APRACN03 MIDTERM EXAM

Points:

77/100

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1.The architect shall not seek commissions/discounts from agents or firms. All market discounts shall be
credited to the _________.

Client

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2.The architect may or may not confers with the client on requirements, secures sufficient primary and
secondary data to generate reliable projections and analyses which are to be used as basis for the
preparation of physical plans/designs.

False

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3.A government agency mandated to administer and regulate the practice of architecture in the Philippines
would refer to the ________.

PRBOA

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4.What Philippine law governs the historic and heritage conservation planning?

RA 10066

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5.In site development planning, the architect is not merely concerned with the structures he creates but
with the _____________ as well.

Grounds and Surrounding Space

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6.How many are the ASEAN member countries?

11

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7.Conducting ocular inspection of possible project sites may be reimbursed by the architect to the owner.
True

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8.Mediation and conciliation of of disagreements refers to _____________.

RA 9285

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9.The CA is concerned with the management and use of land as well as the conservation, preservation and
upgrading of the of the human environment, Refers to ____________________________.

Comprehensive Development Planning Services

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10.Projects where the plan / design and related contract documents are re-used for the repetitive
construction of similar buildings without amending the drawing and the specifications refers to Group
_____.

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11.The process of directing and influencing the task-related activities would refer to _________.

Leading

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12.Arbitration, mediation and conciliation is governed by what law?

RA 9285

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13.The architect shall advise the client against proceeding with any project whose __________ may be
questionable due to financial or legal important.

Practicability

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14.What refers to an agreed level by which others can be measured?

Benchmark

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15.The architect shall not _________free professional and/or technical services from suppliers.

Solicit

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16.The architect shall build his professional ________ on the merits of his own service and performance.

Reputation

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17.Acoustic Design Services involves the detailed planning and design to ___________ for compatibility with
the architectural design concept.

Control Sound Transmission

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18.The architect may exhibit his professional shingle outside of his office in a _________ manner.

Modest

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19.The process of ensuring that actual activities conform to planned activities would refer to ____________.

Controlling

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20.Works of the AOR are governed by what law?

RA 8293

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21.The services rendered by the architect must conform to the ______________.

Standards of Professional Practice

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22.Lump sum or fixed fee method may be applied to __________ projects since they entail more paper work
and time consuming efforts.

Government

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23.The architect shall shall promptly inspect each phase of work _________.

Completed

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24.For government projects, the selection of the Professional Consultant shall be in accordance with the
relevant provisions of what Philippine law?

RA 9184

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25.The architect's primordial concerns in all of his undertakings is to safeguard ___________.

Life, Health, Property and Public Welfare

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26.What refers to the ASEAN Member Country where the architect has an existing license to practice
architecture?

Country of Origin

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27.When a client calls upon the architect to give oral or written advice and direction, to attend conferences,
to make evaluations and appraisals regarding a contemplated project, refers to _________.
Consultation

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28.The architect is engaged to render opinion or give advice, clarifications or explanation on techmical
matters pertaining to architectural works refers to Group ______.

10

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29.The owner should issue orders to the general contractor only through the ________.

Architect

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30.In regular practice, the architect acts as the client's _________.

Adviser

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31.The advantage of an ADC is for the BAC to have a wider range of options

True

False

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32.During the progress of work, the owner shall furnish the architect a copy of expenses being incurred on
the construction. This refers to _______.

Cost Records

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33.If the architect would be rendering DAEDS for a residential project, how many percent will be used for
the PF?

10%
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34.The architect shall keep the client informed at all times of the _____________.

Progress of Work

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35.If the owner observes or otherwise becomes aware of anything that may impair the successful
implementation of the project, likewise the owner shall give prompt ______________ to the architect.

Written Notice

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36.The architect as a good citizen shall abide by and observe the laws and regulations of the government
and comply with _______________________.

Standards of Professional Practice

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37.The profession of architecture calls for men and women of highest ________.

Integrity

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38.The architect shall promote the interest of his professional organization which is the ________.

UAP

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39.If the work of the architect is abandoned or suspended in whole or in part, the owner shall pay the
architect for the services rendered corresponding to the amount due at the stage of suspension.

True
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40.The architect shall endeavor to meet the aesthetic and functional requirements of the project
commensurate with the client's _________.

Budget

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41.If the architect has any other business which would affect the interest of the client, he should _______ the
client of such situation.

Inform

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42.When the suspension of construction exceeds a period of six (6) months, the fee for the remaining works
shall be ____________.

Doubled

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43.Upon signing of the Service Agreement, the owner can release to the architect, the amount
corresponding to _________ percent.

5%

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44.If an architect violates any provisions of RA 9266, the administrative fine would be PhP __________.

5M

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45.An act to regulate the practice of architecture in the Philippines would refer to ________.

RA 9266

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46.An exchange of ________ information between the architect and those who manufacture, supply and
handling building materials is necessary.

Technical

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47.A _____________ is a systematic way of doing things.

Process

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48.The architect shall refrain from taking part in paid advertisement ___________ any materials.

Endorsing

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49.When necessary, the owner shall designate a ________ authorized to act on his behalf.

Representative

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50.The architect is engaged in a profession which carries with it ________ responsibility towards the public.

Civic

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51.In the design and placements of signs, nothing should be installed inside or outside of the building that
would compromise its safety and aesthetics.

True

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52.If suitably trained and experienced, the architect's ability to _________________ in to a whole qualifies him o
take the lead role in an undertaking that cuts across various disciplines.

Synthesize and Organize

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53.The most important organizational resources is _________.

Human

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54.Hangars, warehouse, bakeries, armories belongs to Group _________.

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55.The architect shall ________ from the client at the very inception of their business relationship.

Ascertain

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56.Airports, Auditoriums, Hotels and Mental Institutions belongs to Group _______.

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57.The architect shall immediately upon his personal knowledge and inspection, _______ material,
equipment or workmanship which is not in conformity with the specifications.

Condemn

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58.The architect shall always endeavor to protect the client's ________.

Interest

59.What is the most important organizational resources?

Human
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60.The _________ shall include cost of the construction as well as all professional fees, permits, clearances
and utilities and cost of acquiring the project site, etc.
Project Development Cost

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61.The architect's work starts at the inspection of the project when the owner outlines his __________ to the
architect.

Requirements

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62.The process of engaging two or more people working together in a structures way would refer to ________.

Organizing

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63.The architect shall respect and help conserve system of values, historic, cultural heritage and the
existing built environment of the ___________ which he creates architecture.

Community

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64.Architectural Lighting Layout and Design Services involves the detailed planning and design of _________
for compatibility with the architectural design concept.

Light Transmission, Timing & Control

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65.Physical planning refers to the orderly arrangement within a piece of land or property on which vertical
structures and horizontal developments are to be proposed.

True

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66.The process of establishing goals and suitable course of action would refer to _________.

Planning

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67.If an architect violates any provisions of RA 9266, how many years would he be imprisoned?

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68.The architect's fee is based on the _____________.

Project Construction Cost

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69.In the design of a building, the architect works on a _____________.

Development Concept

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70.Upon submission by the architect of schematic design phase, how much will be paid to the AOR ?

15%

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71.The architect's relation to his client is dependent upon ___________.

Good Faith

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72.Moderate complexity of plan and designs refers to Group ______.

2
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73.What refers to particular processes for reporting or comparison of achievement against criteria,
standards, or a benchmark.

Assessment

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74.The owner shall arrange and pay for legal, auditing, insurance, counseling and other services as mabe
required for the project.

True

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75.For legitimate existence of a corporation, it must be registered with the ___________.

SEC

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76.The architect shall ensure that the conduct of his ___________ abide by appropriate and effective internal
procedures, including monitoring and review processes to enable the firm to function efficiently.

Professional Practice

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77.The architect shall promptly pay for architectural and other engineering and allied services required for
the project,

False

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78.The architect shall be compensated for his services through his ___________.

Professional Fee

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79.If the architect is commissioned to do physical plans for specific site, he has to go beyond the study of
human behavior and activities.

True

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80.Which one would refer to the purpose that an organization strives to achieve?

Goal

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81.The ___________ Services cover a broad line of architectural services ranging from initial problem
identification to activities that would allow the architect to initially conceptualize an array of architectural
and allied solutions.

Pre-Design

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82.The submits to the owner _______ sets of all construction drawings and technical specifications for
purposes of obtaining a building permit.

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83.The architect shall _______ his client for services rendered.

Bill

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84.AFAS objective is to enhance involvement in services amongst ASEAN Member Countries.

False

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85.The _________ have evolved to a level where specialized architectural services are needed to complete,
complement the necessary work for the totality of a project.
Time and Technology

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86.The primordial concern of the architect in all of his undertakings must be safeguard to life, health,
property and ______________________.

Public Welfare

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87.The architect must act to the best _________ and welfare of the client.

Interest

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88.Monumental buildings and other facilities such as Museums; Exposition and Fair Buildings belongs to
Group ___________.

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89.The architect must preserve his good name with ________.

Dignity

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90.The architect shall unselfishly give his time and effort to the advancement of the profession thru his
active and personal ___________ and involvement with the IAPOA.

Commitment

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91.The architect shall not affix his ___________ to any plans or professional documents prepared by other
person.

Signature and Seal

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92. The architect shall give the contractor every reasonable assistance to enable him to fully understand
the contents of the ________ by furnishing clear, definite and consistent information.

Contract Documents

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93.In applying for a building permit at the OBO, how many sets of project documents must be summited?

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94.The architect shall not _________ the public as to is professional competence nor claim any professional
specialization unless supported by academic qualification or record of expertise.

Deceive

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95.If the architect found the contractor's work in accordance to the terms of the agreement, he shall issue
the corresponding ___________.

Certificate and Payment

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96.The architect shall not tender professional services without first executing a professional ___________.

Service Agreement

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97.A per diem plus travelling and living expenses shall be chargeable to the owner whenever the architect
or his duly authorized representative is required to perform services at a locality beyond beyond _______
kilometers.

50
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98.The contractor depends upon the architect to ________ fairly the contractor's interest.

Safeguard

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99.The ability to minimize the use of resources in achieving objectives would refer to __________.

Efficiency

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100.The contractor is being paid through _________ of work accomplishment.

Percentage