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NCARB Project-Management Exam Questions
- Topic 1: Resource Management: This section of the exam measures the skills of project managers and covers how to determine the right team composition and manage time allocation for successful project delivery. It focuses on evaluating criteria for assembling teams and ensuring resources are properly managed to execute the project within agreed terms.
- Topic 2: Project Work Planning: This section of the exam measures the skills of architectural associates and covers the development and communication of an effective project work plan. It emphasizes maintaining schedules, setting clear criteria for work planning, and ensuring consistent communication with stakeholders, including owners, contractors, consultants, and internal staff.
- Topic 3: Contracts: This section of the exam measures the skills of project managers and covers the analysis of contracts that govern the relationships between architects, owners, contractors, and consultants. It highlights verifying adherence to agreements, interpreting key contractual elements, and ensuring consultant work is properly integrated into the project.
- Topic 4: Project Execution: This section of the exam measures skills of architectural associates and covers the management of project execution through administrative procedures rather than design decisions. It addresses evaluating budgets, managing scope changes, preparing project documentation in line with delivery methods, and securing necessary approvals from relevant authorities.
- Topic 5: Project Quality Control: This section of the exam measures skills of project managers and covers procedures for ensuring quality and maintaining the Standard of Care throughout the project. It focuses on applying regulatory requirements, reviewing documentation for quality, reducing risks and liabilities, and managing the design process to preserve its objectives
Free NCARB Project-Management Exam Actual Questions
Note: Premium Questions for Project-Management were last updated On Jul. 08, 2026 (see below)
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.
Per AIA B101-2017 6.1, the 'Cost of the Work' includes items designed or specified by the architect in the construction contract. FF&E and owner-provided landscape features (like plants, art, and loose furniture) are typically excluded, as these may be contracted separately by the owner or coordinated outside basic architectural services.
AIA B101-2017 6.1--6.3
NCARB ARE 5.0 Handbook -- PjM & PPD: Project Cost Estimating
AHPP, Chapter 11: Cost Estimating Procedures
A key Project Manager leaves an architectural firm halfway through a project. Several days of lost productivity pass while the new Project Manager determines the customized organization that the previous Project Manager used. The new Project Manager recommends implementing new office policies to create standards and quality control methods for the entire office.
Which methods should be implemented? Check the four that apply.
Comprehensive Detailed Explanation:
Best practices in quality management include:
A . Reviewing existing methods to identify inefficiencies
B . Standardizing workflow to prevent variability and loss of knowledge
D . Measuring performance to track productivity and outcomes
E . Continuous improvement ensures the office adapts and grows
C is incorrect as customization contradicts standardization and is the root of the issue. F is a drastic step not warranted by the situation.
NCARB ARE 5.0 PjM Handbook -- Quality management and office standards
Ballast ARE 5 Review Manual -- Project Management tools and quality assurance
AIA Best Practices -- Office workflow documentation and training
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?
Comprehensive Detailed Explanation:
According to AIA B101 (or ATA equivalent) Section 3.6.4.2, if the contractor proposes a substitution that is not part of the base contract, the cost to evaluate it and revise any documents (if accepted) is considered an Additional Service by the architect. Therefore, the owner bears that cost if they authorize the architect to proceed with the evaluation.
AIA B101 -- Section 4.2: Additional Services
NCARB ARE 5.0 Handbook -- Contract interpretation and substitution evaluations
CSI MasterFormat -- Coordination of construction specifications and product submittals
What is the architect's role in project closeout?
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.
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?
According to AIA B101 5.1, the owner is responsible for providing the site survey and other site-related documentation. If the survey is inaccurate and causes delays or extra services, the owner is responsible for costs incurred. The architect should submit a claim for additional services.
* Surveyors are contracted by the owner (not by the architect unless explicitly stated).
* The architect is not liable for incorrect information furnished by the owner.
* Reference: AIA B101 5.1 and 3.6
* NCARB ARE 5.0 Handbook -- PjM Content Area 2: Budget and Contracts
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