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Questions and Answers | Latest Updated Study Material 2026
Question:
1. Notify the owner that the building construc- During schematic design, an architect is
tion type or building area will need to be
revised
(AIA B101 states that the architect shall pre- that the owner's desired combination of
pare a preliminary evaluation of the owner's building construction type and building
program, notify the owner of any inconsis-
tencies discovered during review, and pro-
pose design alternatives to the owner.)
Answer:
reviewing the owner-provided program
for a new assembly building. They discover
Question:
2. The two firms that have a history of a posi-
tive working relationship
(Most architects consider a good working
relationship the most important factor in
selecting a consultant. Understanding each
other's workflow, design sensibilities, and
familiarity with each other's office drafting
standards are all important to maintaining
Answer:
a positive working relationship.)
area exceeds the limits set forth in thebuilding code for this type of
use.
What is the architect's next step to addressthis issue in order to bring
the building into compliance with the building code requirements?
a. ) Incorporate a rated firewall into
the design to accommodate the desiredbuilding construction type
and overall area
b.) Advise the owner that the building should be assigned a different
use to retain the present construction type andarea.
c.) Notify the owner that the building con- struction type or building
area will need tobe revised
An architect is in the process of selecting a structural engineer for a new
,high school renovation.
Which of the following factors would be most important in the
selection process? a.) The engineer who provides the most
competitive fee
b.) The two firms that have a history of a positive working
relationship
c.) The two firms that are located geo-
graphically close to each other
d.) The engineering firm that has available
staff to take on the project
Question:
3. - Monitor evolving designs
- Review construction estimates and bids
- Explain consequences of client decisions
and their potential outcome
- Schedule internal document reviews
Answer:
An eflcient and effective project manager
must always monitor the client's objec-
tives. These objectives include cost, scope,
and quality.
Of the items listed below, which tasks fall
under these objectives? Check the four
that apply.
a.) Monitor evolving designs
b.) Review construction estimates and
bids
c.) Explain consequences of client deci-
sions and their potential outcome
d.) Use lay terms rather than industry jar-
gon in conversations with the client
e.) Schedule internal document reviews
Question:
4. Toilet accessories
(The model number for toilet accessories
is typically called out in the contract docu- number of submittals in order to stream-
ments. The contractor can order the acces- line construction for a fast-paced project.
sories based on the model number. A sub- Which of the following can the architect
mittal for toilet accessories can be eliminat- remove from the required submittals?
ed.)
,Answer:
During the creation of the specifications,
the architect is attempting to reduce the
a.) Built-in lockers
b.) Flooring samples
c.) Toilet accessories
d.) Toilet partitions
Question:
5. C. Owner reconsiders a portion of the work A potential client asks an architect under
and asks for modifications
D. Unforeseen site conditions that arise dur- how they are accounted for during con-
ing construction
E. Acceptance of non-conforming work by
the owner
F. Errors or omissions in the documents by
the design team
Answer:
which conditions changes are made and
struction.
For which of the following reasons might
a change order be issued? Check the four
that apply.
A. Contractor failed to read the specifica-
tions
B. Contractor's misinterpretation of project
drawings
C. Owner reconsiders a portion of the work
and asks for modifications
D. Unforeseen site conditions that arise
during construction
E. Acceptance of non-conforming work by
the owner
F. Errors or omissions in the documents by
the design team
Question:
6. Fire Sprinkler System
(Per IBC Chapter 5, an automatic fire sprin- ments in order to maximize the owner's
kler system allows most buildings to be in- program by gaining one story and 20 feet
creased by one story and 20 feet. Note that
this is not applicable to all occupancy and
, building types.)
Answer:
An architect is reviewing the code require-
in height.
Which one of the following would help the
architect achieve their goal?
a.) Add 2 extra fire extinguishers
b.) spray fireproofing
c.) intumescent paint
d.) fire sprinkler system
Question:
Answer:
SD An architect is the project manager for a
(The method that the design team uses to mid-sized commercial project in a down-
communicate, and their workflow, should town area. The design team consists of a
be established as early as possible in the number of consulting engineers and an
design process in order to ensure that in- interior designer. The team is planning
put from all required parties is received in how all the members are going to com-
a timely fashion. The architect is responsi- municate with each other.
ble for coordinating the design team and At which phase should the design team
should set expectations for communication determine the style of communication?
as early as possible.) a.) CD
b.) SD
c.) DD
Question:
8. - coordination meeting
- project kickoff meeting
- Quality management meeting
- Design Review meeting
Answer:
The architect is organizing the project
schedule and consultants for a new re-
tail building. The architect is preparing a
meeting management plan to make sure
that all necessary parties are present for
the various project meetings.
Which of the following meetings can the
architect's consultant be expected to at-
tend? Check the four that apply.
Questions and Answers | Latest Updated Study Material 2026
Question:
1. Notify the owner that the building construc- During schematic design, an architect is
tion type or building area will need to be
revised
(AIA B101 states that the architect shall pre- that the owner's desired combination of
pare a preliminary evaluation of the owner's building construction type and building
program, notify the owner of any inconsis-
tencies discovered during review, and pro-
pose design alternatives to the owner.)
Answer:
reviewing the owner-provided program
for a new assembly building. They discover
Question:
2. The two firms that have a history of a posi-
tive working relationship
(Most architects consider a good working
relationship the most important factor in
selecting a consultant. Understanding each
other's workflow, design sensibilities, and
familiarity with each other's office drafting
standards are all important to maintaining
Answer:
a positive working relationship.)
area exceeds the limits set forth in thebuilding code for this type of
use.
What is the architect's next step to addressthis issue in order to bring
the building into compliance with the building code requirements?
a. ) Incorporate a rated firewall into
the design to accommodate the desiredbuilding construction type
and overall area
b.) Advise the owner that the building should be assigned a different
use to retain the present construction type andarea.
c.) Notify the owner that the building con- struction type or building
area will need tobe revised
An architect is in the process of selecting a structural engineer for a new
,high school renovation.
Which of the following factors would be most important in the
selection process? a.) The engineer who provides the most
competitive fee
b.) The two firms that have a history of a positive working
relationship
c.) The two firms that are located geo-
graphically close to each other
d.) The engineering firm that has available
staff to take on the project
Question:
3. - Monitor evolving designs
- Review construction estimates and bids
- Explain consequences of client decisions
and their potential outcome
- Schedule internal document reviews
Answer:
An eflcient and effective project manager
must always monitor the client's objec-
tives. These objectives include cost, scope,
and quality.
Of the items listed below, which tasks fall
under these objectives? Check the four
that apply.
a.) Monitor evolving designs
b.) Review construction estimates and
bids
c.) Explain consequences of client deci-
sions and their potential outcome
d.) Use lay terms rather than industry jar-
gon in conversations with the client
e.) Schedule internal document reviews
Question:
4. Toilet accessories
(The model number for toilet accessories
is typically called out in the contract docu- number of submittals in order to stream-
ments. The contractor can order the acces- line construction for a fast-paced project.
sories based on the model number. A sub- Which of the following can the architect
mittal for toilet accessories can be eliminat- remove from the required submittals?
ed.)
,Answer:
During the creation of the specifications,
the architect is attempting to reduce the
a.) Built-in lockers
b.) Flooring samples
c.) Toilet accessories
d.) Toilet partitions
Question:
5. C. Owner reconsiders a portion of the work A potential client asks an architect under
and asks for modifications
D. Unforeseen site conditions that arise dur- how they are accounted for during con-
ing construction
E. Acceptance of non-conforming work by
the owner
F. Errors or omissions in the documents by
the design team
Answer:
which conditions changes are made and
struction.
For which of the following reasons might
a change order be issued? Check the four
that apply.
A. Contractor failed to read the specifica-
tions
B. Contractor's misinterpretation of project
drawings
C. Owner reconsiders a portion of the work
and asks for modifications
D. Unforeseen site conditions that arise
during construction
E. Acceptance of non-conforming work by
the owner
F. Errors or omissions in the documents by
the design team
Question:
6. Fire Sprinkler System
(Per IBC Chapter 5, an automatic fire sprin- ments in order to maximize the owner's
kler system allows most buildings to be in- program by gaining one story and 20 feet
creased by one story and 20 feet. Note that
this is not applicable to all occupancy and
, building types.)
Answer:
An architect is reviewing the code require-
in height.
Which one of the following would help the
architect achieve their goal?
a.) Add 2 extra fire extinguishers
b.) spray fireproofing
c.) intumescent paint
d.) fire sprinkler system
Question:
Answer:
SD An architect is the project manager for a
(The method that the design team uses to mid-sized commercial project in a down-
communicate, and their workflow, should town area. The design team consists of a
be established as early as possible in the number of consulting engineers and an
design process in order to ensure that in- interior designer. The team is planning
put from all required parties is received in how all the members are going to com-
a timely fashion. The architect is responsi- municate with each other.
ble for coordinating the design team and At which phase should the design team
should set expectations for communication determine the style of communication?
as early as possible.) a.) CD
b.) SD
c.) DD
Question:
8. - coordination meeting
- project kickoff meeting
- Quality management meeting
- Design Review meeting
Answer:
The architect is organizing the project
schedule and consultants for a new re-
tail building. The architect is preparing a
meeting management plan to make sure
that all necessary parties are present for
the various project meetings.
Which of the following meetings can the
architect's consultant be expected to at-
tend? Check the four that apply.
