36 Questions
Which of the following is a responsibility of the coordinating professional?
Advising the Client in the interest of the Project
Based on the text, when should the Architect or the Client promptly notify the other about the need for Additional Services?
Upon recognizing a need to perform Additional Services
What should the Architect avoid without the Client's knowledge and consent?
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Architect?
Providing financial support to the Project
What is the relationship between the Client and the Architect supposed to be?
Mutual respect and support
What is an essential aspect of the relationship between the Client and the Architect?
Exploration of solutions and adaptability to changing circumstances
Who has the authority to reject work that does not conform to the requirements of the Construction Contract?
The Architect
Based on the text, who is responsible for managing or being included in all communications between the Client and the Constructor?
The Architect
What does the issuance of a certificate for payment by the Architect represent?
Confirmation of the Work's general conformity with the Construction Contract
Based on the text, who is responsible for safety precautions and programs required in connection with the Work?
The Constructor
Which of the following is a reason that may lead to the need for Additional Services?
Changes to the Client's program of requirements
When should the Architect or the Client promptly notify the other about the need for Additional Services?
Upon recognizing a need to perform Additional Services
Which of the following is a circumstance that may require Additional Services?
The enactment of new or revised statutes, regulations, codes, or by-laws
What should the Architect or the Client do when recognizing a need for Additional Services?
Promptly notify the other and explain the facts and circumstances
Which document is required to use the Canadian Standard Form of Contract between Architect and Consultant?
Document Nine
What is the consequence of unauthorized use or alterations to the Instruments of Service?
The Client will be responsible for any damages or costs.
When will the copyright for the building information modelling (BIM) model and model elements be determined?
When the BIM Contract Appendix is appended to the contract.
What is the standard of care that the Architect and the Consultants engaged by the Architect should perform the Services to?
The standard of care ordinarily exercised by other members of their professions under similar circumstances.
Who is responsible for obtaining the owner's written consent for the Work if the Client is not the owner of the real property?
The Client
What does the Architect's initial evaluation of the Construction Budget and Construction Cost Estimate represent?
The judgment of the Architect as a design professional
What does the Construction Cost Estimate include contingency amounts for?
Covering unforeseen or changing factors of cost
What should the Client do if the Construction Cost Estimate or the lowest compliant bid or the lowest negotiated proposal exceeds the Construction Budget by more than the stated percentage?
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Client?
Notifying the Architect of Client initiated increases or decreases to the Construction Budget
Based on the text, when can the Architect perform Additional Services?
Only with the prior written agreement of the Client and the Architect
What can the Architect rely upon?
The accuracy and completeness of all information provided by the Client, Consultants, or other third parties engaged by the Client
Based on the text, what should the Client do if there is a need to change the engaged Consultants?
Obtain the Architect's written approval of any change to such Consultants
Which of the following is a requirement for the Architect's professional liability insurance?
The policy must have limits stated in Article A20 of the agreement
When should the Architect carry general liability insurance?
From the date of commencement of the Services until one year after the Ready-for-Takeover date
What is the purpose of requiring all Consultants engaged by the Architect to carry insurance?
To protect the Architect from liability
What happens if the Client suspends performance of the Services through no fault of the Architect?
The Architect is entitled to additional fees for demonstrable costs incurred as a direct result of the suspension
When should the Client approve any expenditure not defined in Schedule B as a Reimbursable Expense?
Before the expenditure is incurred
Can the Client make deductions or set-offs from amounts invoiced by the Architect?
No, the Client cannot make deductions or set-offs
If the Client retains holdback from payments to the Architect, how is the contract deemed to be divided?
Into two contracts: one for services before the commencement of the Work and one for services after the commencement of the Work
When does GC 13 apply?
When the Architect's fee, or a part thereof, is percentage-based
Can this document be reproduced and used without an RAIC Authorization Seal?
No, this document can only be reproduced and used when an RAIC Authorization Seal is affixed to the cover
What is the purpose of the Canadian Standard Form of Contract between Architect and Consultant?
To provide a standardized contract for the relationship between the Architect and Consultant
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