27 Questions
According to the text, what is the duration of a normal work day?
8 hours
According to the text, how many days are in a normal work week?
5 days
According to the text, how many weeks are in a normal work year?
52 weeks
According to the text, how many weeks of vacation per year are recommended for all employees?
2 weeks
Which of the following information should NOT be requested on an Application Form, according to human rights codes and employment standards acts?
Marital status
What is the typical length of a probationary period in an Employment Agreement?
3-6 months
Which section in an Employment Agreement should an employee carefully consider, especially in a small or remote location?
Restrictive Covenant
What is the purpose of an Interview Evaluation Form?
To record the interview and the interviewer's personal notes
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the forms provided in this section?
To replace the need for architects to customize forms for their own operations
What should be included in the Office Manual regarding the use of the forms?
Directions for the use of Time Reports and Expense Claim forms only
Which of the following is NOT an example of a form used by most architectural practices?
Job Description
Which of the following is NOT a form used for financial management?
Application For Employment
Which of the following information should be included in every time sheet?
All of the above
What is the purpose of expense claim forms?
All of the above
What should be attached to the Expense Claim Form to substantiate expense claims?
Receipts for expenses
What is the purpose of including employee and supervisor signatures on a time sheet?
To tabulate daily and weekly activities by hours
How are expense claim forms used as a management tool for project budgeting?
By providing a record for project budgeting
Which one of these is the most correct?
Both parties must sign to acknowledge any changes to the agreement.
According to the text, what information should be included in an invoice?
Name of client, date, project name and number, Business Number, list of professional services rendered, fee earned for services rendered to date, list of reimbursable expenses, previous payments, appropriate taxes, current amount due and payable
According to the text, what is the architect's fee during the construction administration phase if the contract amount is $226,000 and the GST is 5%?
$19,120
According to the text, what is the estimated cost of construction at the working drawing stage if the estimate at the design stage was $200,000 and the successful bidder's tender was $218,000?
$220,000
According to the text, what is the fee earned for services rendered to date if the completion of the construction contract is at 60% and the contract amount is $226,000?
$135,600
True or false: The Expense Claim Form must always be coordinated with the Office Manual to ensure fair and current allowances for travel, meals, etc.
True
True or false: Receipts for expenses are usually attached to the Expense Claim Form to substantiate expense claims.
True
True or false: Time sheets should include tabulation of daily and weekly activities by hours.
True
True or false: The purpose of expense claim forms includes being a management tool for project budgeting.
True
True or false: Employee and supervisor signatures are not required on a time sheet.
False
Quiz: Compensation in the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects Test your knowledge on compensation guidelines outlined in the 4 January 2009 Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects. This quiz will cover topics such as monetary compensation, hours of work, and the employer's responsibility to assist employees in gaining required experience. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand the compensation regulations for architects in Canada.
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