WorksheetsProfprac and building laws
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 13mins
This type of construction is four-hour fire-resistive throughout.
a. Type I
b. Type II
c. Type III and IV
d. Type V
In which fire zone can Type 3 constructions be built?
a. Non-restricted zone
b. Fire restrictive zone
c. Highly fire restrictive zone
d A, B, and C
e. A and B only
What are the allowable firewall configurations for an R2 project?
a. Allowed on one side of property
b. Allowed on both sides of the property
c. Allowed on one side and the rear
d. Both B and C
What is the Method of Compensation best used for an initial proposal wherein no set specifications are made—only the project type and the area?
a. PFPE
b. Unit Cost Method
c. PPCC
d. Retainer
When the only road fronting a property is 5 meters wide and the
property is zoned as R1, the maximum height allowed for the project is
a. 2 floors only
b. 2.5 floors only
c. 3 floors only
d. 5 floors only
Based on the prescribed hierarchy of roads and road widths in BP 220 and PD 957, which of the following is the narrowest?
a. Minor road
b. Alley
c. Interconnecting road
d. Path walk
What is the prescribed ratio for saleable and non-saleable lots in BP 220?
a. 30% saleable max, 70% non-saleable min
b. 70% saleable max, 30% non-saleable min
c. 30% saleable min, 70% non-saleable max
d. None of the above
e. 70% saleable min, 30% non-saleable max
Which repair requires a permit?
a. Repair of a solid wood door that is used as an exit
b. Repair of a minor beam supporting a secondary balcony
c. Repair of all drywall partitions in a three-story house
d. None of these require a permit
e. A and B
What is the minimum front setback required for
socialized and economic housing?
a. 1.00 m.
b. 1.50 m.
c. 2.00 m.
d. 4.50 m.
e. 4.55 m.
For ramps using the maximum allowable slope, a landing must be provided after every 6.00 meters of horizontal travel distance. What is the minimum length of this landing?
a. 1.00m
b. 1.50m
c. 1.20m
d. 2.00m
SPP Document 205 contains the standards for:
a. Specialized allied services
b. Regular design services
c. Post-design services
d. Post-construction services
e. Specialized architectural services
Business development or business management includes billing the tenants for rentals and utilities (electricity, water, telephone, cable, gas and other/ related dues). Which SPP Document covers this service?
a. SPP Doc. 203
b. SPP Doc. 205
c. SPP Doc. 206
d. SPP Doc. 204b
Which SPP Document covers services that deal with specific expertise for the further enhancement of the architectural interior and exterior components of a project?
a. SPP Doc. 201
b. SPP Doc. 202
c. SPP Doc. 203
d. SPP Doc. 205
e. SPP Doc. 207
A certificate bearing a registration number signifying that the individual has successfully passed the licensure examination and is registered to practice his/her profession as architect
a. Certificate of Examination
b. Certificate of Registration
c. Certification of Licensure
d. Professional Certification
How much of the owners, shareholders, etc. of architectural
corporations must be registered and licensed architects?
a. 50% + 1
b. At least 50%
c. 75% + 1
d. At least 75%
e. Both C and D
Building contents that are liable to produce a considerable volume of smoke in case of fire but will not cause explosions or produce poisonous fumes.
a. Low hazard contents
b. Moderate hazard contents
c. High hazard contents
d. Very high hazard contents
The following are typically included in this report: as-built plans, testing certificates, and certification that the building complies with the requirements of the Fire Code.
a. FSCR
b. FSIC
c. FSCCR
e. FSMR
e. Both C and D
What is the minimum tread width for stairs in BP 220?
a. 200 mm.
b. 225 mm.
c. 250 mm.
e. 300 mm.
What is the prescribed ratio for saleable and non-saleable lots in PD 957?
a. 30% saleable max, 70% non-saleable min
b. 70% saleable max, 30% non-saleable min
c. 30% saleable min, 70% non-saleable max
d. 70% saleable min, 30% non-saleable max
What is the acceptable range of handrail heights according to BP 220?
a. 800-900 mm. from the floor
b. 800-100 mm. from the floor
c. 800-1200 mm. from the floor
800-155 mm.from the floor
What is the minimum floor area required for a single occupancy, open market condominium according to PD 957?
a. 18 sqm.
b. 22 sqm.
c. 36 sqm.
d. 48 sqm.
For BP 220, what is the minimum extension above the roof line required for firewalls?
a. 200 mm.
b. 300 mm.
c. 400 mm.
d. 1000 mm.
Which of the following is prohibited by BP 220 and PD 957?
a. A rowhouse cluster of 10 units
b. A rowhouse cluster of 20 units
c. A rowhouse cluster 100 m. long
d. A block 500.00m long with a 2.00m-wide alley approximately at the center
What is the maximum allowable slope for PWD ramps, according to BP 344?
a. 10%
b. 12%
c. 1:10
d. 1:12
e. 1:20
What is required to be provided at the bottom and the top of a ramp?
a. A turnabout space with a minimum dimension of 1.50m
b. A vestibule with a level space at least 1.50m wide and 2.00m deep
c. A curb with a minimum height of 100mm
d. A level area not less than 1.80m in length
What is the occupant load factor for hotels, according to Rule 12?
a. 28.00 sqm/person
b. 18.60 sqm/person
c. 8.40 sqm/person
d. None of these
What is the maximum number of seats between two aisles?
a. 7 seats
b. 10 seats
c. 14 seats
d. 30 seats
They represent the architect’s initial assessment of a project’s soundness generally using researched, processed, and validated secondary data.
a. Pre-feasibility study
b. Feasibility study
c. Business plan preparation
d. Appraisal
e. Feasibility evaluation
In comparative selection, this is the step where the selection committee may visit past projects of a prospective architect and check with references such as past clients and/or financial institutions.
a. Interview
b. Prequalification
c. Qualification
d. Verification
e. Evaluation and ranking
In direct selection, which should NOT be a basis of the client for selecting an architect?
a. Architect's reputation
b. Recommendation of a friend
c . Recommendation of another architect
d. Advice from a former client of the architect
e. Sketches submitted by the architect for the contemplated project
Which selection method is appropriate for civic projects?
a. Direct selection
b. Comparative selection
c. Architectural design competition
d. Bidding
d. Either B or C
Which of the following is not a ground to declare a building as dangerous?
a. Structural hazard
b. Fire hazard
c. Unsafe mechanical installation
d. Aesthetic deficiency
How often must the Certificate of Registration be renewed?
a. Every year
b. Every three years
c. Every four years
d. It never expires.
e. It must be renewed whenever the PRC ID is renewed.
Who shall develop the CPD program for architects?
a. The IAPOA
b. The PRBArch
c. The PRC
d. The CPD providers
e. The academe
Which of the following are the first three items on the list of minimum basic needs of human settlements prescribed by BP 220?
a. Water, power, and storm drainage
b. Water, circulation, and storm drainage
c. Water, power, and waste disposal
d. Water, parks and playgrounds, and circulation
A duly notarized written contract stipulating the scope of services and guaranteeing compensation for such services that the architect will render.
a. Service Agreement
b. Preliminary Conditions
c. Schedule of Fees
d. Scope of Work
For forest areas, the NBC requires at
least _____ of easement for each side of the waterway.
a. 3.00m
b. 10.00m
c. 20.00m
d. 40.00m
If you add the ISA and the USA, what will you get?
a. TOSL
b. PSO
c. MACA
d. AMBF
All of these affect the maximum total gross floor area given by Table 7.1 except for:
a. Zoning designation of the property
b. Use or non-use of firewalls for the project
c. Lot type
d. Width of the road
According to the Building Code, how many sets of plans and specifications must be submitted when applying for a permit?
a. 3 sets
b. 5 sets
c. 6 sets
d. 7 sets
