NCARB STUDY SET QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A
A contractor submits a punch list to an architect ten days before
substantial completion of a gymnasium project. Days later, a
subcontractor leaves a skylight open overnight, and rain floods
the gymnasium floor, necessitating replacement of the flooring.
The lead time for new flooring is twelve weeks.
If the architect's agreement with the owner is written to expire
30 days after substantial completion, which of the following
documents must the architect prepare immediately? Check the
two that apply.
A revised schedule for owner approval.
A request for liquidated damages for contractor review.
An invoice for additional services for owner payment.
A punch list for areas not damaged for contractor approval.
A notice to the contractor for withholding final payment.
A change order to purchase new flooring. - correct answer-
CORRECT RESPONSES
An invoice for additional services for owner payment.
According to AIA B101 Article 4.2.3, construction phase services
exceeding those outlined by the agreement (here it is 30 days
,after the substantial completion), shall be compensated for
additional services due to additional costs incurred by the
architect.
A notice to the contractor for withholding final payment.
The AIA General Conditions prohibits final payment to the
contractor until the project closeout documents have been
submitted to the architect.
Topic: Project Execution
A developer hires an architect for a project that includes
additional cost estimating beyond the basic scope of design
services. The architect must provide a cost estimate at the end
of each design phase for cost control measures.
Which estimating technique is most appropriate at the end of
April, Year 2?
Order of magnitude
Unit price
Assemblies - correct answer- CORRECT RESPONSE
Assemblies
, An assemblies cost estimate is more precise than the order of
magnitude approach and is possible after early detailed
information about project construction is defined during the
design development phase. A unit price estimating approach
requires a greater level of detail that is not defined until after
the design development phase. An assemblies estimate may also
be referred to as a systems estimate.
Topic: Project Quality Control
A developer hires an architect to design a prototype for a series
of five-story waterfront hotels. The purchase agreements have
been finalized for the first four sites just as the DD phase is
complete. The architect finds that the AHJ for one of the sites
requires a building setback from a right-of-way that is slightly
larger than anticipated. The developer is concerned this will
negatively impact the waterfront amenities provided to the
guests and has asked the architect to contact the AHJ.
What action should the architect immediately take to address
the developer's concerns?
A. Request a waterfront master plan hearing review.
B Appeal to the zoning authority for a variance.
VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A
A contractor submits a punch list to an architect ten days before
substantial completion of a gymnasium project. Days later, a
subcontractor leaves a skylight open overnight, and rain floods
the gymnasium floor, necessitating replacement of the flooring.
The lead time for new flooring is twelve weeks.
If the architect's agreement with the owner is written to expire
30 days after substantial completion, which of the following
documents must the architect prepare immediately? Check the
two that apply.
A revised schedule for owner approval.
A request for liquidated damages for contractor review.
An invoice for additional services for owner payment.
A punch list for areas not damaged for contractor approval.
A notice to the contractor for withholding final payment.
A change order to purchase new flooring. - correct answer-
CORRECT RESPONSES
An invoice for additional services for owner payment.
According to AIA B101 Article 4.2.3, construction phase services
exceeding those outlined by the agreement (here it is 30 days
,after the substantial completion), shall be compensated for
additional services due to additional costs incurred by the
architect.
A notice to the contractor for withholding final payment.
The AIA General Conditions prohibits final payment to the
contractor until the project closeout documents have been
submitted to the architect.
Topic: Project Execution
A developer hires an architect for a project that includes
additional cost estimating beyond the basic scope of design
services. The architect must provide a cost estimate at the end
of each design phase for cost control measures.
Which estimating technique is most appropriate at the end of
April, Year 2?
Order of magnitude
Unit price
Assemblies - correct answer- CORRECT RESPONSE
Assemblies
, An assemblies cost estimate is more precise than the order of
magnitude approach and is possible after early detailed
information about project construction is defined during the
design development phase. A unit price estimating approach
requires a greater level of detail that is not defined until after
the design development phase. An assemblies estimate may also
be referred to as a systems estimate.
Topic: Project Quality Control
A developer hires an architect to design a prototype for a series
of five-story waterfront hotels. The purchase agreements have
been finalized for the first four sites just as the DD phase is
complete. The architect finds that the AHJ for one of the sites
requires a building setback from a right-of-way that is slightly
larger than anticipated. The developer is concerned this will
negatively impact the waterfront amenities provided to the
guests and has asked the architect to contact the AHJ.
What action should the architect immediately take to address
the developer's concerns?
A. Request a waterfront master plan hearing review.
B Appeal to the zoning authority for a variance.
