30 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a common career transition for architects?
Private-sector architect to public-sector project manager
What is the role of a mentoring relationship in an architect's career?
To pass along architectural knowledge to the next generation
Which of the following best describes the relationship between career transitions and an architect's professional growth?
Career transitions support professional growth
Why are the categories of career transitions not always linear and unable to capture all the nuances of an individual's career?
Because architects are always learning, evolving, and improving their skills
Which of the following is NOT a role that a mature-career architect may find satisfaction in?
Running for political office
What is the term used to describe the strategic decision-makers at a firm?
Principal
What may be a reason for an architect to establish their own practice?
All of the above
What is an architect's retirement plan called?
Succession planning
According to the text, what is the role of the supervising architect in the internship program?
To assess the quality of work performed by the Intern
What is the definition of an emerging practitioner?
An architect who is newly licensed or recently registered
What is the advantage of specializing early in a typology in architecture?
Becoming an expert in a specific project type
What is an important consideration for an architect who wishes to have their own practice?
Combination of life events, potential clients, and resources
Which of the following terms describes a role in a reporting relationship, where the individual interacts with those being supervised on a regular basis and knows the work assigned to each individual?
Supervisor
In architectural practice, when is the term 'mentor' used?
During internship
What does the term 'coach' refer to in a professional context?
A person who focuses on the development of a specific skill or performance improvement
Why is the supervisory relationship important in architectural practice?
To attract and retain talented interns and architects
According to the text, what is a common title for an architect who chooses to retire?
Architect (Retired)
What is a potential benefit of being elected as a “Life Member” by an architectural association?
Annual fee waiver
According to the text, what is a roadblock to successful succession planning in architectural practices?
Ego of the departing leader
What is a key element of a successful transition in architectural practice?
Business continuity plan
Which of the following is a requirement to be recognized as a student member in the field of architecture?
All of the above
What is the purpose of the internship stage in architectural practice?
All of the above
What is the minimum requirement to be eligible for the Internship in Architecture Program (IAP)?
All of the above
What is the purpose of having a mentor during the internship stage?
All of the above
Which of the following is a recommended strategy for developing a professional relationship between a manager and their employees?
Regularly scheduled one-on-one meetings
What is a key element of supervision in architectural practice?
Regular feedback
Why is it important for a manager to understand employees' goals and priorities?
To assist in their professional growth
What can be obtained through continuing education opportunities offered by universities, colleges, and professional associations?
Resources to support the development of managerial skills and capabilities
Which type of meeting is highly effective for communication and trust development between a supervisor and supervisee?
One-on-one meeting
In which type of workplace has the one-on-one meeting been shown to be very effective?
Professional services firms
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