DAY 1 Morning (Professional Practice, Building Laws, History and TAPP)

20 January 2023 8am – 1pm

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE, HISTORY, THEORY AND PRICIPLES OF PLANNING

WARNING: If there are conflicts between a stated word and the
number/amount/figure
described, the stated/spelled word shall prevail. Should there be
conflicts between two (2.0)
stated quantities, the higher figure shall prevail.

1. The architect's responsibilities in relation to the people: He shall

not use ____ advertisement, nor use self-laudatory, exaggerated, or
misleading publicity.
a. Free c. Sponsored
b. Paid d. Remunerated

2. The architect's responsibilities in relation to his/her client: The

Architect's honesty of purpose must be beyond reproach; he/she acts
as ___________ to his/her client.
a. Mediator c. Representative
b. Professional Adviser d. Manager

3. The architect's responsibilities in relation to the contractor: He

shall promptly inspect each phase of the work completed and if found
according to the terms of the Contract Documents, issue the
___________________, respectively, to the Contractor.
a. Certificates of Payment c. Final Certificate of
b. Compensation Completion
d. Both A and C

4. The architect's responsibilities in relation to manufacturers,

dealers, and agents: He shall not solicit ________ services from
manufacturers or suppliers of building materials or equipment when
these are accompanied by an obligation detrimental to the best
interest of the Client, or which may adversely affect the
Architect's professional opinion.
a. Complimentary c. Technical
b. Free d. Paid

5. The architect's responsibilities in relation to his/her colleagues:

He shall not render professional services without a __________.
He/she shall neither offer nor provide preliminary services on a
conditional basis prior to definite agreement with the Client for
the commission of the project.
a. Contract c. Service agreement
b. Verbal agreement d. General condition

6. The last phase in a Design-Build Service.

a. Construction Phase c. Bidding Document Phase
b. Post Construction Training d. Occupancy Permitting Phase

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7. Where the Architect is engaged to render opinion or give advice,
clarifications or explanation on technical matters pertaining to his
profession, the chargeable RPF shall not be less than __________ per
hour.
a. 1,000 c. 3,000
b. 2,000 d. 5,000

8. When the suspension of construction exceeds a period of _______, the

fee for the remaining works shall be doubled.
a. 3 months c. 1 year
b. 6 months d. 2 years

9. Additional service done by architects in design build

a. Post construction training c. Bidding phase
b. Construction administration d. Occupancy permitting phase

10. A form of early human dwelling usually made from wooden poles as
framework.
a. Tents d. Wigwam
b. Huts e. Igloo
c. Trullo

11. Earthen mounds used for burials of several to couple hundred of

ordinary people with a corridor inside that leads to an underground
chamber.
a. Cromlech d. Beehive
b. Dolmen e. Monolith
c. Barrows

12. Also known as the “temple of the foundation of heaven and

earth”, this structure was believed to be seven stories in height
and was supposed to be the basis of the biblical story of the Tower
of Babel.
a. Ishtar Gate d. Etemenanki
b. Gate of Xerxes e. Seraglio
c. Hanging Gardens of Babylon

13. Term that literally means “forbidden place” and refers to the
sphere of women in what are usually a polygynous household and their
enclosed quarters that are forbidden to men.
a. Seraglio d. Apadana
b. Harem e. Persepolis
c. Khan

14. Who was the first pharaoh to order the construction of a pyramid?
a. Khufu d. Sneferu
b. Khafre e. Djoser
c. Imhotep

15. Extra copies of contract documents are chargeable to ____

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a. Owner c. Bidder
b. Architect d. Contractor

16. The clearance between the established grade of the street and/ or
sidewalk and the lowest under surface of any part of the balcony
shall not be less than, in meters.
a. 2.40 c. 3.00
b. 2.70 d. 3.20

17. A voluntary dispute resolution process in which one or more

persons appointed to render an award, appointed in accordance with
the agreement of the parties, or rules promulgated pursuant to this
Act, resolve a dispute by rendering an award.
a. Arbitration c. Conciliation
b. Mediation d. Early Neutral Evaluation

18. How many safety inspectors are required in hazardous workplaces

with 51-200 workers, based on occupational safety and health
standards?
a. 1 e. A safety inspector is not
b. 2 required for hazardous
c. 3 workplaces with 200 or fewer
d. 4 workers
19. Which of the following is classified as a hazardous workplace?
a. Hospital d. Hotel
b. Construction site e. Shopping center
c. Commercial building

20. Who issues the CEI?

a. OBO c. Master Electrician
b. Professional Electrical d. Meralco
Engineer e. NGCP

21. Which is not included in the scope of services of Building and

Facilities Administration?
a. Building Maintenance
b. Grounds and Landscaping
Supervision
c. Post Construction Evaluation
d. Building Equipment Maintenance
e. Business Development and
Maintenance

22. In this post-construction service, the architect evaluates the

initial design program against the actual use of the facility.
a. Post Construction Evaluation d. Building Utilization Study
b. Building Maintenance e. Design Program Review
c. Building Appraisal

23. When the owner hires an architect or a firm to coordinate the

whole range of Comprehensive Architectural Services, this
constitutes
a. Project Management
b. Project Coordination

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c. Comprehensive Architectural Services
d. Construction Management
e. Architectural Services Coordination

24. Identify the Egyptian temple shown in Figure 1

a. Avenue of Sphinx
b. Hypostyle Hall
c. Great Temple of Abu-Simbel
d. Great Temple of Ammon Karnak
e. Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

25. Part of an Egyptian temple that refers to the massive sloping

towers fronted by an obelisk.
a. Entrance Pylon
b. Hypaethral Court
c. Hypostyle Hall
d. Sanctuary
e. Avenue of Sphinxes

26. The ancient tomb “Tholos” is from what civilization?

a. Near East
b. Egyptian
c. Meso America
d. Greek
e. Roman

27. The ancient house term “domus” is from what civilization?

a. Near East
b. Egyptian
c. Meso America
d. Greek
e. Roman

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28. An ancient greek term used to define covered walkways or
porticos, commonly for public usage.

a. Agora d. Glypthotheca
b. Stoa e. Propylaea
c. Pinacotheca

Situation: Paulina is a 23-year-old architecture graduate from a

prestigious university who is preparing to take the Architects’
Licensure Examinations. She was asked by her grandfather to design a
new house that he was planning to construct in the province. Paulina
came up with an original floor plan but in order to save time, she
mostly copied the façade of a house designed by Architect Lenny, her
college professor who gave his students copies of the plans of that
house for a class exercise. Paulina prepared the detailed plans and
the specifications but since she is not a licensed architect yet,
she asked her cousin Ariel, who is a civil engineer, to sign and
seal the plans for the purposes of obtaining a building permit. A
permit was eventually issued, and construction of the house
commenced.

29. Analyze Paulina’s acts. Did she practice architecture?

a. Yes, because designing and preparing the plans for a house
constitute practice of architecture.
b. No. Paulina is not a licensed architect so her acts cannot be
considered as constituting practice of architecture.
c. No, because she only prepared the plans, but she did not sign and/or
seal them.
d. Yes, because she has already finished her architecture degree.
Hence, her acts constitute practice of architecture.
e. Both A and B

30. Paulina’s neighbor Santino, who is a physician, found out about

what Paulina did and wanted to report her to the authorities for the
unauthorized practice of architecture. Who may report such offenses?
a. Only licensed architects may file such a report
b. Only the public prosecutor may file such a report
c. Only persons who directly suffered losses or damages may file such a
report
d. Anyone may file such a report
e. Both B and D

31. Assuming that Santino is authorized to report Paulina for the

unauthorized practice of architecture, to whom should he report her?
a. The PRC d. Either A or B
b. The PRBOA e. Either B or C
c. The Regional Trial Court

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32. If Paulina were to be charged in Court, what would she be guilty
of and what is the penalty?
a. Misdemeanor. Fine of P100k-P5M, or imprisonment of 6 months to 6
years, or both, at the discretion of the Court
b. Malpractice. Fine of P100k-P5M, or imprisonment of 6 months to 6
years, or both, at the discretion of the Court
c. Illegal practice of a profession. Fine of P200k-P10M, or
imprisonment of 6 months to 3 years, or both, at the discretion of
the Court
d. Infringement. Fine of P200k-P10M, or imprisonment of 6 months to 3
years, or both, at the discretion of the Court
e. Usurpation of office. Fine of P200k-P10M, or imprisonment of 6
months to 3 years, or both, at the discretion of the Court

33. Architect Lenny later recognized that the façade design was
copied from his own design. Does he have the right to have the
construction of the house stopped?
a. Yes, because his design was copied without his permission.
b. No, because the design is not 100% the same.
c. No, because even though the façade is mostly the same, the plans are
different.
d. Yes, but only if he can prove that it was the whole design that was
copied.
e. Yes, but only if he can prove that at least 50% of the façade design
elements were copied.

34. Term used to define ancient greek entrance gateways which marked
an approach to the sacred enclosure in many cities in Greece.
a. Agora d. Glypthotheca
b. Stoa e. Propylaea
c. Pinacotheca

35. Private bath in Ancient Roman palaces and houses:

a. Balneum d. Frigidarium
b. Tepidarium e. Thermae
c. Calidarium

36. A luxurious public bath in Ancient Roman culture:

a. Balneum
b. Tepidarium
c. Calidarium
d. Frigidarium
e. Thermae

37. In an Early Christian Basilican Church, a covered area between

the atrium and the church assigned to the penitents.
a. Atrium d. Reredos
b. Narthex e. Ambulatory
c. Sanctuary
Situation: Charlie invited Anna, an architect, to meet over coffee to
discuss a potential restaurant project. They agreed on a fee payable

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to Anna for the time she will spend discussing the project with
Charlie. During the meeting, Charlie was impressed by Anna’s clear
expertise in designing restaurants and decided to commission Anna to
design the restaurant for him. They signed a service agreement and
Anna started working on the design for Charlie. However, while Anna
was working on the design several months later, the COVID-19 pandemic
broke out. Charlie started to worry if the project was still a good
idea, so he asked Frank, an accountant, to do a feasibility study in
order to help him decide on whether to continue with the project or
not. Frank submitted his report, recommending that Charlie cancel the
project because of the market conditions brought about by the
pandemic. When Charlie informed Anna of his decision to cancel the
project, Anna was already in the middle of the Design Development
Phase.

38. What service did Anna render when she met with Charlie over
coffee to discuss the potential restaurant project?
a. Consultation d. Space Programming
b. Feasibility Study e. Site Selection and Analysis
c. Pre-feasibility Study

39. For the service rendered in the preceding item, how should Anna
charge Charlie?
a. She should charge Charlie based on the time spent
b. She should charge Charlie a lump sum amount
c. She should charge Charlie based on a percentage of the construction
cost
d. Either A or B
e. Either B or C

40. What service did Anna render when she worked on the design of the
proposed restaurant?
a. Schematic design service
b. Regular design service
c. Architectural programming service
d. Predesign service
e. Specialized architectural service

41. Assuming Anna had the capability to do so, could she have also
done the feasibility study despite not being an accountant?
a. Yes. This is a service rendered by architects covered by SPP 201.
b. Yes. This is a service rendered by architects covered by SPP 202.
c. Yes. This is a service rendered by architects covered by SPP 203.
d. No, only a trained accountant may do feasibility studies.
e. Both A and C

42. Is Charlie entitled to cancel the project considering Anna was

already in the Design Development Phase?

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a. Yes, because the client is entitled to cancel the project at any
phase.
b. Yes, because the client is only barred from cancelling the project
when the Design Development Phase has been completed.
c. Yes, because the client is only barred from cancelling the project
when the Contract Document Phase has been completed.
d. No. The service agreement was signed and cancelling the project is
tantamount to a breach of contract.
e. No, because the client is barred from cancelling the project once
the Design Development Phase has started.

43. Assuming that the estimated project construction cost was P10M,
how much should she charge Charlie for the design work that she
performed?
a. About PHP 25K d. About PHP 100K
b. About PHP 50K e. About PHP 150K
c. About PHP 75K

44. Assuming that the estimated project construction cost was P10M,
how much should she charge Charlie had Anna been able to complete
the contract documents?
a. About 100K d. About 400K
b. About 200K e. About 500K
c. About 300K

45. Assume that Charlie eventually changed his mind and decided to
continue the project. He repackaged it into a more delivery-oriented
restaurant concept, and it became a roaring success despite the
pandemic. He decided to open a second branch back in his hometown in
Pampanga. He reused the same plans Anna produced for him and built
the second branch, based on the stipulation in the service agreement
wherein Anna agreed to subsequent reuse of the plans subject to
payment of further fees. How much should he pay Anna for the
construction of the second branch?
a. About 50K d. About 200K
b. About 100K e. About 300K
c. About 150K

46. In Early Christian Architecture, the term used to describe a

passageway around the apse of the church.
a. Atrium d. Reredos
b. Narthex e. Ambulatory
c. Sanctuary

47. In Early Christian Architecture, the term used to describe an

ornamental screen or wall at the back of the altar.
a. Atrium d. Reredos
b. Narthex e. Ambulatory
c. Sanctuary

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48. What were the first building constructed during the Byzantine
period?
a. Houses d. Gymnassium
b. Churches e. Arcades
c. Chapels

Situation: Anna, Bea, and Claire are three undergraduate architecture

students who decided to make good use of their summer break by
accepting ‘sideline’ work. Being architecture students, they
intentionally sought architecture-related small jobs in order to gain
useful work experience while earning money. Anna asked her mother to
tell her amigas that she (Anna) offers architectural services,
specializing in the design of single-detached homes. Her mother,
though reluctant, complied with her daughter’s request. Bea,
meanwhile, looked for draftsman/apprentice job postings on Jobstreet
and applied. Finally, Claire, being savvy with social media, posted
ads on Facebook Marketplace and other online listing platforms to
advertise her services, introducing herself as an “architecture
student who can design many types of buildings and can prepare
complete contract documents for purposes of applying for the building
permit.” None of them, however, were hired or commissioned for any job
or project so they ended up not working at all the entire summer.

49. Did Anna violate the Architecture Act of 2004?

a. Yes. d. Both A and B.
b. No. e. Both A and C.
c. It depends.

50. Did Bea violate the Architecture Act of 2004?

a. Yes. d. Both A and B.
b. No. e. Both A and C.
c. It depends.

51. Did Claire violate the Architecture Act of 2004?

a. Yes. d. Both A and B.
b. No. e. Both A and C.
c. It depends.

52. Does Anna’s mother incur any liability under the Architecture Act
of 2004?
a. Yes. d. Both A and B.
b. No. e. Both A and C.
c. It depends.

53. How many years of experience in building design and construction

are required before one may become a Building Official?
a. 2 years d. 10 years
b. 5 years e. 20 years
c. 6 years

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54. The administration and enforcement of the provisions of the
National Building Code and its IRR, including the imposition of
penalties for administrative violations thereof, is vested in whom?
a. The Building Official d. The members of the Board
b. The Secretary of the DPWH e. The local government unit
c. The Secretary of the DILG

55. Maximum imprisonment duration imposed by the IRR of RA 9266.

a. 2 years d. 10 years
b. 5 years e. 20 years
c. 6 years

56. Complete this sentence from the new Architect’s Credo: “I shall
pursue moral and professional excellence to the utmost level of
integrity through industrious dedication and meaningful application
to my work that merits a reputation for quality of services worthy
of fair _____.”
a. Compensation d. Consideration
b. Remuneration e. Dealing
c. Salary

57. Which of the following may the landowner use as the best proof
that he owns his parcel of land?
a. TCT d. Deed of assignment
b. Deed of sale e. Building Permit
c. Zoning clearance

58. The new Architect’s Credo was adopted and promulgated through
Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture Resolution No. ____,
Series of 2018.
a. 99 d. 88
b. 2 e. 53
c. 5

59. Effectivity date of the new Architects' Credo

a. June 5, 2018 d. April 5, 2017
b. June 21, 2018 e. September 24, 2019
c. June 21, 2018
60. Which section of RA 9266 provides that a duly licensed architect
shall affix the seal prescribed by the Board bearing the
registrant’s name, registration number and title “Architect” on all
architectural plans, drawings, specifications, and all other
contract documents prepared by or under his/her direct supervision?
a. Section 10 d. Section 17
b. Section 15 e. Section 2
c. Section 20

61. A newly licensed architect shall _____ become a member of the

IAPOA.
a. Automatically
b. Be required to

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c. Has an obligation to
d. At his option
e. Ideally

62. Which method of compensation is frequently used when there is a

continuing relationship on a series of projects?
a. Professional fee plus expenses d. MDPE
b. Lump sum or fixed fee e. None of these
c. Per diem

63. Identify the name of the church shown in Figure 2.

a. Durham Cathedral d. Notre Dame Cathedral
b. Laon Cathedral e. Chartres Cathedral
c. Salisbury Cathedral

64. A gate of iron or iron enforced wooden bars made to slide up and
down in vertical grooves in the jambs of a doorway, used for defense
in castle gateways.
a. Cimborio d. Gargoyle
b. Crockets e. Finial
c. Portcullis

65. Which government agency governs the cutting down of trees present
within the jobsite?
a. DENR d. HLURB
b. DPWH e. DOLE
c. Forest Management Bureau

66. The character of occupancy of existing buildings may be changed

subject to the approval of the Building Official and provided the
new or proposed use is _____ than the existing use.
a. Less hazardous d. Equally or less hazardous
b. Equally hazardous e. None of these
c. More hazardous

67. Which is true of openings in a four-hour fire-resistive occupancy

separation?
a. No openings are permitted in a four-hour fire-resistive occupancy
separation
b. Openings in a four-hour fire-resistive occupancy separation shall be
protected by a fire assembly having a four-hour fire-resistive
rating
c. Openings in a four-hour fire-resistive occupancy separation shall be
protected by a fire assembly having a three-hour fire-resistive
rating
d. Openings in a four-hour fire-resistive occupancy separation shall be
protected by a fire assembly having a two-hour fire-resistive rating
e. All of the above

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68. Architect of the St.Peter’s Basilica who undertook the project
when he 72 years old. The present building owes most of its
outstanding features to him.
a. Donato Bramante d. Michaelangle Bounarotti
b. Giuliano da Sangallo e. Gianlorenzo Bernini
c. Raphael Santi

69. What architectural style is manifested by the figure shown in

Figure 3?
a. Arts and Crafts d. Classicism
b. Art Noveau e. Ecclecticism
c. Art Deco

70. Architect credited to have developed the “Concrete Mushroom

Construction” technique that involves a post and a mushroom top
spreading from it that are one inseparable concrete unit.
a. Robert Maillart d. Eero Saarinen
b. Santiago Calatrava e. Marcel Breur
c. Victor Horta

71. The architect of the UNESCO Secretariat Building in Paris.

a. Robert Maillart d. Eero Saarinen
b. Santiago Calatrava e. Marcel Breur
c. Victor Horta

72. Which among the following is a traditional Precolonial Bontoc

House?
a. Fayu d. Rakuh
b. Fale e. Binuron
c. Ivatan

73. A Philippine church known for having the biggest number of murals
on walls and ceilings.
a. Morong Church, Rizal d. Calasiao Church, Pangasinan
b. Vigan Church, Ilocos Sur e. Binondo Church, Manila
c. Loboc Church, Bohol

74. A Philippine church that was located within the grid iron planned
streets of a colonial town and is known for its baroque elements and
ionic pillars with Chinese fu dogs.
a. Morong Church, Rizal d. Calasiao Church, Pangasinan
b. Vigan Church, Ilocos Sur e. Binondo Church, Manila
c. Loboc Church, Bohol

75. Who is the architect of the structure shown in Figure 4?

a. Rem Koolhaas d. Santiago Calatrava
b. Renzo Piano e. Frank Gehry
c. Richard Meier

76. What is the name of the structure in Figure 4?

a. Seattle Central Library b. CCTV Headquarters

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c. The Shard e. Auditorio de Tenerife
d. Bird’s Nest

Identify the notable architects who uttered the corresponding quotes:

77. “An idea is salvation by imagination.”
a. Frank Lloyd Wright d. Walter Gropius
b. Mies Van Der Rohe e. Philip Johnson
c. Louis Sullivan

78. “Architecture is the art of how to waste space.”

a. Frank Lloyd Wright d. Walter Gropius
b. Mies Van Der Rohe e. Philip Johnson
c. Louis Sullivan

79. “Architecture is the will of an epoch translated into space.”

a. Frank Lloyd Wright d. Walter Gropius
b. Mies Van Der Rohe e. Philip Johnson
c. Louis Sullivan

80. “Architecture begins where engineering ends.”

a. Frank Lloyd Wright d. Walter Gropius
b. Mies Van Der Rohe e. Philip Johnson
c. Louis Sullivan

81. The primary concept or organizing idea behind a design which is

typically represented by a diagram.
a. Datum
b. Parti Pris
c. Symmetry
d. Gestalt
e. Pi

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82. When the project is not yet executed, what happens to the
intellectual property of the architect over 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
c. The intellectual property for the design remains the same because
the construction of the project is irrelevant to intellectual
property
d. The intellectual property for the design is still the architect’s
because it only becomes the owner’s AFTER the project is built
e. The design/drawings are not the intellectual property of the
architect. These are tangible, physical properties and not
intellectual properties.

83. Architect Arno, a member of the PRBOA, had to resign from his
post due to health reasons after having served for a full year.
Architect Hector was appointed to replace Architect Arno. How many
years shall Architect Hector serve?
a. 4 years d. 1 year
b. 3 years e. 6 months
c. 2 years
84. Which body has the power to hear and decide administrative cases
involving violations of RA 9266 and to issue subpoenas to secure
witnesses and produce documents in connection with such
administrative cases?
a. The UAP d. The Regional Trial Court
b. The PRBOA e. The Court of Appeals
c. The PRC

85. The decision rendered in the preceding item for administrative

cases may be appealed to
a. The PRBOA d. The Court of Appeals
b. The PRC e. The Supreme Court
c. The Regional Trial Court

86. This method of compensation is a variation of the percentage

based on project construction cost. The remuneration under this
method is based on cost per square meter of the project, which may
be derived from historical data on the average construction cost per
square meter of a similar project.
a. Rough Estimation d. Professional Fee Plus Expenses
b. Unit Cost Method e. Both A and C
c. Value-Based Pricing

87. Any structurally attached portion of a building/structure that is

outside its outermost walls and which perform a utility or aesthetic
function. Some examples are roof eaves, trellises, canopies,
balconies, and sunbreakers.
a. Projection c. Cantilever
b. Awning d. Protrusion

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e. Overhang
88. This method of compensation is typically used for services which
are not well-defined, partial services, and additional services.
a. Lump Sum d. Unit Cost Method
b. Time-Based Fees e. Both B and D
c. Value-Based Pricing
89. In the multiple of direct personnel expenses method of
compensation, a multiplier is used to arrive at the professional fee
to be charged to the client. Which is NOT an acceptable multiplier
to be used in such a computation?
a. 1.50 d. 3.00
b. 2.00 e. None of the above
c. 2.50
Situation: Issa, a licensed architect, was commissioned to produce
one set of contract documents for the design of a house which was to
be built several times in a housing project involving the
construction of several residential units under a DAEDS contract.
The cost to construct one house/unit is PHP 1M.
90. If the client built only 1 house using Issa’s design, how much
should the client pay?
a. PHP 100K d. PHP 20K
b. PHP 60K e. None of these
c. PHP 50K

91. If the client built 10 houses using Issa’s design, how much
should the client pay?
a. PHP 550K d. PHP 600K
b. PHP 330K e. None of these
c. PHP 1M

92. In the preceding item, how much of the total amount collected is
Issa entitled to?
a. She is entitled to the total amount collected from the client.
b. She is entitled to 90% of the total amount from the client.
c. She is entitled to 60% of the total amount from the client.
d. She is entitled to 40% of the total amount from the client.
e. None of these

93. How much of the total amount collected must Issa allocate to pay
for the engineering consultants who worked on the project?
a. She must allocate 10% of the amount collected to pay for the
engineering design services rendered for the project.
b. She must allocate 40% of the amount collected to pay for the
engineering design services rendered for the project.
c. She must allocate 60% of the amount collected to pay for the
engineering design services rendered for the project.
d. She must pay what she thinks is fair and reasonable considering the
time and effort expended by the consultants, as well as the
complexity of the project.
e. None of these

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94. Volumetric forms generated by extending or rotating the primary
shapes and which creates a distinct, regular and easily recognizable
forms.
a. Primary solids
b. Regular and Irregular forms
c. Surfaces
d. Size
e. Scale

95. A type of scale that refers not to the actual dimensions but
rather how small or large an object appears in relation to its
normal size or the size of other things in its context.
a. Human Scale
b. Mechanical Scale
c. Visual Scale
d. Anthropometry
e. Ergonomics

96. Size or proportion of something relative to an accepted standard

of measurement.
a. Human Scale
b. Mechanical Scale
c. Visual Scale
d. Anthropometry
e. Ergonomics

97. Kevin wanted to renovate his company’s offices in the city.

Tilda, a licensed architect, was commissioned to do the detailed
planning and design of the indoor areas of the office building.
Tilda determined the size of the interior spaces, and the furniture
layout, and specified the finishes for the walls, floors, and
ceilings as well as hardware and design of signages. When the
project was completed, the total cost of work (CoW) was PHP 1.50M.
How much should Tilda charge Kevin for the services she rendered?
a. PHP 50K
b. PHP 150K
c. PHP 275K
d. PHP 300K
e. None of these

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98. In the preceding item, how much should Tilda’s first billing be?
a. She should collect 5% of the fee upon signing of the contract.
b. She should collect 30% of the fee upon submitting the preliminary
design.
c. She should collect 50% of the fee upon submission of the final
design.
d. There should be no first billing. She should collect the fee in bulk
at the end of the project.
e. All of the above

99. According to UAP Doc. 301, when should the contract time begin to
run as a general rule?
a. 7 days after the contractor receives the Notice to Proceed
b. On the day the contractor receives the Notice to Proceed
c. 15 days after the agreement between the owner and the contractor is
signed
d. On the day the contractor is able to mobilize
e. None of these

100. The Consulting Architect in this area of practice places value on

the building/ structure condition and defects, and on its repair and
maintenance, including the required improvements.
a. Building Appraisal
b. Quantity Surveying
c. Building Valuation
d. Construction Appraisal
e. None of these

101. In a design-build arrangement, who pays upfront for the costs of

the labor and materials?
a. The client d. The bank
b. The architect e. None of these
c. The suppliers
102. In a design-build arrangement with a guaranteed maximum project
construction cost, the PCC is guaranteed by the architect to not
exceed ___ of the estimated PCC.
a. 5% d. None of the above
b. 10% e. Both A and B
c. 15%

103. In a design-build arrangement, the architect shall pay for any

amount in excess of PCC + the allowable percentage. Is there a limit
to this penalty chargeable to the architect?
a. No. The architect must pay for any excess because it was he/she who
guaranteed a maximum PCC.
b. Yes. The limit is his entire administration fee.
c. Yes. The limit is his entire design fee.
d. Yes. The limit is his administration fee and design fee combined.
e. None of these

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104. You entered into a design-build contract to design and build a
house which, per your estimate, will cost PHP 2M to construct. Since
the client had many industry connections, the design service was
under a DADS arrangement only. You did not guarantee the project
construction cost. Assuming the house was completed at PHP 2M, how
much should your total fee be?
a. PHP 200K d. PHP 400K
b. PHP 260K e. None of these
c. PHP 320K

105. If in the preceding item, the actual cost exceeded your estimate
and the house was completed at the cost of PHP 2.5M, how much should
your fee be?
a. PHP 150K d. PHP 400K
b. PHP 250K e. None of these
c. PHP 325K

106. How soon may the Board reinstate a revoked Certificate of

Registration?
a. 6 months after revocation
b. 1 year after revocation
c. 2 years after revocation
d. 3 years after revocation
e. It depends on the gravity of the offense that led to the revocation

107. Foreign nationals who wish to render architectural services in

the Philippines must first secure a special/temporary permit. Where
will they obtain this special/temporary permit?
a. From the UAP, subject to approval by the PRBOA
b. From the UAP, subject to approval by the PRC
c. From the PRBOA, subject to approval by the PRC
d. From the PRBOA, subject to approval by the UAP
e. From the PRC, subject to approval by the Office of the President

108. Which is not included in the TGFA?

a. Basement parking d. Covered areas used for parking
b. Second floor e. All of the above are included
c. Roof deck in the TGFA

109. Which is not included in the GFA?

a. Basement parking
b. Second floor
c. Balcony with an area of 7.50 sqm.
d. Mezzanine level
e. All of the above are included in the GFA

110. A building has a height of 15 meters. The horizontal distance

from the OFB and the inner edge of the sidewalk is 7.50 meters. The
sidewalk is 1.20 meters wide. During construction, what is required
for the protection of pedestrians?
a. A 2.40-meter-tall fence only

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b. A 2.40-meter-tall fence and a canopy
c. A 2.40-meter-tall fence and a net/screen extending from the
uppermost part of the construction to the ground level
d. A 2.40-meter-tall fence, a canopy, and a net/screen extending from
the uppermost part of the construction to the ground level
e. A canopy only

111. What is the maximum angle of inclination of an escalator?

a. 15 degrees from horizontal d. 30 degrees from horizontal
b. 20 degrees from horizontal e. None of these
c. 25 degrees from horizontal

112. According to the NBC definition of outermost limits of building

projections, horizontal projections like canopies, balconies, eaves,
terraces, and the like must not exceed ___ of the prescribed
setback.
a. 30% d. 75%
b. 50% e. 90%
c. 60%

113. The detailed analysis of the site which involves the

identification of a site’s development potentials through the proper
utilization of land. The analysis covers the context of the site as
well as that of its surrounding environment and the development
controls that apply to the site and its environs.
a. Site Utilization and Land-Use c. Space Management Studies
Studies d. Architectural Research
b. Site Selection and Analysis

114. This entails the formulation of site criteria, assistance to the

Client in site evaluation as well as analysis to determine the most
appropriate site/s for a proposed project or building program.
a. Site Utilization and Land-Use c. Space Management Studies
Studies d. Architectural Research
b. Site Selection and Analysis

115. The articulation of the importance or significance of a form or

space by its size, shape or placement relative to other forms and
spaces of the organization.
a. Axis d. Hierarchy
b. Symmetry e. Ken
c. Assymetry

116. The balanced distribution and arrangement of equivalent forms and

spaces on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane or about a
center or axis.
a. Axis d. Hierarchy
b. Symmetry e. Ken
c. Assymetry

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117.
a. Rhythm
The principle that an architecturald.concept,
Balance structure or
b.organization
Datum can be altered through ae.series
Proportion
of discrete
c.manipulations
Transformation
and permutations in response to a specific context or
set of conditions without a loss of identity or concept.
118. What primarily happens when an architectural form is articulated?
a. The form attains d. The elements of the form are
directionality. clearly defined
b. The form becomes balanced. e. The elements of the form are
c. The form becomes less defined.
symmetrical.

119. For competitive bidding/procurement, the architect furnishes

complete sets of the bid documents for purposes of bidding in as
many sets as may be required to conduct a successful bidding. These
documents are paid in what way?
a. Free by architect c. On loan to owner
b. Included in the service of the d. On loan to the bidders
architect

120. Which is not a recommended method of compensation for predesign

services?
a. MDPE c. Percentage of PCC
b. Honorarium d. Time-based fee

121. Who is the Legal Adviser of the PRBArch and its RA 9266?
a. Supreme Court judge c. Court of Appeals
b. Professional Regulatory d. (Left blank)
Commission

122. In order to become a member of the UAP, what should you

accomplish?
a. Pay the dues
b. Apply for membership
c. Take an Oath and receive your d. Pass the Board Exam
PRC ID

123. Who can file a complaint against the Architect?

a. Any person c. Clients
b. Architects d. The Building Official

124. A returning Filipino Architect who is registered outside of the

Philippines is going to have a project here in the Philippines. He
applied for a TSP in the PRBArch and aside from securing the permit,
what other document should he secure?
a. Professional ID c. CoR
b. Liability insurance d. UAP membership

125. Which among the following were the first type of residential
structure built in predynastic and early dynastic periods in ancient
Egypt?
a. Lean-to b. Reed Huts

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c. Mud brick houses e. Stone Mansions
d. Merchant Homes

126. It is the path the viewer's eye takes through the work of art,
often to focal areas.
a. Rhythm c. Movement
b. Symmetry d. Motion

127. Which among the following is NOT a type of megalithic tomb in

Ireland?
a. Passage Tomb d. Wedge Tomb
b. Court Tomb e. Stone Circle
c. Portal Tomb

128. Which among the following are sometimes referred to as dolmens

because they are constructed with two large upright stones forming
the entrance to a single chamber behind?
a. Passage Tombs d. Wedge Tombs
b. Court Tombs e. Stone Circle
c. Portal Tombs

129. Which of the following tomb types were the earliest to be built
in Ireland?
a. Passage Tombs d. Wedge Tombs
b. Court Tombs e. Stone Circle
c. Portal Tombs

130. Which of the following were the last type of tomb built in
ancient Ireland?
a. Passage Tombs d. Wedge Tombs
b. Court Tombs e. Stone Circle
c. Portal tombs

131. Who can change/add a category of occupancy in the National

Building Code?
a. Building Official
b. DPWH Secretary
c. Supreme Court
d. President

132. The occupancy permit after application must be issued to the

applicant within how many days
a. 15 c. 60
b. 30 d. 120

133. In the case of the non- issuance, suspension or revocation of

permits, the applicant/permittee may file an appeal with whom?
a. Mayor c. Building Official
b. DPWH Secretary d. MMDA

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134. In the case of the non- issuance, suspension or revocation of
permits, the

a. 15 c. 60
b. 30 d. 120

135. To whom is the Building

a. Architect c. Contractor
b. Owner d. Engineer

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