ARE Project Management - PJM - NCARB Practice Exam
Questions And 100% Correct Answers
An architect working on a design-build delivered project visits the site. The architect
perceives unsafe working conditions due to the fact that many of the construction
workers are not wearing hard hats.
How does the architect respond?
A. The architect must directly address the safety measures that should be implemented
immediately by the construction workers. B. Document unsafe conditions in a memo to
the contractor, copied to the owner. C. Document the unsafe working conditions in a
memo to the owner that is also copied to the contractor. D. Request the contractor to
review the safety precautions that need to be taken with the construction workers. -
ANSWER C. Document the unsafe working conditions in a memo to the owner that is
also copied to the contractor.
An architect has a large project with a construction manager (CM) as-contractor. All
designers and engineers have been retained and design is approximately 50 percent
complete. Because of the size of the project, the CM cannot obtain a bond for the entire
contracted project. Multiple smaller construction contracts will be required. The owner
and architect prefer to have all current design and construction team members
continue in their respective roles.
Which of the following delivery methods should the architect recommend to the owner?
A. Design-buildB. CM as-advisor C. Multiple prime D. Design-bid-build - ANSWER B. CM
as-advisor
An owner is proposing to construct a warehouse and has retained the architect to
prepare a building program and to document the owner's requirements. The
programming documents have just been completed.
Which of the following delivery method options should the architect recommend, that
will least require the owner's involvement in completing the project?
, A. Design-bid-build B. Design-build C. CM at-risk D. Integrated project delivery -
ANSWER B. Design-build
A university hires an architect to design a renovation and addition to a performing arts
center. The university would like to utilize an integrated project delivery method and
contract with a series of consultants that each would coordinate their scope of work
with the architect. The work is to be performed in multiple phases and includes the
following:
Restore the original façade of the existing facility built in 1905.
Convert the existing sloping concrete floor performance hall into a new flat floor
performance space.
Renovate existing classrooms to provide new state-of-the-art audio and video
laboratories.
Design a performance hall addition connected to the existing facility via an elevated
walkway.
Identify and address any AHJ or accessibility issues in the existing facility.
Which of the following should the architect recommend the university retain prior to the
schematic design phase? Select the four that apply. - ANSWER A. General contractor
C. Geotechnical engineer
E. Historical preservationist
F. Construction manager
At which of the following is the development of the structural, mechanical, and electrical
designs and the preparation of outline specifications completed? - ANSWER Design
development
Working under an AIA B101, an owner hires an architect to renovate an existing
performing arts center. Delivery via design-bid-build is to be used. The owner has
contracts with an advising construction manager and a series of consultants, each of
whom coordinates his scope of work with the architect.
Rather than the agreed upon 21 days, the owner's theatrical lighting consultant sends
updated drawings to the architect for final coordination 14 days prior to completing the
construction documents. The consultant's updated drawings show a substantial amount
more lighting equipment and materials than previous coordination drawings. The start
Questions And 100% Correct Answers
An architect working on a design-build delivered project visits the site. The architect
perceives unsafe working conditions due to the fact that many of the construction
workers are not wearing hard hats.
How does the architect respond?
A. The architect must directly address the safety measures that should be implemented
immediately by the construction workers. B. Document unsafe conditions in a memo to
the contractor, copied to the owner. C. Document the unsafe working conditions in a
memo to the owner that is also copied to the contractor. D. Request the contractor to
review the safety precautions that need to be taken with the construction workers. -
ANSWER C. Document the unsafe working conditions in a memo to the owner that is
also copied to the contractor.
An architect has a large project with a construction manager (CM) as-contractor. All
designers and engineers have been retained and design is approximately 50 percent
complete. Because of the size of the project, the CM cannot obtain a bond for the entire
contracted project. Multiple smaller construction contracts will be required. The owner
and architect prefer to have all current design and construction team members
continue in their respective roles.
Which of the following delivery methods should the architect recommend to the owner?
A. Design-buildB. CM as-advisor C. Multiple prime D. Design-bid-build - ANSWER B. CM
as-advisor
An owner is proposing to construct a warehouse and has retained the architect to
prepare a building program and to document the owner's requirements. The
programming documents have just been completed.
Which of the following delivery method options should the architect recommend, that
will least require the owner's involvement in completing the project?
, A. Design-bid-build B. Design-build C. CM at-risk D. Integrated project delivery -
ANSWER B. Design-build
A university hires an architect to design a renovation and addition to a performing arts
center. The university would like to utilize an integrated project delivery method and
contract with a series of consultants that each would coordinate their scope of work
with the architect. The work is to be performed in multiple phases and includes the
following:
Restore the original façade of the existing facility built in 1905.
Convert the existing sloping concrete floor performance hall into a new flat floor
performance space.
Renovate existing classrooms to provide new state-of-the-art audio and video
laboratories.
Design a performance hall addition connected to the existing facility via an elevated
walkway.
Identify and address any AHJ or accessibility issues in the existing facility.
Which of the following should the architect recommend the university retain prior to the
schematic design phase? Select the four that apply. - ANSWER A. General contractor
C. Geotechnical engineer
E. Historical preservationist
F. Construction manager
At which of the following is the development of the structural, mechanical, and electrical
designs and the preparation of outline specifications completed? - ANSWER Design
development
Working under an AIA B101, an owner hires an architect to renovate an existing
performing arts center. Delivery via design-bid-build is to be used. The owner has
contracts with an advising construction manager and a series of consultants, each of
whom coordinates his scope of work with the architect.
Rather than the agreed upon 21 days, the owner's theatrical lighting consultant sends
updated drawings to the architect for final coordination 14 days prior to completing the
construction documents. The consultant's updated drawings show a substantial amount
more lighting equipment and materials than previous coordination drawings. The start
