AIA Contract Document A201 Practice Test

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• If the contractor carries out his due diligence as set forth in sections 3.2.2 and 3.2.3 is he liable to the owner or architect for damages resulting from errors, inconsistencies, or omissions in the contract documents, differences between field measurements and the contract documents, or for nonconformity of the contract documents to applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, codes, rules and regulations, and lawful orders of public authorities?
• Is the contractor required to ascertain if the contract documents are in conformance with applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, or lawful orders of public authorities?
• What happens when the Owner and Contractor cannot agree on a proposed change in A201?
• Which two schedules is the contractor required to prepare and submit?
• What is a Schedule of Values (SOV) and how is it used in progress payments under A201?
• The indemnity clause covers what?
• If the contractor receives an approved submittal, is he relieved of responsibility for deviations from the contract documents?
• What does indemnification mean in the A201 contract?
• Under section 2.2.2, what must the owner secure and pay for?
• What is the purpose of the standard A201 change process when a change is needed but exact costs and schedule are not yet known?
• Who forwards warranties, records, and related documents for owner review and issues the final certificate for payment?
• What qualifications must the owner require of the architect identified as the architect in this contract?
• Before starting each portion of the work the contractor must?
• What is the basis for progress payments under A201?
• Who has the right to stop work and for what reasons?
• Which statement best describes the architect's responsibility for supervising the contractor's work?
• May the architect reject a certificate of payment?
• What mechanism authorizes changes in the work before price/time is agreed?
• In a Construction Change Directive, what happens regarding price and time?
• Who may reject a proposed subcontractor?
• Who provides temporary utilities and facilities, and what is their purpose under A201?
• Under section 3.10, what is required of the contractor?
• What are the instruments of service in this contract?
• Retention is released after final completion or punch list acceptance, as defined in the contract. When is this release typically specified?
• The architect's decisions in writing or drawings must be consistent with what?
• What is the architect's responsibility when undisclosed conditions are discovered that differ materially from the contract documents?
• Under what condition may the owner and architect rely on the adequacy of the professional design services?
• What effect does a Change Order have on the contract sum?
• Execution of the contract by the contractor represents what?
• Substitutions for materials or equipment may be made only under what condition?
• What is the prime contractor's responsibility towards subcontractors in the A201 framework?
• Should written consent be obtained if the contractor needs to endanger or otherwise alter work already in place by the owner or other contractors?
• Whom does the superintendent represent and who is responsible for his employment?
• Are the instruments of service allowed to be reproduced by the contractor or subcontractor, and if so, for what scope?
• Are temporary or non-incorporated items necessary for proper execution the contractor's responsibility?
• What types of documents must the architect provide after the contract documents have been issued?
• In A201, who ensures site readiness and coordinates with the Architect for temporary utilities?
• Who is responsible for notifying the architect and owner about which subcontractors will work with the contractor, and when should this occur?
• Which of the following is a trigger for the final certificate and occupancy?
• What is the typical remedy if a default is not cured within the specified cure period under A201?
• Is the architect in charge of issues concerning aesthetics?
• Are the contract documents considered complimentary?
• If the owner issues instructions that are unsafe and those instructions are not modified, who bears responsibility for those instructions?
• Who pays the certified amount?
• Instructions given to the superintendent are binding as if given to whom?
• The owner has how many days after receipt of a written request for information necessary to enforce a mechanic's lien on the property to provide this information?
• What is the Schedule of Values used to accomplish in relation to progress payments?
• How is the quality of equipment, materials, and workmanship ensured on an A201 project?
• Sub-subcontractors are subcontractors of a subcontractor.
• May the owner hire another architect to fulfill the duties of the contract?
• Which party has the right to stop work on an A201 project due to safety or regulatory concerns, and what accompanies this action?
• Shop drawings prepared by others must bear whose written approval on the submittal?
• What is the purpose of delivering the record copies of drawings, specifications, change orders, and submittals as constructed to the architect for submittal to the owner?
• Who bears primary responsibility for compliance with laws and codes on an A201 project?
• What must the mechanic’s lien information include?
• If the owner reasonably objects to a proposed superintendent, what must occur before the contractor employs someone?
• What notices are required in A201, and who must be notified for changes or delays?
• What does the contract entitle the architect to?
• Which statement best describes final completion in A201?
• Who pays for the building permit, other permits, fees, licenses, and inspections necessary for the proper execution and completion of the work?
• In the contract, the term 'owner' means which of the following?
• Why are insurance certificates and additional insured endorsements important in A201 contract?
• Sub-subcontractor is a term used to describe a subcontractor's own subcontractor.
• How are insurance claims or changes in coverage to be handled during construction under A201?
• What information does AIA Document A201 primarily cover?
• Must access to the site be provided to the owner and architect?
• What are the specifications in this contract?
• If the information contained within the contract documents is questionable, what is the contractor's responsibility?
• May a representative of the architect be provided to carry out the architect's responsibilities?
• What is the purpose of the Schedule of Values in relation to pay requests?
• What triggers an adjustment to the contract sum or time due to discoveries?
• Which items are included in the contract documents?
• Which statement describes the specifications?
• Which items must the owner secure and pay for before or during construction?
• What communication with the owner must the architect have regarding his observations?
• Under A201, who provides timely decisions affecting the project timeline, and what is the consequence if delays occur?
• Who is typically responsible for updating the progress schedule?
• Who is the subcontractor?
• What is the purpose of a Construction Change Directive (CCD) in A201?
• How many copies of the contract documents must the owner furnish to the contractor?
• Who acts as contract administrator and maintains records of decisions and approvals under A201?
• What is the project as defined in this contract?
• How does A201 address termination for convenience and termination for cause?
• Who owns the as-built drawings after project completion?
• Which drawing elements are typically included?
• What must accompany damage or delay claims?
• Who must determine by inspection the date of substantial and final completion?
• What must the contractor keep at the site?
• Who is responsible for providing site access and temporary facilities under A201, and who ensures conditions for performance?
• Who must communications with outside contractors hired by the owner pass through?
• Which best describes the safety obligations on site under A201?
• If the contractor is to provide engineering or architectural services, what responsibility lies with the contracted architect of record for the project?
• The phrase 'due diligence' in the contract refers to the contractor's obligation to verify what?
• Which option accurately summarizes the defined roles of the three parties in A201 and their general responsibilities?
• In A201, what does a punch list refer to?
• What is the Architect's general role in administering the contract under A201?
• The use of instruments of service for additions to the project outside the scope requires written consent from which parties?
• After commencement of work, which circumstances must apply before the contractor can request information again about the owner's financial arrangements?
• The contract documents do not create a contractual relationship between which parties?
• Through whom should communications regarding contract documents be routed between the owner and the contractor?
• Under what condition does the owner have the right to carry out the work?
• Who bears responsibility for permits and fees that are the contractor's responsibility under the contract documents?
• What are the architect's responsibilities when reviewing submittals provided by a design professional under the contractor's scope of work?
• What is the typical function of a Construction Change Directive in the change process?
• Which artifacts are required to respond to an RFI?
• What information must the owner furnish as outlined in section 2.2.3?
• How must the contractor deal with cutting, fitting, and patching?
• Who is responsible for providing and paying for labor, materials, equipment, tools, construction equipment and machinery, water, heat, utilities, transportation, and other facilities and services necessary for the proper execution of the work?
• How is retainage released under A201?
• How must the contractor use the site?
• If nonconforming work is discovered, what may the Architect require?
• Who is responsible for inspections of portions of the work already performed to determine if they are in proper condition to receive subsequent work?
• Who is the initial decision maker under the contract unless otherwise outlined in the agreement?
• What can be assumed about submittals delivered by the contractor to the architect?
• Who typically owns the instruments of service on an A201 project?
• How does A201 allocate risk when changes to the work affect price?
• What dispute resolution methods are typically required before litigation under A201?
• What are allowances in A201, and how do they affect the contract sum?
• What obligation does the contractor have if he finds errors, omissions, or inconsistencies in the contract documents?
• How should site inspections and condition verifications be handled under A201?
• What is the purpose of a punch list and how is it used in contract closeout under A201?
• Substantial completion is reached when:
• How does the contractor notify the architect and owner what subcontractors will be working with the contractor?
• What constitutes a default under the A201 contract?
• What is the importance of the progress schedule in A201, and who updates it?
• What should the architect do with submittals not required by the contract documents?
• Which of the following best exemplifies an instrument of service?
• If infringement is not the result of information provided in the contract documents, what is the contractor’s obligation to hold harmless?
• What is the Architect's primary role in contract administration under A201?
• What is the concept of liquidated damages in A201?
• What must the architect do with certificates of payment?
• What are 'instruments of service' and who owns them in A201?
• Which statement describes the Contractor's responsibilities?
• Who enforces discipline and order among the workers performing the work?
• If the contractor is to provide architectural or engineering services for the project, may he do so without a licensed professional?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between RFIs and design documents?
• Who determines the time frame for payment in A201?
• Differentiate between a Change Order and a Construction Change Directive in A201.
• What is the difference between the 'cost of the work' and the 'contract sum' in A201?
• What is the contractor's duty regarding shop drawings, product data, samples, and similar submittals required by the contract documents?
• How are substitutions handled in A201?
• Who certifies the amount due for a payment application?
• In the subcontractor notification process, the architect may object within how many days?
• How are changes to the work typically documented in A201?
• Who bears the costs to correct work that was performed contrary to the contract documents?
• Which description best defines the project?
• The contractor's obligations to perform the work in accordance with the contract documents are not relieved by?
• What is the relationship between substantial completion, final completion, and the certificate of occupancy?
• Which statement about subcontractors is true?
• How does A201 govern communications among the parties?
• In which instances is the contractor required to provide professional services that constitute the practice of an engineer or architect?
• In what form must the architect's decisions be provided?
• Which action describes the architect's obligation when responding to an RFI?
• Is the contractor responsible for the acts of others performing portions of the work on the project?
• How is the term 'work' defined in this contract?
• Which statement best describes the architect's observations and reporting to the owner?
• After project completion, can the owner reuse the instruments of service without restriction?
• Which two parties enter into the primary contract?
• Which statement describes the architect's liability for the results of decisions provided in good faith?
• Which principle describes the contractor's liability for on-site personnel and subcontractors?
• May the architect be required to provide exhaustive inspections or take responsibility for work under the contractors' responsibilities?
• What does the amount of the change order reflect?
• Who interprets and decides matters concerning performance?
• When deviations from the contract documents are approved, which could authorize the deviation?
• How are warranties and defect corrections addressed in A201 after project completion?
• What costs to the contractor are not covered under the allowances?
• If engineering or architectural services are provided for the project, must they be provided by a licensed professional whose signature and seal appear on the drawings and submittals?
• Who administers the contract?
• How are differences between actual costs and allowances settled?
• Which principle governs the architect's approach to decisions under the contract?
• Under section 3.7.5 why would the contractor immediately suspend work or a portion of work?
• If a material or equipment item does not conform to contract requirements, how is it treated?
• Who checks submittals provided by a design professional under the contractor's scope for conformance with the contract documents?
• In infringement suits, who must be held harmless by the contractor unless the infringement is the result of information provided in the contract documents?
• If the contractor uncovers site conditions that could not have reasonably been accounted for what must he do and how long does he have to carry this out?
• Which insurance types are commonly required for the contractor and the project under A201?
• Which sequence correctly describes payment applications and approvals under the A201 contract?
• Unknown site conditions addressed in A201?
• Should the architect respond to RFIs, and what must the architect prepare to answer the RFI?
• When is retention released on an A201 project?
• What must the contractor do with re-submissions of submittals when changes have been made from the original?
• Are the duties or responsibilities of the architect able to be altered from those set forth in the contract?
• What does the contractor have sole control and responsibility for?
• Should the architect and owner rely on the adequacy, accuracy, and completeness of services, certifications, and approvals performed or provided by such design professionals?
• Which statement best describes the contractor's pre-work obligations to facilitate coordination and construction?
• What do the drawings show in this contract?
• Can the project include work by the owner or separate contractors?
• After the contractor provides the name and qualifications of a proposed superintendent, what must the architect do?
• What is a sub-subcontractor?
• Can the contractor perform work before an approved submittal has been received?
• Which statement describes when the final certificate is issued?
• What does the architect's approval of submittals, shop drawings, and product data signify?
• What is the process and purpose of submitting and reviewing shop drawings and product data in A201?
• Which statement about suspension of work is correct under A201?
• Is the architect required to visit the site?
• Allowances should cover what costs incurred by the contractor?
• How are as-built drawings treated in A201?
• Must the contractor provide evidence of the kind and quality of materials and equipment if required?
• Who is responsible for paying royalties and license fees?
• Which statement describes the contractor's interaction with subcontractors?
• Who must address issues with unusual site conditions before work continues?
• Primary steps in typical A201 payment process, including who certifies the amount due.
• Are the instruments of service permitted to be used on other projects without written consent?
• What is true about the relationship between approving a revision and prior revisions?
• If the contractor determines that an instruction is unsafe, what must he do?
• Which milestone after substantial completion?
• Is the amount of damages limited to insured coverage?
• Which party can initiate termination for convenience under A201?
• If the architect rejects the proposed subcontractor who is responsible if there is a cost incurred by finding and hiring an alternate subcontractor?