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Volume 2.2, 2.3 & 2.4

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2.2 Sample Forms for the Management of the Practice

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1 / 30

True or false: Receipts for expenses are usually attached to the Expense Claim Form to substantiate expense claims.

True

False

2 / 30

True or false: Employee and supervisor signatures are not required on a time sheet.

True

False

3 / 30

According to the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects, what should an architect do if they are unsure about the preservation of evidence?

Dispose of it immediately

Give it to the opposing party

Send it to the client for safekeeping

Hold it safely under their control until required to be produced

4 / 30

True or false: Time sheets should include tabulation of daily and weekly activities by hours.

True

False

5 / 30

What is the architect's fee during the construction administration phase if the contract amount is $226,000 and the GST is 5%?

$19,100

$18,080

$19,120

$18,100

6 / 30

Which of the following is NOT a form used for financial management?

Statement of Account

Record of Drawing Reproductions

Record of Telephone Calls

Application For Employment

7 / 30

Which of the following is NOT an example of a form used by most architectural practices?

Application for Employment

Letter of Acknowledgement

Job Description

Interview Evaluation Form

8 / 30

Which one of these is the most correct?

Both parties must sign to acknowledge any changes to the agreement.

The Performance Evaluation is a separate document from the agreement.

The agreement must be reviewed at least yearly concurrent with the Performance Evaluation.

The agreement can only be changed through a formal amendment process.

9 / 30

Which section in an Employment Agreement should an employee carefully consider, especially in a small or remote location?

Termination

Probation

Position

10 / 30

Which of the following information should be included in every time sheet?

Employee name and number

Employee and supervisor signatures

Type of work activity

All of the above

11 / 30

What is the typical length of a probationary period in an Employment Agreement?

6-9 months

3-6 months

9-12 months

1-2 months

12 / 30

True or false: Time sheets should include tabulation of daily and weekly activities by hours.

True

False

13 / 30

What is the purpose of including employee and supervisor signatures on a time sheet?

To coordinate with the Office Manual

To tabulate daily and weekly activities by hours

To provide a record for project budgeting

To ensure fair and current allowances for travel

14 / 30

How are expense claim forms used as a management tool for project budgeting?

By providing a record for project budgeting

By substantiating expense claims

By coordinating with the Office Manual

By preparing invoices for reimbursable expenses

15 / 30

How many days are in a normal work week?

4 days

5 days

7 days

6 days

16 / 30

What information should be included in an invoice?

Name of client, date, project name and number, Business Number, list of professional services rendered, fee earned for services rendered to date, list of reimbursable expenses, appropriate taxes, current amount due and payable

Name of client, date, project name and number, Business Number, list of professional services rendered, list of reimbursable expenses, previous payments, appropriate taxes, current amount due and payable

Name of client, date, project name and number, Business Number, list of professional services rendered, fee earned for services rendered to date, previous payments, appropriate taxes, current amount due and payable

17 / 30

Which of the following information should NOT be requested on an Application Form, according to human rights codes and employment standards acts?

References

Work experience

Marital status

Date of birth

18 / 30

True or false: The purpose of expense claim forms includes being a management tool for project budgeting.

True

False

19 / 30

What is the estimated cost of construction at the working drawing stage if the estimate at the design stage was $200,000 and the successful bidder's tender was $218,000?

$200,000

$226,000

$220,000

$218,000

20 / 30

What should an architect do if they are unsure about stating an opinion?

Make assumptions and state them as opinions

Seek additional information to form an opinion

Avoid mentioning the lack of an opinion

Clearly state that no final opinion was reached and provide the reasons why

21 / 30

How many weeks of vacation per year are recommended for all employees?

4 weeks

1 week

3 weeks

2 weeks

22 / 30

What is the purpose of expense claim forms?

To coordinate with the Office Manual

To substantiate expense claims

To prepare invoices for reimbursable expenses

All of the above

23 / 30

According to the text, how many weeks are in a normal work year?

54 weeks

52 weeks

48 weeks

50 weeks

24 / 30

What is the fee earned for services rendered to date if the completion of the construction contract is at 60% and the contract amount is $226,000?

$145,000

$145,600

$136,000

$135,600

25 / 30

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the forms provided in this section?

To be included in an Office Manual for all employees to reference

To assist the architect in the overall business administration or management of the practice

To replace the need for architects to customize forms for their own operations

To serve as examples of actual or suggested forms used by architectural practices in Canada

26 / 30

True or false: The Expense Claim Form must always be coordinated with the Office Manual to ensure fair and current allowances for travel, meals, etc.

True

False

27 / 30

What is the duration of a normal workday?

8 hours

12 hours

6 hours

10 hours

28 / 30

What is the purpose of an Interview Evaluation Form?

To request additional information from the applicant

To verify references

To record the interview and the interviewer's personal notes

To evaluate the applicant's skills

29 / 30

What should be included in the Office Manual regarding the use of the forms?

Directions for the use of forms required for financial management only

Directions for the use of all forms provided in this section

Directions for the use of all forms used by architectural practices in Canada

Directions for the use of Time Reports and Expense Claim forms only

30 / 30

What should be attached to the Expense Claim Form to substantiate expense claims?

Employee and supervisor signatures

Employee name and number

Time period

Receipts for expenses

Your score is

The average score is 61%

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2.3.1 Management of the Project

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1 / 30

What is the project manager's goal in terms of project cost control?

To maximize the client's budget

To administer the design and construction of the best possible project within the available funds

To achieve the firm's financial objectives

To manage the results of the design team

2 / 30

For large and complex projects, how many people typically participate in the same task?

It varies

Two

Three

One

3 / 30

Which of the following agreements is preferable for the project manager to use?

Canadian Standard Form of Agreement Between Client and Architect — Abbreviated Version: RAIC Document Seven

No agreement is necessary

Customized agreement between the architect and the client

Canadian Standard Form of Contract Between Client and Architect: RAIC Document Six

4 / 30

What is the purpose of developing a database for future work?

To prepare construction cost estimates

To assist in project scheduling

To highlight the project's special features

To create re-usable construction details or specifications

5 / 30

What does good project management involve?

Managing time effectively

Selecting and managing people

Arranging and managing meetings

All of the above

6 / 30

Which of the following is NOT covered in this chapter?

The role of the project manager

Project management as a separate professional service

Construction management as a form of project delivery

Types of Construction Project Delivery

7 / 30

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective project manager in the field of architecture?

Being enthusiastic about achieving high design standards

Being results-oriented

Being aggressive in attacking every problem

Being able to manage multiple projects

8 / 30

Which of the following is NOT crucial to the success of a project?

Social media presence

Meetings

Record-keeping

Telephone communications

9 / 30

Who is the person in an architect's office who directs and administers an architectural project?

The principal or partner-in-charge

The design team leader

The senior architect

The project manager

10 / 30

True or false: An effective project manager in architecture should only listen to team members and not consider the opinions of others involved in a project

True

False

11 / 30

What is the purpose of the 'Checklist for the Management of the Architectural Project'?

To extract information for a future database

To assess the financial and professional objectives of the project

To schedule and record the status of principal tasks

To prepare promotional documentation

12 / 30

True or false: An effective project manager in architecture should have a conscious sense of time and be aware of task deadlines

True

False

13 / 30

What is one of the qualities an effective project manager should possess when it comes to modifying a project?

Being able to persuade others in a pleasing manner

Being able to meet a client's changing goals

Being able to communicate well with each person on the team

Being able to find answers for technical problems

14 / 30

What is one of the key responsibilities of an effective project manager in architecture?

Listening well to team members

Persuading clients in a nonbelligerent manner

Knowing exactly how much time it takes to accomplish a task

Delegating well

15 / 30

What is the project manager responsible for when coordinating engineers and other consultants?

Providing engineers and consultants with all information promptly and clearly

Ensuring that their designs and specifications are properly coordinated

Maintaining morale and ensuring respect and recognition of all consultants

All of the above

16 / 30

True or false: An effective project manager in architecture should have the ability to modify a project to meet a client's changing goals

True

False

17 / 30

What is one of the skills an effective project manager should have in order to communicate effectively?

Being able to delegate well

Being able to modify a project to meet client's changing goals

Being able to motivate the staff

Being able to converse intelligently with clients

18 / 30

What is one of the qualities an effective project manager should possess when it comes to time management?

Being able to modify a project to meet client's changing goals

Having a conscious sense of time

Being able to communicate well with each person on the team

Knowing where to find answers for technical problems

19 / 30

What is one of the qualities an effective project manager should possess when it comes to giving credit to the design team?

Being able to meet a client's changing goals

Being enthusiastic about achieving high design standards

Being organized

Being able to modify a project to meet client's changing goals

20 / 30

What is the main focus of the text?

Archiving project documents

Project evaluation

Project closeout

Preparing CAD record drawings

21 / 30

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the project manager?

Managing the progress of the project

Directing and coordinating the contribution of engineers and other consultants

Achieving the firm's financial objectives

Ensuring the project stays within budget

22 / 30

What is an important characteristic of an effective project manager?

Being a partner-in-charge

Being a senior architect

Having experience in the practice of architecture and management

Having experience in construction management

23 / 30

For small projects, who may carry out several of the tasks themselves?

The senior architect

The project manager

The principal or partner-in-charge

The design team leader

24 / 30

What is one of the skills an effective project manager should have in order to achieve project goals?

Being capable of managing multiple projects

Being able to converse intelligently with clients

Being organized

Being able to motivate the staff

25 / 30

True or false: An effective project manager in architecture should always prioritize budget control over achieving high design standards

True

False

26 / 30

What should be done with project documents during project closeout?

They should be archived for future use

They should be sent to the client

They should be deleted to save storage space

They should be used to develop a promotional record

27 / 30

Which of the following is NOT a task that should be done during project closeout?

Returning documentation provided for design reference

Preparing CAD record drawings for the client

Assessing whether the project achieved its objectives

Analyzing the project if objectives were not met

28 / 30

What type of scheduling technique is usually appropriate for scheduling architectural projects?

Simple bar charts and milestone charts

PERT charts

Gantt charts

Critical path method

29 / 30

Which publication is NOT referenced in the text?

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge

Managing Architectural Projects: Three Case Studies

Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects

The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice

30 / 30

True or false: An effective project manager in architecture should delegate all tasks to the design team

True

False

Your score is

The average score is 61%

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2.3.2 Types of Construction Project Delivery

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1 / 30

Which of the following is an advantage of Public Private Partnerships (P3s)?

P3s allow projects to be financed in ways which may not be possible through public methods.

P3 projects can be delivered more quickly in response to the growing “infrastructure deficit”.

P3s are generally used for infrastructure and larger scale public buildings.

P3s occur when the private sector works with governments or other public agencies.

2 / 30

Which party bears all costs beyond the pre-determined maximum in a unit price contract?

The independent inspector

Both the contractor and the owner

The owner

The contractor

3 / 30

What factors have contributed to the evolution of project delivery methods in the construction industry?

Increased owner requirements

Increased demands for quality and safety

Economic pressures

All of the above

4 / 30

In which delivery method is the contractor compensated for the actual costs of the work, plus a fee?

Lease-back

Cost Plus

Project Management

Just-in-Time

5 / 30

Which delivery method is NOT permitted by the regulations of most provincial associations of architects?

Turnkey Development

Project Management

Just-in-Time

Unit Rates

6 / 30

How can the guaranteed maximum price be adjusted in a unit price contract?

By the owner

By change order

By arbitration

By the independent inspector

7 / 30

Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of construction management as a project delivery method?

Construction usually commences before the total costs are known

Direct contractual relationship with the owner

More complex relationships therefore traditional roles may be confused

Added costs and time in selection of an additional consultant

8 / 30

Which type of project delivery method is frequently replacing the cost plus method in construction?

Design-Build

Fixed Price

Sequential Tendering

Time and Materials

9 / 30

Which of the following is a common advantage of construction management as a project delivery method?

Opportunity to call bids sequentially, thus saving time by permitting a start on construction before all documentation has been completed ('fast track')

Added costs and time in selection of an additional consultant

Construction usually commences before the total costs are known

More complex relationships therefore traditional roles may be confused

10 / 30

What type of contract reimburses the contractor for the actual costs of the work, plus a fee based upon either an agreed-upon fixed sum or a percentage of the costs?

Cost Plus Contract

Guaranteed Maximum Price Contract

Design-Build Contract

Fixed Price Contract

11 / 30

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the Project Management delivery method?

The quality of the design may not improve

The architect cannot maintain a direct link with the owner

The owner has less control over construction quality

The Project Manager is not hired during the pre-design phase

12 / 30

What forms the basis for payment of the contract price in a unit price contract?

The actual quantities involved

The independent inspection

The pre-determined maximum

The change order

13 / 30

Which of the following is a criticism of Public Private Partnerships (P3s)?

P3s are generally used for infrastructure and larger scale public buildings.

P3 projects can be delivered more quickly in response to the growing “infrastructure deficit”.

The cost of P3 projects exceeds the cost of the same projects delivered under more traditional forms of project delivery.

P3s occur when the private sector works with governments or other public agencies.

14 / 30

True or false: The actual quantities involved in a unit price contract are generally verified by independent inspection, such as a clerk of the works or a quantity surveyor.

True

False

15 / 30

How are unit prices determined in a unit price contract?

By the independent inspector

By the owner

Through bidding or negotiation

Through arbitration

16 / 30

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the Design-Build project delivery method?

Decisions by the Design-Builder are based more on initial cost rather than on design or long-term value.

The responsibility for design approvals shifts from the owner to the Design-Builder.

The cost is determined before the design is complete.

Additional fees when two architects are involved.

17 / 30

Who verifies the actual quantities involved in a unit price contract?

The contractor

The owner

Independent inspection

The quantity surveyor

18 / 30

Which of the following is a responsibility of a construction manager (CM)?

Managing the construction of the project

Assisting in preliminary planning relative to the design requirements for the project

Preparing the Owner's Statement of Requirements

Providing technical and clerical services in the administration of the project

19 / 30

What are some advantages of the Stipulated Price Contract (Design-Bid-Build) project delivery method?

Reduced adversarial relationships

Known price before construction begins

Direct professional relationship between the client and the architect

Flexible design process

20 / 30

In a cost plus contract, when does the work cease?

When the owner decides to stop the work

When the construction costs equal the funds provided for under the contract

When the contractor decides to stop the work

When the project is completed

21 / 30

Which of the following is NOT a potential construction manager (CM) for a project?

An architect

A contractor

A project owner

An engineer or developer

22 / 30

What is the purpose of pre-qualification of contractors?

To ensure that the selected contractor is capable of delivering quality and value specific to the project requirements

To eliminate candidates who cannot demonstrate necessary financial capacity, technical expertise, managerial ability, and relevant experience

To ensure that the contractor has the necessary financial capacity, technical expertise, managerial ability, and relevant experience

To determine the contractor's capability of delivering quality and value specific to the project requirements

23 / 30

Which of the following is an advantage of the Design-Build project delivery method?

The responsibility for design approvals shifts from the owner to the Design-Builder.

The cost is determined before the design is complete.

Decisions by the Design-Builder are based more on initial cost rather than on design or long-term value.

Immediate feedback is received from the contractor on design options.

24 / 30

True or false: The guaranteed maximum price in a unit price contract can be adjusted only by Change Order.

True

False

25 / 30

True or false: The contract price in a unit price contract is the final sum of the product of each unit price stated in the schedule of prices multiplied by the actual quantity of each item incorporated in or made necessary by the project.

True

False

26 / 30

Which project delivery method is the most commonly used in the construction industry?

Design-Build

Integrated Project Delivery

Stipulated Price Contract

Construction Manager at Risk

27 / 30

True or false: Unit prices in a unit price contract are estimated and form the basis for payment of the contract price.

True

False

28 / 30

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Turnkey Development method?

It is carried out under the Design-Bid-Build method

It is limited to the design and documentation phases

It includes various real estate functions as well as design and construction

It is primarily used for heavy civil engineering work

29 / 30

True or false: In a unit price contract, the contractor is paid a pre-determined price for each unit or quantity of work or material used in the project’s construction.

True

False

30 / 30

What does the term 'project delivery' refer to in the construction industry?

The contractual relations between the owner and the architect

The process of completing the design and construction of buildings

The interrelations between the project team members

The procedures and actions involved in construction

Your score is

The average score is 66%

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2.3.2 Appendix - Project Management

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1 / 15

What is the length of time required for an activity to be completed assuming all prerequisite tasks have been completed?

Task duration

Project schedule

Network schedule

Optimum duration

2 / 15

What does Illustration A-4 in the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects show?

The methods to develop a network schedule

The critical tasks for four two-task project examples

The project completion date

The float time for different tasks

3 / 15

What is the purpose of developing a network schedule in project management?

To track project progress

To determine the project budget

To allocate resources efficiently

To visualize the sequence and dependencies of project tasks

4 / 15

What is the term used to describe the delay capacity in a project scheduling using CPM?

Interrelationship

Float

Dependency

Critical Path

5 / 15

Which of the following is referred to as float time in the context of project scheduling?

Tasks that can be delayed without affecting the project completion date

Tasks that are not part of the project schedule

Tasks that are critical and cannot be delayed

Tasks that are completed ahead of schedule

6 / 15

What is the main advantage of using a Gantt diagram for scheduling?

It provides information on the relative importance of tasks.

It lists all the required activities.

It can be adapted to the scale and complexity of the work.

It is visually clear and easy to use.

7 / 15

What must a project manager consider when selecting a scheduling method?

The number of required activities.

The scale and complexity of the work.

The relative importance of tasks.

The availability of scheduling software.

8 / 15

Which method uses arrows or lines to graphically demonstrate the relationships between activities?

PERT

Critical Path

CPM

Dependency Network

9 / 15

What is the purpose of project schedules?

To monitor tasks until the project is complete.

To indicate the start and end dates of activities.

To provide information on the relative importance of tasks.

To set target dates for each project activity.

10 / 15

Which task cannot begin until task C2 (preliminary design) is partially completed?

Task C1

Task H

Task C3

Task D

11 / 15

How can critical tasks be determined for projects with fewer than 100 tasks?

By analyzing resource allocation

By consulting with stakeholders

By using complex mathematical algorithms

By graphic inspection

12 / 15

Which of the following is a limitation of the milestone chart method of scheduling?

It does not list all the required activities.

It cannot be adapted to the scale and complexity of the work.

It can only indicate the start date of activities, not the end date.

It does not show relationships between activities.

13 / 15

Which method of scheduling is commonly used for bidding and simple projects with a linear implementation?

Gantt diagram

Both milestone chart and Gantt diagram

Milestone chart

Neither milestone chart nor Gantt diagram

14 / 15

What is the weakness of PERT?

The time estimates for completing each task are not precise

It is difficult to assign time estimates for each task

The method is not suitable for construction projects

The method is too complex to implement

15 / 15

In the CPM procedure, what is the purpose of determining critical paths?

To identify tasks that will affect the project completion date if delayed

To determine the total duration of the project

To prioritize tasks based on their importance

To allocate resources to different tasks

Your score is

The average score is 35%

2.3.3 Cost Planning and Control

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1 / 30

Which factor affects the cost of construction in a downtown core compared to a suburban location?

Parking charges

Traffic congestion

Stringent regulatory requirements

All of the above

2 / 30

What should architects include in the project budget to account for inflation?

An allowance for escalation

A reference date on all estimates

Input from the client

The trend during the past 12 months

3 / 30

What environmental factors can affect construction costs?

Site characteristics

Weather and season of the year

Location

All of the above

4 / 30

Which of the following circumstances may require an accelerated project schedule?

A school opening

Market forces

Winter conditions

Inflation and currency fluctuations

5 / 30

True or false: An accelerated project schedule may be required by the owner to meet a critical date.

True

False

6 / 30

True or false: The owner's responsibilities can impact the construction budget.

True

False

7 / 30

True or false: Inflation and currency fluctuations can contribute to the delayed commencement of a construction project.

True

False

8 / 30

Which method is best left to quantity surveyors or those experienced in the calculation of building costs, unless the architect has extensive in-house records which have been analyzed and are easily accessible?

Uniformat Estimates

Cost Estimate Class D

Cost Estimate Class A

Elemental Cost Method

9 / 30

What can be a reason for delayed commencement of a construction project?

Owner's critical date

Inflation and currency fluctuations

Winter conditions

Market forces

10 / 30

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the architect in cost planning and control?

Preparing a construction cost estimate

Providing cost advice

Guaranteeing a construction cost estimate

Hiring cost consultants

11 / 30

Which class of cost estimate is prepared at an early stage in the project, when drawings are preliminary in nature, and includes a relatively large design contingency allowance?

Class A

Class C

Class D

Class B

12 / 30

What should architects do to ensure effective cost management?

Use cost information with confidence

Express information in standard formats

Maintain up-to-date records of historic cost data

All of the above

13 / 30

Which method divides the building into major elements and provides a cost framework which is useful throughout the life of the project?

Elemental Cost Method

Cost Estimate Class A

Uniformat Estimates

Cost Estimate Class D

14 / 30

Which factor significantly influences the cost and construction procedures in Canada?

Location site characteristics

Weather and season

Characteristics of the owner/client

Building type and design

15 / 30

Which method is particularly useful for architects during design development, when trade-offs between elements can be considered to improve the quality of the project without compromising the total budget?

Uniformat Estimates

Elemental Cost Method

Cost Estimate Class D

Cost Estimate Class A

16 / 30

Which factor can contribute significantly to project costs due to design requirements?

High standards of quality or rigorous quality control procedures

Complex bidding procedures

Insurance requirements above the norm

All of the above

17 / 30

What is the purpose of using the Unit Use method for cost calculation?

To calculate building and component costs

To provide a quick reference at the early design stages

To adjust for differences in projects

To obtain competitive tenders for a project

18 / 30

What can be a factor contributing to delayed commencement during a time of inflation and currency fluctuations?

Owner's critical date

Market forces

Winter conditions

A school opening

19 / 30

Which stage of the project is cost planning typically done?

Monitoring stage

Design stage

Construction stage

Predesign stage

20 / 30

Which of the following factors can affect construction costs?

Inflation

Market conditions

Political and social climate

All of the above

21 / 30

What is the owner's responsibility when they have requirements that can affect the construction budget?

To discuss and seek approval from the project manager

To discuss and seek approval from the contractor

To discuss and seek approval from the architect

To discuss and seek approval from the owner

22 / 30

What is the purpose of a construction cost estimate prepared by the architect?

To monitor the construction process

To establish the first cost of the project

To provide a quotation for the client

To determine the relative size of the building

23 / 30

What should architects do if suitably experienced personnel are not available in-house for cost consulting?

Form an alliance with business associates in the development industry

Hire the best available cost consultants

Collaborate with construction contractors

Establish an ongoing relationship with a quantity surveyor

24 / 30

True or false: Winter conditions can result in additional construction costs due to delayed commencement of a project.

True

False

25 / 30

What is the purpose of historic data in cost estimating?

To forecast based on market conditions

To adjust data to suit the characteristics of the new project

To identify differences and make precise adjustments

All of the above

26 / 30

True or false: The owner's requirements that can affect the construction budget should always be discussed and approved by the owner.

True

False

27 / 30

Why is cost management more common today?

Greater demand for professional architectural services

Availability of sophisticated analytical tools

Increased expertise in the construction field

Advancements in cost planning techniques

28 / 30

In which of the following circumstances may additional construction costs arise?

Inflation and currency fluctuations

Market forces

Winter conditions

A school opening

29 / 30

Which factor affects the cost of construction in remote areas?

Distance to sources of supply for materials and trades

Availability of skilled labor

Travel distance to dump/disposal sites or recycling depots

All of the above

30 / 30

What is the purpose of cost control?

To initiate and control the preparation of cost information

To manage team members to stay within the budget

To ensure effective cost management

To provide reliable and current cost information

Your score is

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2.3.4 Pre-Design

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1 / 30

Which organization publishes the Standard Method for Measuring Floor Areas in Office Buildings?

Architectural design firms

Federal and provincial agencies

Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)

Standards Organizations, Certification and Testing Agencies, and Trade Associations

2 / 30

What information does the architect need to develop approximate floor areas?

Environmental criteria

Volume of activity planned for specific facility components

Details of the space or of the workstation

Special furniture configurations

3 / 30

Which one of the following is NOT a term used to describe functional programs in architecture?

Space needs analyses

Design briefs

Owner’s statement of requirements

Facilities programs

4 / 30

What does a feasibility study analyze?

Spatial requirements and relationships

Building systems and equipment

Design objectives and site requirements

Economic, financial, market, regulatory, and technical issues

5 / 30

What is a business case?

A document that analyzes alternatives and their impacts, risks, and cost/benefit

A document that explains the idea, problem, or opportunity and makes recommendations

A document that generates support and participation to turn an idea into reality

A document that forecasts demand and real estate market value

6 / 30

True or false: A functional program describes various criteria and data for a building project, including design objectives and spatial requirements?

True

False

7 / 30

Which of the following is NOT a consideration in the master planning process?

Current and future infrastructure

Site development

Site circulation

Building design

8 / 30

True or false: A feasibility study analyzes economic, financial, market, regulatory, and technical issues?

True

False

9 / 30

What factors might a feasibility study for a project incorporate?

Functional programs and studies of regulations

Market studies and demographic studies

Financial studies and evaluations of existing facilities

All of the above

10 / 30

True or false: Pre-design services are provided after the schematic design phase?

True

False

11 / 30

What is a functional program for a building project?

The architectural services provided prior to the schematic design phase

A written statement describing various criteria and data for the project

A document developed to establish the merits and desirability of the project

A report outlining the research and subsequent analysis of the project

12 / 30

What information does the architect require to analyze a site?

Climate and topography

Existing conditions and property description

Zoning and land use regulations

All of the above

13 / 30

What might a feasibility study for renewing buildings and infrastructures assess?

Existing structures and their adaptive re-use for the future

The value of heritage conservation

Official plans and community plans

All of the above

14 / 30

Which of the following is NOT a typical source of conflict in a project?

Involvement of multiple organizations

Lack of data management skills

Competing needs within the client organization

Different visions within the organization

15 / 30

What are some components that can be included in the final functional program report?

Site requirements

Financial requirements

Scheduling and time frame

All of the above

16 / 30

Why are architects required to provide pre-design services and undertake feasibility studies?

To explore economic partnerships with the private sector

To renew buildings and infrastructures

To reduce capital spending on public projects

To deal with an increasingly complex regulatory environment

17 / 30

What is the main purpose of a functional program in architecture?

To evaluate potential design solutions

To define the client's needs and objectives

To assess the advantages and disadvantages of building alternatives

To develop approximate floor areas

18 / 30

What is the purpose of a financial plan for a construction project?

To determine the viability and practicability of the project

To provide information for project budgeting and construction budgeting

To analyze economic, financial, market, regulatory, and technical issues

To establish the merits and desirability of the project

19 / 30

What skills do architects need to provide pre-design services?

Expertise in a wide range of fields

Specialization in traditional architectural practice

Problem-solving abilities

Currency in specialized fields

20 / 30

What is one of the challenges for architects in assembling a consultant team for pre-design services?

Negotiating the roles and responsibilities of the consultant team

Understanding the working environments and requirements of clients

Identifying the specialized knowledge and advice required

Determining the fees for pre-design services

21 / 30

What is the architect's main task in preparing a functional program?

To identify the users of the proposed building

To research previous precedents and similar building types

To develop approximate floor areas

To examine the client's world in detail

22 / 30

What is one purpose of most functional programs?

To identify zoning and land use regulations

To evaluate existing or potential sites

To determine the optimum size of a building

To analyze the site for construction purposes

23 / 30

What services are provided during the pre-design phase?

Establishing a functional program and project scope

Preparing a project budget and construction budget

Developing a financial and scheduling plan

Analyzing economic, financial, market, regulatory, and technical issues

24 / 30

True or false: Master plans define long-term development strategies for specific sites, campuses or communities?

True

False

25 / 30

True or false: Financial issues are usually first addressed at the pre-design phase of a project?

True

False

26 / 30

What is the purpose of Schedule A in the Canadian Standard Form of Contract Agreement Between Client and Architect: RAIC Document Six?

To outline the fees for pre-design services

To establish the timeline for the pre-design phase

To specify the roles and responsibilities of the consultant team

To provide a list of optional pre-design services

27 / 30

How should the fees for pre-design services be determined?

As part of the traditional five phases for a building project

Based on the client's budget for the building project

Through negotiation with the consultant team

Separately from the traditional five phases for a building project

28 / 30

True or false: Master plans define long-term development strategies for specific sites, campuses or communities?

True

False

29 / 30

What may be necessary after completing site analysis?

Preparing presentation material for formal procedures

Making presentations to municipal committees

Both A and B

None of the above

30 / 30

Which of the following is NOT a service that architects may need to engage outside consultants for during pre-design work?

Functional programming

Environmental planning

Historical research

Real estate appraisal

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The average score is 74%

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2.3.5 Schematic Design

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1 / 30

During the schematic design phase, the architect usually facilitates the design team, including which of the following engineers?

Structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers

Biomedical, environmental, and industrial engineers

Software, hardware, and network engineers

Civil, chemical, and aerospace engineers

2 / 30

True or false: The architect should provide multiple design alternatives during the schematic design phase.

True

False

3 / 30

What type of documents are prepared during the schematic design phase?

Design approach or philosophy

Sustainable goals and environmental features

Probable construction cost

All of the above

4 / 30

What is an Integrated Design Approach in schematic design?

A design approach that excludes the client

A design approach that focuses on the project budget

A design approach that involves a multi-disciplinary team of design professionals

A design approach that only considers the impacts on the life cycle of the building

5 / 30

During which phase of the project do the client's requirements and desires assume architectural form?

Construction documents

Schematic design

Pre-design

Design development

6 / 30

What elements are synthesized in the architectural concept during schematic design?

The design development and construction documents

The project budget and timeline

The nature of the site and the design approach of the architect

The client's program and the self-image of the client

7 / 30

What should the architect encourage to facilitate effective client participation and maintain trust between the parties during schematic design?

Circulating design proposals

Taking minutes of design meetings

Timely approvals and information

Communication

8 / 30

What may be required if the client's expectations cannot be met within the current budget during the schematic design phase?

Adjustment of the scope of work or the quality

Both adjustment of the scope of work or the quality and increase in the budget

Increase in the budget

Reevaluation of the design approach or philosophy

9 / 30

What does the Integrated Design Process help ensure?

The architect prepares space diagrams to identify the comparative size and relationships of functional areas

All building systems and components are viewed as interdependent

The architect investigates various forms and relative volumes for the building project

The architect incorporates technical and regulatory knowledge

10 / 30

What additional information may be included in a report prepared during the schematic design phase?

Summary of status of design with respect to applicable environmental, planning, and zoning regulations

Preliminary schedule for design and construction start and completion

Description of structural, mechanical, and electrical systems

All of the above

11 / 30

What is the ideal outcome of the schematic design phase?

A synthesis of all the factors being considered

A design brief

A well-thought-out program

A sustainable building

12 / 30

What new software developments allow architects to undertake preliminary modeling, develop rapid prototypes, and document the building as a three-dimensional model?

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Site evaluation

Schematic design

Design development

13 / 30

True or false: The architect should obtain written approval from the client before beginning design development.

True

False

14 / 30

Which stage of the design process allows the architect to fine-tune elements of the client's requirements and adjust spatial relationships before beginning design development?

Building Information Modeling

Schematic design

Design development

Site evaluation

15 / 30

True or false: If the client's expectations cannot be met within the current budget, the architect should adjust the scope of work or the quality.

True

False

16 / 30

True or false: The architect should consider the ratio of net to gross floor areas when evaluating design alternatives.

True

False

17 / 30

What is necessary to consider during the preliminary analysis of a new commission?

Comparative size and relationships of functional areas and spaces

Building code compliance

Authorities Having Jurisdiction regulations

Mechanical and electrical space requirements

18 / 30

What is the purpose of the architect reviewing the documents with the client and obtaining written approval before beginning design development?

To ensure compliance with applicable environmental, planning, and zoning regulations

To establish the form of construction procurement

To confirm the design approach or philosophy

To finalize the probable construction cost

19 / 30

What is the role of the architect and the client in schematic design?

To create construction documents

To discuss and confirm key issues of the project

To develop sustainable goals

To agree on the project budget

20 / 30

What is the purpose of preparing preliminary cost estimates during the schematic design phase?

To assess the feasibility of meeting the client's budget

To determine the project's scale and character

To illustrate the functional relationships of the project elements

To evaluate the success of alternative structural, mechanical, and electrical systems

21 / 30

True or false: The architect should prepare preliminary cost estimates based on the proposed building's area or volume.

True

False

22 / 30

What is the purpose of space diagrams in the preliminary analysis of a new commission?

To identify the comparative size and relationships of functional areas and spaces

To ensure compliance with building codes

To determine the effect of sun, shade, snow, rain, and wind on the project

To establish the sculptural quality of the building

23 / 30

When should schematic design be delayed?

When intentions are understood

When the architect and client have a clearly defined understanding of project objectives

When there is no clearly defined understanding of project objectives

When the appropriate information is available

24 / 30

What is the main purpose of schematic design?

To establish sustainable goals

To develop a design brief

To test the client's program

To create construction documents

25 / 30

What is included in the design documents during the schematic design phase?

Site plan

Principal floor plans

Vertical sections

All of the above

26 / 30

Which one of the following is NOT a factor considered when evaluating design alternatives during the schematic design phase?

Completeness of response to program elements

Compliance with previously established sustainable goals

Ratio of net to gross floor areas

Success in resolving functional relationships and adjacency requirements

27 / 30

What is the architect's role in the schematic design phase?

Facilitating the design team and developing building system concepts

Preparing construction budgets and cost planning

Incorporating appropriate construction materials and methods

Undertaking a detailed analysis of building code compliance

28 / 30

What is the responsibility of the client in providing information at the schematic design stage?

Reports on sub-surface conditions

Legal and physical surveys

Professional reports from specialist consultants

Functional program and site conditions

29 / 30

What is the purpose of preparing design alternatives at the schematic design stage?

To demonstrate a thoroughness of process

To address circulation, planning, and volumetric aspects of the project

To develop architectural detail

To review multiple options

30 / 30

What is the purpose of integrating appropriate site development, building envelope characteristics, and mechanical and electrical systems at the schematic design stage?

To reduce the size and cost of mechanical equipment

To fine-tune elements of the client's requirements

To adjust spatial relationships

To optimize the contribution of each design discipline

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The average score is 80%

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2.3.6 Design Development

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1 / 30

What is one of the key factors that the architect should review when assessing the maintenance and durability of various materials during design development?

Types of warranties available

Availability of the product from the manufacturer or supplier

Availability of technical data and literature on the product

Cost and performance of the materials

2 / 30

What permits and approvals are typically obtained during the design development phase?

Building permits

Planning approvals

Development permits

All of the above

3 / 30

When should collaboration with the engineers begin for a project?

During the post-construction phase

During the schematic design phase

During the design development phase

During the construction phase

4 / 30

During the design development phase, the architect is responsible for which of the following tasks?

Investigating various manufactured products for incorporation into the future building

Reviewing and commenting on the design

Authorizing the preparation of construction documents

Preparation of construction documents

5 / 30

True or false: An outline specification provides detailed information about the proposed materials and construction systems.

True

False

6 / 30

What is the purpose of the lighting layouts developed by the architect and the electrical engineer during the design development phase?

To select light fixtures for the project

To determine the electrical load for the project

To develop the architectural reflected ceiling plans

To determine the requirements for ceiling space

7 / 30

What is the term used to refer to the combination of the schematic design phase and the design development phase?

Preliminary Design

Preconstruction Phase

Construction Phase

Design Approval

8 / 30

During the design development phase, the electrical engineer resolves design issues related to which of the following systems?

Lighting systems

Fire alarm systems

Mechanical systems

Structural systems

9 / 30

What type of estimate may be prepared during the design development phase by the architect or a cost consultant?

Updated estimate

Preliminary estimate

Detailed estimate

Final estimate

10 / 30

Which of the following is a purpose of an outline specification?

To analyze the building with respect to compliance with the building code

To document significant design decisions and design criteria

To review and obtain approval from the client and other stakeholders

To provide basic information on appearance and performance criteria

11 / 30

True or false: The design report may include an analysis of the building's compliance with the building code.

True

False

12 / 30

Who may find a design report useful?

Staff in the architect’s office

Authorities Having Jurisdiction

Financial institutions

All of the above

13 / 30

What are some design issues that must be resolved with the structural engineer and the members of the design team through an Integrated Design Process?

Maximum depths of members and all critical sizes of members

Size and location of openings through the structure for all work by other disciplines

Typical bay framing, including typical sizes of beams and columns

All of the above

14 / 30

Which of the following consultants may be involved at the design development stage of a project?

Elevator companies

Wall cladding suppliers

Telecommunications consultants

All of the above

15 / 30

During which phase of the project is the selected scheme refined and developed in more detail?

Design Development

Preliminary Design

Schematic Design

Construction Documentation

16 / 30

True or false: A design report is primarily used by the architect's office staff to better understand the design.

True

False

17 / 30

True or false: The design report is a contractual requirement for all projects.

True

False

18 / 30

What is a design report?

A document that describes the proposed materials and construction systems in general terms

A record for the project

An analysis of the building with respect to compliance with the building code

A tool for use by clients and other stakeholders

19 / 30

What is the purpose of refining the design during the design development phase?

To prepare construction documents

To investigate various manufactured products

To review and comment on the design

To minimize delays and coordination problems

20 / 30

Which document describes the proposed materials and construction systems in general terms?

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