Professional Practice 2nd Reveiwer

MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, INDUSTRIAL DESIGN AND

THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE CORRELATION EXAM
ARCHT. CRISTINA SUMERA-MIRAFLOR
INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer to each of the following questions. Write the letter of your
choice in the examination booklet.
MULTIPLE CHOICE:
1. Which method of selecting an architect is often used by government agencies or private institutions
undertaking a project?
a. architectural competition c. direct selection

b. comparative selection d. bidding
2. Which method of selecting an architect is often used by an individual undertaking a relatively small
project?
a. architectural competition c. direct selection

b. comparative selection d. bidding
3. Which of the following describes the architectural competition method in selecting an architect?
a. based on personal acquaintances c. limited to relatively small projects

b. used only for government projects d. most expensive and time consuming
4. Which compensation method for architect's services is made by adding all costs of technical services
and uses a multiplier to take care of overhead and profit?
a. multiple of direct personnel expenses c. per diem

b. percentage of construction cost d. professional fee plus expenses
5. Which compensation method for architect's services is flexible and any change will not affect owner-
architect agreement?
a. multiple of direct personnel expenses c. per diem

b. percentage of construction cost d. professional fee plus expenses
6. Which of the following does not describe the multiple of direct personnel expenses method of
compensation?
a. based on value of creative design c. applicable to supervision work

b. multiplier depends on project complexity d. applicable to pre-design services
7. Which of the following describes the percentage of construction cost compensation method for
architect's services?
a. related to size and type of project c. applicable to supervision work

b. uses multiplier for overhead and profit d. applicable to pre-design services
8. Among the methods of compensation for architect's services, which is considered the most fair to
both architect and client?
a. percentage of construction cost c. lump sum or fixed fee

b. multiple of direct personnel expenses d. professional fee plus expenses
9. In the architect's regular design services, under which phase does preparation of forms for contract
letting, invitation/instruction to bidders, and bidders' proposals fall? Bidding or Negotiation Phase
a. construction phase c. schematic design phase

b. design development phase d. contract documents phase
10. In the architect's regular design services, under which phase does submission of
probable/preliminary project construction cost fall?
a. schematic design phase c. contract document phase

b. design development phase d. construction phase
11. In the architect's regular design services, under which phase shall the preparation of construction
drawings, specifications and Bill of Quantities fall?
a. schematic design phase c. contract document phase

b. design development phase d. construction phase
12. Which of the following activities of an architect does not fall under Construction phase?
a. checking of samples of materials c. checking of billing

b. checking of progress of work d. checking of salaries of workers
13 Upon completion of contract documents phase, what percentage of the fee is expected to have been
given to the architect by the owner? (50%-90%)
a. 65 % c. 70%
b. 85% d. 90%
14. If the architect's professional fee is P 200,000.00, which of the following amount shall be paid to the
architect upon signing of the Agreement? (5% of Recommended Professional Fee)
a. 10,000.00 c. 15,000.00
b. 20,000.00 d. 5,000.00
15. For a residential project worth P 3,000,000.00, which of the following amount shall be the architect's
professional fee if the method of compensation used is percentage of construction cost and the rate is
based on UAP Schedule of Minimum Basic Fee? (10% of Recommended Professional Fee)
a. 300,000.00 c. 200,000.00
b. 100,000.00 d. 400,000.00
16. An architect has done the renovation of a residence in Valenzuela. Project construction cost is P
3,000.000.00. Using UAP standards, how much does the architect expect to receive as minimum basic
fee from his client? (150% of Recommended Professional Fee)
a. 450,000.00 c. 600,000.00
b. 200,000.00 d. 300,000.00
17. If the architect's fee is three million pesos, how much is he expected to receive upon completion of
the project, assuming that he has been compensated fully for the first three phases of his services? (15%
of Construction Cost)
a. 450,000 pesos c. 400,000 pesos

b. 200,000 pesos d. 150,000 pesos
18. What percentage of project construction cost is the architect's minimum basic fee for projects
involving extensive detail, such as furniture design, interiors, landscape designs, etc.? (RPF for
Architectural Interiors & Site Development Planning: 10%-15%)
a. 20% c. 15%
b. 18% d. 10%
18. What percentage of project construction cost is the architect's minimum basic fee for monumental
buildings/other facilities requiring consummate design skills/precise detailing? (12%, DAEDS\7.5%,
DADS)
a.20% c. 15%
b. 12% d. 10%
19. What is generally the basis of the architect's minimum basic fee?
a. owner's offer c. architect's professional/community standing

b. type of structure d. project construction cost
20. In a typical owner-architect agreement, who is responsible for payment of taxes on professional
services (exclusive of income taxes)?
a. architect c. owner
b. contractor d. project manager
21. In a typical owner-architect agreement, which of the following is chargeable to the owner?
a. structural/electrical/sanitary engineering c. miniature models
b. drafting fee d. five sets of contract documents
22. In a typical owner-architect agreement, which of the following, is not part of architect's professional
fees?
a. structural/electrical engineering c. sanitary engineering

b. special interior design d. five sets of plans
23. Under the owner-architect agreement, which of the following include (s) the contract documents
phase of architect's basic services?
a. assistance in securing govt. approvals c. all listed items

b. preparation of general conditions d. preparation of construction drawings/specs.
24. Who is responsible for payment of professional services required by architect such as normal
structural, electrical, plumbing and mechanical engineering services?
a. architect c. project manager

b. owner d. contractor
25. Which of the following is not included in the Project Construction Cost?
a. plumbing c. architect's fee

b. sprinkler d. salaries of construction inspectors
26. Which of the following must be paid separately by the Owner to the Architect if designed and
planned by the Architect?
a. landscaping c. architectural
b. structural d. electrical
27. Who is responsible for insurance for liabilities on materials, workmanship, labor and property?
a. architect c. contractor
b. construction manager d. owner
28. For every day of delay in construction time, contractor is obligated to pay the owner. What do you
call this payment?
a. performance bond c. liquidated damages

b. retention fee d. security
29. Under the owner-contractor agreement, who pays for taxes, licenses, permits, and fees? (taxes,
licenses, permits are Reimbursable Fees)
a. project manager c. architect

b. contractor d. owner
30. In a typical owner-general contractor agreement, which of the following is generally NOT included?
a. contract amount c. labor contingent

b. performance/payment bond d. insurance/other conditions
31. Under what condition may owner exercise the right to terminate a contract?
a. after 10 days notice c. after 5 days notice

b. bankruptcy/insolvency of contractor d. after 15 days notice
32. Under General Conditions, who is generally responsible for payment of permits, taxes and licenses?
a. architect c. owner b. building supervisor d. contractor 33. Within what period is the effectivity of a
contractor guarantee bond ensuring all materials/workmanship installed are of good quality?
a. three years c. one year

b. two years d. five years
33. Within what period is the effectivity of a contractor guarantee bond ensuring all
materials/workmanship installed are of good quality?
a. three years c. one year

b. two years d. five years
34. Within how many days from receipt of request for payment must the architect check the billing of
the contractor?
a. 10 days c. 15 days
b. 20 days d. 30 days
35. Within how many days from receipt of written notice by the Owner must the Contractor rectify
defective work?
36. Which of the following is not a requirement for the release of the final payment?
a. Certificate of Occupancy c. Keying Schedule

b. guarantee bond d. retention
37. Which of the following cannot be considered act of God?
a. earthquakes c. flood
b. typhoon d. mutiny
38. Which of the following is not a valid reason for suspension or termination of contract by the
contractor?
a. issuance of temporary restraining order

b. failure of architect to act on the billing of the contractor
c. failure of the owner to pay the contractor
d. failure of the architect to provide necessary details requested by the contractor
39. Who shall be responsible for the death or injury of any employee or laborer of the Contractor?
a. architect c. site engineer

b. owner d. contractor
40. What do you call the amount of money that is being deducted from the contractor every billing until
50 % of the contract has been accomplished and which shall be released 3 months after the date of final
payment?
a. guarantee c. retention
b. performance bond d. security
41. Within what period should a contractor file a request for time extension from occurrence of delay?
b. one month d. 15 days
42. When should a contractor give a written notice to architect prior to beginning, suspending or
resuming of work (except in case of accidents)?
43. Which of the following is NOT a reason for Owner to terminate a construction contract?
a. failure to make prompt payment to subcontractors

b. written notice within ten days
c. disregard to architect's instructions
d. failure to provide competent superintendent
44. Which of the following describes a performance bond?
a. guarantees work execution according to terms and conditions

b. guarantees payment on all contract obligations
c. guarantees material/workmanship quality
d. guarantees contract agreement with owner if awarded a construction work
45. Shop drawings are prepared by the
a. engineer c. foreman
b. contractor d. architect
46. In master development plan formulation, which component is concerned with movement of
people/goods from one place to another?
a. economic c. physical
b. socio-cultural d. transport
47. In the architect's specialized allied services, under which category does the architect prepare plans
of contiguous sites for industrial estates, tourist center, housing subdivisions and the like?
a. Landscape design c. Interior Design

b. Industrial Planning d. Physical Planning
48. In the architect's specialized allied services, under which services does the architect prepare
schedules of shrubs, trees and other plants and other landscaping elements?
a. Environmental Planning c. Landscape Design

b. Acoustics d. Interior Design
49. Which of the following conditions describe the design build services on guaranteed maximum cost?
1. 10 percent maximum excess over guaranteed maximum cost

2. Savings on project construction cost divided equally between architect and client
3. 10 percent excess of guaranteed maximum cost divided equally between architect and client
4. More than 10 percent excess of guaranteed maximum cost paid by architect.
5. All items listed.
a. 1,2,3 c. 1,3,4
b. 2,3,4 d. 5
50. Which of the following specialized allied services describes landscape design?
a. Master development planning

b. Furniture layout/provision of fixtures and decorative items
c. Sound control design/electronics and communication systems
d. Land use/ siting of buildings and communication routes
51. Which of the following post construction services is concerned with the monitoring of security and
janitorial services?
a. Building and equipment maintenance c. Post-construction evaluation

b. Building and grounds administration d. None of items listed
52. When the architect rejects materials, equipment or workmanship which are not in conformity with
the Contract Documents, he is fulfilling his responsibility to whom?
a. Contractor c. Owner
b. Client d. People
53. In the formulation of the master development plan, which component is concerned with the
locality's assets and its management?
a. physical c. economic
b. transport d. socio-cultural
54. In the formulation of the master development plan, which component is concerned with land use
and changes/activities occurring within the physical environment?
a. socio-cultural c. economic
b. physical d. transport
55. Under the architect's specialized allied services, under what category does the architect lead the
formulation of a master development plan consisting of several planning components?
a. Physical Planning c. Comprehensive Planning

b. Landscape Design d. Design Development
56. One of the specialized allied services of the architect is comprehensive planning services which,
together with other specialists, include the preparation of a development plan. What do you call this
development plan?
a. National Development Plan c. Regional Development Plan

b. Master Development Plan d. Comprehensive Plan
57. Which of the following is NOT part of specialized services of the architect?
a. Acoustics c. Feasibility Studies

b. Planning d. Interior Design
58. What is the normal fee for interior design as a specialized allied service of the architect?
a. 15 to 20% c. 10 to 20%
b. 12 to 20% d. 10-15%
59. Under the architect's design-build services on a guaranteed maximum cost, which of the following
conditions should be observed?
a. architect's services basically the same as design-build by administration

b. all listed items
c. revolving capital provided to architect by client
d. client given a guaranteed maximum cost for project construction
60. Under the architect's design-build services, which of the following work is/are included in design-
build by administration?
a. materials/equipment procurement c. construction personnel hiring

b. all listed items d. schedule of works/bill of materials
61. Which of the following conditions is NOT TRUE in design-build services on guaranteed maximum
cost?
a. Architect's fee is 10 percent of project construction cost in addition to fee for regular design services.
b. More than 10 percent excess of guaranteed maximum cost paid by architect.
c. Architect's fee is built-in in guaranteed maximum cost including fee for regular design services.
d. 10 percent excess of guaranteed maximum cost divided between architect and client.
62. Under the design-build services by administration, what would be the architect's fee if the project
cost is 700 million pesos? (7% of RPF)
a. 42 million pesos c. 10 million pesos

b. 35 million pesos d. 49 million pesos
63. Which of the following is a study to determine the viability of a project?
a. Economic Feasibility Studies c. Commercial Feasibility Studies

b. Financial Feasibility Studies d. Income-expense Studies
64. For the preparation of detailed engineering drawings and specifications on roads, drainage,
sewerage, power and communication system, an additional fee of how many percent of the cost of the
development is to be charged?
a. 2% c. 4%
b. 3% d. 5%
65. A component to be considered in the formulation of a master development plan is a
a. legal and administrative component c. competition component

b. construction component d. design component
66. Under BP 220, which among the following is maximum length of a block?
a. 250 m c. 400 m
b. 350 m d. 300 m
67. Under BP 220, which among the following is the minimum lot area requirement for detached
dwelling unit? (72m² for Economic; 64m² for Socialized)
a. 63 sq.m. c. 72 sq.m.
b. 70 sq.m. d. 81 sq.m.
68. Which among the following is the minimum corner lot area requirement for semi-detached dwelling
unit under BP 220? (54m² for Corner Lot; 36m² for Row House)
a. 63 sq.m. c. 54 sq.m.
b. 72 sq.m. d. 36 sq.m.
69. Which among the following is the minimum lot area requirement for rowhouses under BP 220?
(36m² for Economic; 28m² for Socialized)
a. 63 sq.m. c. 54 sq.m.
b. 72 sq.m. d. 36 sq.m.
70. Which among the following is the minimum horizontal dimension of courts & yards under BP 220?
a. 2.30 m. c. 2.00 m.
b. 2.60 m. d. 3.00 m.
71. Which among the following is the minimum floor area for multi-family dwelling unit under BP 220?
a. 20.00 sq.m. c. 36.00 sq.m.

b. 25.00 sq.m. d. 30.00 sq.m.
72. Which among the following is the minimum floor area for single-family dwelling unit under BP 220?
a. 20.00 sq.m. c. 36.00 sq.m.

b. 25.00 sq.m. d. 30.00 sq.m.
73. Which of the following is the parking requirement for multi-family dwelling under BP 220? (1 Slot
Per 8 Living Units)
a. 1 slot per unit c. 1 slot per 10 units

b. 1 slot per 20 units d. 1 slot per 30 units
74. Which among the following is the maximum saleable lots for subdivision projects with an area of 1
hectare under PD 957?
a. 70% c. 65%
b. 60% d. 75%
75. Which among the following is the minimum lot area requirement for duplexes under PD 957? (96m²
for Open Market; 80m² for Medium Cost)
a. 72 sq.m c. 150 sq.m.

b 54 sq.m. d. 100 sq.m.
76. Which among the following is the minimum lot area requirement for single detached dwelling unit
under PD 957? (120m² for Open Market; 100m² for Medium Cost)
a. 72 sq.m c. 150 sq.m.

b 54 sq.m. d. 100 sq.m.
77. For residential condominium projects, which among the following is the minimum floor area for
household dwelling unit under PD 957? (36m² for Open Market; 22m² for Medium Cost)
a. 31 sq.m. c. 36 sq.m.
b. 40 sq.m. d. 45 sq.m.
78. For residential condominium projects, which among the following is the minimum floor area for
single occupancy dwelling unit under PD 957? (36m² for Open Market; 22m² for Medium Cost)
a. 31 sq.m. c. 36 sq.m.
b. 40 sq.m. d. 45 sq.m.
79. For residential condominium projects, which among the following is the parking requirement under
PD 957?
a. 1 slot per unit c. 1 slot per 10 units

b. 1 slot per 20 units d. 1 slot per 30 units
80. Which among the following is the minimum no. of elevator for a 4-storey residential condominium
under 957?
a. 0 C. 1
b. 2 d. 3
81. Which among the following is an integrated network of hydraulically designed piping installed in a
building structure with outlets arranged in a systematic pattern which automatically discharges water
when activated by heat or combustion products from fire?
a. Fire alarm c. Sprinkler System

b. Standpipe d. Automatic Fire Suppression System
82. Which among the following is the maximum distance of elevators from the entrance of a building?
a. 40 m. c. 30 m.
b. 50 m. d. 20 m.
83. Which among the following is the minimum clear width of ramps?
a. 1.20 m. c. 1.30 m.
b. 1.40 m. d. 1.50 m.
84. Which among the following is the maximum gradient of ramps?
a. 1:10 c. 1:11
b. 1:12 d.1:13
85. Which among the following is the maximum length of ramps?
a. 4 m. c. 5 m.
b. 6 m. d. 8 m.
86. Which among the following is the minimum dimension of elevator? (1.40m x 1.2m)
a. 1.10 m. x 1.40 m. c. 1.20 m. x 1.60 m.

b. 1.10 m. x 1.50 m. d. 1.20 m. x 1.50 m.
87. Which among the following is the minimum clear width of corridors?
a. 1.20 m. c. 1.30 m.
b. 1.40 m. d. 1.50 m.
88. Which among the following is the minimum area of water closet stall?
a. 1.50 m. x 1.50 m. c. 1.70 m. x 1.80 m.

b. 1.60 m. x 1.60 m. d. 1.80 m. x 1.80 m.
89. Which among the following is the minimum distance of eaves over required windows from the side
and rear property lines?
a. 0.75 m. c. 0.80 m.
b. 0.70 m. d. 0.85 m.
90. Which among the following is the minimum open space requirement for an inside lot?
a. 25% c. 10%
b. 20% d. 15%
91. Which among the following is the minimum horizontal dimension of court?
a. 2.00 m. c. 2.30 m.
b. 2.60 m. d. 3.00 m.
92. Which among the following is the minimum ceiling height for habitable rooms provided with natural
ventilation?
a. 2.50 m. c. 2.60 m.
b. 2.70 m. d. 3.00 m.
93. Which among the following is the minimum area of rooms for human habitation?
a. 5.00 sq.m. c. 6.00 sq.m.

b. 7.00 sq.m. d. 8.00 sq.m.
94. Which among the following is the required no. of exits for a storey of a building
having an occupant load of 700? (3 Exits for Occupants of 500-999)
a. 3 c. 2
b. 1 d. 4
95. Which among the following is the required total width of exits of a storey of a building having an
occupant load of 1650? (The total width of exits in meters shall not be less than the total occupant
load served divided by 165.)
a. 8 m. c. 9 m.
b. 10 m. d. 11 m.
96. Which among the following is the maximum distance of a point in a building without sprinkler
system from an exterior exit door? (45m w/ Sprinklers; 60m w/out Sprinklers)
a. 45 m. c. 50 m.
b. 55 m. d. 60 m.
97. Which among the following is the minimum width of court and/or yard at fifth floor of a building?
a. 2.30m. c. 2.60m
b. 2.90m. d. 3.20m.
98. Which of the following is not a condition in the granting of temporary/special permit to a foreign
national?
a. his country permits Filipino professionals to practice his profession
b. he is legally qualified to practice architecture in his country
c. must work with a Filipino counterpart
d. must register with SEC
99. How many years is the liability 'of the architect for the building he design under the Civil Code?
a. 5 years c. 10 years
b. 15 years d. 20 years
100. Which of the following is not a qualification of applicant for licensure examination?
a. Filipino citizen
b. of good moral character
c. graduate of Bachelor of Science in Architecture
d. 21 years old
PRAC X
1. ARCHITECTS ARE PEOPLE WHO ARE

ACADEMICALLY AND ____________ QUALIFIED TO
PRACTICCE ARCHITECTURE :
A. PROFESSIONALLY B.
THEORETICALLY
B. C. LEGALLY D.
TECHNICALLY
2. CORPORATE PRACTICE IN ARCHITECTURE CAN BE
PERMITTED PROVIDED THERE ARE ____________
ARCHITECTS IS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES?
A. 100% B. 90%
B. C. 85% D. 75%
3. WHAT DOES THE PRC ISSUE TO ALL PRACTICING
PROFESSUINALS WHICH SHOWS AN EVIDENCE OF
REGISTRATION AND IS RENEWABLE EVERY THREE
YEARS?
A. PROFESSIONAL ID B. PRC ID
Certificate
B. C. PRC REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE D.
PRC CERTICATE OF REGISTRATION
4. THE ____________ REGULATES THE PRACTICE OF
ARCHITECTURE IN THE PHILIPPINES
A. RA 8256 B. RA 8266
C. RA 9246 D. RA 9266
5. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT CONSIDERED
AN UNPROFESSIONAL OR DISHONOURABLE
CONDUCTT AND HENCE NOT A GROUND FOR THE
REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATE?
A. SIGNING AND SEALING PLANS NOT PREPARED
UNDER HIS SUPERVISION
B. BRIBING TO SECURE A CERTIFICATE OF
REGISTRATION
C. FALSELY IMPERSONATING A PRACTITIONER
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D. AIDING IN THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE
ANY PERSON NOT DULY AUTHORIZED TO
PRACTICE ARCHITECTURE IN THE PHILIPPINES
E. NONE OF THE ABOVE
6. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A
PROHIBITION IN THE PRACTICE OF
ARCHITECTURE?
A. PRACTICING ARCHITECTURE WITHOUT BEING
REGISTERED
B. USING THE SEAL OF ANOTHER ARCHITECT
C. FORGING EVIDENCE TO SECURE CERTIFICATE
OF REGISTRATION
D. SUPERVISING THE PREPARATION OF
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
7. WITH RESPECT TO RESPONSIBILITIES TO
COLLEAGUES AND SUBORDINATES, WHICH OF
THE FOLLOWING IS UNETHICAL PRACTICE FOR
THE ARCHITECTS?
A. AFFIXES SIGNATURE TO PLANS PREPARED
BY ANOTHER PERSON OR ENTITIES
B. REFRAINS FROM ASSOCIATING HIMSELF WITH
ANY ENTERPRISE OF DOUBTFUL CHARACTER
C. INSPIRES LOYALY OF EMPLOYEES
D. REFRAINS FROM PARTICIPATING AT
COMPETITIONS WHERE HE HAS INVOLVEMENT
IN ITS PROGRAMS
8. UNDER THE CIVIL CODE, HOW LONG (# OF YEARS)
IS THE LIABILTY THE ARCHITECT FOR THE
REGULAR DESIGN OF STRUCTURES?
A. 10 YEARS B. 15 YEARS
C. 1 YEAR
D. 5 YEARS
9. IN THE ARCHITECT’S CODE OF ETHICS, TO WHOM
DOES THE ARCHITECT HAVE RESPONSIBILITY TO
PROVIDE ADEQUETE AND JUST COMPENSATION TO
EMPLOYEES?
A. CLIENT B. CONTRACTOR
C.
COLLEAGUES/SUBORDINATES D.

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PUBLIC
10. IN THE ARCHITECT’S CODE OF ETHICS, TO WHOME
DOES THE ARCHITECT HAVE RESPONSIBILITIES TO
PROVIDE FOR ARBITRATION AS A METHOD FOR
SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES?
C. COLLEAGUES
D. PUBLIC
11. IN ARCHITECTS CODE OF ETHICS, TO WHOM DOES
THE ARCHITECT HAVE RESPONSIBILITY TO GIVE
EVERY REASONABLE AID TO ENAABLE HIM TO FULLY
UNDERSTAND THE CONTENTS OF THE CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS BY FURNISHING CLEAR, DEFINITE AND
CONSISTENT INFORMATION IN ALL PERTINENT
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS TO AVOID UNNECESSARY
MISTAKES THAT MAY INVOLVE EXTRA COST?
C. COLLEAGUES D.
PUBLIC
12. WHAT REQUIREMENT REGULATES THE ENTRY OF
FOREIGN NATIONALS TO THE PRACTICE OF
ARCHITECTURE?
A. RECIPROCITY B. BILATERAL
AGREEMENT C. UNILATERAL
AGREEMENT D. PARALLEL
13. GOVERNMENT AGENCY WHICH REGULATES THE
PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE?
A. UAP B.
CHED C. PRC
D. SEC
14. GOVERNMENT AGENCY WHICH RECOGNIZES
ARCHITECTURE SCHOOLS?
A. UAP B. CHED
C. PRC
D. SEC
15. FOR RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANSIES, HOW MANY
PERCENT OF AN INTERIOR LOT IS OPEN SPACE?
A. 25% B.
30% C.

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40% D. 50%
16. AS PER PD 1096, WHAT IS THE MINIMUM CLEAR
CEILING HEIGHT FOR MEZZANINE FLOOR ABOVE AND
BELOW IT?
A. 1.20 M B. 1.80M
C. 1.90 M D. 2.00 M
17. AS PER PD 1096, WHAT IS THE MINIMUM
DIMENSION OF A COURT?
A. 1.20M B. 1.80M
C. 2.00 M D.
2.10M
18. AS PER PD 1096, WHAT IS THE MINIMUM
CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE ESTABLISHED GRADE OF
A STREET AND/OR SIDEWALK AND THE LOWEST
UNDERSURFACCE OF ANY PART OF A PROJECTORY
BALCONY?
A. 2.00M B. 2.40M
C. 2.80M D.
3.00M
19. AS PER PD 1096, WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM DISTANCE
OF ACCESSIBLE PARKING AREA FOR PHYSICALLY
HANDICAPPED FROM FACILITY BEING SERVED?
A. 40M B. 50M
C. 60M
D. 70M
20. AS PER PD 1096, WHAT IS THE CLASSIFICATION OF
BUILDINGS OF WOOD CONSTRUCTION WITH
PROTECTIVE FIRE RESISTANT MATERIALS AND ONE-
HOUR FIRE-RESISTIVE THROUGHOUT?
A. TYPE I B. TYPE II
C. TYPE III
D. TYPE IV
21. MINIMUM CLEAING HEIGHT MEASURED FROM THE
FLOOR TO THE CEILING OF HABITABLE ROOMS WITH
NATURAL VENTILATION
A. 2.00M B. 2.40M
C. 2.70M D.
3.00M
22. ROOMS FOR HUMAN HABITATIONS SHALL HAVE A

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MINIMUM AREA OF ____________ WITH A LEAST
DIMENTION OF ____________.
A. 4SQM;2M B. 6SQM;2M
C. 6SQM;3M
D. 9SQM;3M
23. AN UNOCCUPIED SPACE OTHER THAN A YARD
BOUNDED ON THREE SIDES BY BUILDING LINES WITH
ONE SIDE BOUNDED BY ANOTHER OPEN SPACE
WHETHER PUBLIC OR PRIVATE
A. INNER COURT B. OPEN COURT
C. THROUGH COURT
D. PRIVATE COURT
24. FAILURE TO COMMENCE THE WORK WITHIN A
PERIOD OF ____________ MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF
ISSUANCE OF PERMIT IS A BASIS FOR NON-ISSUANCE,
SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF BUILDING PERMIT
A. 3 B.
6 C. 8
D. 12
25. AS PER PD 1096, WHAT IS REFERRED TO AS THE
TOTAL MEMBER OF PERSONS THAT MAY OCCUPY A
BUILDING OR A PORTION THEREOF AT ANY ONE TIME?
A. BUILDING OCCUPANCY B.
OCCUPANCY LOAD C. BUILDING
USAGE D. UNIT CAPACITY
26. AS PER PD 1096, WHAT IS THE MINIMUM CEILING
HEIGHT OF THE FIRST STOREY OF THA HABITABLE
ROOMS PROVIDED WITH ARTIFICIAL VENTILATION?
A. 2.00M B. 2.10M
C. 2.40M D.
2.20M
27. WHAT IS THE MINIMUM AREA OF HABITABLE
ROOM?
A. 10 B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
28. AS PER PD 1096, WHAT IS THE CLASSIFICATION OF
BUILDINGS OF MASONRY AND WOOD CONSTRUCTION
WITH ONE-HOUR FIRE-RESISTIVITY THROUGHOUT

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AND EXTERIOR WALS OF INCOMBUSTIBLE FIRE-
RESISTIVE CONSTRUCTION?
A. TYPE I B. TYPE II
C. TYPE III
D. TYPE IV
29. AS PER PD 1096, WHAT IS THE MINIMUM CLEAR
WIDTH FOR GROUP A DWELLING STAIRS?
A. 0.71M B. 0.75M
C. 0.80M D.
0.90M
30. “R-1” CLASSIFICATION FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONE?
A. LOW-DENSITY B. MEDIUM-
DENSITY C. HIGH-DENSITY
D. NON LISTED
A. LOW-DENSITY B. MEDIUM-
D. NON LISTED
A. LOW DENSTY B. MEDIUM
D. NON LISTED
33. UNDER THE FIRE CODE, WHAT IS THE MINIMUM
OPENING WIDTH OF DOORS?
A. 0.71M B. 0.81M
C. 0.90M D.
0.91M
34. UNDER THE FIRE CODE, WHAT IS THE UNIT OF EXIT
WIDTH USED TO MEASURE MEANS OF EGRESS?
A. 50 CM B. 55 CM
C. 60 CM D.
65 CM
35. SEPARATED FROM OTHER SPACES OF THE
BUILDING OR STRUCTURE BY CCONSTRUCTION OR
EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE A PROTECTED WAY OF
TRAVEL TO THE EXIT DISCHARGE?
A. FIRE LANE B.
HORIZONTAL EXIT C. FIRE EXIT
D. VESTIBULE

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36. UNDER THE FIRE CODE, WHAT IS THE MINIMUM
NUMBER OF EXITS FOR CLASS A PLACES OF
ASSEMBLY EXITS A CAPACITY OF MORE THAN 1000
PERSONS?
A. 2 B. 3
C. 4
D. 6
37. UNDER THE FIRE CODE, WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM
TRAVEL DISTANCE FOR PLACES OF ASSEMBLY IF NOT
PROTECTED BY AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION
SYSTEM?
A. 46M B.
56M C. 61M
D. 71M
38. A BAR WHICH EXTENDS ACROSS AT LEAST ONE-
HALF OF EACH DOOR LEAF; WHICH WILL OPEN THE
DOOR IF SUBJECTED TO PRESSURE
A. FLUSH BOLT B. DOOR
JAMP C. DOOR HANDLE
D. PANIC HARDWARE
39. DESIGN CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY IN BUILDINGS IS
____________?
A. PD 1185 B. PD
9514 C. RA 1185
D. RA 9514
40. THE FIRE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES IS BEING
ENFORECED BY THE ____________?
A. BUILDING OFFICIAL B. DILG
C. FIRE MARSHALLS
D. PHIL NAT’L POLICE
41. WHATIS THE MINIMUM OPENING WIDTH OF DOORS
UNDER THE FIRE CODE?
A. 0.71M B. 0.81M
C. 0.90M
D.0.91M
42. AN INEGRATED SYSTEM OF UNDERGRUOND OR
OVERHEAD PIPING OR BOTH CONNECTED TO A
SOURCE OF EXTINGUISHING AGENT OR MEDIUM
WHICH WHERE ACTIVATED BY ITS AUTOMATIC

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DETECTING DEVICE SUPPRESSE FIRE?
A. FIRE PROTECTIVE ASSEMBLY B.
FIRE ALERTING SYSTEM C. AUTOMATIC
FIRE SUPPRESION SYSTEM
43. PASSAGEWAY FROM ONE BUILDING TO ANOTHER
OR AROUND A WALL IN APPROXIMATELY THE SAME
FLOOR LEVEL?
A. FIRE LANE B.
HORIZONTAL EXIT C. PUBLIC WAY
D. VESTIBULE
44. MINIMUM WIDTH OF DROPPED CURBS – 0.90M
45. DROP CURBS GRADIENT – 1:12
47. TURNING POINT OF WHEELCHAIRS – 1.50SQM
48. BP 344 SYMBOL FOR MEN PLACCED ON THE

COMFORT ROOM DOORS IS A ____________?
A. OVAL B. SQUARE
C.
TRIANGLE D. CIRCLE
49. BP 344 SYMBOL FOR WOMEN PLACED ON THE
COMFORT ROOM DOORS IS A ____________?
A. OVAL B. SQUARE
C. TRIANGLE
D. CIRCLE
50. AS PER BP 344, WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM LENGTH OF
THE RAMP IF THE RAMP GRADIENT IS 1:12?
A. 4M B. 6M
C. 8M
D. 10M
51.
52. AS REQUIRED BY BP 344, PUBLIC BUILDING MAIN
ENTRANNCES MUS BE PROVIDED WITH ____________?
A. SECURITY LIGHTS B.
STAIRWAYS C. LIFTS
D. RAMP
53. AS PER BP 344, A 0.59M WIDE ____________ MUST BE
PROVIDED AT THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF STAIRS
A. WOOD STRIP B. TACTILE
STRIP C. METAL PLATE

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D. GUARD PLATE
54. A CLEAR SPACE OF ____________ DIMENSION
SHALL BE PROVIDED BEFORE AND AFTER DOORWAYS.
A. 1.50 X 1.50 B. 1.50 X 1.20
C. 1.20 X 1.20
D. 1.80 X 1.80
55. CENTRAL REFUGE MUST BE PROVIDED IF THE
ROAD HAS WIDTH OF ____________?
A. 6M B.
8M C. 10M
D. 12M
56. ELEVATORS MUST BE LOCATED NOT MORE THAT
____________ FROM ENTRANCES?
A. 30M B. 40M
C. 50M
D. 60M
57. MINIMUM WIDTH OF WALKWAYS SHALL BE
____________
A. 0.80M B. 0.90M
C. 1.00M D.
1.20M
58. SPACE FOR THE “TURNING RADIUS OF
WHEELCHAIRS MUS BE A MINIMUM OF ____________?
A. 0.80M B.
1.00M C. 1.20M
D. 1.50M
59. AN INCLINED BREAK IN THE SIDEWALK OR
TRAFFIC ISLAND IS
A. DROPPED CURB B. CURB CUT-
OUT C. SIDEWALK
CURVE D. CURBS
60. AS PER PD 957, WHAT IS THE MINIMUM WIDTH FOR
ROADS RIGHT OF WAY FOR RESIDENTIAL
CONDOMINIUM PROJECTS?
A. 6M B. 8M
C. 310M
D. 12M
61. AS PER PD 957, WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM BLOCK
LENGTH WITHOUN AN ALLEY?

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A. 250 SQM B. 300 SQM
C. 350 SQM
D. 400 SQM
62. AS PER PD 957, WHAT IS THE MINIMUM AREA FOR A
SINGLE PARK/PLAYGROUND IN A RESIDENTIAL
CONDOMINIUM PROJETS?
A. 50 SQM B. 100
SQM C. 150 SQM
D. 200 SQM
63. AS PER PD 957, WHAT IS THE MINIMUM FLOOR
AREA FOR A CONDOMINIUM UNIT?
A. 18 SQM B. 20
SQM C. 25 SQM
D. 30 SQM
64. BP 220, ____________ PERCENT REQUIRED FOR
AREAS ALLOCATED AS COMMUNITY FACILITIES FOR
PROJECT DENSITY OF 150 AND BELOW?
A. 1% B. 1.5%
C. 2.0%
D. 2.5%
65. AS PER BP 220, WHAT IS THE MINIMUM CLEAR
WIDTH OF STAIRWAYS?
A. 0.60M B.
0.70M C.
0.71M D. 0.75M
66. AS PER BP 220, WHAT IS THE AMXIMUM LENGTH OF
AN ALLEY IN A RESIDENTIAL BLOCK?
A. 20M B.
40M C. 60M
D. 80M
67. WHAT IS THE MINIMUM LOIT AREA FOR SINGLE
DETACHED SOCIALIZED HOUSING UNIT AS
PROVVIDED FOR IN BP 220?
A. 54 SQM B. 62
SQM C. 64
SQM D. 72 SQM
68. AS PER BP 220, HOW MANY PERCENT OF THE

GROSS SUBDIVISION AREA SHALL BE ALLOCATED

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FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES IF THE DENSITY IS NOT
MORE THAN 150 DWELLING UNITS PER HECTARE IN
HOUSING?
A. 1%
B.1.5%
C. 2% D. 2.5%
69. AS PER BP 220, WHAT IS THE MINIMUM DISTANCE
BETWEEN TWO BUILDINGS WHEREIN THE TALLER
BUILDING HAS 3 TO 4 STOREYS?
A. 4M B.
5M C. 6M
D. 7M
70. WHAT IS THE MINIMUM LOT FONTAGE OF A
REGULAR LOT FOR SINGLE DETACHED
A. 4M B.
6M C. 8M
D. 10M

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Professional Practice
1 The third phase of an architect's regular services. Contract documents phase

2 Project financing falls under what kind of service of the architect. Pre-design services
3 Comprehensive planning falls under what service of the architect. Specialized allied services
4 The fee of the architect for design-build services on a guaranteed maximum cost aside
10%
from his fee for regular design services.
5 What percentage of an architect's work is liability under the civil code. 10%
6 For interior design services, the architect shall be paid what percentage of the fee upon
50%
submission of the final design.
7 When the owner fails to implement the plans and documents for construction as
85%
prepared by the architect, the architect is entitled to receive what percentage of his fee.
8 The minimum fee per appearance of an architect when rendering service as an expert
PHP 500.00
witness shall be.
9 The minimum basic fee for specialized decorative building. 12%
10 The minimum basic fee for industrial buildings with a project cost below 50 million pesos. 6%
11 The minimum basic fee for hospitals with a project cost below 50 million pesos. 8%
12 In design-build services, the single-point-responsibility of project delivery puts the legal
Architect
liability for both the design and construction on the.
13 The release of 10% retention by the owner shall be done after how many months from
3 months
the date of final payment.
14 Printed documents stipulating the procedural and administrative aspect of the contract. General conditions
15 An outline specification enumerating the type and trade names of materials to be used. Schedule of material and finishes
16 A price given by a contractor, sub-contractor, material supplier or vendor to furnish
Quotation
materials, labor or both.
17 A statement from the architect confirming the amount of money due the contractor for
Certificate of payment
work accomplished.
18 A bond furnished by the contractor and his surety as a guarantee to execute the work in
Performance bond
accordance with the terms of the contract.
19 An offer to perform the work prescribed in a contract at a specified cost. Bid
20 The fee of the architect for design-build services by administration. 7%
21 A stipulation of the use of specific products or processes without provision for substitution. Closed specification
22 A list of instructions stipulating the manner on which bids are to be prepared. Instruction to bidders
23 The performance and Payment Bonds shall be released by the owner after the expiration
2 months
of how many months from the final acceptance of the work.
24 The Guarantee Bond is released how many months after the date of final payment. 12 months / 1 yr
25 How many days shall the Building Official issue a certificate of occupancy after final
30 days
inspection of the project.
26 A statute specifying the period of time within which legal action must be brought for
Statute of Limitation
alleged damage or injury.
27 A bond, the form or content of which is prescribed by statute. Statutory Bond
28 A rule that certain kinds of contracts are enforceable unless signed and in writing or
Statute of Frauds
unless there is a written memorandum of their terms signed by the party to be charged.
29 A contract transferring the right of possession of buildings, property, etc., for a fixed
Lease
period of time, usually for periodical compensation called 'rent'.
30 A tenure by lease; real estate held under a lease. Leasehold
31 The person receiving a possessory interest in buildings, property, etc., by lease. Lessee
32 The person granting a possessory interest in buildings, property, etc., by lease. Lessor
33 Range of the multiplier for Multiple of Direct Personnel Expense. 2-2.5
34 Multiple of Direct
This type of compensation is only applied to non-creative work.
Personnel Expenses
35 Supervision Work is a non-creative work, true or false. TRUE
36 A world-wide used method of compensation for architectural services. Percentage of Construction Cost
37 This method of compensation is applied only to pre-design services, supervision work, Multiple of Direct
and other works which the Architect may perform other than the regular and specialized Personnel
allied services. Expenses
38 This type of compensation is similar to the concept being charged by realtors,
Percentage of Construction Cost
developers, and lawyers.
39 For reimbursable expenses, how many kilometers from the Architect's office shall a work
50 kms.
be located to allow reimbursable expenses.
40 This method of compensation is frequently used where there is continuing relationship
Professional Fee Plus Expenses
on a series of projects.
41 The full-time construction inspector shall be under the technical control and supervision
Architect
of the ___.
42 Submission of shop drawings shall be accompanied by a ___ in duplicate. Letter of transmittal
43 How many sets of shop drawings for approval shall the contractor submit to the Architect? 3
44 Who shall have the responsibility of securing, but not liable for non-issuance, of the final
Contractor
occupancy permit.
45 True or false, can the owner relegate to the contractor the responsibility of establishing
the lot lines, boundary lines, easements, and benchmarks provided that the owner pays TRUE
the contractor for such works?
46 Who shall have the responsibility for establishing lot lines, boundary lines, easements,
Owner
and benchmarks?
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47 Who shall pay for the services of a licensed surveyor for confirmation and certification of
the location of column centers, piers, walls, pits, trenches, pipe work, culvert work, utility Contractor
lines, and other similar works required by the contract.
48 Professional Fee for the Architect as a full-time supervisor. 1-1.5%
49 Professional fee for the Construction Manager. 1.5-3%
50 Firm Fixed Price
Fixed Price Incentive
Four types of Contracts for construction management
CPIF / CPAF
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
51 Under PD 1096, what should be the proportion of sidewalk width to that of the road right-
(1/6)
of-way?
52 At what interest rate per month should a client pay the architect should the former fail to
2%
pay the latter beyond 30 days from receipt of billing?
53 What code holds the architect responsible for the building/structure he designed for a
Civil Code
certain period of time.
54 What type of compensation is applied to cases where the architect's personal time is
Per Diem+Reimb. Expenses
required, such as conferences, joint venture activities, etc.?
55 What type of bond guarantees payment on all obligations arising from the contract? Payment Bond
56 What type of compensation is applied to most of Gov't projects and entails more paper
Lump Sum / Fixed Fee
works and is advantageous to both client and architect.
57 Professional Fee for the Project Manager. 2-5%
58 If the Project Manager is hired by the owner, who shall have the responsibility of hiring
Project Manager
the Construction Manager?
59 True or false, based on the Civil Code, the Project Manager has no legal responsibility
TRUE
insofar as design and construction is concerned.
60 His primary responsibility is the exercise of overall cost control which relieves the owner
of many of the anxieties that usually beset , particularly those concerned with forecasting Project Manager
cost and completion dates.
61 In the architect's code of ethics, to whom does the architect has responsibility to seek
Public / People
opportunities for constructive service in civic and urban affairs?
62 What PD created the PRC which regulates the practice of various professionals. PD 223
63 Architect XYZ uses paid advertisements without sanction by professional consensus and
People / Public
years of experience. His action is unethical with respect to his relation to whom?
64 Additional information on contract documents issued to bidders before date of bidding. Bid Bulletin
65 The offer of a bidder to perform the work described by the contract documents when made
Proposal
out and submitted on the prescribed proposal form, properly signed and sealed.
66 The cashier's check or surety bond accompanying the proposal submitted by the bidder,
as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract with the owner for the construction Proposal Bond
of the work, if the contract is awarded to him.
67 Instructions which may be issued prior to the bidding to supplement and/or modify
Special Provisions
drawings, specifications, and/or general conditions of the contract.
68 Written or printed description of work to be done describing qualities of material and mode
Specifications
of construction.
69 Means information, advice or notification pertinent to the project delivered in person or
sent by registered mail to the individual, firm or corporation at the last known business Written Notice
address of such individual, firm or corporation.
70 Includes labor or materials or both as equipment, transportation, or other facilities
Work
necessary to commence and complete the construction called for in the contract.
71 Means to build-in, mount in position, connect or apply any object specified ready for the
Install
intended use.
72 Means to purchase and/or fabricate and deliver to jobsite. Furnish
73 Means to furnish and install. Provide
74 No further retention shall be made on the balance of the contract when how many percent
50%
of the contract has been completed?
75 No payment shall be made on contracts in excess of how many percent of the contract
65%
price.
76 The guarantee bond is equal to how many percent of the contract price? 30%
77 How many percent of the architect's fee is payable to the architect upon completion of the
30%
preparation of the schematic design phase and up to final design development phase?
78 Standard factor computed for changes and/or revisions made on completed contracts. 2.5
79 Approximately, how many square meters of office space for the architect is built by the
12 sqm.
contractor as temporary facilities for the project.
80 All trees and other plants that need to be transplanted elsewhere within ___ meters
50 / Contractor
shall be done by the ___ at his own expense.
81 If there is a variance/discrepancy between the drawings and specifications, what shall
Specifications
be followed?
82 How many days prior to bidding shall the contractor seek the architect's
15 Days
clarification as to the particular areas of work which requires evaluation of the architect?
83 How many days upon written notice can a contractor terminate a contract with a valid
15 Days
reason?
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84 Suspension of work for ___ days by order of any court or other public authority through
90 Days
no act or fault of the contractor gives the him the right to terminate contract.
85 True or false, the contractor can terminate contract if the owner should fail to pay the
False (30 days)
contractor any sum within 15 days after its award by arbitration
86 True or false, the contractor can terminate contract if the owner should fail to act upon
False (15 days)
any request for payment within 30 days after its certification by the architect.
87 Who declares bankruptcy as a valid reason for the termination of a contract? Contractor
88 True or false, upon termination of contract and upon the decision of the architect that
materials and equipment left by the contractor which do not belong to him can be used TRUE
and rent of such shall be borne by the failing contractor.
89 True or false, in case of suspension of work, all unpaid work executed including expenses
TRUE
incurred during suspension shall be evaluated by the architect and charged to the owner.
90 True or false, the owner has no right to claim liquidated damages if he takes over the
FALSE
work from the contractor for failure to complete the project.
91 How many days prior to canceling an insurance be given to the owner stipulating the
10 days
intention to cancel?
92 How many percent of the contract amount is the Performance Bond? 15%
93 How many percent of the contract amount is the Payment Bond? 15%
94 A contract provision setting forth the damages a party must pay in the event of his breach. Penalty Clause
95 Basic Fee for Physical Planning Type 1 or site such as industrial estates, commercial
5,000 for First 50 Hectares
centers, sports complex, resorts, etc.
96 Predecessor of PD 1096 R.A. 6451
97 What presidential decree institutionalized the profession of environmental planning? PD 1308
98 It is a right enforceable against specific property to secure payment of an obligation. Liens
99 Minimum basic fee for simple projects. 6%
100 Minimum basic fee for alterations/renovations. 50%
101 When the architect is engaged to render opinion or advise, clarification or explanation
200 / hr
on technical matters pertaining to his profession, the minimum basic fee shall be ___.
102 When rendering service as an expert witness, the architect is compensated ___/ hr. 500
103 Minimum basic fee for Group 5 Projects (monumental). 12%
104 What is Group 6 Project classification? Repetitive Construction
105 10% of 1st unit
Minimum Basic fee for housing projects. 60% 2nd-10th Unit
30% 11th and above
106 Under what classification of Project does Hospitals and Medical Buildings fall? Group 3 (Exceptional Character)
107 Under what classification of Project does Stadium fall? Group 3 (Exceptional Character)
108 Minimum Per diem paid to the architect if work is beyond 50 kms. From office. PHP 750.00
109 On the remaining 15% work fee of the architect, where does the 5% go. Construction Phase Service
110 Repairs and corrective works at the expense of the contractor should be done within how
5 days
many days after written notice by owner?
111 Failure on the part of the contractor to remove condemned work shall give the owner right
to remove said work at contractor's exepense and contractor shall pay the owner the 10 days
expenses incurred within how many days from removal by the owner of said work?
112 Contract time reckoning shall commence on the ___ from receipt of ___. 7th day / Notice to Proceed
113 An area of a city where municipal buildings are grouped. Civic Center
114 Any article of property not consisting of or affixed to land plus any interest in land that is
Chattel
less than a freehold.
115 No person who is not a citizen of the Philippines may take the board exams or practice
Reciprocity
the profession unless the country of his relation allows the same ___.
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UAP DOCS.
People / public Architects XYZ uses paid
advertisements without sanction by
professional consensus and years of
experience. His action is unethical with
respect to his relation to whom?
Bid Bulletin Additional information on contract
documents issued to bidders before
date of bidding
Proposal The offer of a bidder to perform the
work described by the contract
documents when made out and
submitted on the prescribed proposal
form, properly signed and sealed
Proposal Bond The cashier’s check or surety bond
accompanying the proposal submitted
by the bidder, as a guaranteed that the
bidder will enter into a contract with the
owner for the construction of the work.
If the contract is awarded
Special Provision Instructions which may be issued prior
to the bidding to supplement and or/
modify drawings, specifications and/ or
general conditions of the contract
Specifications -Written or printed description of work
to be done describing qualities of
material and mode of construction
-if there is a variance/discrepancy
between the drawing and specifications,
what shall be followed?
Written Notice Means information, advice or
notification pertinent to the project
delivered in person or sent by
registered mail to the individual, firm or
corporation at the last known business
address of such individual firm or
corporation
Work Includes labor or materials or both as
equipment, transportation, or other
facilities necessary to commence and
complete the construction called for in
the contract
Install Means to build in, mount in position,
connect or apply any object specified
ready for the intended use
Furnish Means to purchase and / or fabricate
and deliver to jobsite
Provide Means to furnish and install
50 % No further retention shall be made on
the balance of the contract when how
may percent
65 % No payment shall be made on contracts
in excess of how many percent of the
contract price
80 % The guaranteed bond is equal to how
many percent of the contract price?
30 % How many percent of the architect’s fee
is payable to the architect upon
completion of the preparation of the
schematic design phase and up to final
design development phase?
25 Standard factor computed for changes
and/or revisions made on completed
contracts
12 sq. m Approximately, how many square
meters of office space for the architect
is built by the contractor as temporary
facilities for the project
50 / contractor All trees and other plants that need to
be transplanted elsewhere within ___
meters shall be done by the ___at his
own expenses
15 days How many days prior to bidding shall
the contractor seek the architect’s
clarification as to the particular areas of
work, which requires evaluation of the
architects?
15 days How many days upon written notice can
a contractor terminate a contract with a
valid reason?
90 days Suspension of work for ___ days by
order of any court or other public
authority through no act or fault of the
contractor gives to him the right to
terminate contract
False (30 days) True or false, the contractor can
terminate contract if the owner should
fail to pay the contractor any sum
within 15 days after its award by
arbitration
False (15 days) True or false, the contractor can
terminate contract if the owner should
fail to act upon any request for
payment within 30 days after its
certification by the architect
Contractor Who declares bankruptcy as a valid
reason for the termination of a
contract?
True True or false, upon termination of
contract and upon the decision the
architect that materials and equipment
left by the contractor which do not
belong to him can be used and rent of
such shall be borne by the failing
contractor
False True or false, owner has no right to
claim liquidated damages if the takes
over the work from the contractor for
failure to complete the project
10 days How many days prior to canceling
insurance be given to the owner
stipulating the intention to cancel?
15 % How many percent of the contract
amount is the performance bond?
15 % How many percent of the contract
amount is the payment bond?
Penalty clause A contract provision setting forth the
damages a party must pay in the event
of his breach
5,000 to first 50 hectares Basic fee for Physical Planning type 1 or
site such as industrial estates,
commercial centers, sports complex,
resorts etc.
R.A 6451 Predecessor of PC 1096
PD 1308 What presidential decree
institutionalized the profession of
environmental planning?
Liens It is a right enforceable against specific
property to secure payment of an
obligation
6% Minimum basic fee for simple projects
150 % Minimum basic fee for
alterations/renovations
200/hr When the architect is engaged to render
opinion or advice, clarification or
explanation on technical matters
pertaining to his profession, the
minimum basic fee shall be __
500/hr When rendering service as an expert
witness, the architects is compensated
___/hr
12 % Minimum basic fee for Group 5 projects
(monumental)
Repetitive construction What group 6-project classification?
Minimum basic fee for housing projects 10 % of 1st unit

60% 2nd – 10th unit
30% 11th – above
Group 3 (exceptional) Under what classification of projects
does Hospitals and medical buildings
fall?
-Stadium
P750 Minimum per diem paid to the architect
if work is beyond 50 kms form office
Construction phase service On the remaining 15%work fee of the
architect, where does the 5% go?
5 days Repairs and corrective works at he
expense of the contractor should be
done within how many days after
written notice by owner
10 days Failure on the part of the contractor to
remove condemned work shall give the
owner right to remove said work at
contractor’s expense and contractor
shall pay the owner the expenses
incurred within how many days form
removal by the owner of said work?
7th day / Notice to Proceed Contract time reckoning shall
commence on the ___from receipt of
___
Civic center An area of a city where municipal
buildings are grouped
Reciprocity No person unless the country of his
relation allows the same __
Contract Documents Phase The third phase of an architects regular
services
Pre-design services Project financing falls under what kind
of service of the architect
Specialized allied services Comprehensive planning falls under
what service of the architect
10 % The fee of the architect for design-build
services on a guaranteed maximum
cost aside from his fee for regular
design services
10 % What percentage of an architect’s work
is liability under the civil code
50 % For interior design services, the
architect shall be paid what percentage
of the fee upon submission of the final
design
85 % When the owner fails to implement the
plans and documents for construction
as prepared by the architect, the
architect is entitled to receive what
percentage of the fee upon submission
of the final design
12 % The minimum basic fee for specialized
decorative building
6% The minimum basic fee for industrial
buildings with a project cost below 50
million pesos
8% The minimum basic fee for hospital with
a project cost below 50 million pesos
Architect In design-build services, the single
point responsibility of project delivery
puts the legal liability for both the
design and construction on the
3 months The release of 10% retention by the
owner shall be done after how many
months form the date of final payment
General conditions Printed documents stipulating the
procedural and administrative aspect of
the contract
Quotation A price given by a contractor, sub
contractor, material supplier or vendor
to furnish material, labor or both
Certificate of Payment A statement from the architect
confirming the amount of money due
the contractor for work accomplished
Performance Bond A bond furnished by the contractor and
his surety as a guarantee to execute
the work in accordance with the terms
of the contract
Bid An offer to perform the work prescribed
in a contract at a specified cost
7% The fee of the architect for design-build
services by administration
Closed specification A stipulation of the use of specific
products or processes without provision
for substitution
Instruction to Bidders A list of instructions stipulating the
manner on which bids are to be
prepared
2 months The performance and Payment Bonds
shall be released by the owner after the
expiration of how many months from
the final acceptance of the work
12 months / 1 year The Guarantee Bond is released how
many months after the date of final
payment
30 days How many days shall the building
official issue a certificate of occupancy
after final inspection of the project
Statue of Limitation A statue specifying the period of time
within which legal action must be
brought for alleged damage or injury
Statutory Bond A bond, the form or content of which is
prescribed by statue
Statue of Frauds A rule that certain kinds of contracts
are enforceable unless signed and in
writing or unless there is a written
memorandum of their terms signed by
the party to be charged
Lease A contract transferring the right of
possession of building, property, etc.
for a fixed period of time, usually for
periodical compensation called “rent”
Leasehold A tenure by lease; real estate held
under a lease
Lesse The person receiving a possessory
interest in buildings, property, etc. by
lease
Lessor The person granting a possessory
interest in building, property, etc. by
lease
2-2.5 Range of the multiplier for Multiple of
Direct Personnel Expenses
Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses This type of compensation is only
applied to non-creative work
True Supervision work is a non creative work
Percentage of Construction A world-wide used method of
compensation for architectural services
QUESTIONS FOR FINAL – PROF PRAC 1 / AR1
Major Road 1. A street or road linking the site and serves as the main traffic artery within the project
site and shall traverse the longer axis of the property
Collector Road 2. A Street or a road that services pedestrian/vehicular traffic from minor roads leading
to major roads.
Minor Road 3. A road which main function is to provide direct access to lots and other activity centers.
Motor Courts 4. Shall have a right-of-way of not less than 6 meters in width with provision for sufficient
space for vehicular turn around in the form of a cul-de-sac, loop, branch or "T", with a maximum length
of 60 meters inclusive of terminal.
Service Roads 5. Roads which provide for the distribution of traffic among individual lots and activity
centers.
Alley 6. A 2-meter wide walkway which shall be used to break a block and to serve pedestrians and for
emergency purposes. It shall not be used as access to property.
120,100 7. (For pd957) Minimum lot area of single detached (open market and medium cost)
respectively
96, 80 8. (For pd957) Minimum lot area of duplex/single attached (open market and medium cost)
respectively
60, 50 9. (For pd957) Minimum lot area of row house (open market and medium cost) respectively
72, 64 10. (For BP 220) Minimum lot area of single detached (economic and socialized) respectively
54, 48 11. (For BP 220) Minimum lot area of duplex/single attached (economic and socialized)
respectively
36, 28 12. (For BP 220) Minimum lot area of row house (economic and socialized) respectively
12 13. (For 957) minimum lot frontage of single detached corner lot
10 14. (For 957) minimum lot frontage of single detached regular lot
6 15. (For 957) minimum lot frontage of single detached irregular lot
3 16. (For 957) minimum lot frontage of single detached interior lot
8 17. (For 957) minimum lot frontage of duplex/single attached
4 18. (For 957) minimum lot frontage of row house
8, 8 19. (For BP 220) minimum lot frontage of single detached corner lot (economic and socialized)
respectively
8, 8 20. (For BP 220) minimum lot frontage of single detached regular lot (economic and socialized)
respectively
4, 4 21. (For BP 220) minimum lot frontage of single detached irregular lot (economic and socialized)
respectively
3, 3 22. (For BP 220) minimum lot frontage of single detached interior lot (economic and socialized)
respectively
6, 6 23. (For BP 220) minimum lot frontage of duplex/single attached (economic and socialized)
respectively
4, 3.5 24. (For BP 220) minimum lot frontage of row house (economic and socialized) respectively
1.5 m 25.In socialized or low-cost (economic) housing under BP 220, easement or

setback in its side is?
5 storeys and beyond 26. In a condominium’s low-cost housing under BP 220, an elevator is
needed if the condominium has storeys of?
2% 27. In Low Cost Housing under BP 220, minimum area of community facilities
allocation for 225 & above dwelling unit per hectare is?
3m & 5m 28. Subdivision projects abutting a main public road must provide
sufficientsetbacks with a minimum dimension of ________ in depth and
_________ in length at both sides of the subdivision entrance to accommodate loading and
unloading of passengers.
1.5 m 29. The minimum front setback of dwelling unit both for economic and
socializedhousing project
1.5m 30. The minimum side setback of dwelling unit both for economic and
2.0m 31. The minimum rear setback of dwelling unit both for economic and
1.80m & 50% 32. Mezzanine floors shall have a clear ceiling height of not less than____ meters above
and below it, provided that it shall not cover _____of the floor area below it.
0.8 m 33. Minimum clear width of main door.
0.7m 34. Minimum clear width of all/bedroom door.
0.6m 35. Minimum clear width of bathroom door.

PD 957
400 meters 35. Maximum length of block shall be _______
42 sqm 36. What is the Minimum floor area for open market housing?
Corner lot 37. A lot situated at the intersection of two or more streets.
Interior lot 38. A lot located at the inner portion of a block with a
minimum of three meter (3-m) wide access which forms part of the lot.
12 sqm 39. What is the net floor area for single occupancy may be allowed intended for
students/employees/workers?
Regular lot 40. A lot fronting on one street and the remaining sides bounded by lot lines.
36 sqm 41. Family dwelling in condominium’s open market housing under PD 957 has a
minimum floor area requirement of?
8 m 42. What is the minimum measurement for access road or right of way for
condominium open market housing under PD 957?
10 meters. 43. In cases where the major road will serve as interconnecting road, it shall have a minimum
right-of-way of ____
2.0 meters 44. Alley shall have a width of ___ intended to break a block and to serve both pedestrian
and for emergency purposes, both ends connecting to streets.
3.0 meters 45. Pathwalk shall have a width of ____intended only to provide pedestrian access to
property for socialized housing projects.
42 square meters 46. Minimum floor area for open market housing shall be ____
30 square meters 47. Minimum floor area for medium cost housing.
6.50 m 48. How wide should a right-of-way of minor roads be?
20 M 49. Distance between offset intersections should be not less than _____ from corner to corner.
Street level 50. Whenever possible, lot frontage elevation shall be at what level?
When the Owner hires an Architect of a firm to coordinate the whole range of Comprehensive Architectural
Services, it shall constitute?
Full time supervision
construction management
project management
construction management
1. Which specialized allied services involves the detailed planning and design to
control sound
transmission for compatibility with the architectural design concept?
Acoustic Design
Interior Design
Landscape Design
Sound control design
1. What is the normal fee for design-build services on a guaranteed maximum

cost?
8%
9%
10%
11%
Under what Building and Facilities Administration Services does the Architect monitor maintenance and
upkeep services (cleanliness of corridors, lobbies, stairs and other common areas, exits, parking areas,
garbage collection)
Building Management
Building Maintenance
Building Housekeeping
Building Supervision
1. The fee of the architect rendering architectural interior services is
12%-20%
12%-15%
10% - 12%
12% - 15%
1. The Consulting Architect in this area of practice provides the Owner/Client with
means and
measures to ensure the proper function and maintenance of the building /
structure and site
after final inspection.
Facilities Upkeeping and Support
Facilities Maintenance Support
Facilities Maintenance
Facilities Management
1. The Consulting Architect in this area of practice arranges and formulates

methods of rating and
ascertaining the value of structures or facilities which must be fully secured, kept
safe,
protected, assured, guaranteed and provided sufficient safeguards for the

conduct of any work
or activity.
Security Evaluation and Planning
Security Evaluation and Design
Security Management
Security Planning
1. 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.
10% of the cost of work
1. The Architect in this area of practice recommends the systematic process of

ensuring that a
building / structure’s array of systems is planned, designed, installed and
tested to perform
according to the design intent and the building’s operational needs.
Building Testing and Commissioning
Building Testing and Planning
Building Testing
Building Risk Evaluation

While the Architect is not expected to provide the whole range of comprehensive architectural services,
what role does he perform for the client?
Manager
Architect
Agent
Project Manager
Building Estimate
Building Appraisal
Building Evaluation
Building Quantity Surveyin

which of the following post-construction services include evaluation of functional effectiveness of plans?
a. Post-construction evaluation
c. Building/Equipment Maintenance
b. Functional Analysis
d. Building Functions Evaluation
1. Which specialized allied services involves the detailed planning and design of
light transmission, timing and control for compatibility with the architectural
design concept?
Architectural Lighting Layout and Design
Lighting Specialist Design
Lighting Design
Illumination Design
1. The Consulting Architect in this area of practice must have much more than the
basic
knowledge of Site Analysis, Space Planning and Management, Architectural
Programming, and
the other services under SPP Document 201.
1. Pre-design services
Architectural Programming
Preliminary Services
Preliminary Investigation
Which of the following is not within the scope of full-time supervision?
Quality control of work
keeping of records
evaluation of construction work
award of contract
1. Which of the following conditions:

2. Architect advances for payment of project cost expenditures
3. Architect guarantees within 20 percent range of project construction
cost
4. Architect pays salaries of supervisor/purchasing agent/property clerk,
timekeeper
5. Architect pays for permits/licenses incidental to work
6. None of the items listed
Describes the Design-Build Service by administration?
4
5
1. The Architect in this area of practice engages in methods of producing building

components in a
highly engineered, efficient and cost-effective manner, particularly for
residential and
commercial applications.
Building Systems Planning
Building System Management
Building Systems Design
Building System Assessmet
1. The Consulting Architect in this area of practice must have much more than the
basic
knowledge of Green Architecture and Environmental and/or Sustainable
Design and sufficient
knowledge of the governing environmental laws and environmental

investigation processes and
procedures under international protocols such as the Philippine Solid

Waste, Clean Air and
Clean Water Acts, DENR administrative issuances and the like.
Certificate of Occupancy
Certification of Building and Environment
Certification of Building Environment
Building Environment Certification
1. Which of the following conditions:

2. 10 percent excess of guaranteed maximum cost divided equally
between architect and client
3. Savings on project construction cost divided equally between architect
and client
4. More than 10 percent excess of guaranteed maximum cost paid by
architect
5. More than 10 percent excess of guaranteed maximum cost paid by
architect but only up to the amount of his administration fee.
6. All items listed.
Describes the Design-Build Services on Guaranteed Maximum Cost?
2,3
2,4
1,2
1,4
1. What is the normal fee for design-build services by administration?
6%
7%
8%
9%
Building Estimate
Building Appraisal
Building Evaluation
Building Quantity Surveyin
20.Which among the compensation methods should be used for non-creative works?
Per diem
Multiple of direct personnel expenses
Percentage of construction cost
Lump sum
1. Architect Francisco was requested by his client to go with them in

Pampanga to select pieces of furniture for the house he designed. How
should he charge his client?
Per diem
Lump sum
1. To avoid difficulty in collecting professional fee from government

projects, how should an architect charge government agencies?
Lump sum
per diem
professional fee plus expenses
1. A developer commissioned Architect Francisco to do the design of their residential projects. How should
Architect Francisco charge the developer?

Lump sum
Professional Fee plus expenses
1. As per RA 9514, buildings over this height shall be required

throughout with automatic fire sprinkler system.
10m
12m
14m
16m
1. As per RA 9154, what is the maximum travel distance for places of

assembly if not protected by automatic fire suppression system?
46M
47M
48M
49M
1. As per PD 957, what is the maximum block length without an alley?
200m
250m
300m
400 m
1. As per BP 344, what is the maximum distance between reststops of

turn-around spaces in walkways?
10m
12m
14m
16m
1. As per BP 344, accessible public washrooms and toilets shall permit easy
passage of wheelchair and must allow how much turning space for
wheelchairs?
2.10 sqm
2.15 sqm
2.20 sqm
2.25 sqm
1. Which among the methods of compensation is best used for government

projects?
Lump sum
Per diem
Professional fee plus expenses
1. As per RA 9514, what is the minimum opening width of doors?
0.70 m
0.71 m
0.72 m
0.73m
1. As per BP 344, a level area of not less than how many meters shall be
provided at the top and bottom of any ramp?
1.50 m
1.60 m
1.70 m
1.80 m
1. A bar which extends across at least one-half of each door leaf, which will
open the door if subjected to pressure.
panic control
panic hardware device
panic bar
panic press
1. A group of young architects was commissioned by Puregold to prepare a

feasibility study for the construction of a supermarket in Butuan City. How
should they charge Puregold?
Per diem
Lump sum
21.Which compensation method for architects’ services is flexible and any change will not affect owner-
architect agreement?

lump sum
per diem
1. The City of Manila will build a new university for their city. How should
they select their architect?
comparative selection
direct selection
architectural competition
any of the above
1. As per PD 957, what is the minimum width for roads right-of-way for
residential condominium projects?
6m
8m
10m
12m
1. As per BP 344, how much is the parking slot width for handicapped drivers
and passengers providing sufficient clear space between parked cars to
allow them to transfer to a wheelchair?
3.50m
3.60m
3.70m
3.80m
1. What is the minimum lot area for single detached socialized housing units
as provided for in BP 220?
60 sqm
62 sqm
64 sqm
70 sqm
1. As per BP 344, what is the maximum length of a ramp if the ramp gradient
is 1:12?
6m
7m
8m
9m
1. Mr. and Mrs. Uy plan to have a house of their own. What is the best way for them to select their
architect?
Architectural competition
direct selection
comparative selection
any of the above
1. As per BP 220, what is the minimum clear width of stairways?
0.60m
0.70m
0.80m
0.75m
20.Which among the compensation methods should be used for non-creative works?
per diem
percentage of construction cost
lump sum
1. As per BP 344, what is the required minimum walkway width to permit a

person in wheelchair to traverse it with safety?
1.00 m
1.10m
1.20m
1.30m
1. Which among the methods of compensation is considered as the most fair

to both client and architect?
Per diem
lump sum

MULTIPLE CHOICE:
1. Under the NBC, all inner courts shall be connected to a street or yard either by a pass with a
minimum width of
a. 1.20 mts b. 1.50 mts c. 1.80 mts d. 2.00 mts
2. Under the NBC mezzanine floors shall have a clear ceiling height not less than how many?
a. 1.80 mts b. 2.00 mts c. 2.10 mts d. 2.40 rnts
3. Under the NBC, the minimum dimension for court or near yard from the property lir.e to the
face of the building is
a. 1.50 mts b. 2.00 mts c. 2.50 mts d. 3.00 mts
4. Under the NBC, open spaces for inside lots is
a. 20% b. 30% c. 40% d. 50%
5. Under the NBC, if only two exits are required, they shall b. laced a distance apart of not lass thar.
what fraction of?
a. ½ b. 1/3 c. ¼ d. 1/5
6. Under the NBC, window openings shall equal to at least of what percent of the floor area of
room?
a. 10% b. 12% c. 15% d. 20%
7. Under the NBC, for Group A Dv1ellings, stairs shall have o minimum width of
a.600 mm b.750 mm c. 900 mm d. 120 mm
8. Under the NBC exemption from payments of buildings permit fees shall be granted to
a. Monuments b. Mausoleums c. Churches d. Public bldgs.

9. Under the NBC, open spaces for comer and through lots is
a. 10% b. 20% c. 40% d. 50%
10. Under the NBC, open spaces required for inside lots is
a. 20% b.30% c.40% d. 50%
11. Under the NBC, habitable rooms with natural ventilation shall have a minimum air space per
person of
a. 10 cu. mts. b. 12 cu. mts. c. 14 cu. mts d. 16 cu. mts.
12. Under the NBC, a mezzanine floor use other than for storage purposes shall have at least two
stairways to an adjacent floor if the area is greater than?
a. 120 sm. b.150 sm. c. 185 sm. d. 200 sm.
13. Under the NBC, open space required for interior lots is
a. 20% b. 30% c.40% d. 50%
14. The purpose of the NBC is to provide for all buildings and structures, a framework of standards
and requirements which is the
a. maximum b. minimum c. regular d. definite
15. Under the NBC, the vertical distance between landings shall not be more than
a. 2.5 mts b. 3.00 mts c. 3.30 mts a. 3.60 mts
16. Under the NBC, clearance between established grade of the street and/ or sidewalk and the
lowest under surface of any part of the balcony shall not be less than
a. 2.10 mts b. 2.40 mts c.3.00 m d. 3.60 mts
17. Under the NBC, the minimum dimension of court is
a.1.50 mts b. 2.00 mts c. 2.50 mts d. 3.00 mts

18. Under the NBC, repair garages shall be classified under what occupancy classification?
a. business & mercantile b. storage & hazardous c. industrial d. accessory
19. Under the NBC, a building permit shall expire if work authorized is abandoned or suspended at
any time after commencement or a period of
a.90 days b. 120 days c. 150 days . d. 180 days
20. Under the NBC, rooms for human habitation shall have a minimum size of
a.4 sm. b. 6.sm. c.8 sm. d. 10 sm.
21. Under the NBC, for Group A Dwellings, stairs shall have a minimum run of
a. 150 mm. b. 180 mm. c.200 mm. d.240 mm.
22. Under the NBC, every room intended for any use and not provided with artificial ventilation system
shall be provided with a window with a total free area of opening equal to at least how many percent of
the floor area of the room?
a. 10% b. 12% c. 15% d.20%
23. Under the NBC, the term that shall mean the total number of persons that may occupy a building or
a portion thereof at any one time is
a. usage b. capacity c. occupant load d. cccupancy
24. Under the NBC, for Group A Dwellings, stairs shall have a clear width of at least
a. 600 mm b. 750 mm c.900 mm d. 1OCO mm
25. Under the NBC, the minimum dimension requirement-= for a parking space is
a. 2.30x4.70 b. 2.50x5.00 c.2.8x5.50 d. 3.COx6.00

26. Under the NBC, residential building in R-1zone shall have a minimum front setback of
a.3.00 mts b.4.50 mts c.5.00 mts d. 6.00 rnts
27. Under the NBC, basic residential building in R-2 zone shall have a minimum front setback of
a. 3.00 mts b. 4.50 mts c.5.00 mts d. 6.00 mts
28. Refers to total floor space within the perimeter of the permanent extema:building wells.
a. Gross Floor Area (GFA)
b. Total Gross Floor Area (TGFA)
c. Total Lot Area (TLA)
d. none of the above
29. This refers to the percentage of the maximum .allowable floor area of any paved, tiled or
hardscaped surface at the ground floor/ grade level in relation to the Total Lot Area (TLA)
a. Incremental Setback
b. impervious Surface Area
c. Gross Floor Area
d. Total Surface Area
30. Type of construction which is four-hour fire-resistive throughout and·the structural elements are
made of steel,iron,concrete or masonry construction.
a. Type II b.Type Ill C.Type IV d.Type V
31. A building permit shall expire and become null and void if the building authorized therein is not
commenced within a period of after the issuance of building permit.
a. 6 months b. 3 months c. 9 months d. 12 months

32. What is referred. to in works t buildings/structures involving changes in the materials used
partitioning, location/size of openings, structural parts, existing utilities and equipment but does not
increase the building height and/or floor area?
a. Alteration b. conversion c. repair d. renovation
33. As per PD 1096, under what classification shall factories and workshops using less flammable
non-combustible materials be classified?
a. Industrial b. assembly c. business and mercantile d. accessory
34. For residential occupancies, how many percent of an interior lot is open space?
a. 25% b. 30% c. 40% d. 50%
35. As per PD 1096, what is the minimum clear ceiling height for mezzanine floors above and below it?
a. 1.70m b. 1.80rn c. 1.90m d. 2.00m
36. As per PD 1096,wh2t is the minimum ceiling height of the first storey of a habitable room provided
with artificial ventilation?
a.2.00m b.2.10m c. 2.40m d.2.70m
37. As per PD 1096, what is the classification of buildings of masonry and wood construction with a
one-hour fire-resistivity throughout and exterior walls of incombustible fire-resistive construction?
a. Type I b. Type II c. Type Ill d. Type IV
38. Minimum ceiling height measured from the floor to the ceiling of habitable rooms with natural
ventilation
a. 2.0m b. 2.4m c. 2.7m d.3.0m

39. Rooms for human habitations shall have a minimum area of with a least dimension of _?
a.4sqm;2m b. 6sqm;2m c. 6sqm;3m d. 9sqm.;3m
40. An unoccupied space other than a yard bounced on three sides by building lines with one side
bounded by another open space whether public or private.
a. lnner court b. open court c. through court d. private court
41. The required open space left between the outermost face of the building and the property lines,
e.g. , front, rear, right and left side.
a. Yard b. setback c. court d. Airwell
42. The width of the yard is
a. Setback b. dimension c. court d. shaft
43. Habitable rooms provided with artificial ventilation shall have ceiling heights not less than hO'.IJ
many meters measured from floor to the ceiling
a. 2.10 m b. 2.20 m c. 2.30 m d. 2.40 m
44. Minimum air space for school rooms
a. 1.00 cu.m. b. 2.0G cum c. 3.00 cu.m d. 4.00 cu.m.
45. Eaves, canopies, awnings (or media agua) over required windows shall not be less than _ from
the side and rear property lines.
a. 550 mm b. 650 mm c.750 mm d. 850 mm
46. Bath and toilet shall have a minimum area of __ with a least dimension of
a. 1.20sqm/900mm c. 1.30sqm/800mm
b. 1.30sqm/900mm d. 1.20sqm/950mm
47. Kitchen hall have a minimum area of ___ with a least dimension of
a. 3.00 sqm/1.50m c. 4.00sqm/1.50m
b. 3.50 sqm/2.00m d. None of the above
48. Total Open Space within Lot (TOSL} such as yards, courts, gardens ,lightwells, uncovered
driveways, access roads and parking spaces is the sum of
a. PSO & ISA c. MACA & USA
b. ISA & USA d. MACA & PSO
49. PSO + TOSL is equal to
a. MACA c. TLA
b. AMBF d. AMVB
50. PSO + ISA is equal to
a. MACA
b. AMBF
c. TLA
d. AMVB

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MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, INDUSTRIAL DESIGN AND

a. architectural competition c. direct selection

a. architectural competition c. direct selection

a. based on personal acquaintances c. limited to relatively small projects

a. multiple of direct personnel expenses c. per diem

a. multiple of direct personnel expenses c. per diem

a. based on value of creative design c. applicable to supervision work

a. related to size and type of project c. applicable to supervision work

a. percentage of construction cost c. lump sum or fixed fee

a. construction phase c. schematic design phase

a. schematic design phase c. contract document phase

a. schematic design phase c. contract document phase

a. checking of samples of materials c. checking of billing

a. 450,000 pesos c. 400,000 pesos

a. owner's offer c. architect's professional/community standing

a. structural/electrical engineering c. sanitary engineering

a. assistance in securing govt. approvals c. all listed items

a. architect c. project manager

a. plumbing c. architect's fee

a. performance bond c. liquidated damages

a. project manager c. architect

a. contract amount c. labor contingent

a. after 10 days notice c. after 5 days notice

a. three years c. one year

a. three years c. one year

a. Certificate of Occupancy c. Keying Schedule

37. Which of the following cannot be considered act of God?

a. issuance of temporary restraining order

a. architect c. site engineer

a. failure to make prompt payment to subcontractors

44. Which of the following describes a performance bond?

a. guarantees work execution according to terms and conditions

45. Shop drawings are prepared by the

a. Landscape design c. Interior Design

a. Environmental Planning c. Landscape Design

1. 10 percent maximum excess over guaranteed maximum cost

a. Master development planning

a. Building and equipment maintenance c. Post-construction evaluation

a. Physical Planning c. Comprehensive Planning

a. National Development Plan c. Regional Development Plan

a. Acoustics c. Feasibility Studies

a. architect's services basically the same as design-build by administration

a. materials/equipment procurement c. construction personnel hiring

a. 42 million pesos c. 10 million pesos

63. Which of the following is a study to determine the viability of a project?

a. Economic Feasibility Studies c. Commercial Feasibility Studies

65. A component to be considered in the formulation of a master development plan is a

a. legal and administrative component c. competition component

a. 20.00 sq.m. c. 36.00 sq.m.

a. 20.00 sq.m. c. 36.00 sq.m.

a. 1 slot per unit c. 1 slot per 10 units

a. 72 sq.m c. 150 sq.m.

a. 72 sq.m c. 150 sq.m.

a. 1 slot per unit c. 1 slot per 10 units

a. Fire alarm c. Sprinkler System

85. Which among the following is the maximum length of ramps?

a. 1.10 m. x 1.40 m. c. 1.20 m. x 1.60 m.

a. 1.50 m. x 1.50 m. c. 1.70 m. x 1.80 m.

a. 5.00 sq.m. c. 6.00 sq.m.

1. ARCHITECTS ARE PEOPLE WHO ARE

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