26 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a key system in a firm that can be enhanced with technological solutions?
Design development
What is the purpose of a technology system in architectural practices?
To enhance the speed and accuracy of practice processes
What is the software development life cycle (SDLC) used for?
To build technology systems within the firm
Which type of requirements are important to the business but not detrimental if unavailable?
Nice-to-have requirements
What do functional requirements relate to?
User-driven operational functions
What do technical requirements typically relate to?
System requirements of the computer
What is the total cost of ownership (TCO) used for?
Comparing different technology systems
Which phase involves developing a design to meet the requirements and choosing products, services, and/or vendors to enable them?
Design
What is the purpose of the information gathering phase in the business process change?
To identify problems through reviewing current processes
What is the main goal of the analysis phase in the business process change?
To break down issues and find root causes
What is the result of the identification and categorization stage in the analysis phase?
A list of root causes to be addressed
Which approach allows a firm to have greater control over operations and create custom solutions for their unique challenges?
Insourced
What is one advantage of using a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider?
Data backup as part of the service
Which type of technology system approach requires hiring an IT professional to plan, procure, implement, and maintain technology systems?
Insourced
What does TCO stand for?
Total Cost of Ownership
Which of the following is NOT a method to document design decisions during the schematic design stage?
Integrated design team (IDT)
What is the role of the architect in managing communication during the project?
To record and circulate minutes of design meetings
During the schematic design phase, the architect may need to make course corrections based on
Pre-design assumptions
What is the importance of the architect-client dialogue during schematic design?
To remain in agreement over fundamental issues outlined in the functional program
What is one trade-off that may be considered during the schematic design stage?
Incorporating high performance windows to reduce future operational costs
What is the purpose of the schematic design phase?
To fine-tune client's requirements and adjust spatial relationships
What is the duty of care of the architect mentioned in the text?
To comply with professional code of ethics
Which of the following is the key reason for maintaining technology systems?
To ensure business continuity
What is the purpose of the schematic design phase?
To transform pre-design investigations into physical form
What is the difference between a data backup system and an archiving/retrieval system?
A data backup system is meant for short-term availability, while an archiving/retrieval system provides organization and searchability
Why is it important to develop a business continuity plan?
To address possible risk events
Test your knowledge on schematic design and the various approaches involved in its development. Learn about the role of an integrated design team (IDT) and the importance of collaboration between design professionals and clients. Explore the benefits of using a facilitator in the process.
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