ARE Study Review

What is the difference between life-cycle cost analysis (LCC) and life-cycle assessment analysis (LCA)?

The 2007 editions of AIA construction contract forms A101, A102(A111 old) and A201 introduced and defined the term Initial Decision Maker (IDM). The role is designated to make decisions in all matters of dispute between the Owner and the Contractor. These decisions are final and binding, but are also subject to mediation and arbitration. If the IDM is not appointed in the construction agreement, who will serve this function?

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)?

Which of the following dispute resolution options offers a low risk exercise, less formal and more private process: A. arbitration, B. mediation, C. litigation

What can the Energy Star label be applied to? I. dishwashing machines  II. refrigerators III. cement plants  IV. new homes V. cars

When a building's height is greater than or equal to 75 feet, at least one of the required exits must be:  A. a fire tower,   B. a smoke proof tower,   C. a smoke proof enclosure,   D. B+C but not A, E. A, B+C

From nearest to farthest physical distance surrounding an individual, complete the list: 1. Intimate, 2. Personal, 3. Social, 4. _________

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

In a mixed occupancy building, how is the required hourly rating of the fire barrier separating the two occupancies affected when the building has an automated sprinkler system?

The Deutscher Werkbund, a german association of architects, artists, industrialists and designers was an important precursor in the creation of what influential school? A. Behrens, B. Bauhaus C. Vkhutemas, D. Weimar

Which of the following types of loans is repaid as part of the selling price when a developer uses the loan proceeds to buy land, which is then subdivided and resold? A. bridge loan B. conventional mortgage C. blanket loan D. reverse mortgage

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?

Which type of survey records the location of structures and improvements on a parcel, used primarily for mortgage purposes? A. preliminary, B. construction, C. record, D. cadastral, E. plot plan

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%

Regardless of contract format (AIA standard or other), the contract language must provide clear description of all of the following included in the base fee except: (Select 2) A. major project milestone dates, B. scope of services, C. reimbursable expenses with respective unit billing rate, D. multiple review of submittals, E. physical and virtual building models, F. number of meetings with third parties included (authorities having jurisdiction, landlords)

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 one of the following is NOT a basic category of roads used in configuring street hierarchy, an urban design method that considers the order of allowable connections between types of links? A Collector streets, B Transit streets C Arterial streets, D Local streets

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