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Exam Guide: Programming, Planning & Practice
Exam Guide: Programming, Planning & Practice
Exam Guide: Programming, Planning & Practice
RE EXAM GUIDE
Programming, Planning
& Practice
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Sample Multiple-
Choice Questions
Content Areas
1. PROGRAMMING & ANALYSIS 4. PROJECT & PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
Assess client needs and requirements to develop Develop scope of services and project delivery
master plan and program. Document design method. Assess project budget and financing.
objectives including site characteristics, spatial and Identify project team members including consultants.
functional relationships, and building systems Document project meetings. Manage project
considerations. Establish preliminary project scope, schedule and design progress. Assist with construc-
phasing, budget, and schedule. tion procurement. Manage legal issues relating to
practice including fees, insurance, and professional
2. ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, services contracts.
& ECONOMIC ISSUES
Obtain and review site and building surveys. Assess
physical, environmental, social, and economic issues Vignette
and project impact. Develop project concepts utiliz- Site Zoning
ing sustainable principles, alternative energy systems, Delineate areas suitable for the construction of buildings
and new material technologies. Apply basic design and other site improvements responding to regulatory
principles and historic precedent. restrictions and programmatic requirements. Define a
site profile and maximum buildable envelope based on
3. CODES & REGULATIONS zoning regulations and environmental constraints.
Identify, analyze, and incorporate building codes,
specialty codes, zoning, and other regulatory
requirements. Manage regulatory approval process.
Site Zoning 1. After the contract for construction has been awarded, the 4. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Vignette contractor shall next prepare which of the following for which of the following is true about lead-based paints in
the architect's review? an existing building that is being renovated as housing for
References A request for payment the elderly?
A list of materials The lead content concern is less for buildings
A schedule of construction constructed after 1960.
A lien release Occupant health risks are less of a concern if no
children will be living in the facility.
The lead paint must be completely removed in areas
2. According to AIA Document C141-1997 [NPP 9], the being renovated.
consultant's services should be performed in a Contractor health risks are a concern only if the lead
coordinated sequence with the paint is sawed, ground, or sandblasted.
owner
contractor
architect 5. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
construction manager [CSA-B651-04] Accessibility Guidelines, curb ramp slopes
shall NOT exceed which of the following ratios?
1:10
3. Which of the following consultant engineers typically 1:12
consumes the greatest percentage of project fees on 1:20
school projects? 1:24
Civil
Electrical
Mechanical 6. Which of the following creates the majority of indoor air
Structural quality problems?
Inside contamination
Inadequate ventilation
Construction materials
Contamination from the outside
Site Zoning 7. Which of the following types of estimates is the 10. Outline specifications written during the programming
Vignette most accurate? phase of a project are generally broken down by
Order of magnitude rooms
References Square foot and cubic foot divisions
Assemblies system costs
Unit price takeoff products
8. Two professional design firms join together for a project in 11. Which of the following client categories most often
which both firms are parties to the contract with the requires the architect to transfer ownership of the
owner. This arrangement is known as architect's construction documents to the owner/client?
an associated firm Corporate
a joint venture Health care
partnering Commercial
a multiple prime Governmental
9. When the architect is analyzing the choice between 12. Bid alternates to choose between concrete block and clay
renovating an existing library or demolishing it and masonry, wood and plastic windows, and slate and
constructing a new library, the architect should first asphalt shingles are most likely the architect's attempt to
recommend that incorporate energy-saving options
a feasibility study be prepared control construction costs
renovation costs be compared with costs for anticipate neighborhood covenants
new construction accommodate various climatic conditions
the owner obtain community input
the local historical society be consulted
13. According to The Architect's Handbook of Professional
Practice, a project manager's first key challenge is to
meet profitability goals
meet contractual obligations
clearly identify the client's expectations
manage the team members' judgments and creativity
Site Zoning 14. Which of the following plazas in identical urban settings 17. An architect is asked to design a county courthouse and
Vignette would encourage active public use? government center. The architect should advise the client
that a detailed program for this project is likely to result in
References a more aesthetically pleasing building
a more efficient building
a longer construction duration
higher life-cycle building costs
Site Zoning 21. Which of the following is the most important considera- 25. According to standard owner/architect agreements, a
Vignette tion when the architect/owner contract is negotiated? presentation model for the client's promotional use is
Client background check part of the design process
References Type of consultants standard practice
Construction delivery method not a basic service
Scope of services not reimbursable
22. The object of the programming process is to establish 26. Zoning ordinances [by-laws] are used by municipalities as
aesthetics a means of controlling all of the following EXCEPT
evaluation of materials density of development
realistic requirements project costs
project financing flood impact
land usage
Site Zoning 29. The most appropriate strategy for predicting and 32. The architect for a new shopping center has been told
Vignette preventing conflicts between architectural and that the city has a "ponding" requirement for the site.
engineering documents is to This means that the architect must provide
References hold regular coordination meetings a decorative water pond as part of the parking-lot
have the owner review drawings landscaping
schedule peer review of documents a French-drain system in the parking areas to pond
use in-house engineers water
an area where excess rainwater can be retained and
discharged into a storm sewer
30. Buildings in urban cores, which have been permitted to a system for the underground collection and disposal
achieve floor area ratios and heights in excess of those of rainwater
permitted by zoning, may have been awarded these
bonuses because they
are clad in materials specified by the city 33. Production management is an important element in the
have excess vertical transportation capacity success of an architectural firm. Which of the following is a
include street-level functions that are regarded as major ingredient for improvement of production?
public amenities Employee benefits
are on sites that can take advantage of the potential for Communication with employees
superior views Office renovation
Purchase of reproduction equipment
Site Zoning 35. The size and/or configuration of public rest room facilities
Vignette is regulated by which of the following?
Deed restrictions
References Building codes
Zoning ordinances [bylaws]
Life-safety codes
38. An architectural program should contain which of the 40. Governmental bodies regulate the development of
following? Check the four that apply. projects through which of the following? Check the
A. Budget limitations two that apply.
B. Soils bearing capacity A. Regional master plans
C. A statement of the owner's goals B. Zoning ordinances [bylaws]
D. An inventory of spaces required C. Enterprise zones
E. Statements of functional relationships D. Restrictive covenants
F. Determination of the structural system E. Tax incentives
F. Sewer permits
Site Zoning 1. A schedule of construction 30. include street-level functions that are regarded as
Vignette 2. architect public amenities
3. Mechanical 31. Covenants
References 4. Occupant health risks are less of a concern if no children 32. an area where excess rainwater can be retained and dis-
will be living in the facility. charged into a storm sewer
5. 1:12 33. Communication with employees
6. Inadequate ventilation 34. Life-safety requirements
7. Unit price takeoff 35. Building codes
8. a joint venture 36. Square-foot [square-meter] costs of similar buildings
9. a feasibility study be prepared 37. A, C, E
10. divisions 38. A, C, D, E
11. Governmental 39. critical path method (CPM)
12. control construction costs 40. A, B
13. clearly identify the client's expectations
14.
15. 80 db
16. owner
17. a more efficient building
18. site limitations
19. sound transmission class
20. hold regular weekly or monthly meetings to review the
consultant's progress
21. Scope of services
22. realistic requirements
23. offsets local infrastructure improvement costs
24. consider mediation
25. not a basic service
26. project costs
27. owner
28. Unit-area cost
29. hold regular coordination meetings
On the grid below the site plan, you are required to draw the property line.
profile of the existing grade and to draw the profile of the Construction of buildings is prohibited within the
maximum building envelope for each lot. following setbacks. (All setbacks are measured from
the property lines of the two new lots.)
Before beginning your solution, you should review the Front yard setbacks shall be considered only from
program that can be accessed through the Vignette Index Main Street.
screen and familiarize yourself with the site plan and the grid Front yard setbacks from property line
on the work screen. along Main Street: 25 ft
Rear yard setbacks: 30 ft
Your completed work should conform to the program and the Side yard setbacks: 10 ft
site conditions. Construction of buildings and other surface
improvements is prohibited within 25 ft of the lake
Program high water line.
An existing property has been subdivided to create two Construction of buildings is prohibited within the
new lots for the development of condominiums. You are existing drainage easement.
required to show the buildable areas in plan and in The maximum building height limit within 65 ft of the
section based on a variety of regulatory requirements and west property line in Lot A shall be 45 ft above the
developmental constraints. benchmark elevation.
The maximum building height limit between 0 ft and
1. On the plan, show the portion of the site where surface 40 ft of the east property line of Lot B shall be 20 ft
improvements are allowed. (Use the Secondary above the grade at the property line.
Construction Area tool.) Maximum building height limit shall be 80 ft above the
benchmark elevation.
2. On the plan, show the portion of the site where building The maximum building envelope is restricted to an
construction is allowed. (Use the Buildable Area tool.) elevation defined by a 30-degree line rising eastward
from a point at an elevation of 20 ft directly above
3. On the grid, draw the profile of the existing grade at the benchmark.
Section A-A. (Use the Grade tool.)
is drawn correctly.
Ortho
While this layout has a few minor errors, none were serious and has been excluded from the construction envelope. The
enough to cause it to fail. Front, side and rear yard restrictions minor mistakes in this solution are in the depths of the Second-
have been located correctly. The Shoreline setback and the ary Construction Area setbacks along the center property line.
Easement are shown to be more restrictive than the side yard One side is measured at four feet and the other at six feet.
and rear yard setbacks. The horizontal and vertical setbacks and There are tolerances built into the scoring programs, but it
limits are maintained. The angled line is measured 30 degrees is advisable to try and create your solutions as accurately
from the horizontal and originates at the correct point. The as possible. Use the "Zoom" tool often to locate elements
easement in the middle of the site has been located properly more precisely. July 2010 ARE® 4.0 10
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SITE ZONING VIGNETTE - Sample Failing Solution
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Site Zoning
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Secondary construction
is permitted over the
drainage easement.
Origin of angled
setback is in wrong
location.
The solution shows a good technique for measuring offsets (setbacks, fall over the easement as permitted. Also, the angled solar access
easements, etc.) from a curved or angled line. The solution itself has a restriction has its beginning point located incorrectly. This creates a
few problems, however. The candidate mistook the easement down condition where the maximum building envelope, as drawn, is smaller
the middle of the site as being restrictive of non-building surface than allowed (vertically) and is therefore unacceptable.
improvements and did not allow the Secondary Construction Area to