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WorksheetsProf. Prac. Part 2
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
What is the Professional Regulatory Board of
Architecture resolution amending earlier
resolutions regarding Code of Ethical Conduct for
Registered and Licensed Architects?
No.2 Series of 2018
No.2 Series of 2006
No.5 Series of 2018
No.5 Series of 2017
The latest version of the Architects Credo was
endorsed by UAP through NBD Board Resolution
No. _____ series of 2017-2018.
99
5
2
89
The architect's credo clearly states that is the
architect's duty to protect our common
environment and to preserve the _______ for the
sake of the present and future generations.
Architectural heritage
Filipino culture
Architecture profession
World
For the architect's ethical relationship, what
sector or group of people that has NOT been
mentioned?
Colleagues
Industry partners
Clients
Government
The latest architect's credo took effect on ____.
June 21, 2017
May 4, 2006
May 4, 2018
June 21, 2018
Approved form of security furnished by the
contractor as a guarantee to execute work in
accordance with terms of the contract.
Performance
Guarantee bond
Surety bond
Contractors bond
What should be provided first before rendering a
service to a client?
Service agreement
Sketches
Contract agreement
Design concept
The amount retained by the owner shall be
released how many months after the date of the
final payment?
2 months
1 month
3 months
15 days
Which is not included in the first page of
Architectural Plans submitted in acquiring
Building Permit?
Site Development
Vicinity Plan
Perspective
Roof Plan
What type of permit is secure after the building
construction is completed and after the owner can
move in?
Building permit
Certificate of completion
Occupancy permit
Completion permit
Type of plan that contractor should submit to
building official after completion of construction?
Completion permit
As built plan
Shop drawings
Occupancy permit
How many months is the retention months
where contractor should do defects after turn-over
of construction
2 months
1 month
3 months
15 days
Which of the following is not a referral code of
the National Building Code?
Philippine Electrical Code
National Structural Code of the Philippines
National Plumbing Code of the Philippines
Civil Code of the Philippines
What government agency appoints the
Building Official of a highly urbanized city?
DPWH
Office of President
DOTR
DENR
After how many years can a newly passed
Architect sign the ALE aspirants as a mentor?
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
When was the Code of Ethical Conduct for
Registered and Licensed Architect as well as for
holders of Temporary Special Permit
promulgated?
2004
1978
2006
2010
The New Methods of Compensation that forms
part of the Standards of Professional Practice was
approved by the Professional Board of
Architecture (PRBOA) and took effect in:
2015
2016
2017
2010
Under the new Methods of Compensation
under the Standards of Professional Practice, the
architect is paid based on the Percentage of
Project Cost. If the Architect will include all allied
professionals under his contract, this will fall under
DAEDS. What does DAEDS stands for?
Detailed Architectural and Engineering
Submission
Detailed Arts and Educational System
Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design
Services
Detailed Architects and Engineers Submission
As per the LGU code the maximum a
professional can pay his Community Tax
Certificate (CEDULA) is how much?
P 5, 000.00
P 100.00
P 20.00
P 1, 000.00
Which among the choices should have the
highest weight in relation to the architects
responsibility to the people?
Respect and conserve the environment
Promote the interest of the his/her professional
organization
Do not deceive the public
All of the above
In relation to the architects responsibility to the
client, which among the choices should the
architect not heed?
Give the client an overview of the project
To give assurance of the cost of the project
Protect the clients interest
To keep the client informed at all times
In preparation of the contract documents, the
architect should always consider and include in
the contract the following provisions except one:
Negotiation
Mediation
Arbitration
Out of court settlement
The architect may prepare and come up with
the Project Construction Cost through the
following estimate technique except:
Area Method
Detailed estimate
Volume method
Interest rate method
What is the suitable estimate technique during
the Project definition and Schematic Design Phase
of the Project?
Area Method
Detailed estimate
Volume method
Interest rate method
In RA 9266, it refers to an actor behavior that
gravely violates the sentiment or accepted
standards of the community?
Moral authority
Moral behavior
Moral turpitude
NOTA
In labor-materials ratio, what is the most
common ratio used in the Philippine setting in
coming out with an estimate?
70-30%
80-20%
65-35%
Depends on the contractor
Which among the following is not an ASEAN
country?
Philippines
Singapore
Thailand
Nepal
APEC architects can practice architecture
within the APEC member countries except one
Canada
New Zealand
Peru
Bolivia
Who was the first ASEAN and APEC Filipino
Architect?
Prosperidad Luis
Yolanda Reyes
Armando Alli
Robert Sac
When was the first conferment of title APEC
architects made?
2000
2006
2010
2017
A ceased and desist order is issued by the office
of the building official on any construction activity
upon the issuance of:
First Notice
Second Notice
Third Notice
Forth Notice
What is to be secured first before excavation for
a basement?
Building permit
Enclosure permit
Excavation permit
Hauling permit
How many days is the issuance of building
permit after submitting the plans?
30 days
20 days
15 days
10 days
As per the code, what is the height of electrical
outlet?
0.30m
0.35m
0.25m
0.45m
Due to your excitement at being a new
Architect, you misplaced your PRC Identification
Card. You applied at PRC for a replacement ID.
How long will you wait to get you ID Card?
1 week
1 day
1 month
1 Year
To get a replacement of PRC ID, you need to
pay Php 250.00 and present your ____?
Special Power of Attorney
4 pcs. 2 × 2 picture
Affidavit of Loss
Community Tax Certificate
Three years after passing the board
examination, you will renew your PRC license. How
many CPD units is need?
20 units
100 units
45 units
60 units
As an Architect, you have a responsibility to
your staff and fellow architect. Which of the
following would you best do show this?
Train them to be good in their profession
Be an example on how to become a good
professional
Give them overtimes
Give them good salary
As an Architect, how do you compensate your
subordinates?
Provide good workplace/environment
Provide salary commensurate to work
Provide minimum wage
Set an example/ be a mentor
For registration of architectural corporation,
where would you go first?
SEC
DIT
City Hall
PRC
If planning to set a corporation before going to
SEC where should you get an endorsement?
PRC
DTI
City Hall
SEC
Approved form of security furnished by the
contractor as a guarantee to execute work in
accordance with terms of the contract.
Performance
Surety
Guarantee
Contractors
What should be provided first before rendering
a service to a client?
Service agreement
Contract agreement
Sketches
Design concept
The amount retained by the owner shall be
released how many months after the date of the
final payment?
2 months
1 month
3 months
15 days
Which is not included in the first page of
Architectural Plans submitted in acquiring
Building Permit?
Site Development
Perspective
Vicinity Plan
Roof Plan
What type of permit is secure after the building
construction is completed and after the owner can
move in?
Building permit
Occupancy permit
Certificate of completion
Completion permit
Type of plan that contractor should submit to
building official after completion of construction?
Completion permit
As built plan
Shop drawings
Occupancy permit
How many months is the retention months
where contractor should do defects after turn-over
of construction
2 months
1 month
3 months
15 days
Under the firm's set-up, who will be in charged
of signing the plans and related documents?
Principal Architect
Junior Architect
Apprentices
NOTA
The Junior Architect was under the instruction
to follow the regulation of C-1 development
regulations on parking, where should the parking
not be located?
Rear
Front
Side
Basement
As deadlines are important, a calendar day
means?
Does not include Sundays and Holidays
Includes only regular working days
Includes all days, including Sundays and
Holidays
Holidays only
To whom the Junior Architect will be
responsible if there will be errors found on the
plans he heads to produced?
Client
Principal Architect
Building Official
The Firm
If the apprentices, wishes to have their logbook
for their ALE, who will sign as the mentor?
Principal Architect
Their immediate boss, the Junior Architect
The Firm
The Client
What Design code should the design team first
consider in the plan preparation which is critical in
the application of the Building Permit?
National Building Code
Fire Code of the Philippines
PD 957
BP 344
Which of the following is not a referral code of
the National Building Code?
Philippine Electrical Code
National Structural Code of the Philippines
National Plumbing Code of the Philippines
Civil Code of the Philippines
What government agency appoints the
Building Official of a highly urbanized city?
DPWH
DOTR
Office of the Executive Secretary
Office of the President
After how many years can a newly passed
Architect sign the ALE aspirants as a mentor?
2 years
3 years
4 years
NONE
The "Project Proponent" can be understood as
the
Contractor
Architect
Client
Builder
In small scale projects, Clerk-of-work are
commonly referred to as the:
Architect
Apprentice
Foreman
Construction Manager
Contract documents should be signed in how
many copies by both the contractor and the client
duly witnessed?
Duplicate
Triplicate
Quintuplicate
Xeroxed copies
Shop drawings are prepared by the Contractor
to be approved by the architect. Who checks the
accuracy of the sub-contractors shop drawings?
Architect
Contractor
Owner
Construction Manager
When was the Code of Ethical Conduct for
Registered and Licensed Architect as well as for
holders of Temporary Special Permit
promulgated?
2004
1978
2006
2010
The New Methods of Compensation that forms
part of the Standards of Professional Practice was
approved by the Professional Board of
Architecture (PRBOA) and took effect in:
2015
2016
2017
2010
Under the new Methods of Compensation
under the Standards of Professional Practice, the
architect is paid based on the Percentage of
Project Cost. If the Architect will include all allied
professionals under his contract, this will fall under
DAEDS. What does DAEDS stands for?
Detailed Architectural and Engineering
Submission
Detailed Arts and Educational System
Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design
Services
Detailed Architects and Engineers Submission
If the client elects not to include the allied
engineers services on the architects contract, who
will be over-all coordinator of the engineers work?
Client
Civil Engineer
Architect
Project Manager
For simple projects under the New Methods of
Compensation under the Standards of
Professional Practice shall be charged by much if
the project is less than 50M?
5%
6%
7%
8%
Architect Baking was commissioned to design
a Residential Project under Detailed Architectural
Design Service (DADS), how much is the
professional fee of the architect if the project cost
is Ten Million pesos?
1,000,000
900,000
500,000
600,000
The client of Arch. Baking decided eventually
to award and include the Engineering disciplines
to the firm, how much professional fee should
Arch. Baking now charged?
1,000,000
1,200,000
500,000
1,500,000
In a renovation project, what is the first
obligation, the architect must perform?
Prepare the feasibility study
Apply for a permit
Notify the previous architect involved
Prepare and present schemes
A CLIENT HIRES
ARCHITECT REYES IN DESIGN BUILD BY
ADMINISTRATION PROJECT OF A REST
HOUSE BUNGALOW LOCATED IN THE
MOUNTAINSIDE, 60 KM AWAY FROM
THE MUNICIPAL HALL. ARCHITECT
REYES PREPARED HIS TEAM AND
STARTED WORKING ON THE PROJECT
IMMEDIATELY.
How much should be the down payment of
the client to Arch. Reyes?
30% of the contract
10% of Project cost
50%
No down payment should be given
A CLIENT HIRES
ARCHITECT REYES IN DESIGN BUILD BY
ADMINISTRATION PROJECT OF A REST
HOUSE BUNGALOW LOCATED IN THE
MOUNTAINSIDE, 60 KM AWAY FROM
THE MUNICIPAL HALL. ARCHITECT
REYES PREPARED HIS TEAM AND
STARTED WORKING ON THE PROJECT
IMMEDIATELY.
Who will apply for a building permit on this
project?
Arch. Reyes
Client
No building permit is required, too far from the
Municipal Hall
Rest houses are exempted
A CLIENT HIRES
ARCHITECT REYES IN DESIGN BUILD BY
ADMINISTRATION PROJECT OF A REST
HOUSE BUNGALOW LOCATED IN THE
MOUNTAINSIDE, 60 KM AWAY FROM
THE MUNICIPAL HALL. ARCHITECT
REYES PREPARED HIS TEAM AND
STARTED WORKING ON THE PROJECT
IMMEDIATELY.
How much professional fee is the architect
entitled?
10% plus 7% for Design Build
10%
Design fee of 10% plus 7% of DB and
reimbursable expenses
Depends on the agreement
A CLIENT HIRES
ARCHITECT REYES IN DESIGN BUILD BY
ADMINISTRATION PROJECT OF A REST
HOUSE BUNGALOW LOCATED IN THE
MOUNTAINSIDE, 60 KM AWAY FROM
THE MUNICIPAL HALL. ARCHITECT
REYES PREPARED HIS TEAM AND
STARTED WORKING ON THE PROJECT
IMMEDIATELY.
Under the Design-Build on guaranteed
maximum cost, if the guaranteed maximum cost
is exceeded by 10%, the extra cost exceeding the
10% shall be shouldered by whom?
Architect
60-40 sharing in favor of the client
Client
50-50 sharing
A CLIENT HIRES
ARCHITECT REYES IN DESIGN BUILD BY
ADMINISTRATION PROJECT OF A REST
HOUSE BUNGALOW LOCATED IN THE
MOUNTAINSIDE, 60 KM AWAY FROM
THE MUNICIPAL HALL. ARCHITECT
REYES PREPARED HIS TEAM AND
STARTED WORKING ON THE PROJECT
IMMEDIATELY.
All receipts under Design-Build Project shall be
under the name of whom?
Client
Architect
Accountant
Doesn't Matter
A CLIENT HIRES
ARCHITECT REYES IN DESIGN BUILD BY
ADMINISTRATION PROJECT OF A REST
HOUSE BUNGALOW LOCATED IN THE
MOUNTAINSIDE, 60 KM AWAY FROM
THE MUNICIPAL HALL. ARCHITECT
REYES PREPARED HIS TEAM AND
STARTED WORKING ON THE PROJECT
IMMEDIATELY.
Who keeps the record of the project?
Timekeeper
Foreman
Both Architect and Client
Project Supervisor
A CLIENT HIRES
ARCHITECT REYES IN DESIGN BUILD BY
ADMINISTRATION PROJECT OF A REST
HOUSE BUNGALOW LOCATED IN THE
MOUNTAINSIDE, 60 KM AWAY FROM
THE MUNICIPAL HALL. ARCHITECT
REYES PREPARED HIS TEAM AND
STARTED WORKING ON THE PROJECT
IMMEDIATELY.
Any dispute between the Client and the
Architect under the Design-Build Agreement
should be settled through:
Barangay-Lupong Tagapayapa
Arbitration
Mediation
Small Claims Court
A CLIENT HIRES
ARCHITECT REYES IN DESIGN BUILD BY
ADMINISTRATION PROJECT OF A REST
HOUSE BUNGALOW LOCATED IN THE
MOUNTAINSIDE, 60 KM AWAY FROM
THE MUNICIPAL HALL. ARCHITECT
REYES PREPARED HIS TEAM AND
STARTED WORKING ON THE PROJECT
IMMEDIATELY.
For monetary claims and disputes less than
One Hundred Thousand Pesos, the process of
collection should be through:
Barangay
Arbitration
Small Claims Court
Fiscal Office
A CLIENT HIRES
ARCHITECT REYES IN DESIGN BUILD BY
ADMINISTRATION PROJECT OF A REST
HOUSE BUNGALOW LOCATED IN THE
MOUNTAINSIDE, 60 KM AWAY FROM
THE MUNICIPAL HALL. ARCHITECT
REYES PREPARED HIS TEAM AND
STARTED WORKING ON THE PROJECT
IMMEDIATELY.
If in any case, a project under arbitration, how
many days should both parties complies with the
arbitration order?
15 days
21 days
45 days
30 days
In selection of an arbitration committee to
settle questions of disputes, the members should
be composed of one representative each by both
parties and the other should be:
A neutral member
Clients relative
Architect's representative
Project manager
As per the GU code the maximum a
professional can pay his Community Tax
Certificate (CEDULA) is how much
P 5.000.00
P 100.00
P 20.00
P 1,000.00
Which among the choices should have the
highest weight in relation to the architect’s
responsibility to the people?
Respect and conserve the environment
Promote the interest of the his/her professional
organization
Do not deceive the public
All of the above
In relation to the architect’s responsibility to
the client, which among the choices should the
architect not heed?
Give the client an overview of the project
To give assurance of the cost of the project
Protect the client’s interest
To keep the client informed at all times
In preparation of the contract documents, the
architect should always consider and include in
the contract the following provisions except one:
Negotiation
Mediation
Arbitration
Out of court settlement
APPRENTICE A AND B ARE
EMPLOYED UNDER Z ARCHITECTURAL
FIRM, HEADED BY ARCHITECT
SALVILLA. APPRENTICE A WAS
CAUGHT BY B GETTING THE SOFT
COPIES OF THE PROJECT THEY ARE
WORKING ON THROUGH A USB DRIVE?
A ARGUE THAT THERE IS NOTHING
ILLEGAL SINCE THEY ARE THE ONE
WORKING ON THE DOCUMENTS EVEN
WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THEIR
BOSS.
Is the action of Apprentice A illegal?
Yes
No
Tolerable
Depends on the boss
APPRENTICE A AND B ARE
EMPLOYED UNDER Z ARCHITECTURAL
FIRM, HEADED BY ARCHITECT
SALVILLA. APPRENTICE A WAS
CAUGHT BY B GETTING THE SOFT
COPIES OF THE PROJECT THEY ARE
WORKING ON THROUGH A USB DRIVE?
A ARGUE THAT THERE IS NOTHING
ILLEGAL SINCE THEY ARE THE ONE
WORKING ON THE DOCUMENTS EVEN
WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THEIR
BOSS.
What should be the action of Apprentice B?
Tolerate A
Inform at once Architect Salvilla
Ignore everything
Resign
APPRENTICE A AND B ARE
EMPLOYED UNDER Z ARCHITECTURAL
FIRM, HEADED BY ARCHITECT
SALVILLA. APPRENTICE A WAS
CAUGHT BY B GETTING THE SOFT
COPIES OF THE PROJECT THEY ARE
WORKING ON THROUGH A USB DRIVE?
A ARGUE THAT THERE IS NOTHING
ILLEGAL SINCE THEY ARE THE ONE
WORKING ON THE DOCUMENTS EVEN
WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THEIR
BOSS.
If ever Arch. Salvilla will file a case in court
against Apprentice A, what should be the case?
Petty Theft
Robbery
Violation of Cybercrime Law
Qualified Theft
The architect should always ask the
prospective suppliers for MSDS of the products
they are offering. What is MSDS?
Material Specification and Drawing Sheet
Material Swatches and Data Sets
Material Safety Data Sheets
Management System and Data Systems
Which among the choices should the architect
not to consider in his/her relation to the
Manufacturer's Suppliers and Dealers?
Not to accept gifts
Accept free professional services and advises
Decline monetary commissions
Turn down at once personal favors
The architect as the author and signatory of the
contract can be sued by the client in case of
breach and be held by a:
Criminal case
Civil Case
Administrative case
B and C
Which among the following choices is not part
of Siteworks?
Clearing, Grubbing and Clearing
Micro tunneled piping
Chain link fences
Soil testing
Under the General Requirements, which is not
part of the work?
Building permit application
Bond
Insurance
Staking
Under what division of the master format
specification includes Concrete pipes?
DIV 1
DIV 2
DIV 3
DIV 4
How many divisions were added to the 16
Division Standard Specifications after 2016?
34
35
36
37
Means the cost of the cost of the completed
building to the Owner, including the structure,
MEFP, all elements attached to the plan and as
designed by the architect is called:
Project Development Cost
Project Construction Cost
Total Building Cost
Hard Cost
This cost includes the cost of construction and
all professional fees and permits.
Project Development Cost
Project Construction Cost
Total Building Cost
Hard Cost
In Project Development, all professional fees
and permit fees are classified as:
Hard Cost
Soft Cost
Owner's Cost
Add on Costs
Who pays for the professional's insurances
during the project?
Owner
The Professional involve
Architect
Surety Company
This scientific study allows the architect to
focus on the ways in which the building can best
maintain itself and prolong its life.
Building appraisal
Forensic Architecture
Building certification
NOTA
Scope of service includes materials and
finishes, construction methodologies, building
envelopes, roofing systems, finest rations,
hardware, fixtures and fittings.
Building Details Services
Building Component Services
Building Services
Building Construction
Knowledge in office operations, office
management, accounting, finance and taxation
are best described in:
Architectural Management
Management of Architectural Practice
Architectural Practice
Basic Management
