ARE PRACTICE EXAM PRACTICE
MANAGEMENT 509 TEST PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What is the most appropriate fee proposal structure for the senior
housing project? Answer: A fixed fee for the preliminary design, a
fixed fee for construction documents for each unit type, and a reuse
fee for all subsequent units.
◉ How should the architect respond to the request for ownership of
architectural drawings? Answer: Explain that the designs are not
tangible goods for sale.
◉ Which consultant team should ABC Architects partner with for the
university project? Answer: Team B, as they have experience with
ABC and the project type.
◉ What is the value of the fee the architect should use in planning
hours for the elementary school addition? Answer: $137,500.
◉ How does using the project design coordination checklist impact
the architect's risk? Answer: It elevates the architect's risk.
, ◉ What is the hourly rate for the principal providing CA services?
Answer: $200 per hour.
◉ What is the hourly rate for the project manager providing CA
services? Answer: $150 per hour.
◉ What should the not-to-exceed fee be for the firm starting CA?
Answer: $12,540
◉ What is the calculation for shop drawing review costs? Answer:
$150 per hour x 3 hours per review x 20 shop drawings = $9,000
◉ What is the calculation for site visit costs? Answer: $200 per hour
x 4 hours per visit x 3 visits = $2,400
◉ What action is within the architect's standard of care for
construction contract administration when a contractor falls behind
schedule? Answer: Prioritizing the review and return of sequential
submittals numbered by the contractor.
◉ What insurance policies do the partners need to carry? Answer:
General business coverage, Professional liability, Worker's
compensation
MANAGEMENT 509 TEST PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What is the most appropriate fee proposal structure for the senior
housing project? Answer: A fixed fee for the preliminary design, a
fixed fee for construction documents for each unit type, and a reuse
fee for all subsequent units.
◉ How should the architect respond to the request for ownership of
architectural drawings? Answer: Explain that the designs are not
tangible goods for sale.
◉ Which consultant team should ABC Architects partner with for the
university project? Answer: Team B, as they have experience with
ABC and the project type.
◉ What is the value of the fee the architect should use in planning
hours for the elementary school addition? Answer: $137,500.
◉ How does using the project design coordination checklist impact
the architect's risk? Answer: It elevates the architect's risk.
, ◉ What is the hourly rate for the principal providing CA services?
Answer: $200 per hour.
◉ What is the hourly rate for the project manager providing CA
services? Answer: $150 per hour.
◉ What should the not-to-exceed fee be for the firm starting CA?
Answer: $12,540
◉ What is the calculation for shop drawing review costs? Answer:
$150 per hour x 3 hours per review x 20 shop drawings = $9,000
◉ What is the calculation for site visit costs? Answer: $200 per hour
x 4 hours per visit x 3 visits = $2,400
◉ What action is within the architect's standard of care for
construction contract administration when a contractor falls behind
schedule? Answer: Prioritizing the review and return of sequential
submittals numbered by the contractor.
◉ What insurance policies do the partners need to carry? Answer:
General business coverage, Professional liability, Worker's
compensation
