Professional Practice & Ethics

Question 1

Permits a more realistic analysis of the daily problems that end to delayed work; details in normal sequence the various steps to be taken by each trade, from commencement to conclusion.

Answer 1

Critical path method

Question 2

It the action or process wherein the client hires an Interior Designer or an Interior Design firm to coordinate the whole range of Comprehensive Interior Design Services to oversee the project from conception to completion.

Answer 2

Consultation

(CDEP: ETHICS MOCK 2023)

Question 3

The implementation of Universal Design involves the following seven principles:

Answer 3

1. Equitable Use
2. Flexibility in Use
3. Simple and Intuitive Use
4. Perceptible Information
5. Tolerance for Error
6. Low Physical Effort
7. Size and Space for Approach and Use

Question 4

Contracts entered in a lucid interval or temporary period of insanity are __.

Answer 4

Valid

Question 5

It will show the appropriate size and type of furnishings and critical or required clearances. It will serve as the basis for a fully integrated project design as well as the basis for the Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment (FF&E) package.

Answer 5

Furniture foot print plan

Question 6

Changing the function of a building onto something not intended for the original structure.

Answer 6

Adaptive reuse

Question 7

Refers to a signed offer or proposal to undertake a contract submitted by a bidder in response to and in consonance with the requirements of the Bidding Documents.

Answer 7

Bid or tender

also a written offer of the bidder submitted in the prescribed form in response to the Invitation to bid and tender documents issued by the client.

Question 8

A property of design describing elements of the physical environment that allow people with disabilities or special needs to use them with safety and dignity.

Answer 8

Accessibility

Question 9

Lighting designed to provide a nondirectional, shadowless light level from all sides.

Answer 9

Ambient lighting

Question 10

Term used in commercial design for office furnishings purchased under contract.

Answer 10

Furniture, furnishings, and equipment (FF&E)

Question 11

A holistic approach to building design that reduces negative social, economic, and ecological impacts on the environment through conservation and reuse of natural resources, energy, water, and materials.

Answer 11

Sustainable Design

Question 12

These are contractors who specialize in a particular aspect of construction or installation, such as electrical work, plumbing, or painting. They have specific skills and knowledge in their field of expertise and are hired to complete a specific task or project.

Answer 12

Specialty Contractors

Question 13

These are self-employed workers who provide a specific service related to interior design or construction, such as painting, carpentry, or electrical work. They work on their own or with a small team and are hired for their specialized skills in a specific area.

Answer 13

Individual Contractors

Question 14

These are contractors who provide products or materials to be used in construction or interior design projects. They do not install or provide any service related to the product they supply, but only provide the product or material itself.

Answer 14

Allied Suppliers

Question 15

The remedy in equity by means of which a written instrument is made to conform the real intention of the parties when some error has been committed.

Answer 15

Reformation of Documents

Question 16

Provide a detailed description of the materials and workmanship required for a construction project. They provide specific details about the materials and products that must be used, including brand names, model numbers, and other identifying information. They are often used for complex projects where specific materials or products are required to meet the project’s technical requirements.

Answer 16

Descriptive specifications

Question 17

Provide a general description of the materials and workmanship required for a construction project. They do not provide specific details about the materials or products that must be used, but instead provide a general idea of the requirements.

Answer 17

Outline specifications

Question 18

It is a type of specification that specifies the use of a specific product or process without allowing any substitutions. It provides a clear description of the product or process that must be used in a construction project, and no other product or process can be used as a substitute.

Answer 18

Closed Specification

Question 19

Allow for substitutions of materials or products that meet certain minimum requirements. They provide a list of requirements that must be met by any substitute product or material, but allow for some flexibility in the selection of materials.

Answer 19

Open specifications

Question 20

It is an approved form of security provided by the contract as a guarantee of good faith on the part of the contractor.

Answer 20

Payment Bond

Question 21

It is an approved form of security, but it is furnished by the contractor rather than the contract itself. Its purpose is to guarantee the contractor’s good faith in executing the work in accordance with the contract documents.

Answer 21

Performance Bond

Question 22

A remedy granted by law in order to secure reparation (compensation) of damage caused by a contract.

Answer 22

Rescission

Question 23

Parties agree on basic price which both of them believe is reasonably the amount that will be spent for labor and materials.

Answer 23

Cost-plus a certain percentage
with variable increase or
decrease as bonus or deduction

Question 24

The individual or firm whose bid has been accepted by the Client.

Answer 24

Contractor

Question 25

Compensation of the designer-contractor is not fixed and exact amount cannot be determined yet.

Answer 25

Cost-plus a certain percentage

Question 26

Neither the employer nor the designer-contractor knows how much the job will cost until after the completion. The designer or contractor undertakes to do the job with the employer paying for both labor and materials. A fixed amount representing the fees for service rendered is agreed upon beforehand.

Answer 26

Cost-plus a fixed amount

Question 27

Designer-contractor agrees to furnish the labor, the materials and deliver the job completely on the date agreed upon. Obligation of employer is to pay the contract price upon finishing the job.

Answer 27

Lump Sum Contract

Question 28

The contractor cannot claim any compensation if the work should be destroyed before its delivery unless the destruction is caused by poor quality of materials.

Answer 28

Owner-Supplied Materials (OSM)

Question 29

Engineer or Architect is liable for damages within _ years from the completion of the structure.

Answer 29

15

Question 30

The contractor delivers the things produced to the employer and transfer dominion over the thing. The work should be of such quality agreed upon. The contractor is liable for any defect in the work.

Answer 30

Contractor-Supplied Materials (CSM)

Question 31

A material or substance which, when left exposed to nature, will decompose without harmful effects to the environment.

Answer 31

Biodegradable

Question 32

Fire-resistive rating of type two and type three construction

Answer 32

One hour fire resistance rating

Question 33

Fire-resistive rating of type four and type five construction

Answer 33

4-hr fire resistive rating

Question 34

Normal working arm range reach of person sitting at desk.

Answer 34

900mm

Question 35

Maximum normal working arm range reach of person sitting at desk.

Answer 35

Max normal: 1400mm (normal 900; bending range1900)

Question 36

Sensory Experience

Answer 36

Visual Sounds Touch Smell Taste

Question 37

BP344: Diameter for wheelchair maneuvering

Answer 37

1.5m

Question 38

BP344: Comfortable clearance for knee and leg space under tables

Answer 38

0.7m

Question 39

An approach to the design of products, services and environments to be usable by as many people as possible regardless of age, ability or situation. It links directly to the political concept of an inclusive society and its importance has been recognized by governments, business and industry.

Answer 39

Universal design

Question 40

Signs shall be located at a maximum of __ from the floor and minimum of __ from the floor.

Answer 40

1.60m and 1.40m

Question 41

Letter sizes of signs shall be at least __ in height to facilitate tactile reading.

Answer 41

15mm

Question 42

It is an interdisciplinary field focused on the interplay between humans and their surroundings.

Answer 42

Environmental psychology

Question 43

Refers to wastewater coming from sinks, showers and laundry that can be collected and treated for some reuse, such as the flushing of toilets or watering of landscape.

Answer 43

Graywater

Question 44

Byproducts of society with physical, chemical or infectious characteristics that pose hazards to the environment and human health when improperly handled.

Answer 44

Hazardous Waste

Question 45

Products and systems that use less energy to perform as well or better than standard products. While some have higher up-front costs, energy-efficient products cost less to operate over their lifetime

Answer 45

Energy Efficient

Question 46

RA 10066: Studies of specific ethno-linguistic groups are undertaken, the properties of which are of value to our cultural heritage.

Answer 46

Anthropological Area

Question 47

The supply and introduction of adequate air for ventilation and control of airborne contaminants, acceptable temperatures and relative humidity

Answer 47

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

Question 48

The comprehensive examination of a product's environmental and economic effects throughout its lifetime, including raw material extraction, transportation, manufacturing, use and disposal.

Answer 48

Life-Cycle Assessment

Question 49

Informational fact sheets that identify hazardous chemicals and health and physical hazards, including exposure limits and precautions for workers who may come into contact with these chemicals. Green design professionals review this when specifying materials and require their submittal during the shop drawing phase.

Answer 49

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Question 50

The ability of a product or material to be recovered or otherwise diverted from the solid waste stream for the purpose of recycling

Answer 50

Recyclability

Question 51

A series of activities including collection, separation and processing by which products or materials are recovered from the solid waste stream for use in the form of raw materials in the manufacture of new products other than fuel for producing heat or power by combustion

Answer 51

Recycling

Question 52

Energy harvested from sources that are not depleted when used, typically causing very low environmental impact. Examples include solar energy, hydroelectric power and wind power.

Answer 52

Renewable Energy

Question 53

RA 10066

Answer 53

National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009

Question 54

RA 4726: A part of the condominium project intended for any type of independent use or ownership.

Answer 54

Unit

Question 55

A recycling concept by which an existing product can have its useful life extended through a secondary manufacturing or refurbishing process such as remanufactured systems furniture.

Answer 55

Remanufacturing

Question 56

RA 10066: Utilization of sites of value for purposes other than that for which they were intended originally, in order to conserve the site, engineering integrity and authenticity of design.

Answer 56

Adaptive Re-use

Question 57

The appropriate combination of temperatures, warm or cool, combined with air flow and humidity, which allows one to be comfortable within the confines of a building. This comfort is not usually achieved by the fixed setting of thermostats but through careful design and planning.

Answer 57

Thermal Comfort

Question 58

These substances are indoor air pollutants or chemical compounds that exist as vapor or gases at normal temperatures and are carbon-based molecules typically used as solvents in products such as household cleaners, paints, inks and dyes.

Answer 58

Volatile Organic Compound (VOC)

Question 59

Health complaints such as nasal congestion, headache, irritated eyes, lethargy and tiredness, which are difficult to medically diagnose but are present in individuals when they are within a building and disappear or diminish once they leave the building.

Answer 59

Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)

Question 60

Water that has been used and contaminated. Wastewater must be purified before being used again or before being returned to the environment.

Answer 60

Wastewater

Question 61

BP344: Range above the floor for comfortable reach

Answer 61

0.70-1.2m AFL

Question 62

BP344: minimum reach from room corners

Answer 62

0.4m

Question 63

RA 4726

Answer 63

Condominium Act of the Philippines

Question 64

RA 4726: An interest in real property consisting of a separate interest in a unit in a building.

Answer 64

Condominium

Question 65

RA 10066: A cultural property found locally which is 100 years in age, more or less, the production of which has ceased.

Answer 65

Antique

Question 66

RA 10066: Any place containing fossils, artifacts, and other cultural, geological, botanical, zoological materials which depict and document culturally relevant, paleontological, prehistoric or historic events.

Answer 66

Archaeological Area

Question 67

Architectural and engineering structures with notable historical and cultural significance.

Answer 67

Built Heritage

Question 68

All the processes and measures of maintaining the cultural significance of a cultural property.

Answer 68

Conservation

Question 69

A cultural property with historical value and traditional production including antiques and natural history specimens with significant value.

Answer 69

Tangible Cultural Property

Question 70

Action taken to correct deterioration and alterations.

Answer 70

Restoration

Question 71

A unique cultural property found locally, processing outstanding historical, cultural, artistic and or scientific value.

Answer 71

National Cultural Treasure

Question 72

A cultural property having exceptional cultural, artistic and historical significance to the Philippines. Deemed by the National Museum or the National Historical Institute.

Answer 72

Important Cultural Property (IPC)

Question 73

A street name which has been in existence for at least 50 years.

Answer 73

Historical Street Name

Question 74

Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines

Answer 74

RA 8293

Question 75

Any new construction which increases the height or area of an existing structure.

Answer 75

Addition

Question 76

A building subordinated to the main building within the same lot. Ex. servants quarters, garage, laundry, etc.

Answer 76

Accessory Building

Question 77

A portion of a building used for gathering together 50 or more persons for such purposes as deliberation, workshop, entertainment, amusement or awaiting transportation.

Answer 77

Assembly Building/Hall

Question 78

A written order to the contractor issued by the owner after the execution of the Contract, authorizing a variation.

Answer 78

Change Order

Question 79

This includes earthquake, flood, typhoon and other accidents which human precedence could not foresee or prevent.

Answer 79

Act of God or Force Majeure

Question 80

The substitution or replacement of an existing obligation or contract with a new one, with the mutual agreement of the parties involved.

Answer 80

Novation

Question 81

A written additional information or document issued by the client prior to the closing date for the receipt of Bids, which is made an integral part of the Tender and Contract Documents.

Answer 81

Addendum

Question 82

Refers to all documents provided or made available to prospective bidders which include the Invitation to bid and a copy of the contract, then are signed with the Owner.

Answer 82

Tender Documents

Question 83

The binding resolution of disputes by one or more neutral persons as a substitute for judicial proceedings.

Answer 83

Arbitration

Question 84

The additional information on contract documents issued to bidders before bidding date.

Answer 84

Bid Bulletin

Question 85

The furnishings of all labor materials, convenient to the successful completion of works imposed in the contract.

Answer 85

Contract Work

Question 86

The period of time allowed by the client for the delay suffered by the contractor for due to causes beyond his control.

Answer 86

Contract Time Extension

Question 87

Stipulated period of time within which the contractor shall complete contract works.

Answer 87

Original Contract Time

Question 88

An agreement which the owner of a credit transfers the credit to another.

Answer 88

Deed of Assignment

Question 89

The period allowed to the Contractor by the client in addition to the stipulated Contract Period necessitated by a duly issued extra work or change order.

Answer 89

Additional Contract Time

Question 90

__ is to purchase and or fabricate, deliver to the job site or other location; __ means to build in, mount in positions, connect or apply any object specified ready for the intended use.

Answer 90

Furnish; Install

Question 91

The act of ending or canceling a contract before its agreed-upon completion.

Answer 91

Termination

Question 92

The amount of credit extended by a bank to cover the projected expenditures for the project in the amount prescribed by the client.

Answer 92

Credit Line

Question 93

Notice published by the owner or invitation issued to prospective bidders, giving information as to the nature of the proposed project, conditions for the issuance of Contract documents, date of bidding and information. Gives the contractor a general idea of the extent of the project.

Answer 93

Advertisement or Invitation to Bid

Question 94

Permanent structures constructed and completed in accordance with the contract document.

Answer 94

Permanent Works

Question 95

A contract provision setting forth the damages a party must pay in the event of breach.

Answer 95

Penalty Clause

Question 96

Unit prices of lump sums or other sums named in the Notice of Award to be paid to the Contractor in consideration of the implementation of works.

Answer 96

Contract Price

Question 97

Duly perfected and approved Contract Agreement.

Answer 97

Contract Documents

Question 98

A written notice to the contractor of the date on which he is to begin the prosecution of works.

Answer 98

Notice to Proceed

Question 99

A right enforceable against specific property to secure payment of an obligation.

Answer 99

Lien

Question 100

Notice published by the owner giving information as to the nature of the proposed project, conditions for the issuance of contract documents and date of bidding.

Answer 100

Invitation to Bid

Question 101

List of instructions stipulating the manner on how bids are to be prepared and the conditions for the award of the contractor.

Answer 101

Instruction to Bidders

Question 102

A proposal or expression of willingness to enter into a contract.

Answer 102

Offer

Question 103

A proposal or expression of willingness to enter into a contract.

Answer 103

Offer

Question 104

It is the conformity of wills and with reference to contracts. Manifested by the meeting of the offer and the acceptance upon the thing and the cause.

Answer 104

Consent

Question 105

The agreement or assent to the terms of an offer, resulting in the formation of a contract.

Answer 105

Acceptance

Question 106

The state of being void or invalid from the beginning.

Answer 106

Nullity

Question 107

The fulfillment or execution of an obligation as agreed upon in a contract.

Answer 107

Performance

Question 108

Description in detail of the works to be executed, character, quality of materials and workmanship.

Answer 108

Specifications

Question 109

A legal duty or responsibility to perform an act or refrain from doing something.

Answer 109

Obligation

Question 110

A bond furnished by the contractor as guaranty to the quality of materials and equipment installed, and workmanship performed.

Answer 110

Guarantee Bond

Question 111

A duly registered and licensed contractor who acts on behalf of the contractor.

Answer 111

Sub-contractor

Question 112

Printed documents stipulating the procedural and administrative aspects of the contract.

Answer 112

General Conditions

Question 113

Refers to the payment of the final progress billing and all approved claims.

Answer 113

Final Payment

Question 114

Additional labor, materials supplied necessary to complete the works but were not originally covered by the contract.

Answer 114

Extra Work

Question 115

Refers to any acceptable form of bond accompanying the Bid submitted by the bidder as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into the Contract with the Owner of the construction of work.

Answer 115

Bid Bond

Question 116

Information, advice or notification pertinent to the project delivered in person or registered mail to an individual or firm.

Answer 116

Written Notice

Question 117

A listing of the different parts of the work indicating each part and its corresponding value.

Answer 117

Breakdown of Work and Corresponding Value

Question 118

Means to furnish and install.

Answer 118

Provide

Question 119

The act of confirming or validating a contract or action that was initially defective or unauthorized.

Answer 119

Ratification

Question 120

The person ordering the project for execution.

Answer 120

Owner

Question 121

Instructions that are issued prior to bidding to supplement or modify the drawings, specification and general conditions of the contract.

Answer 121

Special Provisions

Question 122

The written offer of the bidder submitted in the prescribed form in response to the Invitation to bid and tender documents issued by the client.

Answer 122

Bid or Tender also refers to a signed offer or proposal to undertake a contract submitted by a bidder in response to and in consonance with the requirements of the Bidding Documents.

Question 123

Medium used for gauging and controlling construction activities.

Answer 123

Bar Chart

Question 124

The difference between scheduled and actual accomplishment indicated in percentage, positive or negative.

Answer 124

Slippage

Question 125

The person or firm which issues the bond required of the contractor.

Answer 125

Surety Party

Question 126

Refers to a signed offer or proposal to undertake a contract submitted by a bidder in response to and in consonance with the requirements of the Bidding Documents.

Answer 126

Bid or tender also The written offer of the bidder submitted in the prescribed form in response to the Invitation to bid and tender documents issued by the client.

Question 127

Additional information issued as an addition to the provisions of the specifications.

Answer 127

Supplementary Specifications

Question 128

The contract between the owner and contractor undertaking the project described in the contract documents and all the general and special provisions pertaining to the work.

Answer 128

Agreement

Question 129

Outline specification enumerating the type of materials required to be used by the contractor for the work.

Answer 129

Schedule of Materials and Finishes

Question 130

Permits a more realistic analysis of the daily problems that end to delayed work; details in normal sequence the various steps to be taken by each trade, from commencement to conclusion Select one: a. Critical path method b. Performance review c. Bar chart d. Option to extend

Answer 130

a. Critical path method

Question 131

What is the type of contract a Construction Project Manager signs up with provisions of a fee that is adjusted by "sharing" formulas applied to the difference between final allowable cases and the target costs?

Answer 131

Cost plus adjusted fee (CPAF)

Question 132

Any total change or modification in construction or occupancy based or the requirements of the client/Owner

Answer 132

Renovation