d.

This entails that Roman architecture is an amalgam of role of their religion and Greek art

5. The Greeks had influenced the Romans in so many ways especially with respect to their religion. Both have created a stunning
structure dedicated to their deities and idols, but the Greeks made an emphasize on their temple that differed a lot from their
Roman counterpart in terms of .

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SPLBE-FLEA 2014 LONG QUIZ EXAMINATION
[SET - B] 6. In the same manner that the Egyptians build their tombs and temples with some contrasts over the Greeks, which of the following
statements is not true?
Subject: AREA-1 (History and Theory of Architecture; Principles of Planning; Architectural Practice) 30%
a. In Egypt, mastabas are built for the nobles and high rank officials
WARNING: If there are conflicts between a stated word and the number/ amount/ figure described, the stated/spelled b. In Greeks, columns was chiefly employed to produce an imposing exterior effect contrary to Egyptian temple.
word shall prevail. Should there be conflicts between two (2) stated quantities, the higher figure shall prevail. c. Egyptian temple was a place for public worship.
d. The Greek temple were raised over a platform called stylobate, no internal stairs.
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Greek culture naturally owed much to preceding Oriental civilizations, but the Greeks, by reason of their innate artistic sense, so
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profoundly influenced the development of European art that Greece must be regarded as the veritable source of literary and artistic
INSTRUCTION : Choose the correct answer. Read and understand the questions carefully. inspiration, and it has been truly said, " Whate'er we hold of beauty half is hers." Greek architecture stands alone in being accepted
Strictly NO ERASURES on Answer Sheet. as beyond criticism, and therefore as the standard by which all periods of architecture may be tested.

The Hellenic style which followed the Mycenaean is, however, the recognized Greek type of architecture, which was essentially
columnar and trabeated and this gave it that simple, straight-forward character in which the constructive system is self-evident,
1. As one of the forerunners of the ancient architecture, the Romans introduced new ideas like arches and concrete to help them uncomplicated by such devices as are involved in arch, vault, and dome. The general character of early Hellenic architecture is
build their cities and it was evidently done on the development of aqueduct, which primarily used in channeling their water supply
archaic and severe, and Mycenaean influence is apparent; but a gradual change towards refinement took place, and columns
and
a. irrigation c. cooling technique became more graceful and mouldings more refined. Unity of effect in the larger temples was obtained by a single, uniform
b. floodgates d. road network colonnade which surrounded the naos.

The close connection between religion and architecture is everywhere manifest; especially in the lives of the ancient civilizations 7. Stability was achieved by a judicious observance of the laws of gravity, as the pressure of the superimposed weight acted
such as Egyptians, Greeks and Romans were traditional, unchangeable and mysterious, and these traits are reproduced in their vertically, and consequently only needed vertical resistance. What were these constructive conditions which called for that simplicity
architecture, both tomb and temple. of treatment characteristics of the style?

2. Which among the following statements are true?
I .The mortuary and cult temples of the Egyptians were serving the same purpose depending upon the location.
II. Even the Temples in Roman times were dedicated to their emperors.
III. Only the priest and pharaoh can penetrate inside the cult temple.
IV. Temples of Greek gods are situated on a higher land like acropolis while goddesses are only for low lands.
a .IV
b. I , II & IV
c. II , III & IV
d. II
3. Which of the following is true about temples of ancient architectures?
a. Some Roman temples were built in honor of their Emperors
b. Most Egyptians had to build Cult and Mortuary temples after the construction of every Pyramids
c. The Greek temples were built using the “ 2 width x length “ proportion .
d. The Romans, Greeks and Egyptians temples were dedicated to their gods and goddesses.
a. Openings are sometimes narrowed towards the top, as in the doorway of the Erechtheion.
b. Greek architecture was essentially a trabeated style, and openings were square-headed and spanned by a lintel.
c. Lintels of any great length in stone or marble would not, by reason of the granular nature of this material, withstand pressure
from above without support from below, so columns had to be placed close together.
d. Facades of windowless temples, which would otherwise have been monotonous, were varied by alternation of light and shade,
produced by the succession of free-standing columns and the shadows in the openings between them.
8. A Temple of Dodecastyle has single line of columns surrounding the naos, its columns stand without a base directly on a stylobate,
usually of three steps, and, including the capital, has a height of from 4 to 61 times the diameter at the base. The circular shaft,
diminishing at the top from 3/4 to 2/3 of this diameter. The columns measured 59.055 inch in diameter and are 354.331 inch high.
Using Eustyle intercolumnation which considered this by Vitruvius to be the best proportion, what will be the total distance of the
column at the front from first to last column?
a. 3 meters b. 3.375 m c. 51 m d. 55.125 meters
9. Using the same intercolumnation, what will be the TOTAL clear space between two columns of the Temple?

4. The Pantheon, the pride of the Romans, because of its unsurpassed dome ever built during the ancient times. There are 92 a. 3 meters b. 3.375 m c. 37.125 m d. 55.125 meters
metopes and the walls were made of brick and concrete six meters thick. Although the front looks like the face of a Greek temple
and the rest of the building is round. What is the implication of this statement? 10. Temples were the chief building in Greek period. Usually the plan is rectangular in shape. Using the same intercolumnation of
Eustyle, what kind of Greek Temple is mentioned above?
a. This shows the Romans had building tricks that Greeks did not have.
b. The Romans first invented the dome a. An Ionic Temple which is Peripteral of ten columns on the entrance in front.
c. This shows the development of the concrete helps them to build the dome and put them on top over its Greek
b. A Doric Temple which is Dipteral of twelve columns on the entrance in front.
predecessor.
 c. A Corinthian Temple which is Peudo-peripteral of nine columns on the entrance in front. 19. Is a U.S. National Historic Landmark in Chicago, Illinois. It was designed and built between 1908 and 1910 by a renowned
d. A Doric Temple which is Peripteral of twelve columns on the entrance in front. architect. He designed not only the house, but all of the interiors, the windows, lighting, rugs, furniture, and textiles. The architect
wrote in 1910, “It is quite impossible to consider the building one thing and its furnishings another. They are all mere structural
11. The typical ancient Greek house was a place where the man of the family was proud to live. Within the walls of the house, no one details of its character and completeness.” The exterior has projecting cantilevered roof eaves, continuous bands of art-glass
could treat him with any form of disrespect at any possible time. The house was the heart of the man, in which he had no choice but windows and the use of Roman brick emphasize the horizontal, which had rich associations for its architect. The exterior walls are
to protect it and its living and non-living contents. Which of the following is NOT the best description of an ancient Greek house? double-Wythe construction of a Chicago common brick core with a red-orange iron-spotted Roma brick veneer. In plan, the house is
designed as two large rectangles that seem to slide by one another. He referred to the rectangle on the southwest portion of the
a. An ancient house with surrounding terraces and gardens, colonnades. site, which contains principal living spaces of the house, as the “major vessel”.
b. An ancient house usually one storey with rooms built around an internal court with porticoes on three sides & chambers
grouped around. a. Falling Water
c. An ancient house which was designed for privacy: dividing home from the outside, guests from the inside, and male from b. Farnsworth House
female, while presenting a political ideology to the outside world. c. Casa Das Canoas
d. An ancient house that had courtyard, which was the center of activity. Children could safely play outside in the warm climate. d. Robbie House

12. Acropolis means "high city" in Greek, literally “city on the extremity” and is usually translated into English as Citadel. The
Acropolis of Athens or Citadel of Athens is the best known acropolis in the world. What is the best reason why the temples for the
Gods and Goddesses were located on high grounds like the Acropolis?

a. This would make the temples closer to their Gods.

b. It would be clearly seen by worshippers at great distance.
c. A defense strategy to protect their temples and Gods’ statue from invaders.
d. They considered high places sacred or holy.

Mr. James is a business tycoon looking for a bright and innovative talent for his vision launching an idea of building a multi storey
mixed used building in the heart of Eastwood, Libis. He already conducted meetings with the major developer and other consultants
on different trades to make his Idea a reality. In line with this, you are Invited as an Architect to provide services which you will be
well compensated as per or more from your scope of professional practice. You were required to present a design proposal for the
Office and Residential level in different category of Studio, 1 Bedroom and Two Bedroom options. All of your design should follow all
the design considerations as per the developer and Local Municipality Governing your Site Location. The Office Space will be
primarily placed after the 5 storey Podium and occupy 8 floors of the building. The Residential units in variation of studio, 1 Bedroom FIGURE 1.1
and 2 Bedroom will be placed after the Office units and will occupy the remaining 10 floors of the Building including the penthouse.
20. Figure 1.1 is a Christian Church Building in California. The shrine is known for one of the largest musical instruments in the world.
13. Your Client wants the most practical space you can provide for the office unit conference room. What is the recommended It was designed by Philip Johnson and was completed in 1981 and seats 2,736 people.
approximate minimum room size for a boat shaped tables with a 12 person capacity?
a. 15 sq. m b. 18 sq. m. c. 23 sq.m. d. 28 sq.m. a. Crystal Cathedral
b. St. Mary’s Cathedral
14. What is the recommended approximate area for basic workstation with visitor 1 visitor seating?
c. Glass Cathedral
a. 10 sq. m. b. 6 sq. m c. 8 sq.m d. 12 sq.m.
d. Organ Cathedral
15. What is the recommended approximate round table size for 4 person capacity?
a. 0.80 sq. m. b. 1.20 sq. m. c. 1.00 sq.m. d. 1.50 sq.m. 21. With the same Figure 1.1, what Architectural Style?

16. Interior design elements that define space within a space a. International Style
a. Ceilings b. Walls c. partitions d. Floors b. Modern Architecture
c. Organic Architecture
17. It is a color scheme consists of two colors that are opposite to each other on the color wheel. This scheme looks best when you d. Prairie Style
place a warm color against a cool color, for example, red versus green-blue. This scheme is intrinsically high-contrast.
a. Split-Complimentary Scheme b. Tetradic Complimentary Scheme c. Triadic Color Scheme d. Complimentary Scheme 22. This type of color scheme consists of hues that lie next to each other on the color wheel. It usually projects a very unified and
cohesive look that is easy on the eyes. This scheme works best if the colors are all from either the warm side or the cool side of the
color scheme and not the mixture of both.
a. Analogous
18. The concept of the museum designed by the first Chinese citizen who won the Pritzker Architecture Price is a combination of b. Complementary
mountain, water and ocean, as the East China Sea has played an important role in the history of its place where it was built. It was c. Triad
constructed of bricks salvaged from buildings which had been demolished to facilitate new developments, This is also known as the d. Split Complementary
Yinzhou Museum.
In 1898, Sir Ebenezer Howard of United Kingdom initiated the garden city philosophy as a method of urban planning. Garden cities
a. Ningbo Museum
were intended to be planned, self-contained, communities surrounded by "greenbelts" (parks), containing proportionate areas of
b. National Museum of China residences, industry, and agriculture.
c. Tongzhou Museum
d. Miyun Museum 23. The concept was adopted again in England after World War II, when the caused the development of many new
communities based on Howard's egalitarian ideas.
 a. Looking Backward
b. New Town Act 31. What part of basic data and planning studies in a comprehensive development plan describes the physical setting of the
c. Garden Cities of To-morrow community or region?
d. Ciudad Jardín Lomas del Palomar a. Economic base study
b. Land use survey and inventory
24. Barry Parker and Raymond Unwin were tasked to translate Ebenezer Howard’s idea of a Garden City. This project known as The c. Man-made features
d. History and geography
First Garden City is located approximately 35 miles from London. It is also called as

32. Which of the following indicate/s good site planning?

a. Welwyn Garden City
1. maximized land use/space
b. Letchworth Garden City
2. efficient circulation
c. Howard’s Garden City 3. best orientation
d. Greenbelt Garden City 4. social organization
5. all items listed
25. This one of the unique example of a garden suburb in the United Kingdom by the Humberstone Anchor Tenants association in a. 1,
Leicestershire and it is the only garden suburb ever to be built by the members of a workers co-operative; it remains intact to the b. 1, 2, 3
present. c. 2
d. 5
a. Humberstone Garden Suburb
b. Forest Hill Garden 33. Which of the following is a best circulation design alternative for a site plan?
c. Baldwin Hill Village a. Wide vehicular roads
d. Colonel Light Garden b. Parking on the front of the site
c. Provision of a porte-cochere
26. In Urban Design, the characteristic of the streets and the surroundings form part of people’s recollection and familiarization of a d. Separate pedestrian and vehicular circulation systems
certain areas. Which street in Metro Manila that in some segment of it is having 3 to 4 lanes on both directions, service roads on 34. Among Lynch’s elements of the city, these are defined as lateral references that are not coordinate axes.
either sides, and with central and side islands planted with medium sized trees and shrubs? On both sides of the streets are medium
rise commercial buildings and exclusive residential subdivisions. a. Paths b. Edges
c. Nodes d. Districts
a. Ortigas Avenue
b. Epifanio de los Santos Avenue
c. Shaw Boulevard 35. The third level of Ian Bentley’s responsive environments; important in terms of physical form and activity patterns.
d. Taft Avenue
a. Permeability b.Legibility
27. It recognizes that human civilization is an integral part of the natural resources upon which all biological life of the planet c. Robustness d. Richness
depends. This places environmental understanding at the core of design or urban places and cities, conceived as part of their natural
context that must be preserved and improved if the human community is to survive. A newly established Fitness Company (the “Client”) has decided that its two thousand two hundred twenty five square meter
a. Mitigation Planning (2,225.0 sqm) property located in Quezon City shall host a medium-rise Fitness Center (the “Project”). The lot frontages measure
b. Sustainable design 45.0 meters (m) wide along the wider street and the other frontage is at 50.0 m along the narrower street. There is a 5.0m difference
c. Ecological development in elevation between the front and rear portions of the lot. The Fitness Company also expects their projected business volume to
d. City Comprehensive Planning double in ten (10.0) years so that there is definite need to plan for flexibility/future need/s. Since the Client cannot fully occupy the
building in the meantime, and since there is need to derive income from all sources, the generated spaces shall be leased/rented to
28. The American Insular Government in the Philippines was established in 1901, and immediately, the Bureau of Architecture and other end-users e.g. other promoters of clean and healthy lifestyles such as publishers, developers, designers and the like. However,
Construction of Public Buildings was created, as part of their program was the proposals of Daniel Burnham to masterplan the cities there is absolute need to cluster such leaseable/ rentable spaces to avoid operational and attendant safety/security problems.
of Baguio and Manila then, but not the entire project was implemented to the latter, for what reason?
36. Which project group or classification does the above mentioned project belongs?.
a. It was opposed by the Commonwealth act of 1905
b. Insufficient funds of the Bureau of Public Works a. Group Two buildings
c. The intended funds was used for agricultural and irrigation programs b. Moderate or Group 4 Buildings
d. Because of the Spanish and American disputes to rule over the city c. Simple in Character Buildings
d. Group 5 moderate/ monumental buildings

29. Which of the following is a long- term plan that is required of the entire local government unit in the Philippines? 37. If the estimated cost of the above mentioned project is P15,000,000.00, How much should the Architect bill the Client upon
completion of the Schematic Design Phase if a down payment of 5% has been made upon signing of the agreement considering old
a. Urban plan b. Social plan
SPP 1979?
c. Comprehensive development plan d. Site plan
a. P 2,250,000
30. If land is limited, which of the following is the best way to plan parking lots? b. P 180,000
c. P 157,500
a. A two-way circulation with 90 degree parking on both sides of the drive. d. P 135,000.00
b. 30-degree parking on both sides of a one-way loop system.
c. Combining service circulation with parking at 45-degree angle. 38. If the architect is required to minimize the negative effect of simplified operations associated with many cost-reduction programs
and achieve an unimpaired program at minimum cost, Which of the Architect’s Major Services is applied?
d. 90-degree parking on one side of a one-way circulation drive.
 a. Specialized Arch’l. Services ii. The Performance Bond which is composed of 15% regards to the quality of materials, quality of workmanship performed
b. Post Construction Services by the contractor and is release after 12 months when the project was finished.
c. Pre-Design Services iii. Payment Bond, that is composed of 15% guarantees payment on all obligations arising from the contract.
d. Regular Design Services. iv. Guarantee Bond is designed to protect the owner from having third parties responsible for completing the job if the
Contractor does not.
39. What particular Architectural Services is described in Question No. 85?. v. Performance and Payment bonds shall be released by the owner after the expiration of 2 months from the final
acceptance of the work.
a. Space Management Studies
b. Value Management/ Value Engineering a. I, II and III
c. Architectural Research b. II, III and IV
d. Initial Design & Technical Programming c. I, II and IV
d. I, III and V
40. Given the situation on question No. 84, how much should the architect charge the client for above mentioned project if he is
46. A project is about 60 percent complete when the owner begins receiving field reports from the Architect stating that the
rendering the Regular Design Services?
contractor is failing to properly supervise the job, resulting in incorrect work. After several weeks of this, the owner becomes
worried and asks the Architect what to do. What should be done if the work is being performed under the terms and conditions of
a. Depends on what is stipulated on the Contract. the Building Contract?
b. P1,050,000.00
c. 7% of project development cost.
a. After receiving the Architect’s field reports, the owner should stop the work and arrange for a meeting between
d. 7% of estimated construction cost.
the owner, the owner, Architect and the contractor to determine the cause of the problems and what the
contractor intends to do. If the contractor does not correct the work, the owner should carry out the work with
41. Which of the following is the best example in specification writing?. other contractors and deduct the cost by change order from the original contractor’s construction cost.
b. The Architect should recommend that the owner give the contractor written notice of non-conformance with the
a. Contractor shall lay brickwork in stretcher bond contract documents and if, after seven days the contractor has not begun corrective measures, terminate the
b. Brickwork shall be laid in stretcher bond contract.
c. Lay brickwork in stretcher bond c. The Architect and owner should discuss the problem to see if the owner would be willing to accept it in exchange
d. Using stretcher bond, contractor shall lay brickwork for the reduction in the contract sum. If not, the owner should give seven days written notice to terminate the
contract and find another contractor to finish the job
42. A method of compensation that is flexible, easy to apply and is related to the size and the type of the project. d. The Architect should, with the owner’s knowledge, reject non-conforming work and notify the contractor that it
must be corrected promptly. The Architect should remind the owner that the owner can have the work corrected
a. multiple of direct personnel expense after giving the contractor two (2) seven day written notices to correct the work.
b. percentage of construction cost
c. professional fee plus expenses 47. Arch. Arthur prepared the Technical Specifications describing the type and quality of materials, finish, manner of construction
d. Lump sum or fixed fee and the general conditions under which the project is to be constructed. On what phase of the regular design services does Arch.
Arthur have rendered?
43. A firm or business organization with the expertise and resources to manage the design, contracting, and construction aspect of
project delivery. a. Design Development Phase
b. Contract Document Phase
a. Constructors c. Bidding or Negotiation Phase
b. Construction Manager d. Construction Phase
c. Project Manager
d. Consultancy 48. Arch. Diana was hired to provide analysis regarding the arrangement and proportioning of the structural elements of an
architectural work. Can she render these services?
44. Under the R.A. 9266, the ‘Aor’ and ‘AiCC’ were defined, whereas, in the Standards of Professional Practice 2010, PM and the CM
were established, Which of the following statements are ‘True’ regarding these different positions in Construction? a. No, because it is service for Civil Engineers only
b. Yes, because it is part of Regular Design Services
i. An Architect of Record can be also the Architect in Charge of Construction in the same time.
ii. The Project Manager can be also the Construction Manager in the same time. c. No, because Architects are not liable for any structural concerns.
iii. The Architect of Record is the ‘signing architect’ and is liable to the Civil Code if there are irregularities in the d. Yes, but will fall under Specialized Architectural Services
Architectural Documents, while the Architect in Charge of Construction will be liable if a building collapsed related to
defects and improper installation in the jobsite. 49. Arch. Dennis was hired by Ms. Helen to perform the regular design services of a two-storey residential building. Arch. Dennis has
prepared all the documents and has completed the Detailed Design and Contract Documents Phase of his services, unfortunately the
iv. The minimum basic fee of a Project Manager is 1.5 to 3.0% based from the ‘Project Construction Cost’, while the
owner failed to implement the plans and documents for construction as prepared by him. Arch. Dennis is entitled to receive as
Construction Manager is 2.0 to 5.0% based from the ‘Project Construction Cost’.
compensation the sum of how much of his fee if he is bound to receive a fee of 250 thousand pesos?
v. The Construction Manager once appointed by the owner is responsible to hire the Project Manager.

a. I, II and III a. 100,000 pesos

b. II, III and IV b. 200,000 pesos
c. III, IV and V c. 225,000 pesos
d. 190,000 pesos
d. I, II and IV

45. Which of the following statements are ‘True’ regarding the ‘Bonds’ for a contractor? 50. Arch. Charlie assisted Ms. Diana in establishing a list of prospective contractors to awarding of the construction contract. On
what phase of the regular design services does Arch. Charlie have rendered?
i. The Proposal Bond which is composed of 5% is a requirement from the contractor in bidding projects and it is also an act
a. Design Development Phase
or proof that the contractor can meet to the demands of the project ‘financially’.
b. Contract Document Phase
 c. Bidding or Negotiation Phase
d. Construction Phase
58. Modify and expand upon the general conditions in response to the special circumstances and requirements for
particular project and locality. They often include provisions relating to unique requirements for payment, retainage,
insurance, and other contracted matters.
51. That basic principle is applied in the basic planning requirements of BP 344 standards so that finding a a. Special or other conditions
person‟s way inside and out of a building or open space shall be made easy for everyone? b. Supplementary conditions
a. Orientation c. Modifications
b. Accessibility d. Special Addition
c. Reachability
d. Usability
59. The owner often includes this condition on form of clause in the contract, fixing potential damages , such
contractually specified amount s are then used in lieu of actual damages, if any.
52. Under BP344, minimum dimension of elevation car?
a. liquidated damages
a. 1.10x1.40m b. breach of contract (late performance)
b. 1.20x1.40m c. Contractors penalties
c. 1.30x1.50m d. all in the above
d. 1.50x1.80m
60. The professional of Architecture calls for men of the highest integrity, judgment, business capacity and artistic
and technical ability. An Architect‟s honesty of purpose must be above suspicion; he acts as professional adviser to his
53. This shall be issued by the Owner to the Contractor following the execution of the contract agreement?
client and advice must be unprejudiced; he is charged with the exercise of judicial functions as between client and
a. Contract Time contractor and must act with entire impartiality.
b. Notice to Proceed
c. Contract Sum Breakdown a. Architects as judge
d. Schedule of Completion b. code of ethical conduct
c. Architects vision
54. Al Asgar wants to set-up an entertainment room on his new flat at Al Reem Residence. He instructed Architect d. Architects oath to client
Joey ( who designed his flat) to design the entertainment room in the said flat, but architect Joey is not an expert in
61. Many Architect uses this method of specification for their brevity and simplicity and because they are familiar
acoustical treatment and lighting treatment as well. So he hired a consultant such as Acoustic and Illumination
with the qualities of the specific products being specified. These specifications are frequently augmented with
Engineers (without getting an approval from the client). Is the Consultant‟s fee, deductible form the Architect‟s fee? reference standards narrative description of materials‟ qualities, and performance requirements.
a. Yes, because he is the one who hired them a. propriety specifying
b. Yes, because he did not informed the client b. specifying with reference standard
c. No, but he should inform the client and ask for approval c. descriptive specifying
d. No, it‟s not part of his work d. performance specifying

62. Under which Architectural service should value management fall?

55. On project delivery method it is once known as the traditional approach, this involves a linear design
a. Pre-design Services
sequence that results in a set of construction contract documents against which contractors submit fixed price bids. In
b. Regular Design Services
this approaches, the lowest-bidding contractor whose proposal responds to the requirements of the contract
c. Comprehensive Architectural Services
documents is usually selected to build the project.
d. None of the Above
a. Design-Build Delivery Method
b. Construction Management Delivery Method
63. This method of compensation is frequently used where there is continuing relationship involving a series of
c. Bid-Build Delivery Method
projects. It establishes a fixed sum over and above the reimbursement for the Architect‟s technical time and
d. Owners-Build Delivery Method.
overhead. An agreement on the general scope of the work is necessary in order to set an equitable fee.
a. Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses
56. It is contractor compensation on a fixed-price or a lump-sum agreement s. The contractor agrees to do the
b. Professional Fee Plus Expenses
work as outlined in the construction documents and the owner agreed to pay the sum for satisfactory completion of
the work. c. Lump Sum or Fixed Fee
d. Per Dien, Honorarium Plus Reimbursable Expenses
a. Stipulated-sum contracts
b. Cost-plus-fee contracts
64. If permitted by the code as means of egress, spiral stair shall have thread depth of not less than two hundred
c. Unit-price contract
eighty millimeters (280 mm) and riser height shall not exceed to?
d. Unit-price plus 5% overhead profit
a. 180 mm
b. 150 mm
57. These are written or graphic modifications to or interpretations of the contract documents, issued before the
c. 200 mm
agreement is signed.
d. 175 mm
a. Addenda
b. Modification
65. Under the NBC, areas where adequate parking lots/ multi-floor parking garages are available within 200 mts.
c. Supplementary Condition
of the proposed building / structures only what percent of the parking requirements maybe provided within the
d. Special Condition
premises?
a. 10 %
b. 15%
c. 20%
d. 25%
 Interior Architecture is the design of a space which has been created by structural boundaries and the human
interaction within these boundaries. It can also be the initial design and plan for use, the later redesign to
66. As per BP 220, the firewall shall extend vertically from the lowest portion of the wall adjoining the living units
accommodate a changed purpose, or a significantly revised design for adaptive reuse of the building shell.
up to a minimum height of meter above the highest point of the roof attached to it.
a. 0.20 75. Ceilings encompass the entire area of an interior space and affect the mood of the entire area, unlike a wall,
b. 0.50 which when painted has a more localised effect, and unlike a floor which can be broken up with rugs, carpeted areas,
c. 0.30 tiles, etc. What do you think is the appropriate color for a ceiling.
d. 0.40 a. Dark color
b. Neutral color
67. The minimum floor area of a living unit in multi-family dwellings shall be square meters for economic c. Bright
housing. d. None of the above
a. 24
b. 20 76. What is a color schemes which consist of variations of a single color or hue
a. Monochromatic
c. 22
b. Analogous
d. 18
c. Monotone
d. Rainbow color
68. As per PD 957, what is the minimum floor area of family condominium units for open market? ( in sqm)
a. 22
77. All other forms can be understood to be transformations of the platonic solids, variations that are generated
b. 32 by the manipulation of their dimensions, or by the subtraction or addition of elements. One of which is by altering one
c. 36 or more of its dimensions and still retain its family identity. It can be compressed into planar form, or stretched into a
d. 18 linear one. What is this method of transformation of form?

69. As per RA 9514, which is not a factor for determining degree of hazard? a. Additive transformation
a. type of occupancy b. Subtractive transformation
b. construction materials used c. Dimensional transformation
c. combustibility of contents d. Multiplicative Transformation
d. floor area
78. There are five ways to organize and arrange spaces, one of which uses proximity to relate its spaces to one
70. As per RA 9514, What is the minimum occupant load for classroom? a. 2.00 sqm/person b. 1.80 another. It often consists of repetitive, cellular spaces that have similar function, and share a common visual trait
sqm/person c. 1.40 sqm/person such as shape and orientation. What is this type of organization?
d. 3.25 sqm/person a. Grid Organization
b. Clustered Organization
c. Radial Organization
71. What did Ebenezer Howard did as an approach to his publication of „Garden Cities of Tomorrow? d. Linear Organization
a. A creation of suburban towns of limited size planned in advance and surrounded by permanent belt of
agricultural land. 79. It refers to technologies or design features used to cool buildings without power consumption. By this method
b. It was a both planning statement and a socio-political scheme by which each family would be given one it attempts to slow heat transfer into a building and remove unwanted heat from a building.
acre plot of land from the federal land reserves a. Active cooling
c. A city that would consists of specialized parallel sectors where it would run into parallel to a river and be b. Green building
built so that the dominant wind would blow from the residential areas to the industrial strip c. Passive cooling
d. A city with the intent of beautification and monumental grandeur not only for its own sake but to create a d. Green Architecture
moral and civic virtue among its urban populations.
80. This Pattern revolves around the urban core and development follows radiating spokes of main highways or
72. There are two English towns that were built as Garden Cities during those times name Letchworth and mass transit routes. Higher density tends to form around the spokes with lower density developments in between.
Welwyn. Though they did not completely measure up to the ideal, they provided a model for controlling what? a. Star Pattern
a. Urban Decay b. Radial Pattern
b. Urban Blight c. Wheel Pattern
c. Urban Sprawl d. Circular Pattern
d. Urban Renewal
Imageability is the quality of physical environment gives it a high probability of evoking a strong image in the mind of
73. What do you call the system which coordinates the dimensions of all buildings themselves, as well as with the a given observer. For example, the hills of Baguio City are part of the image of that city that in the minds of most
dimensions of the buildings to be erected in order to reduce the cost of construction? people who visit or live there. These basic elements of the urban image are the following: these are created by
a. Prefabricated system components of the city.
b. Modular coordination system
c. Component coordination system 81. This is a way of circulation along which people customarily, occasionally, or potentially move. This may be a
d. Building technology system street, pedestrian walkway, railroad, transit line, or river. Since circulation is such an important part of any physical
environment. These are usually at the center of a person‟s image.
74. What type of urban form is the most frequently found in many cities, which is a large circle with radial a. Road
corridors of intense development emanating from the center? b. Strait
a. Radiocentric c. Line
b. Ring d. Path
c. Rectilinear
d. Star
82. The Architect who is known to be the "Father of Fantastic Architecture" 90. Which of the following causes the foundation problems:
a. Adolf Loos a. Extensive underground rock formations just below the surface.
b. Antonio Gaudi b. A 5 foot water table
c. Expansive clay and organic soil
c. Alvar Aalto
d. All of the above
d. Louis Khan
91. In planning a new building, an architect would have to look at regulations other than the zoning ordinance to
83. What is referred to as the origin of architecture? find a requirement for which of the following:
a. practical usefulness of space a. The width of the loading berth
b. system of ornamentation or decoration b. The required size of the utility easement
c. expression of structural systems c. Minimum lot size
d. Parking area size
d. protection from inclemency of the seasons
92. Which of the following statement is incorrect?
84. Colour harmony that is equidistant to each other on the colour wheel. a. A 1 ½ % slope is suitable for rough parking
a. Analogous b. Landscaped area near building should have a 2% slope
b. Complementary c. A safe sidewalk would slope 2 ½ %
c. Split Complementary d. Roads in northern climate can safely have up to 12% grade
d. Triad
93. Which of the following would result to the best site circulation?
a. Planning the service entry drive separated from the automobile entry and drive
85. What type of distance is that which is psychological and is indicated by a hidden band that contains two or b. Making parking areas oversize to accommodate pedestrian circulation
more individuals in a group? c. Designing all two-way roads at least 24 feeet wide
a. Flight distance d. Limiting parking area traffic to a single entrance away from the pedestrian walks
b. Critical distance
c. Social distance 94. A property can be described with which of the following?
a. Metes and bounds
d. Personal distance
b. Reference to a section and township
c. Location within a subdivision
86. What type of art outlines the crude realities of life, like filthy dustbins, mud, dirty works and vulgar situations? d. All of the above
a. Dirty
b. Modern 95. If land is limited, which of the following is the best way to plan parking lots?
c. Free a. A two-way circulation with 90 degree parking on both sides of the drive
d. Pop b. 30 degree parking on both sides of a one way loop system
c. Combining service circulation with parking at 45 degree angle
d. A 90 degree parking on one side of a one way circulation drive
87. Which of the following would probably not be considered an element of a city‟s image?
a. A group of houses 96. Which of the following is a long term plan that is required of the entire local government unit in the
b. A freeway Philippines?
c. A neighbourhood bar a. Urban Plan
d. A rice paddies b. Social Plan
c. Comprehensive Development Plan
88. Social contact and interaction in a pavilion would be promoted most by which of the following design d. d. Site Plan
decision?
a. Making the dimensions of the pavilion small enough to anticipated number of users would cross into each 97. Which elements of the city are composed of component neighborhoods—the center, uptown, in-town,
other‟s personal distance. residential areas, etc?
b. Designing benches around the support coulumns so people would have a place to sit and talk. a. Districts
c. Organizing the cooking and servicing area distinct from the dining area and entrance. b. Edges
d. Providing an informal variety of spaces of different sizes, locations and uses. c. Pathways
d. Node
89. A speculative office building probably would not be built if the developer discovered that:
a. All of the catchment area was not served by arterial street. 98. What part of basic data and planning studies in a comprehensive development plan describes the physical
b. The site consisted of mostly sandy soil with a 6 foot top layer of expansive clay. setting of the community or region?
c. The vacancy rate of office space in the city was three times the national average. a. Economic base study
d. The neighbourhood community objected to the sight of the parking lots. b. Land use survey and inventory
c. Man-mad features
d. History and geography
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d.
99. What part of basic data and planning studies in a comprehensive development plan describes existing
HUDCC
physical features and street system?
a. Economic Base
105. Intersections that separate lanes of traffic by use of
Studies b. Socio-
Cultural Data islands a. Channelization
c. Man-Made b.
Features Rotaries
d. History and c. Clover
Geography leafs d.
Diamonds
100. The Urban Land Reform Law was passed during the administration of Marcos. With its impressive rhetoric,
it states that "it is the policy of the State to liberate human communities from blight, promote their development
and modernization, and bring about the optimum use of the land as a national resource for public welfare."
However, the spirit of this law is too philanthropic as it basically promises provision of housing for the homeless
citizens. What is the other term of “The Urban Land Reform Law”:
a. PD 1715 God Bless and Good Luck!
b. PD1157
c. PD 1517
d. PD 1751
“Striving for success without hard work is like trying to harvest where you haven’t planted.”

101. One of the early pioneers of the concept of the nodal region. He suggested that the early solution to the
problems of a large urban area such as London lay in developing a cluster of new towns linked to the central city
in a functional relationship.
a. Patrick
Geddes
b. Ebenezer
Howard
c. Raymond Unwin
d. Clarence
Perry

102. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

a. A total separation of vehicles and pedestrians is harmful for the development of a lively and active
street. b. Increasing competition for the driver‟s attention has turned roadway signs into swirls of
conflicting
graphics and
verbiage.
c. A street has a three-dimensional form which inhibit certain activities and make others
possible.
d. According to Alberti, if the city is noble and powerful, streets should be designed winding, rather
than straight and broad, because this carries the air of greatness and majesty.

103. What would result in overload storm water when an urban area experiences severe storms?
a.
Landslide
b. Clogged sewer
lines
c. Surface water flooding
d.
Erosion

104. A government‟s regulatory body for housing and land development. It renders planning assistance and
promulgates standards and rules for land use planning, zoning, and land
development. a. NHA
b. HLURB
c.

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