NCARB PRACTICE PROBLEMS
EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Public - ....ANSWER ...-Which of the following methods of bidding is required on
most projects for which government funds are to be used?
A. Direct
B. Negotiated
C. Invited
D. Public
Fast track - ....ANSWER ...-Which of the following project delivery methods always
requires preparation of several individual bid-document packages?
A. Design-Bid-Build
B. Fast Track
C. Design Build
D. Turnkey
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,Specifications - ....ANSWER ...-diagram on paper
recommend qualified contractors - ....ANSWER ...-In developing a list of bidders
for a private project, the architect's role is to
A. select the contractor
B. recommend qualified contractors
C. rank the contractors in order of preference
D. discourage owner-recommended contractors
surety - ....ANSWER ...-A contractor's ability to obtain a performance bond for a
specific contract is determined by the
A. owner
B. architect
C. contractor
D. surety
Financial statment - ....ANSWER ...-AIA Document A305, Contractor's
Qualification Statement, requires which of the following supplemental documents to be
provided by the applicant?
A. financial statement
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, B. list of subcontractors
C. list of proposed consultants
D. list of proposed material suppliers
Has the right to waive irregularities and accept the bid - ....ANSWER ...-After
considering all the bids, the owner favors a bid with irregularities. According to AIA
Document A701, Instructions to Bidders, the owner has which of the following
rights/responsibilities regarding an irregular bid?
A. Has the right to waive irregularities and accept the Bid
B. Has the right to extend the bidding period for corrections
C. Must informally request corrections from the bidder
D. Must only consider bids without irregularities
multiple prime contracts - ....ANSWER ...-A local bank has a budget of $30,000,000
to construct a new main office. The bank wants to use contractors who are customers of
the bank; however, none of the bank's contractor customers can bond the entire amount
of the contract. Which of the following delivery methods would be best suited to meeting
the bank's contractor selection goal?
A. Design-Build
B. Fast-Track
C. Multiple-Prime Contracts
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EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Public - ....ANSWER ...-Which of the following methods of bidding is required on
most projects for which government funds are to be used?
A. Direct
B. Negotiated
C. Invited
D. Public
Fast track - ....ANSWER ...-Which of the following project delivery methods always
requires preparation of several individual bid-document packages?
A. Design-Bid-Build
B. Fast Track
C. Design Build
D. Turnkey
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,Specifications - ....ANSWER ...-diagram on paper
recommend qualified contractors - ....ANSWER ...-In developing a list of bidders
for a private project, the architect's role is to
A. select the contractor
B. recommend qualified contractors
C. rank the contractors in order of preference
D. discourage owner-recommended contractors
surety - ....ANSWER ...-A contractor's ability to obtain a performance bond for a
specific contract is determined by the
A. owner
B. architect
C. contractor
D. surety
Financial statment - ....ANSWER ...-AIA Document A305, Contractor's
Qualification Statement, requires which of the following supplemental documents to be
provided by the applicant?
A. financial statement
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, B. list of subcontractors
C. list of proposed consultants
D. list of proposed material suppliers
Has the right to waive irregularities and accept the bid - ....ANSWER ...-After
considering all the bids, the owner favors a bid with irregularities. According to AIA
Document A701, Instructions to Bidders, the owner has which of the following
rights/responsibilities regarding an irregular bid?
A. Has the right to waive irregularities and accept the Bid
B. Has the right to extend the bidding period for corrections
C. Must informally request corrections from the bidder
D. Must only consider bids without irregularities
multiple prime contracts - ....ANSWER ...-A local bank has a budget of $30,000,000
to construct a new main office. The bank wants to use contractors who are customers of
the bank; however, none of the bank's contractor customers can bond the entire amount
of the contract. Which of the following delivery methods would be best suited to meeting
the bank's contractor selection goal?
A. Design-Build
B. Fast-Track
C. Multiple-Prime Contracts
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