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Which profession is qualified to design and provide advice on the built environment?

Architects (correct)

Professional Engineers

Interior Designers

What is the purpose of professional liability insurance?

To provide financial compensation for professional services

To protect professionals from liability

To protect the public from errors in professional services (correct)

To ensure that professionals are qualified to offer their services

What distinguishes architecture from other professions?

The broad scope of architectural practice (correct)

The requirement for professional liability insurance

The inclusion of urban design

The focus on technical competence

Which professions are typically part of the design team for architects?

Professional Engineers Signup and view all the answers

What are the four generic principles of professionalism that apply to architecture?

Independence, Critical Advice, Qualification, and Public Interest Signup and view all the answers

According to the information provided, which organization published the 'UIA Accord on Recommended International Standards of Professionalism in Architectural Practice'?

International Union of Architects (UIA) Signup and view all the answers

When was the 'UIA Accord on Recommended International Standards of Professionalism in Architectural Practice' last amended?

2014 Signup and view all the answers

Which country's government published the 'Copyright Act'?

Canada Signup and view all the answers

What is the publication date of the 'Référentiel de compétences lié à l’exercice de la profession d’architecte au Québec'?

2018 Signup and view all the answers

Which organization published the 'Référentiel de compétences lié à l’exercice de la profession d’architecte au Québec'?

Ordre des architectes du Québec (OAQ) Signup and view all the answers

Which profession is regulated by provincial and territorial statute and provides both title protection and a scope of practice?

Architecture Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an architect's seal?

To indicate that the architect is licensed to practice Signup and view all the answers

Who owns the copyright of an architect's designs and drawings?

The architect Signup and view all the answers

Which discipline is NOT regulated by provincial and territorial statute?

Interior Design Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of building inscriptions?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following best defines the term 'advocacy'?

The act of supporting a cause or proposal Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following best describes the term 'intellectual property'?

Property that derives from the work of the mind or intellect Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following best defines the term 'profession'?

A vocation or calling that involves advanced learning or science Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following best describes the term 'public good' or 'public interest'?

The benefit or advantage of the community as a whole Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following best defines the term 'practice of architecture'?

The provision of professional services in connection with town planning and the design, construction, enlargement, conservation, restoration or alteration of buildings Signup and view all the answers

Which organization represents the world's architects?

The International Union of Architects Signup and view all the answers

What is the practice of architecture defined as by the UIA?

The design and construction of buildings Signup and view all the answers

What do provincial and territorial architects acts establish?

The authority of self-regulating professional associations Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of professional members in upholding standards?

To uphold the standards set by their regulating bodies Signup and view all the answers

Which professions were historically called the 'learned' professions?

Theology, law, and medicine Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what are the four principles that all professionals are required to adhere to?

Expertise, Autonomy, Commitment to Public Good, Accountability Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of architects as professionals in advocating for the elements in society that are affected by their specialized knowledge and skill?

Educating the public and advocating for the elements in society Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of professional education, experience, and examination for professionals?

To assure the public that professionals have acquired the expertise to perform professional services Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of uncompromised professional judgement for professionals?

It should take precedence over any other motive Signup and view all the answers

What is the commitment of architects as professionals in benefitting societal needs?

To serve societal needs in a competent and professional manner Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following best defines the term 'Construction Budget'?

The maximum amount of money, including contingency allowances, which the client is prepared to spend on the construction cost Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is excluded from the construction cost?

Compensation of the architect and consultants Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a construction contingency?

To provide funds for the implementation of risk management strategies Signup and view all the answers

Which two formats of construction cost information are widely accepted?

Uniformat II and MasterFormat 2016 Signup and view all the answers

Which method of cost estimation is performed when little information is available about the project?

Analogous Cost Estimating Signup and view all the answers

What is the most accurate method of cost estimation that requires extensive effort from all parties in the construction endeavor?

Bottom-up Cost Estimating Signup and view all the answers

Which method is not widely used, except for a specific example found in the Rough/Advanced Guide to Construction Costs?

Parametric estimating based on volume Signup and view all the answers

Which method uses simplified historic data as a basis for calculating cost and is useful for preliminary budgeting?

Parametric estimating based on unit use Signup and view all the answers

Which factors can influence the construction industry and affect building costs?

Inflation and market conditions Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following best defines the term 'cost planning' according to the text?

Applying an index or factor to adjust costs from one geographic region to another Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the architect in cost planning and control according to Figure 1?

Both preparing construction cost estimates in the pre-design and design stages and monitoring construction costs in subsequent stages Signup and view all the answers

What liability does an architect have for incorrect cost estimates according to the text?

Liability cannot be avoided, regardless of the architect's role Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about cost estimating in architecture?

Architects should obtain expert advice from quantity surveyors. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of contingency allowances in budget estimates?

To provide additional funds for unforeseen circumstances. Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of using up-to-date cost forecasting information in the schematic design phase?

To minimize the risk of significant re-design and re-definition later. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors can affect construction costs?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of construction costs mentioned in the text?

$896.97 $/m2 to $4,719.33 $/m2 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can have an impact on the cost of a construction project?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of the architectural process involves analyzing the bids received from contractors?

Phase E. Bidding and Negotiation Phase Signup and view all the answers

What must the architect consider when preparing the bidding documents?

Both owner and architect must be mindful of bidding law Signup and view all the answers

What are itemized prices in the bidding process?

Costs for a specific item or section of work for information purposes only Signup and view all the answers

What should unit prices be used for in the bidding process?

Cost information needed by the architect Signup and view all the answers

What is the architect's role in the bidding and negotiation phase?

Analyzing the bids received from contractors Signup and view all the answers

What is the choice of greatest value to the owner in the bidding process?

The lowest combination of base bid and acceptable alternative prices Signup and view all the answers

What must both the owner and architect be mindful of in the bidding process?

Bidding law and ensuring fair treatment of bidders Signup and view all the answers

Accountability Professionals

Questions and Answers

Which profession is qualified to design and provide advice on the built environment?

What is the purpose of professional liability insurance?

What distinguishes architecture from other professions?

Which professions are typically part of the design team for architects?

What are the four generic principles of professionalism that apply to architecture?

According to the information provided, which organization published the 'UIA Accord on Recommended International Standards of Professionalism in Architectural Practice'?

When was the 'UIA Accord on Recommended International Standards of Professionalism in Architectural Practice' last amended?

Which country's government published the 'Copyright Act'?

What is the publication date of the 'Référentiel de compétences lié à l’exercice de la profession d’architecte au Québec'?

Which organization published the 'Référentiel de compétences lié à l’exercice de la profession d’architecte au Québec'?

Which profession is regulated by provincial and territorial statute and provides both title protection and a scope of practice?

What is the purpose of an architect's seal?

Who owns the copyright of an architect's designs and drawings?

Which discipline is NOT regulated by provincial and territorial statute?

What is the purpose of building inscriptions?

Which one of the following best defines the term 'advocacy'?

Which one of the following best describes the term 'intellectual property'?

Which one of the following best defines the term 'profession'?

Which one of the following best describes the term 'public good' or 'public interest'?

Which one of the following best defines the term 'practice of architecture'?

Which organization represents the world's architects?

What is the practice of architecture defined as by the UIA?

What do provincial and territorial architects acts establish?

What is the responsibility of professional members in upholding standards?

Which professions were historically called the 'learned' professions?

According to the text, what are the four principles that all professionals are required to adhere to?

What is the role of architects as professionals in advocating for the elements in society that are affected by their specialized knowledge and skill?

What is the significance of professional education, experience, and examination for professionals?

What is the importance of uncompromised professional judgement for professionals?

What is the commitment of architects as professionals in benefitting societal needs?

Which one of the following best defines the term 'Construction Budget'?

Which one of the following is excluded from the construction cost?

What is the purpose of a construction contingency?

Which two formats of construction cost information are widely accepted?

Which method of cost estimation is performed when little information is available about the project?

What is the most accurate method of cost estimation that requires extensive effort from all parties in the construction endeavor?

Which method is not widely used, except for a specific example found in the Rough/Advanced Guide to Construction Costs?

Which method uses simplified historic data as a basis for calculating cost and is useful for preliminary budgeting?

Which factors can influence the construction industry and affect building costs?

Which one of the following best defines the term 'cost planning' according to the text?

What is the role of the architect in cost planning and control according to Figure 1?

What liability does an architect have for incorrect cost estimates according to the text?

Which of the following is true about cost estimating in architecture?

What is the purpose of contingency allowances in budget estimates?

What is the importance of using up-to-date cost forecasting information in the schematic design phase?

Which of the following factors can affect construction costs?

What is the range of construction costs mentioned in the text?

Which of the following can have an impact on the cost of a construction project?

Which phase of the architectural process involves analyzing the bids received from contractors?

What must the architect consider when preparing the bidding documents?

What are itemized prices in the bidding process?

What should unit prices be used for in the bidding process?

What is the architect's role in the bidding and negotiation phase?

What is the choice of greatest value to the owner in the bidding process?

What must both the owner and architect be mindful of in the bidding process?

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