Professional Documents
Culture Documents
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
3
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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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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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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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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AND WELL-BEING
OF THE PUBLIC
AND
COMMUNITY AS
A WHOLE
PRE-DESIGN Project financing falls under what kind of service of the
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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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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
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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
a ___ in duplicate.
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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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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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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?
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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
through primary data gathering such as interviews, consultations, interfaces, focus
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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
c. None of the above
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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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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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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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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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