Architectural Conflict Resolution Quiz
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Which document is developed to establish the merits and desirability of a project and justify the commitment of resources?

  • Business Case (correct)
  • Gap Analysis
  • Functional Program
  • Feasibility Study
  • Which report outlines the research and subsequent analysis to determine the viability and practicability of a project?

  • Functional Program
  • Gap Analysis
  • Feasibility Study (correct)
  • Business Case
  • Which written statement describes various criteria and data for a building project, including design objectives, site requirements, and spatial requirements?

  • Gap Analysis
  • Feasibility Study
  • Functional Program (correct)
  • Business Case
  • Which of the following is NOT a reason why site analysis is considered an additional service in architecture?

    <p>It helps evaluate existing or potential sites in relation to budget, phasing, and scheduling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of site evaluation and selection in architecture?

    <p>To recommend one site with net advantages over others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of comparative site studies in architecture?

    <p>To analyze multiple sites using consistent measures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about pre-design services is true?

    <p>Pre-design services are not considered part of an architect's basic services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main benefit of investing in pre-design work?

    <p>Increased project quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does an architect play in coordinating pre-design services?

    <p>Architects act as prime consultants and coordinate all pre-design services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for architects to allocate enough time and resources for pre-design?

    <p>To minimize the need for design changes later in the project</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a purpose of a functional program in architecture?

    <p>To develop approximate floor areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main task of an architect when preparing a functional program?

    <p>To examine the client's world in detail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor that the architect considers when developing a functional program?

    <p>Architectural ability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a functional program report typically include?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a typical source of conflict that architects help resolve?

    <p>Impartial arm’s-length relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a purpose of space planning and optimization in functional programs?

    <p>Applying first principles of architectural design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization publishes the Standard Method for Measuring Floor Areas in Office Buildings?

    <p>Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a pre-design service provided by architects?

    <p>Change management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the relationship between a budget and a cost estimate in the pre-design process?

    <p>A cost estimate is compared against the budget</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the pre-design phase, what is the typical degree of accuracy for cost planning?

    <p>-50% to +100% of actual cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a financial plan in the pre-design process?

    <p>To establish a preliminary financial analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical ratio of design-construction/maintenance/building operating costs for office buildings?

    <p>1:0.4:12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a purpose of pre-design services?

    <p>To prescribe exactly what pre-design services must consist of</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a business case?

    <p>A document that justifies the financial investment and resources to turn an idea into reality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do feasibility studies generally consider?

    <p>The broader macro-economic, regulatory, political, social, operational, and technical practicalities of an initiative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are architects increasingly providing pre-design services and undertaking feasibility studies?

    <p>To deal with an increasingly complex regulatory environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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