Pre Board Exam 2 - 2018

CONTROL NO.
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I. ARCHI. PRAC./HISTORY/THEORY
INSTRUCTIONS: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. Mark only one answer for
each item by marking the box corresponding to the letter of your choice on the answer sheet provided.
NOTE: No erasures allowed.
1. Angle of the sun above the horizon, measured form the horizon.
a. Altitude c. Latitude
b. Azimuth d. Sun path
2. It is one of the rock-hewn temples at this place commanded by the indefatigable Rameses II. An entrance
forecourt leads to the imposing façade, 36m. (119 ft.) wide and 32m. (105ft.) high formed as pylon,
immediately in front of which are four rock-cut seated colossal statues of Rameses, over 20m (65ft) high.
a. Great Temple of Ammon, Khanak c. Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
b. The Great Temple of Abu-simbel d. Temple of Ramesseum Thebes
3. The Grandest of all Egyptian temples, was not built upon one complete plan but owes its size, disposition
and magnificence to the work of many Kings. Built from the XIIth Dynasty to the Ptolemaic period.
a. Great Temple of Ammon, Khanak c. Temple of Queen HATSHEPSUT
b. The Great Temple of Abu-Simbel d. Temple of Ramesseum, Thebes
4. It is a traditional house that was called binangiyan. It was a single room dwelling elevated at 1.50 m from
the ground; the floors were made of hard wood like narra which rested on 3 floor joist which in turn were
supported by transverse griders.
a. Kankanay c. Bontoc
b. Badjao d. Kalinga
5. The memorial column built in the form of tall Doric order and made entirely of marble is;
a. Column of Antoninus Pius c. Column of Marcus Aurelius
b. Trajan’s Column d. Column of Diocletian
6. Under the NBC, a building permit shall expire if work authorized is not commended within how many long
from date of such permit?
a. 3 months c. 9 months
b. 6 months d. 12 months
7. Under the Accessibility Law (BP 344), water closet stalls shall have a turning space of how many square
meters for wheelchairs?
a. 1.82 sq. m. c. 2.25 sq. m.
b. 2.00 sq. m. d. 3.00 sq. m.
8. The sale of subdivision lots and condominium is regulated under Presidential Decree?
a. 957 c. 874
b. 947 d. 758
9. Written or printed descriptions of work to be done describing qualities of materials and mode of
construction is known as
a. Specification c. Instruction of bidders
b. General conditions d. Completion of time
10. Under PD1096, what is referred to as construction in an existing building/structure involving changes in
materials used, partitioning, location/size of openings/etc does increase the overall area?
a. Repair c. Renovation
b. Alteration d. Conversion
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11. He is remembered for his “Ideal Cities” – star shaped plans with street radiating from central point, usually
proposed for a church, palace or castle.
a. Leonardo Da Vinci c. Pierre Charles L’Enfant
b. Leon Battista Alberti d. Sir Christopher Wren
12. It is the science of human settlements which involves descriptive study of all kinds of human settlements
and the formulation f general conclusions aimed achieving harmony between the inhabitants of a settlement
and their physical attributes.
a. Community planning c. Ekistics
b. Doxiades d. Settlements Planning
13. Based on the illustration PL1.1, identify zone no. 2.

a. Zone of Transition c. Zone of better residences
b. Commuter’s zone d. Zone of transition
14. An urban structure theory advocated by Ernesto Senoto.

a. Rabbit and turtle theory c. Sector theory
b. Multiple nuclei theory d. Axial development theory
15. The multiple nuclei hypothesis is built around the observation that frequently there are a series of nuclei in
the patterning of urban land uses rather than the central single core used in other two theories. Based on the
illustration PL 1.1, which among the zones is the medium class residential?
a. 1 c. 3
b. 2 d. 4
16. Often enclosed and secluded from the street, whose high density and variety of planting conveys a garden
image. It sometimes included flower planters and a water feature and usually supplies a variety of seating
possibilities.
a. City Plaza c. City Square
b. Garden Oasis d. Street Plaza
17. The father of modern picture books of Architecture.

a. Andrea Palladio c. Philibert De L’orme
b. Leon Battista Alberti d. Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola
18. “The man of learning… can fearlessly look down upon the troublesome accidents of fortune. But he who
thinks himself entrenched in defense not of learning but of luck, moves I slippery path, struggling though
life unsteadily and insecurely.” Is quoted from:
a. Five points Towards a New Architecture
b. Ten books of Architecture by Marcus Vitruvius
c. Space, Time and Architecture by Sigfried Gideon
d. The Poetry of Architecture by John Ruskin
19. An English Architect who prepared plan for London i.e., St. Peter’s and St. Paul Cathedral; Proposed a
Network of Avenues connecting the main features of London.
a. Leonardo Da Vinci c. Pierre Charles L’Enfant
b. Leon Battista Alberti d. Sir Christopher Wren
20. A style in the architecture of Italy I the second half of the 16th century and to a lesser extent elsewhere in
Europe. It uses classical elements in an unconventional manner.
a. Illusionism c. Palladianism
b. Mannerism d. Abstract
21. Historically, where did the first development of architecture take place?
a. Valley of the Nile c. China
b. Mesopotamia d. Persia
22. Which of the following conditions describe the design-build services on guaranteed maximum cost?
1. Services rendered the same as that of design-build by administration
2. Payment by lump um according to work progress
3. Architect given a “revolving capital” by the contractor
4. Savings on project construction cost divided equally between Architect and client
5. All items listed
a. 5 b. 1, 3,4 c. 1, 2, 3 d. 1, 2, 4
23. Which of the following compensation methods applies to cases where the architect’s personal time is
required such as conferences, joint venture activities, etc.?
a. Lump sum or fixed rate c. Percentage of construction cost
b. Per diem plus reimbursable expense d. Multiple of direct personnel
24. Architect Cruz did a high-rise condominium project on a design-build arrangement with a guaranteed
maximum cost of 850 million pesos. However, the actual cost exceeded the contract amount by 150
million. Under such situation, which of the following conditions should be observed?
a. Architect and client pays one half each of excess amount
b. Architect pays 150 million excess amount
c. Architect pays 107.5 million of excess amount
d. Client pays 50 million pesos and Architect pays 100 million pesos of excess amount
25. Under what condition may owner exercise the right to terminate a contract?
a. Unapproved substitution of materials by the contactor
b. Excessive liquidated damages
c. Bankruptcy/ insolvency of contractor
d. Noncompliance of the contractor with the plans of the architect
26. The Japanese way of proportioning the sizes of rooms?

a. The Modular c. The Tsunami Grid
b. The Nagasaki Proportion d. The Kent Modular Grid
27. A climate condition where there is a seasonal variation between underheating and overheating, but neither is
very severe.
c. Temperate climate c. Warm-Humid Climate
d. Cold Climate d. Hot-Dry Climate
28. For tropical zones, the building’s main orientation should be on an axis of-?
c. 25o North of East c. 20o North of East
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d. 5 North of East d. On an axis facing south
29. What is the annual mean temperature if the highest DBT of the year is 37o C and the lowest DBT is 16o C?
a. 17.5 O C c. 26.5O C
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b. 53 C d. 35OC
30. What is the “U” value of a wall with an external surface resistance of 0.05, wall layers with total resistance
of 0.21 and internal surface resistance of 0.12 and wall thickness of 0.25? (resistance in m2OC/W)
c. 0.095 c. 0.38
d. 2.63 d. 10.52
31. It is the eclectic style of domestic architecture of the 1870’s and the 1880’s in England and the USA and
actually based on country house and cottage Elizabeth architecture which was characterized by a blending
of Tudor Gothic, English Renaissance and colonial elements in the USA:
a. Mannerist Phase c. Jacobean Architecture
b. Queen Anne style d. Stuart Architecture
32. The technique of proportioning Medieval Churches and classic temples through a system of squares,
according to an irrational measure, in an ascending, harmonic, geometric progression, from the unit to the
total?
a. Theory of pure design c. Ad quadratum
b. Proportion d. Dynamic symmetry
33. An element of space that allows to penetrate the space and illuminate the surface of a room and provide
ventilation.
a. Window c. Skylight
b. Circulatory element d. Door
34. If one object appears cut off the view of another. We usually perceived the first object as nearer. But it can
be concluded that objects are the same in size.
a. Superimposition c. Perspective
b. Apparent magnitude d. Height in place
35. The study of spatial relationship?

a. Anthropometrics c. Design
b. Proxemics d. Semantics
36. A method of proportioning space that consists in reducing the composition to a flat pattern in which the
masses are outlined and place with reference to each other by means of a series of triangles?
a. Theory of pure design c. Dynamic symmetry
b. Proportion d. Ad Quadratum
37. 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. Per diem plus reimbursable expenses c. Multiple of direct personnel expenses
b. Professional fee plus expenses d. Percentage of construction cost
38. Which of the following is not included in the set of contract documents which forms an integral part of an
owner-contractor agreement?
a. Labor force contingent c. Detailed/itemized drawings
b. Drawings (plans, elev, etc.) d. General conditions
39. Which of the following conditions describe the design-build services by administration?
1. Cost of labor/materials directly paid by client
2. Architect guarantees within 10-percent range of project cost
3. Client pays salaries of supervisor/purchasing agent/time-keeper/property clerk
4. Architect’s fee is 10 percent of project construction cost
5. All items listed
a. 1, 2, 3 c. 2, 3, 4
b. 1, 3, 4 d. 5
40. Approval of samples of finishing materials is the sole function of the

a. Owner c. Project manager
b. Contractor d. Architect
41. Identify the religious structure in HOA 1.3.

a. Trinity Cathedral c. San Sebastian Church
b. Sta. Cruz Church d. Baguio Cathedral
42. The Tomb of Atreus, a noted example of the tholos type of tomb is also known as:
a. Mausoleum, Helicarnassos c. Tomb of Agamemnon
b. Tomb of Clytemnestra d. Thersilion, Megapolis
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43. A revival style based on the buildings and publications of the 6 century architect marked by ancient Roman
Architectural forms.
a. National Romanticism c. Palladianism
b. Mannerism d. Purism
44. The sacred enclosure found in the highest part of a Greek city is called:
a. Peribolus c. Temenos
b. Pteroma d. Corps de Logis
45. It is the third phase of English-Gothic Architecture where elaborated ornamental vaulting, and refinement of
stonecutting techniques.
a. Perpendicular style c. Decorated style
b. Rayonnant style d. None of these
46. A price given by a contractor, subcontractor, material supplier or vendor to furnish materials, labor or both
is known as
a. Bid c. Schedule of materials
b. Quotation d. Bill of materials
47. Either of the two times during the year when the sun crosses the plane of the celestial equator and when the
length of the day and night are everywhere approximately equal, occurring about March 21 and September
21.
a. Vernal equinox c. Equinox
b. Winter solstice d. Summer solstice
48. What is the typical solar gain factor for external white louvers?
a. 12% c. 14%
b. 13% d. 15%
49. Is the transfer of heat from one place to another by the flow of molecules from one place to another?
a. Radiation c. Conduction
b. Convection d. Evaporation and condensation
50. At what minimum degrees of slope of roof where there is positive pressure against the windward slope of a
roof.
a. 25 degrees c. 35 degrees
b. 30 degrees d. 40 degrees
51. Which of the following determines the value of extra work or change in construction plans by owner?
a. By actual direct cost plus 10 percent for profit, overhead and tax
b. By unit prices provided credit does not exceed 10% of the original contract
c. By estimate and acceptance in lump sum
d. Value included in contingencies
52. Is a decorative element which in warm countries assumes an importance rivaling that or carvings.
a. Color b. Size c. Shape d. Texture
53. In the past, flat and colorful and the rich red and brown tile roof of Italy was used in?
a. Tropical climates c. Warmer climate
b. Colder climate d. All of the above
54. The degree of importance of forms and spaces and the functional, formal and symbolic roles they play in
their organization.
a. Unity c. Territoriality
b. Hierarchy d. Composition
55. A design in which a particular culture, share a fixed mental image of what the design of the building form
should be like using the materials which happens to be available at a particular climate, to house an
established life-style?
a. Pragmatic design c. Analogical design
b. Typologic design d. Canonic design
56. Based to the Illustrations HOA 1.5, identify Pseudo-Peripteral.

a. Figure C c. Figure F
b. Figure E d. Figure D
57. Based to the Illustrations HOA 1.5, identify Pseudo-Dipteral.

a. Figure C c. Figure F
b. Figure E d. Figure D
58. Identify the Structure in the illustration HOA 1.1.

a. Esplanade c. Opera House
b. Walt Disney Concert Hall d. None of the above
59. Identify the Structure in the illustration HOA 1.2.

a. Emirates Tower c. International Finance Center
b. Kingdom Center d. Burj Al Arab
60. Identify the religious structure in HOA 1.4 that was designed by Arch. P.V. Jensen- Klint
a. Trinity Cathedral c. St. Patrick Cathedral
b. Grundtvig Church d. None of the above
***END OF PART I***
United Architects of the Philippines – Graduate Auxiliary

The Duly Recognized Graduates’ Organization of the United Architects of the Philippines
I. UTILITIES SYSTEM
1. What is the pipe color for ammonia?

a. Orange c. Yellow
b. Red d. Green
2. Tube made of plastic material and color black. The cross sectional shape is normally oval and is denoted
by its outside diameter.
a. Polybutylene c. Plastic Extra Pipe
b. Polyethylene d. Polyvinyl extra pipe
3. What is the minimum trap diameter (mm) for drinking fountains?

a. 21 c. 31
b. 38 d. 48
4. A type of faucet that operates with a round tapering plug to fit a metal sheet.
a. Ball faucet c. key cock
b. Round cock d. circular cock
5. Any joint obtained by joining of metal parts with alloys and melt at temperature higher than 449 degrees
centigrade but lower than the melting tamp of the parts to be joined.
a. Blazed joint c. Cement Mortar Joint
b. Burned lead joint d. Flared joint
6. In the illustration given at BU 1.1, which of the following is a SIPHON-JET typed water closet?
a. Figure A c. Figure C
b. Figure B d. Figure D
7. A rubber or plastic washer inserted in a hole in a metal part to prevent grounding of wire passing through
the hole.
a. insulator c. bushing
b. shield d. grommet
8. A pipe or duct fitting having several outlets for making multiple connections.
a. Ductwork c. Manifold
b. Gathering d. Bonet
9. A dry-pipe sprinkler system through which after flow is controlled by a valve operated by fire detection
devices more sensitive than those in the sprinkler heads. It is used when an accidental discharge would
damage valuable materials.
a. Sprinkler System c. Deludge System
b. Preaction System d. Dry-pipe system
10. A new air-conditioning system which answers the need to respond to changes in room cooling capacities
of controlling air flow.
a. VAV c. VRV
b. Split type d. VTV
11. The specification on the electric wire XHHW refers to:

a. Moisture and Heat Resistant Thermoplastic
b. Moisture and Heat Resistant Cross Linked Thermosetting Polyethylene

c. Moisture and Heat Resistant Rubber
d. None of the above
12. In the illustration given at BU 1.2, which of the following is a plastic-coated conduit for use in
highly corrosive atmosphere?
13. Illustration BU 1.3 shows a different basic parts of the escalator system. Identify figure b in the said
illustration.
a. Hand rail drive devices c. Multi drive units
b. Step link d. None of the above
14. Illustration BU 1.3 shows a different basic parts of the escalator system. Identify figure c in the said
illustration.
a. Hand rail drive devices c. Multi drive units
b. Step link d. None of the above
15. What is the ratio pf water closet for male dormitories?

a. 1:3 c. 1:5
b. 1:8 d. 1:10
16. A fire involving flammable liquid, as gasoline, oil, and grease, which must be extinguished by excluding
air and inhibiting the release of incombustible vapors
a. Class A Fire c. Class C Fire
b. Class B Fire d. Class D Fire
17. The minimum allowable clearance from the highest point of the roof to the service drop conductor as per
National Building Code:
a. 2.00 m c. 2.50 m
b. 3.00 m d. 3.50 m
18. What is the required number of number of water supply fixture unit for flush tank water closets (private /
public use)?
a. ½ c. 3/5
b. ¾ d. 4/5
19. What is the method of treatment when there are presence of calcium and magnesium in the water?
a. Addition of water softeners c. chlorination
b. Filtration d. coagulation
20. A water supply system in which water is distributed from a water main or an enclosed storage tank under
pressure from compressed air.
a. Pneumatic water supply c. water pressure supply
b. Mechanical water supply d. pump circuit system
21. Which of the following does not generally describe a vitrified clay pipe?
a. Brittle
b. One of the oldest materials used for sewer line
c. Highly resistant to most acids
d. Cheapest
22. A Valve outlet of a boiler that permits discharge of accumulated sediment.

a. Blow-off c. Boiler-blow-off
b. Blow valve d. Boiler valve
23. For an apartment building, how many gallons of hot water are needed per person?
a. 8 c. 10
b. 9 d. 12
24. The use of extreme pressure so as not to affect the existing foundations in the vicinity.
a. Centrifugal Pump c. Piston Pump
b. Jetted Well d. Driven Well
25. It is the minimum distance required of waterline to the cistern tank.

a. 15 m c. 25m
b. 20m d. 30 m
26. What is the minimum size of the trap for a bidet?

a. 2” c. 3”
b. 2 ½” d. none of the above
27. It is a metallic sleeved caulked or joined to an opening in a pipe into which a plug is screwed that can be
removed for cleaning or examining the interior of the pipe.
a. Ferrule c. Manhole
b. Cap d. Spigot
28. What is the maximum size of cleanout in millimeters if it has a front clearance of not less than 305 mm?
a. 41 c. 61
b. 51 d. 71
29. A cylindrical trap closed on the bottom and having a cover plate for access, usually installed in the drain
line from a bath tub.
a. Drain trap c. Air trap
b. Sewage trap d. Drum trap
30. Among the following description, which of the following does NOT describe the down-feed and gravity
return system?
a. Overhead feed and gravity system
b. With a continuing network of pipes to provide a constant circulation of water.
c. Hot water rises on the highest point of the plumbing system and travels to the fixture by gravity.
d. Water distribution is dependent on the expansion of hot water gravity.
31. A pipe or tubing that connects the outlets of plumbing fixture to the trap.
a. Trap tube c. trap pipe
b. Tail piece d. trap pipe
32. What is the minimum trap diameter (mm) used for laundry tubs?
a. 32 mm c. 51 mm
b. 38 mm d. 76 mm
33. The maximum developed length of the trap arm of water closet or similar fixture shall not exceed to how
many meters?
a. 0.60 m c. 1.8 m
b. 0.90 m d. 2.6 m
34. How many urinals would be needed for an auditorium with a capacity of 500 persons?
a. 3 c. 5
b. 4 d. 7
35. A type of flush action of water closet where flushing action is started by a whirlpool motion followed by a
complete flush down.
a. Wash down c. Siphon jet
b. Siphon vortex d. Direct Flush Valve
***END OF PART II***

I. STRUCTURAL DESIGN
1. Constructing a high-rise building requires concrete that can easily be pumped. What type of admixture in
concrete the contractor will provide which can reduce the requirement of mixing water and produce a
flowing concrete that does not segregate and needs very little vibration?
a. Retarder c. Accelerator
b. Plasticizer d. Air entraining agent
2. What is the weight of 1 cu. m. of steel?

a. 2400KN c. 7850KN
b. 2400kg d. 7850kg
3. If a structure is judged under the condition either to be no longer useful for its intended function or to
unsafe, it has reached its __________.
a. Limit state c. Ultimate strength
b. Rupture state d. Fracture state
4. Forces that act parallel to each other (offset to each other, a distance “d” apart), of the same magnitude but
opposite in direction.
a. Equilibrant c. Resultant
b. Couple d. Moment
5. A pit dug in the basement floor during excavation made to collect water into which a pump is placed to
pump the liquid to the sewer pipe.
a. Sump c. Cofferdam
b. Septic tank d. Cistern
6. A phenomenon of failure or damage that may result in sudden and brittle fracture of a ductile material due
to reversals of stresses applied to a body repeatedly or a great number of times.
a. Torsional rupture c. Limit stage
b. Metal fatigue d. Inelastic failure
7. A type of gunite mixed with an accelerating admixture with aggregate larger than 10mm originally sprayed
under high air pressure of lining tunnels.
a. Shotcrete c. Early Strength Gunite
b. Pnuematic Gunite d. Pnuematic mortar
8. The records of test materials and of concrete must be preserved after the completion of the project for at
least _______.
a. 2years c. 15years
b. 1year d. 3years
9. This is essentially a vertical truss system provided to resist lateral forces of a building.
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a. Shear Wall System c. Braced Frame

b. Skeletal Frame d. Platform
10. Hospitals, Communication Centers, and others, which are necessary for emergency post-earthquake
operations, are classified as _________.
a. Hazardous Facilities c. Seismic Facilities
b. Distribution Facilities d. Essential Facilities
11. Floors in office buildings and in other buildings where partition locations are subject to change shall be
designed to support in addition to all other loads, a uniformly distributed load equal to ______.
a. 100Pa c.1500Pa
b. 500Pa d. 2000Pa
12. A particular type of pin-connected tension member of uniform thickness with forged loop or head of greater
width than the body, which is proportioned to provide approximately equal strength both in the head and the
body.
a. Eeyebar c. Rocker
b. Tunbuckle d. Bolt
13. A three-dimensional spatial structure made up of one or more curved slabs or folded plates whose
thicknesses are small compared to their other dimensions.
a. Bearing all system c. Thin shell
b. Funicular structure d. Geodesic dome
14. It refers to a piece or pair of diagonal braces to resist wind or other horizontal forces on a building.
a. Sway brace c. Chevron bracing
b. Knee brace d. Stiffener
15. Referring to any artificial method of strengthening the soil to reduce its shrinkage and ensure that it will not
move. Common methods are mixing the soil with cement or compaction
a. Sand drain c. Soil stabilization
b. Soil investigation d. Soil evaluation
16. This is a secondary effect on shears and especially moments of frame members induced by vertical loads
acting on laterally displaced building frame.
a. P – delta effect c. Vertical Effect
b. Orthogonal Effect d. Irregularity Effect
17. A storey whose strength is less than 80% of the strength of the storey above is considered as _________.
a. Soft Storey c. Overdesigned Storey
b. Weak Storey d. None of these
18. A horizontal or nearly horizontal system acting to transmit lateral forces to the vertical resisting system
including the horizontal bracing system.
a. Diaphragm c. Brace
b. Diaphragm Strut d. Platform
19. This is designed as special foundation for intense column loads on a platform consisting usually of two
layers of rolled steel joists, one on top of other, at right angles.
a. Mat foundation c. Raft foundation
b. Floating foundation d. Grillage foundation
20. It is the moment on the structure as a whole at any given level, due to wind or seismic lateral forces that
may cause the structure to tip over and lose its stability.
a. Buckling moment c. Carry over moment
b. Overturning moment d. None of these
21. The behavior of sandy soil to weaken its capacity to carry imposed loads when subjected to vibration such
as earthquake particularly when water table saturates this layer.
a. Liquefaction c. Compaction
b. Liquidity d. Settlement
22. For any given granular material, the steepest angle with the horizontal, a heaped soil surface will make in
normal condition that will not slide.
a. Angle of inclination c. Angle of cohesion
b. Angle of repose d. Angle of surface tension
23. It is a long, straight beam which by the insertion of two hinges in alternate spans, functions essentially as a
cantilever beam.
a. Strap beam c. Tie beam
b. Grade beam d. Gerber beam
24. It is a beam especially provided over an opening for a door or window to carry the wall over the opening.
a. Transom beam c. Lintel beam
b. Spandrel beam d. Grade beam
25. An instrument which measures the actual displacement of the ground with respect to a stationary point
during an earthquake.
a. Deflectometer c. Accelerograph
b. Seismograph d. Seismometer
26. A revetment consisting of rough stones of various sizes placed compactly to protect the banks or bed of a
river from the eroding effects of the flowing water.
a. Sheetpile c. Riprap
b. Cofferdam d. Caisson
27. The upward pressure against the bottom of the basement floor of a structure or road slab caused by the
presence of water.
a. Hydraulic pressure c. Hydrodynamic pressure
b. Bearing pressure d. Uplift pressure
28. It is a beam type supported by a hinge/roller at one end and the other end is projecting beyond a fixed
support.
a. Semi-continuous beam c. Fixed beam
b. Simply supported beam d. Continuous beam
29. The load at which a perfectly straight member under compression assumes a deflected position.
a. Eccentric load c. Deflecting load
b. Axial load d. Buckling load
30. It is a point within the structure at which a member (beam/column) can rotate slightly but sufficiently to
eliminate all bending moment in the member at that point.
a. Contraflexure point c. Hinge
b. Roller d. Support
***END OF PART III***

I. BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
1. Aggregates should conform to PNS or ASTM standards and must be well graded, easy workability and
method of consolidated are such that the concrete can be poured without honeycomb or voids. What is the
nominal maximum size of a course aggregate when working spaces between reinforcements for proper
bonding?
a. Course aggregates shall be no larger than ½ the minimum clear spacing between individual
reinforcing bars or wires, bundles of bars, or pre-stressing tendons or ducts.
b. Course aggregates shall be no larger than 5/8 the minimum clear spacing between individual
c. Course aggregates shall be no larger than 7/8 the minimum clear spacing between individual
d. Course aggregates shall be no larger than ¾ the minimum clear spacing between individual
2. These are piles usually moulded in a yard or at the site allowed to cure for 4 week before using.
a. Cast-in-place piles c. Steel-pipe piles
b. Cased piles d. Pre-cast piles
3. A roof truss having two vertical posts between the rafters and the tie beam.
a. King-post truss c. Pratt truss
b. Fink truss d. Queen-post truss
4. Standard size overlap for corrugated G.I. roofing is

a. 2” c. 3”
b. 2 ½” d. 3 ½”
5. These are timber connectors that are made in sizes of 1-1/2, 4 and 6 in. in diameter. They are used for heavy
construction.
a. Claw plates c. Shear plates
b. Toothed rings d. Split rings
6. What type of concrete when air-dried weights 1900 kg / Cubic meter.

a. Reinforced concrete c. Lightweight concrete
b. Pre- cast concrete d. Pre-stressed concrete
7. The space between an arch and the beam over the same; or an any exterior non-load bearing wall in skeleton
construction built between columns or piers amd wholly supported at each other.
a. Retaining wall c. Foundation wall
b. Spandel wall d. Panel wall
8. A joint formed by overlapping the edges of metal sheet or plated and joining them by riveting, soldering or
brazing.
a. Lap joint c. Lap seam
b. Lap splice d. Groove welding
9. Filipino construction term for base board.

a. Rodadis c. Perdano
b. Sepo d. Batidora
10. It is consist of a topping with a mixture of 1 part cement, 1 part sand, and 1 part finely crushed stone.
a. Granolithic finish c. Sand-blast finish
b. Steel trowel finish d. Terrazzo finish
11. In the illustration given at BC 1.1, which of the following is a random course ashlar stone pattern?
a. Figure A c. Figure D
b. Figure B d. Figure C
12. In the illustration given at BC 1.2, which of the following is carpet construction mode is fusion bonded?
13. In the illustration given at BC 1.3, which of the following wood right angle joint is milter half lap?
14. In the illustration given at BC 1.4, which of the following roof nail type is for built-up roofing?
15. In the illustration given at BC 1.5, which of the following bolt head type is ‘washer’?
16. It is a type of oil-type wood preservatives that has high protection against decay fungi and termites; can be
painted; has no unpleasant odor; is less easily ignite than coal-tar creosotes.
a. Creosotes solutions c. Chromate zinc chloride
b. Pentachlorophenol d. Coal-tar creosotes
17. It is a timber that most widely used for wharf and bridge construction, ships, posts, foundation sills, railroad
tiles and other construction where strength and durability is required.
a. Bansalagin c. Dao
b. Narra d. Guijo
18. Made from compressed sugar cane or wood fibers with perforations on the surface of the tile.
a. Ceiling board c. Parquet tile
b. Cellulose fiber tile d. Mineral wool tile
19. What is the required reinforcement of a 4” hallow block.

a. 10 mm diameter (3/8”) vertical bars @ 1000mm O.C. and ¾” diameter horizontal bars every third
course
b. 10 mm diameter (3/8”) vertical bars @ 600mm O.C. and 3/8” diameter horizontal bars every
third course
c. 10 mm diameter (3/8”) vertical bars @ 1200mm O.C. and 1/4” diameter horizontal bars every third
course
d. 10 mm diameter (3/8”) vertical bars @ 800mm O.C. and 3/4” diameter horizontal bars every third
course
20. A type of footing used in place of a combined footing under the same condition and connected by a tie
beam.
a. Strip footing c. Combined footing
b. Mat footing d. Cantilevered footing
21. The pull-out anchorage is dependent on the ___________.

a. Adhesion between steel bars and concrete
b. The frictional resistance to sliding
c. End anchorage by using bend and hook
d. All of the above
22. Technically the wood is also known as:

a. Cylem c. Xylem
b. Mylem d. Dylem
23. A type of concrete admixture used to prevent the evaporation of water to concrete and allow it to be retained
for hydration
a. Surface sealing agent c. Accelerator
b. Surface active agent d. Gas forming agent
24. In the illustration given at BC 1.6, which of the following type of hinge pins is steeple?
25. In the illustration given at BC 1.7, which of the following type of specialty hinges is Olive Knuckle?
26. The hardware on a door used to cover a hole around the lock through the lock passes is known as
_________.
a. Sleeper c. Applique
b. Escutcheon d. Embellisher
27. A special coating system with high gloss shine while maintaining the natural wood qualities, maintenance-
free and used to finish and top coat wood flooring.
a. Epoxy floor coating c. Polyethylene floor coating
b. Tile floor coating d. Polyurethane floor coating
28. A type of specifications that stipulates the exact quantities and qualities of materials to be furnished and
how they are to be assembled in the construction.
a. Reference Specification c. Descriptive Specification
b. Closed Specification d. Brand name Specification
29. A part of the specification which defines in details the materials, equipment, system, fixtures, etc. which
will be incorporated into the work.
a. Products c. Application
b. General d. Execution
30. A comparatively small round or oval window, as in a frieze or dormer, also called oel-de-boeuf.
a. Oriel Window c. Oxeye
b. French Window d. Lynchnoscope
31. In the illustration given at BC 1.6, which of the following ceiling suspension system is concealed grid
downward access?
32. Space provided in the water tank above water level.

a. Free Board c. Free Flow
b. Overflow d. Air Space
33. An opening in the side of the building, as in parapet, for draining off water.
a. Roof Drain c. Scupper

b. Gutter d. Roof Leader
34. A plaster coat or coats applied prior to application of finish coat is known as ___________.
a. Tack Coat c. Scratch Coat
b. Top Coat d. Base Coat
35. As part of the construction process, fabrication refers to the ___________.

a. Pre-construction of components as a part of a whole
b. A system of material audit.
c. Preliminary building assessment
d. Design of a factory and other related structures.
***END OF PART IV***
HOA 1.1
HOA 1.2
HOA 1.3 HOA 1.4
FIGURE A FIGURE B CONTROL NO. __________
FIGURE C FIGURE D
FIGURE E FIGURE F
HOA 1.5
5 4 3 2 1
PL 1.1
FIGURE A. FIGURE B. FIGURE C. FIGURE D.
ILLUSTRATION BU 1.1
FIGURE A. FIGURE B.
FIGURE D.
FIGURE C.
ILLUSTRATION BU 1.2
c
d
e
ILLUSTRATION BU 1.3
FIGURE A. FIGURE C.
FIGURE B.
FIGURE D.
ILLUSTRATION BC 1.1
FIGURE C.
FIGURE A.
FIGURE D.
FIGURE B.
ILLUSTRATION BC 1.2
FIGURE A.
FIGURE B.
ILLUSTRATION
FIGURE C.
BC 1.3 FIGURE D.
FIGURE A. FIGURE B.
FIGURE C. FIGURE D.
ILLUSTRATION BC 1.4
FIGURE A. FIGURE B. FIGURE C. FIGURE D.
ILLUSTRATION BC 1.5
FIGURE A. FIGURE B.
FIGURE C. FIGURE D.
ILLUSTRATION BC 1.5
FIGURE A FIGURE B FIGURE C FIGURE D
ILLUSTRATION BC 1.6
FIGURE A FIGURE B
FIGURE C FIGURE D
ILLUSTRATION BC 1.7

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CONTROL NO.

13. Based on the illustration PL1.1, identify zone no. 2.

14. An urban structure theory advocated by Ernesto Senoto.

17. The father of modern picture books of Architecture.

26. The Japanese way of proportioning the sizes of rooms?

35. The study of spatial relationship?

40. Approval of samples of finishing materials is the sole function of the

41. Identify the religious structure in HOA 1.3.

56. Based to the Illustrations HOA 1.5, identify Pseudo-Peripteral.

57. Based to the Illustrations HOA 1.5, identify Pseudo-Dipteral.

58. Identify the Structure in the illustration HOA 1.1.

59. Identify the Structure in the illustration HOA 1.2.

***END OF PART I***

United Architects of the Philippines – Graduate Auxiliary

1. What is the pipe color for ammonia?

3. What is the minimum trap diameter (mm) for drinking fountains?

11. The specification on the electric wire XHHW refers to:

b. Moisture and Heat Resistant Cross Linked Thermosetting Polyethylene

15. What is the ratio pf water closet for male dormitories?

22. A Valve outlet of a boiler that permits discharge of accumulated sediment.

25. It is the minimum distance required of waterline to the cistern tank.

26. What is the minimum size of the trap for a bidet?

***END OF PART II***

United Architects of the Philippines – Graduate Auxiliary

2. What is the weight of 1 cu. m. of steel?

a. Shear Wall System c. Braced Frame

***END OF PART III***

United Architects of the Philippines – Graduate Auxiliary

4. Standard size overlap for corrugated G.I. roofing is

6. What type of concrete when air-dried weights 1900 kg / Cubic meter.

9. Filipino construction term for base board.

19. What is the required reinforcement of a 4” hallow block.

21. The pull-out anchorage is dependent on the ___________.

22. Technically the wood is also known as:

32. Space provided in the water tank above water level.

a. Roof Drain c. Scupper

35. As part of the construction process, fabrication refers to the ___________.

***END OF PART IV***

HOA 1.3 HOA 1.4

FIGURE A. FIGURE B. FIGURE C. FIGURE D.

FIGURE A. FIGURE B. FIGURE C. FIGURE D.

FIGURE A FIGURE B FIGURE C FIGURE D

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END OF PART I

END OF PART II

END OF PART III

END OF PART IV