The Architectural Office Test Guide with
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Human Resources - ANSWER-The department for hiring, firing, and overall
management of office talent.
Accounting - ANSWER-The department for planning, recording, analyzing, and
interpreting financial information.
Marketing - ANSWER-An organizational function and a set of processes for creating,
communicating, and delivering value to customers and for managing customer
relationships in ways that benefit the organization and its stakeholders
Design Team - ANSWER-a group of knowledgeable, team-oriented individuals who
work at one or more steps in the process, do the process analysis, and are motivated to
make the necessary changes
Job Captain - ANSWER-Organizes drawings required to complete a job
Project Architect - ANSWER-The individual who is responsible for overseeing the
Architectural aspects of the development of the design, production of the construction
documents and specifications.
Drafter - ANSWER-Junior technician who uses drafting skills to prepare single technical
drawings under the supervision of a senior drafter or architect.
NAAB - ANSWER-The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) is the sole
agency authorized to accredit professional degree programs in architecture in the
United States.
ARE - ANSWER-Architects Registration Exam - the professional licensure examination
adopted by all 50 states of the United States, the District of Columbia, and three U.S.
territories (Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands) to assess candidates for
their knowledge, skills, and ability to provide the various services required in the
practice of architecture.
IDP - ANSWER-Intern Development Program - a comprehensive training program
created to ensure that interns in the architecture profession gain the knowledge and
skills required for the independent practice of architecture.
NCARB - ANSWER-The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards is made
up of members from the architectural registration boards of the 50 states. Its primary
function is to maintain records for state boards, architects, and interns.
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Human Resources - ANSWER-The department for hiring, firing, and overall
management of office talent.
Accounting - ANSWER-The department for planning, recording, analyzing, and
interpreting financial information.
Marketing - ANSWER-An organizational function and a set of processes for creating,
communicating, and delivering value to customers and for managing customer
relationships in ways that benefit the organization and its stakeholders
Design Team - ANSWER-a group of knowledgeable, team-oriented individuals who
work at one or more steps in the process, do the process analysis, and are motivated to
make the necessary changes
Job Captain - ANSWER-Organizes drawings required to complete a job
Project Architect - ANSWER-The individual who is responsible for overseeing the
Architectural aspects of the development of the design, production of the construction
documents and specifications.
Drafter - ANSWER-Junior technician who uses drafting skills to prepare single technical
drawings under the supervision of a senior drafter or architect.
NAAB - ANSWER-The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) is the sole
agency authorized to accredit professional degree programs in architecture in the
United States.
ARE - ANSWER-Architects Registration Exam - the professional licensure examination
adopted by all 50 states of the United States, the District of Columbia, and three U.S.
territories (Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands) to assess candidates for
their knowledge, skills, and ability to provide the various services required in the
practice of architecture.
IDP - ANSWER-Intern Development Program - a comprehensive training program
created to ensure that interns in the architecture profession gain the knowledge and
skills required for the independent practice of architecture.
NCARB - ANSWER-The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards is made
up of members from the architectural registration boards of the 50 states. Its primary
function is to maintain records for state boards, architects, and interns.
