AIBC Oral Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
List 5 changes with the PGA: -
correct answer ✅1. Consolidates oversight 5 professional
regulators in the built environment
2. Clarity on when an Architect is needed
3. Updated Code of Ethics
4. Mandatory CEUs that support T&R
5. Extraordinary Action to Protect the Public
Explain Extraordinary Action to Protect the Public: -
correct answer ✅New process under PGA, allows the AIBC to take
immediate action to protect the public when information is
received that there is a risk to public safety.
What is the Reserved Practice? -
correct answer ✅Architecture is a reserved practice that requires
particular knowledge and experience, work in the Reserved Practice
can only be carried out by an Architect or under the direct
supervision of an Architect.
How is it determined whether or not an Architect is required for a
project? -
,AIBC Oral Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
correct answer ✅The PGA now directly ties this to the BCBC and
building occupancy.
What is the purpose of the AIBC Bylaws? -
correct answer ✅Sets the specific standards and procedures that
apply to the AIBC and its Registrants.
What are the paramount responsibilities of the AIBC and its
Registrants? -
correct answer ✅1. Safety, health and welfare of the Public
2. The protection of the environment
3. Promotion of health & safety in the workplace
What type of information is typically confidential on a project?
What isn't? -
correct answer ✅Confidential: Architectural fee, project budget
Not: The fact that the Architect is working on a particular project
(unless there is an NDA)
Is construction safety outside the practice of architecture? -
correct answer ✅Yes, and is therefore not the responsibility of the
, AIBC Oral Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
Architect. They do however have a responsibility to report any
safety issues they observe.
What do you need before commencing architectural services? -
correct answer ✅1. Executed Client-Architect contract
2. Professional Liability Insurance is in place (advise the Client on
this as well)
How is the correct number of Field Reviews determined? -
correct answer ✅It is at the discretion of the Architect.
Who's ethical responsibility is it to inform a previously engaged
architect that they are being supplanted? -
correct answer ✅the successor architect, even if they are merely
being approached by the client.
A new architect can't continue and complete work began by
another architect unless: -
correct answer ✅1. There has been no supplanting
2. Resignation/termination happened in accordance with the
contract
3. Client has paid the previous architect in full.
(Grade A+)
List 5 changes with the PGA: -
correct answer ✅1. Consolidates oversight 5 professional
regulators in the built environment
2. Clarity on when an Architect is needed
3. Updated Code of Ethics
4. Mandatory CEUs that support T&R
5. Extraordinary Action to Protect the Public
Explain Extraordinary Action to Protect the Public: -
correct answer ✅New process under PGA, allows the AIBC to take
immediate action to protect the public when information is
received that there is a risk to public safety.
What is the Reserved Practice? -
correct answer ✅Architecture is a reserved practice that requires
particular knowledge and experience, work in the Reserved Practice
can only be carried out by an Architect or under the direct
supervision of an Architect.
How is it determined whether or not an Architect is required for a
project? -
,AIBC Oral Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
correct answer ✅The PGA now directly ties this to the BCBC and
building occupancy.
What is the purpose of the AIBC Bylaws? -
correct answer ✅Sets the specific standards and procedures that
apply to the AIBC and its Registrants.
What are the paramount responsibilities of the AIBC and its
Registrants? -
correct answer ✅1. Safety, health and welfare of the Public
2. The protection of the environment
3. Promotion of health & safety in the workplace
What type of information is typically confidential on a project?
What isn't? -
correct answer ✅Confidential: Architectural fee, project budget
Not: The fact that the Architect is working on a particular project
(unless there is an NDA)
Is construction safety outside the practice of architecture? -
correct answer ✅Yes, and is therefore not the responsibility of the
, AIBC Oral Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
Architect. They do however have a responsibility to report any
safety issues they observe.
What do you need before commencing architectural services? -
correct answer ✅1. Executed Client-Architect contract
2. Professional Liability Insurance is in place (advise the Client on
this as well)
How is the correct number of Field Reviews determined? -
correct answer ✅It is at the discretion of the Architect.
Who's ethical responsibility is it to inform a previously engaged
architect that they are being supplanted? -
correct answer ✅the successor architect, even if they are merely
being approached by the client.
A new architect can't continue and complete work began by
another architect unless: -
correct answer ✅1. There has been no supplanting
2. Resignation/termination happened in accordance with the
contract
3. Client has paid the previous architect in full.
