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WorksheetsProf. Prac. Part 3
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
Recommends the systematic process of
ensuring a building’s array of systems is planned,
designed, installed and tested to perform
according to design intent and building’s
operational needs?
Building Systems Testing
Management Commissioning and Testing
Building Commissioning
Building Acceptance
Republic Act 9285 is also known as
Architects Dispute Act of 2004
Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 2004
Mediation Act of 2016
Arbitration Act of 2010
What government agency implements the
provision of RA 9285?
DOJ
Court of Appeals
CIAC
CAMA
What is the first phase of the Architects Basic
Services?
Schematic Design Phase
Project Definition Phase
Meet Up Phase
Site Visit Phase
In the final submitted construction cost to the
owner, who prepares the Bill of Quantities (BOQ)?
Architect
Contractor
Construction Manager
Project Manager
Who prepares the Bill of Materials (BOM)?
Architect
Contractor
Construction Manager
Project Manager
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
What unit is primarily used in estimating rebar
requirements?
Unit weight
Commercial Length
Bar diameter
Number of pieces
Refers to contracts or arrangements involving
the transfer of systematic knowledge for the
manufacture of a product.
Technology transfer
Knowledge transfer
Technical transfer
Transfer of technology
Which is not an Ancillary permit?
Fencing permit
Structural permit
Sanitary permit
Electrical permit
In case the building owner is not the owner of
the lot he/she is building on, what must they
provide to the Building Official in application of
Building permit?
Deed of sale
Lot owners Consent
Special Power of Attorney
Acknowledgment Note
The Architects plans, models and perspectives
are called ___.
Contract Documents
Project Documents
Presentation kit
Instrument of service
A written statement from the architect
confirming the amount of money due to the
contractor once work is accomplished.
Certificate of Completion
Request for Payment
Statement of Account
Billing Statement
An 8-hour site supervision falls under what
Architect's Services?
Construction Management
Project Management
Full Time Supervision Services
Design and Supervision Service
In this selection process, the Architect explains
his methodology in translating the plan and
design requirements of the proposed project.
Verification
Pre-qualification
Evaluation and Ranking
Interview
Which is not a required knowledge for a
Consulting Architect in the practice of
Architectural Research Methods?
Architectural writing and Photography
Philippine Architecture and History
Architectural Design trends
Specifications writing
Cost based method employed for Non-
Creative works
Unit cost method
Multiple of Direct Personnel Expense
Lump sum or fixed fee
PF plus expenses
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
Any physical change made on a building or
structure to increase its value, utility, and or
improve its aesthetic quality
Alteration
Addition
Renovation
Repair
What is the general basis of the Architects
minimum basic fee?
Project Construction Cost
Type of Structure
Architect's community standing
Owner's choice
Which of the following is not within the scope
of practice of architecture?
Public administration
Building maintenance and administration
Site Analysis
Feasibility studies, financing, and promotional
studies
The selection of the member of the Board of
Architecture will start with the submission of a list
of five nominees submitted by whom?
DPWH
PRC
IAPOA
CODHASP
Who shall accredit the Continuing Professional
Development providers?
IAPOA
PRBOA
CHED
CODHASP
Under the CPD Law, Architects who wish to
renew their licenses must acquire how many CPD
units every three years cycle?
36 units
45 units
24 units
60 units
Which of the following is included under Part 1
of a three-part section specification format?
General Requirements
Mixes
Fabrication
Installation
Who among the choices cannot issue a
construction?
Prudential Guarantee
UCPB Generali
MAPRE
Salvador Bail Bond
Type of Specification that identifies the
manufacturers name and brand name
Closed
Performance
Descriptive
Reference
Which should be avoided in Specifications
writing?
Long and ambiguous sentences
Simple declarative sentences
Plain worded Specs
Essay type specs
Three dimensional and computer graphics
Technology offers both Architects and Client the
advantage of:
Work efficiency and realistic visualization
High end presentation
High payment for the architect
Clients bragging rights
Under the New TRAIN Law, how much is the
Architects Value Added Tax?
10.5%
12%
10%
8%
What is the size of Basic drawing submitted to
the OBO in applications of Building Permit?
A1 size
A0 size
A3 size
A4 size
The Architect has chosen a winning bidder but
the Owner doesn't approve, what is the architect's
course of action?
Negotiate
Re-bid
Toss coin
No action needed
For registration of architectural corporation,
where would you go first?
SEC
DTI
City Hall
PRC
RA 9266, known as "An act to regulate the
practice of Architecture in the Philippines" was
signed and sealed on?
April 10, 2004
March 17, 2004
January 28, 2004
January 29, 2004
How much will an Architect pays if he violates
Code of Ethical Conduct?
100,000 - 5,000,000
1,000,000 - 4,000,000
5,000,000 - 7.000.000
200,000 - 3,000,000
What must be the character of Architect
nowadays?
Flexible in design
Focus on all undertakings
Modern strict
Relax
What should a newly passed in Architecture
Licensure Examination do after?
Prepare for Oathtaking
Wait for result
Prepare for projects
Must celebrate
Replacement of loss PRC I.D. upon submission
of requirements?
Immediate (1 day)
1 week
2 weeks
1 month
Which of the following is architect's
responsibilities in relation to the public?
Shall respect and help conserve the system of
values and natural, historic and cultural heritage of
the community and improve the environment
Shall respect colleague and subordinates
Shall adhere good conduct in relation to
environments and traffic rules
All of the choices
How to determine the width of sidewalk?
Volume of pedestrian
Width of planting strip
Size of the place
Size of road right of way
Situational about provision of temporary
sidewalk
Provide temporary sidewalk
Provide gutter
Provide drainage
Provide curb cut out
Architect-in-charge of Construction is
responsible to owner on what matter?
Administrative matter
Technical matter- to Architect
Design matter
Construction matter
This is not a reason for refusal of registration
and removal of name from roster of Architects or
revocation of license.
Immoral and dishonorable conduct
Convicted on criminal offense
Conviction of political offense
Moral Turpitude
For contract documents, who is the author of
the drawings under the Intellectual property rights
law?
Architect-of-Record
Owner
Client
Engineer
Standard size of Architectural drawings?
15x30
20x30
A3
A4
The "Architecture Act of 2004"
RA 9266
RA 9662
RA 545
PD 49
Section 41 of RA 9266
Implementing Rules and Regulation of Code of
Ethical Conduct and Standard of Professional
Practice
Malpractice
Foreign architect
None of the choices
The Architect determines the adequate size
and appropriate configuration and assemblage for
a proposed project in consideration of the use,
allocation and interface of spaces for given
activities?
Architectural Programming
Space Planning
Space Management
Space Allocation
Drawing usually done in early stage of design?
Preliminary Sketches
Conceptual Design
Design Development
Bidding
As an Architect, what must be done in early
stage of engagement with the client?
Explain well the scope of work of an Architect
Prepare the contract
Ask for down payment
Ask for project information
Who can file the violation of Code of Ethical
Conduct?
Anyone
Another Architect who is aware on violation
PRC
IAPOA
Who prepare the Bill of Materials?
Architect
Owner
Contractor
Construction Manager
It is a scale or full-size model of a design or
device, used for teaching, demonstration, design
evaluation, promotion, and other purposes.
Approval sample
Prototype
Mock-up
Specimen
For the client, what would not be the basis for
the Architect's Professional Fee?
Talent and skills
Design knowledge
Personal Relation
Contract Documents
Foreign Architect can practice in Philippines
provided that it must have.
Local Counterpart
Visa
Project
License from his country
Building Appraisal Function.
Estimates the value on the building
Decide if building is sound
Ascertain if building is properly design
Estimates the construction of building
Provided standards and technical requirement
for economic and socialized housing projects in
rural and urban areas.
PD 957
BP 220
PD 9514
PD 1216
The Architect of Record is on the building that
he design?
Liable
Charged
Penalized
Fined
Which of the following is not sign and seal by
the Architect?
Architectural Plan
Specifications
Bill of Materials
Roof Plan
Under NBC, it is a dwelling containing 2 or
more separate living units each of which is
separated from another by party or lot lines walls
and provided with independent access.
Single detached
Single attached
Row house
Apartment
Compensation for Post Construction Services
Percentage of gross rental
Monthly
Per hour
Per week
Grab bar height at water closet at PWD toilet?
0.80m
0.90m
1.00m
1.10m
Window width for fire exit?
700mm
750mm
800mm
850mm
Fire Exit Door should open?
At all times
During Emergency
At office hours
All of the choices
Under NBC what is the minimum dimension of
a habitable room?
2.00m
1.75m
3.00m
2.50m
Under NBC what is the minimum dimension
of a kitchen?
1.50m
1.75m
3.00 m
2.50m
Under NBC what is the minimum dimension of
a toilet?
0.90m
1.75m
3.00m
2.50m
Under NBC what is the ceiling at the first floor
with natural ventilation?
2.70m
3.75m
3.00m
2.50m
Under NBC what is the ceiling at the first floor
with artificial ventilation?
2.70m
3.75m
3.00m
2.50m
Under NBC what is the ceiling at the second
floor with artificial ventilation? (2.4 actual answer)
2.70m
3.75m
3.00m
2.50m
A rule thumb used for estimate of materials on
residential project
65% of project construction
70% of project construction
55% of project construction
80% of project construction
As an Architect, how do you compensate your
subordinates?
Provide good workplace/environment
Provide salary commensurate to work
Provide minimum wage
Per hour with free lunch
Under BP 344, how much is the space
allocated of wheel chair turning radius?
2.00m
1.50m
3.00m
1.20m
_________ are all on-site work done from site
preparation, excavation, foundation, assembly of
all the components and installation of utilities and
equipment of buildings/structure.
Demolition
Construction
Renovation
Installation
Under NBC, what is the minimum width of
stairway?
0.75m
1.00m
3.00m
0.85m
A well-managed office is like a car that.
is running smoothly
has plenty of gas and oil
running is good speed
is in good condition
As a veteran architect with your own
architectural practice, why do you need a
secretary?
To prepare contract documents and keep track
of various on-going projects
To secure client meetings
To keep office record in order
To prepare documents
Any person, entity, public or private, Filipino or
foreigner, who shall force an architect to perform
any service under the general practice of
architecture, without executing a written contract
agreement is guilty of misdemeanor and is
sentenced to a fine of not less than
P 100,000.00
P 200,000.00
P 1,000,000.00
P 2,000,000.00
You recently passed the board, and you've
gotten your licensed as an architect, which of the
following is unethical for you to do?
Steal fellow architect's intellectual properties
Take a project from fellow architect who was
already commissioned to do the work
Punch the boastful architect
All of the above
JESSE PASS THE
ARCHITECTURE LICENSURE
EXAMINATION WITH FLYING COLORS
AND COME BACK TO HIS OLD JOB IN
SINGAPORE. HIS BOSS WAS SO
IMPRESSED, THAT HE WANTED TO SETUP
AN ARCHITECTURAL FIRM IN THE
PHILIPPINES.
What should Jesse’s boss do to practice
architecture in the Philippines?
He should should collaborate with a Filipino
Firm/Architect and be partners, to be able to
practice architecture in the Philippines
He should register his firm and begin practicing
architecture in the Philippines
He is not allowed to put up an architectural firm
in the Philippines
He could practice architecture in the Philippines
anytime he wants
JESSE PASS THE
ARCHITECTURE LICENSURE
EXAMINATION WITH FLYING COLORS
AND COME BACK TO HIS OLD JOB IN
SINGAPORE. HIS BOSS WAS SO
IMPRESSED, THAT HE WANTED TO SETUP
AN ARCHITECTURAL FIRM IN THE
PHILIPPINES.
If Jesse's boss could put up an architectural
firm in the Philippines, what should be his first
move to register his business?
Register his company at DTI
Register his company at SEC
Get a license to practice architecture in the
Philippines as a Foreign partner at PRC
Get a License to practice architecture in the
Philippines as a Foreign partner at UAP
JESSE PASS THE
ARCHITECTURE LICENSURE
EXAMINATION WITH FLYING COLORS
AND COME BACK TO HIS OLD JOB IN
SINGAPORE. HIS BOSS WAS SO
IMPRESSED, THAT HE WANTED TO SETUP
AN ARCHITECTURAL FIRM IN THE
PHILIPPINES.
If Jesse and his boss were to be partners in a
firm in the Philippines, where should their
company be registered?
DTI only
SEC only
DTI, SEC and PRC only
DTI and SEC only
If you purchased 1 million worth of furniture
and equipment for your office that you just set-up,
how much did you pay for the VAT?
300,000.00
107,142.86
120,000.00
107,857.14
A client wants you to his Architect but you
found out that there is another Architect involved.
What would you do?
Get it that's an opportunity
Ask the client how much is the design fee of the
other architect and lower your design fee
Refuse
Call the other architect and ask courtesy
As per Supplemental IRR of RA 9266,
Standards of Professional Practice, what is the
basis of the preparation of Contract Documents
wherein the Architect prepares the detailed
designs, Construction Drawings and Technical
Specifications in seven (7) sets?
Approved Schematic and Conceptual Plans
Architectural program
Approved Design Development Documents
Contract Documents
AN ARCHITECT
ADMINISTERED APPRENTICE A & B TO
BE WORKING FOR A 3-STOREY
RESIDENCE, APPRENTICE A BEING THE
SITE SUPERVISOR AND APPRENTICE B
IN-CHARGE OF DOING THE
PRODUCTION OF WORKING
DRAWINGS, AS THE PROJECT FOR A
DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT. THE
ARCHITECT WAS SO BUSY WITH HIS
OTHER PROJECTS AND THAT HE
TRUSTED EVERYTHING TO BOTH
APPRENTICE A & B. UPON THE
PROGRESS OF THE PROJECT, WORK
WENT WELL UNTIL THE ARCHITECT
FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS PART OF
THE HOUSE THAT WAS NOT FOLLOWED
AS PER PLAN BECAUSE OF SOME
DISCREPANCIES THAT WERE PRESENT
IN THE CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS.
Whose fault is it?
Apprentice A for not informing that there were
discrepancies in the drawings.
Apprentice B for producing drawings with
discrepancies.
The architect for not giving time to check the
works of his apprentice.
The client, for not inspecting the project.
AN ARCHITECT
ADMINISTERED APPRENTICE A & B TO
BE WORKING FOR A 3-STOREY
RESIDENCE, APPRENTICE A BEING THE
SITE SUPERVISOR AND APPRENTICE B
IN-CHARGE OF DOING THE
PRODUCTION OF WORKING
DRAWINGS, AS THE PROJECT FOR A
DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT. THE
ARCHITECT WAS SO BUSY WITH HIS
OTHER PROJECTS AND THAT HE
TRUSTED EVERYTHING TO BOTH
APPRENTICE A & B. UPON THE
PROGRESS OF THE PROJECT, WORK
WENT WELL UNTIL THE ARCHITECT
FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS PART OF
THE HOUSE THAT WAS NOT FOLLOWED
AS PER PLAN BECAUSE OF SOME
DISCREPANCIES THAT WERE PRESENT
IN THE CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS.
What would be the architect's action on the
initial stage of this scenario?
The architect should have looked over the works
of his apprentices before implementing any action
in the site.
The architect should have placed more
apprentices to look over the project.
The architect should have left the other project
and concentrate on this one.
The apprentices should have told the architect
ahead of time that they can't handle the scope of
work given to them.
AN ARCHITECT
ADMINISTERED APPRENTICE A & B TO
BE WORKING FOR A 3-STOREY
RESIDENCE, APPRENTICE A BEING THE
SITE SUPERVISOR AND APPRENTICE B
IN-CHARGE OF DOING THE
PRODUCTION OF WORKING
DRAWINGS, AS THE PROJECT FOR A
DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT. THE
ARCHITECT WAS SO BUSY WITH HIS
OTHER PROJECTS AND THAT HE
TRUSTED EVERYTHING TO BOTH
APPRENTICE A & B. UPON THE
PROGRESS OF THE PROJECT, WORK
WENT WELL UNTIL THE ARCHITECT
FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS PART OF
THE HOUSE THAT WAS NOT FOLLOWED
AS PER PLAN BECAUSE OF SOME
DISCREPANCIES THAT WERE PRESENT
IN THE CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS.
To whom are apprentices A & B civilly liable?
To the architect
To the client
To the contractor
Not among the choices
AN ARCHITECT
ADMINISTERED APPRENTICE A & B TO
BE WORKING FOR A 3-STOREY
RESIDENCE, APPRENTICE A BEING THE
SITE SUPERVISOR AND APPRENTICE B
IN-CHARGE OF DOING THE
PRODUCTION OF WORKING
DRAWINGS, AS THE PROJECT FOR A
DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT. THE
ARCHITECT WAS SO BUSY WITH HIS
OTHER PROJECTS AND THAT HE
TRUSTED EVERYTHING TO BOTH
APPRENTICE A & B. UPON THE
PROGRESS OF THE PROJECT, WORK
WENT WELL UNTIL THE ARCHITECT
FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS PART OF
THE HOUSE THAT WAS NOT FOLLOWED
AS PER PLAN BECAUSE OF SOME
DISCREPANCIES THAT WERE PRESENT
IN THE CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS.
In this project, who is responsible for obtaining
a Certificate of Occupancy upon completion of the
project?
Architect
Engineer
Book keeper
Owner
AN ARCHITECT
ADMINISTERED APPRENTICE A & B TO
BE WORKING FOR A 3-STOREY
RESIDENCE, APPRENTICE A BEING THE
SITE SUPERVISOR AND APPRENTICE B
IN-CHARGE OF DOING THE
PRODUCTION OF WORKING
DRAWINGS, AS THE PROJECT FOR A
DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT. THE
ARCHITECT WAS SO BUSY WITH HIS
OTHER PROJECTS AND THAT HE
TRUSTED EVERYTHING TO BOTH
APPRENTICE A & B. UPON THE
PROGRESS OF THE PROJECT, WORK
WENT WELL UNTIL THE ARCHITECT
FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS PART OF
THE HOUSE THAT WAS NOT FOLLOWED
AS PER PLAN BECAUSE OF SOME
DISCREPANCIES THAT WERE PRESENT
IN THE CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS.
On this project, how many percent should the
architect charge?
10% of PCC
10% plus the charge for design-build services
10% plus the contract amount
10% plus the supervision fee and contract
amount
AN ARCHITECT
ADMINISTERED APPRENTICE A & B TO
BE WORKING FOR A 3-STOREY
RESIDENCE, APPRENTICE A BEING THE
SITE SUPERVISOR AND APPRENTICE B
IN-CHARGE OF DOING THE
PRODUCTION OF WORKING
DRAWINGS, AS THE PROJECT FOR A
DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT. THE
ARCHITECT WAS SO BUSY WITH HIS
OTHER PROJECTS AND THAT HE
TRUSTED EVERYTHING TO BOTH
APPRENTICE A & B. UPON THE
PROGRESS OF THE PROJECT, WORK
WENT WELL UNTIL THE ARCHITECT
FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS PART OF
THE HOUSE THAT WAS NOT FOLLOWED
AS PER PLAN BECAUSE OF SOME
DISCREPANCIES THAT WERE PRESENT
IN THE CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS.
A family of architects and engineers plans to
set-up and architectural company to cater
architectural services. What percentage of share
should the architect have?
75%
85%
70%
90%
AN ARCHITECT DREW UP
PLANS FOR A FAMILY. THE OWNERS
WENT ABROAD AFTER A YEAR, THE
OWNER RETURNED BUT INSTRUCTED
THE ARCHITECT TO HELP THEM FIND A
NEW LOT, THE TASK WOULD ENTAIL
THE ARCHITECT'S PERSONAL TIME.
What stage in the Architect's services will the
Architect perform?
Pre-design Services
Regular Design Services
Comprehensive Archt'l Services
Specialized Allied Services
AN ARCHITECT DREW UP
PLANS FOR A FAMILY. THE OWNERS
WENT ABROAD AFTER A YEAR, THE
OWNER RETURNED BUT INSTRUCTED
THE ARCHITECT TO HELP THEM FIND A
NEW LOT, THE TASK WOULD ENTAIL
THE ARCHITECT'S PERSONAL TIME.
What will be the ideal method of
compensation that the Architect should use if he
is to find a new site for the project?
Percentage of Construction Cost
Per diem plus reimbursable expenses
MDPE
Lump sum inclusive of arch fee
AN ARCHITECT DREW UP
PLANS FOR A FAMILY. THE OWNERS
WENT ABROAD AFTER A YEAR, THE
OWNER RETURNED BUT INSTRUCTED
THE ARCHITECT TO HELP THEM FIND A
NEW LOT, THE TASK WOULD ENTAIL
THE ARCHITECT'S PERSONAL TIME.
What can the Architect suggest to the owners
to minimize spending?
Buy a New House
Buy a New Lot
Buy Existing House & Lot then renovate
Buy Existing House
