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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of having an office manual in an architectural practice?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of having an office manual in an architectural practice?
- Facilitating communication with clients (correct)
- Improving risk management and liability
- Providing guidance for management and staff
- Ensuring consistent treatment of staff
What is the purpose of documenting office policies and procedures in writing?
What is the purpose of documenting office policies and procedures in writing?
- To ensure consistent implementation (correct)
- To comply with legal requirements
- To demonstrate the firm's profitability
- To impress prospective employees
Why is good management important for an architectural practice?
Why is good management important for an architectural practice?
- To impress clients with organizational skills
- To increase exposure to risk and liability
- To provide proper services and be profitable (correct)
- To comply with legal requirements
What is one advantage of an office manual in relation to hiring new staff?
What is one advantage of an office manual in relation to hiring new staff?
What can an office manual help communicate to the staff of an architectural practice?
What can an office manual help communicate to the staff of an architectural practice?
Which of the following is NOT a reason why the appearance of the office is important for an architectural practice?
Which of the following is NOT a reason why the appearance of the office is important for an architectural practice?
What is one solution for addressing minor maintenance needs in an office?
What is one solution for addressing minor maintenance needs in an office?
Which of the following is NOT a concern for security in an architectural practice?
Which of the following is NOT a concern for security in an architectural practice?
What is one common practice for protecting important documents and original software in an architectural office?
What is one common practice for protecting important documents and original software in an architectural office?
Which of the following is NOT automatically included in most commercial office insurance policies?
Which of the following is NOT automatically included in most commercial office insurance policies?
Which one of the following is NOT an extension available with a commercial property insurance policy package?
Which one of the following is NOT an extension available with a commercial property insurance policy package?
What type of insurance protection should be included in addition to property coverage?
What type of insurance protection should be included in addition to property coverage?
If the practice is a home-based business, what endorsement may be required on the home insurance policy?
If the practice is a home-based business, what endorsement may be required on the home insurance policy?
What is the purpose of thorough documentation in project activities and communications?
What is the purpose of thorough documentation in project activities and communications?
What are the two types of filing systems required in an architectural practice?
What are the two types of filing systems required in an architectural practice?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for maintaining good records in architecture projects?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for maintaining good records in architecture projects?
What should an architect consider for storage of project records once the contractor's one-year guarantee/warranty has expired?
What should an architect consider for storage of project records once the contractor's one-year guarantee/warranty has expired?
What is the minimum time period that project records should be retained for pursuing a claim for professional negligence in Canada?
What is the minimum time period that project records should be retained for pursuing a claim for professional negligence in Canada?
What is the purpose of archiving electronic files in architecture projects?
What is the purpose of archiving electronic files in architecture projects?
What is the purpose of an architectural office maintaining a reference library?
What is the purpose of an architectural office maintaining a reference library?
Which of the following is NOT a consideration when selecting computer hardware for BIM and CAD applications?
Which of the following is NOT a consideration when selecting computer hardware for BIM and CAD applications?
What should be done to ensure the safety of electronic information in the event of a fire or other disaster?
What should be done to ensure the safety of electronic information in the event of a fire or other disaster?
What can lead to significant improvement in performance when using computer software in an architectural practice?
What can lead to significant improvement in performance when using computer software in an architectural practice?
When are software upgrades typically needed in computer technology?
When are software upgrades typically needed in computer technology?
Why is careful management of the inventory of computer software and hardware an ongoing necessity of office administration?
Why is careful management of the inventory of computer software and hardware an ongoing necessity of office administration?
True or false: It is important to determine the practice's needs for computer modeling before selecting the appropriate software.
True or false: It is important to determine the practice's needs for computer modeling before selecting the appropriate software.
True or false: Back-up tapes should be stored on-site to ensure their safety in the event of a fire or other disaster.
True or false: Back-up tapes should be stored on-site to ensure their safety in the event of a fire or other disaster.
True or false: Annual budget for computer training is not necessary for an architectural practice.
True or false: Annual budget for computer training is not necessary for an architectural practice.
True or false: Hardware upgrades are not required on an ongoing basis for computer technology.
True or false: Hardware upgrades are not required on an ongoing basis for computer technology.
True or false: Careful management of the inventory of computer software and hardware is not an ongoing necessity of office administration.
True or false: Careful management of the inventory of computer software and hardware is not an ongoing necessity of office administration.
