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A New Mexico registered architect, Joe Gnatter, is meeting with clients who are interested in building a large commercial venture in his city. The clients are new to the practice of architecture and construction and ask Joe to give them an overview of what his involvement and responsibilities would be if he were the architect they chose.

Mr. Gnatter explains that, of course, his primary concern would be to deliver to the clients a design and plans that meet all their needs. This would include preparing alternative preliminary design concepts, as well as actual models to depict design concepts. He goes on to add that, while he will be able to express an educated opinion as to the probable costs of the project, the ultimate responsibility for evaluating the proposed costs for accuracy and fairness would be up to the clients and their business accountants.

The clients are also curious about possible environmental and social impacts their project might have, and any code implications these two concerns might engender. Gnatter tells them that he will ensure the project meets all local code requirements and says that the environmental and social impacts will be the concern of the project's engineer.

The next item of concern for the clients has to do with the administration of the project. Gnatter agrees to be responsible for construction administration on the project, and tells the clients he will evaluate all bids received. He also agrees to be the overall project manager and defines this as basically making sure everything gets done on time.


5.1 (a)

Which one of the following most accurately depicts Gnatter's responsibility in relations to evaluating proposed costs for accuracy and fairness:
Specifications and Materials Research
Building Cost Analysis
Site and Environmental Analysis

5.1 (b)

Gnatter explains to the clients that architectural work incidental to engineering is considered acceptable when the project value is less than $250,000 and the occupant load is less than 50.
True
False

5.2 (a)

The environmental and social impacts of the project should be the purview of the project's engineer.
True
False

5.2 (b)

If Gnatter were to use an out of state architect as a consultant, and that architect is unlicensed in New Mexico, which one of the following would that architect be allowed to do:
Prepare construction documents for Gnatter's review.
Perform observation of construction services.
Advise Gnatter on architectural matters.

5.3 (a)

Project management would include which of the following.
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Assessing all discrepancies
Closing out project records
Developing schematic plans

5.3 (b)

Which of the following minimum standards for practice are correct?
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An architect must understand the responsibilities and liabilities arising from the issuance of construction documents.
An architect's responsibility for a project's code compliance ends with adherence to all codes
An architect must be able to assure accuracy and compatability of all construction documents for a project

5.4 (a)

Which one of the following is most applicable?
An architect is not required to know the role of lending institutions in regards to construction administration.
During the office phase of construction an architect is not responsible for the timely process of applications for payment.
Part of construction administration includes settling protests to bid acceptability.

5.4 (b)

NMBEA does not have the right, in cases of alleged violations to the NM Architectural Act, to apply a standard of skill and knowledge generally accepted by architects in regards to reasonable care and competence. These standards must be thoroughly depicted in the Architectural Act in order to be imposed.
True
False

5.5 (a)

Evaluating the quality of materials is an architect's responsibility under Specifications and Materials Research and under Construction Observation
True
False

5.5 (b)

Which of the following are actions which could result in a disciplinary action against a registrant as depicted under the Architectural Act, Section 61-15-12.
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Refused to accept or to respond to a certified communication from the Board
Aided in a violation of the Architectural Act
Conviction of a fourth degree misdemeanor
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