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Which of the following is NOT a role fulfilled by the architect's office?

Displaying examples of built projects

Centre for the operation of the practice

Conducting client meetings (correct)

Promotional role

What does the appearance of the office reflect about the practice?

Number of staff members

Amount of revenue generated

Size of the firm

Degree of organization (correct)

What is the purpose of maintaining a practice's physical appearance and building systems?

To reduce maintenance costs

To improve staff productivity (correct)

To showcase sustainable design

To attract more clients

What is one solution to maintaining an organized appearance in a busy firm?

Engaging a reliable maintenance person Signup and view all the answers

What is one aspect of workplace and sustainable design that can be showcased in the office?

Use of sustainable and regenerated materials Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended frequency of office cleaning for small practices?

Once per week Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of engaging a maintenance person for minor repairs?

To demonstrate professionalism Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a concern for security in an architectural practice?

Security of office furniture Signup and view all the answers

What can be a consequence of a breach of security in an architectural practice?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is perimeter security in an architectural practice?

Protecting office premises from intrusion Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a sensitive client information that may require additional levels of perimeter security?

Confidential documents Signup and view all the answers

What is a common practice for principals to store copies of important documents in an architectural practice?

In offsite storage Signup and view all the answers

What is a minimum standard for security systems in an architectural practice?

Electronic alarm system and centralized security monitoring office Signup and view all the answers

What is an extension to property insurance that is usually available with a commercial policy package in an architectural practice?

Insurance for valuable papers Signup and view all the answers

Which type of insurance coverage should be included in a practice's policy, in addition to property coverage?

Commercial general liability (CGL) protection Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of thoroughly documenting all project activities and communications?

To provide a basis for a solid defense in the event of a claim Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the types of documentation that an architect should maintain?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of a filing system based on the project's work breakdown structure (WBS)?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of a filing system based on the project's work breakdown structure (WBS)?

The person responsible for filing information must recognize the content and decide into which folder the information should be sorted Signup and view all the answers

What type of filing system is required for an architectural practice?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a suggested system for filing project information?

A filing system based on the project's work breakdown structure (WBS) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the project filing system mentioned in the text?

Information on a topic may be scattered across multiple folders Signup and view all the answers

What should architects be aware of when maintaining records?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of archiving project records?

To maintain orderly and easily located files Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to archive electronic files?

To ensure the integrity of the data Signup and view all the answers

What should be stored in a central area for easy accessibility to staff?

Standards and codes Signup and view all the answers

What is the common method for organizing product information?

Using the MasterFormat system Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the office library mentioned in the text?

To make information accessible to staff for daily use Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of maintaining electronic records in the digital age?

Ensuring the integrity of the data Signup and view all the answers

What should architects review to identify the duration for which records should be kept?

The provincial or territorial statute of limitations Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following is NOT a role fulfilled by the architect's office?

What does the appearance of the office reflect about the practice?

What is the purpose of maintaining a practice's physical appearance and building systems?

What is one solution to maintaining an organized appearance in a busy firm?

What is one aspect of workplace and sustainable design that can be showcased in the office?

What is the recommended frequency of office cleaning for small practices?

What is the purpose of engaging a maintenance person for minor repairs?

Which of the following is NOT a concern for security in an architectural practice?

What can be a consequence of a breach of security in an architectural practice?

What is perimeter security in an architectural practice?

What is an example of a sensitive client information that may require additional levels of perimeter security?

What is a common practice for principals to store copies of important documents in an architectural practice?

What is a minimum standard for security systems in an architectural practice?

What is an extension to property insurance that is usually available with a commercial policy package in an architectural practice?

Which type of insurance coverage should be included in a practice's policy, in addition to property coverage?

What is the purpose of thoroughly documenting all project activities and communications?

What are some of the types of documentation that an architect should maintain?

What is the advantage of a filing system based on the project's work breakdown structure (WBS)?

What is a disadvantage of a filing system based on the project's work breakdown structure (WBS)?

What type of filing system is required for an architectural practice?

What is a suggested system for filing project information?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the project filing system mentioned in the text?

What should architects be aware of when maintaining records?

What is the purpose of archiving project records?

Why is it important to archive electronic files?

What should be stored in a central area for easy accessibility to staff?

What is the common method for organizing product information?

What is the purpose of the office library mentioned in the text?

What is the advantage of maintaining electronic records in the digital age?

What should architects review to identify the duration for which records should be kept?

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