NCARB Project-Management Exam - Topic 2 Question 6 Discussion

Actual exam question for NCARB's Project-Management exam

Question #: 6
Topic #: 2

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What is the architect's role in project closeout?

AConduct final inspections and issue certificates of substantial completion

BApprove contractor payroll records

CManage post-occupancy maintenance

DConduct all warranty repairs

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Suggested Answer: A

During project closeout, the architect conducts final inspections, prepares punch lists, and issues certificates of substantial completion to mark the transition of responsibility. Payroll and maintenance are owner or contractor roles. Warranty repairs may involve the architect as a liaison but are typically contractor responsibilities. ARE 5.0 PjM includes closeout procedures in the construction administration phase.

by Cory at Nov 22, 2025, 02:33 AM

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Josphine

12 hours ago

I thought they only did design stuff, not inspections.

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Precious

6 days ago

A) is definitely part of the architect's role!

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Nadine

11 days ago

Warranty repairs? More like warranty nightmares for the architect!

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Cyndy

16 days ago

Haha, the architect as the payroll police - I'd like to see that!

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Colton

21 days ago

B) Approve contractor payroll records? What does that have to do with the architect's role?

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Harrison

26 days ago

C) Manage post-occupancy maintenance? Isn't that the facility manager's job?

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Yen

1 month ago

A) Conduct final inspections and issue certificates of substantial completion seems like the correct answer.

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Tonette

1 month ago

I'm a bit confused about whether managing post-occupancy maintenance falls under the architect's duties or if that's more for the contractor.

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Azzie

1 month ago

I remember a practice question that mentioned issuing certificates of substantial completion, so I feel like that might be the right answer here.

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Catherin

2 months ago

I think the architect's role in project closeout involves conducting final inspections, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the only responsibility.

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Erinn

2 months ago

I've got a good strategy for this. The architect is the one overseeing the project, so their role is likely to ensure everything is completed properly before the project is closed out. That means conducting the final inspections and issuing the certificates.

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Toshia

2 months ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. The architect's role in project closeout isn't something I'm totally clear on. I'll have to review my notes and try to eliminate the options that don't seem right.

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Venita

2 months ago

Definitely A). They need to ensure everything is up to standard.

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Cammy

2 months ago

I think the architect's role is crucial at the end. A) makes sense.

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Reid

2 months ago

The architect is responsible for more than just the inspections and certificates. I believe they also manage the post-occupancy maintenance, so I'm going to go with option C.

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Leslie

3 months ago

D) Conduct all warranty repairs - that's a bit too much responsibility for the architect, don't you think?

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Viva

3 months ago

I don't think the architect conducts all warranty repairs; that seems more like the contractor's job, but I could be wrong.

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Deeann

3 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. The architect's role in project closeout could involve a few different things. I'll have to think it through carefully.

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Alpha

3 months ago

I think the architect's role is to conduct the final inspections and issue the certificates of substantial completion. That seems like the most relevant option.

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