A.

An architectural firm was commissioned by a client for a commercial building

located in a city. The principal architect, assigned the preparation of all documents
related to the project to a newly passed architect. The Junior architect immediately
formed his team of five apprentices to work on the project as they were given a 15
calendar day deadline.

1. Under the firm’s set-up, who will be in charged of signing the plans and related
documents?
a. Principal Architect
b. Junior Architect
c. Apprentices
d. NOTA
2. The Junior Architect was under the instruction to follow the regulation of C-1
development regulations on parking, where should the parking not be located?
a. Rear
b. Front
c. Side
d. Basement
3. As deadlines are important, a calendar day means?
a. Does not include Sundays and Holidays
b. Includes only regular working days
c. Includes all days, inlcluding Sundays and Holidays
d. Holidays only
4. What Design code should the design team first consider in the plan preparation
which is critical in the application of the Building Permit?
a. National Building Code
b. Fire Code of the Philippines
c. PD 957
d. BP 344
5. Which of the following is not a referral code of the National Building Code?
a. Philippine Electrical Code
b. National Structural Code of the Philippines
c. National Plumbing Code of the Philippines
d. Civil Code of the Philippines
6. To whom the Junior Architect will be responsible if there will be errors found on the
plans he heads to produced?
a. Client
b. Principal Architect
c. Building Official
d. The Firm
7. If the apprentices, wishes to have their logbook for their ALE, who will sign as the
mentor?
a. Principal Architect
b. Their immediate boss, the Junior Architect
c. The Firm
d. The Client
8. What government agency appoints the Building Official of a highly urbanized city?
a. DPWH
b. DOTR
c. Office of the Executive Secretary
d. Office of the President
9. After how many years can a newly passed Architect sign the ALE aspirants as a
mentor?
a. 2 years
b. 3 years
c. 4 years
d. NONE
10. The “Project Proponent” can be understood as the
a. Contractor
b. Architect
c. Client
d. Builder
11. In small scale projects, Clerk-of-work are commonly referred to as the:
a. Architect
b. Apprentice
c. Foreman
d. Construction Manager
12. Contract documents should be signed in how many copies by both the contractor
and the client duly witnessed?
a. Duplicate
b. Triplicate
c. Quintuplicate
d. Xeroxed copies
13. Shop drawings are prepared by the Contractor to be approved by the architect.
Who checks the accuracy of the sub-contractors shop drawings?
a. Architect
b. Contractor
c. Owner
d. Construction Manager
14. When was the Code of Ethical Conduct for Registered and Licensed Architect as
well as for holders of Temporary Special Permit promulgated?
a. 2004
b. 1978
c. 2006
d. 2010
15. The New Methods of Compensation that forms part of the Standards of
Professional Practice was approved by the Professional Board of Architecture
(PRBOA) and took effect in:
a. 2015
b. 2016
c. 2017
d. 2010
16. Under the new Methods of Compensation under the Standards of Professional
Practice, the architect is paid based on the Percentage of Project Cost. If the
Architect will include all allied professionals under his contract, this will fall under
DAEDS. What does DAEDS stands for?
a. Detailed Architectural and Engineering Submission
b. Detailed Arts and Educational System
c. Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design Services
d. Detailed Architects and Engineers Submission
17. If the client elects not to include the allied engineers services on the architects
contract, who will be over-all coordinator of the engineers work?
a. Client
b. Civil Engineer
c. Architect
d. Project Manager
18. For simple projects under the New Methods of Compensation under the
Standards of Professional Practice shall be charged by much if the project is less
than 50M?
a. 5%
b. 6%
c. 7%
d. 8%
19. Architect Baking was commissioned to design a Residential Project under Detailed
Architectural Design Service (DADS), how much is the professional fee of the
architect if the project cost is Ten Million pesos?
a. 1,000,000
b. 900,000
c. 500,000
d. 600,000
 20. The client of Arch. Baking decided eventually to award and include the Engineering
disciplines to the firm, how much professional fee should Arch. Baking now
charged?
a. 1,000,000
b. 1,200,000
c. 500,000
d. 1,500,000
21. In a renovation project, what is the first obligation, the architect must perform?
a. Prepare the feasibility study
b. Apply for a permit
c. Notify the previous architect involved
d. Prepare and present schemes?
A client hires Architect Reyes in Design Build by Administration Project of a Rest House
Bungalow located in the mountainside,60 kms. away from the Municipal Hall. Architect
Reyes prepares his team and started working on the project immediately.
22. How much should be the down payment of the client to Arch. Reyes?
a. 30% of the contract
b. 10% of Project cost
c. 50%
d. No down payment should be given
23. Who will apply for a building permit on this project?
a. Arch. Reyes
b. Client
c. No building permit is required, too far from the Municipal Hall
d. Rest houses are exempted
24. How much professional fee is the architect entitled?
a. 10% plus 7% for Design Build
b. 10%
c. Design fee of 10% plus 7% of DB and reimbursible expenses
d. Depends on the agreement
25. Under the Design-Build on guaranteed maximum cost, if the guaranteed
maximum cost is exceeded by 10%, the extra cost exceeding the 10% shall be
shouldered by whom?
a. Architect
b. 60-40 sharing in favor of the client
c. Client
d. 50-50 Sharing
26. All receipts under Design-Build Project shall be under the name of whom?
a. Client
b. Architect
c. Accountant
d. Doesn’t Matter
27. Who keeps the record of the project?
a. Timekeeper
b. Foreman
c. Both Architect and Client
d. Project Supervisor
28. Any dispute between the Client and the Architect under the Design-Build
Agreement should be settled through:
a. Barangay-Lupong Tagapayapa
b. Arbitration
c. Mediation
d. Small Claims Court
29. For monetary claims and disputes less than One Hundred Thousand Pesos, the
process of collection should be through:
a. Barangay
b. Arbitration
c. Small Claims Court
d. Fiscal Office
30. If in any case, a project under arbitration, how many days should both parties
complies with the arbitration order?
a. 15 days
b. 21 days
c. 45 days
d. 30 days
31. In selection of an arbitration committee to settle questions of disputes, the
members should be composed of one representative each by both parties and the
other should be:
a. A neutral member
b. Client’s relative
c. Architect’s representative
d. Project manager
32. As per the LGU code the maximum a professional can pay his Community
Tax Certificate (CEDULA) is how much’
a.P 5,000.00
b P 100.00
c. P 20.00
d. P 1,000.00
33. Which among the choices should have the highest weight in relation To the
architects responsibility to the people?
a. Respect and conserve the environment
b. Promote the interest of the his/her professional organisation
c. Do not deceive the public
d. All of the above
34. In relation to the architects responsibility to the client, which among the choices
should the architect not heed?
a. Give the client an overview of the project
b. To give assurance of the cost of the project
c. Protect the clients interest
d. To keep the client informed at all times
34. In preparation of the contract documents, the architect should always consider
and include in the contract the following provisions except one:
a. Negotiation
b. Mediation
c. Arbitration
d. Out of court settlement

Apprentice A and B are employed under Z Architectural Firm, headed by Architect

Salvilla. Apprentice A was caught by B getting the soft copies of the project they
are working on through a USB drive? A argue that there is nothing illegal since
they are the one working on the documents even without the consent of their boss.

35. Is the action of Apprentice A illegal?

a. Yes
b. No
c. Tolerable
d. Depends on the boss
36. What should be the action of Apprentice B?
a. Tolerate A
b. Inform at once Architect Salvilla
c. Ignore everything
d. Resign
37. If ever Arch. Salvilla will file a case in court against Apprentice A, what should
be the case?
a. Petty Theft
b. Robbery
c. Violation of Cybercrime Law
d. Qualified Theft
38. The architect should always ask the prospective suppliers for MSDS of the
products they are offering. What is MSDS?
a. Material Specification and Drawing Sheet
b. Material Swatches and Data Sets
c. Material Safety Data Sheets
d. Management System and Data Systems
39. Which among the choices should the architect not to consider in his/her relation
to the Manufacturer’s Suppliers and Dealers?
 a. Not to accept gifts
b. Accept free professional services and advises
c. Decline monetary commissions
d. Turn down at once personal favors
40. The architect as the author and signatory of the contract can be sued by the
client in case of breach and be held by a:
a. Criminal case
b. Civil Case
c. Administrative case
d. B and C
41. Which among the following choices is not part of Siteworks:
a.Clearing, Grubbing and Clearing
b. Microtunneled piping
c. Chain link fences
d. Soil testing
42. Under the General Requirements, which is not part of the work?
a. Building permit application
b. Bonds
c. Insurances
d. Staking
43. Under what Division of the Masterformat specification includes Concrete
pipes?
a. DIV 1
b. DIV 2
c. DIV 3
d. DIV 4
44. How many divisions were added to the 16 Division Standard Specifications
after 2016?
a. 34
b. 35
c. 36
d. 37
45. Means the cost of the cost of the completed building to the Owner, including
the structure, MEFP, all elements attached to the plan and as designed by the
architect is called:
a. Project Development Cost
b. Project Construction Cost
c. Total Building Cost
d. Hard Cost
46. This cost includes the cost of construction and all professional fees and
permits.
a. Project Development Cost
b. Project Construction Cost
 c. Total Building Cost
d. Hard Cost
47. In Project Development, all professional fees and permit fees are classified as:
a. Hard Cost
b. Soft Cost
c. Owner’s Cost
d. Add on Costs
48. Who pays for the professional’s insurances during the project?
a. Owner
b. The Professional involve
c. Architect
d. Surety Company
49. This scientific study allows the architect to focus on the ways in which the
building can best maintain itself,and prolong its life.
a. Building appraisal
b. Forensic Architecture
c. Building certification
d. NOTA
50. Scope of service includes materials and finishes, construction methodologies,
building envelopes, roofing systems, finest rations, hardwares, fixtures and fittings
a. Building Details Services
b. Building Component Services
c. Building Services
d. Building Construction
51. Knowledge in office operations, office management, accounting, finance and
taxation are best described in:
a. Architectural Management
b. Management of Architectural Practice
c. Architectural Practice
d. Basic Management
52. Recommends the systematic process of ensuring a building’s array of systems
is planned, designed, installed and tested to perform according to design intent
and building’s operational needs?
a. Building Systems Testing
b. Building Commissioning and Testing
c. Building Commissioning
d. Building Acceptance
53. Republic Act 9285 is also known as
a. Architects Dispute Act of 2004
b.Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 2004
c. Mediation Act of 2016
d. Arbitration Act of 2010
54. What government agency implements the provision o RA 9285?
 a. DOJ
b. Court of Appeals
c. CIAC
d. CAMA
55. What is the first phase of the Architects Basic Services?
a. Schematic Design Phase
b. Project Definition Phase
c. Meet Up Phase
d. Site Visit Phase
56. In the final submitted construction cost to the owner, who prepares the Bill of
Quantities (BOQ)?
a. Architect
b. Contractor
c. Construction Manager
d. Project Manager
57. Who prepares the Bill of Materials (BOM)?
a. Architect
b. Contractor
c. Construction Manager
d. Project Manager
58. The architect may prepare and come up with the Project Construction Cost
through the following estimate technique except:
a. Area Method
b. Detailed estimate
c. Volume method
d. Interest rate method
59. What is the suitable estimate technique during the Project definition and
Schematic Design Phase of the Project?
a. Area Method
b. Detailed estimate
c. Volume method
d. Interest rate method
60. In RA 9266, it refers to an actor behaviour that gravely violates the sentiment
or accepted standards of the community?
a. Moral authority
b. Moral behaviour
c. Moral turpitude
D. NOTA
61. In construction estimate, what is the usual percentage of contingency added
by the contractor to the cost?
a. 5%
b. 10%
c. 15%
 d. 20%
62. In labour-materials ratio, what is the most common ratio used in the Philippine
setting in coming out with an estimate?
a. 70-30%
b. 80-20%
c. 65-35%
d. Depends on the contractor
63. What unit is primarily used in estimating rebar requirements?
a. Unit weight
b. Commercial Length
c. Bar diameter
d. Number of pieces
64. Refers to contracts or arrangements involving the transfer of systematic
knowledge for the manufacture of a product.
a. Technology transfer
b. Knowledge transfer
c. Technical transfer
d. Transfer of technology
65. Which is not an Ancillary permit?
a. Fencing permit
b. Structural permit
c. Sanitary permit
d. Electrical permit
66. In case the building owner is not the owner of the lot he/she is building on, what
must they provide to the Building Official in application of Building permit?
a. Deed of sale
b. Lot owners Consent
c. Special Power of Attorney
d. Acknowledgement Note
67. The Architects plans, models and perspectives are called
a. Contract Documents
b. Project Documents
c. Presentation kit
d. Instrument of service
68. A written statement from the architect confirming tHe amount of money due to
the contractor once work is accomplished
a. Certificate of Completion
b.Request for Payment
c.Statement of Account
d.Billing Statement
69. An 8-hour site supervision falls under what Architect’s Services?
a. Construction Management
b. Project Management
 c. Full Time Supervision Services
d. Design and Supervision Service
70. In this selection process, the Architect explains his methodology in translating
the plan and design requirements of the proposed project.
a. Verification
b. Pre-qualification
c. Evaluation and Ranking
d. Interview
71. Which is not a required knowledge for a Consulting Architect in the practice of
Architectural Research Methods?
a. Architectural writing and Photography
b. Philippine Architecture and History
c. Architectural Design trends
d. Specifications writing
72. Cost based method employed for Non-Creative works
a. Unit cost method
b. Multiple of Direct Personnel Expense
c. Lump sum or fixed fee
d. PF plus expenses
73. Which among the following is not an ASEAN country?
a. Philippines
b. Singapore
c. Thailand
d. Nepal
74. APEC architects can practice architecture within the APEC member countries
Except one
a. Canada
b. New Zealand
c. Peru
d. Bolivia
75. Who was the first ASEAN and APEC Filipino Architect?
a.Prosperidad Luis
b.Yolanda Reyes
c. Armando Allih
d. Robert Sac
76. When was the first conferment of title APEC architects made?
a. 2000
b. 2006
 c. 2010
d. 2017
77. Any physical change made on a building or structure to increase its value,
utility, and or improve its aesthetic quality
a. Alteration
b. Addition
c. Renovation
d. Repair
78. What is the general basis of the Architects minimum basic fee?
a. Project Construction Cost
b. Type of Structure
c. Architect’s community standing
d. Owner’s choice
79. Which of the following is not within the scope of practice of architecture?
a. Public administration
b. Building maintenance and administration
c. Site Analysis
d. Feasibility studies, financing, and promotional studies
80. The selection of the member of the Board of Architecture will start with the
submission of a list of five nominees submitted by whom?
a. DPWH
b. PRC
c. IAPOA
d. CODHASP
81. Who shall accredit the Continuing Professional Development providers?
a. IAPOA
b. PRBOA
c. CHED
d,. CODHASP
 82. Under the CPD Law, Architects who wish to renew their licenses must acquire
how many CPD units every three years cycle?
a. 36 units
b. 45 units
c. 24 units
d. 60 units
83. Which of the following is included under Part 1 of a three part section
specification format?
a. General Requirements
b. Mixes
c. Fabrication
d. Installation
84. Who among the choices cannot issue a construction?
a. Prudential Guarantee
b. UCPB Generali
c. MAPRE
d. Salvador Bail Bond
85. Type of Specification that identifies the manufacturers name and brand name
a. Closed
b. Performance
c. Descriptive
d. Reference
86. Which should be avoided in Specifications writing?
a. Long and ambiguous sentences
b. Simple,declarative sentences
c. Plain worded Specs
D. Essay type specs
 87. Three dimensional and computer graphics Technology offers both Architects
and Client the advantage of:
a. Work efficiency and realistic visualization
b. High end presentation
c. High payment for the architect
d. Clients bragging rights
88. Under the New TRAIN Law, how much is the Architects Value Added Tax?
a. 10.5%
b. 12%
c. 10%
d. 8%
89. What is the size of Basic drawing submitted to the OBO in applications of
Building Permit?
a. A1 size
b. A0 size
c. A3 size
d. A4 size
90. The Architect has chosen a winning bidder but the Owner doesn’t approve,
what is the Architect’s course of action?
a. Negotiate
b. Rebid
c. Let the owner hires a contractor
d. Get out of the project
91. What is signed immediately after the contractor is awarded the contract?
a. Contract
b. Notice to Proceeds
c. Letter of Acceptance
d. Bond
92. Which is not a qualifications of a specs writer?
 a. Decree and experience in Construction Management
b. Suppliers Contact
c. Library of references
d. Updated in latest construction methodologies
93. What Division in Masterformat Specification does Electrical Works include?
a. Division 3
b. Division 15
c. Division 16
d. Division 00
94. What should be secured fist before application of a business permit?
a. Barangay Permit
b. Occupancy Permit
c. Fire permit
d. BIR permit
95. An architect wishes to practice his profession in his area, should the architect
applies for a business permit?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Depends ON the locality
d. Practice underground
96. What is the basic tax, the architect pays to be able to practice the profession?
a. Cedula
b. BIR personal tax
c. PTR
d. Local city hall tax
97. When is the PTR to be paid?
a. Every quarter
b. Every first working day of the Year
c. Every September 30th
 d. Anytime of the Year
98. WHO accredits the National organization for Architects?
a. IAPOA
B. CHED
C. PRC
D. PRCBOA
99. A Ceased and Desist Order is issued by the Office of the Building Official
On any Construction activity upon the issuance of:
a. First Notice
b. Second Notice
c. Third Notice
d. Forth Notice
100. What is to be secured first before excavation for a basement?
a. Building permit
b. Enclosure permit
C.Excavation permit
d. Hauling permit