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SET 4A ONLINE MOCK ALE - Day 1 Part 1 (MORNING)
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This is a simulation exam of the ALE Day 1 Part 1 covering History, Theory and Principles
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ACTUAL INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the correct answer for each of the following
questions. Shade only one answer in the provided answer sheet. ERASURES ARE
STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED.
Situation 1 - Situation 1 - The following questions relate to ARCHITECTURAL

THEORY. Choose the best and correct answer.
1. Which does not mean the value of color? 1 point
a. intensity
b. luminance
c. brightness
d. lightness
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2. Which has the largest effect on vernacular architecture? 1 point
a. social and geographic conditions
b. climatic and geologic conditions
c. physical and cultural conditions
d. cultural and political conditions
3. According to Charles Jencks, the death of modernism happened when 1 point
the Pruitt-Igoe housing project was demolished in 1972. Who designed this
housing project?
a. Le Corbusier
b. Minoru Yamasaki
c. Frank Lloyd Wright
d. Kenzo Tange
4. It refers to the scientific study of architecture. 1 point
a. archeology
b. archism
c. anarchy
d. architectonics
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5. Which architectural style or movement is a reaction against the 1 point
industrial revolution?
a. Art Nouveau
b. Arts and Craft
c. Art Deco
d. International Style
Situation 2 - The following questions relate to OFFICE MANAGEMENT. Choose

the best and correct answer.
6. A common clause in a contract of service binding the successors and 1 point
permitted assigns of each party to the contract?
a. Arbitration
b. Owner’s Responsibilities
c. Successors and Assigns
d. Scope of Services
7. What is required before presenting an architect’s previous works to the 1 point
client?
a. service agreement
b. downpayment
c. acceptance fee
d. none of the above
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8. Three friends who just passed the boards can form the following 1 point
together except?
a. sole proprietorship
b. architectural �rm
c. partnership
d. corporation
9. A good basis for hiring a foreign architect. 1 point
a. to represent Filipino architecture
b. to showcase foreign styles
c. to transfer technical knowledge
d. to follow client’s wish
10. Which of the following is an overhead cost? 1 point
a. materials
b. labor
c. equipment
d. rent
Situation 3 - The following questions relate to PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE.

Choose the best and correct answer.
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11. Which type of estimate is ideal for client presentation? 1 point
a. Bill of Materials
b. Bill of Quantities
c. Bill of Shares
d. Bill of Labor
12. This is where the bidders can clarify some of the details of the project. 1 point
a. pre-bid conference
b. awarding
c. bid submission
d. bid opening
13. This is the first phase of architectural design. 1 point
a. schematic
b. design development
c. construction
d. �nish
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14. Who secures the final occupancy permit? 1 point
a. architect
b. owner
c. manager
d. contractor
15. Who was the first PRC Outstanding Architect? 1 point
a. Juan Arellano
b. Juan Nakpil
c. Otilio Arellano
d. Froilan Hong
Situation 4 - The following questions relate to HOUSING. Choose the best and
correct answer.
16. What is the minimum width of minor roads in an open market 1 point
subdivision?
a. 6.5m
b. 8.0m
c. 10m
d. 9.0m
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17. Batas Pambansa 220 was approved and first promulgated when? 1 point
a. 1975
b. 1995
c. 1982
d. 2004
18. What is the absolute minimum area of parks and playgrounds in an 1 point
open market subdivision?
a. 150sqm
b. 450sqm
c. 120sqm
d. 100sqm
19. What differentiates a pathwalk and an alley in an economic housing 1 point
subdivision?
a. a pathwalk cannot be used as property access
b. an alley can serve as property access
c. an alley is a private walkway
d. a pathwalk can be used as property access
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20. What is the minimum firewall thickness for socialized rowhouses? 1 point
a. 4”
b. 5”
c. 6”
d. 8”
Situation 5 - The following questions relate to PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.

21. What method of compensation is ideal for a continuous series of 1 point
projects?
a. �xed fee
b. lump sum
c. per diem
d. professional fee with expenses
22. What is the recommended minimum fee for a project manager? 1 point
a. 1% of project cost
b. 2% of project cost
c. 5% of project cost
d. 10% of project cost
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23. Who approves fire safety requirement documents? 1 point
a. OBO
b. BFP
c. DPWH
d. DENR
24. Requests for payment by the contractors shall be maximum of _______ 1 point
every month.
a. once
b. twice
c. thrice
d. 4x
25. Who orders the implementation of the project? 1 point
a. architect
b. owner
c. manager
d. engineer
Situation 6 - The following questions relate to EGYPTIAN ARCHITECTURE.

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26. A space with a roof supported by 134 gigantic papyrus columns. 1 point
a. King’s Gallery
b. Great Hypostyle Hall
c. Khufu’s Pyramid
d. Mortuary Temple
27. Which is the first successful attempt to construct a straight faced 1 point
pyramid?
a. Meidum Pyramid
b. Djoser’s Pyramid
c. Sneferu’s Pyramid
d. Red Pyramid
28. Egyptian monumental pillars. 1 point
a. mastaba
b. pylon
c. obelisk
d. sphinx
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29. Which is the predecessor of the pyramids? 1 point
a. mastaba
b. pylon
c. obelisk
d. sphinx
30. Which Giza pyramid has remaining casing on top? 1 point
a. Menkaure’s
b. Khafre’s
c. Khufu’s
d. Sneferu’s
Situation 7 - The following questions relate to FILIPINO ARCHITECTURE. Choose

31. Which theater was designed by the first National Artist for 1 point
Architecture?
a. Rizal Theater
b. Metropolitan Theater
c. Samsung Theater
d. Ideal Theater
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32. An example of thin shell construction inspired from the Space Age. 1 point
a. Jai Alai Building
b. Manila City Hall
c. QC Memorial Shrine
d. Church of the Holy Sacri�ce
33. Represented Philippine architecture during the 1964 New York World’s 1 point
Fair and is a son of one of the first practicing Filipino architects in the 21st
century.
a. Juan Arellano
b. Angel Nakpil
c. Carlos Arguelles
d. Otillo Arellano
34. Known as the Dean of the Filipino Architects. 1 point
a. Pablo Antonio
b. Leandro Locsin
c. Juan Nakpil
d. Tomas Mapua
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35. Who was the LIKHA Gold Medal Awardee in 2022? 1 point
a. Froilan Hong
b. Philip Recto
c. Yolanda David-Reyes
d. Jose Siao-Ling
Situation 8 - The following questions relate to CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS.

36. If conflicts arise between the contents of the construction drawings 1 point
and specifications, which shall govern?
a. the architect’s interpretation
b. speci�cations
c. drawings
d. conditions
37. Who provides the shop drawings? 1 point
a. contractor
b. owner
c. architect
d. engineers
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38. Who provides the detailed drawings? 1 point
a. architect
b. designers
c. engineers
d. contractor
39. Which of the following is required for the release of a certificate of 1 point
occupancy?
a. CTC
b. tax declaration
c. tax receipt
d. logbook
40. Which law protects the owners of architectural documents from 1 point
copyright infringement?
a. RA 1378
b. PD 1096
c. RA 8293
d. PD 856

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41. An architect is hired to design the architectural interiors of a new hotel, 1 point
how much should be the minimum professional fee if the architectural

interior project costs Php 10 million?
a. Php 1.5 million
b. Php 2.0 million
c. Php 3.2 million
d. Php 1.0 million
42. How much should the architect receive after providing the preliminary 1 point
design?
a. Php 450,000
b. Php 300,000
c. Php 500,000
d. Php 200,000
43. How much should the architect receive after submitting the final 1 point
designs?
a. Php 450,000
b. Php 300,000
c. Php 500,000
d. Php 200,000
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44. How much should the architect receive after the completion of the 1 point
project?
a. Php 450,000
b. Php 300,000
c. Php 500,000
d. Php 200,000
45. What is the recommended minimum professional fee for architectural 1 point
acoustics?
c. 10% of project cost

46. What is the minimum professional fee that an architect can receive for 1 point
regular design services if the project is a city library? Assume that a single
contract between the architect and the owner is preferred while the
architect has contracts with allied professionals.
b. 7.0% of project cost
c. 6.0% of project cost
d. 3.6% of project cost
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47. A government building is to be constructed in Metro Manila in 3 years. 1 point
Before the project proceeds, numerous conferences are conducted to

tackle different aspects of the project feasibility. You were invited to be part
of one of its conferences as an architect who has wide knowledge on
underground architecture. Which of the following can be an appropriate way
to pay you for your service?
a. percentage of project pre-design cost
b. �xed professional fee
c. retainer’s fee
d. per diem
48. The first professional organization for architects in the Philippines is 1 point
an organization for architects and ________________.
a. civil engineers
b. land surveyors
c. electrical engineers
d. lawyers
49. What is the recommended minimum professional fee for an architect 1 point
providing DADS for a residential condominium project?
a. 6%
b. 10%
c. 6%
d. 3.6%
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50. What is the standard height of handrails in an accessible ramp? 1 point
a. 0.7m and 0.9m
b. 0.8m and 1.06m
c. 0.5m and 0.7m
d. 1.1m and 1.2m
Situation 11 - The following questions relate to PLANNING. Choose the best and
correct answer.
51. Which of the following is the ideal flushing mechanism for water 1 point
closets considering people with disabilities?
a. knob type
b. push-button
c. wall button
d. lever type
52. Who developed the Great London Plan in 1944 following World War II? 1 point
a. Raymond Unwin
b. Patrick Abercrombie
c. Ebenezer Howard
d. Cristopher Wren
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53. It refers to the creation of artificially new lands. 1 point
a. land cutting
b. land grading
c. land reclamation
d. land planning
54. This type of earthwork involves balancing cut and fill. 1 point
a. land cutting
b. land grading
c. land reclamation
d. land planning
55. The first Garden City is located where? 1 point
a. Letchworth
b. Welwyn
c. Berlin
d. Hampstead

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56. A compendium of principles, beliefs and values that architects are 1 point
expected to adhere to in the conduct of their personal and professional

dealings.
a. Architect’s Credo
b. Standards of Professional Practice
c. Architectural Code
d. National Building Code
57. Who is automatically accredited as a CPD Provider for architects? 1 point
a. UAP, Inc.
b. IAPOA
c. PRBArch
d. PRC
58. The database of all registered architects. 1 point
a. listing
b. book
c. datum
d. roster
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59. Who shall initiate the establishment of reciprocity for foreign citizens 1 point
who want to take the licensure examination in the Philippines?
a. PRC
b. PRBArch
c. applicant
d. contractor
60. How much should the incentive pay be for government AoRs? 1 point
c. 1.5% of project cost
Situation 13 - The following questions relate to BUILDING LAWS. Choose the best
and correct answer.
61. DPWH Department Order No. 57 of 2008 is also known as 1 point
_______________.
a. Solid Waste Management Policy
b. Waste Water Policy
c. Sewage Treatment Policy
d. Clean Air Policy
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62. In a socialized housing, what can be used to increase density? 1 point
a. major road
b. motor court
c. pathwalk
d. alley
63. In professional practice, CPD means what? 1 point
a. Continuation Professional Degree
b. Continuing Professional Development
c. Continuous Professional Drive
d. Compendium of Professional Development
64. When was the Philippine Green Building Code approved by DPWH as a 1 point
referral code of the National Building Code?
a. 2013
b. 2010
c. 2015
d. 2018
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65. BP 220 applies to the development of what? 1 point
a. socialized and open-market housing
b. socialized and economic housing
c. socialized and condominium housing
d. socialized and low-cost housing

66. The architect identifies the site’s potentials and development controls 1 point
considering the surroundings. What service is provided?
a. pre-design service
b. schematic design
c. architectural programming
d. space planning
67. The architect identifies the site’s potentials and development controls 1 point
considering the surroundings. What service is provided?
a. design service
b. schematic design
c. site selection and analysis
d. site planning
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68. It involves the use of secondary data in the client’s decision making. 1 point
The architect can help by providing what service?
a. feasibility studies
b. site selection
c. site utilization
d. pre-feasibility studies
69. A large controversial project is proposed and the public has mixed 1 point
reactions about it. How can an architect help?
a. design brief preparation
b. space planning
c. estimates
d. promotional services
70. What is after the project definition phase in regular design services? 1 point
a. schematic
b. design development
c. bidding
d. construction phase
Situation 15 - The following questions relate to CLASSICAL ARCHITECTURE.

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71. Which of the following is the most famous example of classical 1 point
superposed order?
a. Pantheon
b. Parthenon
c. Colosseum
d. Temple of Hera
72. Which classical order has the shortest columns? 1 point
a. Composite
b. Ionic
c. Corinthian
d. Tuscan
73. Which classical order was used in the portico of the Pantheon? 1 point
a. Doric
b. Ionic
c. Corinthian
d. Tuscan
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74. Which classical order was used in the Parthenon? 1 point
a. Doric
b. Ionic
c. Corinthian
d. Composite
75. Which classical order was used in the Erechtheion? 1 point
a. Doric
b. Ionic
c. Corinthian
d. Composite
Situation 16 - The following questions relate to URBAN PLANNING. Choose the

best and correct answer.
76. The new Philippine government department responsible for the 1 point
housing and related developments was founded when?
a. 2015
b. 2016
c. 2019
d. 2020
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77. He introduced “region” in urban planning theory. 1 point
a. Jane Jacobs
b. Edmund Bacon
c. Patrick Geddes
d. Clarence Stein
78. Who is a Danish urban planner and architect who leads in the people- 1 point
centered urban design, prioritizing pedestrians and cyclists?
a. Jane Jacobs
b. Clarence Stein
c. Jan Gehl
d. Le Corbusier
79. It is currently the tallest building in Cebu and the tallest outside Metro 1 point
Manila.
a. Trump Tower
b. Grand Hyatt Manila
c. Ru�no Paci�c Tower
d. Horizons 101 Tower
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80. Who is the Filipino architect who assisted Harry Frost in developing the 1 point
original plan for a new postcolonial capital city in 1941?
a. Juan Arellano
b. Antonio Toledo
c. Federico Ilustre
d. Alfredo Pascual

81. Your architectural firm works with an international design firm based in 1 point
London. They invited a representative from your firm to attend their event
celebrating the World Architecture Day. When is World Architecture Day?
a. every 2nd week of December
b. every 1st week of July
c. every 2nd Monday of December
d. every 1st Monday of October
82. What does DAEDS mean? 1 point
a. Detailed Architectural and Engineering Development Service
b. Detailed Application of Engineering Design and Speci�cations
c. Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design Service
d. Department of Architecture and Engineering Design School
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83. A newly licensed architect becomes _____ member of UAP. 1 point
a. charter
b. regular
c. fellow
d. honorary
84. Which of the following is a document that may be issued by OBO prior 1 point
to the processing of the building permit?
a. fencing permit
b. accessory permit
c. civil permit
d. ancillary permit
85. Which of the following is the primary scope of site development 1 point
planning services?
a. arrangement of vertical structures and horizontal developments
b. generic scope of civil works, softscape and hardscape
c. composite arrangement of buildings and amenities
d. physical planning and engineering component
Situation 18 - The following questions relate to PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN. Choose

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86. Which principle of design is the most important in designing for 1 point
accessibility?
a. balance
b. harmony
c. unity
d. contrast
87. A principle of design that creates a feeling of organized movement. 1 point
a. rhythm
b. harmony
c. direction
d. balance
88. It creates a sense of harmony between all parts of a work of art. 1 point
a. harmony
b. unity
c. balance
d. symmetry
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89. Which of the following can best articulate the door element in the 1 point
room?
a. painting it with the a light color
b. providing a decorative casing
c. using a �ush door
d. placing it in the center of the wall
90. Negative space in design is also called what? 1 point
a. dark space
b. object space
c. perspective
d. white space
Situation 19 - The following questions relate to MASTERS OF ARCHITECTURE.

91. Who is the famous architect who designed a memorial composed of 1 point
below-grade black granite walls, in V-shape and 247 feet long? The granite
panels carry the names of the over 58,000 dead soldiers during the Vietnam
War.
a. Maya Lin
b. Ronald Lu
c. Terry Farrel
d. Miriam Kamara
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92. The latest Pritzker Prize laureate in 2022 is notable for what projects? 1 point
a. commercial brutalist buildings
b. indigenous housing
c. community architecture
d. hospitality architecture
93. Who designed the US Capitol which is the seat of the United States 1 point
Congress?
a. Thomas Jefferson
b. William Thornton
c. James Hoban
d. John Russel Pope
94. Who designed the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, DC? 1 point
a. Thomas Jefferson
b. William Thornton
c. James Hoban
d. John Russel Pope
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95. The Aga Khan Award for Architecture (AKAA) is a famous architectural 1 point
prize awarding architectural projects successfully addressing the needs

and aspirations of ____________.
a. Mongolian communities
b. Islamic communities
c. Spanish communities
d. Hindu communities
Situation 20 - The following questions relate to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.

96. What is usually the minimum horizontal distance between fire sprinkler 1 point
heads?
a. 1.80 m
b. 2.10 m
c. 6.50 m
d. 1.00 m
97. What is the usual minimum warranty of waterproofing in terms of 1 point
years?
a. 10
b. 3
c. 2
d. 5
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98. What is the usual class of mortar used for plastering? 1 point
a. Class A
b. Class B
c. Class C
d. Class D
99. 1 tin of paint is equal to how many gallons? 1 point
a. 4
b. 16
c. 32
d. 8
100. Onduline is a famous trademarked brand of what material? 1 point
a. heavy metal roo�ng
b. lightweight roo�ng
c. polycarbonate roo�ng
d. stone coated roo�ng
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ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS SO CORRECT ANSWERS WILL BE COMPLETELY SHOWN

Situation 1 - Situation 1 - The following questions relate to ARCHITECTURAL

1. Which does not mean the value of color? 1 point

2. Which has the largest effect on vernacular architecture? 1 point

a. social and geographic conditions

b. climatic and geologic conditions

c. physical and cultural conditions

d. cultural and political conditions

3. According to Charles Jencks, the death of modernism happened when 1 point

c. Frank Lloyd Wright

4. It refers to the scientiﬁc study of architecture. 1 point

5. Which architectural style or movement is a reaction against the 1 point

b. Arts and Craft

Situation 2 - The following questions relate to OFFICE MANAGEMENT. Choose

6. A common clause in a contract of service binding the successors and 1 point

permitted assigns of each party to the contract?

c. Successors and Assigns

7. What is required before presenting an architect’s previous works to the 1 point

d. none of the above

9. A good basis for hiring a foreign architect. 1 point

a. to represent Filipino architecture

b. to showcase foreign styles

c. to transfer technical knowledge

d. to follow client’s wish

10. Which of the following is an overhead cost? 1 point

Situation 3 - The following questions relate to PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE.

11. Which type of estimate is ideal for client presentation? 1 point

13. This is the ﬁrst phase of architectural design. 1 point

14. Who secures the ﬁnal occupancy permit? 1 point

15. Who was the ﬁrst PRC Outstanding Architect? 1 point

open market subdivision?

19. What differentiates a pathwalk and an alley in an economic housing 1 point

a. a pathwalk cannot be used as property access

b. an alley can serve as property access

c. an alley is a private walkway

d. a pathwalk can be used as property access

Situation 5 - The following questions relate to PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.

21. What method of compensation is ideal for a continuous series of 1 point

d. professional fee with expenses

d. 10% of project cost

23. Who approves ﬁre safety requirement documents? 1 point

25. Who orders the implementation of the project? 1 point

Situation 6 - The following questions relate to EGYPTIAN ARCHITECTURE.

b. Great Hypostyle Hall

28. Egyptian monumental pillars. 1 point

29. Which is the predecessor of the pyramids? 1 point

30. Which Giza pyramid has remaining casing on top? 1 point

Situation 7 - The following questions relate to FILIPINO ARCHITECTURE. Choose

a. Jai Alai Building

b. Manila City Hall

d. Church of the Holy Sacri�ce

34. Known as the Dean of the Filipino Architects. 1 point

Situation 8 - The following questions relate to CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS.

and speciﬁcations, which shall govern?

a. the architect’s interpretation

37. Who provides the shop drawings? 1 point

38. Who provides the detailed drawings? 1 point

Situation 9 - The following questions relate to PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.