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Which contract form is most appropriate for authorizing a minor change in the work with no cost or time impact?
Explanation:
Architect’s Supplemental Instructions (ASI) per AIA A201–2017 §4.2.11 allow the architect to authorize minor changes that don’t affect contract cost or schedule.
Topic: Construction & Evaluation → Section 2: Construction Observation → 2.4 Evaluate contract modifications
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According to AIA A134–2019, who is responsible for preparing and maintaining the construction schedule?
The CMc is obligated to prepare and update the construction schedule, ensuring alignment with the project timeline and milestones (A134–2019 Article 3).
Topic: Construction & Evaluation → Section 1: Preconstruction Activities → 1.2 Evaluate construction schedules
3 / 10
What must the architect do before certifying an Application for Payment per AIA A201–2017?
Before certifying a pay application, the architect must evaluate the completed work’s general conformance with the contract documents (A201–2017 §9.4.1).
Topic: Construction & Evaluation → Section 2: Construction Observation → 2.2 Evaluate payment request and approval process
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The architect arrives on site and observes that the contractor is installing HVAC ductwork not shown in the approved shop drawings. What should the architect do first?
Per A201–2017 §4.2.8, the architect should immediately notify the contractor and request clarification before escalating the issue.
Topic: Construction & Evaluation → Section 2: Construction Observation → 2.1 Evaluate the architect’s role during construction activities
5 / 10
According to AIA G709, what is the primary purpose of a Work Change Proposal Request?
G709 is used to request pricing or time adjustments before formalizing the change in the contract via a Change Order.
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During construction, the contractor submits a shop drawing that deviates from the contract documents. According to AIA A201–2017, what is the architect’s most appropriate action?
AIA A201–2017 §4.2.7 requires the architect to evaluate submittals for conformance to the contract documents. Deviations must be clearly identified and approved by the architect, not assumed.
Topic: Construction & Evaluation → Section 3: Review Submittals → 3.1 Evaluate shop drawings, product data, and samples
7 / 10
Under AIA A701–2018, who is responsible for issuing Addenda during the bidding process?
AIA A701–2018 §3.1 assigns the architect responsibility to prepare and issue Addenda to clarify or modify the procurement documents during bidding.
Topic: Construction & Evaluation → Section 1: Preconstruction Activities → 1.1 Evaluate procurement and bidding documents
8 / 10
Under A201–2017, what is the architect’s responsibility when conducting site visits?
According to A201–2017 §4.2.2, the architect is not required to make exhaustive inspections, but must determine general conformance with the contract documents.
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Which of the following are architect responsibilities during the submittal review process per AIA A201–2017? Check the three that apply.
Review submittals for general design intentThe architect ensures submitted information aligns with the design intent outlined in the documents (A201–2017 §4.2.7).
Note required corrections on submittalsPer A201–2017 §4.2.8, the architect may note corrections directly on the submittal and return it to the contractor.
Ensure submittal complies with contract documentsIt is the architect’s duty to evaluate whether the submittal matches what was specified in the contract.
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A contractor submits a substitution request during the submittal phase. According to A201–2017, how should the architect proceed?
The architect must assess whether the substitution complies with the project’s design intent and must issue a formal modification if accepted (A201–2017 §4.2.10).
Topic: Construction & Evaluation → Section 3: Review Submittals → 3.3 Evaluate substitutions
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