NCARB Mock Exam

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Bingfeng Song

March 03, 2024 01:38

Mock question:

The principals of an architecture firm have recently noticed large differences in the sizes of construction drawing sets, by up to 40 sheets, for several projects of similar scope and size. They have asked the project manager to recommend construction drawing methodologies in order to properly size a typical set.

What methodologies should the project manager recommend? Check the three that apply.

A.	Working in context
B.	Reduction of redundancy
C.	Default scheduling
D.	Referencing systems
E.	Instructional systems
F.	Terms and abbreviations

Your answer: ABD

Correct answer: BCE

 

CORRECT RESPONSES

Reduction of redundancy

Reduction of redundancy is an effort to manage the duplication of construction drawing elements. This will help in the efficiency of the drawings. 

Default scheduling

Default scheduling is used to schedule building components that cover a majority of project conditions. This will reduce construction document sizes by allowing typical and repetitive items to be efficiently documented.

Instructional systems

Instructional systems are drawings and notes that graphically coach the contractor to an understanding of the documentation. These systems define defaults while identifying and documenting the exceptions. This reduces extra sheets in a set of documents.

Section: Practice Methodologies

 

I chose ABD and I don't know why the referencing system is wrong. Can someone help me, please?

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  Kyussuf March 07, 2024 13:10 (Edited March 07, 2024 13:10)

  Because the question writer wants it like this.. 

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  Michael Wentland March 08, 2024 21:48

  I answered the same as you. 

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  rjones23 October 15, 2024 18:23

  I Chose B,C & D. I would like to know what an Instructional System is... I can not find a proper definition.

  I interpreted an Instructional System to be a "detail" which you would then "Reference" when the detail call out is marked in the plans.

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  ayanohosoda April 16, 2025 19:41

  Working in Context (AHPP p.674), Reduction of Redundancy (AHPP p.673), Referencing Systems (AHPP p.675), and Instructional Systems and Default Scheduling (AHPP p.677) —
  I believe the test maker is referring to methodologies in construction drawings.
  I really wish NCARB would include reference pages with the answer explanations!

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  elifbayram April 17, 2025 15:54

  Thanks for referencing them ayanohosoda. I believe part of the reason it's easy to miss this type of information in AHPP is that people often read only the selected/highlighted sections and assume it will be enough for PJM, PCM, and CE. In reality, these exams cover a much broader portion of the book. If you're studying for these exams and reading this post, I recommend taking a closer look at AHPP and reading more than the charts. It is one book for three exams, plus a few questions on PDD, so not a bad deal if you ask me. Besides, it will teach you a lot of great and valuable information for your practice. 

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