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WorksheetsPROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 02
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 50mins
What is the minimum basic fee for publishing plants with a project construction cost of P40M?
P 2.4 M
P 2.8M
P 3.2 M
P 3.6M
For a housing project exceeding 10 units, how much is the minimum fee chargeable for each additional unit, excluding the fees for the first 10 units?
20% of basic fee
30% of basic fee
40% of basic fee
60% of basic fee
The multiplier applied in the multiple of direct personnel expense depends on the following except one:
complexity of project office set-up
office set-up
experience of the Architect
cost of transportation
What is the minimum basic fee for public health centers with a project construction cost of P50M or less?
5%
6%
7%
8%
Which group classification belongs projects involving extensive detail such furniture design, built-in equipment, special fittings, screens, counters, interiors and other detailed parts of appurtenances of buildings or structures and landscaping designs?
Group 6
Group 7
Group 8
Group 9
Not a criteria for computing the Architect's compensation.
talent and skill
experience
personal relations
effort and time available
When the Architect as Environmental Planner is commissioned to do town and regional planning or urban renewal projects, he performs the following except one:
undertakes demographic analysis
prepares concept development plans
identifies social behavior and interaction
undertakes environmental impact assessment
Which work item is chargeable to the Owner and not included in the regular scope of services?
miniature models of design studies
extra drafting of changes made by Owner
structural analysis
electrical load calculation
A method of compensation frequently used where there is a continuing relationship on a series of projects.:
multiple of direct personnel expense
percentage of construction cost
professional fee plus expenses
lump sum or fixed fee
How are projects classified in determining the basis for the Architect's Basic Fee?
material specifications
total floor area
degree of project complexity
structural components
Who shall accredit Continuing Professional Development providers?
UAP
Board of Architecture
CHED
schools of architecture
A provision in the Architecture Act of 2004 pertaining to application of a foreign citizen taking the licensure examinations.
non-registered person
prohibition in practice
vested rights
reciprocity requirements
A provision in the Architecture Act of 2004 pertaining to application of a foreign citizen taking the licensure examinations.
signed plans prepared in his/her office by draftsmen
paid only the regular fees in securing Certificate of Registration
aided in unauthorized practice
undertook projects with service agreements
Which is an unethical action with respect to the Architect's responsibility to his client?
undertakes construction for a fixed contract sum under design-build service
does not offer preliminary sketches without an agreement
advises client to forego unviable project
guarantee any estimates or cost of the work
The government architect-of-record shall collect from the concerned national or local agency an incentive pay to cover the civil liabilities in the equivalent amount of ___% of the project cost of every project provided it shall not exceed ___% of his annual salary which shall be paid full completion of the project.
1% / 50%
1.5% / 50%
1% / 80%
1.5% / 80%
Not included in the scope of practice of Architecture.
architectural designing
structural designing
site analysis
quality surveys
Not included in the scope of practice of Architecture.quality surveys
architectural designing
structural designing
site analysis
quality surveys
What percentage of the Architect's Basic Fee is for the liability of the Architect under the Civil Code?
5%
10%
15%
20%
What pre-design service involves investigating, identifying and documenting the needs of the client for use in the design of the project?
Economic Feasibility Studies
Space Management Studies
Architectural Programming
Site Selection and Analysis
This is beyond the specific functions of the Board of Architecture.
enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with CHED
hear and decide civil cases on violations of Architecture Act
approve, issue, limit or cancel temporary permits
adopt an official seal of the Board
Who could be disqualified to become a member of the Board of Architecture?
a resident of the Philippines
a BS Architecture graduate of a recognized American university and passed the local board exam
an architectural practitioner for 5 years
adopt an official seal of the Board
This is not a reason for refusal of registration and removal of name from roster of architects.
misrepresentation in application for examination
convicted of a criminal offense
immoral and dishonorable conduct
conviction for a political offense
This is not a reason for refusal of registration and removal of name from roster of architects.
misrepresentation in application for examination
convicted of a criminal offense
immoral and dishonorable conduct
conviction for a political offense
Which is included in the Architect's Professional Fee?
fees for soil tests
fees for electronic system design
fees for topograhical surveys
fees for mechanical systems design
A method of compensation frequently used where there is a continuing relationship on a series of projects.
multiple of direct personnel expense
percentage of construction cost
professional fee plus expenses
lump sum or fixed fee
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.
3 months
4 months
6 months
9 months
A Master's Degree in Architecture shall be credited how many months in the practical experience required of any person applying for examination?
6 months
12 months
18 months
24 months
Approved form of security furnished by the Contractor and his Surety as a guarantee to the quality of the materials and equipment installed and the workmanship performed by the Contractor.
Payment Bond
Performance Bond
Guarantee Bond
Proposal Bond
The selection of a member of the Board of Architecture will commence with the submission of a list of five nominees submitted by whom?
PRC
DPWH
UAP
DECS
Which of the following services are expected from the architect serving as building/ground administrator?
Building maintenance
Post-construction evaluation
Equipment maintenance
Bidding of tenants for rentals/utilities
When were the 3 architectural organizations integrated into one association of architects called UAP?
1972
1975
1976
1978
Which of the ff. services is NOT performed by the Architect under the design-build service by administration?
Prepares schedule of work, construction program, construction estimate, bill of mat’ls, etc
Keeps records and books of accounts
points construction superintendent, purchasing agent, timekeeper, property clerks, etc.
Advances funding for payment of expenditures connected with work
Which of the ff. services is NOT performed by the Architect under the design-build service by administration?
Per diem plus reimbursable expenses
Professional fee plus expenses
Mixed methods of compensation
Multiple of direct personal expenses
Under what phase of design services does the architect prepare complete construction drawings and specifications on materials/construction methods?
Schematic design
Contract Documents
Construction
Design development
Which of the following describes the percentage of project cost compensation method for architect’s services?
Applicable only to pre-design services
Uses multiplier for overhead and profit
Related to size and type of project
Most commonly used in ASEAN region
What do you call the study which determines the viability of a project, such as the cost of development which brings about a potential return to the owner?
Project study
Financial feasibility study
Economic feasibility study
Project development and evaluation
Which of the following activities is NOT within the scope of project management?
Provides planning, programming, monitoring, advising activities on material costs/construction methods
Economic analysis/project feasibility
Segments, supplements, compliments functions of Architects, Engineers, and Contractor’s
Provides overall control of construction activities
What additional training is required of an Architect for the renewal of his professional license?
Licensure Examination
Post-Graduate Studies
Continuing Professional Education
Development Seminars/Workshops
What PD created the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) which regulates the practice of various professional in the Philippines?
PD 1096
PD 1185
PD 223
PD 1000
What is the general basis of the Architect’s minimum basic fee?
Architect’s professional standing in the community
Owner’s offer
Type of structure
Project construction cost
What part of Architect’s services is architectural programming
Schematic design
Pre-Design
Design Development
Contract Documents
In a typical owner-architect agreement, which of the following is generally NOT included?
Design and placement of signs
Ownership of documents
Labor contingencies
Arbitration
What part of the Architect services is space/management studies?
Contract documents
Pre-design
Design development
Schematic design
Under the Civil Code, under what condition can the Architect or Engineer be held liable for damages within fifteen years after project completion?
Due to violation of terms of contract
Structure collapse due to faulty construction
Structure collapse due to defects in plans/specification
Structure collapse due to defective materials
Under the Architect’s Code of Ethics with respect to responsibilities to his client , which of the following is unethical for the Architect to do?
Advices client on practicability of the project which may be questionable even if this causes the loss of the project to him
Considers the need of the client and effects of his work upon the life and wellbeing of the public
Offers free preliminary sketches without the benefit of an agreement for legitimate compensatio
Ascertain the exact scope of services with corresponding professional charges
Which of the following is NOT within the scope of the practice of architecture?
City/public administration
Environmental site analysis and design
Feasibility studies, financing, progm’g, promotional studies
Building maintenance & administration
What official body formulates rules and regulations relating to signing / sealing of drawings, specifications and other documents registered by the architect?
United Architects of the Philippines
Commission on Higher Education
Board of Architecture
Office of the Building Official
In a typical owner-architect agreement, which of the following is NOT part of project construction cost?
Plumbing/electrical fixtures/accessories
Landscaping (covered walks, grotto, etc.)
Fire-fighting features
Fixed closets/cabinets
Who advocated the “Virtues of an Architect”, which has been the basis’s of UAP’s principles of the Architect’s Code of Ethical Conduct?
Louis Sullivan
Le Corbusier
Frank Lloyd Wright
Marcus Vitruvius Pollio
In the Architect’s Code of Ethics, to whom does the architect have responsibility to provide for arbitration as a method for settlement of disputes?
Contractor
Public
Manufacturers/dealers
Client
