NCARB Construction and Evaluation 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: During construction administration, which document issued by the architect formally authorizes a contractor to proceed with additional work?
- Change Order (Correct answer)
- Field Report
- Submittal Log
- Request for Information
Correct answer: Change Order
A Change Order is the formal document that authorizes changes in the contract sum or time and must be signed by the owner, architect, and contractor.
Question 2: Which AIA document governs the general conditions of the contract for construction?
- AIA A201 (Correct answer)
- AIA B101
- AIA A101
- AIA G701
Correct answer: AIA A201
AIA A201 establishes the rights, responsibilities, and relationships of the owner, contractor, and architect during construction.
Question 3: A contractor submits a Request for Information (RFI) about an ambiguity in the drawings. Who is responsible for responding?
- The Architect of Record (Correct answer)
- The Structural Engineer
- The Owner
- The General Contractor
Correct answer: The Architect of Record
The Architect of Record is responsible for interpreting contract documents and responding to RFIs during construction administration.
Question 4: What is the purpose of a punch list in construction?
- To document incomplete or deficient work before substantial completion (Correct answer)
- To track change order requests
- To schedule subcontractor work
- To log material deliveries
Correct answer: To document incomplete or deficient work before substantial completion
A punch list catalogs items the contractor must correct or complete before the architect can certify substantial completion.
Question 5: Which type of specification section describes how work is to be installed or executed?
- Execution (Correct answer)
- Products
- General
- Submittals
Correct answer: Execution
The Execution section of a specification describes installation methods, workmanship standards, and quality control procedures.
Question 6: A Certificate of Substantial Completion establishes which key date?
- The date the owner can occupy and use the building for its intended purpose (Correct answer)
- The date the final payment is due
- The date all punch list items are resolved
- The date the building permit was issued
Correct answer: The date the owner can occupy and use the building for its intended purpose
Substantial Completion marks the point when the work is sufficiently complete for the owner to occupy or use the facility for its intended purpose.
NCARB Construction and Evaluation 1
During construction administration, which document issued by the architect formally authorizes a contractor to proceed with additional work?