Question #3 is very misleading. The exams are based on the AIA contracts; jobsite safety (per the A201) is the contractor's responsibility. I find it hard to believe that NCARB would put a scenario on there where they're assuming the architect would make comments about a certain safety hazard on the jobsite. It should be A. We're trained not to assume liability for jobsite safety and make comments about safety hazards.
Question 1: This would really be a bid bond, which insures that the contractor will sign the contract after their bid has been selected and they've been awarded the contract. This is a trickily worded question, performance bond somewhat squeaks by as an answer but again its trickily worded. If the answer was reworded to say "An insurance policy for the Owner regarding whether the GC will fulfill the terms of their contract" it would be a bit more clear.
I would have chosen D for #2. As a project manager I would have done anything to avoid arbitration, even if it's further down the line. Hiring a new contractor under a separate contractor would have been the simplest way forward.
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Also, #3, as architects we are trained NOT to say stuff like that. Anything to avoid liability. What a ridiculous question completely devoid of context.
Question #3 is very misleading. The exams are based on the AIA contracts; jobsite safety (per the A201) is the contractor's responsibility. I find it hard to believe that NCARB would put a scenario on there where they're assuming the architect would make comments about a certain safety hazard on the jobsite. It should be A. We're trained not to assume liability for jobsite safety and make comments about safety hazards.
Thank you. I thought this was a dumb question as well
I also agree this was a terribly written question, the are exams would definitely go off the contracts so (A)
Question 1: This would really be a bid bond, which insures that the contractor will sign the contract after their bid has been selected and they've been awarded the contract. This is a trickily worded question, performance bond somewhat squeaks by as an answer but again its trickily worded. If the answer was reworded to say "An insurance policy for the Owner regarding whether the GC will fulfill the terms of their contract" it would be a bit more clear.
I would have chosen D for #2. As a project manager I would have done anything to avoid arbitration, even if it's further down the line. Hiring a new contractor under a separate contractor would have been the simplest way forward.
I've been looking for a Laborers Apprenticeship Practice test all over the internet but have only found the usual trades (Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter etc...). Not a single one for Laborers.
Do you know of any you can recommend? It's been awhile and I want to brush up. I have an opportunity to skip a level or two and start off making more.
Any ideas you might have are welcome!
Also, #3, as architects we are trained NOT to say stuff like that. Anything to avoid liability. What a ridiculous question completely devoid of context.