PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE __7.

Act as Professional Adviser to Client and advice must be

unprejudiced.
Part 1: SPP DOC. 200 & 201
A. ARCHITECT
__1. Adoption and promulgation of the Code of Ethical
B. CIVIL ENGINEER
Conduct for RLAs and for holders of Temporary /Special Permit.
C. CONTRACTOR
A. PRBOA RES. #6 S2007
D. FOREMAN
B. PRBOA RES. #5 S2018
__8. Charge with the exercise of mediation and conciliation
C. PRBOA RES. #4 S2005 functions between Clients and ___ and must act with entire
D. PRBOA RES. #2 S2006 impartiality.

__2. The Virtues of an Architect: May the Architect be_____. A. ARCHITECT

A. FAITHFUL B. SUBORDINATES

B. HIGH-MINDED C. CONTRACTOR

C. AVARICE D. PUBLIC

D. DIGNITY __9. Has moral responsibilities to his / her Professional

__3. Not arrogant, but _____. Associates and ___.

A. FAITHFUL A. ARCHITECT

B. GIFTS B. SUBORDINATES

C. AVARICE C. CLIENT

D. DIGNITY D. PUBLIC

__4. Just and easy to deal with, without _____. __10. Engaged in a profession which carries with it grave
responsibilities to the?
A. PRESERVE
A. ARCHITECT
B. GIFTS
B. SUBORDINATES
C. AVARICE
C. CLIENT
D. DIGNITY
D. PUBLIC
__5. Not let his mind be occupied in receiving _____.
__11. Consider the needs and stipulation of his / her client and
A. PRESERVE the effects of his / her work upon the life and well-being of the
public and the community as a whole and shall endeavor to
B. GIFTS meet the aesthetic and functional requirements of the project
C. AVARICE commensurate with the Client’s budget. This is the Architect’s
duties and responsibilities in relation to?
D. DIGNITY
A. CONTRACTOR B. MANUFACTURERS / AGENTS
__6. But let him preserve his good name with _____.
C. CLIENT D. PUBLIC
A. PRESERVE
__12. Share in the interchange of technical information and
B. GIFTS experience. This is the Architect’s duties and responsibilities in
relation to?
C. RESPECT
A. COLLEAGUES / SUBORDINATES
D. DIGNITY
B. MANUFACTURERS / AGENTS

C. CLIENT

D. PUBLIC
__13. Reject any offer of free Professional Engineering or Allied __18. Promote the interest of his / her professional
Design service/s or receive any substantial aid, gifts, organization. This is the Architect’s duties and responsibilities
commissions or favors. This is the Architect’s duties and in relation to?
responsibilities in relation to?
A. CONTRACTOR
A. CONTRACTOR
B. MANUFACTURERS / AGENTS
B. MANUFACTURERS / AGENTS
C. CLIENT
C. CLIENT
D. PUBLIC
D. PUBLIC
__19. Explain the conditional character of estimates and in no
__14. Not use donation of Professional Service as a device for case shall guarantee any estimates or cost of the work. This is
obtaining competitive advantage except for worthy civic or the Architect’s duties and responsibilities in relation to?
religious projects. This is the Architect’s duties and
responsibilities in relation to? A. CONTRACTOR

A. COLLEAGUES / SUBORDINATES B. MANUFACTURERS / AGENTS

B. MANUFACTURERS / AGENTS C. CLIENT

C. CLIENT D. PUBLIC

D. PUBLIC __20. Limit advertisement or claim only to the extent of the

specific work done to the structure. This is the Architect’s duties
__15. Not solicit free Professional Engineering / Allied Design or and responsibilities in relation to?
other technical services when these are accompanied by an
obligation detrimental to the best interest of the Client or A. COLLEAGUES / SUBORDINATES
which may adversely affect the Architect’s professional B. MANUFACTURERS / AGENTS
opinion. This is the Architect’s duties and responsibilities in
relation to? C. CLIENT

A. COLLEAGUES / SUBORDINATES D. PUBLIC

B. MANUFACTURERS / AGENTS

C. CLIENT

D. PUBLIC __21. He shall strive to improve the environment and the life
and habitat within its sustainable manner. This is the Architect’s
__16. Undertake the construction of a project when it conforms duties and responsibilities in relation to?
with pertinent sections of the “Standard of Professional
Practice”. This is the Architect’s duties and responsibilities in A. COLLEAGUES / SUBORDINATES
relation to?
B. MANUFACTURERS / AGENTS
A. COLLEAGUES / SUBORDINATES
C. CLIENT
B. MANUFACTURERS / AGENTS
D. PUBLIC
C. CLIENT
__22. He shall acquaint or ascertain from the Client, the nature
D. PUBLIC and scope of his / her services and properly inform the Client of
the corresponding Professional
__17. Promptly inspect each phase of work completed and if
found according to the terms of the Documents, issue the Fees. This is the Architect’s duties and responsibilities in
corresponding Certificate of Payment and the Final Certificate relation to?
of Completion. This is the Architect’s duties and responsibilities
in relation to? A. COLLEAGUES / SUBORDINATES

A. CONTRACTOR B. MANUFACTURERS / AGENTS

B. MANUFACTURERS / AGENTS C. CLIENT

C. CLIENT D. PUBLIC

D. PUBLIC
__23. He shall refrain from taking part in paid advertisement __28. Free of investments and business relations outside of the
endorsing any materials of construction or building equipment. profession from any financial or personal interest which tend to
This is the Architect’s duties and responsibilities in relation to? weaken his / her standing as an unprejudiced and honest
adviser, free to act in Client’s best interest. This is the
A. COLLEAGUES / SUBORDINATES Architect’s duties and responsibilities in relation to?
B. MANUFACTURERS / AGENTS A. CONTRACTOR
C. CLIENT B. COLLEAGUES / SUBORDINATES
D. PUBLIC C. CLIENT
__24. Build professional reputation on the merits of own D. PUBLIC
service and performance and strive to continuously update
professional know how. This is the Architect’s duties and __29. He shall at no time act in detrimental to the best interest
responsibilities in relation to? of the Architectural profession. This is the Architect’s duties and
responsibilities in relation to?
A. COLLEAGUES / SUBORDINATES
A. CONTRACTOR
B. MANUFACTURERS / AGENTS
B. COLLEAGUES / SUBORDINATES
C. CONTRACTOR
C. CLIENT D. PUBLIC
D. PUBLIC
__30. He shall look at all possibilities of restoration for work
__25. Give very reasonable assistance to fully understand the involving examples of our Architectural Heritage.
contexts of the Contract Documents by furnishing clear,
definite and consistent information on all pertinent contract This is the Architect’s duties and responsibilities in relation to?
documents to avoid unnecessary mistakes that may involve
extra cost to either the Contractor or Client. This is the A. CONTRACTOR
Architect’s duties and responsibilities in relation to? B. COLLEAGUES / SUBORDINATES
A. COLLEAGUES / SUBORDINATES C. CLIENT
B. MANUFACTURERS / AGENTS D. PUBLIC
C. CONTRACTOR __31. He shall respect and help conserve the system of values
D. PUBLIC and the natural historic and cultural heritage.

__26. Not seek commissions, discounts, fees, gifts or favors This is the Architect’s duties and responsibilities in relation to?
which may place him / her in a reciprocal frame of mind. All A. PUBLIC
market discounts shall be credited to the Client. This is the
Architect’s duties and responsibilities in relation to? B. COLLEAGUES / SUBORDINATES

A. COLLEAGUES / SUBORDINATES C. CLIENT

B. MANUFACTURERS / AGENTS D. MANUFACTURERS / AGENTS

C. CONTRACTOR __32. He shall introduce to a prospective __ the professional

D. PUBLIC services he / she is able to perform provided it is limited to the

__27. Share in the transfer of technical knowledge and
experience to ___ and young aspirants. This is the Architect’s
duties and responsibilities in relation to?
A. CONTRACTOR
presentation of examples of his / her professional-experience
and does not entail the offering of free preliminary sketches or
other services without the benefit of an agreement for
legitimate compensation. This is the Architect’s duties and
responsibilities in relation to?

B. COLLEAGUES / SUBORDINATES A. PUBLIC

C. CLIENT B. COLLEAGUES / SUBORDINATES

D. PUBLIC C. CLIENT

D. MANUFACTURERS / AGENTS
__33. When offering as an independent consultant, do not
quote a fee without first receiving an official
invitation to do so. This is the Architect’s duties and
responsibilities in relation to?
A. PUBLIC
B. COLLEAGUES / SUBORDINATES
C. CLIENT
D. MANUFACTURERS / AGENTS
__34. Properly observe the laws on the Practice of Architecture
and on the planning and design of buildings and their environs.
This is the Architect’s duties and responsibilities in relation to?
A. PUBLIC
B. COLLEAGUES / SUBORDINATES
C. CLIENT
D. MANUFACTURERS / AGENTS
__35. Bill for services rendered a professional fee
commensurate with the work involved and with his /her
professional standing and experience. This is the Architect’s
duties and responsibilities in relation to?
__38. He shall abide by and observe the laws and regulations of
the government and comply with the Code of Ethical Conduct
and the Standards of Professional Practice. This is the
Architect’s duties and responsibilities in relation to?
A. CONTRACTOR
B. COLLEAGUES / SUBORDINATES
C. CLIENT
D. PUBLIC
__39. He shall carry out professional work without undue delay
and within an agreed reasonable time limit. This is the
Architect’s duties and responsibilities in relation to?
A. CONTRACTOR
B. COLLEAGUES / SUBORDINATES
C. CLIENT
D. PUBLIC
__40. He shall refrain from associating with or allowing the use
of name by enterprise that may negatively affect himself /
herself or the Architectural profession.
This is the Architect’s duties and responsibilities in relation to?

A. CONTRACTOR A. CONTRACTOR

B. COLLEAGUES / SUBORDINATES B. COLLEAGUES / SUBORDINATES

C. CLIENT C. CLIENT

D. MANUFACTURERS / AGENTS D. PUBLIC

__36. He shall not use paid advertisement nor use self- __41. Fine for the violation of the Code of Ethical
laudatory, exaggerated or misleading publicity. This is the
Architect’s duties and responsibilities in relation to? Conduct?

A. CONTRACTOR A. OF FINE NOT LESS THAN PHP. 100,000 BUT NOT MORE THAN
PHP.
B. COLLEAGUES / SUBORDINATES
6,000,000
C. CLIENT
B. OF FINE NOT LESS THAN PHP. 200,000 BUT NOT MORE THAN
D. PUBLIC PHP.

__37. He shall not knowingly call upon the __ to remedy 5,000,000

oversights or error in the Contract Documents to the
Contractor’s or the Owner’s financial disadvantage. C. OF FINE NOT LESS THAN PHP. 200,000 BUT NOT MORE THAN
PHP.
This is the Architect’s duties and responsibilities in relation to?
4,000,000
A. CONTRACTOR
D. OF FINE NOT LESS THAN PHP. 100,000 BUT NOT MORE THAN
B. COLLEAGUES / SUBORDINATES PHP. 5,000,000

C. CLIENT

D. PUBLIC
__42. The following are the Liabilities and Penalties of the __47. I shall pledge myself to the highest standard of
Architect, which is not TRUE? professionalism in relation to clients, colleagues, industry
partners, and society.
A. CANCELLATION OF TEMPORARY / SPECIAL PERMIT BY THE
BOARDB. OF FINE NOT LESS THAN PHP. 100,000 BUT NOT A. NORM OF CONDUCT
MORE THAN PHP.
B. ETHICAL RELATIONSHIP
5,000,000
C. RESPECT
C. TO SUFFER IMPRISONMENT FOR PERIOD OF NOT LESS THAN
6 MONTHS D. PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE

OR NOT EXCEEDING 6 YEARS __48. I shall respect the rights and works of my colleagues in
the profession and confine my comments to constructive
D. NONE intents.

__43. Any registered and licensed architect shall recite with A. NORM OF CONDUCT
vigor, passion and hope the Architect’s Credo during special or
important occasion. B. ETHICAL RELATIONSHIP

A. SPP DOC. 200 ART. VIII SECTION 7 C. RESPECT

B. SPP DOC. 200 ART. VII SECTION 8 D. PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE

C. SPP DOC. 200 ART. VI SECTION 8 __49. I shall uphold the ideals and follow the norms and ethical
conduct of this noble profession.
D. SPP DOC. 200 ART. VII SECTION 7
A. NORM OF CONDUCT
__44. I shall dedicate myself to the pursuit of creative endeavor
towards the goal of enlightened Art and Sciences, generously B. ETHICAL RELATIONSHIP
sharing it. C. RESPECT
A. ACCOUNTABILITY D. PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
B. ETHICAL RELATIONSHIP __50. I shall pursue moral and professional excellence to the
C. RESPECT utmost level of integrity through industrious dedication and
meaningful application to my work that merits a reputation for
D. SHARING quality of services worthy of fair remuneration.

__45. I shall work with the general objective: that I am A. NORM OF CONDUCT
accountable to God, to Mother Earth, to my country, to my
fellowmen and to myself. B. ETHICAL RELATIONSHIP

A. ACCOUNTABILITY C. RESPECT

B. ETHICAL RELATIONSHIP D. PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE

C. RESPECT __51. The 2010 SPP for Philippine RLAs is part of the IRR of RA
9266 and was published when in the Official
D. LEGACY
Gazette?
__46. I shall endeavor to do my duty in the protection of our
common environment and the preservation of Architectural A. FEBRUARY 21, 2011
Heritage for the sake of the present and future generations. B. MARCH 9, 2011
A. NORM OF CONDUCT C. APRIL 22, 2011
B. ETHICAL RELATIONSHIP D. FEBRUARY 14, 2011
C. RESPECT

D. LEGACY
__52. The 2010 SPP for Philippine RLAs is part of the IRR of RA D. ALL OF THE ABOVE
9266 and was took effect when?
__59. Terms of Reference (ToR) based on the Design Brief
A. FEBRUARY 21, 2011 prepared by another Architect.

B. MARCH 9, 2011 A. NEGOTIATION

C. APRIL 22, 2011 B. VERIFICATION

D. FEBRUARY 14, 2011 C. INVITATION

__53. This may be used interchangeably. D. PRE-QUALIFICATION

A. CLIENT __60. Architect explains his methodology in translating the plan

/ design requirements of the proposed project.
B. PROJECT PROPONENT
A. NEGOTIATION
C. OWNER
B. VERIFICATION
D. ALL OF THE ABOVE
C. INVITATION
__54. Bid and Tender shall mean?
D. PRE-QUALIFICATION
A. PROPOSED
__61. Selection committee may visit buildings designed by the
B. QUOTATION Architects and check references such as former clients and
C. THE SAME financial institutions.

D. ALL OF THE ABOVE A. NEGOTIATION

__55. Shall also mean Constructor of Builder and may be used B. VERIFICATION
interchangeably? C. EVALUATION & RANKING
A. CONTRACTOR D. PRE-QUALIFICATION
B. GENERAL CONTRACTOR __62. Selection committee may adopt its own procedure in
C. FOREMAN evaluating the entries and recommending the most capable
firm.
D. A & B
A. NEGOTIATION
__56. Used when undertaking a relatively small project.
B. VERIFICATION
A. DIRECT SELECTION B. COMPARATIVE SELECTION
C. EVALUATION & RANKING
C. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN COMPETITION D. AOTA
D. PRE-QUALIFICATION
__57. The following are the basis for Direct Selection,
__63. The Architect explains to the Client the Scope of Services
which is not TRUE? and the Architect’s Fee.
A. REPUTATION A. NEGOTIATION
B. PERSONAL OR BUSINESS ACQUAINTANCE OR B. VERIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION OF A FRIEND C. EVALUATION & RANKING
C. JUDGE ON THE BASIS OF COMPARATIVE EXCELLENCE D. PRE-QUALIFICATION
D. ALL OF THE ABOVE __64. Architects and /or Architectural Firms (AF) submit
information regarding their qualification and expertise.
__58. Conducted by committees representing institutions,
corporations or public agencies. A. NEGOTIATION
A. DIRECT SELECTION B. VERIFICATION
B. COMPARATIVE SELECTION C. EVALUATION & RANKING
C. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN COMPETITION D. PRE-QUALIFICATION
__65. Selection committee may consist of representatives from __71. To develop and generate financial support and
other state-regulated professions and / or the construction acceptance from governing agencies or from the general
industry, as well as persons with related expertise. public.

A. NEGOTIATION A. CONSULTATION

B. VERIFICATION B. SPACE PLANNING

C. INVITATION C. ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH

D. PRE-QUALIFICATION D. PROMOTIONAL SERVICES

__66. Used for civic and monumental projects. __72. Give oral or written advice and direction.

A. DIRECT SELECTION A. CONSULTATION

B. COMPARATIVE SELECTION B. SPACE PLANNING

C. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN COMPETITION C. ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH

D. ALL OF THE ABOVE D. PRE-FEASIBILITY STUDIES

__67. Judge on the basis of comparative excellence. __73. Determine adequate size and appropriate configuration
and assemblage.
A. DIRECT SELECTION
A. SITE SELECTION & ANALYSIS
B. COMPARATIVE SELECTION
B. SPACE PLANNING
C. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN COMPETITION
C. ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH
D. ALL OF THE ABOVE
D. PRE-FEASIBILITY STUDIES
68. The following are the advantages of Architectural
__74. Procurement, analysis and use of secondary info.
Design Competitions, which is not TRUE?
A. SITE SELECTION & ANALYSIS
A. OPEN ONLY TO PRC REGISTERED RLAs / AFs
B. SITE UTILIZATION & LAND USE STUDIES
B. WIDER RANGE OF OPTIONS
C. ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH
C. FREE SERVICES UNDER THE GUISE OF DESIGN
D. PRE-FEASIBILITY STUDIES
COMPETITIONS
__75. Formulation of site criteria.
D. NONE OF THE ABOVE
A. SITE SELECTION & ANALYSIS
__69. The following are the disadvantages of Architectural
Design Competitions, which is TRUE? B. SITE UTILIZATION & LAND USE STUDIES

A. EXPENSIVE C. ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH

B. TIME CONSUMING D. FEASIBILITY STUDIES

C. FREE SERVICES UNDER THE GUISE OF DESIGN __76. Identification of site’s development potential thru proper
land utilization.
COMPETITIONS
A. SITE SELECTION & ANALYSIS
D. ALL OF THE ABOVE
B. SITE UTILIZATION & LAND USE STUDIES
__70. Recommendation of the Architect’s former Client.
C. ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH
A. DIRECT SELECTION
D. FEASIBILITY STUDIES
B. COMPARATIVE SELECTION

C. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN COMPETITION

D. ALL OF THE ABOVE

__77. Conduct of primary and secondary researches and __83. Analysis covers context of site and surroundings.
assembled facts used as basis for conclusion.
A. ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMMING
A. ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMMING
B. SITE UTILIZATION & LAND USE STUDIES
B. SITE UTILIZATION & LAND USE STUDIES
C. SITE SELECTION & ANALYSIS
C. ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH
D. SPACE MANAGEMENT STUDIES
D. SPACE MANAGEMENT STUDIES
__84. Considers use, allocation and interface of spaces.
__78. Development Controls.
A. SPACE PLANNING
A. ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMMING
B. SITE UTILIZATION & LAND USE STUDIES
B. SITE UTILIZATION & LAND USE STUDIES
C. VALUE MANAGEMENT
C. ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH
D. SPACE MANAGEMENT STUDIES
D. SPACE MANAGEMENT STUDIES
__85. Make evaluation and appraisals.
__79. Present and future trends to forecast performance over
time. A. CONSULTATION

A. SITE SELECTION & ANALYSIS B. SPACE PLANNING

B. SITE UTILIZATION & LAND USE STUDIES C. ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH

C. ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH D. PRE-FEASIBILITY STUDIES

D. FEASIBILITY STUDIES __86. Which of the following is NOT a Method of Compensation

for Pre-Design Services?
__80. Identification of horizontal and vertical
A. MDPE
requirements.
B. PROFESSIONAL FEE + EXPENSES
A. ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMMING
C. LUMP SUM OR FIXED FEE
B. SITE UTILIZATION & LAND USE STUDIES
D. PCC
C. VALUE MANAGEMENT
__87. Applicable only to non-creative work?
D. SPACE MANAGEMENT STUDIES
A. MDPE
__81. To minimize negative effect of simplified operations
associated with cost-reduction programs. B. PROFESSIONAL FEE + EXPENSES

A. DESIGN BRIEF PREPARATION C. LUMP SUM OR FIXED FEE

B. SITE UTILIZATION & LAND USE STUDIES D. PCC

C. VALUE MANAGEMENT __88. Reimbursable expenses: if assigned to places over___

km. from the area of operation of the Architect.
D. SPACE MANAGEMENT STUDIES
A. 200 KM.
__82. Analysis of space requirements based on organizational
structure and functional set-up. B. 150 KM.

A. SPACE PLANNING C. 100 KM.

B. SITE UTILIZATION & LAND USE STUDIES D. 50 KM.

C. VALUE MANAGEMENT __89. Used where there is continuing relationship involving a

series of projects.
D. SPACE MANAGEMENT STUDIES
A. MDPE

B. PROFESSIONAL FEE + EXPENSES

C. LUMP SUM OR FIXED FEE D. PCC

__90. Clear and fully defined scope of services. __96. Determine the most appropriate and equitable method
of compensation.
A. MDPE
A. MDPE
B. PROFESSIONAL FEE + EXPENSES
B. PROFESSIONAL FEE + EXPENSES
C. LUMP SUM OR FIXED FEE
C. LUMP SUM OR FIXED FEE
D. MIXED METHOD OF COMPENSATION
D. MIXED METHOD OF COMPENSATION
__91. The Architect should request a __% Acceptance Fee
based on agreed Professional Fee upon signing of Agreement. __97. Direct Cost = rate / hr x no. of hours.

A. 7% A. MDPE

B. 6% B. PROFESSIONAL FEE + EXPENSES

C. 3% C. LUMP SUM OR FIXED FEE

D. 5% D. MIXED METHOD OF COMPENSATION

__92. Client shall make progress payment upon request of the __98. Conducting ocular inspection of possible project sites.
Architect within __ days from the submission of the Statement
of Account. A. MIXED METHOD OF COMPENSATION

A. 7 days B. PROFESSIONAL FEE + EXPENSES

B. 6 days C. LUMP SUM OR FIXED FEE

C. 12 days D. PIER DIEM, HONORARIUM + REIMBURSABLE

D. 8 days EXPENSES

__93. Attending project related meetings, conferences or trips. __99. Fixed sum over and above the reimbursement for the
Architect’s technical time and overhead.
A. MIXED METHOD OF COMPENSATION
A. MIXED METHOD OF COMPENSATION
B. PROFESSIONAL FEE + EXPENSES
B. PROFESSIONAL FEE + EXPENSES
C. LUMP SUM OR FIXED FEE
C. LUMP SUM OR FIXED FEE
D. PIER DIEM, HONORARIUM + REIMBURSABLE
D. PIER DIEM, HONORARIUM + REIMBURSABLE
EXPENSES
EXPENSES
__94. Multiplier ranges from 1.5 to 2.5 depending on the office
set-up, overhead, experience and complexity of the project. __100. SPP Document 201?

A. MDPE A. PRE DESIGN SERVICES

B. PROFESSIONAL FEE + EXPENSES B. REGULAR DESIGN SERVICES

C. LUMP SUM OR FIXED FEE C. FULL TIME CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

D. MIXED METHOD OF COMPENSATION D. COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

__95. Cost of printing of extra set of drawings, reports,

maps, contract documents, etc. over the ___ copies submitted

to the client.

A. 7

B. 5

C. 12

D. 8