WorksheetsMST - Professional Practice P1
Total questions: 115
Worksheet time: 58mins
Once an architect is duly registered, membership in the United Architects of the Philippines is _____
Required
Discretionary
Automatic
Optional
What is required of agencies or organizations that secure the services of a foreign professional authorized by law to practice in the Philippines?
Secure a special permit from PRC and DOLE
Secure a work visa from the Bureau of Immigration
Apply for a work visa from the Department of Foreign Affairs
Register the person with the SEC
What is required of architects before performing any service, otherwise they shall be guilty of a misdemeanor?
Research and information gathering
Preliminary sketches and studies
Written contract agreement
Feasibility studies and interview
What is the maximum length of imprisonment for individuals convicted and found guilty of violating any provisions of RA 9266?
6 years
10 years
2 years
5 years
What legal provision must be incorporated into all contract documents and other instruments of service prepared by architects?
Current and valid Professional Tax Receipt
Ownership of plans and specifications
Signature and seal of the architect
Valid Certificate of Registration and Professional ID Card
All architectural plans, designs, specifications, drawings, and architectural documents relative to the construction of a building shall bear the _____ only of an architect registered and licensed under R.A. No. 9266 together with his/her professional identification card number and the date of its expiration.
Sign
Seal
Sign and Seal
Sign and PTR
In the event of refusal to issue a certificate for any reason, the Board shall give the applicant a written statement setting forth the reasons for such action, which statement shall be incorporated in the record of the Board: Provided, however, That registration shall not be refused and a name shall not be removed from the roster of architects on conviction for a ________ or for an offense which should not, in the opinion of the Board, either from the nature of the offense or from the circumstances of the case, disqualify a person from practicing under R.A. No. 9266.
Political offense
Moral turpitude
Misdemeanor
All of the above
All disputes, claims, and questions subject to _____ shall be settled in accordance with the provisions of the UAP document.
Out of court settlement
Arbitration
Small court claims
All of the above
The Architect shall not use ______ nor use self-laudatory, exaggerated, or misleading publicity. However, the presentation of factual materials, verbal or visual, of the aims, standards, and progress of the profession through literature or by industrious application of his work and services which tend to dignify the profession or advance public knowledge of the Architect’s function in society may be presented through any public communication media.
Solicitation
Power
Paid advertisement
None of the above
The architect shall not solicit free ______ or other technical services from manufacturers or suppliers of building materials or equipment when these are accompanied by an obligation detrimental to the best interest of the Client, or which may adversely affect the Architect’s professional opinion.
Materials
Labor
Professional engineering/allied design
All of the above
When the suspension of construction exceeds a period of ___ months, the fee for the remaining works shall be doubled.
1
3
6
12
An architect registered and licensed under R.A. No. 9266, who is directly and professionally responsible for the total design of the project for the client and who shall assume civil liability for the plans, specifications, and contract documents he/she has signed and sealed.
Architect in charge of construction
Local counterpart
Foreign consultant
Architect of record
The architect whose sign and seal appears on the contract documents.
Architect in charge of construction
Local counterpart
Foreign consultant
Architect of record
An architect registered and licensed under R.A. No. 9266, who is directly and professionally responsible and liable for the construction supervision of the project.
Architect in charge of construction
Local counterpart
Foreign consultant
Architect of record
He shall assume civil liabilities for the plans, specifications, and contract documents.
Architect of Record
Architect in Charge of Construction
Consulting Architect
Architect
Professionally responsible and liable for the construction supervision of the project.
Architect of Record
Architect in Charge of Construction
Consulting Architect
Architect
Who is the professional and academically qualified architect with specialization?
Architect of Record
Architect in Charge of Construction
Consulting Architect
Architect
A group of professionals in architecture and allied professions, incorporated with architects for the purpose of delivering professional service in architecture and allied professions.
Architectural company
Architectural corporation
Sole proprietorship
Partnership
A juridical entity, synonymous with architectural partnership.
Architectural company
Architectural corporation
Sole proprietorship
Partnership
Duly signed and sealed by the corresponding professionals, the plans and specifications shall be submitted together with the duly notarized application for a building permit.
Special Permit
Ancillary Permit
Building Permit
Accessory Permit
A natural or juridical, duly licensed, registered and/or duly accredited by the Commission who possesses the appropriate knowledge and skills, training, and relevant experience.
Architectural firm
Consortium or association
Professional consulting architect
Consulting Architectural firm
This refers only to a Philippine-registered and licensed architect (RLA) and a member in good standing of the IAPOA; also, a RLA specializing in any or several branch/es of the State-regulated profession of architecture as defined under R.A. No. 9266 and its derivative regulations.
Architectural firm
Consortium or association
Filipino professional consulting architect
Professional architectural consulting services
An architectural firm, in collaboration with a foreign architect.
Architectural firm
Consortium or association
Filipino professional consulting architect
Professional architectural consulting services
Services rendered by architectural firms or consulting architects.
Architectural firm
Consortium or association
Filipino professional consulting architect
Professional architectural consulting services
Architectural corporation duly registered with SEC or a single proprietorship duly registered with DTI, and likewise registered with PRC and BOA to perform state-regulated architectural services, such as professional architectural consulting services.
Architectural firm
Consortium or association
Filipino professional consulting architect
Consulting architectural firm
Issued by the Building Official for very special functions or uses, which are indicated in the plans and specifications, such as vaults and swimming pools.
Special Permit
Ancillary Permit
Building Permit
Accessory Permit
What section of RA 9266 addresses the ownership of plans, specifications, and other contract documents?
Sec. 30
Sec. 31
Sec. 32
Sec. 33
Who performs soil investigation on site?
Geodetic Engineer
Architect
Geotechnical Engineer
Civil Engineer
The appointed building official shall be a duly registered _____
Architect
Engineer
Architect or Engineer
Architect and Engineer
What does CPD stand for?
Certified Professional Developer
Continuing Professional Development
Central Procurement Division
Customs Processing Department
What is the necessary requirement before practicing architecture?
Diversified architectural experience
Oath taking
Board exam passing
Graduate degree
Directly and professionally responsible for the total design of the project for the client.
Architect of Record
Project Architect
Design Consultant
Lead Designer
The act of conceiving, choosing, and developing the type, disposition, arrangement, and proportioning of the structural elements.
Conceptualization
Structural Conceptualization
Architectural Planning
Engineering Design
RA 9266 was approved when?
February 14, 2000
March 17, 2004
January 25, 2005
December 10, 2003
Design-Build service is what SPP document?
205
206
207
208
What should be provided first before rendering a service to a client?
Service agreement
Sketches
Contract agreement
Design concept
After how many years can a newly passed Architect sign the ALE aspirants as a mentor?
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
In RA 9266, it refers to an act or behavior that gravely violates the sentiment or accepted standards of the community?
Moral authority
Moral behavior
Moral turpitude
NOTA
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
The Architect-in-charge of Construction is responsible to the owner on what matter?
Administrative matter
Technical matter
Design matter
Construction matter
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 new CPD Law, Architects who wish to renew their licenses must acquire how many CPD units every three years cycle?
15 units in 2024, 20 units in 2025, 30 units in 2026, and 45 units annually from 2027 onward.
20 units in 2024, 25 units in 2025, 35 units in 2026, and 50 units annually from 2027 onward.
15 units in 2023, 25 units in 2024, 30 units in 2025, and 45 units annually from 2026 onward.
10 units in 2024, 15 units in 2025, 25 units in 2026, and 40 units annually from 2027 onward.
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
The 'Architecture Act of 2004':
RA 9266
RA 9662
RA 545
PD 49
This is not a reason for refusal of registration and removal of name from the 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
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
A foreign architect can practice in the Philippines provided that it must have.
Local Counterpart
Visa
Project
License from his country
The Architect of Record is on the building that he designed?
Liable
Charged
Penalized
Fined
What would you do if you found out that your client has reproduced your drawings and used them for another project?
Ask for a pay
File a case at PRC
File a case in court
Forgive and forget
As government architect-of-record, he shall collect from the concerned national or local agency, including Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs), an incentive pay to cover civil liabilities in the equivalent amount of ________.
1.5% of PCC
10% of PCC
Collect your salary
5% of PCC
Any person who shall practice or offer to practice architecture in the Philippines without being registered/licensed and who are not holders of temporary or special permits in accordance with the provisions of R.A. No. 9266 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and charged in court by the Commission and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to a fine of not less than ________.
One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) but not more than five million pesos (P5,000,000.00)
One hundred one thousand pesos (P101,000.00) but not more than five million pesos (P5,000,000.00)
One hundred fifty thousand pesos (P150,000.00) but not more than five million pesos (P5,000,000.00)
Not among the choices
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 a misdemeanor and is sentenced to a fine of not less than ________.
Php 100,000.00
Php 200,000.00
Php 1,000,000.00
Php 2,000,000.00
Fine amount for an act of malpractice in architecture by an unregistered person?
Php 100,000.00
Php 50,000.00
Php 200,000.00
Php 500,000.00
As per Supplemental IRR of RA 9266, Standards of Professional Practice, what is the basis for 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
What is not true in the statement that a foreign citizen, whether he studied in the Philippines or not, who desires to take the licensure examination for Architects through reciprocity shall initiate the establishment of reciprocity between his country/state and the Philippines by presenting/submitting a letter or any document signed and under official seal by the appropriate official of his country/state requesting?
Approval will be from CHED and PRC
Foreign citizen needs to be RA in their country
Satisfy all prerequisites
Submit all relevant documents
An unlicensed graduate of BS Architecture is commissioned by his brother to design a Five-Storey Residence. He asks an RLA to sign and seal it. The RLA agrees to do it for a sum of Php 500,000 and then changes his mind and files a case instead. Is there anything wrong? If yes, who will be liable for the case?
No, it is legal under RA 9266
Yes, the student is liable for doing it
Nothing is wrong because it's not constructed yet
Unlicensed graduate and brother of the project
An unlicensed graduate of BS Architecture is commissioned by his brother to design a Five-Storey Residence. He asks an RLA to sign and seal it. The RLA agrees to do it for a sum of Php 500,000 and then changes his mind and files a case instead. What is the case, if ever?
Guilty of Misdemeanor
Cheating
Illegal practice
Estafa
An unlicensed graduate of BS Architecture is commissioned by his brother to design a Five-Storey Residence. He asks an RLA to sign and seal it. The RLA agrees to do it for a sum of Php 500,000 and then changes his mind and files a case instead. Where should the RLA file the case?
Court of law
PRC
Barangay
Municipal government
In Reciprocity agreement, Filipino architects are allowed in other countries to?
Practice even without exam
Be registered as professionals
Practice the profession
All of the above
What is the scope of services that the architect in charge of construction is liable for?
Quality Control
Preparation of Daily Inspection Reports / Filing of documents
Evaluation of Construction Work
All of the above
What is the percentage of engineers in a Design Corporation with an architect?
75%
25%
50%
None of the choices
The members of the Board shall hold office for a term of how many years?
1
6
2
3
What do you call an architect who wishes to practice architecture and is registered with the DTI?
Sole Proprietor
Partnership
Corporation
Associates
In RA 9266, what Section does ownership of plans, specifications, and other contract documents fall?
Section 23
Section 33
Section 50
Section 1
In RA 9266, what section does Reciprocity Requirement fall?
Section 27
Section 43
Section 25
Section 3
What section in RA 9266 states the Prohibition in the Practice of Architecture?
Section 30
Section 36
Section 42
None of the above
What section in RA 9266 states the Suspension and Revocation of Certificates of Registration, Professional Identification Card, or the Special/Temporary Permit?
Section 10
Section 23
Section 20
None of the above
What section in RA 9266 states the Integration of the Architecture Profession?
Section 45
Section 11
Section 40
None of the above
If a family of architects and engineers plans to set up an architectural company to cater to architectural services, what percentage of share should the architect have?
75%
85%
70%
90%
You had a project for a client, a residential building. After the construction, you found out that the client used your design for another project without your consent. What will you do?
Forgive and forget
File a case with the PRC
Inform the Mayor
Ask to be paid for the design
A 5th-year Architecture student is asked and contracted by his aunt to design a 2-storey residence for her. After the student finished preparing all the architectural plans, he asks his professor to sign and seal it. The professor agrees to do it for a sum of Php 6,000. Is there anything wrong with this practice? If yes, who is liable?
No, it is legal under RA 9266
Yes, the student is liable for doing it
Yes, the architect is liable for this project
All the parties are liable
A 5th-year Architecture student is asked and contracted by his aunt to design a 2-storey residence for her. After the student finished preparing all the architectural plans, he asks his professor to sign and seal it. The professor agrees to do it for a sum of Php 6,000. What is the case if ever?
Guilty of Misdemeanor
Estafa
Stealing
There is no case
Who provides Continuing Professional Education (CPE)?
IAPOA
UAP
PRC
PIA
What is now allowed by RA 9266 which was not allowed in RA 545?
Corporate Practice
Signing of plans by an architect not prepared by him
Experience before graduation
All of the above
Under RA 9266, can a Registered and Licensed Architect perform Interior Design for small projects?
YES
Yes, provided there is consent from PRBOA
No
Yes, if personal project
How much is the fine for being guilty of a misdemeanor in the practice of Architecture?
₱50,000 - ₱100,000
₱100,000 - ₱5,000,000
₱200,000
None of the choices
How many years of imprisonment for being guilty of a misdemeanor in the practice of Architecture?
Exactly 5 years
Not less than 6 months, or not exceeding 6 years, or both
To a maximum of 6 weeks
None of the choices
Who is responsible for the implementation of RA 9266?
PRBOA
DPWH
OBO
PRC
Who provides Continuing Professional Education (CPE)?
President
UAP
Mayor
None of the above
Under RA 9266, can a Registered and Licensed Architect perform Interior Design for small projects?
Yes
No
Yes, provided there is consent from PRBOA
Yes, if personal project
When can an architect do design concepts parallel to other designing architects?
During Design Competitions
Before Project is Conceived
During Design Development
During Pre-Design Stage
When is the best time for an architect to do several development projects?
During Design Competitions
Before Project is Conceived
During Design Development
During Pre-Design Stage
What Section in RA 9266 states the Enforcement of the Act?
Section 22
Section 33
Section 7
Section 44
What section in RA 9266 states the Definition of Terms?
Section 2
Section 5
Section 3
Section 24
What section in RA 9266 states the Powers and Functions of the Board?
Section 12
Section 2
Section 17
Section 7
What section in RA 9266 states the Continuing Professional Development (CPD)?
Section 15
Section 22
Section 21
Section 28
What section in RA 9266 states the Prohibition in the Practice of Architecture and Penal Clause?
Section 15
Section 22
Section 20
Section 29
What section in RA 9266 states the Liability of Representatives of Non-Registered Persons?
Section 15
Section 31
Section 20
Section 29
What is the UAP-IAOA SPP document that deals with architects' allied services?
204
205
202
203
What is the specific provision of RA9266 stating that architectural interiors is one of the subjects for the licensure examination of architects (LEA)?
Section 13 (3)
Section 14 (4)
Section 13 (4)
Section 14 (3)
What is the specific provision of RA9266 stating that architectural interiors is one of the scopes of the practice of architecture?
Section 4 (3) (g)
Section 3 (4) (h)
Section 4 (4) (g)
Section 3 (4) (g)
What is the provision of RA9266 that states structural design is one of the subjects in LEA?
Section 13 (2)
Section 14 (3)
Section 13 (4)
Section 14 (2)
What does not apply to structural conceptualization regarding structural elements as defined in RA9266?
Strength
Arrangement
Type
Proportion
This analytical problem-seeking process will lead to the statement and identification of both horizontal and vertical requirements in offering a solution. It incorporates a space program with characterizations of the envisioned spaces such as ambiance, cost range, etc.
Space planning
Architectural research
Space management
Architectural programming
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.
Space planning
Architectural research
Space management
Architectural programming
The Architect in this area of practice conceives, chooses, and develops the type, disposition, arrangement, and proportioning of the structural elements of an architectural work, giving due consideration to safety, cost-effectiveness, functionality, and aesthetics.
Structural conceptualization
Building testing and commissioning
Building components
Building appraisal
This entails the formulation of site criteria, assistance to the Client in site evaluation as well as analysis to determine the most appropriate site/s for a proposed project or building program.
Site selection and analysis
Site utilization and land use
Site development planning
Site and physical planning services
An analysis of the space requirements of the project based on organizational structure and functional set-up pinpoints linkages and interaction of spaces.
Architectural programming
Space planning
Space management studies
Space allocation
Best way to approach an architect during Pre-design services.
Contract signing
Consultation
Email
Formal proposal
In this selection process, the Architect explains his methodology in translating the plan and design requirements of the proposed project.
Verification
Evaluation and Ranking
Pre-qualification
Interview
Drawing usually done in the early stage of design?
Preliminary sketches
Conceptual design
Design development
Bidding
As an Architect, what must be done in the 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
An architect was commissioned by a friend to work on a townhouse project. The architect was specifically asked to prepare feasibility studies and marketing posters for the project. What type of services did the architect render for the project?
Regular design services
Construction services
Pre-design services
Post-construction services
By comparative selection, the client selects the architect by ____.
Pre-qualification
Interview
Evaluation and ranking
Invitation of a company
Any set of design drawing made to articulate a design concept is called ____.
Presentation studies
Preliminary sketches
Exhibition drawings
Exhibition drawings
What are drawings that describe the character of the project as to structural, mechanical, electrical, and all other essentials?
Engineering drawings
Schematic design phase
Contract documents
Construction drawings
Who pays the construction supervisor should the owner require during construction?
Architect
Owner
Project manager
Contractor
Which method of compensation is flexible and easy to apply relative to size and complexity?
Percentage of construction cost
Lump sum fee or fixed fee
Multiple of direct expenses
Professional fee plus expenses
What should a prospective home builder/owner first do before proceeding with his/her project?
Select his/her client
Select his/her construction manager
Prepares his/her budget
Select his/her architect
What should an architect first do when he/she comes across a prospective client?
Submits professional brief and fee proposal
Submits concept designs
Sign service agreement
Undertake preliminary research
Which of the process comes first?
Prepare contract documents
Sign a service agreement
Prepare design development
Submits design concept
What stage of the process does the professional fee of the architect get approved by the owner?
After the submission of the schematic design
Before the submission of the schematic design
During the submission of the schematic design
During the submission of the concept design
What stage of the process does the probable cost of the project get submitted to the owner?
Before signing the service agreement
During the submission of the schematic design
After the approval of the schematic design
After signing the service agreement
