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Which of the following is a responsibility of an office manager in an architectural practice?

Ensuring compliance with legislation and regulations (correct)

Designing architectural plans

Managing construction projects

Developing marketing strategies

What is the main purpose of the human resources function in an architectural practice?

To manage the financial aspects of the firm

To nurture and support employees (correct)

To design architectural projects

To oversee construction processes

In an architectural practice, who is responsible for overseeing the business functions of the firm?

Architects

Office manager (correct)

Employees

Clients

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of having an office manual?

Ensuring fair and consistent treatment of staff Signup and view all the answers

What is one purpose of the architect's office premises?

To make a statement about the practice's image Signup and view all the answers

What is one aspect of workplace design that can be promoted in the architect's office?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is one concern for security in an architectural practice?

Security of data and information systems Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of a security breach?

Increased collaboration Signup and view all the answers

Perimeter security is important to protect which of the following?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a minimum standard for office security systems?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which type of filing system is based on the project's work breakdown structure (WBS)?

A filing system based on the WBS Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why is it important to establish a filing system for marketing and promotional materials?

To reference past proposals Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a piece of communication discusses more than one subject?

It should be copied and placed in all the appropriate files Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, how long should project records be retained?

Until after expiry of the limitation period for pursuing a claim for professional errors or omissions Signup and view all the answers

Which method is recommended for archiving electronic files?

Storing them on a cloud-based storage system Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of maintaining a reference library in an architectural office?

To make resources easily accessible for daily use Signup and view all the answers

What is the common method for organizing product information in an office library?

MasterFormat™ 50 division system Signup and view all the answers

What should firms do to ensure the integrity of their archived electronic files?

Test the backups and file storage systems Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following is a responsibility of an office manager in an architectural practice?

What is the main purpose of the human resources function in an architectural practice?

In an architectural practice, who is responsible for overseeing the business functions of the firm?

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of having an office manual?

What is one purpose of the architect's office premises?

What is one aspect of workplace design that can be promoted in the architect's office?

What is one concern for security in an architectural practice?

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of a security breach?

Perimeter security is important to protect which of the following?

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

What is a minimum standard for office security systems?

Which type of filing system is based on the project's work breakdown structure (WBS)?

According to the text, why is it important to establish a filing system for marketing and promotional materials?

What should be done if a piece of communication discusses more than one subject?

According to the text, how long should project records be retained?

Which method is recommended for archiving electronic files?

What is the purpose of maintaining a reference library in an architectural office?

What is the common method for organizing product information in an office library?

What should firms do to ensure the integrity of their archived electronic files?

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