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Question 1 of 50
1. Question
A ____________ guarantees payment for material and labor by a defaulting Contractor.
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Question 2 of 50
2. Question
The Contractor and Owner have made a change that doesn't affect the cost of the project but extends the project schedule 3 days. What is true about the situation?
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Question 3 of 50
3. Question
Which of the following must the Contractor do before the Owner is required to issue final payment? Select any that apply.
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Question 4 of 50
4. Question
Who does the electrical subcontractor submit their invoices to?
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Question 5 of 50
5. Question
Who has the authority to approve substantial and final completion?
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Question 6 of 50
6. Question
What are the types of submittals? Check the three that apply.
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Question 7 of 50
7. Question
When does the Architect first prepare the schedule of values?
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Question 8 of 50
8. Question
An Architect observes a condition in a portion of completed work that clearly does not align with the intent of the contract documents. What is the Architect allowed to do?
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Question 9 of 50
9. Question
During construction of a high school, the Owner decides with the Contractor that the detention hall door should be able to be locked from the corridor side. The detention hall has no other exits beyond this door. Despite the Architect's efforts and warnings against this serious fire hazard the change is implemented. What is the best course of action for the Architect to take?
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Question 10 of 50
10. Question
How often is the Architect required to make visits to the site?
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Question 11 of 50
11. Question
In a renovation project which are the most likely places where lead might be a concern? Select the three that apply.
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Question 12 of 50
12. Question
On occasion an Architect will go to a project site to see make sure that the Contractor's work conforms with the contract documents. What does the A201 call these?
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Question 13 of 50
13. Question
On the job site, the Contractor uncovers conditions that differ from the contract documents. How long does the Contractor have to provide notice to the Owner and Architect?
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Question 14 of 50
14. Question
The Contractor has just finished excavation. Which construction sequence would be the most productive moving forward?
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Question 15 of 50
15. Question
What is a proctor test?
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Question 16 of 50
16. Question
A Contractor determines the length of the construction schedule by the using the activity that will take the longest amount of time. What type of scheduling has the Contractor used?
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Question 17 of 50
17. Question
A soil sieve analysis is conducted with soil from a job site. What result would indicate stable soil?
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Question 18 of 50
18. Question
During final inspection of a building, the building inspector measures a guardrail and notes that it is only 36" tall instead of the required 42". The drawings show the railing at 36". Who is responsible for the cost of the fix?
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Question 19 of 50
19. Question
The Architect prepares a final punch list and deems the project to be substantially complete. Which is true of any remaining incomplete work and/or work to be corrected?
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Question 20 of 50
20. Question
What AIA document is the Certificate of Substantial Completion?
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Question 21 of 50
21. Question
The Owner occupies a portion of the building after the Architect has deemed the project is substantially complete. The Owner notices a hole in the wall that wasn't noted on the Architect's punch list. Who is responsible for fixing the issue?
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Question 22 of 50
22. Question
Which statement about unit prices is true?
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Question 23 of 50
23. Question
What is true about laser scanning?
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Question 24 of 50
24. Question
The below image shows tools used in what kind of test?
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Question 25 of 50
25. Question
The below image shows slump test results for three different mixes all deemed to have suitable results. What mixes go with the slump test results?
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Question 26 of 50
26. Question
_______ uses large-format, film-based view cameras to photograph facades.
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Question 27 of 50
27. Question
The Contractor's Superintendent and the Architect notice that the scaffolding for a project may be unsafe. As the Architect, what is the action to take?
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Question 28 of 50
28. Question
Which statement about unit prices is true?
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Question 29 of 50
29. Question
Which of the following correctly lists sitework activities in the order in which they occur (from first at top, to last and bottom)
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Question 30 of 50
30. Question
An area/volume estimate is primarily used during which phase of a project?
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Question 31 of 50
31. Question
A Contractor finds asbestos on a site and notifies the Architect. What action should the Architect take?
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Question 32 of 50
32. Question
A Contractor finds asbestos on a site and notifies the Architect. What action should the Architect take?
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Question 33 of 50
33. Question
Which of the following lists sitework activities in the order in which they occur (from first at top, to last and bottom)
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Question 34 of 50
34. Question
An Architect observes a condition in a portion of completed work that clearly does not align with the intent of the contract documents. What is the Architect allowed to do?
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Question 35 of 50
35. Question
When does the Architect receive the schedule of values?
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Question 36 of 50
36. Question
During the bidding process, one of the Contractors has a question about the contract documents. How many days prior to the receipt of bids is the Contractor permitted to ask questions? (Answer numerically Ex: 1)
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Question 37 of 50
37. Question
The Contractor has just finished excavation. Which construction sequence would be the most productive moving forward?
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Question 38 of 50
38. Question
On occasion an Architect will go to a project site to see make sure that the Contractor's work conforms with the contract documents. What does the A201 call these?
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Question 39 of 50
39. Question
During construction of a high school, the Owner decides with the Contractor that the detention hall door should be able to be locked from the corridor side. The detention hall has no other exits beyond this door. Despite the Architect's efforts and warnings against this serious fire hazard the change is implemented. What is the best course of action for the Architect to take?
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Question 40 of 50
40. Question
What may the Architect do if the actual cost of work given from the selected bidding contractor exceeds what was originally budgeted as percent of the Architect's professional fees? Select any that apply.
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Question 41 of 50
41. Question
How much time does the Architect have to process shop drawings submitted by the Contractor?
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Question 42 of 50
42. Question
Who has the authority to approve substantial and final completion?
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Question 43 of 50
43. Question
A change order must be approved by all of the following EXCEPT the ____________
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Question 44 of 50
44. Question
A change order is issued by the Architect and signed by the Owner and Architect. The Contractor does not agree that they've been given enough compensation for the change and so they decline to sign the change order. What can the Architect and Owner do in this situation?
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Question 45 of 50
45. Question
Who signs a waiver of lien?
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Question 46 of 50
46. Question
Who issues RFIs?
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Question 47 of 50
47. Question
Which of the following must the Contractor do before the Owner is required to issue final payment? Select any that apply.
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Question 48 of 50
48. Question
Whose responsibility is it to conduct the initial review of shop drawings?
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Question 49 of 50
49. Question
During final inspection of a building, the building inspector measures a guardrail and notes that it is only 36" tall instead of the required 42". The drawings show the railing at 36". Who is responsible for the cost of the fix?
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Question 50 of 50
50. Question
The Architect prepares a final punch list and deems the project to be substantially complete. Which is true of the list of incomplete work and work to be corrected?
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In the NCARB ARE 5.0 handbook they reference Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods in both of their example questions for cost estimating. Unfortunately there isn’t a specific chapter on cost estimating, it’s woven throughout the content.
What is the best reference for cost estimating for PDD.
Thanks! Great advice
Deciduous trees should only be used for shade (especially in temperate climates). Deciduous trees lose their leaves in the fall and will have little protection against wind in the winter when it is most needed. Likewise, the leafless trees allow solar heat gain in the winter when it is desired, and shade in the summer.
Coniferous trees are only to be used to block wind and views. Since they don’t lose their needles, they work great for these two items year-round.
Hello. My name is Shahid. This comment is for anyone who would like to reply. On the Siteplanning test. To block the wind, can you use a Deciduous tree or must you use a Coniferous tree?
Hi Tony,
I need to take 5.0 PPD & PDD. Do you plan on posting notes such as “Caroline’s Notes” that you had posted for the various 4.0 exams for either of those sections? I found those notes to be some of the best resources in studying for the 4.0 sections. If so any idea when? Thanks
Hi Tony,
Any updates on the SS exam ? If there’s an expected release date ? Thanks
Paige,
We are releasing practice exams for the SS exam later this fall.
Best,
Tony
Will you have SS questions on here at some point?
Great post, very helpful with the lists of suggested materials, I just passed CDs in July and am taking PPP in November so I definitely needed the list.