Which of the following is not true with respect to the future of the design/build industry?
A
The industry will become more global.
B.
Demand will increase for more highly trained workers.
C.
The need for permits and regulations will decrease.
D.
Hazardous waste disposal and product recycling will become more important.
E.
All of the above are true. - Answers The need for permits and regulations will decrease.
Projects in which of the following industry sectors would typically be designed by an architect?
A.
Residential
B.
Commercial building
C.
Industrial
D.
Heavy engineering
E.
A and B only - Answers A and B only
Who is responsible for the correct positioning of a building on a site?
A.
,Structural engineer
B.
Surveyor
C.
Civil engineer
D.
Contractor
E.
All of the above - Answers Surveyor
Outreach activities that educate the public and, in particular, young people, to better understand our
profession are important for what reason?
A.
To meet government regulations
B.
To improve job-site safety
C.
To improve the image of the profession
D.
To improve industry competitiveness
E.
All of the above - Answers To improve the image of the profession
Which of the following organizations has attempted to formalize the usage of "gangplanks" to create
interdisciplinary teams?
A.
Matrix
B.
,Corporation
C.
Generalist
D.
Departmental - Answers Matrix
Both public and private sector owners first hire architects, who are responsible for hiring appropriate
engineers.
True
False - Answers False
Leadership focuses on the scientific study of decision making, moving away from guesswork to the
establishment of set methodologies for making intelligent decisions.
True
False - Answers False
Through their respective trade associations, material suppliers often provide standards that may be
incorporated into a project's technical specifications.
True
False - Answers True
_______ can best be described as the process of training and developing future project leaders.
A.
Management
B.
Motivating
C.
Business development
, D.
Mentoring
E.
None of the above - Answers Mentoring
The construction industry does not emphasize research and development as much as do high-
technology industries.
True
False - Answers True
Government regulations that affect construction exist to
A.
Provide fair and open competition among project participants
B.
Mitigate unproductive conflicts between parties
C.
Maintain public safety and welfare
D.
Minimize owners' financial and physical risk
E.
All of the above - Answers Maintain public safety and welfare
What is the term used to describe the changes that are occurring in our industry with respect to the
average age and makeup of our work force?
A.
R&D
B.
CIC