Test 01

Question 1

1. Architect Mat Ching was commissioned to do a residential project. Everything worked out until everything was done except that the owner ran out of budget to start the construction. According to the law, how much is Arch. Mat Ching entitled to collect?
   1 punto

A. 80%
B. 90%
C. 100%
D. 85%

Answer 1

B. 90%

Question 2

2. What law prescribes the Licensure exam of PRBOA?
   1 punto
   A. RA 8189
   B. RA 9266
   C. RA 9626
   D. RA 1594

Answer 2

B. RA 9266

Question 3

3. An honorary award given to a member by UAP for showing
   excellence on the profession of architecture in the Philippines?
   1 punto
   A. National artist
   B. LIKHA award
   C. Presidents Award
   D. Honorary Fellow

Answer 3

B. LIKHA award

Question 4

4. What is the necessary requirement before practicing the Profession of Architecture?
   1 punto
   A. Approval of PRC
   B. Oath of Profession
   C. Licensure Examination
   D. Approval of UAP

Answer 4

B. Oath of Profession

Question 5

5. WhatdoyoucalltheOwner-ArchitectagreementwiththeEngineer-allied?
   A. Separate
   B. Compound
   C. Single
   D. Dual

Answer 5

B. Compound

Question 6

6. Award given to an individual for its great contribution in Philippine arts?
   1 punto
   A. National artist
   B. LIKHA award
   C. Presidents Award
   D. Honorary Fellow

Answer 6

A. National artist

Question 7

7. Award given by the Professional Regulation Commission every year to a profession for its great contribution?
   1 punto
   A. Outstanding Profession of the Year Awards
   B. PRC award
   C. Presidents Award
   D. Outstanding Architect Award

Question 8

8. Prestigious award given to a fellow from UAP because of outstanding professional services and to organization services?
   1 punto
   A. Most outstanding Architect of the year
   B. PRC award
   C. Presidents Award
   D. Outstanding Architect Award

Question 9

Situation (9-11): Jem wants to build a rest house in his lot at Minglanilla. He talked with his friend, Ron about the project. Jem’s daughter also recommended Interior Designer B to her mom. However, while browsing a magazine, he learned about Architect C, who also happens to be an Interior Designer at the same time.
1 punto
Option 1
9. What is the best method for him to select the designers?
1 punto
A. Select Ron, since a friend
B. Comparative Selection
C. Design Competition
D. None of the choices

Question 10

10. Why is it best to select Architect C?
    1 punto
    A. He can get a discount on ID services
    B. He can best interpret the Architectural Drawings for the Interior Design
    C. It’s not best to choose Architect C since you don’t know her
    D. Select Both Architects so that it’s not unfair

Question 11

11. If Architect C is hired, how will he be compensated?
    1 punto
    A. 10% for Architect’s regular rate + 15 for ID’s regular rate
    B. 10% for Architect’s regular rate + 10 for ID’s regular rate
    C. 10% for Architect’s regular rate + 12 for ID’s discounted rate
    D. MDPE

Question 12

12. It is concerned with thecreation of sustainable value, on a product, a process, a project, an organization or on wider society issues. It achieves such results with relatively low investment and risk to the organization, and can and indeed should be integrated with existing management initiatives and systems.
    1 punto
    A. Value engineering
    B. Value management
    C. Sustainable Design
    D. None of the choices

Question 13

13. Which of the following does NOT constitute the post-construction services of the architect?
    1 punto
    A. Post-construction evaluation
    B. Building/equipment maintenance
    C. Real property evaluation
    D. Building/ground administration

Question 14

14. With regards to responsibilities of Architect to his CLIENT, which of the following is/are expected of the Architect?
    1 punto
    A. Presents examples of professional experience
    B. Explains conditions of project cost estimates
    C. Ascertains exact nature/scope of services/professional fees
    D. All listed items

Question 15

15.Which of the following is NOT related to Architects regular design services?
1 punto
A. Preliminary drawings
B. Schematic drawings
C. Design development drawings
D. All listed items

Question 16

15.Which of the following is NOT related to Architects regular design services?
1 punto
A. Preliminary drawings
B. Schematic drawings
C. Design development drawings
D. All listed items

Question 17

16. What do you call to an architect on post-construction services?
    1 punto
    A. Business Management
    B. Building Management
    C. Business Administrator
    D. Building Administrator

Question 18

17. Which of the following is NOT performed by the architect under the design-build services by administration?
    1 punto
    A. Keeps records and books of accounts
    B. Advances funding for payment of expenditures connected with the work
    C. Appoints construction superintendent, purchasing agent, timekeeper, property clerks, etc.
    D. Prepares schedule of work, construction program, construction estimates, bill of materials, etc.

Question 19

18. Which of the following is the most disadvantageous to both architect and client as a method of compensation?
    1 punto
    A. Per diem plus reimbursable expenses
    B. Percentage of construction cost
    C. Lump sum or fixed fee
    D. All listed items

Question 20

19. If there is a conflict in both drawings and specs, the contractor, with the architect’s permission, shall submit to the owner proposals as to which method or material is required. If the less work expensive is done what must he do?
    1 punto
    A. The contractor shall credit the owner the amount equivalent to the difference of the expensive and less expensive work
    B. He must consult the architects estimate
    C. He must stop the work until client decision is made
    D. None of the above

Question 21

20. Contractor shall prepare at his own expense and submit how many copies of all shop drawings to the architect, who will make the necessary corrections?
    1 punto
    A. 3
    B. 2
    C. 3
    D. 4

Question 22

21. All permits and licenses necessary shall be secured and fees paid by?
    1 punto
    A. Owner
    B. Contractor
    C. Architect
    D. PM

Question 23

22. What is the minimum width of staircase if there are 50 occupant load in a building?
    1 punto
    A. 750
    B. 900
    C. 1100
    D. 1200

Question 24

23. What is the arrangement and control of sounds inside a building?
    1 punto
    A. Sound design
    B. Interior design
    C. Acoustic design
    D. Sound control

Question 25

24. Under NBC, what is the maximum height if stairs riser?  1 punto A. 175mm B. 250mm C. 200mm D. 300mm

Question 26

25. Under NBC, what is the minimum width of thread for a stair?  1 punto A. 175mm B. 250mm C. 250mm D. 300mm

Question 27

26. Design wise, what is the recommendable height of shower glass door?  1 punto A. 1800mm B. 2000mm C. 1900mm D. 2100mm

Question 28

27. What agency has jurisdiction over the quality of effluent from septic     tanks? 1 punto A. DENR B. DOH C. DPWH D. OBO

Question 29

28. Who manages the sewage water treatment plant? 1 punto A. DENR B. DOH C. DPWH D. OBO

Question 30

29. What is the green building code used in evaluating system for sustainable design created in the Philippines? 1 punto A. LEED B. BREAM C. GREEN AP D. PhilGBC

Question 31

30. It is a numerical expression of a constructed surface’s ability to reflect solar heat. SRI values are derived from a calculation in ASTM E1980 which uses a roof’s solar reflectance, thermal emittance and medium wind coefficient to generate a unit-less value from 0 to 100. 1 punto A. Urban Heat Island (UHI) B. Window to Wall Ratio (WWR) C. Green Roof Ratio (GRR) D. Solar Reflectance Index (SRI)

Question 32

31. It is the national non-stock, non-profit organization in Philippines that promotes the sharing of knowledge on green building practices to the industry to ensure a sustainable environment. 1 punto a. Philippine Green Building Initiative (PhilGBI) b. Philippine Green Building Council (PHILGBC) c. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) d. Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence

Question 33

32. Mixing concrete should be undertaken within _____ minutes after the cement has been added  to the aggregates. 1 punto A. 40 B. 35 C. 30 D. 45

Question 34

33. To maintain concrete consistency, the slump shall be from _____ and shall be determined in accordance to ASTM C143. 1 punto A. 10mm to 40mm B. 50mm to 100mm C. 10mm to 40mm D. 30mm to 50mm

Question 35

34. Concrete shall be conveyed from the mixer to the forms as rapidly and as practicable by proper methods. At any point in the conveying, the free vertical drop of the concrete shall not exceed _____ millimeters. 1 punto A. 95 B. 1200 C. 910 D. 1000

Question 36

35. 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. 1 punto A. 150 B. 100 C. 250 D. 200

Question 37

36. In general, concrete constructions are located _____ of the spans of slabs. 1 punto A. At one quarter B. At one third C. Near the middle D. At the end

Question 38

Situation - The following questions refer to Topic 2: Cost Estimating 37. What is the area in square meters of the trapezoid concrete pavement if its dimensions are 1 punto A. 120 B. 80 C. 140 D. 100

Question 39

38. What is the volume in cubic meters of the trapezoid concrete pavement if its dimensions are 1 punto A. 10 B. 12 C. 14 D. 8

Question 40

39. How many bags of 43kg cement are required of the trapezoid concrete pavement if its dimensions are 1 punto A. 66 B. 77 C. 44 D. 55

Question 41

40. How many cubic meters of sand are required of the trapezoid concrete pavement if its dimension are 1 punto A. 7 B. 6 C. 4 D. 5

Question 42

41. How many cubic meters of gravel are required of the trapezoid concrete pavement if its dimension are 15 meters and 10 meters of length parallel to each other and the depth is 8 meters perpendicular to its length with a thickness of 4” and using class C mix-ratio? 1 punto A. 9 B. 7 C. 13 D. 11

Question 43

Situation – The following questions pertain to Topic 3: RA 9266 42. Once an architect is duly registered, membership to the United Architects of the Philippines is _____. 1 punto A. Required B. Automatic C. discretionary D. optional

Question 44

43. What is required of agencies or organizations who secure the service of a foreign professional authorized by the law to practice in the Philippines? 1 punto 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

Question 45

44. What is required of architects before performing any service otherwise they shall be guilty of misdemeanor? 1 punto A. Research and information gathering B. Preliminary sketches and studies C. Written contract agreement D. Feasibility studies and interview

Question 46

45. What is the maximum length of imprisonment for people convicted and found guilty of violating any provisions of RA 1 punto A. 6 years B. 2 years C. 10 years D. 5 years

Question 47

46.What is the legal provision that shall be incorporated in all contract documents and other instruments of service prepared by all architects? 1 punto 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

Question 48

Situation - The following questions refer to Topic 4: Contract Documents 47. The invitation to Bid may NOT contain information about _____. 1 punto A. place to submit bid B. project name C. deciding party D. project location

Question 49

48. The instruction to Bidders may NOT contain guidelines on the _____. Page 1 punto A. Preparation of Bids B. Time, Date & Place of Submission C. General Description of Works D. Mode of Delivery of Bid

Question 50

49. What is the common penalty for delays in time completion of project, which is usually provided for in an Owner-Contractor Agreement? 1 punto 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

Question 51

50. An Owner-Contractor Agreement may NOT contain the _____. 1 punto A. Time Completion B. Waiver and Release of Liens C. Scope of Work D. The Contract Amount50. An Owner-Contractor Agreement may NOT contain the _____. 1 punto A. Time Completion B. Waiver and Release of Liens C. Scope of Work D. The Contract Amount

Question 52

51. All contract documents prepared by an architect must be signed and sealed by him as provided for in RA9266, Article III Section _____. 1 punto A. 20 B. 12 C. 10 D. 15

Question 53

52. What are plans that incorporate the changes made during construction? 1 punto A. Revised plans B. Amended plans C. Change order plans D. As-built plans