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What is the full title of RA 9266?
The Architecture Act of 2004
An Act Providing For A More Responsive And Comprehensive Regulation For The Registration, Licensing And Practice Of Architecture
An Act To Regulate The Practice of Architecture In The Philippines
Standards of Professional Practice
Code of Ethical Conduct for Architects
The architect who is directly and professionally responsible for the total design of the project for the client and who shall assume the civil liability for the plans.
Architect
Architect-of-Record
Architect-in-Charge-of-Construction
Consulting Architect
Consulting Architect
Who nominates persons for each position in the PRBArch?
The IAPOA
The outgoing members of the PRBArch
The President of the Philippines
Any registered and licensed architect may nominate persons for vacant positions in the PRBArch
Any citizen of the Philippines
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
Certificate of Examination
Certificate of Registration
Certification of Licensure
Professional Certification
Certificate of Admission
An architect who is professionally and academically qualified and with exceptional or recognized expertise or specialization in any branch of architecture
Architect
Architect-of-Record
Architect-in-Charge-of-Construction
Consulting Architect
Professional Architect
How much of the owners, shareholders, etc. of architectural corporations must be registered and licensed architects?
50% + 1
At least 50%
75% + 1
At least 75%
Does the consulting architect assume any civil liability under the Civil Code?
No. Only the architect-of-record assumes the civil liability in all circumstances.
Yes, but only if the consulting architect contravenes the legal and professional functions of the architect-of-record.
Of course. The consulting architect is a professional and therefore always carries a civil liability.
Yes, but only if the consulting architect renders advice on matters that are outside of his/her area of expertise.
A document which contains the norms and principles governing the practice of the profession of architecture in the highest standards of ethical conduct.
The Architecture Act
Standards of Professional Practice
Architect’s Credo
UAP Documents
Code of Ethical Conduct
A duly notarized written contract stipulating the scope of services and guaranteeing compensation for such services that the architect will render.
Service Agreement
Preliminary Conditions
Schedule of Fees
Scope of Work
Proposal
The term “architectural company” is synonymous to
Architectural corporation
Architectural partnership
Sole proprietorship
The term “architectural company” may refer to all three: corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship.
The following are considered part of the contract documents, except for:
Code of Ethical Conduct
Standards of Professional Practice
UAP Documents
None of these are part of the contract documents
The intellectual property rights retained by an architect over any architectural documents/work that he/she prepares unless there is a written stipulation to the contrary.
Ownership
Copyright
Authorship
Property
Who shall prepare the syllabi for the licensure exams?
PRC
PRBArch
UAP
The School
IAPOA
Who shall develop the CPD program for architects?
PRBArch
IAPOA
PRC
The School
The proprietary rights to an architectural work by a person who commissions the Architect.
Ownership
Copyright
Authorship
Property
How often must the Certificate of Registration be renewed?
Every year
Every three years
Every four years
It never expires
It must be renewed whenever the PRC ID is renewed
All of the following are grounds for the disqualification of any nominee for a PRBArch position except for which one?
The nominee is an officer of the UAP
The nominee is an officer of a professional organization for architects that is not the UAP
The nominee has never taught at a school, university, or review center teaching architecture courses
Can foreigners take the Philippine licensure examination for architects?
Yes. It is the policy of the state to treat both Filipino citizens and foreigners equally and fairly.
No. Only Filipino citizens may take the exam.
Yes, but there are conditions.
Yes, but only if the foreigner will take the exam with a Filipino counterpart.
No. This was disallowed when the Architecture Act of 2004 was enacted.
Foreign nationals need a temporary or special permit to practice architecture in the Philippines. Where can this special permit be obtained?
From the PRBArch
From the local counterpart
From the Bureau of Immigration
From the Department of Foreign Affairs
From the SEC
To pass the licensure exam, what scores must the examinee get?
A minimum weighted general average of 75% with no score lower than 50% in any subject
A minimum weighted general average of 70% with no score lower than 50% in any subject
A minimum weighted general average of 75% with no score lower than 75% in any subject
A minimum weighted general average of 85% with no score lower than 50% in any subject
A minimum weighted general average of 60% with no score lower than 50% in any subject
Construction in a building involving changes in the materials used, partitioning, locations/sizes of openings, structural parts, existing utilities and equipment without increasing the overall area.
Alteration
Renovation
Slum upgrading
Redecoration
The transfer of buildings or portions thereof from an original location to another, either within the same lot or to a different one.
Evacuation
Reassembly
Moving
Disaster displacement
Any physical change made on a building/ structure to increase its value, utility and/ or to improve its aesthetic quality
Slum upgrading
Renovation
Interior design
Architectural interiors
Which of the following is NOT true about the building official, according to Rule II of the IRR of PD 1096?
The building official must either be a duly registered architect or civil engineer
The building official must be of good moral character
The building official must have at least five years of diversified and professional experience in building design and construction
All of the above are true
Which of the following violations is the gravest, according to Rule II of the NBC IRR?
Failure to post Certificate of Occupancy
Use or occupancy of building/structure without appropriate Certificate of Occupancy
Non-compliance with work stoppage order for construction or demolition without permit
Non-compliance with the work stoppage order for the alteration, addition, conversion, or repair without
permit
Whose duty is it to declare buildings as ruinous or dangerous?
This is the building official’s duty
This is the secretary’s duty
This is the architect’s duty
This is the PRBOA’s duty
Which of the following does NOT require a building permit?
A small patio,only 25 sqm. in area, resting directly on the ground
A low garden masonry wall that is only 6 meters long and only 1.5 meters high
A greenhouse that measures 2 meters x 3
meters only
A mini-aviary measuring 3 meters x 4 meters with a maximum height of less than 6 meters measured from the ground to the apex of the roof
What is the minimum distance required between eaves and the rear and side property lines?
500mm
750mm
1000mm
None of the above. Setbacks are measured not to the eaves, but to the exterior faces of the walls.
What is the minimum front setback required for an industrial project when the RROW adjoining the property is 30 meters wide?
9.00 meters
8.00 meters
6.00 meters
5.00 meters
A written authorization granted by the Building Official to an applicant allowing him to proceed with construction after plans, specifications and other pertinent documents have been found to be in conformity with the Code
Building permit
Occupancy permit
FSIC
FSEC
According to Rule II of the NBC IRR, which does not fall under civil/structural documents?
Roof framing plans
Boring and load tests
Seismic analysis
All of the above are included under civil/structural documents
Firewalls are not allowed for R1 developments. However, an abutment of up to 3.20m in height is allowed, provided that above ____, the abutment shall be made of perforated concrete blocks.
1.00m
1.20m
1.50m
1.70m
Does the law permit the owner to proceed with ground preparation and excavation works before the issuance of the building permit?
No. The owner must wait for the building permit to be issued before he can proceed with excavation works.
Yes, as long as the Building Official issues the Ground Preparation and Excavation Permit and as long as the owner follows the corresponding rules/requirements.
The NBC is silent on this matter.
Does the law permit the owner to occupy completed portions of the building even though other parts are still being constructed?
No. The entire building must be completed first and the Certificate of Occupancy for the entire building must be issued before anyone can occupy any portion of the building.
No, this is extremely dangerous. There must be no ongoing works within the building before anyone may be allowed to occupy it.
Yes, if the Building Official grants a Partial Certificate of Occupancy to the owner.
For a sloping lot with a 2.00m difference between the highest and lowest points of the lot, where will the established grade line be for building height determination?
The lowest point of the lot
The highest point of the lot
The average between the two points
None of the above
What is the minimum area for habitable rooms,
according to the National Building Code?
1.20 sqm
3.00 sqm
6.00 sqm
12.00 sqm
What is the minimum ceiling height required for the seventh floor of a naturally-ventilated building?
1.80m
2.10m
2.40m
2.70m
For agricultural areas, the NBC requires at least _____ of easement for each side of the waterway.
3.00m
10.00m
20.00m
40.00m
Townhouses characterize which zoning classification?
R-2
R-4
R-5
C-1
According to Article 1723 of the Civil Code, who shall be held liable if a building collapses more than 10 years after completion due to the use of inferior materials?
The architect or the engineer who drew up the plans
The contractor and the construction supervisor
The building official who reviewed and approved the plans
What are the minimum dimensions of a toilet stall for
PWDs?
1.50 x 1.50 m
1.60 x 1.60 m
1.70 x 1.70 m
1.80 x 1.80 m
What are the minimum dimensions required for elevators?
Car inside dimensions of 1.20 x 1.40m
Car inside dimensions of 1.10 x 1.40m
Car inside dimensions of 1.10 x 1.70m
Hoistway inside dimensions of 1.10m x 1.40m
What is the minimum clear width for doors according to BP 344?
800 mm
850 mm
900 mm
950 mm
1000 mm
A type of standpipe system in which the pipes are normally not filled with water. Water is introduced into the system thru fire service connections when needed.
Wet standpipe
Dry standpipe
Combination standpipe
None of these
What is the maximum allowable riser height for stairs in BP 220?
150 mm
175 mm
200 mm
250 mm
What is the minimum tread width for stairs in BP 220?
200 mm
225 mm
250 mm
300 mm
Fires involving ordinary combustible materials such as wood, cloth, rubber and plastics
Class A
Class B
Class K
Class D
Which of the following is prohibited by BP 220 and PD 957?
A rowhouse cluster of 10 units
A rowhouse cluster of 20 units
A rowhouse cluster 100 m. long
A block 500.00m long with a 2.00m-wide alley approximately at the center
Any visual or audible signal produced by a device or system to warn the occupants of the building or fire fighting elements of the presence or danger of fire
Annunciator panel
Fire signal
Fire alerting system
Fire alarm
What is the prescribed ratio for saleable and nonsaleable lots in PD 957?
30% min saleable, 70% max non-saleable
70% max saleable, 30% min non-saleable
60% max saleable, 40% min non-saleable
None of the above
