PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ANSWER KEY PDF

SITUATION 1 - The following questions is about contract documents. 1. What is the document or standard form of agreement that defines the scope of work and amount of contract among others in a construction job? a. Specialty Service Contract b. Contract Documents Agreement c. Service Agreement d. Owner-Contractor Agreement 2. What is the document that describes and defines the design, material to be used and the standards of workmanship in construction? a. Materials Schedule b. Specification c. General Conditions d. Conditions of Contract 3. The common term for the drawings submitted to the OBO after the construction completion of a project is ____. a. Detailed Plans b. As-built plans c. Completion drawings d. Building plans 4. What is the permit to be secured after the construction of a project and before the project owner can move-in? a. Habitation b. Moving-in c. Mobilization d. Occupancy 5. What is issued by the OBO at a time electrical works are substantially completed? a. Certificate of Electrical Inspection b. Complete Electrical Installation c. Certified Electrical Institution d. Certificate of Emergency Inspection SITUATION 2 - The following questions is about professional ethics. 1. The maximum imprisonment as penalty to architect found guilty of malpractice under RA 9266 is ____. a. 10 years b. 6 years c. 3 months d. 6 months 2. The MINIMUM imprisonment as penalty to architect found guilty of malpractice under RA 9266 is ___. a. 6 years b. 8 years c. 3 months d. 6 months 3. What is NOT an architect’s responsibility in relation to the people? a. He shall promote the interest of his/her professional organization. b. He shall use every possible means including paid advertisement to promote his services. c. He shall strive to improve the environment and the life and habitat. d. He shall respect and help serve the systems of values and natural, historic and cultural heritage of the community. 4. What is NOT an architect’s responsibility in relation to his/her client? a. He shall guarantee every estimate and cost of work for the project. b. He shall advise his/her client against proceeding whose practicability may be questionable. c. He shall explain to his/her client from the very beginning the exact nature and scope of his/her services. d. He shall introduce to his prospective client the services he/she is competent to perform 5. What is NOT an architect’s responsibility in relation to the contractor? a. He shall reject bribes or commissions from the contractor. b. He shall give reasonable full support to the contractor by furnishing clear, definite and consistent information in all pertinent contract documents. c. He shall knowingly call upon the correct or remedy oversights or errors subject to variation cost. d. He shall promptly inspect works completed and issue Certificate of Payment. SITUATION 3 - The following questions refer to architectural office organizational management. 1. Deadline on payment of professional Tax Receipt (PTR) is _____. a. April b. June c. March d. January 2. The most common renewal of business permit is done in the month of ____. a. January b. June c. April d. February 3. The first step in renewal of business license is securing ____ permit renewal. a. Sanitary b. Health c. Barangay d. Mayor’s 4. When is the deadline of filing the income tax return? a. May 15 b. March 15 c. June 15 d. April 15 5. What is the general percentage rate of VAT in the Philippines? a. 10 b. 15 c. 20 d. 12 SITUATION 4 - The following questions is about regular design services. 1. By comparative selection, the client selects the architect by ____. a. Pre-qualification b. Interview c. Evaluation and ranking d. An invitation of a company 2. Any set of design drawing made to articulate a design concept is called _____. a. Presentation studies b. Preliminary sketches c. Presentation drawings d. Exhibitions drawings 3. What are drawings that describe the character of the project as to structural, mechanical, electrical and all other essentials? a. Engineering drawings b. Schematic design phase c. Contract documents d. Contractor 4. Who pays the construction supervisor should the owner require during construction? a. Architect b. Owner c. Project Manager d. Contractor 5. Which method of compensation is flexible and easy to apply relative to size and complexity a. Percentage of construction cost b. Lump sum fee or fized fee c. Multiple of direct expenses d. Professional fee plus expenses SITUATION 5 - The following questions pertains to technical specifications. 1. What is the waterproofing method that is very common which is semi-flexible or rigid and NOT exposed to weathering or sunlight? a. Injection Grout b. Polyurethane c. Cementitious d. EPDM Membrane 2. What is the waterproofing method which is a flexible asphalt layer? a. Cementitious b. Torch Seal c. Bituminous d. EPDM Membrane 3. What is the waterproofing method which is synthetic rubber single layer flexible membrane? a. Polyurethane Membrane b. Bituminous Membrane c. Self-Adhesive d. EPDM Membrane 4. What is the most common percentage per day of delay, of the contract price, the sum of liquidated damages due to failure of the contractor to complete the project on time? a. 10% b. 1/10 of 1% c. 5% d. 1% 5. Whenever class of material is specified by trade name or by catalog references, substitution can be allowed with approval of the ___. a. Architect of record b. Construction manager c. Owner d. Building official SITUATION 6 - The following questions pertains to planning process. 1. The law that governs the design of low cost housing is ____. a. RA 9266 b. BP 220 c. PD 1096 d. BP 344 2. A lot or land intended for construction site can be best described by its ____. a. TCT b. Site survey c. lot plan d. OCT 3. A land or easement reserved for transportation purpose is______. a. Right of way b. Alley c. Highway d. Street 4. What is RROW? a. Recreational right if way b. Rough road of ways c. Road right of way d. Right road of way 5. What is an OCT? a. Overland Committee for Transport b. Original Certificate of Title c. Over-all Certificate of Title d. Original Copy of Title SITUATION 7 - The following questions pertains to allied services. 1. What is the UAP-IAPOA SPP Document that deals on architects' allied services? a. 204 b. 205 c. 202 d. 203 2. What is the specific provision of RA9266 stating that architectural interiors is one of the subjects for the Licensure Examination of Architects (LEA)? a. Section 3 (14) b. Section 14 (4) c. Section 13 (4) d. Section 14 (3) 3. What is the specific provision of RA9266 stating that architectural Interiors is one of the scope of the practice of architecture? a. Section 4 (3) (g) b. Section 3 (4) (h) c. Section 4 (4) (g) d. Section 3 (4) (g) 4. What is the provision of RA9266 that states Structural Design is one of the subjects of in LEA? a. Section 13 (2) b. Section 14 (3) c. Section 13 (4) d. Section 12 (3) 5. What does NOT apply to Structural Conceptualization is regards to structural elements as defined in RA9266? a. Strength b. Arrangement c. Type d. Proportion SITUATION 8 - The following questions pertains to national building code. 1. The allowable maximum TGFA for basic residential 2 without firewall and inside lot is _____ of TLA. a. 3 x 60% b. 5x 70% c. 3 x 70% d. 5 x 60% 2. The allowable maximum TGFA for basic residential 2 without firewall and interior lot is ____ of TLA. a. 3 x 70% b. 5 x 70% c. 5 x 60% d. 5 x 60% 3. The allowable maximum TGFA for basic residential 2 firewall and corner lot is _____ of TLA. a. 5 x 60% b. 3 x 70% c. 5 x 70% d. 3 × 60% 4. The allowable maximum TGFA for basin residential 2 without firewall and through lot is _____ of TLA. a. 3 x 60% b. 5 x 70% c. 3 x 70% d. 5 x 60% 5. The allowable maximum TGFA for basic residential 2 without firewall and corner through lot is ___ of TLA. a. 3 x 60% b. 5 X 70% c. 5 x 60% d. 3 x 70% SITUATION 9 -The following questions refers to technical specifications. 1. Mixing concrete should be undertaken within ____ minutes after the cement has been added to the aggregates. a. 40 b. 35 c. 30 d. 45 2. To maintain concrete consistency, the slump shall be from ____ and shall be determined in accordance to ASTM C143. a. 10mm to 40mm b. 50mm to 100 mm c. 10mm to 40mm d. 30mm to 50mm 3. Concrete shall be conveyed from the mixer to the forms as rapidly and as practicable by proper methods. At any point the conveying, the free vertical drop of the concrete shall not exceed ____ millimeters. a. 95 b. 1200 c. 910 d. 1000 4. All concrete shall be compacted with high frequency mechanical vibrating equipment supplemented by hand spading and tamping except for concrete slabs of _____ millimeters or less in depth. a. 150 b. 100 c. 250 d. 200 5. In general, concrete constitutions are located ____ of the spans of slabs. a. At one quarter b. At one third c. Near the middle d. At the end SITUATION 10 - The following questions pertains to RA 9266. 1. Once an architect is duly registered, membership to the United Architects of the Philippines is ____. a. Required b. Discretionary c. Automatic d. Optional 2. What is required of agencies or organizations who secure the service of a foreign professional authorized by the law to practice in the Philippines? a. Secure a special permit from PRC and DOLE b. Secure work visa from the Bureau of Immigration c. Apply a work vise from the Department of Foreign Affairs d. Registration of the person with SEC 3. What is required of architects before performing any service otherwise they shall be guilty of misdemeanor? a. Research and information gathering b. Preliminary sketches and studies c. Written contract agreement d. Feasibility studies and interview 4. What is the maximum length of imprisonment for people convicted and found guilty of violating any provisions of RA 9266? a. 6 years b. 10 years c. 2 years d. 5 years 5. What is the legal provision that shall be incorporated in all contract documents and other instruments of service prepared by all architects? a. Current and valid Professional Tax Receipt b. Ownership of plans and specifications c. Signature and seal of the architect d. Valid Certificate of Registration and Professional Id Card SITUATION 11 - The following questions refers to contract documents. 1. The invitation to Bid may NOT contain information about _____. a. Place to submit bid b. Deciding party c. Project name d. Project location 2. The instruction to Bidders may NOT contain guidelines on the ______. a. Preparation of Bids b. General Description of Works c. Time, Date & Place of Submission d. Mode of Delivery of Bid 3. What is the common penalty for delays in time completion of project, which is usually provided for in an Owner-Contractor Agreement? a. 1/30 of 1% of contract price for every day of delay b. 1/10 of 1% of contract price for every day of delay c. 1% of contract price per day of delay d. 10% of contract price 4. An Owner-Contractor Agreement may NOT contain the _____. a. Time Completion b. Scope of Work c. Waiver and Release of Liens d. The Contract Amount 5. All contract documents prepared by an architect must be signed and sealed by him as provided for in RA 9266, Article Ill Section ______. a. 20 b. 12 c. 10 d. 15 SITUATION 12 - The following questions pertains to post construction. 1. What are plans that incorporate the changes made during construction? a. Revised plans b. Change order plans c. Amended plans d. As-built plans 2. What is a completely signed proposal to do the work called for by the requirement of the project? a. Contract b. Bid c. Offer d. Proposal 3. As business development manager, the architect shall ______. a. Bill tenants for rentals and utilities b. Determine effectiveness of various building systems c. Evaluate initial design program versus actual use of facility d. Innovate schemes to attain maximum building occupancy 4. What is the method of compensation when there is a continuity of a relationship on a series of projects? a. Professional fee plus expenses b. Lump sum or fix fee c. Multiple direct personal expenses d. Percentage of construction cost 5. Whose technical control shall a full-time construction inspector be when engaged by the owner? a. Contractor b. Construction Manager c. Architect d. Owner SITUATION 13 - The following questions pertains regular design services. 1. What should a prospective home builder/owner first do before proceeding with his/her project? a. Select his/her engineer b. Select his/her construction manager c. Prepares his/her budget d. Select his/her architect 2. What should an architect first do when he/she comes across a prospective client? a. Submits professional brief and fee proposal b. Submits concept designs. c. Sign service agreement d. Undertake preliminary research 3. Which of the process comes first? a. Prepare contract documents b. Sign a service agreement c. Prepare design development d. Submits design concept 4. What stage of the process does the professional of the architect is approved by the owner? a. After the submission of the schematic design b. Before the submission of the schematic design c. During the submission of the schematic design d. During the submission of the concept design 5. What stage of the process does the probable cost of the project is submitted to the owner? a. Before signing the service agreement b. During the submission of the schematic design c. After the approval of the schematic design d. After signing the service agreement RANDOM QUESTIONS 1. What is the Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture resolution amending earlier resolutions regarding Code of Ethical Conduct for Registered and Licensed Architects? a. No.2 Series of 2018 b. No.2 Series of 2006 c. No.5 Series of 2018 d. No.5 Series of 2017 2. The latest version of the Architects Credo was endorsed by UAP through NBD Board Resolution No. _____ series of 2017-2018. a. 99 b. 5 c. 2 d. 89 3. The architect's credo clearly states that is the architect's duty to protect our common environment and to preserve the _______ for the sake of the present and future generations. a. Architectural heritage b. Filipino culture c. Architecture profession d. World 4. For the architect's ethical relationship, what sector or group of people that has NOT been mentioned? a. Colleagues b. Industry partners c. Clients d. Government 5. The latest architect's credo took effect on ____. a. June 21, 2017 b. May 4, 2006 c. May 4, 2018 d. June 21, 2018 6. Approved form of security furnished by the contractor as a guarantee to execute work in accordance with terms of the contract. a. Performance b. Guarantee bond c. Surety bond d. Contractors bond 7. What should be provided first before rendering a service to a client? a. Service agreement b. Sketches c. Contract agreement d. Design concept 8. The amount retained by the owner shall be released how many months after the date of the final payment? a. 2 months b. 1 month c. 3 months d. 15 days 9. Which is not included in the first page of Architectural Plans submitted in acquiring Building Permit? a. Site Development b. Vicinity Plan c. Perspective d. Roof Plan 10. What type of permit is secure after the building construction is completed and after the owner can move in? a. Building permit b. Certificate of completion c. Occupancy permit d. Completion permit 11. Type of plan that contractor should submit to building official after completion of construction? a. Completion permit b. As built plan c. Shop drawings d. Occupancy permit 12. How many months is the retention months where contractor should do defects after turn-over of construction a. 2 months b. 1 month c. 3 months d. 15 days 13. Which of the following is not a referral code of the National Building Code? a. Philippine Electrical Code b. National Structural Code of the Philippines c. National Plumbing Code of the Philippines d. Civil Code of the Philippines 14. What government agency appoints the Building Official of a highly urbanized city? a. DPWH b. Office of President c. DOTR d. DENR 15. After how many years can a newly passed Architect sign the ALE aspirants as a mentor? a. 2 years b. 3 years c. 4 years d. 5 years 16. When was the Code of Ethical Conduct for Registered and Licensed Architect as well as for holders of Temporary Special Permit promulgated? a. 2004 b. 1978 c. 2006 d. 2010 17. The New Methods of Compensation that forms part of the Standards of Professional Practice was approved by the Professional Board of Architecture (PRBOA) and took effect in: a. 2015 b. 2016 c. 2017 d. 2010 18. Under the new Methods of Compensation under the Standards of Professional Practice, the architect is paid based on the Percentage of Project Cost. If the Architect will include all allied professionals under his contract, this will fall under DAEDS. What does DAEDS stands for? a. Detailed Architectural and Engineering Submission b. Detailed Arts and Educational System c. Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design Services d. Detailed Architects and Engineers Submission 19. As per the LGU code the maximum a professional can pay his Community Tax Certificate (CEDULA) is how much? a. P 5, 000.00 b. P 100.00 c. P 20.00 d. P 1, 000.00 20. Which among the choices should have the highest weight in relation to the architects responsibility to the people? a. Respect and conserve the environment b. Promote the interest of the his/her professional organization c. Do not deceive the public d. All of the above 21. In relation to the architects responsibility to the client, which among the choices should the architect not heed? a. Give the client an overview of the project b. To give assurance of the cost of the project c. Protect the clients interest d. To keep the client informed at all times 22. In preparation of the contract documents, the architect should always consider and include in the contract the following provisions except one: a. Negotiation b. Mediation c. Arbitration d. Out of court settlement 23. The architect may prepare and come up with the Project Construction Cost through the following estimate technique except: a. Area Method b. Detailed estimate c. Volume method d. Interest rate method 24. What is the suitable estimate technique during the Project definition and Schematic Design Phase of the Project? a. Area Method b. Detailed estimate c. Volume method d. Interest rate method 25. In RA 9266, it refers to an actor behavior that gravely violates the sentiment or accepted standards of the community? a. Moral authority b. Moral behavior c. Moral turpitude d. NOTA 26. In labor-materials ratio, what is the most common ratio used in the Philippine setting in coming out with an estimate? a. 70-30% b. 80-20% c. 65-35% d. Depends on the contractor 27. Which among the following is not an ASEAN country? a. Philippines b. Singapore c. Thailand d. Nepal 28. APEC architects can practice architecture within the APEC member countries except one a. Canada b. New Zealand c. Peru d. Bolivia 29. Who was the first ASEAN and APEC Filipino Architect? a. Prosperidad Luis b. Yolanda Reyes c. Armando Alli d. Robert Sac 30. When was the first conferment of title APEC architects made? a. 2000 b. 2006 c. 2010 d. 2017 31. A ceased and desist order is issued by the office of the building official on any construction activity upon the issuance of: a. First Notice b. Second Notice c. Third Notice d. Forth Notice 32. What is to be secured first before excavation for a basement? a. Building permit b. Enclosure permit c. Excavation permit d. Hauling permit 33. How many days is the issuance of building permit after submitting the plans? a. 30 days b. 20 days c. 15 days d. 10 days 34. As per the code, what is the height of electrical outlet? a. 0.30m b. 0.35m c. 0.25m d. 0.45m 35. Due to your excitement at being a new Architect, you misplaced your PRC Identification Card. You applied at PRC for a replacement ID. How long will you wait to get you ID Card? a. 1 week b. 1 day c. 1 month d. 1 Year 36. To get a replacement of PRC ID, you need to pay Php 250.00 and present your ____? a. Special Power of Attorney b. 4 pcs. 2 × 2 picture c. Affidavit of Loss d. Community Tax Certificate 37. Three years after passing the board examination, you will renew your PRC license. How many CPD units is need? a. 20 units b. 100 units c. 45 units d. 60 units 38. As an Architect, you have a responsibility to your staff and fellow architect. Which of the following would you best do show this? a. Train them to be good in their profession b. Be an example on how to become a good professional c. Give them overtimes d. Give them good salary 39. As an Architect, how do you compensate your subordinates? a. Provide good workplace/environment b. Provide salary commensurate to work c. Provide minimum wage d. Set an example/ be a mentor 40. For registration of architectural corporation, where would you go first? a. SEC b. DIT c. City Hall d. PRC 41. If planning to set a corporation before going to SEC where should you get an endorsement? a. PRC b. DTI c. City Hall d. SEC 42. Approved form of security furnished by the contractor as a guarantee to execute work in accordance with terms of the contract. a. Performance b. Surety c. Guarantee d. Contractors 43. What should be provided first before rendering a service to a client? a. Service agreement b. Contract agreement c. Sketches d. Design concept 44. The amount retained by the owner shall be released how many months after the date of the final payment? a. 2 months b. 1 month c. 3 months d. 15 days 45. Which is not included in the first page of Architectural Plans submitted in acquiring Building Permit? a. Site Development b. Perspective c. Vicinity Plan d. Roof Plan 46. What type of permit is secure after the building construction is completed and after the owner can move in? a. Building permit b. Occupancy permit c. Certificate of completion d. Completion permit 47. Type of plan that contractor should submit to building official after completion of construction? a. Completion permit b. As built plan c. Shop drawings d. Occupancy permit 48. How many months is the retention months where contractor should do defects after turn-over of construction a. 2 months b. 1 month c. 3 months d. 15 days SITUATION - An architectural firm was commissioned by a client for a commercial building located in a city. The principal architect assigned the preparation of all documents related to the project to a newly passed architect. The junior architect immediately formed his team of five apprentices to work on the project as they were given a 15-calendar day deadline. 49. Under the firm's set-up, who will be in charged of signing the plans and related documents? a. Principal Architect b. Junior Architect c. Apprentices d. NOTA 50. The Junior Architect was under the instruction to follow the regulation of C-1 development regulations on parking, where should the parking not be located? a. Rear b. Front c. Side d. Basement 51. As deadlines are important, a calendar day means? a. Does not include Sundays and Holidays b. Includes only regular working days c. Includes all days, including Sundays and Holidays d. Holidays only 52. To whom the Junior Architect will be responsible if there will be errors found on the plans he heads to produced? a. Client b. Principal Architect c. Building Official d. The Firm 53. If the apprentices, wishes to have their logbook for their ALE, who will sign as the mentor? a. Principal Architect b. Their immediate boss, the Junior Architect c. The Firm d. The Client 54. What Design code should the design team first consider in the plan preparation which is critical in the application of the Building Permit? a. National Building Code b. Fire Code of the Philippines c. PD 957 d. BP 344 55. Which of the following is not a referral code of the National Building Code? a. Philippine Electrical Code b. National Structural Code of the Philippines c. National Plumbing Code of the Philippines d. Civil Code of the Philippines 56. What government agency appoints the Building Official of a highly urbanized city? a. DPWH b. DOTR c. Office of the Executive Secretary d. Office of the President 57. After how many years can a newly passed Architect sign the ALE aspirants as a mentor? a. 2 years b. 3 years c. 4 years d. NONE 58. The "Project Proponent" can be understood as the a. Contractor b. Architect c. Client d. Builder 59. In small scale projects, Clerk-of-work are commonly referred to as the: a. Architect b. Apprentice c. Foreman d. Construction Manager 60. Contract documents should be signed in how many copies by both the contractor and the client duly witnessed? a. Duplicate b. Triplicate c. Quintuplicate d. Xeroxed copies 61. Shop drawings are prepared by the Contractor to be approved by the architect. Who checks the accuracy of the sub-contractors shop drawings? a. Architect b. Contractor c. Owner d. Construction Manager 62. When was the Code of Ethical Conduct for Registered and Licensed Architect as well as for holders of Temporary Special Permit promulgated? a. 2004 b. 1978 c. 2006 d. 2010 63. The New Methods of Compensation that forms part of the Standards of Professional Practice was approved by the Professional Board of Architecture (PRBOA) and took effect in: a. 2015 b. 2016 c. 2017 d. 2010 64. Under the new Methods of Compensation under the Standards of Professional Practice, the architect is paid based on the Percentage of Project Cost. If the Architect will include all allied professionals under his contract, this will fall under DAEDS. What does DAEDS stands for? a. Detailed Architectural and Engineering Submission b. Detailed Arts and Educational System c. Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design Services d. Detailed Architects and Engineers Submission 65. If the client elects not to include the allied engineers services on the architects contract, who will be over-all coordinator of the engineers work? a. Client b. Civil Engineer c. Architect d. Project Manager 66. For simple projects under the New Methods of Compensation under the Standards of Professional Practice shall be charged by much if the project is less than 50M? a. 5% b. 6% c. 7% d. 8% 67. Architect Baking was commissioned to design a Residential Project under Detailed Architectural Design Service (DADS), how much is the professional fee of the architect if the project cost is Ten Million pesos? a. 1,000,000 b. 900,000 c. 500,000 d. 600,000 68. The client of Arch. Baking decided eventually to award and include the Engineering disciplines to the firm, how much professional fee should Arch. Baking now charged? a. 1,000,000 b. 1,200,000 c. 500,000 d. 1,500,000 69. In a renovation project, what is the first obligation, the architect must perform? a. Prepare the feasibility study b. Apply for a permit c. Notify the previous architect involved d. Prepare and present schemes SITUATION -A client hires architect Reyes in design build by administration project of a rest house bungalow located in the mountainside, 60 km away from the municipal hall. Architect Reyes prepared his team and started working on the project immediately. 70. How much should be the down payment of the client to Arch. Reyes? a. 30% of the contract b. 10% of Project cost c. 50% d. No down payment should be given 71. Who will apply for a building permit on this project? a. Arch. Reyes b. Client c. No building permit is required, too far from the Municipal Hall d. Rest houses are exempted 72. How much professional fee is the architect entitled? a. 10% plus 7% for Design Build b. 10% c. Design fee of 10% plus 7% of DB and reimbursable expenses d. Depends on the agreement 73. Under the Design-Build on guaranteed maximum cost, if the guaranteed maximum cost is exceeded by 10%, the extra cost exceeding the 10% shall be shouldered by whom? a. Architect b. 60-40 sharing in favor of the client c. Client d. 50-50 sharing 74. All receipts under Design-Build Project shall be under the name of whom? a. Client b. Architect c. Accountant d. Doesn't Matter 75. Who keeps the record of the project? a. Timekeeper b. Foreman c. Both Architect and Client d. Project Supervisor 76. Any dispute between the Client and the Architect under the Design-Build Agreement should be settled through: a. Barangay-Lupong Tagapayapa b. Arbitration c. Mediation d. Small Claims Court 77. For monetary claims and disputes less than One Hundred Thousand Pesos, the process of collection should be through: a. Barangay b. Arbitration c. Small Claims Court d. Fiscal Office 78. If in any case, a project under arbitration, how many days should both parties complies with the arbitration order? a. 15 days b. 21 days c. 45 days d. 30 days 79. In selection of an arbitration committee to settle questions of disputes, the members should be composed of one representative each by both parties and the other should be: a. A neutral member b. Clients relative c. Architect's representative d. Project manager 80. As per the GU code the maximum a professional can pay his Community Tax Certificate (CEDULA) is how much a. P 5.000.00 b. P 100.00 c. P 20.00 d. P 1,000.00 81. Which among the choices should have the highest weight in relation to the architect’s responsibility to the people? a. Respect and conserve the environment b. Promote the interest of the his/her professional organization c. Do not deceive the public d. All of the above 82. In relation to the architect’s responsibility to the client, which among the choices should the architect not heed? a. Give the client an overview of the project b. To give assurance of the cost of the project c. Protect the client’s interest d. To keep the client informed at all times 83. In preparation of the contract documents, the architect should always consider and include in the contract the following provisions except one: a. Negotiation b. Mediation c. Arbitration d. Out of court settlement SITUATION - Apprentice a and b are employed under z architectural firm, headed by architect Salvilla. Apprentice a was caught by b getting the soft copies of the project they are working on through a USB drive. An argue that there is nothing illegal since they are the one working on the documents even without the consent of their boss. 84. Is the action of Apprentice A illegal? a. Yes b. No c. Tolerable d. Depends on the boss 85. What should be the action of Apprentice B? a. Tolerate A b. Inform at once Architect Salvilla c. Ignore everything d. Resign 86. If ever Arch. Salvilla will file a case in court against Apprentice A, what should be the case? a. Petty Theft b. Robbery c. Violation of Cybercrime Law d. Qualified Theft 87. The architect should always ask the prospective suppliers for MSDS of the products they are offering. What is MSDS? a. Material Specification and Drawing Sheet b. Material Swatches and Data Sets c. Material Safety Data Sheets d. Management System and Data Systems 88. Which among the choices should the architect not to consider in his/her relation to the Manufacturer's Suppliers and Dealers? a. Not to accept gifts b. Accept free professional services and advises c. Decline monetary commissions d. Turn down at once personal favors 89. The architect as the author and signatory of the contract can be sued by the client in case of breach and be held by a: a. Criminal case b. Civil Case c. Administrative case d. B and C 90. Which among the following choices is not part of Siteworks? a. Clearing, Grubbing and Clearing b. Micro tunneled piping c. Chain link fences d. Soil testing 91. Under the General Requirements, which is not part of the work? a. Building permit application b. Bond c. Insurance d. Staking 92. Under what division of the master format specification includes Concrete pipes? a. DIV 1 b. DIV 2 c. DIV 3 d. DIV 4 93. How many divisions were added to the 16 Division Standard Specifications after 2016? a. 34 b. 35 c. 36 d. 37 94. Means the cost of the cost of the completed building to the Owner, including the structure, MEFP, all elements attached to the plan and as designed by the architect is called: a. Project Development Cost b. Project Construction Cost c. Total Building Cost d. Hard Cost 95. This cost includes the cost of construction and all professional fees and permits. a. Project Development Cost b. Project Construction Cost c. Total Building Cost d. Hard Cost 96. In Project Development, all professional fees and permit fees are classified as: a. Hard Cost b. Soft Cost c. Owner's Cost d. Add on Costs 97. Who pays for the professional's insurances during the project? a. Owner b. The Professional involve c. Architect d. Surety Company 98. This scientific study allows the architect to focus on the ways in which the building can best maintain itself and prolong its life. a. Building appraisal b. Forensic Architecture c. Building certification d. NOTA 99. Scope of service includes materials and finishes, construction methodologies, building envelopes, roofing systems, finest rations, hardware, fixtures and fittings. a. Building Details Services b. Building Component Services c. Building Services d. Building Construction 100. Knowledge in office operations, office management, accounting, finance and taxation are best described in: a. Architectural Management b. Management of Architectural Practice c. Architectural Practice d. Basic Management 101. Recommends the systematic process of ensuring a building’s array of systems is planned, designed, installed and tested to perform according to design intent and building’s operational needs? a. Building Systems Testing b. Management Commissioning and Testing c. Building Commissioning d. Building Acceptance 102. Republic Act 9285 is also known as a. Architects Dispute Act of 2004 b. Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 2004 c. Mediation Act of 2016 d. Arbitration Act of 2010 103. What government agency implements the provision of RA 9285? a. DOJ b. Court of Appeals c. CIAC d. CAMA 104. What is the first phase of the Architects Basic Services? a. Schematic Design Phase b. Project Definition Phase c. Meet Up Phase d. Site Visit Phase 105. In the final submitted construction cost to the owner, who prepares the Bill of Quantities (BOQ)? a. Architect b. Contractor c. Construction Manager d. Project Manager 106. Who prepares the Bill of Materials (BOM)? a. Architect b. Contractor c. Construction Manager d. Project Manager 107. The architect may prepare and come up with the Project Construction Cost through the following estimate technique except: a. Area Method b. Detailed estimate c. Volume method d. Interest rate method 108. What is the suitable estimate technique during the Project definition and Schematic Design Phase of the Project? a. Area Method b. Detailed estimate c. Volume method d. Interest rate method 109. In RA 9266, it refers to an actor behavior that gravely violates the sentiment or accepted standards of the community? a. Moral authority b. Moral behavior c. Moral turpitude d. NOTA 110. In labor-materials ratio, what is the most common ratio used in the Philippine setting in coming out with an estimate? a. 70-30% b. 80-20% c. 65-35% d. Depends on the contractor 111. What unit is primarily used in estimating rebar requirements? a. Unit weight b. Commercial Length c. Bar diameter d. Number of pieces 112. Refers to contracts or arrangements involving the transfer of systematic knowledge for the manufacture of a product. a. Technology transfer b. Knowledge transfer c. Technical transfer d. Transfer of technology 113. Which is not an Ancillary permit? a. Fencing permit b. Structural permit c. Sanitary permit d. Electrical permit 114. In case the building owner is not the owner of the lot he/she is building on, what must they provide to the Building Official in application of Building permit? a. Deed of sale b. Lot owners Consent c. Special Power of Attorney d. Acknowledgment Note 115. The Architects plans, models and perspectives are called ___. a. Contract Documents b. Project Documents c. Presentation kit d. Instrument of service 116. A written statement from the architect confirming the amount of money due to the contractor once work is accomplished. a. Certificate of Completion b. Request for Payment c. Statement of Account d. Billing Statement 117. An 8-hour site supervision falls under what Architect's Services? a. Construction Management b. Project Management c. Full Time Supervision Services d. Design and Supervision Service 118. In this selection process, the Architect explains his methodology in translating the plan and design requirements of the proposed project. a. Verification b. Pre-qualification c. Evaluation and Ranking d. Interview 119. Which is not a required knowledge for a Consulting Architect in the practice of Architectural Research Methods? a. Architectural writing and Photography b. Philippine Architecture and History c. Architectural Design trends d. Specifications writing 120. Cost based method employed for Non-Creative works a. Unit cost method b. Multiple of Direct Personnel Expense c. Lump sum or fixed fee d. PF plus expenses 121. Which among the following is not an ASEAN country? a. Philippines b. Singapore c. Thailand d. Nepal 122. APEC architects can practice architecture within the APEC member countries except one a. Canada b. New Zealand c. Peru d. Bolivia 123. Who was the first ASEAN and APEC Filipino Architect? a. Prosperidad Luis b. Yolanda Reyes c. Armando Alli d. Robert Sac 124. When was the first conferment of title APEC architects made? a. 2000 b. 2006 c. 2010 d. 2017 125. Any physical change made on a building or structure to increase its value, utility, and or improve its aesthetic quality a. Alteration b. Addition c. Renovation d. Repair 126. What is the general basis of the Architects minimum basic fee? a. Project Construction Cost b. Type of Structure c. Architect's community standing d. Owner's choice 127. Which of the following is not within the scope of practice of architecture? a. Public administration b. Building maintenance and administration c. Site Analysis d. Feasibility studies, financing, and promotional studies 128. The selection of the member of the Board of Architecture will start with the submission of a list of five nominees submitted by whom? a. DPWH b. PRC c. IAPOA d. CODHASP 129. Who shall accredit the Continuing Professional Development providers? a. IAPOA b. PRBOA c. CHED d. CODHASP 130. Under the CPD Law, Architects who wish to renew their licenses must acquire how many CPD units every three years cycle? a. 36 units b. 45 units c. 24 units d. 60 units 131. Which of the following is included under Part 1 of a three-part section specification format? a. General Requirements b. Mixes c. Fabrication d. Installation 132. Who among the choices cannot issue a construction? a. Prudential Guarantee b. UCPB Generali c. MAPRE d. Salvador Bail Bond 133. Type of Specification that identifies the manufacturers name and brand name a. Closed b. Performance c. Descriptive d. Reference 134. Which should be avoided in Specifications writing? a. Long and ambiguous sentences b. Simple declarative sentences c. Plain worded Specs d. Essay type specs 135. Three dimensional and computer graphics Technology offers both Architects and Client the advantage of: a. Work efficiency and realistic visualization b. High end presentation c. High payment for the architect d. Clients bragging rights 136. Under the New TRAIN Law, how much is the Architects Value Added Tax? a. 10.5% b. 12% c. 10% d. 8% 137. What is the size of Basic drawing submitted to the OBO in applications of Building Permit? a. A1 size b. A0 size c. A3 size d. A4 size 138. The Architect has chosen a winning bidder but the Owner doesn't approve, what is the architect's course of action? a. Negotiate b. Re-bid c. Toss coin d. No action needed 139. For registration of architectural corporation, where would you go first? a. SEC b. DTI c. City Hall d. PRC 140. RA 9266, known as "An act to regulate the practice of Architecture in the Philippines" was signed and sealed on? a. April 10, 2004 b. March 17, 2004 c. January 28, 2004 d. January 29, 2004 141. How much will an Architect pays if he violates Code of Ethical Conduct? a. 100,000 - 5,000,000 b. 1,000,000 - 4,000,000 c. 5,000,000 - 7.000.000 d. 200,000 - 3,000,000 142. What must be the character of Architect nowadays? a. Flexible in design b. Focus on all undertakings c. Modern strict d. Relax 143. What should a newly passed in Architecture Licensure Examination do after? a. Prepare for Oathtaking b. Wait for result c. Prepare for projects d. Must celebrate 144. Replacement of loss PRC I.D. upon submission of requirements? a. Immediate (1 day) b. 1 week c. 2 weeks d. 1 month 145. Which of the following is architect's responsibilities in relation to the public? a. Shall respect and help conserve the system of values and natural, historic and cultural heritage of the community and improve the environment b. Shall respect colleague and subordinates c. Shall adhere good conduct in relation to environments and traffic rules d. All of the choices 146. How to determine the width of sidewalk? a. Volume of pedestrian b. Width of planting strip c. Size of the place d. Size of road right of way 147. Situational about provision of temporary sidewalk a. Provide temporary sidewalk b. Provide gutter c. Provide drainage d. Provide curb cut out 148. Architect-in-charge of Construction is responsible to owner on what matter? a. Administrative matter b. Technical matter- to Architect c. Design matter d. Construction matter 149. This is not a reason for refusal of registration and removal of name from roster of Architects or revocation of license. a. Immoral and dishonorable conduct b. Convicted on criminal offense c. Conviction of political offense d. Moral Turpitude 150. For contract documents, who is the author of the drawings under the Intellectual property rights law? a. Architect-of-Record b. Owner c. Client d. Engineer 151. Standard size of Architectural drawings? a. 15x30 b. 20x30 c. A3 d. A4 152. The "Architecture Act of 2004" a. RA 9266 b. RA 9662 c. RA 545 d. PD 49 153. Section 41 of RA 9266 a. Implementing Rules and Regulation of Code of Ethical Conduct and Standard of Professional Practice b. Malpractice c. Foreign architect d. None of the choices 154. The Architect determines the adequate size and appropriate configuration and assemblage for a proposed project in consideration of the use, allocation and interface of spaces for given activities? a. Architectural Programming b. Space Planning c. Space Management d. Space Allocation 155. Drawing usually done in early stage of design? a. Preliminary Sketches b. Conceptual Design c. Design Development d. Bidding 156. As an Architect, what must be done in early stage of engagement with the client? a. Explain well the scope of work of an Architect b. Prepare the contract c. Ask for down payment d. Ask for project information 157. Who can file the violation of Code of Ethical Conduct? a. Anyone b. Another Architect who is aware on violation c. PRC d. IAPOA 158. Who prepare the Bill of Materials? a. Architect b. Owner c. Contractor d. Construction Manager 159. It is a scale or full-size model of a design or device, used for teaching, demonstration, design evaluation, promotion, and other purposes. a. Approval sample b. Prototype c. Mock-up d. Specimen 160. For the client, what would not be the basis for the Architect's Professional Fee? a. Talent and skills b. Design knowledge c. Personal Relation d. Contract Documents 161. Foreign Architect can practice in Philippines provided that it must have. a. Local Counterpart b. Visa c. Project d. License from his country 162. Building Appraisal Function. a. Estimates the value on the building b. Decide if building is sound c. Ascertain if building is properly design d. Estimates the construction of building 163. Provided standards and technical requirement for economic and socialized housing projects in rural and urban areas. a. PD 957 b. BP 220 c. PD 9514 d. PD 1216 164. The Architect of Record is on the building that he design? a. Liable b. Charged c. Penalized d. Fined 165. Which of the following is not sign and seal by the Architect? a. Architectural Plan b. Specifications c. Bill of Materials d. Roof Plan 166. Under NBC, it is a dwelling containing 2 or more separate living units each of which is separated from another by party or lot lines walls and provided with independent access. a. Single detached b. Single attached c. Row house d. Apartment 167. Compensation for Post Construction Services a. Percentage of gross rental b. Monthly c. Per hour d. Per week 168. Grab bar height at water closet at PWD toilet? a. 0.80m b. 0.90m c. 1.00m d. 1.10m 169. Window width for fire exit? a. 700mm b. 750mm c. 800mm d. 850mm 170. Fire Exit Door should open? a. At all times b. During Emergency c. At office hours d. All of the choices 171. Under NBC what is the minimum dimension of a habitable room? a. 2.00m b. 1.75m c. 3.00m d. 2.50m 172. Under NBC what is the minimum dimension of a kitchen? a. 1.50m b. 1.75m c. 3.00 m d. 2.50m 173. Under NBC what is the minimum dimension of a toilet? a. 0.90m b. 1.75m c. 3.00m d. 2.50m 174. Under NBC what is the ceiling at the first floor with natural ventilation? a. 2.70m b. 3.75m c. 3.00m d. 2.50m 175. Under NBC what is the ceiling at the first floor with artificial ventilation? a. 2.70m b. 3.75m c. 3.00m d. 2.50m 176. Under NBC what is the ceiling at the second floor with artificial ventilation? a. 2.70m b. 3.75m c. 3.00m d. 2.50m 177. A rule thumb used for estimate of materials on residential project a. 65% of project construction b. 70% of project construction c. 55% of project construction d. 80% of project construction 178. As an Architect, how do you compensate your subordinates? a. Provide good workplace/environment b. Provide salary commensurate to work c. Provide minimum wage d. Per hour with free lunch 179. Under BP 344, how much is the space allocated of wheel chair turning radius? a. 2.00m b. 1.50m c. 3.00m d. 1.20m 180. _________ are all on-site work done from site preparation, excavation, foundation, assembly of all the components and installation of utilities and equipment of buildings/structure. a. Demolition b. Construction c. Renovation d. Installation 181. Under NBC, what is the minimum width of stairway? a. 0.75m b. 1.00m c. 3.00m d. 0.85m 182. A well-managed office is like a car that. a. is running smoothly b. has plenty of gas and oil c. running is good speed d. is in good condition 183. As a veteran architect with your own architectural practice, why do you need a secretary? a. To prepare contract documents and keep track of various on-going projects b. To secure client meetings c. To keep office record in order d. To prepare documents 184. Any person, entity, public or private, Filipino or foreigner, who shall force an architect to perform any service under the general practice of architecture, without executing a written contract agreement is guilty of misdemeanor and is sentenced to a fine of not less than a. P 100,000.00 b. P 200,000.00 c. P 1,000,000.00 d. P 2,000,000.00 185. You recently passed the board, and you've gotten your licensed as an architect, which of the following is unethical for you to do? a. Steal fellow architect's intellectual properties b. Take a project from fellow architect who was already commissioned to do the work c. Punch the boastful architect d. All of the above SITUATION - Jesse pass the architecture licensure examination with flying colors and come back to his old job in Singapore. His boss was so impressed, that he wanted to set-up an architectural firm in the Philippines. 186. What should Jesse’s boss do to practice architecture in the Philippines? a. He should should collaborate with a Filipino Firm/Architect and be partners, to be able to practice architecture in the Philippines b. He should register his firm and begin practicing architecture in the Philippines c. He is not allowed to put up an architectural firm in the Philippines d. He could practice architecture in the Philippines anytime he wants 187. If Jesse's boss could put up an architectural firm in the Philippines, what should be his first move to register his business? a. Register his company at DTI b. Register his company at SEC c. Get a license to practice architecture in the Philippines as a Foreign partner at PRC d. Get a License to practice architecture in the Philippines as a Foreign partner at UAP 188. If Jesse and his boss were to be partners in a firm in the Philippines, where should their company be registered? a. DTI only b. SEC only c. DTI, SEC and PRC only d. DTI and SEC only 189. If you purchased 1 million worth of furniture and equipment for your office that you just set-up, how much did you pay for the VAT? a. 300,000.00 b. 107,142.86 c. 120,000.00 d. 107,857.14 190. A client wants you to his Architect but you found out that there is another Architect involved. What would you do? a. Get it that's an opportunity b. Ask the client how much is the design fee of the other architect and lower your design fee c. Refuse d. Call the other architect and ask courtesy 191. As per Supplemental IRR of RA 9266, Standards of Professional Practice, what is the basis of the preparation of Contract Documents wherein the Architect prepares the detailed designs, Construction Drawings and Technical Specifications in seven (7) sets? a. Approved Schematic and Conceptual Plans b. Architectural program c. Approved Design Development Documents d. Contract Documents SITUATION - An architect administered apprentice A & B to be working for a 3-storey residence, apprentice A being the site supervisor and apprentice B in-charge of doing the production of working drawings, as the project for a design-build project. The architect was so busy with his other projects and that he trusted everything to both apprentice A & B. Upon the progress of the project, work went well until the architect found out that there was part of the house that was not followed as per plan because of some discrepancies that were present in the construction drawings. 192. Whose fault is it? a. Apprentice A for not informing that there were discrepancies in the drawings. b. Apprentice B for producing drawings with discrepancies. c. The architect for not giving time to check the works of his apprentice. d. The client, for not inspecting the project. 193. What would be the architect's action on the initial stage of this scenario? a. The architect should have looked over the works of his apprentices before implementing any action in the site. b. The architect should have placed more apprentices to look over the project. c. The architect should have left the other project and concentrate on this one. d. The apprentices should have told the architect ahead of time that they can't handle the scope of work given to them. 194. To whom are apprentices A & B civilly liable? a. To the architect b. To the client c. To the contractor d. Not among the choices 195. In this project, who is responsible for obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy upon completion of the project? a. Architect b. Engineer c. Book keeper d. Owner 196. On this project, how many percent should the architect charge? a. 10% of PCC b. 10% plus the charge for design-build services c. 10% plus the contract amount d. 10% plus the supervision fee and contract amount 197. A family of architects and engineers plans to set-up and architectural company to cater architectural services. What percentage of share should the architect have? a. 75% b. 85% c. 70% d. 90% SITUATION - An Architect drew up plans for a family. The owners went abroad after a year, the owner returned but instructed the architect to help them find a new lot, the task would entail the architect's personal time. 198. What stage in the Architect's services will the Architect perform? a. Pre-design Services b. Regular Design Services c. Comprehensive Archt'l Services d. Specialized Allied Services 199. What will be the ideal method of compensation that the Architect should use if he is to find a new site for the project? a. Percentage of Construction Cost b. Per diem plus reimbursable expenses c. MDPE d. Lump sum inclusive of arch fee 200. What can the Architect suggest to the owners to minimize spending? a. Buy a New House b. Buy a New Lot c. Buy Existing House & Lot then renovate d. Buy Existing House 201. How much is the Architect compensated after he completed all plans and documents for construction? a. 65% b. 75% c. 90% d. 80% 202. As an architect, you have been commissioned by your Aunt who helped you so much of financing your BS Architecture studies. If the residential project is worth Ten million pesos, how much is your minimum professional fee considering the help of your Aunt on your education? a. Free b. 1,000,000 in Pesos c. 100,000 in Pesos d. 500,000 in Pesos SITUATION - An architect went to Singapore for work. His career was very good and enjoyed life over the years. After 15 years, he and his family decided to give up his Philippine passport and change their citizenship to Singapore Citizen. Like other countries, Singapore doesn't allow dual citizenship contrary with the Fil-American who has dual citizenship. After a couple of months, the architect went home and met his high school classmate who's is a developer. Eventually he got a subdivision project from his classmate but when he submitted the construction drawings OBO didn't approved the building permit. 203. What went wrong? a. The architect is already a Singaporean and not allowed to practice in Philippines. b. The architect should have a permit to practice from PRBOA hence that he is a previous Filipino RLA. c. The architect to sign and seal the drawings. d. Error found in the drawings. 204. Would the Filipino Architect able to legally practice in Singapore? a. Yes, because he is international recognize RLA. b. Yes, because he is qualified. c. No, because Philippine Licensure are not recognized in Singapore. d. None of the above 205. If the Filipino RLA would not able to legally practice in Singapore, what must he do? a. Study Master of Architecture at accredited university in Singapore b. Get recognition for APEC Architects c. Study Master of Architecture at accredited university in Philippines d. All of the above 206. After passing the architecture licensure examination you and your classmates have managed set-up an architecture practice in your hometown. What is the first thing to do? a. Hire an accountant b. Go SEC and register your company c. Go DTI and get business name d. Set goal and objectives 207. As a practicing architect, what would you think is the purpose of hiring an accountant? a. To prepare SALN b. For financial stability c. To stabilized your practice d. To compute billing 208. Twenty years after passing the board exam you have work across Australia and Asia. With these experience, a client in Malaysia commissioned you to design his dream house. Hence, that you are not a Registered Architect in Malaysia, what would you do to be able to get projects legally in the said country? a. Take a licensure exam in Malaysia b. Apply for ASEAN Architect c. Study a Masters in Malaysia d. Marry a Malaysian Architect 209. What is reciprocity means in cross border practice of architecture? a. Get projects without licensure exam b. Set up office oversees with reciprocity c. Practice and collaborate with local architect d. Practice with low fee 210. What is reciprocity means in cross border practice of architecture? a. Get projects without licensure exam b. Set up office oversees with reciprocity c. Practice and collaborate with local architects d. Practice with low fee 211. Before submitting sketches to a client, what must the architect first do? a. Sign a service agreement b. Submit a billing statement c. Discuss about image board for presentation d. Befriend the client first 212. What would you wear if you are going for work as an apprentice? a. Formal b. Business attire c. Filipiana d. Relax and comfortable 213. After passing the board exam, lot of new architects is very proud and becoming boastful. What would be the best way to start a career as a Registered and Licensed Architect? a. Accept current salary from current mentor and gain good experience b. Accept only good salary because you are already KLA c. Set-up your own company d. Resign immediately from your mentor because he cannot increase your salary 214. Arch. Dela Cruz was commissioned by his friend as the Architect for a town house project. He was specifically asked to prepare feasibility studies and posters for marketing of the project. What type of services did Arch. Dela Cruz rendered for the project? a. Regular Design Services b. Construction Services c. Pre-design Services d. Post construction services 215. Arch. Dela Cruz was commissioned by his friend as the Architect for a town house project. He was specifically asked to prepare feasibility studies and posters for marketing of the project. What type of compensation should Arch. Dela Cruz receive? a. Multiple of Direct Personnel expenses b. Professional fee expense reimbursable c. Professional fee expensive reimbursable d.Percentage of construction cost 216. Arch. Dela Cruz was commissioned by his friend as the Architect for a town house project. He was specifically asked to prepare feasibility studies and posters for marketing of the project. When could Arch. Dela Cruz able to get his fee? a. Upon signing of the contract b. Before he start with the project c. After submitting all his works d. Alter the project is done 217. What is the maximum distance of the placement of smoke detector from door? a. 30 meters b. 50 meters c. 61 meters d. 80 meters 218. What makes the building permit null and void? a. Construction stopped for a year due to lack of funds b. Construction didn’t start after a year upon building permit was issued c. Abandonment of contractor d. Natural disasters 219. Standard height of railings for stairs. a. 900mm b. 1100mm c. 1000mm d. 950mm 220. Standard height of railings for landings. a. 900mm b. 1100mm c. 1000mm d. 950mm 221. What shall be submitted when your PRC id is lost? a. Notarized affidavit of loss b. Old PRC id c. Other valid id d. Receipt of recent PRC ID 222. What is the maximum distance of a dead-end hallway? a. 2.5 times the least width of corridor b. 15 meters c. 30 meters d. 5 meters 223. Size of a double bed in millimeter? a. 900 mm x 2000mm b. 1000mm x 2100mm c. 1400mm x 2000mm d. 800 mm x 2000 mm 224. Size of crib in inches? a. 27¼ inches by 52 inches b. 37 inches by 59 inches c. 20 inches by 60 inches d. 15 inches by 100 inches 225. What is the standard size of queen size bed? a. 1500mm X2000mm b. 1200mm x2100mm c. 1400mm x2000mm d. 1800mm x2000mm 226. What is the size of a king size bed? a. 15000mm X 2000mm b. 2200mm x 2100mm c. 1900mm x2000mm d. 1800mm x2000mm 227. What is the standard width of counter top? a. 500mm b. 600mm c. 300mm d. 200mm 228. A material built into a building frame to block a concealed hollow space through which fire might spread from one part of the building to another. a. Fire stop b. Firder c. Fire hose d. Sealant 229. You have a big shopping mall project under SM. Hence that the project is huge and complex, the decided to hire a foreign architect that is specialized in retail planning and development. What would be the scope of work of the said foreign architect? a. Schematic, Design & Design Development b. Schematic and Design c. Schematic, Design, Design Development and Construction Documentation d. Refer to contract 230. You have a big shopping mall project under SM. Hence that the project is huge and complex, the decided to hire a foreign architect that is specialized in retail planning and development. What would be the legal role of the said foreign architect under A 9266? a. Retail Architect b. Consulting Architect c. Design Consultant d. Architect of Record 231. You have a big shopping mall project under SM. Hence that the project is huge and complex, the decided to hire a foreign architect that is specialized in retail planning and development. If the foreign architect is commissioned by the owner to do the retail design what would be the role of the Filipino Architect under RA 9266? a. Retail Architect b. Consulting Architect c. Design Architect in collaboration with Expert Consultant d. Architect of Record 232. You have a big shopping mall project under SM. Hence that the project is huge and complex, the decided to hire a foreign architect that is specialized in retail planning and development. If there is a foreign architect on a project like this, what would be the scope of work of the Filipino Architect? a. Schematic, Design & Design Development b. Schematic and Design c. Construction Documentation and Quality Assurance d. Refer to contract 233. You have a big shopping mall project under SM. Hence that the project is huge and complex, the decided to hire a foreign architect that is specialized in retail planning and development. As far as the civil liability of the project is concern, who is liable when the collapse due to faulty in construction? a. Architect b. Architect in Charge of Construction c. Consulting Architect d. Architect of record 234. You have a big shopping mall project under SM. Hence that the project is huge and complex, the decided to hire a foreign architect that is specialized in retail planning and development. On this project, who is the profession that is academically qualified and with exceptional or recognized expertise or specialization in any branch of architecture? a. Architect as Consultant b. Foreign Architect c. Architect in Charge d. Local Architect 235. Ten years after passing the board exam you have work across Asia. With these experience, a client in Malaysia commissioned you to design his dream house. Hence, that you are not a Registered Architect in Malaysia, what would you do to be able to get projects legally in the said country? a. Take a licensure exam in Malaysia b. Apply for ASEAN Architect c. Study a Masters in Malaysia d. Marry a Malaysian Architect 236. What is reciprocity means in cross border practice of architecture? a. Get projects without licensure exam b. Set up office oversees with reciprocity c. Practice and collaborate with local architects d. Practice with low fee 237. What is reciprocity means in cross border practice of architecture? a. Get projects without licensure exam b. Set up office oversees with reciprocity c. Practice and collaborate with local architects d. Practice with low fee 238. What is not true on statement that a foreign citizen, whether he studied in the Philippines or not, who desires to take the licensure examination for Architects through reciprocity shall initiate the establishment of reciprocity between his country/state and the Philippines by presenting/submitting a letter or any document signed and under official seal by the appropriate official of his country/state requesting. a. Approval will be from CHED and PRC b. Foreign citizen need to be RA in their country c. Satisfy all prerequisites d. Submit all relevant documents 239. Any person who shall practice or offer to practice architecture in the Philippines without being registered/licensed and who are not holders of temporary or special permits in accordance with the provisions of R.A. No. 9266, shall be guilty of misdemeanor and charged in court by the Commission and shall, upon conviction he sentenced to a fine of not less than __________. a. One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) but not more than Five million pesos (P5,000,000.00) b. One hundred one thousand pesos (P101,000.00) but not more than Five million pesos (P5,000,000.00) c. One hundred fifty thousand pesos (P150,000.00) but not more than Five million pesos (P5,000,000.00) d. Not among the choices 240. Drawings and specifications and other contract documents duly signed, stamped or sealed, instruments of service, are the intellectual property and documents of the architect, whether the object for which they are made is executed or not. It shall be unlawful for any person to duplicate or to make copies of said documents for use in the repetition of and for other projects or buildings, whether executed partly or in whole, without the written consent of architect or author of said documents. What would you do if you found out that your client has reproduce your drawings and used for another project? a. Ask for a pay b. File a case at PRC c. File a case in court d. Forgive and forget 241. As government architect-of-record he shall collect from the concerned national or local agency including Government Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC's) an incentive pay to cover civil liabilities in the equivalent amount of _______. a. 1.5% PCC b. 10% of PCC c. Collect your salary d. 5% of PCC 242. An unlicensed graduate of BS Architecture is commissioned by his Brother to design a Five- Storey Residence. He asks his Arch. Palafox to sign and seal it. Arch. Palafox agrees to do it for a sum of Php 500,000 and have changed of heart and file a case instead. Is there anything wrong, if yes, who be liable for the case? a. No, it is legal under RA 9266 b. Yes, the student is liable for doing c. Nothing is wrong because its not constructed yet d. Unlicensed graduate and Brother the project 243. An unlicensed graduate of BS Architecture is commissioned by his Brother to design a Five- Storey Residence. He asks his Arch. Palafox to sign and seal it. Arch. Palafox agrees to do it for a sum of Php 500,000 and have changed of heart and file a case instead. What is the case if ever? a. Guilty of Misdemeanor b. Cheating c. Illegal practice d. Estafa 244. An unlicensed graduate of BS Architecture is commissioned by his Brother to design a Five- Storey Residence. He asks his Arch. Palafox to sign and seal it. Arch. Palafox agrees to do it for a sum of Php 500,000 and have changed of heart and file a case instead. Where should Arch. Palafox file a case? a. Court of law b. PRC c. Barangay d. Municipal government 245. Before submitting sketches to a client, what must the architect first do? a. Sign a service agreement b. Submit a billing statement c. Discuss about image board for presentation d. Befriend the client first 246. What would you wear if you are going for work as an apprentice? a. Formal b. Business attire c. Filipiana d. Relax and comfortable 247. Architectural practice is one of the most stressful job and in the world and many is committed for project deadlines and some have work in their entire life not being appreciated. In practice there is always a deadline, what would you do if deadline falls on Sunday? a. Stay home its not a working day b. Deadline is important, you must be there on Sunday c. Finish on Friday d. Ask the Principal to move the deadline 248. After passing the board exam, lot of new architects is very proud and becoming boastful. What would be the best way to start a career as a Registered and Licensed Architect? a. Accept current salary from current mentor and gain good experience b. Accept only good salary because you are already RLA c. Set-up your own company d. Resign immediately from your mentor because he cannot increase your salary 249. In practice the most challenging part of surviving your office is financial stability followed your ability to get new project from time to time. What do you think is the reason why architects should hire a secretary? a. Secretary helps organized architects documents and time b. Secretary helps architects to be inspired every morning c. Secretary records meeting and reminds architects d. Architects are not good management and secretary will be always at his side to manage his time 250. What is the best thing to do to get projects continuously? a. Improve you design to international standards and properly manage clients b. Get business development executive and market your practice c. Architect should gain good network from developers d. All of the choices 251. What is the best thing to do to get projects internationally? a. Study abroad and gain network b. Go and have beautiful market agent to get project for you c. Collaborate with international practices d. Get specialization and be recognize by it internationally 252. After graduating from BS Architecture course in the Philippines, Mar decided to work in Saudi Arabia. He work there for 2 years and decided to go back to Philippines to take Architecture Licensure exam. What should he do to file his requirements? a. Fill out the DTF. and let his Singaporean mentor sign it for him b. His mentor should be a Filipino RLA if working abroad to qualify c. He should take the ALE in Saudi if it was offered there d. Have his DTE signed by another Filipino Architect in the Philippines 253. After graduating from BS Architecture course in the Philippines, Mar decided to work in Saudi Arabia. He work there for 2 years and decided to go back to Philippines to take Architecture Licensure exam. If Mar's boss could put up an architectural firm in the Philippines, what should be his first move to register his business? a. Register his company at DTI. b. Register his company at SEC c. Register first at DTI and Business permit d. Register at PRC then DTI and DOLE 254. Mr. Kuto hired Archt. Boog to design his condominium located in a commercial area without a contract. After several meetings, Architect Boog was able to produce a schematic design which is subsequently approved. However, Mr. Kuto had a change of heart and decided that he doesn't want Architect Bog for the project anymore. How much compensation is Architect Boog entitled? a. 15% of contract Price plus 5% for Breach of contract b. 15% of Contract price c. 10%of construction cost d. Free because there's no contract 255. Architect Toyo was commissioned to do a residential project with a contract stipulated that he should be paid in full if the construction is finished. Everything worked out until everything was done except that the owner ran out of budget to start the construction. How much is Architect Toyo entitled to collect legally? a. 80 % b. 100 % c. 90 % d. 85 % 256. Mr. and Mrs. Yap wants to build a convention center for at least 800 persons. He hires Architect Bukag for the project. Architect Bukag later informs Mr. and Mrs. Yap that they will need to hire a professional consultant on hospitality design since he has limited knowledge in convention hall design. Who should they hire? a. ECE b. Hospitality designer c. Events Planner d. Hospitality Architect 257. Mr. and Mrs. Yap wants to build a convention center for at least 800 persons. He hires Architect Bukag for the project. Architect Bukag later informs Mr. and Mrs. Yap that they will need to hire a professional consultant on hospitality design since he has limited knowledge in convention hall design. Who will be the prime professional for the project? a. Architect Bukag b. Acoustics c. Events Planner d. Architect Bukag and the professional 258. Mr. and Mrs. Yap wants to build a convention center for at least 800 persons. He hires Architect Bukag for the project. Architect Bukag later informs Mr. and Mrs. Yap that they will need to hire a professional consultant on hospitality design since he has limited knowledge in convention hall design. Who should responsible for the remuneration of the hospitality designer? a. Architect Bukag, to be deducted from his contract price b. The contract price will be divided equally between Architect B and the professional c. Owner A, to be paid directly by him d. Events planner 259. Mr. and Mrs. Yap wants to build a convention center for at least 800 persons. He hires Architect Bukag for the project. Architect Bukag later informs Mr. and Mrs. Yap that they will need to hire a professional consultant on hospitality design since he has limited knowledge in convention hall design. How much will be the remuneration for hospitality designer services? a. 10% of the total constructions cost of the scope of his services b. 15% of the total construction cost of the scope of his services c. 20% of the total construction cost of the scope of his services d. 25% of the total construction cost of the scope of his services 260. Arch. Yukoko was commissioned by his friend as the Architect for a town house project. He was specifically asked to prepare feasibility studies and posters for marketing of the project. What type of services did Arch. Yukoko rendered for the project? a. Regular Design Services b. Construction Services c. Pre-design Services d. Post construction services 261. Arch. Yukoko was commissioned by his friend as the Architect for a town house project. He was specifically asked to prepare feasibility studies and posters for marketing of the project. What type of compensation should Arch. Yukoko receive? a. Multiple of Direct Personnel expenses b. Professional fee expense reimbursable c. Professional fee expensive reimbursable d. Percentage of construction cost 262. Arch. Yukoko was commissioned by his friend as the Architect for a town house project. He was specifically asked to prepare feasibility studies and posters for marketing of the project. When could Arch. Yukoko able to get his fee? a. Upon signing of the contract b. Before he start with the project c. After submitting all his works d. After the project is done 263. Arch. Xu is celebrating the 25th year anniversary of his office. He wants to be featured on a magazine. To lessen the amount that will be spent on being published, with his consent, he allowed his friend who is a writer to solicit from advertiser under his name. Is there anything wrong here? If there is, what/who is wrong in this situation? a. Nothing is wrong. This was done with everybody's consent and nobody was b. Architect is liable c. The writer friend of Architect Xu d. The publishing company 264. Arch. Xu is celebrating the 25th year anniversary of his office. He wants to be featured on a magazine. To lessen the amount that will be spent on being published, with his consent, he allowed his friend who is a writer to solicit from advertiser under his name. After magazine was issued, another Architect Yu noticed that some of his works were being claimed by Architect Xu in the magazine articles. Architect Xu said that he only did it because he wanted his writer friend to get more advertisers Is there something wrong with this, who is liable? a. Nothing since Architect Xu is willing to settle with Architect Yu b. Both Architect Xu and the writer c. Architect X is Liable of fraud for claiming Architect Y's work d. The Publisher for not checking the veracity of Architect X's claims 265. Arch. Xu is celebrating the 25th year anniversary of his office. He wants to be featured on a magazine. To lessen the amount that will be spent on being published, with his consent, he allowed his friend who is a writer to solicit from advertiser under his name. After magazine was issued, another Architect Yu noticed that some of his works were being claimed by Architect Xu in the magazine articles. Architect Xu said that he only did it because he wanted his writer friend to get more advertisers Is there something wrong. Where should architect Yu file the complain? a. RTC b. PRC c. Mayor's d. NBI Architect X's claims 266. Arch. Xu is celebrating the 25th year anniversary of his office. He wants to be featured on a magazine. To lessen the amount that will be spent on being published, with his consent, he allowed his friend who is a writer to solicit from advertiser under his name. After magazine was issued, another Architect Yu noticed that some of his works were being claimed by Architect Xu in the magazine articles. Architect Xu said that he only did it because he wanted his writer friend to get more advertisers Is there something wrong. What will happen to Architect Xu, if found guilty? a. Suspension of registry and licensed b. Suspension of license c. His name will be deleted from the list of registered Architect d. Revocation of his certification registration 267. Mr. Acu, the client, wanted your services for his new house with a total project cost of Three Million (P3,000,000.00) What is the percentage of your professional fee? a. 10% b. 12% c. 6% d. 7% 268. Mr. Acu, the client, wanted your services for his new house with a total project cost of Three Million (P3,000,000.00). Will the percentage of your fee change if the client decides to postpone the project for the following year? a. Same 10% as MBF b. Lower by 6% c. It will be 12% for additional architect's expense d. Same 10% of MBF plus reimbursable expenses 269. Mr. Acu, the client, wanted your services for his new house with a total project cost of Three Million (P3,000,000.00). How much will you get if the client decides to include architectural interiors in your service? a. 10% b. 12% c. 15% d. 10% plus reimbursable expenses 270. A client is very happy with the plans you have made for his house. He decided that he will use the same design/plans for his son's house. How much will the client pay the architect for his 2nd house? a. 90% b. 80% c. 85% d. 60% 271. If the client decide to get you for Design-Build by administration how much additional fee would you charge in addition to your 10%? a. 5% b. 7% c. 12% d. 10% plus reimbursable expenses 272. Bid and ______ shall mean the same. a. Auction b. Tender c. Mandate d. Commission 273. Under PD 1096, for R-1 lots, firewalls are not allowed except an abutment or up to ________ in height. a. 2.40m b. 3.00 m c. 3.20m d. 2.60m 274. Under BP 344, what is the inside dimensions of an elevator car? a. 1.10m W x 1.20m D b. 1.10m W x 1.40m D c. 1.20m W x 1.40m D d. 1.20m W x 1.20m D 275. What is the maximum distance of elevators from the main entrance door considering the handicapped? a. 20m b. 30m c. 40m d. 60m 276. It is required if the lot owner intends to abut the building to his property line if that side of the lot has an existing neighbor. a. End wall b. Wall abutment c. Fire wall d. Fence wall 277. According to the NBCP, what is the maximum height from the bottom of a window serving as emergency egress? a. 0.92m b. 0.82m c. 0.72m d. 0.60m 278. According to the NBCP, what is the maximum height from the bottom of a window serving as emergency egress? a. 0.92m b. 0.82m c. 0.72m d. 0.60m 279. What is the height of lighting device switches for handicapped? a. 0.92m - 1.22m b. 1.02m - 1.52m c. 1.02m - 1.22m d. 0.92m - 1.52m 280. What is the parameter in determining the occupant load for Store Retail in upper floors (Mercantile Establishments)? a. 5.20sq.m./person b. 5.40sq.m./person c. 5.60sq.m./person d. 5.80sq.m./person 281. A central refuge with a width of 1.5m, 2.0m preferred is provided if the width of the RROW exceeds ________. a. 20m b. 10m c. 15m d. 50m 282. Under BP 220 Maximum number of row house units in a block? a. 20 b. 50 c. 25 d. 100 283. What is the change in elevation from the street level of the dropped curb? a. 50mm b. 75mm c. 25mm d. 100mm 284. Under PD 1096, the least dimension of a kitchen is _______. a. 2.0m b. 3.0m c. 1.5m d. 1.2m 285. Under BP-344, the minimum height of doorknobs and latches? a. 0.92m b. 0.82m c. 1.02m d. 1.52m 286. Under BP-344, the minimum height of in mm of the grab bar for PWD toilets? a. 900 b. 800 c. 600 d. 500 287. Under PD 1096, minimum dimension for a habitable area? a. 1.5m b. 2.0m c. 3.0m d. 6.0m 288. Under BP-344, the maximum lavatory counter height for PWD? a. 0.75m b. 0.60m c. 0.80m d. 0.70m 289. Under PD 1096, minimum ceiling height of a classroom with an allotment of 1sqm/student? a. 2.70m b. 2.40m c. 3.00m d. 2.10m 290. Under PD 1096, The allowable projection of signage of a building that is not arcaded? a. 1.00m b. 0.90m c. 1.10m d. 1.20m 291. Under BP 344, minimum floor area of the toilet for PWD? a. 1.50mW x 1.70m D b. 1.70m W x 1.80m D c. 1.80m W x 1.70m D d. 1.70m W x 1.50m D 292. Under PD 1096, what is the least dimension of a toilet and bath? a. 0.90m b. 1.50m c. 1.20m d. 0.80m 293. Under R.A. 9514, assembly occupants include, but are not limited to, all buildings used for gathering together of _____ or more persons for such purposes as deliberation, worship, entertainment, eating, drinking, amusement, awaiting transportation or similar uses. a. 500 b. 100 c. 1000 294. If you plan to build a subdivision, what organization would you go to? a. NHA b. OBO c. HLURB d. DENR 295. You recently passed the board, and you've gotten your licensed as an architect, which of the following is unethical for you to do? a. Steal fellow architect's intellectual properties b. Commit immoral act c. Take a project from fellow architect who was already commissioned to do the work d. All of the above 296. As per code, what is the maximum open space of interior lot? a. 70% b. 80% c. 75% d. 60% 297. As per code what is the open space of corner lot for Group A dwelling? a. 90% b. 70% c. 60% d. 50% 298. As per code foundation may be permitted to encroach into public sidewalk areas to a width not exceeding. a. 500 mm b. 300 mm c. 1000 mm d. 600 mm 299. How do you determine sidewalks? a. By the width of planting strip b. By the volume of pedestrians who will use the sidewalk on a regular basis c. By the zoning d. By the width of the carriage way 300. When you rendered a design-build service, it is by? a. Administration b. Supervision c. Project management d. None, it falls under regular services 301. Who approves the subdivision plan? a. HLURB b. NHA c. LGU d. HDCC 302. In Reciprocity agreement, the Filipino architects are allowed in other country to? a. Practice even without exam b. Be registered as professionals c. Practice the profession d. All of the above 303. What is the Compensation for long term relation in a project? a. Lump Sum b. Project Cost c. MPDE d. Professional fee & expenses 304. What method of compensation having a continuing relationship with the architect? a. MDPE b. Additional Expenses c. PCC d. Professional fee & expenses 305. Minimum building footprint of interior lot? a. 1000 sqm b. 301 sqm c. 250 sqm d. 600 sqm 306. What are the scope of services that the architect in charge of construction liable for? a. Quality Control b. Preparation of Daily Inspection Reports / Filing of documents c. Evaluation of Construction Work d. All of the above 307. Minimum air space per occupant for school? a. 3.00 cu. meters with 1.00 sq. meter of floor area per person b. 4.00 cu. meters with 2.50 sq. meter of floor area per person c. 3.00 cu. meters with 3.00 sq, meter of floor area per person d. 6.00 cu. meters with 3.00 sq. meter of floor area per person 308. What is the standard height of Habitable Rooms, Kitchen, Utility room, etc? a. 2.80 meters b. 3.00 meters c. 2.40 meters d. 2.95 meters 309. In one/two-storey building, what is the height from floor to ceiling? a. 2.40 meters b. 2.70 meters c. 2.00 meters d. 3.00 meters 310. Minimum width of door/entrance according to BP344? a. 0.70 meters b. 0.90 meters c. 0.80 meters d. None of the above 311. If you encourage neighbors to interact each other what would you do? a. Open Space b. Short fence c. Sidewalk d. Foyer 312. What is the compatible height of a dining chair? a. 0.40 meters b. 0.45 meters c. 0.44 meters d. 0.40 - 0.425 meters 313. What is the minimum spacing of seats back to back of 46 seats in a row? a. 520mm b. 550 mm c. 450 mm d. 500mm 314. Minimum height of a T & B door according to NBC? a. 2.10 meters b. 2.00 meters c. 1.50 meters d. 1.2 meters 315. In what event that the Architect's Credo is not recited? a. Oath Taking b. PRBOA Events c. Induction d. IAPOA affairs 316. What is the right alternative after passing the board exam? a. Put up business with barkadas b. Work in a company to gain more experience c. Take a secondary complementing course related to business d. Solo and take the risk 317. In RA 9266 what Section does ownership of plans, specifications and Other Contract Documents fall? a. Section 23 b. Section 33 c. Section 50 d. Section 1 318. In A 9266 what section does Reciprocity Requirement fall? a. Section 27 b. Section 43 c. Section 25 d. Section 3 319. Method of payment used where there is continuing relationship involving a series of projects? a. Per Diem or Hourly Basis b. Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses c. Fixed/ Lump Sum payment d. None of the above 320. Fine (amount) for an act for malpractice of architecture by an unregistered person? a. Php 100, 000.00 b. Php 50, 000.00 c. Php 200, 000.00 d. Php 500, 000.00 321. This involves the detailed planning of light transmission, timing and control for compatibility with the architectural design concept? a. Architectural lighting layout and design b. Architectural lighting and design analyst c. Luminaries Design and Outlining d. Architectural lighting interior design 322. How is a Building and Facilities Administration Architect remunerated? a. Lump see and fixed fee b. Percentage of PCC c. Percentage of gross rentals maintenance and security fees d. None of the above 323. Maximum distance of a parking space to a building entrance by a PWD? a. 30 meters b. 100 meters c. 60 meters d. None of the choices 324. What is the term used under RA 9514 indicating a building unsafe in case of fire? a. Hazard Area b. Fire Hazard c. Fire Trap d. Flame of Death 325. Any act that will neutralize a fire? a. Blasting agent b. Damper c. Fire Protective and Fire Safety Device d. Abatement 326. Minimum floor area for an open market housing under PD 957. a. 32 b. 36 c. 22 d. 42 327. What is the government law for socialized housing? a. BP 344 b. BP 220 c. PD 957 d. None of the choices 328. Minimum width of a corridor serving one side only. a. 1.1m b. 1.2m c. 1.0m d. 1.3m 329. How many percent should the Architect be compensated after the Contract Document Phase even if the project has not commenced? a. 50% of PCC b. 65% of PCC c. 85% of PCC d. None of the above 330. The architect in this area recommends method for sustainable design and green architecture? a. Building Environment Certification b. Comprehensive Development Pla

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