NCARB Construction and Evaluation 3

Question 1

During construction, the owner requests a significant design change that increases the contract sum. What document should be used?

Accepted Answer

Change Order

Answer

Architect's Supplemental Instruction

Answer

RFI Response

Answer

Field Order

Question 2

What is the contractor's primary obligation upon discovering a concealed condition that differs materially from the contract documents?

Accepted Answer

Notify the architect promptly before disturbing the condition

Answer

Proceed with corrective work immediately

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Notify the building department

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Submit a change order request without stopping work

Question 3

Which insurance is the contractor typically required to carry to protect against bodily injury and property damage claims from third parties?

Accepted Answer

Commercial General Liability

Answer

Builder's Risk

Answer

Professional Liability

Answer

Workers' Compensation

Question 4

What is the function of a Construction Change Directive (CCD)?

Accepted Answer

To direct a change in the work when owner and contractor have not yet agreed on the adjustment

Answer

To document a completed and agreed-upon change

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To request pricing from the contractor

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To log field observations by the architect

Question 5

A project's Certificate of Occupancy is issued by which authority?

Accepted Answer

The local building department

Answer

The architect

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The owner

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The general contractor

Question 6

What does 'substantial completion' mean in practical terms for the architect's role?

Accepted Answer

The architect issues a Certificate of Substantial Completion and the contractor's punch list obligations begin

Answer

The architect's contract ends

Answer

All warranty periods expire

Answer

The architect certifies final payment