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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?
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What are the four generic principles of professionalism that apply to architecture?
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According to the information provided, which organization published the 'UIA Accord on Recommended International Standards of Professionalism in Architectural Practice'?
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When was the 'UIA Accord on Recommended International Standards of Professionalism in Architectural Practice' last amended?
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Which country's government published the 'Copyright Act'?
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What is the publication date of the 'Référentiel de compétences lié à l’exercice de la profession d’architecte au Québec'?
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Which organization published the 'Référentiel de compétences lié à l’exercice de la profession d’architecte au Québec'?
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Which profession is regulated by provincial and territorial statute and provides both title protection and a scope of practice?
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What is the purpose of an architect's seal?
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Who owns the copyright of an architect's designs and drawings?
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Which discipline is NOT regulated by provincial and territorial statute?
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What is the purpose of building inscriptions?
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Which one of the following best defines the term 'advocacy'?
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Which one of the following best describes the term 'intellectual property'?
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Which one of the following best defines the term 'profession'?
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Which one of the following best describes the term 'public good' or 'public interest'?
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Which one of the following best defines the term 'practice of architecture'?
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Which organization represents the world's architects?
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What is the practice of architecture defined as by the UIA?
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What do provincial and territorial architects acts establish?
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What is the responsibility of professional members in upholding standards?
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Which professions were historically called the 'learned' professions?
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According to the text, what are the four principles that all professionals are required to adhere to?
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What is the role of architects as professionals in advocating for the elements in society that are affected by their specialized knowledge and skill?
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What is the significance of professional education, experience, and examination for professionals?
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What is the importance of uncompromised professional judgement for professionals?
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What is the commitment of architects as professionals in benefitting societal needs?
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Which one of the following best defines the term 'Construction Budget'?
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Which one of the following is excluded from the construction cost?
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What is the purpose of a construction contingency?
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Which two formats of construction cost information are widely accepted?
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Which method of cost estimation is performed when little information is available about the project?
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What is the most accurate method of cost estimation that requires extensive effort from all parties in the construction endeavor?
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Which method is not widely used, except for a specific example found in the Rough/Advanced Guide to Construction Costs?
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Which method uses simplified historic data as a basis for calculating cost and is useful for preliminary budgeting?
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Which factors can influence the construction industry and affect building costs?
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Which one of the following best defines the term 'cost planning' according to the text?
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What is the role of the architect in cost planning and control according to Figure 1?
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What liability does an architect have for incorrect cost estimates according to the text?
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Which of the following is true about cost estimating in architecture?
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What is the purpose of contingency allowances in budget estimates?
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What is the importance of using up-to-date cost forecasting information in the schematic design phase?
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Which of the following factors can affect construction costs?
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What is the range of construction costs mentioned in the text?
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Which of the following can have an impact on the cost of a construction project?
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Which phase of the architectural process involves analyzing the bids received from contractors?
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What must the architect consider when preparing the bidding documents?
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What are itemized prices in the bidding process?
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What should unit prices be used for in the bidding process?
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What is the architect's role in the bidding and negotiation phase?
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What is the choice of greatest value to the owner in the bidding process?
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What must both the owner and architect be mindful of in the bidding process?
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