MArch Master of Architecture Master of Architecture: Standard Professional Practice Of Architects 4

Question 1

Which schedule of values document does a contractor submit at the start of a project to establish the basis for monthly payment applications?

Accepted Answer

Schedule of Values

Answer

The Schedule of Values allocates the contract sum across work categories, serving as the basis for calculating each monthly pay application.

Question 2

An architect who is a sole proprietor dies unexpectedly during design development. What happens to the professional liability of incomplete sealed drawings?

Accepted Answer

The estate may bear liability, and a successor architect must review before re-sealing

Answer

The architect's estate may face liability for defects, and any successor architect who seals incomplete drawings takes on professional responsibility for their review and verification.

Question 3

Under the AIA B101, the architect's Basic Services fee is typically structured as a percentage of:

Accepted Answer

The constructed project cost or a fixed lump sum

Answer

Architect fees are commonly tied to the construction cost (percentage basis) or negotiated as a fixed fee, both referencing the value of the constructed work.

Question 4

When an architect identifies a safety emergency on site that requires immediate action, the standard of care requires the architect to:

Accepted Answer

Notify the contractor and owner immediately and recommend stopping work

Answer

The architect should immediately notify the contractor (who controls means and methods) and the owner, and may recommend work stoppage, but does not direct the workforce directly.

Question 5

A client wants to save money by eliminating the bidding phase and awarding a contract directly to their preferred contractor. This is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Negotiated contract delivery

Answer

Negotiated contract delivery skips competitive bidding and awards the contract directly to a pre-selected contractor, often used in private projects for speed or relationships.

MArch Master of Architecture Practice Test

MArch Master of Architecture Practice Test

MArch Master of Architecture Master of Architecture: Standard Professional Practice Of Architects 4