HISTORY, THEORY AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Which of the following influences on architecture refers to the arrangement of natural and architectural features of an area?

• geology

• topography

• psychology

• geography

The controversial “hostile architecture” or “hostile design” is used to prevent _________________.

• vandalism

• unwanted behavior

• discrimination

• creativity

The oldest art form can be found where?

• caves

• churches

• catacombs

• bones

The presence of defensive walls in ancient settlements reflects the following conditions except what?

• no unity between cultures or cities

• wars and attacks are prevalent

• low political stability

• presence of organized religion

The Mission Revival Style in the Philippines emerged during what period?

• early American colonial period

• late Japanese colonial period

• Spanich colonial period

• under Marcos regime

An architecture apprentice should secure _________________ before presenting preliminary sketches to a client.

• downpayment

• service agreement

• license

• space program

An architect finished the construction documents of a residential building but the client ran out of money due to business bankcruptcy. How much is the architect entitled to collect?

• none due to force majeure

• 90% of his professional fee

• 100% of his professional fee

• 85% of his professional fee

The client requests for a walk-thru digital presentation of the final design to be uploaded in the client’s website. Which of the following is true?

• The cost of the walk-thru presentation is always embedded in the basic regular design fee.

• The cost of the walk-thru presentation should be free.

• The walk-thru presentation should always be supervised by the architect.

• The cost of the walk-thru presentation is separate from the architect’s design fee.

Who determines the cost and time of the project?

• client

• architect

• project manager

• consultant

An experienced architect is hired to provide systematic process making sure that all building systems are planned, designed, installed and tested properly and according to the buildings operational needs. What architectural practice document applies to his/her service?

• SPP Document 202

• SPP Document 203

• SPP Document 205

• SPP Document 206