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Design Review: Quiz 01

1. The phase of the regular design service where the architect prepares plans, elevations, sections,
and the outline specifications based on the approved conceptual plans.
a. Schematic design phase
b. Design development phase
c. Contract document phase
d. Predesign phase
e. None of these

2. Site or building provisions to serve a particular function, facilitate the operational requirements of
the building, and to make movements in and out of a site or a building faster but also
comfortable for the user
a. Amenities
b. Facilities
c. Services
d. Utilities
e. Provisions

3. The phase of the regular design service where the architect prepares conceptual plans and initial
line drawings.
a. Schematic design phase
b. Design development phase
c. Contract document phase
d. Predesign phase
e. None of these

4. The phase of the regular design service where the architect conducts periodic supervision of the
ongoing construction.
a. Project management phase
b. Construction management phase
c. Construction phase
d. Site supervision phase
e. This is not included in the regular design service

5. The study of the measurements and capabilities of the human body.

a. Ergonomics
b. Physiology
c. Biomechanics
d. Human kinetics
e. Anthropometry

6. Site or building provisions to serve a particular function or facilitate the end user in their specific
needs. They don’t necessarily target comfort, but aim to fulfill the end user’s needs.
a. Amenities
b. Facilities
c. Services
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d. Utilities
e. Provisions

7. This pertains to the front area of the lot.

a. Entourage
b. Landscaping
c. Easement
d. Foreground
e. Lawn

8. Features intended to provide comfort and enjoyment to the user, and increases attractiveness or
value of a site or a building.
a. Amenities
b. Facilities
c. Services
d. Utilities
e. Provisions

9. The electrical, electronics, mechanical, sanitary, plumbing and related components of a building as
supported by their external counterpart components introduced on the grounds and linked to
other counterpart components found at the RROW/street.
a. Amenities
b. Facilities
c. Services
d. Utilities
e. Provisions

10. The study of people and their relationship with the environment around them and the things that
they use to perform tasks.
a. Ergonomics
b. Physiology
c. Biomechanics
d. Human kinetics
e. Anthropometry

11. The measurement of body sizes at rest and when using devices such as chairs, tables, beds,
mobility devices, and so on.
a. Static anthropometry
b. Functional anthropometry
c. Kinetic anthropometry
d. Biomechanics
e. Human kinetics

12. The measurement of abilities related to the completion of tasks, such as reaching, maneuvering
and motion, and other aspects of space and equipment use.
a. Static anthropometry
b. Functional anthropometry
c. Kinetic anthropometry
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d. Biomechanics
e. Human kinetics

13. An applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people
and things interact most efficiently and safely.
a. Ergonomics
b. Physiology
c. Biomechanics
d. Human kinetics
e. Anthropometry

14. This principle of rational workspace design states that the most important item should be the
most accessible
a. Frequency of use principle
b. Importance principle
c. Function principle
d. Sequence of use principle
e. Both A and B

15. This principle of rational workspace design states that items with similar functions should be
grouped together
a. Frequency of use principle
b. Importance principle
c. Function principle
d. Sequence of use principle
e. Both A and B

16. The vertical distance from the floor to the top of the head (vertex). To measure, the subject stands
erect and looks straight ahead.
a. Maximum body breadth
b. Stature
c. Vertical grip reach
d. Popliteal height
e. Side arm reach

17. Horizontal distance from the rearmost surface of the buttock to the back of the lower leg
a. Buttock-popliteal length
b. Thigh clearance
c. Hip breadth
d. Sitting height
e. Popliteal height

18. The vertical distance from the floor to the midpoint of the kneecap. To measure, the subject sits
erect with his knees at right angles.
a. Thigh Clearance
b. Sitting Height
c. Popliteal Height
d. Knee Height
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e. Buttock-knee Length

19. Maximum horizontal distance across the deltoid muscles

a. Shoulder Breadth
b. Elbow to Elbow Breadth
c. Side Arm Reach
d. Maximum Body Depth
e. Maximum Body Breadth

20. Which should be considered for signage placement and heights of privacy screens and partitions?
a. Eye height
b. Stature
c. Popliteal height
d. Sitting Height
e. Hip breadth

21. Which should be considered when designing bunk beds and configuring overhead obstructions
above seating?
a. Stature
b. Knee height
c. Sitting height
d. Popliteal height
e. Buttock-leg Length

22. Which should be considered when determining maximum heights for switches, controls, levels,
handles, and shelving height?
a. Vertical Grip Reach
b. Popliteal Height
c. Shoulder Breadth
d. Thumb Tip Reach
e. Stature

23. Which should be considered for passage clearances?

a. Elbow to Elbow Breadth
b. Maximum Body Breadth
c. Thumb Tip Reach
d. Side Arm Reach
e. Buttock-Leg Length

24. Which should be considered for allowances for table seating and row seating in theaters and
auditoriums?
a. Stature
b. Shoulder Breadth
c. Elbow Height
d. Thumb Tip Reach
e. Eye Height
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25. Policies through which the government regulates land use, new construction, and the extent and
nature of growth. Regulations that guide the development of land.
a. Land use zoning
b. Zoning ordinance
c. Building codes
d. Development controls
e. Master development plan

26. This pertains to the maximum portion of the lot that may be occupied by the building.
a. PSOmin
b. PSOmax
c. MACA
d. AMBF
e. Both B and D

27. The following values may be obtained from Table VIII.1 except for which?
a. PSOmax
b. ISAmax
c. USAmin
d. MACA
e. TOSLmax

28. PSOmax + ISAmax = ?

a. AMBF
b. MACA
c. TOSL
d. USAmin
e. GFA

29. Which will generate a TGFAmax value?

a. AMBF x BHL in meters
b. AMBF x BHL in number of floors
c. PSOmax x FLAR
d. TLA x FLAR
e. TLA x BHL in meters

30. Which of the following least directly affects the value of the PSOmax?
a. Firewalls
b. Open space requirements
c. Setback requirements
d. Building height limit
e. Both A and D