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Which document is recommended for use as a standard form of contract for architectural services?
Which document is recommended for use as a standard form of contract for architectural services?
- RAIC Document Seven
- RAIC Document Six (correct)
- RAIC Document Five
- RAIC Document Eight
What is the recommended approach to the contractual relationship between client and architect in the RAIC Document Six?
What is the recommended approach to the contractual relationship between client and architect in the RAIC Document Six?
- Risky approach
- No specific approach
- Balanced approach (correct)
- Unbalanced approach
What should architects never agree to as the only basis for a contract?
What should architects never agree to as the only basis for a contract?
- Verbal agreements
- Short-form agreements
- Purchase orders (correct)
- Written agreements
Which chapter in the text provides additional information on checklists?
Which chapter in the text provides additional information on checklists?
Who should check the drawings other than the originator?
Who should check the drawings other than the originator?
What is the first step in the colour-coded checking process for paper-based printed check sets?
What is the first step in the colour-coded checking process for paper-based printed check sets?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended approach to minimize risk in client-architect agreements?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended approach to minimize risk in client-architect agreements?
What should an architect do if the client is a corporation?
What should an architect do if the client is a corporation?
What should an architect do if the client is a public entity?
What should an architect do if the client is a public entity?
What should an architect do if the client prefers to use their own 'standard agreement' forms?
What should an architect do if the client prefers to use their own 'standard agreement' forms?
Which clause in a client-prepared contract has the potential of posing the broadest implications from a risk perspective?
Which clause in a client-prepared contract has the potential of posing the broadest implications from a risk perspective?
Which type of clause should an architect avoid agreeing to in order to protect themselves from unauthorized changes or reuse of their work?
Which type of clause should an architect avoid agreeing to in order to protect themselves from unauthorized changes or reuse of their work?
Which type of clause should an architect insist on including in their agreement if they decide to accept some degree of uninsured business risk?
Which type of clause should an architect insist on including in their agreement if they decide to accept some degree of uninsured business risk?
Which type of clause in a client's agreement may elevate the standard of care beyond what is required in law?
Which type of clause in a client's agreement may elevate the standard of care beyond what is required in law?
Which of the following is a potential risk in the design and construction documentation phases of an architectural project?
Which of the following is a potential risk in the design and construction documentation phases of an architectural project?
Why is it important for the architect to ensure that subconsultants are bound by the terms and conditions contained in the prime agreement?
Why is it important for the architect to ensure that subconsultants are bound by the terms and conditions contained in the prime agreement?
What is the purpose of the BIM appendix developed by the Institute for BIM in Canada (IBC)?
What is the purpose of the BIM appendix developed by the Institute for BIM in Canada (IBC)?
What should architects do when reviewing contracts related to BIM and integrated project delivery (IPD) projects?
What should architects do when reviewing contracts related to BIM and integrated project delivery (IPD) projects?
Which of the following is a key consideration in managing risks related to design and documentation?
Which of the following is a key consideration in managing risks related to design and documentation?
When considering the composition of the design team, what should be reassessed if working relationships are not harmonious?
When considering the composition of the design team, what should be reassessed if working relationships are not harmonious?
Which method of project delivery is known for transferring project and financial risks to the private sector?
Which method of project delivery is known for transferring project and financial risks to the private sector?
What is one of the most important elements in the management of risk related to design and documentation?
What is one of the most important elements in the management of risk related to design and documentation?
Which of the following is a reason why an architect should not guarantee or warrant that a building will be certified by a sustainable building rating system?
Which of the following is a reason why an architect should not guarantee or warrant that a building will be certified by a sustainable building rating system?
What should an architect consider if a client seeks to pay a fee that is inadequate in the architect's professional opinion?
What should an architect consider if a client seeks to pay a fee that is inadequate in the architect's professional opinion?
What is the recommended action for an architect when faced with a client who claims that all other architects have accepted and signed a proposed agreement?
What is the recommended action for an architect when faced with a client who claims that all other architects have accepted and signed a proposed agreement?
What should an architect consider when calculating fees for future projects based on the experience and 'lessons learned' from a particular project?
What should an architect consider when calculating fees for future projects based on the experience and 'lessons learned' from a particular project?
