BLACK SPECTACLES PCM EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
Breach of Contract - ANS When a party to a contract does not follow through with
responsibilities outlined in the contract
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - ANS A civil rights law enacted in 1990 that
prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities. It also prescribes a number of
accessibility standards that architects must observe in the design of buildings.
Professional Code of Conduct - ANS Any set of rules governing the behavior and
comportment of professionals as they carry out their work. EX. AIA Code of Ethics and
Professional Conduct
National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) - ANS The accrediting body for
architectural education in the U.S.
Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) - ANS A signed agreement which states that the signee
will not reveal sensitive information protected by the agreement.
Professional Liability Insurance - ANS Insurance held by a business to protect it against
claims of malpractice in the delivery of its professional services. Also called errors and omissions
insurance.
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, Reciprocal Licensure - ANS An arrangement in which a state will recognize a professional
license issued by another state.
Reimbursables - ANS Any expense incurred on behalf of the project that, in accord with
the contractual agreement , is to be reimbursed by the client. For example, travel and lodging
costs associated with site visits.
Bar Chart/ Gantt chart - ANS Used to graphically depict the sequence and temporal
overlap of project tasks or phases
Critical Path Method (CPM) - ANS A scheduling process in which all tasks necessary for the
completion of a given goal (or overall project) are mapped out so that dependencies and
optimal timeframes can be established.
Billable Rate - ANS The amount charged for labor performed, typically by the hour.
Continuing Education - ANS An ongoing requirement which stipulates that licensed
architects must remain current in their knowledge of the profession and its development.
Indemnification - ANS A legal relationship where one party takes on responsibility for the
loss or damage suffered by another party. The AIA contracts contain extensive references to this
concept throughout, as owner, architect, and contractor each indemnify the other in various
ways
Utilization Rate - ANS The percentage of time spent on billable tasks. Calculated using the
formula: (Direct Labor Hours/Total Labor Hours)x100
Float - ANS The amount of time a task can be delayed without affecting other tasks or the
project end date
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
Breach of Contract - ANS When a party to a contract does not follow through with
responsibilities outlined in the contract
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - ANS A civil rights law enacted in 1990 that
prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities. It also prescribes a number of
accessibility standards that architects must observe in the design of buildings.
Professional Code of Conduct - ANS Any set of rules governing the behavior and
comportment of professionals as they carry out their work. EX. AIA Code of Ethics and
Professional Conduct
National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) - ANS The accrediting body for
architectural education in the U.S.
Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) - ANS A signed agreement which states that the signee
will not reveal sensitive information protected by the agreement.
Professional Liability Insurance - ANS Insurance held by a business to protect it against
claims of malpractice in the delivery of its professional services. Also called errors and omissions
insurance.
1
, Reciprocal Licensure - ANS An arrangement in which a state will recognize a professional
license issued by another state.
Reimbursables - ANS Any expense incurred on behalf of the project that, in accord with
the contractual agreement , is to be reimbursed by the client. For example, travel and lodging
costs associated with site visits.
Bar Chart/ Gantt chart - ANS Used to graphically depict the sequence and temporal
overlap of project tasks or phases
Critical Path Method (CPM) - ANS A scheduling process in which all tasks necessary for the
completion of a given goal (or overall project) are mapped out so that dependencies and
optimal timeframes can be established.
Billable Rate - ANS The amount charged for labor performed, typically by the hour.
Continuing Education - ANS An ongoing requirement which stipulates that licensed
architects must remain current in their knowledge of the profession and its development.
Indemnification - ANS A legal relationship where one party takes on responsibility for the
loss or damage suffered by another party. The AIA contracts contain extensive references to this
concept throughout, as owner, architect, and contractor each indemnify the other in various
ways
Utilization Rate - ANS The percentage of time spent on billable tasks. Calculated using the
formula: (Direct Labor Hours/Total Labor Hours)x100
Float - ANS The amount of time a task can be delayed without affecting other tasks or the
project end date
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