NCARB Construction and Evaluation

Question 1

During construction administration, which document issued by the architect formally authorizes a contractor to proceed with additional work?

Accepted Answer

Change Order

Answer

Field Report

Answer

Submittal Log

Answer

Request for Information

Question 2

Which AIA document governs the general conditions of the contract for construction?

Accepted Answer

AIA A201

Answer

AIA B101

Answer

AIA A101

Answer

AIA G701

Question 3

A contractor submits a Request for Information (RFI) about an ambiguity in the drawings. Who is responsible for responding?

Accepted Answer

The Architect of Record

Answer

The Structural Engineer

Answer

The Owner

Answer

The General Contractor

Question 4

What is the purpose of a punch list in construction?

Accepted Answer

To document incomplete or deficient work before substantial completion

Answer

To track change order requests

Answer

To schedule subcontractor work

Answer

To log material deliveries

Question 5

Which type of specification section describes how work is to be installed or executed?

Accepted Answer

Execution

Answer

Products

Answer

General

Answer

Submittals

Question 6

A Certificate of Substantial Completion establishes which key date?

Accepted Answer

The date the owner can occupy and use the building for its intended purpose

Answer

The date the final payment is due

Answer

The date all punch list items are resolved

Answer

The date the building permit was issued