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Which of the following project delivery methods may increase the degree of risk for architects?
Which of the following project delivery methods may increase the degree of risk for architects?
- Integrated project delivery
- Traditional design-bid-build
- Construction management
- Design-build (correct)
What is the recommended approach for architects when selecting subconsultants?
What is the recommended approach for architects when selecting subconsultants?
- Rely on previous experience
- Carefully consider each subconsultant (correct)
- Select subconsultants based on cost
- Use the same subconsultants for every project
What is the recommended standard form of contract between an architect and a consultant?
What is the recommended standard form of contract between an architect and a consultant?
- AIA Document B101
- JCT Standard Building Contract
- NEC Engineering and Construction Contract
- RAIC Document Nine (correct)
What should architects pay particular attention to when entering into agreements with subconsultants?
What should architects pay particular attention to when entering into agreements with subconsultants?
Which of the following best describes the concept of risk in project management?
Which of the following best describes the concept of risk in project management?
Which of the following is true about the management of risk?
Which of the following is true about the management of risk?
What does the text suggest about the relationship between inaction and risk?
What does the text suggest about the relationship between inaction and risk?
Which of the following is an example of a risk that other parties may try to transfer to the architect?
Which of the following is an example of a risk that other parties may try to transfer to the architect?
What is the purpose of a limitation of liability clause in a client-architect agreement?
What is the purpose of a limitation of liability clause in a client-architect agreement?
What are examples of unacceptable terms that a client may try to insert in a standard of care clause?
What are examples of unacceptable terms that a client may try to insert in a standard of care clause?
Which of the following is NOT a step in a comprehensive risk management strategy?
Which of the following is NOT a step in a comprehensive risk management strategy?
What is the purpose of a GO/NO GO checklist in the risk analysis process?
What is the purpose of a GO/NO GO checklist in the risk analysis process?
Why is evaluating a prospective client before accepting a commission important?
Why is evaluating a prospective client before accepting a commission important?
Which of the following is mentioned as a potentially higher-risk project in terms of professional liability claims against architects?
Which of the following is mentioned as a potentially higher-risk project in terms of professional liability claims against architects?
Which of the following is NOT recommended as part of the architect's due diligence during the life of a project?
Which of the following is NOT recommended as part of the architect's due diligence during the life of a project?
What should an architect do if the proposed contract terms represent a marked departure from association-sanctioned agreements?
What should an architect do if the proposed contract terms represent a marked departure from association-sanctioned agreements?
When may an architect be asked to enter into a separate confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement (NDA) during the proposal stage?
When may an architect be asked to enter into a separate confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement (NDA) during the proposal stage?
What is a potential disadvantage of having a project manager in place as the owner's authorized representative?
What is a potential disadvantage of having a project manager in place as the owner's authorized representative?
According to the text, which of the following is NOT a reason for an architect to have a clear scope of service in their agreement with the client?
According to the text, which of the following is NOT a reason for an architect to have a clear scope of service in their agreement with the client?
Which of the following is NOT a potential risk associated with the involvement of a third-party project manager?
Which of the following is NOT a potential risk associated with the involvement of a third-party project manager?
According to the text, which of the following is NOT recommended when it comes to client-architect agreements?
According to the text, which of the following is NOT recommended when it comes to client-architect agreements?
According to the text, what is one of the best ways of minimizing risk in client-architect agreements?
According to the text, what is one of the best ways of minimizing risk in client-architect agreements?
Which of the following is a potential risk for an architect when entering into an agreement with a corporate or institutional client?
Which of the following is a potential risk for an architect when entering into an agreement with a corporate or institutional client?
What does the term 'indemnify' mean in the context of an architect-client agreement?
What does the term 'indemnify' mean in the context of an architect-client agreement?
Why should an architect avoid signing lender-prepared documents during the life of a project?
Why should an architect avoid signing lender-prepared documents during the life of a project?
What should an architect insist on when it comes to copyright and ownership of documents in an agreement?
What should an architect insist on when it comes to copyright and ownership of documents in an agreement?
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