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PROFFESSIONAL PRACTICE
PD 1296
Defining open space in residential subdivision 1

HOME INS. & A key house agency that assist private developers to
GUARANTEE undertake low and middle income mass housing 2
CORP. (HIGC) production
ACTUAL COST +
10%(PROFIY, The value of extra work or change in construction plans
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OVERHEAD & by the owner
TAX)
AFFORDABLE Refers to the most reasonable price of land and shelter
COST based on the needs and financial capability of
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“program beneficiaries and appropriate financial
schemes (RA 7279)
PRE DESIGN Architectural programming is one of the architect’s
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services that falls under
BURST NODE In a PERT CPM.____________is a starting node to two
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or more activities
PROJ. When the owner hires an Architect of a firm to
MANAGEMENT coordinate thw whole range of Comprehensive 7
Architectural Services, it shall constitute?
COST RECORDS Which article is NOT included in the Building Contract? 8
CONSULTING He is a registered & licensed architect, who is
ARCHITECT academically and , & professionally qualified with
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exceptional or recognized expertise or specialization in
any branch of architecture
PROJECT BA full time construction inspector hired by owner
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REPRESENTATIVE assisting in the supervision of the work
98% After __________ substantial completion of contract
work, the architect shall inspect the project & issue
certificate of completion after certification, the 11
contractor will finish outstanding work during period of
making good of all known defect of 60 days
UAP DOC. 202 In methods of compensation, If the Architect as Project
Manager performs regular architectural services for 12
the same project, he is compensated separately for

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these services as stipulated in what UAP Documents?


3 MONTHS Within how many months shall be the release of
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Retention from date of Final Payment?
PD 957 Condominium & Subdivision, Bridges Protective Law 14
POST CONST. This services giver full meaning to what the
SERVICES professional calls comprehensive architectural services. 15
It wraps-up the whole range of architectural services
PERFORMANCE The approved form of security furnished by the
BOND Contractor as a guarantee of good faith on the part of
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the contractor to execute the work in accordance with
terms of the Contract
1 SLOT/FAMILY BP 220: The parking requirement for multi-family
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DWELING dwelling is
100 METERS PD 957: In Design Standards for Residential
Condominium Projects, offsite parking is allowed but
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must NOT be more how many meters away from the
building it serves?
CITY ENGINEER Under PD 1096 the executive officer of OBO appointed
by the secretary to enforce the provision of the code
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in the field as well as the enforcement or orders and
decisions made pursuant thereto
ARCHITECT Contract Documents shall be the property of the 20
SPECIAL It is instructions that supplement or modify drawings,
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PROVISIONS specs, & general conditions of the contract
CONTRACTOR / 2 The ________ shall submit ________ copies of shop 22
drawings for the architect’s approval
SPECIFICATIONS Are set of requirements for an itemized or generalized 23
construction work, materials, methods, or systems
OPEN Shows the general requirements without consideration
SPECIFICATIONS of a specific type or brand for materials. Open specs 24
may be subject to reasonable changes and
equivalencies.
CLOSED Establishes the exact and specific quantity, types, color,
SPECIFICATIONS texture, and other properties. Such can not be changed 25
or subjected to equivalencies without prior concent
from the specs writer or the architect

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BRAND NAME Specifies the manufacturers and producers or the


SPECIFICATIONS brands of materials and product be used for each 26
specific work
COMBINED
Combines two or more techniques 27
SPECIFICATIONS
DIVISION OF Division 01 – General Requirements
MASTER FORMAT Division 02 – Site Construction
SPECIFICATIONS Division 03 – Concrete
(1995 – NOV Division 04 – Masonry
2004) Division 05 – Metals
Division 06 – Wood and Plastics
Division 07 – Thermal and Moisture Protection
Division 08– Doors and Windows
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Division 09 – Finishes
Division 10 – Specialties
Division 11 – Equipment
Division 12 – Furnishings
Division 13 – Special Construction
Division 14 – Conveying Systems
Division 15 – Mechanical
Division 16 - Electrical
CSI – An organization that maintains and advances the
CONSTRUCTION standardization of construction language as pertains to
SPECIFICATION building specifications provides structured guidelines 29

INSTITUTE for specification writing in their Project Resource


Manual, formerly called the Manual of Practice (MOP)
MASTER FORMAT The most widely used standard for organising
SPECIFICATIONS specifications and other written information for
commercial and institutional building projects. It
provides a master list of divisions, and section numbers 30
and titles within each division, to b followed in
organising information about a facility’s construction
requirements and associated activities.
CLASSES OF FIRE Classes
A - wood, cloth, paper, rubber and plastics
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B - flammable liquid and gases
C – fire involving energized electrical equipment

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D – involving combustible metals (such as magnesium,


sodium, potassium)
DRY STANDPIPE Not normally filled with water (water is introduced by
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fire service connection when needed)
PLENUM Air compartment or chamber to which ducts are
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connected
ABATEMENT Neutralize or remove a fire hazard 34
DAMPER It is normally open, closes automatically to prevent
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passage of fire or smoke
FLASH POINT The lowest temperature at which the material will give
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sufficient vapour to ignite when exposed to flame
JUMPER An electrical conductor used to bypass a safety device 37
SMOKEPROOF Stairways enclosure so designed that products of
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TOWER combustion is prevented from moving in
FIRE ESCAPE
Not allowed as a form of escape 39
LADDERS
GROUNDS FOR
Signed on docs. that one has not prepared or
SUSPENSION &
supervised paid illegal amount in the application 40
REVOCATION OF
impersonation aided an illegal practice
LICENSE
BP 220 Develop levels of standards and technical requirements
for economic and socialized housing projects for
socialized and economic housing. Housing units that
are affordable to average and low-income earner (30%
of the gross family income) 41
It is a law that relaxes the provision of the NBC for the
purpose of making the dwelling units more affordable
without compromising health, safety and
environmental protection
PD 957 Sale od Subdivision Lots / Condo buyers protection 42
PD 1216 Defining Open Space 43
RA 4726 Condominium act 44
RA 7279 – URBAN Comprehensive and continuing urban development
DEVELOPMENT & and housing program, establish the mechanism for its 45
HOUSING ACT implementation, and for other purposes
a.Uplift the conditions of the underprivileged and

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homeless citizens in urban areas and in resettlement


areas by making available to them decent housing at
affordable cost, basic services, and employment
opportunities;
b.Provide for the rational use and development of
urban land
PD 1151 – Environmental Impact Statement
PHILIPPIES Prepare, file and include in every action, project or
ENVIRONMENTAL undertaking which significantly affects the quality of
POLICY the environment a detailed statement on:
The environmental impact of the proposed action.
Any adverse environment effect which cannot be
avoided should the proposal be implemented;
Alternative to the proposed action;
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A determination that the short-term uses of the
resources of the environment are consistent with the
maintenance and enhancement of the long-term
productivity of the same whenever a proposal involves
the use of depletable or non-renewable resources, a
finding must be made that such use and commitment
are warranted.

PD 1152 Philippine Environmental Code 47


PROJECT A book containing all contract and non-contract
MANUAL documents for a construction except the drawings
Organization of the Project Manual
Bidding requirements 48
Parts of the contract (agreement and bond forms)
General and supplementary conditions of the contract
Technical Specifications
BIDDING Invitation, prequalification forms, instruction to
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REQUIREMENTS bidders, information to bidders, bid forms
SUPPLEMENTS TO
Bid security, subcontractor list, substitutions 50
BID FORMS
CONTRACT Agreement (owner-contractor), performance bond,
FORMS labor and materials payment bond, certificate of 51
insurance

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GENERAL AND
SUPPLEMENTARY General conditions 52
CONDITIONS
PRESCRIPTIVE (also called “closed”), specifies brand names, product,
SPECIFICATION proprietary specification – the most restrictive 53
“approved equal” language
PERFORMACE (also called “open”), specifies results that are to be
SPECIFICATION achieved but gives the contractor the choice on how it
will be achieved; used in public projects in order to
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promote competition descriptive – like a “recipe” to be
followed, quantities and qualities of ingredients
reference standards – reference to ASTM, AISC, NBC
WRITING Complete, accurate and unambiguous up to date
SPECIFICATION references (standards) do not specify the result and at
the same time the method (this conflict) use standards
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that can be measured avoid exculpatory clauses (broad
way of shifting responsibility) avoid “and/or”, etc.,
keep it short
SINGLE PRIME
One general contractor 56
CONTRACT
MULTIPLE PRIME Major portions are contracted separately (e.g.
CONTRACT mechanical, electrical), specialty contractors favour this 57
but make coordination difficult
MANY PRIME Used for fast track construction, some work can
CONTRACTS proceed as son as its drawing and specs are available, 58
other will have to wait, this overlaps the design process
DRAWINGS Graphic presentation of work to be done 59
SPECIFICATIONS Written and verbal description of work 60
GENERAL Changes in the work, time, protection of persons
CONDITIONS property, insurance and bonds, correction of work, 61
termination or suspension of the contract
AGREEMENT Compensation, description of work, date of
commencement, completion, liquidated damages, 62
payment
ADDENDA Changes before contract execution 63
MODIFICATIONS Changes after contract execution 64

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CONSTRUCTION Architect reviews processes, shop drawings, submittals,


ADMINISTRATION observes construction making sure it is consistent with
the contract, evaluates contractor accomplishment and 65
request for payments and administers the project
closeout procedure
SHOP DRAWINGS Illustrations showing how the contractor proposes to 66
supply and install the required work very detailed
SAMPLE Physical example of the portion of work, they become
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standards of appearances and workmanship
PRODUCT DATA Brochure, charts, instructions 68
CHANGE ORDERS Authorizing the variation from the original that involves
changes in cost and/or time. Architect prepares it, the 69
owner issues it to the contractor. All must approve this
PROJECT
When the building is made ready for occupancy 70
CLOSEOUT
SUBSTANTIAL When the building can be used, it is also the
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COMPLETION termination of the contractors schedule
A result of architect’s inspection, identifies the work to
PUNCHLIST 72
be completed or corrected
HOUSING AND
URBAN
DEVELOPMENT Formulates policies and objectives as well as over-all
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COORIDNATING strategies for housing
COUNCIL
(HUDCC)
HOUSING AND Formerly human settlements regulatory commission;
LAND USE to foster growth and renewal of urban and rural
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REGULATORY communities, optimum land-use, adequate shelter and
BOARD (HLURB) environmental protection
HOME
DEVELOPMENT
Provident savings fund for housing 75
MUTUAL FUND
(PAG-IBIG FUND)
NATIONAL HOME Generate continuous source of funds for housing
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MORTGAGE AND through secondary mortgage market system

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FINANCE
CORPORATION
(NHMFC)
NATIONAL
HOUSING
Undertake housing development and resettlement 77
AUTHORITY
(NHA)
NATIONAL
HOUSING Develop, standardize, and mass produce housing
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CORPORATION materials
(NHC)
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Responsibilities towards the public
Constructive civic service
ARCHITECTS Preservation of heritage
RESPONSIBILITIES Uphold interest of its professional organization
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IN RELATION TO Abide by the code of ethical conduct
PEOPLE Refrain from paid advertisements of self laudatory,
misleading publicity
Refrain from taking part in paid advertisement
Introduce oneself by sample (no free design)
Ascertain nature and scope of project, define charges
Honest advocate (even that would mean loss of
ARCHITECTS project)
RESPONSIBILITIES Explain character of estimate
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IN RELATION TO Consider needs and stipulation of the client
CLIENT Charge the client
Not undertake fixed contract sum
Not accept payment from other source
Refrain from business that would discredit oneself
Make contractor understand the contract (avoid
ARCHITECTS mistakes)
RESPONSIBILITIES Architect’s error should not be absorbed by the
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IN RELATION TO contractor
CONTRACTOR Promptly act on non-conformance of the contractor
Not accept free engineering services or other

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“freebies” that would make him obligated


Promptly act on request for payments
ARCHITECTS
No “freebies”
RESPONSIBILITIES
Avoid commissions, discounts, gifts that places one 83
IN RELATION TO
under reciprocal frame
AGENTS, DEALERS
No free architect’s services except small civic and
charitable projects
Not knowingly compete with other architects on basis
of fee
Not seek commission on a project when another
architect is currently negotiating
ARCHITECTS Not be part of a competition where there is conflict of
RESPONSIBILITIES interest
IN RELATION TO Not invade or conquer another architect’s project 84
COLLEAGUES 7 Notify original designers when undertaking renovation
SUBORDINATES works
Not maliciously talk about another architect
Protect ones name from being used maliciously
Sign only on plans one has prepared
Treat well employees and subordinates
Share technical information and experience
Serve ones professional association
Feasibility studies (viability), financing, programming
(problem seeking), site selection or analysis, site
PRE-DESIGN 85
studies, space studies, promotional services
(marketing)
Schematic design, design development, contract
DESIGN 86
document, construction
Interior design, landscape, physical planning (site
SPECIALIZED planning), comprehensive planning (starts with data
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ALLIED base gathering end culminates with master
development plan)
Implements construction
DESIGN-BUILD BY
Hires workers, negotiate with contractors, authorize 88
ADMINISTRATION
payment of accounts
DESIGN BUILD BY Involves the of a revolving fund 89

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GUARANTEED Savings and excesses are shared with conditions


MAXIMUM COST 50/50 split on savings
50/50 split on excess up to 110% of the guaranteed
cost
Architect pays for the excess beyond 110% of the
guaranteed cost
Full time supervision (quality control, evaluation of
contractor’s work, record keeping)
CONSTRUCTION
Construction management (coordination and 90
SERVICES
supervision, cost and time control, quality control and
record keeping)
Building and equipment maintenance (trouble free use)
POST Building and grounds administration (billing, security,
CONSTRUCTIONM operations) 91
SERVICES Post construction evaluation(have the goals been
achieved)
COMPREHENSIVE
ARCHITECTURAL All in one 92
SERVICES
Stipulated sum (fixed fee, lump sum)
Cost plus fee = actual expense plus reasonable fee for
profit
Multiple of direct personnel expense = salaries are
COMPENSATION determined then multiplied by a factor, this is
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METHOD increased by a multiplier for overhead and profit
Percentage of construction cost
Unit cost method = based on definable unit (housing
unit, square meter, room) per diem plus reimbursable
expense
PD 1096 Revised RA 6541 94
BO issue permit within _________ from the date of
15 DAYS 95
payment
Fill-up a form
Lot ownership / possessory right (TCT, sale, lease,
BUILDING PERMIT
contract) 96
REQUIREMENTS
Drawings, specifications and estimates
Lot plan

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Permit becomes null and void if:


ONE YEAR / 120
Construction does not commence within ___________ 97
DAYS
Suspended/abandoned for ______________
No building can be occupied without such certificate
CERTIFICATE OF
No change in occupancy allowed 98
OCCUPANCY
Issued within 30 days after final inspection
Type I – Wood Construction
Type II – Wood with protective fire-resistance and one
hour fire resistive throughout
TYPES OF
Type III – Masonry and wood construction, and one- 99
CONSTRUCTION
hour fire resistive throughout
Type IV - Steel, iron, concrete, masonry
Type V – Fire resistive
Time in hours a material or assembly can be expected
to withstand exposure to fire without collapsing,
FIRE RESISTANCE
develop any openings which permit the passage of 100
RATING
flame or hot gasses, or exceeding specified
temperature on the side away from the fire
MIXED
Classified to belong to the most restrictive requirement 101
OCCUPANCY
MEZZANINE 1.80 meter ceiling height 102
6 SQ.M. (LEAST Minimum sizes and dimension of rooms human
103
SIDE 2M) habitation
3 SQ.M. (LEAST
Kitchen 104
SIDE 1.5M)
1.2 SQ.M. (LEAST
Bath/ toilet 105
SIDE 0.9M)
ERECTION Installation in place 106
ADDITION Increasing height or area 107
Changes in materials, partitioning, size of openings,
ALTERATION structural parts, utilities without 108
increasing area
RENOVATION Physical change to increase value, utility, aesthetics 109
CONVERSION Change in use 110
REPAIR Remedial work on damaged portion, restore 111
MOVING Transfer of building or part 112

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DEMOLITION Systematic dismantling 113


ANCILLARY Secondary building 114
Permit not required (shed, outhouse, detached from
MINOR CONST. 115
building)
of the intervals or spaces into which the building front
BAY OR PANEL is divided by columns, buttresses or 116
division walls
The remaining space in a lot after deducting the
BUILDABLE AREA 117
required minimum open space
Area which is equal to the total capacity of the building
DISPERSAL AREA 118
it serves (0.28sm per person)
ZOCALO Area between bottom of window sill and the ground 119
SOFFIT Underside of a beam, lintel 120
An opening through two or more floors that is closed
ATRIUM 121
on the top
Refers to fire assembly, such as door, that normally
AUTOMATIC remains in the open position but that closes when
122
CLOSING subjected to increase in temperature of 165 deg F. or
on actuation of a smoke detector.
Three parts: exit access (leads to the exit), the exit
(between exit access to the discharge, must be fully
EGRESS SYSTEM enclosed and protected, 1 – 2 hour rating) and the 123
exit discharge (outside the building). These must
lead to public way.
NON
No part of may ignite or burn when subjected to fire 124
COMBUSTIBLE
Door latching assembly using an unlatching device that
PANIC
has an activating portion t hat 125
HARDWARE
extends across at least ½ of the width of the door
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
ESTIMATES 126
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

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CONSTRUCTION Sum of all cost, inherent in converting a design plan


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COST into a project ready for operation
The cost of installed equipment, materials and labor
directly involved in the physical
construction of the permanent facility
DIRECT COST 128
directly based on building plans and specifications
elevator belongs to the direct cost
crane does not
All cost which do not become a final part of the
installation, but which is required for the orderly
INDIRECT COST 129
completion of the installation (field administration,
direct insurance, taxes)
Under the general contractor, to provide a portion of
SUBCONTRACT 130
the work
Inherent in the performing on operation which cannot
OVERHEAD 131
be charged to or identified with a part of the work
Specific provision for unforeseeable elements of cost
within the defined project scope; events that will
increase the cost and will likely occur; expected to be
spent
misinterpretations errors (oversights, take-off, pricing)
CONTINGENCIES insufficient information (site, weather, access, peace 132
and order)
labor and material (productivity and availability)
not RISKs related factors (uncertainties: excessive
escalation, excessive changes in
conditions, abnormal weather)
The provision in actual or estimated cost for an
increase in the cost of equipment, material, labor, etc.
ESCALATION over those specified in the contract due to continuing 133
price level changes over
time.
Earnings from an on-going business after direct cost of
GROSS PROFIT 134
goods sold have been deducted from sales of revenues
Earnings after all operating expenses have been
NET PROFIT 135
deducted from net operating revenues
MATERIALS Estimated by quantities and pricing 136

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By labor productivity charts (8man-hours/1 cu.m) as a


LABOR 137
percentage of the cost of materials
EQUIPMENT Acquisition, depreciation, rental, 138
10 to 20% of the sum of the cost of labor, materials and
OVERHEAD 139
equipment
Usually 5 - 20% of the cost of the job (takes about 15 -
PROFIT 140
40 percent of the construction cost)
Indicates the start and end point of activities but does
BAR CHART 141
not show sequence and dependencies
Graphically depicts all the tasks required to finish the
CRITICAL PATH project, the sequence in which they must occur,
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METHOD (CPM) duration, earliest or latest possible starting time, and
the earliest and latest possible finishing time
** 5 days – means immediately
** 7 days – NTP ‘ notice to proceed’
** 10 days – request for materials and drawings
– notice (stop, begin or resume)
** 15 days – money matters (request for
inspection, payments, salary and wages)
** 30 days – arbitration
** 90 days – government stoppage
NOTES 143
** 120 days – Building Permit (stoppage)
** 365 days – Building Permit (without
construction)
– 3 consecutive board examination failures
– guaranteed bond
– reinstatement
** 3 years – renewal of license
** 15 years – liability of architect to his project
PERFORMANCE
15 % of contract amount 144
BOND
15% of Contract amount
PAYMENT BOND 145
- valid until replacement of Guarantee Bond
GUARANTEE 30% of contract amount
146
BOND - valid up to 1 yr from date of acceptance
Completion of work, the contractor should present
AFTER 65% 147
certificate of non financial obligation
AFTER 98% Substantial completion of contract work, the architect 148

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shall inspect the project & issue


certificate of completion after certification, the
contractor will finish outstanding work during
period of making good of all known defects of 60 days.
Doc 201 Pre- design Services
Doc 202 Design services
Doc 203 Specialized Allied Services
Doc 204 Construction Services
Doc 205 Post- Construction Services
Doc 206 Comprehensive Architectural Services 149
Doc 207 Design- Build Services
Doc 208 Selection of Architects & Methods of
Compensation
Doc 209 Competition Code
Doc. 210 - Logbook of Diversified Experioence
Simple 6%
Moderate 7%
Exceptional 8%
Residential 10%
Monumental MBF + 50%
ARCHITECTS FEE 150
Repetitive 80%, 60%, 40%
Housing 60%, 30%
Extensive Detailing 15%
Alteration and Renovation 150%
Consultation P200
PD 1185 Fire Code
PD 1096 Building Code
PD 957 Condominium & Subdivision, Bridges Protective
Law
LAWS IN
PD 23 Law that Created the PRC 151
ARCHITECTURE
PD 49 Intellectual Property Law
RA 545 The Architects Law
BP 344 The Law Enhancing the Mobility of Disabled
BP 220 The Socialized Housing Law
1. Performance Specifications
TYPES OF
- the result of the product, rather than the product 152
SPECIFICATION
itself are specified

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2. Descriptive Specifications
- gives a description of the product
3. Brand Name Specification
- the desired product is specified by the name given
and model number
“or an equal approved by the architect”
4. Closed Specification
-there are two types of closed specifications, the
single product and the multi product.
Closed specifications are usually brand name
specifications. The multi product is the same as a
single product except that more than one product
is used. “no other brand will be accepted”
5. Open Specifications
- open because all manufacturers whose product
meet performance or description specified may
bid. All performance and descriptive specifications
are open. Brand name specifications are open if
the phrase “or equal”
6. Reference Specification
- the item desired is referred to by a number
corresponding to a number published in a
specification.
7. Combination Specification
-it is possible to have combinations of
performance, description and reference
specification.
1. M-achines
2. M-oney
5 M’S OF
3. M-anpower 153
CONSTRUCTION
4. M-aterial
5. M-inutes
1. R-eference – Horizontal, Vertical
IMPORTANT 2. E-xcavation – min. depth .60m until stable – w/
signature of the Architect, must have a permit
MILESTONES OF 154
3. R-ebars
CONSTRUCTION 4. C-oncreting
5. F-inishes – Mock up (samples)
ARCHITECTS FEE 1. Proposal Fee – 5% 155

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FOR RDS 2. Schematic Design – 15%


3. Design Dev’t - 15%
4. Contract Docs - 50%
5. Retention - 15% = Liability 10%, Supervision 5%
1. Proposal Fee – 5%
ARCHITECTS FEE 2. Prelim Drawings - 25%
3. Final Drawings - 50% 156
FOR SAS 4. Retention - 20% = 3 months after the
acceptance of the Architect
1. G-eneral Conditions – Execution, Intent –
ARCHITECTURAL satisfaction to finish the proj., Correlation
2. A-greement
CONTRACT 157
3. S-pecifications
DOCUMENTS 4. S-pecial Provisions
5. D-rawings
UAP – degree of difficulty/complexity of design
PROJECT
FCP – risk of occurrence of Fire 158
CLASSIFICATION NCP – use and occupancy
1. DBA Design-Build Services by Administration - 7% of
Proj. Const. Cost
Proj. Const. Cost. in addition to Architects fee for
Regular Design Services (UAP 202) 10%
(if residential proj.) + 7% = 17%
DESIGN BUILD
2. DBGMC Design Build by Guaranteed Maximum Cost 159
SERVICES FEE
a. Lump Sum
b. If the cost is exceeded by not more than 10% it is
divided = bet. Architect and Client.
However if the excess is more than 10% the Architect
pays for all extra cost of the 10%
Pays for the Building Permit (cannot be reimbursed,
CONTRACTOR 160
not included in Estimates)
Validity 120 days, valid 12 months if constructed has
BUILDING PERMIT not commenced; exception government structure; 161
excepted if P15,000 proj. cost
Affectivity of a Construction contract from receipt of
7 DAYS 162
Notice of Final Payment
Is a "promise" or an "agreement" made of a set of
CONTRACT 163
promises. Breach of this contract is

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recognized by the law and legal remedies can be


provided.
PAROL EVIDENCE Limits what things can be taken into account when
164
RULE trying to interpret a contract.
Is the legal process by which an arbiter or judge
reviews evidence and argumentation
ADJUCATION including legal reasoning set forth by opposing parties 165
or litigants to come to a decision which determines
rights and obligations between the parties involved.
There must be an express or implied agreement. The
essential requirement is that there be evidence that
MUTUAL the parties had each from an objective perspective
166
AGREEMENT engaged in conduct manifesting their assent, and a
contract will be formed when the parties have met
such a requirement.
Is an agreement in which each of the parties to the
BILATERAL
contract makes a promise or promises to the other 167
CONTRACT
party.
UNILATERAL
Only one party to the contract makes a promise. 168
CONTRACT
EXPRESSED Is one in which the terms are expressed verbally, either
169
CONTRACT orally or in writing
IMPLIED Is one in which some of the terms are not expressed in
170
CONTRACT words.
IMPLIED IN FACT Is one in which the circumstances imply that parties
OR IMPLIED IN have reached an agreement even 171
LAW though they have not done so expressly.
A contract which is implied in law because it is not in
fact a contract; rather, it is a means for the courts to
QUASI-CONTRACT remedy situations in which one party would be unjustly 172
enriched were he or she is not required to compensate
the other.
If no reasonable person hearing this statement would
PUFF STATEMENT
take it seriously, it is a puff, and no action in contract is 173
(SALES TALK):
available if the statement proves to be wrong
REPRESENTATION A representation is a statement of fact made to induce 174

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STATEMENT another person to enter into a


contract and which does induce them to enter into a
contract, but it is one that the maker of the statement
does not guarantee its truth. If the statement proves to
be incorrect, it cannot be enforced, as it is not a term
of the contract, but it may prove to be a
misrepresentation, whereupon other remedies are
available.
A ___ is similar to a representation, but the truth of the
TERM
statement is guaranteed by the person who made the 175
STATEMENT
statement. The test is an objective test.
Is concerned with knowing the probable total cost of a
COST ESTIMATE 176
project.
Is a preliminary estimation technique that aims to
QUANTITY
establish the quantity of each material for a project, 177
SURVEY
not yet considering their cost.
Is concerned with the determination of probable cost
PRODUCTIVITY
of labor by logical assumptions of the productivity of 178
ESTIMATES
the workers
BILL OF Is a list of materials needed for a project. It usually
179
MATERIALS presents the probable cost for each item.
Is a review of the plan and design of a project so as to
VALUE coordinate with the sizes and
specifications of construction materials. It’s aim is 180
ENGINEERING
to avoid wastage and maximize the use of each
material
Is an estimate that breaks the subject down into as
DETAILED
many items or components possible. Each component 181
ESTIMATE
are often described with specifications
ROUGH Is an estimate that is computed in general and vague. It
182
ESTIMATES is often an assumption by area, volume, or bulk.
Is an assumption of the totality of an item without
LUMPSUM 183
consideration of its specific components .
LIQUIDATED The amount to be paid for every delay in the contract
184
DAMAGES time
The ____ ethically can order a “change” during
OWNER 185
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____ is a right enforceable against specific property to


LIENS 186
secure payment of an obligation
An architect is a person who is ____ & technically
LEGALLY 187
qualified to practice architecture
THE GENERAL The ____ are printed documents stipulating the
188
CONDITIONS procedural & administrative aspects of the contract
The ____ contains additional information on Contract
BID BULLETIN 189
Documents:
The ____ is a list of instructions stipulating the manner
INSTRUCTION TO
on which bids are to be 190
BIDDERS
prepared
BY GUARANTEED There are two ways of undertaking a Design-Build
191
MAXIMUM COST service, one of which is:
Normally, an architect is paid on Percentage of
SALARY Construction cost method, another method of 192
compensation is:
PERCENTAGE OF
Building Administrators are compensated on a monthly
GROSS MONTHLY 193
salary basis or:
RENTALS
MULTIPLE OF
DIRECT For non-creative architectural services, compensation
194
PERSONNEL is by:
EXPENSE
Architects, employed by the government, are not
PRIVATE allowed to engage in the ____ 195
practice architecture
PD ____ institutionalized the profession of
PD 1308 196
Environmental Planning
____ Mandates government support only to PRC
UAP accredited bonafide professional 197
organization.
The ____ shall have the power, upon notice of hearing,
PRC to suspend & revoke any 198
certificate of registrations
The _____ pays for the structural, utilities & other tests
OWNER 199
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An act of God such as earthquakes, typhoons, etc.


FORCE MAJURE 200
which human prudence cannot foresee or prevent
ONLY AFTER THE
APPROVAL BY If not clearly specified, a material could be installed: 201
THE ARCHITECT
The duties & responsibilities of the architect with the
UAP DOC. 200 regards to his motives, conduct & sense of moral 202
values are formulated under the:
Re-examination (for the Board exam) can be allowed
____ times & shall not be
ONE 203
allowed to take another exam after one year has
elapsed after the last exam:
2%-5% OF As Project Manager, the architect is compensated on a
204
PROJECT COST percentage basis of:
The entity who can order changes at any time during
ARCHITECT 205
construction is the:
____ includes labor, materials, & other equipment
WORK 206
necessary to construction
PROVIDE ____ shall mean furnish and install 207
NOTICE TO The contract time is computed based from the receipt
208
PROCEED date of the ____
PD 223 specifies the function of the Board of
REGULATE 209
Architecture to Supervise & ____.
The retention is released how many months after the
3 MONTHS 210
date of final payment:
A stipulation of the use of specific products or
CLOSE
processes without provision for 211
SPECIFICATIONS
substitution is:
The architect shall not render free professional services
CHARITABLE except for Small Civic & 212
____ projects
The ____ shall issue certificates of payment after
ARCHITECT inspection & acceptance of the 213
project
The ____ is the person, firm or corporation who
SURETY 214
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The contractor is responsible for the ____ of building


PAYMENT 215
permit fees.
Within what Period may the Contractor after giving
written notice to owner/architect suspend
10 DAYS 216
work/terminated
contract?
ACTUAL DIRECT
COST PLUS 10%
The value of extra work or change in construction plans
FOR PROFIT, 217
by the owner.
OVERHEAD AND
TAX
Refers to the most reasonable price of land and shelter
AFFORDABLE based on the needs and financial capability of 218
COST “program beneficiaries and appropriate financial
schemes” (RA 7279).
Architectural programming is one of the architect’s
PRE DESIGN 219
services that falls under:
In a PERT CPM. ____________is a starting node to two
BURST NODE 220
or more activities
It refers to contracts or arrangements involving the
TECHNICAL
transfer of systematic knowledge for the manufacture 221
TRANSFER
if a product
ENGINEERS AND It was the first law passed by the national assembly in
ARCHITECT’S LAW 1921 where the maestros de obra or the master 222
ACT NO. 2986 builders are required to register as architects?
When the owner hires an Architect of a firm to
PROJECT
coordinate the whole range of Comprehensive 223
MANAGEMENT
Architectural Services, it shall constitute?
Which article is NOT included in the Building Contract?
a. Time of Completion and Liquidated Damages
COST RECORDS b. Performance & Payment Bonds 224
c. Cost Records
d. Payments
He is a registered & licensed architect, who is
CONSULTING academically and professionally qualified, & with
225
ARCHITECT exceptional or recognized expertise or specialization in
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After ___________ substantial completion of contract


work, the architect shall inspect the project & issue
98% certificate of completion after certification, the 226
contractor will finish outstanding work during period of
making good of all known defect of 60 days.
CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS The third phase of an architect's regular services. 227
PHASE
PROJECT A full time construction inspector hired by owner
228
REPRESENTATIVE assisting in the supervision of the work.
The _________ shall submit ________ copies of shop
CONTRACTOR / 2 229
drawings for the architect’s approval
Boiler Plate is essential to the production of good
construction
documents as are the drawings or the specifications.
All are included
BUILDING PERMIT forms except 230
a. Invitation to Bid
b. Wage Scales
c. Bond Form
d. Building Permit
SPECIAL It is instructions that supplement or modify drawings,
231
PROVISIONS specs, & general conditions of the contract
ARCHITECT Contract Documents shall be the property of the 232
Which of the following situation would trigger the
owner to
suspend work?
a. Bankruptcy-Declared by BIR
ALL OF THE
b. Insubordination 233
ABOVE
c. Non-payment of contactors debt/non
superintendence of
contractor
d. All of the above
Under PD 1096 the executive officer of OBO appointed
by the secretary to enforce the provision of the code in
CITY ENGINEER 234
the field as well as the enforcement or orders and
decisions made pursuant thereto.

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The architect of a housing project was give Php


PHP 480,000.00 300,000.00 for the first unit he designed. How much 235
will he receive for the tenth housing unit?
The approved form of security furnished by the
PERFORMACE Contractor as a guarantee of good faith on the part of
236
BOND the contractor to execute the work in accordance with
terms of the Contract.
POST- This services give full meaning to what the professional
CONSTRUCTION calls comprehensive Architectural Service. It wraps-up 237
SERVICES the whole range of architectural services
Within how many months shall be the release of
3 MONTHS 238
Retention from date of Final Payment?
GUARANTEE
BOND
EQUIVALENT TO
40% OF THE
CONTRACT PRICE The Contractor shall submit the following before Final
COVERING A Payment is 239
PERIOD OF ONE to be released except for:
YEAR AFTER THE
FINAL
ACCEPTANCE OF
THE WORK
In methods of compensation, if the Architect as Project
Manager performs regular architectural services for
UAP DOC 202 240
the same project, he is compensated separately for
these services as stipulated in what UAP Documents?
THE ARCHITECT
SHALL CONSIDER
THE NEEDS AND
STIPULATION OF Which of the following is NOT the architect’s
THE responsibility in 241
CONTRACTOR relation to the contractor?
AND THE EFFECT
OF HIS WORK
UPON THE LIFE

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AND WELL-BEING
OF THE PUBLIC
AND
COMMUNITY AS
A WHOLE
PRE-DESIGN Project financing falls under what kind of service of the
242
SERVICES architect
SPECIALIZED Comprehensive planning falls under what service of the
243
ALLIED SERVICES architect.
The fee of the architect for design-build services on a
10% guaranteed maximum cost aside from his fee for 244
regular design services.
What percentage of an architect's work is liability
10% 245
under the civil code.
For interior design services, the architect shall be paid
50% what percentage of the fee upon submission of the 246
final design.
When the owner fails to implement the plans and
documents for construction as prepared by the
85% 247
architect, the architect is entitled to receive what
percentage of his fee.
The minimum fee per appearance of an architect when
PHP 500.00 rendering service as an expert 248
witness shall be.
The minimum basic fee for specialized decorative
12% 249
building.
The minimum basic fee for industrial buildings with a
6% 250
project cost below 50 million pesos.
The minimum basic fee for hospitals with a project cost
8% 251
below 50 million pesos.
In design-build services, the single-point-responsibility
ARCHITECT of project delivery puts the legal liability for both the 252
design and construction on the.
The release of 10% retention by the owner shall be
3 MONTHS done after how many months from the date of final 253
payment.

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GENERAL Printed documents stipulating the procedural and


254
CONDITIONS administrative aspect of the contract.
SCHEDULE OF
An outline specification enumerating the type and
MATERIAL AND 255
trade names of materials to be used.
FINISHES
A price given by a contractor, sub-contractor, material
QUOTATION 256
supplier or vendor to furnish materials, labor or both.
CERTIFICATE OF A statement from the architect confirming the amount
257
PAYMENT of money due the contractor for work accomplished.
A bond furnished by the contractor and his surety as a
PERFORMACE
guarantee to execute the work in accordance with the 258
BOND
terms of the contract.
An offer to perform the work prescribed in a contract
BID 259
at a specified cost.
The fee of the architect for design-build services by
7% 260
administration.
CLOSED A stipulation of the use of specific products or
261
SPECIFICATION processes without provision for substitution.
INSTRUCTION TO A list of instructions stipulating the manner on which
262
BIDDERS bids are to be prepared.
The performance and Payment Bonds shall be released
2 MONTHS by the owner after the expiration of how many months 263
from the final acceptance of the work.
12 MONTHS / 1 The Guarantee Bond is released how many months
264
YEAR after the date of final payment.
How many days shall the Building Official issue a
30 DAYS certificate of occupancy after final 265
inspection of the project.
A statute specifying the period of time within which
STATUE OF
legal action must be brought for alleged damage or 266
LIMITATION
injury.
STATUTORY A bond, the form or content of which is prescribed by
267
BOND statute.
A rule that certain kinds of contracts are enforceable
STATUTE OF
unless signed and in writing or unless there is a written 268
FRAUDS
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charged.
A contract transferring the right of possession of
LEASE buildings, property, etc., for a fixed period of time, 269
usually for periodical compensation called 'rent'.
LEASEHOLD A tenure by lease; real estate held under a lease. 270
The person receiving a possessory interest in buildings,
LESSEE 271
property, etc., by lease.
The person granting a possessory interest in buildings,
LESSOR 272
property, etc., by lease.
Range of the multiplier for Multiple of Direct Personnel
2-2.5 273
Expense.
MULTIPLE OF
DIRECT This type of compensation is only applied to non-
274
PERSONNEL creative work.
EXPENSES
TRUE Supervision Work is a non-creative work, true or false. 275
PERCENTAGE OF
A world-wide used method of compensation for
CONSTRUCTION 276
architectural services.
COST
MULTIPLE OF This method of compensation is applied only to pre-
DIRECT design services, supervision work, and other works
277
PERSONNEL which the Architect may perform other than the
EXPENSES regular and specialized allied services
PERCENTAGE OF
This type of compensation is similar to the concept
CONSTRUCTION 278
being charged by realtors, developers, and lawyers
COST
For reimbursable expenses, how many kilometres from
50 KMS the Architect's office shall a work be located to allow 279
reimbursable expenses.
PROFESSIONAL
This method of compensation is frequently used where
FEE PLUS 280
there is continuing relationship on a series of projects.
EXPENSES
The full-time construction inspector shall be under the
ARCHITECT 281
technical control and supervision of the ___.
Submission of shop drawings shall be accompanied by
LETTER OF 282
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TRANSMITTAL
How many sets of shop drawings for approval shall the
3 283
contractor submit to the Architect?
Who shall have the responsibility of securing, but not
CONTRACTOR 284
liable for non-issuance, of the final occupancy permit.
True or false, can the owner relegate to the contractor
the responsibility of establishing the lot lines, boundary
TRUE 285
lines, easements, and benchmarks provided that the
owner pays the contractor for such works?
Who shall have the responsibility for establishing lot
OWNER 286
lines, boundary lines, easements, and benchmarks?
Who shall pay for the services of a licensed surveyor
for confirmation and certification of the location of
CONTRACTOR column centers, piers, walls, pits, trenches, pipe work, 287
culvert work, utility lines, and other similar works
required by the contract.
Professional Fee for the Architect as a full-time
1-1.5% 288
supervisor.
1.5-3% Professional fee for the Construction Manager. 289
Under PD 1096, what should be the proportion of
(1/6) 290
sidewalk width to that of the road right- of way?
At what interest rate per month should a client pay the
2% architect should the former fail to pay the latter 291
beyond 30 days from receipt of billing?
What code holds the architect responsible for the
CIVIL CODE building/structure he designed for a certain period of 292
time.
What type of compensation is applied to cases where
PER DIEM + the architect's personal time is
293
REIMB. EXPENSES required, such as conferences, joint venture activities,
etc.?
What type of bond guarantees payment on all
PAYMENT BOND 294
obligations arising from the contract?
What type of compensation is applied to most of Gov't
LUMP SUM /
projects and entails more paper works and is 295
FIXED FEE
advantageous to both client and architect.
2-5% Professional Fee for the Project Manager. 296

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If the Project Manager is hired by the owner, who shall


PROJECT
have the responsibility of hiring the Construction 297
MANAGER
Manager?
True or false, based on the Civil Code, the Project
TRUE Manager has no legal responsibility 298
insofar as design and construction is concerned.
In the architect's code of ethics, to whom does the
architect has responsibility to seek
PUBLIC / PEOPLE 299
opportunities for constructive service in civic and urban
affairs?
What PD created the PRC which regulates the practice
PD 223 300
of various professionals.
Means information, advice or notification pertinent to
the project delivered in person or sent by registered
WRITTEN NOTICE mail to the individual, firm or corporation at the last 301
known business address of such individual, firm or
corporation.
Standard factor computed for changes and/or revisions
2.5 302
made on completed contracts
Approximately, how many square meters of office
12 SQ.M. space for the architect is built by the contractor as 303
temporary facilities for the project.
All trees and other plants that need to be transplanted
50 /
elsewhere within ___ meters shall be done by the ___ 304
CONTRACTOR
at his own expense.
If there is a variance/discrepancy between the
SPECIFICATIONS 305
drawings and specifications, what shall be followed?
How many days prior to bidding shall the contractor
seek the architect's clarification as to the particular
15 DAYS 306
areas of work which requires evaluation of the
architect?
How many days upon written notice can a contractor
15 DAYS terminate a contract with a valid 307
reason?
Suspension of work for ___ days by order of any court
90 DAYS or other public authority through no act or fault of the 308
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contract.
True or false, the contractor can terminate contract if
the owner should fail to pay the
FALSE (30 DAYS) 309
contractor any sum within 15 days after its award by
arbitration
True or false, the contractor can terminate contract if
the owner should fail to act upon any
FALSE (15 DAYS) 310
request for payment within 30 days after its
certification by the architect.
True or false, upon termination of contract and upon
the decision of the architect that
TRUE materials and equipment left by the contractor which 311
do not belong to him can be used and
rent of such shall be borne by the failing contractor.
True or false, in case of suspension of work, all unpaid
work executed including expenses
TRUE 312
incurred during suspension shall be evaluated by the
architect and charged to the owner.
True or false, the owner has no right to claim
FALSE liquidated damages if he takes over the work 313
from the contractor for failure to complete the project.
How many days prior to cancelling an insurance be
10 DAYS given to the owner stipulating the 314
intention to cancel?
A contract provision setting forth the damages a party
PENALTY CLAUSE 315
must pay in the event of his breach.
Basic Fee for Physical Planning Type 1 or site such as
5,000 FOR FIRST
industrial estates, commercial 316
HECTARES
centers, sports complex, resorts, etc.
RA 6451 Predecessor of PD 1096 317
What presidential decree institutionalized the
PD 1308 318
profession of environmental planning?
It is a right enforceable against specific property to
LIENS 319
secure payment of an obligation.
6% Minimum basic fee for simple projects. 320
50% Minimum basic fee for alterations/renovations. 321
200 / HR When the architect is engaged to render opinion or 322

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advise, clarification or explanation on technical matters


pertaining to his profession, the minimum basic fee
shall be ___.
When rendering service as an expert witness, the
500 323
architect is compensated ___/ hr.
REPETITIVE
What is Group 6 Project classification? 324
CONSTRUCTION
GROUP 3
Under what classification of Project does Hospitals and
(EXCEPTIONAL 325
Medical Buildings fall?
CHARACTER)
Minimum Per diem paid to the architect if work is
PHP 750.00 326
beyond 50 kms. From office.
CONSTRUCTION On the remaining 15% work fee of the architect, where
327
PHASE SERVICE does the 5% go.
Repairs and corrective works at the expense of the
5 DAYS contractor should be done within how many days after 328
written notice by owner?
Failure on the part of the contractor to remove
condemned work shall give the owner right to remove
10 DAYS said work at contractor's exepense and contractor shall 329
pay the owner the expenses incurred within how many
days from removal by the owner of said work?
TH
7 DAY / NOTICE Contract time reckoning shall commence on the ___
330
TO PROCEED from receipt of ___.
An area of a city where municipal buildings are
CIVIC CENTER 331
grouped.
Any article of property not consisting of or affixed to
CHATTEL land plus any interest in land that is less than a 332
freehold
No person who is not a citizen of the Philippines may
RECIPROCITY take the board exams or practice the profession unless 333
the country of his relation allows the same ___.
Contract between the owner and the contractor;
AGREEMENT including all supplemental agreements thereto and all 334
general and special provisions
SCHED. OF Outline specification enumerating the type or trade 335

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MATERIALS AND names of materials to be used


FINISHES
Duration of time allowed by the contractor for the
TIME LIMITS 336
completion of the project
Drawings, diagrams, illustrations, schedules,
performance charts and other data prepared by
SHOP DRAWINGS the contractor which illustrates how specific portions 337
of the work shall be fabricated and/or
installed.
AS-BUILT
Precise drawings 338
DRAWINGS
The binding resolution of disputes by one or more
ARBITRATION 339
neutral persons as a substitute for judicial proceeding.
The notice published by the owner & the invitations
ADVERTISEMENT
issued to prospective bidders giving information as to
OR INVITATION 340
the nature of the proposed project condition for the
TO BID issuance of contract documents & date of bidding
Is additional information on contract documents issued
BID BULLETIN 341
to bidders before date of bidding
The list of instructions stipulating the manner on how
INSTRUCTION TO
bids are to be prepared and conditions for the award of 342
BIDDERS
contract
ANALYSIS OF Analysis of population records, statistical data and
343
DATA gathered site info are activities in:
DATA GATHERING Initial personal reconnaissance is an activity in _______ 344
In procedural steps in site planning, feedback and
TRUE adjustment of the program is done first before 345
implementation or execution (true or false)
In procedural steps in site planning, designing or
TRUE drawing up of a program is done first before 346
implementation or execution (true or false)
In procedural steps in site planning, classification and
TRUE analysis of data is done first before designing and 347
drawing up of a program (true or false)
In procedural steps in site planning, classification and
FALSE 348
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collecting basic data (true or false)


General planning instrument undertaken in 20-30 years
LONG RANGE span. It looks beyond the foreground of pressing
349
PLAN current issues to the perspective of problems in the
future
MEDIUM RANGE General planning instrument undertaken within 4 to 5
350
PLAN years time frame, programmed with annual targets
General planning instrument undertaken within a
immediate, one-year period usually undertaken as
ANNUAL PLAN 351
provided in the yearly budget of public or private
agencies
PROJECT / General planning instrument undertaken within a short
352
ACTION PLAN or limited period of time and is usually non-continuing
USER DEFINITION The site planning process has three basic stages, which
353
/ IDENTIFICATION among the process below is the first stage?
SENSE OF An individual’s capacity to orient himself to what he
354
BELONGINGNESS feels, smell and tastes
Orientation in the community based on unconsciously
TRUE 355
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1. Under pre-design services, the cost of printing of extra set of drawings, reports,
maps, contract documents, etc. over the _______ copies submitted to the client,
overseas and long distance calls, technical and laboratory tests, licenses, fees, taxes
and similar cost items needed by the Project are chargeable to the Client
a. 5
b. 8
c. 6
d. 7
2. If portions of the building’s are erected at different periods of time, thus increasing
the construction period and Architects’ burden of services, charges pertaining to
services rendered during the construction phase shall be doubled. A suspension of
construction for a period not exceeding _______ months shall not be covered by this
provision
a. 7
b. 4
c. 6
d. 5
3. What offense is committed when an architect is found using the seal of another
architect?
a. Misdemeanor
b. Nothing
c. Misrepresentation
d. Illegal practice
4. What do you call working drawings, specifications, estimates and general
conditions?
a. Project Requirements
b. Contract Documents
c. Project Manual
d. Construction Drawings
5. Mr.Juan dela Cruz commissioned you for a restaurant project last year. Due to the
success of the restaurant, he wants you to do a 2nd restaurant using the same design.
Based on the old 1979 SPP, what would be your fee?

a.30% of Basic Fee


b. 60% of Basic Fee
c.40% of Basic Fee

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d.80% of Basic Fee

6. Structures belonging to Group 2


i. Nursing Homes ii. Public Health Centers

iii. Court Houses iv.Exhibition

b. I, ii & iv
c. I, ii & iii
d. I, ii & iv
e. Ii, iii & iv
7. The Consulting Architect in this area of practice must have much more than the basic
knowledge of Green Architecture and Environmental and/or Sustainable Design and
sufficient knowledge of the governing environmental laws and environmental
investigation process/procedures under international protocols, the Philippine Solid
Waste, Clean Air and Clean Water Acts, DENR administrative issuance and the like
a. Building Testing and Commissioning
b. Building Environment Certification
c. Forensic Architecture
d. Special Building/Facility Planning and Design
8. NOT included in the Project Construction Cost
a. Site development plan elements designed by the Architect
b. Fire Protection System designed by an Engineer hired by the Architect
c. Architectural Interiors designed by another Architect
d. Air-Conditioning System designed by an Engineer hired by the Architect
9. Juan has ben working at Saudi Arabia for almost 15 years but he feels incomplete
since he was not able to take the licensure examination when he was still in the
Philippines. He heard that the PR Boa is going to conduct FLEA at Jeddah. He ask his
family to send his Transcript of Records, Birth Certificate and Diploma. After passing
the FLEA, who can administer his Professional Oath?
a. Any Registered and Licensed Architect working abroad
b. The PRBoa will hold a special Oathtaking Ceremony
c. The Ambassador of the Philippine Embassy
d. Any high-ranking UAP officer in the area
10. A type of pre-design service where the Architect determines the adequate size and
appropriate configuration and assemblage for a proposed project in consideration of
the use, allocation and interface of spaces for given activities. This is done mainly
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group discussion (FGDs), space planning surveys, space audits, etc. and subsequent
analyses i.e. spatial layouts with stacking concepts, specially for multi-storey
structures
a. Space Planning
b. Design Brief Preparation
c. Architectural Programming
d. Space Management Studies
11. NOT included in the Project Development Cost
a. Income tax
b. Clearance and utilities
c. Cost of permits
d. Cost of site acquisition
12. Architect Guevarra was commissioned to do a residential project. Everythiong
worked out until the drawings were done except that the owner ran out of budget to
start the construction. According to the law, how much is Arch. Guevarra entitled to
collec?
a. 85%
b. 80%
c. 95%
d. 90%
13. Under what phase in the regular design services does an architect reviews and
refines the owner’s space requirements and translates them into an architectural
program?
a. Conceptual Design Phase
b. Pre-Design Phase
c. Project Definition Phase
d. Architectural Programming
14. How many sets of plan are to be given/submitted to the owner?
a. 5
b. 6
c. 7
d. 4
15. Will the Architect-of-Record be criminally liable with regards to the plans, projects,
and contracts he signed and sealed?
a. No, it is the Architect-in-Charge of construction who assumes the liability
b. Yes, the AoR assumes the civil liability
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d. No, it is the Design Engineers who are liable


16. Juan has been working at Saudi Arabia for almost 15 years but he feels incomplete
since he was not able to take licensure examination when he was still in the
Philippines. He heard that the PR Boa is going to conduct FLEA at Jeddah. He ask his
family to send his Transcript of Records, Birth Certificate and Diploma. After passing
the FLEA, his company had a big project. He was the one who made all the drawings.
To whom is he liable to?
a. None
b. To the company
c. To the Saudi Government
d. To the Philippine Government
17. Construction for a residential project started as scheduled but after a month the
Owner got a very important business to do in Singapore which would last for eight
months. The Owner then ask the Architect to order suspension of work to the
Contractor until he comes back to the country. Because of the delay in the
compensation of the project, the burden of services by the Architect has increased.
Can the Architect ask additional compensation from the Owner? If yes, how much
should the Architect charge as additional compensation if they have already agreed
to 10% of the project construction cost (PCC) as basis for the fee of the Architect?
a. No, it is not the fault of the Owner to leave the country
b. No, they have already agreed to 10% of the PCC
c. Yes, an additional compensation of 0.5% of the PCC
d. Yes, an additional compensation of 5% of the PCC
18. Services of the following are to be paid separately by the Owner except:
a. Mural Painter
b. Illumination Engineer
c. Acoustic Engineer
d. Sanitary Engineer
19. Big scale projects sometimes have a lot of phrases and areas that may require help
from numerous architects and consultants per phase. A concept architect does the
overall concept of the project. What is his liability on the project?
a. He has civil and administrative liability
b. Same as the Architect-on-Record
c. He has no liability
d. They all share the same amount of liability
20. If they are two architects on a certain project, the Architect-of-Record of
construction, the building collapses, who is more liable?

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a. Architect-in-Charge of Construction
b. Both will be liable
c. Architect-of-Record
d. It depends on the investigation
21. The cost of the completed building to the Owner, including the structure,
plumbing/sanitary and electrical fixtures, mechanical equipment, elevators,
escalators, air-conditioning system, fire protection system, alarm and clock system,
communications and electronic system, elements attached to the building and all
items indicated in the plans, designs, drawings and specifications prepared by the
Architect and his consultants
a. Project Construction Cost
b. Project Development Cost
c. Cost Record
d. Cost of Work
22. If an Architect is hired to design a Supermarket with construction cost of less than
P50M, how much should he/she charge as minimum basic fee based on the old 1979
SPP?
a. 6% of PCC
b. 15% of PCC
c. 7% of PCC
d. 8% of PCC
23. What possible instance can a CM assume liability in case equipment fail to function
or if a portion of the building collapses due to deficiencies in the plan/design or due
to the deficiencies in the manner of construction?
a. The CM did not participate in the plan/design review
b. The CM faithfully discharged his function/s during the construction
c. The CM participated in the plan/design approval
d. The CM faithfully discharged his function/s during the project
implementation
24. Which among the following should the architect’s fee NOT be based?
a. Labor Cost
b. Contractor’s Fee
c. Client’s profile directory
d. Project construction cost
25. No extension will be granted if no written request for materials supplied by Owner is
made by the contractor_____days before it is needed
a. 5 days

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b. 10 days
c. 15 days
d. 20 days
26. For competitive bidding, which is NOT done by the Architect?
a. Organizes and conducts pre-bid conferences
b. Awards the project to the winning bidder
c. Responds to questions from bidders
d. Furnishes complete sets to Bid Documents to all bidders
27. How is the Architect remunerated under Design-Build by maximum cost?
a. Built in the maximum guaranteed cost exclusive of arch. Regular fee
b. 10% inclusive of arch. Regular fee as per old 1979 SPP
c. 7% inclusive of arch. Regular fee as per old 1979 SPP
d. Lump sum inclusive of arch. Regular fee
28. What is the difference between RA 545 and RA 9266 in terms of scope of
architectural practice?
a. Two years diversified experience
b. Structural conceptualization
c. Authorship of documents
d. Corporate practice
29. This area of practice recommends the systematic process of ensuring that a
building/structure’s array of systems is planned, designed, installed and tested to
perform according to the design intent and the buildings operational needs.
a. Facilities Maintenance Support
b. Security Evaluation and Planning
c. Building Testing and Commissioning
d. Building Systems Design
30. Who prepares schedule for submission of detail and shop drawings
a. Owner & Architect
b. Owner & Contractor
c. Architect & Contractor
d. Architect
31. Under what stage in comparative selection process is the time when architects
and/or PRC-registered Architectural firms submit information regarding their
qualification and expertise?
a. Evaluation and Ranking
b. Pre-qualification
c. Invitation

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d. Negotiation
32. Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) firms
are not authorized to provide architectural services for projects located on Philippine
soil unless:
a. The company is wholly owned by architects
b. They are DTI-or SEC-registered and PRC-registered architectural firms
c. They carry a business permit
d. The employees are all local architects
33. A scientific study on the built environment’s well-being, which allows the Architect
to focus on the ways in which the building/structure can best maintain itself and
prolong its life in a cost-efficient manner, and finally provide recommendations to
the Owner/Client
a. Forensic Architecture
b. Building Appraisal
c. Pre-design services
d. Post-design services
34. Refers to the orderly arrangement within a piece of land or property on which
vertical structures such as buildings, monuments and the like, as well as horizontal
developments such as rights-of-ways (ROWs), open spaces and activity spaces are to
be proposed
a. Comprehensive Development Planning
b. Site Development Planning
c. Physical Planning
d. Environmental Planning
35. For any decreased or increased quantities of work, under-runs or over-runs must not
exceed ______.
a. 15%
b. 10%
c. 5%
d. 20%
36. If an Architect assumes the function of going to the project site for monitoring and
supervision, what services is being provided?
a. Construction Inspector
b. Project Supervision
c. Construction Management
d. Full-time Construction Supervision

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37. After graduating from the BS Architecture course in the Philippines, Juan decided to
work in Singapore. He worked there for 2 years and decided to go back to the
Philippines to take the ALE. If Juan’s Singaporean boss could put up an architectural
firm in the Philippines. What should be his first move to register his business?
a. Register his company at DTI
b. Register his company at SEC
c. Get a license to practice architecture in the Phil. As a Foreign partner at PRC
d. Get a license to practice architecture in the Phil. As a Foreign partner at UAP
38. Who is responsible for shortening the time and lessening the cost of the project?
a. Construction Manager
b. Contractor
c. Project Manager
d. Owner
39. A form of specialized Allied Service where the Architect prescribes space plans,
stacking diagrams/sections and computations of areas for the different activities and
spaces to be integrated in a building Project
a. Building Components
b. Special building / Facility planning and design
c. Building Systems Design
d. Architectural Interiors
40. Who does the Architect approach for sound control?
a. Acoustics Engineer
b. DJ
c. Electrical Engineer
d. Electronics Engineer
41. In comparative selection, the Client issues an invitation to qualified architectural
companies. The letter of invitation includes the Terms of Reference for the Project
(TOR). Where is the TOR based?
a. Project Framework
b. Project Description
c. Project Contract
d. Design Brief
42. It is the notice or invitation issued to bidders giving information on the magnitude
and extent of the project, nature, etc
a. Invitation to Bid
b. Instruction to Bidders
c. Bid Bulletin

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d. Notice to Proceed
43. The Architect as agent of the Owner may be paid on a per diem and honorarium
basis plus out-of-pocket expenses such as but not limited to travel, accommodations
and subsistence. These activities include the following except:
a. Conferring with others regarding prospective investments or ventures and
the like
b. Conducting ocular inspection of possible project sites
c. Attending project related meetings, conferences or trips
d. Exhaustive or continuous 8-hour on site supervision to check on the quality
of the work involved
44. The period of making good known defects or faults should NOT be more than many
calendar days?
a. 90 days
b. 120 days
c. 60 days
d. 30 days
45. Under comparative selection, the first step in the selection process involves
Invitation. The Client issues an invitation which includes the Terms of Reference
(ToR) for the project which is based on the _________ prepared by another
Architect
a. Schematic Design
b. Conceptual Framework
c. Architectural Program
d. Design Brief
46. Upon recommendation of the Architect and with the approval of the Owner, full-
time construction supervisors as will be deemed necessary shall be engaged and
paid by the Owner. Which statement is NOT true with regards to the above services?
a. Supervisor shall be hired and agreed upon by the Owner and the Architect
b. Supervisor shall be under the technical control and supervision of the
Architect only even if there is a Project/Construction Manager
c. Supervisor shall make periodic reports to the Owner and to the Architect
d. If a PM/CM is present, supervisor shall be under their technical control and
supervision
47. For specialized allied services, what is the aesthetic designing of the space of a
structure?
a. Space Planning Services
b. Architectural Interior Services

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c. Landscape Design Services


d. Architectural Programming Services
48. Juan has been working at Saudi Arabia for almost 15 years but feels incomplete since
he was not able to take the licensure examination when he was still in the
Philippines. He heard that the PRBoA is going to conduct FLEA at Jeddah. He ask his
family to send his Transcript of Records, Birth Certificate and Diploma. What else
does he need to be able to take the FLEA?
a. Certificate of Employment from his company showing his tenure and position
b. Recommendation Letter from the Consulate
c. Diversified Training Logbook signed and sealed by a Filipino RLA
d. Passport and Certification from his/her direct supervisor
49. Upon signing the Architect-Owner Agreement for Detailed Architectural and
Engineering Design Services, what is the PRBoA suggested minimum payment to the
Architect as a mobilization component of the agreed Architect’s fee?
a. 15,000
b. 50,000
c. 25,000
d. 20,000
50. The Contractor has the right to terminate the contract or suspend work if there is
suspension of work for _______ days through no fault of the contractor
a. 60 days
b. 30 days
c. 120 days
d. 90 days
51. Which condition does not correctly satisfy an architectural partnership?
a. Partners are registered architects and engineers
b. An architect and a bussinessman
c. A contractor and a lawyer
d. All partners are registered architects
52. Under the Multiple of Direct Personnel Expense, the multiplier ranges from _____
depending on the office set-up, overhead and experience of the Architect and the
complexity of the Project.
a. 1.0-2.5
b. 1.5-2.5
c. 1.5-3.5
d. 1.5-2.0

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53. Includes cost of the construction as well as all professional fees, permits, clearances
and utilities and cost of acquiring the project site/lot, cost of money, etc.
a. Cost of Work
b. Project Development Cost
c. Project Construction Cost
d. Cost Records
54. NOT chargeable to the Client under Pre-Design Services
a. Cost of transportation
b. Office overhead expenses
c. Out-of-town living and housing allowances of the local consultants and the
like
d. Living and housing allowance of foreign consultants
55. Under this type of Pre-Design Services, the Architect states the project terms of
reference (ToR) including the concept, objectives and other necessary requirements
to bid out architectural services (whether public or private)
a. Design Brief Preparation
b. Space Planning
c. Architectural Programming
d. Space Management
56. Classified under Group 5: Monumental Buildings
a. Auditoriums
b. Exhibition Halls
c. Art Galleries
d. Museums
57. What type of service involves the detailed planning and design of light transmission,
timing and control for compatibility with the architectural design concept?
a. Architectural Lighting, Planning and Design Services
b. Architectural Lighting Transmission Design Services
c. Architectural Lighting Services
d. Architectural Lighting Layout and Design Services
58. What is the meaning of the acronym IAPOA?
a. Integrated and Accredited Philippine Organization of Architects
b. Integrated Association for Professional Organization of Architects
c. Internationally Accredited Professional Organization of Architects
d. Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects
59. Which is NOT a responsibility of the Architect as the Specialist for Acoustic Design?

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a. Engages in methods of producing building components in a highly


engineered, efficient and cost-effective manner, particularly for residential
and commercial applications
b. Prepares the drawings and specifications for acoustics design and treatment,
sound control and reinforcement, sound absorption, reflectance, insulation,
etc
c. Conducts final inspection of work and equipment
d. Assists the Owner/Client in bidding out the work or in negotiating with a
specialty subcontractor
60. For specialized allied services, what is the activity of total planning that encompasses
social, physical and environmental factors?
a. Physical Planning
b. Environmental Planning
c. Comprehensive Development Planning
d. Comprehensive Architectural Services
61. Under the regular design services, a per diem plus travelling and living expenses shall
be chargeable to the Owner whenever the Architect or his duly authorized
representative is required to perform services at a locality beyond_____ kilometres
(air, straight line or radial distance) from his established office as it appears in the
Architect’s letterhead
a. 30
b. 100
c. 50
d. 60
62. A type of pre-design service where the Architect states the project terms of
reference (ToR) including the concept, objectives and other necessary requirements
to bid out architectural services (whether public or private)
a. Feasibility Study
b. Space Planning
c. Design brief Preparation
d. Architectural Programming
63. The Consulting Architect in this area f practice places value on the building/structure
condition and defects, and on its repair and maintenance, including the required
improvements. Appraisal is universally defined as an act or process of estimating
value.
a. Building Appraisal
b. Security Evaluation and Planning

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c. Building Components
d. Forensic Architecture
64. How many percent completion of work shall the Architect inspect and issue the
Certificate of completion?
a. 96%
b. 97%
c. 98%
d. 95%
65. NOT classified under Group 5 – monumental buildings and other facilities requiring
consummate design skill and much precise detailing
a. Exposition Buildings
b. Exhibition Halls
c. Memorials
d. Mausoleums
66. The multiple of direct personnel expense is applicable to what type of work?
a. Creative work
b. Ocular Site Inspection
c. Government Projects
d. Research
67. The Client has already approved the designs of the typical house models for a
subdivision project. The Architect continued with the preparation of the
construction drawings. At this stage, the Client asked the Architect to prepare also
scale models of the different house models to be used in selling the house and lot
packages. How will the Architect charge for them?
a. Determine the cost by arbitration
b. It is part of the design studies required for presentation to the client and no
additional fee is to be charged
c. The cost for each scale model will be charged in addition to the basic fee
d. It is already included in the Architects basic fee
68. An Architect specifies a particular material for a project that will be sourced from a
foreign supplier. Everything is going as scheduled until the Contractor reports to the
client that he will not be able to finish the project as scheduled since the material
needed and to be supplied by the foreign supplier is still not at the jobsite and
delivery had been apparently delayed. There is an upcoming event and the building
will not be ready in time for the scheduled activity. It will have to be cancelled and
the Client is very un happy due to the projected huge financial loss. Whose fault is it?

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a. The Contractor for not informing the Client and Architect about the delay
before it became critical
b. The Event Organizer for scheduling events before the building was finished
c. The Architect for specifying a product that is not available in the local market
d. The Architect for specifying a product that is not available in the international
market
69. Who will be liable for seeking and soliciting architectural works by a non registered
person?
a. No one
b. The employer and the employee
c. Both the represented and the representative
d. The represented and the representative, the employer and the employee
70. Building of moderate complexity of plan / design under Group 2
a. Supermarket
b. Industrial Building
c. Public Market
d. Gymnasiums
71. The PRC will not issue the Certificate of Registration to a successful examinee if he
commits one of the following:
a. Unethical practice by competing with other architect
b. Fraudulent act
c. Immoral act
d. Sign his signature in a project that he didn’t design
72. In what type of services do making of brochures/leaflets/fliers/posters and
promotional & advertisement campaign are included?
a. Pre-Design Services
b. Regular Design Services
c. Specialized Allied Services
d. Comprehensive Architectural Services
73. Which of the following is a responsibility of the Architect in the Construction Phase
of the Regular Design Services?
a. Be held responsible for failure of contractor to carry out work
b. Prepares shop drawings
c. Makes exhaustive on-site supervision
d. Makes periodic visits to the site
74. The multiplier applied in the multiple of direct personnel expense depends on the
following except one:

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a. Office Set-Up
b. Complexity of Project
c. Experience of the Architect
d. Cost of transportation
75. After completion of working drawings, specifications and other documents and upon
submission to client, what stage is next?
a. Bidding/Negotiation Phase
b. Specifications Phase
c. Contract Document Phase
d. Construction Phase
76. When the Owner fails to implement the plans and documents for construction as
prepared by the Architect, the Architect is entitled to receive compensation the sum
corresponding to _____ (%) percent of the Architect’s fee
a. 85
b. 95
c. 80
d. 90
77. NOT included as item to be paid by the Owner
a. Value Added Tax (VAT)
b. Legal services that may be required for the Project
c. Insurance services for the Project
d. Income Tax
78. NOT included in the fee of the Architect for detailed architectural and engineering
design services
a. Soil Test
b. Air Conditioning System
c. Auxiliary Systems
d. Structural Design
79. Which is NOT included in the Project Construction Cost
a. Site development plan elements planned by the Architect
b. Alarm and clock system
c. Architectural Interiors items planned by another Architect
d. Escalators
80. An Architect drew up a house plan for a family. The owner went abroad. After a year
the owners returned but instructed the architect to help them find a new lot. The
task would entail the Architect’s personal time. What stage in the Architect’s
services will the Architect perform?

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a. Regular Design Services


b. Comprehensive Arch’l Services
c. Specialized Allied Services
d. Pre-Design
81. Under what phase in the regular design services does an Architect evaluates the
Owners program, schedule, budget, project site and proposes methods of project
deliveries?
a. Conceptual Design Phase
b. Pre-Design Phase
c. Project Definition Phase
d. Schematic Design Phase
82. This method of compensation is frequently used where there is continuing
relationship involving a series of projects.
a. Fixed fee
b. Professional Fee plus Expenses
c. Multiple of Direct Personnel Expense
d. Retainer
83. Guarantee to execute the work in accordance with the terms of the contract
a. Guarantee Bond
b. Payment Bond
c. Performance Bond
d. Proposal Bond
84. The Breakdown of Work and corresponding Value of the Contract Amount which is
used as basis for Request for Payment must be submitted by the Contractor how
many days from receipt of the NTP?
a. 7 days
b. 5 days
c. 15 days
d. 10 days
85. In some cases a Client may request an Architect to do work which will require his
personal time such as:
a.attending project-related meetings, conferences or trips;
b.conducting ocular inspection project sites; and
c.conferring with others regarding prospective investments or ventures and the like
For these particular activities, the Architect as agent of the Owner may be paid this
basis plus out-of-pocket expenses such as but not limited to travel, accommodations
and subsistence.

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a. Multiple of Direct Personnel Expense


b. Professional Fee Plus Expenses
c. Per Diem, Honorarium plus Reimbursable Expenses
d. Per Diem and Multiple of Direct Personnel Expense
86. Which is an unethical action with respect to the Architect’s responsibility his
colleagues and subordinates?
a. Donate to obtain advantage in a religious project
b. Provides free professional service for a charitable project
c. Serving as professional adviser, accepts employment as Design Architect for
a competition project
d. Undertakes a commission from another Architect duly notified
87. Guarantee to enter into a contract if awarded
a. Performance Bond
b. F Bond
c. Proposal Bond
d. Payment Bond
88. How much percent of the professional fee is the component for the Periodic
Construction Supervision (PCS)?
a. 10%
b. 20%
c. 15%
d. 5%
89. A client wanted your services for his new house with a total project cost of
(3,000,000) Pesos. Based on the old 1979 SPP, what is the percentage of your
professional fee?
a. 10% of PCC
b. 8% of PCC
c. 12% of PCC
d. 15% of PCC
90. Under what phase in the regular design does the Architect consults with the Owner
to ascertain the conceptual framework and related requirements of the project and
confirms such requirements with him?
a. Architectural Programming Phase
b. Space Planning Phase
c. Conceptual Design Phase
d. Project Definition Phase

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91. Which is an unethical action with respect to the Architect’s responsibility to the
people?
a. Takes part in paid endorsement of building material
b. Shares technical information
c. Promotes professional organization
d. Seeks constructive civic service
92. How many sets of complete equipment catalogue data are required prior to ordering
a. 2
b. 1
c. 4
d. 3
93. Generally NOT included in the scope of services of a full-time construction supervisor
a. Plan Evaluation
b. Evaluation of Construction Work
c. Preparation of Daily Inspection Reports
d. Quality Control
94. It refers to person, firm, or corporation providing guarantee for contractor’s bonds
a. Guarantor
b. Proposal
c. Surety
d. Bidder
95. Guarantee workmanship and quality of materials and equipment for 1 year.
a. Guarantee Bond
b. Performance Bond
c. Bond
d. Proposal Bond
96. Who gives the directive to start the project?
a. Construction Manager
b. Project Manager
c. Owner
d. Contractor
97. Which is included in the Project Construction Cost?
a. Fees of the Specialist Consultants
b. Cost of materials used
c. Fees for the Architect and Engineers
d. Salaries of the construction inspectors
98. NOT a responsibility of the Owner

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a. Designate a representative authorized to act on his behalf


b. Promptly examine and render decisions pertaining to documents submitted
by the Architect
c. Provide full information to his requirements for the Project
d. Issue orders directly to the General Contractor
99. Method of selection of an Architect conducted by committees representing
institutions, corporations or public agencies.
a. Design competitions
b. Comparative Selection
c. Institutional Method
d. Direct Selection
100. Under Specialized Allied Services, which is NOT a responsibility of the
Architect performing Architectural Interior (AI) Services?
a. Assists the Client in conducting bids or negotiations with General Contractors,
sub-contractors and suppliers of building materials, furniture, equipment,
fixtures, etc
b. Checks and approves samples of materials and shop drawings of AI
components
c. Architect determines the adequate size and appropriate configuration and
assemblage for a proposed project in consideration of the use, allocation
and interface of spaces for given activities
d. Prescribes space plans, stacking diagrams/sections and computations of areas
for the different activities and spaces to be integrated in a building Project

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