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Professional Practice 1

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 2hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What will happen if the owner failed to comply to the order of the Building Official in case if appeal, to repair, renovate, demolish and remove the building/structure or any part thereof

a)

Building Official shall cause the building or structure to be repaired, renovated, demolished and removed partly with all expenses chargeable to the owner.

b)

Building Official shall cause the building or structure to be repaired, renovated, demolished and removed partly or wholly without charging the owner.

c)

Building Official shall cause the building or structure to be repaired, renovated, demolished and removed wholly with all expenses chargeable to the owner.

d)

Building Official shall cause the building or structure to be repaired, renovated, demolished and removed partly or wholly with all expenses chargeable to the owner.

2.

Which of the following is NOT a ground for suspension or revocation of Building Permit?

a)

Errors found in the plans and specifications

b)

Non-compliance with the provisions of the code or any rules or regulations

c)

Changes, modifications, and alterations in the design plans during the construction phase

d)

Incorrect or inaccurate data or information supplied

3.

A kind of hazard of dangerous buildings where any portion or member or appurtenances thereof is likely to fall, or to become detached or dislodged or to collapse and thereby injure persons or damage property

a)

Fire Hazard

b)

Structural Hazards

c)

Unsafe Electrical Wiring

d)

Architectural Deficiency

4.

The engineer/s and/or architect who drew up the plans and specifications for a building/structure is liable for damages if within ___ years from the completion of the building/structure

a)

5

b)

20

c)

15

d)

10

5.

For the construction of 3 or more storey buildings, which analysis/test are needed?


I. Boring Load Test

II. Plate Load Test

III. Seismic Analysis

IV. Surveyor's Analysis

a)

I, II, & III

b)

All of the above

c)

I, II, & IV

d)

I & II

6.

If the guilty violator of the National Building Code is an alien, he shall immediately be deported after?

a)

Payment of fine and/or service of his sentence

b)

Application for Criminal Conviction

c)

Supreme Court Intervention

d)

Hearing of his Criminal Case

7.

Design and construction law on safety and protection for "Enhancing the Mobility and Disabled Persons". It was signed into law last February 23, 1983 and the Implementing Rules and Regulation (IRR) latest revision was issued April 30, 2005

a)

BP 9263

b)

BP 344

c)

PD 1096

d)

RA 6541

8.

Does poultry houses need Building Permit?

a)

No, if it is less than 6.00 meters in total area

b)

No, because it is not intended for human habitation

c)

No, because it is not governed by PD 1096

d)

Yes, as long as it is private use only

9.

Under whose jurisdiction shall the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy shall fall into?

a)

City Planning and Development Office

b)

City/Municipal Fire Marshal, Bureau of Fire Protection

c)

Office of the City Assessor

d)

Office of the Building Official

10.

The Architect has moral responsibilities towards his profession, his colleagues and his subordinates EXCEPT:

a)

The Architect shall not knowingly injure falsely or maliciously, the professional reputation, prospects or practice of another Architect

b)

The Architect shall refrain from associating himself with or allowing the use of his name by an enterprise of doubtful character or integrity

c)

The Architect shall include in his agreement with the Client a clause providing for arbitration as a method for settlement of disputes

d)

The Architect shall not affix his signature and seal to any plans or professional documents prepared by other persons or entities not done under his direct personal supervision

11.

Design and construction law on safety and protection of 1977 Fire Code of the Philippines

a)

RA 1185

b)

PD 1096

c)

RA 6541

d)

RA 9263

12.

An act providing for a more responsive and comprehensive regulation for registration, licensing, and practice of Architecture in the Philippines

a)

RA 8981

b)

RA 545

c)

RA 9266

d)

RA 1581

13.

Registered License Architect (RLA) who is directly responsible for the total design of the project and who shall assume the civil liability for the plans, specifications and contract documents he has signed and sealed

a)

Architect-in-Charge of Construction

b)

Architect-in-Charge of Design

c)

Architect-of-Record

d)

Consulting Architect

14.

Which of the following repair work is NOT exempted from building permit?

a)

Doors and Windows

b)

Flooring and non-load bearing walls

c)

Alteration of Interior Portion

d)

Replacement of Plumbing Fixtures

15.

National Plumbing Code of the Philippines of January 28, 1959 and latest revision on Dec. 21, 1999

a)

RA 1185

b)

RA 1581

c)

RA 3931

d)

RA 1378

16.

It is a verification process of Building Permit Application that verifies the lot plan as reflected in the Torrens Title, Original Certificate of Title (OCT)/Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) and its relation to the proposed buildings/structures.

a)

Line and Grade Verification

b)

Surveyor's Verification

c)

Title Verification

d)

Lot and Grade Verification

17.

Registered License Architect (RLA) who is directly responsible for the construction supervision of the project

a)

Architect-in-Charge of Design

b)

Architect-in-Charge of Construction

c)

Consulting Architect

d)

Architect-of-Record

18.

The first step in the procedure for abatement/demolition of dangerous/ruinous buildings/structures

a)

Written notice of the intervention of the Building officials for a suspected dangerous/ruinous building structures before proceeding to inspection

b)

The building official is to undertake the re-inspection or re-investigation of the building/structure

c)

Written notice or advice shall be served upon the owner and occupant/s before the building officials conduct their investigation

d)

There must be a finding or declaration by the Building Official that the building/structure is a nuisance, ruinous or dangerous

19.

Under Article IV, Section 37 of RA 9266, the Registered License Architect (RLA) shall compose at least _____ % of owners, shareholders, members, incorporators, directors and executive officers

a)

50%

b)

100%

c)

25%

d)

75%

20.

How many days shall an open excavation, without any work being done in the site, to be considered as a grave violation?

a)

60 days

b)

240 days

c)

180 days

d)

120 days

21.

All are powers and functions of the Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture (PRBoA) EXCEPT

a)

Monitor the conditions affecting the practice of architecture

b)

To adopt a program for the full computerization of the licensure examination

c)

Supervise the registration, licensure and practice of architects

d)

Issue, suspend, revoke, or reinstate the Certificate of Registration and the PRC Card for the practice of the architecture profession

e)

Adopt the rules and regulations of RA 386

22.

The National Building Code of the Philippines was created through which executive department?

a)

Department of the Interior and Local Government

b)

Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development

c)

Department of Social Welfare and Development

d)

Department of Public Works and Highways

23.

Permits issued by the Building Official for accessory parts of the project with very special functions or use which are indicated in the plans and specifications that accompany the building permit application such as swimming pools, septic tank and the like

a)

Ancillary Permit

b)

Amendatory Permit

c)

Auxiliary Permit

d)

Accessory Permit

24.

Changes, modifications, and alterations in the design plans during the construction phase shall not start until the modifies plan has been evaluated and issued by what permit?

a)

Amendatory Permit

b)

Emendatory Permit

c)

Correction Order Permit

d)

Change Order Permit

25.

An act to regulate the practice of architecture in the Philippines and also called "Architecture Law of 1950"

a)

RA 545

b)

RA 1581

c)

RA 8981

d)

RA 9266

26.

All of the following are EXCEMPTED for the application of the building permit EXCEPT:

a)

Sheds, greenhouses, etc., not exceeding 6.00 sqm in total area completely detached

b)

Addition of open terraces or patio not exceeding 20.00 sqm in total area

c)

Garden pools not exceeding 500 mm in depth and in private use

d)

Garden masonry walls not exceeding 1.50 meters in height

27.

According to Rule III Section 301, IRR of PD 1096, traditional indigenous family dwellings made of bamboo, nipa, etc. is exempted in building permit applications given that it does not exceed

a)

₱20,000

b)

₱15,000

c)

₱10,000

d)

₱25,000

28.

The Architect registered and licensed or permitted to practice under this Act, who is professionally and academically qualified and with exceptional or recognized expertise or specialization in any branch of architecture

a)

Architect-of-Record

b)

Architect-in-Charge of Design

c)

Architecture-in-Charge of Construction

d)

Consulting Architect

29.

For Qualifications of Applicant for Examination, any person applying for examination shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board EXCEPT:

a)

He/she is a Filipino citizen or a citizen of a foreign country qualified to take the examination as provided for in this Act

b)

He/she is a holder of a degree of Bachelor of Science in Architecture conferred by a school, college, academy or institute duly recognized and/or accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and in addition has a specific record of at least two (2) years or equivalent of diversified architectural experience duly certified by a registered/licensed architect: Provided, however, That an applicant holding a Master's Degree in Architecture from a school, college, university or institute recognized by the government shall be credited one (1) year in his/her practical experience

c)

He/she is of good moral character

d)

He/she has been convicted of any criminal offensive involving moral turpitude

30.

Otherwise known as “The Architecture Act of 2004”. For brevity, it may be cited as “IRR of the Architecture Act of 2004”

a)

RA 1185

b)

RA 9266

c)

PD 1096

d)

RA 1364

31.

The following are Contract documents, documents attached to the agreement identified therein as Contract Documents, including all additions, deletions and modifications incorporated therein, EXCEPT:

a)

Specifications

b)

Installation

c)

Drawings

d)

Special Provisions or conditions

32.

Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines, approved on June 6, 1997

a)

RA 9266

b)

RA 1378

c)

RA 8293

d)

RA 545

33.

For the Qualifications of Members of the Professional Regulatory Board, each Member shall, at the time of his/her appointment, possess the following qualifications EXCEPT:

a)

Be an elective officer of the Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects and other Professional Organization of Architects.

b)

Be a citizen and a resident of the Philippines

c)

Be an architect with a valid Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card and active practitioner of architecture for at least ten (10) years on the date of his/her appointment

d)

Be a holder of a degree in Bachelor of Science in Architecture conferred by a school, college or university in the Philippines or abroad that is recognized and/or accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)

34.

Sanitary Engineering Law, approved June 18, 1955, and an act to regulate the practice of sanitary engineering in the Philippines

a)

RA 1378

b)

RA 1364

c)

RA 1350

d)

RA 1372

35.

The following are the among the Classification of Occupancy included in RA 9514 (Fire Code of the Philippines) EXCEPT:

a)

Educational

b)

Detention and Correctional

c)

Mercantile

d)

Business

e)

Entertainment

36.

The Classification of Hazard of Contents in RA 9514 (Fire Code of The Philippines) consists of Low Hazard, Moderate Hazard, and High Hazard. Which of the following describes MODERATE HAZARD?

a)

Those of such low combustibility that no self-propagating fire therein can occur and

that, consequently, the only probable danger requiring the use of emergency exits will be

from panic, fumes or smoke or fire from some external source.

b)

Those which are liable to burn with extreme rapidity or from which poisonous gases or

explosions are to be expected in the event of fire.

c)

Those which are liable to burn with moderate rapidity or to give off a considerable

volume of smoke but from which neither poisonous fumes nor explosions are to be expected

in the event of fire.

d)

Those which are liable to burn with extreme slow rapidity or from which poisonous gases or

explosions are to be expected in the event of fire.

37.

For Protective Enclosure of Exit (Section 10.2.5.2, RA 9514), an exit is required to be protected by separation from other parts of the building. If the exit connects three (3) storeys or less, how many hour fire resistance rating should the separation have?

a)

1 hour fire resistance rating

b)

2 hour fire resistance rating

c)

0.5 hour fire resistance rating

d)

1.5 hour fire resistance rating

38.

For the Capacity of Means of Egress, what is the required width per person for STAIRWAYS and LEVEL COMPONENTS AND RAMPS for "Health Care, Sprinkled" respectively?

a)

10.0mm, 5.0mm

b)

7.6mm, 5.0mm

c)

15.0mm, 5.0mm

d)

18.0mm, 10.0mm

39.

The following are the rules and regulations for access to exits EXCEPT:

a)

A door from a room to an exit or to a way of exit access shall be of the side-hinged,

swinging type. It shall swing with exit travel.

b)

In no case shall access to exit be through a bathroom, bedroom, or other room

subject to locking, except where the exit is required to serve only the bedroom or other

room subject to locking, or adjoining rooms constituting part of the same dwelling or

apartment used for single family occupancy.

c)

Ways of exit access and the doors to exits to which they lead shall be designed and

arranged to be clearly recognizable as such. Decorations or draperies shall not be

placed on exit doors. Mirrors shall not be placed in or adjacent to any exit in such a

manner as to confuse the direction of exit.

d)

Exit access shall be arranged that it will be necessary to travel toward any area of

high hazard occupancy in order to reach the nearest exit, unless the path is protected

by suitable partitions.

40.

According to the regulations of Division 5 Means of Egress, the minimum headroom shall not be less then ____ meters nor any projection from the ceiling be less than ____ meters from the floor

a)

2m, 2m

b)

2m, 2.7m

c)

1.8m, 2m

d)

2.5m, 2m

41.

The door assembly for fire exits must comply to the following, EXCEPT:

a)

Must be Side hinged/ Pivoted-swing type

b)

Must be capable of swinging from any position to the full required width of the opening

c)

Shall not open directly onto a stair without a landing

d)

Doors on buildings of four or more storeys in height do not need re-entry mechanism to provide access out of the stairway to another exit

42.

Door openings in means of egress shall not be less than ____ in clear width.

a)

700mm

b)

710mm

c)

715mm

d)

720mm

43.

What is the width for new stairs with total cumulative occupant load of <2,000 persons?

a)

1,120mm

b)

1,420mm

c)

1,150mm

d)

2,000mm

44.

What is the maximum slope for ramps?

a)

1:12

b)

1:48

c)

1:10

d)

1:2

45.

Emergency Overtime Work is permitted given the following occasions EXCEPT:

a)

When the country is at war or when any other national or local emergency has been declared by the National Assembly or the Chief Executive

b)

When it is necessary to prevent loss of life or property or in case of imminent danger to public safety due to an actual or impending emergency in the locality caused by serious accidents, fire, flood, typhoon, earthquake, epidemic, or other disaster or calamity

c)

When the work is necessary to prevent loss or damage of perishable goods

d)

When the manager ordered the employee to do so

46.

According to the Right to Weekly Rest Day, it shall be the duty of every employer to provide each of his employees a res period of not less than 24 consecutive hours after every __ consecutive normal work days

a)

4

b)

5

c)

6

d)

7

47.

The following are the grounds for suspension or removal of members of the board, EXCEPT:

a)

Neglect of duty or incompetence

b)

Having NO crimes involving moral turpitude

c)

Violation or tolerance of the violation of R.A. No. 9266, or its implementing rules and

regulations or the Code of Ethical Conduct and Standards of Professional Practice

d)

Manipulation or rigging of the architecture licensure examination results, disclosure of

secret and confidential information in the examination questions prior to the conduct of the said

examination or tampering of grades

48.

The following are the qualifications of applicant for examination EXCEPT:

a)

He/she is a Filipino citizen or a citizen of a foreign country qualified to take the

examination as provided for in Sec. 27, Art. IV of R.A. No. 9266 as carried out by

Sec. 27, Rule IV of this “IRR of the Architecture Act of 2004”

b)

He/she has not been convicted of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude

c)

Lack of Certificate of Live Birth in National Statistics Office (NSO) Security Paper

d)

He/she is a holder of the degree of Bachelor of Science in Architecture conferred by

a school, college, academy or institute duly recognized and/or accredited by the

Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and in addition has a specific record of at

least two (2) years or equivalent of diversified architectural experience duly certified

by a registered/licensed architect

49.

Normal hours of work should not exceed ___ hours a day

a)

7

b)

8

c)

9

d)

10

50.

For an Overtime Work, what is the percentage for the additional compensation to his regular wage shall the employee receive if it is not on a holiday or rest day?

a)

20%

b)

25%

c)

30%

d)

15%

51.

When an employee is made to work on his scheduled rest day, he shall be paid an additional compensation of at least ____ percent of his regular wage

a)

20%

b)

25%

c)

30%

d)

50%

52.

When an employee is made to work on any special holiday day that falls on his rest day, he shall be paid an additional compensation of at least ____ percent of his regular wage

a)

20%

b)

25%

c)

30%

d)

50%

53.

Every employee who has rendered at least one year of service shall be entitled to a yearly incentive leave of ____ days with pay

a)

5

b)

4

c)

6

d)

7

54.

Wages shall be paid every two weeks or twice a month at intervals not exceeding ____ days. If on account of force majeure or circumstances beyond the employer's control, the employer shall pay the wages immediately after such force majeure or circumstances has ceased.

a)

14

b)

15

c)

16

d)

18

55.

A _____ long extension of the handrail should be provided at the start and end of ramps and stairs.

a)

0.20m

b)

0.25m

c)

0.30m

d)

0.40m

56.

Should a sign protrude into a walkway or route, a minimum headroom of _____ should be provided

a)

2 meters

b)

2.10 meters

c)

2.20 meters

d)

1.80 meters

57.

Who should be held responsible for damages/accidents on site?

a)

Architect of Record

b)

Architect-in-Charge of Construction

c)

Architect-in-Charge of Design

d)

Consulting Architect

58.

The flashing green period required for the disabled should be determined on the basis of a walking speed of _____

a)

0.90 m/sec

b)

1.20 m/sec

c)

1 m/sec

d)

0.915 m/sec

59.

Ramps shall have a minimum clear width of:

a)

1.00 m

b)

1.20 m

c)

1.15 m

d)

1.35 m

60.

Manual switches shall be positioned within _______ above the floor

a)

1.10m to 1.20m

b)

1.20m to 1.30m

c)

1.15m to 1.25m

d)

1.10m to 1.25m

61.

Define its designated building group:

Motel

(a)  

62.

Define its designated building group:

School Campus

(a)  

63.

Define its designated building group:

Nursing homes

(a)  

64.

Define its designated building group:

Retail stores

(a)  

65.

Define its designated building group:

Gasoline station

(a)  

66.

Define its designated building group:

Storage for hazardous and flammable materials

(a)  

67.

Define its designated building group:

Repair garage

(a)  

68.

Define its designated building group:

Assembly building with a stage and an occupant load of 100 or more

(a)  

69.

Define its designated building group:

Private garage

(a)  

70.

Define its designated building group:

Swimming pool

(a)