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NCARB ARE CDS 5 – Questions With Accurate SolutionsSchematic design Right Ans - Documents that describe the general
relationships and space requirements of the project, along with a cost
estimate.
Design development Right Ans - Preliminary drawings, outlined
specifications, other documents that describe the form size and materials of a
project along with the structural mechanical and electrical systems to be
utilized. Preliminary cost estimate also prepared.
Construction documents Right Ans - Working drawings, final specifications,
final cost estimate.
Bidding or negotiation Right Ans - Includes the receipt and evaluation of
bids were negotiated proposals. May also include preparing addenda to the
contract.
Construction administration Right Ans - The services of the architect after
bidding or negotiation to assure that the structure is built in accordance with
the construction documents. Architect may issue change orders, approve shop
drawings, choose or approve materials and colors, and issue payment
approvals.
Architectural phase that is the most difficult to estimate time required for
Right Ans - Schematic design is the phase that is the most difficult to estimate,
since it has the greatest amount of variability.
Factors affecting the time required for schematic design Right Ans - Size
and complexity of the project, quality and completeness of the program,
decision-making ability of the client, nature of the design team.
What is the main factor determining scheduling and staffing requirements for
a project Right Ans - The complexity of a project, rather than its size,
determines scheduling and staffing requirements.
Time required for design development Right Ans - From 2 to 4 months
Time required for construction documents Right Ans - From 3 to 7 months
, Time required for bidding or negotiation Right Ans - Typically requires 3 to
6 weeks, regardless of the size of the project.
Schedule contingency factor Right Ans - If the total time required is eight
months, additional allowance of at least 2 to 4 weeks should be budgeted.
Early cooperation with a builder Right Ans - Often results in a GMP,
guaranteed maximum price, upon completion of contract documents.
Effect of working closely with a builder on the Architects production schedule
Right Ans - Overall project time is generally shortened since trying time
overlaps actual construction. Schematic and design development will take
more time, construction documents will take the same time.
Effect of working with a contractor on overall design hours spent Right Ans
- The Architects staff hours maybe greater because of the time spent
coordinating with the contractor and possible redesigning.
Effects of an extended design schedule Right Ans - Increased cost due to
inflation.
Ways to reduce design time Right Ans - Architectural team works overtime,
hire more people, reduce the man-hours spent on the project.
Working the design team overtime Right Ans - Saves time, but costly and
inefficient.
Hiring more people to reduce design time Right Ans - Costly and inefficient,
new staff will not be familiar with office procedures or the particular project,
their competence is unknown.
Producing the man-hours spent on a project Right Ans - Results in a lower
quality job.
Activities in the critical path method Right Ans - Activities are represented
by errors on the CPM chart
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