SPECIAL EXAM FOR COMPRE A

What is your first ethical and professional move as an architect from the given scenarios?

• Approve it since it saves space

• Ask the client if they want to risk it

• Submit the design quietly and hope no one notices

• Raise the issue and recommend compliance

Under regular services, which phase is this covered under?

• Construction Phase

• Design Development

• Post-Construction Phase

• Schematic Design

What is the architect’s role during site visits?

• To check if the workers are on time

• To evaluate if the design intent is followed

• To measure the productivity of the foreman

• To take selfies for project documentation

What document defines each member’s role and liability?

• Bill of Quantities

• Consortium Agreement

• Bidding Documents

• Memorandum of Site Visit

What is the professional approach?

• Approve it instantly to maintain the relationship

• Issue a Change Order and recalculate the design and cost

• Tell them it’s not possible due to your schedule

• Redirect them to the elevator company only

A supplier offers you a commission for choosing their product. What is the ethical action?

• Accept if no one finds out

• Say you'll think about it

• Accept and give the firm a bonus

• Disclose the offer and decline

The client wants luxury finishes, but the budget is tight. What should you do?

• Fake it with cheap alternatives

• Recommend cost-efficient alternatives

• Tell the client to increase the budget

• Ignore and design as requested

Your draftsman is requesting to sign architectural drawings. What is correct under RA9266?

• Allow it as long as it helps

• Only licensed architects may sign

• Anyone in the firm can sign

• The client can also sign

Your client delays payment for 3 months. What document helps assert your claim?

• BIR Permit

• Certificate of Occupancy

• Architect-Owner Agreement

• Purchase Order

You find unapproved construction variations during your site inspection. What's your move?

• Ignore if they look okay

• Report and ask for rectification

• Tell contractor to hide them

• Take photos and post online