ARE 5.0 CONSTRUCTION &
EVALUATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026/2027
Competitive bid - ANS Can be public or private and involves more than 1 contractor
Negotiated Bid - ANS For privately funded projects, Owner and Architect work with 1 GC to
reach a price
Why would an Owner hire a Construction Manager as Adviser (CMa)? - ANS To assist in
project delivery by providing cost estimating, scheduling, and construction contract
management services to the Owner
Which project delivery limits the role and responsibilities of the Architect during
preconstruction? - ANS IPD
Who is responsible for cost control in design-build delivery? - ANS The GC (Architect is
responsible for controlling cost of design services)
Who must approve a proposed substitution? If approved, what is done with the proposal? -
ANS Architect. If approved, it becomes an addendum to be included in the bid documents
Who is the only party who guarantees by contract all construction costs? - ANS GC
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,At a public hearing, which two items are announced by the Architect after each bid is opened? -
ANS - Bid amount
- Whether bidder has submitted the required supporting documentation
According to B101 (O+A), what form of dispute resolution must be tried before arbitration? -
ANS Mediation
What other construction delivery method is most similar to the Construction Manager as
Constructor (CMc) with regard to the many roles and responsibilities of the Architect? -
ANS Design-Bid-Build
During agency review, what is the Architect's role in an IPD project? - ANS Working with AHJ
to show code compliance related to the BIM model
What is the purpose of the Architect's site observation? - ANS - Becoming generally familiar
w/ progress and quality of the work & to keep Owner informed
- Endeavoring to guard Owner against defects and deficiencies in the work
- Determining if the work is progressing in such a way that it will be in accordance w/ CDs when
completed
What is the Architect not responsible for during the construction of the project? - ANS -
Exhaustive or continuous on-site inspections
- Means and methods of construction
- Site safety
Who pays for additional field testing if the work does not conform with the contract
documents? - ANS GC pays to correct the work, subsequent testing, and compensation for
Architect's services related to the issue
During construction, why must the Architect speak directly to the GC and not the
subcontractors? - ANS Architect is an agent of the Owner who does not have a contractual
relationship with subcontractors
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, Which document defines the lines of communication among parties during CA? - ANS A201 -
General Conditions of the Contract for Construction
Through whom must the owner and GC communicate during CA? - ANS Architect
Who will pay for work to be uncovered when the work was covered contrary to the architect's
request? - ANS GC
If uncovered work is determined to meet project requirements, and the architect had not
previously requested that it remain uncovered, who pays to uncover and replace the work? -
ANS Owner
Special Inspections - ANS Required by Ch. 17 IBC, verifies that work is being performed in
accordance with AHJ-approved plans and specifications (ex. pre-fab items, steel, concrete,
spray-fireproofing)
Who prepares the Statement of Special Inspections? - ANS Architect develops, then submits
to AHJ officials for review and approval; Owner must hire and pay an independent (not GC) firm
to do the inspection work; results are submitted to code officials for approval
Pre-Construction Conference - ANS Organized by Architect; provides design and construction
team members with an understanding of project procedures, requirements, due dates, and
special characteristics
How is "contract time" defined? - ANS Starts at date established in the agreement and ends
at Substantial Completion
Which party has sole responsibility for the means and methods of construction? - ANS GC
What two parties should each receive a copy of an Architect's field reports? - ANS Owner and
GC
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EVALUATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026/2027
Competitive bid - ANS Can be public or private and involves more than 1 contractor
Negotiated Bid - ANS For privately funded projects, Owner and Architect work with 1 GC to
reach a price
Why would an Owner hire a Construction Manager as Adviser (CMa)? - ANS To assist in
project delivery by providing cost estimating, scheduling, and construction contract
management services to the Owner
Which project delivery limits the role and responsibilities of the Architect during
preconstruction? - ANS IPD
Who is responsible for cost control in design-build delivery? - ANS The GC (Architect is
responsible for controlling cost of design services)
Who must approve a proposed substitution? If approved, what is done with the proposal? -
ANS Architect. If approved, it becomes an addendum to be included in the bid documents
Who is the only party who guarantees by contract all construction costs? - ANS GC
2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
1
,At a public hearing, which two items are announced by the Architect after each bid is opened? -
ANS - Bid amount
- Whether bidder has submitted the required supporting documentation
According to B101 (O+A), what form of dispute resolution must be tried before arbitration? -
ANS Mediation
What other construction delivery method is most similar to the Construction Manager as
Constructor (CMc) with regard to the many roles and responsibilities of the Architect? -
ANS Design-Bid-Build
During agency review, what is the Architect's role in an IPD project? - ANS Working with AHJ
to show code compliance related to the BIM model
What is the purpose of the Architect's site observation? - ANS - Becoming generally familiar
w/ progress and quality of the work & to keep Owner informed
- Endeavoring to guard Owner against defects and deficiencies in the work
- Determining if the work is progressing in such a way that it will be in accordance w/ CDs when
completed
What is the Architect not responsible for during the construction of the project? - ANS -
Exhaustive or continuous on-site inspections
- Means and methods of construction
- Site safety
Who pays for additional field testing if the work does not conform with the contract
documents? - ANS GC pays to correct the work, subsequent testing, and compensation for
Architect's services related to the issue
During construction, why must the Architect speak directly to the GC and not the
subcontractors? - ANS Architect is an agent of the Owner who does not have a contractual
relationship with subcontractors
2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
2
, Which document defines the lines of communication among parties during CA? - ANS A201 -
General Conditions of the Contract for Construction
Through whom must the owner and GC communicate during CA? - ANS Architect
Who will pay for work to be uncovered when the work was covered contrary to the architect's
request? - ANS GC
If uncovered work is determined to meet project requirements, and the architect had not
previously requested that it remain uncovered, who pays to uncover and replace the work? -
ANS Owner
Special Inspections - ANS Required by Ch. 17 IBC, verifies that work is being performed in
accordance with AHJ-approved plans and specifications (ex. pre-fab items, steel, concrete,
spray-fireproofing)
Who prepares the Statement of Special Inspections? - ANS Architect develops, then submits
to AHJ officials for review and approval; Owner must hire and pay an independent (not GC) firm
to do the inspection work; results are submitted to code officials for approval
Pre-Construction Conference - ANS Organized by Architect; provides design and construction
team members with an understanding of project procedures, requirements, due dates, and
special characteristics
How is "contract time" defined? - ANS Starts at date established in the agreement and ends
at Substantial Completion
Which party has sole responsibility for the means and methods of construction? - ANS GC
What two parties should each receive a copy of an Architect's field reports? - ANS Owner and
GC
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