RIZAL TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION IN RMA / AR. M. VOCAL, UAP, MAIT

PART I. ANATOMY OF THE THESIS TITLE. Write T for True statements and F for False statements.

_____T_____ 1. The context and the population studied is seen in the Title.

_____T_____ 2. Each word of your thesis title carries meaning.

_____F_____ 3. A title that does not reflect what the study is about is called ‘internally consistent’.

_____F_____ 4. Acronyms are allowed in titles because it is easier for people to remember.

_____F_____ 5. ‘AN ADAPTIVE REHABILITATION CENTER FOR THE OBESE’ is a well-thought out title.

_____T_____ 6. The title TRINOMA: TRIANGLE NORTH OF MANILA has Area of Interest and Focus.

_____F_____ 7. The more THROUGH, FOR, BY WAY OF in the title, the stronger it is.

_____T_____ 8. A Sub-title is added to further limit the scope of the title.

_____F_____ 9. A thesis title without place-making is a strong title.

_____F_____ 10. A title should be general, not specific to cover more topics and issues.

PART IA. Encircle the letter of the best answer.

11. The title NORTHMALL: Exploring the Modern-Day Personnel Selection for Retail Stores in Quezon City, which part of
the title is not Architectural?
A. Focus
B. Interest
C. Context or Location
D. Population or Audience
E. All of the above.

12. The title: Ala-Eh Mixed-Use Development Complex in Batangas. What is the premium or the theory that makes it unique
from other developments?
A. Ala-Eh
B. Mixed-Use
C. Complex
D. Batangas
E. None

13. The title: THE NINOY AQUINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: A REDEVELOPMENT. Identify the theory or concept
applied.
A. AIRPORT
B. REDEVELOPMENT
 C. NINOY AQUINO
D. INTERNATIONAL
E. NONE

PART II. CHAPTER COMPONENTS. Encircle the letter of the best answer.

1. Research is used to __________.

A. Control B. Predict C. Evaluate D. Explain

2. In developing theories, the researcher must choose a theory that effectively matches the way the S.O.P.s will be solved.
One example of theory is this. _______ is concerned with questions such as what it is to be, who we are, what is
knowledge, what are things, what is time and space. At one extreme is Idealism, and the other is Materialism.
A. Bio-Synergism B. Biomimetic C. Biophilic D. Metaphysics

FOR #3 - #6:
A. The intelligence of Architecture students can be measured.
B. Therefore, Architecture students are intelligent.
C. It would be more beneficial to include the professors in the measurement of the Architecture Department’s human
resource intelligence
D. What is the most effective way of measuring the intelligence of Architecture students?

3. Pick out the Hypothesis from the selection above. ______A________

4. Pick out the Statement of the Problem from the selection above. ______D_______

5. Pick out the Conclusion from the selection above. ______B_________

6. Pick out the Suggestion from the selection above. ______C________

7. A Related Literature to review for a proposal entitled: ASSESSMENT OF THE FIVE MAJOR CONFLICT POINTS
BEWEEN FENG SHUI AND ARCHITECTURE DESIGN PRINCIPLES AS APPLIED TO PHILIPPINE HOUSES would
be:
A. The National Building Code and its IRR C. Designing Houses with Architectural Principles
B. Designing Houses with Feng Shui Principles D. Comparative Study Between Designing with
Feng Shui and Architecture

8. From the thesis title in #7, the following: The 5 Major Conflict Points between Feng Shui and Architecture design
principles are 1) Stair Design, 2) Living-Dining-Kitchen design, 3) Bedroom design, 4) Placement and Arrangement of
Beams, Columns and other structural components, and 5) Site Selection. These can be considered as the _______ of
the thesis.
A. Chapter 4 B. Chapter 5 C. Chapter 3 D. Chapter I

9. Interviews are considered as Qualitative because it describes result of the question-and-answer inquiry with an expert
through an interview transcript.
A. True B. False C. It depends D. Not as
a rule

10. Interviews can also be Quantitative because it can be coded.

A. True B. False C. It depends D. Not as
a rule
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PART II: CHAPTER COMPONENTS: MATCH.

_____C_____ 1. It validates the research through the instruments. A. CHAPTER I

_____A_____ 2. It gives the current setting and situation of the research in the B. CHAPTER II
World, in Asia, the country, and the site.

_____D_____ 3. It answers the SOP and is generally written in the past tense. C. CHAPTER III

_____B_____ 4. It is where the researcher discusses studies but maintains his voice. D. CHAPTER IV

_____G_____ 5. It is where the number of barangays may be found but it is not a mandatory E. CHAPTER V
part of the thesis.
_____I_____ 6. The rates of consumption, production and deficits are found here. F. CHAPTER VI

_____B_____ 7. It no longer contains figures, just declarative outcomes. G. CHAPTER VII

_____D_____ 8. The part where the researcher starts to convert the statements to the H. CHAPTER VIII
past tense.
I. CHAPTER IX
_____N_____ 9. It is where the various signed letters are found.
J. CHAPTER X
_____O_____ 10. It is where the questionnaires are found.
K. CHAPTER XI
_____E_____ 11. Where one should find a situation that could be correlated to a
finding. L. CHAPTER XII

_____F_____ 12. It is where the area required for the building core could be found. M. REFERENCE

_____H_____ 13. Species of trees and tree planting schedule may be found here. N. APPENDIX A

_____P_____ 14. Usually a one-page part but which is akin to an executive summary. O. APPENDIX B

_____M_____ 15. Where the information on ISBN and doi are provided. P. ABSTRACT

PART III. CHAPTER III. Match the numbers with the appropriate letters. Write the letter of your choice on the blanks.

___A___1. OBSERVATION A. QUALITATIVE

___B___2. EXPERIMENTATION B. QUANTITATIVE
___A___3. DESCRIPTIVE SURVEY
___B___4. INTERVIEW
___B___5. DEVELOPMENTAL

PART III-A. FRAMING QUESTIONS. Underline the letter of the best answer.

6. TESTING FOR RESEARCH THEORY: TROPICAL-VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE: If you want to know about the
efficiency of your theory based on the inputs of your regular respondents, your questionnaire will include this:

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 A. How familiar are you with Tropical-Vernacular Architecture?
B. Have you been to a structure applied with Tropical-Vernacular Architecture?
C. What do you think is the best approach of Design for Tropical-Vernacular Architecture?
D. I love a place that has a home-resort feeling and where the ambiance and surroundings are familiar.
E. What do you think is a Tropical-Vernacular Architecture?

7. TESTING FOR RESEARCH ACCEPTANCE: GAMING ARENA IN THE PHILIPPINES: If you want to know about the
acceptance of your thesis based on the inputs of your regular respondents, your questionnaire will include this:

A. Are you a Gamer?

B. I haven’t been to a Gaming Arena before.
C. Do you think a Gaming Arena will be an advantage to a City / province?
D. I would welcome a Gaming Arena in our City / province.
E. Which do you prefer: Mobile Legends, COC, Minecraft, Apex Legends?

8. TESTING FOR EXTENT OF NEED OF YOUR RESEARCH: A GRAND FIVE-STAR HOTEL AND MIXED-USE
DEVELOPMENT: If you want to know about the acceptance of your thesis based on the inputs of your regular
respondents, your questionnaire will include this:

A. Are you familiar with a Hotel and a Mixed-Use Development?

B. I haven’t been to a Hotel or a Mixed-Use Development before.
C. Do you think it is a wise idea to combine a Grand Hotel and a Mixed-Use Development?
D. There are no 5-Star Hotels within 5-kilomenter radius of our City/Province.
E. There are no 5-Star Hotels and Mixed-Use Developments within 5-kilometer radius of our City/Province

9. TESTING FOR BUILDING COMPONENTS AND SPACES APPLIED WITH A SPECIFIC THEORY/CONCEPT:
GRAND CORPORATE PLACE, AN OFFICE AND BUSINESS HUB FOR THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AND
ENTREPRENEURS: If you want to know about the building components and spaces of your thesis based on the inputs
of your regular respondents, your questionnaire will include this:

A. Are you an employee?

B. I would prefer to work in an office surrounded by fellow professionals and business entrepreneurs.
C. It would be convenient to be working in a live-work-play-learn community.
D. Rank the following facilities according to your level of preference and desire for comfort and convenience in your
work venue:
A. Chapel
B. Indoor Gym
C. Convenience Stores
D. Yuppy (Young Professionals) Mall
E. Convention Centers / Multi-Purpose Halls
F. Outdoor Sports Park
G. Indoor Green Park
H. Swimming Pool
I. Dance Studio
M. Medical Clinics
N. School / Institutes / Learning Centers
O. Museum
P. Online Library
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 Q. Modern Office Space
R. Yuppy Hub (Young Professionals)
S. Entrepreneurs’ Hub
T. Grand Lobby

E. All of the above.

10. TESTING FOR THE IMPACT OF YOUR THEORY ON BUILDING COMPONENTS AND SPACES TOWARDS
ATTAINMENT OF USERS’ OPTIMAL PRODUCTIVITY, COMFORT AND SATISFACTION.
THESIS TITLE: GRAND CORPORATE PLACE, AN OFFICE AND BUSINESS HUB FOR THE YOUNG
PROFESSIONALS AND ENTREPRENEURS.
THEORY APPLIED: MILLENNIAL DESIGN APPROACH

If you want to know about the impact of your chosen theory as stated above, your questionnaire will include this:

A. I prefer to work in an office with design and furniture that reflect the creative mentality of my generation.
B. I would love to work in ‘break out areas’ to do brainstorming and nurturing of ideas rather than in a conventional
conference or meeting room.
C. I would enjoy working in an office where I could socialize with my officemates and friends in a nearby coffee shop.
D. I would be most productive in a workplace where everything is personalized, stamped with my generation’s
trademark.
E. I am most motivated to work in an office where there are clear visuals, vivid colors and images that tell a story.
F. All of the above.

11. TESTING FOR THE DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF RESPONDENTS

THESIS TITLE: GRAND CORPORATE PLACE, AN OFFICE AND BUSINESS HUB FOR THE YOUNG
PROFESSIONALS AND ENTREPRENEURS.
THEORY APPLIED: MILLENNIAL DESIGN APPROACH

If you want to know about the impact of your chosen theory as stated above, your questionnaire will include this:

A. How old are you now?

B. Do you work?
C. Please state your Name: _____________ (Required)
D. Gender: MALE / FEMALE
E. Part I: Demographic Profile of Respondents

12. TESTING FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE CHOSEN SITE

THESIS TITLE: BAGONG YAMAN: A WASTE-TO-ENERGY COMPLEX IN BULACAN

If you want to know about the impact of your chosen site as stated above, your questionnaire will include this:

A. Do you think the Bagong Yaman will be an asset in Bulacan?

B. The Bagong Yaman will create more traffic in Bulacan.
C. The Bagong Yaman will create more jobs and generate more revenues in and for Bulacan.
D. The Bagong Yaman will be a new waste dumping site.
E. All of the above.

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