Philippines Architecture Exam Practice Questions PDF

CO1 Discuss the different laws affecting the practice of architecture in the Philippines 1. What of the following is not considered an unprofessional or dishonorable conduct and hence not a ground for the revocation of certificate? a. Signing and sealing plans not prepared under his supe...

CO1 Discuss the different laws affecting the practice of architecture in the Philippines 1. What of the following is not considered an unprofessional or dishonorable conduct and hence not a ground for the revocation of certificate? a. Signing and sealing plans not prepared under his supervision b. Bribing to secure a certificate of resignation c. Falsely impersonating a practitioner d. Aiding in the practice of architecture any person not duly authorized to practice architecture in the Philippines e. None of the above 2. With respect to responsibilities to colleagues and subordinates, which of the following is unethical practice for the architect? a. Affixes signature to plans prepared by another person or entities b. Refrains from associating himself with any enterprise of doubtful character c. Inspires loyalty of employees d. Refrains from participating at competitions where he has involvement in its programs 3. In the Architect’s Code of Ethics, to whom does the architect have responsibility to issue corresponding certificates of payment and final certificate of completion? a. Client c. Manufacturers/dealers b. Contractor d. Public 4. Which of the following is not a prohibition in the practice of architecture? a. Practicing architecture without being registered b. Using the seal of another architect c. Forging evidence to secure certificate of resignation d. Supervising the preparation of contract documents 5. With respect to responsibilities to colleagues and subordinates, which of the following is unethical practice for the architect? a. Affixes signature to plans prepared by another person or entities b. Refrains from associating himself with any enterprise of doubtful character c. Inspires loyalty of employees d. Refrains from participating at competitions where he has involvement in its programs 6. Under the Civil Code, how long (number of years) is the liability the Architect for the regular design of structures a. 10 years b. 15 years c. 1 year d. 5 years 7. In the Architect’s Code of Ethics, to whom does the architect have responsibility to provide adequate and just compensation to employees? a. Client c. Colleagues/subordinates b. Contractor d. Public 8. In the Architect’s Code of Ethics, to whom does the architect have responsibility to provide for arbitration as a method for settlement of disputes? a. Client c. Colleagues/subordinates b. Contractor d. Public 9. In the Architect’s Code of Ethics, to whom does the architect have responsibility to give every reasonable aid to enable him to fully understand the contents of the Contract Documents by furnishing clear, definite and consistent information in all pertinent contract documents to avoid unnecessary mistakes that may involve extra cost? a. Client c. Colleagues/subordinates b. Contractor d. Public 10. What requirement regulates the entry of foreign nationals to the practice of architecture? a. Reciprocity c. Unilateral Agreement b. Bilateral Agreement d. Parallel CO2 Interpret the law that governs the design and construction of structures 11. Accessible parking should have a minimum width of a. 3.00 m b. 3.20 m c. 3.50 m d. 3.70 m 12. Perpendicular and diagonal parking for average automobile should have a minimum dimension of a. 3.00 m x 5.00 m b. 2.15 m x 6.00 m c. 2.40 m x 5.00 m d. 2.50 m x 5.00 m 13. What is the minimum setback for Commercial buildings if the RROW is 30.00 m and above? a. 6.00 m x 3.00 m x 3.00 m c. 5.00 m x 3.00 m x 3.00 m b. 8.00 m x 5.00 m x 5.00 m d. 5.00 m x 2.00 m x 2.00 m 14. Under the NBC, minimum requirement for Total Open Spaces for through lots is a. 20% b. 30% c. 10% d. 50% 15. What is the minimum width of planning strip (for trees) for each side of the RROW? a. 200 mm b. 150 mm c. 300 mm d. 450 mm 16. Under the NBC, minimum requirement for Total Open Spaces for Corner lots is a. 10% b. 12% c. 15% d. 20% 17. Any change, addition, or modification in construction of occupancy. a. Alter/Alteration b. Renovation c. Redevelopment d. Reconstruction 18. An unoccupied space other than a yard bounded on three sides by building lines with one side bounded by another space whether public or private a. Inner court b. Open court c. Through court d. Private court 19. A court bounded on all sides or around by its periphery by building lines? a. Inner court b. Open court c. Through court d. Private court 20. As per PD 1096, what is the minimum Kitchen size? 3.00 sqm a. 2.00 sqm b. 6.00 sqm c. 2.40 sqm d. 2.70 sqm 21. Least dimension for Toilet and Bath a. 0.90 m b. 1.20 m c. 1.00 m d. 0.60 m 22. Who shall be responsible for carrying out the provision of the Building Code as the enforcement of orders? a. Building Official c. Authority b. Office of the City Engineer d. DOH 23. Under the NBC, what is the minimum length of chaflans? a. 2.00 m b. 3.00 m c. 3.00 m d. 5.00 m 24. Under the NBC, for Group A Dwellings, stairs shall have a minimum run of 250 mm a. 150 mm b. 180 mm c. 200 mm d. 240 mm 25. What is the minimum setback for R1? a. 4.50 x 2.00 x 2.00 b. 5.00 x 2.00 x 2.00 c. 5.00 x 2.50 x 2.50 d. 4.00 x 2.00 x 2.00 26. Firewall with a minimum 2-hour fire-resistive rating constructed with a minimum height clearance of ________ above the roof. a. 300 mm b. 450 mm c. 500 mm d. 400 mm 27. Sidewalks of 2.00 meters or more in width shall include on its outer side a planning strip of not less than ________ in width? a. 1000 mm b. 800 mm c. 1200 mm d. 1500 mm CO3 Explain the laws concerning fire protection and accessibility inside and outside structures. 28. What is the minimum clear opening of a window to be able to consider as a means of egress? a. 900 mm x 1200 mm c. 820 mm x 1000 mm b. 800 mm x 1100 mm d. 850 mm x 1000 mm 29. Separated from other spaces of the building or structure by construction or equipment to provide a protected way of travel to the exit discharge? a. Fire lane b. Horizontal Exit c. Fire Exit d. Vestibule 30. 31. What pipe color is for Hot water? a. Yellow b. Violet c. Red d. Orange 32. What pipe color is for cold water? a. White b. Green c. Red d. Orange 33. As per BP 344, what is the minimum dimension for Accessible Elevator> a. 1.00 m x 1.50 m b. 1.10 m x 1.40 m c. 1.20 m x 1.50 m d. 1.20 m x 1.80 m 34. As per BP 344, accessible elevator should be located not more than ______ from the entrance? a. 20.00 m b. 30.00 m c. 60.00 m d. 80.00 m 35. As per BP 344, minimum width of a curb cut-out should be? a. 0.80 m b. 1.00 m c. 0.90 m d. 1.50 m 36. As per BP 344, what is the required minimum walkway headroom? a. 1.10 m b. 1.20 m c. 2.00 m d. 1.50 m 37. As per BP 344, accessible public washrooms and toilets shall permit easy passage of wheelchair and must allow how much turning space for wheelchairs? a. 1.50 sqm b. 1.70 sqm c. 2.00 sqm d. 2.25 sqm 38. BP 344, the railing should incorporate a tapping rail to assist the blind; this should not be greater than _______ above the adjacent surface? 0.35 m a. 0.10 m b. 0.20 m c. 0.25 m d. 0.12 m 39. As per BP 344, ramps shall be equipped with curbs on both sides with a minimum height of _______? a. 0.10 m b. 0.15 m c. 0.18 m d. 0.12 m 40. BP 344 symbol for men placed on the comfort room doors is a ______? a. Circle b. Oval c. Square d. Triangle 41. Minimum width of walkways shall be _______. a. 0.80 m b. 0.90 m c. 1.00 m d. 1.20 m  CO4 Explain the laws used in the planning of subdivisions, condominium and economic and socialized housing. 42. As per BP220, what is the maximum length of an alley in a residential block? a. 20 m b. 40 m c. 60 m d. 80 m 43. What is the minimum lot area for single detached socialized housing units as provided for in BP 220? a. 54 sqm b. 62 sqm c. 64 sqm d. 72 sqm 44. As per BP 220, what is the minimum distance between two buildings wherein the taller building has 3 or 4 storeys? a. 4 m b. 5 m c. 6 m d. 7 m 45. As per PD 957, what is the minimum area for a single park/playground in a residential condominium project? a. 50 sqm b. 1000 sqm c. 150 sqm d. 200 sqm 46. As per PD 957, what is the minimum floor area for a condominium unit? a. 18 sqm b. 20 sqm c. 25 sqm d. 30 sqm 47. BP 220, ______ percent is required for areas allocated as community facilities for project density of 150 and below? a. 1.0% b. 1.5% c. 2.0% d. 2.5% 48. As per BP 220, what is the minimum clear width of stairways? a. 0.60 m b. 0.70 m c. 0.71 m d. 0.75 m 49. What is the minimum lot frontage of a regular lot for single-detached units as provided for in BP 220? a. 4 m b. 6 m c. 8 m d. 10 m CO5 Explain the Standards of Professional Practice in the delivery of Pre-design and Regular Design services of an Architect. 50. Which is not part of Contract Document? a. Agreement c. Model b. Construction Drawings d. Specifications 51. If there is a discrepancy between the text and drawing, which shall prevail? a. Drawing c. Ask the designing Architect b. Text d. Ask the Contractor 52. If the Owner wants to change the estimated cost after awarding to a winning bidder due to economic basis, what should he do? a. Change Order c. Change Architect b. Revise scope of Contract d. Revise Design 53. The Architect has chosen a bidder but the Owner doesn’t approve. What can be done? a. Rebid c. Design-build by the Architect b. Ask the bidder to adjust the bid d. Issue Bid Bulletin 54. A large project sometimes require different phases involving different architects/consultants per phase. A Concept Architect does the overall concept of the Project. What is his liability? a. Same as the Architect-of-Record c. He has no liability b. He has civil liability d. They all share the same liability 55. Who gives the directive to start the project? a. Architect b. Owner c. Project Manager d. Contractor 56. Who approves the Pert-CPM Chart? a. Architect b. Owner c. Project Manager d. Contractor 57. Who prepares the Bill of Materials? a. Architect b. Owner c. Project Manager d. Contractor 58. What is the role of the Architect between the Client and Contractor? a. Mediator c. Consultant b. To execute the judicial order d. Adviser to Owner 59. What is the foremost role of an Architect to his Client? a. Adviser c. Design Consultant b. Design Manager d. Mediator 60. Whose responsibility is it to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy upon completion of the Project? a. Owner b. Engineer c. Contractor d. Architect 61. What is generally the basis of the architect’s minimum basic fee? a. Owner’s offer c. Architect’s professional/community standing b. Type of structure d. Project construction cost 62. In a typical owner-architect, which of the following is not part of architects’ professional fees? a. Structural/electrical engineering c. Sanitary engineering b. Special interior design d. Five sets of plans 63. Which of the following must be paid separately by the Owner to the Architect if designed and planned by the architect? a. Landscaping b. Structural c. Architectural d. Electrical CO6 Explain the different provisions of the General Conditions 64. Who keeps the records on site? a. Architect c. Contractor b. Construction manager d. Owner 65. Who prepares As-built Plans? a. Architect c. Contractor b. Construction Manager d. Owner 66. In a typical owner-general contractor agreement, which of the following is generally NOT included? a. Contract amount c. Labor contingent b. Performance/payment bond d. Insurance/other conditions 67. Under General Conditions, who is generally responsible for payment of permits, taxes and licenses? a. Architect c. Owner b. Building supervisor d. Contractor 68. Within what period is the effectively of a contractor guarantee bond ensuring all materials/workmanship installed are of good quality? a. Three years b. Two years c. One year d. Five years 69. Which of the following cannot be considered Act of God? a. Earthquakes b. Typhoon c. Flood d. Mutiny 70. Who shall be responsible for the death or injury of any employee or laborer of the Contractor? a. Architect b. Owner c. Site Engineer d. Contractor 71. What do you call the amount of money that is being deducted from the contractor every billing until 50% of the contract has been accomplished and which shall be released 3 months after the date of final payment? a. Guarantee c. Retention b. Performance Bond d. Security CO7 Discuss the Standards of Professional Practice in the delivery of Specialized Allied Services 72. Under what specialized allied services does the architect prepares the drawings and specifications for acoustic design and treatment, sound control and reinforcement, sound absorption, reflectance, insulation, etc.? a. Acoustic Design c. Sound Control Design b. Value Engineering Design d. Audio Design 73. The Consulting Architect in this area of practice arranges and formulates methods of rating and ascertaining the value of structures or facilities which must be fully secured, kept safe, protected, assured, guaranteed and provided sufficient safeguards for the conduct of any work or activity. a. Building Systems Design c. Facilities maintenance support b. Building Testing and Commissioning d. Security evaluation and planning 74. The Architect in this area of practice recommends the systematic process of ensuring that a building/structure’s array of systems is planned, designed, installed and tested to perform according to the design intent and the building’s operational needs. a. Building Systems Design c. Facilities maintenance support b. Building Testing and Commissioning d. Security evaluation and planning 75. The Consulting Architect in this area of practice provides the Owner/Client with means and measures to ensure the proper function and maintenance of the building/structure and site after final inspection. a. Building Systems Design c. Facilities maintenance support b. Building Testing and Commissioning d. Security evaluation and planning 76. The Architect in this area of practice engages in methods of producing building components in a highly engineered, efficient and cost-effective manner, particularly for residential and commercial applications. a. Building Systems Design b. Building Testing and Commissioning c. Facilities maintenance support d. Security evaluation and planning e. Building Environment Certification 77. Documentation and Review services a. Structural conceptualization b. Building Appraisal 78. The Architect in this area of practice conceives, chooses and develops the type, disposition, arrangement and proportioning of the structural elements of an architectural work, giving due considerations to safety, cost- effectiveness, functionality and aesthetics. a. Preliminary Services b. Structural conceptualization c. Contract Documentation and Review services d. Building Appraisal 79. The Architect in this area of practice must have much more than the basic knowledge of Specification Writing, Estimation and Quantity Survey, Architectural Production, Architectural Software, Architectural Support Services. a. Preliminary Services b. Structural conceptualization c. Contract Documentation and Review services d. Building Appraisal 80. Included under this specialized practice is the preparation of the Fire Safety and Life Assessment Report (FALAR) required by R.A. No. 9514, the 2008 Fire Code of the Philippines and its 2009 IRR. a. Preliminary Services c. Dispute Avoidance and Resolution b. Structural Safety d. Post-Design Services 81. The Architect in this area of practice undertakes a scientific study on the built environment’s well-being, which allows the Architect to focus on the ways in which the building/structure can best maintain itself and prolong its life in a cost-efficient manner, and finally provide recommendations to the Owner/Client a. Forensic Architecture b. Preliminary Service c. Environmental Planning d. Historic & Heritage Conservation and Planning CO8 Discuss the Standards of Professional Practice in the delivery of Full-Time Supervision Services, Construction Management Services, Post-construction Services 82. Post Construction Services include which of the following? a. Building & Facilities Administration and Post Construction Evaluation b. Building & Equipment Maintenance, General Management, Post-Construction Evaluation c. Building & Equipment Maintenance, Building & Grounds Administration, Cost Evaluation d. Planning of Reconstruction, Building & Grounds Administration, Post-Construction Evaluation 83. Which of the following services are expected from the architect serving as Grounds and Landscaping Supervisor? a. supervise landscape contractors and gardeners for the proper watering, pruning, trimming and maintenance of the landscape (both hardscapes and softscapes); b. maintain orderly entrances, exits and parking areas and c. maintain streets i.e., road rights-of-way (RROWS), walkways, and ramps. d. all of the above 84. Under what Building and Facilities Administration Services does the Architect monitor maintenance and upkeep services (cleanliness of corridors, lobbies, stairs and other common areas, exits, parking areas, garbage collection) a. Building Maintenance c. Building Equipment Maintenance b. Grounds and Landscaping Supervision d. Business Development and Management 85. Which of the following post-construction services include evaluation of functional effectiveness of plans? a. Post-construction evaluation c. Building/Equipment Maintenance b. Functional Analysis d. Building Functions Evaluation CO9 Discuss the Standards of Professional Practice in the delivery of Comprehensive Architectural Services 86. While the Architect is not expected to provide the whole range of comprehensive architectural services what role does he perform for the client? a. Building Administrator c. Manager b. Agent d. Architect 87. In the architects’ range of services, under which services does cost, time and quality control of work fall? a. Comprehensive Architectural c. Design-Build b. Construction d. Post-construction 88. Whose primary responsibility is the exercise of overall cost control. He will plan, program and monitor the various activities, and will act as an adviser on material costs and construction methods, a. Owner b. Architect c. Contractor d. Project Manger  CO10 Discuss the Standards of Professional Practice in the delivery of Design-Build Services 89. What is the normal fee for design-build services on a guaranteed maximum cost? a. 5% b. 7% c. 10% d. 15% 90. What is the normal fee for design-build services by administration? a. 5% b. 7% c. 10% d. 15% 91. Which of the following services is not performed by the architect under the design-build-service by administration? a. Prepares schedule of work, construction program, estimate b. Keep records and book of accounts c. Appoints construction superintendent, purchasing agent, timekeeper, property clerk d. Advances funding for payment of expenditures connected with work 92. Under the design-build services by administration, what would be the architect's fee if the project cost is 500 million? a. 35 million pesos b. 40 million pesos c. 30 million pesos d. 45 million pesos 93. Under design-build by administration, the architect may guarantee the estimate he prepared only a range of how many percent plus or minus the stated estimate? a. 5% b. 7% c. 10% d. 12% 94. Under design-build services by administration, the salaries of the construction superintendent, purchasing agent, timekeeper and property clerk are paid by whom? a. Architect b. Contractor c. Owner d. Engineer 95. Under design-build by administration, costs of all permits and license incidental to the work are paid by whom? a. Architect b. Contractor c. Owner d. Engineer 96. Under design-build by administration, costs of all permits and license incidental to the work are paid by whom? a. Architect b. Contractor c. Owner d. Engineer CO11 Explain the tools used in Project Scheduling such as PERT-CPM and Bar Chart. 97. A point that marks the start or completion of one or more activities. It consumes no time and uses no resources. When it marks the completion of one or more activities, it is not "reached" (does not occur) until all of the activities leading to that event have been completed. a. Period b. Event c. Node d. Cycle 98. Excavation is a ___________ of concrete pouring of footing a. Predecessor Event b. Successor Event c. Simultaneous Event 99. __________is a predecessor event of roofing. a. Tiling c. Installation of Truss b. Painting d. Ceiling 100. The best estimate of the time required to accomplish a task, assuring everything proceeds as normal. a. Optimistic Time b. Pessimistic Time c. Most Likely Time