NCARB
Kaplan
Archi Flash
CSI
Mix Up
100
A pre-construction conference is generally held in order to? A. Review bonds and affidavits B. Determine whether a performance bond and a payment bond are required C. Discuss changes to complete work D. Clarify responsibilities and operating procedures
What is D. Clarify responsibilities and operating procedures
100
A material, system, or product propossed by a contractor as being equivalent to that required by the contract documents
What is substitution
100
A type of professional liability insurance. It is intended for the protection of the architect or other professional from liability arising from negligence or failure to meet the standers of care expected from professional
What is Errors and Omissions
100
What division and Name? Tile
What is Div 9 / Finishes
100
Kaplan -. the elemts which comprise an exit to the outside, including aisles, corridors, doors, and stairways.
What is means of egress
200
Shop drawings for dormitory windows have been prepared by the manufacturer, checked by the local distributor, and reviewed and approved by the contractor and the architect. During installation, it is discovered that the quantity of windows as indicated on the shop drawings is one less than that shown in the contract documents. Who is responsible for the discrepancy? A.? The architect ?B. The manufacturer C.? The distributor D.? The contractor
What is D.? The contractor
200
federal civil rights legislation which establisheds the right of persons with disabilities to equal access to sites and buldings and sets design guideliness for its implementation
What is Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
200
A method of compensation for professional or construction services based on a lump-sum amount for a particular scope of services. Convenient when services can be accurately defined. A contingency should be included to cover the risk that cost may exceed the budget on which the fee is based. Also called a stipulated sum agreement (see AIA Document A101) Reimbursable services such as postage and reproductions are usually in addition to the contract sum. This method of compensation is more common than cost plus fee.
What is Fixed fee
200
What division and Name? Masonry Units
What is Div 4 / Masonry
200
Kaplan - Describing a construction procedure in which cosntruction on each phase of a project is begun when its design is completed, without waiting for overall project design completion
What is fast-track
300
On- site field observations [reviews] by the architect are made to determine which of the following? Check the three that apply. ? A. The progress and quality of the work ? B. The amount work completed [totally performed] for progress payment ? C. The techniques of the construction being utilized ? D. Whether the work is being performed according to contract documents ? E. Whether the contractor is following the proper sequence of installation ? F. Whether the contractor is following proper safety procedures
What is A-B-D
300
An amount withheld from each payment to the contractor in accordance with the terms of the owner-contractor agreement.
What is retainage
300
A sum withheld from the progress payments to the contractor (usually 10 percent). This funds are placed into an interest earning escrow account by the owner. The are later paid to the contractor upon issuance of the final certificate for payment. It is a method of compensating the contractor for the money earned but not yet made available for the contractors use (see AIA Document A511)
What is Retainage
300
What division and Name? Cold Form Metal Framing
What is Division 5 / Metals
300
Archiflash -Defined according to the requirements of the contract documents; final inspection, final payment, submittal of documentation, and acceptance of the construction project. As the project comes to an end, it is necessary for the architect to finalize outstanding billing, collections, project files, and create the project archive.
What is Project Closeout
400
During a concrete pour, a portion of the third floor of a project collapses because of inadequate shoring. The architect informs the contractor that work in the area of the collapse will not be approved until the architect can fully evaluate the impact of the failure on adjacent work in place. The contractor states that the architect will be held responsible for the cost of delays unless the analysis is performed within 24 hours. The architect should??? A perform as complete and thorough an analysis as possible within 24 hours B? perform a complete analysis in a timely manner and make it clear that the contractor will be responsible for the schedule C? put the owner on notice that the owner may have to pay additional costs for an extended completion date D? allow the contractor to proceed with work in the adjacent area so that no time is lost
What is B? perform a complete analysis in a timely manner and make it clear that the contractor will be responsible for the schedule
400
Part of the contract documents, other than the general and supplementary conditions, describing unique conditions of a project
What is special conditions
400
When is the architect responsible for estimating the cost of construction?
What is At the end schematic design phase, the architect must submit a preliminary estimate of construction cost to the owner. This estimate is based on current area, volume, or unit cost. Preliminary estimates of construction submitted by consultants are also included. Although these should always be prepared with reasonable care, they are only a general estimate based upon the construction knowledge and experience of the consultants. At the end of both the design development and construction documents phase the architect must notify the owner (preferably in writing) of any adjustments to the estimate or that the estimate is unchanged. If the owner required more detailed estimates it would be traded as an optional additional service for an additional fee.
400
What division and Name? Price and Payment Procedures
What is Division 1 / General Requirements
400
What division and Name? Lockers
What is Div 10 / Specialties
500
After occupying a portion of a building, the owner notices a dent in a wall. The dent was not noted on the punch [deficiency] list prepared by the contractor and reviewed by the architect. What determination should the architect make? A? The contractor is responsible for the repair even though it was not on the original punch [deficiency] list. B? The owner has taken occupancy and is therefore responsible because the cause ofthe damage cannot be established. ?C The contractor is responsible because only a portion of the building is occupied and other construction activities continue. D? The architect is responsible because he/she missed the damage during the original punch [deficiency] list walk-through.
What is B? The owner has taken occupancy and is therefore responsible because the cause ofthe damage cannot be established.
500
A bond which guarantees to the owner that the contractor will perfom the work in accordance with the contract documents
What is performance bond
500
What is the gross area necessary fro a new YMCA project where the assignable area (net area) is determined to be 40,000 feet 2 and the efficiency ratio is estimated to be .65? Hint: The equation for building efficacy (efficiency = net area / gross area)
What is The equation for building efficacy (efficiency = net area / gross area), can be manipulated to find the gross area. Gross area= net area/efficiency inserting the valves provided yields. Gross area= 40,000ft2 / .65 gross area = 61,538ft2 (61,500ft2) The YMCA will need approximately 61,500 ft2.
500
What division and Name? Elevators
What is Div14/ Conveying Systems
500
Archiflash - A type of surety obtained by the contractor. It is for the protection of the owner and is used to help ensure that the work will be completed in accordance with the contract documents (see AIA Documents A312)
What is Performance Bond
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