UNIT 1

1. The word “ Architect” is derived from the __________

a) French b) Latin c) Greek d) Spanish

2. Architect shall apply his skills to __________

a) The creative, responsible and economic development of our country
b) Design only buildings

3. Architect has to promote __________

a) The advancement of architecture b) Standards of architecture education
c) Research, training and practice d) All of the above

4. Architecture has been defined as a art or science of design, construction, style, appearance of any structure
with aesthetic character.
a) True b) False

5. The period of notice to be given to rescind the contract will be _____ days.
a) 60 b) 30 c) 15 d) 45

6. The architect shall be compensated actual expenses incurred during extended period of contract, if
construction period runs beyond ______months of the completion period as per construction contract.
a) 3 months b) 6 months c) 12 months d) 18 months

7. If the creator architect seeks protection under the Copyright Act, 1957, he has to prove that is work is :-
a) Having artistic character b) Having artistic design c) Option (a) & (b) d) None of the above

8. contractor‟s cannot be compelled to complete the work earlier than the agreed date unless :-
a) There is an express term authorizing architect to require acceleration
b) The parties have agreed by consent to acceleration against some consideration to be paid to the contractor
(a new contract)
c) It can be proved that there is an implied instruction from the owner to that effect
d) All of the above

9. The Architect‟s first duty on being commissioned for a job is to inspect the site to find out the physical
condition of the plot.
a) True b) False
10. Minimum fees of architect for all projects other than housing is :-
a) 2.5 percent on the cost of works assigned b) 5 percent on the cost of works assigned
c) 7.5 percent on the cost of works assigned d) 10 percent on the cost of works assigned
 UNIT 2
1) Site evaluation, analysis and impact of existing and proposed development on its immediate environs are?
A) Duty of Engineer B) Service of Supervisor
C) Services of Architect D) None of the above

2) Allied fields of Architecture are:

A) Landscape Architecture B) Interior Architecture
C) Graphic design and signage D) All of the above

3) How much fees payable on submitting the conceptual designs and rough estimate of cost?
A) Only 15 % of total fees B) Not such mentioned
C) 10% of total fees payable D) Rs 20M or 5% of fees
4) A part from the professional fee, the client shall pay to architect documentation and communication @
______ % of the Professional fees payable to the architect.
A) 15% B) 10% C) 5% D) None of the Above

5) Professional duties of Architect are Service, Competence, and Duty of care?

 False
 True

6) Agreement between the architect and client may be terminated by either one giving the other a written
notice of not less than
a) 45 days b) 30 days c) 60 days

7) Client to honor architect's bill in

a) 2 months b) 1 month c) 15 days

8) Architect is required to maintain all records related to project for a minimum project of ____ years after the
Issuance of certificate of virtual completion.
a) 2 years b) 4 years c) 6 years d) 8 years

9) The architect‟s liability shall be limited of maximum period of _____ years after the building is handed over
to/occupied by the owner, whichever is earlier.
a) 3 years b) 4 years c) 5 years d) 6 years)

10) How many sets of drawing the architect shall supply to the clients free of costs?
a) 2 sets b) 4 sets c) 6 sets d) 8 sets

11) Failure to take reasonable degree of care in the course of his engagement for rendering professional
services is called as...?
a) Negligence b) Duties c) Both a and b d) none of these

12) Upon client‟s / statutory approval necessary for commencement of construction payable fees is ?
a. 25% of the total fees b. 30% of the total fees
c. 20% of the total fees d. 35% of the total fees

13) On submitting working drawings and details required for commencement of work at site payable cost is ?
a. 60% of the total payable cost at stage 2 to 5 b. 65% of the total payable cost at stage 1 to 5
c. 55% of the total payable cost at stage 2 to 5 d. None of these.

14) Percentage of the total cost of the project does an architect can charge for the single block housing having
site area up to 0.5hectare..?
a. 5% of the total cost of the project b. 50% of the total cost of the project
c. 6.2% of the total cost of the project d. None of these

15) Percentage of the total cost of the project does an architect can charge for the individual house?
a. 0.5% of the total cost of the project b. 0.8% of the total cost of the project
c. 7.5% of the total cost of the project d. 0.6% of the total cost of the project

16) What are the current value of (M) scale of charges..?

a. M= 250/- b. M= 500/- c. M= 1000/- d. M= 350/-

17) Apart from the professional fee, the client shall pay to the architect documentation and communication
charges, @ 10% of the professional fee payable to the architect at all stages are known as..?
a. Documentation and communication charges b. site visit charges
c. Architectural charges d. None of these

18) Which section is imposed on the architect, when an architect found guilty of professional misconduct?
a. Section 30 b. Section 40 c. Section 50 d. Section 6

19) 4. How many stages are there in schedule of payment ?

a) Three stages b) Two stages c) Five stages d) Seven stages
20. What are the clients roles and responsibilities?
a) To provide detail requirement of project b) To provide property lease/ownership document
c) To pay all the fees. d) To honour Architects bill within one month of submission
e) All of the above

21) Architectural design is _____________?

a) Drawing b) Intellectual Property of the Architect
c) Paper work d) Documentation and Agreements.

22) Which Act defined deficiency means any fault, imperfection, shortcoming, or inadequacy in the quality?
a) Architect Act 1989
b) Indian Act 1872
c) No such Act
d) Consumer protection act,1986

23) What are the circumstances involved in Exception if the damaged to the building has occasioned?
a) Use of building for the purpose other than for which it has been designed.
b) Any changes or modification to the building carried by the owner.
c) Any changes or modification to the building carried out by consulting another architect.
d) All of the above

24) What is the minimum fee for fees an architect can charge for repetition of units in same campus?
a) 2.5% on the cost of work assigned b) 10% on the cost of work assigned
c) 5% on the cost of work assigned d) 4% on the cost of work assigned

25) In case of architect closing his business or client has terminated the agreement; the client does not have
the right to appoint another architect to complete his work.
 True
 False
 UNIT 3

1. The architect does not need to provide any agreement with them defining their scope of work,
responsibilities, functions, fees and mode of payment.
 True
 False

2. A restriction on the architect to take another architect as a partner is the latter stands disqualified for
registration by the reason of the fact that‟s his name has been removed from register under section________
of architect‟s acts 1972.
a) Section 29 b) Section 30 c) Section 29 and section 30 both d) None

3. Firm or a partnership firm of an architect is registered under which act?

a) Architects act 1972 b) Company act 1956
c) Company act 1965 d) Architects regulation act 1989

4. Quantum meruit - a reasonable sum of money to be paid for architects or work done when the amount due
is not stipulated in a legally enforceable contract.
 True
 False

5. Writer of “building contracts”?

a) Donald keating b) Endem c) none

6. the overall cost of the employment of the clerk of works shall not exceed_______% of overall cost of project
a) o.5% b) 1% c) 0.2% d) 2%

7. Floor plans , sections,(for social housing) scale_______

a) 1:20 b) 1:25 c) 1:50 d) 1:10

8. The appointed clerk is compulsorily paid by owner

 True
 False

9) After completion of project, the architect has to prepare __ number of drawing sets?
a) 2 b) 5 c) 3 d) 1

10) Predesign study should include:

a) Location and site analysis b) Requirement analysis
c) Environmental impact assessment d) All of the above

11) The architect be paid for plans and preliminary work on percentage basis set out in R.I.B.A.
a) R.I.B.A.SCALE b) ARCHITECTS ACT 1972 c) Architects regulation 1989 d) none of the above

12) scope of work includes

a) acoustical work b) HAVC work c) structural engineering work d) all the above

13) the services included in urban design will be

a) predesign study layout b) building volume c) form d) all the above
 UNIT 4

1) Tender is an invitation of offer for execution of Construction work under certain terms & conditions.
 True
 False

2) Are ways to call out for Tender:

a) All Bellow
b) Public Notice
c) Private Invitation
d) Negotiation

3) Contents of Tender Document:

a) Special Notice to Contractor
b) Letter by Contractor to Owner/ Architect
c) Article of Association i.e. Rights & Duties of Owner, Architect & Contractor
d) Estimate or Bill of Quantity
e) Specifications
f) Drawings
g) all Above

4) Generally Earnest Money is ___ of estimated cost of Project.

a) 1% b) 2 to 5 % c ) 7% d) none of these.

5) Generally Security Deposit is ___ of estimated cost of Project.

a) 1% b) 2 to 5 % c) 7% d) none of these.

6) Earnest Money id Totally refundable to all the unsuccessful bidders with an interest deducted.
 True
 False
7) E.M. of Successful Bidder remains with the owner & once he________ shall be added to S.D.
a) Signs the contract
b) Completes the construction
c) Completes The defect liability Period
d) Signs Contract for Negotiation

8) In Case of this , if Contractor dose not come forward to take responsibility, The S.D can be utilized to
overcome damage.
a) Substandard Construction
b) Nonpayment of bills to pity contractors
c) Accidents
d) All above

9) After completion of construction work___ from ____ is refunded to Contractor.

a) 50 % from Security deposit
b) 30 % from Security deposit
c) 50 % from Earnest Money
d) 50 % from Depreciation Cost

10) Contractor can ask for deducting certain amount from his running bills in order to submit ______ this
amount is called as :
a) Security Deposit, Retention amount
b) Minimum amount of Interim certificates & Security deposit
c) Security deposite & 10%
d) None of above.
 UNIT 5

Q.1.Which act India contract does set a guide line and the standard from of contract prepared by I.I.A..?
a. ACT 1972 b. ACT 1985 c. ACT 156 d. both a and b

Q.2. The contract is an agreement enforceable at law between which parties made by free consent of parties
competent to contract for lawful consideration and lawful object…?
a. Two or more parties b. Two or three parties c. four or five parties d. none of these

Q.3.which definition says a building or engineering contract may be defined as an agreement under which a
person undertakes for reward to carry out for another person works of a building or civil engineering nature..?
a. Hudson‟s definition says b. IIA definition says c. Both a and b d. none of these

Q.4. Contract become void it becomes void due to..?

a. Misrepresentation b. Presentation c. design d. none of these

Q.5. Building contracts are..?

a. unauthorized work b. Lump-sum contract and area based contract
c. package deal contractor d. all of these

Q.6. He is an engineer employed for the supervision of big work or works by the architect where he makes less
visits..?
a. Resident engineer b. Consultant c. Quantity surveyor d. All of these

Q.7. One who enters into contract undertaking to construct or supervise the work for a consideration..?
a. contractor b. builder c. consultant d. none of these

Q.8. How many types of contracts are there adopted for execution of work under government or private owners
depending on nature of work?
a. 5 b. 4 c. 3 d. 2

Q.9. Which of the following is not an essential of a valid contract

a. Agreement b. Adequate consideration c. Lawful object d. Not barred by law

Q.10. A voluntary arrangement between two or more parties that is enforceable by law as a building legal
agreement is known as-
a. Contract b. job c. loan d. mutual fund

Q.11. which is type of mistake which occurs when only one party to a contract is mistaken as to the terms or
subject – matters
a. Mutual mistaken b. Bilateral mistaken c. Unilateral mistaken d. Individual mistaken

Q.12. In which type of contract there is a possibility of unbalanced tender

a. Percentage rate contract b. Lump – sum rate contract
c. Items rate contract d. Turn key contract

Q.13. In which type of contract measurement of executed items are not required to keep
a. Lump- sum contract b. Items rate contract
c. % rate contract d. Cost plus contract

Q.14. In lumpsum contract , if contractor abandons work he or she is liable to ----

a. To 10 % penalty of total amount
b. To a 0.1 % penalty per day of total amount
c. To get their terminated and receive work done amount
d. To be not eligible to get any amount of work done
Q.15. The lump – contract is also type of ----- contract
a. Entire contract b. % rate contract c. Turn key contract d. Cost plus contact

Q.16. Which of this is not an advantages of lump – sum contract

a. Owner does not require funds to start project b. Detailed measurement not required
c. Project cost is already know d. Speed in construction

Q.17. When owner of the project only performs duty of promoter and delegates duty of design and construction
of project to large consortium or firm then such contract is called as ---
a. Items rate contract b. All in contract c. Cost plus contract d. Lump – sum contract

Q.18. When owner is supplying material and bidder needs to complete all items through supplying labour then
such contracts are known as
a. Labour contract b. Material supply contract c. Entire contract d. Bot contract

Q.19.The contract is executed on stamp paper of the value as prescribed under the Indian Stamp Act 1899.
State whether true or false?
a. True b. False c. Maybe d. None of the above

Q.20. What does the condition no.4 of I.I.A form of contract says?
a. Owner reserves the right to increase any of the quantities
b. Owner reserves the right to decrease any of the quantities
c. Owner reserves the right to totally omit any item of work
d. All of the above

Q.21. What are the key conditions of fundamental of agreement?

a. Specifications b. Bill of quantities c. Signed drawings d. All of the above

Q.22. How many sections do you have for dealt with following sections in the topic of contracts?
a. Section A - Section B b. Section C - Section D c. Section E - Section F d. Section A - Section M

Q.23. All contract bill is to be prepared in accordance with the principal of the standard method of
measurement of building works last before issue by the________.
a. Indian Standard Institution (I.S.I.) b. I.I.A c. COA d. AICTE

Q.24. In which clause of the I.I.A make a form of contract (1979Ed.) reference to the mode of measurements to
be adopted for preparation of the contract bills?
a. Clause 7 (1) b. Clause 8 c. Clause9 d. Clause 5

Q.25. Which present form of contract document being used by the Architect and Engineering for building
works?
a. Form 1979 (Approved by I.I.A, Mumbai) b. Form 1001
c. Form 2000 d. Form 2500

Q.26.Which of the following is the disadvantage of labour contract?

a. Greater coordination is required b. large material storage is required
c. material stock record and security required d. all of the above

Q.27. In which type of contract owner acts as a promoter and deligates a large firm to perform both design and
construction?
a. Turn key contract b. Design build contract c. Item rate contract d. Cost plus contract

Q.28. When owner of the project only performs duty of the promoter and delegates duty of design and
construction of project to large consortium or firm then such contract is called as________________
a. Item rate contract b. All in contract c. Cost plus contract d. Lumpsum contract
Q.29. Which of these is not an advantage of lumpsum contract?
a. Owner does not require funds to start project b. Detailed measurement not required
c. Project cost is already known d. Speed in construction

Q.30. A lumpsum contract is also a type of _______contract

a. Percentage rate contract b. Turn key contract c. Entire contract d. Cost plus contract

Q.31. In lumpsum contract ,if contractor abondones work he or she is liable to ______________
a. To 10% penalty of total amount
b. To a 0.1% penalty per day of total amount
c. To get their terminated and receive work done amount
d. To be not eligible to get any amount of work done

Q.32. In which types of contract measurement of executed items are not required keeping?
a. Item rate contract b. Lumpsum contract c. Percentage rate contract d. Cost plus contract

Q.33. In percentage rate contract, bidders can bid their rate at _________rate indicates in bill of quantities.
a. At par with b. %above c. %below d. All of the above

Q.34. In which type of contract there is a possibility of unbalanced tender?

a. Percentage rate contract b. Lumpsum contract c. Item rate contract d. Turn key contract

Q.35. Which of this is not a type of contract?

a. Item rate contract b. Open contract c. Percentage rate contract d. Lumpsum contract

Q.36. What are the instruction that Architects are allowed to change?
a. Corrective nature. b. Deductions from the work. c. Additions to the work. d. All of the above.

Q.37. The Indian Contract Act 1872 does not provide any special mode of acceptance.
a) True b) False

Q.38. the acceptance of written contract has to be_____.

a) Without any counter offer b) Must be within reasonable time
c) None of the above d) All of the above

Q.39. In what situation the contact becomes void?

a) Misrepresentation b) Fraud c) Mistake d) All of the above

Q.40. what are the duties of the clerk?

a) To act under order of the architect b) To inspect the work
c) To check and measure work and time d) All of the above

Q.41 What are the various aspects provided by the contractor?

a) Engineer in charge b) Equipment c) Storage shed d) All of the above

Q.41 A ________ is a contract to be executed on stamp paper and it provides for payment of specified sum
of money.
a) Bond b) Article c) Section d) None of the above

Q.42. What are the various duties and liabilities of Architect under the contract?
a) As agent of the owner b) To interpret the contract c) As Quasi- Arbitrator d) All of the above

Q.43. _____ is an agreement creating an obligation on the contractor to complete the work as shown in the
drawings on a unit rate per sq. mt. of plinth area.
a) Lump-Sum Contract b) Item rate Contract
c) Rates with percentage d) Cost plus fee Contract
Q.44. Some new architect will take the position of prime mover but he will not
be entitled to rule over any____?
a) Certificate b) Opinion c) Approval d) All of the above

Q.45. In how many fundamentals of agreement the philosophy of contract is

contained in?
a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4

Q.46. ________ is an agreement enforceable at law between two or more parties made by free consent.
a) Contract b) Register c) Chapter d) None of the above

Q.47. What are the basic ingredients of contract?

a) Free consent b) Lawful consideration c) None of the above d) Both of the above

Q.48. The Indian Contact Act provide some special mode of acceptance.
a) True b) False

Q.49. Under which act the value of stamp paper is prescribed for the
contract which is to be executed?
a) Indian Stamp Act 1885 b) Indian Stamp Act 1890 c) Indian Stamp Act 1899 d) Indian Stamp Act 1872

Q.50. What are the various types of contracts?

a) Lump Sum b) Item Rate c) Cost Plus fee d) All of the above

Q.51. The essential requirement of IIA contract is______.

a) Stamps should be affixed b) No need of date
c) No need of name of owner and architect d) All of the above

Q.52. Contractor should supply the owner priced copy of bill called quantities called contract bill.
a) True b) False

Q.53. How many clauses are there in agreement for contractual obligations?
a) 4 b) 5 c) 3 d) 2

Q.54. To prepare estimate of work is the function of _______.

a) Quantity Surveyor b) Architect c) Client d) None of the above
 UNIT 6

1) When does the Architects act came under existence?

A) 1st of August,1945 B) 10th of January,1962
C) 1st of September,1972 D) None of the above.

2) Architects act follows objectives mentioned in the preamble is “to regulate the profession of architect by
evolving “code of ethics” and by laying down minimum standards of architectural education in India.”
 True
 False

3) Under which section of Architects act a person is prohibited from using the title „Architect‟ unless he is a
person registered in the register of architects?
A) Section 47 B) Section 29 C) Section 37 D) None of the above
4) A statutory body Constituted by Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India, under the
Architects act 1972 is?
A) Architects Registration council. B) Indian Institute of architect.
C) Council of Architecture. D) None of the Above.

5) Which is in charge for responsibility to regulate the education and practice of profession throughout India
besides maintaining the register of architects.
A) IIA B) Architects registration council.
C) Government department. D) Council of Architecture

6) Which is in charge for responsibility to regulate the education and practice of profession throughout India
besides maintaining the register of architects.
A) IIA B) Architects‟ registration council. C) Government department. D) Council of Architecture

7) _____ has framed Rules and _____ has framed regulations as provided for in the Architects act with the
approval of GOI.
A) GOI & COA. B) COA & IIA. C) IIA & GOI D) None of the above

8) It‟s in Power of the Council of architecture to enter into a contract and sue or be sued.
 False
 True
9) Who prescribe standards of professional conduct and etiquette and code of ethics for architects?
A) Architects‟ association B) GOI C) IIA D) COA
10) IIA is an organization and association of Architects.
 True.
 False.
11) In which year the Architect (Professional Conduct) Regulation was passed?
a) 1989 b) 1972 c) 1984 d) 1970
12) The lettering height for advertising the architect‟s name in front of his building should not exceed_______.
a) 5cm b) 10cm c) 15cm d) 20cm
13) According to Architect (Professional Conduct) Regulation an Architect can give gifts and discounts to the
client for gaining the work.
 True
 False
14) In which year the Indian Institute of Architects established?
a) 1919 b) 1979 c) 1980 d) 1917

15) In which year did the Bombay Architectural got associated with Royal Institute of British Architects?
a) 1920 b) 1979 c) 1925 d) 1952

16) With what other association the IIA is associated with?

a) UIA b) CAA c) SAARCH d) All of the above

17) Register of architects come under which sectio?

a) Section 37 b) Section 45 c) Section 36 d) Section 10

18) Any person desirous of carrying on the profession of Architect must have registered himself with COA
 True
 False

19) Council of Architecture is Constituted by which Ministry

a) Ministry of Human Resource Development,
b) Ministry of urban affairs
c) Ministry of transport and highways
d) None of the above

20) Council of architecture is for period of

a) 2 years b) 4 years c) 3 Years d) 5 years
21) Which powers Council of Architecture have?
a) To acquire, hold and dispose of the property both movable and immovable. b) To enter into a contract.
c) To sue or be sued. d) Powers to make regulations e) All of the above

22. Architecture Profession in India is Governed by?

a) Council of Architecture b) INTACH c) ICOMOS d) Indian Parliament

23) What are role of Architect ?

a) Advisor b) Educator c) Auditor d) Umpire e) All of the above

24) Which act provides registration of architects?

a) Architect Act,1972 b) Interest Act, 1839 c) Indian Contract Act,1872 d) None of the above

25) What does the Architect Act provide?

a) Registration of Architects b) Standards of Education c) Standards of practice d) All of the above

26) A student who is also a member of IIA has right to vote for the president of IIA.
 True
 False

27) Which member of IIA does not required to be qualified Architect?

a) Student b) Associate member c) Fellow member d) Honorary fellow member

28) According to Architect (Professional Conduct) Regulation, an Architect cannot advertise his name but with
some exceptions.
 True
 False

29) Where is the headquarters of IIA located?

a) Delhi b) Mumbai c) Hyderabad d) Kolkata

30) What was IIA known as before 1922

a) RIBA b) Bombay Architectural Association
c) The Architectural Student Association d) None of the above
31) The prohibition under Section 37 affect „Landscape architect‟ and „Naval Architect‟
 True
 False

32) COA allowed an architect to appoint registrar and other officers necessary to carry out its function ,
 True
 False

33) Which is the body of Architecture education in India?

a) Indian association of actors b) Indian Institute of Architecture. (IIA)
c) Central Government d) World wildlife fund

34) When did IIA established?

a) 1976 b) 1932 c) 1917 d) 1947

35) Why is register of architects kept who are registered under the act, on payment of prescribed fees?
a) To keep the list of architects and to renew their registration
b) To keep the attendance during the college
c) To know the whereabouts of the architects
d) None of the above

36) When was INDIAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS formed? ANS: -

a) 5th September 1923 b) 2 SEPTEMBER 1929.
c) 7th August 1945 d) 26th January 1975

37) What is full form of SAARCH?

a) South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation for architecture students
b) SOUTH ASIAN ASSOCIATION FOR REGIONAL CO-OPERATION OF ARCHITECTS.
c) South Asian association for regional co-operation for actors
d) None of the above

38) Which form is being use practically by all the architects and engineers subject to certain changes if any?
a) IIA form b) COA form c) None of the above
39) In which clause of the I.I.A make a form of contract (1979Ed.) reference to the mode of measurements to
be adopted for preparation of the contract bills?
a) Clause7(1) b) Clause7(2) c) Clause6(1) d) Clause6(2)

40) Which of the following is not an advantage of well-established firm

a) Lack of good technical information b) pleasant atmosphere
c) High salary d) None of the above

41) CAA stands for? _________

a) Chief association of architecture b) Commonwealth association of architecturec)
Common wealth association of actors d) None of the above

42) Use of title Architect Contravention will lead to fine on first conviction and on subsequent conviction with
imprisonment or fine or both.
 True
 False
43) The registration with COA entities a person?
a) To practice the profession of landscape architecture
b) To practice the profession of architecture, holds a Certificate of registration with an update renewals.
c) To practice business
d) None of the above

44) Functions of Council Of Architecture

a) Appoint registrar and such other officers and employees as are necessary to carry out its functions.
b) To maintain proper account of finances.
c) Issue of registration certificate and also duplicates if necessary
d) All of the above

45) Duties and Responsibility of a Principal Architect ?

a) To keep a steady flow of work
b) To take a active part in the social activities
c) Financing of the office
d) Proper distribution of work among staff members
e) All of the above

46) Advantage of working in a well establish firm ?

a) Pleasant atmosphere
b) High salary
c) High standard for design and its preparation
d) All of the above
47) Role of architect is
a) Supervisor b) Advisor c) Both a and b d) None of the above

48) Advisor
a) Using best of his knowledge and experiences and is involved in interests of client.
b) Financial undertaking c) Both a and b d) None of the above

49) Role of architect is advisor, general manager, auditor, supervision, umpire, educator
 True
 False

50) Architects need to follow

a) Functional design b) Aesthetic design c) Easy accessibility d) All of the above

51) Principal architect attends to contract, cost planning and time limit for completion of work
 True
 False

52) Regulations of architects also known as

a) Professional conduct b) Profession conduit c) Contract d) None of the above

53) What are the short comings of the own practice?

a) Can take holiday whenever he/she wants b) Less productivity
c) No vacation for the principal d) All of the above

54) What is the role of the architect?

a) Auditor b) General manager c) Advisor d) All of the above

55) Identify the statement. Proper distribution of work among the staff members is assigned by principal
architect.
 True
 False
56) How does Architects get the works?
a) By friends and relatives b) By Advertisement
c) Through chartered accountants and other professionals d) All of the above
57) Which students can become a student member in IIA?
a) Any student from college of architecture
b) Graduate from IIA recognised college of architecture
c) An associate member with 36 years and old
d) Anyone can become the student member

58) Which student can become an associate member in IIA?

a) Any student from college of architecture
b) Graduate from IIA recognised college of architecture
c) An associate member with 36 years and old
d) Anyone can become the associate member

58) The architect act provides for the establishment of council of architecture, a body corporate consisting of
members from institutions, council, central and state government nominees…?
 True
 False
59) What is the full form of (R.I.B.A)?
a) Royal Institute of Britannia Architects b) Royal Institute of British Architects
c) Royal Institute of Beloved architects d) None of the above

60) Which Duties and responsibility in under principal architect?

a) Attend to contract, cost planning and time limit for the completion of the work.
b) To coordinate with various consultant to obtain the desired result without any hitch & delay.
c) Financing of the office
d) All of the above

61) Indian Institute of Architects‟(IIA) registered under which act?

a) Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 as a voluntary organization of Architects.
b) Societies registration act XXI of 1860 as a voluntary organisation of students
c) Societies registration act XXI of 1860 as a voluntary organisation of students
d) None of the above

62) Name the members in IIA

a) Student member b) Associate member
c) Honorary fellow member d) All of the above

63) An architect should

i Understand the needs of client to realize his ideas & creativity into reality
ii Sub-commission his work to other without client‟s permission
iii Give discount & commission to government officials to get the work done
iv Act with fairness & impartiality when administer a contracts
a) I & ii b) i, ii & iii c) i iii & iv d) i & iv

64) An architect cannot advertise with certain exception like:

i Notice of change of address
ii In tender documents
iii Brochures & leaflets of projects
a) I b) ii c) iii d) All of the above

65) Which statements are true with respect to architect & his fellow brothers
i An architect should supplant other architects
ii Should not under cut fees merely to secure the project
iii Should not undertake the project where the architect has been assigned earlier without prior NOC from
retiring architect
a) i b) ii c) ii & iii d) i & iii

66) The duties & responsibilities of assessor in completion is

i Assist in preparation & approval of the brief
ii Should finalize conditions of completion
iii Should prepare the final report on completion called award
a) i & ii b) ii & iii c) i & iii d) i, ii & iii

67) i) Architectural copy right of India is applicable in other countries,

ii) The protection is only for character & design and not for process & technology iii The term of act is
limited only up to 60 years after the construction completion of building.
a) Statement i & ii are correct b) Statement i & iii is correct
c) Only statement ii is correct d) Only statement iii is correct

68) Which statement is true for starting a private practice

i Long period of experience is not required to handle big project
ii More Productivity
iii Handling multiple projects is difficult
iv can devote more time to design
a) i b) ii c) iii d) iv
69) i) As per architects act 1972, all the partners in partnership firm need not be architect
ii) A company has to be registered with register of companies as per companies act 1956
iii) If non architect were one of the member of a company then the company will be registered as a
business firm & not a professional firm which statements are true?
a) i & ii b) ii & iii c) i d) ii

70) Which among the following statement is true ( duties and responsibilities of a principal )
a) To take active part in the social activities b) Less productivity
c) Long period of experience required to handle big project d) High salary

71) IIA was formed as an association made by the past student of architecture of -
a) Sir JJ school of art b) St Paul school and Jr college
c) Harvard of art school d) Delft university of technology