ARE 5.0 PJM UPDATED Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
Application for Payment (A201; Article 9) - CORRECT ANSWER Submitted by the
Contractor to the Architect. Itemized and prepared in accordance with Schedule of Values.
Architect reviews and submits to the owner so that they can pay the contractor, or withholds for
valid reasons.
Partnering - CORRECT ANSWER Stakeholders in a project all participate in decision-
making process. Can produce closer communication and shared responsibilities but requires
more difficult management.
Project Manager - CORRECT ANSWER Coordinates the activities of all the members of
the design and construction teams related to the firm
Architecture Team members identified on proposal for project - CORRECT
ANSWER Firm Principal; Lead Designer; Project Manager; Key Consultants
Assembling of project team (important considerations) - CORRECT ANSWER -
Type/Complexity of Project
-Size of Project
-Staff Availability
-Experience Levels
-Billing Rates
-Personalities
Bar Chart (Gantt Chart) - CORRECT ANSWER Simplest and most common for
scheduling a design project.
,Dependency - CORRECT ANSWER When one task must be completed before another
one can begin. Represented by an arrow on a Gantt Chart, or a dashed arrow (dummy) on
Critical Path Method.
Critical Path Method - CORRECT ANSWER A scheduling tool more common to
construction projects. Sequence of tasks depicted graphically, with tasks duration and earliest
and latest start and finish times. Solid arrows represent tasks; a task cannot begin until all tasks
leading into a circle are completed. Dependencies represented with dashed lines called dummies.
Critical Path - CORRECT ANSWER The sequence of tasks that must be started and
finished on time to meet the project's deadline.
Float - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum length of time that a noncritical task can be
delayed or extended before it causes a delay in the overall project.
Work Plan (or Fee Projection) - CORRECT ANSWER Detailed project schedule that
breaks down project into its component tasks and assigns specific staff and resources to each
task. Also details how the fee will cover the cost of staff and project expenses (after deducting
profit and overhead).
total working fee - CORRECT ANSWER The fee available to pay people to do the job
after subtracting fees for profit, consultants and other expenses.
Fee per Phase - CORRECT ANSWER Phase's percentage, multiplied by total working fee
Top-Down Approach - CORRECT ANSWER Estimate the total fee needed to complete a
project using rules of thumb and historical data. Subtract other expenses to get direct fee, and
allocate direct fee to each phase.
Bottom-Up Approach - CORRECT ANSWER Break projects into individual tasks. List
tasks in chronological order. Estimate number of hours to complete each task and assign a staff
member with a specific billing rate to each task to calculate total estimated working fee.
,Project Monitoring Chart - CORRECT ANSWER A chart comparing actual time (or fees)
to budgeted time (or fees). Can be generated using info from time sheets.
Full Wall Schedule - CORRECT ANSWER A method for developing a preliminary
schedule where all team members are brought together to determine tasks and scheduling.
Vertical lines on wall represent weeks, team members asked to place a start and finish card for
each task on the wall in location representing necessary time for task.
Consultant - CORRECT ANSWER An expert who is not part of the firm's regular staff but
is employed to work on one or more specific projects. They are responsible for the accuracy and
consistency of their own drawings but architect is liable to owner for their work,
Structural Engineer - CORRECT ANSWER Consultant that designs any new structure or
structural modifications. Produces and drawings and specifications for the structural portion of
project.
Mechanical Engineer - CORRECT ANSWER Consultant that designs and produces the
drawings and specs for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, as well as
plumbing systems. Can design fire protection systems as well.
Electrical Engineer - CORRECT ANSWER Consultant that designs and produces the
drawings and specs for the power system and lighting system. Often will design telephone
system, signal systems, and security systems as well.
Project Notebook - CORRECT ANSWER Tool that allows PM to immediately access
information for planning, coordinating, and monitoring the project.
Items Contained in Project Notebook (8) - CORRECT ANSWER - General Reference
- Contracts
- Fees and Schedules
- Programming
- Budget
, - Job Communication
- Construction Administration
- Closeout/ Follow-Up
Elements of Meeting Minutes Template (7) - CORRECT ANSWER - Project Name and
Number
- Date of Meeting
- Location of Meeting
- Time of Meeting
- People in Attendance and their Organizations
- Subjects Covered
- Follow-up or Action Items
Project Perfection Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER The desire to continue to pursue
perfection. Marginal progress toward perfection comes at the expense of a great deal of
additional time and resources. Occurs when contractual and office quality standards have been
met, but production staff want to continue refining and improving design.
Basic Services (B101; Article 3) - CORRECT ANSWER Article 3 of B101 contract:
Describes the activities of the architect during each phase of a traditional design-bid-build
project.
Additional Services (B101; Article 4) - CORRECT ANSWER Article 4 of B101 contract:
Describes other services that an architect may perform in addition to basic services. These can be
performed in exchange for additional compensation.
Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding and Negotiation,
Construction Administration. - CORRECT ANSWER Phases of a traditional design-bid-
build project as outlined in the B101 contract. (B101; Article 3)
and CORRECT Answers
Application for Payment (A201; Article 9) - CORRECT ANSWER Submitted by the
Contractor to the Architect. Itemized and prepared in accordance with Schedule of Values.
Architect reviews and submits to the owner so that they can pay the contractor, or withholds for
valid reasons.
Partnering - CORRECT ANSWER Stakeholders in a project all participate in decision-
making process. Can produce closer communication and shared responsibilities but requires
more difficult management.
Project Manager - CORRECT ANSWER Coordinates the activities of all the members of
the design and construction teams related to the firm
Architecture Team members identified on proposal for project - CORRECT
ANSWER Firm Principal; Lead Designer; Project Manager; Key Consultants
Assembling of project team (important considerations) - CORRECT ANSWER -
Type/Complexity of Project
-Size of Project
-Staff Availability
-Experience Levels
-Billing Rates
-Personalities
Bar Chart (Gantt Chart) - CORRECT ANSWER Simplest and most common for
scheduling a design project.
,Dependency - CORRECT ANSWER When one task must be completed before another
one can begin. Represented by an arrow on a Gantt Chart, or a dashed arrow (dummy) on
Critical Path Method.
Critical Path Method - CORRECT ANSWER A scheduling tool more common to
construction projects. Sequence of tasks depicted graphically, with tasks duration and earliest
and latest start and finish times. Solid arrows represent tasks; a task cannot begin until all tasks
leading into a circle are completed. Dependencies represented with dashed lines called dummies.
Critical Path - CORRECT ANSWER The sequence of tasks that must be started and
finished on time to meet the project's deadline.
Float - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum length of time that a noncritical task can be
delayed or extended before it causes a delay in the overall project.
Work Plan (or Fee Projection) - CORRECT ANSWER Detailed project schedule that
breaks down project into its component tasks and assigns specific staff and resources to each
task. Also details how the fee will cover the cost of staff and project expenses (after deducting
profit and overhead).
total working fee - CORRECT ANSWER The fee available to pay people to do the job
after subtracting fees for profit, consultants and other expenses.
Fee per Phase - CORRECT ANSWER Phase's percentage, multiplied by total working fee
Top-Down Approach - CORRECT ANSWER Estimate the total fee needed to complete a
project using rules of thumb and historical data. Subtract other expenses to get direct fee, and
allocate direct fee to each phase.
Bottom-Up Approach - CORRECT ANSWER Break projects into individual tasks. List
tasks in chronological order. Estimate number of hours to complete each task and assign a staff
member with a specific billing rate to each task to calculate total estimated working fee.
,Project Monitoring Chart - CORRECT ANSWER A chart comparing actual time (or fees)
to budgeted time (or fees). Can be generated using info from time sheets.
Full Wall Schedule - CORRECT ANSWER A method for developing a preliminary
schedule where all team members are brought together to determine tasks and scheduling.
Vertical lines on wall represent weeks, team members asked to place a start and finish card for
each task on the wall in location representing necessary time for task.
Consultant - CORRECT ANSWER An expert who is not part of the firm's regular staff but
is employed to work on one or more specific projects. They are responsible for the accuracy and
consistency of their own drawings but architect is liable to owner for their work,
Structural Engineer - CORRECT ANSWER Consultant that designs any new structure or
structural modifications. Produces and drawings and specifications for the structural portion of
project.
Mechanical Engineer - CORRECT ANSWER Consultant that designs and produces the
drawings and specs for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, as well as
plumbing systems. Can design fire protection systems as well.
Electrical Engineer - CORRECT ANSWER Consultant that designs and produces the
drawings and specs for the power system and lighting system. Often will design telephone
system, signal systems, and security systems as well.
Project Notebook - CORRECT ANSWER Tool that allows PM to immediately access
information for planning, coordinating, and monitoring the project.
Items Contained in Project Notebook (8) - CORRECT ANSWER - General Reference
- Contracts
- Fees and Schedules
- Programming
- Budget
, - Job Communication
- Construction Administration
- Closeout/ Follow-Up
Elements of Meeting Minutes Template (7) - CORRECT ANSWER - Project Name and
Number
- Date of Meeting
- Location of Meeting
- Time of Meeting
- People in Attendance and their Organizations
- Subjects Covered
- Follow-up or Action Items
Project Perfection Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER The desire to continue to pursue
perfection. Marginal progress toward perfection comes at the expense of a great deal of
additional time and resources. Occurs when contractual and office quality standards have been
met, but production staff want to continue refining and improving design.
Basic Services (B101; Article 3) - CORRECT ANSWER Article 3 of B101 contract:
Describes the activities of the architect during each phase of a traditional design-bid-build
project.
Additional Services (B101; Article 4) - CORRECT ANSWER Article 4 of B101 contract:
Describes other services that an architect may perform in addition to basic services. These can be
performed in exchange for additional compensation.
Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding and Negotiation,
Construction Administration. - CORRECT ANSWER Phases of a traditional design-bid-
build project as outlined in the B101 contract. (B101; Article 3)
