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b

What is the minimum distance required between eaves and property lines? a. 500mm b. 750mm c. 1000mm d. 1500mm

d

What is the minimum width of an accessible parking slot? a. 2.15m b. 3.00m c. 3.20m d. 3.70m

a

What is the smallest door permitted by BP 220? a. 600mm wide x 1800mm tall b. 700mm wide x 1800mm tall c. 700mm wide x 2000mm tall d. 800mm wide x 2000mm tall

d

Which of the following is prohibited by BP 220 and PD 957? a. A rowhouse cluster of 10units b. A rowhouse cluster of 20 units c. A rowhouse cluster of 100m. long d. A block 500m long with a 2.00m wide alley approximately at the center

c

Which of the following the requires a building permit? a. Garden pools 500mm deep or shallower b. Repairs of doors, floors, windows, or fences c. Repairs of load-bearing partition walls d. An open terrace 15sqm in area

b

According the NBC, what is the maximum cost of a traditional family dwelling? a. P10,000 b. P15,000 c. P20,000 d. P25,000

b

According to the NBC, how many sets of plans and specifications must be submitted when applying for a permit? a. 3 b. 5 c. 6 d. 7

b

This person is tasked with the enforcement of NBC in his jurisdiction. He issues, denies, suspends, or revokes building permits a. The secretary of DPWH b. The building official c. The construction inspector d. The barangay captain

a

Parks and playground are required for projects that have a minimum gross area of ___ a. 1 hectare b. 2 hectares c. 3 hectares d. 10 hectares

b

Rowhouses 1-3 storeys high fall under which zoning classification? a. R-2 b. R-3 c. R-4 d. R-1

b

Subdivisions abutting main public roads must provide setbacks on both sides of the subdivision entrance for public utility vehicles. What are the minimum dimensions required for setbacks? a. 2.50m x 5.00m b. 3.00m x 5.00m c. 3.00m x 9.00m d. 3.60m x 12.00m

b

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 a. Architect b. Architect-of-record c. Architect-in-charge of construction d. Consulting Architect

d

The building code requires that the owner hire a full-time inspector for the construction. This inspector must be a a. Licensed architect b. Licensed civil engineer c. Licensed contractor d. Either a or b

c

The following are considered part of the contract documents, except for: a. Code of Ethical Conduct b. Standards of Professional Practice c. Both A & B d. None of the above

b

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. a. Ownership b. Copyright c. Authorship d. Property

a

The propriety rights to an architectural work by a person who commissions the Architect a. Ownership b. Copyright c. Authorship d. Property

a

The provisions of the National Building Code apply to all public and private buildings except for a. BP 220 projects b. PD 957 projects c. Projects that only involve non-structural repairs d. Projects that only involve alteration and renovation

b

The term "architectural company" is synonymous to a. Architectural corporation b. Architectural partnership c. Sole proprietorship d. The term "architectural company" may refer to all three: corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship

a

This term refers to any new construction which increases the height or area of an existing building a. Addition b. Alteration c. Renovation d. Conversion

d

This type of construction is four-hour fire resistive throughout. a. Type I b. Type II c. Type III & IV d. Type V

d

What is required to be provided at the bottom and the top of a ramp? a. A turnabout space with a minimum dimension of 1.50m b. A vestibule with a level space at least 1.50m wide and 2.00m deep c. A curb with a minimum height of 100mm d. A level area not less than 1.80m in length

c

What is the acceptable range of handrail height according to BP 220? a. 800-900mm from the floor b. 800-1000mm from the floor c. 800-1200mm from the floor d. 800-1500mm from the floor

b

What is the full title of RA 9266? a. The Architecture act of 2004 b. An Act providing for a more responsive and comprehensive regulation for the registration, licensing and practice of architecture c. An act to regulate the practice of architecture in the Philippines d. Standards of Professional Practice

d

What is the maximum allowable riser height for stairs in BP220? a. 150mm b. 200mm c. 175mm d. 250mm

d

What is the maximum allowable slope for PWD ramps, according to BP 344? a. 10% b. 12% c. 1:10 d. 1:12

c

What is the minimum air space provision per person for habitable rooms? a. 3.00 cu.m b. 12.00 cu.m c. 14.00 cu.m d. 18.00 cu.m

c

What is the minimum area for habitable rooms, according to PD 1096? a. 1.20sq.m b. 3.00sq.m c. 6.00sq.m d. 12.00sq.m

d

What is the minimum ceiling height required for socialized and economic housing (not including mezzanines)? a. 2.70m b. 2.40m c. 2.10m d. 2.00m

b

What is the minimum ceiling height required for the 7th floor of an artificially ventilated building? a. 1.80m b. 2.10m c. 2.40m d. 2.70m

c

What is the minimum clear width for doors according to BP 344? a. 600mm b. 700mm c. 800mm d. 900mm

b

What is the minimum dimension of the required turnabout space for walkways and what should be the maximum distance between two turnabout spaces? a. Minimum dimension of 1.20m, maximum distance of 15.00m b. Minimum dimension of 1.50m, maximum distance of 12.00m c. Minimum dimension of 1.20m, maximum distance of 12.00m

c

What is the minimum floor area required for a medium cost family condominium according to PD 957? a. 12sqm b. 18sqm c. 22sqm d. 36sqm

d

What is the minimum floor area required for open market housing? a. 18sqm b. 22sqm c. 30sqm d. 42sqm

b

What is the minimum front setback required for socialized and economic housing? a. 1m b. 1.50m c. 2.00m d. 4.50m

b

What is the minimum headroom for walkways according to BP 344? a. 1.80m b. 2.00m c. 2.10m d. 3.00m

c

What is the minimum level of completion required for PD 957? a. Shell house b. Shell house with doors and windows c. Complete house d. Complete house without interior partitions

b

What is the minimum lot area required for medium cost, duplex housing? a. 50sqm b. 80sqm c. 100sqm d. 120sqm

c

What is the minimum parking slot for an articulated truck? a. 2.50m x 5.00m b. 3.00m x 9.00m c. 3.60m x 18.00m d. 3.60m x 22.0m

a

What is the minimum tread width for stairs in BP 220? a. 200mm b. 225mm c. 250mm d. 275mm

a

What is the minimum width for an access road serving an interior lot? a. 3.00m b. 4.00m c. 5.00m d. 8.00m

c

What is the minimum width required for a dropped curb leading to a 1.20m wide crossing? a. 0.90m b. 1.00m c. 1.20m d. 1.50m

d

What is the prescribed ratio for saleable and non saleable lots in BP 220? a. 30% saleable, 70% non-saleable b. 70% saleable, 30% non-saleable c. 60% saleable, 40% non-saleable d. None of the above

b

What is the prescribed ratio for saleable and non-saleable lots in PD 957? a. 30% saleable, 70% non-saleable b. 70% saleable, 30% non-saleable c. 60% saleable, 40% non-saleable d. None of the above

d

Which of the following are exempted from fees? a. Public buildings b. Single family dwellings made of native materials, costing P15,000 or less c. Hospitals d. Both a & b

b

Which of the following are the first three items on the list of minimum basic needs of human settlements prescribed by BP 220? a. Water, power, and storm drainage b. Water, circulation, and storm drainage c. Water, power, and waste disposal d. Water, parks and playgrounds, and circulation

c

A central refuge area with a minimum depth of 1.50m is required for crossings if the width of the road to be crossed exceeds a. 6.50m b. 8.00m c. 10.00m d. 12.00m

b

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 an architect a. Certificate of Examination b. Certificate of Registration c. Certificate of Licensure d. Professional Certification

a

According to Art. 1723 of the Civil code, who shall be held liable if a building collapses due to defects in plans? a. The architect or the engineer who drew up the plans b. The contractor and the construction supervisor c. The building official who reviewed and approved the plans d. Both a & b

c

All of the following are grounds for the disqualification of any nominee for a PRBOA position except for which one? a. The nominee is an officer of the UAP b. The nominee is an officer of a professional organization that is not the UAP c. The nominee has never taught at a school university, or review center teaching architecture courses. d. Both A & B

d

An architect who is professionally and academically qualified and with exceptional or recognized expertise or specialization in any branch of architecture a. Architect b. Architect-of-record c. Architect-in-charge of construction d. Consulting architect

b

Any physical change made on a building/structure to increase its value, utility and/or improve its aesthetic quality a. Alteration b. Renovation c. Addition d. Modification

b

Based on the prescribed hierarchy of roads and road widths in BP 220 and PD 957, which of the following is the narrowest? a. Minor road b. Alley c. Interconnecting road d. Pathwalk

d

Before using or occupying a completed building, this document must be issued first a. Building permit b. Certificate of inspection c. Certificate of Compliance d. Certificate of Occupancy

a

Can PRBOA members be reappointed when their terms expires? a. Yes, but for one full term only. b. Yes, but for two terms maximum only. c. No, they can serve for one term only.

c

Can foreigners take the Philippine Licensure examination for architects? a. Yes. It is the policy of the state to treat both Filipino citizens and foreigners equally and fairly. b. No. Only Filipino citizens may take the exam. c. Yes, but there are conditions. d. Yes, but only if the foreigner will take the exam with a Filipino counterpart.

b

Documents which define all aspects of professional service, prescribes minimum basic fees and establishes the rights and obligations of both the architect and the client. a. Code of Ethical Conduct b. Standards of Professional Practice c. Schedule of Fees d. General Conditions

a

Does the architect have the right to control the construction of any building that only partly reproduces his design? a. Yes b. No c. Only if the design is copied exactly, without any modifications. d. Only if the owner of the building hired the architect to design the building

c

For a sloping lot with a 4.00m difference between the highest and lowest points of the lot, where will the established grade line be for building height determination? a. The lowest point of the lot b. The highest point of the lot c. The average between the two points d. None of the above

b

For drainage purposes, a maximum cross gradient of ___ toward the road is allowed for dropped curbs a. 1:12 b. 1:20 c. 12% d. 10%

d

For forest areas, the NBC requires at least ___ of easement for each side of the waterway. a. 3.00m b. 10.00m c. 20.00m d. 40.00m

b

For long blocks, an alley must be provided when the block becomes ___ long or longer. a. 200m b. 250m c. 300m d. 500m

a

For medium-cost and open market housing developments, what is the minimum area required for parks and playgrounds? a. 3.5% of gross area b. 4.0% of gross area c. 5.0% of gross area d. 9.0% of gross area

c

For ramps using the maximum allowable slope, a landing must be provided after every 6.00m. of horizontal travel distance. What is the minimum length of this landing? a. 1.00m b. 1.20m c. 1.50m d. 2.00m

a

For socialized housing, what is the minimum lot area required for single detached developments? a. 64sqm b. 72sqm c. 18sqm d. 22sqm

b

For socialized housing, what is the minimum lot frontage required for single detached developments? a. 5m b. 8m c. 10m d. 12m

a

Foreign nationals need a temporary or special permit to practice architecture in the Philippines. Where can this special permit be obtained? a. From the PRBOA b. From the DOLE c. From the Bureau of Immigration d. From the Department of Foreign Affairs

d

Handrails are required for ramps, stairs, and dropped curbs at crossing. These handrails should be installed at what height/s? a. 700mm and 800mm b. 600mm and 900mm c. 900mm and 1000mm d. 700mm and 900mm

d

How much of the owners, shareholders, etc. of architectural corporations must be registered and licensed architects? a. 50% + 1 b. At least 50% c. 75% + 1 d. At least 75%

c

How often must be the Certificate of Registration be renewed? a. Every year b. Every three years c. It never expires. d. It must be renewed whenever the PRC ID is renewed

d

If an employer who is not a registered and licensed architect compels his employees to solicit commissions for architectural works on his/her behalf, who shall be deemed as having violated RA 9266? a. The employer only, because the employees are only soliciting commissions and not directly practicing architecture. b. The employees only, because they are the ones directly misleading and misinforming the public. c. The employer only, because the employees are only following the orders of their boss. It would be unfair to punish them for acting on the orders of their boss. d. All of them

a

If you add the ISA and the USA, what will you get? a. TOSL b. PSO c. MACA d. AMBF

b

If you subtracted the ISA from the MACA, what will you get? a. TOSL b. PSO c. USA d. BHL

c

In terms of cost, which of the following is the most expensive? a. Economic housing b. Socialized housing c. Open market housing d. Medium cost housing

c

Which of the following is true? a. All registered and licensed architects may join any professional organization b. All registered and licensed architects are required to be members of the UAP because it is the IAPOA c. Both A & B d. All of the above are false

c

Which of the following is true? a. An alley may be used as property access for socialized developments only b. A pathwalk may be used as property access for socialized and economic developments c. A pathwalk length of up to 60m. is allowed d. An alley must have a minimum width of 1.20m

b

Which of the following may be built on areas allotted for parks and playgrounds? a. Multi purpose center b. Basketball court c. Private Clinic d. Livelihood center

a

Who nominates persons for each position in the PRBOA? a. The IAPOA b. The outgoing members of the PRBOA c. The President of the Philippines d. Any registered and licensed architect

b

Who shall develop the CPD program for architects? a. The PRC b. The PRBOA c. The UAP d. The academe

b

Who shall prepare the syllabi for the licensure exams? a. The PRC b. The PRBOA c. The UAP d. The academe

d

A document which contains the norms and principles governing the practice of the profession of architecture in the highest standards of ethical conduct. a. The Architecture Act b. Standards of Professional Practice c. Architect's Credo d. Code of Ethical Conduct

a

A duly notarized written contract stipulating the scope of services and guaranteeing compensation for such services that the architect will render. a. Service agreement b. Preliminary conditions c. Schedule of fees d. Scope of work

b

Does the consulting architect assume any civil liability under the civil code? a. No. Only the architect-of-record assumes the civil liability in all circumstances. b. Yes, but only if the consulting architect contravenes the legal and professional functions of the architect-of-record c. Of course. The consulting architect is a professional and therefore always carries a civil liability. d. Yes, but only the consulting architect renders advice on matters that are outside his/her area of expertise.

d

Firewalls are not allowed for R1 developments. However, an abutment of up to ___ height is allowed, provided that above 1.50m, the abutment shall be made of perforated concrete blocks. a. 2.00m b. 2.70m c. 3.00m d. 3.20m

b

For BP 220, what is the minimum extension above the roof line required for firewalls? a. 200mm b. 300mm c. 400mm d. 1000mm

b

For PWD washrooms, what is the maximum height allowed for a lavatory? a. 750mm b. 800mm c. 850mm d. 900mm

b

To pass the licensure exam, what scores must the examinee get? a. A minimum weighted general average of 75% with no score lower than 50% in any subject b. A minimum weighted general average o 70% with no score lower than 50% in any subject c. A minimum weighted general average of 75% with no score lower than 75% in any subject d. A minimum weighted general average of 85% with no score lower than 50% in any subject

a

What are the allowable firewall configurations for an R2 project? a. Allowed on one side of property b. Allowed on both sides of the property c. Allowed on one side and the rear d. Both b & c

d

What are the maximum travel distance allowed for accessible elevators? a. 10m from the entrance b. 15m from the entrance c. 20m from the entrance d. 30m from the entrance

c

What are the minimum dimension of a toilet stall for PWDs? a. 1.50x1.50m b. 1.50x1.80m c. 1.70x1.80m d. 1.80x2.00m

b

What are the minimum dimensions required for elevators? a. Hoistway inside dimensions of 1.10m x 1.40m b. Car inside dimensions of 1.10 x 1.40m c. Hoistway inside dimensions of 1.10 x 1.70