URDANETA CITY UNIVERSITY

College of Engineering and Architecture

2nd Semester A.Y. 2020 – 2021

Name: ______________ Date: __________

USAT #15 IN
ARCHITECTURE COMPREHENSIVE COURSE
II. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Select the correct answers. No erasures allowed. 2 points each
1. Architectural programming is one of the architect’s services that falls under
a. Pre design
c. Construction phase
b. Schematic design phase
d. Design development phase
   
A B C D

2. When the owner hires an Architect of a firm to coordinate the whole range of Comprehensive
Architectural Services, it shall constitute?
a. Full time supervision b. Project Management    
c. Construction management d. Project coordinator A B C D

3. He is a registered & licensed architect, who is academically and professionally qualified, &
with exceptional or recognized expertise or specialization in any branch of architecture;
a. Manging Architect b. Consulting Architect    
c. Principal Architect d. Design Architect A B C D

4. In methods of compensation, if the Architect as Project Manager performs regular

architectural services for the same project, he is compensated separately for these services as
stipulated in what UAP Documents?
a. UAP doc. 203 b. UAP doc. 206 c. UAP doc. 204 d. UAP doc. 201    
A B C D

5. Within how many months shall be the release of Retention from date of Final Payment?
a. 3 months b. 4 months c. 5 months d. 6 months    
A B C D
6. The approved form of security furnished by the Contractor as a guarantee of good faith on the
part of the contractor to execute the work in accordance with terms of the Contract    
a. Security bond b. Payment bond c. Performance Bond d. Guarantee bond A B C D

7. are set of requirements for an itemized or generalized construction work, materials, methods,
or systems.
a. Scope of works b. Specifications c. General conditions d. Letter of Instructions    
A B C D
8. This services giver full meaning to what the professional calls comprehensive Architectural
Service. It wraps-up the whole range of architectural services.
a. Facility management services b. Post construction services    
c. Building administratorship services d. Pre design services A B C D

9. changes in the work, time, protection of persons and property, insurance and bonds,
correction of work, termination or suspension of the contract
a. Change orders b. Agreement    
A B C D
c. General Conditions d. Specifications

10. compensation, description of work, date of commencement, completion, liquidated

damages, payment
a. Proposal b. Contract c. Agreement d. Deed    
A B C D
11. Architect reviews processes, shop drawings, submittals, observes construction making sure
it is consistent with the contract, evaluates contractor accomplishment and request for payments
and administers the project closeout procedure
a. Project management b. Construction Administration    
c. Construction arbitration d. Construction management A B C D

12. illustrations showing how the contractor proposes to supply and install the required work,
very detailed
a. shop drawings b. as built drawing    
c. construction sketch d. working drawings A B C D
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13. authorizing the variation from the original that involves changes in cost and/or time. Architect
prepares it, the owner issues it to the contractor. All must approve this.
a. Change orders
c. Stipulations to contract
b. Addendum to contract
d. Revision orders
   
A B C D

14. when the building can be used, it is also the termination of the contractors schedule
a. Substantial Completion b. Holistic completion
c. Significant completion d. Termination completion    
A B C D
15. a result of architect’s inspection, identifies the work to be completed or corrected
a. Schindler’s list b. punch list c. checklist d. master list    
A B C D
16. no building can be occupied without such certificate no change in occupancy allowed
issued within 30 days after final inspection
a. Certificate of Occupancy b. Certificate of No Objection    
c. Certificate of Transfer d. Certificate of final inspection A B C D

17. an evaluation of all the costs of the elements of a specific project can be prepared in various
phases of the architect’s regular design services area method detailed architects cannot give
guarantee since they are not the ones who will execute the work, they do not have control over
the prices
a. Cost analysis b. Estimates c. Quantity survey d. Budget    
A B C D
18. the cost of installed equipment, materials and labor directly involved in the physical
construction of the permanent facility directly based on building plans and specifications
elevator belongs to the direct cost crane does not
a. Direct Cost b. Force majeure cost c. Indirect cost d. Personnel expenses    
A B C D

19. the provision in actual or estimated cost for an increase in the cost of equipment, material,
labor, etc. over those specified in the contract due to continuing price level changes over time.    
A B C D
a. Escalation b. Aggravation c. Valuation d. Depreciation
   
20. graphically depicts all the tasks required to finish the project, the sequence in which they A B C D
must occur, duration, earliest or latest possible starting time, and the earliest and latest possible
finishing time
a. Schedule of works b. critical path method (cpm)    
c. PERT d. Gantt chart A B C D

21. is a "promise" or an "agreement" made of a set of promises. Breach of this contract is

recognized by the law and legal remedies can be provided.
a. Contract b. Agreement c. Deed d. Promissory note    
A B C D
22. A ___ is similar to a representation, but the truth of the statement is guaranteed by the
person who made the statement. The test is an objective test.
a. Term document b. Term Statement    
c. Term representation d. Term paper A B C D

23. is a preliminary estimation technique that aims to establish the quantity of each material for
a project, not yet considering their cost.
a. Quantity Survey b. Quantity assurance    
c. Quality assurance d. Quality survey A B C D

24. is a list of materials needed for a project. It usually presents the probable cost for each item.
a. Program of work b. Bill of Materials    
c. Bill of quantities d. Cost estimates A B C D

25. The amount to be paid for every delay in the contract time
a. Liquidated Damages b. Insurances c. Bond d. Penalty    
A B C D
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26. is an assumption of the totality of an item without consideration of its specific components .
a. Lumpsum b. Per diem c. Honorarium d. Salary    
A B C D
27. ____ is a right enforceable against specific property to secure payment of an obligation
a. Litigation b. Liens c. Encumbrance d. Annotation    
A B C D
28. is a review of the plan and design of a project so as to coordinate with the sizes and
specifications of construction materials. It’s aim is to avoid wastage and maximize the use of
each material
a. Quality Engineering b. Value Engineering    
c. Forensic Engineering d. Management Engineering A B C D

29. The ____ contains additional information on Contract Documents:

a. Instruction to bidders b. Written notice c. Bid Bulletin d. Revision of instructions    
A B C D
30. Building Administrators are compensated on a monthly salary basis or:
a. Percentage of Gross monthly Rentals b. Percentage of Gross monthly Procurements    
c. Percentage of Gross monthly Sales d. none of the three A B C D

31. For non-creative architectural services, compensation is by:

a. Percentage of Construction Cost b. Professional Fee Plus Expenses    
c. Multiple of Direct Personnel Expense d. none of the three A B C D

32. The _____ pays for the structural, utilities & other tests as may be required for the project.
a. Contractor b. Owner c. Architect d. Construction manager    
A B C D
33. An act of God such as earthquakes, typhoons, etc. which human prudence cannot foresee
or prevent
a. disasters b. force majeure c. calamity d. catastrophe    
A B C D
34. The duties & responsibilities of the architect with the regards to his motives, conduct &
sense of moral values are formulated under the:
a. UAP Doc. 201 b. UAP Doc. 202 c. UAP Doc. 200 d. UAP Doc. 203    
A B C D

35. The contract time is computed based from the receipt date of the ____
a. Advisory to proceed b. Instruction to commence    
c. Notice to proceed d. Bulletin to commence A B C D

36. The ____ is the person, firm or corporation who provides the guarantee for the
contractor’s bonds.
a. Guarantor b. Surety c. Creditor d. Debtor    
A B C D

37. Within what Period may the Contractor after giving written notice to owner/architect
suspend work/terminated
contract?
a. 10 days b. 10 days c. 10 days d. 10 days    
A B C D
38. It is instructions that supplement or modify drawings, specs, & general conditions of the
contract.
a. Special Provisions b. Special Additions    
c. Special Procedures d. Special Revisions A B C D

39. The third phase of an architect's regular services.

a. Contract documents phase b. Post construction phase    
A B C D
c. Construction phase d. Design development phase

40. Comprehensive planning falls under what service of the architect.

a. Allied engineering services b. Specialized allied services 
 
 
 D

A B C
A B C D
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c. Specialty alliance services d. Comprehensive services

41. When the owner fails to implement the plans and documents for construction as prepared by
the architect, the architect is entitled to receive what percentage of his fee.
a. 85% b. 65% c. 95% d. 75%    
A B C D
42. The minimum fee per appearance of an architect when rendering service as an expert
witness shall be.
a. 600 b. 500 c. 750 d. 1000    
A B C D
43. A price given by a contractor, sub-contractor, material supplier or vendor to furnish
materials, labor or both.
a. Quotation b. Estimates c. Tender d. proposal    
A B C D

44. A statement from the architect confirming the amount of money due the contractor for work
accomplished.
a. Certificate of payment b. Certificate of no obligation    
c. Certificate of compliance d. Certificate of compensation A B C D

45. An offer to perform the work prescribed in a contract at a specified cost.

a. Proposal b. Bid c. Tender d. none of the three    
A B C D

46. A bond furnished by the contractor and his surety as a guarantee to execute the work in
accordance with the terms of the contract.
a. Performance bond b. Proposal/Bid bond    
c. Guarantee bond d. Payment bond A B C D

47. The performance and Payment Bonds shall be released by the owner after the expiration of
how many months from the final acceptance of the work.
a. 1 month b. 2 months c. 3 months d. 4 months    
A B C D
48. How many days shall the Building Official issue a certificate of occupancy after final
inspection of the project.
a. 30 days b. 60 days c. 35 days d. 45 days    
A B C D
49. A contract transferring the right of possession of buildings, property, etc., for a fixed period
of time, usually for periodical compensation called 'rent'.
a. Chattel b. Lease c. Rent d. Lien    
A B C D

50. This method of compensation is frequently used where there is continuing relationship on a
series of projects.
a. Professional Fee Plus Expenses b. Professional Fee Plus Reimbursement    
c. Professional Fee Plus Honorarium d. Professional Fee Plus Per diem A B C D

51. Submission of shop drawings shall be accompanied by a ___ in duplicate.

a. Letter of transmittal b. Letter of conveyance    
c. Documented transfer d. Document transmittal A B C D

52. A contract provision setting forth the damages a party must pay in the event of his breach.
a. Breach of contract clause b. Penalty Clause    
c. Specialty clause d. Liquidated damage clause A B C D

53. He is a registered & licensed architect, who is academically and professionally qualified, &
with exceptional or recognized expertise or specialization in any branch of architecture;
a. Designing Architect
c. Principal Architect
b. Consulting Architect
d. Supervising Architect
   
A B C D
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54. is the contract covering the performance of the work described in the contract documents
including all supplemental agreements thereto all general and special provisions pertaining to
the work materials therefore
a. property holdings b. DEED c. AGREEMENT d. CONTRACT    
A B C D
55. the offer of a bidder to k perform the work described by the contract.
a. Proposal b. Agreement c. Bid offer d. Deed of contract    
A B C D

56. Approximately, how many square meters of office space for the architect is built by the
contractor as temporary facilities for the project.
a. 12 sqm. b. 12 sqm. c. 12 sqm. d. 12 sqm.    
A B C D

57. What code holds the architect responsible for the building/structure he designed for a certain
period of time.
a. National Building Code b. Civil Code    
c. Revise Penal Code d. Professional Regulation Code A B C D

58. listing of the different parts of the work indicating in each part the corresponding value in
materials and labor; including allowance for profit and overhead
a. BREAKDOWN OF MATERIAL AND CORRESPONDING SPECIFICATION
b. BREAKDOWN OF WORK AND CORRESPONDING VALUE
   
A B C D
c. BREAKDOWN OF WORK AND CORRESPONDING COST
d. BREAKDOWN OF ITEM AND CORRESPONDING DETAIL

59. What type of compensation is applied to cases where the architect's personal time is
required, such as conferences, joint venture activities, etc.?
a. Percentage of daily expenses b. Retainer’s fee    
c. Per Diem+Reimb. Expenses d. Honorarium A B C D

60. The cashier's check or surety bond accompanying the proposal submitted by the bidder, as
a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract with the owner for the construction of the
work, if the contract is awarded to him.
a. Performance Bond b. Payment Bond    
A B C D
c. Proposal Bond d. Surety Bond

Prepared:

Ar. Albert T. Pascua, LRA

Instructor
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