DESIGN REVIEW

SUCCESS starts in your MIND.




Given a lot with 120.00 sq.m. and
frontage of 10 m.:




1) Based on PD 1096, what would be the least
setback required?




a. 3.00 m.
b. 1.50 m.

c. 2.00 m.

d. None of the choices








2) What would be the maximum building


footprint area for the given lot?




a. 100 sq.m. Setbacks : 3-2-2

b. 120 sq.m.
6.00 x 7.00 m (depth)
c. 60 sq.m.

d. 42 sq.m.









3) Minimum area of room for human


habitation





a. 2.00 m. x 3.00m.
b. 2.00 m.x 2.50m.

c. 6.00 m.

d. 5.00 m.











4) Standard height of a door






a. 2.00 m.
b. 2.40 m.

c. 2.10 m.

d. any height





Given the following spaces, choose the best
solution:

1- bedroom 2- living area


3- porch 4- kitchen
5- service area 6- dining area

7- toilet 8- foyer


5) Which of the given spaces above are considered

semi-private spaces?

a. 8, 1

b. 2, 6

c. 6, 4
d. none of the choices

Given the following spaces, choose the best
solution:

1- bedroom 2- living area


3- porch 4- kitchen
5- service area 6- dining area

7- toilet 8- foyer


6) Which of the following has the best grouping/

zoning of spaces?

a. 3, 2, 1

b. 6, 4, 5

c. 3, 7, 8
d. none of the choices

Given the following spaces, choose the best
solution:

1- bedroom 2- living area


3- porch 4- kitchen
5- service area 6- dining area

7- toilet 8- foyer


7) Which of the given spaces above are considered

public spaces?

a. 6, 4, 5

b. 7, 2, 1

c. 3, 2, 5
d. 2, 3, 8




8) Which of the following is NOT a planning


consideration in designing kitchen.


a. The height of a counter and working surface
should invite a comfortable working posture.

b. To keep the basic working area compact even if
the kitchen is of the large type.

c. Provide sufficient space to store items that are
easily seen, reached out by a woman standing
both feet flat on the floor

d. none of the choices






9) Toilet and bath should have a minimum


area of _____?




a. 1.20 sqmts with a least dimension of 1.20 m.

b. 1.20 sqmts with a least dimension of 0.90 m.
c. 2.40 sqmts with a least dimension of 1.20sq m

d. 2.40 sqmts with a least dimension of 1.00sq m







10) In a living area/room, what is the


minimum clearance for a single passage, not
a traffic lane between low objects such as

sofa and coffee tables?





a. 0.75 m.
b. 0.35 m.

c. 0.40 m.

d. 0.60 m.








11) The combination of the living-dining area


in a single room has the disadvantage of:



a. Space Saver with Intensive Usage

b. Flexibility in function

c. Varying furniture arrangements

d. none of the choices





 12) Given the following furniture:


1- single bed; closet (length= 1.50mts);



1- medium night table


With 1 user having an area of 1.50 sq m for movement
and 30% for clearances & allowance;

Do a space programming of the bedroom.


What is the width of the single bed?

a. 63 in. a. Queen

b. 54 in. b. Double


c. 38 in.

d. 30 in.





13) Minimum width of closet?





a. 60 in.


b. 60 cm.


c. 60 m.


d. 60 mm.








14) What is the best dimension of the bedroom?





a. 2.4 x 2.4 m.

b. 2.00 x 3.00 m.

c. 5.76 sq m

d. none of the choices









15) The minimum clearance behind chairs in a

dining area for satisfactory back passage.







a. 45cm a. Between Bed & wall
b. 60cm

c. 75cm

d. 80cm











16) Having 2 openings in a room to allow air
circulation.




a. Orientation

b. Cross Ventilation


c. Air Flow


d. Natural Lighting









17) The 5 basic work centers in the kitchen



a. sink, counter, mix, serve, refrigerator

b. sink, range, oven, serve, refrigerator

c. sink, range, mix, serve, refrigerator

d. none of the above









18) Minimum dimensions of a slot for parallel

parking



a. 2.00 x 5.00 m.

b. 2.50 x 5.00 m. b. diagonal/ perpendicular

c. 3.60 x 12.00 m. c. Standard bus/ truck

d. 2.15 x 6.00 m.

3.60 x 18.00 m. – longer truck with mover


3.00 x 9.00 m. – jeepney




19) What is the correct ratio of the slope of a ramp

for PWDs (persons with disabilities)?




a. 1:6
1:12 (BP 344)
b. 1:8

c. 0.5:6

d. 0.75:8









20) According to the accessibility law, what is the

minimum dimension (in meters) of a water closet
stall?


a. 1.50 x 1.50 m. a. Clear space for

b. 1.50 x 1.60 m. turning

c. 1.60 x 1.70 m.

d. 1.70 x 1.80 m.












21) Given a 4m x 6m kitchen, what would be the
estimated floor area for its dining room?


a. 50 – 55 sq.m.
72 sq. m.
b. 60 – 65 sq.m

c. 70 – 75 sq.m. KITCHEN

d. 80 – 85 sq.m. = 1/3 of Dining








22) According to time saver standards by Joseph
de Chiara, what is the minimum working area

(in meters) of a person in a kitchen with


regards to depth and width?



a. 0.5m x 1.0m

b. 0.45m x 1.1m


c. 0.4m x 1.2m


d. 0.5m x 1.1m







23) According to time saver standards by Joseph de


Chiara, what is the minimum depth (in meters) of a
countertop of a kitchen?


a. 0.40 m.

b. 0.45 m.

c. 0.50 m.

d. 0.55 m.











24) According to the National Building Code, what is
the minimum exit doorway width (in meters)?


a. 0.60 m.

b. 0.65 m.

c. 0.70 m.

d. 0.75 m.












25) What is the standard size (in meters) of a
dumbwaiter car?


a. 1.00 x 1.00 x1.50 m.

b. 0.50 x 0.50 x 0.75m.

c. 0.75 x 0.75 x 1.00 m.

d. 0.625 x 0.625 x0.875 m.












26) Given a 37m x 37m restaurant, how many
parking slots should be provided?


a. 24 AREA ➠ 1369 sq m.

b. 32 Dining = 912.67 sq m.

c. 36

912.67/ 20 sqm of customers’ area
d. 46
= 45.63 slots ~ 46









27) What does the acronym LEED stand for?




a. League of Environmentally Efficient Designer
b. Leaders of Environment Efficient Designs

c. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

d. Leadership in Environmentally Efficient Designs









28) BERDE stands for


a. Build with Energy – Responsible Design in

the Environment

b. Building for Ecologically Responsive


Design Excellence


c. Building for Environmentally Responsive
Design with Excellence

d. Building for Environmental and

Recreational Design excellence




29) A wet and dry market has a total floor area
(TFA) of 5200 sq.m. The customers'

area is 40% of the TFA. Compute for the


required number of parking slots.

2,080 sq m. - customer's area

a. 61 slots 1 slot: 30 sqm of customer's area

b. 69 slots
69. 33 slots = 69 slots
c. 78 slots
NOTE:
d. 92 slots
a fraction of 50% and above


= 1 parking slot


30) A two-storey restobar has a gross floor
area of 2548 sq. m. The al fresco dining area

covers 24% of the structure. Compute for the


required total parking slots for cars.



a. 31 slots Kitchen: 1/3; Dining: 2/3

b. 39 slots AREA = 1,698.66 sqm.

c. 85 slots 1 slot: 20 sq.m of customer's area

d. 128 slots
84.93 slots







31) The recommended layout of cars for the on-

street parking on a road with a 10.00 m. road right
of way.



a. perpendicular

b. diagonal

c. parallel

d. all of the given








32) What is the building footprint of a
proposed health and wellness center


on a corner lot bounded by a 15.00m RROW on
2 sides? The rectangular lot has an area of

840 sq.m. with one side of 35 m.



a. 448 sq. m. setbacks: 5-2-2


b. 476 sq. m. 24.00m x 35.00m.


c. 527 sq. m. minus 7.00m.

d. 570 sq. m. (2 sides bounded by road)


17x28m.


33) A mixed use condominium building with a total

of 140 units is being built 156m. away from an
existing multi-storey parking garage. What is the

minimum number of parking slots on site for the
condominium building? Allot 1 parking slot per unit.



a. 28 slots
100 m away – residential
b. 42 slots
200m away –
c. 112 slots
office/commercial bldg
d. 140 slots
20% absorbed by the multi-
storey garage
34) With a 16.00 m. RROW, what is the minimum
required width of sidewalk on one side?

a. 5.33 m.
RROW= sidewalk/s + carriageway
b. 2.66 m.
c. 4.00 m. 16.00 divide by 1/4 (min)
d. 2.00 m. = 4m (2 sides)
2.00 m. (1 side)
35) How many cars can be perpendicularly
parked in a 26.00 m. strip?

a. 8 cars
b. 9 cars
c. 10 cars 26.00 / 2.50m. = 10.4 slots
d. 11 cars
36) On the same 26.00m. strip, how many cars
can be perpendicularly parked including 1 slot for
handicapped parking?

min width for handicapped

a. 8 cars
= 3.70m.
b. 9 cars
c. 10 cars 26m. - 3.70 = 22.3
d. 11 cars 22.3/2.5 = 8.92 slots
1 + 8 = 9 slots
37) Total minimum width of planting strip for a
10.00m. RROW.

a. 0.30m.
b. 0.40m.
c. 0.60m.
d. 1.20m.
38) What is the most practical solution of
providing shade on the sidewalks?

a. Provide a fixed canopy

b. Provide a foldable awning shed
c. Build a structure with an arcade
d. Plant canopy trees
39) What is most likely the total floor area of a
three-storey commercial building which is
typical in plan for all floors? The lot is 800 sq.
m. with one side 40 m along a 15.00m RROW.
800/40 = 20m.

a. 1173 sq. m. Setbacks = 5-2-2

b. 1296 sq. m. 20m - 5 (front) - 2 (rear) = 13m

c. 1404 sq. m. 40m - 4 (right) – 2 (left) = 36m
d. 1620 sq. m. 13 x 36 = 468 sqm x 3 floors
= 1404 sq m
40) Which of the following best describes a
sidewalk that is 'walkable'?
a. Commercial stalls in the ground floor with a
1.50-meter wide sidewalk
b. Bicycle lane & sidewalk are merged,
2.20m. wide located in a highly urbanized
area.
c. 3.00-meter wide arcaded sidewalk with
livable spaces upstairs
d. 2.00-meter wide sidewalk with bench on the
side.
41) For the most part of human history, cities were
walkable. Why?

a. The modes of transportation are carriages and

horses only.
b. Communities are separated from one another,
where each comprises of complete facilities like
housing, blacksmith, bakery, fruit & vegetable
store, school, dress shops, etc.
c. Henry Ford wasn’t born yet during those times.
d. Euclid-style zoning began in the year 1926,
where it divides land uses into residential,
commercial, and industrial zones and causes
urban sprawl.
42) Why do we consider “increased in sales” as
one of the benefits among businesses
in New Urbanism?

a. Buildings are newer and better.

b. More foot traffic because of shift of
focus to pedestrianism.
c. There is an on-street parking.
d. More people are now business-
minded.
43) One of the benefits of developers in New
Urbanism is 'cost-saving on parking
facilities'. Why?

a. New Urbanism focuses on compact

towns and villages.
b. New urbanism focuses on
pedestrianism.
c. All of the above.
d. None of the given.
44) _______________________ neighborhoods
are what distinguish New Urbanism
from other modern development styles.

a. Sustainable and safe

b. Walkable and interesting
c. Diverse and walkable
d. None of the above
45) Which city in America is considered the most
walkable with a walk score
of 85 out of 100? (1) New York
(Transit Score: 81)
(2) San Francisco
a. San Francisco, California (Transit Score: 80)
b. Washington D.C. (3) Boston (Transit
Score: 74)
c. Boston, Massachusetts
(4) Washington, DC
d. New York City (Transit Score:
69)
(5) Philadelphia
(Transit Score: 68)
Walk score with
access to public
46) Which of the following is the most effective way
to promote saleability among commercial
establishments, safety among pedestrian and
ease in traffic congestion?

a. On-street parking
b. Communal/Multi-storey Garage
Parking
c. Fringe Parking
d. Rear side parking
47) The grid plan system in road network, unlike
the curvilinear and cul-de-sacs, helps in wayfinding
and orientation. Why?

a. All streets are linear.

b. Its orthogonal geometry can be
“mapped” in the mind.
c. Road form is uninteresting which
prevents the people from getting lost.
d. All of the above.
48) Windows and doors facing the sidewalk make
streets safer, and more interesting for everyone.

a. True
b. False
c. Maybe
d. I don't know.
49) What is the most effective way to promote
sustainability through passive cooling?

a. Large windows because there will

be more air and more sunlight to
come inside the room.
b. Cross ventilation system with large
courtyard.
c. Tinted glass to prevent the heat of the
sun from entering the room.
d. All of the above.
 The Municipality of Pontevedra in Negros
Occidental is undergoing redevelopment. New
structures are to be built in order to have a
more progressive look for their place.

Seventy (70%) of the total population is Catholic,

hence, one of the proposals is a church.

It's to be located on a 28.00 m.(width) X 33.00 m.

(depth) inside lot. The width as frontage is
perpendicularly facing North with a 21.00m. RROW
and a 1.20 m. sidewalk on each side.
50) The church or any place of worship falls
under what type of building occupancy?

a. Group B
b. Group C
c. Group D
d. Group E
51) If the church can accommodate 1000
parishioners, compute for the congregation
area based on the area per occupant for such
building type.

a. 2340 sq.m.
b. 2016 sq.m.
c. 1008 sq.m.
d. 650 sq.m. 0.65 sq m. per occupant
52) Which historical style for churches symbolizes
the ambitious aim of people to reach for the
heavens?

a. Baroque
b. Gothic
c. Byzantine
d. Romanesque
53) Compute for the total number of car parking
slots for the church.

a. 82 slots
1 car slot: 50sq.m. of
b. 13 slots
congregation area
c. 325 slots
d. 26 slots
54) Compute for the total number of jeepney
parking slots for the church.

a. 82 slots
1 jeepney slot: 50sq.m. of
b. 13 slots
congregation area
c. 325 slots
d. 26 slots
55) The RROW is traversed by various type of
vehicles especially trucks. Carbon emission and
noise pollution abound the area.
What can be provided at the frontage to lessen the
pollution?

a. perimeter fence
b. trees
c. shrubs
d. statues
56) Compute for its Allowable Maximum Building
Footprint (AMBF).

a. 550 sq.m.
Setbacks: 5-3-3
b. 504 sq.m.
c. 528 sq.m. 28m - 3 -3 = 22m
d. 612 sq.m. (depth) 33m - 5 - 3 = 25m
22 x 25 = 550 sq m
56) Compute for the Maximum Allowable
Percentage of Site Occupancy (PSO) from the
given total lot area (TLA).

PSO = (AMBF/TLA) 100%

a. 54.54%
b. 66.23% = 550 sqm/ 924 sqm
c. 57.14% = 0.5952 x 100%
d. 59.52% = 59.52%
57) Which mixture of elements can influence
positively the acoustic of the church?

a. thick walls, shape of plan & long nave

b. thick walls, wall paint & minimal
windows
c. thick walls, shape of plan & minimal
windows
d. thick walls, high altar & long nave
 Two blocks away from the church is
the proposed location of the 3-storey
Municipal Hall.

The lot measures 44.00m. (width) X

55.00m. (depth). Its frontage is oriented
towards North with a 32.00 m.RROW.
Each sidewalk is 2.00m. wide.
58) What is the zoning classification of a municipal
hall?

a. UTS
b. GI
c. I-1
d. I-2
59) Compute for the minimum area of a
conference room with an occupancy of 20 pax.

a. 20 sq.m.
b. 24 sq.m.
c. 28 sq.m. 1.40 sq m. per occupant
d. 32 sq.m.
60) How can a Municipal Hall project power and
nobility? Choose the best answer.

a. By adapting a modern design.

b. By painting the whole structure with
white color.
c. By providing a pediment
d. By elevating the whole structure
61) Determine the recommended minimum
open space based on the lot type.

a. 5%
b. 10%
c. 15%
Group C : Inside Lot
d. 20%
62) Determine the required setbacks (front-side-
rear) for the proposed building.

a. 5-2-2
b. 5-3-3
c. 6-3-3
d. 8-5-5
63) Compute for the allowable maximum building
footprint.

a. 1428 sq.m.
b. 1786 sq.m.
c. 1920 sq.m.
d. 1748 sq.m.
64) Compute for the maximum allowable
percentage of site occupancy (PSO).

a. 59.00%
b. 79.33%
c. 73.80%
d. 72.23%
65) Compute for the minimum total floor area if all
three (3) floors are typical in shape.

a. 5760 sq.m.
b. 4284 sq.m.
c. 5244 sq.m.
d. 5358 sq.m.
66) Recommended location for the Business
Permit Office

a. near the Civil Registry Office

b. near the Planning Office
c. near the Records Section
d. near the Lobby
67) They are responsible for the deterioration of
buildings. They also contribute to the black effect
made by pollution.

a. Molds
b. Ice crystals
c. Salt crystals
d. Organic materials
68) Ancient buildings such as the Egyptian pyramids,
the Roman Colosseum, and the
Parthenon face common preservation issues. The
most prominent factors affecting these
structures are ________________________.

a. People, Changing time, Pollution

b. Environment, Pollution, Tourism
c. People, Politics, Pollution
d. None of the given
69) It focuses on the retention of materials from the
most significant time in a property's history, while
permitting the removal of materials from other
periods.

a. Redevelopment
b. Rehabilitation
c. Renovation
d. Restoration
70) Not all building conservation seeks to follow the
original design of the building. It is reasonably
commonplace for the shell of a building — its external
walls — to be retained while an entirely new building is
constructed within. This approach is also
referred to as ___________.

a. Adaptive Reuse
b. Facadectomy
c. Interior Renovation
d. Retrofitting
71) The use of a heritage structure into something
modern but maintaining the integrity and
authenticity of the structure.

a. Rehabilitation
b. Adaptive Reuse
c. Reconstruction
d. Redevelopment
72) With the current condition of the Pasig river
(foul smell and piled up garbages), it is considered a
__________ in the development of the vicinity.

a. Strength
b. Weakness
c. Opportunity
d. Threat
73) Which is the priority in the development of a
walkable community?

a. road widening to lessen traffic

b. repair of uneven sidewalks
c. planting of greens
d. provision of waiting sheds
74) What is the best example of an adaptive reuse
for Bale Herencia or any bahay na bato?

a. dormitory
b. fast food restaurant
c. fine dining restaurant
d. office units
75) principal protagonist of the anti-restoration
movement

a. Viollet-le-Duc
b. John Ruskin
c. Kevin Lynch
d. Doxiadis
76) Principal protagonists of the restoration
movement

a. Viollet-le-Duc
b. John Ruskin
c. Kevin Lynch
d. Doxiadis
 Another high-rise building is proposed at Bonifacio
Global City. The site chosen is a through lot with a
width
of 150.00 m. and a depth of 300.00m. The main
frontage has a 40.00 m. RROW. The other 150.00m. is
bounded by a 20.00m. RROW and is perpendicularly
oriented to North.
All sidewalks have a 2.00m. width.
The building is to be developed into an Office
Tower. Its superstructure stands 160m. in height.
A four level basement for parking will also be
incorporated.
Absolutely, no firewalls on the development as an
initial Green Design Approach.
77) Determine the recommended setbacks on 4
sides (front-sides-rear) of the property.

a. 5-3-5m.
b. 6-3-3m.
c. 8-5-5m.
d. 6-3-5m.
78) Compute for the Allowable Maximum Building
Footprint (AMBF) of the proposed development on
the chosen site.

a. 41,616 sq.m.
b. 40,180 sq.m.
c. 41,760 sq.m.
d. 41,904 sq.m.
79) Given that the floor to floor height is 3.00m.
all throughout the superstructure, what is likely
the total number of storeys for the whole
building inclusive of the basement parking?

a. 55 storeys
b. 53 storeys
c. 59 storeys
d. 57 storeys
80) An Office Tower falls under what type of
building occupancy?

a. Division C-2
b. Division E-1
c. Division E-2 C-3 : zoning
d. Division E-3 classification
81) Basis for the Answer on Item Number 80.

a. Location of Development, Number of

Occupancies and Number of Storeys
b. Location of Development, Zoning
Classification and Number of Storeys
c. Size of Lot, Zoning Classification and
Number of Storeys
d. Location of Development, Level of
Use and Width of RROW
82) Considering the recommended incremental
setbacks for this type of development,
determine the height where the incremental
setbacks will start along the 20m. RROW.

a. a. 32.91m.
page 338
b. b. 46.77m.
c. c. 25.98m. 20 m RROW = 60 deg
d. d. 43.30m. 10m (center of RROW) +
5 m (setback) = 15 m
tan 60 deg= X /15m
83) Minimum clearance (width) of the Vertical
Main Shaft traversing through the entire
height of the building.

a. 1.20m.
b. 2.00m.
c. 3.00m. Page 387
d. 5.00m.
84) As minimum provisions for natural lighting and
ventilation at the Basement levels,the angular
shafts shall be at an angle of 60 degrees from
the horizontal. What could be the rationale for this?

a. In observance of the recommended

setbacks for the development
b. Aligned with the public drainage system
c. Faster ascending of hot air and carbon
emission
d. Consistent with the maximum Philippine
solar angle
85) Recommended hallway width if all elevator cars
are in a single line.

a. 1.80 m.
b. 2.10 m.
c. 2.40 m.
d. 3.05 m.
86) For an open and airy feel in accessing the
second floor and an alternative to the elevator, an
escalator can be utilized provided that it observes
the maximum recommended slope for security and
ease of access.

a. 12 deg.
b. 15 deg.
c. 20 deg.
d. 30 deg.
87) What is the main difference between a high rise
building and a skyscraper?

a. Number of Storeys
b. Type of Construction
c. Its Architectural Style
d. Its Symbolism
88) Given that the ground floor area of an office
tower in Great Britain is 2500 sq m. & the
six succeeding floors are typical, compute for the
total floor area from ground to 3rd floor.

a. 5,000 sq. m.
b. 7,500 sq. m.
c. 10,000 sq. m.
d. 15,000 sq. m.
Displacement from ground level British convention American convention

3 storeys heights above ground "3rd floor" "4th floor"

2 storeys heights above ground "2nd floor" "3rd floor"

1 storey height above ground "1st floor" "2nd floor"

"Ground floor" or "1st

at ground level "Ground floor"
floor"
89) In the Religious context, which style is best
comparable to the Skyscrapers?

a. Baroque
b. Gothic
c. Byzantine
d. Romanesque
90) Best Locations of the Service Cores with the
proposed development in order to lessen heat gain
that will eventually contribute to energy efficiency.

a. Along the 40m. RROW

b. Along the 20m. RROW
c. Left and Right Sides
d. All of the given
91) The advantages of the Y-shaped plan of
Burj Khalifa.

a. Maximizes the views of the Arabian

Gulf
b. Reduces stress from prevailing winds
c. Both a & b
d. None of the given
Designing a cultural center requires one to be
adept with theater design ad other similar spaces.
Answer the questions below to test yourself on how
well you've learned about these spaces.

92) The stage in the proscenium theater has a

proscenium arch. Why is the arch significant?
a. It's for the installation of the long curtains.
b. It serves like a picture frame where one sees
a scene.
c. It signifies the modern design of a
proscenium theater.
d. None of the above.
93) The black box theater is distinctly different from
the proscenium theater. Why is it named as such?

1- Its form is typically like a box.

2- It's named after a Gothic designer.
3- It's painted black.
4 - It's smaller than the proscenium theater.

a. 1, 3
b. 2, 3, 4
c. 3, 4
d. 1, 3, 4
94) A black box theater is the best venue to hold
experimental performances. Why is it so?

1 - It is capable of having various configurations.

2 - It is very flexible as seats can be moved.
3 - Its floor is flat and open.
4 - It has only one level.

a. 1,2
b. 3,4
c. 1,2,3
d. 1,2,3,4
95) Recommended type of main doors for the
theater

a. swing in
b. swing out
c. double swing
d. sliding
96) Best location of restrooms in a theater

a. near the stage

b. near the fire exit
c. inter-lobby
d. lobby
97) Recommended color scheme for the
proscenium theater

a. light and cool

b. dark and warm
c. bright and warm
d. bright and warm
98) A catwalk is a narrow platform suspended above
the stage. Why is there a need for one?

1 - to access the lights for maintenance and

manipulation
2 - to serve as runway for models who showcase
clothing and accessories
3 - to access the sceneries (hanging from the grid) which
are part of the performance/s
4 - to paint the ceiling of the theater

a. 1, 3
b. 2, 4
c. 1, 2
d. 3, 4
99) Is it possible to utilize passive cooling in a
proscenium theater?

a. YES
b. NO
c. It depends.
d. Maybe
100) For life safety, it's vital to ensure that at least
___ of the auditorium capacity can exit through the
lobby during an emergency.

a. 25%
b. 50%
c. 75%
d. 100%
101) Occupancy type of an Airport Facility

a. Division E-1
b. Division E-2
c. Division E-3
d. Division F-1
102) What is the significance of an apron to an
airport terminal?
a. area for taxiing of an aircraft
b. area which protects the passenger terminal
from aircrafts with engine troubles
c. airside area which serves as loading and
unloading passengers and cargo
d. all of the above
103) Connecting area of the aircraft and the
passenger terminal

a. loading bridges
b. jet bridges
c. a&b
d. none of the given
104) Interface between 'landside' and 'airside'

a. concourse
b. airport terminal
c. curbside
d. airside corridor
105) Recommended type of furniture for the CIP
Lounge

a. swivel chair
b. sofa bed
c. ottoman chair
d. chaise lounge
106) Concept or layout applied in the design of
Terminal 3 of Beijing International Airport

a. Satellite
b. Linear
c. Pier
d. Island
107) 8. Concept or layout applied in the design
of NAIA Terminal 1

a. Satellite
b. Linear
c. Pier
d. Island
108) Concept or layout applied in the design of
Dubai International Airport

a. Satellite
b. Linear
c. Pier
d. Island
109) Which structure should be the tallest in an
airport facility?

a. control tower
b. hangar
c. fire station
d. passenger terminal
110) Which is usually at the upper level?

a. arrival area
b. departure area
c. both arrival and departure
d. none of the choices
111) If the designer chooses to adapt the
character of the Indigenous Samal House
for the design of the Casitas, what is likely its final
look?

a. A casita on simulated coastal waters

b. A casita in the mountainous area
c. A casita on a tree
d. A casita in a cave
112) If the designer decides to have “Oasis” as a
concept for his man-made resort, what is likely at
the center of the development?

a. palm trees
b. swimming pool
c. desert
d. camel
113) In the design of a resort, what type of design
approach in terms of balance and contrast conveys
a recreational feel?

a. Symmetrical Balance and Masculine

b. Symmetrical Balance and Feminine
c. Asymmetrical Balance and Masculine
d. Asymmetrical Balance and Feminine
114) For a more playful feel in a recreational
structure, diagonal lines are recommended. Why?

a. create a more formal atmosphere

b. attract attention and lead the eye
c. create a restful, informal feeling
d. none of the given
115) If a designer chooses to have a Zen-inspired
room, which is the more appropriate color choice?

a. fuschia, white and green

b. brown, white and green
c. orange, green and yellow
d. black, gray and silver
116) Recommended interior colors in the dining
area of a beach resort to complement the
Philippine setting.

a. underwater colors
b. earth colors
c. tropical colors
d. primary colors
117) In cases where building of a structure on
coastal waters is allowed, which particular
form is appropriate to stand the harsh elements,
inexpensive to build and considered green
approach

a. Casita on a boat hull

b. Casita on stilts
c. Casita on reclaimed land
d. all of the given
118) Why is it prohibited to build a casita on the
easement of a beach resort?

a. limits the access for public use

b. it is public domain
c. deemed detrimental to public safety
d. all of the above
119) Applying a sustainable approach, which is
considered appropriate for building materials?

a. steel and glass

b. bamboo and grass
c. recycled bottles and tires
d. all of the given
120) Best location of a swimming pool in a high
rise building

a. rooftop
b. ground floor
c. basement
d. podium