The real-world section. Contracts, sites, business, and running a practice.
Section 4 is where practicing architects feel most at home and where new interns get tripped up. If your firm hasn't given you contract or site exposure yet, this is the section to over-prepare on.
The references behind every practice question in Section 4.
Canadian Handbook of Practice
Stipulated Price Contract
A Guide to Model Forms and Support Documents
Business of architecture reference
Architect-client agreement
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Because most interns don't have direct contract or construction phase exposure yet. The section assumes practicing-architect-level familiarity with field work.
No, but you should know the document's structure, the role of each party, and the major clauses around payment, changes, and substantial performance.
Office Functions covers paperwork, shop drawings, RFIs, change orders. Field Functions covers site visits, observation, and deficiency tracking.
Yes. Several questions per sitting touch on the regulator's role, conflict of interest, and complaint procedures.
Each section is a separate test. Many candidates write them out of order.