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 (D)</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) (B)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which pathway allows licensure for foreign licensed architects in Canada?

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

Which organization owns and manages the Syllabus Program?

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

Where are the design studios for the Syllabus Program operated?

<p>In 12 cities across Canada (A)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two options for LEED credentialing?

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

Which organization oversees the ExAC examination?

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

How many sections are there in the ExAC examination?

<p>Four (B)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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) (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>All of the above (D)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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