What items or actions may help protect the architect should the architect agree to a higher Standard of Care?
Check the two that apply
A. Access to a large emergency fund
B. Higher professional liability protections at a greater cost to the architect
C. Higher commercial general liability insurance protections
D. Utilization of custom contracts
E. Agreeing to meet revised code requirements during construction
F. Minimize project team sizes
Are (B) and (D) the right answers? please advise, thnx
My email is: karim.yussuf@c-p.com
Welcome to the ARE Community, @karim.yussuf!
The correct answers are:
(A) Access to a larger ‘emergency’ fund
(B) Higher professional liability protections at a greater cost to the architect
These actions are examples of how to mitigate risk, in the case of raising the standard of care. An emergency fund could help cover unexpected costs and maximizing professional liability insurance ensures adequate coverage, should any client claims arise as a result.
Utilizing custom contracts could actually pose an additional risk to the architect.
Note: In the future, please tag the instructor from your Virtual Workshop so that they are notified of your post and can respond in a timely manner.
Hope this helps. Good luck on your exam!
Best,
Kiara Galicinao, AIA, NCARB
Black Spectacles
I couldn’t find a tag for the instructor, I remember he’s Phillip…!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
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Thank you Kiara, I PASSED my exam. 
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Congratulations @karim.yussuf!!! I’m so happy to hear that you passed your PcM exam and appreciate you sharing the update.
Don’t forget to take some time to celebrate this big accomplishment 
Kiara Galicinao, AIA, NCARB
Black Spectacles