ARE Study Review

During construction, how does the owner unilaterally order changes to the contract without changing its terms? A by change order document B by issuing a written order for a minor change C by construction change directive D by issuing an addendum E none of the above

How can the Architect be compensated if the Owner continues to use the Architect's Instruments of Service in order to complete the project after the Architect agreement has been terminated (either at the Owner's convenience or by the Architect)?

How are quantities shown on drawings? Choose the most correct answer. A. documented with drawing notes B. implicitly C. explicitly enumerated D. with product references

AIA A201 contains a clause precluding the contract parties from seeking to recover any loss that is already covered by property insurance from each of the other parties. How is this identified? A. waiver of liens B. release of liens C. waiver of subrogation D. retainage

Why may an owner reject, or consider "unresponsive", a bid that proposes more than the requirements in the documents?

An owner may authorize a change in services for which a written scope of duties is attached to the owner-architect contract, to provide a higher degree of monitoring or observing work on site than expected under basic construction phase services for architect's site visits. What is this role and when does it occur?

In AIA document A201, remaining retainage is not due until the Contractor submits a number of items indemnifying the Owner against claims from subcontractors. If a Subcontractor refuses to furnish a release or waiver required by the Owner, what can the Contractor furnish to indemnify the Owner against the subcontractors lien?

In closing out the project delivery process, what is the most likely claim if the architect does not prepare a final change order to adjust the contract sum when the cost of the work is more or less than the specified allowance?

Which of the following are not governmental agencies? HUD, NFPA, EPA, OSHA, FEMA

Which of the current MasterFormat divisions were previously found in MasterFormat'95 division 15? A. Div 22, B. Div 23, C. Div 26, D. Div 27

As a tactile sign, braille would be included below this symbol. Where is the sign found and what wording do some building codes require to be included on the sign?

The Contractor does NOT perform an inspection of the work after the punch list is complete. Why?

What is the minimum percentage of the number and capacity of the exit enclosures for a building that must connect to the public way without intervening spaces? A. 20%, B. 35%, C. 40%, D. 50%, E. 60%

What type of "conditions of the contract" can be used on multiple projects, for the same client or another? A. special conditions, B. supplementary conditions C. general conditions, D. standard conditions

In dimensioning of details, cumulative errors are least likely with which of the following methods? (Choose 2) A. baseline dimension string, B. continuous dimension string C. conventional dimensions, D. fractional dimensions, E. decimal dimensioning

Which document outlines the procedure for making a claim or handling a dispute? A. B101-2007 Standard Form of Agreement between Owner & Architect B. A201-2007 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction C. A503-2007 Guide for Supplementary Conditions D. A103-2007 Standard Form of Agreement between Owner & Contractor

Which of the following statements about architect-contractor relationships is true? A. contractor-led design-build delivery method is not usually covered by most professional insurance policies, B. joint venture design-build delivery method is always covered by standard professional insurance policies, C. the design-builder is the architect's client in a contractor-led design-build arrangement, D. in joint venture design-build, the architect controls the development of the initial cost proposal and total project cost.

1. existence of a duty, 2. breach of that duty, 3. causation, 4. damages Together, what do these four items form?

Which of the following acronyms expresses the level of continuous or ambient noise in indoor environments that is acceptable to the subject (receiver)? A. STC, B. NR, C. PNC, D . NRC, E. INR

In coordinating the construction drawing set with the project specifications, the information provided in these two elements of the contract documents must NOT (choose 2) A. correlate, B. duplicate, C. complement D. overlap, E. coordinate, F. match