• Question 1

In the architect’s range of services, under which services does interior design fall?

Selected Answer: A.
Specialized allied
• Question 2
In the architect’s range of services, under which services do promotional services fall?
Selected Answer: D.
Pre-design
• Question 3
With respect to Architect’s Code of Ethics, which of the following is TRUE?

Selected Answer: C.
Adherence to Code’s principles is an obligation of every architect
• Question 4
Under the Civil Code, how long (number of years) is the architect liable for damages after construction of
building/structure?

Selected Answer: B.
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• Question 5
Under PD 223, which agency has general supervision over foreign nationals who are granted special
permit to practice architecture in the Philippines?
Selected Answer: C.
Professional Regulation Commission
• Question 6
In the architect’s specialized allied services, under which category does the architect prepare plans of
contiguous sites for industrial estates, tourist center, housing and subdivisions, and the like?

Selected Answer: D.
Physical Planning
• Question 7
Under what condition can an owner terminate a contract with a contractor?

Selected Answer: D.
Provide unqualified / incompetent superintendent / labor force
• Question 8
In the architect’s specialized allied services, under which services does the architect prepare schedules of
shrubs, trees and other plants and other landscaping elements?

Selected Answer: B.
Landscape Design
• Question 9
 In a typical owner-general contractor, which of the following is generally NOT included?
Selected Answer: D.
Insurance / other conditions
• Question 10
Which of the following conditions describe the design-build services of guaranteed maximum cost

1. 10 percent maximum excess over guaranteed maximum cost

2. Savings on project construction cost divided equally between architect and client
3. 10 percent excess of guaranteed maximum cost divided equally between architect and client
4. More than 10 percent excess of guaranteed maximum cost paid by architect
5. All items listed
Selected Answer: D.
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• Question 11
Which of the following describe promotional services?
Selected Answer: A.
Design preparation to generate financial support
• Question 12
Under PD 1096, which of the following is a reason for non-issuance, suspension, or revocation of building
permits?

Selected Answer: A.
All items listed

• Question 13
Under what phase of design services does the architect assist owner in securing required documents
from appropriate government authorities?
Selected Answer: A.
Contract documents
• Question 14
In the Architect’s Code of Ethics, to whom does the architect have responsibility to give every reasonable
aid for full understanding of contract documents?

Selected Answer: C.
Contractor
• Question 15
Which of the following describes architectural programming?

Selected Answer: B.
Determines space requirements
• Question 16
In a typical owner-architect agreement, which of the following is generally NOT chargeable to owner?
 Selected Answer: B.
Five sets of contract documents
• Question 17
What project management tool consists of identifying the most critical set of activities and computes
critical path schedules of implementation?

Selected Answer: A.
Gantt chart
• Question 18
In PD 1096, which of the following is NOT an indication of DANGEROUS building / structure due to
improper location?

Selected Answer: C.
East-west building orientation
• Question 19
Under PD 1096, which of the following is NOT a basis for assessment of building permit fees?

Selected Answer: A.
Architect's / other professional feev
• Question 20
Which of the following conditions describe the design-build services by administration

1. Architect advances for payment of project cost expenditures

2. Architect guarantees within 50-percent range of project construction cost
3. Architect pays salaries of supervisor / purchasing agent / property clerk / timekeeper
4. Architect pays for permits / licenses incidental to work
5. None of the items listed
Selected Answer: D.
1, 2, 3
• Question 21
Which of the following conditions describe the design-build services on guaranteed maximum cost?

1. Services rendered the same as of that design-build by administration

2. Payment by lump sum according to work progress
3. Architect given a “revolving capital” by client
4. Savings on project construction cost divided equally between Architect and Client
5. All items listed
Selected Answer: B.
1, 3, 4
• Question 22
In PD 1096, which of the following conditions indicate dangers buildings structures?

Selected Answer: A.
Structural hazards
• Question 23
 An architect has designed a public market costing 30 million pesos. Using UAP standards, how much is his
basic minimum fee?

Selected Answer: D.
1.8 million pesos
• Question 24
Which of the following describes site utilization and land use studies?

Selected Answer: D.
Site analysis for development potential
• Question 25
Under PD 1096, in the absence of an official land use plan, who shall determine the major land use pattern
in the area (city or municipality)?

Selected Answer: D.
Building Official
• Question 26
In a typical owner-architect agreement, which of the following is chargeable to owner?

Selected Answer: A.
Taxes on services (exclusive of income taxes)
• Question 27
Which association is the PRC-accredited organization of architects in the Philippines?

Selected Answer: A.
United Architects of the Philippines
• Question 28
In the architect’s design services, under which phase does preparation of specifications on type / quality of
materials and construction methods fall?

Selected Answer: B.
Design development
• Question 29
Which compensation method for architect’s services is made by adding all costs of technical services and
uses a multiplier to take care of overhead and profit?

Selected Answer: A.
Multiple of direct personnel expenses
• Question 30
Under PD 1096, what is the maximum projection (meters) of balconies and appendages for streets not
more than 14.00 meters wide?

Selected Answer: D.
1.40
• Question 31
Which of the following describes economic feasibility study?

Selected Answer: D.
Determines project viability for potential returns to owner
• Question 32
There are seven categories of architects’ services, under what category does architectural programming
fall?

Selected Answer: D.
Pre-design
• Question 33
In the architect’s range of services, under which services does acoustics fall?

Selected Answer: B.
Specialized allied
• Question 34
Which of the following post-construction services includes evaluation of functional effectiveness of plans?

Selected Answer: A.
Post-construction evaluation
• Question 35
In the architect’s design services, under which phase does the architect makes periodic visits to project
site to familiarize himself with general progress / quality of work?

Selected Answer: B.
Construction
• Question 36
In the formulation of the master development plan, which component is concerned with the locality’s
assets and management?

Selected Answer: D.
Socio-cultural
• Question 37
Under what condition may an architect recommend withholding of payment on Request for Payment?

Selected Answer: D.
Defective work not remedied
• Question 38
There are seven categories of architects’ services. Under what category does site utilization and land use
studies fall?

Selected Answer: C.
Pre-design
• Question 39
Within what period may contractor after giving written notice to owner / architect suspend work /
terminate contract?

Selected Answer: A.
15 days
• Question 40
In a typical owner-general contractor agreement, who is responsible for payment of insurance for
personal injury and property?

Selected Answer: D.
Contractor
• Question 41
Under PD 1096, what is referred to as construction in an existing building / structure involving changes in
materials used, partitioning, location / size of openings, etc., but does not increase in overall area?

Selected Answer: B.
Alteration
• Question 42
In the formulation of the master development plan, which component is concerned with land use and
changes / activities occurring within the physical environment?

Selected Answer: B.
Physical
• Question 43
Under PD 1096, which of the following items are used as basis for assessment of building permit fees?

1. Building occupancy / use

2. Construction cost
3. Floor area
4. Height
5. All listed items
Selected Answer: D.
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• Question 44
Which of the following describes the percentage of project cost compensation method for architect’s
services?

Selected Answer: B.
Related to size and type of the project
• Question 45
Which method of selecting an architect is often used by an individual undertaking a relatively small
project?
Selected Answer: C.
Directive selection
• Question 46
Under BP 220, what is the minimum lot frontage (meters) for single attached (such as duplex house)?

Selected Answer: B.
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• Question 47
With respect to responsibilities to COLLEAGUES AND SUBORDINATES, which of the following is unethical
practice for the architect?

Selected Answer: A.
Affixes signature to plans prepared by other persons or entities
• Question 48
Under PD 1096, which of the following is NOT required in applying for a building permit?

Selected Answer: A.
Lot owner's occupation
• Question 49
Under RA 9266, which of the following is NOT a cause for the Board of Architecture’s refusal to issue a
certificate to a person?

Selected Answer: A.
One of unsound mine
• Question 50
In a typical owner-architect agreement, which of the following is generally NOT included?

Selected Answer: B.
Labor contingent
• Question 51
In a typical owner-architect agreement, which of the following is NOT part of architect’s professional fees?

Selected Answer: B.
Surveys and soil exploration
• Question 52
While the use of indigenous materials in construction is encouraged by BP 220, what building life span
(number of years) is required for this use?

Selected Answer: B.
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• Question 53
With the respect to responsibilities to colleagues and subordinates, which of the following is unethical for
the architect to do?

Selected Answer: D.
Refrains from associating himself with enterprise of doubtful
• Question 54
What do you call the study which determines the viability of a project, such as the cost of development
which brings about a potential return to the owner?

Selected Answer: A.
Economic feasibility study
• Question 55
With respect to responsibilities to COLLEAGUES AND SUBORDINATES, which of the following is
unethical practice for the architect?
Selected B.
Answer: Undertakes commission for renovation of erected structure without due notification
to previous designer
• Question 56
Under what phase of design services does the architect make periodic visits to project site to
familiarize himself with progress and quality of work?
Selected Answer: C.
Construction
• Question 57
Under PD 1096, which of the following disqualifies one to become a Building Official
Selected Answer: C.
Duly registered architect or civil engineer
• Question 58
Among the six methods of compensation for architect’s services, which is considered the most fair to
both architect and client
Selected Answer: A.
Percentage of construction cost
• Question 59
In the Architect’s Code of Ethics, to whom does the architect have responsibility to issue
corresponding certificates of payment and final certificate of completion?
Selected Answer: B.
Contractor
• Question 60
One of the methods of compensation for architect’s services is based on technical hour’s expenses
and made by adding all costs of technical services (man-hours time rate). A multiplier is used to take
care of overhead and profit. This method, however, is applicable only to non-creative work and
aspects of pre-design services and supervision work. What is this method called?
Selected Answer: D.
Multiple of direct personnel expenses
• Question 61
In the Architect’s Code of Ethics, to whom does the Architect have responsibility to provide for
arbitration as a method for settlement of disputes
 Selected Answer: D.
Client
• Question 62
With respect to responsibilities with COLLEAGUES AND SUBORDINATES, which of the following is
unethical practice of the architect
Selected B.
Answer: Undertakes commission for project previously assigned to another architect without
due notification
• Question 63
Which of the following services are expected from the architect serving as building / ground
administrator
Selected Answer: C.
Post-construction evaluation
• Question 64
Under BP 220, what is the minimum floor area (square meters) requirement for single-family dwelling
unit
Selected Answer: A.
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• Question 65
Which scope of architect’s specialized allied services includes prescribing furniture, layout, fixtures, and
other decorative items?

Selected Answer: A.
Interior design
• Question 66
In a typical owner-architect agreement, which of the following is NOT part of project construction cost?

Selected Answer: B.
Fire-fighting features
• Question 67
Under BP 220, areas for community facilities should be allocated as a percentage of gross area of
housing subdivision project depending on density. If the density of the project is 150 and blow, what
is this required percentage?
Selected Answer: A.
1%
• Question 68
Under BP 220, which of the following is an important planning consideration for circulation layout?

Selected Answer: C.
Hierarchy of roads
• Question 69
 Which method of selection of architect is the most common where one is selected among a number of
architects after prequalification system?

Selected Answer: B.
Comparative selection
• Question 70
With respect to responsibilities to the PUBLIC, which of the following is unethical practice for the
architect?

Selected Answer: B.
Uses paid advertisement or exaggerated / misleading publicity
• Question 71
Which of the following does NOT constitute the post-construction services of the architect?

Selected Answer: A.
Real property evaluation
• Question 72
What part of Architect’s services is architectural programming?

Selected Answer: A.
Schematic design
• Question 73
Under PD 223, which of the following disqualifies an architectural organization to be accredited by the
Professional Regulation Commission?

Selected Answer: C.
Homogenous memberships and composed of licensed architects
• Question 74
In a typical owner-architect agreement, which of the following is generally NOT included?

Selected Answer: B.
Labor contingent
• Question 75
What type of load includes the weight of the building contents, such as temporary partitions, furniture,
equipment, and loads imposed due to building occupancy?

Selected Answer: A.
Live load
• Question 76
Under what phase of design services does the architect prepare complete construction drawings and
specifications on materials / construction methods?

Selected Answer: B.
Contract documents
• Question 77
Under BP 220, a wall which separates two abutting living units is required in order to resist the spread of
fire. This wall should be of masonry construction and should extend just below the roof covering or
purlins. What do you call this wall?

Selected Answer: D.
Fire block
• Question 78
Which of the following describes the lump sum or fixed fee method?

Selected Answer: C.
Applies generally to government projects through contract
• Question 79
Which of the following describes a bid bulletin?
Selected Answer: B.
Additional information issued prior to bidding date
• Question 80
In a typical owner-architect agreement, who is responsible for payment of surveys, soil explorations,
and laboratory fees?
Selected Answer: D.
Owner
• Question 81
What is the responsibility of the architect during the contract documents phase of his services?

Selected Answer: A.
Prepares design development documents construction drawings and specification
• Question 82
What does the PRC issue to all practicing professionals which shows an evidence of registration and is
renewable every three years?

Selected Answer: C.
Professional ID card
• Question 83
Under BP 220, the degree of development of an area is determined by several parameters. Which of the
following is generally NOT considered in this situation?

Selected Answer: B.
Parks/playground
• Question 84
Under BP 220, the distinction between underdeveloped and developed area depends on level of
development, which is characterized by the predominant absence of what basic planning?

Selected Answer: C.
 Community facilities
• Question 85
What is the basis of construction cost used in assessment of building permit fees?

Selected Answer: D.
Cost per square meter of floor area of building based on group classification
• Question 86
BP 344 required that a certain number of units in public housing should be accessible and fully usable by
disabled persons. What is the percentage based on total number of housing units?

Selected Answer: B.
10
• Question 87
For the preparation of detailed engineering drawings and specifications on roads, drainage, sewerage,
power and communication system, an additional fee of how many percent of the cost of the development
is to be charged?

Selected Answer: B.
3%
• Question 88
A component to be considered in the formulation of a Master Development Plan is a

Selected Answer: A.
Legal and administrative component
• Question 89
Which of the following post construction services is concerned with the monitoring of security and
janitorial services?

Selected Answer: B.
Building and grounds administration
• Question 90
In the architect’s specialized allied services, under which category does the architect prepare schedule of
shrubs, trees and other plants and other landscaping elements?

Selected Answer: B.
Landscape design
• Question 91
Who shall be responsible for the death or injury of any employee or laborer of the Contractor?

Selected Answer: D.
Contractor
• Question 92
 What do you call the amount of money that is being deducted from the contractor every billing until 50%
of the contract has been accomplished and which shall be released 3 months after the date of final
payment?

Selected Answer: C.
Retention
• Question 93
Under General Conditions, who is generally responsible for payment of permits, taxes and licenses?

Selected Answer: C.
Owner
• Question 94
Within what period is the effectivity of a contractor guarantee bond ensuring all materials/workmanship
installed are of good quality?

Selected Answer: C.
1 year
• Question 95
In a typical-owner agreement, which of the following is chargeable to the owner?

Selected Answer: C.
Miniature models
• Question 96
In a typical owner-architect agreement, which of the following is not part of architects’ professional fees?

Selected Answer: B.
Special interior design
• Question 97
What percentage of construction cost is the architect’s minimum basic fee for monumental
buildings/other facilities requiring consummate design skills/precise detailing?
Selected Answer: B.
12%
• Question 98
What is generally the basis of the architect’s minimum basic fee?
Selected Answer: B.
Type of structure
• Question 99
As per BP 220, what is the minimum distance between two buildings wherein the taller building has 3 or 4
storeys?

Selected Answer: C.
6m
• Question 100
What is the minimum lot frontage of a regular lot for single-detached units as provided for in BP 220?
Selected Answer: C.
8m
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