ARE 5.0 Project Management (PjM) Exam - Project-Management Exam Practice Test

Question 1

A principal architect is working with a school district on designing an 18,000-square-foot athletics training facility. During the DD phase, the principal notices that the firm's younger staff has produced equipment plans that do not coordinate with the electrical engineer's sheets.
How should the principal architect respond to the lack of coordination? Check the three that apply.

A. Extend the design schedule

B. Coordinate drawings in submittal review

C. Review checklists with the staff

D. Schedule an immediate coordination meeting

E. Conduct a desk critique

F. Hold a design charrette

Correct Answer: C,D,E

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Question 2

What is the architect's responsibility regarding code compliance during design?

A. Preparing design documents in accordance with applicable codes

B. Designing structural systems for code compliance

C. Issuing building permits

D. Inspecting construction for code compliance

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3

According to AIA Document A201, who is responsible for obtaining permits and licenses required for the project?

A. Architect

B. Owner

C. Construction Manager

D. Contractor

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4

The management of architectural projects by a project manager consists of which responsibilities? Check the four that apply.

A. Facilitating the work

B. Planning, organizing, and staffing the project

C. Concluding the project

D. Producing construction documents

E. Providing liability insurance

F. Monitoring progress

Correct Answer: A,B,C,F

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Question 5

An architect is working on a very large and complex project consisting of multiple buildings with overlapping phases.
Which tool should be used to communicate important deadlines to the team?

A. Milestone Charts

B. Gantt Chart

C. Critical Path Method (CPM) Chart

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6

What is the primary purpose of a punch list?

A. To schedule subcontractors

B. To summarize project milestones

C. To list all contract documents

D. To identify incomplete or deficient work before final payment

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7

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?

A. Recommend to defer any decision until the documents are 25% completed and more information is available

B. Review with the owner a reorganized layout for the construction drawing set to use fewer sheets and fewer details

C. Discuss the current work plan with the owner and offer to expand staffing and reduce the schedule for additional services

D. Agree with the owner's compressed schedule if the owner agrees to reduce significantly the time for the owner's review of the documents

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8

What is the architect's primary responsibility when responding to a contractor's Request for Information (RFI) during construction?

A. Issuing a change order immediately

B. Revising the contract to include additional services

C. Inspecting the contractor's work for quality

D. Providing a clear and timely clarification to avoid delays

Correct Answer: D

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