eee eo ppse LN apse s pegs ATENEO DE DAVAO UNIVERSITY BUILDING LAWS REVIEWER (QUESTIONS & ANSWERS) (COVERAGE: BP 220; PD 957; PD 1096; BP 344; RA 9514] Based on the prescribed hierarchy of roads and road widths in BP 220 and PD 0957, which of the following is the narrowest? Minor road Alley Interconnecting road Path-walk What is the maximum allowable What is the minimum tread width for stairs in BP 220? 200 mm, 225 mm, 250 mm, 300 mm, In terms of cost, which of the following is the most expensive? Economie housing Socialized housing Open market housing Medium cost housing ees aege 4 Which of the following is prohibited by BP 220 and PD 957? A rowhouse cluster of 10 units A rowhouse cluster of 20 units A rowhouse cluster 100 m. long A. block 500.00m long with a 2.00m-wide alley approximately at the center For long blocks, an alley must be provided when the block becomes long or longer. 200m, 250 m, 300 m. 500 m. What is the prescribed ratio for saleable and non-saleable lots in BP 220? 30% saleable max, 70% non- saleable min 70% saleable max, 30% non-saleable min 30% saleable min, 70% non-saleable max 70% saleable min, 30% non-saleable max None of the above What is the prescribed ratio for saleable and non-saleable lots in PD 9572 30% saleable max, 70% non-saleable min 70% saleable max, 30% non-saleable min 30% saleable min, 70% non-saleable maxd. 70% saleable min, 30% non-saleable max e. None of the above 9. Which of the following is true? ‘An alley may be used as property access for socialized developments only b. A pathwalk may be used as property access for socialized and economic developments c. A pathwalk length of up to 60.00 m. is allowed d. An alley must have a minimum width of 1.20 m. 10. What is the minimum ceiling height required for socialized and econot housing (not including mezzanines)? 2.70 m. 2.40 m. 2.10 m. 2.00 m. aese 11. What is the smallest door permitted by BP 220? 600 mm, wide x 1800 mm. tall 700 mm. wide x 1800 mm. tall 700 mm. wide x 2000 mm tall 800 mm. wide x 2000 mm. tall ve as 12, What is the acceptable range of handrail heights according to BP 2207 a, 800-900 mm. from the floor b. 800-100 mm. from the floor ©, 800-1200 mm. from the floor d. 800-1500 mm.from the floor 13, For socialized housing, what is the minimum lot frontage required for single detached developments? 6.00 m. 8.00 m. 10.00 m. 12.00 m. 14. What is the minimum front setback required for socialized and economic housing? 1.00 m. 150m. 2.00 m. 4.50 m. aoge 15, Parks and playgrounds are required for projects that have a minimum gross area of 1 hectare 2 hectares: 3 hectares: nose 10 hectares 16, Which of the following may be built on areas allotted for parks and playgrounds? a, A multi-purpose center b. A private clinic ©. A livelihood center 17. Which of the following are the first three items on the list of minimum, basic needs of human. settlements prescribed by BP 220? a. Water, power, and storm drainage b. Water, circulation, and storm drainagec. Water, power, and waste disposal d. Water, parks and playgrounds, and circulation 18, What is the minimum floor area required for a single occupancy, open market condominium according to PD 957? 18 sqm. 22 sqm. 36 sqm. 48 sqm. ees 19. For medium-cost and open market housing developments, what is the minimum area required for parks and playgrounds? 3.5% of gross area 4.0% of gross area 5.0% of gross area 9.0% of gross area eeoe 20. What is the minimum floor area required for open market housing? a. 18sqm. 22 sqm 30 sqm. 2 a. Shell house b. Shell house with doors and windows ©. Complete house 4. Complete house without interior partitions 22. What is the minimum lot area required for medium cost, duplex housing? 50 sqm, 80 sqm. 100 sqm. 120 sam. ae oe 23. For BP 220, what is the minimum extension above the roof line required for firewalls? 200 mm. 300 mm. 400 mm. 1000 mm, eeoe 24, Subdivisions abutting main public roads must provide setbacks on both sides of the subdivision entrance for public utility vehicles. What are the minimum dimensions required for the setback? 2.50 m. x 5.00 m. 3.00 m. x 5.00 m. 3.00 m. x 9.00 m. 3.60 m. x 12.00 m. aeoge 25. What is the minimum floor area required for a medium cost family condominium according to PD 957? 18 sqm. 22: sqm. 36 sqm 48 sqm aeoge 26. Construction in a building involving changes in the materials used, partitioning, locations/sizes of openings, structural parts, existing utilities, and equipment without increasing the overall area. a. Alteration21. eps 29. Renovation Slum upgrading Redecoration The transfer of buildings or portions thereof from an original location to another, either within the same lot or toa different one. Evacuation Reassembly Moving Disaster displacement Which of the following is NOT true about the building official, according to Rule II of the IRR of PD 1096? The building official must either be a duly registered architect or civil engineer The building official must be of good moral character The building off least five years of diversified and professional experience in building design and construction All of the above are true ial must have at Which of the following violations is the gravest, according to Rule Il of the NBC IRR? Failure to post Certificate of Occupancy Use or ~— occupancy of building/structure without appropriate Certificate of Occupancy ‘Non-compliance with work stoppage order for construction or demolition without permit 4. Noncompliance with the work stoppage order for the alteration, addition, conversion, or repair without permit 30. Whose duty is it to declare buildings as ruinous or dangerous? This is the building official's duty This is the secretary's duty This is the architect's duty This is the PRBOA's duty aeoe 31. Which of the following does NOT require a building permit? a. A small patio,only 25 sqm. in area, resting directly on the ground b. A low garden masonry wall that is only 6 meters long and only 1.5 meters high c. A greenhouse that measures 2 meters % 3 meters only d. A mini-aviary measuring 3 meters * 4 meters with a maximum height of less than 6 meters measured from the ‘ground to the apex of the roof 32. What is the minimum distance required between caves and (ne rear and side property lines? 500mm, 750mm 1000mm None of the above. Setbacks are ‘measured not to the caves, but to the exterior faces or the walls, eeoe33. According to Rule Il of the NBC IRR, which does not fall under civil/structural documents? a, Roof framing plans b. Boring and load tests ¢, Seismic analysis 34. Firewalls are not allowed for RI developments, However, an abutment of up to 3.20m in height is allowed, provided that above the abutment shall be made of perforated concrete blocks. 100m eese Ez 35, Does the law permit the owner to proceed with ground preparation and excavation works before the issuance of the building permit? No. The owner must wait for the building permit to be issued before he can proceed with excavation works. ¢. The NBC is silent on this matter. d. Both A and C 36. Does the law permit the owner to occupy completed portions of the building even though other parts are still being constructed? b. No, this is extremely dangerous. There must be no ongoing works within the building before anyone may be allowed to occupy it. c. Yes, if the Building Official grants a Partial Certificate of Occupancy to the owner, d. Both A and B 37. For a sloping lot with a 2.00m difference between the highest and lowest points of the lot, where will the established grade line be for building height determination? a. The lowest point of the lot b, The highest point of the lot c. The average between the two points d. None of the above 38. What is the minimum parking slot size for a standard truck? a, 2.50m x 5.00m b. 3.00 x 9.00m c. 3.60.x 12.00m d, 2.60 x 18.00m 39.1f you add the ISA and the USA, what will you get? b. PSO c. MACA d. AMBE40. If you subtract the ISAmax from the MACA, what will you get? TOSLmin b, PSOmax . USAmin 4. BHL 41. If you multiply the FLAR by the TLA, what will you get? a. AMBF b. GEA c. TGFA d. MACA 42. What is the minimum area for habitable rooms, according to the National Building Code? 1.20 sqm 3.00 sqm 6.00 sqm 12.00 sqm oe ae 43. What is the minimum air space provision per person for habitable rooms? a, 3.00 cubie meters b. 12.00 cubic meters 18 cubic meters 44, What is the minimum width for an access road serving an interior lot? b. 4.0m c. 5,00m d. 800m 45, What is the minimum ceiling height required for the seventh floor of a naturally-ventilated building? a. 1.80m b. 2.10m 2.40 m 46. For agricultural areas, the NBC requires at least or easement for each side of the waterway. a. 3.00m c. 20,00m d. 40,00m_ 47. Townhouses are typical of which zoning classification? a. R-2 c. RS cl 48. According to Article 1723 of the Civil Code, who shall be held liable if a building collapses due to the use of inferior materials? a. The architect or the engineer who drew up the plans b, The contractor and the construction supervisor c. The building official who reviewed and approved the plans 4. Both Band C 49. Before using or occupying a completed building, this document must be issued first. a. Building permitb. Certificate of inspection c. Certificate of compliance 50. The Building Code requires that the owner hire a full-time inspector for the construction. This inspector must bea: a Licensed architect Licensed mechanical engineer Licensed contractor Either A or B aes SI, What are the allowable firewall configurations for an R3 project? Allowed on one side of property Allowed on both sides of the property oe 52. This term refers to any new construction which increases the height or area of an existing building. b. Alteration . Renovation d. Conversion 53. This uses wood construction with prote is one-hour fire. resistive throughout. Type I ve fire-resistant materials and ¢. Type Ill and IV a. TypeV $4. The provisions of the National Building Code apply to all public and private buildings except tor b. Buildings made of native materials like wood, nipa, and lumber c. Projects that only _ involve non-structural repairs 4. Both A andB 55. Which is not included among the valid grounds for declaring a building as dangerous? a, Structural hazard b. Aesthetic deficiency c. Unsafe electrical wiring d. Inadequate sanitation 56. Type I constructions are not allowed in which zones a, Norefire restricted zone b. Fire restrictive zone Highly fire restrictive zone 57. On a non-arcaded ROW, signs may be allowed to project by as much as a, 300mm b, 600mm c, 900mm 58. Should a sign be allowed to project beyond the property line and into an arcaded RROW, a minimum vertical clearance of must he maintained from the road surface to the bottom of the sign. a. 200m427m c. 5.00m 4. 600m 59. For glass panels that need to larger than 3.00 m x3,00m, the minimum thickness needs to be: a. 8mm b. 10mm c. 12mm 60, According (0 the NBC, the maximum speed of escalators is a, 90 feet per minute 120 feet per minute c. 36 meters per minute 61, According to the NBC, the minimum stairway width for buildings with an occupant load of 10-50 is a 110m b. 0.90m ©. 0.75m 4. 0.60m 62. For protection of pedestrians, what will be required when the distance between the OFB and the inner edge of the sidewalk is equal to 75% of the building height? a. A fence only b. A canopy only c. A fence and a canopy d. A tense, a canopy, and a safety net 63. Every fence or building corer must be truncated at the comer to form a chaflan on roads that are less than 3.60m wide. What is the minimum width of a chaflan? a. 3.00m b, 3.60m d. 5.00m 64. Which would be included when obtaining GFA? a, Balconies with an area of 5 square meters b. Parking areas equivalent to half the area of one floor ©. Utility areas equivalent to not more than one-third of one floor 4. Fire escape structures It complying to standards stair measurements of the NBC 65, What is the minimum width required for a curb cutout leading to a 1.20m-wide crossing? 0.90m a. 1.00m b, 120m c. 150m. 66. What is the minimum dimension of the required turnabout space for walkways and what should be the maximum distance between two turnabout spaces? a, Minimum dimension of 1.20m, center-to- center distance of 15.00m b, Minimum dimension of 1.50m, center-to- center distance of 13.50m,67. oe es esse 10. pes Minimum dimension of 1.20m, maximum gap of 12.00m between turning spaces Minimum dimension of 150m, center-to-center distance of 12,00m. Handrails are required for ramps, stairs, and dropped curbs at ings. These handrails should be installed at what height/s? 700mm and 900mm 800mm and 900mm 900mm and 1000m 900mm only cros What is the minimum width of an accessible parking slot? 215m 2.50m 2.70m 3.70m What is required to be provided at the bottom and the top of a ramp? ‘A tumabout space with a minimum dimension of 1.50m A vestibule with a level space at least 1.50m wide and 2.00m deep A curb with a minimum height or 100mm A level area not less than 1.80m in length What are the minimum dimensions ofa toilet stall for PWDs? 1,50m x 150m 1.50m x 1.80. 1.70m x 1.80m 1,80 m x 2.00m 71. What is the maximum travel distance allowed for accessible elevators? 10.00m from entrance 15,00m from entrance 20.00m from entrance 30.00m from entrance Bese 72. For PW washrooms. What Is the maximum height allowed for a lavatory counter? 750mm 800mm 850mm 900mm aoge 73.A central refuge area with a minimum depth of 1.50m is required for crossings if the width of the road to be crossed exceeds a, 650m b. 8.00m ec. 10.00m d. 12.00m 74, Fires involving energized electrical equipment are classified as: a. Class A b. Class B c. Class C d. Class D 15. For drainage purposes, a maximum cross gradient of. toward the road is allowed for dropped curbs. a 12 b. 1:20 c. 12% d. 20%76. A type of standpipe system in which the pipes are normally not filled with water. Water is introduced into the system thru fire service connections when needed a. Wet standpipe b. Dry standpipe Combination standpipe Both A and C as 77. What is the maximum allowable riser height for stairs in BP 220? a, 150mm b. 175 mm, cc. 200 mm. 78, What is the minimum tread width for stairs in BP 220? 225 mm, 250 mm, 300 mm aes 79, Fires involving ordinary combustible materials such as wood, cloth, rubber and plastics a. Class A b. Class B cc. Class K d. Class D 80. Which of the following is prohibited by BP 220 and PD 957? a, A rowhouse duster of 10 units A rowhouse cluster of 20 units c. A rowhouse cluster 100 m, long 81. Any visual or audible signal produced by a device or system to warn the occupants of the building or fire fighting elements of the presence or danger of fire a. Annunciator Panel b. Fire signal Fire alerting system 82.An integrated network of hydraulically designed __piping systems installed in a building, structure or area with outlets arranged in a systematic pattern which automatically discharges water when activated by heat or combustion products from a fire. a. Standpipe system b. Fire extinguishing system Sprinkler system d, None of the above 83. What is the prescribed ratio for saleable and non-saleable lots in PD 957? a. 30% saleable, 70% non-saleable b. 70% saleable, 30% non-saleable ©. 60% saleable, 40% non-saleable 4, None of the above 84, Which of the following is true? a. An alley may be used as property access for socialized developments onlyb. A pathwalk may be used as property access for socialized and economic developments c. A pathwalk length of up to 60.00 m. is allowed d. An alley must have a minimum width of 1.20 m 85. What is the minimum ceiling height required for socialized and economic housing (not including mezzanines)? a. 2.70 m. b. 2.40, ec. 210m, 86, Results of the annual fire pump flow test, the annual main drain test, and the standpipe water flow test should be included in the: a. FALAR 1 b. FALAR2 c. FALAR3 dF 87, What is the acceptable range of handrail heights according to BP 2207 a, 800-900 mm. from the floor b. 800-1000 mm. from the floor ©. 800-1200 mm. from the floor d. 800-1500 mm.from the floor 88. What is the minimum side setback required for socialized and economic housing? a. 1.00 m. b. 150m c. 200m. d. 450m 89. Fires in cooking appliances that involve combustible cooking media (vegetable or animal oils and fats) are classified as: Class D Class B ‘Class A s 90. Which of the following are the last three items on the list of minimum basic needs of human settlements prescribed by BP 2207 a, Water, power, storm drainage Water, power, parks and playgrounds . Solid and liquid waste disposal, parks and playgrounds, power 4, Storm drainage, parks and playgrounds, Dower 91. What is the minimum floor area required for open market housing? a. 18 sam b. 22 sqm. ©. 30sqm. d 42sam 92. What is the minimum lot area required for open market, duplex housing? a. 50 sqm. b._ 80 sqm. d. 120 sam 93. For BP 220, what is the minimum thickness required for firewalls?a. 4 inches b. 5 inches d. 8 inches 94, What is the minimum floor area required for a medium cost family condominium according to PD 957? a, 12sqm. b. 18 sqm. d. 36 sam. 95, An integrated piping system connected to a source of extinguishing agent which suppressed fires when actuated by its automatic detecting device Standpipe system a. Standpipe system . Automatic fire suppression system c. Fire extinguisher d. Fire hose 96. The maximum number of persons that may be allowed to occupy a particular building or space a. Maximum occupancy b. Building load d. Occupant total 97. What is the minimum tread required for new stairs in RA 9514? a, 180mm. b. 200mm cc. 250mm 98. What is the minimum riser height required for new stairs in RA 9514? b. 180mm, c. 200mm, d. None of the above 99. Based on RA 9514, how many exits are required if the occupant load is 600? a. Lexit b. exits d. 4exits 100. The minimum tread for existing stairs according to A 9514. 200mm, 230mm, 250mm, 280mm, eeoe 101. Minimum ramp width, according to RA 9514 a. 915mm. b. 120mm c. 1200mm d. 1420mm 102. Minimum elevator pit depth according to NBC. a. 300mm b. 500mm. d. 800mm, 103. Firewall extension under the eaves, according to the NBC. a. 200mm.b. 300mm cc. 400mm 4. 600mm 104. Minimum floor area of a single-occupaney condominium for medium cost housing, a. 12sqm. b. 15sqm. ©. 18sqm 4. 20sqm 105. Minimum width of passageway for courts according to NBC. a. 100m b. 1.20m ce. 150m 2.0m 106, Maximum distance of the required turning space from a dead end, according to BP 344? 2.00m 350m 450m 6.00m eos 107. Maximum height of a flush control device for PWD toilets, according to BP 344. 800mm from the floor 850mm from the floor 900mm from the floor 1200mm from the floor eo se 108. Minimum width of stairs for OL greater than 10, according to the NBC a. 075m, b, 090m c. 110m 4. 150m 109. Minimum depth of tactile strip that needs to be provided at the top and the bottom of stairs, according to BP 344. 300mm 500mm 600mm 1200mm 110. Maximum longitudinal gradient of a walkway, according to BP 344. a. 1:10 b. 1:12 1:20 dd. 1:100 111, Maximum cross gradient of a walkway, according to BP 344, a. 1:10 b. 1:12 ©. 1:20 112. Maximum projection of gratings from the surface of the walkway, according to BP 344. a. 30mm b, 6.5mm ¢. 13mm 4. 25mm 113. Minimum clearance of a handrail that is vertically mounted on top of a ledge, according to BP 344 a. 30mm,c. 50mm 4. 60mm 114. Minimum Clearance ora handrail that Is horizontally mounted onto a wall, according to BP 344. 20mm 30mm 40mm 50mm Bese 115. Maximum crossing speed for pedestrians prescribed by BP 344, 0.50m/sec 0.70m/sec 0.90mi/sec d. 1.10m/sec ese 116, If there are 24 water closet stalls for women and 18 water closet stalls for men (all located on one floor) how many accessible toilet stalls need to be provided for the entire floor. 1 oe 2 3 4 ae 117. The minimum distance required fiom a major road intersection and the ingress point. of a traffic generating building 25m b. 50m 75m 4 100m 118. According to the NBC, minimum, foundation thickness for Group A dwellings a. 150mm. b. 200mm c. 225mm. 119. Minimum vertical clearance from the top of the sidewalk to the lowest part of the street canopy (for pedestrian protection) a. 2.0m ce, 2.70m d. 3.00m 120. Minimum width of a single-loaded aisle, according to NBC, a, 600mm. b. 750mm cc. 800mm d. 1200mm 121, Maximum inclination of an escalator according to the NBC a, 25 degrees from horizontal b, 25 degrees from vertical c. 30 degrees from vertical 122. For a condominium project with 12 condo units and which is 900 meters away from the nearest public park, how much space should be allotted to parks and playgrounds inside the condo development? a. 50 sqmb. 53 sqm 4. The requirement may be waived 123. Minimum width of main door according to BP 220 a, 600mm b. 700mm 4. 900mm 124. According to NBC, what is the minimum rear setback for R1? 150m 2.00m 3.00m 450m aese 125. Maximum length of dead ends according to NBC. 4.50m b. 6.00m 750m, 4. 10.00m 126. Construction in a building involving changes in the materials used, partitioning, locations / sizes of openings, structural parts, existing utilities and equipment without increasing the overall area a. Alteration b. Renovation ©. Slum upgrading d. Redecoration 127. The transfer of buildings or portions thereof from an original location to another, either within the same lot or to a different one. a. Evacuation assembly ©. Moving. 4. Disaster displacement 128, Any physical change made on a building’ structure to increase its value, utility and/or to improve its aesthetic quality a. Slum upgrading b, Renovation . Interior design 4. Architectural Interiors 129, According to the National Building Code, what is the maximum cost of a traditional family dwelling? a. Php 10,000.00 ». Php 15,000.00 c. Php 20,000.00 4. Php 25,000.00 130. Which of the following is NOT true about the building official, according to Rule II of the IRR of PD 1096? a. The building official must either be a duly registered architect or civil engineer b. The building official must be of good moral character ¢. The building official must have at least five years of diversified and professional experience in building design and construction 131. Which of the following violations is the most grave, according to Rule I of the NBC IRR?a, Failure to post Certificate of Occupancy b. Use or occupancy of building/structure without appropriate Certificate of Occupancy 4. Non-compliance with the work stoppage order for the alteration, addition, conversion, or repair without permit. 132, Whose duty is it to declare buildings as ruinous or dangerous? b. This is the secretary's duty c. This is the architect's duty 4. This is the public's duty 133. Which of the following does NOT require a building permit? a. A small patio, only 25sqm. in area, resting directly on the ground b. A low garden masonry wall that is only 6 meters long and only 1.5 meters high 4. A mini-aviary measuring 3 meters x 4 meters with a maximum height of less than 6 meters measured from the ground to the apex of the roof 134, What is the minimum distance required between eaves and the rear and side property lines? a, 500mm. b, 750mm c. 1000mm d. 1500mm_ 135. A written authorization granted by the Building Official to an applicant allowing him to proceed with construction after plans, specifications and other pertinent documents have been found to be in conformity with the Code a. Building Permit b. Occupancy Permit ©. FSIC 4. FSEC 136. According to Rule II of the NBC IRR, which does not fall under civil/structural documents? a. Roof framing plans b. Boring and load tests c. Seismic analysis 137. Firewalls are not allowed for RL developments. However, an abutment of up to 3.20m in height is allowed, provided that above ___, the abutment shall be made of perforated concrete blocks a. 1.00m, 138. Does the law permit the owner to proceed with the ground preparation and excavation works before the building permit? a, No, the owner must wait for the building permit to be issued before he can proceed with excavation works. ance of thec. The NBC is silent on this matter d, Both A and C 139. Does the law permit the owner to occupy completed portions of the building even though other parts are still being constructed? a. No. The entire building must be completed first and the Certificate of Occupancy for the entire building must be issued before anyone can occupy any portion of the building b. No, this is extremely dangerous. There must be no ongoing work within the building before anyone may be allowed to occupy it d. Both A and B 140. For a sloping lot with a 200m difference between the highest and lowest points of the lot, where will the established grade line be for the building height determination? a. The lowest point of the lot b, The highest point of lot c. The average between the two points 4 None of the above 141, What is the minimum parking slot size for a standard truck? a. 2.50m x 5.00m b. 3.00 x 9.00m . 3.60 x 18.00m 142. If you add the ISA and the USA, what will you get? a, TOSL. b. PSO ec. MACA d. AMBF 143. If you subtract the ISAmax from the MACA, what will you get? a. TOSLmin ¢, USAmin 4. BHL 144, If you multiply the FLAR by the TLA, what will you get? a. AMBF b. GEA ¢. TGFA d. MACA 145. How many sets of plans are required by the NBC for the building permits? 3 ©.6 a7 146. What is the minimum area for the habitable rooms, according to the National Building Code? a. 1.20sqm b. 3.00sqm 12.00 sqm147, What is the minimum air space provision per person for habitable rooms? a. 3.00 cubic meters b. 12.00 cubic meters d. 18 cubic meters 148. What is the minimum width for an access road serving an interior lot? a. 3.00m b. 400m ©. 5.00m, 4. 8.00m 149, What is the minimum ceiling height required for the seventh floor of a naturally-ventilated building? a. 1.80m b.2.10m, ©. 2.40m 150. For agricultural areas, the NBC requires at least of easement for each side of the waterway. a. 3.00m b. 10.00m d. 40.00m 151, Townhouses fall under which zoning classification? a.R2 e.RS aC 152. This person is tasked with the enforcement of the National Building Code in his jurisdiction, He issues, denies, suspends, or revokes building permits, The secretary of the DPWH the construction inspector 4. The barangay captain 153.Which of the following are exempted from fees? a. Public buildings b. Single-family dwelling made of native materials, costing Php 10,000.00 or less ©. Hospitals 154. According to Article 1723 of the Civil Code, who shall be held liable if a building collapses due to the use of inferior materials? a, The architect or the engineer who drew up the plans. b. The contractor and the construction supervisor c. The building official who reviewed and approved the plans d. Both A and B 155, Before using or occupying a completed building, this document must be issued first. a. Building permit b. Certificate of inspection c. Certificate of compliance 156. The building Code requires that the owner have a full-time inspector for the construction. This inspector must be a: b. Licensed mechanical engineerc. Licensed contractor d. Either A or B 157. What are the allowable firewall configurations for an R3 project? a. Allowed on one side of property b. Allowed on both sides of the property c. Allowed on one side and the rear 158. This term refers to any new construction which increases the height or area of an existing building b. Alteration c. Renovation d. Conversion 159. This uses wood construction with protective fire-resistant materials and is one-hour fire-resistive throughout a. TypeT b. Type I c. Type III and IV d. Type V 160. The provisions of the National Building Code apply to all public and private building except for: a. BP 220 projects b. PD 957 projects ¢. Projects that only involve non-structural repairs 4. Projects that only involve alteration and renovation 161. Which is not included among the valid grounds for declaring a building as dangerous? a. Structural hazard c. Unsafe electrical wiring 4. Inadequate sanitation 162. Type I constructions are not allowed in which zones? a. Non-fire restricted zone b. Fire restrictive zone c. Highly fire restrictive zone 163. On a non-areaded RROW, signs may be allowed to project by as much as a, 300mm b. 600mm, . 900mm 164, Should a sign be allowed to project beyond the property line and into an arcaded RROW, a minimum vertical clearance of ___ must be maintained from the road surface to the bottom of the sign. a. 3.00m b.4.27m 4. 6.00m 164. For glass panels that need to be larger than 3.00m x 3.00, the minimum thickness needs to be: a. 8mm b. 10mm c. 12mm 166. According to NBC, the maximum speed of escalators isa, 90 feet per minute b. 120 feet per minute c. 36 meters per minute 167. According to the NBC, the minimum stairway width for buildings with an occupant load of 10-50 is a. 1.0m b.0.90m ©.0.75m 4, 0.60m 168, For the protection of pedestrians, what will be required when the distance between, the OFB and the inner edge of the sidewalk is equal to 75% of the building height? a. A fence only b. A canopy ¢. A fence and a canopy d. A fence, a canopy, and a safety net 169. Every fence or building corner must be truncated at the comer to form a chaflan on roads that are less than 3.60m wide. What is the minimum width of a chaflan? a. 3.00m b. 3.60m 4.0m d. 5.00m 170. Which formula could be used to yield building bulk? a, PSOmax * AMBF b. TLA * PSOmax * BHLmeters c. PSOmax * TLA / BHL meters 4. [ (FLAR * TLA) * BHLstoreys] * BHLmeters 171, Which would be included when obtaining GFA? a. Balconies with an area of 5 square meters b, Parking areas equivalent to half the area of one floor ¢. Utility areas equivalent to not more than one-third of one floor 4. Fire escape structures if complying to standards stair measurements of the NBC 172. What is the maximum allowable slope for PWD ramps, according to BP 344? a. 10% b. 12% ¢. 1:10 173. For ramps using the maximum allowable slope, a landing must be provided after every 6.00 meters of horizontal travel distance. What is the minimum Length of this landing? a. 1.00m b. 1.20m ©. 1.50m 4. 2.00m 174, What is the minimum width required for a curb cutout leading to a 1.20m-wide crossing? a.0.90m b. 1.00m ©.1.20m 4. 1.50m 175, What is the minimum dimension of the required tumabout space for walkways and what should be the maximum distance between two tumabout spaces?a. Minimum dimension of 1.20m, center-to- center distance of 15.00m b. Minimum dimension of 1.50m, center-to- center distance of 13.50m €. Minimum dimension of 1.20m, maximum gap of 12.00m between turning spaces d. Minimum dimension of 1.50m, center-to-center distance of 12.00m_ 176, Handrails are required for ramps, stairs, and dropped curbs at crossings. These handrails should be installed at what heights? a, 700mm and 900mm b. 800mm and 900mm ©. 900mm and 1000m 4. 900mm only 177. What is the minimum width of an accessible parking slot? a. 2.15m b. 250m ©. 2.70m 178, What is required to be provided at the bottom and the top of a ramp? a. A turmabout space with a minimum dimension of 1.50m b. A vestibule with a level space at least 1.50m wide and 2.00m deep c. A curb with a minimum height of 100mm 179, What are the minimum dimensions of a toilet stall for PWDs? a. 1.50m x 1.50m b. 1.50m x 180m . 1.80m x 2.00m 180, What are the minimum dimensions required for elevators? a. Hoistway inside dimensions of 1.10m x 1.40m >. Car inside dimensions of 1.10 x 1.40m c. Hoistway inside dimensions of 1.10 x 1.70 d. Car inside dimensions of 1.10 x 1.70 181. What is the maximum travel distance allowed for accessible elevators? a, 10.00m from the entrance b. 15.00m from the entrance ¢. 20,00m from the entrance 182, For PWD washrooms, what is the maximum height allowed for a lavatory counter? a. 750mm . 800mm, ©. 850mm 4. 900mm 183. What is the minimum clear width for doors according to BP 344 a, 600mm b. 700mm. 4. 900mm. 184. A central refuge area with a minimum depth of 1.50m is required for crossing if the width of the road to be crossed exceeds a. 6.50m b. 8.00md. 12.00m 185, What is the minimum headroom for walkways according to BP 344? a. 180m cc. 2.10m d.3.00m 186. For drainage purposes, a maximum cross gradient of ___ toward the road is allowed for dropped curbs a. 1:12 b. 1:20 c. 12% d. 20% 187, Based on the prescribed hierarchy of roads and road widths in BP 220 and PD 957, which of the following is the narrowest? a. Minor Road b, Alley c. Interconnecting road 4, Pathwalk 188. What is the maximum allowable riser height for stairs in BP 220? a. 150mm b. 175mm. c. 200mm 189, What is the minimum tread width for tairs in BP 220? a. 200mm b, 225mm ©. 250mm 4. 300mm. 190. In terms of cost, which of the following is the most expensive? a, Economic housing ‘ocialized housit 4. Medium cost housing 192. Which of the following is prohibited by BP 220 and PD 957? a. A rowhouse cluster of 10 units b. A rowhouse cluster of 20 units c. A rowhouse cluster 100m long. 193. For long blocks, an alley must be provided when the block becomes long or longer. a, 200m 194, What is the prescribed ratio for saleable and non-saleable lots in BP 220? a. 30% saleable, 70% non-saleable b. 70% saleable, 30% non-saleable c. 60% saleable, 40% non-saleable 195. What is the prescribed ratio for saleable and non-saleable lots in PD 957? a. 30% saleable, 70% non-saleable b. 70% saleable, 30% non-saleable €. 60% saleable, 40% non-saleable 4. None of the above196, Which of the following is true? a. An alley may be used as property access for socialized developments only b. A path walk may be used as property access for socialized and economic developments d. An alley must have a minimum width of 1.20m 197, What is the minimum ceiling height required for socialized and economic housing (not including mezzanines)? a. 2.10m b.2.40m ©. 2.10m 198, What is the smallest door permitted by BP 220? 2, 600mm wide x 180mm tall b, 700mm wide x 1800mm tall c. 700mm wide x 2000mm tall 4, 800mm wide x 200mm tall 199, What is the acceptable range of handrail heights according to BP 220? a, 800 - 900mm. from the floor . 800 - 100mm from the floor ¢. 800 - 120mm from the floor d, 800 - 1500mm from the floor 200. For economic housing, what is the minimum lot area required for single-detached developments? a. 64 sqm b.72sqm ©. 18sqm . 22sqm 201. For socialized housing, what is the minimum lot frontage required for single-detached developments? om ¢. 10.00m 4. 12.00m. 202. What is the minimum side setback required for socialized and economic housing? a. 1.0m b.1.50m cc. 2.00m 450m 203. Parks and playgrounds are required for projects that have a minimum gross area of b. 2 hectares c. 3 hectares d. 10 hectares 204, Which of the following may be built on areas allocated for parks and playgrounds? a. A multi-purpose center b. A basketball court c. A private clinic 4. Aa livelihood center 205. Which of the following are the first three items on the list of minimum basic needs of human settlements prescribed by BP 2207 a. Water, power, and storm drainagec. Water, power, and water disposal d. Water, parks and playgrounds, and circulation 206. For medium-cost and open-market housing developments, what is the minimum and playgrounds? area required for par b, 4.0% of gross area ©. 5.0% of gross area d, 9.0% of gross area 207. What is the minimum floor area required for open market housing? a. 18 sqm b. 22 sqm ©. 30 sqm. 208. What is the minimum level of completion required for PD 957 a, Sell house b. Shell house with doors and windows 4, Complete house without interior partitions 209, What is the minimum lot area required for open market, duplex housing? a. 50 sqm. b. 80 sqm ©. 96 sqm. d. 120 sqm 210, For BP 220, what is the minimum thickness required for firewalls? a. 4 inches b. 5 inches d. 8 inches 211. Subdivisions abutting main public roads must provide setbacks on both sides of the subdivision entrance for public utility vehicles. What are the minimum dimensions required for the setback? a. 2.50m x 5.00m . 3.00m x 5.00m ¢. 3.0m x 9.00m 4. 3.60m x 12.00m 212. What is the minimum floor area required for a medium cost family condominium according to PD 957? a. 12 sqm b. 18 sqm 4.36 sqm 213. An integrated piping system connected to a source of extinguishing agent which suppressed fires when actuated by its automatic detecting device standpipe system a. Standpipe system ', Automatic fire suppression system c. Fire Extinguisher 4. Fire hose 214, The maximum number of persons that may be allowed to occupy a particular building or space a, Maximum occupancy b. Building load ¢. Occupant load 4. Occupant total 215. How many sets of drawings should the Building Official send the Fire Marshall, according to RA 9514?me: 216. This document is issued upon determination that design and specification is in accordance with the provisions of the Fire Code a. FALAR 1 b. FALAR 2 ©. FSIC 217. Who is violating the Code of Ethics? a. An architect who recommends the method of arbitration when it comes to settling disputes b. An architect who informs his colleague that he is being hired by the letters former client as a new architect for a project c. An architect who refuses to make schematic sketches without payment for a client who is short of money 218, Are architects allowed to accept gifts from suppliers? a. Only when the gift does not exceed the contract amount awarded to that supplier c. Only when the gist was solicited by the architect d. The architect is never allowed to accept gifts, no matter how small 219. Who is not violating the Code of Ethics? a. An architect who asks to be considered for a project even thought the owner has already begun negotiations with another architect (but no contract yet) ©. An architect who fails to pay his drafismen according to the work contract because of his firm's financial difficulties d. All of these architects are violating the code of Ethics 220. Which of the following shall take precedence over the other? b. An architect's duty to the public ¢. Both A and B are equally important, 4. None of the above 221. What is the minimum depth of the toilet cubicle for the handicapped? 200m b. 1.65m cc. 110m d.1.70m e. 1.80m £.1.50m 222. What is the minimum lot area for rowhouse socialized housing units? a 18 b. 32 64©. 26 £30 223. As per BP 220. If the ground reservoir is to be put up, it shall be protected from pollution by providing a buffer of at least _____ meters from resources of pollution’ contamination b.10 6.35 15 ©. 40 £30 224, It refers to the author or authors of a set of architectural plans or specifications who are in charge of their preparation whether made by them personally or under their immediate supervision a, Consulting Architect b. Rule 4 Section 33 c. Authorship 4. Architect - of - record ¢, Technology Transfer £ Ownership &/ or intellectual property rights 225. As per Fire Code, what are the maximum distances (in meters) for the dead-end aisle in places of assembly? al2 b.7 ©. 13 ae £14 226. What is the minimum width for roads or RROW for residential condominium projects (in meters) a6 ye 4.20 210 £16 227. What is the minimum floor area of the toilet cubicle for the handicapped? a. 3.23 sqm b. 2.04 sqm ¢. 1.65 sqm 4.2.89 sqm ©. 3.06 sqm £.2.55 sqm 228. Fire escapes stairs may be used as required means of egress only in existing buildings. Fire escapes stairs shall not constitute more than percent of the required exit capacity in any case. Fire escape stairs shall not be accepted as constituting any part of the required means of egress for new buildings. a. 80 b. 60 ©.25 4.50 2.75 £.40 229. As per BP344, what is the minimum height of the handrail for the ramp? a. 0.85m b.0.50m ©. 0.90md. 0.95m £.0.70m 230, The floors of means of egress shall be illuminated at all points including angles and intersections of corridors and passageways, landings of stairs, and exit doors to values of not less than ___Tux. 3.9.17 b.17.07 ©.9.07 a1.7 £171 231. For buildings of more than two (2) storeys in height, the minimum width of the rear or side court shall be increased at the rate of ___mm for each additional storey up to the fourteenth storey. a, 250 ‘b. 200 c. 350 d. 200 e. 150 £180 232. As per FC, what is the occupant load factor for the gymnasium? a. 1.60 sqm/person b. 1.20 sqm/person ©. 1.70 sqm/person 4.1.50 sqm/person £. 1.80 sqm/person 233. All inner courts shall be connected to a street or yard either by a passageway with a minimum width of ___ meters 0 b.1.20 el 4.1.00 €.0.90 £0.85 234. As per BP344, what is the maximum distance between rest stops of tumaround spaces in walkways? (millimeters) a, 8000 b. 6000 c. 120 800 2. 600 £. 12000 235. Enclosed attic spaces of combustible construction shall be divided into horizontal areas not exceeding ___ sq meters by for resistive partitions extending from the ceiling to the roof. a. 300 b.350 ©. 200 4.400 e250 £.220 236. What is the maximum number of seats, in rows of seats between aisles for places of assembly? al3 b.6 7 4.10237. No point within a building requiring dry standpipes shall not be more than meters travel distances from a dry standpoint outlet connection. a. 50 b.45 c 15 4.20 ©. 30 238. It is a formal grouping of two or more architects working in joint venture on a project basis a, Architecture Association b. Architecture Corporation ¢. Architecture Collaboration 4, Proprietorship e. Partners £, Architectural Company 239. As per FC, dwelling units in row apartments shall be separated from each other by partition walls having a fire resistance rating of how many hours? ad b.3 c.2 4.3.5 el £15 240, As per BP 220. Mezzanine floors shall have a clear ceiling height of not less than 1.80 meters above and below it, provided it shall not cover % of the floor area below it a.30 b. 60 ist ©. 40 £25 241. This type/class of fire involves flammable and combustible liquid & gas a. Class E b. Class K c. Class D d. Class B e. Class C £. Class A 242. As per NBCP, it is a portion of a yard for which the — permitted of paving/hardscaping shall not exceed 50% of the area of the yard a. Courtyard b. Pervious Surface c. Sidewalk 4. Easement e. Court £ Inner Court 243. As per BP 220 suitable trees with a caliper diameter of ___ millimeter or more, shrubs and desirable ground cover shall be preserved. a. 200 b.300 c. 350 d. 150 e. 250 £.400244, An architect registered and licensed who is professionally and academically qualified and with exceptional or recognized expertise or specialization in any branch of Architecture a. Author/ Authorship b. Senior Cad Operator c. Ownership 4. Consulting Architect e. Architect - in - charge of construction £. Architect - of - record 245, Which is not part of Contract Documents? a. Shop Drawings b. Specification ©. Working Drawings d, None of the Above eA&D LA&B 246. As per FC, what is the occupant load factor for the classroom? a. 1.40 sqm/ person b, 1.50 sqmy person ©. 1.20 sqm/ person 4. 1.60 sqm/ person e. 1.70 sqm/ person 247. The PRBoA shall have the power to suspend or revoke the following except a. Certificate of Registration b, IAPOA. c. Temporary / Special Permit d. PRCID e A&C £C&D 248. How many percent of the gross subdivision area shall be allocated for parks and playgrounds if the density is 217 dwelling units per hectare in economic housing? al0 b.7 o12 4.3.5 08 £4 249. Stairs for Group A dwellings shall have arise of ___ mm and a minimum run of _mm a. 180 : 200 b. 200: 250 ©. 220 : 250 4. 200 : 200 e, 180: 250 £220 : 200 250. What is the minimum floor area (in square meters) for Open Market units as provided for in PD 957 a.50 b. 80 30 d. 96 2. 60 251. As per BP 344, what is the maximum distance between landings on ramps having a gradient of 1:12? (millimeters) a. 12000 b. 800d. 120 ©. 600 £8000 252, Minimum air space for workshop, factories and offices (in cubic meters per person) a. 16 b. 18 c.8 4.12 e14 £24 253. a fire alarm system activated by the presence of fire, where the signal is transmitted to designated location instead of sounding a general alarm a, Fire Alerting System b. Fire Zone System c. Annuneiator 4d, Automatic Fire Suppression System e. Automatic Alerting System f. Manual Fire Alarm System 254, What is the maximum travel distance to exit @ court house not equipped with an automatic fire suppression system? a. 65 bs c. 61 4.30 ©. 46 £45 255, How many percent of the gross subdivision area shall be allocated for parks and playgrounds if the density is 250 dwelling units per hectare in socialized housing? ad b. 10 7 as 105 £4 256, Footings for a Group A dwellings shall be of sufficient size and strength to support the load of the dwelling and shall be at least ___mm thick and 600mm below. the surface of the ground a. 220 b. 350 c. 300 d. 400 ©. 200 257. What is the minimum lot area (in square meters) for row house Medium-cost housing units as provided for in PD 957? a. 120 b.50 ©. 96 4.80 42 258. Additional fire alarm boxes shall be so located that from any part of the building not more than __ meters horizontal distance on the same floor must be traversed in order to. reach a fire alarm box a. 40 b. 50 ©. 20. 64 ©.36 259, as per NBC, the total width of exits in meters shall not be less than the total occupant load served divided by __. Such width of exits shall be divided approximately equal among the separate exits. a. 180 b. 175 ©. 155 4.185 ©. 165 £160 260. Grab bar for disabled (height in meter) in toilet cubicles? a, 909mm. b,0.80m cc. 0.70m d.0.60m e.0.75m f. 700mm 261. Minimum area for toilet and bath (in sqm) a. 1.10 b.2.10 ©.1.50 4.2.20 61.20 £1.20 262. As per fire code, emergency lighting shall be arranged to maintain specified level of illumination in the event of failure of the normal lighting for a period of at least___ hours in buildings more than 36.5 meters in height. 263. Devolving the powers of HLURB to approve subdivision plans to LGUs a. PD 539 vr ol 4. PD9S7 e. PD 545 £5017 264. The distance between the street curb of the ingress/ egress of a commercial lot’property (nearest the intersection) and the straight curb of the intersection shall not be less than how many meters? a.30 b.40 45 5 ©.50 £35 265. As per BP 220 and PD 957 suitable trees with a caliper diameter of millimeter or more, shrubs and desirable ground cover shall be preserved. a. 300 b. 100 c. 350 d. 250£150 266. What is the minimum lot area (in square meters) for duplex Medium-cost housing units as provided in PD 957? 3.50 b.96 ©. 60 4.42 2.80 £120 267. What is the minimum lot area (in square meters) for row house Open Market housing units as provided for in PD 957? a. 60 b.42 ©.80 4.50 €.96 £120 268. Which of the following is not part of the general practice of the Architect? a, Structural Conceptualization b. Architectural Interior ©. Specifying e. Architectural Design in Engineering Structures, f. Act of Planning & Architectural Design 269. As per BP220, what is the maximum number of row house units in a block? 2.30 b.20 ©. 15 a8 e.10 £25 270. What is the maximum travel distance to exit for a primary school not equipped with ‘an automatic fire suppression system? a6l b. 45 c. 65 d.30 ©. 46 £15 271. You had a residential project for a client, The construction did not push through because unfortunately, the client died. The brother of the client who had a similar lot in the subdivision decided to use the same plans for the construction of his house. What will you do? a. Forgive and forget . Inform Arch Malone ¢. File a case with the PRC and JAPOA 4. Inform President Duterte e. File a case in court f. File a case with the PRC 272. How many percent of the gross subdivision area shall be allocated for community facilities if the density is not more than 150 dwelling units per hectare in economic housing? 1s b.1.0 21 4.2.0 els £30273. The number of means of egress from any balcony, mezzanine, storey, or portion thereof shall not be less than__. ad b.3 ©. 2. & ladder type exit d. 1 & ladder type exit i] fl 274, Where permitted for individual occupancies, a maximum of ___ percent of the exits may discharge through areas in the floor of discharge provided requirements are met. 2.50 b.30 ©. 64 4.60 ©.40 £41 275. As per NBCP, it is the horizontal distance measured 90° from the outermost face of the building/structure to the property line. a. Easement b, Court c, Setback d. Offset e. Front Yard £ Bounda ry 2716, What is the title of RA 9266? b. The Architecture Act of 2005 c. The Architect Act of 2005 d. Republic Act 9266 e. The Architect Act of 2004 f. Implementing Rules and Regulations of 2004 278. How many percent of the gross subdivision area shall be allocated for community facilities if the density is not more than 150 dwelling units per hectare in socialized housing? a LIS b.1.0 e2 4.3.0 els £20 279. What is the height of the lighting switches for the handicapped? 1.0m -1.22m b. 110m - 1.12m €.0.95m = 1.10m 4. 0.90m « 1.12m €.0,92m - 1.22m £.0.96m - 1.12m 280. Which of the following is not included in the Architect's scope of work a. A Schematic design, design development, contract documents and construction phases including professional consultancies bA&B ¢. Construction and project management 4. D None of the Above e. C Any work of activity relating to the application of engineering sciences and/or principles to the investigation, analysis, synthesis, planning, design, specification, research and development in the field of electronics, including communication and/or telecommunications£B&C 281. The term may also collectively refers to architectural design a. Architectural Details b. Contract Documents c. Architectural Specification 4. Architectural Plans ©, Service Agreement £. Design & Planning 282, When two exit! exit access doors are required, they shall be located at a distance from one another not less than __ of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the building or area to be served. Measured in a straight line between the nearest edge of the exit doors, if not provided with an AFSS. a. 64 b. 14 ©. 13 a2 2.30 £41 283. It is a post-baccalaureate, pre-licensure experience of two (2) years required of a graduate of Architecture prior to taking the licensure examination; consisting of a variety of experiences in the different phases of architectural service. a. Diversified Architecture Experience b, Defined Architecture Expertise c. Defined Architectural Expertise 4d. Diversified Architecture Expertise e. Diverse Architectural Exposure £. Diversified Architectural Experience 284. As per NBCP, this type of construction consists of masonry and wood construction(w! 1 hr. fire resistivity) |. TYPE VI b. TYPEI c. TYPE II a. TYPEV e. TYPE IV f. TYPE IIT 285. What is the minimum lot area (in square meters) for duplex Open-market housing units as provided for in PD 957? a. 120 b.96 42 4.50 e.80 £.60 286. As per FC, what is the occupant load factor for the conference room? a. 1.80 sqm person 1.40 sqm/ person c. 1.60 sqm person 4. 1.20 sqm/ person e. 1.50 sqm person £. 1.70 sqm/ person 287. A fire alarm system activated by the presence of fire, where the signal is transmitted to designated locations instead of sounding a general alarm Fire Zone System b, Automatic Alerting System ¢. Annunciator 4. Manual Fire Alarm System f. Automatic Fire Suppression System288. As per NBCP, Stairways serving an occupant load of more than fifty shall not be less than __meters. 2.1.20 b. 1.25 ©. 1.15 4.0.90 ©.0.85 289, What is the minimum lot frontage (in meters) for row house units in Medium-cost housing as provided for in PD 957? a. 150 ba ©. 1.50 4.40 3 £2 290. As per NBCP, It is the line formed by, the intersection of the outer surface of the enclosing wall of the building and the surface of the ground. a. Site b. Abutment c. Fire Wall 4. Building Line e, Lot £ Boundary 291. As per BP 220. For multi-storey buildings, a water tank shall be provided if the height of the building requires pressure in excess of that in the main water line; the capacity should be % of the average daily demand plus fire reserve. 2.40 b.25 ©. 50 4.20 e.15 £30 292. As per BP 344, What is the inside dimension of an elevator car? a. 1.50w x 1.80d b. L.10w x 1.80d ©. L0w x 140d 4. 1.10w x 1.50d ©. 1.80w x 1.50d £1.40w x 1.104 293. As per BP344, what is the required minimum walkway width to permit a person in a wheelchair to traverse its safety? a. 1.50m, b.1.20m ¢. 140m @.1.30m e.0.90m £.1.10m 294. What is the maximum number of units ina block? a. 20 b.0 ©. 250 dis e. 400 £10 295. What is the minimum width of a toilet, cubicle for the handicapped? a. 1.65m b. 1.80m ©. 1.50m110m e. 170m £.2.00m 296, What is the maximum travel distance to the exit of power plants equipped with an automatic fire suppression system? 297. An architect registered and licensed. under R.A. No. 9266, who is directly and professionally responsible and liable for the construction supervision of the project a. Architect of record c. Architect builder 4, Consulting architect 298, Which is not a duty of PRBOA? b. Adopt an official seal c. Suspend the Certificate of Registration of an architect, if necessary d, Administer oaths in connection with the Architecture Act 299. Which is not grounds for the removal of a member of the PRBOA? a. Inability to perform his or her duties due to sickness b. Manipulation of grades in the exams 4. Spreading malicious rumors about an architect that tur out to be false information 300. Who cannot be elected as a member of the PRBOA today? a. An architect who ceased all teaching functions and connections with any school or review center on September 24, 2010, only b. An architect who started practicing architecture on September 24, 2003, only 4. An architect who has never received a commission for high-rise building projects 301. Can a person who is not a citizen of the Philippines take the licensure examination for architects? a. Absolutely. The PRC encourages and freely allows all architecture graduates from other countries to take the exams as part of the globalization initiative. b. Yes, but there are conditions. c. No. Only Filipinos are allowed to take the examination. d. Yes, if they are experienced working under a Filipino mentor for a project on Philippine soil. 302. What is the minimum average score required to pass the board exam?2. 50% b. 60% 4. 75% 303. Which of the following are grounds for suspension/revocation of an architect's license? a. Fraud in the exam application b. Unprofessional conduct c. Violation of the minor provisions of RA 9266 304. Which person is violating RA 9266? a. An architecture graduate who posts an advertisement on www.OLX.ph that he can prepare plans that are just as good as a licensed architect b. A. secretary who, upon her bo: instruction, offers her boss architectural design services even though her boss is not a licensed architect ©. A person who uses another name instead of his/her registered name because the new name is more marketable and is easier to remember 305. When the project is not yet executed, what happens to the intellectual property of the design/drawings? a. The intellectual property for the design does not exist until the project is built b, The intellectual property for the design is the owner's until the project is built 4. The intellectual property for the design is still the architect's because it only becomes the owner's AFTER the project is built, 306. Which will need to be registered with the SEC? a. A sole proprietorship ¢. An architectural firm d. Both B and C 307. Which method of selection is recommended for small projects? b. Comparative selection c. Architectural design competition 4. All of the above recommended 308. In an architectural design competition, which is true about the jury? a. The jury should be even-numbered b. There should at least be seven members c. All of the jurors must be licensed architects because only then will they be qualified to judge the designs 309. How many representatives of the owner can sit on the jury in an architectural competition? a. Only one b. Up to two ¢. Less than half of the jury 4. The owner cannot have representatives on the jury because he needs to uphold the decisions of the jury310. This refers to the detailed analysis of the project based on pre-feasibility studies which will determine the viability of a proposed development. This requires primary data gathering and analysis. a, Pre-feasibility studies b, Feasibility studies ¢. Site utilization and land use studies 4. Architectural programming 311. As defined by SPP 201, the goal of this is to achieve an unimpaired program at minimum cost. a, Value engineering c. Cost estimation d. Architectural research 312. Which method of rendering services is NOT allowed in SPP 201 (Pre Design Services)? a. Rendering the service as an individual architect b. Rendering the service with the architect's staff c. Rendering the servi with another firm 313. In the multiple direct personnel expenses, what is added to the "Fee" to get the total cost charged to the client? a. The consultant's fee b, Reimbursable c. Income taxes 4. Health card in collaboration 314. When there is a continuing relationship with the owner involving a series of projects, which method of compensation is recommended? a. Lump sum bb, Multiple direct personnel expenses Honorarium 315. For cases where the client requests an architect to do work that will require his personal time, what is recommended to be charged to the client? a. Per diem b. Honorarium c. Reimbursable expenses 316. Which is not a phase in the regular design services of the architect? a. Project definition b. Design development ¢, Bidding 317. Which is NOT part of the architect's scope of work when rendering regular design services? a. Preparation of change orders c. Periodic visits to the construction site 4. Responding to questions from bidders 318, Which is not an architect's duty when he functions as a construction manager? a. Quality control of work (QC) b. Keeping records for the project . Cost and time control319. The orderly arrangement within a piece of land or property on which vertical structures such as buildings, monuments, and the like a. Site planning b, Physical planning c. Master development planning 4. Comprehensive planning 320. Forensic architecture is a a, Regular design service b. Specialized allied service d, Specialized pre design service 321. Which SPP Construction Management (CM) services? a. SPP 203 b. SPP-204A . SPP-204B. d. SPP-201 document covers 322. Upon moving into your new condominium building, you discover that your friend who is an RLA works in your building and collects condo dues from the residents. Your friend is probably rendering a a. Specialized architectural services b. Specialized allied services c. Comprehensive architectural services 323. Your boss offered his client the option to award to your boss the entire range of professional services, all the way from pre-design to post-construction services so that the client does not have to deal with too many professionals and award too many contracts, What kind of service did your boss offer? b. Regular design services Specialized architectural services 4d, An illegal service 324. For the multiple direct personnel expense methods of compensation, what Is the multiplier recommended by the SPP? 325. During regular design service, when should the architect submit the SPPCC? a. Schematic design phase b, Design development phase Contract documents phase 326. In SPP 202, projects are classified according to the degree of complexity of the project. Which falls under Group 2? a. Printing plants b. Auditorium ¢. Mausoleum 327. In SPP 202, projects are classified according to the degree of complexity of the project. Which falls under Group 3? a. Airport b. Aquarium c. Gymnasium328. In SPP 202, projects where the plan/design and related Contract Documents are re-used for the repetitive construction of similar buildings without amending the drawing and the specifications are classified as a. Group 4 b. Group 5 d. Group 7 329. Once the Architect has prepared all contract documents, the Architect is considered to have completed the Detailed Design and Contract Documents Phase of his services. This is equivalent to a. 80% of his work b. 85% of his work 90% of his work d, 100% of his work 330. When construction is suspended for a period of 8 months, what happens to the architect's fee for the remaining works? a. It is withheld by the owner until the completion of the project. b. Itis withheld by the owner until the issues on-site are resolved, d. Nothing, It stays the same. 331. The architect's fee is b. Immune to all forms of taxes ¢. Incomplete amount 4. Both A and B 332. Which is not part of the PCC? a. Cost of electrical fixtures b. Cost of the air-conditioning system d. All of these are not part of the PCC 3. Which is the largest amount? Pcc c. The architect's fee d. Both A and B 334, This planning service places heavy emphasis on the non-physical and non- engineering components of the master development plan a. Site planning b. Physical planning c. Master planning . In the project team, whose responsibility is it to plan, program and monitor the various activities, and act as an adviser on material costs and construction methods? a, The contractor's ¢. The owner's d. The estimator’ 336. When an architect rend design-build service, is he allowed to guarantee maximum project construction cost? b. No, because estimates should never be guaranteed by the architect ac. No, because the architect is not allowed to build his own project and must hire a third-party contractor 4. Both B and C 337. Who is supposed to prepare the FALAR 2? a. The architect . The fire protection consultant d, The owner 338. Who is supposed to prepare the FALAR 1? a, The fire marshall b. The architect c. The construction manager 4, The building official 339, What is the minimum required for new stairs in RA 9514 a. 180mm b. 200mm ©. 250mm 340, What is the minimum riser height required for new stairs in RA 9514? a. 100mm b. 180mm ©. 200mm d, None of the above 341, Which handrail height is NOT allowed by RA 9514? a. 760mm b. 770mm c. 850mm 342. For sleeping departments of hospitals, what is the minimum area that needs to be allotted per person in the determination of the occupant load, based on RA 9514? a. 1.40sqm b. 1.90sqm ©. 11.10sqm. 4. 22.30sqm 343. for the basement level of a store that is used for back-of-house offices, How much area pet person should be allotted based on RA 9514? a. 2.80sqm b. 5.60sqm ©. 9.30sqm d. 18.60sqm 344, Based on RA 9514, how many exits are required if the occupant load is 600? a. 1 exit b. 2exits d. 4 exits 345. What is the minimum lot frontage required for a socialized duplex housing unit? a. 3.00m b.4.00m ©. 5.00m 346. The minimum tread for existing stairs, according to RA 9514, a. 200mm ¢. 250mm, 280mm 347. Minimum ramp width, according to RA 9514. a. 915mm ©. 1200mm 4. 1420mm. 348. Minimum elevator pit depth according to NBC. a. 300mm b, 500mm, d. 800mm 349. Area per person for places of assembly, standing rooms. a. 0.18sqm b,0.288qm_ ©. 0,65sqm 4. 1.40sqm 350, Firewall extension under the eaves, according to NBC. a. 200mm ©. 400mm 4, 600mm 351. The minimum floor area of a single-occupancy medium-cost housing a, 12sqm »b, 1Ssqm d. 20sqm condominium —_ for 352. Minimum width of a path walks, according to BP 220. a. 2.00m b.3.00m ©. 6.50m 4. 8.00m 353. Minimum width of a passageway for courts according to NBC a. 1.00m b.1.20m ©. 150m 4. 2.00m 354. Maximum distance of the required turing space from the dead end, according to BP 344 a. 2.00m b.3.50m ©. 4.50m 4. 6.00m 355. Maximum height of a flush control device for PWD toilets, according to BP 344, a, 800mm from the floor b, 850mm from the floor ¢, 900mm from the floor 356. Minimum width of stairs for OL greater than 10, according to the NBC a0, b. 0.90m 110m 4. 1.50m357. Minimum depth of tactile strip that needs to be provided at the top and bottom of stairs, according to BP 344. a. 300mm b, 500mm, ©. 600mm 4, 1200mm. 358, The maximum longitudinal gradient of a walkway, according to BP 344. a. 1:10 b. 1:12 d. 1:100 359. The maximum cross gradient of a walkway, according to BP 344, a. 1:10 b. 112 ©. 1:20 360. Maximum projection of gratings from the surface of the walkway, according to BP 344, a. 3.0mm, ¢. 13mm 4, 25mm 361. Minimum clearance of a handrail that is vertically mounted on top of a ledge, according to BP 344, a. 30mm c, 50mm d. 60mm 362. Minimum clearance of a handrail that is horizontally mounted onto a wall, according to BP 344. a. 20mm b. 30mm ©. 40mm 363. Maximum crossing speed for pedestrians prescribed by BP 344 a. 0.50m/sec b. 0.70misi . 1.10mysee 364. If there are 24 water closet stalls for women and 18 closet stalls for men (all located on one floor? How many accessible toilet stalls need to be provided for the entire floor? al b.2 a3 a4 365. Which is an acceptable height for a doorknob, according to BP 344? b. 100mm, cc. 1200mm_ 4. None of the above 366. The minimum distance required from a major road intersection and the ingress point of a traffic-generating building a. 25m b. 50m c. 75m d. 100m367. According to the NBC, the minimum foundation thickness for Group A dwellings a. 150mm. b. 200mm c, 225mm 368. The minimum vertical clearance from. the top of the sidewalk to the lowest part of the street canopy (for pedestrian protection) a. 2.00m cc. 2,70m d. 3.00m 369. Minimum width of a single-loaded aisle, according to NBC. a. 600mm b. 750mm .1200mm, 370. Which does NOT require a wet standpipe according to NBC? a. Group H or I occupancy of any height b. Group C occupancy 2 or more storeys in height c. Groups B, D, storeys in height and G 3 or more 371, The maximum inclination of an escalator according to the NBC a, 25 degrees from horizontal b. 25 degrees from vertical ©. 30 degrees from vertical 372. For a condominium project with 12 condo units and which is 900 meters away from the nearest public park, how much space should be allotted to parks and playgrounds inside the condo development? a. S0sqm. b. 54 sqm 4. The requirement can be waived 373. Minimum width of the main door according to BP 220 a, 600mm b. 700mm, 4. 900mm. 374. According to NBC, what is the minimum rear setback for R1? a, 1.50m .2.00m ©. 3.00m, .4.50m 375. The minimum area of windows for habitable rooms according to the NBC a. 5% of floor area but not less than 240 sqm b. 5% of floor area but not less than 1 sqm ¢. 10% of floor area but not less than 240 sq mm 376. The approved form of security furnished by the Contractor and his Surety as a guarantee of good faith on the part of the contractor to execute the work in accordance with the terms of the contract. a, Proposal bondb. Payment bond 4. Surety 377. The approved form of security furnished by the contractor and his surety a guarantee of good faith on the part of the Contractor to pay all obligations arising from the contract. a. Proposal bond , Payment bond c. Performance bond 4. None of the above 378. The approved form of security is furnished by the contractor and is surety as a guarantee to the quality of materials and equipment installed and the workmanship performed by the Contractor. a. Proposal bond . Payment bond c. Performance bond 379. The person, firm, or corporation who provides the guarantee of the Contractor's Bonds. a, Proposal bond b, Payment bond c. Performance bond 380. Printed documents stipulating the procedural and administrative aspects of the contract, a, Contract agreement , General conditions c. Special provisions d. Proposal Agreement 381. Shall be understood to mean "Purchase. and/or fabricate and deliver to the job site ir other location when so designated.’ a. Work c. Provide d. Install 382. Shall mean to build in, mount positions, connect, or apply any object specified ready for the intended use. a. Work b. Furnish, c. Provide 383, and install" a, Work b. Furnish e. Provide d. Install Shall be understood to mean "furnish 384, Unless any agreement otherwise is made, who shall shoulder the costs for permits and licenses needed for the project, according to UAP Doc. 301? a. The owner b. The architect ©. The contractor d. The PM 385. Who is responsible forthe establishment of boundary lines of the property? b. The architect ¢. The contractord. The PM 386. If there is a conflict between the specs and the drawings, which should be followed? a, The drawings c. The service agreement d, The general conditions 387. Which is not part of the contract documents? a. General conditions b, Special provisions c. Specifications 388. Minimum ceiling height for a one-storey artificially ventilated structure according to NBC a. 2.10m b,2.40m c.2.70m d.3.00m 389. Area per person for places of an assembly according to the NBC. a. 0.2 ©. 0.90sqm 4. 1.40sqm 390. The maximum length of dead ends according to NBC. a. 450m b. 6.00m c.7.50m d. 10.00m. 391. An architect registered and licensed or permitted to practice under RA 9266, who is professionally and academically qualified and with exceptional or recognized expertise or specialization in any branch of architecture. a. Expert architect >. Consulting architect c. Foreign consultant 4. Architect of record 392. According to the IRR of RA 9266, the term “architectural company" is considered synonymous to a. Sole proprietorship Partnership . Corporation 4. All of the above 393. The proprietary rights retained by an architect over any architectural work that he prepares, including the right to control the erection of any building which reproduces his design whether in whole or in part a. Copyright b. Ownership ¢, Authorship 4. Statute of limitations 394. The proprietary rights to an architectural work by a person who commissions the Architect for the said work. These proprietary rights shall be limited to the use of the design for one project only. a. Copyright b. Ownership c. Authorship 4. Statute of limitations395. Which is not a document that needs to be submitted when applying to take the licensure examination for architects? a. Certificate of Live Birth in National Statistics Office (NSO) Security Paper c. National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance 4. All of these are required 396. Who decides on the design of the Architect's seal? a, The IAPOA b. The PRBOA c. The President of the Philippines 4, The architect is free to choose his own seal design 397. The provisions of RA 9266 regarding the ownership of plans, specifications, and other contract documents need to be incorporated by all architects in all contract documents and other instruments of service. Which is this provision? a, Section 23 of RA 9266 b, Section 32 of RA 9266 ¢. Section 22 of RA 9266 398. In order for a corporation to be registered for the corporate practice of architecture, at least __ of the owners, sharcholders, members, etc of that firm must. be RLAs. a. 1/4 b.V/2 . Majority (50% +1) 399. Who shall nominate persons for the vacant positions in the PRBOA? a. The president of the Philippines b. The UAP as the IAPOA, c. The other board members. d. Any RLA is entitled to make nominations. for the vacancy 400. Foreign nationals must work with a Filipino counterpart in order to perform architectural services on Philippine soil. Between them, who shall be the architect of record? a. The foreign national . The Filipino counterpart c. Either of the two 4. Both of them 401. If any section of the IRR of RA 9266 is declared unconstitutional, what happens to the other sections of the IRR? a. They shall be invalidated as well b. They shall not be affected ¢. They need to be passed into law again in order to take effect 4. Their validity will be east in doubt 402. Which is not true about the IAPOA? a. The UAP is the current IAPOA b. The IAPOA must be a non-profit, non-stock corporation ¢. The IAPOA must be registered with the DTI and the PRBOA . All registered architects automatically become members of the IAPOAREFERENCE! 1 https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/607109798d 2¢12001b96b8e9/building-laws 2, https://www.scribd.com/document/5959114. 94/PROFPRAC-PREBOARD-Anwers