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

  • Accountability Professionals
  • 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?

<p>Professional Engineers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Independence, Critical Advice, Qualification, and Public Interest (C)</p> 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'?

<p>International Union of Architects (UIA) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>2014 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Canada (C)</p> 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'?

<p>2018 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Ordre des architectes du Québec (OAQ) (C)</p> 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?

<p>Architecture (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an architect's seal?

<p>To indicate that the architect is licensed to practice (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The architect (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which discipline is NOT regulated by provincial and territorial statute?

<p>Interior Design (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of building inscriptions?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The act of supporting a cause or proposal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Property that derives from the work of the mind or intellect (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>A vocation or calling that involves advanced learning or science (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The benefit or advantage of the community as a whole (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The provision of professional services in connection with town planning and the design, construction, enlargement, conservation, restoration or alteration of buildings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization represents the world's architects?

<p>The International Union of Architects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The design and construction of buildings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do provincial and territorial architects acts establish?

<p>The authority of self-regulating professional associations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of professional members in upholding standards?

<p>To uphold the standards set by their regulating bodies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which professions were historically called the 'learned' professions?

<p>Theology, law, and medicine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Expertise, Autonomy, Commitment to Public Good, Accountability (B)</p> 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?

<p>Educating the public and advocating for the elements in society (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To assure the public that professionals have acquired the expertise to perform professional services (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of uncompromised professional judgement for professionals?

<p>It should take precedence over any other motive (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To serve societal needs in a competent and professional manner (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The maximum amount of money, including contingency allowances, which the client is prepared to spend on the construction cost (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Compensation of the architect and consultants (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a construction contingency?

<p>To provide funds for the implementation of risk management strategies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which two formats of construction cost information are widely accepted?

<p>Uniformat II and MasterFormat 2016 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Analogous Cost Estimating (A)</p> 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?

<p>Bottom-up Cost Estimating (A)</p> 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?

<p>Parametric estimating based on volume (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Parametric estimating based on unit use (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Inflation and market conditions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Applying an index or factor to adjust costs from one geographic region to another (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Both preparing construction cost estimates in the pre-design and design stages and monitoring construction costs in subsequent stages (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Liability cannot be avoided, regardless of the architect's role (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Architects should obtain expert advice from quantity surveyors. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of contingency allowances in budget estimates?

<p>To provide additional funds for unforeseen circumstances. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To minimize the risk of significant re-design and re-definition later. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors can affect construction costs?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>$896.97 $/m2 to $4,719.33 $/m2 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Phase E. Bidding and Negotiation Phase (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must the architect consider when preparing the bidding documents?

<p>Both owner and architect must be mindful of bidding law (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are itemized prices in the bidding process?

<p>Costs for a specific item or section of work for information purposes only (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Cost information needed by the architect (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Analyzing the bids received from contractors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The lowest combination of base bid and acceptable alternative prices (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Bidding law and ensuring fair treatment of bidders (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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