Review on Professional Practice Flashcards

Compre: Lecture 1 (48 cards)

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This method of compensation is frequently used where there is continuing relationship involving a series of Projects. It establishes a fixed sum over and above the reimbursement for the Architect’s technical time and overhead. An agreement on the general scope of the work is necessary in order to set an equitable fee.

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Professional Fee Plus Expenses

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Juan has been working at Saudi Arabia for almost 15 years, but he feels incomplete since he was not able to take the licensure examination when he was still in the Philippines. He heard that the PR BoA is going to conduct FLEA at Jeddah. He asked his family to send his transcript of records, birth certificate, and diploma. After passing the FLEA, who can administer his professional oath?

A

The Ambassador of the Philippine Embassy

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Method of selecting of an Architect conducted by committees representing institutions, corporations or public agencies.

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Comparative Selection

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Owner A wants to build a diplomatic function hall for at least 800 persons. He hires architect B for the project. Architect B later informs Owner A that they will need to hire a consultant since he has limited knowledge in function hall designs. Who will be the prime professional for the project?

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Architect B

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To _________ is to build in, mount in position, connect, and apply for intended use. (provide, install, fabricate, or furnish)

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install

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If a successful examinee was convicted by a lower court of a crime involving moral turpitude and has appealed the case to a higher court, can he/she be refused the issuance of a Certificate of Registration?

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Yes, the Board has the power to refuse issuance.

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What Architectural Service/Phase is the part where the Architect and Client choose the Contractor?

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Bidding/Negotiation Phase

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You had a residential project for a Client. After the construction, you found out that the Client used your design for another project without your consent. What will you do?

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File a case with the PRC

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Plans, models, and perspectives are (Documents for presentation, Instruments of practice, Project requirements, Contract Documents)

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Instrument of practice

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Before submitting sketches to a client, what must the architect first do? (prepare the probable construction cost, bill for downpayment, sign a service agreement, discuss board for presentation)

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Sign a service agreement

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Can an Architect be the Architect-of-Record and Architect-in-Charge of construction at the same time?

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Yes, it is possible

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In comparative selection, the Client issues an invitation to qualified architectural companies. The letter of invitation includes the Terms of Reference for the project (TOR. Where is the TOR based?

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Design Brief

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Under what phase in the regular design services does the Architect consults with the Owner to ascertain the conceptual framework and related requirements of the project and confirms such requirements with him?

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Project Definition Phase

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Which of the following is not covered by the Owner-Architect Agreement?
- Full Regular or Basic Detailed Engineering Design Services
- Full-time Construction Supervision, Full Regular or Basic Detailed Architectural Design Services
- Periodic Construction Supervision

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Full-time Construction Supervision

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Who prepares the schedule for submission of detail and shop drawings?

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Architect and Contractor

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For specialized allied services, what is the activity of total planning that encompasses social, physical, and environmental factors?
- Environmental Planning
- Comprehensive Development Planning
- Physical Planning
- Comprehensive Architectural Services

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Comprehensive Development Planning

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Which is an unethical action with respect to the Architect’s responsibility to his colleagues and subordinates?
- Provides free professional service for a charitable project
- undertakes a commission from another Architect duly notified
- donates to obtain advantage in a religious project
- serving as professional adviser, accepts employment as Design Architect for a competition project.

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Serving as professional adviser, accepts employment as Design Architect for a competition project

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If there are two architects on a certain project, the Architect-of-Record and the Architect-in-Charge of construction, and he building collapses, who is more liable?
- Both will be liable
- Architect-in-charge of construction
- It depends on the investigation
- Architect-of-Record

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It depends on the investigation

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It refers to person, firm, or corporation providing guarantee for contractor’s bonds.
- Proposal
- Bidder
- Surety
- Guarantor

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Surety

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Most simple type of scheduling technique
- bar chart
- line balance
- s-curve
- PERT-CPM

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Owner A wants to build a diplomatic function hall for at least 800 persons. He hires architect B for the project. Architect B later informs Owner A that they will need to hire a consultant since he has limited knowledge in function hall designs. Who should be responsible for the remuneration of the Consultant?

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Owner A, to be paid directly by him

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NOT chargeable to the Client uder Pre-Design Services
- Cost of transportation
- Office overhead expenses
- Living and housing allowance of foreign consultants
- Out-of-town living and housing allowances of the local consultants and the like.

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Office overhead expenses

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When computing for compensation using the Multiple of Direct Personnel Expense, the multiplier to be used will range from
- 1.0 - 2.0
- 2.0 - 3.0
- 1.5 - 2.5
- 2.5 - 3.5

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It is the most common method of compensation which is also fair to both client and architect.
- Lump Sum
- Multiple of Direct Personnel Expense
- Professional Fee plus Expenses
- Percentage Fee Method

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Percentage Fee Method

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Is it possible for a person who earned a degree in Architecture to take up a Master's degree in Architecture even if he has yet to become a board passer?
Yes, a bachelor's degree is enough
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The period of making good known defects or faults should NOT be more than many calendar days? - 90 days - 60 days - 120 days - 30 days
60 days
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NOT classified under Group 2 - buildings of moderate complexity of plan/design - Retail/wholesale stores - Residentail condominiums - Public Markets - Open-air recreational facilities
Public Markets
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Under comparative selection, what is the stage where the selection committee visits buildings designed by the Architects and checks references such as former clients and financial institutions? - Negotiation - Pre-Qualification - Evaluation & Ranking - Verification
Verification
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A client wanted your services for his new house with a total project cost of Three Million pesos. Based on the old 1979 SPP, what is the percentage of your professional fee? - 10% of PCC - 8% of PCC - 12% of PCC - 10% of PCC
10% of PCC
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Building of exceptional character and complexity of plan/design under Group 3. - Exhibition hall - Museum - Auditorium - Exposition Building
Auditorium
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Includes of the cost of the constructionas well as all professional fees, permits, clearances and utilities and cost of acquiring the project site/lot, cost of money, etc. - Project Development Cost - Cost of Work - Project Construction Cost - Cost of Records
Project Development Cost
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The Breakdown of Work and Corresponding Value of the Contract Amount which is used as basis for Request for Payment must be submitted by the contractor how many days from receipt of the NTP? - 7 days - 10 days - 5 days - 15 days
15 days
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The PRC will not issue the Certificate of Registration to a successful examinee if he commits one of the following: - Unethical practice by competing with the other architect - Fraudulent act - Signs his signature in a project that he didn't design - Immoral act
Immoral act
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How many sets of complete equipment catalogue data area required prior to ordering? - 3 - 2 - 4 - 1
3
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How many percent completion of work shall the Architect inspect and issue the Certificate of completion? - 97% - 98% - 95% - 96%
0.98
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Classified under Group 5: Monumental Buildings - Museums - Exhibition Halls - Art Galleries - Auditoriums
Museums
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A type of Pre-Design Service where the Architect prepares the detailed analysis of the site involving the identification of a site's development potentials through the proper utilization of land. The analysis covers the context pf the site as well as that of the environment immediately outside and the development controls that apply to the site, and its environs. - Consultation - Site Utilization and Land-Use Studies - Value Management - Site Selection and Analysis
Site Utilization and Land-Use Studies
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After graduating from the BS architecture course in the Philippines, Juan decided to work in Singapore. He worked there for 2 years and decided to go back to the Philippines to take the Architecture Licensure Exam. If Juan and his Singaporean boss were to be partners in the Philippines, where should their company be registered? - SEC and PRC only - DTI and SEC only - SEC only - DTI only
SEC and PRC only
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A person found preparing architectural plans without the necessary license is guilty of what? - misdemeanor - illegal practice - nothing - misrepresentation
misdeameanor
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The Architect as agent of the Owner may be paid on a per diem and honorarium basis plus out-of-pocket expenses such as but not limited to travel, accommodations and subsistence. These activities include the following except: - attending project-related meetings, conferences or trips - exhaustive or contuous 8-hour on-site supervision to check on the quality of the work involved - conducting ocular inspection of possible project sites - conferring with others regarding prospective investments or ventures and the like.
exhaustive or contuous 8-hour on-site supervision to check on the quality of the work involved
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It is the notice or invitation issued to bidders giving information on the magnitude and extent of the project nature, etc. - Bid bulletin - Invitation to bid - Notice to proceed - Instruction to bidders
Invitation to bid
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If an Architect assumes the function of going to the project site for monitoring and supervision, what services is being provided? - Full-time Construction Supervision - Project Supervision - Construction Inspector - Construction Management
Full-time Construction Supervision
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Does a registered and licensed architect mean one and the same?
Yes, an architect must be both licensed and registered.
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An Architect drew up a house plan for a family. The owners went abroad. After a year, the owners returned but instructed the architect to help them find a new lot. The task would entail the architect's personal time. What will be the ideal method of compensation that the Architect should use if he is to find a new site for the project? - Percentage of Construction Cost - MDPE - Per diem plus reimbursable expenses - Lump Sum
MDPE
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Under what phase in the regular design services does an Architect gathers relevant information and data leading to the finition of the requirements of the project, including the scope of the architect's services. - Conceptual Design Phase - Architectural Programming Phase - Design Brief Preparation - Project Definition Phase
Project Definition Phase
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Upon recommendation of the Architect and with the approval of the Owner, full-time construction supervisors as will be deemed necessary shall be engaged and paid by the Owner. Which statement is NOT true with regards to the above services? - If a PM/CM is present, supervisor shall be under their technical control and supervision. - Supervisor shall be under the technical control and supervision of the Architect only even if there is a PM/CM. Supervisor shall make periodic reports to the Owner and to the Architect. - Supervisor shall be hired and agreed upon by the Owner and the Architect.
Supervisor shall be under the technical control and supervision of the Architect only even if there is a PM/CM.
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Guaranteed to execute the work in accordance with the terms of the contract. - Proposal Bond - Performance Bond - Guarantee Bond - Payment Bond
Performance Bond
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The Architect's compensation is based on the following except: - office organization - type of services rendered - imagination - experience
office organization