NCARB Mock Exam
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 |
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.
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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! -
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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An instructional system for construction documents is better than a referencing system because
instructional system is a more intuitive and direct method of communication. (Instead of the referencing system) which of forcing contractors to jump between numerous sheets, an instructional approach graphically coaches them on standard conditions and then uses notes to identify only the exceptions. This approach is more efficient and minimizes errors.
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