15 Questions
Which of the following best describes quality management in architectural practice?
Ensuring that architectural service delivery meets the standards set by the client, the firm, professional associations of architects, and building codes
During which phase of architectural practice is quality management typically focused on the coordination of construction drawings and specifications?
Document production phase
What is a demonstration of a firm's approach and attitude towards the quality standard it sets?
All of the above
Which of the following best describes the output of an architectural practice?
Drawings and reports
What are the 'instruments of service' in architectural practice?
Drawings, renderings, and reports
Which of the following is a contributor to quality standards in architectural practice?
Regulators
What is quality management in architectural practice?
Meeting client's requirements
Which of the following is a potential benefit of implementing quality management systems in the architectural profession?
Improved public perception of the architectural profession
What is the main purpose of building information modeling (BIM) in the design-construction-operation supply chain?
To coordinate the building, its systems, components, and elements
Where can one find a discussion of quality assurance and quality control in the context of BIM?
The Canadian Practice Manual for BIM
What is the purpose of a simple quality management system developed by smaller architectural practices?
To ensure successful transformation of architectural work into buildings
Which of the following best describes quality assurance in architecture?
The planned and systematic activities arising from quality planning, implemented to fulfill requirements for quality.
What is the main objective of implementing a quality management system in architectural practice?
To ensure that professional services are consistently provided and continuously improved.
What is the purpose of a work plan in architectural practice?
To ensure that services are delivered on time, accurately, and within budget.
What is the role of checklists in quality management in architecture?
To describe the ordered execution requirements for an element of service or construction.
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