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Which of the following is the definition of a client in the context of architecture?
Which of the following is the definition of a client in the context of architecture?
- The person or entity identified in the agreement.
- The owner or the owner's authorized agent or representative.
- The consultant designated to the contractor in writing.
- A person using the services of a professional. (correct)
Who can be a client in the context of architecture?
Who can be a client in the context of architecture?
- Individuals only
- Multinational corporations only
- Any person or organization that retains the architect to provide professional services. (correct)
- Government agencies only
What is the main difference between a client and a customer in the context of architecture?
What is the main difference between a client and a customer in the context of architecture?
- A client is the owner of the property, while a customer is the occupant of the building.
- A client is an individual, while a customer is an organization.
- A client purchases professional services, while a customer purchases goods or products. (correct)
- A client retains the architect, while a customer purchases the architect's services.
Which group of individuals is responsible for managing stakeholder engagement in design projects?
Which group of individuals is responsible for managing stakeholder engagement in design projects?
Who appoints a representative to liaise with the architect and manage the project for the corporation?
Who appoints a representative to liaise with the architect and manage the project for the corporation?
Which type of client is more likely to have access to in-house professional and technical expertise?
Which type of client is more likely to have access to in-house professional and technical expertise?
Where can architects find project opportunities and requests for proposals (RFPs) from government clients?
Where can architects find project opportunities and requests for proposals (RFPs) from government clients?
Which type of clients typically receive monies from government, public fund-raising efforts, grants, endowments, or other external sources of funds?
Which type of clients typically receive monies from government, public fund-raising efforts, grants, endowments, or other external sources of funds?
Which type of clients may include volunteers on governing boards who may be involved in building committees which liaise with the architect?
Which type of clients may include volunteers on governing boards who may be involved in building committees which liaise with the architect?
Which type of clients are frequently the owner, user, and occupant of the building?
Which type of clients are frequently the owner, user, and occupant of the building?
Which type of clients typically outsource project development and delivery functions to a project management firm?
Which type of clients typically outsource project development and delivery functions to a project management firm?
Which of the following is NOT a role that a project management firm may act in?
Which of the following is NOT a role that a project management firm may act in?
In which project organizational structure does the project management firm act in a similar capacity to the architect working for a design-builder?
In which project organizational structure does the project management firm act in a similar capacity to the architect working for a design-builder?
What are some methods that clients may use to select an architect?
What are some methods that clients may use to select an architect?
What is considered an unprofessional practice when procuring architectural services?
What is considered an unprofessional practice when procuring architectural services?
When dealing with the client, the architect must always exercise professional judgement.
When dealing with the client, the architect must always exercise professional judgement.
What should the architect provide the client with at the outset of the project?
What should the architect provide the client with at the outset of the project?
Who is responsible for providing the architect with timely and accurate information and approvals during the project?
Who is responsible for providing the architect with timely and accurate information and approvals during the project?
What is the architect advised to do regarding the services of investigation consultants?
What is the architect advised to do regarding the services of investigation consultants?
Which organization must sanction architectural design competitions?
Which organization must sanction architectural design competitions?
What is the benefit of using the quality-based selection or qualification-based selection (QBS) approach?
What is the benefit of using the quality-based selection or qualification-based selection (QBS) approach?
What happens if the client and the highest-ranking firm cannot agree on a fee?
What happens if the client and the highest-ranking firm cannot agree on a fee?
Where can you find more information on developing a brand for your firm and marketing that brand in the marketplace?
Where can you find more information on developing a brand for your firm and marketing that brand in the marketplace?
