ARE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
EXAM 2026 STUDY GUIDE
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ ..Gross Domestic Product. Answer: is the sum total of all goods and
services produced in the nation.
◉ "Holding Out". Answer: A term applied to someone representing as
an architect without holding a license in that jurisdiction.
◉ "INSTRUMENTS OF SERVICE". Answer: are representations, in
any medium of expression now known or later developed, of the
tangible and intangible creative work performed by the Architect and the
Architect's consultants under their respective professional services
agreements. may include, without limitation, studies, surveys, models,
sketches, drawings, specifications, and other similar materials.
◉ "Preliminary 20 day Notice " from Subcontractor. Answer: Submitted
by any subcontractor or material supplier within 20 days of supplying
the labor or materials to the project in order to maintain their lien rights
◉ "THE PROJECT" according to AIA A201. Answer: The Project is the
total construction of which the Work performed under the Contract
Documents may be the whole or a part and which may include
construction by the Owner and by separate contractors.
,◉ "THE SPECIFICATIONS" according to AIA A201. Answer: are that
portion of the Contract Documents consisting
of the written requirements for materials, equipment, systems,
standards and workmanship for the Work, and performance of related
services.
◉ "THE WORK" according to AIA A201. Answer: means the
construction and services required by the
Contract Documents, whether completed or partially completed, and
includes all other labor, materials, equipment and services provided or to
be provided by the Contractor to fulfill the Contractor's obligations.
◉ 1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet. Answer: What is cubic yard to cubic feet
◉ 2 Broad Issues of Law Impacting Architecture. Answer: 1. Party
Disputes: Occur when problems arise on a project.
2. Administrative Issues and Proceedings: Admin issues arise from
regulations developed to implement civil statutes and other legal
requirements.
◉ 2 Common claims against Architects. Answer: Negligence(Breach,
Cause, Duty, Damage)
Breach of Contract
,◉ 2 Reasons to be wary of heightened client standards. Answer: 1. New
standards may not be adequately defined in industry.
2. Some standards may not be insurable under typical E&O policies.
◉ 2 types of Violations Considered by Licensing Boards. Answer: 1.
Violations by untrained and unlicensed individuals
2. Violations by trained individuals
◉ 2 Ways of Obtaining Reciprocity. Answer: 1. "Comity" or
"Endorsement" - Accepting as a courtesy the qualifications for licensure
from another stat.
2. Registration Board accepts NCARB Certificate on it's own.
◉ 3 Business Models for Professional Services. Answer: Efficiency
Based
Experience Based
Expertise Based
◉ 3 Ways to Avoid Clams. Answer: Using Proper Contracts
Use Proper Communication
Use Proper Documentation
◉ 4 Common Characteristics of Architects. Answer: 1. Possesses
technical knowledge
2. Nurtured by collegian organizations
, 3. Advance ethical public values
4. Advance ethical values through client services
◉ 5 Standard Phases of Architect's Services to Client. Answer: 1. SD
(schematic design)
2. DD (design development)
3. CDs (construction documents)
4. Bidding Negotiations
5. Construction Administration
◉ 6 Canons of AIA Code of Ethics. Answer: Canon 1: General
Obligations
Canon 2: Obligations to the Public
Canon 3: Obligations to the Client
Canon 4: Obligations to the Profession
Canon 5: Obligations to Colleagues
Canon 6: Obligations to Environment
◉ 60 days. Answer: CA services required more than x days from date of
substantial completion or initial date of substantial completion.
◉ 7 days. Answer: Owner needs to give x days notice to terminate
contract with architect without cause
EXAM 2026 STUDY GUIDE
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ ..Gross Domestic Product. Answer: is the sum total of all goods and
services produced in the nation.
◉ "Holding Out". Answer: A term applied to someone representing as
an architect without holding a license in that jurisdiction.
◉ "INSTRUMENTS OF SERVICE". Answer: are representations, in
any medium of expression now known or later developed, of the
tangible and intangible creative work performed by the Architect and the
Architect's consultants under their respective professional services
agreements. may include, without limitation, studies, surveys, models,
sketches, drawings, specifications, and other similar materials.
◉ "Preliminary 20 day Notice " from Subcontractor. Answer: Submitted
by any subcontractor or material supplier within 20 days of supplying
the labor or materials to the project in order to maintain their lien rights
◉ "THE PROJECT" according to AIA A201. Answer: The Project is the
total construction of which the Work performed under the Contract
Documents may be the whole or a part and which may include
construction by the Owner and by separate contractors.
,◉ "THE SPECIFICATIONS" according to AIA A201. Answer: are that
portion of the Contract Documents consisting
of the written requirements for materials, equipment, systems,
standards and workmanship for the Work, and performance of related
services.
◉ "THE WORK" according to AIA A201. Answer: means the
construction and services required by the
Contract Documents, whether completed or partially completed, and
includes all other labor, materials, equipment and services provided or to
be provided by the Contractor to fulfill the Contractor's obligations.
◉ 1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet. Answer: What is cubic yard to cubic feet
◉ 2 Broad Issues of Law Impacting Architecture. Answer: 1. Party
Disputes: Occur when problems arise on a project.
2. Administrative Issues and Proceedings: Admin issues arise from
regulations developed to implement civil statutes and other legal
requirements.
◉ 2 Common claims against Architects. Answer: Negligence(Breach,
Cause, Duty, Damage)
Breach of Contract
,◉ 2 Reasons to be wary of heightened client standards. Answer: 1. New
standards may not be adequately defined in industry.
2. Some standards may not be insurable under typical E&O policies.
◉ 2 types of Violations Considered by Licensing Boards. Answer: 1.
Violations by untrained and unlicensed individuals
2. Violations by trained individuals
◉ 2 Ways of Obtaining Reciprocity. Answer: 1. "Comity" or
"Endorsement" - Accepting as a courtesy the qualifications for licensure
from another stat.
2. Registration Board accepts NCARB Certificate on it's own.
◉ 3 Business Models for Professional Services. Answer: Efficiency
Based
Experience Based
Expertise Based
◉ 3 Ways to Avoid Clams. Answer: Using Proper Contracts
Use Proper Communication
Use Proper Documentation
◉ 4 Common Characteristics of Architects. Answer: 1. Possesses
technical knowledge
2. Nurtured by collegian organizations
, 3. Advance ethical public values
4. Advance ethical values through client services
◉ 5 Standard Phases of Architect's Services to Client. Answer: 1. SD
(schematic design)
2. DD (design development)
3. CDs (construction documents)
4. Bidding Negotiations
5. Construction Administration
◉ 6 Canons of AIA Code of Ethics. Answer: Canon 1: General
Obligations
Canon 2: Obligations to the Public
Canon 3: Obligations to the Client
Canon 4: Obligations to the Profession
Canon 5: Obligations to Colleagues
Canon 6: Obligations to Environment
◉ 60 days. Answer: CA services required more than x days from date of
substantial completion or initial date of substantial completion.
◉ 7 days. Answer: Owner needs to give x days notice to terminate
contract with architect without cause
