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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</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</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)</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Canada</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</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)</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Which discipline is NOT regulated by provincial and territorial statute?

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

    What is the purpose of building inscriptions?

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

    Which organization represents the world's architects?

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

    What do provincial and territorial architects acts establish?

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

    Which professions were historically called the 'learned' professions?

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

    Which two formats of construction cost information are widely accepted?

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

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

    <p>Inflation and market conditions</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</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</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</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.</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.</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors can affect construction costs?

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

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