Professional practice
Assuming that an architect has been contracted to design a simple building project which only requires structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineers. If the architect contracts with a 'full-service' engineering firm which has the expertise to provide consultancy in all four disciplines, how many AIA Document C-401 contracts the architect would need to sign (choose the number): A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four
A. One
If the parties to the contract have selected arbitration as the method for binding dispute resolution, a claim or dispute which is not resolved by mediation will then be administered by the following (choose the best answer)(15.4.1).: A.American Arbitration Association B.Lawyers for Litigation Fraternity C.Fight Club D.Hogwarts
A.American ArbitrationAssociation
With regards to professional liability, rules establish a minimum 'standard of care' for Architects and Engineers. Codes can be seen as favorable since they establish a 'minimum standard of care'. The 'standard of care' used by doctors is the 'competence level of their peers'. According to the author, this is less favorable than codes since (choose the one which does notapply): A.Doctors are not willing to recognize those practicing pseudoscience (homeopathy, naturopathy, crystal healing, etc.) as peers. B.The competence level of peers is hard to establish. C.Rules provide a more stable reference point for 'standard of care' than expert witnesses. D.Construction industry codes make it comparably easy to defend against changes of negligence.
A.Doctors are not willing to recognize those practicing pseudoscience (homeopathy, naturopathy, crystal healing, etc.) as peers.
There are three types of Changes in the Work(select the one which does not apply)(7.1.2): A.Minor changes in the Work that may be issued by the Owner alone. B.Change Orders which shall be based upon agreement among the Owner, Contractor and Architect. C.A Construction Change Directive that requires agreement by the Owner and Architect. D.Minor changes in the Work that may be issued by the Architect alone.
A.Minor changes in the Work that may be issued by the Owner alone.
Which of the following is an incorrectstatement about Ordinances, Standards, and Codes: A.Municipalities have the right to wave specific life-safety codes if this will increase economic development. B.Ordinances are laws, normally focusing on zoning and planning issues, that are enacted by local governments. C.Model codes are sets of suggested rules by experts who have studied the activities and behaviors that produce acceptable buildings. D.'Standards' are not normally found in model codes, but are adopted by reference.
A.Municipalities have the right to wave specific life-safety codes if this will increase economic development.
AIA Document B-101refers to: A.Owner-Architect Agreement B.Owner-Contractor Agreement C.Request for Changes to the Work D.General Conditions of the Contract for Construction
A.Owner-Architect Agreement
If an Architect does not agree with the totals submitted on the Contractor's Application for Payment, but the discrepancy between the Contractor's Application for Payment and what the Architect determines to be the fair amount is minor, the most appropriate action for the Architect to take is(9.4.1): A.Promptly issue a Certificate for Payment for a revised amount that the Architect feels is appropriate. B.Request that the Contractor re-submit the Application. C.Make a detailed on-site inspection to scrutinize each line of the Schedule of Values. D.Tell the Contractor to provide detailed back-up information to the next project meeting.
A.Promptly issue a Certificate for Payment for a revised amount that the Architect feels is appropriate.
AIA Document G702 refers to: A. Owner-Architect Agreement B. Application and Certificate for Payment C. Architect-Consultant Agreement D. General Conditions of the Contract for Construction
B. Application and Certificate for Payment
Spector states that all but one (1) of the following is a potential consequence of this reduction in the size of the profession: A. Will this reduction in size open the door to other less qualified occupations being allowed to work the same turf? B. States will have to raise the fee required for architects to maintain their registration. C. Is the profession of architecture renewing itself adequately to fulfill its role in the construction industry? D. It raises the question; at what point does a smaller supply of architects become a problem for the profession?
B. States will have to raise the fee required for architects to maintain their registration.
According to AIA Document C-401, The General Provisions (Articles 1.1 & 1.2), provide the following clarifications of the contract (Choose the one (1) which does not apply): A. The Architect's agreement with the Owner for the Project shall be referred to as the Prime Agreement. B. The architect can require the consultant to do whatever they believe is necessary. C. The portion of the Project for which the Consultant shall provide services is called This Portion of the Project. D. The Consultant shall not have any duties or responsibilities for any other portion of the Project.
B. The architect can require the consultant to do whatever they believe is necessary.
According to AIA Document C-401 (11.6.2), the architect's Payments to the Consultant shall be as follows (Choose the one (1) which does not apply): A. Shall be made promptly after the architect is paid by the Owner under the Prime Agreement. B. Whenever the architect feels that they have enough money to pay the consultant. C. The Architect shall exert reasonable and diligent efforts to collect prompt payment from the Owner. D. The Architect shall pay the Consultant in proportion to the amounts received from the Owner which are attributable to the Consultant's services rendered and Reimbursable Expenses incurred.
B. Whenever the architect feels that they have enough money to pay the consultant.
All but one (1) of the following are true statements regarding the 'correlation and intent of the contract documents'. (1.2.1) A.There is no inherent order of precedence among the various documents. B.In order of importance, plans prevail over specifications. C.The contractor is required to make inferences from the documents. D.The contract documents are complementary, and what is required by one shall be binding as if required by all.
B.In order of importance, plans prevail over specifications.
The Architect shall interpret and decide matters concerning the performance of the Owner and Contractor under the requirements of the Contract Documents.In making these decisions, the Architect shall (choose the one [1] which does not apply): A.Be consistent with the intent of the Contract Documents. B.Negotiate the best deal for the Owner. C.The decision should be reasonably inferable from the Contract Documents. D.Shall not show partiality to either the Owner or Contractor.
B.Negotiate the best deal for the Owner.
The Owner and the Architect have agreed that a floor plan should be changed to accommodate unanticipated changes in the Owner's operations. The project is under construction and the Contractor is reluctant to make changes. It is clear that the changes can be made without significant disruption to contract time or sum. Initial discussions reveal a significant discrepancy between what the Architect and the Contractor believe is an equitable Change Order. The Owner is adamant that the change is necessary and has stated that a delay in the occupancy will be detrimental to business. To move the project along, the Architect has issueda Construction Change Directive(which has been signed by the Owner) to the Contractor.13.The Contractor is obligated by A-201to do all but which one (1) of the following(7.3): A.Promptly proceed with the change in the work. B.Not proceed with the work until all parties agree on the cost. C.Advise the Architect of the Contractor's agreement or disagreement with the method proposed in the Construction Change Directivefor determining the proposed adjustment in the contract sum or contract time. D.If the Contractor disagrees with C.(above), the Contractor must proceed with the work and keep an itemized accounting (with supporting data) as the Architect prescribes.
B.Not proceed with the work until all parties agree on the cost.
The Contract Documentsform the Contract for Construction and represent an agreement between the following two parties(1.1.2): A.Architect and Contractor B.Owner and Contractor C.Owner and Subcontractor D.All of the above
B.Owner and Contractor
AIA Document A-101refers to: A.Owner-Architect Agreement B.Owner-Contractor Agreement C.Request for Changes to the Work D.General Conditions of the Contract for Construction
B.Owner-Contractor Agreement
In January 1957, the Danish architect Jorn Utzon won the competition for which of the following buildings: A.TWA Airport B.Sydney Opera House C.Bennelong Point Bridge D.Bryn Mawr Rubber Factory
B.Sydney Opera House
According to AIA -A-201Substantial Completion is(9.8.1): A.The stage where the Architectsubmits a detailed punch-list. B.That stage when the work is sufficiently complete so that the Owner can occupy the work for its intended purpose. C.That point where the Architect can certify a Final Payment. D.That point in the project where the Contractor is no longer responsible to correct defective work.
B.That stage when the work is sufficiently complete so that the Owner can occupy the work for its intended purpose.
Execution (signing) of the Contract by the Contractor is a representation by the Contractor of all but one of the following(3.2.1): A.The Contractor has visited the site. B.The Contractor has ensured that the project meets all applicable life safety codes. C.The Contractor correlated personal observations with requirements of the Contract Documents. D.The Contractor is familiar with local conditions under which the Work is to performed
B.The Contractor has ensured that the project meets all applicable life safety codes.
Tests, inspections, or approvals where the building codes or applicable laws or regulations so require(13.4.1) shall be paid for by which one (1) of the following: A.The Architect B.The Owner C.The Contractor D.A Subcontractor
B.The Owner
Which one (1) of the following is acceptable justification for a variance or appeal of a specific requirement in the building code? A.Strict compliance would cause financial hardship. B.The alternative solution is at least equal to the existing code requirements. C.An adjacent, similar project did not have to meet the same code requirements. D.The lack of a variance will significantly delay the project schedule.
B.The alternative solution is at least equal to the existing code requirements.
The Contractor may upon seven days'notice to the Owner and Architect, terminate the Contract for any or all of the following reasons (choose the one which does not apply) (14.1) A. A court order that requires all work to be stopped. B.The project is no longer profitable. C.A declaration of national emergency. D.The architecture has not issued a Certificate of Payment within the time stated in the Contract Documents.
B.The project is no longer profitable.
In the reading Learning from Burnham: the Origins of Modern Architectural Practice", Jay Wickersham makes the claim that modern ideas of architectural practice were born in Chicago in the 1880's and 1890's. Wickersham bases his argument on all but one (1) of the following statements: A.We see the first governmental licensing based on education and examination. B.Then, as now, surviving the local politics of Chicago prepared one for competing on a national level. C.A standard form of owner-architect agreement was developed. D.The profession began to be opened to women and large firms began to serve commercial clients on a national and international scale.
B.Then, as now, surviving the local politics of Chicago prepared one for competing on a national level.
Three of the first four lines of AIA Document G702 are as follows (Choose the one which does not apply): A. Original Contract Sum B. Net Change by Change Orders C. A series of Random Numbers D. Total Completed and Stored to Date
C. A series of Random Numbers
AIA Document C-401 refers to: A. Owner-Architect Agreement B. Owner-Contractor Agreement C. Architect-Consultant Agreement D. General Conditions of the Contract for Construction
C. Architect-Consultant Agreement
Spector states that all but one (1) of the following was a long term consequences of this shift in the profession: A. The number of architects practicing in the in the United States plummeted from 143,000 to 113,000. B. It set the stage for one of the longest run-up in architects' salaries ever recorded. C. Architects became a much more 'closely knit' group and developed new ways to cooperate among one another. D. After this reduction in the size of the profession, interns' salaries increased faster than those in any other profession.
C. Architects became a much more 'closely knit' group and developed new ways to cooperate among one another.
If an initial decision has not been rendered within ___ days after the Claim has been referred to the Initial Decision Maker, the party asserting the Claim may demand mediation and binding dispute resolution without a dispute having been rendered(15.2.1). A.One Day B.Ten Days C.30 Days D.60 Days
C.30 Days
In an emergency affecting safety of persons or property, who shall act at the Contractor's discretion, to prevent threatened damage, injury, or loss (10.4)? A. Owner B.Architect C.Contractor D. Construction manager
C.Contractor
It is the Contractor's responsibility to ascertain that the Contract Documents are in accordance with applicable laws, building codes, and regulations(3.2.3). A.True: that's why it is important to hire an experienced contractor. B.False: it is the Owner's responsibility. C.False: it is the Architect's responsibility to ascertain that the Documents are in accordance with applicable codes. D.None of the above: that's why municipalities hire building inspectors
C.False: it is the Architect's responsibility to ascertain that the Documents are in accordance with applicable codes.
In preparing estimates of the Cost of the Work (AIA B101-6.3), the Architect shall (choose the one which does notapply): A.Determine what materials, equipment, component systems, and type of systems are to be included in the Contract Documents B.Recommend reasonable adjustments in the program and scope of the Project C.Guarantee that the project will come in under budget. D.Include design alternatives as may be necessary to adjust the estimated Cost of the Work to meet the Owner's budget.
C.Guarantee that the project will come in under budget.
According to Cracking the Codes, we accept the predictability that codes provide if they lead to all but oneof the following outcomes: A.We are less likely to contract respiratory diseases from microbes in heating systems. B.Commutes won't be made miserable by levels of development that exceed the capacities of roads and mass transit systems. C.Others will tell us what to do with buildings we own. D.Historic landmarks, such as train depots, won't be destroyed by insensitive renovations.
C.Others will tell us what to do with buildings we own.
Select the following statement that does NOTapply to subcontractors (5.2.3): A.After the award of the Contract, the Contractor shall furnish in writing to the Owner through the Architect the names of persons or entities proposed for each principle portion of the Work. B.If the Owner or Architect has reasonable objection to a person or entity proposed by the Contractor, the Contractor shall propose another to whom the Owner or Architect has no reasonable objection. C.Since the Owner does not have a contract directly with a subcontractor,the Contractor can use any subcontractor provided they act in a timely and lawful manner. D.The Contractor shall not be required to contract with anyone to whom the Contractor has made reasonable objection
C.Since the Owner does not have a contract directly with a subcontractor,the Contractor can use any subcontractor provided they act in a timely and lawful manner.
Coxe, et. al. identifiestwo types of firm management styles, Practice-Centered Professionalsand Business-Centered Professionals. Which of the following statements is NOT a consequence of these different styles? A.Practice-Centered Firms tend to prefer partnership structures. B.Business-Centered Firmswork well in corporate models, where there is a clear hierarchy of roles and decision making. C.The more wide-ranging and opposing the styles of the key professionals, the more focused the firm will be at serving clients. D.TheBusiness-Centered model is frequently preferred by principals who see marketing as a departmentalized function, with the work handed to operating departments to carry out.
C.The more wide-ranging and opposing the styles of the key professionals, the more focused the firm will be at serving clients.
According to AIA A-201, the Owneris defined as(2.1.1): A.Anyone who can reasonably be assumed to be a userof the building. B.On a public project, anyone who can reasonably be considered a stakeholder. C.The person or entity identified as the owner in the agreement. D.All of the above
C.The person or entity identified as the owner in the agreement.
Wickersham compares the histories of the Burnham firm with the Adler and Sullivan firm to emphasize all but one (1) of the following statements: A.The Burnham firm shows the economic power of good management. B.The Burnham firm shows how even the best run firm can stagnate artistically when it is no longer led by innovative designers. C.The success of the Burnham firm proves that design excellence has become irrelevant. D.The Adler and Sullivan firm shows what can happen when extraordinary design talent is undone by poor firm management.
C.The success of the Burnham firm proves that design excellence has become irrelevant.
One of the major tenets ofprofessional conductis that the Architect shall not substantially change the scope or materiality of a project without the Owner's consent.Utzon's unique contractual arrangement and working methods led to what major changewhich was at variance with this tenant: A.The additionof glazed tiles to the exterior surface. B.The platform surrounding the main shells. C.The use of pre-fabricated concrete segments rather than in-situ concrete shells. D.Utzon's decision to move to Sydney.
C.The use of pre-fabricated concrete segments rather than in-situ concrete shells.
A Change Orderis a written instrument which delineates a change; the amount of the adjustment in the contract sum, and the extent of the adjustment in the contract time. To be valid, it must be signed by(7.2.1): A.Owner B.Contractor C.Architect D. All of the above
D. All of the above
If for the project above, the architects decide that they would like to use separate engineers for each discipline (structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing), how many AIA Document C-401 contracts would the architect need to sign (choose the number): A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four
D. Four
According to AIA Document C-401 (8.2.3), if the parties do not resolve a dispute through mediation, the method of binding dispute resolution shall be the following (Choose the one (1) which does not apply); A. Arbitration B. Litigation C. Other (as specified in the contract) D. Jumanji
D. Jumanji
Although AIA A-201 states that "the architect will not be required to make exhaustive or continuous on-site inspections to check the quality or quality of the Work"(Section 4.2.2).The Architect does have the responsibility to inspect the work at which one (1) of the following: A.The work is Substantially Complete(9.8.3). B.The work is ready for Occupancy (9.9.2). C.During Mardi Gras. D.A & B Above.
D.A & B Above.
The Contract Documentsfor a project consist of all but one of the following(1.1.1): A.Agreement between the Owner and Contractor B.Conditions of the Contract (General, Supplementary and Other Conditions) C.Drawings, Specifications, and Addenda D.Advertisement or invitation to bid
D.Advertisement or invitation to bid
Identify the statement that best summarizes Coxe, et. al.'s ideas about changing markets: A.New ideas originate in strong-idea firms. B.As ideas become understood and accepted in the marketplace, they are then widely applied by strong-service firms. C.Eventually the ideas can be routinized and are in demand by client after client; some or all of the work will move to strong-delivery firms, where repetitive projects are turned out and efficiency is the key. D.All of the above
D.All of the above
Select the answer which best represents how Architects should address Life Safety Codes: A.Acknowledge that codes are factors which set parameters for the design of every project. B.Implement a code search process for each project. C.Develop specifications which require contractor compliance with applicable codes. D.All of the above
D.All of the above
Which answer best contrasts the difference betweenUtzon's contract for Stage One and Two and standard assumptions made in AIA B-101: A.The structural engineer, Ove Arup, was hired under a separate contract for structural design. This contract was directly with the Owner. B.Ove Arup was hired to direct construction of the First Stage of construction. C.At the time Utzon was hired, the scope of the project was ill-defined. D.All of the above
D.All of the above
Which of the following are true statements about the WAA (Western Association of Architects): A.The WAA definition of an Architect was better attuned to late nineteenth-century developments in business than the AIA's. B.As opposed to the AIA, applications for membership were required to submit client testimonials. C.The WAA was the first architectural association to introduce licensing bills in various states. D.All of the above
D.All of the above
The author of Cracking the Codesbegan by making an interesting distinction between 'rules' and 'knowledge'. Which of the following bestsummarizes the author's position? A.Regulations, ordinances, and codes are 'codified' knowledge enforced by the government. B.Rules do not prohibit project teams from conducting their own research. C.Rules are not responses, but simply tools to be used in generating responses. D.All of the above.
D.All of the above.
The Architect shall have access to the Work: A.Directly before or after the regular scheduled project meetings. B.During normal business hours. C.At pre-arranged times when the site superintendent is present. D.At all times that the Work is in progress.
D.At all times that the Work is in progress.
The Buffalo Architect, Louise Blanchard Bethune, is notable for: A.She was responsible for the gender neutral language in the AIA Code of Ethics. B.She was the first woman elected to AIA membership. C.She was the first woman admitted to the WAA. D.B & C above
D.B & C above
Which of the following is NOTtrue regarding Shop Drawings(3.12): A.The Contractor shall perform no portion of the Work requiring submittal and review of Shop Drawings until these submittals have been approved by the Architect. B.By approving and submitting Shop Drawings, the Contractor represents that field measurements have been checked and coordinated. C.The Contractor shall direct specific attention to revisions. D.By approving Shop Drawings, the Architect becomes responsible for any deviations from the Contract Documents
D.By approving Shop Drawings, the Architect becomes responsible for any deviations from the Contract Documents
AIA Document A-201refers to: A.Owner-Architect Agreement B.Owner-Contractor Agreement C.Request for Changes to the Work D.General Conditions of the Contract for Construction
D.General Conditions of the Contract for Construction
Which of the following statements is nottrue regarding code enforcement: A.The local Building Department will review the Architect's drawings, issue permits and periodically check the project during construction. B.A single project may be under the jurisdiction of several agencies. C.Once the building is occupied, the fire marshal assumes authority for continued authority. D.In small municipalities throughout New York, the building code can be ignored.
D.In small municipalities throughout New York, the building code can be ignored.
The Architect's responsibilities during the administration of the Contract include which one (1) of the following(4.2.2): A.Make continuous on-site inspections to check the quality and quantity of the Work. B.Control over construction means, methods, techniques and sequences. C.Responsibility for the Contractor's failure to carry out the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. D.Keep the Owner informed of the progress, and endeavor to guard the Owner against defects and deficiencies in the Work.
D.Keep the Owner informed of the progress, and endeavor to guard the Owner against defects and deficiencies in the Work.
As an example of the relationship between construction quality and financial health, the authors use the Crisis faced by the hazard insurance industry in the 1990s. Which statement was notused by the authors to establish this relationship? A.Weather related disasters are roughly predictable. B.Buildings can reasonably be designed to withstand weather, even when extreme. C.Enforcement of existing building codes and development of more stringent codes would lead to less property loss. D.Life-safety should always be submitted to cost benefit analysis.
D.Life-safety should always be submitted to cost benefit analysis.
The Owner and the Architect have agreed that a floor plan should be changed to accommodate unanticipated changes in the Owner's operations. The project is under construction and the Contractor is reluctant to make changes. It is clear that the changes can be made without significant disruption to contract time or sum. Initial discussions reveal a significant discrepancy between what the Architect and the Contractor believe is an equitable Change Order. The Owner is adamant that the change is necessary and has stated that a delay in the occupancy will be detrimental to business. To move the project along, the Architect has issueda Construction Change Directive(which has been signed by the Owner) to the Contractor.13.The Contractor is obligated by A-201to do all but which one (1) of the following(7.3): If the situation above proceeds using the itemized accounting method, AIA -A-201 (Construction Change Directive)would NOTrecognize one of the following as a legitimate line item(7.3.7-7.3.8) (hint: this rate has been stated in the original contract or will be determined by the architect): A.Costs of Labor B.Costs of Materials C.Additional Costs of Supervision D.Overhead and Profit
D.Overhead and Profit
Standardsare acceptable practices recognized by experts in an area. Which one (1) of the following professional societies or institutes has notcreated a set of standards for construction? A.American Concrete Institute (ACI) B.American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) C.American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) D.The American Institute of Architects
D.The American Institute of Architects
The Architect's Certification forPayment constitutes a representation to the Owner that all but one (1) of the following is true to the best of the Architect's knowledge: A.The Work has progressed to the point indicated on the Application for Payment. B.The quality of the Work is in accordance with the Contract Documents. C.The Contractor is entitled to payment in the amount certified. D.The Architect has reviewed subcontractor's and material supplier's requisitions
D.The Architect has reviewed subcontractor's and material supplier's requisitions
The following is a true statement about the ownership of the Architect's Drawings, Specifications, and other Documents(1.5): A.Once a Contractor has completed the Work, the Contractor is entitled to ownership of the Documents. B.If a material supplier (such as a steel fabricator) has to develop extensive shop drawings for an Architect's design, the supplier is entitled to a copyright for the Work. C.The Contractor is entitled to use the Documents for an identical project provided the site is similar. D.The Architect shall be deemed the author of the Documents and retains the copyrights, etc.
D.The Architect shall be deemed the author of the Documents and retains the copyrights, etc.
A201-2007 introduced the term 'initial decision maker'. In previous A201s, the architect was the 'initial decision maker'. The introduction into the A201-2007 of the 'initial decision maker'as potentially someone other than the architectdoes not represent a major change in the role of the architect. TRUE FALSE
FALSE
An Architect has requested test borings, including soil bearing values and percolation tests, for a specific site. The Owner sends the Architect information from similar projects on adjacent sites. If the Architect wants specific tests done of this site before beginning design, it is up to the Architect to pay for these tests. TRUE FALSE
FALSE
For all intent and purpose, the term 'work' and the term 'project'are the same (1.1.3 & 1.1.4). TRUE FALSE
FALSE
The Architect has organized the Specifications into divisions; sections and articles based on a standard format (such as Master-Spec). The Contractor is required to sub-divide the Work in a similar manner(1.2.2). TRUE FALSE
FALSE
A subcontractor contacts the Architect and requests information regarding percentages of completion and the status of Applications for Payments. The subcontractor claims to haveonly been paid 20% of what the subcontractor is owed. The Architect should NOTgive the subcontractor the requested information since A-201is clear that communications between the Architect and subcontractors should pass through the General Contractor.(9.5.1) True False
False
Shop Drawings are drawings completed by the Architect as part of the basic contract(3.12.1). True False
False
There is no difference between 'Arbitration' and Litigation'. True False
False
'Instruments of service' are representations...of the tangible or intangible creative work performed by the architect. 'Instruments of service' may include models, sketches, drawings, etc. (1.1.7) TRUE FALSE
TRUE
AIA Document B-101 -Standard Form of Agreement betweenOwner and Architectstipulates that the Architect is responsible for the work of engineering subconsultants. This assumes that the Architect is responsible for costs incurred by the engineers based on design changes initiated by the Architect. TRUE FALSE
TRUE
AIA Document G702 requires that the Contractor certify 'that all amounts have been paid by the Contractor for Work for which previous Certificates for Payment were issued'. TRUE FALSE
TRUE
According to AIA B101, the Architect's Basic Services include the usual structural, mechanical and electrical engineering services (AIA B101-3.1). TRUE FALSE
TRUE
According to AIA Document C-401 (1.5), except as otherwise authorized by the Architect, all communications between the Consultant and the Owner, Contractor, or other Consultants for the Project shall be forwarded through the Architect. TRUE FALSE
TRUE
According to AIA Document C-401 (10.2), terms in the C-401 have the same meaning as those in AIA Document A201- General Conditions for the Contract for Construction. TRUE FALSE
TRUE
According to AIA Document C-401 (2.1), The Consultant shall perform its services consistent with the skill and care ordinarily provided by professionals practicing in the same or similar locality under the same or similar circumstances. TRUE FALSE
TRUE
According to AIA Document C-401 (8.3.4.2), either party, at its sole discretion, may include by joinder persons or entities substantially involved in a common question of law or fact whose presence is required if complete relief is to be accorded in arbitration, provided that the party sought to be joined consents on writing to such joinder. TRUE FALSE
TRUE
According to the author, when a law statesthat windows shall resist a wind load of 25 psf, it is telling the Owner of the building that failure to use a window of such quality would be a criminal behavior. TRUE FALSE
TRUE
If arbitration has been selected as the method for binding dispute resolution in the Agreement, any Claim subject to, but not resolved by,mediation shall be subject to arbitration(15.4.1). TRUE FALSE
TRUE
If the standard of care set forth in the Prime Agreement for the Architect's services differs from the standard of care set forth in this Section for the Consultant's services, the Consultant shall perform its services consistent with the standard of care in the Prime Agreement. TRUE FALSE
TRUE
In case of terminationby the above, the owner is required to provide payment tothe contractor for work executed, as well as reasonable overhead and profit on Work not executed, and costs incurred by reason of suchtermination(14.1.3). TRUE FALSE
TRUE
In most cases, claims, disputes or other matters arising out of or related to the Contract shall be subject to 'mediation as a condition precedent' to binding dispute resolution(15.3.1). TRUE FALSE
TRUE
Prior notice is not required for Claims relating to an emergency endangering life or property (15.1.5). TRUE FALSE
TRUE
Retainage is a specified amount, based on percentage of the total cost of the Work, which is deducted from each payment (with the exception of the final payment). TRUE FALSE
TRUE
The 'Architect's Certificate for Payment' is based upon 'on-site observations and the data comprising the Contractor's Application for Payment'. TRUE FALSE
TRUE
The 'initial decision maker' is the person identified in the agreement to render initial decisions on claims. (1.1.8) TRUE FALSE
TRUE
The 'specifications' are that portion of the contract documents consisting of the written requirements for materials, equipment, systems, standards, and workmanship for the work, and performance of related services.(1.1.6) TRUE FALSE
TRUE
The Architect shall be entitled to rely on, and shall not be responsible for, the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of, services and information furnished by the ownerand the Owner's consultants (AIA B101-3.1.2). TRUE FALSE
TRUE
The Architect shall perform services consistent with the professional skill and care ordinarily provided by architects practicing in the same or similar locality under the same or similar conditions (AIA B101-2.2). TRUE FALSE
TRUE
The Architect's estimate of the Cost of the Work shall be based on current area, volume or similar conceptual estimating techniques.If the Owner requires a detailed estimate of the Cost of the Work, the Architect shall provide such an estimate, if identified as a Supplementary (Additional) Service. TRUE FALSE
TRUE
According to AIA A-201, a Construction Change Directive shall be used in the absence of total agreement on the terms of a Change Order. A Construction Change Directive signed by the Contractor indicates the agreement of the Contractor therewith, including adjustment in contract sum and contract time or the method for determining them. Such agreement shall be effective immediately and shall be recorded as a Change Order. True False
True
According to Wickersham, the Chicago concept of practice displays a confidence that artistic achievement, business acumen and professionalism are not opposing values -each reinforces the others. True False
True
Any or all of the above actions are 'subject to prior approval of the Architect'. True False
True
Foreach payment made prior to Substantial Completionof the Work, the Owner may withhold the following amount (stated in the contract) as retainage from the payment otherwise due (AIA A101-5.1.7.1). True False
True
If after a writtennotice and ten-day period the Contractor has failed to correct deficient work, the Owner may correct such deficiencies(2.5). True False
True
If the Architect has issued a Final Certificate of Payment, the Owner is obligated to pay the Contractor within 30 days (AIA A101-5.2.2). True False
True
If the Contractor fails to correct work that is not in accordance with the contract documents...the Owner may issue a written order to the contractor to stop the work (2.4) True False
True
If there has been just cause for termination of the Contractor, each subcontractor is assigned to the Owner; provided that all insurance and bond requirements have been met, and the Owner notifies the subcontractor in writing(AIA A201-5.4.1). True False
True
In the reading "The Old Man's Profession: the Incredible Shrinking Cohort of American Architects", Tom Spector makes the claim that the recession of 1991-1992 decimated the profession, ultimately changing both the face and size of the profession for the long run. True False
True
Spector proposes that one reason that licensure holds less allure than in the past is the "squeezing out of the midsize firm and the increase in 'mega firms'. Young people in these work situations can't imagine that they will ever be called upon to stamp a set of drawings". True False
True
Standard contracts such as the A-201, B-101, and A-101 assume that each party (particularly the Contractor) is familiar with the roles and responsibilities of each of the major participants in the project. True False
True
The 'schedule of values', after approved by the Architect, shall be used as a basis for reviewing the Contractor's applications for payment(9.2). True False
True
The Contract Sum is stated in the Agreement and, including authorized adjustments, is the total amount payable by the Owner to the Contractor for performance of the Work under the Contract Documents (9.2.1). True False
True
When an Owner has corrected deficient work, an appropriate change order shall be issued deducting from payments due the Contractor the reasonable cost of correcting such deficiencies. True False
True
Where the contract is based on a stipulated sum or guaranteed maximum price, the Contractor shall submit to the Architect, before the first application for payment, a 'schedule of values' allocating the entire contract sum to thevarious portions of the work. (9.2) True False
True
