Black Spectacles - PcM – Practice Exam
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
There are several fee structures commonly used by architects for their services.
What are common ways an architect can charge a client for services? Check the four that
apply. - CORRECT ANSWER Percentage of completion, Project milestones, Retainers,
Monthly, based on hours
An architect is working on a new office building for a branch of the state government. The
project's bidding process is nearing completion using the design-bid-build project delivery
method. Four qualified contractors have bid on the project. Their bids and relevant details are
listed below.
Contractor A is a minority business enterprise and bid $7,100,000
Contractor B bid $7,500,000 and has worked for the same owner in the past
Contractor C bid $7,150,000 and is a relative of the owner
Contractor D is a minority business enterprise and bid $7,250,000
Which contractor should be selected for the project? - CORRECT ANSWER For most
projects and especially those with public funding, such as government buildings, the
responsible bidder with the lowest responsive bid will be selected to build the project. MBE
(Minority Business Enterprise) are businesses owned and operated by women and/or
minorities. Typically, the bidding process incentivizes MBEs and women-owned business
enterprises to bid on publicly-awarded construction or service contracts. Owners can declare
that a percentage of the work performed on a contract be awarded to a MBE or women-
owned business enterprise. This is a sought-after certification as it can allow for additional
funding sources for the owner.
An architect is leading the design team for a large hospital redevelopment project involving
multiple phases of construction during which facilities must be kept in continuous operation.
The owner has elected to hire a "program manager" as part of the project team.
What would the program manager's responsibilites include? - CORRECT
ANSWER On a large, complex project involving multiple building elements and
complicated sequencing, an owner may choose to hire a program manager to oversee and
coordinate the project. The program manager supports the owner's interests and may be
considered the owner themself in some cases.
, The architect is working on an office building. During the schematic design phase, the client
requested that the architect show several options for the layout of the tenant spaces, each with
varying square footages.
The ability to automatically generate which of the following should be a factor in selecting
which technology to utilize for the project? - CORRECT ANSWER Since the client
has requested multiple iterations of tenant layouts with varying amounts of square footages,
the architect should select the best technology to efficiently provide this information. There
are many BIM softwares, CAD softwares, and even pdf softwares than can quickly and
efficiently generate this information based on the tenant layout options requested.
An architect and interior designer both work on a retail store, and the interior designer does a
substantial portion of the work. The architect publishes the project in a trade magazine but
omits the interior designer in the credits.
Which of the AIA Code of Ethics was violated? - CORRECT ANSWER According to
the AIA's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct rule 5.301, members shall recognize and
respect the contributions of their employees, employers, colleagues, and associates.
Impartiality - CORRECT ANSWER when an architect must render a decision that does
not favor one party over another.
Professional recognition - CORRECT ANSWER members shall recognize and respect
the contributions of their employees, employers, colleagues, and associates.
Full disclosure - CORRECT ANSWER when a member should disclose if they have a
financial interest in an architectural decision such as being part owner of a window company
whose windows they specify.
An architect is forming a new architectural practice that will focus on affordable housing.
Under which of the following circumstances should an architect sign an operating agreement?
- CORRECT ANSWER Operating agreements are documents used when forming an
LLC to establish rules and guidelines for how the company will operate, including
percentages of ownership. Such an agreement is mandatory in a few states, and usually done
even in states where it is optional.
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
There are several fee structures commonly used by architects for their services.
What are common ways an architect can charge a client for services? Check the four that
apply. - CORRECT ANSWER Percentage of completion, Project milestones, Retainers,
Monthly, based on hours
An architect is working on a new office building for a branch of the state government. The
project's bidding process is nearing completion using the design-bid-build project delivery
method. Four qualified contractors have bid on the project. Their bids and relevant details are
listed below.
Contractor A is a minority business enterprise and bid $7,100,000
Contractor B bid $7,500,000 and has worked for the same owner in the past
Contractor C bid $7,150,000 and is a relative of the owner
Contractor D is a minority business enterprise and bid $7,250,000
Which contractor should be selected for the project? - CORRECT ANSWER For most
projects and especially those with public funding, such as government buildings, the
responsible bidder with the lowest responsive bid will be selected to build the project. MBE
(Minority Business Enterprise) are businesses owned and operated by women and/or
minorities. Typically, the bidding process incentivizes MBEs and women-owned business
enterprises to bid on publicly-awarded construction or service contracts. Owners can declare
that a percentage of the work performed on a contract be awarded to a MBE or women-
owned business enterprise. This is a sought-after certification as it can allow for additional
funding sources for the owner.
An architect is leading the design team for a large hospital redevelopment project involving
multiple phases of construction during which facilities must be kept in continuous operation.
The owner has elected to hire a "program manager" as part of the project team.
What would the program manager's responsibilites include? - CORRECT
ANSWER On a large, complex project involving multiple building elements and
complicated sequencing, an owner may choose to hire a program manager to oversee and
coordinate the project. The program manager supports the owner's interests and may be
considered the owner themself in some cases.
, The architect is working on an office building. During the schematic design phase, the client
requested that the architect show several options for the layout of the tenant spaces, each with
varying square footages.
The ability to automatically generate which of the following should be a factor in selecting
which technology to utilize for the project? - CORRECT ANSWER Since the client
has requested multiple iterations of tenant layouts with varying amounts of square footages,
the architect should select the best technology to efficiently provide this information. There
are many BIM softwares, CAD softwares, and even pdf softwares than can quickly and
efficiently generate this information based on the tenant layout options requested.
An architect and interior designer both work on a retail store, and the interior designer does a
substantial portion of the work. The architect publishes the project in a trade magazine but
omits the interior designer in the credits.
Which of the AIA Code of Ethics was violated? - CORRECT ANSWER According to
the AIA's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct rule 5.301, members shall recognize and
respect the contributions of their employees, employers, colleagues, and associates.
Impartiality - CORRECT ANSWER when an architect must render a decision that does
not favor one party over another.
Professional recognition - CORRECT ANSWER members shall recognize and respect
the contributions of their employees, employers, colleagues, and associates.
Full disclosure - CORRECT ANSWER when a member should disclose if they have a
financial interest in an architectural decision such as being part owner of a window company
whose windows they specify.
An architect is forming a new architectural practice that will focus on affordable housing.
Under which of the following circumstances should an architect sign an operating agreement?
- CORRECT ANSWER Operating agreements are documents used when forming an
LLC to establish rules and guidelines for how the company will operate, including
percentages of ownership. Such an agreement is mandatory in a few states, and usually done
even in states where it is optional.
