NCARB Project-Management Exam - Topic 3 Question 10 Discussion

Actual exam question for NCARB's Project-Management exam

Question #: 10
Topic #: 3

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.

APlace a note in the project file to detail roof options and the final decision.

BContact roofing suppliers to request product specifications to select a replacement.

CWrite a memorandum to the owner to describe the owner's request for a change.

DContact the contractor to request a change order.

Show Suggested Answer

Suggested Answer: C

Verified Answer

The correct risk management approach is to document the owner's request clearly before taking any action. A written memorandum becomes part of the formal record and clarifies scope, timing, and potential cost implications. This protects the architect from misinterpretation or dispute.

Verbal or informal changes are a legal and professional risk.

Once documented, changes can proceed via appropriate channels (change order or construction change directive).

NCARB ARE 5.0 Handbook -- PjM Content Area 5: Project Execution

by Melvin at Mar 04, 2026, 02:02 AM

Limited Time Offer

25%

27 days ago

I think option C makes sense because documenting the owner's request could help clarify any future disputes.

upvoted 0 times

...