30 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of an office manager in an architectural practice?
Performing architectural design work
What is the main focus of the human resources function in an architectural practice?
Managing employee-employer relations
When it comes to the size of an architectural firm, the office manager may or may not be full time depending on what factor?
Number of partners
What is the role of an office manager in an architectural practice in terms of legislation and regulations?
Complying with legislation and regulations
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of an office manager in terms of human resources?
Performing architectural design work
What additional responsibility may an office manager have in a small architectural firm?
Bookkeeping
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of having an office manual?
Serving as a promotional tool for the practice
What is one advantage of requiring staff members to sign an acknowledgement of the office manual?
It ensures that staff have read and understood the manual
What is one aspect of the office premises that reflects the firm's image and organization?
The appearance of the office
What is one factor to consider when engaging an office maintenance firm?
The need for office security
What is one area of concern for security in an architectural practice?
Security of data and information systems
What is one challenge in maintaining an organized appearance of a practice's office?
The level of activity in the office
Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of a security breach?
Increased collaboration and exchange of data files
What does perimeter security refer to?
Protecting against theft, vandalism, or security breach
What is a potential requirement for an office designated for a specific project?
Multiple levels of perimeter security
What is a common practice for storing copies of important documents?
Using a document storage company
What is a minimum standard for office security systems?
An electronic alarm system connected to a signal device
What is the purpose of office insurance?
To protect the physical assets of the architectural practice
Which of the following is NOT a reason for archiving project records?
To reduce the space requirement for a library
What is the purpose of archiving electronic files?
To ensure the integrity of the data
What is the purpose of maintaining a reference library in an architectural office?
To make resources easily accessible to staff
What is the common method for organizing product information in architectural offices?
Using the MasterFormat™ 50 division system
What is the purpose of the Office Library in an architectural office?
To make resources easily accessible to staff
What is the purpose of testing backups and file storage systems for electronic files?
To ensure the integrity of the data
Which type of filing system is based on the project's work breakdown structure (WBS)?
A filing system based on the WBS
What is the advantage of a filing system based on the WBS?
All information about a design topic, building system, or component is collected into a single location
What is the disadvantage of a filing system based on the WBS?
The person responsible for filing information must recognize the content and decide into which folder the information should be sorted
What is the advantage of a filing system based on format?
Staff who are unfamiliar with the practices of an architectural office can file information without having an awareness of content
What is the disadvantage of a filing system based on format?
Information is easily retrievable by all team participants, independent of their role in the project
How long should project records be retained?
Until after expiry of the limitation period for pursuing a claim for professional errors or omissions
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