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. 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 2. A person designing a 3,500 sq. ft. office building must be licensed by the Board as an architect. True False None Hint 3. When an architect comes to an agreement with the project owner and with the contractor to serve as the independent interpreter of the contract documents, which of the following is the architect required to do? Refrain from disclosing to either party that the architect is serving in this capacity Render decisions impartially Ensure that each of the parties pay the architect the same amount for this service All of the above None Hint 4. A person is entitled to practice architecture in the State of Louisiana upon: Graduation from an accredited university with a degree in architecture Completing the IDP and obtaining an NCARB certificate Receiving a license from the Board None of the above None Hint 5. Use of the word “architect” in the title of a firm is illegal unless the firm is licensed by the Board as an architecture firm, even if the firm does not provide architectural services. True False None Hint 6. 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 7. When do licenses for individual architects expire? After five years Upon age 65 or retirement, whichever comes first On the last day of the calendar year On the last day of their birth month None Hint 8. The laws and rules of the Board require that an architect’s seal contain only the name of the architect and an image of the Louisiana state flag. True False None Hint 9. In which of the following circumstances are licensees allowed to accept compensation from a material supplier in return for endorsing the supplier’s products: When it is likely no one will know about it When securing salaried positions through employment agencies When the commission or fee is less than 2% of net profit from work secured Under no circumstances None Hint 10. According to the laws and rules of the Board, what does the term “Architect” mean? A person who has at least ten years’ experience in architectural design A person who is technically and legally qualified to practice architecture An unlicensed person who teaches architecture at a NAAB-accredited school All of the above 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. If a licensee forgets to renew the licensee’s license until after the renewal deadline, the licensee is required to pay a delinquent fee in addition to the renewal registration fee. True False None Hint 13. A disciplinary or enforcement hearing can be held by the Board for alleged violations of the Board’s laws or rules committed by any licensee or certificate holder, as well as non-licensees and non-certificate holders. True False None Hint 14. 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 15. 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 16. An architect who has complied with all of the current laws of Louisiana relating to the practice of architecture has a right to engage in activities properly classifiable as professional engineering insofar as such engineering work is necessarily incidental to the practice of architecture. True False None Hint 17. Credit will be allowed for continuing education hours only in the following subjects: Professional Ethics Health, Safety and Welfare Incidental Practice of Engineering Licensure Laws None Hint 18. 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 19. Licensees who are granted “emeritus” status may still practice architecture but are not required to continue earning continuing education hours as long as their practice is limited to renovations of existing structures. True False None Hint 20. Licensed civil engineers are prohibited from practicing architecture. True False None 21. 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 22. Which of the following is an architect’s primary duty? Delivering completed design drawings ahead of schedule, if possible, in order to save the client money Satisfying the Board’s continuing education requirements, no later than November 30th of each year Ensuring that the architect’s Louisiana architectural license does not expire Protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public None Hint 23. To qualify for examination, applicants who have been convicted of a felony must present satisfactory evidence that their debt to society has been paid. True False None 24. If an architect does not receive a license renewal notification, the architect: Can wait until a second or third notice is received Has no responsibility in the renewal process Is allowed to renew without a fee Still bears the responsibility to timely renew the license None Hint 25. 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 Time's up
