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1 Exam Prep

A.I.A. Document A-201 Questions

Part 1

1. According to A.I.A. Document A - 201, a contractor who is delayed by unanticipated poor weather

conditions in progressing with the job may request an extension of time, placed in writing to the architect,

within ___________ days after commencement of the delay.

A. 10 days

B. 15 days

C. 21 days

D. 30 days

2. According to A.I.A. Document A - 201, certificates of insurance filed with the owner by the contractor

cannot be cancelled without _____________ prior written notice to the owner.

A. 10 days

B. 14 days

C. 21 days

D. 30 days

3. According to A.I.A. Document A - 201, should concealed conditions encountered in the performance

of the work below the surface of the ground be substantially different from those ordinarily encountered, notice

must be given within _______________ days after the first observance of the conditions.

A. 7 days

B. 10 days

C. 15 days

D. 21 days

4. According to A.I.A. Document A - 201, if the work should be stopped for a period of 30 days by the

contractor because the architect has not issued a certificate for payment, then the contractor may, upon an

additional _____________ written notice to the owner and the architect, terminate the contract and recover from

the owner payment for all work executed.

A. 7 days

B. 10 days

C. 14 days

D. 21 days

5. According to A.I.A. Document A -201, the contractor shall confine operations at the site to which of

the following:

A. Areas permitted by ordinance.

B. Areas permitted by permits and contracts.

C. Area permitted by law.

D. All of the above.


6. According to A.I.A. Document A - 201, if the work has been covered by the contactor which the architect

had not specifically requested to observe prior to its covering, the architect may request that the work be

uncovered and _______________.

A. The cost is borne by the contractor.

B. That if such work be found in accordance with the contract documents, cost shall be charged to

the owner.

C. That if such work is found not in accordance with the contract documents, the cost shall be

charged to the contractor.

D. Both B and C.

7. According to A.I.A. Document A -201, "shop drawings" are drawings, diagrams, schedules and other

data specifically prepared for the work by the _______________.

A. Contractor (only)

B. Contractor or any sub-contractor (only)

C. Architect (only)

D. Contractor or any sub-contractor, manufacturer, supplier or distributor (only)

8. According to A.I.A. Document A - 201, a change order is a written order to the ___________, signed by the

_____________, issued after execution of the contract, authorizing a change in the work or an adjustment in the

contract sum or the contract time.

A. owner / contractor and architect

B. architect I contractor

C. contractor / owner and architect

D. contractor / owner

9. According to A.I.A. Document A - 201, if a contractor is judged to be bankrupt, then the owner can

terminate the employment of the contractor after giving ___________ days notice.

A. 4 days

B. 5 days

C. 6 days

D. 7 days

10. According to Document A - 201, no portion of the work requiring submission of a shop drawing, product

data, or sample shall be commenced until _______________.

A. Three working days after the submissions approval.

B. Four working days after the submissions approval.

C. Five working days after the submissions approval.

D. The submission has been approved by the architect.


11. According to A.I.A. Document A - 201, the acceptance of final payment shall constitute___________.

A. A waiver of all claims by the owner.

B. A waiver of all claims by the contractor except those discovered within seven days after payment.

C. A waiver of all claims by the contractor except those made in writing and still unsettled.

D. A waiver of all claims by the contractor.

12. According to A.I.A. Document A – 201, a certificate for payment is issued by the ____________.

A. Architect to the owner

B. Architect to the contractor

C. Contractor to the architect

D. Contractor to the owner

13. According to A.I.A. Document A - 201, the contractor shall submit to the architect an itemized

application for payment at least _____________ days before the date for each progress payment established

in the owner - contractor agreement.

A. 7 days

B. 10 days

C. 12 days

D. 14 days

14. According to A.I.A. Document A - 201, _________ is required to furnish all surveys describing the

physical characteristics, legal limits and utility locations for the site of the project.

A. The owner

B. The architect

C. The contractor

D. A surveyor hired by the architect

15. With certain exceptions, A.I.A. Document A - 201 states that all claims, disputes and other matters in

question involving the contract are to be settled by ____________.

A. Mediation

B. Arbitration

C. The circuit court judge (no jury) in the county in which the dispute takes place

D. The National Labor Relations Board

16. According to A.I.A. Document A - 201, after receipt of the contractor's application for payment, the

architect will, __________ within days, either issue a certificate for payment to the owner, or notify the

contractor in writing his reasons for withholding the certificate.

A. 7 days

B. 10 days

C. 14 days

D. 21 days


17. According to A.I.A. Document A -201, the contractor must supply evidence of the quality of equipment

and materials ______________.

A. On all items exceeding $800.00 in value.

B. Upon completion of the job.

C. Only for those items specified in the contract

D. Upon request by the architect

18. According to A.I.A. Document A - 201, the contractor shall at all times ________________.

A. Enforce strict discipline among his employees

B. Maintain good order among his employees

C. Not employ anyone not skilled in the task assigned to him/her

D. All of the above

19. According to A.I.A. Document A - 201, monies not paid when due to either party of the contract

shall ___________.

A. Bear interest at the legal rate.

B. Be held in escrow by the owner for arbitration.

C. Because to immediately cease construction activity.

D. All of the above

20. According to A.I.A. Document A -201, the architect's approval of shop drawings or samples

shall ______________.

A. Relieve the contractor from responsibility of deviations of shop drawings if the architect is

informed in writing.

B. Relieve the contractor from responsibility or errors in the shop drawings.

C. Allow the contractor to continue the work started as per the shop drawings.

D. Not allow deviations by the contractor, but the contractor may co*Atm.

21. According to A.I.A. Document A - 201, the responsibility: signing building permits belongs to

the _____________.

A. Owner

B. Contractor

C. Architect

D. Realtor

22. According to A.I.A. Document A - 201, the contractor shall be responsible to the owner for the acts

and omissions for all ______________.

A. Of his employees

B. Subcontractors

C. Persons performing any work under the contract

D. All of the above


23. According to A.I.A. Document A - 201, the contract time may be extended for which of the following

reasons?

A. Lack of funds to complete the job on time.

B. Accidents by workers.

C. Authorized by owner pending arbitration.

D. Employee negligence

24. According to A.I.A. Document A - 201, the contractor must maintain at the building site a copy

of ____________.

A. Change orders

B. Shop drawings

C. Any addenda

D. All of the above

25. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT as related to A.I.A. Document A - 201?

A. The contractor shall secure and pay for all permits.

B. The contractor shall secure and pay for all governmental licenses necessary for the execution and

completion of the work, which are applicable at the time the bids are received.

C. The contractor shall be responsible for ascertaining that the drawings and specifications are

applicable to all laws and statutes.

D. The contractor shall pay all government fees necessary for the execution and completion of the

work.

26. According to A.I.A. Document A -201, which of the following statements is true?

A. The contractor shall not be responsible for any cutting or patching that may be required to

complete his work.

B. The contractor is not responsible for damage to work or other contractors while performing his

work.

C. Any costs caused by defective of ill-timed work shall be borne by the party responsible therefore.

D. If a contractor unintentionally damages the work of another contractor, he is not responsible for

its correction.

27. According to A.I.A. Document A -201, all permits, governmental fees and licenses necessary for the

proper execution in the completion of the project shall be secured by the

A. Owner

B. Contractor

C. Architect

D. None of the above


28. Given: The use of a utility easement is required to reach the rear of a large construction site.

According to A.I.A. Document A - 201, the ___________ shall secure permission to use such an easement.

A. Architect

B. Owner

C. Subcontractor

D. Contractor

29. According to A.I.A. Document A - 201, the ____________ is to furnish the site survey.

A. Architect

B. Owner

C. Subcontractor

D. Contractor

30. According to A.I.A. Document A – 201, which of the following may be issued by the architect alone?

A. Either a construction change directive or a change order

B. A change order only

C. An order for a minor change in the work (only)

D. A construction change directive (only)

31. According to A.I.A. Document A - 201, if the contractor fails to carry out the work in accordance with

the contract documents, before proceeding to make good any deficiencies, the owner must ____________.

A. Notify the contractor three days prior to proceeding.

B. Have the architects' approval and have notified the contractor in writing twice.

C. Have the architects' approval only.

D. Notify the building official only.

32. According to A.I.A. Document A - 201, the subcontractor has the same responsibilities and obligations to

the contractor as the _______________.

A. Architect has to the owner,

B. Owner has to the contractor

C. Contractor has to the architect and owner

D. Owner has to the architect and contractor

33. According to A.I.A. Document A - 201, the DOES NOT have to maintain one record copy of the

_____________ at the construction site.

A. Drawings

B. Contract between the owner and contractor

C. Specifications

D. Change orders


34. Given: On May 1, the contractor submitted the application for certificate for payment number 2 for a

construction project in the amount of $32,969.00, for approval to the project architect. The project architect,

through no fault of the contractor, had not issued the certificate of payment by May 12.

According to A.I.A. Document A - 201, the contractor may, upon __________ additional days after written

notice to the owner and the architect, stop the work on the project until payment of the amount owing the

contractor is received.

A. 5 days

B. 7 days

C. 10 days

D. 14 days

35. Given: On May 1, the contactor the submitted application and certificate for payment number 3 for a

shopping center in the amount of $44,969.00 for approval to the project architect. The architect, through no

fault of the contractor, had not issued the certificate of payment by May 11.

According to A.I.A. Document A - 201, the contractor may, upon ___________ additional days after written

notice to the owner and the architect, stop work on the project until payment in the amount of

$44,969.00 has been received.

A. 5 days

B. 7 days

C. 10 days

D. 14 days

36. According to A.I.A. Document A - 201, a contractor has the same responsibilities and obligations to

the subcontractor as the _______________.

A. Architect has to the subcontractor

B. Contract has to the owner

C. Architect has to the contractor

D. Contractor has to the architect

37. Given: An emergency arose in which a contractor, while protecting the owner's property, incurred costs

that were not part of the original contract According to A.I.A. Document A - 201, the contractor has

_____________ days of the emergency to notify the architect if the contractor wishes to make a claim for an

increase in the contract sum.

A. within 7 days

B. within 21 days

C. within 30 days

D. within 60 days


38. According to A.I.A. Document A - 201, which of the following would NOT be allowed by the architect

when determining an adjustment to the contract was due to a change order?

A. Costs of transporting materials

B. Costs of bond premium adjustments

C. Costs of labor fringe benefits

D. Rental costs for hand tools

39. According to AIA 201, who owns the plans?

A. owner B. contractor C. architect D. building department

40. According to AIA 201, the contractor shall notify the owner/architect within days if hidden or

unforeseen work is encountered.

A.7 B.21 C.3 D.5

41. If an easement is to be secured for construction access, according to AIA 201, the secures and

pays for it.

A. contractor B. owner C. architect D. Building Official

42. According to AIA 201, who will prepare the change orders?

A. owner B. architect C. contractor D. all of above

43. According to AIA 201, the contractor should keep set(s) of plans at the jobsite.

A. one B. two C. three D. number prescribed by architect

44. According to AIA 201, the is responsible for correcting the plans.

A. engineer B. contractor C. architect D. owner

45. According to AIA 201, a contractor that is delayed by unanticipated poor weather conditions may request an

extension of time by notifying the architect in writing within days after commencement of the delay.

A. 5 B. 12 C. 21 D. 30

46. According to AIA 201, all permits, governmental fees and licenses necessary for the proper execution in the

completion of a project shall be secured by the .

A. Architect B. Contractor C. Owner D. Building Official


47. According to AIA 201 a change order is a written order to the , signed by the ,

issued after execution of the contract, authorizing a change in the work or an adjustment in the contract sum or

contract time.

A. Owner / contractor & architect B. architect / contractor

C. contractor / owner & architect D. contractor / owner

48. According to AIA 201 the responsibility for securing building permits belongs to the .

A. Architect B. Contractor

C. Owner D. Building Official

49. The contractor must utilize a utility easement to reach the rear of the construction site. According to AIA

201, the shall secure permission to use the easement.

A. Architect B. Contractor C. Owner D. Utility Subcontractor

50. According to AIA 201, the responsibility for securing building permits belongs to the .

A. Architect B. Contractor C. Owner D. Building Official

51. The contractor must utilize a utility easement to reach the rear of the construction site. According to AIA

201 the shall secure permission to use the easement.

A. Architect B. Contractor C. Owner D. Utility Subcontractor

52. According to AIA 201, when a project is complete, who owns the plans?

A. contractor B. owner C. architect D. engineer

53. A contractor does not agree with the method of adjustment for a change in the contract and the Architect

determines the amount to be paid. The Architect determines expenses to include: labor and fringes at $1,000,

equipment at $550, materials at $750, hand tools at $100 and additional supervision at $200. In accordance with

AIA 201, the Architect will authorize payment in the amount of .

A. $2,600 B. $1,000 C. $2,500 D. $0

54. According to AIA 201, the architect must notify the contractor in writing whether or not the owner or

Architect has reasonable objection to the use of a subcontractor .

A. within 5 days

B. within 21 days

C. in accordance with the schedule requirements

D. promptly


Part 2

1. According to A1A Document A201, the contract documents consist of the agreement

between _______________.

A. owner & subcontractor

B. subcontractor & contractor

C. owner, contractor & subcontractor

D. contractor & owner

2. The contract documents shall be signed by the ________________ as provided in the agreement.

A. contractor & owner

B. owner, contractor & subcontractor

C. architect & contractor

D. architect & owner

3. The __________ shall furnish surveys describing physical characteristics, legal limitations and utility

locations for the site of the project and a legal description of the site.

A. owner

B. contractor

C. architect

D. engineer

4. According to A1A Document A201, the ____________ is responsible for securing and paying for all

necessary easements on a construction project.

A. contractor

B. architect

C. owner

D. engineer

5. According to A1A Document A201, the owner is not responsible for which of the following:

A. assessment fees

B. permits & fees

C. easements

D. utility locations


6. If a contractor fails to correct any deficiency within a seven-day period after receipt of written notice, the

owner without prejudice to other remedies may correct such deficiencies himself within _________ days,

after a second written notice.

A. 3-days

B. 7-days

C. 10 days

D. 14-days

7. A contractor recognized there was a mistake in the contract documents regarding a construction activity

and did not report it to the architect. The contractor performed the work anyway, knowing there was a

mistake. Who shall bear the costs for correcting this mistake?

A. the owner

B. the architect & owner

C. the architect

D. the contractor

8. According to AIA Document A201, the __________ shall take field measurements of any present

conditions connected to that portion of the work and notice any conditions at the site affecting it.

A. contractor

B. owner

C. architect

D. engineer

9. The _________ shall be exclusively accountable for and have control over construction means, methods,

techniques, sequences and procedures, and for coordinating all portions of the work under the contract.

A. engineer

B. architect

C. contractor

D. subcontractors

10. According to AIA Document A201, the __________ shall secure and pay all necessary inspections for

proper execution and completion of the work which are customarily secured after execution of the contract

documents.

A. architect

B. owner & architect

C. contractor

D. owner


11. According to AIA Document A201, which of the following allowances shall be included in the contract

sum but not in the allowances?

A. materials delivered

B. contractor's cost for unloading at the site

C. equipment delivered

D. required taxes

12. After being awarded the contract, the contractor shall prepare and submit for the owner's and architect's

information a contractor's ____________ for the work.

A. construction schedule

B. equipment schedule

C. shop drawings

D. permitting schedule

13. According to AIA Document A201, the contractor shall maintain at the site for the owner __________

record copy(s) of the drawings and specifications.

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

14. The __________ shall be responsible for keeping the project area free from accumulation of waste

materials or rubbish caused by operations under the contract.

A. subcontractors

B. architect

C. owner

D. contractor

15. During construction the _________ will provide the administration of the contract as described in

the contract documents, and will be the owner's representative.

A. subcontractors

B. architect

C. contractor

D. engineer

16. According to AIA Document A201, the issuing of certificates for payments will be the duty of

the _____________.

A. architect

B. owner

C. contractor

D. engineer


17. The authority to reject work which does not conform to the contract documents will be the duty of

the _____________.

A. engineer

B. owner

C. contractor

D. architect

18. The ____________ will conduct inspections to determine the date or dates of substantial completion

and the date of final completion, and will forward such information to the owner.

A. architect

B. owner

C. contractor

D. engineer

19. The drywall ceiling on a project under construction is damaged due to a water leak from a hole in the

roof. Recognizing the emergency, the contractor immediately repairs the roof leak without a change order

or change directive. Which of the following holds true regarding the contractor?

A. a claim for additional compensation must be made within 7 days

B. a claim for additional compensation must be made within 14 days

C. a claim for additional compensation must be made within 21 days

D. no claim for additional compensation can be made since no change order or change directive

was issued by the architect

20. According to AIA Document A201, any claims, including those alleging an error or omission by the

architect, shall be referred initially to the ________________.

A. engineer

B. owner

C. contractor

D. architect

21. A contractor encounters conditions at the jobsite which differ extensively from those indicated in the

contract documents. The contractor shall immediately report such conditions and in no event later than

______________ days after observation of the conditions.

A. 7

B. 14

C. 21

D. 30


22. According to AIA Document A201, any claims and disputes will be reviewed by the architect. The

architect will take preliminary action within ___________ days of receipt of a claim.

A. 5

B. 10

C. 21

D. 30

23. According to AIA Document A201, if the architect requests a party to provide a response to a claim or to

furnish additional supporting data, such party shall respond, within_____days after receipt of such request.

A. 10

B. 20

C. 30

D. 45

24. A contractor is considering signing a contract with a sub-contractor whom the owner and architect have

made reasonable and timely objection. According to AIA Document A201, which of the following is true?

A. contractor can contract with subcontractor only if he informs the architect 30 days prior to

signing contract

B. contractor can contract with subcontractor only if permission granted by owner

C. contractor can contract with subcontractor if contract size does not exceed $2,500

D. contractor shall not contract with the subcontractor

25. A contractor hires a subcontractor to whom the owner or architect neither object to. The architect and

owner later change their minds and want the subcontractor to be changed to another subcontractor. Which

of the following holds true?

A. the contractor does not have to change the subcontractor

B. the contractor must change to another subcontractor

C. the contractor has 45 days in which to employ another subcontractor

D. the contractor has 15 days in which to employ another subcontractor

26. A subcontractor has the same responsibilities and obligations to the contractor as the ___________.

A. architect has to the owner.

B. owner has to the contractor.

C. owner has to the architect & contractor

D. contractor has to the architect & owner

27. According to AIA Document A201, a change order shall be based on agreement between the_________

A. owner & contractor.

B. owner, subcontractor & architect.

C. contractor, owner & architect.

D. owner, contractor & subcontractor.


28. A change order is a written instrument prepared by the architect and signed by the ____________.

A. architect & contractor only

B. architect & owner only

C. contractor & owner only

D. architect, owner & contractor

29. A written order prepared by the architect and signed by the owner and architect directing a change in

the work is referred to as _______________.

A. a change directive

B. a change clause

C. a change order

D. a subrogation order

30. A contractor is issued a change directive by the architect. The contractor disagrees with the contract

adjustment amount in the change directive and submits the following itemized accounting for payment.

• Labor $2,500

• Materials $1,400

• Equipment rental $ 460

• Hand tool rental $ 100

• Contractor markup for overhead 10%

• Profit markup on all costs 10%

If approved by architect, according to A/A Document A201, the contractor is entitled to _____________.

A. $4,360.00

B. $4,460.00

C. $5,232.00

D. $5,275.60

31. The architect alone will have authority to issue ________________.

A. minor changes in the work

B. major changes in the work

C. minor changes if approved by owner

D. major changes if approved by contractor

32. Unless the date of commencement established by a notice to proceed given by the owner, the contractor

shall notify the owner in writing not less than __________ days before commencing the work in order to

permit the timely filing of mortgages, mechanics liens and other security interests.

A. 5

B. 7

C. 10

D. 21


33. The contractor shall submit to the architect an itemized application for payment for operations

completed in accordance with the schedule of values at least __________ days before the date established

for each progress payment.

A. 5

B. 7

C. 10

D. 21

34. Unless otherwise provided in the contract documents, payments shall be made on accounts of materials

and equipment ______________ at the site for subsequent incorporation in the work.

A. installed only

B. delivered only

C. delivered & suitably installed only

D. suitably stored & delivered

35. If the architect has no reason for withholding certificate of payment to the contractor, the architect will,

within __________ days after receipt of the contractor's application for payment, issue to the owner a

certificate for payment.

A. 5

B. 7

C. 10

D. 21

36. Upon payment to the contractor from the owner, the contractor shall pay __________ each

subcontractor on account of such subcontractor's portion of the work.

A. immediately

B. within 7 days

C. within 14 days

D. within 30 days

37. Unless stated otherwise in the contract documents, if the architect does not issue a certificate for

payment, through no fault of the contractor, within 7 days after receipt of the contractor's application for

payment, the contractor may, upon _______________.

A. 7 additional days notice to the owner and architect, stop the work until payment is made

A. 14 additional days notice, stop the work until payment is made

B. 21 additional days notice, stop the work until payment is made

D. 7 additional days written notice to the owner and architect, stop the work until payment is made


38. When a project reaches the stage of being adequately complete in accordance with the contract

documents so the owner can occupy or utilize the work for its intended use, the project will then be

considered ________________.

A. 85% completed

B. 95% completed

C. Substantially incompleted

D. Substantially completed

39. Who shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety precautions and programs

in connection with the performance of the contract?

A. contractor

B. subcontractors

C. architect

D. OSHA

40. In an emergency affecting safety of persons or property, the contractor shall act, at his/her discretion, to

prevent threatened damage, injury or loss. Additional compensation or extension of time by the contractor

must be initiated within _____________ days after occurrence of the event giving rise to such claim.

A. 7

B. 14

C. 21

D. 30

41. Prior to commencement of work, certificates of insurance acceptable to the owner shall be filed with the

owner. These certificates shall contain a provision that coverages afforded under the policies will not be

cancelled or allowed to expire until at least_________days prior written notice has been given to the owner.

A. 15

B. 30

C. 45

D. 60

42. Property insurance shall be written a builder's risk "all-risk" or of equal value policy form and unless

otherwise provided, shall be purchased and maintained by the _____________.

A. architect

B. owner

C. contractor

D. architect & owner


43. A contractor covers a portion of the work contrary to the architect's request. The architect requires in

writing that the work be uncovered for the architect's observation. The work is found to be in accordance

with the contract documents. Which of the following is Not true?

A. architect is not responsible for expenses of recovering the work

B. the contract time cannot be changed

C. contractor is not responsible for expenses of recovering the work

D. contractor is responsible for expenses of recovering the work

44. A contractor covers a section of the work which the architect had not precisely requested to observe

before being covered. The architect ordered that such work be uncovered for his observation. The work was

found to be in accordance with the contract documents. Which of the following is true?

A. costs of uncovering and replacement shall be at contractor's expense

B. costs of uncovering and replacement shall be at architect's expenses

C. cost of uncovering and replacement shall be at owner's & architect's expense

D. cost of uncovering and replacement shall be at owner's expense

45. If, within _____________ month(s) after the date of substantial completion, any of the work is found

not to be in accordance with the contract documents, the contractor shall correct it promptly after receipt of

written notice from the owner to do so unless the owner has previously given the contractor a written

acceptance of such condition.

A. 1

B. 6

C. 12

D. 18

46. Work which is not in accordance with the requirements of the contract documents is accepted by

the owner. According to AIA Document A201, which of the following is true?

A. the contract sum will be reduced

B. the contract sum will be increased

C. the warranty is null and void

D. the architect may be held accountable for any future problems

47. Through no fault or act of the contractor, subcontractors, sub-subcontractors or their agents or

employees, an architect had not issued a certificate for payment as required. Due to this, work was halted

on the construction project by the contractor for a period of 30 consecutive days. The contractor may

terminate the contract for which of the following reasons?

A. certificate for payment has not been issued by owner

B. architect has not issued certificate for payment within 7 days after receipt of contractor's

application for payment

C. reasonable evidence that the work cannot be completed by the contractor for the unpaid

balance of the contract sum

D. architect has not issued certificate for payment and has not notified contractor reason for

withholding certification


48. A contractor terminated a contract because the owner had not made payment on a certificate for

payment within the time stated in the contract documents. The contractor may, after giving the owner and

architect __________ additional days written notice, terminate the contract and recover from the owner

payment for any work executed.

A. 7

B. 14

C. 21

D. 30

49. A contractor repeatedly refuses to supply enough properly skilled workers on a project. The owner,

upon certification by the architect that sufficient cause existed to terminate the contract, may terminate the

contractor's employment after giving the contractor _____________ days written notice.

A. 7

B. 14

C. 21

D. 30

50. A construction change directive signed by the contractor shall be effective immediately and shall be

recorded as ______________.

A. an addendum

B. a construction change directive

C. a change order

D. a contract modification agreement

51. What shall be used in absence of total agreement on the terms of a change order?

A. an addendum signed by the architect only

B. an addendum signed by the owner only

C. an owner-contractor modification agreement

D. a construction change directive

52. Which of the following is not true regarding a construction change directive?

A. a construction change directive is prepared by the architect

B. a construction change directive is signed by the architect and the owner

C. the owner may by construction change directive, without invalidating the contract, order changes

in the work within the general scope of the contract

D. the contractor does not need to proceed promptly with the change in the work involved

upon receipt of a construction change directive


53. A construction change directive provides for an adjustment to the contract sum determined by the

architect on the basis of reasonable expenditures and savings _____________.

A. plus 10% markup for profit only

B. plus 15% markup for overhead expenses only

C. plus a reasonable allowance for profit and overhead

D. plus a reasonable allowance for profit only

54. A material supplier informs the contractor that the materials needed for his project will not be delivered

on time. This delay will cause the project to be delayed by six weeks. A claim for an increase in contract

time, by the contractor, must be made to the architect within _______________.

A. 7 days written notice

B. 15 days written notice

C. 21 days written notice

D. 30 days written notice

55. According to AIA Document A201, unless otherwise stated, the _____________ is responsible for

securing and paying the permit fees.

A. contractor

B. owner

C. architect

D. contractor or owner

56. The issuance of a certificate for payment will constitute a representation by the architect to the owner,

that to the best of the architect's knowledge, that the architect has _______________.

A. made an exhaustive on-site inspection to check the quality and quantity of work

B. reviewed construction means, methods, and techniques

C. reviewed copies of requisitions received from subcontractors and suppliers

D. observed that the quality of the work is in accordance with the contract documents

57. According to AIA Document A201, applications for payments submitted by the contractor to the

architect shall be based on _______________.

A. percentage of completed work

B. billings to date

C. the contract price

D. the schedule of values


58. According to AIA A201 documents, if the owner is late in paying the contractor, the amount of interest

due will be determined by the ______________.

A. owner

B. contractor

C. architect

D. owner and contractor

59. A contractor completes a project according to the plans provided by the architect who works closely

with an engineer in preparing the plans. The contractor knew the work was not in compliance with the

building codes and did not report it to the architect. According to AIA Document A201, who is responsible

for any correction of work attributable to the building codes?

A. engineer

B. contractor

C. architect

D. architect & engineer

60. If a change in work is requested by the architect and the owner, but not agreed to by the contractor, than

in absence of total agreement by all parties, the architect can prepare a ___________ and make the

contractor promptly proceed with the change in the work involved.

A. construction change directive

B. work order

C. change order

D. claims and disputes order

61. The issuance of a certificate for payment is not a representation that the architect has _____________.

A. made an exhaustive on-site inspection to check the quality and quantity of work

B. reviewed construction means, methods, and techniques

C. reviewed copies of requisitions received from subcontractors and material suppliers

D. A, B & C

62. What changes in the work can the architect make without the signature of the contractor?

A. any change in the work

B. an adjustment to the contract amount

C. an adjustment to the contract time

D. an order for minor changes in the work

63. A contractor shall submit a construction schedule _________________.

A. at least 5 days before commencing work

B. at least 15 days before commencing work

C. immediately after being awarded the contract

D. at least 30 days before commencing work and no later than 15 days after the award of

the contract


64. How many copies of a change order shall the contractor keep at the job site during construction?

A. one copy

B. two copies

C. three copies

D. four copies

65. Shop drawings submitted by contractor and approved by architect __________________.

A. will relieve the contractor from responsibility for errors or omissions in the drawings

B. will not relieve the architect from responsibility for errors or omissions in the drawings

C. will not relieve the contractor from responsibility for errors or omissions in the drawings

D. shall relieve the contractor from responsibility for errors or omissions in the drawings if

contractor informs architect of such errors or omissions within 10 days after drawings have been

submitted

66. A project is financed by a lender. Unless otherwise stated in the contract documents, according to AIA

Document A201, contractor will receive payments or apply for payments according to ______________.

A. schedule of values

B. value of goods

C. progress schedule

D. percentage of completion

67. A contractor wishes to make a claim for an increase in the contract time due to a six-week material

delay. This delay will also cause the project to be continually delayed. How many times must the contractor

notify the architect in writing for an increase in the contract time?

A. once

B. twice

C. three times

D. no notification required

68. A contractor observed that a vent pipe that was supposed to be located in a concealed space was

actually falling in a doorway. According to AIA Document A201, the contractor must notify the architect of

the discrepancy within ______________.

A. 7 days

B. 14 days

C. 21 days

D. 30 days


69. A contractor has reason to believe that the contract documents contain a particular design that is a

trademark infringement and does not inform the architect of such infringement. According to A/A

Document A201, who is responsible for any loss or lawsuits if the design develops into a trademark

infringement?

A. the contractor

B. the owner

C. the architect

D. the building inspector

70. According to AIA Document A201, Governing Law means that __________________.

A. the law of the location where the project is located will govern the contract documents

B. all public projects will be constructed according to federal regulations

C. construction projects that are federally funded will be inspected by federal building officials only

D. the contract shall be governed by the law of the location where the contract is signed

71. According to AIA Document A201, which of the following shall be included in the contract documents

as allowances?

A. labor

B. overhead

C. profit

D. taxes

72. If unit prices are stated in the contract documents or subsequently agreed upon, and if quantities

originally contemplated are materially changed in a proposed change order or construction change

directive, so that application of such unit prices to quantities of work proposed will cause substantial

inequity to the owner or contractor, the applicable prices shall be _______________.

A. binding by both parties to the agreement

B. equitably adjusted to either party if the inequitable amount is over 5%

C. adjusted in favor of the owner

D. equitably adjusted

73. Which of the following must the architect do after a change order has been agreed to and signed by the

architect, owner and contractor?

A. issue a construction change directive to the contractor within 3 days of the change order date

B. notify the contractor when the change order is to take effect

C. determine the extent of adjustment, if any, in the contract sum

D. notify both the owner and the contractor when the change order is to take effect


Part 3

1. The owner's right to carry out work begun by the contractor, but not completed, may occur after giving

the contractor(s) ______________ notice.

A. 1

B. 10

C. 7

D. 12

2. How many copies of the plans and specifications shall the contractor maintain on the site?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

3. The architect has the sole responsibility for ordering ________________.

A. change orders

B. construction change directives

C. any minor change in work

D. any changes whatsoever

4. If the architect objects to the contractors request for payment, he has _____________ days to notify the

contractor and owner.

A. 7

B. 10

C. 14

D. 21

5. If within ______________ of Substantial Completion, any of the work is found to be defective or not in

accordance with the contract documents, the contractor shall correct it promptly after receipt of a written

notice from the owner to do so.

A. Six months

B. One year

C. Fifteen months

D. Eighteen months

6. Given the following:

• The architect of a construction project approved a shop drawing submitted and approved by the

project's prime contractor, but prepared by a subcontractor.

• After the architect's approval, a deviation was discovered in the shop drawings when compared with

the project plans and specifications.


According to AIA A-201, the responsibility to correct the deviation lies with the ______________.

A. owner

B. subcontractor

C. prime contractor

D. architect

7. Allowances shall cover the cost to the contractor of all materials and equipment

A. Delivered to the site, all taxes, less trade discounts

B. Delivered to the site, all taxes, less trade discounts, contractor transportation, handling,

installation, overhead, profit and other expenses

C. Delivered to the site, all taxes, plus trade discounts, unloading, handling, installation, overhead,

profit and other expenses

D. Delivered to the site, all taxes, double discounts, unloading, handling, installation overhead,

profit and other expenses

8. Given the following:

• The contractor encounters a concealed physical condition on January 22 r4 that will cause the contract

price to be adjusted

• The contractor notifies the architect promptly before conditions at the site are disturbed on January 22nd

• The architect examines the condition on February 3r d and determines that no change in the contract is

justified

According to AIA document, A-201, the contractor must make a written claim for adjustment by .

A. February 24

B. February 16

C. February 21

D. April 4

9. Which of the following documents are required to be on site for the owner?

A. Drawings

B. Specifications

C. Change orders

D. All of the above

10.The following is a breakdown of cost for a construction project

Plans $ 400

Permit fee $2,950

County Assessment $4,200

Survey $ 500


According to the contract provisions found in AIA document A-201, the contractor is responsible for

the payment of .

A. $400

B. $2,950

C. $3,350

D. $8,050

11. Allowances as defined by AIA Document A-201 shall cover .

A. the cost to the contractor of materials, equipment and delivery but not trade discount

B. the cost to the contractor of materials, equipment and delivery and trade discounts

C. delivery, trade discounts, reasonable mark-up but not loading and unloading

D. only hard and soft costs

12. A subcontractor has the same responsibility and obligation to the contractor as the ______________.

A. architect has to the owner

B. owner has to the contractor

C. owner has to the architect and contractor

D. contractor has to the architect and owner

13. A construction change directive provides for a change in cost or time. The cost may include all of the

following but _____________.

A. labor, social security, unemployment

B. social security, materials, equipment

C. equipment, hand tools, bonds

D. labor, materials, equipment, bonds

14. According to AIA A201, who shall secure permission to use a utility easement required to reach the

construction site?

A. the subcontractor

B. the contractor

C. the owner

D. the architect

15. The contractor shall include in the contract some or all of the allowances stated in the contract

documents and will be reimbursed for all but which of the following?

A. materials and equipment

B. contractors cost for unloading and handling

C. trade discounts

D. installation, overhead and profit


16. The _____________is responsible for inspections to determine the dates of substantial completion and

final completion.

A. Builder

B. Owner

C. Architect

D. Savings and loan

17. The relationship of prime contractor and the subcontractor is like ________________.

A. owner — architect

B. owner — contractor

C. architect — contractor

D. contractor — owner — architect

18. A construction change directive signed by the owner and the architect provides payment to the

contractor for all but which of the following?

A. social security & unemployment insurance

B. cost of materials and equipment

C. bonds and insurance

D. rented hand tools

19. If the architect does not issue a Certificate for Payment, through no fault of the or the contractor, within

seven days after receipt of the contractor's application for the actor may, upon _____________ additional

days written notice to the owner and architect, op the work until payment is made.

A. 7

B. 10

C. 15

D. 20

20. A construction change directive need not have the agreement of the ______________.

A. Owner

B. Contractor

C. Architect

D. Anyone

21. The ________will have the authority to reject work which does not confirm to the contract documents.

A. Owner

B. Architect

C. Savings and loan

D. None of the above


22. The contractor has a money claim for work done while protecting the owner's property during severe

weather. His claim for an additional payment must be made within ____________ days.

A. 7

B. 10

C. 14

D. 21

23. The____ shall be responsible for purchasing and maintaining property insurance upon the entire work.

A. Architect

B. Contractor

C. Owner

D. Mortgage

24. As set forth by AIA documents, a construction change directive is a _______________.

A. request in writing by the owner

B. verbal mandate executed by arbitration

C. change in work to a subcontractor by a contractor

D. written order prepared by the architect and signed by the owner and architect

25. According to the AIA, what areas should be addressed in a change order to a contract?

A. scope of work, change in contract amount, time adjustment

B. terms of payment, date of contract, scope of work

C. scope of work, change in contract amount, supervision requirements

D. notice to owner, scope of work, terms of payment

26. The contractor's delivery of equipment is delayed by a truck breakdown for 5 days. The contractor is

entitled to _______________.

A. a reasonable time extension as determined by the architect

B. an automatic time extension of 5 days

C. recovery of costs for accelerating the project by 5 days

D. time extension of 5 days plus reasonable job overhead costs

27. How many days prior to the date established in a contract for progress payments shall a contractor

submit to the architect application for payment?

A. 3

B. 5

C. 7

D. 10


28. Having received the list of subcontractors, the architect immediately objects to the use of plumber X's

company. The general contractor then proposes and uses plumber Y's company at a higher cost of $5,000.

What is the general contractor entitled to?

A. nothing

B. a time extension only

C. $5,000 plus a proven time extension

D. contract with owner needs to be re-negotiated

29. When demolishing a building, the project manager encountered asbestos in the walls, which was not

shown or disclosed in the plans or specifications for the project. The general conditions of AIA Documents

specifically say the contractor should _____________________.

A. contact the local building department

B. continue working, but monitor employees for any signs of health problems

C. immediately stop work in the affected area and notify the owner and architect by phone

D. immediately stop work in the affected area and notify the owner and architect in

Writing

30. Removable partitions which were included in the contract are deleted by a change order at a net

decrease of $10,000 in the general contractor's cost.

The contract sum should be decreased by ____________________.

A. $10,000 only

B. $10,000 less reasonable mark-up for overhead only

C. $10,000 less reasonable mark-up for overhead and profit

D. $10,000 plus administrative costs

31. According to AIA-A201, which does NOT require written notice in order to file a claim for additional

cost?

A. minor change in the work

B. work performed because of a concealed condition

C. damages caused by the architect

D. work performed because of an emergency endangering the owner's property

32. According to AIA, adjustment of the contract sum using a change order must be established based

on_______________.

A. an agreement between the owner, contractor and architect

B. the unit prices as stated in the contract documents

C. labor, material and equipment costs

D. the architect's recommendation


33. According to AIA Document A201, the contract documents consist of ______________.

A. agreements between the contractor and all subcontractors specifying their relationships with the

owner

B. agreements between owner and architect, drawings, and specifications

C. agreements between owner and contractor, conditions of the contract and drawings and

D. materials to be used by contractors and subcontractors

34. While completing the punch list, the architect discovers that the wrong carpet was installed. The owner

has decided to accept the carpet, but according to AIA documents, he has the right to ______________.

A. demand that the contractor furnish him with rolls of the specified carpet

B. penalize the contractor for not following the specifications

C. reduce the contract sum by an amount which is appropriate and equitable

D. specify what deduction he will be required for accepting the wrong carpet

35. If after exhaustive effort a contractor fails to respond to or disagrees with the method of adjustment in

the contract sum for changes, the architect can determine the change amount. According to AIA, which

expense is not allowed as a reimbursable cost?

A. cost of material transportation

B. fringe benefits

C. hand tools (rented or owned)'

D. rental cost of machinery and equipment


Part 4 – Test Your Knowledge

1. Who is responsible for securing and paying for permits?

2. What is the time limit for filing a claim?

3. After notification of a request for payment by the contractor, how long does the architect have to either issue

a certification of payment to the owner, or notify the contractor otherwise?

4. If a contractor isn't paid, how long must he wait before he can stop work?

5. Who is responsible for obtaining and paying for property damage insurance?

6. Under what conditions can a contractor terminate the contract?

7. If an owner has cause, how many days written notice must he give to the contractor before terminating the

contract?

8. How many days notice must an owner give a contractor before correcting deficiencies?

9. How many days before due date must a contractor submit the application for payment?

10. The contractor must not commence work before this date:

11. Who retains copyright ownership of the plans or "instruments of service"?

12. What are the claims dispute resolution steps?

13. If a party to the contract suffers injury or damage, what is the time limit to give written notification after

discovery?

14. Is the cost of labor included in an allowance?

15. Are the cost of small hand tools to be included in a change order?

16. Tests, Inspections not initially required by the by the contract or laws are to be paid for by?

17. Contractor’s Insurance shall not be cancelled without how many days written notice to the owner?


ANSWER KEY

Part 1

1. C

2. D

3. D

4. A

5. D

6. D

7. D

8. C

9. D

10. D

11. C

12. A

13. B

14. A

15. B

16. A

17. D

18. D

19. A

20. A

21. B

22. D

23. C

24. D

25. C

26. C

27. B

28. B

29. B

30. C

31. B

32. C

33. B

34. B

35. B

36. C

37. B

38. D 39. C 1.6.1

40. B 4.3.4

41. B 2.2.2

42. B 7.2.1

43. A 3.11

44. C 1.6.1

45. C 4.3.2

46. B 3.7.1

47. C 7.2.1

48. B 3.7.1

49. C 2.2.2

50. B 3.7.1

51. C 2.2.2

52. C 1.6.1

53. C 7.3.6

54. D 5.2.1


Part 2

1. D 1.1.1 40. C 10.6.1 4.3.2

2. A 1.5.1 41. B 11.1.3

3. A 2.2.3 42. B 11.4.1

4. C 2.2.2 43. C 12.1.1

5. B 2.2.2 44. D 12.1.2

6. A 2.4.1 45. C 12.2.2.1

7. D 3.2.3 46. A 12.3.1

8. A 3.2.1 47. D 14.1.1

9. C 3.3.1 48. A 14.1.3 & 14.1.1

10 C 3.7.1 49. A 14.2.1, 14.2.2

11. B 3.8.1, 3.8.2, para. .2 50. C 7.3.5

12. A 3.10.1 51. D 7.3.2

13. A 3.11.1 52. D 7.3.1, & 7.3.4

14. D 3.15.1 53. C 7.3.6

15. B 4.2.1 54. C 4.3.2 & 4.3.7.1

16. A 4.2.5 55. A 3.7.1

17. D 4.2.6 56. D 9.4.2

18. A 4.2.9 57. D 9.2.1, 9.3.1

19. C 4.3.2 & 10.6.1 58. D 13.6.1, 13.2.1 & 1.1.1

20. D 4.4.1 59. B 3.2.3

21. C 4.3.4 60. A 7.3.1, 7.3.2 & 7.3.4

22. B 4.4.2 61. D 9.4.2

23. A 4.4.4 62. D 7.4.1 or 7.1.2

24. D 5.2.2 63. C 3.10.1

25. A 5.2.4 64. A 3.11.1

26. D 5.3.1 65. C 3.12.8

27. C 7.1.2 66. A 9.2.1, 9.3.1

28. D 7.2.1 67. A 4.3.2, 4.3.7.1

29. A 7.3.1 68 C 4.3.4

30. D 7.3.6 69. A 3.17.1

31. A 7.4.1 or 7.1.2 70. A 13.1.1

32. A 8.2.2 71. D 3.8.2, .1 and .2

33. C 9.3.1 72. D 4.3.9

34. D 9.3.2 73. C 7.2.1.2

35. B 9.4.1

36. A 9.6.2

37. D 9.7.1

38. D 9.8.1

39. A 10.1.1


Part 3

1. B 2.4

2. A 3.11

3. C 7.1.2

4. A 9.4.1

5. B 12,2.2.1

6. C 3.12.8

7. A 3.8.2

8. A 15.1.2

9. D 3.11

10. B 2.2.2

11. A 3.8.2

12. D 5.3

13. C 7.3.6

14. C 2.2.3

15. C 3.8.2

16. C 4.2.9

17. B 5.3

18. D 7.3.6

19. A 9.7

20. B 7.1.2

21. B 4.2.6

22. D 15.1.2

23. C 11.3.1

24. D 7.3.1

25. A 7.2.1

26. A 8.3.1

27. D 9.3.1

28. C 5.2.3

29. D 10.3.1

30. A 7.3.7 31. D 4.3.5

32. A 7.2.1

33. C 1.1.1

34. C 12.3.1

35. C 7.3.6

Part 4

No answers
