Republic of the Philippines

Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

Professional Regulatory Board of ARCHITECTURE (PRBoA)
Licensure Examination for Architects (LEA)

SUBJECT : ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND SITE PLANNING

(Non-Drafting Examination Format)
DATE/ TIME: 13 June 2010 (Sunday), 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
VENUE : City of Manila, Philippines (PH)

FIVE (5) SAMPLE TEST QUESTIONS

PROJECT NO. 8 TITLE (and General Description)
A Proposed Low-rise GOVERNMENT OFFICE BUILDING Project [development
with Basement, Podium (optional parking) and Tower components] on a Project
Site with a Two Percent (2.0%) Slope

1. Under the National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP), which is NOT part of
the Gross Floor Area (GFA) for the Project? (a question on Compliances)
A. Elevator Lobby C. Balcony
B. Cooling tower area, if introduced D. Corridor
2. Which of the following is NOT an executive position at the Government-Owned
and Controlled Corporation (GOCC)? (a question on Space Planning)
A. Vice President C. Division Chief
B. Director D. Assistant Vice President
3. Which color has the tendency of mitigating aggressive behavior? (a question on
Architectural Design)
A. Violet C. Pink
B. Brown D. Red
4. To fit 3 vehicles per structural bay (meters times meters, center to center), which
of the following should NOT be a recommended bay measurement for the Project?
(a question on Structural Conceptualization)
A. 8.55 x 9.0 C. 9.05 x 9.8
B. 8.75 x 9.5 D. 7.25 x 8.0
5. How much tee runner angle section (in lineal meters) is required for the same 4.0
m x 6.1 m conference room? (a question on Architectural Interiors/ AI)
A. 20.2 C. 21.2
B. 22.2 D. 19.2