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Which document is developed to establish the merits and desirability of a project and justify the commitment of resources?
Which document is developed to establish the merits and desirability of a project and justify the commitment of resources?
- Gap Analysis
- Business Case (correct)
- Feasibility Study
- Functional Program
What does a feasibility study analyze?
What does a feasibility study analyze?
- Market and regulatory issues only
- Technical issues only
- Economic and financial issues only
- Economic, financial, market, regulatory, and technical issues (correct)
What is the purpose of the pre-design phase?
What is the purpose of the pre-design phase?
- To establish the merits and desirability of the project
- To analyze the difference between a current state and the desired state
- To provide foundation and necessary information for design decision-making (correct)
- To assist the client in establishing a functional program
Which of the following is an important factor to consider in a business case?
Which of the following is an important factor to consider in a business case?
What is the purpose of a feasibility study?
What is the purpose of a feasibility study?
Why are architects increasingly providing pre-design services and undertaking feasibility studies?
Why are architects increasingly providing pre-design services and undertaking feasibility studies?
What should architects consider when preparing business cases and feasibility studies?
What should architects consider when preparing business cases and feasibility studies?
Which of the following statements is true about pre-design services?
Which of the following statements is true about pre-design services?
What is the significance of investing in integrated early design?
What is the significance of investing in integrated early design?
What is the role of architects in pre-design services?
What is the role of architects in pre-design services?
What is the impact of changes made during pre-design compared to changes made at later phases of the project?
What is the impact of changes made during pre-design compared to changes made at later phases of the project?
Which of the following is NOT a reason why site evaluation and selection are important pre-design services?
Which of the following is NOT a reason why site evaluation and selection are important pre-design services?
When is site analysis typically undertaken in a project?
When is site analysis typically undertaken in a project?
What is the purpose of comparative site studies?
What is the purpose of comparative site studies?
Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between a budget and a cost estimate?
Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between a budget and a cost estimate?
What is the typical range of accuracy for a cost estimate during the pre-design phase?
What is the typical range of accuracy for a cost estimate during the pre-design phase?
Which of the following is true about a pre-design cost estimate?
Which of the following is true about a pre-design cost estimate?
What is the purpose of a financial plan in the pre-design phase?
What is the purpose of a financial plan in the pre-design phase?
Which of the following is a typical source of conflict that architects help resolve?
Which of the following is a typical source of conflict that architects help resolve?
What is a primary purpose of functional programs in architecture?
What is a primary purpose of functional programs in architecture?
Which organization publishes the Standard Method for Measuring Floor Areas in Office Buildings?
Which organization publishes the Standard Method for Measuring Floor Areas in Office Buildings?
When is site evaluation typically performed in the architectural process?
When is site evaluation typically performed in the architectural process?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of a functional program in architecture?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of a functional program in architecture?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that the architect considers when developing a functional program?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that the architect considers when developing a functional program?
What are some skills required for programming in architecture?
What are some skills required for programming in architecture?
True or False: An architect's involvement in programming always guarantees their continued services on the design phase(s) of the project.
True or False: An architect's involvement in programming always guarantees their continued services on the design phase(s) of the project.
