NCARB ARE 5.0 Project Management (PjM) (Project-Management) Free Practice Test
Question 1
Prior to the project kick-off, the architect requests to add an additional week of review time to the schedule for each design submission for coordination with their consultants. Based on the schedule provided, what is the earliest start date for construction with the additional review periods?
Correct Answer: A
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Question 2
A new site has been identified for a prototype fast food restaurant. The geotechnical report indicates fill materials were found in the subsurface conditions along the east side of the proposed building location.
What member of the project team should be involved in modifications to the prototype building design to address this issue?
What member of the project team should be involved in modifications to the prototype building design to address this issue?
Correct Answer: A
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Question 3
During the initial construction documents phase meeting, the owner states a strong desire to decrease the time required for the construction documents phase. The owner plans to submit the documents to the building department early for the building permit. Although the project is currently on schedule, the architect plans to comply with the owner's request.
Which action should the architect take?
Which action should the architect take?
Correct Answer: B
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Question 4
Refer to the exhibit
Twenty-five acres of undeveloped rural property was purchased for the site of a new elementary school.
During the DD phase, the civil engineer and structural engineers make design proposals based on the information provided in the geotechnical report. The civil engineer indicates that several cubic yards of fill material should be installed within the proposed building footprint to make up for the change in topography (was uniformly). The structural engineer indicates a footing depth of 24 inches for the entire facility. During the CD phase, the owner asks the architect to add classrooms to one wing. The civil engineer proposes that extra fill should not be installed beneath the additional classrooms.
Which of the following should the architect do before completion of CDs? Check the three that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D,E
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Question 5
Refer to the exhibit.
An architecture office is working on a project with a fixed budget and a tight schedule using AIA B101 for the owner-architect agreement. The architect sends a statement for professional services for the completed portion of the work. Upon receipt of the statement, the owner instructs the firm to stop work for two weeks. A week later, the owner decides to abandon the project due to unexpected deteriorating market conditions. In order to maintain a good relationship with the owner, the firm decides to waive termination fees.
What is the architect's total compensation for the project?
Correct Answer: A
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Question 6
Which document defines the architect's scope of services and responsibilities?
Correct Answer: D
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Question 7
Which preliminary deliverables are usually provided for a schematic phase submission? Check the four that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E,F
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Question 8
The Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) method is used for a new football stadium project in an urban downtown area. After completing 60% implementation documents, the owner requests a digital scoreboard that is 20% larger than previously specified. The architect is concerned that the larger scoreboard will exceed the height limitations dictated by the city. The IPD team will conduct a constructability review and evaluate the modification of the scoreboard. Including the architect, which members of the IPD team are required to participate in the constructability review?
Correct Answer: A
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