MOCK-EXAM FOR JULY 2022 ALE

Professional Practice

Name: ___________________________________ Score: ________________ Date: _________

1. Which among the items listed is TRUE?

a. Sole Proprietorship requires requirement compliance from SEC
b. Partnership requires requirement compliance from LGU, BIR, DTI, SSS, Pagibig & Barangay
c. Corporation requires requirement compliance from LGU, BIR, DTI, SSS, Pagibig & Barangay
d. Joint Venture cannot be formed between either sole proprietorship firms, partnership firms
and/or corporations
e. If applied as Corporation, Sole Proprietorship and Partnership does not require SEC
registration

2. As part of developing a building design, an architect needs to perform a building code analysis.
The first step in this analysis is to determine the
a. Occupancy
b. Building’s allowable height and area
c. Allowable construction types
d. Local regulations including the adopted version of the building code and any local
modifications
e. Identify allowable building footprint

3. Retention Bond shall only be deducted after _____ of the Contract had been accomplished
a. 20 percent c. 40 percent e. 60 percent
b. 30 percent d. 50 percent

4. The approved form of security furnished by the Contractor and his Surety as a guarantee of
good faith on the part of the Contractor to the quality of materials and workmanship he will use
and execute
a. Payment Bond c. Surety Bond e. Guarantee Bond
b. Warranty Bond d. Performance Bond

5. The final responsibility of awarding a contract rest with the

a. Chief architect c. Client e. Owner’s legal counsel
b. Supervising architect d. Project manager

6. Which among the items listed below is not a requirement on the first page of a contract
document drawings?
a. Roof Plan c. Vicinity Map e. CBO/MBO Signing Box
b. Site Development Plan d. Perspective

7. A written document describing in detail the scope of work, materials and equipment to be used,
method of installation or application, and the quality of workmanship for a certain work to be
placed in a contract.
a. General conditions c. Guarantee bond e. Project Manual
b. Working drawings d. Specifications
8. The legal document that aids in locating the boundaries of a particular lot.
a. Transfer Certificate of Title of the Lot d. Tax Declaration of the Lot
b. Transcript Certificate of Title of the Lot e. Tax Receipt of the Lot
c. Lot Plan

9. Furnishing a site survey is the responsibility of the

a. Architect c. Contractor e. Project manager
b. Site surveyor d. Owner

10. Job opportunities of informal settlers during resettlement should be negotiated by what
branch of government.
a. DOLE b. LGU c. NHA d. Urban Poor e. DOF

11. The Method of Compensation appropriate for Continuous Project as stated in the Standards of
Professional Practice (SPP)
a. Percentage of Construction Cost d. Lump-Sum or Fixed Fee
b. Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses e. Pier Diem, Honorarium plus Reimbursable
c. Professional Fee plus Expenses Expenses

12. According to United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) Document 202, Architect’s Regular
Design Services, the architect must prepare cost estimates for the project during
a. Project Definition & Schematic Design Phase d. Design Development Phase
b. Schematic & Design Development Phase e. Construction Phase
c. Project Definition, Schematic, Design
Development, and Contract Document Phases

13. Percentage of downpayment of Owner to Contractor.

a. 10 % b. 20 % c. 30 % d. 40% e. 50 %

14. Salary/Rate per day (in pesos) of a Geodetic Engineer for surveying for relocation work of TCT
a. 1,000 b. 1,500 c. 5,000 d. 9,000 e. 12,000

15. Where is Manuel Bonoan serving as a head among the listed government agencies?
a. NHA b. HUDCC c. HLURB d. DPWH e. DOTr

16. For what purpose it would be if an architect hired an accountant in his office.
a. To fix his/her SALN d. To know if he/she is stable
b. To determine his Net Worth e. To have a person who will prepare the salary
c. To preserve his/her financial obligation for employees

17. Which is not included in the requirement for a building permit?

a. The use or occupancy of proposed work d. Tax documents
b. Description of work to be covered by the permit e. Lease Contract or Deed of Sale of Lot
c. Description and ownership of the lot (TCT)

18. A contractor has notified the architect that the building permit for the project has been denied.
What course of action should the architect take first?
a. Take legal action against the building officials
b. Notify the client of the situation and have the client contact their attorney
c. Instruct the contractor to work with the client to correct the objection
d. With the client, file an appeal with the City/Municipal Mayor
e. Determine what the objection is, make necessary changes, and have the contractor reapply

19. When the project is complete and final inspection has been completed, what allows the client
to take possession of the project?
a. Final certificate of payment d. Punch list
 b. Certificate of occupancy e. Final commissioning report
c. Certificate of Completion

20. Who owns the building plans if an architect is connected under a Developer/Developing
Company?
a. Architect b. Developer c. Client d. Owner of Company e. Company

21. If a scale model will be required in a project, who will pay for its cost?
a. Architect c. Consultant e. Company
b. Owner/Client d. Project Manager

22. The head of the construction assigned by the owner and attends the meetings, especially in
cases where the owner is not available
a. Architect c. Consultant e. PEE
b. Relative of the Owner d. Project Manager

23. Who is responsible for organizing and holding project meetings?

a. Client c. Project Manager e. Supervising Architect
b. Contractor d. Consultant

24. During construction, a client requests that a door be added to a partition. Given that the client
agrees to the cost of adding the door, the architect administering the project should issue a(n)
a. Addendum c. Change order e. Work directive
b. Shop drawing d. Construction change directive

25. Not considered part of architectural work.

a. Architectural Plan c. Translating lot bearings to drawing e. Exterior wall details
b. Column layout d. Layout for Plumbing

26. The architect who signed plans of building not of his design and supervision will most likely be
______ under the law
a. liable b. penalized c. fined d. sanction e. warned

27. How often does an architect go to the site for construction inspection and management?
a. Everyday c. Once a week e. Only if needed
b. Twice a week d. Once a month

28. Addenda are used

a. Prior to receipt of bids
b. After receipt of bids but before work commences
c. After the award of the contract
d. During construction
e. Before completion of the project

29. Which of the professional documents is not required to be submitted by the Architect when
applying for a building permit?
a. IAPOA Certificate d. Professional Tax Receipt
b. Community Tax Receipt e. Specimen Signature
c. PRC Identification Card

30. Under the General Conditions, the contractor shall submit this within 15 days from the receipt
of the Notice to Proceed
a. Specifications c. List of Personnel e. Revised Plan
b. Contract Sum Breakdown d. List of Equipment
31. Per RA 9184, what is Bid Security?
a. A bond that guarantees that the successful bidder shall enter into a contract with the
procuring entity and furnish the necessary performance security to finish the work.
b. A bond that guarantees that the successful bidder shall enter into a contract with the
procuring entity.
c. A bond that guarantees the faithful performance by the winning bidder of its obligations
under the contract in accordance with the Bid Documents.
d. A bond that guarantees that the winning bidder shall provide needed security personnel in
the project site to secure the place.

32. On the issuance of Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card, which,
among the following is false?
a. A Certificate of Registration & Professional Identification Card shall be issued to examinees
who pass the licensure examination.
b. The Certificate of Registration & Professional Identification Card shall be issued to
examinees after payment of fees prescribed by the IAPOA.
c. The Certificate of Registration & Professional Identification Card shall bear the signature of
the chairperson of the commission & the chairman and members of the board.
d. The said certificate shall remain in full force & effect until withdrawn, suspended, or revoked
in accordance with this Act.

33. Per RA 9184, what is ABC?

a. Authorized Bed Capacity d. Approved Budget of the Contract
b. Approved Budget for the Contract e. Award and Bid Committee
c. Awards and Bids Committee

34. Which of the following is not required in the application for a building permit
a. As-built Plans d. Tax Declaration
b. TCT of the Lot e. Logbook
c. Current Real Property Tax Receipt

35. It is a complete set of bid and contract documents that include the bidding requirements,
contract forms, contract conditions, and project specifications.
a. Guide Specifications c. Bidding Documents e. Contract Documents
b. Specifications d. Project Manual

36. Which of the following statements about bidding is correct?

a. Bidding procedures vary widely from project to project
b. Bidding is not required for government funded projects
c. Open bidding may allow an inexperienced contractor to be awarded a job if the firm submits
the lowest price
d. Competitive bidding takes less time than negotiation and can result in a lower construction
cost

37. What will likely occur if the drawings and specifications are not thoroughly coordinated?
a. A decrease in the actual cost from the estimated cost because the contractor bid on a less
expensive material
b. The architect being held financially responsible for the omission
c. A delay in construction and possible increase in cost
d. The replacement of the Architect and immediate filing of a lawsuit
e. The owner may suspend work

38. How long is a foreign temporary special permit valid?

a. 1 year b. 2 years c. 3 years d. 5 years e. Depends
39. These are graphical presentations of the work involved in the project. These include all
supplementary details and shop drawings.
a. Working drawings d. Specifications
b. Architectural working drawings e. Addendum
c. Drawings

40. If an architect loses his “Identification Card,” when can he acquire a new one?
a. 2 weeks after filing reports of loss d. 3 years
b. 1 month e. Immediately
c. 2 months

41. What particular rule in the 2004 Revised IRR of PD 1096 that deals with regulating and
determining window openings?
a. Section 707 c. Section 802 e. Section 810
b. Section 709 d. Section 808

42. Which of the following provides the MOST accurate basis for estimating project costs?
a. Square meter c. Parameter e. Square footage
b. Functional unit d. Quantity takeoff

43. Which is not part of Special Allied Services?

a. Forensic Architecture d. Security Evaluation and Planning
b. Heritage Conservation e. Architectural Interiors
c. Equipment Evaluation

44. It is a document used to provide guidance to the specifier in preparing a particular portion of
the contract documents.
a. Guide Specifications c. Bidding Documents e. Drawings
b. Specifications d. Project Manual

45. Who adopts the Land Use Plan after the HLURB approves it?
a. City Planning Office c. Architects e. UAP
b. Sangguniang Panglungsod d. Office of the Mayor

46. Which of the following statements is NOT a concern of a zoning ordinance?

a. Control types of structure to be built in a particular location
b. Influence building form
c. Influence setbacks and floor area ratio
d. Determine allowable loading based on occupancy
e. Determine required amounts of parking

47. It is the most common method of compensation which is also fair to both Client and Architect.
a. Lump Sum c. Monthly Salary e. Fixed Fee
b. % Fee Method d. Honorarium

48. Which of the following are the Local Government Unit (LGU) regulations that govern the site
planning and design of the project?
a. CLUP c. City Ordinance e. Planned Development
b. Zoning Ordinance d. Line and Grade

49. The government agency responsible to help and empower the farming and fishing
communities and the private sector to produce enough, accessible, and affordable food for
every Filipino and a decent income for all
a. BFAR (Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources) d. DTI (Dept of Trade & Industry)
b. NFA (National Food Authority) e. NEDA (Nat’l Economic & Dev’t
c. DA (Department of Agriculture) Authority)
50. It is the document usually utilized in conjunction with working drawings in building
construction.
a. Guide Specifications c. Bidding Documents e. Shop Drawings
b. Specifications d. Project Manual

51. Who is responsible for obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy?

a. Architect b. Owner c. Contractor d. Project Manager e. Supervising Architect

52. A change order can be requested by

a. Architect c. Owner e. Architect, Owner, and Contractor
b. Contractor d. Architect and Owner

53. The most expensive procedure of selecting an Architect.

a. Design Competition c. Comparative Selection e. Bidding
b. Direct Selection d. Referral

54. The simplest business type in which the architectural firm is owned by an individual or an
architect.
a. Sole Proprietorship c. Corporation e. Corporation (for individual)
b. Partnership d. Joint Venture

55. This document is the term used to describe the documents furnished to bidders.
a. Guide Specifications c. Bidding Documents e. Bid Form & Drawings
b. Specifications d. Project Manual

56. A form of business organization that can exist in perpetuity

a. Sole Proprietorship c. Corporation e. Monumental business
b. Partnership d. Joint Venture

57. What does CSI stands for?

a. Construction Specifications Institute d. Concrete Standards Institute
b. Contractors Specification Institute e. Concrete Society Institute
c. Constructions Standards Institute

58. ASTM is a(n)

a. Model code group d. Federal code-writing agency
b. Testing laboratory e. Professional organization
c. Industry standard-writing organization

59. This phase is for training the staff, testing the services, and operationalizing the equipment
prior to the start of the building’s operation
a. Feasibility study c. Equipment planning e. Manpower planning
b. Schematic design d. Commissioning

60. In the renovation of a historic structure, the treatment approach taken or the technical
intervention to correct deterioration and alterations is
a. Preservation c. Restoration e. Adaptive Reuse
b. Rehabilitation d. Reconstruction