Professional Practice and Ethics Flashcards

What does the term 'responsible control' mean in architectural practice?

Answer: Direct supervision and coordination of technical work to apply professional judgment

Responsible control means the architect directly supervises and applies independent professional judgment to the technical work being performed.

A conflict of interest for an architect most commonly arises when:

Answer: The architect has a personal or financial interest that could compromise professional judgment

Conflicts of interest occur when personal, financial, or other interests could influence the architect's independent professional judgment.

Under AIA Document B101, the architect's standard of care is defined as:

Answer: Meeting the skill and care ordinarily provided by licensed architects in similar circumstances

The standard of care requires the level of skill and diligence typically exercised by competent architects in similar project circumstances.

What is 'reciprocity' in architectural licensure?

Answer: The process by which one state recognizes a license from another state

Reciprocity allows an architect licensed in one state to obtain licensure in another state with reduced or streamlined requirements.

Which of the following best describes 'value engineering' during the design process?

Answer: Systematically reviewing design decisions to achieve required functions at lower cost

Value engineering analyzes project elements to identify cost-saving alternatives that maintain required performance and quality.

An architect discovers a potentially hazardous condition during construction administration that the contractor has not reported. The architect should first:

Answer: Notify the owner and recommend corrective action

The architect must promptly inform the owner of observed hazardous conditions and recommend appropriate corrective measures.