Professional practice and ethics Jimma University Bachelor of Science in Architecture May 2023

JIMMA UNIVERSITY
JIMMA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

School of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Department of Architecture and Urban Planning

Professional practice and ethics

Model Exam 1 (Exit Exam) for Bachelor of Science
in Architecture
Prepared By: Berhanu T. & Hawi W.
Date: May 2, 2023
Time allowed – 0.45 hours
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This examination contains the course of Professional Practice & Ethics, Specification, and BOQ
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DIRECTIONS:
This examination part is the Professional Practice & Ethics, Specification & BOQ. From the
given alternatives, choose the one that distracts the other answer that is the correct answer from
the given choices, and choose the letter of your choice in the separate answer sheet provided.

1) What is the role of professional ethics of architecture in the construction industry

a) It limits power and control over the production of space by an architect.
b) It has an influence on social, political, economic, and cultural factors of the society
c) It has a remarkable contribution on the development of urbanization
d) All
e) none
2) the professional codes prepared by architects’ organizations generally frame
a) personal responsibilities of architects
b) protect the professional interests
c) ignore the collective responsibilities of architects
d) all
e) only a & b
3) Which one of the following best describes Professionalism?
a) It is wearing a suit or carrying a briefcase
b) It is communicating effectively and appropriately and finding a way to be productive.
c) It is conducting oneself with responsibility, integrity, accountability, and excellence.
d) The skill, good judgment, and polite behavior that is expected from a person who is trained to
do a job well.
e) All except ‘’a’’
4) Architecture as a profession exists
a) to create the physical environment in which people live
b) It stands as a representation of how we see the world
c) To design the dwelling of the society
d) All
e) none
5) The Role of Architects
a) a professional who is qualified to design and provide advice - both aesthetic and technical
b) a person who plans, designs, and oversees the construction of buildings
c) to construct buildings
d) all
e) all except ‘’c’’
6) Which one of the following is the way by which work comes into an architectural office
a) Through reputation because of previous work
b) Through competition
c) Through bidding on indirect commission with fee negotiation
d) All except ‘’c’’
e) All
7) One of the following describes the types of contracts used for consulting services.

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a) Lump sum contract d) All

b) Cost plus fixed fee contract e) None
c) Man month contract
8) In architectural and engineering services, supervision service includes
a) Checking & approving payment certificates.
b) Preparation of all necessary details
c) Visiting the construction site as a guest
d) All except ‘’b’’
e) All except ‘’c’’
9) In the construction bidding process, the announcement of bidding for the project the advertisement
should contain
a) Only the Name and location of the project
b) Time and place of receiving a bid
c) Only the scope of the project
d) Location and requirements of obtaining contract documents
e) All
10) One of the following is true about architecture
a) Architecture and the connection individuals is something that is easily quantified.
b) The capacity for comparative learning among different cultures must be incorporated within
architectural schools
c) An Architect must be able to bring several cultural lenses to his work
d) All
e) All but ‘’a’’
11) In professional practice, technology has changed the way we design by means of
a) computer-aided drafting d) all
b) BIM modeling e) all except ‘’c’’
c) virtual reality
12) one of the following is true in professional practice
a) An environment where people feel uncomfortable or threatened is not a productive or creative
one.
b) Always conduct yourself professionally.
c) We welcome and support people of all backgrounds and identities
d) All except ‘’c’’
e) All
13) One of the following represents Work Environment Code of Conduct topics
a) Safety policy. d) All
b) Privacy policy. e) All except ‘’b’’
c) Equal opportunity.
14) Which one isn’t part of the pre-investigation study?
A) Feasibility study B) Project finance

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C) Land acquisition D) Preparation of as-built record drawings

15) Implementation service includes all except
A) Visiting the construction site as per agreement.
B) Preparation of all necessary details
C) Preparation of as built record drawings.
D) Preparation of contract agreement
16) Which of the ways work comes into the architectural office.
A) Through competition
B) Through public relations
C) Through reputation because of previous work
D) all
17) What kind of competition is it in which any office can compete?
A) Open competitions C) Neither
B) Limited competition D) all
18) Limited competition type has which selection criteria.
A) Through technical evaluation C) Both
B) Through price evaluation D) Neither
19) Which contract type is the contract is normally used for general planning and feasibility study.
Payments are made on agreed time based rates.
A) Man month contract C) Percentage contract
B) Lump sum contract D) None
20) Which one relation is very important for architecture professionalism?
A) Architect to architect C) Architect to contractor
B) Architect to client D) all
21) Which one these ideas develop the architect- contractor relation.
A) To recognize limitations and call on an expert when a specialized understanding is
required.
B) To make the specifications as precisely as they can.
C) To maintain open communication and mutual respect.
D) all
22) What is the purpose of the Code of Ethics in architecture?
a) To provide guidelines for ethical behavior among architects
b) To regulate the fees charged by architects
c) To provide guidelines for the design of buildings
d) None of the above
23) What is the difference between licensure and certification in architecture?
a) Licensure is the legal requirement to practice architecture while certification is a voluntary
process
b) Certification is the legal requirement to practice architecture while licensure is a voluntary
process

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c) Licensure and certification are both the legal requirements to practice architecture
d) Neither licensure nor certification is a legal requirement to practice architecture
24) What is the design-build project delivery method?
a) A project delivery method in which the architect and contractor work on separate contracts
b) A project delivery method in which the owner contracts with a single entity that provides both
design and construction services
c) A project delivery method in which the architect provides design services and the contractor
provides construction services under separate contracts
d) None of the above
25) How does the design-bid-build project delivery method work?
a) The owner hires an architect and then contracts with a separate contractor for construction
b) The owner hires a contractor who hires an architect to design the building
c) The owner hires an architect who also acts as the contractor for the construction phase
d) None of the above
26) What is the purpose of construction documents in architecture?
a) To provide information about the history and culture of the building location.
b) To provide detailed information about the design and construction of the building.
c) To provide information about the client's financial resources.
d) None of the above.
27) What is the role of the owner in the design and construction process?
a) To provide financial resources and oversee the entire project process
b) To hire the architect and contractor and provide input during the design process.
c) To physically construct the building.
d) None of the above
28) What is a change directive in architecture?
a) A written order requesting a change to the construction documents before construction begins.
b) A written order requesting a change to the construction documents during construction.
c) A request for additional funds to complete the construction project.
d) None of the above.
29) What is the purpose of the “Ethiopians with Disabilities Act” in architecture?
a) To provide funding for building construction.
b) To regulate advertising standards for architects.
c) To ensure that buildings and other facilities are accessible to people with disabilities.
d) None of the above.
30) What is the role of an expert witness in an architecture-related lawsuit?
a) To provide legal advice to the defendant.
b) To provide testimony regarding technical or professional matters in architecture.
c) To provide financial advice regarding the costs of construction.
d) None of the above.
31) What is the role of the architect during the contract administration phase of a project?
a) To oversee construction activities and manage the construction process.
b) To provide legal advice to the owner and contractor.

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c) To provide input during the bidding process.

d) None of the above.
32) Which of the following is not included in the BOQ?
a) Materials c) Equipment Costs
b) Labor Costs d) Project Schedule
33) Which of the following is not the benefit of a well-written specification?
a) Improved quality control
b) Better communication between the project team members
c) Reduced construction costs
d) Increased efficiency in project delivery
34) Which of the following is not included in BOQ?
a) Quantities of materials required c) Total cost of construction
b) Unit price of each material d) Quality standards for materials
35) Who prepares the BOQ?
a) The architect c) The contractor
b) The quantity surveyor d) The project manager
36) What is the main purpose of a specification?
a) To provide an estimate of the total cost of construction
b) To outline the design and aesthetic features of the building
c) To ensure that the required level of quality for materials and installation is communicated
d) None of the above
37) A process of measuring or scaling dimensions from drawings and recording all dimensions in an
easily understood format.
a) Writing the final Bill of Quantity c) Abstracting
b) Taking off d) All
38) Which one of the following is one of the basic principles of taking off?
a) Prior knowledge of the regulations is necessary
b) Drawings shall be fully understood and clearly detailed
c) There shall be an understanding that measurements are taken to the nearest cm.
d) All
e) All except ‘’c’’
39) Construction documents prepared by architects that indicate physical dimensions and locations of
construction elements are called______.
a) Specifications c) Surveying data
b) Drawings d) all
40) Which one is the correct chronological order of general format of a BOQ?
a) Quantity, Rate per unit, Serial number, Item description, Unit, Total amount
b) Serial number, Quantity, Rate per unit, Item description, Unit, Total amount
c) Serial number, Item description, Unit, Quantity, Rate per unit, Total amount
d) Serial number, Quantity, Rate per unit, Item description, Unit, Total amount

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