CSI AIA Contract Documents 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which AIA document is used as the standard agreement between an Owner and Architect for building design services?
- A101
- B101 (Correct answer)
- A201
- C401
Correct answer: B101
AIA B101 is the Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect, covering the architect's scope and compensation.
Question 2: Under AIA A201-2017, what is the Contractor's obligation if it discovers a conflict between the Drawings and Specifications?
- Proceed with the more expensive option
- Notify the Architect before proceeding (Correct answer)
- Follow the Specifications, which always govern
- Stop work until the Owner resolves the issue
Correct answer: Notify the Architect before proceeding
A201-2017 §3.2.1 requires the Contractor to promptly notify the Architect upon discovering conflicts or ambiguities.
Question 3: The AIA A132 document is designed for use on projects where the Owner selects the contractor through:
- Negotiation without competition
- Competitive bidding (Correct answer)
- Design-build procurement
- Construction management at-risk
Correct answer: Competitive bidding
AIA A132 is the Owner-Contractor Agreement for use when the contractor is selected through competitive bidding.
Question 4: In AIA documents, a 'Modification' to the Contract includes which of the following?
- Architect's supplemental instructions only
- Change Orders, Construction Change Directives, and written amendments (Correct answer)
- Verbal owner directives confirmed within 7 days
- Requests for Information answered by the Architect
Correct answer: Change Orders, Construction Change Directives, and written amendments
A201 defines Modifications as written amendments, Change Orders, Construction Change Directives, or Architect's written orders for minor changes.
Question 5: Which provision in AIA A201-2017 addresses the Contractor's right to stop work for non-payment?
- §9.7 (Correct answer)
- §14.1
- §7.3
- §11.5
Correct answer: §9.7
A201-2017 §9.7 allows the Contractor to stop work if the Owner fails to make payment within the required time.
Question 6: Under AIA B101, the Architect's Basic Services are divided into which phases?
- Planning, Design, Construction
- Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding, Construction Administration (Correct answer)
- Programming, Schematic Design, Construction Documents, Construction
- Feasibility, Design, Permit, Build, Closeout
Correct answer: Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding, Construction Administration
AIA B101 organizes Basic Services into five phases: Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Procurement, and Construction Administration.
Question 7: The AIA Document G703 is used for which purpose?
- Issuing a Construction Change Directive
- Continuation Sheet for Applications for Payment (Schedule of Values) (Correct answer)
- Certifying Substantial Completion
- Logging submittals and shop drawings
Correct answer: Continuation Sheet for Applications for Payment (Schedule of Values)
G703 is the Continuation Sheet used with G702 to itemize work completed and materials stored for payment applications.
CSI AIA Contract Documents 2
Which AIA document is used as the standard agreement between an Owner and Architect for building design services?