1.1.1 The Role of the Architect
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What is one of the new frontiers in architectural practice?
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What is one of the impacts of the increasing consumption of water, raw materials, and fossil fuels?
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In private practice, architects may be self-employed or employed by other professionals. What other role can they have?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential role for architects in the construction and development industry?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential role for architects in academia?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential role for architects in government and institutions?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential role for architects in private practice?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a new frontier in architectural practice?
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What are some of the new frontiers in architectural practice?
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Which of the following is NOT a typical career for architects in the construction and development industry?
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In addition to academia, architects can pursue research careers in which of the following settings?
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Which of the following is NOT a new form of project delivery?
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What is one of the challenges architects face in the era of globalization?
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What is one of the responsibilities of an architect?
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Architects employed by corporations may provide a full range of professional services for their employer. What other role can they have?
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What is one of the roles that architects can have at the provincial/territorial level in Canada?
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What is one of the architect's responsibilities?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential challenge for architects in the changing project delivery methods?
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What organization was formed to transform the design and construction market for sustainable buildings in Canada?
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What is one of the benefits of new software and computer tools for architects?
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Which government department in Canada employs architects at the federal level?
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Which type of architect carries the entire responsibility for their employer's client?
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What is one of the skills that an architect must have to synthesize and coordinate various parts of a project?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential benefit of new software and computer tools for architects?
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Architects in government and institutions can play a variety of roles. What role requires them to be tactful and diplomatic?
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What was the role of architects in ancient Egypt?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential benefit of new technologies and tools for architectural practice?
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Which of the following best describes the role of the architect in ancient Greece and Rome?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential role for architects in corporate architecture?
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Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced by architects in the 21st century?
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What was the role of architects in medieval times?
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1.1.2 The Architect as a Professional
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In jurisdictions where professional liability insurance is not mandatory, what must professionals consider?
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What is the purpose of using the expression 'profession' or 'professional' in the text?
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What is the main purpose of professional education and experience for architects?
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Which profession is described as a social art and the sole profession qualified to design and provide advice on the built environment?
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Which professions are mentioned in the text as examples of occupations that require mastery of a body of knowledge and skills?
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What is the level of dedication professionals are expected to bring to their work?
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What is the relationship between architecture and engineering?
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Which profession is responsible for managing and coordinating a project?
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What is the purpose of coordination of technical documentation in architectural practice?
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What are the four generic principles of professionalism that apply to architecture?
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Which of the following is true about the practice of architecture?
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What is the purpose of contract administration in architectural practice?
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What distinguishes professions from other occupations?
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Which professions were historically considered as the 'learned' professions?
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Which profession is not typically involved in structures such as warehouses and bridges?
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Which profession requires a more diverse educational background?
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What is the responsibility of professionals regarding the consequences of their professional behavior?
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Which profession is involved in all buildings and environments for human habitation and occupancy?
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What does it mean for professionals to act with autonomy?
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What is the role of provincial and territorial associations of architects in Canada?
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Which profession usually specializes in one discipline?
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What distinguishes architecture from other professions?
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What is one aspect that differentiates professions in Canada from other occupations?
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What does the term 'profession' mean?
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Which profession's designs and drawings are protected by copyright?
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Which of the following is NOT included in the professional services?
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Where can one find a legal definition of architectural practice?
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What is the expanding concept of health and safety in architecture?
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Which term is used in some countries to refer to the monitoring of construction?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the four principles of professionalism identified by the International Union of Architects (UIA)?
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1.1.3 Professional Conduct and Ethics
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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of architects as professionals?
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What forms the basis of ethical behavior for architects?
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Why are most rules of conduct in the architectural profession consolidated into a separate publication?
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What are some examples of administrative rules and regulations in the architectural profession?
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What do architects declare when they become registered or licensed?
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What are the potential consequences for an architect who does not comply with a conduct requirement?
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What is the purpose of the discipline committee in provincial and territorial associations of architects?
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Which organization has developed Recommended Guidelines for the UIA Accord on Recommended International Standards of Professionalism in Architectural Practice?
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What is the purpose of publishing and distributing the findings of disciplinary hearings?
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Who are architects responsible to as professionals?
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What is the purpose of the Code of Ethics of the Ordre des architectes du Québec (OAQ)?
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What empowers a provincial or territorial association of architects to regulate its members?
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What do regulations regarding competency in the architectural profession ensure?
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What is the definition of 'Code' mean?
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What are the subject areas covered by the model code developed by the UIA?
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What is the definition of 'Complaint' mean?
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What does the definition of 'Ethics' mean?
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What do architects acts and subsidiary bylaws or regulations codify?
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What do ethical regulations or codes of ethics in the architectural profession aim to maintain?
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Which types of regulations are included in the existing bylaws or regulations in each province or territory?
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1.2.1 The Construction Industry
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Which sub-sector covers all dwellings from single-family homes to large apartment buildings?
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What are the two ways in which governments contribute to the construction industry?
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Which phase of the construction process involves operating and maintaining the asset after project completion?
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What are the two distinct groups of building owners?
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What are some examples of skilled tradespeople in the construction industry?
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How many major sub-sectors does the construction industry in Canada have?
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What are some examples of skilled workers who must be licensed?
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What is the role of the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) in relation to the Construction Industry Consultative Committee (CICC)?
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What are the major components of the construction industry?
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What do community colleges and vocational schools provide in terms of training?
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What do architects typically include in their office library?
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Which phase of the construction process involves studying the feasibility of the project?
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What is the definition of 'journeyman' in the context of the construction industry?
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Who establishes the product standards used in the construction industry?
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Which group of professionals often acts as the prime consultant for building design work?
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What is the purpose of the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC)?
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Which phase of the construction process involves demolishing and recycling the asset?
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What do architects and engineers in most jurisdictions need to carry?
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What is the role of the Construction Industry Consultative Committee (CICC) in relation to the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC)?
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Which sub-sector covers all non-building construction projects, including roads, sewer and water, bridges, dams, railways, ports, airports, pipelines, and oil and gas facilities?
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What type of insurance do some associations establish for architects?
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What do manufacturers and suppliers provide to architects?
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Which organizations make up the Construction Industry Consultative Committee (CICC)?
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Who are the major groups in the construction industry?
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What types of organizations can benefit from the training and educational programs offered by the construction industry associations?
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How do construction firms finance their operations?
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What drives the labor force and hiring practices in the construction industry?
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Which type of companies provide bonds to contractors in the construction industry?
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What are the three major sub-sectors of the construction industry in Canada?
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What is the role of lending institutions in the construction industry?
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What do trade shows in the construction industry showcase?
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Which sub-sector covers all buildings other than residential?
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What do bonding and insurance companies provide to contractors and owners?
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What is the role of the Construction Industry Consultative Committee (CICC)?
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What is the definition of 'constructor' in the context of the construction industry?
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What do the safety associations in the construction industry do?
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What is the role of trade contractors in construction?
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What organizations are represented in the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC)?
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What is the largest sector of the Canadian economy?
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Which sector represents between 15% and 17% of Canada’s gross domestic product?
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1.2.2 The Client
Who are the stakeholders of a building project?
What is the purpose of the Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI) of Canada?
Who usually holds the ownership or legal title to the land or site and the completed building project?
Which level of government may have a slow decision-making process for building projects?
What is the mission of BOMA Canada?
What are some other methods of project delivery mentioned in the text?
What is a characteristic of government clients?
What is the importance of managing client relationships for architects?
What is the definition of 'owner' in the context of a construction project?
Which of the following is NOT true about the role of a client in architecture?
What is a characteristic of corporate clients?
Where can architects find project opportunities and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from the federal government and other levels of government?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a government client mentioned in the text?
Who is responsible for appointing a representative or authorizing someone to act on their behalf in a construction project?
What is the responsibility of the client in a client-architect agreement?
What is the purpose of the BOMA/SIOR 2001 Standard for Measuring Floor Area in Industrial Buildings?
Who should give direction to the architect to ensure efficiency in the project?
Which client type may have limited authority and be accountable to a committee or board of directors?
What is the role of the architect in engaging specialists for a project?
What should architects do to avoid unrealistic expectations from the client?
Which countries have overseas affiliates of BOMA International?
Why is it important to establish the client's representative early in the project?
What must the architect address in addition to understanding the distinctions between an owner, a user, and an occupant?
What is the main difference between a client and a customer in the context of architecture?
In the context of architecture, what is the role of a Design-Builder?
What is the assumed level of knowledge and dependence on the guidance of a professional, such as an architect, for a client?
What is the role of occupants in a building project?
Which type of clients typically receive monies from government, public fund-raising efforts, grants, endowments, or other external sources of funds?
Which of the following is NOT a type of client mentioned in the text?
When providing professional services, what should the architect have with the client?
1.2.3 Consultants
Which document is recommended for an agreement with engineering consultants and other design professionals?
Which of the following services are typically not covered by architectural professional liability insurance policies?
Which organization is committed to ongoing development and delivery of quality education programs, publications, and services for the betterment of the construction community?
Which organization is the national multi-disciplinary, non-profit association with chapters across Canada that publishes Construction Canada magazine and the TEK-AID series of reference documents?
What should the architect do before executing a written agreement with a consultant?
Which type of consultants are usually engaged by the client as prime consultants for most building classifications?
What should the architect do when preparing an agreement with consultants who have a limited role?
Which associations are outlined in the Handbook?
Which organization is the consultant that is retained directly by the client for the provision of the main part of professional services, including management and coordination of sub-consultants and other consultants engaged directly by the client or others?
Which type of consultants specialize in the science of building envelopes?
Which organization is the National Association of consulting firms that provides engineering and other technology-based intellectual services to the built and natural environment?
Which organization is discussed in Chapter 1.1.4, The Organization of the Profession in Canada, and is described as the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC)?
Which type of consultants are typically engaged as prime consultants for industrial building projects?
Which organization offers certification programs such as the Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) and the Certified Technical Representative (CTR)?
Which organization works with the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) to develop and maintain the MasterFormat™ system?
Which type of consultants are usually engaged directly by the client in Québec?
Which organization's membership consists of approximately 600 independent consulting engineering firms and 11 provincial and territorial member organizations?
Which type of consultants are considered basic consultants frequently engaged by architects?
Which type of consultants are frequently consulted for building projects related to acoustics?
What is one of the architect's important roles in managing and coordinating consultants?
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