[Dec-2025] NCARB Project-Management Exam Basic Questions With Answers [Q18-Q35]

QUESTION 18
Preparation of space standards, furniture assessment, and documentation of equipment requirements are most effectively done during which of the following project phases?

QUESTION 19

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 20
What is the primary purpose of a punch list?

QUESTION 21
When is a change order required?

QUESTION 22
An architecture firm is negotiating a contract with an owner for a $2,000,000 project. The proposed architectural-only fee is 5% of the cost of construction through the end of the Construction Document Phase.
During the negotiations, the owner wants to apply for a building permit in 7 weeks without exceeding the original budget constraints. The project staff currently consists of 2 people who have an hourly rate of $100.
What is the minimum project staff required to meet the owner’s new schedule?

QUESTION 23
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 24
Construction of a gymnasium is scheduled to be complete 365 days from the date of the notice to proceed. On Friday, day 355 of the schedule, the contractor submits a punch list to the architect for substantial completion.
The architect agrees to review the punch list on-site after the weekend.
On Monday, the architect discovers that a subcontractor left open a skylight over the weekend, allowing heavy rain to fall into the courtyard area and damage the gymnasium floor. It was determined the flooring must be replaced. The lead time for new flooring is 8-10 weeks, and installation will take 14 days. The architect’s agreement with the owner is contracted to end 30 days after substantial completion.
Which of the following documents must the architect prepare immediately? Check the two that apply.

QUESTION 25
An architect is performing a schematic design quality control review for a new mid-rise office tower.
Which drawings will be included in the architect’s review?

QUESTION 26
The main goals on a large project are ease of communication and commitment from the project team.
Which scheduling technique should be used?

QUESTION 27
Which of the following best describes a construction manager (CM) at risk?

QUESTION 28
During the preparation of the construction documents, it was noted that the survey inaccurately located the property line. Consequently, the parking layout had to be redesigned to fit within the corrected property boundary.
The architect’s additional costs and associated delay are the responsibility of which one of the following parties?

QUESTION 29
A project achieves refinement and coordination in which of the following phases?

QUESTION 30
An architect is working on a large renovation project with an AIA B101 contract. The owner decides to contract separately with an electrical engineer and a security firm. The security firm asks the engineer and architect to coordinate the details for a new card reader access control system.
What is the first step the architect should take?

QUESTION 31
According to AIA Document B201, the architect must perform which of the following services during Construction Contract Administration?
Check the three that apply.

QUESTION 32
What is the architect’s role regarding shop drawings?

QUESTION 33

Design Firm ABC is awarded two projects, but they do not have enough staff to support the execution of both projects due to unexpected staffing issues. ABC is deciding if they need to hire staff from an outside firm to execute the projects.
Which one of the following sets of staff members would adequately support ABC’s staffing needs?

QUESTION 34
Near the end of a routine job site visit, the architect begins to assemble notes. The owner’s representative then arrives on site unexpectedly. The architect, owner’s representative, and contractor discuss and resolve several outstanding project issues. The architect begins writing correspondence to distribute to the project team when the architect returns to the office.
In addition to a Meeting Record, which of the following documents should the architect create?

QUESTION 35
Which insurance policy protects the architect against claims of negligence?