Reciprocity Agreement & Architectural Licensing in Canada
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Which type of program is required to become an intern in architectural practice?

  • Accredited program
  • Undergraduate pre-professional program
  • Master's-level professional degree (correct)
  • Non-accredited program

    • How many accredited Canadian university schools of architecture currently offer the master's-level professional degree?

  • 15
  • 12 (correct)
  • 9
  • 6

    • What is the purpose of accreditation for a professional program in architecture?

  • To ensure a uniform accreditation process
  • To meet educational standards (correct)
  • To encourage co-operation and mutual respect
  • To establish professional qualifications

    • What is the RAIC Syllabus Program?

    <p>A national alternative path to architectural licensure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization is responsible for assessing the educational qualifications of architecture graduates in Canada?

    <p>Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can individuals satisfy the requirements of the Canadian Education Standard (CES)?

    <p>By obtaining a professional degree from a foreign education institution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pathway allows licensure for foreign licensed architects in Canada?

    <p>Broadly Experienced Foreign Architect (BEFA) Certification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Canadian Architecture Students Association (CASA)?

    <p>To provide support and resources for architecture students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization owns and manages the Syllabus Program?

    <p>Royal Architectural Institute of Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the design studios for the Syllabus Program operated?

    <p>In 12 cities across Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the objective of the Internship in Architecture Program?

    <p>To provide a structured transition between formal education and registration/licensing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many hours of experience are required to complete the Internship in Architecture Program?

    <p>3,720 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these is the most widely recognized and widely used green building rating system in the world?

    <p>LEED certification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of LEED accreditation?

    <p>To ensure professionals have the knowledge they need to take a project through LEED certification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two options for LEED credentialing?

    <p>LEED AP and LEED Green Associate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization oversees the ExAC examination?

    <p>Canadian Architectural Licensing Authorities (CALA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many sections are there in the ExAC examination?

    <p>Four</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of hours of experience required to write the ExAC examination?

    <p>2,800 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an intern fails to pass all sections of the ExAC examination at their final attempt, what will happen?

    <p>They will be considered a new candidate and have to rewrite all sections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organizations signed the Inter-Recognition Agreement?

    <p>The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) and the former Committee of Canadian Architectural Councils (CCAC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a mutual recognition agreement (MRA)?

    <p>An agreement between two international licensing authorities to recognize and accept the credentials of professionals from the other authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of continuing education/professional development programs for architects?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two categories of learning activities in the quality assurance document for continuing education activities?

    <p>Structured Learning and Unstructured Learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes accreditation?

    <p>The process of establishing that an educational program meets a standard of achievement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes certification?

    <p>The official or legal recognition of an individual's qualifications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of accreditation?

    <p>To assure the maintenance and enhancement of an appropriate educational foundation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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