Architecture Architectural Design Practice 3

Question 1

A contractor submits a substitution request for a specified product during bidding. Who has the authority to approve it?

Accepted Answer

The architect, typically via addendum with owner concurrence

Answer

Substitutions during bidding are evaluated by the architect and, if accepted, communicated to all bidders through an addendum.

Question 2

Which contract structure gives the owner a single point of responsibility for both design and construction?

Accepted Answer

Design-build

Answer

In design-build, one entity holds responsibility for both design and construction under a single contract with the owner.

Question 3

An architect's certificate for payment indicates that work has progressed to the level claimed. What does it NOT certify?

Accepted Answer

That the contractor has paid its subcontractors

Answer

The architect certifies observed progress and conformance, not how the contractor disburses funds to subcontractors.

Question 4

A building site slopes steeply and lies partially within a 100-year floodplain. Which early design response is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Elevate occupied floors above the base flood elevation

Answer

Locating occupied space and critical systems above the base flood elevation is the fundamental floodplain design strategy required by code.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a project kick-off meeting with consultants at the start of design development?

Accepted Answer

Align scope, schedule, and coordination protocols across disciplines

Answer

Kick-off meetings establish shared expectations for deliverables, schedules, and communication before coordinated work begins.

Architecture Practice Test