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WorksheetsBMAA 423 - Quiz (final term)
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 10mins
Why do architects typically join professional organizations?
a) To reduce licensing fees
b) To gain social popularity
c) To exchange ideas and enhance professional reputation
d) To avoid public speaking opportunities
What benefit does public speaking offer architects beyond the immediate audience?
a) Free advertising time
b) Media exposure and expanded network
c) Automatic publication in journals
d) Reduced project fees
Project signs are considered effective because:
a) They use expensive materials
b) They are cost-efficient and visible
c) They are required by law
d) They include advertisements
What qualifies a building to be featured in magazine articles?
a) Its size and material cost
b) It must be fully air-conditioned
c) Its relevance to trends or community impact
d) Its geographic location only
What type of architectural competition typically offers no compensation?
a) Corporate-sponsored
b) Design-build
c) Idea-generation without contractual intent
d) Invitational with award guarantees
A well-made office brochure should include:
a) List of suppliers
b) Building code references
c) Portfolio samples and staff resume
d) CAD files
Entertainment is considered part of PR because it:
a) Is tax-deductible
b) Builds informal client relationships
c) Is cheaper than advertising
d) Increases project costs
Which of the following office locations might harm a firm’s image despite other benefits?
a) City center with good parking
b) Suburban tech park
c) Run-down industrial area
d) Waterfront office with high rent
A strategic PR move during a building opening is to:
a) Send personal message
b) Volunteer as a host in the Program
c) Attend in person with a congratulatory note or gift
d) Postpone engagement
Maintaining strong ties with contractors and reps helps:
a) Gain reasonable discounts
b) Expand network and referrals
c) Avoid permits
d) First to know latest products
One main reason a poor office setup may hurt PR is:
a) Higher rent
b) Negative first impressions on clients
c) No parking space
d) No internet connection
An architect’s appearance in a televised talk show might lead to:
a) Opportunity for Show-business
b) Project delays
c) New speaking or media opportunities
d) Higher overhead cost
Which of the following best supports long-term business development?
a) Reducing staff’s workload
b) Effective networking and PR consistency
c) Posting all projects in social media
d) Minimizing communication
Civic organizations offer architects opportunities to:
a) Regulate taxes
b) Reduce registration time
c) Influence committees and build contacts
d) Apply for free permits
A PR brochure lacking updated content may:
a) Reduce office expenses
b) Harm credibility and relevance
c) Improve public appeal
d) Give clients the low-key impression
In business accounting, what is an “asset”?
a) A paid bill
b) A signed construction contract
c) Anything of value owned by the firm
d) A new acquired car
What is the most liquid asset for an architecture firm?
a) Real Property
b) Surplus
c) Cash
d) Prepaid
What qualifies as a physical plant asset?
a) Library
b) Real Property
c) Building Permit
d) Rent contracts
Which item would fall under liabilities?
a) Office blueprint collection
b) Vouchers payable
c) Personnel
d) Brand new car
Prepaid income represents:
a) Client payment before service is delivered
b) Interest-free loan
c) Future asset of the company
d) Staff compensation and retirement fund
A firm’s capital investment includes:
a) Government subsidies
b) Intern bonuses
c) Owner contributions and borrowed funds for business use
d) Real estate agent fees
A reserve for a “slack period” is intended to:
a) Improve building code compliance
b) Cover operations during low project volume
c) Fund for the upcoming and future projects
d) Renovation of office
Operating profit is achieved when:
a) Employee count is high
b) Total income exceeds total expenses
c) Fewer to no loans are taken
d) Total income is equal to expenses
Accrued expenses are:
a) Money paid before getting something
b) Bills the company already paid
c) Costs the company owes but hasn’t paid yet
d) Money the company will never have to pay
Overhead expenses include:
a) Site construction materials
b) Project-specific labor
c) Library use, office utilities, admin salaries
d) Consultant fees per project
Direct expenses usually include:
a) Electric and Internet bills
b) Office supplies and equipment
c) Consulting fees and travel for specific projects
d) Interest payments
Profit can accumulate through:
a) Hiring less employees
b) Spending from surplus in exchange for other’s surplus
c) Producing more value than consumed
d) Borrowing for new projects
A firm’s net worth equals:
a) Loans plus contracts
b) Assets minus liabilities
c) Total assets minus total liabilities
d) Physical plants and Signed Contracts
What is a “note payable”?
a) Email from a supplier
b) Formal written promise to repay borrowed funds
c) Summary of past income signed by trusted Accountant of the Company
d) Inventory sheet
What is a practical benefit of earning surplus in architectural practice?
a) Wider scope of future projects
b) Business reinvestment and stability
c) More budget for office renovation
d) Exemption from taxation
