AREA 3

MOCK BOARD EXAMINATION

NAME : ________________________ SCORE ________

SCHOOL : ________________________

Select the best answer of your choice.

SITUATIONAL 01- PROJECT 01:

1. As per NBCP, eaves over required windows shall not be less
than ___ mm. from the side and property lines.
a. 500 mm. c. 800 mm.
b. 750 mm. d. 300 mm.

2. As per NBCP, footings shall be of sufficient size and

strength to support the load of the dwelling and shall be
at least __ thick?
a. 300 mm. c. 250 mm.
b. 750 mm. d. 600 mm.

3. As per NBCP, Stairs shall be at least __ in clear width of?

a. 900 mm. c. 850 mm.
b. 750 mm. d. 600 mm.

4. As per NBCP, Footings along national roads or public highway

may project not more than ___ beyond the property line.
a. 300 mm. c. 250 mm.
b. 750 mm. d. 600 mm.

5. As per NBCP, Fence and canopy height must be at least?

a. 2.00 meters c. 3.10 meters
b. 3.00 meters d. 2.40 meters

SITUATIONAL 02 – PROJECT 02:

6. Which of the following occupancy project group / division
does not belong?
a. Church Rectories c. Convents and Monasteries
b. Single-detached Units d. Company Staff Housing

7. Which of the following occupancy project group / division

does not belong?
a. Boarding and Lodging Houses c. Off-campus Dormitories
b. Hotels d. Civic Centers

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 8. Which of the following occupancy project group / division
does not belong?
a. Libraries c. Seminar Facilities
b. Gymnasia d. Museums

9. Which of the following occupancy project group / division

does not belong?
a. Boarding & Lodging Houses c. Townhouses
b. Apartels d. School Dormitories

10. Which of the following occupancy project group does

not belong?
a. Wet and Dry Markets c. Pawnshops
b. Drugstores d. Port Facilities

SITUATIONAL 03 – PROJECT 03:

11. Which is not part of architectural interior?
a. Chairs c. Lamp shade
b. Ceiling d. Walls

12. Which is NOT good height of door knob?

a. 1.10 meters c. 1.00 meters
b. 1.06 meters d. 0.82 meters

13. What is the total area of the common single size bed?
a. 2.10 sq.m. c. 1.90 sq.m.
b. 1.71 sq.m. d. 2.57 sq.m.

14. Which of the following is not a millwork?

a. Door casing c. Balustrade
b. Chair rail d. Door knob

15. Which of the following is not a hardware?

a. Hinged c. Door leaf
b. Door stop d. Screw

SITUATIONAL 04 – PROJECT 04:

16. Given that the slab for the parking building at
ground floor is 0.15 meters thick, how many kilograms of
steel reinforcing bars are needed if it requires 15
kilograms of reinforcing bars per cubic meter of concrete?
a. 7,425 – 7,430 kgs c. 1,100 – 1,150 kgs
b. 8,070 – 8,100 kgs d. 8,520 – 8,535 kgs

17. What is the common term for any street, alley or

other strip of land unobstructed from the ground to the

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 sky, deeded, dedicated or otherwise permanently
appropriated for public use?
a. Hallway c. Alley
b. Public way d. Highway

18. What is the ideal slope of ramp in a parking

building?
a. 1:12 c. 1:10
b. 1:8 d. 1:20

19. What zoning classification does the project belong?

a. C – 1 c. UTS
b. I – 1 d. C – 2

20. Great parking lots are safe, easy access for

wheelchairs and maintaining good sight lines. What is the
most commonly used and most economical parking layout of
parking spaces?
a. 60 degrees parking c. 90 degrees parking
b. Parallel parking d. 45 degrees parking

SITUATIONAL 05 - PROJECT 05:

21. What is the zoning classification of the project?
a. GI c. UTS
b. CUL d. PRE

22. Which of the following offices will you locate near

the entrance?
a. Engineering Office c. Accounting Office
b. Tourism Office d. Social Services Office

23. What will you provide upon entry at a Provincial

Capitol?
a. Restrooms c. Information Desk
b. Motor Pool d. Breastfeeding Station

24. In government buildings, what is the most economical

parking layout?
a. 90deg. parking c. Sawtooth parking
b. 45 deg. parking d. Deadend parking

25. As per Space Planning, what office will be adjacent to

SB Conference Hall?
a. Tourism Office c. Governor’s Office
b. Administrator Office d. Budget Office

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SITUATIONAL 06 – PROJECT 06:
26. What is the TOTAL BF of the Commercial for the 4
hectares property?
a. 510 sqm. c. 2,040 sqm.
b. 1,530 sqm. d. 1,020 sqm.

27. What is the TOTAL BF of the Industrial for the 4

hectares property?
a. 6,780 sqm. c. 2,260 sqm.
b. 9,040 sqm. d. 4,520 sqm.

28. What is the TOTAL BF of the Residential for the 4

hectares property?
a. 1,424 sqm. c. 1,068 sqm.
b. 356 sqm. d. 712 sqm.
29. What is the Total PSO for the original property?
a. 40% c. 50%
b. 62% d. 32%

30. What is the TOSL of the original lot?

a. 50% c. 60%
b. 69% d. 89%

SITUATIONAL 07 – PROJECT 1:
31. What is the area of bedside table?
a. 0.25 sqm. c. 0.50 sqm.
b. 0.30 sqm. d. 0.22 sqm.

32. What is the typical height of the soffit of wall

cabinets above the kitchen countertop?
a. 0.60 MM. c. 450 MM.
b. 50 CM. d. 600 MM.

33. For R-1 development, what is the maximum height of a

perimeter wall or abutment wall?
a. 2.70 mts. c. 2.20 mts.
b. 3.20 mts. d. 3.00 mts.

34. As per NBCP, what is the maximum riser height and

minimum run for Group A dwellings?
a. 250mm x 200mm c. 200mm x 250mm
b. 200mm x 200mm d. 250mm x 300mm

35. What is the area for Single Bed?

a. 2.00 sqm. c. 1.90 sqm.
b. 1.71 sqm. d. 4.00 sqm.

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SITUATIONAL 08 – PROJECT 02:
36. What was the proper zone location of the cistern tank?
a. Institutional c. Commercial
b. Residential d. Industrial

37. What is a graphical depiction showing the layout of a

project to include roads, utilities, landscaping,
structures, landscapes, waste and water systems?
a. Topography c. Site Plan
b. Foundation Plan d. Floor Plan

38. What is the technical term for the pipe that provides
drainage for ground water and rainwater from parking lots,
streets and roofs?
a. Waste Sewer c. Storm Sewer
b. PVC d. Metal

39. What is not integral part of site planning process?

a. Storm Water Management c. Erosion & Sediment Control
b. Building Proportion d. Post Pollution

40. What was the proper zone location of the septic tank?
a. Institutional c. Commercial
b. Residential d. Industrial

SITUATIONAL 09 – PROJECT 03:

41. What is the TLA of the project?
a. 582.11 sqm. c. 467.34 sqm.
b. 645.23 sqm. d. 974.22 sqm.

42. What is the zoning of the project?

a. R-1 c. R-3 Max.
b. R-2 Basic d. R-3 Basic

43. What is the AMBF of the project based on NBCP Rule VIII,
Table 8.1 with Firewall?
a. 487.11 sqm. c. 380.40 sqm.
b. 451.66 sqm. d. 349.27 sqm.

44. What is the max ISA of the project based on NBCP Rule
VIII, Table 8.1 with Firewall?
a. 174.63 sqm. c. 58.21 sqm.
b. 524.11 sqm. d. 232.94 sqm.

45. What is the min USA of the project based on NBCP Rule
VIII, Table 8.1 with Firewall?

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 a. 116.42 sqm. c. 58.21 sqm.
b. 524.11 sqm. d. 232.94 sqm.

SITUATIONAL 10 – PROJECT 04:

46. What Group does the OPEN PARKING GARAGES project belong
based on Rule VII Occupancy Classification?
a. Group A c. Group C
b. Group D d. Group E

47. What Division does the PRIVATE GARAGES project belong

based on Rule VII Occupancy Classification?
a. Division 1 c. Division 3
b. Division 2 d. Division 4

48. What is the minimum parking required for Motels?

a. 1 car slot / unit c. 1 car slot / 25 beds
b. 1 car slot / 20 beds d. 1 car slot / 5 units

49. What is the minimum parking required for Pension / Boarding

/ Lodging Houses?
a. 1 car slot / unit c. 1 car slot / 25 beds
b. 1 car slot / 20 beds d. 1 car slot / 5 units

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sqm to 70 sqm?
a. 1 car slot / 30 sqm. c. 1 car slot / 500 sqm.
b. 1 car slot / 12 beds d. 1 parking slot / unit

SITUATIONAL 11 – PROJECT 05:

51. What is the TLA of the project?
a. 1,202.50 sqm. c. 1,238 sqm.
b. 1,350.50sqm. d. 1,504 sqm.

52. What is the most stringent AMBF of the project?

a. 1,898 sqm. c. 596.30 sqm.
b. 742.80 sqm. d. 895.00 sqm.

53. What is the GFA of the project?

a. 1,898 sqm. c. 3,006.25 sqm.
b. 3,095 sqm. d. 2,604.75 sqm.

54. What is the TGFA of the project based on the max PSO and
BHL?
a. 1,231 sqm. c. 1,545.80 sqm.
b. 2,874 sqm. d. 3,714 sqm.

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 55. What is the TOSL of the project based on NBCP Rule VIII,
Table 8.1 with firewall?
a. 495.20 sqm. c. 352 sqm.
b. 750 sqm. d. 504.65 sqm.

SITUATIONAL 12 – PROJECT 06:

56. What is especially important in designing roads for
drainage?
a. Crown c. Drain Inlets
b. Baseline d. Inverts

57. Waste water flows because of differences between what?

a. Building Sewer c. Drain Outlets
b. Catch Basins d. Inverts

58. Property can best be described with?

a. Metes and Bounds
b. Location Within a Subdivision
c. Reference to a Section and Township
d. All of the Above

59. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

a. A 1.1% slope is suitable for rough paving
b. Landscaped areas near buildings should have at least a 2%
slope away from the structure.
c. A safe sidewalk would slope 2 1/2%
d. All of the Above

60. What is a land measure 9 km. on a side known as?

a. Sheet Flow c. Townships
b. Principal Meridian d. Metes and Bounds

SITUATIONAL 13 – PROJECT 01:

61. What is the TLA of the project?
a. 300 sqm. c. 150 sqm.
b. 250 sqm. d. 450 sqm.

62. What is the ZONING of the project?

a. R-2 BASIC c. R-1
b. R-2 MAX d. R-3

63. What is the GFA of the project?

a. 462.35 sqm. c. 383.00 sqm.
b. 450 sqm. d. 204.39 sqm.

64. What is the TGFA based on GFA?

a. 779.50 sqm. c. 525.10 sqm.

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 b. 312.28 sqm. d. 675 sqm.

65. What is the TGFA of the project based on the max PSO and
BHL?
a. 445.50 sqm. c. 578.80 sqm.
b. 419.50 sqm. d. 765.40 sqm.

SITUATIONAL 14 – PROJECT 02:

66.What is the TLA of the project?
a. 1,165.78 sqm. c. 1,405.49 sqm.
b. 1,102.83 sqm. d. 1,133 sqm.

67.What is the zoning of the project?

a. R-3 Max c. R-5
b. R-2 Max d. R-4

68. As per NBCP Rule VIII Table 8.1, what is the AMBF with
firewalls of the project?
a. 723.10 sqm. c. 855.72 sqm.
b. 798.46 sqm. d. 626.81 sqm.

69. As per NBCP Rule VIII Table 8.1, what is the maximum ISA
with firewalls?
a. 290.45 sqm. c. 155.67 sqm.
b. 125.32 sqm. d. 226.60 sqm.

70. As per NBCP Rule VIII Table 8.1, what is the minimum USA
with firewalls?
a. 290.45 sqm. c. 155.67 sqm.
b. 113.30 sqm. d. 263.98 sqm.

SITUATIONAL 15 – PROJECT 03:

71. In the proposed site, where do you best locate the trees?
a. North – East c. South - West
b. South d. North - East

72. Where is the best orientation of bedrooms?

a. North c. East
b. South d. West

73. Which side of the structure will be exposed to the sun for
approximately 8 months?
a. North c. East
b. South d. West

74. Where does the “Easterly Wind” comes from?

a. North West c. South

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 b. East d. West

75. Which direction Amihan prevails?

a. North West c. North East
b. South East d. South West

SITUATIONAL 16 – PROJECT 04:

76. As per RA 9514, Means of egress shall be so arranged that
there are no dead-end pockets, hallways, corridors, passage
ways or courts, whose depth exceeds?
a. 3 meters c. 6 meters
b. 4 meters d. 5 meters

77. As per RA 9514, Door openings in means of egress shall not be

less than ____ millimeters in clear width.
a. 900 c. 710
b. 850 d. 1200

78. As per RA 9514, Minimum tread depth for New Stairs?

a. 230 mm. c. 280 mm.
b. 180 mm. d. 100 mm.

79. As per RA 9514, Handrails on stairs shall be not less

than?
a. 760 mm. c. 830 mm.
b. 865 mm. d. 900 mm.

80. As per RA 9514, Maximum cross slope for new ramps?

a. 1:48 c. 1:12
b. 1:20 d. 1:10

SITUATIONAL 17 – PROJECT 05:

81. As per NBCP Rule VIII Table 8.1, what is the maximum ISA
with firewalls?
a. 290.45 sqm. c. 155.67 sqm.
b. 371.40 sqm. d. 247.60 sqm.

82. As per NBCP Rule VIII Table 8.1, what is the minimum USA
with firewalls?
a. 290.45 sqm. c. 155.67 sqm.
b. 371.40 sqm. d. 247.60 sqm.

83. What is the MACA of the project?

a. 990.40 sqm. c. 850.70 sqm.
b. 771.40 sqm. d. 662.10 sqm

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 84. What is the RMax ISA of the project?
a. 290.45 sqm. c. 155.67 sqm.
b. 371.40 sqm. d. 247.60 sqm.

85. What is the PSO of the project?

a. 50% c. 60%
b. 80% d. 70%

SITUATIONAL 18 – PROJECT 06:

86. Which of the following is NOT part of the GFA?
a. Hallway c. Lobby
b. Maid’s Room d. Carport

87. Which of the following is part of the BHL?

a. Parapet c. Signage
b. Mast d. Antenna

88. Which is NOT part of the Building Footprint?

a. Garden c. Fire Exits
b. Living Room d. Maid’s Room

89. What will you NOT provide in a senior manager’s office?

a. Conference Table c. Visitor’s Chair
b. T&B d. File Room

90. Which will you NOT provide in a secretarial position?

a. Side Table c. Desk
b. File Drawer d. Executive Chair

SITUATIONAL 19 – PROJECT 01:

91. An air-conditioner usually mounted on the floor.
a. Cabinet Type c. Floor Standing
b. Floor Mounted Type d. B & C

92. Term applied for materials which are like glass in

appearance?
a. Glazed c. Acrylic Glass
b. Vitreous d. Polycarbonate

93. An exterior building wall which carries no floor or roof

loads and which may consist principally of metal, glass or
other surfacing materials supported in a metal frame work.
a. Curtain Wall c. Glass Wall
b. Clear Wall d. Translucent Wall

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 94. A horizontal transparent element between rows of windows
in successive storms, this glass is designed as an external
opaque covering for back-up walls or structural elements.
a. Safety Glass c. Fusion Glass
b. Spandrel Glass d. Toughened Glass

95. A type of glass made by adding various metallic films,

oxides or paint coating on one side.
a. Stained Glass c. Etched Glass
b. Safety Glass d. Coated or Tinted Glass

SITUATIONAL 20 – PROJECT 02:

96. Although not as durable as other countertop material,
which of the following is famous for its elegant natural
veins?
a. Granite c. Marble
b. Porcelain d. Resin

97. Why is it common to store extra boxes of tiles after the

installation is finished?
a. For replacement c. For the irregular corners
b. For easy color matching d. For acclimization

98. What is one the disadvantages of “zero-zero” tile

installation?
a. More expensive in terms of installation cost
b. More prone to damage
c. More tile adhesive needed
d. More grout needed

99. A building permit expires after __________ of construction

suspension.
a. One Year c. 6 Months
b. 60 Days d. 120 Days

100. A semi-furnished house typically does not include

what?
a. Flooring Tiles c. Bed & Sofa
b. Cupboard d. Built-In Cabinets

SITUATIONAL 21 – PROJECT 03:

101. What is the TOSL of the project based on NBCP Rule VIII,
Table 8.1?
a. 174.70 sqm. c. 58.23 sqm.
b. 524.11 sqm. d. 232.84 sqm.

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 102. What is the MACA of the project?
a. 873.51 sqm. c. 1,091.89 sqm.
b. 523.90 sqm. d. 1,048.21 sqm.

103. What is the Maximum GFA of the project?

a. 873.16 sqm. c. 1,091.89 sqm.
b. 524.11 sqm. d. 1,048.21 sqm.

104. What is the Maximum TGFA of the project based on GFA?

a. 873.51 sqm. c. 1,091.46 sqm.
b. 524.11 sqm. d. 1,047.81 sqm.

105. What is the Maximum TGFA of the project based on BHL / PSO?
a. 873.51 sqm. c. 1,091.89 sqm.
b. 524.11 sqm. d. 1,047.81 sqm.

SITUATIONAL 22 – PROJECT 04:

106. It refers to the arrangement of openings in a building
envelope, such as windows, doors and skylights which gives
architectural impressions and symmetry on the exterior of
the building.
a. Building openings c. Facade
b. Fenestrations d. Building Skin

107. Which of the following is NOT considered as a Service

provision?
a. Gardener’s Room c. Workshop
b. Security Quarters d. Overhead Water Tank

108. Which of the following is NOT considered a Utility

provision?
a. Generator Room c. STP
b. Guest Parking d. AHU Room

109. Which of the following is considered as Facility

provision?
a. Gym c. Guest Parking
b. Game Room d. HOA Office

110. Building with security, communications, fire alarm and

suppression system is?
a. Intelligent Building c. Building Mechanism
b. Building Control d. Intelligent Control

SITUATIONAL 23 – PROJECT 05:

111. Shall have fire resistance and opening protection in
accordance with the requirements set forth by the Secretary.

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 a. Exterior Walls c. Party Walls
b. Firewall d. Abutment Walls

112. If without a firewall, the footprint of a proposed

building/structure shall be measured horizontally from the
property line to the outermost faces of the exterior walls
of the building/structure; Provided, that the distance
measured from the property line shall conform with the
applicable stipulations of this Rule and Rule VIII; The
resultant area established at grade level upon which the
proposed building/structure may stand shall be the?
a. MACA c. AMBF
b. TOSL d. TGFA

113. The floor areas hereinabove provided may be increased in

certain specific instances and under appropriate conditions,
based on the existence of public space, streets or yards
extending along and adjoining two or more sides of the
building or structure subject to the approval of the
Building Official.
a. Building Height Limit c. PSO
b. Gross Floor Area d. Allowable Floor Areas

114. The maximum height to be allowed for buildings/structures

based on their proposed use or occupancy.
a. Building Height Limit c. PSO
b. Gross Floor Area d. Allowable Floor Areas

115. Shall be primarily determined by the vertical projections

of the outermost faces of the AMBF up to a height prescribed
by the applicable BHL.
a. OFB c. PSO
b. AMBF d. AMVB

SITUATIONAL 24 – PROJECT 06:

116. Is the art of arranging structures on the land and
shaping the spaces between.
a. Site Design c. Site Utilization
b. Site Planning d. Site Devt. Planning

117. Entails the whole range of concerns relating to the

development or redevelopment of a piece of ground for some
planned purposes.
a. Site Design c. Site Utilization
b. Site Planning d. Site Devt. Planning

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 118. The space planning, Architectural lay outing and
utilization of spaces within and surrounding a specific
building/structure in relation with the existing natural
and/or built environment have to be a well-coordinated
effort so that the building/structure and the host
environment shall act as one.
a. Site Design c. Site Utilization
b. Site Planning d. Site Devt. Planning

119. On a map are graphic way to show the elevations of the

land in a plan view and are used to determine the
suitability of the land for various uses.
a. Topographic Map c. Contour Lines
b. Contour Intervals d. Contour Elevation

120. Shows the slope and contour of the land as well as other
natural and artificial features; show locations and
elevations of natural as well as man-made features, relief
and vegetation; shows limited set of features including
terrain, streams, boundaries and roads.
a. Topographic Map c. Contour Lines
b. Contour Intervals d. Contour Elevation

SITUATIONAL 25 – PROJECT 01:

121. What is the AMBF of the project?
a. 150 sqm. c. 200 sqm.
b. 148.50 sqm. d. 125.50 sqm.

122. What is the TOSL of the project?

a. 150 sqm. c. 151.50 sqm.
b. 100 sqm. d. 125.50 sqm.

123. What is the Minimum USA of the project?

a. 67.50 sqm. c. 84 sqm.
b. 232.50 sqm. d. 90.20 sqm.
124. What is the Maximum ISA of the project?
a. 67.50 sqm. c. 84 sqm.
b. 232.50 sqm. d. 90.20 sqm.

125. What is the MACA of the project?

a. 67.50 sqm. c. 84 sqm.
b. 232.50 sqm. d. 90.20 sqm.

SITUATIONAL 26 – PROJECT 02:

126. What is the most stringent AMBF of the project?
a. 734.14 sqm. c. 791.94 sqm.

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 b. 854.21 sqm. d. 923.93 sqm.

127. What is the PSO of the project?

a. 70% c. 55%
b. 60% d. 80%

128. What is the Max. GFA of the project?

a. 3,399.00 sqm. c. 2,587.20 sqm.
b. 3,564.40 sqm. d. 4,751.64 sqm.

129. What is the TGFA of the project based on GFA?

a. 3,959.70 sqm. c. 2,587.20 sqm.
b. 3,564.40 sqm. d. 4,078.80 sqm.

130. What is the TGFA of the project based on BHL / PSO?

a. 3,959.70 sqm. c. 2,587.20 sqm.
b. 3,670.70 sqm. d. 4,751.64 sqm.

SITUATIONAL 27 – PROJECT 03:

131. Which flooring material is not the most economical
a. Italian granite slab c. Italian granite tile
b. China granite tile d. Locally manufacture tile

132. Which is not considered a furniture?

a. LED tv c. Couch
b. Divan d. Dresser

133. Which flooring material is the most resilient?

a. Vinyl sheets c. Linoleum
b. Vinyl tiles d. Ceramic tiles

134. Typical depth of bedroom closets

a. 450 mm. c. 950 mm.
b. 800 mm. d. 600 mm.

135. If the house owner values hygiene above anything else,

which countertop finish should be recommended?
a. Granite c. Tile
b. Corian/Quartz d. Marble

SITUATIONAL 28 – PROJECT 04:

136. What is the Building Footprint of the project?
a. 3,300 sqm. c. 4,300 sqm.
b. 2,500 sqm. d. 3,000 sqm.

137. What is the PSO of the project?

a. 62% c. 70%

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138. What is the Max. GFA of the project?

a. 48,150 sqm. c. 35,982 sqm.
b. 50,250 sqm. d. 41,369 sqm.

139. What is the TGFA based on GFA of the project?

a. 55,852 sqm. c. 75,256 sqm.
b. 30,456 sqm. d. 64,039.50 sqm.

140. What is the TGFA based on BHL / PSO?

a. 25,000 sqm. c. 30,254 sqm.
b. 19,800 sqm. d. 15,741 sqm.

SITUATIONAL 29 – PROJECT 05:

141. When must the Architect properly locate/ site a building
in respect to the road right of way (RROW), legal easements
and the like?
a. Answer not among the choices
b. At the Pre- Design and schematic design phases of the
work
c. During contract documentation
d. Sometime during Design Development

142. When must the Architect apply the pertinent principles

and techniques of orienting a building in the Philippine
setting?
a. During contract documentation
b. Sometime during design development
c. At the pre design and schematic design phase of the work
d. Answer not among the choices

143. When must the architect properly locate/ site a building

with respect to natural and man-made hazards that may be
found or proximate to the site and like consideration?
a. Answer not among the choices
b. At the Pre- Design and schematic design phases of the
work
c. During contract documentation
d. Sometime during Design Development

144. What kind of treatment should best fit the Facade of a

Government Office Building?
a. More on concrete with less glass and steel
b. More on glass and steel with less concrete
c. Combination of concrete and Plastic
d. More on steel

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 145. What should be the Archetype for a Government Office
Building?
a. Modern with Clean lines c. Colorful & Inviting
b. Warm & Relaxed d. Informal & Carefree

SITUATIONAL 30 – PROJECT 06:

146. According to the NBC, which is not part of the GFA?
a. Hallway c. Foyer
b. Kitchen d. Elevated water tank

147. Which is not part of the Building Footprint?

a. Ground floor c. Utility room
b. Trellis d. Exterior Wall

148. Which is not part of the building footprint?

a. Driver’s quarters c. Courtyard
b. Dirty kitchen d. Covered carport

149. Which is not part of the RROW?

a. Front yard c. Median
b. Curb d. Sidewalk

150. Which is most likely to be part of the BF?

a. Lawn c. Courtyard
b. Carport d. Vegetable garden

SITUATIONAL 31 – PROJECT 01:

151. Based on PD 1096 or the National Building Code of the
Philippines, Rule VII section 806, what is the minimum
dimension of a Kitchen?
a. 1.20 meters c. 0.90 meter
b. 1.50 meters d. 2.00 meters

152. Based on PD 1096 or the National Building Code of the

Philippines, Rule VII section 806, what is the minimum
dimension of a Toilet and Bath?
a. 1.20 meters c. 0.90 meter
b. 1.50 meters d. 2.00 meters

153. Based on PD 1096 or the National Building Code of the

Philippines, Rule VII section 806, what is the minimum
dimension of Rooms for Human Habitation?
a. 1.20 meters c. 0.90 meter
b. 1.50 meters d. 2.00 meters

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 154. Based on PD 1096 or the National Building Code of the
Philippines, Rule VII section 806, what is the minimum air
space for Habitable Rooms?
a. 12 cum./ person c. 3 cum. / person
b. 14 cum. / person d. 6 cum. / person

155. Rooms intended for any use, not provided with artificial
ventilation system, shall be provided with a window or
windows with a total free area of openings equal to at least
__% of the floor area of the room.
a. 10% c. 5%
b. 20% d. 15%

SITUATIONAL 32 – PROJECT 02:

156. What is the most stringent AMBF of the project?
a. 734.14 sqm. c. 791.94 sqm.
b. 923.93 sqm. d. 607.02 sqm.

157. What is the most stringent PSO of the project?

a. 55% c. 60%
b. 70% d. 80%

158. What is the TOSL of the project?

a. 70% c. 60%
b. 80% d. 40%

159. What is the MACA of the project?

a. 712.88 sqm. c. 1,019.70 sqm.
b. 475.03 sqm. d. 607.02 sqm.

160. What is the Resultant Max. ISA of the project?

a. 712.88 sqm. c. 1,187.91 sqm.
b. 285.56 sqm. d. 607.02 sqm.

SITUATIONAL 33 – PROJECT 03:

161. In using sand backfill in the annular space around column
not embedded in poured footings, the sand shall be
thoroughly compacted by tamping in layers not more than
_____mm in depth?
a. 500 mm. c. 400 mm.
b. 200 mm. d. 300 mm.

162. Low rise buildings is an enclosed or partially enclosed

with mean roof height less than or equal to?
a. 20 meters c. 12 meters
b. 18 meters d. 15 meters

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 163. When formed steel decking is a part of the composite
beam, the spacing of stud shear connector along the length
of the supporting beam or girder shall not exceed _______mm.
a. 500 mm. c. 900 mm.
b. 800 mm. d. 750 mm.

164. Fill slopes shall not be constructed on natural slopes

steeper than ____% slope?
a. 25% c. 30%
b. 50% d. 60%

165. What is the typical depth of lintel beams above and below
windows?
a. 300mm c. 200mm
b. 150mm d. 450mm

SITUATIONAL 34 – PROJECT 04:

166. As per Philippine Green Building Code Sec. 10.1.2.C Table
2, what is the maximum SHGC for a WWR 10?
a. 0.50 c. 0.31
b. 0.80 d. 0.35

167. As per Philippine Green Building Code Sec. 10.1.2.C Table

2, what is the minimum VLT for a WWR 90?
a. 0.50 c. 0.31
b. 0.80 d. 0.35

168. As per Philippine Green Building Code Sec. 10.1.2.C Table

2, what is the maximum SHGC for a WWR 40?
a. 0.24 c. 0.45
b. 0.44 d. 0.35

169. As per Philippine Green Building Code Sec. 10.1.2.C Table

2, what is the minimum VLT for a WWR 20?
a. 0.55 c. 0.80
b. 0.70 d. 0.40

170. As per Philippine Green Building Code Sec. 10.1.2.C Table

2, what is the maximum SHGC for a WWR 90?
a. 0.24 c. 0.45
b. 0.44 d. 0.35

SITUATIONAL 35 – PROJECT 05:

171. What use is best to complement the project?
a. Business (Office) c. Commercial
b. Recreational d. Entertainment

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 172. What is the best style for a Government Building if there
is a limited budget?
a. Neo-classical c. International Style
b. Modern d. Mediterranean

173. A building is functional if?

a. The building has all the necessary spaces.
b. There is no dead space.
c. The building’s form follows function.
d. The building is provided with function rooms.

174. What would use for its ceiling at the offices?

a. Acoustic board c. Timber strips
b. Plywood d. Gypsum board

175. What would be the minimum width of its hallway?

a. 1.50m c. 1.20m
b. 1.75m d. 1.40m

SITUATIONAL 36 – PROJECT 06:

176. As per RA 9514, A written report prepared by the building
owner, his/her fire safety practitioner or authorized
representative.
a. FSEC c. FSMR
b. FSIC d. FSCCR

177. As per RA 9514, a written report composed of plans,

specifications and design analysis per building prepared by
its Engineer/Architect-of-Record and Fire Safety
Practitioner.
a. FSEC c. FSCR
b. FSIC d. FSCCR

178. As per RA 9514, a document issued by the BFP as a

prerequisite for grant of Building Permit by the Office of
Building Official having jurisdiction upon determination that the
evaluated plans are compliant with RA 9514 and its RIRR.
a. FSEC c. FSCR
b. FSIC d. FSCCR

179. As per RA 9514, A compilation report of all approved

submittals, test and acceptance forms of all fire protection and
life safety features, which shall form part of the “as-built”
documents turned over by the contractor to the building owner.
a. FSEC c. FSMR
b. FSIC d. FSCCR

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 180. As per RA 9514, a document issued by the BFP as a
prerequisite for the grant of Certificate of Occupancy,
Business Permit, Certificate of Annual Inspection from PEZA
and other licenses and permits being issued by other
government agencies upon determining that the required fire
safety construction are in place, and fire protective and/
or warning systems are properly installed in accordance with
the approved plans and specifications and in compliance with
RA 9514 and its RIRR.
a. FSEC c. FSMR
b. FSIC d. FSCCR

SITUATIONAL 37 – PROJECT 01:

181. What is the common term for shallow channel of metal or
wood set immediately below and along the eaves of a building
to catch and carry off rainwater?
a. Fascia c. Plumbing Drain
b. Gutter d. Corbel

182. Given the proposed project, slope and orientation, where

should ‘Excavation’ for start?
a. Rear part of the building opposite to the road
b. Side of the lot
c. Near the road side
d. Answer not among the choices

183. Given the proposed project, slope and orientation, where

should ‘Excavation’ for Basement level start?
a. In the perimeter walls of each side
b. After establishing the yards required
c. Right on the property line of the lot
d. Setback provisions from O.F.B.

184. What is the tree that is shallow rooted and is hazardous

to plant near the structure?
a. Coconut Tree c. Traveler’s Tree
b. Palm Tree d. Mahogany

185. If the client asks you to buy a 90 x 230 cm bed, what

kind of bed is it?
a. Single bed c. Twin bed
b. Roll away bed d. Double bed

SITUATIONAL 38 – PROJECT 02:

186. As per BP 344, comfortable reach of persons confined to
wheelchairs is from?
a. 1.10 – 1.30 c. 0.70

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 b. 0.70 - 1.20 d. 1.50

187. As per BP 344, turning space of wheelchair?

a. 1.10 – 1.30 c. 0.70
b. 0.70 - 1.20 d. 1.50

188. As per BP 344, length of wheelchair varies from?

a. 1.10 – 1.30 c. 0.70
b. 0.70 - 1.20 d. 1.50

189. As per BP 344, sloped towards the road with a maximum

cross gradient of ___ to prevent water from collecting at
the walkway.
a. 1:12 c. 1:10
b. 1:20 d. 1:8

190. As per BP 344, in a lengthy or busy walkways, spaces

should be provided at some points along the route so that a
wheelchair may pass another or turn around. It should be
spaced at a maximum distance of?
a. 6.00 M. c. 10.00 M.
b. 12.00 M. d. 15.00 M.

SITUATIONAL 40 – PROJECT 04:

191. In finishing materials, what does FSI is a measure of
what?
a. Fire Safety c. Fire Serviceability
b. Fire Spread Rate d. Fire Setting Time

192. Generally, national electrical code provides that: “100

watts shall be the maximum load for each house hold
lighting outlet”.
a. False, it should be 800 watts
b. True, it should be 100 watts per outlet
c. It depends on the project
d. False, the architect must specify the lights and the
engineer must compute it accordingly.

193. For this project, a small appliance load under section

3.3.1.2 of the Philippine electrical code specifies 180
watts load limit per convenience outlet.
a. True c. It is possible
b. False d. No, it must be computed
accordingly

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 194. If you select a sanitary fitting for this project, which
brand would you not select?
a. Kohler c. Karat
b. Toto d. Whirlpool

195. Which should not be used for its water main pipe?
a. Galvanized Iron c. Ceramic
b. Stainless Steel d. PVC

SITUATIONAL 41 – PROJECT 05:

196. First used the term MEGALOPOLIS to refer to the heavily
populated North Eastern coast of the United States.
a. Jean Gottman c. Ebenezer Howard
b. Pierre Charles L’ Enfant d. Lewis Mumford

197. Wrote “The City in History” (1961).

a. Jean Gottman c. Ebenezer Howard
b. Pierre Charles L’ Enfant d. Lewis Mumford

198. A central city of 58,000 people surrounded by “garden

cities” of 30,000 people each separated by permanent green
space serving as horizontal fence of farmland, rails and
roads would link the towns with industries and nearby towns
suppling fresh food.
a. Jean Gottman c. Ebenezer Howard
b. Pierre Charles L’ Enfant d. Lewis Mumford

199. Prepared plan for Washington, Dc in 1901; axial plan of

the mall; the Reflecting Pool and Lincoln Memorial extend the
central axis.
a. Jean Gottman c. Ebenezer Howard
b. Pierre Charles L’ Enfant d. Lewis Mumford

200. Suggested the idea of “Ciudad Lineal” from Cadiz, Spain

across Europe through St. Petersburg, Russia in which he
proposed that the logic of linear utility line should be the
basis of all city layout.
a. Ebenezer Howard c. Patrick Geddes
b. Lucio Costa d. Arturo Soria Y’Mata

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PROJECT 01:
PROPOSED BUNGALOW RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

An OFW family finally decided to build their dream home

somewhere in Rizal. The project is a Bungalow Residential
Building with a Modern Scandinavian design.
The site is a rectangular inside lot with a 300 sqm TLA.
Frontage is 15.00 meters fronting 12.00 meters wide RROW facing
West. The center of the road is considered as elevation 0.0.
The client design requirement is to have a 3-bedroom with a
common Toilet and Bath and a Master’s Toilet and Bath. Spacious
living and dining area to accommodate their family gatherings,
cozy kitchen and a laundry area at the back. They also wanted to
have a mini garden at the front. A carport at the front is also
required.

PROJECT 02:

Proposed Four Storey Multi-Family Dwelling Residential

Building with Basement and Roof Deck.
A billionaire couple wants to build and sell a multi-family
dwelling residential building located at San Juan City, Metro
Manila. The project will have a condominium style, each level
will have a one unit with three bedrooms and a maid’s room.
The project site is located at a regular inside lot with
the following technical Descriptions:

Line 1 – 2 S 64˚ 16’ E 32.00 meters

Line 2 – 3 S 25˚ 44’ W 35.37 meters
Line 3 – 4 N 64˚ 06’ W 32.00 meters
Line 4 – 1 N 25˚ 44’ E 35.46 meters

The RROW are located at line 2 -3. Elevation 0.0 is at the

center of the RROW.
The client wants to maximize the lot. Each level will have
1 unit each with three bedrooms and a maid’s room. Parking will
be located at the ground floor with a provision for back-to-back
parking good for eight vehicles. Basement area will have the
cistern and fire tanks, sump pit will also to be provided at the
basement. Roof deck will have two areas, one for Zen Garden and
the other is a utility and drying cage.

PROJECT 03:

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Proposed Family Rest House-Two Storey Single Attached
Residential Building WITH Attic and Swimming Pool.

A Balikbayan OFW couple has decided their newly acquired

residential lot in Tagaytay City to be built of their big
extended family rest house and.
The Project site is an inside lot with the following
TECHNICAL LOT DESCRIPTIONS:

LINE 1-2 N 89º42’E 22.77 M.

LINE 2-3 S 00º18’E 30.00 M.
LINE 3–4 S 89º42’W 3.29 M.
LINE 4–5 S 82º12’W 11.75 M.
LINE 5-1 N 14º16’W 32.50 M.

It is located along the main fifteen-meter (15.0 m) wide

street along line 2 – 3.

The Family Rest house will cater to their big extended

family especially during family reunions. The design concept
will be Modern Bamboo constructions.

PROJECT 04:
A PROPOSED MULTI-LEVEL PARKING BUILDING

A Proposed Multi-level parking building on a Project Site

having a three Percent (3.0%) slope towards the RROW.
St. Francis Square Development Corporation has decided that
their property located at Baguio City, with a Total Lot Area
(TLA) of five thousand three hundred fifty (5,350) square
meters, shall serve as a Parking Building of their adjacent
newly constructed shopping mall. The building should accommodate
a total of 450 parking slots. Each level will serve 150 of
parking slots with a building bulk of 33 meters x 100 meters.
The project site is rectangular in shape, with a frontage
of 140-meters facing south. It has 3% slope towards the 12-
meters RROW. The building bulk is 33 meters x 100 meters with a
front setback of approximately 5-meters and a firewall at rear
portion.

Design Objectives:
a. To maximize the Client’s profit for the Project
Proponent

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 b. To plan/design a building that serve as a landmark in
the Project area with a sustainable least-cost.

PROJECT NO. 05:

A Proposed LOW-RISE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT CAPITOL EXTENSION
BUILDING Project Development
The Local Government of Rizal approved the proposed
Provincial Capitol Annex Building to cater a much larger number
of its constituents, the project site is situated along the main
avenue of its downtown area.
The Project Site is a rectangular through lot with an
esplanade at its east property line. The main access to the
front of the Project Site is a busy main avenue of thirty meters
(30 M.) wide road right of way (RROW). The site slopes towards
the esplanade composed of 1.20 M. wide sidewalk, and a 6.00 M.
wide carriageway and a 3.00M. wide plant strip. The high flood
water waterline (100-year return) is at least 1.00 M. lower than
the esplanade sidewalk, which shall be considered as elevation
0.00 M. for the proposed structure.
Technical descriptions of the site are the following:

Line 1 – 2 N 05˚ 18’ W 18.13 meters

Line 2 - 3 S 88˚ 55’ E 20.49 meters
Line 3 – 4 S 85˚ 08’ E 31.26 meters
Line 4 - 5 S 23˚ 18’ E 19.41 meters
Line 5 – 6 S 78˚ 06’ W 30.54 meters
Line 6 – 1 N 75˚ 30’ W 28.49 meters

The proposed building is also under the compliance of Green

Building ordinance. To the left facing the property is the City
Fire Station, opposite of the project site is a series of
arcaded private commercial buildings. Absolutely with FIREWALL
for the project.

DESIGN REQUIREMENTS:

Ground Floor:
 PROVINCIAL ENGINEERING OFFICE
 ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICE
 PROVINCIAL EQUIPMENT POOL OFFICE
 PROVINCIAL COOPERATIVE OFFICE
 PROVINCIAL TOURISM OFFICE
 PROVINCIAL EMPLOYMENT, SPORTS, CULTURE & ARTS FOR YOUTH
DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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  PROVINCIAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION & MANAGEMENT OFFICE
 PROVINCIAL LEGAL OFFICE
 OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES
 PROVINCIAL WARDEN’S DIVISION
 PROVINCIAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OFFICE
 PROVINCIAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
 PROVINCIAL ASSESSOR’S OFFICE
 PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICE
 PROVINCIAL SOCIAL WELFARE & DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
 PROVINCIAL AGRICULTURE OFFICE
 PROVINCIAL GENERAL SERVICES OFFICE

Second Floor:
 OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR
 COMMUNICATION DIVISION
 PUBLIC AFFAIRS INFORMATION ASSISTANCE DIVISION
 INVESTMENT PROMOTION DIVISION
 SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN OFFICE
 OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATOR
 PROVINCIAL BUDGET OFFICE
 PROVINCIAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE
 PROVINCIAL TREASURY OFFICE

PROJECT NO. 06:

FAST TRIP AND LOGISTIC HUB CENTRE
The Chinese owner Fast Trip and Logistic Hub business is
doing well. Last January 2022, he bought the two-neighboring lot
with the same area, now he bought again another adjacent lot with
the same area. He wants it to expand the gas refilling station,
industrial and residential development for his existing two
hectares to become a three hectares lot.

The client new expansion lot requires:

The client requires a gas refilling lane of 10m x 7.5m with
6 pumps. There will be 5 underground storage tanks for 49.20m x
20.40m near the gas refilling lane is the car wash lane that
would cater 4 cars at the same time, with dimensions of 12m x
8m. Adjacent is the covered water and air island of 1m x 3m.
Right ahead is a two-storey commercial building that serves as
their multi business office. Both ground and second floor have
an area of 28m x 12m. Provide a 6-meter-wide driveway for
industrial and residential. Behind the commercial building is
the light industrial area with 4,250 square meters.

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 There will be warehouses, 1st will be for 28m x 40m and the
2nd one is for 28m x 30m area. There’s a 200 square meter motor
pool, a truck parking for 8m x 85m area, loading/unloading for
640 square meters, and a generator and utility room for 8m x
10m. Up ahead is a single storey 300 square meter staff/driver’s
house.

The owner’s 2 storey house with 320 square meter building

footprint with 560 square meter gross floor area is located in
the residential (Basic R-2) zone of 50m x 55m area. The client
wants a paved playground for his children that will be a 200
square meter area. He also requires a 6m x 6m gazebo.

These requirements have been done to the expansion and will also
be done to the new acquired one-hectare adjacent lot.

The site is a 4 hectares lot with a 50m side perimeter. It

can be accessed by an 18m wide road right of way.

*** NOTHING FOLLOWS ***

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