Practice Midterm Arch 5006

Public Trust and Safety in Architecture

  • Importance of maintaining high standards of professionalism in architecture to ensure public trust and safety.

  • Key obligations include meeting skill and diligence expectations of competent architects.

Exam: Professional Practice in Architecture

Section 1: Multiple Choice Questions

  1. Reasons for High Standards

    • A) To increase project costs

    • B) To ensure public trust and safety

    • C) To prioritize aesthetic appeal over function

    • D) To avoid working with clients

  2. AIA Code of Ethics

    • Consists of how many tiers?

    • A) 2

    • B) 3

    • C) 4

    • D) 5

  3. Core Values of NCARB

    • Which is NOT a core value?

    • A) Transparency

    • B) Leadership

    • C) Integrity

  4. Standard of Care in Architecture

    • Best defined as:

    • A) Providing the most expensive design solutions

    • B) Guaranteeing that no errors occur in a project

    • C) Avoiding legal responsibilities

  5. Traditional Career Paths for Architects

    • Which is NOT traditional?

    • A) Licensed architectural practice

    • B) Academia

    • C) Real estate development

    • D) Medical research

Section 2: Additional Questions

  1. Obligations of an Architect according to AIA Code of Ethics

    • A) Ensuring clients spend as much money as possible

    • B) Working only on luxury projects

    • C) Prioritizing aesthetics over safety

  2. NCARB Responsibilities

    • Responsible for:

    • A) Issuing building permits

    • B) Overseeing all construction contracts

    • C) Designing all government buildings

  3. Business Structure and Liability

    • Which protects owners from personal liability?

    • A) Sole Proprietorship

    • B) Partnership

    • C) Limited Liability Company (LLC)

    • D) General Partnership

  4. Project Financing

    • Equity refers to:

    • A) Government loans

    • B) Bank-issued bonds

    • C) Contractor fees

True or False Questions

  1. AIA Code of Ethics Guarantees No Mistakes

  • False

  1. NCARB’s Mission

  • True

  1. Sole Proprietorship and Personal Liability

  • False

  1. Standard of Care Requirement

  • True

  1. Architects' Social Responsibility

  • True

  1. Public-Private Partnerships

  • False

  1. AIA B101 Agreement

  • True

  1. LSBAE Regulation of Real Estate

  • False

  1. Construction Managers' Financial Risk

  • False

  1. Ethical Obligation to Colleagues

  • True

  1. General Liability Insurance Coverage

  • False

  1. Building Codes and Aesthetic Quality

  • False

  1. Contract Administration Role

  • True

  1. Design-Build Firms

  • True

  1. Construction Bidding Process Uniformity

  • False

  1. Role of Permitting Agencies

  • False

  1. Mandatory Ethical Standards

  • False

  1. Project Feasibility Study Purpose

  • True

  1. Regulation of Professional Integrity

  • True

Other Important Concepts

  1. Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs)

  • Must have at least one managing partner - True

  1. Operational Costs vs. Life Cycle Costs

  • False

  1. Architect's Code of Ethics Obligations

  • Includes obligations to public, clients, profession, and colleagues - True