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1 / 10

How long must an architect with $1M in liability insurance carry an additional $2M for a project requiring $3M coverage?

Life of the building

Years after completion

Until design phases are complete

Until certificate of occupancy is issued

2 / 10

What strategy should an architecture firm's principal use to close the profitability gap and meet annual goals?

Hire two interns

Raise hourly rates by $6

Take on diverse project types

Extend workweek to 50 hours

3 / 10

How can partners of a new architectural firm specializing in aviation increase the efficiency of junior CAD/BIM staff in assembling contract documents?

Create master specs for common aviation materials

Use a standard detail library for material assemblies

Hire aviation-focused engineering consultants

4 / 10

What extra responsibility does the architect have when a sports arena project switches from CMaR to design-bid-build after budget issues?

Manage subcontractors

Sign payment applications

Provide detailed construction cost estimate

Help owner choose the best and lowest bid

5 / 10

Which methodology best enables remote work for a small architecture firm looking to offer off-site work options?

Password-protected PDF storage

Cloud-based virtual studio

Password-protected documentation database

6 / 10

What's the available architectural fee for a school addition project with a 5% fee, $5M budget, 10% profit, and 35% consultant expenses?

$137,500

$146,250

$162,500

$187,500

7 / 10

What business entity should a newly-registered architect choose for a firm focused on small-scale conceptual works?

General corporation

Sole proprietorship

Limited liability partnership

Limited liability company

8 / 10

Which sustainable strategy should an architect recommend for a historic structure in the northeastern U.S. with a south-facing brick facade and a rear parking area set for redevelopment?

Improve facade insulation

Install geothermal system

Use low-albedo roofing

Add solar panels to front facade

9 / 10

What are the 3 aspects included in the concept of "software architecture"?

Components, Cross cutting concepts and Internal and external interfaces

Coding conventions, Hardware sizing and components

Cross cutting concepts, components and hardware sizing

10 / 10

What are the primary aims of software architecture that hold significance?

Attain quality prerequisites in an understandable manner and allow a fundamental grasp of structures and concepts for the development team and other involved parties.

Facilitate economical integration and approval tests for the system and enhance the precision of patterns in structure and implementation.

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