[Q29-Q44] Full Project-Management Practice Test and 78 Unique Questions, Get it Now!

NO.29 An architecture firm has a C401 agreement with their consultants for a new design-bid-build residential tower.
The architect has approved a schedule provided by the mechanical engineer that includes a two-week quality control review after each delivery milestone.
During the design development phase, the owner requests that the architect change the 8,000-square-foot business center amenity for tenants to a private restaurant. The mechanical engineer informs the architect that their schedule must be extended by four weeks to meet the owner’s request.
What should the architecture firm do first to maintain the start of construction?

NO.30 An architect is performing a schematic design quality control review for a new mid-rise office tower.
Which drawings will be included in the architect’s review?

NO.31 After redesigning an existing restaurant, the architect submits the plans to the county for building permit review. During the Zoning Review, the county requests the architect submit a site plan for review and approval. After researching the county’s records, the architect discovers a 40-year-old approved site plan that is stamped, “Approval is based on the site plan and usage as indicated. Any interior partitioning of the original building will be subject to review and approval by the county.” How should the architect proceed?

NO.32 What is the architect’s responsibility regarding code compliance during design?

NO.33 Who is responsible for verifying the accuracy of the contractor’s payment application?

NO.34 The architect is on site to evaluate the completed work by the contractor. During the evaluation, the architect notices a structural connection that deviates from the contract documents.
According to AIA B101, to which party should the architect report this observed deviation?

NO.35 The main goals on a large project are ease of communication and commitment from the project team.
Which scheduling technique should be used?

NO.36 A principal architect is working with a school district on designing an 18,000-square-foot athletics training facility. During the DD phase, the principal notices that the firm’s younger staff has produced equipment plans that do not coordinate with the electrical engineer’s sheets.
How should the principal architect respond to the lack of coordination? Check the three that apply.

NO.37 Preparation of space standards, furniture assessment, and documentation of equipment requirements are most effectively done during which of the following project phases?

NO.38 Which scheduling method shows the longest path of dependent activities?

NO.39 During the CD phase, it is discovered that the owner’s food service consultant made a mistake that results in the owner asking the architect to revise the design.
How should the architect proceed?

NO.40

Refer to the exhibit
Twenty-five acres of undeveloped rural property was purchased for the site of a new elementary school.
During the DD phase, the civil engineer and structural engineers make design proposals based on the information provided in the geotechnical report. The civil engineer indicates that several cubic yards of fill material should be installed within the proposed building footprint to make up for the change in topography (was uniformly). The structural engineer indicates a footing depth of 24 inches for the entire facility. During the CD phase, the owner asks the architect to add classrooms to one wing. The civil engineer proposes that extra fill should not be installed beneath the additional classrooms.
Which of the following should the architect do before completion of CDs? Check the three that apply.

NO.41 During the bidding phase, what is the architect’s role regarding addenda?

NO.42 In response to a request for qualifications for a prospective project, the architect assembles a project team of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineers.
What is the project?

NO.43 A construction project is one week away from the date of substantial completion as defined by an AIA A201 agreement. The owner comes forward with a major change to the work. The contractor and owner disagree on how much to extend the contract time. The project needs to proceed without delay while the contractor and owner work out the difference.
Which one of the following steps should the architect take?

NO.44

Prior to the project kick-off, the architect requests to add an additional week of review time to the schedule for each design submission for coordination with their consultants. Based on the schedule provided, what is the earliest start date for construction with the additional review periods?