10 TH SEMESTER - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE – PRE-UNIVERSITY TEST

1. The word architect is derived from greek word.

a Arch - tekton
b Arch - tek
c Arch - tekform
d Arch – tektion

2. i. Business includes any trade, commence or manufacturing activity

ii. Element of profit is primary in profession
iii. Architecture is the meeting point of trade & business
Which statements are correct?
a i & ii
b i & iii
c ii & iii
d i, ii & iii

3. An architect can secure clientele through

i social contacts & relatives
ii Specialization in certain fields
iii by displaying hoardings in the city & advertisements in the newspaper
a i & iii
b ii & iii
c i & ii
d i, ii & ii

4. Professional code of conduct are laid down by COA under

a Architect act 1972
b Architect regulations 1989
c Indian contracts act 1872
d None of the above
5. An architect should
i Understand the needs of client to realize his ideas & creativity into reality
ii Sub-commission his work to other without client’s permission
iii Give discount & commission to government officials to get the work done
iv Act with fairness & impartiality when administer a contracts
a I & ii
b i, ii & iii
c i iii & iv
d i & iv

6. An architect cannot advertise with certain exception like:

i Notice of change of address
ii In tender documents
iii Brochures & leaflets of projects
ai
b ii
c iii
d All of the above

7. Which statements are true with respect to architect & his fellow brothers
i An architect should supplant other architects
ii Should not under cut fees merely to secure the project
iii Should not undertake the project where the architect has been assigned earlier without
prior NOC from retiring architect
ai
b ii
c ii & iii
d i & iii

8. The duties & responsibilities of assessor in completion is

i Assist in preparation & approval of the brief
ii Should finalize conditions of completion
iii Should prepare the final report on completion called award
a i & ii
b ii & iii
c i & iii
d i, ii & iii
9. For ideas competition which statement is correct
i Necessary a project specific
ii Floated to generates innovative ideas of design of building
iii the winner of this competition necessarily executes this design
a ii
b iii
c ii & iii
d i & ii

10. i Single stage competition are constituted for big scale projects
ii Two stage competition for big scale projects
iii Competitors invited for the second stage on submission will be paid honorarium.
Which statements are incorrect with respect to competition?
ai
b ii
c ii & iii
d i & ii

11. The copy right act was enacted in the year ___________
a 1958
b 1960
c 1971
d 1955

12. i Architectural copy right of India is applicable in other countries

ii The protection is only for character & design and not for process & technology
iii The term of act is limited only up to 60 years after the construction completion of
building
a Statement i & ii are correct
b Statement i & iii is correct
c Only statement ii is correct
d Only statement iii is correct
13. i Repair, restoration & renovation of building as per original design is infringement
of copy right act
ii in case, an infringement is found, act on can be taken within 6 years from date of
completion of a structure
iii If infringement is proved, a fee of Rs. 50,000, Rs. 2,00,000 or imprisonment from 6
months to 3 years a applicable
a Statement i & ii are correct
b Statement ii & iii is correct
c Statement ii is correct
d Statement iii is correct

14. i Scale & basis of fees & professional charges for various jobs are mandatory to be
followed
ii Comprehensive architectural services do not include landscape architecture,
interior architecture, etc.
a Statement i & ii are correct
b Statement i is correct
c Statement ii is correct
d Statement i & ii is incorrect

15. Which statements are incorrect with respect to starting an architectural practice
i To buy or inherit the practice
ii Individual joining together & starting a practice as a partner
iii Give discount for getting the project & there by grab a project
iv to win a competition & start his own practice
ai
b ii
c iii
d iv

16. Which statement is true for starting a private practice

i Long period of experience is not required to handle big project
ii More Productivity
iii Handling multiple projects is difficult
iv can devote more time to design
ai
b ii
c iii
d iv
17. Which statements holds true for architects office
i Location can be remote
ii Office design should be functional
iii Light & Ventilation in office is not important
iv Meetings with client can be delayed
ai
b ii
c iii
d iv

18. i As per architects act 1972, all the partners in partnership firm need not be architect
ii A company has to be registered with register of companies as per companies
act 1956
iii If non architect were one of the member of a company then the company will be
registered as a business firm & not a professional firm
which statements are true ?
a i & ii
b ii & iii
c i,
d ii

19. Architects are subject to _______ % slab in GST.

a0
b 5
c 12
d 18

20. the upper limit of professional tax is Rs. ___________ per annum per individual.

a 2000
b 2500
c 3000
d 1500
21. An agreement enforceable by law is called as __________.

a Proposal
b acceptance
c contract
d promise

22. ____________ is deducted from the employees for income from head salary

a income tax
b service tax
c TDS
D GST

23. Which statements are false for valid contracts

i free consent of the parties is not required
ii for lawful consideration
iii with lawful object
iv parties should be competent to contract

ai
b ii
c iii
d iv

24. I more flexibility for design changes

Ii construction can be started without complete set of drawings at the beginning.

a. Lump sum contracts

b. Item rate contracts
c. Cost plus contracts
d. None of the above

25. Architect’s act 1972 enacted by parliament of India came into force on ______
a 11th September
b 12th September
c 2nd September
d 1st September
26. I architects act provides for registration of architects, standards of education,
recognized qualifications and standards of professional practice
ii Government of India frames the rule while COA regulates it.
iii it extends to whole of India except the state of Jammu & Kashmir
Which statement is true?
a iii
b ii & iii
c i & ii
di

27. Council of architecture is constituted under section_________.

a2
b5
c1
d3

28. which statements are true with respect to council members

i five architects from IIA

ii Five members from AICTE
iii Five persons from head of architectural institutions

ai
b ii
c i & iii
d i & ii

29 maximum intake in one class as per COA norms is ______

a 35
b 50
c 40
d 45
30 the institutions are required to maintain a teacher & student ratio of ______

a 1: 5
b 1:15
c 1:10
d 1:8

31 _____________ is an offer made by one party to another for execution of specified

work at specified cost.
a Tender
b Contract
c Work order
d Agreement

32 Prior to inviting the tenders, it is duty of the architect to see

i Plans, specifications are ready
ii BOQ should be ready
iii Special conditions it any
a i ii are correct
b i iii are correct
c i ii iii are correct
d only iii are correct

33 Modified form of item rate tender with percentages above or below the priced
schedule of rates is known as ____________
a Lump sum tender
b Lump sum percentage tender
c Item rate tender with percentage up or down
d None of the above

34 Estimate cost of work = Rs. 15,00,000.00

Fees of contractor = 5%
Bonus & penalty = 25% of saving
Actual cost of work = Rs. 14,55,000=00
How much amount contractor will get as a fee as per Cost plus fixed fee with bonus or
penalty tender?
a Rs. 75,000=00
b Rs. 68,750=00
c Rs. 81,250=00
d Rs. 95,000=00

35 i EMD is taken as 1-2 % of the total estimated cost of the project

ii EMD of the unsuccessful bidders are not refunded to them
iii EMD of the contractor who refuses to enter into the contract after his tender has
been accepted is for forfeited.
Which statements holds true for EMD ?
a i & ii
b i & iii
c i, ii, iii
d ii & iii