ARE PRACTICE EXAM PRACTICE
MANAGEMENT 509 FINAL PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH FULL ANSWERS
◉ A client has hired an architect to design their first new apartment
building.
Which of the following pieces of information does the architect need
from the owner to assess the viability of the project? Check the three
that apply.
1. Budget
2. Preferred contractor list
3. Program
4. Schedule
5. Project delivery method
6. Notice of commencement Answer: 1. Budget
2. Program
3. Schedule
◉ An architect is creating their firm's commissioning checklist to be
used prior to construction of an exterior envelope system.
,Which of the following performance and design criteria should be
included? Check the four that apply.
1. Structural support
2. Joints at system interfaces
3. Outline specifications
4. Barrier issues
5. Materials/ finish durability
6. Material/ finish aesthetics Answer: 1. Structural support
Ensuring structural stability (particularly laterally) is critical in
exterior wall design and performance.
2. Joints at system interfaces
Joints between systems are the most common places for building
performance failure. Proper detailing and ensuring that compatable
materials are used when they will be adjacent to each other is
critical.
3. Barrier issues
mproper usage of barriers (air infiltration, vapor barriers, etc.) will
lead to improper and unexpected performance of the building
envelope.
,4. Material/finish durability
Durability is a large concern for the commissioning process. The
goal of commissioning is ensuring that the client receives a building
that functions as it was intended to, which includes consideration
given to how long finishes will last.
◉ An architect is hired to be the design architect for an existing
project team that has an architect of record and an interior designer.
Which of the following agreements could apply to the design
architect's scope of work? Check the three that apply.
1. B101
2. A101
3. A701
4. C101
5. A201
6. C401 Answer: 1. B101
B101 is an agreement between the architect and owner.
2. C101
C101 is an agreement between two architects. This document is
used when there are multiple architects working on a single project,
, and acts to explain each firm's respective scope of work, how they
will work together, and payment terms.
3. C401
C401 is an agreement between an architect and a consultant.
A101 = agreement between owner and contractor
A701 = instructions to bidders
A201 - general conditions of the contract between owner and
contractor
◉ An applicant for a project architect position claims to hold a
master's degree in architecture from an accredited university, but
after being hired, it is discovered that this is not true. The applicant
and owner of the firm are both AIA members.
How should the firm proceed?
1. Notify the jurisdictional licensing board.
2. Notify the clients the employee works for.
3. Report the incident to the university.
4. Demote the employee. Answer: 1. Notify the jurisdictional
licensing board.
MANAGEMENT 509 FINAL PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH FULL ANSWERS
◉ A client has hired an architect to design their first new apartment
building.
Which of the following pieces of information does the architect need
from the owner to assess the viability of the project? Check the three
that apply.
1. Budget
2. Preferred contractor list
3. Program
4. Schedule
5. Project delivery method
6. Notice of commencement Answer: 1. Budget
2. Program
3. Schedule
◉ An architect is creating their firm's commissioning checklist to be
used prior to construction of an exterior envelope system.
,Which of the following performance and design criteria should be
included? Check the four that apply.
1. Structural support
2. Joints at system interfaces
3. Outline specifications
4. Barrier issues
5. Materials/ finish durability
6. Material/ finish aesthetics Answer: 1. Structural support
Ensuring structural stability (particularly laterally) is critical in
exterior wall design and performance.
2. Joints at system interfaces
Joints between systems are the most common places for building
performance failure. Proper detailing and ensuring that compatable
materials are used when they will be adjacent to each other is
critical.
3. Barrier issues
mproper usage of barriers (air infiltration, vapor barriers, etc.) will
lead to improper and unexpected performance of the building
envelope.
,4. Material/finish durability
Durability is a large concern for the commissioning process. The
goal of commissioning is ensuring that the client receives a building
that functions as it was intended to, which includes consideration
given to how long finishes will last.
◉ An architect is hired to be the design architect for an existing
project team that has an architect of record and an interior designer.
Which of the following agreements could apply to the design
architect's scope of work? Check the three that apply.
1. B101
2. A101
3. A701
4. C101
5. A201
6. C401 Answer: 1. B101
B101 is an agreement between the architect and owner.
2. C101
C101 is an agreement between two architects. This document is
used when there are multiple architects working on a single project,
, and acts to explain each firm's respective scope of work, how they
will work together, and payment terms.
3. C401
C401 is an agreement between an architect and a consultant.
A101 = agreement between owner and contractor
A701 = instructions to bidders
A201 - general conditions of the contract between owner and
contractor
◉ An applicant for a project architect position claims to hold a
master's degree in architecture from an accredited university, but
after being hired, it is discovered that this is not true. The applicant
and owner of the firm are both AIA members.
How should the firm proceed?
1. Notify the jurisdictional licensing board.
2. Notify the clients the employee works for.
3. Report the incident to the university.
4. Demote the employee. Answer: 1. Notify the jurisdictional
licensing board.
