ACARB– PCM MOCK EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
"Vinyl composition tile shall be maintained at a minimum of 65 degrees F for 48 hours
prior to installation, during installation, and for 48 hours after completion". In what part of
the project specifications does the contractor find these instructions?
A. Part I, General
B. Part II, Products
C. Part III, Execution
D. Division 01, General Requirements - Answer-C
Which of the following is the best way to modify a standard American Institute of
Architects (AIA) document?
A. Retype the document, incorporating all of the changes
B. Attach supplementary conditions or amendments
C. Strike out portions of the contract by hand or insert handwritten additions.
D. Have an attorney draft a new contract using portions of the language in the AIA
documents applicable to the project - Answer-B
"Claims - made" professional liability insurance policies :
A. base the cost of the insurance policy on the number of claims made against it
B. require the policy to be in effect at the time a claim is made, as well as at the time
services were rendered
C. claims made against a retired partner if the policy was in effect at the time the
incident that sauced the claim occurred, but is no longer held by the firm
D. are canceled if more than one claim is made against it in a specified period of time -
Answer-B
Which type of construction compensation structure encourages a contractor to be most
efficient?
A. cost-plus with a fixed, lump-sum fee for overhead and profit
B. cost-plus with the fee for overhead and profit based on a percentage of construction
cost
C. stipulated sum
D. unit price - Answer-A
Indirect liability imposed on a party resulting from the acts or omissions of another
person for whom the party is responsible is known as :
A. transferred liability
,B. vicarious liability
C. consultant liability
D. limited liability - Answer-B
Which of the following are common inclusions of an all-risk insurance policy? Choose 4.
A. act of war
B. boiler explosion
C. employee theft
D. fire damage
E. theft
F. vandalism - Answer-B D E F
A potential client calls a small architecture firm and describes a set of house plans
purchased from a shelter magazine. The client submitted the drawings to the local
township for a building permit but was denied because the drawings did not include
sufficient information, such as a foundation plan, and did not comply with local
guidelines for insulation requirements. The client ask if the firm can use the computer-
aided design (CAD) files that were purchased along with the prints to produce drawings
that can be submitted for a building permit. How should the architect respond?
A. Accept the job by with the condition that the architect can only supply the missing
information, such as using the plan to develop a foundation plan
B. Accept the job but require the potential client to pay for developing a completely new
set of drawings and specifications, just using the magazines design as a starting point
C. Politely d - Answer-C
An architect and the developer of a small office complex are preparing the project
manual for anew project. The architect asks the owner for information regarding
insurance requirements for this project. The owner, in turn, asks the architect what
types of coverage and how much coverage is needed for the project. What is the most
appropriate way for the architect to respond?
A. Consult a copy of American Institute of Architects (AIA) Document G612, Owner's
Insurance to the Architect
B. Give the owner some ballpark numbers based on previous projects
C. Advise the owner to consult with an insurance agent
D. Help the owner to determine reasonable amounts - Answer-C
An architectural firm should retain project records :
A. for five years after substantial completion
B. until the statue of repose period has ended
C. until the statute of limitations period has ended
D. indefinitely - Answer-B
, Which of the following are characteristics of the design-build approach to project
delivery, as compared to the design-award-build model? Choose 4
A. The owner has more control over the quality of the materials and types of
construction methods used to build the project
B. The owner has more information about the cost of the project available at an earlier
phase in the project
C. The combined design and construction time is generally less
D. The owner must approach the project with a clearly defined program or set of
performance requirements
E. Constructability advice can be obtained early in the process
F. A bridging agreement is required for the greatest success - Answer-B C D E
Addenda are issued :
A. prior to the receipt of bids
B. after the receipt of bids but before work commences
C. after the award of the contract
D. during construction - Answer-A
The owner of a large manufacturing plant needs to expand to a new facility quickly and
without interruption in production. The owner has arranged for a flexible line of credit to
finance construction and wants to minimize project costs. The new facility will be very
similar to the previous one, but sized for greater production capacity. Which type of
construction delivery method should be recommended?
A. design-build
B. fast-track
C. multiple prime contract
D. design-award-build - Answer-B
Which of the following are characteristics of partnering? Choose 3.
A. A partnering agreement applies only to the project at hand
B. Partnering places the architect in the prime decision making role with partners as
advisers
C. Partnering is often used in conjunction with mediation and arbitration to prevent
lawsuits
D. Partnering can include project participants other than the owner, contractor and
architect
E. Partnering requires a limited liability form of office organization
F. A partnering agreement becomes a part of the contract between the architect and
owner and the owner and contractor - Answer-A C D
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
"Vinyl composition tile shall be maintained at a minimum of 65 degrees F for 48 hours
prior to installation, during installation, and for 48 hours after completion". In what part of
the project specifications does the contractor find these instructions?
A. Part I, General
B. Part II, Products
C. Part III, Execution
D. Division 01, General Requirements - Answer-C
Which of the following is the best way to modify a standard American Institute of
Architects (AIA) document?
A. Retype the document, incorporating all of the changes
B. Attach supplementary conditions or amendments
C. Strike out portions of the contract by hand or insert handwritten additions.
D. Have an attorney draft a new contract using portions of the language in the AIA
documents applicable to the project - Answer-B
"Claims - made" professional liability insurance policies :
A. base the cost of the insurance policy on the number of claims made against it
B. require the policy to be in effect at the time a claim is made, as well as at the time
services were rendered
C. claims made against a retired partner if the policy was in effect at the time the
incident that sauced the claim occurred, but is no longer held by the firm
D. are canceled if more than one claim is made against it in a specified period of time -
Answer-B
Which type of construction compensation structure encourages a contractor to be most
efficient?
A. cost-plus with a fixed, lump-sum fee for overhead and profit
B. cost-plus with the fee for overhead and profit based on a percentage of construction
cost
C. stipulated sum
D. unit price - Answer-A
Indirect liability imposed on a party resulting from the acts or omissions of another
person for whom the party is responsible is known as :
A. transferred liability
,B. vicarious liability
C. consultant liability
D. limited liability - Answer-B
Which of the following are common inclusions of an all-risk insurance policy? Choose 4.
A. act of war
B. boiler explosion
C. employee theft
D. fire damage
E. theft
F. vandalism - Answer-B D E F
A potential client calls a small architecture firm and describes a set of house plans
purchased from a shelter magazine. The client submitted the drawings to the local
township for a building permit but was denied because the drawings did not include
sufficient information, such as a foundation plan, and did not comply with local
guidelines for insulation requirements. The client ask if the firm can use the computer-
aided design (CAD) files that were purchased along with the prints to produce drawings
that can be submitted for a building permit. How should the architect respond?
A. Accept the job by with the condition that the architect can only supply the missing
information, such as using the plan to develop a foundation plan
B. Accept the job but require the potential client to pay for developing a completely new
set of drawings and specifications, just using the magazines design as a starting point
C. Politely d - Answer-C
An architect and the developer of a small office complex are preparing the project
manual for anew project. The architect asks the owner for information regarding
insurance requirements for this project. The owner, in turn, asks the architect what
types of coverage and how much coverage is needed for the project. What is the most
appropriate way for the architect to respond?
A. Consult a copy of American Institute of Architects (AIA) Document G612, Owner's
Insurance to the Architect
B. Give the owner some ballpark numbers based on previous projects
C. Advise the owner to consult with an insurance agent
D. Help the owner to determine reasonable amounts - Answer-C
An architectural firm should retain project records :
A. for five years after substantial completion
B. until the statue of repose period has ended
C. until the statute of limitations period has ended
D. indefinitely - Answer-B
, Which of the following are characteristics of the design-build approach to project
delivery, as compared to the design-award-build model? Choose 4
A. The owner has more control over the quality of the materials and types of
construction methods used to build the project
B. The owner has more information about the cost of the project available at an earlier
phase in the project
C. The combined design and construction time is generally less
D. The owner must approach the project with a clearly defined program or set of
performance requirements
E. Constructability advice can be obtained early in the process
F. A bridging agreement is required for the greatest success - Answer-B C D E
Addenda are issued :
A. prior to the receipt of bids
B. after the receipt of bids but before work commences
C. after the award of the contract
D. during construction - Answer-A
The owner of a large manufacturing plant needs to expand to a new facility quickly and
without interruption in production. The owner has arranged for a flexible line of credit to
finance construction and wants to minimize project costs. The new facility will be very
similar to the previous one, but sized for greater production capacity. Which type of
construction delivery method should be recommended?
A. design-build
B. fast-track
C. multiple prime contract
D. design-award-build - Answer-B
Which of the following are characteristics of partnering? Choose 3.
A. A partnering agreement applies only to the project at hand
B. Partnering places the architect in the prime decision making role with partners as
advisers
C. Partnering is often used in conjunction with mediation and arbitration to prevent
lawsuits
D. Partnering can include project participants other than the owner, contractor and
architect
E. Partnering requires a limited liability form of office organization
F. A partnering agreement becomes a part of the contract between the architect and
owner and the owner and contractor - Answer-A C D
