1.

In 2004, an act to institutionalize the use of an Alternative Dispute

Resolution in the country took effect. Under this law, construction
disputes will now go to Arbitration/Mediation instead of the regular
courts What is this law?
a. RA 9285 c. RA 9858
b. RA 9262 d. RA 9255

2. Under RA 8293 prescribing the Intellectual property Code, under

what chapter will you find that Architectural works are Original works
and are protected from the moment of their creation.
a. Chapter I c. Chapter III
b. Chapter II d. Chapter IV

3. Design build by Maximum Cost, how much is the architect

remurated?
a. built in the max exclusive of arch. Reg fee
b. 10% inclusive of Arch. Fee
c. 7% inclusive of Arch. Fee
d. Lump Sum inclusive of Arch. Fee
4. If An Architect is hired to design a supermarket with construction
cost of less than 50M, How much is the arch. Charge as minimum basic
fee?
a. 7% c. 12%
b. 8% d. 15%

5. How is the Architect remunerated for basic services ?

Percentage Construction Cost

6. The Architect’s fee for repetitive housing for 3rd unit?

a. 60% c. 30%
b. 40% d. 80%

7. When is the first payment for an Architect?

Proposal Fee

8. If you purchased 1 million worth of furniture and equipment for the

new office that you just setup, how much did you pay for the VAT?
12% OF 1 MILLION
9. Why does an Architect need an Accountant?
a. To know if he/she is financially stable
b. To keep his books and accounts in order
c. To hide his income
d. To prepare for his/her SALN

10. Questions regarding the fees that an Architect is supposed to collect

from his client under different types of projects?
DADS- Detailed Architectural Design Services
DAEDS-Detailed Architectural Engineering Design Services

11. If the owner wants to build a house after 1 year, how much is the
fee? 10%

12. What should the architect do if the owner make a changes order?
a. Check with Contractor
b. Follow the owner
c. Neglect Owner
d. Leave the Project
13. If the Owner continuously make changes, what methods of
compensation should the Architect employ?
a. Cost Method
b. Lump Sum
c. Percentage Construction Fee plus Fixed Fee
d. MDPE

14. Percentage fee if Owner gets all Contract Documents?

a. 75%
b. 85%
c. 100%
d. 90%

15. The ________________ can order changes in the construction any

time?
a. Architect c. Project Manager
b. Construction Manager d. Owner
16. The Architect’s professional fee for bakery project worth 2 million
pesos is? 6%

17. The Architect’s minimum basis fee for a residential Project? 10%

18. If an Architect’s perform full time supervision. What is his

professional fee? 1%- 1.5%

19. Mr. Juan Zubiri commissioned you for a restaurant project last year.
Due to the success of the restaurant, he wants you to do a 2 nd
restaurant using the same project, what is your fee?
a. 60% c. 100%
b. 80% d. 40 %

20. What among the following should the Architect’s fee not be based?
a. Project Construction Cost c. Client’t Profile Directory
b. Contractor’s fee d.

21. How many % of tax should the Architect pay?

10% of Interest Tax
12% of Professional Fee
22. How many % of tax is taken from MBF? 12%

23. An Architect makes a miniature model of the project for his own
design study. Who should pay for it?
a. Architect c. Contractor
b. Project Manager d. Owner

24. It is the common method of compensation which is also fair both

the client and the Architect
a. Percentage Based on Project Cost
b. Professional Fee plus Expenses
c. Lump Sum
d. MDPE

25. Which is better for the Owner?

a. Percentage based on Project Cost
b. Guaranteed maximum Cost
26. It is the most flexible form of compensation for an Architect ?
Percentage Construction Cost

27. After all of the Contract Documents have been given to the owner,
how much is the liability from the remaining professional fee?
a. 15% c. 5%
b. 10% d. 20%

28. What is the standard progress of payment for an Architect’s fee

based on project phase?
a. 5%-10%-35%-85%-95%-100%
b. 5%-12%-40%-80%-90%-100%
c. 5%-10%-35%-85%-90%-100%

29. If the Owner requests for a model of the project. Who pays for it?
Owner
30. Which is NOT a standard method of payment for Pre-Design
Services
a. MDPE c. Percentage Construction Cost
b. Professional Fee Plus Expenses d. Lump Sum/Fixed Fee

31. After