Under AIA Document A201-2017 General Conditions, who is responsible for means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction?
Construction Observation
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Which AIA document is the standard form of agreement between owner and contractor where the basis of payment is a stipulated sum (lump sum)?
Pre Construction Activities
Chapter 1: Preconstruction Roles, Project Delivery & Bidding
1.1 Project Delivery Methods & Construction Administration Roles
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An owner is using AIA A102-2017 for a construction project. What is the defining feature of this agreement?
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Which AIA document is used by a contractor to submit a statement of qualifications during prequalification or bidding?
Which AIA document is issued to contractors during bidding to provide the rules, requirements, and procedures for submitting bids?
During bidding, the architect identifies an error in the drawings that affects scope. What is the correct mechanism to formally communicate this change to all bidders?
1.2 Architect's Preconstruction Responsibilities & AIA B101 CA Services
An owner wants to compare base scope against optional scope items at bid time so the award decision can be made based on available budget. Which device should the architect use?
Which project delivery method is MOST appropriate when an owner needs the lowest first-cost bid and the design is complete and well-defined?
Under AIA A101-2017 with A201 General Conditions, who has the authority to bind the owner to a change in the contract sum?
Administrative Procedures
A general contractor submits a request for clarification about a dimension on the drawings during construction. Which AIA form is most commonly used to track this request?
1.3 Pre-Bid Conferences, Site Visits & Document Distribution
The architect needs to issue a clarification or interpretation that does NOT change the contract sum or contract time. Which document is appropriate?
What is the PRIMARY purpose of AIA G709, Proposal Request?
An owner needs work to proceed immediately, but agreement on cost and time has not been reached. Which document allows the architect (with owner approval) to direct the contractor to proceed?
Under AIA A201-2017 §15.1, the contractor must give the architect written notice of a Claim within how many days after recognizing the condition giving rise to the claim?
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1.4 AIA A701 Instructions to Bidders & Bidding Rules
Which AIA form is the standard Application and Certificate for Payment used by the contractor and certified by the architect each pay cycle?
G703 Continuation Sheet supports G702 by providing what information?
Under A201-2017, after receipt of the contractor's payment application the architect has how long to either issue a certificate for payment to the owner or notify the contractor of withholding?
An architect reviewing a contractor's payment application observes that approximately 30% of the work claimed for a particular line item has not actually been completed. What is the architect's most appropriate action under A201?
Chapter 2: Contractor Selection, Bids, Alternates & Contracts
2.1 Contractor Qualification & Evaluation Criteria
A subcontractor's submittal includes a product that differs from the specified product. What is the architect's correct course of action?
Which AIA form is the Architect's Field Report used to record a site visit?
Which AIA document is used as a submittal log to track shop drawings, product data, and samples?
Under AIA A201, what is the architect's PRIMARY duty during periodic visits to the construction site?
2.2 Bid Evaluation, Bonds & Bidder Responsibility
Which AIA document is the Certificate of Substantial Completion?
Project Closeout
What event MOST commonly triggers the start of the one-year correction-of-work period under A201-2017 §12.2.2?
Which document is the Contractor's Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims, typically required prior to release of final payment?
Which AIA document is the Contractor's Affidavit of Release of Liens?
2.3 Alternates, Allowances & Unit Prices
Which AIA document is the Consent of Surety to Final Payment?
An owner is selecting a contractor through a negotiated procurement rather than a competitive bid. What is a primary benefit of negotiation over open competitive bidding?
When are bidders permitted to receive last-minute changes to the bidding documents and still have all bids reflect the same scope?
During bidding, a contractor asks a question about the meaning of a specification section. How should the architect respond?
2.4 Owner-Contractor Agreements & Contract Documents Hierarchy
Under AIA A201, in case of a discrepancy between the drawings and the project specifications, which document generally governs?
What is the architect's MOST appropriate response if the architect observes work on site that does not conform to the contract documents?
Which AIA document is used by the contractor to certify continuing insurance coverage at intervals during the project?
Under A201-2017, which type of bond protects the owner if the contractor fails to perform the contract obligations?
Chapter 3: Architect's Role on Site, Observation & Field Reports
3.1 Architect's Authority, Limitations & Standard of Care on Site
What is the PRIMARY purpose of a Schedule of Values?
What is the typical relationship between substantial completion and final completion?
Under A201-2017 §9.10, when the architect determines the work is acceptable and final payment is due, the architect issues:
Under A201-2017, the making of final payment generally constitutes a waiver of claims by the owner EXCEPT for which of the following?
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