Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a construction schedule?

Options :

A : To determine project budget and cost

B : To allocate resources and sequence construction activities

C : To identify building code requirements

D : To prepare construction contract documents

Answer: B

Question 2

The architect's contract with the owner has a budget of construction cost, and the architect has established a budget of cost in the mechanical engineer's contract. The mechanical bid package is 36% over the budget. What is the engineer required to do?

Options :

A : Negotiate cost savings with the subcontractor

B : Modify the documents to reduce the cost

C : Obtain additional bidders for this part of the project

Answer: B

Question 3

The architect is on site to evaluate the completed work by the contractor. During the evaluation, the architect notices a structural connection that deviates from the contract documents. According to AIA B101, to which party should the architect report this observed deviation?

Options :

A : Structural engineer

B : Contractor

C : Building inspector

D : Owner

Answer: D

Question 4

An architect is evaluating a change order. Where should the costs for the project superintendent or general foreman be included?

Options :

A : Direct field labor hours

B : Direct field labor costs

C : Field overheads

D : General and administrative overheads

Answer: C

Question 5

During the predesign phase of a project, the architect discovers that the owner's budget is insufficient to meet the program requirements. Which of the following should the architect do?

Options :

A : Scale down the program to meet the budget.

B : Recommend that the owner complete the project in two phases.

C : Inform the owner that the project as budgeted is not feasible.

D : Advise the owner to increase the budget.

Answer: C