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WARNING: If there are conflicts between a stated word and the number/amount/figure described, the
stated/spelled word shall prevail. Should there be conflicts between two (2.0) stated quantities, the
higher figure shall prevail. IMPORTANT NOTE: For this first reformat of the examination in this subject,
the Examinee shall be allowed to make full use (open books) ONLY of Rule VII and Rule VIII of the 2004
Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Presidential Decree (P.D.) No. 1096, otherwise
known as the 1977 National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP) i.e. ONLY AS downloaded and
reproduced from the PRBoA website at www.architectureboard.ph. Other IRR versions are specifically
disallowed for use during the examination. A. PROJECT NO. 1 TITLE and General Description: Proposed
Open Market Residential Prototype Project consisting of Two (2.0) Storey, Single-Detached House with
an 77.0 Sq.M. Total Gross Floor Area (TGFA) cum Site Development Planning Project for a Cluster of Ten
(10.0) Prototype House and Lots, on a Site with a Ten Percent (10.0%) Slope B. STATEMENT OF THE
ARCHITECTURAL PLANNING and DESIGN PROBLEM: A Multinational development company (the
“Client”) has decided that its property, a one thousand nine hundred thirty four point seventy two
square meter (1,934.72 Sq.M.) inside (or regular) lot, with a low density residential (R-1) zoning
classification, and located in the better parts of the Municipality of Taytay in Rizal Province (Luzon
Island), shall be developed to host an open market residential development. The 10 Prototype Houses
shall be exclusive/ semi-upscale structures, 6 of which shall be on lots each with a 132.0Sq.M. Total Lot
Area (TLA) and a 12.0m depth. The stated 77.0 Sq.M. TGFA of the Prototype Houses only refers to the
enclosed floor areas above grade (or natural ground) level and excludes all other floor areas, if these are
still to be introduced at a later time. C. PROJECT SITE FEATURES: The 1,934.72 Sq.M. Grand Total Lot
Area (GTLA) making up the entire Project Site is rectangular in shape and has thirty two (32.0) m wide
frontage facing east. The property may be reached via a fifteen meter (15.0 m) wide street i.e. the main
road right-of-way (RROW) which has 1.8m wide paver-lined sidewalks on each side. The Surface of the
main RROW sidewalk closest to the Project Site shall be considered as elevation 0.0 m. An 8.0 m wide
cluster street bisects the Project Site at its long axis and intersects the main RROW at the right angle.
The Project Site uniformly slopes at ten percent (10.0%) from west to east, which is also the direction of
the cluster street serving as the direct access to the 10 lots, 5 on each side of the cluster street. The 2
end lots at the westernmost portion of the Project Site approx. 31.45% wider than the 6 lots at the
center of the development. The corner lots defined by the cluster street and main RROW are 2.0 m
wider than the 6 lots at the center of the development. D. DESIGN OBJECTIVES: a. To create exclusive/
semi-upscale, low-rise, single-detached residential building to be sited on a R-1 zoned property; b. To
plan and design a closely-knit residential cluster that may serve as a model development in the Project
host area; c. To plan the development to maximize profits for the developer; and d. To design the
Prototype Houses to serve as landmarks in the Project area. Problem No. 1 (Low Density Residential
Occupancy) Page 3 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND SITE PLANNING WARNING: If there are conflicts
between a stated word and the number/amount/figure described, the stated/spelled word shall prevail.
Should there be conflicts between two (2.0) stated quantities, the higher figure shall prevail.
IMPORTANT NOTE: For this first reformat of the examination in this subject, the Examinee shall be
allowed to make full use (open books) ONLY of Rule VII and Rule VIII of the 2004 Revised Implementing
Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Presidential Decree (P.D.) No. 1096, otherwise known as the 1977
National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP) i.e. ONLY AS downloaded and reproduced from the
PRBoA website at www.architectureboard.ph. Other IRR versions are specifically disallowed for use
during the examination. A. PROJECT NO. 2 TITLE and General Description: A Proposed Medium-Rise
APARTMENT BUILDING Project i.e. a development with Basement component and on a Project Site
having an 8.0% slope. B. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM: A Development company has decided that its
newly-acquired property with a Total Lot Area (the “TLA”) of six thousand square meter (6,000.0 Sq.M.)
shall be developed to host a medium-rise apartment building (the “Project”). The property is zoned as a
high density housing lot (Maximum R- 3), located somewhere in the better parts of Pasig City (the
“Project Site”). Only two (2.0) types of rentable/leasable apartment units shall be provided, as follows:
1) Studio-Type apartment units with a twenty two square meter (22.0 Sq.M.) Gross Floor Area (GFA);
and 2) One (1.0)-Bedroom (BR) apartment units with a GFA of fifty (50.0) Sq.M. For greater market
acceptance, the minimum parking requirements for the Project under the 2004 Revised Implementing
Rules and Regulations (R-IRR) of P.D. No. 1096, otherwise known as the 1977 National Building Code of
the Philippines (NBCP), should be exceeded. C. PROJECT SITE FEATURES: The Project Site is rectangular
in shape and is an interior lot with a fifty (50.0) m. width. As there is no other means of direct access to
the Project Site, a two (2) lane right-of-way (ROW) still has to be negotiated with the owner of the
adjoining vacant lot that faces north, where a twenty meter (20.0 m) wide street i.e. a road right-of-way
(RROW) is located. The said RROW has two point four (2.4) m wide sidewalks on each side. The Project
Site uniformly slopes at eight percent (8.0%) towards the vacant lot in front, which is only 80.0 m deep
but also uniformly 8.0% slopes toward the RROW. The surface of the sidewalk adjoining the vacant front
lot shall be considered as elevation 0.0m. To the left of the Project Site is a private high school building.
To its right is a residential condominium building. To the rear of the Project Site are proposed three
(3.0)-storey single-detached residences. D. DESIGN OBJECTIVES: a. To design a medium-rise apartment
building, marketable and attractive to middle income renters/lessees; b. To design the apartment
building in a way that can maximize rentals and leases for the Developer; the ratio of saleable versus
non-saleable spaces shall be 70:30; if attainable, the overall rentable/leasable areas for the building
could be at approximately eighty five percent (80.0)% of the TGFA or better, which must include the
parking spaces at the basement; and c. To design a building that shall serve as a landmark in the Project
area, with sustainable plan/design features and deliverable at the least cost. Problem No. 2 (High
Density Residential Occupancy) Page 4 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND SITE PLANNING WARNING: If
there are conflicts between a stated word and the number/amount/figure described, the stated/spelled
word shall prevail. Should there be conflicts between two (2.0) stated quantities, the higher figure shall
prevail. IMPORTANT NOTE: For this first reformat of the examination in this subject, the Examinee shall
be allowed to make full use (open books) ONLY of Rule VII and Rule VIII of the 2004 Revised
Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Presidential Decree (P.D.) No. 1096, otherwise known
as the 1977 National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP) i.e. ONLY AS downloaded and reproduced
from the PRBoA website at www.architectureboard.ph. Other IRR versions are specifically disallowed for
use during the examination. A. PROJECT NO. 3 TITLE and General Description: Proposed Medium-Rise
OFFICE CONDOMINUM Project [development with Basement, Podium (with covered parking) and Tower
components] B. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM: A Developer has decided that its commercial 3 (C-3)
property (the “Project Site”), with a Total Lot Area (TLA) of two thousand square meter (2,000.0 Sq.M.)
and located in Quezon City (Metropolitan Manila Area), shall host a medium-rise Office Condominium
building (the “Project”). Only four (4.0) types of real estate products shall be provided by the Developer
and these are all office units with Gross Floor Area (GFA) measurements of: 1) Thirty square meters
(30.0 sq. m.) 2) Sixty (60.0) sq. m. 3) Ninety (90.0) sq. m.; and 4) One hundred twenty (120.0)sq. m. C.
PROJECT SITE FEATURES: The Project Site is a rectangular inside (or regular) lot. It is located along a
fifteen (15.0)m wide street i.e. the road right-of-way (RROW), with a forty meter (40.0 m) wide frontage
facing the south. The site slopes very gently towards the street with one point eight (1.8) m wide
sidewalks. The surface of the sidewalk shall be considered as elevation 0.0 m. D. DESIGN OBJECTIVES: a.
To design an office condominium, a high intensity commercial building (the “Building”), marketable and
attractive to small to medium size office locators/buyers; b. To design the Building in a way that can
maximize profit for the Developer ; the ratio of saleable versus non-saleable spaces; and c. To design the
Building to serve as a landmark in the Project host area Problem No. 3 (Commercial Occupancy) Page 5
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND SITE PLANNING WARNING: If there are conflicts between a stated word
and the number/amount/figure described, the stated/spelled word shall prevail. Should there be
conflicts between two (2.0) stated quantities, the higher figure shall prevail. IMPORTANT NOTE: For this
first reformat of the examination in this subject, the Examinee shall be allowed to make full use (open
books) ONLY of Rule VII and Rule VIII of the 2004 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of
the Presidential Decree (P.D.) No. 1096, otherwise known as the 1977 National Building Code of the
Philippines (NBCP) i.e. ONLY AS downloaded and reproduced from the PRBoA website at
www.architectureboard.ph. Other IRR versions are specifically disallowed for use during the
examination. A. PROJECT NO. 4 TITLE and General Description: A Proposed Low-Rise NATIONAL
GOVERNMENT OFFICE Project [development with Basement, Podium (with covered parking) and Tower
components] B. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM: A National Government-Owned and Controlled
Corporation (GOCC) has decided that its eight thousand square meter (8,000.0 sq. m.) property located
somewhere in Quezon City shall host a low-rise office building (the “Project”) to serve as their
headquarters. C. PROJECT SITE FEATURES: The Project Site is a rectangular through lot with an
esplanade at its north property line. It has an eighty meter (8.0 m) wide frontage with a full southern
exposure. The primary access to the front of the property as a high traffic thirty (30.0) m wide street i.e.
the road right-of-way (RROW). The site slopes very gently towards the esplanade composed of a one
point two (1.2) m wide sidewalk, a six (6.0) m wide carriage way and a three (3.0) m wide promenade
and plant strip. The high flood waterline (100years return) is at least one (1.0) m lower than the
esplanade sidewalk, which shall be considered as elevation 0.0m for the proposed building. The 30.0 m
wide street has 2.4m wide sidewalks on both sides, but was recently declared an arcaded street by city
ordinance. The proposed building is also covered by a separate Green Building Ordinance. To the east of
the property are 2 other large National Government office complexes. Across the property is a long row
of arcaded private low-rise commercial buildings. D. DESIGN OBJECTIVES: a. To design a National
Government Office Building, a high intensity institutional building (the “Building”); b. To design the
Building in a way that can maximize the delivery of services required by the general public; and c. To
design the Building to serve as a landmark in the Project area, with sustainable design provisions and
delivered at the least cost. Problem No. 4 (Institutional Occupancy) Page 6 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
AND SITE PLANNING WARNING: If there are conflicts between a stated word and the
number/amount/figure described, the stated/spelled word shall prevail. Should there be conflicts
between two (2.0) stated quantities, the higher figure shall prevail. IMPORTANT NOTE: For this first
reformat of the examination in this subject, the Examinee shall be allowed to make full use (open books)
ONLY of Rule VII and Rule VIII of the 2004 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the
Presidential Decree (P.D.) No. 1096, otherwise known as the 1977 National Building Code of the
Philippines (NBCP) i.e. ONLY AS downloaded and reproduced from the PRBoA website at
www.architectureboard.ph. Other IRR versions are specifically disallowed for use during the
examination. A. PROJECT NO. 5 TITLE and General Description: A Proposed Medium-Rise GARMENT AND
UNDERGARMENT FACTORY Project [development with Basement and Tower components only] B.
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM: A Garment Firm based outside Metro Manila has decided that its newly
acquired property with an industrial 3 (I-3) zoning classification, located in Parañaque City (near airport),
shall host a medium-rise Garment and Undergarment Factory Building (the “Project”) The Garment Firm
specializes in hard/ tie-dyed shirts; dresses; men’s and ladies’ undergarments, all for the export market.
Based on their consultant’s research, the entire operations of the Garment Firm i.e. which start from
receipt/ storage of raw materials to finishing, packaging and containerizing, should be moved to the new
facility to save on time and freight/ handling costs. The Garment Firm has about two hundred twenty
(200.0) rank and file employees (including factory workers who must be housed at the new facility. C.
PROJECT SITE FEATURES: The Project Site has a ten thousand square meter (10,000.0 Sq.M.) Total Lot
Area (TLA), is rectangular in shape, and is a corner lot abutting three (3) streets and 6.0 meter (m) wide
creek. Its primary access is through a thirty (30.0) m wide street with two point four (2.4) m wide
sidewalks on either side [collectively the “primary road right-of-way (RROW)]. The said primary RROW is
intersected at right angles by 2 minor streets each with a six (6.0) m wide RROW. The 2 intersects
(corners) have six (6.0) m wide chaflans i.e. with legs of 4.25 m. The Project Site has an eighty (80.0) m
wide frontage that faces the west and serves as the main access for the container vans/trucks on a 24-
hour basis. The Project Site slopes at four percent (4.0%) towards the creek. The surface of the sidewalk
at the primary RROW shall be considered as elevation 0.0. To the left of the Project Site is a private
office building. To its right is a ceramics factory building and directly across the street are two (2.0)
videoke bars and a restaurant-bar with live band performances. Across the creek are two point five (2.5)
storey row-houses. D. DESIGN OBJECTIVES: a. To design a Garment and undergarment factory building
that can maximize profits for the Garment Firm through a good process flow/vertical spatial
interrelationship and space planning efficiency; and b. To design a Building that shall be sustainably
planned/designed, delivered at the least cost and that shall serve as a landmark in the Project area.
Problem No. 5 (Industrial Occupancy/Special Problem) Page 7 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND SITE
PLANNING Situation 1 – Project No. 01 1. Project No. 1. Under the 2004 Revised IRR of P.D. no. 1096 or
NBCP, what should be the applicable Building Height Limit (BHL) for each of the 10 lots (in number of
storeys)? A. 5 C. 3 B. 12 D. 18 2. Project No. 1. Under the NBCP, what shall be the BHL for each of the 10
lots (in meters)? A. 10 C. 54 B. 36 D. 15 3. Project No. 1. What is the width (in meters) of the 6 lots at the
center of the development? A. 13 C. 11 B. 15 D. 9 4. Project No. 1. Under the NBCP, what is covered by
the BHL for the Project? A. antenna B. deck roof level parapet wall, if introduced C. electrical or
electronic devices mounted on top of the parapet wall, if introduced D. mast 5. Project No. 1. Under the
NBCP, what is the generally permitted range for number of storeys for a low-rise building project? A. 1
to 5 C. 1 to 3 B. 3 to 6 D. 6 to 9 Situation 2 – Project No. 01 6. Project No. 1. Given the Project Site
orientation, from what direction shall the “amihan” wind come from? A. East C. SouthEast (SE) B.
SouthWest (SW) D. NorthEast (NE) 7. Project No. 1. Where on the 10 lots are the best sites to plant large
trees that will serve as “habagat” wind buffers? A. North, NorthEast (NE) and East perimeters. B. West,
NorthWest (NW) and North perimeters. C. East, SouthEast (SE) and South perimeters. D. West,
SouthWest (SW) and South perimeters. 8. Project No. 1. Given the street position, what are the main
orientations of the road right-o-way (RROW) view corridor? A. NorthEast (NE) and NorthWest (NW) B.
SouthEast (SE) and SouthWest (SW) C. North and South D. East and West. 9. Project No. 1. Given the
Project Site orientation and the cluster street orientation, where are the BEST sites on each of the 10
lots to plant large shade trees? A. Right and Left side yards. B. NorthEast (NE) corners. C. Front and Rear
yards. D. SouthEast (SE) corners. Page 8 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND SITE PLANNING 10. Project No. 1.
Given the Project Site orientation, what are the dominant sun-paths for the property? A. SW to SE and
NW to NE C. SE to SW and NE to NW B. SE to NW and NE to SW D. SW to NE and NW to SE Situation 3 –
Project No. 01 11. Project No. 1. Assuming one (1) of the 2 end lots shall host common provisions, which
of the following is NOT considered an amenity provision for the Project? A. Gameroom B. Homeowners’
association office C. Swimming pool D. Clubhouse 12. Project No. 1. Which of the following is NOT
considered a facility provision for the Project? A. Gym C. Guest parking B. Gameroom D. Homeowners’
association office 13. Project No. 1. Which of the following is NOT considered a service provision for the
Project? A. Gardener’s room C. Workshop B. Security quarters D. Overhead Water tank 14. Project No. 1.
Which of the following is NOT considered a utility provision for the Project? A. Generator room C.
Sewage treatment plant (STP), if introduced B. Domestic water cistern D. Guest parking 15. Project No.
1. Which of the following provisions should NOT be situated close to one another? A. Security quarters,
locker and shower B. Guest parking slots, cluster street, disabled ramps, etc. C. Homeowners’
association office and generator room D. Cistern and sewage treatment plant, if introduced Situation 4 –
Project No. 01 16. Project No. 1. Given the Project Site location, budget and target market, which mix of
architectural archetypes BEST suit/s the Project? A. Residential and recreational B. Residential and
business (home office) C. Residential and entertainment D. Residential and commercial (retail) 17.
Project No. 1. Which architectural image can BEST suit the Project? A. Fun, Frivolous and carefree. B.
Attractive but aloof and business like. C. Inviting relaxed and laid back. D. Warm, safe and comfortable.
18. Project No. 1. Which architectural style may BEST suit the Project to help cut cost? A. Stylized Neo-
Classical or Classical C. Modern with clean but textured lines B. Tropical American Country D.
Mediterranean 19. Project No. 1. Given the bulk of the Prototype House, what architectural lines need
to emphasized? A. Vertical C. Horizontal B. Diagonal D. Curvilinear Page 9 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND
SITE PLANNING 20. Project No. 1. Assuming a 42.0 Sq.M. TGFA for a Prototype House ground floor,
about how many pieces of 0.30 m by 0.30 m ceramic tiles shall be needed for its flooring, assuming that
the bathroom measures 1.35 m by 1.7 m? A. 480 C. 441 B. 502 D. 408 Situation 5 – Project No. 01 21.
Project No. 1. What should be the nominal thickness of the concrete hollow block unit (in meters) for
the interior walls of the Prototype House? A. 0.20 C. 0.10 B. 0.15 D. 0.25 22. Project No. 1. What should
be the nominal thickness of the concrete hollow block unit (in meters) for the perimeter property wall of
the Prototype House? A. 0.18 C. 0.20 B. 0.15 D. 0.10 23. Project No. 1. Assuming a very heavily forested
hillside location for the Project Site and the budget constraint, what type of roof structure should be
introduced for the Prototype Houses? A. Steep, gable-shaped metal roof on welded steel frame. B. Very
steep, asphalt shingle roofing on marine plywood on assembled metal frame. C. Low-pitch, steel deck
roof. D. Composite deck roof with 3% slope 24. Project No. 1. Assuming a Project Site location that is
150.0 meters (m) away from a very highvoltage transmission line, what type of building projections
should NOT be introduced for the Prototype? A. Extended eaves C. Balconies B. Sun-breakers D. Canopy
25. Project No. 1. Assuming that a firewall-quality wall thickness is required by an Owner, what should
be the nominal thickness of the concrete hollow block unit (in meters) for the exterior walls of the
Prototype House? A. 0.10 C. 0.25 B. 0.20 D. 0.15 Situation 6 – Project No. 01 26. Project No. 1. Which of
the following is NOT a good keyhole center height (in meters) for the knobtype lockset of the Prototype
House main door? A. 1.155 C. 0.975 B. 1.055 D. 0.963 27. Project No. 1. Which of the following is NOT
considered a good fixed counter depth (in meters) for the Prototype House? A. 0.30 C. 0.55 B. 0.45 D.
0.40 28. Project No. 1. What is NOT considered an equipment item? A. Exhaust or transfer fan C. Dome-
type CCTV camera B. Wall or ceiling fan D. Soup dispenser Page 10 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND SITE
PLANNING 29. Project No. 1. What is NOT considered a furniture item? A. Sofa C. Wall-mounted flat TV
B. Coffee table D. Dresser 30. Project No. 1. What is NOT considered a furnishing item? A. Ceiling fan
with lights B. 80% Life-size wall mirror C. Freestanding indoor sculpture D. Acrylic painting Situation 7 –
Project No. 02 31. Project No. 2. Under 2004 Revised IRR of P.D. 1096 or NBCP, what shall be the
applicable range of the Floor to Lot Area (FLAR) for the Project? A. 1.6 to 1.8 C. 1.8 to 2.1 B. 7.1 to 8.1 D.
6.0 to 9.0 32. Project No. 2. Using the prescribed FLAR designation/ rights under the NBCP, what shall be
the maximum Gross Floor Area (GFA, in square meters) that can be generated for the Project? A. 64, 800
C. 68, 400 B. 48, 600 D. 46, 800 33. Project No. 2. Under the NBCP and based on the maximum GFA (in
square meters), what shall be the maximum Total Gross Floor Area (TGFA) for the Project? A. 77, 760 C.
56, 160 B. 82, 080 D. 58, 320 34. Project No. 2. Under the NBCP, which is part of the GFA for the Project?
A. Covered parking C. ACCU balcony B. Roof deck, if introduced D. Lobby 35. Project No. 2. Under the
NBCP, which is NOT part of the GFA for the Project? A. Basement parking area, if introduced C. Corridor
B. Balcony D. Elevator lobby Situation 8 – Project No. 02 36. Project No. 2. Given the Project Site
orientation , from what direction shall the “Amihan” wind come from? A. East C. SouthEast (SE) B.
NorthEast (NE) D. SouthWest (SW) 37. Project No. 2. Where on the property is the best site to plant
large trees that will serve as “Habagat” wind buffers for the Projects lower floors? A. West, SouthWest
(SW) and South perimeters B. East, SouthEast (SE) and South perimeters C. North, NorthEast (NE) and
East perimeters D. West, NorthWest (NW) and North perimeters Page 11 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND
SITE PLANNING 38. Project No. 2. Given the street position, what are the main orientations of the road
right-of-way (RROW) view corridor? A. North and South B. SouthEast (SE) and SouthWest (SW) C.
NorthEast (NE) and NorthWest (NW) D. East and West 39. Project No. 2. Given the Project Site
orientation, where on the property is the best site to plant large shade trees for the lower floors? A.
Right and left side yards B. front and rear yards C. SouthEast (SE) corner of the property D. NorthEast
(NE) corner of the property 40. Project No. 2. Given the Project Site orientation, what are the dominant
sun-paths for the property? A. SW to NE and NW to SE C. SE to NW and NE to SW B. SE to SW and NE to
NW D. SW to SE and NW to NE Situation 9 – Project No. 02 41. Project No. 2. Under the NBCP, which of
the following does NOT form part of the footprint of the Project? A. Exterior walls of the building at
ground floor B. Podium ground floor C. Tower ground floor D. Basement level 42. Project No. 2. Under
the NBCP, which of the following still do NOT form part of the footprint of the Project? A. Elevator lobby
and service stairs at ground floor B. Garden mall at ground floor C. Main lobby and reception area at
ground floor D. Utility rooms at ground floor 43. Project No. 2. Which of the following should NOT be
provided for the Project? A. Executive lounge B. Elevator lobby and service stairs C. Clubhouse or social
area D. Utility rooms 44. Project No. 2. Which of the following should preferably NOT be provided near
the Project lobby? A. Garbage chute C. Service stairs B. Utility room D. Fire escape 45. Project No. 2.
Which of the following should NOT be provided at the basement component of the Project? A. Elevator
lobby and service stairs B. Solid waste storage C. Enclosures for electronic equipment D. Covered parking
slots, driveways, ramps, etc. Page 12 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND SITE PLANNING Situation 10 –
Project No. 02 46. Project No. 2. In term of architectural exterior finishing, which of the following
material set can best convey that the Project is a place for multi-storey budget residences? A.
Substantial use of masonry and some glass B. Much glass, some metal and limited masonry C. Some
glass, plastics and engineered stone D. Much glass, much metal and some hard wood 47. Project No. 2.
In term of architectural exterior finishing and energy conservation, which of the following material set is
NOT a good material and finish combination for the southern face of the Project? A. Transparent glass
and dark color-painted masonry B. Heavily tinted glass and medium color-painted masonry C.
Translucent glass and light color-painted masonry D. Transparent glass and light colored metal panels
48. Project No. 2. In term of architectural exterior finishing and building insulation, which of the
following is NOT a good color for the Project deckroof, if introduced? A. Light gray C. Medium blue B.
Medium gray D. Dark gray and black 49. Project No. 2. In term of architectural exterior finishing and
building insulation, which of the following is NOT a good material and color combination for the Project
roofing? A. Light red polycarbonate panels B. Light brown metal roofing C. Dark green metal roofing D.
Medium blue metal roofing 50. Project No. 2. In term of operating and maintenance costs, which of the
following materials should carry a minimum 5-year warranty on materials and installation? A. Deck roof
waterproofing B. Glass of operable windows C. Surface of laminated flooring D. Indoor toilet
waterproofing Situation 11 – Project No. 02 51. Project No. 2. To fit 3 vehicles per structural bay (meter
times meters, center to center), which of the following should NOT be a recommended bay
measurement for the Project? A. 7.25 x 8.0 C. 8.75 x 9.5 B. 9.05 x 9.8 D. 8.55 x 9.0 52. Project No. 2. To
fit 3 vehicles side by side within the main driveway located between 2 columns, which clear
measurement (in meters) should NOT be used as the distance between column faces? A. 6.6 C. 7.8 B. 8.2
D. 8.6 53. Project No. 2. To attain overall design economy and minimized structural stability, where
should the perimeter beam centrelines for typical floors be aligned or positioned, in relation to the
building’s perimeter column? A. positioned near the column interior face D. positioned outside the
column interior face B. aligned with the column centerlines C. positioned near the column exterior face
Page 13 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND SITE PLANNING 54. Project No. 2. To attain overall design
economy, particularly on operation and maintenance consideration, where should the downspouts be
positioned with respect to the building mass? A. at the building center B. along the property walls C. at
the rear side of the building D. at the building perimeter 55. Project No. 2. Under Appendix A of the IRR
of B.P. No. 344, what should be the minimum clear dimensions (in meters by meters) of the elevator
shaft? A. 1.5 x 1.8 C. 2.1 x 2.4 B. 1.2 x 1.5 D. 1.8 x 2.1 Situation 12 – Project No. 02 56. Project No. 2.
Which of the following is considered an economical flooring material for the main lobby of the Project?
A. Italian Granite tile C. local marble slabs B. Italian Granite Slab D. Greekl marble slabs 57. Project No. 2.
Which of the following is a resilient architectural flooring material for use on the Project’s rentable
units? A. Clay tile C. Ceramic tile B. Vinyl Strips D. Granite tile 58. Project No. 2. Which of the following is
considered a millwork item? A. cornice moulding C. carpet tile B. Vinyl baseplate D. lockset 59. Project
No. 2. Which of the following is NOT a Hardware item? A. door stop C. lockset B. door closer D. door
casing 60. Project No. 2. Which of the following is NOT anymore considered an appropriate lighting
element for the lease units? A. LED lighting C. CFL B. halogen lamps D. Fluorescent lighting Situation 13 –
Project No. 03 61. Project No. 3. Under the 2004 Revised IRR of P.D. No. 1096 or NBCP, what shall be the
minimum required number of parking slots for the 30.0 sqm GFA units of the Project? A. 1 parking slot :
1 unit C. 1 parking slot : 3 units B. 1 parking slot : 4 units D. 1 parking slot : 2 units 62. Project No. 3.
Under the NBCP, what shall be the minimum required number of parking slots for the 60.0 sqm GFA
units of the Project? A. 2 parking slots : 1 unit C. 1 parking slot : 2 units B. 1 parking slot : 3 units D. 1
parking slot : 1 units 63. Project No. 3. Under Appendix A of the IRR of B.P. No. 344 (1983 Law to
Enhance Mobility of Disabled persons), what should be the minimum width (in meters) of the disabled
parking slot? A. 2.5 C. 3.7 B. 3.3 D. 2.9 Page 14 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND SITE PLANNING 64. Project
No. 3. Under Appendix A of the IRR of B.P. No. 344, what shall be the minimum clear width (in meters)
of the elevator door? A. 0.80 C. 0.87 B. 0.89 D. 0.83 65. Project No. 3. Under Appendix A of the IRR of
B.P. No. 344, what shall be the minimum clear width (in meters) of the disabled water closet stall? A.
1.80 C. 1.70 B. 1.50 D. 0.90 Situation 14 – Project No. 03 66. Project No. 3. Under the 2004 Revised IRR
of P.D. No. 1096 or NBCP, what is the minimum unpaved surface area (USA) for the Project Site (zone as
C-3)? The answer is a percentage (%) of the Total Lot Area (TLA). A. 20 C. 5 B. 15 D. 10 67. Project No. 3.
For the Project Site (zone as C-3 under the NBCP), how much is the minimum USA (in square meters)? A.
300 C. 100 B. 200 D. 400 68. Project No. 3. Under the NBCP, what is the maximum allowable impervious
surface area (ISA) for the Project Site (zoned as C-3), if the building shall NOT have a firewall? The
answer is percentage (%) of the Total Lot Area (TLA). A. 10 C. 15 B. 5 D. 20 69. Project No. 3. For the
Project Site (zone as C-3 under the NBCP), how much is the maximum allowable ISA (in square meters)?
A. 200 C. 100 B. 400 D. 300 70. Project No. 3. For the Project Site (zone as C-3 under the NBCP), how
much is the combined total for the maximum allowable ISA plus the minimum USA (in square meters)?
A. 135 C. 400 B. 535 D. 270 Situation 14 – Project No. 03 71. Project No. 3. Under the NBCP, which of the
following does NOT form part of the footprint of the Project? A. Exterior walls of the building at ground
floor B. Basement Level C. Tower ground floor D. Podium ground floor 72. Project No. 3. Under the
NBCP, which of the following still do NOT form part of the footprint of the Project? A. Main lobby and
reception area at ground floor B. Elevator lobby and service stairs at ground floor C. Patio at ground
floor D. Utility rooms at ground floor Page 15 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND SITE PLANNING 73. Project
No. 3. Which of the following should NOT be provided at the tower component of the Project? A.
Elevator lobby and service stairs B. Clubhouse or social area C. Workshop and carpentry room D. Utility
rooms 74. Project No. 3. Which of the following should NOT be provided at the ground level of the
podium component of the Project? A. Main lobby and reception area B. Driver lounge C. Utility rooms D.
Elevator lobby and service stairs 75. Project No. 3. Which of the following should NOT be provided at the
basement component of the project? A. Elevator lobby and services stairs B. Covered parking slots,
driveways, ramps, etc. C. Enclosures for electronic equipment D. Solid waste storage Situation 16 -
Project No. 03 76. Project No. 3. Which is NOT considered a Green Architecture concern? A. Lowering
the building carbon footprint C. Construction timetable B. Building energy consumption D. Rainwater
harvesting 77. Project No. 3. In terms of material production, which of the following flooring materials is
considered to have the lowest carbon footprint? A. High-pressure laminate flooring C. Hand-cut natural
stone B. Baked clay tiles D. ceramic tiles 78. Project No. 3. In terms of production, transportation and
installation, which of the following ceiling materials is considered to have the highest embodied energy?
A. Plywood C. Polycarbonate sheet B. Recycled cardboard egg crate D. Gypsum board 79. Project No. 3.
Considering the building size, intended image and occupancy type, what would be the best generic main
door type and material for the building? A. Revolving/hardwood C. Accordion/PVC B. Double
sliding/steel D. Quadruple leaf swing/glass 80. Project No. 3. If the office condominium units on the 5th
floor area are NOT to be air-conditioned, what shall be the minimum distance (in meters) between the
FFL, as provided for under the NBCP? A. 2.10 C. 2.40 B. 2.70 D. 3.00 Page 16 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
AND SITE PLANNING Situation 17 - Project No. 03 81. Project No. 3. To fit 3 vehicles per structural bay
(meters times meters, center to center), which of the following should NOT be a recommended bat
measurement for the Project? A. 8.75 x 9.50 C. 8.55 x 9.0 B. 7.25 x 8.0 D. 9.05 x 9.8 82. Project No. 3. To
fit 2 vehicles side by side within a driveway located between the 2 columns, which clear measurement
(in meters) should NOT be used as the distance between column faces? A. 5.2 C. 4.6 B. 5.8 D. 6.4 83.
Project No. 3. To attain the overall design economy and maximized structural stability, where should the
perimeter beam centerlines for typical floors be aligned or positioned, in relation to the building’s
perimeter column? A. Positioned outside the column interior face B. Positioned near the column
exterior face C. Positioned near the column interior face D. Aligned with the column centerlines 84.
Project No. 3. To attain overall design economy, particularly on operations and maintenance
considerations, where should the downspouts be positioned with respect to the building’s perimeter
columns? A. At the exposed exterior sides of columns (and positioned nearest but outside the
architectural cladding) B. At the exposed exterior faces of columns (and positioned farthest outside the
architectural cladding) C. Enclosed by CHB or masonry at the interior faces of columns D. Inside the
columns 85. Project No. 3. Under Appendix A of the IRR of B.P. No. 344, what should be the minimum
clear dimensions (in meters by meters) of the elevator shaft? A. 1.5 x 1.8 C. 1.3 x 1.6 B. 1.7 x 2.0 D. 1.9 x
2.2 Situation 18 – Project No. 3 86. Project No. 3. Which of the following is NOT considered a good
keyhole center height (in meters) for the main door lockset of a typical office unit? A. 1.17 C. 0.98 B.
0.96 D. 1.00 87. Project No. 3. Which of the following is NOT a good fixed counter depth (in meters) for a
typical office unit? A. 0.35 C. 0.50 B. 0.60 D. 0.45 88. Project No. 3. For the smallest saleable office unit
(without a toilet and without a balcony), what is the depth (in meters) if the unit width (at wall center) is
4.0 meters (m)? A. 8.5 C. 7.5 B. 8.0 D. 7.5 Page 17 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND SITE PLANNING 89.
Project No. 3. For the smallest saleable office unit (without a toilet and without a balcony), with a unit
width (at wall centers) of 4.0 meters (m), how many pieces of whole 0.30 m by 2.5 mm thick vinyl tiles
shall be needed for its flooring? A. 358 C. 312 B. 334 D. 346 90. Project No. 3. For another variant of the
smallest saleable office unit, with approximate clear dimesions of 3.5 meters (m) by 8.5 m, what would
be the minimum number of pieces of the required vinyl, tile flooring (0.30m by 0.30m x 2.5 mm thick)?
A. 327 C. 335 B. 331 D. 323 Situation 19 – Project No. 04 91. Project No. 4. Under the 2004 Revised IRR
of P.D. No. 1096 or NBCP, what shall be the applicable Floor to Lot Area Ratio (FLAR) for the Project? A.
1.5 C. 2.5 B. 3.5 D. 3.0 92. Project 4. Using the prescribed FLAR designation/rights under the NBCP, what
shall be the maximum Gross Floor Area (GFA) that can be generated for the Project? A. 26,000 sqm. C.
20,000 sqm. B. 24,000 sqm. D. 22,000 sqm. 93. Project 4. Based on the Maximum GFA under the NBCP,
what is the stated conversion factor to arrive at the Total Gross Floor Area (TGFA) for the Project which
is an institutional building? A. 33% C. 25% B. Not stated D. 20% D. 20% 94. Project 4. Under the NBCP,
which is part of the GFA for the Project? A. ACCU Balcony C. Lobby B. Covered parking D. Roof Deck, if
introduced 95. Project 4. Under the NBCP, which is NOT part of the GFA for the Project? A. Cooling
tower area, if introduced C. Balcony B. Elevator Lobby D. Corridor Situation 20 – Project No. 04 96.
Project No. 4. Under the 2004 Revised IRR of P.D. no. 1096 or NBCP, what is the term interchangeably
used for an institutional zoning classification? A. Gross instititutional C. Generic institutional B. General
institutional D. Governmental institutional 97. Project 4. Under the NBCP, what is NOT a principal use
permitted for a GI Zoning classification? A. Children’s hospital C. Dance School B. Orphanage D.
Kindergarten School Page 18 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND SITE PLANNING 98. Project 4. Under the
NBCP, what is an accessory use permitted for a GI Zoning classification? A. Townhouse C. Vocational
training center B. Residential condominium D. home furnishing shop 99. Project 4. Under the NBCP,
which is the building character of occupancy for a GI Zoning classification? A. Recreational C. Medium
industrial B. Institutional D. Business and mercantile 100. Project No. 4. Under the NBCP, which is NOT
considered a typical lot type? A. Interior lot C. Turn court lot B. Inside lot D. Corner-through lot Situation
21 - Project No. 04 101. Project No. 4. Which of the following is NOT considered an amenity provision for
the project? A. Executive Lounge C. Mini-conference room B. Multi-purpose room D.
Interdenominational worship room 102. Project No. 4. Which of the following is NOT considered a
facility provision for the Project? A. Gym C. Covered Parking B. Daycare center D. Multi-purpose room
102. Project No. 4. Which is NOT considered a service provision for the Project? A. Electrical room C. Fire
escape stairs B. Main stairs D. Elevators 103. Project No. 4. Which of the following is NOT considered a
utility provision for the Project? A. Cistern C. Guard locker and shower B. Transformer room D. Sewage
treatment plant (STP) 104. Project No. 4. Which of the following sets of spaces should NOT be situated
close to each other? A. Elevators, service stairs and fire escapes B. Clinic and common toilets C. Covered
parking slots and fire reserve tanks D. Guard quarters, locker and shower Situation 22 - Project No. 04
105. Project No. 4. Which os the following must be one of the very first architectural activities for the
Project? A. Space planning and operations survey. B. Architectural design preparation. C. Architectural
plan preparation. D. Space plan preparation. 106. Project No. 4. Which of the following is the local (or
LGU) law that governs the site planning and design of the Project? A. Zoning ordinance. B. Association
design standards and guidelines. C. P.D. No. 1096 and IRR. Page 19 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND SITE
PLANNING D. Comprehensive land and water use plan (CLWUP). 107. Project no. 4. Which of the
following does NOT precede the architectural design activity for the Project? A. Technical specifications.
C. Architectural program B. Architectural plan D. Space plan. 108. Project No. 4. Under the present
practice in the country, which of the following is NOT an architectural design consideration for the
Project? A. Compliances with prevailing laws such as R.A. No. 9184, P.D. No. 1096, R.A. No. 9514 and
B.P. no. 344 and their IRRs. B. Drainage canal slope and direction. C. Maximum flood level. D. Solar,
wind, noise, odor and view orientation. 109. Project No. 4. Which of the following is NOT regarded as an
architectural design consideration for the Project? A. Spatial function and efficiency. C. Wall hangings B.
Vertical and horizontal circulation patterns. D. Aesthetics and landmark quality Situation 23 - Project No.
04 110. Project No. 4. Which approx. column dimensions (in meters by meters) may be initially used for
the ground floor of the Project if erected on firm soil, and if the structural bay is between 8.5 to 10.0
meters (m)? A. 1.7 x 1.7 C. 0.7 x 0.7 B. 1.3 x 1.3 D. 1.9 x 1.9 111. Project No. 4. Which approx. column
dimensions (in meters by meters) may be initially used for the fourth (4th) floor of Project if erected on
firm soil, if the structural bay is between 8.5 to 10.0 meters (m)? A. 1.2 x 1.2 C. 1.5 x 1.5 B. 0.8 x 0.8 D.
0.5 x 0.5 112. Project No. 4. Assuming a heaviky forested location for the Project Site, what type of roof
structure should be introduced? A. RC deck roof C. Steel deck roof B. Low-slope metal roofing on space
frame D. Steep gable roof 113. Project No. 4. Assuming a hillside location for the Project Site, what type
of building projections should NOT be introduced? A. 1.2 meter deep balconies C. 2.4 meter deep
canopy B. 2.4 meter deep eaves D. 0.3 meter deep sun-breakers 114. Project No. 4. Assuming a hilltop
location for the Project Site, what type of building projections should be introduces to protect the
building? A. 3.6 meter deep cantilevered canopy C. 0.6 meter deep eaves B. 1.2 meter deep balconies D.
Windbreakers and sun-breakers Page 20 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND SITE PLANNING Situation 24 -
Project No. 04 115. Project No. 4. In terms of acoustics, which material is NOT good for use as cladding,
wall or partition for very crowded, low-ceilinged and noisy spaces? A. Wood or wood substitutes C.
Metal with textured surface B. Texture-painted masonry D. Smooth glass 116. Project No. 4. Under the
NBCP, what are the maximum riser and tread dimensions (in meters) of a stairway? A. 0.15 and 0.3 C.
0.17 and 0.27 B. 0.2 and 0.28 D. 0.2 and 0.25 117. Project No. 4. Under the NBCP, what is the maximum
width (in meters) of an exit door leaf? A. 1.2 C. 1.5 B. 2.1 D. 1.8 118. Project No. 4. How many whole
units of 0.61 meter (m) x 1.22 m acoustical ceiling boards are required for a conference room with clear
measurements of 4.0 m (width parallel to hallway and cladding) x 6.1 m (depth)? Please note that there
are 6 light troffers also measuring 0.61m x 1.22m for the room and its line of lighting is perpendicular to
the cladding. A. 26 C. 24 B. 22 D. 28 119. Project No. 4. How much tee runner angle section (in linear
meters) is required for the same 4.0m x 6.1m conference room? A. 19.2 C. 20.2 B. 21.2 D. 22.2 Situation
25 - Project No. 5 120. Project No. 5. Under the 2004 Revised IRR of P.D. no. 1096 or NBCP, what shall be
the maximum allowable percentage of site occupancy (PSO) for the Project (if without firewall)? A. 80%
of TLA C. 70% of TLA B. 90% of TLA D. 75% of TLA 121. Project No. 5. Under the NBCP, what is the
prescribed minimum front setback (in meters) for the Project Site? A. 6 C. 8 B. 5 D. 3 122. Project No. 5.
Under the NBCP, what is the prescribed minimum side setback (in meters) for the Project Site? A. 6 C. 3
B. 5 D. 8 123. Project No. 5. Under the NBCP, what is the prescribed minimum rear setback (in meters)
for the Project Site? A. 8 C. 3 B. 6 D. 5 Page 21 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND SITE PLANNING 124.
Project No. 5. Under the NBCP, what should be the maximum dimensions and footprint for the proposed
building, assuming only one (1) structure is erected? A. 64m x 109m = 6,796 sqm C. 67m x 115m = 7,705
sqm B. 70m x 112m = 7,840 sqm D. 65m x 107m = 6,955 sqm Situation 26 - Project No. 5 125. Project
No. 5. What is the approximate lot depth (in meters) of the Project Site? A. 115 C. 145 B. 135 D. 125 127.
Project No. 5. At a four percent (4.0%) slope, what is the difference in elevation (in meters) between the
front and rear portions of the Project Site? A. 5.0 C. 6.5 B. 3.5 D. 8.0 128. Project No. 5. What is the
maximum number of adult persons who can walk side by side on the 2.4 meter wide sidewalk fronting
the Project Site? A. 4 C. 2 B. 8 D. 6 129. Project No. 5. Which is a basic part of the road right-of-way
(RROW) and immediately outside the Project Site? A. Curb C. Canopy B. Front Yard D. Perimeter 130.
Project No. 5. Where on the Project Site is the best location for the loading dock? A. North yard C. West
yard B. South yard D. East yard Situation 27 – PROJECT NO. 5 131. Project No. 5. Which of the following
is NOT considered an amenity provision for the Project? A. executive lounge C. gameroom for workers B.
worker’s union office D. video conference room 132. Project No. 5. Which of the following is NOT
considered a service provision for the Project? A. Gym for all staff C. Concessionaire-operated cafeteria
B. Business center for clients D. Gameroom for workers 133. Project No. 5. Which of the following is NOT
considered a service provision for the Project? A. Workshop and carpentry room C. Security office B.
Mail room D. Overhead water tank 134. Project No. 5. Which of the following is NOT considered a utility
provision for the Project? A. Cistern C. Covered parking B. Generator room D. Sewage treatment plant
(STP) Page 22 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND SITE PLANNING 135. Project No. 5. Which of the following
sets of spaces should NOT be stuated close to each other? A. Security staff quarters, locker and shower
B. Solid waste holding area and sewage treatment plant C. Elevators, service stairs and fire escapes D.
Covered parking slots, driveways, ramps etc. Situation 28 – Project No. 5 136. Project No. 5. Which is
NOT generally considered a Green Architecture concern? A. Building energy consumption B. Rainwater
harvesting, if applicable C. Lowering the building carbon footprint D. Relocation of informal settlers on
the Project Site, if any 137. Project No. 5. In terms of construction material production, which of the
following flooring materials is considered to have the lowest carbon footprint? A. Vigan tiles C. High-
pressure laminate flooring B. Mariwasa tiles D. Baguio stone 138. Project No. 5. In terms of production,
transportation and installation, which of the following ceiling materials is considered to have the highest
embodied energy? A. Recycled cardboard egg crate C. Cement bonded board (CBB) B. Polycarbonate
sheet D. Gypsum board 139. Project No. 5. If the executive offices on the 5th floor are to be air-
conditioned, what shall be the minimum distance (in meters) between the finished floor line (FFL ) and
the finished ceiling line (FCL), as provided for under the NBCP? A. 2.40 C. 2.70 B. 3.00 D. 2.10 140.
Project No. 5. If the staff offices at the 4th floor are NOT to be air-conditioned, what shall be the
minimum distance (in meters) between the FFl and the FCL, as provided for under the NBCP? A. 3.00 C.
2.40 B. 2.10 D. 2.70 Situation 29 - Project No. 5 141. Project No. 5. What is the nominal thickness (in
meters) of an exterior CHB wall, excluding plaster? A. 0.10 C. 0.25 B. 0.20 D. 0.15 142. Project No. 5.
What is the nominal thickness (in meters) of an interior CHB wall, excluding plaster? A. 0.25 C. 0.15 B.
0.10 D. 0.20 143. Project No. 5. Assuming a near coastal location for the Project Site, what type of roof
structure should be introduced? A. Metal roofing on space frame C. Composible deck roof B. RC deck
roof D. Steel deck roof Page 23 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND SITE PLANNING 144. Project No. 5.
Assuming a lakeside location for the Project Site, what type of building projections should NOT be
introduced? A. 3.0 meter deep eaves C. 0.3 meter deep sun-breakers B. 1.5 meter deep balconies D. 1.8
meter deep canopy 145. Project No. 5. Assuming a hilltop location for the Projec t Site, what type of
building projections should be introduced to protect the building? A. 0.9 meter deep balconies C. 1.2
meter deep canopy B. Windbreakers and sun-breakers D. 0.6 meter deep eaves Situation 30 – Project
No. 05 146. Project No. 5. Which of the following is a good lighting device for a watercolor painting on
the wall of the waiting area of the president’s office? A. CFL C. Low-wattage track light B. High-heat
halogen lamps D. High-output spot lamp 147. Project No. 5. Which of the following is a good task
lighting color (i.e. the shade of the emitted artificial light), for drawing, reading and writing purposed? A.
Warm white C. Yellow B. Cool white D. Daylight 148. Project No. 5. Which of the following is a good
general lighting color (i.e. the shade of the emitted artificial light), for work areas? A. Warm white C.
Daylight B. Cool white D. Yellow 149. Project No. 5. Which of the following is a good lighting technique
for emphasizing a curved ceiling, if introduced at the lobby? A. Use of pendant lighting B. Indirect
lighting at the base of the curved ceiling C. Direct lighting of the curved ceiling using spotlights D. Down-
lighting from the ceiling using halogen lamps 150. Project No. 5. Which of the following is a good lighting
device for a general production area with the ceiling consisting of the soffit of a suspended slab? A.
Troffer lighting (fluorescent lamps with soffit-mounted light boxes and diffusers) B. Industrial lighting
(suspended fluorescent lamps with reflectors) C. Pendant lighting (suspended CFLs with housing) D.
Pendant lighting (suspended incandescent lamps)