EDAC Exam ACTUAL Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
A researcher on the project team wants to make sure that a new observation tool they developed
has a high degree of realizability. How should the researcher ensure the observation tool is
reliable ?
(A) Submit the tool to the Institutional Review Board(IRB) for review.
(B) Test the tool in a variety of setting both within and outside a hospital.
(C) Ask a team of researchers to validate that the tool is measuring what it's supposed to
measure.
(D) Have several researchers use the tool within a specified timeframe in place, with the same
subjects and see if similar results are achieved. - CORRECT ANSWER - (D)
have several researchers use the tool within a specified timeframe in a place with the same
subjects and see if similar results are achieved.
Historically, most healthcare organizations have thought of the physical building as a sunk cost.
As a part of the evidence-based design process and one developing the business case what is the
physical building viewed as?
(A) A revenue center
(B) A strategic investment
(C) A capital expense
(D) A healing environment - CORRECT ANSWER - (B)
Strategic Investment
When developing the preliminary research plan during conceptual design, what is the primary
purpose for creating a hypothesis?
, (A) To determine the appropriate research methodology
(B) To identify the baseline data that needs to be collected
(C) To evaluate the outcomes for the various design options
(D) to establish a link between the design strategies and intendant results - CORRECT
ANSWER - (D)
To establish a link between the design strategies and intended results
An architectural firm is interested in conducting their own post occupancy evaluation for a
recently completed project. To increase the credibility of the findings what should the firm do
first?
determine which hypothesis to measure
conduct a pilot study to test the research tools
ensure there is adequate time and funding
Hire a third-party researcher to avoid bias - CORRECT ANSWER - Hire a third-party
researcher to avoid bias
The hospital project managers is making recommendations for participants to join the
interdisciplinary project team. There is a disagreement about whether to include one or more
vendors what is the most appropriate recommendation?
-Include vendors because they provide insight and perspective regarding selection of appropriate
products to meet project goals.
-do not include vendors because it is difficult for them to maintain objectivity in selection of
appropriate products to meet project goals.
-include vendors because they will offer substantial discounts on their products
-do not include vendors because they present their own research data and influences selection of
products. - CORRECT ANSWER - Include vendors because they provide insight and
perspective regarding selection of appropriate products to meet project goals
and CORRECT Answers
A researcher on the project team wants to make sure that a new observation tool they developed
has a high degree of realizability. How should the researcher ensure the observation tool is
reliable ?
(A) Submit the tool to the Institutional Review Board(IRB) for review.
(B) Test the tool in a variety of setting both within and outside a hospital.
(C) Ask a team of researchers to validate that the tool is measuring what it's supposed to
measure.
(D) Have several researchers use the tool within a specified timeframe in place, with the same
subjects and see if similar results are achieved. - CORRECT ANSWER - (D)
have several researchers use the tool within a specified timeframe in a place with the same
subjects and see if similar results are achieved.
Historically, most healthcare organizations have thought of the physical building as a sunk cost.
As a part of the evidence-based design process and one developing the business case what is the
physical building viewed as?
(A) A revenue center
(B) A strategic investment
(C) A capital expense
(D) A healing environment - CORRECT ANSWER - (B)
Strategic Investment
When developing the preliminary research plan during conceptual design, what is the primary
purpose for creating a hypothesis?
, (A) To determine the appropriate research methodology
(B) To identify the baseline data that needs to be collected
(C) To evaluate the outcomes for the various design options
(D) to establish a link between the design strategies and intendant results - CORRECT
ANSWER - (D)
To establish a link between the design strategies and intended results
An architectural firm is interested in conducting their own post occupancy evaluation for a
recently completed project. To increase the credibility of the findings what should the firm do
first?
determine which hypothesis to measure
conduct a pilot study to test the research tools
ensure there is adequate time and funding
Hire a third-party researcher to avoid bias - CORRECT ANSWER - Hire a third-party
researcher to avoid bias
The hospital project managers is making recommendations for participants to join the
interdisciplinary project team. There is a disagreement about whether to include one or more
vendors what is the most appropriate recommendation?
-Include vendors because they provide insight and perspective regarding selection of appropriate
products to meet project goals.
-do not include vendors because it is difficult for them to maintain objectivity in selection of
appropriate products to meet project goals.
-include vendors because they will offer substantial discounts on their products
-do not include vendors because they present their own research data and influences selection of
products. - CORRECT ANSWER - Include vendors because they provide insight and
perspective regarding selection of appropriate products to meet project goals
