Architecture Lisensure Exam Refresher

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1. 0.15 x 0.30: - converted to metric, a 6" x 12" tile is equivalent to
_____ meter
2. 0.41: - beds are usually _____ meter high
3. 0.90: - range/ oven combinations are often 36" or _____ meter
high
4. 1.2 to 1.5: - the open space between the sides of a Pullman type
kitchen should never be more than _____ meters
5. 1/5: - under the national building code, if only 2 exits are
required, they shall be placed apart of not less than what
fraction of the perimeter of the area served?
6. 2.40 x 5.00 m: - under the NBC, the size of an average
automobile parking slot for perpendicular or diagonal parking
shall be computed at....
7. 2 spaces: - under the NBC, buildings / structures intended for
the use or occupancy of the handicapped shall have a wheel
chair transfer area of one between every...
8. 2% to 5%: - the architect as a project manager is compensated
what percentage of the project cost?
21. 85%: - a percentage of his fee as an architect is entitled to
receive when the owner fails to implement the plans and
documents for construction as prepared by the architect
22. 185 sq.m: - under the national building code, mezzanine floors
used other than for storage purposes shall have at least 2
stairways to an adjacent floor if the area is greater than...
23. 750 mm: - under the NBC, group A dwellings, stairs shall have
clear width of at least...
24. 750 mm: - under the national building code, eaves over
required windows from side and rear property lines shall not
be less than...
25. agora: - the focus of greek political, social, business and
economic life was the...
26. akasaka palace: - Tokuma Katayama's design for this castle
was based on the Versailles
27. amphi-prostyle: - from the greek forms of temple, it is the
temple that have porticoes of columns at the front and rear of
the temple...

9. 3.00 m: - under the NBC, the clearance between the established 28. and apartments: under what occupancy classification?
grade of the street and/or sidewalk and the lowest under 29. and finishes: is known as...
surface of any part of the balcony shall not be less than... 30. angle valves: - are used to control water supply to water
10. 6.00 m: - under the NBC, corridors and exterior exit balconies closet and lavatory fixtures...
with dead ends shall not exceed how many meters in length? 31. apse: - the semi-polygonal space, usually at the end of a
11. 6.70: - the kitchen work triangle should never be more than _____ church, terminating an axis and intended to house an altar...
meters 32. arbitration: - the binding resolution of disputes by one or more
12. 7%: - in addition to the architect's fee for the regular design neutral persons as a substitute for judicial proceeding is known
services, the fee of the architect for the design-build services as...
by administration is... 33. architect: - approval of samples of finishing materials is the
13. 7-storeys: - in Japanese architecture, the number of storeys a sole function of the...
pagoda must have for it to be considered holy 34. architectural: - are unbroken lines with dimensions placed
14. 9.3 sq.m: - under the NBC, the unit area per occupant of offices dimensions above the lines
is... 35. architecture: Europe to have ribbed vaults, is one of the
15. 10%: - aside from his fee for regular design services, the fee of world's supreme masterpiece of...
the architect for the design-build services on a guaranteed 36. arrowheads: - _____ at the ends of the cutting plane line indicate
maximum cost is... the direction from which the section is to be viewed
16. 14 cu.m: - under the national building code, habitable rooms 37. axial stress: - the longitudinal compressive or tensile stress in a
with natural ventilation shall have a minimum air space per beam...
person of...
38. ball cock: - a float valve with a spherical float...
17. 15 days: - any claim for adjustment involving questions of facts
39. balloon framing: - a system of framing a building in which the
must be asserted within how many days from the date the
studs are continuous to proof supporting second floor joists is
change is ordered?
known as...
18. 20%: - under the NBC, in areas where adequate public parking
40. balteus: - the Corinthian capital center part without flower...
lots/ multi-floor parking garages are available within 200
41. barakilan: - the pilipino term for bottom chord is...
meters of the proposed buildings. What percent of parking
requirements may be provided within the premises? 42. baroque: - the very ornate architectural style developed in the
later renaissance period...
19. 50%: - for alterations and additions to of existing structures
belonging to group 1 & 5, compensation fro services should be 43. basilica: - a hall built in roman empire for administration of
increased by what percent of the basic fee? justice...
20. 60 m: - under the NBC, parking areas for the physically 44. beam blocking: - the boxing in or covering a joist, beam or
handicapped shall be within how many meters from the facility girder to give the appearance of a larger beam is known as...
served?
45. bond stress: - the force of adhesion per unit area of contact 71. extrusion: - a process where a piece of metal is heated prior to
between two bonded surfaces such as between concrete and changing its shape or dimension is known as...
a steel bar... 72. fire resistance: - under the FCP, the time duration that a
46. bridging: - the method of stiffening floor construction by fitting 73. flash point: - under the Fire Code of the Philippines, the
solid blocks between joists is... minimum temperature at which any material gives off vapor in
47. buonarrotti: `"pieta" and painted the ceiling of the Sistine sufficient concentration to form an ignitable mixture with air is
chapel... known as...
48. business: - under the FCP, classification of occupancy, libraries 74. flemish bond: - a form of brick work in which each course
shall be classified as... consists of headers and stretchers laid alternately is known
49. business: - under the FCP, classification of occupancy, town as...
halls shall be classified as... 75. flexural stress: - a measure of the flexural strength of the
50. calligraphy: - the art of fine handwriting introduced by the beam...
Taoists 76. floor: - room heights are shown by dimensioning from the _____
51. camber: - a slight convex curvature built into a truss or beam line to the ceiling line
to compensate for any anticipated deflection so that it will 77. floor plan: - is a drawing of the outline and partitions of a
have no sag when underload... building
52. certificate of: - a statement from the architect confirming 78. forbidden city: - the complex of imperial palaces in Beijing
53. cha-sitsu: - a structure used for tes ceremonies in aristocratic where Chinese emperors lived from 1421 to 1911
residence in japan 79. fortification: - the great wall of china is actually a...
54. checking: - shallow cracks at closely spaced out irregular 80. foundation wall: - that part of the building foundation which
intervals on the surface of mortar or concrete is called... forms the permanent retaining wall of the structure below
55. chefren: - the second highest slope pyramid in gizeh... grade is a...
56. christian church: - the greatest patron of Romanesque 81. frank llyod wright: - designer of the imperial hotel in Tokyo
architecture is the... 82. full section: - _____ is a section cut through the entire building or
57. closed specification: - a stipulation of the use of specific component
products or processes without provision for substitution is a... 83. function: enable them to move under earthquake condition
58. contractor: - preparation of shop drawings is the sole function 84. general conditions: - printed documents stipulating the
of the... procedural and administrative aspect of the contract is the...
59. control joints: - joints employed to reduce restraints by 85. geomantic laws: - Chinese laws which governed the
accommodating movement of masonry walls are known as... orientation of Japanese structures
60. cooking center: - the _____ center is built around the range/ 86. good anti-seimic: - this characteristic of Chinese buildings
stove 87. grade beam: - the part of a foundation system which supports
61. coupling: - a short internally threaded section of pipe used to the exterior wall of the superstructure and bears directly on
joint two pipes... the column footing is a...
62. creep: - the permanent deformation of a material under a 88. great wall of china: - this structure was built to keep Mongol
sustained load is a... nomads out of china
63. cutting plane: - the position of the plane is shown by the _____ 89. greek: - erechtheion by mnesicles is from what architecture?
line 90. guttae: - a droplike truncated cone from pendant from mutules
64. deformation: - a change in the form or shape of a body or and regulae of the Doric order...
material which is subjected to an external force... 91. han: - there were evidence of contact between the Roman
65. dimensions: should be read from the right or from the bottom Empire and this Chinese dynasty which lasted from 206 BC to
of the drawing 221 AD
66. dining area: _____ and the _____ 92. helm roof: - a roof in which 4 faces diagonally between the
67. double hub: - pipes or fittings that are principally used to gables and converge at the roof...
reverse the position of the hub of a soil pipe... 93. hopper window: - a window sash which opens inward and is
68. educational: - under the FCP, classification of occupancy, hinged at the bottom is a...
academies shall be classified as... 94. industrial: - under the FCP, classification of occupancy,
69. entasis: - the very slight vertical curvature in a shaft of a 95. industrial: - under the FCP, classification of occupancy,
column... pumping stations shall be classified as...
70. environmental: - the person with the management and use
96. invitation to bid: - a notice published by the owner to 120. owner: - payment for structural, acoustical, chemical,
prospective bidders giving information as to the nature of a mechanical, soil mechanics, or other tests and reports as
proposed project is known as... maybe required for the project is the responsibility of the...
97. kaku: - an intricate and elaborately decorated garden pavilion 121. pagoda: - a multi-storey shrine like towers, originally a
in japan Buddhist monument of diminishing size with corbelled cornice
98. ken: - a unit of measurement, approximately 6 feet, used for and mouldings...
tatami mats 122. pagoda: - the most familiar Chinese building. It has an
99. laboratories shall be classified as...: ... elaborately ornamented series of roofs
100. ladrilyo: - the pilipino term for cement brick is... 123. pagoda: miaoying in Beijing belongs to this type of pagoda
101. Le corbusier: - "a house is a machine to live in" is the 124. pai-lous: - this is formed by two posts supporting a horizontal
philosophical dictum of... rails bearing an inscription and crowned with a colorful roof
102. liquidated damages: - the amount paid by the contractor to 125. palace of persepolis: - the hall of hundred columns was
the owner for every day of delay in construction time is known introduced during the Mesopotamian architecture, which
as... palace was it used?

103. longitudinal section: - _____ is a section showing a transverse 126. payment: the amount of money due the contractor for work
or lengthwise cut through the building accomplished is a...
104. lous: - native storied towers from which the timber pagodas 127. penalty clause: - a contract provision setting forth the
were adopted damages a party must pay in the event of his breach is a...
105. L-shaped: - the _____ kitchen has continuous counters, 128. performance bond: - a bond furnished by the contractor and
appliances and equipment on two adjoining walls his surety as a guarantee to execute the work in accordance
with the terms of the contract is a...
106. masagumi: - a compound bracket or capital in japan...
129. planner: of land as well as the conservation and upgrading of
107. master plumber: - should sign and seal plans for plumbing
the human environment is the...
installation for issuance of permit...
130. post tensioning: - the stressing of unbonded tensions after
108. materials: type or trade names of materials to be used
concrete has cured is...
109. mausoleum: purpose of deifying Tokugawa leyasu
131. proposal: - an offer to perform the work prescribed in a
110. mercantile: - under the FCP, classification of occupancy,
contract at a specified cost is known as a...
department stores shall be classified as...
132. quotation: - a price given by a contractor, sub-contractor,
111. michael angelo: - the sculptor-painter who sculptured the
material supplier or vendor to furnish materials, labor or both
112. modulus of elasticity: - in an elastic material which has been is known as...
subjected to strain below its elastic limit, the ratio of the unit 133. rating: material or construction can withstand the effect of
stress to the corresponding unit strain... standard fire test is known as...
113. moment: - equal in magnitude to the product of the force and 134. reducer: - are fittings used to connect pipes of different sizes
the perpendicular distance of the point from the line of action in the same line...
of the force...
135. reostra: - the pilipino term for purlin is...
114. momoyama period: - this period was named after the
136. residential, hotel: - under the NBC, convents shall be
grandiose castle of the ruler Hideyoshi
classified
115. naka-no-shima: - the pond with an island which can be found
137. rimpa: - a school of decorative art and painting aimed at the
at the southern side of mansions done in the Shinden-zuri style
renaissance of Heian traditions
116. neo-classicism: - the last phase of European classicism, in the
138. romanesque: - the Durham cathedral, the first building in
late 18th and 19th century characterized by monumentality,
strict orders, and sparing application of ornament... 139. roof: - these elements of Japanese structures greatly resemble
their Chinese counterparts
117. occupant load: - under the FCP, the maximum number of
persons that may be allowed to occupy a particular building, 140. schedule of: - an outline specification enumerating the
structure or facility or portions thereof is known as... 141. service area: - the kitchen should be located near the
118. one year: - under the national building code, a building permit 142. shang: - this period in ancient china is characterized by
shall expire if work authorized is not commenced within a rectangular houses with pitched or gable roof supported by
period of how long from the date of such permit? stout timber posts
119. outside: - overall dimensions should be placed _____ all other 143. shoji screen: - these wood framed walls are considered safer
dimensions than brick or stone walls during earthquakes
144. sibe: - the pilipino term for eave is...
145. sir christopher wren: - during the late british renaissance, the 170. vent: - provides the air circulation necessary to the efficient
supreme figure of the second phase of the Stuart period who functioning of a plumbing system...
came under French influence was... 171. vertical: - sectional dimensions shows only _____ distances
146. slump test: - a ready means of determining the consistency of 172. walter gropius: - the founder of the "Bauhaus" was...
fleshly mixed concrete is...
173. work triangle: - as much as possible the traffic lane in the
147. sober and dignified: - the architectural character of the kitchen should be clear of the _____
Romanesque style is...
174. wrought iron: - a commercially pure iron of fibrous nature,
148. specification: - written or printed description of works to be valued for its corrosion resistance and ductility is...
done describing quantities of materials and mode of
construction is known as...
149. specifications: issued as an addition or amendment to the
provisions of the standard specifications is known as...
150. stirrups: - a vent rod to resist shear and diagonal stresses in a
concrete beam...
151. storage: - under the FCP, classification of occupancy, parking
garages shall be classified as...
152. stress: - the internal force set up at a point in an elastic
material by the action of external forces expressed in
kilograms per square millimeters...
153. sui: - the first sign of the curving roof and uplifted eaves were
seen during chinese dynasty
154. summer palace: - this palace near Beijing had two main areas.
The paiyundian and the foxiannge
155. supplementary: - additional information which may be
156. tap: - a connection to a water supply main...
157. tee fittings: - fitting should never be used with pipes carrying
sewage but may be used with vent pipes...
158. teflon tape: - a new product used to ensure water tightness in
joints of GI pipes...
159. tenjikuyo: - the sung Chinese-inspired style used in the
restoration of Toda-iji's great Buddha hall
160. tiantan shrine: - this shrine in Beijing had buildings which were
divided into two groups, one for the worship of heaven and
the other for good harvest
161. timber trusses: - the character of early Christian architecture is
determined by the novel development of...
162. time limit: - a specific period of time within which legal action
must be brought for alleged damaged nor injury is...
163. tomb at guweicun: - access to these zhou tombs are through
ramps and a ceremonial entrance at the south
164. tomb of huang di: - this qin tomb had vaults containing life-
sized figures of warriors and horses in terra cotta
165. torii: - a gateway which Shinto worshippers must pass through
for prayers to be effectual
166. tosho-gu: - this tomb was designed with the express
167. tyrolean finish: - rough plaster finish obtained by flinging
plaster on a wall with a hand operated machine is a...
168. ultimate strength: - the maximum value of tension,
compression or shear respectively that the material can sustain
without failure...
169. vase-shaped: - the white pagoda in the temple of