MArch Master of Architecture Master of Architecture: Standard Professional Practice Of Architects 3

Question 1

An architect's certificate of substantial completion formally establishes:

Accepted Answer

The point at which the owner can occupy and use the project for its intended purpose

Answer

Substantial completion marks when the work is sufficiently complete for the owner to occupy or use the project for its intended purpose, starting warranty periods.

Question 2

When two licensed architects form a partnership to practice architecture, which statement is generally true in most US states?

Accepted Answer

The partnership itself may need to be registered with the state licensing board

Answer

Most states require architectural firms—regardless of entity type—to register with the state licensing board in addition to the individual licenses held by partners.

Question 3

A geotechnical report identifies poor soil conditions requiring deep foundations. Under standard practice, who bears primary responsibility for this additional cost?

Accepted Answer

The owner, as the provider of site information and subsurface conditions

Answer

Under AIA A201, the owner is responsible for providing accurate site information; unforeseen subsurface conditions typically result in a change order at the owner's cost.

Question 4

Which ethical canon in the AIA Code of Ethics requires architects to give proper credit to other architects for their contributions?

Accepted Answer

Canon IV: Obligations to Colleagues

Answer

Canon IV addresses obligations to colleagues, including giving credit for professional contributions and not misrepresenting others' work.

Question 5

A contractor submits a request for a 30-day time extension due to unusually severe weather. Under AIA A201, the architect should:

Accepted Answer

Evaluate whether the weather was truly abnormal and document its impact on the critical path

Answer

The architect must determine whether the weather was genuinely unusual (beyond normal conditions) and whether it actually delayed critical-path activities before granting an extension.

MArch Master of Architecture Practice Test

MArch Master of Architecture Practice Test

MArch Master of Architecture Master of Architecture: Standard Professional Practice Of Architects 3