Refresher Quiz

Professional Practice
November 2007
Arch. Maria Criselda Perez-Soriano

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer the following questions on theories and principles of architectural

practice as per R.A. 9266 with YES or NO by writing either Y or N on the space preceding each
number Use either blue or black pen, do not use pencil. (50 points)

_____ 1. Can Republic Act 9266 stand alone as a law?

_____ 2. Does a registered and licensed architect mean one and the same?
_____ 3. Can the architect-of-record be held liable under the civil code of the Philippines?
_____ 4. Can the term “architect” and “architect-of-record” be used interchangeably?
_____ 5. Can an architect be the “architect-of-record” and “architect-in-charge of construction”
at the same time?
_____ 6. Will the “architect-of-record” be criminally liable with regards to the plans, projects
and contracts he signed and sealed?
_____ 7. Is the word “author” defined in R.A. 9266 the same as the “architect-in-charge?”
_____ 8. Can a graduate who worked abroad and has acquired extensive training in the different
phases of architectural works but has no Filipino architect to vouch for him be credited as
post-baccalaureate experience?
_____ 9. During an architect’s term as an elective officer of the IAPOA or other professional
organization of architects, can he or she be a member of the Board of Architecture?
_____10. Are the measures to monitor the conditions affecting the practice of Architecture in
place?
_____11. Does the power of the Board to issue a subpoena include the power to cite a person in
contempt?
_____12. Is CPD a mandatory requirement for the renewal of the Professional Identification
Card (PIC)?
_____13. Can the acts of a member of the Board be questioned by the Commission?
_____14. Is the adverse decision of the Commission appealable?
_____15. If a Board Member manipulated or rigged the licensure examination results, disclosed
secrets and confidential information, will the Board Member be criminally liable aside
from the removal from office?
_____16. Can the PRC – Board of Architecture conduct licensure examination outside Metro
Manila?
_____17. If the examinee was convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude that was not final
and executory and still on appeal, will the Board have the power to refuse the issuance of
the Certificate of Registration?
_____18. If a successful candidate in the examination was not able to take his oath before any
member of the Board or any authorized representative, can he or she still practice the
profession?
_____19. Can anyone request from PRC the roster of architects?

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_____20. In case of death of the “architect-of-record” who can give official provisions to
reproduce his plans?
_____21. In case of a discontinued project, can anybody use the architectural documents without
the consent of the architect?
_____22. Is the charitable act of “pro bono” included as a violation of R.A. 9266?
_____23. It is stated therein that the decision of the Board with regards to the revocation of the
Certificate of Registration is appealable with the Commission. While the appeal is being
heard, will the Architect be given a temporary or special certificate of registration?
_____24. If the architect committed one of the grounds in the suspension and revocation of the
Certificate of Registration, will he be held liable criminally and civilly aside from being
suspended as an architect?
_____25. Does the IAPOA have the power to file criminal and civil charges against a dishonest
architect?
_____26. Can foreign architects practice architecture in the Philippines?
_____27. Can a foreign citizen be allowed to take the Licensure Examination for Architects in
the Philippines?
_____28. Does a public official who orders a non-architect to perform architectural work guilty
of misdemeanor?
_____29. Is it illegal for private companies or corporation offering architectural services owned
by an individual or businessman who is not an architect but hires licensed architects to
perform architectural services?
_____30. Is there any liability for seeking and soliciting architectural works by a non registered
person?
_____31. Is the “architect-of-record” fully responsible for all architectural documents he or she
signs?
_____32. Has the BOA come up with the necessary rules and regulations with regards to the
signing and sealing of drawing and other architectural instruments?
_____33. If the architect failed to incorporate the provisions on intellectual property, will his
work still be covered by the Intellectual Property Law?
_____34. Is authorship the intellectual proprietary rights retained by an architect over any
architectural documents or work that he prepares unless there is a written stipulation to
the contrary?
_____35. Is a partner in an architectural firm liable when an architectural firm commits
malpractice?
_____36. Can a firm be granted a Certificate of Registration to practice architecture?
_____37. Are foreign consultants required to register with PRC?
_____38. Can a foreign architect hired by a local developer, even without coming to the
Philippines, still be required to register with the PRC?
_____39. If the foreign architect left the country with incurred damages in the project,
professional liability insurance will answer the liability. Is there an existing professional
liability insurance or malpractice insurance in the Philippines?
_____40. R.A. 9266 states that “an architect duly registered with the Board shall automatically
become a member of the IAPOA. Isn’t this mandatory provision a violation of a person’s
primary right and freedom under the Philippine Constitution?

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_____41. Is a practicing architect required to provide his or her official IAPOA membership
number on official documents prepared by them?
_____42. If there are two architects on a certain project, the “architect-of-record” and the
“architect-in-charge of construction,” and the building collapses is the “architect-in-
charge of construction” more liable?
_____43. Is PRC empowered to determine that a particular architect is a recognized expert of a
certain field in architecture?
_____44. Is there a need to renew the Professional Identification Card when the registration
issued to a professional (like the architect) is for a lifetime?
_____45. Are “architects-of-record” working in the government entitled to a professional fee?
_____46. Is the IAPOA in charge of endorsing the practice of foreign nationals to be issued
temporary or special permits?
_____47. Since R.A. 9266 only provides structural conceptualization, is there a need for
architects to have a working knowledge in structural design?
_____48. Is PRC responsible for developing continuing professional development programs for
architects?
_____49. Is PRC the only entity who can file a case against a person illegally practicing
architecture?
_____50. Are other rules and regulations inconsistent with R.A. 9266 and its IRR superseded or
repealed as well?

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