1.What government entity is responsible in re D.

gulating the practice of architecture?

None of the above.
A.

UAP-IAPOA
3.Can the term “Architect” and “Architect-of-R
ecord” be used interchangeably?

B. A.

PRC-PRBoA Can the term “Architect” and “Architect-of-Rec

ord” be used interchangeably?

C.
B.
DOJ
Yes, they are both the same

D.
C.
DTI/SEC
Maybe, depending on the type of work

2.Does a registered and licensed architect me

an one and the same? D.

A. No, the Architect is a generic word while Ao

R is a specific function of a professional archi
No, the two are distinctly different
tect.

B.
4.Will the Architect-of-Record be criminally lia
Maybe, depending on the services offered by ble with regards to the plans, projects, and c
the architect. ontracts he signed and sealed?

A.

C. No, it is the Design Engineers who are liable

Yes, an architect must be both licensed and r

egistered.
B.
No, it is the Architect-in-charge of Constructio 6.Can an Architect be the Architect-of-Record
n who assumes the liability. and Architect-in-Charge of construction at the
same time?

A.
C.
No, they should always be different.
Yes, the AoR assumes the civil liability.

B.
D.
Yes, it is possible.
None of the above.

C.
5.If there are two architects on a certain proj
ect, the Architect-of-Record and the Architect- It depends on the type of project.
in-Charge of construction, the building collaps
es, who is more liable?
D.
A.
No, it is against the Civil Code.
Architect-of-Record

7.In case of death of the Architect-on-Record,

B.
who can give official provisions to reproduce
Architect-in-charge of Construction his/her plans?

A.

C. Co-owner of the architectural company

Both will be liable

B.

D. His/her family

It depends on the investigation

C.

The courts
D.

Nobody B.

Yes, the Board has the power to refuse issua

nce.
8.Is it possible for a person who earned a de
gree in Architecture to take up a Master’s de
gree in Architecture even if he has yet to be
C.
come a board passer?
No, since he/she has passed the examination.
A.

No, he/she must pass the board exam first.

D.

Maybe, depending on the court’s order.

B.

Yes, a bachelor’s degree in Architecture is en

ough. 10.Who will be liable for seeking and solicitin
g architectural works by a non registered per
son?
C.
A.
Yes, only if he/she is an honor student.
Both the represented and the representative

D.
B.
Maybe, depending on the admission requirem
The employer and the employee
ents of the school.

C.
9.If a successful examinee was convicted by a
lower court of a crime involving moral turpit All of the Above

ude and has appealed the case to a higher c

ourt, can he/she be refused the issuance of a
D.
Certificate of Registration?

None of the above

A.

No, since the conviction is not yet final and

executory.
11.Is a partner in an architectural firm liable w D.
hen an architect-of-record in an architectural
Design and Planning Services
firm commits malpractice?

A.
13.Under what type of service is “sound insula
No, it is only the Architect-of-Record
tion treatment?”

A.
B.
Pre-Design Services
Yes, he will also be liable.

B.
C.
Regular Design Services
Maybe, if he also signs and seals the docume
nts
C.

Specialized Allied Services

D.

It is up to the courts to decide

D.

Comprehensive Architectural Services

12.Where does physical planning services fall?

A.
14.In what phase of the architectural design s
Pre-Design Services
ervices does the feasibility study is conducted
?

B. A.

Regular Design Services Pre-Design Services

C. B.

Specialized Allied Services Regular Design Services

C. B.

Specialized Allied Services Evaluation Phase

D. C.

Comprehensive Architectural Services Construction Phase

15.In what type of services do making of broc D.

hures/leaflets/fliers/posters and promotional &
Bidding/Negotiation Phase
advertisement campaign are included?

A.
17.At what stage are specifications done?
Pre-Design Services
A.

Contract Document Phase

B.

Regular Design Services

B.

Specifications Phase
C.

Specialized Allied Services

C.

Construction Phase
D.

Comprehensive Architectural Services

D.

Bidding/Negotiation Phase
16.What Architectural Service/Phase is the part
where the Architect and Client choose the C
ontractor?
18.After completion of working drawings, speci

A. fications and other documents and upon sub

mission to client, what stage is next?
Contract Document Phase
A.
Contract Document Phase 20.For specialized allied services, what is the
aesthetic designing of the space of a structur
e?
B.
A.
Specifications Phase
Landscape Design Services

C.
B.
Construction Phase
Architectural Interior Services

D.
C.
Bidding/Negotiation Phase
Space Planning Services

19.If an Architect assumes the function of goi

D.
ng to the project site for monitoring and sup
ervision, what services is being provided? Architectural Programming Services

A.

Construction Management 21.Which is an unethical action with respect t

o the Architect's responsibility to the people?

A.
B.
Seek constructive civic service
Project Supervision

B.
C.
Shares technical information
Full-time Construction Supervision

C.
D.
Take part in paid endorsement of building m
Construction Inspector
aterial
D. C.

Promote professional organization Project Supervisor

22.You were commissioned to do a Master Pl D.

an. What should you do first?
Building Administrator
A.

Study the existing laws

24.Who does the architect approach for soun
d control?

B. A.

Survey the location Electronics Engineer

C. B.

Coordinate with the local government for trac Acoustics Engineer

ing of history

C.
D.
Electrical Engineer
Direct all department heads

D.
23.What do you call the person or group ap
DJ
pointed by the owner after the completion of
the building?

A. 25.For specialized allied services, what is the

activity of total planning that encompasses so
Construction Manager
cial, physical and environmental factors?

A.
B.
Physical Planning
Project Consultant
B. 2ndrestaurant using the same design. Based o
n the old 1979 SPP, what would be your fee?
Comprehensive Planning
A.

60% of Basic Fee

C.

Comprehensive Architectural Services

B.

80% of Basic Fee

D.

Environmental Planning
C.

30% of Basic Fee

26.It is the most common method of compen
sation which is also fair to both client and ar
chitect?
D.
A.
40% of Basic Fee
Multiple of Direct Personnel Expense

28.A client wanted your services for his new

B. house with a total project cost of Three Millio
n (3,000,000.00) Pesos. Based on the old 1979
Professional Fee plus Expenses
SPP, what is the percentage of your professi
onal fee?

C. A.

Percentage Fee Method 8% of PCC

D. B.

Lump Sum 10% of PCC

27.Mr. Juan de la Cruz commissioned you for C.

a restaurant project last year. Due to the suc
12% of PCC
cess of the restaurant, he wants you to do a
 7% of PCC

D.

15% of PCC C.

8% of PCC

29.If the Owner continuously order changes t

o the design, what methods of compensation
D.
should be used?
15% of PCC
A.

Lump Sum
31.If an architect performs full time supervisio
n, what is his professional fee based on old 1
B. 979 SPP?

MDPE and Percentage Fee A.

1-1.5% of PCC

C.

Percentage Fee and Cost Method B.

2-2.5% of PCC

D.

Per Diem and MDPE C.

2-3% of PCC

30.If an Architect is hired to design a Superm

arket with construction cost of less than P50
D.
M, how much should he/she charge as minim
um basic fee based on the old 1979 SPP? 3-5% of PCC

A.

6% of PCC 32.Which among the following should the arc

hitect’s fee NOT be based?

A.
B.
Client’s profile directory

34.What is the percentage of payment for co

nstruction management based on old 1979 SP
B.
P?
Project construction cost
A.

1-1.5% of PCC
C.

Contractor’s fee
B.

2-2.5% of PCC
D.

Labor cost
C.

1.5-3% of PCC
33.How is the architect remunerated under D
esign-Build by maximum cost?
D.
A.
3-5% of PCC
Built in the max cost exclusive of arch. regula
r fee

35.Who determines time and cost for the proj

ect?
B.
A.
10% inclusive of arch. regular fee as per old 1
979 SPP Project Manager

C. B.

7% inclusive of arch. regular fee as per old 1 Construction Manager

979 SPP

C.
D.
Owner
Lump sum inclusive of arch. regular fee
 C.

D. Owner

Contractor

D.

36.Who gives the directive to start the project Contractor

?

A.
38.Who is responsible for the soil investigatio
Project Manager n of the project?

A.

B. Project Manager

Construction Manager

B.

C. Construction Manager

Owner

C.

D. Owner

Contractor

D.

37.Who is responsible for shortening the time Contractor

and lessening the cost of the project?

A.
39.How many sets of plan are to be given/su
Project Manager bmitted to the owner?

A.

B. 4

Construction Manager

B.
5 B.

Documents for presentation

C.

6 C.

Contract documents

D.

7 D.

Project Requirements

40.What is the difference between RA 545 an

d RA 9266 in terms of architectural practice?
42.What do you call Working Drawings, Specif
A. ications, Estimates and General Conditions?

Two-years diversified experience A.

Construction Drawings

B.

Structural conceptualization B.

Contract Documents

C.

Corporate practice C.

Project Manual

D.

Authorship of documents D.

Project Requirements

41.Plans, models and perspectives are?

A. 43.An architect refuses to give the original pl

an to the Owner. Why?
Instruments of practice
A.
The Owner is entitled only to the blueprint D.

File a case in court

B.

The architects work is covered by intellectual 45.Before submitting sketches to a client, wha
property rights/law t must the architect first do?

A.

C. Sign a service agreement

In order to prevent the Owner from making

duplicates and/or constructing without his kno
B.
wledge
Bill for downpayment

D.
C.
All of the Above
Discuss board for presentation

44.You had a residential project for a Client.

After the construction, you found out that the D.

Client used your design for another project

Prepare the probable construction cost
without your consent. What will you do?

A.
46.A person found preparing architectural pla
Forgive and forget.
ns without the necessary license is guilty of w
hat?

B. A.

Inform the Mayor Nothing

C. B.

File a case with the PRC Misdemeanor

C. B.

Illegal practice Misdemeanor

D. C.

Misrepresentation Illegal practice

47.What offense is committed when an archit D.

ect is found using the seal of another archite
Misrepresentation
ct?

A.
49.The PRC will not issue the Certificate of Re
Nothing
gistration to a successful examinee if he com
mits one of the following:

B. A.

Misdemeanor Sign his signature in a project that he didn’t

design

C.
B.
Illegal practice
Unethical practice by competing with other ar
chitect
D.

Misrepresentation
C.

Fraudulent act
48.What offense is committed if a person use
s the name of another architect in his practic
e without the consent of the latter? D.

A. Immoral act

Nothing
50.After an expiration of how many years fro Receives gifts or favors from agents
m the date of revocation and upon applicatio
n and for reasons deemed proper and suffici
ent, reinstate the validity of a revoked certific D.

ate of registration?
Receives commissions placing him in a recipro

A. cal frame of mind.

52. Which is an unethical action with respect

to the Architect's responsibility to his colleagu
B.
es and subordinates?
2
A.

Provides free professional service for a charita

C. ble project

B.

D. Donates to obtain advantage in a religious pr

oject
4

C.
51. Which is an ethical action with respect to
the Architect's responsibility to his manufactur Undertakes a commission from another Archit
er's, dealers and agents? ect duly notified

A.

Accepts market discounts credited to client D.

Serving as professional adviser, accepts emplo

yment as Design Architect for a competition
B.
project.
Avails of technical services by manufacturer a
ccompanied by an obligation
53. Which is an unethical action with respect
to the Architect's responsibility to his client?
C.
A.

Undertakes construction for a fixed contract s D.

um under design-build service
I, ii & iv

B.
55. Structures belonging to Group 2 i. Nursin
Does not offer preliminary sketches without a g Homes
n agreement iii. Court Houses ii. Public Heal
th Centers
iv. Exhibition Halls
C.
A.
Advises client to forego unviable project
I, ii & iii

D.
B.
Guarantee any estimates or cost of the work
Ii, iii & iv

54. Structures belonging to Group 1 i. Hangar

C.
s
iii. Packaging & Processing I, iii & iv
Plants ii. Industrial Plants
iv. Supermarket
D.
A.
I, ii & iv
I, ii & iii

56. Structures belonging to Group 3.

B.
A.
Ii, iii & iv
Theaters

C.
B.
I, iii & iv
Museums
C. B.

Exposition Buildings Structural components

D. C.

Mausoleums Material specifications

57. Which of the following is a responsibility D.

of the Architect in the Construction Phase of
Floor area
the Regular Design Services?

A.
59. The multiple of direct personnel expense i
Be held responsible for failure of contractor t
s applicable to what type of work?
o carry out work
A.

Research
B.

Makes exhaustive on-site supervision

B.

Creative work
C.

Makes periodic visits to the site

C.

Government projects
D.

Prepares shop drawings

D.

Ocular site inspection

58. How are projects classified in determining
the basis for the Architect's Basic Fee?

A.

Degree of project complexity

60. The multiplier applied in the multiple of d D.
irect personnel expense depends on the follo
Specifications
wing except one:

A.
62. Instructions issued prior to bidding to sup
Complexity of project
plement or modify previous contract docs.

A.
B.
Special Provisions
Experience of the Architect

B.
C.
Instruction to Bidders
Office set-up

C.
D.
General Conditions
Cost of transportation

D.
61. Stipulates the procedural and administrativ
Bid Documents
e aspects of the contract.

A.
63. Printed description of work.
Owner-architect agreement
A.

Drawings
B.

Owner-contractor agreement
B.

Bid Bulletin
C.

General Conditions
C.

General Conditions
 C.

D. Performance Bond

Specifications

D.

64. Guarantee to enter into a contract if awar Payment Bond

ded.

A.
66. Guarantee to pay all obligations arising fr
Proposal Bond om the contract.

A.

B. Proposal Bond

Guarantee Bond

B.

C. Guarantee Bond

Performance Bond

C.

D. Performance Bond

Payment Bond

D.

65. Guarantee to execute the work in accorda Payment Bond

nce with the terms of the contract.

A.
67. Guarantee workmanship and quality of ma
Proposal Bond terials and equipment for 1 year.

A.

B. Proposal Bond

Guarantee Bond

B.
Guarantee Bond

B.

C. Owner & Contractor

Performance Bond

C.

D. Architect & contractor

Payment Bond

D.

68. Build in, mount in position, connect, apply Owner & Architect
for intended use.

A.
70. How many sets of complete equipment c
Furnish atalogue data are required prior to ordering?

A.

B. 1

Install

B.

C. 2

Provide

C.

D. 3

Fabricate

D.

69. Who prepares schedule for submission of 4

detail and shop drawings.

A.
71. Who shall pay for any materials furnished
Architect with the required royalties and patents?
A.

Architect 73. The value of extra work must NOTbe calc

ulated using this method.

A.
B.
By estimate in lump sum
Owner

B.
C.
By unit prices not exceeding 25% of original
Contractor
work contract

D.
C.
Manufacturer/Supplier
By actual direct cost + 15% profit, overhead
and tax

72. For any decreased or increased quantities

of work, under-runs or over-runs must not ex
D.
ceed ____.
By actual direct cost not exceeding 25% of or
A.
iginal work
5%

74. Period for which claim for adjustment has

B. to be asserted for changes in the work.

10% A.

5 days

C.

15% B.

10 days

D.

20% C.
15 days 96%

D. C.

20 days 97%

75. Period for claims for extra cost caused by D.

instructions from architect or owner or due t
98%
o delays in owner-supplied materials.

A.
77. The period of making good known defect
5 days
s or faults shouldnot be more than many cal
endar days?

B. A.

10 days 30 days

C. B.

15 days 60 days

D. C.

20 days 90 days

76. How many percent completion of work sh D.

all the Architect inspect and issue the Certific
120 days
ate of completion?

A.
78. Contract time starts how many days after
95%
receipt of Notice to Proceed.

A.
B.
5 days

80. The Breakdown of Work and Correspondi

ng Value of the Contract Amount which is us
B.
ed as basis for Request for Payment must be
7 days submitted by the contractor how many days
from receipt of the NTP?

A.
C.

5 days
10 days

B.
D.

7 days
15 days

C.
79. No extension will be granted if no written
request for materials supplied by Owner is 10 days
made by the contractor ____ days before it is
needed.
D.
A.
15 days
5 days

81. Architect’s action on request for payment

B.
must be made within how many days?
10 days
A.

5 days
C.

15 days
B.

10 days
D.

20 days
C.
15 days B.

7 days

D.

20 days C.

10 days

82. The contractor has the right to terminate

the contract or suspend work if there is susp
D.
ension of work for ___ days through no fault
of the contractor. 15 days

A.

30 days 84. Longest path in time through the network

; delay in one of the activities will increase th
e project duration.
B.
A.
60 days
Dummy activity

C.
B.
90 days
Float

D.
C.
120 days
Critical path

83. Repairs and corrective work must be don

D.
e by the contractor within how many days aft
er written notice of owner. Slack

A.

5 days 85. Doesn’t represent work and doesn’t involv

e duration and cost; it only serves as depend
ency connector or sequence indicator.
A. 87. Which condition does not correctly satisfy
an architectural partnership?
Dummy activity
A.

All partners are registered architects.

B.

Float
B.

Partners are registered architects and enginee

C.
rs
Critical path

C.
D.
A contractor and a lawyer
Slack

D.
86. Most simple type of scheduling technique.
An architect and a businessman
A.

Line balance
88. The cost of the completed building to th
e Owner, including the structure, plumbing/sa
nitary and electrical fixtures, mechanical equip
B.
ment, elevators, escalators, air-conditioning sys
Bar chart
tem, fire protection system, alarm and clock s
ystem, communications and electronic system,
elements attached to the building and all ite
C.
ms indicated in the plans, designs, drawings a
PERT-CPM nd specifications prepared by the Architect an
d his consultants.

A.
D.
Cost of Work
S-curve

B.
Project Construction Cost ming and control for compatibility with the ar
chitectural design concept?

A.
C.
Architectural Lighting Layout and Design Servi
Project Development Cost
ces

D.
B.
Cost Records
Architectural Lighting Transmission Design Ser
vices

89. Includes cost of the construction as well a

s allprofessional fees, permits, clearances and
C.
utilities and cost of acquiring the project site
/ lot, cost of money, etc. Architectural Lighting, Planning and Design Se
rvices
A.

Cost of Work
D.

Architectural Lighting Services

B.

Project Construction Cost

91. This method of compensation is frequently
used where there is continuing relationship i
C. nvolving a series of projects. It establishes a f
ixed sum over and above the reimbursement
Project Development Cost
for the Architect’s technical time and overhea
d.

D.
A.

Cost Records
Lump Sum or Fixed Fee

90. What type of service involves the detailed

B.
planning and design of light transmission, ti
Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses
 ocus on the ways in which the building/struct
ure can best maintain itself and prolong its lif
C.
e in a cost-efficient manner, and finally provi
Professional Fee Plus Expenses de recommendations to the Owner/ Client.

A.

D. Forensic Architecture

Per Diem, Honorarium Plus Reimbursable Exp

enses
B.

Pre-design services
92. What is the meaning of the acronym IAP
OA?
C.
A.
Building Appraisal
Internationally Accredited Professional Organiz
ation of Architects

D.

B. Post-design services

Integrated Association for Professional Organiz

ation of Architects
94. This area of practice recommends the sys
tematic process of ensuring that a building/str
ucture’s array of systems is planned, designed
C.
, installed and tested to perform according to
Integrated and Accredited Professional Organi the design intent and the building’s operatio
zation of Architects nal needs.

A.

D. Facilities Maintenance Support

Integrated and Accredited Philippine Organizat

ion of Architects
B.

Building Testing and Commissioning

93. A scientific study on the built environmen
t’s well-being, which allows the Architect to f
C. B.

Building Systems Design Proposal

D. C.

Security Evaluation and Planning Surety

95. Which of the following is not covered by D.

the Owner-Architect Agreement?
Guarantor
A.

Full Regular or Basic Detailed Architectural De

97. It is the notice or invitation issued to bid
sign Services
ders giving information on the magnitude an
d extent of the project, nature, etc.

B. A.

Full Regular or Basic Detailed Engineering Des Notice to Proceed

ign Services

B.
C.
Bid Bulletin
Periodic Construction Supervision

C.
D.
Invitation to Bid
Fulltime Construction Supervision

D.
96. It refers to person, firm, or corporation pr
Instruction to Bidders
oviding guarantee for contractor’s bonds.

A.
98. Upon signing the Architect-Owner Agreem
Bidder
ent for Detailed Architectural and Engineering
Design Services, what is the PRBoA suggested
 minimum payment to the Architect as a mo Negotiation
bilization component of the agreed Architect’s
fee?
D.
A.
Verification
P15,000

100. The Architect may be engaged as the Bu

B.
ilding Administrator and/or Property Manager
P20,000 of a commercial, industrial, residential or instit
utional building, facility or complex to maximi
ze the lifespan of the building/s in order to
C. produce the maximum economic return. In bu
ilding maintenance, the Architect shall:
P25,000

A.

See to it that the building and all the parts t

D.
hereof are all in good condition.
P30,000

B.
99. Archt. Steve explains his methodology to
Formulate and enforce rules for the proper u
the selection committee regarding how he wo
se of the building and facility, particularly in t
uld translate the plan/design requirements of
he common areas and the emergency/egress/
the proposed store renovation of CMG store i
exit areas.
n Rockwell. Under what stage in the compara
tive selection process is this?

A. C.

Interview Monitor security services

B. D.

Evaluation and Ranking All of the above.

C.