STANDARD PROFESSIONAL
PRACTICE (SPP) PRE- TEST
1. A scientific study on the built
environment's well-being, which
allows the Architect to focus on the
ways in which the building/structure
can best maintain itself and prolong its
life in a cost-efficient manner, and
finally provide recommendations to
the Owner/ Client.
a. Post- design Services
b. Building Appraisal
c. Forensic Architecture
d. Pre- design Services
2. Who prepares schedule for submission
of detail and shop drawings.
a. Owner and architect
b. Architect and contractor
c. Owner and contractor
d. Architect
3. For specialized allied services, what is
the aesthetic designing of the space of
a structure?
a. Architectural Programming
Services
b. Landscape Design Services
c. Space Planning Services
d. Architectural Interior Services
4. A type of Pre-Design Service where
the Architect determines the adequate
size and appropriate configuration and
assemblage for a proposed project in
consideration of the use, allocation
and interface of spaces for given
activities. This is done mainly through
primary data gathering such as
interviews, consultations, interfaces,
focus group discussions (FGDs), space
planning surveys, space audits, etc.
and subsequent analyses i.e. spatial
layouts with stacking concepts,
specially for multi-storey structures.
a. Special Management Studies
b. Design Brief Preparation
c. Space Planning
d. Architectural Programming
5. Will the Architect-of-Record be
criminally liable with regards to the
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plans, projects, and contracts he
signed and sealed?
a. No, it’s the Architect- in- charge
of construction who assumes
liability
b. Yes, the AoR assumes the civil
liability
c. No, it’s the Design Engineer who
is liable
d. None of the above
6. Who does the architect approach for
sound control?
a. Electronics Engineer
b. Electrical Engineer
c. Acoustic Engineer
d. DJ
7. Which among the following should
the architect's fee NOT be based?
a. Project Construction Cost
b. Labor Cost
c. Client’s Profile Directory
d. Contractor’s fee
8. A client wanted your services for his
new house with a total project cost of
Three Million (3,000,000.00) Pesos.
Based on the old 1979 SPP, what is
the percentage of your professional
fee?
a. 15% of PCC
b. 8%
c. 12%
d. 10%
9. Includes cost of the construction as
well as allprofessional fees, permits,
clearances and utilities and cost of
acquiring the project site / lot, cost of
money, etc.
a. Project Construction Cost
b. Project Development Cost
c. Cost Records
d. Cost of Work
10. What do you call Working Drawings,
Specifications, Estimates and General
Conditions?
a. Project Manual
b. Project Requirement
c. Contract Documents
d. Construction Drawings
 11. If portions of the building/s are
erected at different periods of time,
thus increasing the construction period
and Architect's burden of services,
charges pertaining to services
rendered during the Construction
Phase shall be doubled. A suspension
of construction for a period not 16.
exceeding ___ months shall not be
covered by this provision.
a. 4
b. 5
c. 6
d. 7
12. Refers to the orderly arrangement 17.
within a piece of land or property on
which vertical structures such as
buildings, monuments and the like, as
well as horizontal developments such
as rights-of-way (ROWs), open spaces
and activity spaces are to be proposed.
a. Comprehensive Development Plan 18.
b. Site Development Planning
c. Physical Planning
d. Environmental Planning
13. The Consulting Architect is concerned
with the management and use of land
as well as the conservation,
preservation and upgrading of the 19.
human environment.
a. Site Development Planning
b. Physical Planning
c. Environmental Impact Assessment
d. Comprehensive Development
Planning
14. If an Architect assumes the function of
going to the project site for monitoring 20.
and supervision, what services is
being provided?
a. Construction Management
b. Construction Inspector
c. Project Supervision
d. Full- time construction 21.
Supervision
15. What type of service involves the
detailed planning and design of light
transmission, timing and control for
compatibility with the architectural
design concept?
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a. Architectural Lighting Services
b. Architectural Lighting, Planning
and Design Services
c. Architectural Lighting Layout
and design Services
d. Architectural Lighting
Transmission Design Services
If an architect performs full time
supervision, what is his professional
fee based on old 1979 SPP?
a. 2- 2.5% of PCC
b. 1-1.5%
c. 3-5%
d. 2-3%
What offense is committed when an
architect is found using the seal of
another architect?
a. Misdemeanor
b. Misrepresentation
c. Nothing
d. Illegal practice
It is the most common method of
compensation which is also fair to
both client and architect?
a. Professional fee plus Expenses
b. Multiple of Direct Expenses
c. Lump Sum
d. Percentage Fee Method
Can an Architect be the Architect-of-
Record and Architect-in-Charge of
construction at the same time?
a. It depends on the type of project
b. No, they should always be
different
c. No, it is against the Civil Code
d. Yes, it is possible
NOT a criteria for computing the
Architect's compensation.
a. Time Availability
b. Popularity
c. Imagination
d. Effect
Most simple type of scheduling
technique.
a. Bar Chart
b. PERT-CPM
c. S- Curve
d. Line Balance
 22. Who determines time and cost for the a. i, iii, iv
project? b. ii, iii, iv
a. Owner c. i, ii, iii
b. Construction Manager d. i, ii, iv
c. Contractor 28. The Breakdown of Work and
d. Project Manager Corresponding Value of the Contract
23. Build in, mount in position, connect, Amount which is used as basis for
apply for intended use. Request for Payment must be
a. Install submitted by the contractor how many
b. Fabricate days from receipt of the NTP?
c. Furnish a. 10 days
d. Provide b. 15
24. Doesn't represent work and doesn't c. 5
involve duration and cost; it only d. 7
serves as dependency connector or 29. An architect suggested to the client
sequence indicator. that a blank wall in one of the portion
a. Critical path of the lobby be provided with a mural
b. Slack painting. The client agreed and asked
c. Dummy activity the Architect to present a design for
d. Float the mural painting. The Architect
25. When a Client calls upon hired a popular painter to make the
the Architect to give oral or written concept design. Who will pay for the
advice and direction, to attend services of the mural painter?
conferences, to make evaluations and a. Client
appraisals regarding a contemplated b. To be decided by arbitration
project and similar activities, c. Architect
the Architect renders valuable inputs d. Already included in the fees of
whether or not the Client pursues the the architect
project. What Pre-Design Service is 30. The Architect in this area of practice
this? engages in methods of producing
a. Consultation building components in a highly
b. Evaluation engineered, efficient and cost-
c. Pre-feasibility Study effective manner, particularly for
d. Feasibility Study residential and commercial
26. If an Architect is hired to design a applications.
Supermarket with construction cost of a. Forensic Architecture
less than P50M, how much should b. Facilities maintenance and
he/she charge as minimum basic fee Support
based on the old 1979 SPP? c. Building Environment
a. 7% of PCC Certification
b. 6% d. Building Systems Design
c. 15% 31. The Client has already approved the
d. 8% designs of the typical house models
27. Structures belonging to Group 1 for a subdivision project. The
i. Hangars Architect continued with the
ii. Packaging and Processing preparation of the construction
Plants drawings. At this stage, the Client
iii. Industrial asked the Architect to prepare also
iv. Supermarket scale models of the different house
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 models to be used in selling the house 36. Guarantee to execute the work in
and lot packages. How will the accordance with the terms of the
Architect charge for them? contract.
a. It is a part of the design studies a. Performance bond
required for the presentation to the b. Proposal bond
client and no additional fee is to c. Payment bond
be charged d. Guarantee bond
b. It is already included in the 37. In a Full Detailed Architectural and
Architect’s basic fee. Engineering Design Services, this item
c. Determine the cost by arbitration is already included in the basic fees of
d. The cost for each scaled model the Architect.
will be charged in addition to the a. Communication specialty Systems
basic fee. design
32. What offense is committed if a person b. Acoustic design
uses the name of another architect in c. Electronic specialty systems
his practice without the consent of the design
latter? d. Air- conditioning systems design
a. Illegal practice 38. After an expiration of how many years
b. Nothing from the date of revocation and upon
c. Misdemeanour application and for reasons deemed
d. Misrepresentation proper and sufficient, reinstate the
33. Repairs and corrective work must be validity of a revoked certificate of
done by the contractor within how registration?
many days after written notice of a. 1
owner. b. 2
a. 15 days c. 3
b. 7 days d. 4
c. 10 days 39. Guarantee workmanship and quality
d. 5 days of materials and equipment for 1 year.
34. If there are two architects on a certain a. Payment Bond
project, the Architect-of-Record and b. Performance Bond
the Architect-in-Charge of c. Proposal Bond
construction, the building collapses, d. Guarantee Bond
who is more liable? 40. Printed description of work.
a. Architect- in- charge of a. Bid bulletin
construction b. Drawings
b. It depends on the investigation c. Specifications
c. Both will be liable d. General Conditions
d. Architect- of –record 41. If the Owner continuously order
35. Which condition does not correctly changes to the design, what methods
satisfy an architectural partnership? of compensation should be used?
a. All partners are registered a. Percentage fee and Cost method
architects b. Lump sum
b. A contractor and a lawyer c. Per diem and MDPE
c. Partners are registered architects d. MDPE and Percentage fee
and engineers 42. Structures belonging to Group 2
d. An architect and a businessman 1. Nursing Homes
2. Court houses
3. Public Health Centers
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 4. Exhibition Halls
a. 1, 2, 3
b. 1, 3, 4
c. 1, 2, 4
d. 2, 3, 4
43. Is it possible for a person who earned
a degree in Architecture to take up a
Master's degree in Architecture even if
he has yet to become a board passer?
a. Yes, if only he/ she is and honor
student.
b. Yes, a bachelor degree in
architecture is enough
c. No, he/ she must pass the board
exam first.
d. Maybe, depending on the
admission requirement of the
school.
44. The multiplier applied in the multiple
of direct personnel expense depends
on the following except one:
a. Experience of the Architect
b. Complexity of the project
c. Office set up
d. Cost of transportation
45. The Architect may be engaged as the
Building Administrator and/or
Property Manager of a commercial,
industrial, residential or institutional
building, facility or complex to
maximize the lifespan of the
building/s in order to produce the
maximum economic return. In
building maintenance, the Architect
shall:
a. Formulate and enforce rules for
the proper use of the facility and
the building, particularly in the
common areas and the emergency/
egress/ exit areas.
b. Monitor security services
c. See to it that the building and all
the parts thereof are in good
condition.
d. All of the above
46. It is the notice or invitation issued to
bidders giving information on the
magnitude and extent of the project,
nature, etc.
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a. Bid bulletin
b. Invitation to Bid
c. Notice to Proceed
d. Instruction to Bidders
47. Archt. Steve explains his methodology
to the selection committee regarding
how he would translate the
plan/design requirements of the
proposed store renovation of CMG
store in Rockwell. Under what stage in
the comparative selection process is
this?
a. Negotiation
b. Evaluation and Ranking
c. Verification
d. Interview
48. This method of compensation is
frequently used where there is
continuing relationship involving a
series of projects. It establishes a fixed
sum over and above the
reimbursement for the Architect's
technical time and overhead.
a. Lump sum or fixed fee
b. Multiple of direct personnel
expenses
c. Professional fees plus expenses
d. Per diem, honorarium plus
Reimbursable expenses
49. NOT classified under Group 5 –
monumental buildings and other
facilities requiring consummate design
skill and much precise detailing.
a. Mausoleums
b. Memorials
c. Exposition buildings
d. Exhibition halls
50. What is the percentage of payment for
construction management based on
old 1979 SPP?
a. 2-2.5% of PCC
b. 3-5%
c. 1-1.5%
d. 1.5-3%
51. Before submitting sketches to a client,
what must the architect first do?
a. Prepare the probable construction
cost
b. Discuss board for presentation
 c. Bill of payment
d. Sign a service agreement
52. Guarantee to pay all obligations
arising from the contract.
a. Performance bond
b. Payment bond
c. Guarantee bond
d. Proposal bond
53. What is the meaning of the acronym
IAPOA?
a. Integrated and Accredited
Philippine Organization of
Architects
b. Integrated and Accredited
Professional Organization of
Architects
c. Internationally Accredited
Professional Organization of
Architects
d. Integrated Association for
Professional Organization of
Architects
54. Project Development Cost shall
include:
1. Construction
Cost
2. Professional
Fees
3. Permits
4. Lots
Acquisitions
5. Clearances
a. 1, 2, 3, 5
b. 1, 2, 3, 4
c. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
d. 1, 3, 4, 5
55. A type of Pre-Design Service wherein
the Architect prepares a technique to
minimize the negative effect of
simplified operations associated with
many cost-reduction programs. The
goal is to achieve an unimpaired
program at minimum cost.
a. Design Brief Preparation
b. Space Management Studies
c. Value Management
d. Building Appraisal
56. Is a partner in an architectural firm
liable when an architect-of-record in
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an architectural firm commits
malpractice?
a. No, it is only the Architect- in-
Record
b. Maybe, if he also signs and seals
the documents
c. It is up to the court to decide
d. Yes, he will also be liable
57. In what phase of the architectural
design services does the feasibility
study is conducted?
a. Comprehensive Architectural
Services
b. Specialized Allied Services
c. Pre- Design Services
d. Regular Design Services
58. Who is responsible for the soil
investigation of the project?
a. Contractor
b. Construction Manager
c. Owner
d. Project Manager
59. This cost-based method of
compensation is applicable only to
non-creative work such as accounting,
secretarial, research, data gathering,
preparation of reports and the like.
a. Fixed Fee/ Lump Sum Method
b. Multiple of Direct Personnel
Expense
c. Percentage Method
d. Professional Fee and Expenses
60. The Consulting Architect in this area
of practice provides the Owner/Client
with means and measures to ensure
the proper function and maintenance
of the building/structure and site after
final inspection.
a. Forensic Architecture
b. Building Testing and
Commissioning
c. Facilities Maintenance and
Support
d. Building Environment
Certification
61. Contract time starts how many days
after receipt of Notice to Proceed.
a. 5 days
b. 15
 c. 10 d. by actual direct cost +15% profit,
d. 7 overhead and tax
62. A form of Specialized Allied Service 67. Who will be liable for seeking and
where the Architect prescribes space soliciting architectural works by a non
plans, stacking diagrams/sections and registered person?
computations of areas for the different a. The employer and the employee
activities and spaces to be integrated b. Both the represented and the
in a building Project. representative
a. Special Building/ Facility c. None of the above
Planning and Design d. All of the above
b. Building Systems Design 68. At what stage are specifications done?
c. Building Components a. Specifications phase
d. Architectural Interior b. Bidding/ negotiation Phase
63. A person found preparing architectural c. Contract Document Phase
plans without the necessary license is d. Construction Phase
guilty of what? 69. Method of selection of an Architect
a. Illegal Practice conducted by committees representing
b. Misdemeanor institutions, corporations or public
c. Misrepresentation agencies.
d. Nothing a. Direct selection
64. Upon signing the Architect-Owner b. Institutional Method
Agreement for Detailed Architectural c. Comparative Selection
and Engineering Design Services, d. Design Competition
what is the PRBoA suggested 70. Under comparative selection, what is
minimum payment to the Architect as the stage where the selection
a mobilization component of the committee visit buildings designed by
agreed Architect's fee? the Architects and check references
a. Php25, 000 such as former clients and financial
b. Php20, 000 institutions.
c. Php30, 000 a. Verification
d. Php15, 000 b. Negotiation
65. Which of the following is a c. Evaluation and Ranking
responsibility of the Architect in the d. Pre-qualification
Construction Phase of the Regular
Design Services?
a. Makes periodic visits to the site
b. Prepares shop drawings -----end----
c. Be held responsible for failure of
contractor to carry out work
d. Makes exhaustive on site
supervision
66. The value of extra work must NOTbe
calculated using this method.
a. by actual direct cost not exceeding ANSWERS:
25% of original work
1. C
b. by estimated in lump sum
2. B
c. by unit prices not exceeding 25%
3. D
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4. C

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 5. B 54. C
6. C 55. C
7. C 56. D
8. D 57. C
9. B 58. C
10. C 59. B
11. C 60. C
12. C 61. D
13. D 62. D
14. D 63. B
15. C 64. A
16. B 65. A
17. A 66. A
18. D 67. A
19. D 68. D
20. B 69. C
21. A 70. C
22. A
23. A
24. C
25. A
26. A
27. C
28. B
29. A
30. D
31. D
32. D
33. D
34. B
35. B
36. A
37. D
38. B
39. D
40. C
41. A
42. B
43. B
44. D
45. D
46. B
47. C
48. C
49. D
50. D
51. D
52. B
53. B
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