NCARB ARE 5.0 Project Management (PjM) - Project-Management Exam Questions

QUESTION NO: 1

Prior to the project kick-off, the architect requests to add an additional week of review time to the schedule for each design submission for coordination with their consultants. Based on the schedule provided, what is the earliest start date for construction with the additional review periods?

QUESTION NO: 2
An architect is working on a design-build project for a large skyscraper. The architect has completed a conceptual design, finalized the contracts, and hired consultants. The schematic design phase is set to begin in one week.
Which items or tasks are important for the architect to complete during this time? Check the three that apply.

QUESTION NO: 3
A project achieves refinement and coordination in which of the following phases?

QUESTION NO: 4
A contractor has hired a subcontractor to construct a parking lot for 60 cars. The parking lot will be 60 feet x
270 feet. The subcontractor has quoted a price of $13.25 per square yard to the contractor.
If the contractor adds a mark-up of 15%, what is the cost of each parking space?

QUESTION NO: 5
Which document authorizes the contractor to proceed with work?

QUESTION NO: 6
On a private project, which of the following actions by a subcontractor who had not been paid by the contractor is most likely to be an effective collection measure?

QUESTION NO: 7

Refer to the exhibit.
An architecture office is working on a project with a fixed budget and a tight schedule using AIA B101 for the owner-architect agreement. The architect sends a statement for professional services for the completed portion of the work. Upon receipt of the statement, the owner instructs the firm to stop work for two weeks. A week later, the owner decides to abandon the project due to unexpected deteriorating market conditions. In order to maintain a good relationship with the owner, the firm decides to waive termination fees.
What is the architect's total compensation for the project?

QUESTION NO: 8
During the predesign phase of a project, the architect discovers that the owner's budget is insufficient to meet the program requirements.
Which of the following should the architect do?