PRO PRACTICE FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
it is critical to choose the type of market focus (building types) you work immediately out
of school because the experience you gain in the first few years is not transferable to
other building types - ANSWER-FALSE
Cuff writes that the transition from the "entry-level" career phase to the "middle years"
phase can be "almost imperceptible". However, she suggest that there are signs that
you're making that transition. Which of following signs does she identify? - ANSWER--
you are given responsibility for supervising others
- you are invited into meetings with clients
- you are more "face time" with firm leadership
- you work more independently (less supervision)
architecture firms use "titles" to signify roles on projects as well as status within the
practice. Which of the following titles signify that the person has, or is on the track to
have, an ownership share of the practice? - ANSWER-- principal
-associate
which of the following are true statement? - ANSWER-- women start their owns firms at
a higher rate than their male peers
- moving from one firm to another can be a way to get a higher salary
- men are more likely to reach senior status positions in large firms
cuff writes that the "full-fledges architect" phase comes when which of the following
things describe your professional status? - ANSWER-- you become a partner in a large
practice
- you are publicly credited with "authorship" for project design by your firm
- your personal reputation for performance plays a key role in the firm's ability to attract
clients
- you own your own firm
cuff writes that form many architects, the irony of reaching "full-fledges" career status is
that - ANSWER-- you spend less time "doing the work" and more time finding and
keeping clients
which of the following are true statements - ANSWER-- in many states you can begin
the ARE before completing the AXP
- AXP breaks experience needed into six categories
AXP experience gained in setting O (other) has maximum hour caps. - ANSWER-TRUE
,AXP hours can only be gained working for firms located inside the U.S. - ANSWER-
FALSE
All 55 licensing jurisdictions have the same requirements regarding the education and
experience credentials required to become a licensed architect - ANSWER-FALSE
influenced by their training in the elite academics of Europe, such as the Ecole des
Beaux Arts in Paris, the early leaders of the profession of architecture in the U.S.
promoted which of the following ideas/values? - ANSWER-- an emphasis on individual
creativity
- an emphasis on the relationship of architecture to the Fine Arts
- the idea that a portion of the training of future architects should take place in a
university setting
in the readings from Wasserman, the author asserts that the "two cornerstones of
professional standing are the duty to provide ___________, and to merit
__________________." - ANSWER-public service / trustworthiness
Wasserman suggests that there are three key characteristics that differentiate
professions from other business enterprises. Identify those three characteristics from
the options below. - ANSWER-- commitment to public service and trust
- autonomy of the professional group
- specialized expertise excercised with judgement in unique situations
in describing the experience of architectural internships prior to the establishment of the
Intern Development Program (now the AXP program), Wasserman cites an NCARB
study that concluded that internship requirements for architecture - ANSWER-- had no
clear path for successful accomplishments
- were unstructured
- lacked definition
The primary role of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
is to promote the improvement of state laws, rules, and regulations regarding the
practice of architecture and the adoption of common standards for licensure to enable
interstate mobility and access to practice in multiple jurisdictions - ANSWER-TRUE
You must report AXP experience within _____ months of the date you earned the
experience to get full credit. - ANSWER-8
Identify 4 significant project-type markers for architectural services - ANSWER-- K-12
- Healthcare
-Multi-family housing
- Institutional
-Commercial
- Industrial
, - Higher Ed
- Office
- Cultural
- Education
- Religious
clients shape firms by virtue of the relative priority they pace on which three of the
following? - ANSWER-- tailored service and experience
- creativity and innovation
- efficient delivery
the Super-positioning matrix shown below provides a framework for analyzing what two
aspects of a firm? (image below) - ANSWER-- The type of design service the firm
emphasizes
- the values of the principals regarding rewards gained from the practice
which of the following contribute to a firm's culture? - ANSWER-- the firm's attitude
about staff
- the firm's history and accomplishments
- the firm's mood and energy
- how the firm defines excellence in practice
in regards to the "super positioning matrix" illustrated below, which of the following
factors are influenced by a firm's position on the "technologies" spectrum? - ANSWER--
the type of staff the firm recruits for positions at the middle and bottom of the firm (the
core project staff)
in regards to the "super-positioning matrix" illustrated below, which of the following
factors are influenced by a firm's position on the "technologies" spectrum? - ANSWER--
choice of markets (project types) served
in regards to the "super positioning matrix" illustrated below, which of the following
factors are influenced by a firm's position on the "values" spectrum? - ANSWER--
approach to profitability within the firm
using the Super-positioning matrix, which "box" (position in the matrix) would the
following. strategy apply to:
"young and bright professionals are attracted to the firm to be associated with one of the
leaders of the profession. Typically receive below-market salary and move on after a
few years". - ANSWER-- strong idea / practice-centered
using the super-positioning matrix, which "box" would the following strategy apply to?
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
it is critical to choose the type of market focus (building types) you work immediately out
of school because the experience you gain in the first few years is not transferable to
other building types - ANSWER-FALSE
Cuff writes that the transition from the "entry-level" career phase to the "middle years"
phase can be "almost imperceptible". However, she suggest that there are signs that
you're making that transition. Which of following signs does she identify? - ANSWER--
you are given responsibility for supervising others
- you are invited into meetings with clients
- you are more "face time" with firm leadership
- you work more independently (less supervision)
architecture firms use "titles" to signify roles on projects as well as status within the
practice. Which of the following titles signify that the person has, or is on the track to
have, an ownership share of the practice? - ANSWER-- principal
-associate
which of the following are true statement? - ANSWER-- women start their owns firms at
a higher rate than their male peers
- moving from one firm to another can be a way to get a higher salary
- men are more likely to reach senior status positions in large firms
cuff writes that the "full-fledges architect" phase comes when which of the following
things describe your professional status? - ANSWER-- you become a partner in a large
practice
- you are publicly credited with "authorship" for project design by your firm
- your personal reputation for performance plays a key role in the firm's ability to attract
clients
- you own your own firm
cuff writes that form many architects, the irony of reaching "full-fledges" career status is
that - ANSWER-- you spend less time "doing the work" and more time finding and
keeping clients
which of the following are true statements - ANSWER-- in many states you can begin
the ARE before completing the AXP
- AXP breaks experience needed into six categories
AXP experience gained in setting O (other) has maximum hour caps. - ANSWER-TRUE
,AXP hours can only be gained working for firms located inside the U.S. - ANSWER-
FALSE
All 55 licensing jurisdictions have the same requirements regarding the education and
experience credentials required to become a licensed architect - ANSWER-FALSE
influenced by their training in the elite academics of Europe, such as the Ecole des
Beaux Arts in Paris, the early leaders of the profession of architecture in the U.S.
promoted which of the following ideas/values? - ANSWER-- an emphasis on individual
creativity
- an emphasis on the relationship of architecture to the Fine Arts
- the idea that a portion of the training of future architects should take place in a
university setting
in the readings from Wasserman, the author asserts that the "two cornerstones of
professional standing are the duty to provide ___________, and to merit
__________________." - ANSWER-public service / trustworthiness
Wasserman suggests that there are three key characteristics that differentiate
professions from other business enterprises. Identify those three characteristics from
the options below. - ANSWER-- commitment to public service and trust
- autonomy of the professional group
- specialized expertise excercised with judgement in unique situations
in describing the experience of architectural internships prior to the establishment of the
Intern Development Program (now the AXP program), Wasserman cites an NCARB
study that concluded that internship requirements for architecture - ANSWER-- had no
clear path for successful accomplishments
- were unstructured
- lacked definition
The primary role of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
is to promote the improvement of state laws, rules, and regulations regarding the
practice of architecture and the adoption of common standards for licensure to enable
interstate mobility and access to practice in multiple jurisdictions - ANSWER-TRUE
You must report AXP experience within _____ months of the date you earned the
experience to get full credit. - ANSWER-8
Identify 4 significant project-type markers for architectural services - ANSWER-- K-12
- Healthcare
-Multi-family housing
- Institutional
-Commercial
- Industrial
, - Higher Ed
- Office
- Cultural
- Education
- Religious
clients shape firms by virtue of the relative priority they pace on which three of the
following? - ANSWER-- tailored service and experience
- creativity and innovation
- efficient delivery
the Super-positioning matrix shown below provides a framework for analyzing what two
aspects of a firm? (image below) - ANSWER-- The type of design service the firm
emphasizes
- the values of the principals regarding rewards gained from the practice
which of the following contribute to a firm's culture? - ANSWER-- the firm's attitude
about staff
- the firm's history and accomplishments
- the firm's mood and energy
- how the firm defines excellence in practice
in regards to the "super positioning matrix" illustrated below, which of the following
factors are influenced by a firm's position on the "technologies" spectrum? - ANSWER--
the type of staff the firm recruits for positions at the middle and bottom of the firm (the
core project staff)
in regards to the "super-positioning matrix" illustrated below, which of the following
factors are influenced by a firm's position on the "technologies" spectrum? - ANSWER--
choice of markets (project types) served
in regards to the "super positioning matrix" illustrated below, which of the following
factors are influenced by a firm's position on the "values" spectrum? - ANSWER--
approach to profitability within the firm
using the Super-positioning matrix, which "box" (position in the matrix) would the
following. strategy apply to:
"young and bright professionals are attracted to the firm to be associated with one of the
leaders of the profession. Typically receive below-market salary and move on after a
few years". - ANSWER-- strong idea / practice-centered
using the super-positioning matrix, which "box" would the following strategy apply to?
