EXAC Study Cards Questions with Correct Answers
How much liability insurance is an architect in Canada required to have?
Correct Answer-AIBC Bulletin 66, AIBC Bylaw 16.3 & Architect's Act
Depends on the province; in BC Architects are not required to have any
liability insurance according to AIBC Bylaw 16.2d but Bulletin 66
requires that (before entering into an agreement to provide architectural
services) a Certificate of Practice holder must notify the client in writing
whether or not professional liability insurance is held and under what
terms.
Section 24.2h in the Architect's Act states that an institute's bylaws may
or may not include requirements for liability insurance; in BC, there is
no requirement.
What resources are available to an architect to produce a project cost
estimate? Correct Answer-CHOP 2.3.3, Techniques
There are various types of cost consultants and/or resources available to
the architect to produce a reliable estimate if they do not have the
expertise or resources to produce one in-house.
Quantity Surveyors - provide professional service at hourly rates, or at a
fixed or percentage fee of the construction budget.
Construction Managers and other Development/Construction Experts -
Other sources of expertise directly from the construction industry
include construction managers, contractors, design-builders, and
developers.
,Construction Price Index - data usually published by government
agencies and private companies. These publications are useful only as a
guide to show trends; usually some months out-of-date; often presented
in graph form for ease of communication.
Publications - available from government agencies, private interest
groups, private companies, and quantity surveyors. The
information comes in printed or electronic form, and the cost varies
considerably depending on the amount of detail, completeness, and ease
of use. Data from government agencies are more useful for identifying
trends and differences in national, regional, and local costs than for
calculating the cost of a specific building.
What Factors influence construction cost? (12 answers... If you dare!)
Correct Answer-CHOP 2.3.3, Factors Affecting Cost
1. Type of project
2. Overhead
3. Profit
4. Market Conditions
5. Difficult Access
6. Fast schedule
7. Escalation/Inflation
8. Tax
9. Season and Weather
,10. Change in functional program
11. Contingency
12. Regulations
What are 3 different methods of construction estimation? Correct
Answer-CHOP 2.3.3, Methods of Preparing Cost Estimates &
Hanscomb Yardstick for Costing, 2004
1. Composite unit rates (broken into specification sections)
Uses very simplified historic data as a basis for calculating cost. Only
reliable if the historic data is comparable.
2. Gross building costs or area calculation (least accurate)
Cost per m2 or per ft2. Architects should limit the use of this basic
information by using it only as a general guide at the pre-design stage.
3. Elemental building costs (most comprehensive)
Quantity surveyors often use this method as the standard format for
presenting cost information. It divides the building into major elements
such as structure, exterior closure; and then applies relevant cost
information from similar projects.
What is the purpose of progressive release of holdbacks? Correct
Answer-This allows the release of holdbacks to subcontractors or
suppliers in advance of the substantial performance of the work.
, what are 5 examples of additional services not covered under RAIC
document 6? Correct Answer-1. feasibility studies
2. business cases
3. functional programming
4. submissions to authorities
5. life cycle cost studies
what are 3 advantages of water heating distribution systems? Correct
Answer-1. compact, easily hidden
2. can be combined with domestic hot water systems
3. good for radiant floor heating.
what are 4 advantages of electric heating systems? Correct Answer-1.
most compact
2. quick response to temperature changes
3. easily zoned
4. low initial cost
What are three advantages of air heat distribution? Correct Answer-
1.quick response
2.can also perform ventilation, cooling, humidity control and filtering.
3. no equipment in rooms
What buildings require the services of an architect? Correct Answer-
AIBC Bulletin 31
How much liability insurance is an architect in Canada required to have?
Correct Answer-AIBC Bulletin 66, AIBC Bylaw 16.3 & Architect's Act
Depends on the province; in BC Architects are not required to have any
liability insurance according to AIBC Bylaw 16.2d but Bulletin 66
requires that (before entering into an agreement to provide architectural
services) a Certificate of Practice holder must notify the client in writing
whether or not professional liability insurance is held and under what
terms.
Section 24.2h in the Architect's Act states that an institute's bylaws may
or may not include requirements for liability insurance; in BC, there is
no requirement.
What resources are available to an architect to produce a project cost
estimate? Correct Answer-CHOP 2.3.3, Techniques
There are various types of cost consultants and/or resources available to
the architect to produce a reliable estimate if they do not have the
expertise or resources to produce one in-house.
Quantity Surveyors - provide professional service at hourly rates, or at a
fixed or percentage fee of the construction budget.
Construction Managers and other Development/Construction Experts -
Other sources of expertise directly from the construction industry
include construction managers, contractors, design-builders, and
developers.
,Construction Price Index - data usually published by government
agencies and private companies. These publications are useful only as a
guide to show trends; usually some months out-of-date; often presented
in graph form for ease of communication.
Publications - available from government agencies, private interest
groups, private companies, and quantity surveyors. The
information comes in printed or electronic form, and the cost varies
considerably depending on the amount of detail, completeness, and ease
of use. Data from government agencies are more useful for identifying
trends and differences in national, regional, and local costs than for
calculating the cost of a specific building.
What Factors influence construction cost? (12 answers... If you dare!)
Correct Answer-CHOP 2.3.3, Factors Affecting Cost
1. Type of project
2. Overhead
3. Profit
4. Market Conditions
5. Difficult Access
6. Fast schedule
7. Escalation/Inflation
8. Tax
9. Season and Weather
,10. Change in functional program
11. Contingency
12. Regulations
What are 3 different methods of construction estimation? Correct
Answer-CHOP 2.3.3, Methods of Preparing Cost Estimates &
Hanscomb Yardstick for Costing, 2004
1. Composite unit rates (broken into specification sections)
Uses very simplified historic data as a basis for calculating cost. Only
reliable if the historic data is comparable.
2. Gross building costs or area calculation (least accurate)
Cost per m2 or per ft2. Architects should limit the use of this basic
information by using it only as a general guide at the pre-design stage.
3. Elemental building costs (most comprehensive)
Quantity surveyors often use this method as the standard format for
presenting cost information. It divides the building into major elements
such as structure, exterior closure; and then applies relevant cost
information from similar projects.
What is the purpose of progressive release of holdbacks? Correct
Answer-This allows the release of holdbacks to subcontractors or
suppliers in advance of the substantial performance of the work.
, what are 5 examples of additional services not covered under RAIC
document 6? Correct Answer-1. feasibility studies
2. business cases
3. functional programming
4. submissions to authorities
5. life cycle cost studies
what are 3 advantages of water heating distribution systems? Correct
Answer-1. compact, easily hidden
2. can be combined with domestic hot water systems
3. good for radiant floor heating.
what are 4 advantages of electric heating systems? Correct Answer-1.
most compact
2. quick response to temperature changes
3. easily zoned
4. low initial cost
What are three advantages of air heat distribution? Correct Answer-
1.quick response
2.can also perform ventilation, cooling, humidity control and filtering.
3. no equipment in rooms
What buildings require the services of an architect? Correct Answer-
AIBC Bulletin 31
