ARE 5.0 - CE Exam Complete Questions
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addenda Correct Answers Statements or drawings that modify the basic contract
documents after the latter have been issued to the bidders, but prior to taking of bids.
addition (to the contract sum) Correct Answers An amount added to the contract sum
either by an accepted additive alternate or by change order.
advertisement for bids Correct Answers Published public notice soliciting proposals for
a construction project.
agent Correct Answers One who acts on behalf of another.
alternate bid Correct Answers Proposal by bidder for amount to be subtracted from, or
added to, the base bid if the corresponding change in the work is accepted.
americans with disabilities Act (ADA) Correct Answers Federal civil rights legislation that
establishes the right of persons with disabilities to equal access to sites and buildings,
and sets design guidelines for its implementation.
application for payment Correct Answers Contractor's written request for payment of
amount due on account of work completed and/or materials suitably stored on the site.
Also called payment request.
approved equal Correct Answers Material or method that is approved by the architect as
being equivalent to what was originally specified.
arbitration Correct Answers An alternative to litigating a dispute, in which one or more
arbitrators hears the evidence and renders a decision.
barrier-free provisions Correct Answers Regulations that provide for accessibility to
buildings and sites for persons with disabilities.
base bid Correct Answers The sum of money stated in the bid for which the bidder
offers to do the work, not including any alternate bids.
basic services Correct Answers The architectural services normally required for a
building project, usually consisting of schematic design, design development,
construction documents, bidding or negotiation, and construction contract
administration.
bid Correct Answers A proposal by a contractor to do the work required by the contract
documents for a stipulated sum of money
, bid bond Correct Answers A surety bond guaranteeing that the bidder will sign a
contract, if offered, in accordance with his or her proposal.
bidding documents Correct Answers The invitation to bid, instructions to bidders, bid
form, and the contract documents.
bonus and penalty clause Correct Answers A provision in the construction contract for
payment of a bonus to the contractor for completing the project prior to a specific date,
and for a charge (penalty) against the contractor for failing to complete the project by
that date.
cash allowance Correct Answers An amount included in the contract sum to cover the
cost of certain items not specified in detail. Hardware and other finish items are often
handled in this manner.
certificate for payment Correct Answers A statement by the architect informing the
owner of the amount due the contractor on account of work completed and/or materials
suitably stored.
certificate of occupancy Correct Answers A document issued by the governing authority
stating that a building complies with applicable laws and permitting occupanch for its
designated use.
certificate of substantial completion Correct Answers A document prepared by the
architect stating that the work is substantially complete, thereby establishing the date of
substantial completion. It generally fixes the time within which the contractor must
complete the unfinished work listed.
change in services ( of the architect) Correct Answers Professional services rendered
by the architect, upon the owner's request, in addition to the basic services identified in
the owner-architect agreement.
change order Correct Answers A written order to the contractor, prepared by the
architect and signed by the owner, contractor, and architect, which authorizes a change
in the work, the contract sum, or the contract time.
clerk of the works Correct Answers The owner's job site representative.
completion bond Correct Answers A bond obtained by the contractor or owner, which
guarantees that the project will be completed free of liens.
comprehensive services Correct Answers The architect's basic services expanded to
include certain additional services, such as programming, land use studies, etc.
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addenda Correct Answers Statements or drawings that modify the basic contract
documents after the latter have been issued to the bidders, but prior to taking of bids.
addition (to the contract sum) Correct Answers An amount added to the contract sum
either by an accepted additive alternate or by change order.
advertisement for bids Correct Answers Published public notice soliciting proposals for
a construction project.
agent Correct Answers One who acts on behalf of another.
alternate bid Correct Answers Proposal by bidder for amount to be subtracted from, or
added to, the base bid if the corresponding change in the work is accepted.
americans with disabilities Act (ADA) Correct Answers Federal civil rights legislation that
establishes the right of persons with disabilities to equal access to sites and buildings,
and sets design guidelines for its implementation.
application for payment Correct Answers Contractor's written request for payment of
amount due on account of work completed and/or materials suitably stored on the site.
Also called payment request.
approved equal Correct Answers Material or method that is approved by the architect as
being equivalent to what was originally specified.
arbitration Correct Answers An alternative to litigating a dispute, in which one or more
arbitrators hears the evidence and renders a decision.
barrier-free provisions Correct Answers Regulations that provide for accessibility to
buildings and sites for persons with disabilities.
base bid Correct Answers The sum of money stated in the bid for which the bidder
offers to do the work, not including any alternate bids.
basic services Correct Answers The architectural services normally required for a
building project, usually consisting of schematic design, design development,
construction documents, bidding or negotiation, and construction contract
administration.
bid Correct Answers A proposal by a contractor to do the work required by the contract
documents for a stipulated sum of money
, bid bond Correct Answers A surety bond guaranteeing that the bidder will sign a
contract, if offered, in accordance with his or her proposal.
bidding documents Correct Answers The invitation to bid, instructions to bidders, bid
form, and the contract documents.
bonus and penalty clause Correct Answers A provision in the construction contract for
payment of a bonus to the contractor for completing the project prior to a specific date,
and for a charge (penalty) against the contractor for failing to complete the project by
that date.
cash allowance Correct Answers An amount included in the contract sum to cover the
cost of certain items not specified in detail. Hardware and other finish items are often
handled in this manner.
certificate for payment Correct Answers A statement by the architect informing the
owner of the amount due the contractor on account of work completed and/or materials
suitably stored.
certificate of occupancy Correct Answers A document issued by the governing authority
stating that a building complies with applicable laws and permitting occupanch for its
designated use.
certificate of substantial completion Correct Answers A document prepared by the
architect stating that the work is substantially complete, thereby establishing the date of
substantial completion. It generally fixes the time within which the contractor must
complete the unfinished work listed.
change in services ( of the architect) Correct Answers Professional services rendered
by the architect, upon the owner's request, in addition to the basic services identified in
the owner-architect agreement.
change order Correct Answers A written order to the contractor, prepared by the
architect and signed by the owner, contractor, and architect, which authorizes a change
in the work, the contract sum, or the contract time.
clerk of the works Correct Answers The owner's job site representative.
completion bond Correct Answers A bond obtained by the contractor or owner, which
guarantees that the project will be completed free of liens.
comprehensive services Correct Answers The architect's basic services expanded to
include certain additional services, such as programming, land use studies, etc.
