2.1.1 Organization of an Architectural Practice

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Which type of architectural practice is the most common in Canada?

Strong-delivery firms

Strong-idea firms

Strong-service firms

Sole proprietorships (correct)

Which type of architectural practice is organized to deliver experience and reliability on complex assignments?

Partnerships

Strong-service firms (correct)

Strong-delivery firms

Strong-idea firms

What type of architectural practice provides highly efficient service on routine assignments?

Corporations

Strong-delivery firms (correct)

Strong-service firms

Strong-idea firms

What factors affect the type of ownership of an architectural practice?

Size and complexity (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of ownership of an architectural practice is a legal, collective entity authorized by statute to act as an individual business unit?

Corporations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should architects seek before structuring a practice?

Professional advice from a lawyer and accountant (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a model for the internal structure of an architectural practice?

Combination of all the above (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a project architect in a design team?

Coordinate and manage the team (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of a project manager in an architectural practice?

Ensure proper coordination between departments (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following professional services is NOT required to support an architectural practice?

Marketing services (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for an architect to establish a relationship with a lawyer?

To handle legal issues such as filing and processing liens and mortgages (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a comptroller in a larger architectural practice?

Direct and monitor the day-to-day financial operations (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a reason for architects to incorporate their practice in Québec?

To enable architects to provide professional services through a company (D) Signup and view all the answers

Can a company in Québec practice architecture?

No, only individuals, partnerships, or consortia can practice architecture (A) Signup and view all the answers

Can architects in Québec practice in any type of arrangement with non-architects?

No, architects cannot practice with non-architects in any type of arrangement (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a partnership of corporations in the context of architectural practice?

A partnership between two or more architectural corporations (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are joint ventures in architectural practice usually formed for?

To provide complementary services for a single specific project (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are multi-disciplinary firms in the context of architectural practice?

Firms that include architects and other professionals from various disciplines (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason why architects decide to set up their own practices?

The opportunity to work for an established firm or colleague (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are some skills that are necessary for establishing and maintaining an architectural practice?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the first key steps in launching an architectural practice?

Assessing one’s own abilities, setting long-term goals, and developing a strategic plan (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a strategic plan?

A document that charts a course for the development of an architectural practice (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are some reasons why establishing an architectural practice has serious implications for one’s personal, professional, and business life?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are some reasons why architects may set up their own practices?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of insurance covers theft and vandalism of office premises and automobiles?

Professional Liability Insurance (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of insurance covers personal business partners and directors?

Life and Accident Insurance (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of insurance covers extended medical care and dental plans?

Medical and Dental (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of insurance is a specialized type provided by a limited number of insurance underwriters?

Professional Liability Insurance (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a joint venture in the context of architectural practices?

To establish a defined business relationship (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a sole proprietorship in the context of architectural practice?

An unincorporated relationship (A) Signup and view all the answers

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Which type of architectural practice is the most common in Canada?

Which type of architectural practice is organized to deliver experience and reliability on complex assignments?

What type of architectural practice provides highly efficient service on routine assignments?

What factors affect the type of ownership of an architectural practice?

Which type of ownership of an architectural practice is a legal, collective entity authorized by statute to act as an individual business unit?

What should architects seek before structuring a practice?

Which of the following is NOT a model for the internal structure of an architectural practice?

What is the role of a project architect in a design team?

What is the responsibility of a project manager in an architectural practice?

Which of the following professional services is NOT required to support an architectural practice?

Why is it important for an architect to establish a relationship with a lawyer?

What is the role of a comptroller in a larger architectural practice?

Which of the following is a reason for architects to incorporate their practice in Québec?

Can a company in Québec practice architecture?

Can architects in Québec practice in any type of arrangement with non-architects?

What is a partnership of corporations in the context of architectural practice?

What are joint ventures in architectural practice usually formed for?

What are multi-disciplinary firms in the context of architectural practice?

Which of the following is NOT a reason why architects decide to set up their own practices?

What are some skills that are necessary for establishing and maintaining an architectural practice?

What are the first key steps in launching an architectural practice?

What is a strategic plan?

What are some reasons why establishing an architectural practice has serious implications for one’s personal, professional, and business life?

What are some reasons why architects may set up their own practices?

Which type of insurance covers theft and vandalism of office premises and automobiles?

Which type of insurance covers personal business partners and directors?

Which type of insurance covers extended medical care and dental plans?

Which type of insurance is a specialized type provided by a limited number of insurance underwriters?

What is the purpose of a joint venture in the context of architectural practices?

What is a sole proprietorship in the context of architectural practice?

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