points for the building.
Which changes should the architect consider? Check the three that apply.

NO.42 After redesigning an existing restaurant, the architect submits the plans to the county for building permit review. During the Zoning Review, the county requests the architect submit a site plan for review and approval. After researching the county’s records, the architect discovers a 40-year-old approved site plan that is stamped, “Approval is based on the site plan and usage as indicated. Any interior partitioning of the original building will be subject to review and approval by the county.” How should the architect proceed?

NO.43

Design Firm ABC is awarded two projects, but they do not have enough staff to support the execution of both projects due to unexpected staffing issues. ABC is deciding if they need to hire staff from an outside firm to execute the projects.
Which one of the following sets of staff members would adequately support ABC’s staffing needs?

NO.44 An architect is working on a very large and complex project consisting of multiple buildings with overlapping phases.
Which tool should be used to communicate important deadlines to the team?

NO.45 A principal architect is working with a school district on designing an 18,000-square-foot athletics training facility. During the DD phase, the principal notices that the firm’s younger staff has produced equipment plans that do not coordinate with the electrical engineer’s sheets.
How should the principal architect respond to the lack of coordination? Check the three that apply.

NO.46 What is the architect’s role regarding shop drawings?

NO.47 Preparation of space standards, furniture assessment, and documentation of equipment requirements are most effectively done during which of the following project phases?

NO.48 The architect’s contract with the owner has a budget of construction cost, and the architect has established a budget of cost in the mechanical engineer’s contract. The mechanical bid package is 36% over the budget.
What is the engineer required to do?

NO.49 What is a critical factor in managing project risk?

NO.50 What is the best method for an architect to reduce liability related to unknown site conditions?

NO.51 During the CD phase, it is discovered that the owner’s food service consultant made a mistake that results in the owner asking the architect to revise the design.
How should the architect proceed?

NO.52 During the initial construction documents phase meeting, the owner states a strong desire to decrease the time required for the construction documents phase. The owner plans to submit the documents to the building department early for the building permit. Although the project is currently on schedule, the architect plans to comply with the owner’s request.
Which action should the architect take?