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?

It helps evaluate existing or potential sites in relation to budget, phasing, and scheduling (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To recommend one site with net advantages over others (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of comparative site studies in architecture?

To analyze multiple sites using consistent measures (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Pre-design services are not considered part of an architect's basic services (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Increased project quality (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Architects act as prime consultants and coordinate all pre-design services (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To minimize the need for design changes later in the project (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To develop approximate floor areas (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To examine the client's world in detail (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Architectural ability (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does a functional program report typically include?

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

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

Impartial arm’s-length relationship (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Applying first principles of architectural design (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Change management (D) 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?

A cost estimate is compared against the budget (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

-50% to +100% of actual cost (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To establish a preliminary financial analysis (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

1:0.4:12 (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To prescribe exactly what pre-design services must consist of (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a business case?

A document that justifies the financial investment and resources to turn an idea into reality (C) Signup and view all the answers

What do feasibility studies generally consider?

The broader macro-economic, regulatory, political, social, operational, and technical practicalities of an initiative (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To deal with an increasingly complex regulatory environment (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Which report outlines the research and subsequent analysis to determine the viability and practicability of a project?

Which written statement describes various criteria and data for a building project, including design objectives, site requirements, and spatial requirements?

Which of the following is NOT a reason why site analysis is considered an additional service in architecture?

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

What is the role of comparative site studies in architecture?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What does a functional program report typically include?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is a business case?

What do feasibility studies generally consider?

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

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