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PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 01

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In Design Competition, how many representatives of an owner can be part of the Jury?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

1

d)

As many as possible

2.

When was “the 2010 Standards of Professional Practice” approved?

a)

July 27, 2010

b)

March 9, 2010

c)

July 27, 2011

d)

March 9, 2011

3.

In Design Build services with guaranteed maximum PCC, the project construction cost is guaranteed by the Architect not to exceed ____ of the estimated project construction cost.

a)

5%

b)

10%

c)

15%

d)

20%

4.

Which activity is included in the Contract Document Phase of the Architect's Regular Design Services?

a)

Prepares forms for contract letting and bidding

b)

Assists Owner on documents for government approval

c)

Assists the Owner in obtaining proposals from contractors

d)

Checks samples, schedules and shop drawings

5.

This shall be issued by the Owner to the Contractor following the execution of the Contract Agreement.

a)

Contract Time

b)

Notice to Proceed

c)

Contract Sum Breakdown

d)

Schedule of Completion

6.

Which of the following is a responsibility of the Architect in the Construction Phase of the Regular Design Services?

a)

Makes periodic visits to the site

b)

Makes exhaustive on-site supervision

c)

Be held responsible for failure of contractor to carry out work

d)

Prepares shop drawings

7.

If portions of the buildings are erected at different periods of time, thus increasing the Architect's construction period and burden of services, the charges pertaining to services rendered shall be doubled. A suspension of construction for a period not exceeding ____ months shall not be covered by this provision.

a)

3 months

b)

4 months

c)

6 months

d)

12 months

8.

Promptly issuing the Certificates of Payment and the Final Certificate of Completion is a responsibility of the Architect to whom?

a)

Client

b)

Public

c)

Contractor

d)

Manufacturer

9.

Listing of the different parts of the work indicating in each part the corresponding value in materials and labor, including an allowance for profit and overhead.

a)

Schedule of Materials and Finishes

b)

Breakdown of Work and Corresponding Value

c)

Schedule of Time Limits

d)

Supplementary Specifications

10.

What pre-design service involves investigating, identifying and documenting the needs of the client for use in the design of the project?

a)

Economic Feasibility studies

b)

Space Management Studies

c)

Architectural Programming

d)

Site Selection and Analysis

11.

Which is an unethical action with respect to the Architect's responsibility to his colleagues and subordinates?

a)

Provides free professional service for a charitable project

b)

Donates to obtain advantage in a religious project

c)

Undertakes a commission from another Architect duly notified

d)

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

12.

Additional information on Contract Documents issued to bidders before date of bidding

a)

Instruction to Bidders

b)

Special Provisions

c)

Bid Bulletin

d)

Invitation to Bid

13.

The act of conceiving, choosing and developing the type, disposition, arrangement and proportioning of the structural elements of an architectural work giving due consideration to safety, cost-effectiveness, functionality and aesthetics.

a)

Structural Designing

b)

Structural Work

c)

Structural Conceptualization

d)

Structural Analysis

14.

Approved form of security furnished by the Contractor and his Surety as a guarantee of good faith on the part of the Contractor to execute the work in accordance with terms of the Contract. 

a)

Guarantee Bond

b)

Payment Bond

c)

Performance Bond

d)

Proposal Bond

15.

If the estimated cost for a residential project is P10,000,000.00, how much should the Architect bill the Client upon completion of the Schematic Design Phase if a downpayment of P50,000.00 has been made upon signing of the agreement ?

a)

P50,000

b)

P100,000

c)

P150,000

d)

P200,000

16.

Arrange sequentially the following work according to the 16-division uniform construction index:

i. Thermal and Moisture Protection

ii. Specialties

iii.Finishes

iv. Doors and Windows

a)

I, iii, iv, ii

b)

Ii, iii, iv, i

c)

I, iv, iii, ii

d)

Ii, iv, iii, i

17.

Within 15 days after the awards of Bids, the payment to the Architect shall be adjusted so that it will amount to a sum equivalent to how many percent of the Basic Fee, computed upon the winning Bid Price?

a)

65%

b)

75%

c)

85%

d)

95%

18.

Which is included in the Architect's Professional Fee?

a)

Fees for soil tests

b)

Fees for electronic system design

c)

Fees for mechanical systems design

d)

Fees for topograhical surveys

19.

A per diem of not less than _____ plus traveling and living expenses shall be chargeable to the Owner on any occasion where the Architect or his duly authorized representative shall be required to perform services at a locality beyond the radius of ____ kilometers from his established office.

a)

P500.00 / 50 km.

b)

P500.00 / 100 km.

c)

P1000.00 / 50 km.

d)

P1000.00 / 100 km.

20.

What type of specification does this statement refer to? - "FAN - the fan shall be Model No. XYZ as manufactured by the Static Air Fan Company of Texas or an equal approved by the Architect"

a)

Brand name specification

b)

Performance specification

c)

Closed specification

d)

Single-product specification

21.

Information, advice or notification pertinent to the project delivered in person or sent by registered mail to the individual. firm or corporation at the last known business address of such individual, firm or corporation.

a)

Instruction to Bidders

b)

Invitation to Bid

c)

Bid Bulletin

d)

Written Notice

22.

Invitations issued to prospective bidders, giving information as to the nature of the proposed project, conditions for the issuance of contract documents, date of bidding, and estimated cost or information that would give the Contractor a general idea of the magnitude and extent of the project.

a)

Instruction to Bidders

b)

Invitation to Bid

c)

Bid Bulletin

d)

Written Notice

23.

Which is an unethical action with respect to the Architect's responsibility to the people?.

a)

Seek constructive civic service

b)

Take part in paid endorsement of building material

c)

Shares technical information

d)

Promote professional organization

24.

What method of compensation is most suitable for compensating the Architect's services for the pre-design phase?

a)

Multiple of direct personnel expense

b)

Lump sum or fixed fee

c)

Per-diem plus reimbursable expenses

d)

Professional fee plus expenses

25.

The Architect's Fee is net to the Architect. What tax that the government may impose on the Architect shall be paid by the Owner?

a)

Income Tax

b)

Professional Tax

c)

Contractor's Tax

d)

Value added Tax

26.

What is the rate of the Management Fee for Post Construction Services based on percentage of gross rentals?

a)

2 - 5%

b)

3 - 4%

c)

3 - 5%

d)

4 - 6%

27.

Which combination of types of specifications is impossible?

a)

closed and brand name

b)

open and closed

c)

performance and descriptive

d)

descriptive and reference

28.

A type of specification stipulating the use of specific product/s or processes without provision for substitution.

a)

Reference

b)

Descriptive

c)

Performance

d)

closed

29.

Traditional name for construction inspectors.

a)

clerk-of-works

b)

maestro de obras

c)

contractor

d)

construction foreman

30.

What does ASTM stands for?

a)

American Society for Testing Materials

b)

American Society for Testing and Materials

c)

American Standards for Testing Materials

d)

American Standards for Testing and Materials

31.

A cost reimbursement type contract with provisions for a fee that is adjusted by "sharing" formulas applied to the difference between the final allowable costs and the target costs

a)

fixed price incentive

b)

price adjustment provision

c)

cost plus incentive fee

d)

cost plus fixed fee

32.

Which of the following is the best example in specification writing?

a)

Contractor shall lay brickwork in stretcher bond.

b)

Brickwork shall be laid in stretcher bond.

c)

Lay brickwork in stretcher bond.

d)

Using stretcher bond, contractor shall lay brickwork

33.

The Construction Supervision Group is responsible to the Owner on what matter?

a)

technical matters

b)

administrative matters

c)

design matters

d)

construction matters

34.

The total cost of all equipment, utilities and other items which were either designed, specified or procured by the Architect and his Consultants for the Owner, that were used or installed in the project.

a)

cost of the work

b)

extra cost

c)

construction cost

d)

basic cost

35.

What percentage of the Architect's Basic Fee is for the liability of the Architect under the Civil Code?

a)

5%

b)

10%

c)

15%

d)

20%

36.

A characteristic of the Design-Build Service by Administration.

a)

savings on project is divided equally between the Client and Architect

b)

estimate guaranteed 10% +/-

c)

revolving capital is given to Architect at start of construction

d)

fee is 10% of project construction cost

37.

Which is ethical practice?

a)

The design architect also supplies the construction materials.

b)

An architect offers free design services for a church.

c)

The design architect takes part in a paid ad for the project

d)

The architect offers free design services to friends.

38.

What specification type identifies the manufacturer's name and brand number?

a)

closed

b)

performance

c)

descriptive

d)

reference

39.

The Project Construction Cost referred to in the compensation of the Architect for his Regular Design Fee means the cost of the completed structure which include one of the following:

a)

grottos

b)

movable pieces of furniture

c)

swimming pool

d)

communications and electronic system

40.

What is the basic rate for the first 100 hectares or less for subdivision planning for housing on properties within Metro Manila, cities, regional centers and provincial capitals?

a)

P2,000.00 per hectare

b)

P3,000.00 per hectare

c)

P4,000.00 per hectare

d)

P5,000.00 per hectare

41.

Most expensive and time-consuming method of selecting the Architect.

a)

Comparative selection

b)

Design competition

c)

Mixed method

d)

P5,000.00 per hectare

Direct selection

42.

Not included in the scope of services under Physical Planning.

a)

Environmental studies

b)

Impact analysis

c)

Examination of laws, ordinances, rules and regulations

d)

Engineering dawings and specifications

43.

What is the minimum basic fee for public markets with a project construction cost of P50M.

a)

P 2.5 M

b)

P 3M

c)

P 3.5 M

d)

P 4M

44.

A method of compensation that is flexible, easy to apply and is related to the size and the type of the project.

a)

Multiple of direct personnel expense

b)

Percentage of construction cost

c)

Professional fee plus expenses

d)

Lump sum or fixed fee

45.

An activity where the Architect may be paid on a per diem basis plus out-of-pocket expenses such as travel, accommodations and subsistence, long-distance telephone calls, secretarial service.

a)

Confer with prospective investors

b)

Data gathering

c)

Feasibility study

d)

Accounting

46.

Not included in the scope of services for Interior Design of a music studio commissioned to an Architect

a)

Prepares electronic equipment specifications

b)

Prescribes interior finishes

c)

Prepares furniture schedule

d)

Assists negotiations with fabricators.

47.

When the design of the Architect is used again to build a sixth structure without amending the drawing and specifications, how much shall the Architect's fee be computed?

a)

20% of basic fee

b)

30% of basic fee

c)

40% of basic fee

d)

60% of basic fee

48.

What is the minimum basic fee for public health centers with a project construction cost of P50M or less?

a)

5%

b)

6%

c)

7%

d)

8%

49.

A method of compensation that represents a risk situation to the Architect since his costs may exceed the agreed amount.

a)

Multiple of direct personnel expense

b)

Percentage of construction cost

c)

Professional fee plus expenses

d)

Lump sum or fixed fee

50.

The method of compensation should not have the following characteristic.

a)

Fair to client and architect

b)

Easy to understand

c)

Not create legal problems

d)

Focus client's attention to price