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What is expected regarding the exchange of technical information between Architects and those who supply building materials?
What is expected regarding the exchange of technical information between Architects and those who supply building materials?
- It is optional but appreciated by manufacturers.
- It is necessary, encouraged, and commended. (correct)
- It is discouraged and not recommended.
- It is prohibited by law.
What action should the Architect avoid with regards to engineering or technical services offered by manufacturers?
What action should the Architect avoid with regards to engineering or technical services offered by manufacturers?
- Taking advantage of all services offered.
- Availing such services if they come with obligations against the client's interest. (correct)
- Ignoring all technical services offered.
- Providing such services to manufacturers for free.
What is the Architect not allowed to accept from agents or firms handling building materials or equipment?
What is the Architect not allowed to accept from agents or firms handling building materials or equipment?
- Small market discounts credited to the Client.
- Professional advice on materials selection.
- Commissions, discounts, fees, gifts, or favors that may affect professional opinion. (correct)
- Access to exclusive industry events.
Which of the following statements about rendering professional services without compensation is true?
Which of the following statements about rendering professional services without compensation is true?
What are the moral responsibilities of the Architect towards his profession, colleagues, and subordinates?
What are the moral responsibilities of the Architect towards his profession, colleagues, and subordinates?
What should an Architect do regarding commissions, discounts, fees, gifts, or favors from firms handling building materials?
What should an Architect do regarding commissions, discounts, fees, gifts, or favors from firms handling building materials?
What should the Architect do if he has any business interest that may impact the Client's interest?
What should the Architect do if he has any business interest that may impact the Client's interest?
How should the Architect handle investments and business dealings outside of his profession?
How should the Architect handle investments and business dealings outside of his profession?
What type of relationship should the Architect have with interested sources other than the Client?
What type of relationship should the Architect have with interested sources other than the Client?
In what way should disputes between the Architect and the Client be settled according to their agreement?
In what way should disputes between the Architect and the Client be settled according to their agreement?
What is a key responsibility of the Architect in relation to the Contractor?
What is a key responsibility of the Architect in relation to the Contractor?
What is the primary purpose of Republic Act No. 545?
What is the primary purpose of Republic Act No. 545?
Which of the following policies or directives issued by the Professional Regulation Commission provided for the adoption of a syllabus for each subject in the architecture licensure examination?
Which of the following policies or directives issued by the Professional Regulation Commission provided for the adoption of a syllabus for each subject in the architecture licensure examination?
Who was consulted by the Board of Architecture in formulating the syllabi for the various examination subjects in architecture?
Who was consulted by the Board of Architecture in formulating the syllabi for the various examination subjects in architecture?
What is the purpose of the adopted syllabi mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the adopted syllabi mentioned in the text?
Which of the following organizations was not mentioned in the text as being consulted by the Board of Architecture in the final adoption of the syllabi?
Which of the following organizations was not mentioned in the text as being consulted by the Board of Architecture in the final adoption of the syllabi?
What is the primary focus of the content provided in the text?
What is the primary focus of the content provided in the text?
What is one of the responsibilities of the Architect towards the Contractor?
What is one of the responsibilities of the Architect towards the Contractor?
When can the Architect reject or condemn materials, equipment, or workmanship?
When can the Architect reject or condemn materials, equipment, or workmanship?
What action should the Architect take if he finds completed work according to the Contract Documents?
What action should the Architect take if he finds completed work according to the Contract Documents?
Which of the following is NOT an obligation of the Architect according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT an obligation of the Architect according to the text?
What is prohibited for the Architect in terms of financial dealings with Contractors or subcontractors?
What is prohibited for the Architect in terms of financial dealings with Contractors or subcontractors?
Why should the Architect provide clear and consistent information in contract documents?
Why should the Architect provide clear and consistent information in contract documents?
What power does the Board exercise in adopting the syllabi for the Architecture Licensure Examination?
What power does the Board exercise in adopting the syllabi for the Architecture Licensure Examination?
When will the Resolution adopting the syllabi become effective?
When will the Resolution adopting the syllabi become effective?
Who is required to be disseminated the Resolution adopting the syllabi?
Who is required to be disseminated the Resolution adopting the syllabi?
Who approved the Resolution adopting the syllabi?
Who approved the Resolution adopting the syllabi?
What is the purpose of the Resolution adopted by the Board?
What is the purpose of the Resolution adopted by the Board?
Study Notes
The Architect's Responsibilities
- An Architect shall not accept returns in any form from interested sources other than the Client.
- An Architect shall be free from financial or personal interests that may weaken their standing as an honest adviser.
- An Architect must inform their Client of any business interest that may relate to or affect the Client's interest.
- An Architect's agreement with the Client should include a clause for arbitration to settle disputes.
The Architect's Responsibilities in Relation to the Contractor
- The Architect shall give the Contractor reasonable aid to understand the Contract Documents.
- The Architect shall not knowingly call upon the Contractor to correct oversights or errors in the Contract Documents to the Contractor's financial disadvantage.
- The Architect shall reject or condemn materials, equipment, or workmanship that do not conform to the Contract Documents.
- The Architect shall not accept free engineering services, gifts, commissions, or favors from the Contractor or subcontractor.
- The Architect shall promptly inspect each phase of the work and issue Certificates of Payment and the Final Certificate of Completion to the Contractor.
The Architect's Responsibilities in Relation to Manufacturers, Dealers, and Agents
- The Architect shall not use engineering or technical services offered by manufacturers or suppliers that may adversely affect the Client's interest or the Architect's professional opinion.
- The Architect shall not receive commissions, discounts, fees, gifts, or favors from agents or firms handling building materials or equipment.
- The Architect may accept market discounts, which shall be credited to the Client.
The Architect's Responsibilities in Relation to Colleagues and Subordinates
- The Architect shall not render professional services without compensation, except for small civic or charity projects.
- The Architect has moral responsibilities towards their profession, colleagues, and subordinates.
Board of Architecture Resolution
- The Board of Architecture adopted a set of syllabi for the various examination subjects in architecture.
- The syllabi shall be the basis for the examination questions that will be inputted into the test question bank.
- The resolution was effective 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette or any newspaper of general circulation.
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