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Total questions: 49
Worksheet time: 25mins
What should be the nominal thickness of the concrete hollow block unit (in meters) for the exterior walls of the duplex unit?
0.20
0.15
0.10
0.25
Assuming that a firewall-quality wall thickness is required by an Owner; what should be the nominal thickness of the concrete hollow block unit (in meters) for the exterior walls of the duplex unit?
0.10
0.20
0.25
0.15
What is the NET are of a Bedside Table with Drawers closed?
0.20 sqm
0.30 sqm
0.40 sqm
0.50 sqm
Where is the ideal placement of the bed headboard?
at a plain wall opposite to the window
at a wall with fixed window
at a wall with operable window
at a plain wall with a toilet on the other side
Which of the following is a resilient architectural flooring material for use on the duplex unit?
Clay tile
Vinyl strips
Ceramic tile
Granite tile
Which of the following is NOT a hardware item?
Door stop
Door closer
Lockset
Door casing
Considering a 20 sqm room, approximately how much horsepower (HP) of air-conditioning is ideal to cool the room?
1 HP
1.5 HP
2 HP
3 HP
For R-1 development, what is the maximum height for a perimeter wall?
2.70 m
2.40 m
3.00 m
3.20 m
Where on the 10 lots are the best sites to plant large trees that will serve as "habagat" wind buffers?
North, northeast, and east perimeters
West, northwest, and north perimeters
East, southeast, and south perimeters
West, southwest, and south perimeters
Given the site orientation, from what direction shall the "easterly wind" come from?
East
Southwest
Southeast
Northeast
Given the project site orientation, what are the dominant sun-paths for the property?
SW to SE and NW to NE
SE to NW and NE to SW
SE to SW and NE to NW
SW to NE and NW to SE
Which of the following provisions should NOT be situated close to one another?
Security quarters, locker, and shower
Guest parking slots, cluster street, disabled ramps, etc.
Homeowners' association office & generator room
Cistern and sewage treatment plant
Which of the is the best bedroom floor finish for a person with asthma?
Hardwood
Linoleum
Vinyl
Carpet
For the bisecting cluster street, what paving material should be used to provide good tire traction in times of heavy rain?
Cast or poured concrete
Asphalt
Dirt
Course gravel
Assuming that the project site location is 150 m away from a very high voltage transmission line, what type of building projections should not be introduced for the prototype house?
Extended eaves
Sun-breakers
Balconies
Canopy
What is NOT considered a furniture item?
Sofa
Wall mounted flat TV
Coffee table
dresser
Which is NOT a furnishing?
Acrylic paint
Ceiling fan
Area rug
Sectional sofa
Which is not part of Architectural Interiors?
Furniture
Equipment
Fixtures
Fittings
What is the best floor finish for a workshop?
Rubberized paint
Plain concrete
Ceramic tile
Engineered wood
Under the NBCP, which of the following does NOT form part of the footprint of the project?
Exterior walls of the building at ground floor
Podium ground floor
Tower ground floor
Basement level
Which of the following should preferably NOT be provided at the basement level of the project?
Garbage chute
Utility room
Service stairs
Fire escape stairs
In terms of architectural exterior finish, which of the following material set can best convey that the project is a place for multi-storey budget residences?
Substantial use of masonry and some glass
Much glass, some metal, and limited masonry
Some glass, plastics, and engineered stone
Much glass, much metal, and some hardwood
In terms of architectural exterior finishing and energy conservation, which of the following material sets is NOT a good material and finish combination for the southern face of the project?
Transparent glass and dark color painted masonry
Heavily tinted glass and medium color painted masonry
Translucent glass and light painted masonry
Transparent glass and light colored metal panels
In terms of architectural exterior finishing and building insulation, which of the following is NOT a good color for the project roof deck, if introduced?
Light gray
Medium gray
Medium blue
Dark gray and Black
In terms of architectural exterior finishing and building insulation, which of the following is NOT a good material and color for the project roofing?
Light red polycarbonate panels
Light brown metal roofing
Dark green metal roofing
Medium blue metal roofing
To attain overall design economy and maximized structural stability, where should the perimeter beam centerlines for typical floors be aligned or positioned, in relation to the buildings perimeter column?
Positioned near the column interior face
Aligned with the column centerlines
Positioned near the column exterior face
Positioned outside the column interior face
In inclement weather; what amenities should be placed at the entrance to the unit?
Bigger corridor/hallway width to dry up umbrellas
Built in storage to secure umbrellas and raincoats
Umbrella racks near entrance
Metal brackets for hanging of umbrellas
When entering the unit with groceries there should be_______.
a service entrance accessing directly to the kitchen
connection between main entrance and kitchen should be direct as possible
connection between main entrance and living area linked to kitchen as much as possible
does not matter; groceries are placed in plastic bags anyway
What appropriate space should be provided for the laundry drying area?
Provide common drying area at rear portion of lot or at roof deck
Provide balcony
Provide hanging poles placed outside the window
Provide portable drying pole upfront near main entrance
What is the sequence of priority for the space requirements in an apartment unit?
Kitchen, dining area, bedroom, living area
Bed area, dining area, living area, and kitchen
Bed area, kitchen, dining area, living area
Living area, dining area, kitchen, and bed area
What is the maximum number of elderly persons who can walk comfortably side by side on a 1.8m wide sidewalk serving the project site?
4
3
2
6
If one apartment unit will be designed as PWD accessible, what shall be the minimum clear width (in meters) of its toilet?
1.80
1.50
1.70
0.90
Which of the following is NOT considered a sanitary spatial provision for the project?
Sump pit & sump pump
Pump room
STP
Solid waste storage
In terms of material production, which of the following flooring materials is considered to have the lowest carbon footprint?
High pressure laminate flooring
Baked clay tiles
Hand-cut natural stone
Ceramic tiles
In commercial bldg. which of the following would you specify for the lobby flooring?
Granite
Ceramic tiles
Vinyl
Carpet
In commercial bldg. which of the following would you specify for the Unit's Kitchen Counter?
Polyethylene
Granite
Ceramic
Marble
In terms of production, transportation, and installation, which of the following ceiling materials is considered to have the highest embodied energy?
Plywood
Recycled cardboard eggcrate
Polycarbonate sheet
Gypsum board
In commercial bldg. considering the building size, intended image and occupancy type, what would be the best generic main door type and material for the building?
Revolving/hardwood
Double sliding/steel
Accordion/PVC
Quadruple leaf swing/glass
What type of window is not recommended for the office condominium building?
Hopper
Pivoted
Casement
Awning
In a tropical country, which of the following would be the best window type for a building?
Awning
Fixed
Sliding
Jalousie
Which of the following windows would be the easiest to clean?
Awning
Casement
Sliding
Jalousie
What other factor, aside from temperature, can improve the comfort level in the interior?
Humidity
Air movement
Light
All of the above
Where on the Project Site is the best location of the loading dock?
North yard
South yard
West yard
East yard
Which of the following EER is the most energy eficient?
7.8
8.3
9.4
10.6
Which of the following is a good lighting device for a watercolor painting on the wall of the waiting area of the president's office?
CFL
High heat halogen lamps
Low wattage track light
High output spot lamp
What type of lighting is used to emphasize the location of an object in the president's office?
Spot light
Directional light
Track light
Back light
Which of the following is a good lighting technique for emphasizing a curved ceiling, if introduced at the lobby?
Use of pendant lighting
Indirect lighting at the base of the curved ceiling
Direct lighting of the curved ceiling using spotlights
Down lighting from the ceiling using halogen lamps
What type of lighting is used to emphasize the depth of an object located at the lobby?
Spot light
Directional light
Track light
Back light
Which of the following is a good general lighting color for production work areas?
Warm white
Cool white
Yellow
Daylight
