California Supplemental Exam UPDATED
Questions And Correct Answers
Who pays for an environmental impact report? - CORRECT ANSWERS the owner
What codes make up the architects practice act? - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Business and
professions code - chapter 3, division 3
2. California Code of Regulations - Title 16, Division 2
3. Corporations Code
Define an architect as set forth in the architects practice act - CORRECT ANSWERS An architect
is a person who is licensed by the california architects board to practice architecture in the state of
california under the authority of the architects practice act
How does the practice act define the architects practice of architecture - CORRECT
ANSWERS offering or performing, or being in responsible control of professional services which
require the skills of an architect in the planning of sites, and the design, in whole or in part, of buildings
or groups of buildings and structures.
This applies sto all persons whether licensed or not, whether they are independent consultants, firm
principals or employees.
What is the purpose of the California architects board and what department isit a subdivision of? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Purpose - to regulate the practice of architecture to protect the health,
safety and welfare of the public.
CAB establishes the minimum professional qualifications and performance standards for admission to
and practice of the profession of architecture
CAB is a division of the Department of Consumer affairs
,What is the consequences for practicing without a liscense or holding ones self as an architect? -
CORRECT ANSWERS misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100 or more than
$5,000 or by inprisionment in a county jail not exceeding 1 year, or both
What five items are required to be on an architects stamp? - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. name
2. liscense number
3. renewal date (not expiration date)
4. state of california
5. liscensed architect
What are three liability factors an architect is not responsible for once project documents are signed and
stamped - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. unauthorized changes (as long as approval was not
unreasonably withheld)
2. no legal duty to observe the construction of fixed works
3. Construction Observation is perioduc observation to determine general compliance with plans, specs,
ect. not to supervise construction operations, site conditions, safety
what does SCANT stand for? - CORRECT ANSWERS 5 items required to be in contract with a
client required by the Architects Practice Act
S - Services (description of services to be performed).
C - Compensation (Basis of compensation).
A - Addresses (Name, address, license number of architect & name and address of client).
N - New Services (Additional services at hourly rate.
T - Termination (description of procedure for termination of contract).
Under what conditions is a written contract not required? - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. client wont
pay
2. recurring client with similar payment as before
,3. client writes a contract is not required after full diclosure
4. professional services rendered to a registered professional engineer
How is the practice of architecture administered and which agency regulates it? - CORRECT
ANSWERS 1. examination
2. licensing
3. Enforcement
CAD is the regulating agency
What types of structures can drawings be prepared for by an unlicensed individual? - CORRECT
ANSWERS 1. single family detached dwellings of wood frame construction no more than 2 stories
plus basement
2. Multiple dwelling units (no more than 4) wood fame construction, 2 stories + basement
3. garages or similar of wood frame construction, 2 stories + basement
4. Wood frame agricultural and ranch buidlings, unless deemed unsafe by building official
six violations that can result in a license being suspended or revoked - CORRECT ANSWERS 1.
violation of the architects practice act
2. fraud in obtaining a license
3. impersonating an architect
4. Negligence or willful misconduct
5. Incompetency or recklessness
, 6. Disciplinary action taken by another public agency
when does a liscense expire and what are the guidlines for renewal of an expired license - CORRECT
ANSWERS licenses expire on the last day of the birth month of the license holder on each odd-
numbered year
may be renewed anytime within five years after its expiration. After 5 years it may not be renewed,
restoared or reissued
can architects form an LLC? - CORRECT ANSWERS No
Three situations that would be a conflict of interest to an architect? - CORRECT ANSWERS 1.
compensation for services from more than one party on a project unless the circumstances are fully
disclosed and agreed to by all parties
2. accept monetary compensation for specifying products
3. not show partiality to any party on a construction contract
According to the architects practice act, how are architects who perform voluntary building inspection, at
the request of a local official, at the site of an emergecy protected from liability exposure? - CORRECT
ANSWERS shall not be liable in negligence for any damage caused by good faith but negigent
inspection (only within 30 days on emergency)
5 types of insurance coverage a firm owner should carry. Which are required by the state of california -
CORRECT ANSWERS 1. professional liability
2. general liability
3. workers comp (required by CA)
Questions And Correct Answers
Who pays for an environmental impact report? - CORRECT ANSWERS the owner
What codes make up the architects practice act? - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Business and
professions code - chapter 3, division 3
2. California Code of Regulations - Title 16, Division 2
3. Corporations Code
Define an architect as set forth in the architects practice act - CORRECT ANSWERS An architect
is a person who is licensed by the california architects board to practice architecture in the state of
california under the authority of the architects practice act
How does the practice act define the architects practice of architecture - CORRECT
ANSWERS offering or performing, or being in responsible control of professional services which
require the skills of an architect in the planning of sites, and the design, in whole or in part, of buildings
or groups of buildings and structures.
This applies sto all persons whether licensed or not, whether they are independent consultants, firm
principals or employees.
What is the purpose of the California architects board and what department isit a subdivision of? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Purpose - to regulate the practice of architecture to protect the health,
safety and welfare of the public.
CAB establishes the minimum professional qualifications and performance standards for admission to
and practice of the profession of architecture
CAB is a division of the Department of Consumer affairs
,What is the consequences for practicing without a liscense or holding ones self as an architect? -
CORRECT ANSWERS misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100 or more than
$5,000 or by inprisionment in a county jail not exceeding 1 year, or both
What five items are required to be on an architects stamp? - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. name
2. liscense number
3. renewal date (not expiration date)
4. state of california
5. liscensed architect
What are three liability factors an architect is not responsible for once project documents are signed and
stamped - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. unauthorized changes (as long as approval was not
unreasonably withheld)
2. no legal duty to observe the construction of fixed works
3. Construction Observation is perioduc observation to determine general compliance with plans, specs,
ect. not to supervise construction operations, site conditions, safety
what does SCANT stand for? - CORRECT ANSWERS 5 items required to be in contract with a
client required by the Architects Practice Act
S - Services (description of services to be performed).
C - Compensation (Basis of compensation).
A - Addresses (Name, address, license number of architect & name and address of client).
N - New Services (Additional services at hourly rate.
T - Termination (description of procedure for termination of contract).
Under what conditions is a written contract not required? - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. client wont
pay
2. recurring client with similar payment as before
,3. client writes a contract is not required after full diclosure
4. professional services rendered to a registered professional engineer
How is the practice of architecture administered and which agency regulates it? - CORRECT
ANSWERS 1. examination
2. licensing
3. Enforcement
CAD is the regulating agency
What types of structures can drawings be prepared for by an unlicensed individual? - CORRECT
ANSWERS 1. single family detached dwellings of wood frame construction no more than 2 stories
plus basement
2. Multiple dwelling units (no more than 4) wood fame construction, 2 stories + basement
3. garages or similar of wood frame construction, 2 stories + basement
4. Wood frame agricultural and ranch buidlings, unless deemed unsafe by building official
six violations that can result in a license being suspended or revoked - CORRECT ANSWERS 1.
violation of the architects practice act
2. fraud in obtaining a license
3. impersonating an architect
4. Negligence or willful misconduct
5. Incompetency or recklessness
, 6. Disciplinary action taken by another public agency
when does a liscense expire and what are the guidlines for renewal of an expired license - CORRECT
ANSWERS licenses expire on the last day of the birth month of the license holder on each odd-
numbered year
may be renewed anytime within five years after its expiration. After 5 years it may not be renewed,
restoared or reissued
can architects form an LLC? - CORRECT ANSWERS No
Three situations that would be a conflict of interest to an architect? - CORRECT ANSWERS 1.
compensation for services from more than one party on a project unless the circumstances are fully
disclosed and agreed to by all parties
2. accept monetary compensation for specifying products
3. not show partiality to any party on a construction contract
According to the architects practice act, how are architects who perform voluntary building inspection, at
the request of a local official, at the site of an emergecy protected from liability exposure? - CORRECT
ANSWERS shall not be liable in negligence for any damage caused by good faith but negigent
inspection (only within 30 days on emergency)
5 types of insurance coverage a firm owner should carry. Which are required by the state of california -
CORRECT ANSWERS 1. professional liability
2. general liability
3. workers comp (required by CA)
