ARCHITECTURE LICENSURE EXAMINATION

MOCK EXAM FOR AREA 3 (DESIGN) 08:00 AM – 06:00 PM PART 3: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND
SITE PLANNING

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions. Shade only one answer in
the provided answer sheet. ERASURES ARE STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED.

Situation 01 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 3, Two-Storey Administration Building
2 and about DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS.

1. What is the maximum building footprint that can be built on the site without any firewall?
a. 5044 sqm
b. 4410 sqm
c. 3780 sqm
d. 3150 sqm

2. What is the BHL for this project?

a. 30.00m
b. 15.00m
c. 10.00m
d. 36.00m

3. What is the maximum firewall length allowed for this project?

a. 231m
b. 330m
c. 165m
d. 280.5m

4. What is the maximum gross floor area for this project?

a. 9450 sqm
b. 6300 sqm
c. 22050 sqm
d. 15750 sqm

5. Which of the following GFA is considered as overdeveloped?

a. 6300 sqm
b. 22050 sqm
c. 15750 sqm
d. 9450 sqm

Situation 02 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 3, Two-Storey Administration Building
2 and about SPACE PLANNING.

6. Which of the following type of office layout is most ideal for collaborative work?
a. cellular type
b. combination type
c. open type
d. coworking space

7. Which office furniture occupies the largest space?

a. typical filing cabinet
 b. executive desk
c. computer desk
d. mobile pedestal cabinet

8. Which of the following type of office layout is considered highly hierarchical?

a. cellular type
b. combination type
c. open type
d. coworking space

9. What do you call an office table unit used by multiple users grouped together?
a. shared
b. computer
c. workstation
d. freestanding

10. What is typically installed between two conference rooms to combine the two spaces for single use?
a. Accordion door
b. Sliding partition
c. Mobile office wall
d. Operable wall partition

Situation 03 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 3, Two-Storey Administration Building
2 and about ESTIMATES.

11. What is the approximate volume of loose soil needed for the multipurpose hall? The hall flooring is
finished with polished concrete slab 200mm thick. The soil to be used is assumed to be compactible up
to 25% of its loose volume.
a. 800 – 850 cu.m.
b. 550 – 600 cu.m.
c. 750 – 800 cu.m.
d. 600 – 650 cu.m.

12. What is the concrete volume required to for the multipurpose hall flooring slab?
a. 840m3
b. 168m3
c. 200m3
d. 158m3

13. How many 60x60 tiles is required for the entrance lobby considering 5% wastage
allowance?
a. 404 pcs
b. 132 pcs
c. 367 pcs
d. 386 pcs

14. What is the approximate volume (m3) of terrazzo mix needed for the second floor balcony with 1” thick
terrazzo overlay?
a. 2.90
b. 3.50
c. 2.10
 d. 1.80

15. How many CHBs are needed raise the 2m landscape strip near the driveway? The single-layer CHB
around the strip will confine the soil serving as the landscape bed. No foundation is needed.
a. 180
b. 64
c. 160
d. 250

Situation 04 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 3, Two-Storey Administration Building
2 and about SPACE PLANNING.

16. How many occupants can be accommodated in the business center if the designed ceiling height is
2.70m and the center is considered as a workshop space?
a. 40
b. 50
c. 55
d. 45

17. What is the required minimum total exit width serving the business center?
a. 900mm
b. 600mm
c. 800mm
d. 750mm

18. A gang chair is most commonly placed where?

a. Inside the office
b. Inside the conference room
c. In the lobby
d. In a storage room

19. Which of the following is not considered a support space in an office setting?
a. printer station
b. filing room
c. private office
d. pantry

20. What do you call the small meeting rooms near a larger meeting room?
a. pantry rooms
b. break-out rooms
c. semi-meeting rooms
d. meeting rooms

Situation 05 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 3, Two-Storey Administration Building
2 and about SITE DEVELOPMENT.

21. What do you call a row of plants, trees or shrubs aimed to protect a building from the damaging force
of winds?
a. sun breaker
b. wind break
c. wind wall
 d. wind hedge

22. Which type of soil is best for building foundation?

a. clay
b. sand
c. loam
d. bedrock

23. What do you call the raised edge of a sidewalk?

a. zocalo
b. gutter
c. deck
d. curb

24. Which of the following trees is not ideal for landscaping in the Philippines?
a. Mahogany
b. Molave
c. Narra
d. Banaba

25. Which of the following is not part of a promenade?

a. benches
b. vehicular road
c. planting strip
d. walkway

Situation 06 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 3, Two-Storey Administration Building
2 and about ARCHITECTURAL INTERIORS.

26. What do you call the vertical component that supports the floor panels in a raised office
flooring?
a. strut
b. track
c. rail
d. pedestal

27. Which is the simplest and the most economical method of frosting a glass wall
partition?
a. acid etching
b. sand blasting
c. vinyl film
d. PE film

28. Which glass thickness is commonly used for frameless partitions in offices?
a. 12mm
b. 8mm
c. 6mm
d. 20mm

29. In office setting, high pressure laminates are most appropriate for what?
a. flooring finish
 b. furniture finish
c. ceiling finish
d. chair finish

30. Which of the following is used to make a single workspace partially enclosed?
a. cubicle partition
b. operable wall
c. full height glass partition
d. sliding door

Situation 07 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 3, Two-Storey Administration Building
2 and about STRUCTURAL CONCEPTUALIZATION.

31. What is considered as a subbase in a concrete slab on fill?

a. vapor barrier
b. gravel
c. compacted soil
d. concrete slab

32. Which of the following is not used as a connection of structural steel frames?
a. rivet
b. bolt
c. weld
d. screw

33. Which concrete test is the most destructive?

a. concrete core test
b. rebound hammer test
c. cylinder test
d. slump test

34. Considering the shape and proportion of the 2ndfloor comfort room, the suspended slab will most likely
act as what?
a. one-way slab
b. two-way slab
c. three-way slab
d. four-way slab

35. What type of slab is directly supported by columns without the use of beams and
girders?
a. ribbed slab
b. flat slab
c. two-way slab
d. thin shell

Situation 08 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 3, Two-Storey Administration Building
2 and about STRUCTURAL CONCEPTUALIZATION.

36. Which of the following structural system has the widest span?
a. one-way slab
b. two-way slab
 c. waffle slab
d. arches

37. Which of the following building shape has a reentrant corner?

a. Square
b. Rectangle
c. Cross
d. Circular

38. Bracing elements are constructed or installed _____________.

a. diagonally
b. upright
c. vertically
d. horizontally

39. Which building size has largest swaying or shaking movement near an earthquake epicenter?
a. low-rise
b. mid-rise
c. high-rise
d. all the same

40. What do you call this phenomenon where the soil temporarily becomes a quicksand due to an
earthquake?
a. softening
b. liquefaction
c. settlement
d. soil swelling

Situation 09 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 3, Two-Storey Administration Building
2 and about SITE DEVELOPMENT.

41. The lot plan is prepared by which professional?

a. civil engineer
b. architect
c. geodetic engineer
d. geotechnical engineer

42. Which is the simplest dust control method in a construction site?

a. tillage
b. spraying water
c. vegetation
d. mulching

43. Soil filling and backfilling shall be done in layers with maximum thickness of _______ which must be
compacted every layer.
a. 4”
b. 6”
c. 8”
d. 10”

44. Which of the following is not a hardscape element?

 a. driveway
b. pavers
c. topiary
d. benches

45. Which of the following is considered as a “greenfield” site?

a. grazing field
b. old airbase
c. abandoned mining site
d. old burial places

Situation 10 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 3, Two-Storey Administration Building
2 and about ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN.

46. Which type of section drawing has a section cut along the shorter axis of the building?
a. Longitudinal
b. Full
c. Detail
d. Transverse

47. Which provision in the IRR of RA 9266 requires the architect to affix his seal on all his architectural
plans, drawings, specifications and all other contract documents?
a. Rule IV, Section 19
b. Rule IV, Section 20
c. Rulle III, Section 19
d. Rule III, Section 20

48. What is the standard rough-in distance of water closet from the back wall?
a. 6”
b. 15”
c. 12”
d. 7”

49. Which of the following is not considered as an architectural drawing?

a. detail of counter
b. detail of truss joint
c. detail of door
d. detail of window

50. Which type of roofing is the most ideal for windy areas?
a. hip roof
b. gable roof
c. shed roof
d. flat roof

Situation 11 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 3, Two-Storey Administration Building
2 and about SITE PLANNING.

51. What do you call the power of the government to take and appropriate private property to public use
with reasonable compensation?
a. power of public domain
 b. power of public usage
c. power of acquisition
d. power of eminent domain

52. Foundation can rest on the following except ___________.

a. bedrock
b. compacted fill
c. natural grade
d. earth fill

53. What do you call the determination and placement of reference points and markers that guides the
construction?
a. stake-out
b. batter boards
c. as-built survey
d. line-up

54. What type of survey is needed when a single lot needs to be split into multiple lots with individual titles?
a. relocation survey
b. subdivision survey
c. original survey
d. split survey

55. If a tree in a lot leans to an adjacent property and poses a danger to property and lives, who shall pay
for its removal?
a. lot owner
b. adjacent lot owner
c. shared by the owners of the lot and adjacent lot
d. building owner

Situation 12 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 3, Two-Storey Administration Building
2 and about ESTIMATES.

56. How many bags of cement is needed for the 6” concrete slab on fill for the two storage rooms using
Class B concrete?
a. 574
b. 479
c. 64
d. 425

57. What is the approximate number of gypsum boards needed for a flat drop ceiling on storage room 1?
a. 70 – 85
b. 85 – 95
c. 95 – 100
d. 100 – 110

58. How many pails of latex paint are approximately needed for the interior walls of the business center,
with 2 coats and a ceiling height of 2.8m? Paint coverage per gallon is 20 sqm.
a. 5
b. 2
c. 4
 d. 17

59. How many cu.m. of gravel is needed for 5” thick slab of the multipurpose open space? Assume that
60% of the open space will be paved.
a. 1890
b. 119
c. 237
d. 2133

60. Refer to previous question. How many cu.m. of sand is required for the same slab?
a. 1890
b. 119
c. 237
d. 2133

Situation 13 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 3, Two-Storey Administration Building
2 and about STRUCTURAL CONCEPTUALIZATION.

61. What is the absolute minimum camber of reinforced concrete beams?

a. 6mm
b. 4mm
c. 10mm
d. 18mm

62. The proper location of a rebar splicing in an RC column is where?

a. lower portion
b. middle portion
c. upper portion
d. column and beam joint

63. Trimmer bars are used for which structural component?

a. grade beams
b. footing tie beams
c. slab openings
d. cantilever beams

64. What do you call an above-ground column that rests on a slab or beam instead of another column?
a. drop column
b. planted column
c. composite column
d. moment column

65. No. 6 deformed steel bar is equivalent to _____ rebars.

a. 10mm
b. 12mm
c. 16mm
d. 20mm

Situation 14 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 3, Two-Storey Administration Building
2 and about SITE PLANNING.
 66. What is the color of institutional zones in a comprehensive land use plan?
a. blue
b. violet
c. red
d. yellow

67. Septic tanks should be desludged every ____________.

a. year
b. 2 years
c. 10 years
d. 5 years

68. Site selection and analysis is part of which architectural service?

a. regular design services
b. specialized architectural services
c. predesign services
d. post-construction services

69. Which of the following construction does NOT necessarily need a specialty contractor?
a. swimming pool
b. septic tank
c. wastewater treatment plant
d. STP

70. What type of court is bounded by building lines on all of its sides?
a. inner
b. open
c. through
d. yard

Situation 15 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 1 – Logistics Center Expansion and
about CODE COMPLIANCE.

71. Using the combined lot area, what is the existing lot occupancy of the commercial area?
a. 25.1%
b. 50.2%
c. 17.6%
d. 22.7%

72. Considering the expanded industrial lot, what is the existing lot occupancy of the industrial area?
a. 84.1%
b. 31.4%
c. 25.5%
d. 51.1%

73. Using the existing developed lot area, what is the existing lot occupancy?
a. 82.5%
b. 50.5%
c. 61.5%
d. 45.2%
 74. What is the required minimum width of the front yard of the commercial area?
a. 5.00m
b. 4.50m
c. 16.00m
d. 43.00m

75. What is the use or occupancy classification of the structures in the commercial area?
a. C-1
b. C-2
c. E-2
d. I-1

Situation 16 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 1 – Logistics Center Expansion and
about ARCHITECTURAL INTERIORS.

76. Partition walls in a warehouse are also called ____________.

a. firewalls
b. demising walls
c. drywalls
d. occupancy wall

77. Which of the following is an ideal flooring for a warehouse prone to chemical spills?
a. marble tiles
b. porcelain tiles
c. polished concrete
d. epoxy flooring

78. According to BP 344, what should be the minimum clear width of doors for toilet
cubicles?
a. 900mm
b. 800mm
c. 700mm
d. 650mm

79. What is typically used for wainscoting a public comfort room?

a. drywall
b. ceramic tiles
c. polished concrete
d. epoxy

80. What type of lighting is specified for warehouses?

a. high bay lights
b. troffer lights
c. down lights
d. flood lights

Situation 17 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 1 – Logistics Center Expansion and
about STRUCTURAL CONCEPTUALIZATION.

81. What rebar thickness is typically used for CHB wall reinforcement?
a. 8mm
 b. 10mm
c. 20mm
d. 12mm

82. What is the minimum slump used for reinforced concrete beams?
a. 150mm
b. 100mm
c. 50mm
d. 75mm

83. JackBilt is a known manufacturer of which product?

a. precast concrete
b. steel products
c. roofing
d. power tools

84. Which type of portland cement is high early strength?

a. Type I
b. Type II
c. Type III
d. Type IV

85. What material is commonly used for framing warehouses?

a. wood
b. reinforced concrete
c. steel
d. aluminum

Situation 18 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 1 – Logistics Center Expansion and
about SITE DEVELOPMENT.

86. Which of the following agency can issue a tree-cutting permit?

a. Office of the Mayor
b. Barangay Hall
c. CENRO
d. DPWH

87. According to BP 344, what is the minimum headroom height for walkways?
a. 2.00m
b. 2.10m
c. 2.50m
d. 1.80m

88. In the Water Code of the Philippines, what is the minimum easement for rivers in
urban zones?
a. 3.00m
b. 5.00m
c. 20.00m
d. 1.50m

89. What is the minimum parking slot dimensions for an articulated truck?
 a. 3.60m x 12.00m
b. 3.00m x 10.00m
c. 3.60m x 18.00m
d. 2.50m x 5.00m

90. What do you call the angle that the sun makes with the local horizon?
a. azimuth
b. zenith
c. latitude
d. altitude

Situation 19 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 1 – Logistics Center Expansion and
about STRUCTURAL CONCEPTUALIZATION.

91. What is typically specified minimum compressive strength in psi of non-load bearing CHBs?
a. 350
b. 500
c. 700
d. 250

92. What type of structural steel frame is ideal for warehouses?

a. braced tube
b. diagrid
c. portal frame
d. space frame

93. In a reinforced concrete beam above ground, which of the following is the last to be removed?
a. soffit formworks
b. props
c. yokes
d. vertical formworks

94. What is the maximum height of gravity retaining walls?

a. 1.50m
b. 3.00m
c. 5.00m
d. 7.00m

95. Which of the following column locations has the largest tributary area?
a. perimeter
b. corner
c. interior
d. planted

Situation 20 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 1 – Logistics Center Expansion and
about CODE COMPLIANCE.

96. What is the TGFA in square meters of the commercial area?

a. 2150
b. 1032
c. 3182
 d. 2107

97. What is the maximum firewall length allowed for the expanded commercial area?
a. 380m
b. 221m
c. 190m
d. 266m

98. What is the frontage of expanded commercial area?

a. 12.00m
b. 120.00m
c. 60.00m
d. 70.00m
99. How many car slots are required for the existing 2-storey logistics center?
a. 4
b. 8
c. 6
d. 5

100. What is the FLAR of the existing semi-residential and office building in relation to the expanded
residential area?
a. 0.25
b. 1.00
c. 0.50
d. 1.50

Situation 21 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 1 – Logistics Center Expansion and
about ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN.

101. What is the typical maximum depth of residential swimming lap pools?
a. 1.50m
b. 1.80m
c. 1.20m
d. 2.10m

102. Which of the following shape is ideal for a lap pool?

a. irregular
b. circular
c. rectangular
d. oval

103. Which of the following grass is the cheapest?

a. Blue grass
b. Carabao grass
c. Bermuda grass
d. Korean grass

104. Which of the following components of a swimming pool is optional?

a. water filtration
b. water pump
c. skimmer
 d. air blower

105. What type of roof ventilation device is commonly used for warehouses?
a. turbine ventilator
b. ridge vent
c. soffit vent
d. box ventilator

Situation 22 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 1 – Logistics Center Expansion and
about CODE COMPLIANCE.

106. Using the provision of the code, what should be the minimum width of sidewalk on each side required
for the driveway?
a. 1.20m
b. 1.50m
c. 1.80m
d. 1.00m

107. What is the minimum required total window opening area for the 2nd floor office space of the appliance
depot, if not provided with artificial ventilation?
a. 28.75sqm
b. 5.75sqm
c. 32.4sqm
d. 57.5sqm

108. Assume a 5m front and back setback for a new commercial structure on the added commercial area.
Considering the natural slope of the site, where should be the EGE?
a. 0.65m below the sidewalk
b. 3.00m above the sidewalk
c. 0.05 above the sidewalk
d. at the sidewalk

109. What will be the minimum area of the unpaved surface area to be added so that the expanded
commercial area follows the most stringent USA requirement for any commercial zone?
a. 565sqm
b. 840sqm
c. 275sqm
d. 420sqm

110. What is the minimum open space required for the industrial area of this project?
a. 30% of TLA
b. 25% of TLA
c. 50% of TLA
d. 10% of TLA

Situation 23 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 1 – Logistics Center Expansion and
about SITE PLANNING.

111. Calendar days do not include what?

a. weekends
b. non-working holidays
 c. special holidays
d. NOTA

112. What term refers to the area between two structural supports?
a. span
b. tributary
c. division
d. bay

113. Which of the following pairs of bearings are parallel?

a. N45o14’E and N134o46’W
b. S45o14’W and N14o21’E
c. N85o30’E and N86o00’W
d. S65o56’W and S65o34’E

114. What is the typical depth specified for clearing and grubbing?
a. 300mm
b. 450mm
c. 500mm
d. 100mm

115. What do you call the movement of materials in construction?

a. transfer
b. hauling
c. carriage
d. lead

Situation 24 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 2 – Three-Storey Commercial Space
and about ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN.

116. Which of the following does not improve the water efficiency of a building?
a. rainwater harvesting
b. overhead water storage
c. water-efficient fixtures
d. recycling water from STP

117. Which of the following NBCP referral codes is not required to be applied for this project?
a. Fire code
b. BP 344
c. GB Code
d. None of the above

118. What is the masonry thickness of a firewall?

a. 125mm
b. 150mm
c. 100mm
d. 200mm

119. Electrical installations shall conform to the requirements of the ____________________.

a. Philippine Electrical Engineering Code
b. Philippine Electronics Code
 c. National Electrical Code
d. Philippine Electrical Code

120. Which of the following is NOT a basis of the assessment for fees and charges of a proposed
construction?
a. occupancy type
b. cost of construction
c. lot area
d. floor area

Situation 25 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 2 – Three-Storey Commercial Space
and about SITE PLANNING.

121. What do you call the process of transferring of full grown trees by digging the root and soil in circular
shape?
a. ball-moving
b. sphere transfer
c. earth-balling
d. tree-transfer

122. What term refers to a natural water that results from the mixture of saltwater and freshwater?
a. potable
b. gray
c. aquifer
d. brackish

123. Which point of the site has the lowest natural elevation?
a. the sidewalk
b. rear of the lot
c. left side
d. right side

124. What is the AMBF of this project using Table VIII.1 and considering the project requirements?
a. 299.2sqm
b. 246.4sqm
c. 264 sqm
d. 160sqm

125. What is the approximate building height of the project?

a. 10.00m
b. 12.00m
c. 15.00m
d. 18.00m

Situation 26 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 2 – Three-Storey Commercial Space
and about SITE PLANNING.

126. Which is not counted as part of the building height as reference for the determination of BHL?
a. basement parking floors
b. floors below ground floor level
c. floors below natural grade
 d. floors below established grade elevation

127. The unit cost of clearing and grubbing is typically in terms of what?
a. area
b. volume
c. depth
d. pieces of stumps

128. Who is responsible to formulate or develop the zoning ordinance of a city?

a. HLURB
b. DPWH
c. LGU
d. OBO

129. Who releases sanitary permit for food or non-food establishments?

a. Barangay Health Center
b. DOH Secretary
c. City Health Officer
d. OBO

130. What is the provided USA in terms of TLA percentage?

a. 5% of TLA
b. 9% of TLA
c. 10% of TLA
d. 25% of TLA

Situation 27 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 2 – Three-Storey Commercial Space
and about ESTIMATES.

131. What is the approximate number of CHBs required to construct the wall enclosing the rentable
space at the 3rd floor if the wall height is 2.8m, using natural ventilation and window openings are at
minimum?
a. 1609 pcs
b. 1820 pcs
c. 1457 pcs
d. 1958 pcs

132. How many 600mm x 600mm ceramic tiles are used for the flooring of the law office at 2nd floor?
a. 458
b. 493
c. 385
d. 524

133. What is the approximate volume of compacted fill required to raise the finished floor of the ground floor
level 200mm above the highest adjoining sidewalk? Assume there is a 150mm concrete slab.
a. 36.5m3
b. 46.4m3
c. 4.64m3
d. 58.6m3

134. What is the maximum impervious surface area allowed for the project?
 a. 70.4sqm
b. 52.8sqm
c. 35.2sqm
d. 88.0sqm

135. What should be the maximum width of the roof eaves on the rear side of the building?
a. 1.00m
b. 0.80m
c. 1.80m
d. 1.25m

Situation 28 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 2 – Three-Storey Commercial Space
and about ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN.

136. How many office-based employees is the lawyer-businessman allowed to hire? Assume that the
ceiling height of the office is 2.7m.
a. 38
b. 37
c. 39
d. 40

137. What is the minimum thickness of tempered glass used for shower enclosures?
a. 3.0mm
b. 4.8mm
c. 10.0mm
d. 12.0mm
138. What is the illumination requirement for general offices?
a. 500 lux
b. 500 lumens
c. 1000 lux
d. 1500 footcandles

139. Which drawing refers to the structural, mechanical, electrical or other construction systems of the
project?
a. presentation drawings
b. contract drawings
c. engineering drawings
d. bidding documents

140. Which of the following is active sustainable design strategy?

a. high efficiency HVAC
b. proper wind orientation
c. shading vegetation
d. proper building site

Situation 29 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 2 – Three-Storey Commercial Space
and about ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN.

141. Where is the ideal location of the VSTR in relation to the building?
a. front right corner
b. front left corner
 c. rear right corner
d. rear left corner

142. Which of the following is NOT included in architectural interiors?

a. wall finishes
b. built-in cabinets
c. fixtures specifications
d. fascia design

143. What is the maximum distance from any point in any building without automatic fire detection system
to any fire alarm box?
a. 45m
b. 30m
c. 60m
d. 61m

144. Which of the following is not an earth tone?

a. brick red
b. brown orange
c. light blue
d. umber

145. Who is the current secretary of DPWH (May 2021)?

a. Mark Villar
b. Eduardo Año
c. Teofilo S. Pilando, Jr.
d. Rogelio Singson

Situation 30 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 2 – Three-Storey Commercial Space
and about SITE PLANNING.

146. What is the width of no-build zone on each side of a fault line?
a. 10km
b. 12m
c. 5.0m
d. 25m

147. Which is NOT a good characteristic of tree which can be harmful to the site?
a. arboreal
b. shallow-rooted
c. deep-rooted
d. canopy

148. Which is NOT included in site and physical planning services of an architect?
a. arrangement of buildings
b. arrangement of amenities
c. subdivision planning
d. comprehensive development plan

149. Which structure allows water to flow under and across a road?
a. curb
 b. culvert
c. pipe
d. drainage

150. Which type of lot should theoretically have the largest open space requirement?
a. interior lot
b. inside lot
c. through lot
d. regular lot

Situation 31 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 2 – Three-Storey Commercial Space
and about ARCHITECTURAL INTERIORS.

151. Which of the following color combination expands most the interior space horizontally?
a. light ceiling and walls
b. dark walls and dark ceiling
c. dark ceiling and light walls
d. light wainscot over dark walls and light ceiling

152. Which type of window is used on basement?

a. casement
b. hopper
c. awning
d. sliding

153. What is the typical height of wall convenience outlet from the floor?
a. 300mm
b. 450mm
c. 500mm
d. 600mm

154. According to BP 344, what is the preferred height of doorknob?

a. 900mm
b. 1000mm
c. 1200mm
d. 800mm

155. Which countertop material is artificial?

a. granite
b. marble
c. quartz
d. travertine

Situation 32 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 2 – Three-Storey Commercial Space
and about ARCHITECTURAL INTERIORS.

156. 798 series, 868 series and 900 series are framing profiles for what?
a. cabinets
b. awning windows
c. sliding windows
d. casement windows
 157. Which type of windows is the least ideal for natural ventilation?
a. sliding windows
b. casement windows
c. jalousie windows
d. all of the above

158. Which gas fills the gap between panes in IGUs?

a. argon
b. helium
c. carbon monoxide
d. oxygen

159. According to Fire Code, which does not count as an interior finish?
a. ceiling finish
b. partition finish
c. wall finish
d. floor finish

160. Which type of window glazing has a thin, translucent metallic coating reflecting a portion of the light
and radiant heat that strike it?
a. low-emissivity glass
b. reflective glass
c. insulating glass
d. obscure glass

Situation 33 – The following questions relate to Design Problem No. 4 – Two-Level Single Detached
Residential House and about CODE COMPLIANCE.

161. What is the minimum sanitation requirements for each dwelling unit according to NBCP?
a. One sanitary toilet and washing facility
b. One shower and one toilet
c. One wash basin and one toilet
d. One sink and one washing facility

162. What is the minimum first floor live load for this project in kg/sqm?
a. 200
b. 150
c. 100
d. 600

163. What is the minimum second floor live load for this project in kg/sqm?
a. 200
b. 150
c. 100
d. 600

164. What is the minimum thickness of the footing for this project?
a. 250mm
b. 300mm
c. 400mm
 d. 600mm

165. What is the minimum size of hallways according to the NBCP?

a. 6 sqm
b. 3 sqm
c. 1.2 sqm
d. None

Situation 34 – The following questions relate to Design Problem No. 4 – Two-Level Single Detached
Residential House and about SITE PLANNING.

166. A porch that is 500mm above NGL does not need __________.
a. Steps
b. Foundation
c. Railings
d. Bedding

167. What is the area of the provided ISA for this project?
a. 33 sqm
b. 15 sqm
c. 48 sqm
d. 30 sqm

168. What is the approximate area of the lot?

a. 300 sqm
b. 275 sqm
c. 415 sqm
d. 375 sqm
169. What is the provided TOSL for this project?
a. 163 sqm
b. 218 sqm
c. 375 sqm
d. 155 sqm

170. Under Rule VIII Table VIII.1, what is the maximum allowable paved open spaces for this project?
a. 160 sqm
b. 58 sqm
c. 157 sqm
d. 113 sqm

Situation 35 – The following questions relate to Design Problem No. 4 – Two-Level Single Detached
Residential House and about STRUCTURAL CONCEPTUALIZATION.

171. What is considered a subgrade in a concrete slab on fill?

a. Vapor barrier
b. Compacted soil
c. Gravel base
d. Subbase

172. What is the typical material used as damp proofing under a slab on grade?
a. Polyester
 b. Concrete
c. PVC
d. Polyethylene

173. What is the formula for strain?

a. Length / Elongation
b. Stress / Strain
c. Extension / Length
d. Shear / Stress

174. What is the minimum number longitudinal bars for rectangular columns tied by rectangular lateral
ties?
a. 6
b. 4
c. 3
d. 8

175. What is the amount of time needed before removing forms and shoring for foundation in hours?
a. 12
b. 15
c. 24
d. 48

Situation 36 – The following questions relate to Design Problem No. 4 – Two-Level Single Detached
Residential House about ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN.

176. What is the maximum length of side firewalls allowed for this project?
a. 80% of the side
b. 85% of the side
c. 0% of the side
d. 50% of the side

177. What is the minimum height of the ceiling in the ground floor if the 2nd floor level is 3.2m from the
ground floor line and has a slab thickness of 6”?
a. 2.4m
b. 2.7m
c. 2.1m
d. 1.8m

178. Which flooring finish is generally recommended for the weight-lifting room?
a. Vinyl planks
b. Carpeting
c. Linoleum
d. Rubber flooring

179. What is the typical size of king size bed?

a. 1.90m x 2.00m
b. 1.50m x 2.10m
c. 2.30m x 2.00m
d. 1.20m x 2.10m
 180. Which is considered a millwork?
a. Ceramic cornice
b. Marble baseboard
c. Mahogany door trim
d. Aluminum window sill

Situation 37 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 5 – Two-Storey Duplex House and
about ARCHITECTURAL INTERIORS.

181. In preliminary estimates, what type of wall finish can be achieved with 15,000/sqm budget for
materials and labor?
a. smooth painted finish
b. concrete bare finish
c. wall clad finish
d. tiled finish

182. What is the minimum width of a bathroom?

a. 1.50m
b. 1.20m
c. 6.00m
d. 0.90m

183. Which type of flooring is ideal for a dancing studio?

a. vinyl
b. rubber
c. cork
d. polished concrete
184. Which type of counter material is used in a restaurant kitchen because it is easy to clean?
a. granite
b. solid surface
c. stainless steel
d. quartz

185. What is the typical depth of closet for hanging clothes?

a. 300mm
b. 450mm
c. 600mm
d. 750mm

Situation 38 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 5 – Two-Storey Duplex House and
about ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN.

186. Which of the following spaces typically has an en-suite bathroom?

a. maid’s room
b. master bedroom
c. spare bedroom
d. dining room

187. Which is NOT considered as one of the pictorial zones in an architectural drawing?
a. horizon
b. middle ground
 c. background
d. foreground

188. What percentage of the architect’s professional fee is for civil liability?
a. 100%
b. 10%
c. 5%
d. 12%

189. What concrete component is reduced to make it pervious?

a. sand
b. cement
c. gravel
d. none of the above

190. Which of the following is NOT considered as dead space?

a. above closets
b. under stairs
c. room corners
d. above kitchen counter

Situation 39 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 5 – Two-Storey Duplex House and
about SITE PLANNING.

191. At which month is the sun lowest on the south side?

a. late December
b. early June
c. mid March
d. late July

192. What is the zoning of this project?

a. R-3 max
b. R-2 basic
c. R-4
d. R-1

193. What is the maximum buildable site slope for habitation?

a. 18%
b. 25%
c. 10%
d. 12%

194. What is used to break a block?

a. motor court
b. alley
c. minor road
d. walkway

195. The width of a yard is what?

a. frontage
b. abutment
 c. setback
d. clearance

Situation 40 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 5 – Two-Storey Duplex House and
about CODE COMPLIANCE.

196. What is the allowable maximum building footprint of the lot in square meters?
a. 158
b. 172
c. 154
d. 185

197. What is the gross floor area of the project in square meters?
a. 138
b. 276
c. 132
d. 264

198. What is the total gross floor area of the project in square meters?
a. 457
b. 336
c. 276
d. 264

199. What is the minimum unpaved surface area of the project in square meters?
a. 15% of TLA
b. 10% of TLA
c. 45% of TLA
d. 40% of TLA

200. According to the code, what is the minimum area of storage rooms?
a. 6.00sqm
b. 3.00sqm
c. 1.20sqm
d. NOTA