ARE 5.0 PRACTICE
MANAGEMENT
PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS
What are the four reasons an architect should consider professional liability insurance?
- Answers -1. Social Responsibility, 2. Continuing Operations, 3. Contract
Requirements, 4. Business Survival
During the building of a pre-school and day care facility, the general contractor ran over
the allotted schedule which interrupted the client's intention to be up and running before
the beginning of the school year. The contractor is claiming that the delays are due to
weather.
Where should the architect look for information to support or challenge the contractor's
claim? - Answers -Field Reports
Each project has a unique set of circumstances related to risk level. What are four
typical ones? - Answers -1. Client type, 2. standard-of-care, 3. financial, 4. project-
delivery
Under what circumstances might you sign an operating agreement? - Answers -When
forming an LLC. (est. rules and guidelines)
What examples of actions adhere to professional behaviors outlined for AIA members in
the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct? - Answers -1. Provide pro bono services,
2. sign drawings within responsible control, 3. advance sustainable design practices
What are some negative effects of falsely hiring an employee as a consultant? -
Answers -1. Loss of worker's compensation, 2. tax liabilities, 3. Lost employment
benefit, 4. exposure to fraud
, According to AIA Document B1010, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and
Architect is required to carry which types of insurance? - Answers -1. Professional
liability, 2. Workers' Compensation, 3. Automobile Insurance, 4. General liability
What are the client risk probabilities an architect should ask themselves when writing a
proposal? - Answers -1. Client's expectations of error-free, near perfect drawings, 2.
Client's dreams exceed the reality of their funding, 3. Clients understanding of the
construction process
What 4 project characteristics does a stipulated or lump-sum include? - Answers -1.
Client has extensive experience in the project type, 2. The project Scope is well-defined,
3. Hotel, hospital or other project that has many units, 4. Client must have total fee
before starting project.
What 2 things does an architect's professional-liability insurance cover? - Answers -1.
Errors by current employees, 2. Claims brought by third parties
What are typical purposes of a good, highly evolved professional training-and -
development program? - Answers -1. Ensures that employees are kept well informed of
changing trends and regulations in the field, 2. Helps enhance employees' careers, 3.
Attracts and retains the high-quality talent who strive to keep their skills up-to-date.
Forming a corporation to provide design services involves filling articles of incorporation
with which entity? - Answers -Secretary of State
If an architect is managing a construction project for a large hospital. Which logs would
the architect use to keep records? - Answers -Submittal and phone log
An architect has executed a contract for basic services on a new administrative facility.
After completing the first project meeting, the client asks whether the architect can
design multiple options for the breakout spaces and break room because departments
within the building do not agree on the direction the design should take.
How should the architect proceed with this request? - Answers -Have an open dialogue
with the client about additional service on the contract
From the architect's perspective, there are 2 key issues in contact agreements including
profitability and ......? - Answers -Responsibility
What are four examples of consequential damages (indirect cost from breach of
contract)? - Answers -Lost income, profits, lost productivity, rents
What size firm is required to comply with Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? - Answers
-Firm with 50+ employees
MANAGEMENT
PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS
What are the four reasons an architect should consider professional liability insurance?
- Answers -1. Social Responsibility, 2. Continuing Operations, 3. Contract
Requirements, 4. Business Survival
During the building of a pre-school and day care facility, the general contractor ran over
the allotted schedule which interrupted the client's intention to be up and running before
the beginning of the school year. The contractor is claiming that the delays are due to
weather.
Where should the architect look for information to support or challenge the contractor's
claim? - Answers -Field Reports
Each project has a unique set of circumstances related to risk level. What are four
typical ones? - Answers -1. Client type, 2. standard-of-care, 3. financial, 4. project-
delivery
Under what circumstances might you sign an operating agreement? - Answers -When
forming an LLC. (est. rules and guidelines)
What examples of actions adhere to professional behaviors outlined for AIA members in
the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct? - Answers -1. Provide pro bono services,
2. sign drawings within responsible control, 3. advance sustainable design practices
What are some negative effects of falsely hiring an employee as a consultant? -
Answers -1. Loss of worker's compensation, 2. tax liabilities, 3. Lost employment
benefit, 4. exposure to fraud
, According to AIA Document B1010, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and
Architect is required to carry which types of insurance? - Answers -1. Professional
liability, 2. Workers' Compensation, 3. Automobile Insurance, 4. General liability
What are the client risk probabilities an architect should ask themselves when writing a
proposal? - Answers -1. Client's expectations of error-free, near perfect drawings, 2.
Client's dreams exceed the reality of their funding, 3. Clients understanding of the
construction process
What 4 project characteristics does a stipulated or lump-sum include? - Answers -1.
Client has extensive experience in the project type, 2. The project Scope is well-defined,
3. Hotel, hospital or other project that has many units, 4. Client must have total fee
before starting project.
What 2 things does an architect's professional-liability insurance cover? - Answers -1.
Errors by current employees, 2. Claims brought by third parties
What are typical purposes of a good, highly evolved professional training-and -
development program? - Answers -1. Ensures that employees are kept well informed of
changing trends and regulations in the field, 2. Helps enhance employees' careers, 3.
Attracts and retains the high-quality talent who strive to keep their skills up-to-date.
Forming a corporation to provide design services involves filling articles of incorporation
with which entity? - Answers -Secretary of State
If an architect is managing a construction project for a large hospital. Which logs would
the architect use to keep records? - Answers -Submittal and phone log
An architect has executed a contract for basic services on a new administrative facility.
After completing the first project meeting, the client asks whether the architect can
design multiple options for the breakout spaces and break room because departments
within the building do not agree on the direction the design should take.
How should the architect proceed with this request? - Answers -Have an open dialogue
with the client about additional service on the contract
From the architect's perspective, there are 2 key issues in contact agreements including
profitability and ......? - Answers -Responsibility
What are four examples of consequential damages (indirect cost from breach of
contract)? - Answers -Lost income, profits, lost productivity, rents
What size firm is required to comply with Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? - Answers
-Firm with 50+ employees
