NOTE: This is an “open book” quiz. The laws and rules of the Board may be found here. https://lsbae.com/consumer-info/laws-rules/ A passing score of 80% or higher is required in order to receive one (1) HSW credit.This quiz is provided by the Board at no cost to licensees and may be applied toward the licensee’s continuing education requirements once each year* Name Email 1. Licensed civil engineers are prohibited from practicing architecture. True False None 2. Upon licensure, each architect must obtain a seal that conforms to the size and design specified in the rules of the Board. True False None Hint 3. How long should an architect maintain written documentation of his responsible supervision of a project? 10 years The prescriptive period applicable to claims against the architect which may arise from his involvement in the project 7 years Forever None Hint 4. If an architect admits to, or is found by the Board to be guilty of, a violation of one or more provisions of the Louisiana Architect Licensing Law, which of the following aggravating circumstances may the Board consider when deciding the discipline to be imposed ? A pattern of misconduct Submission of false evidence, false statements, or other deceptive practices during the disciplinary process Refusal to acknowledge wrongful nature of conduct All of the above None Hint 5. An architect may be subject to disciplinary action by the Board if he is disciplined in any other U.S. jurisdiction. True False None Hint 6. Specifications, drawings, or other related documents will be deemed to have been prepared either by the architect or under the architect’s responsible supervision only when: The client requesting preparation of such plans, specifications, drawings, reports or other documents makes the request directly to the architect, or the architect's employee as long as the employee works in the architect's office The architect personally controls the preparation of the plans, specifications, drawings, reports or other documents and has input into their preparation prior to their completion If the plans, specifications, drawings, reports, or other documents are prepared outside the architect’s office, the architect maintains evidence of the architect’s responsible control The architect reviews the final plans, specifications, drawings, reports or other documents The architect has the authority to, and does, make necessary and appropriate changes to the final plans, specifications, drawings, reports, or other documents All of the above None Hint 7. When the Board receives a complaint against an architect, a copy of the complaint is provided to the respondent even though the identity of the complainant is thereby disclosed. True False None Hint 8. As a licensed professional, it is the responsibility of the architect to select and use a firm name which is neither misleading nor confusing. In case of doubt, the architect should first consult the Board. True False None Hint 9. An individual who has earned a professional degree in architecture from a NAAB-accredited school, but has not been licensed by the Board, is allowed design education buildings that do not exceed which of the following gross floor areas? 6250 sq. ft. 2500 sq. ft. 5000 sq. ft. None of the above None Hint 10. How many days after an architecture firm is certified by the Louisiana Secretary of State must that firm file an application for licensure with the Board? 10 business days 30 days 45 days 90 days None Hint 11. The Disciplinary Guidelines contained in the Board’s rules set forth the normal discipline which shall be imposed upon a licensee or certificate holder found to have violated the licensing law or rules. According to the Disciplinary Guidelines, for “plan stamping” an architect shall be assessed a $3,000 fine, probation and/or suspension of the architect’s license for one year, and a public reprimand absent aggravating or mitigating factors. True False None Hint 12. While engaged in a Louisiana-based project, a licensee prepared a set of documents that included drawings, specifications, and other related documents. However, the licensee inadvertently allowed the licensee’s Louisiana architectural license to expire before those documents could be finalized. How should this licensee finalize those documents? Sign and seal the documents, but change all dates so that they reflect a date that is prior to the date of expiration Ask another licensee to review, sign and seal the documents Have the license reinstated by the Board prior to signing and sealing the documents None of the above None Hint 13. An architecture firm fails to renew its certificate of authority by the renewal deadline and its certificate of authority expires. Several months later, the firm’s designated supervising professional architect realizes what has happened, and the firm submits a reinstatement application to the Board. Even though the firm provided architectural services on sixteen architecture projects during the time its certificate of authority was expired, the supervising professional architect asserts on the firm’s reinstatement application that the firm did not practice architecture during that time. Because those architectural services were provided under the responsible charge of the supervising professional architect, the Board has no authority to take disciplinary action against the firm. True False None Hint 14. A licensed architect cannot be, under any circumstances, designated as a supervising professional by more than one firm. True False None Hint 15. An architect is only allowed to accept compensation in connection with services from more than one party on a project if: One or more of the parties is deemed by a qualified professional to be impaired The architect does not disclose to any of the parties that compensation has been received for the same project The architect notifies the Board of the circumstances The architect fully discloses the circumstances and receives a written waiver from all parties None Hint 16. A licensed architect is not allowed to engage in activities properly classifiable as professional engineering under any circumstances. True False None Hint 17. The Board may at any time dispose of any complaint or other matter informally. Such informal resolution may take the form of any informal disposition recognized in R.S. 49:955(D) or any other form of agreement or disposition which adequately addresses the complaint or the matter under investigation. True False None Hint 18. A licensed architect decides to allow the architect’s membership in the American Institute of Architects to expire. The architect forgets that “AIA” is listed with the architect’s credentials on the architect’s website, business cards, and title block. Under the laws and rules of the Board, the Board might consider this representation a deceptive or false statement and discipline the architect for such. True False None Hint 19. An unlicensed individual is prohibited from performing an energy consumption analysis. True False None Hint 20. An intern architect is a person who: Is participating in or who has successfully completed the Intern Development Program ("IDP") [now referred to as the Architectural Experience Program (“AXP”)] Is employed by a firm which is lawfully engaged in the practice of architecture in this state Both “a” and “b” None Hint 21. Which of the following dollar amounts is the maximum fine per violation that may be imposed on an individual architect under the Laws and Rules of the Board? $1,500 $5,000 $7,500 None of the above None Hint 22. If an architect admits to, or is found by the Board to be guilty of, a violation of one or more provisions of the Louisiana Architect Licensing Law, which of the following mitigating circumstances may the Board take into account when considering disciplinary action? Physical disability Absence of a prior disciplinary record Inexperience in the practice of architecture All of the above None Hint 23. Certificates of authority for professional architectural corporations, architectural-engineering corporations, and architectural firms must be renewed each year on or before: June 30 January 1 March 31 December 31 None Hint 24. The architect designated as the supervising professional architect of an architectural firm is responsible for which of the following: Appearing for and acting on behalf of the firm in connection with the execution and performance of contracts to provide architectural services The sealing of all architectural drawings and specifications Performing or directly supervising the performance of all architectural services All of the above None Hint 25. To offer or provide architectural services in Louisiana, an architectural firm must: Obtain a certificate of authority from the Board Have at least two full-time licensed architects Advertise as a joint venture None of the above None Hint Time's up
