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AIA General Questions

1. If a subcontractor defaults or neglects to carry out the work in accordance with the Agreement, the contractor may make good on such deficiencies and:

A. may bill the owner B. may deduct reasonable costs from payments due the sub C.must notify the architect within 7 days D.both A & C

2. The purpose of the contractor reviewing the Drawings is not to:

A. facilitate construction B. discover errors or omissions C.to substantiate change orders D. to verify addenda

3. Unless there is an established date of commencement, the contractor must notify the owner at least before commencing work.

A. 3 days B. 5 days C. 7 days D. 21 days

4. The contractor encountered concealed and unknown conditions at the site that were significantly different from the contract documents. The architect was notified in writing and determined three days later that the conditions were not different from the contract documents. The contractor must file a claim within days after the architect's notice of compliance if he disputes the architect's findings.

A.10 B.15 C.20 D.21

5. A claim must be initiated within days after claimant first recognizes the condition giving rise to the claim.

A.21 B.28 C.7 D.14

6. The contractor certificates of insurance filed with the owner cannot be cancelled without a minimum of days prior written notice to the owner.

A.5 B. 14

C. 21 D. 30

7. All the following statements are true regarding shop drawing except:

A. the architect's review of the contractor shop drawing does not relieve the contractor of his obligations B. errors or omission in shop drawing are protected by the architects insurance policy C.no work may start until shop drawing are approved by the architect D. shop drawing and submitted approved by the architect are not incorporated as part of the contract document

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8. According to the AIA, document requirements, a change order must be signed by which of the following:

A. owner B. contractor

C. architect D. all of the above

9. Shop drawings should be authorization to

A. change the requirement of what has been furnished under the contract document B. submit specific data about a product to determine whether it meets plans and specs C. order materials while the contractor waits for authorized approval D. change the original plans and specs when no approvals are readily available


A. 5 B. 14

C. 21 D. 30

11. The issuance of a Certificate for Payment will constitute a representation by the that the work has progressed to the point indicated and that the quality of work is in accordance with the contract documents.

A. Contractor B. Sub-contractor

C. Architect D. Owner

12. If a contractor uncovers conditions at the site which are subsurface or otherwise concealed and which materially differs from the contract, he must notify the owner within days.

A.7 B.15

C. 21 D. 28

13. According to the AIA documents, the Architect's responsibility to the owner to administer the contract will last until

A. all construction is complete B. until final payment is made C. with the owner concurrence, after the one-year correction period D. none of the above

14. If conditions on a project site differ materially from those ordinarily found to exist, the contractor must notify the owner. The time for the contractor to provide notice must comply with each of the following except:

A. promptly B. within 5 days C. no later than 21 days D. prior to the conditions being disturbed

15. According to the AIA documents, the Architect must issue the Certificate for Payment within days after receipt of application.

A. five B. seven

C. eleven D. twenty-one


16.If a Subcontractor has a question regarding the amount certified on account of work completed by the sub, the sub may request that information directly from the

A. owner B. general contractor C. architect

D. building official

17.If a bidder requires clarification of the Bid Documents, he shall make a written request submitted to the Architect at least days prior to the bid date.

A.1 B.3 C.7 D.5

18.The contract consists of an agreement between the owner and the

A. building department B. general contractor C. subcontractors D. Architect

19.A(n) is an instrument issued by the Architect prior to execution of the contract to modify the bid documents.

A. change order B. addenda C. bid invitation D. bid tabs

20. Inspection certificates must be secured by the

A. owner B. general contractor C. subcontractors D. architect

21. If a builder requires clarification of the bid documents, he must notify the architect at least days in advance of the bid date.

A.1 B.5 C.7 D.12

22.During the bidding process, the general contractor wishes to make a substitution in some materials and he notifies the architect 12 days prior to the bid date. The burden of proof of the merit of the substitution is on

A. general contractor B. architect C. owner D. building official

23. If a contractor finds an error in the plans but fails to notify the owner promptly, the contractor may be:

A. required to complete the work at no cost B. liable for costs to correct the work C. rejected as low bidder D. responsible for costs & damages to the owner


24. When is prior written notice, for a claim to be realized, not required?

A. when owner has knowledge B. when going to arbitration C. when relating to emergency endangering life or owners property D. when Architect verbally approves

25. The general contractor must make payment to his subcontractors within days of receipt of payment from the owner.

A.4 13.3 C.7 D.30

26. An addenda must be issued no later than days prior to bid date.

A.4 B.3 C.7 D. 21

27. Prior to the first application for payment, the contractor must submit a(n)

A. equipment schedule B. project schedule C. schedule of values D. warranty forms

28. The general contractor may correct any deficiencies, and withhold payment for the value of corrections, on the day if the subcontractor does not respond after receiving written notice.

A. first B. second C. forth D. fifth

29. A subcontractor may terminate his contract after days of non-payment of amounts due.

A.7 B.15 C.30 D.60

30. The are prepared for the work by the contractor to illustrate some portions of the work.

A. drawings

B. supplemental specifications C. shop drawings

D. schedules

31. When is a contractor's bid bond returned to him?

A. all bids have been rejected B. contract has been executed & bonds received C. specified time has elapsed so that bids may be withdrawn D. any of the above

32. Which of the following AIA documents need to be notarized?

A. G 706A B. G 702 C.G701 D.A&B

33. At the completion of a construction project, which of the following retains full ownership rights of the contract drawings?

A. GC B. Owner C. Architect D. Building Official


34. How far in advance does an owner have to notify the Contractor regarding termination of a project for the owner's convenience?

A. 7 days

B. upon receipt of written notice C. 21 days

D. owner may not terminate for convenience


A. 5 B.14

C. 21 D. 30

36. The AIA documents recommendation for a Subcontractor's submittal for progress payments include that the last day upon which work may be included in an application should normally be no less than days prior to the payment date.

A.3 B.7 C.14 D.21

37. According to the AIA documents, the Architect's responsibility to the owner to administer the contract will last until:

A. all construction is complete B. until final payment is made C. with the owner concurrence, after the one-year correction period D. none of the above

38. The fixed sum of money a contracting firm is occasionally directed by the architect to include in their expenses to cover the cost of a designated item of work is called a/an

A. Allowance B. Owner Discounts C. Semi-Fixed Expenses D. Permits & Fees

39. Given: A standard A.I.A. Document is signed by all parties to a contract for construction. As part of that contract it is noted that the contractor shall be liable for liquidation damages of $60.00 per day after the required date of substantial completion that work is not substantially complete as determined by the architect.

The contract calls for the work to be substantially complete by September 21. The architect determines that the work is substantially complete on October 6. The contractor was granted a four day extension of the contract time by the architect because of an unusual delay in the delivery of critical materials.

A. Less than $640.00 B. Between $640.00 and $1,475.00 C. Between $1,475.00 and $1,575.00 D. Greater than $1,575.00


40. Given: The total contract amount for a residential construction project is $87,540.00. The disbursement schedule calls for payments of

First payment

15% of the contract amount Second payment

30% of the contract amount Third payment

35% of the contract amount Fourth payment

20% of the contract amount

The owner is providing $20,000.00 of the funds needed for the contract and the contract balance is financed by the bank. According to the above information, the bank would pay when the third payment became due.

A. $21,341.00 B. $23,639.00 C. $26,262.00 D. $30,639.00

41. Given: A standard A.I.A. Document is signed by all parties to a contract for construction. No date of commencement has been established. The contractor wants to begin work on November 11. What is the latest date the contractor has to notify the owner in writing of the date of commencement? Refer to the calendar on the following page.

A. November 6 B. November 4 C. October 31 D. October 11

42. Given: A standard A.I.A. Document is signed. Substantial completion of the project is called for in 180 calendar days from the date of commencement. The contractor notified the owner that November 11 would be the date of commencement. This contract would call for the construction to be substantially completed by . Refer to the calendar on following page.

A. May 9 B. May 10 C. May 11 D. May 12

Test Your Knowledge

43. Which AIA document MUST be notarized to be valid?

44. Which AIA docs are to be notarized?

45. What is the color of the print on the AIA Documents?


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ANSWER KEY Page

1. B 3.4.1 2. B 3.2.1 3. A 8.2.2 4. D 4.3.2 5. A 4.3.2 6. D 11.1.3 7. B 3.12 8. D 7.2.1 9. B 3.12.4 10. D 11.1.3 11. C 9.4.2 22. C 4.3.4 13. C 4.2.1 14. B 4.3.4 15. B 9.4.1 16. C 3.2.3 17. C 3.2.2 18. B 1.1.1 19. B 1.3 20. B 13.5.4 21. C 3.2.2 22. A 3.3.2 23. D 3.2.3 24. C 4.3.5 25. B 11.3 26. A 3.4.3 27. C 9.2 28. C 3.4 29. D 7.1.1 30. C 3.12.1 31. D 4.2.3 32. D 33. C 1.6.1 34. B 14.4.2 35. D 11.1.3 36. C 11.3 37. C 4.2.1 38. A 39. B 40. B 41. B 42. B 43. 44. 45.
