Pass NCARB Project-Management Actual Free Exam Q&As Updated Dump May 02, 2026 [Q24-Q48]

NO.24 What is the architect’s role regarding shop drawings?

NO.25 An architecture firm has a C401 agreement with their consultants for a new design-bid-build residential tower.
The architect has approved a schedule provided by the mechanical engineer that includes a two-week quality control review after each delivery milestone.
During the design development phase, the owner requests that the architect change the 8,000-square-foot business center amenity for tenants to a private restaurant. The mechanical engineer informs the architect that their schedule must be extended by four weeks to meet the owner’s request.
What should the architecture firm do first to maintain the start of construction?

NO.26 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.

NO.27 When is a change order required?

NO.28 An architect is working on a design-build project for a large skyscraper. The architect has completed a conceptual design, finalized the contracts, and hired consultants. The schematic design phase is set to begin in one week.
Which items or tasks are important for the architect to complete during this time? Check the three that apply.

NO.29 After construction begins, an owner asks the architect to select a different roof material. The architect wants to manage the risk associated with this change.

NO.30 Which of the following best describes “value engineering”?

NO.31 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?

NO.32 A new multifamily apartment building is constructed using a construction manager at-risk delivery method.
The owner is eager to begin leasing units in the building and requests that the architect sign the certificate of substantial completion without listing any work to be completed.
Which party is required to sign the certificate of substantial completion?

NO.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?

NO.34 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?

NO.35 What is the architect’s responsibility regarding code compliance during design?

NO.36 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?

NO.37 A principal architect is working with a school district on designing an 18,000-square-foot athletics training facility. During the DD phase, the principal notices that the firm’s younger staff has produced equipment plans that do not coordinate with the electrical engineer’s sheets.
How should the principal architect respond to the lack of coordination? Check the three that apply.

NO.38 Preparation of space standards, furniture assessment, and documentation of equipment requirements are most effectively done during which of the following project phases?

NO.39 During the CD phase, it is discovered that the owner’s food service consultant made a mistake that results in the owner asking the architect to revise the design.
How should the architect proceed?

NO.40 The owner and architect sign a Basic Services Agreement for the design of a museum.
Based on AIA Document B101-2017, Owner and Architect Agreement, which line items should be excluded from the architect’s cost estimate? Check the two that apply.

NO.41 During the predesign phase of a project, the architect discovers that the owner’s budget is insufficient to meet the program requirements.
Which of the following should the architect do?

NO.42 The architect’s contract with the owner has a budget of construction cost, and the architect has established a budget of cost in the mechanical engineer’s contract. The mechanical bid package is 36% over the budget.
What is the engineer required to do?

NO.43 According to AIA Document B201, the architect must perform which of the following services during Construction Contract Administration?
Check the three that apply.

NO.44 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?

NO.45 While conducting a site visit for a residential tower delivered through the design-build method, an architect observes several construction workers without hard hats and other unsafe working conditions.
How should the architect proceed?

NO.46 According to ATA owner-architect agreements, who is responsible for the cost of evaluating significant substitutions proposed by the contractor, subcontractors, or suppliers and the cost of making subsequent revisions to drawings, specifications, and other documentation?

NO.47 Which of the following considerations would support the use of separate bid packages and a fast-track schedule?
Check the four that apply.

NO.48 Which document defines the architect’s scope of services and responsibilities?