URDANETA CITY UNIVERSITY

College of Engineering
2nd Semester, A.Y. 2019 – 2020

Name: Romeo A. Atiagan Jr. (20133087) Date: June 5, 2020

FINAL EXAM IN
ARCHITECTURAL COMPREHENSIVE COURSE
Multiple choice. Select and encircle the letter of the correct answer. No erasures allowed
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 9262 b RA 9285 c. Ra 9858 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 IV b. Chapter III c. Chapter V d. Chapter XXV

3. Design Build by maximum cost, how much is the architect remunerated?

a. 10% architect’s fee + 10% DB on guaranteed max cost
b 10% architect’s fee + 5% DB on guaranteed max cost
c. 5% architect’s fee + 5% DB on guaranteed max cost
d. 5% architect’s fee + 10% DB on guaranteed max cost

4. How is the architect remunerated for regular design services?

a. Multiple of Direct personnel Expenses b. Per Diem
c. Honorarium d percentage of PCC

5. If an architect is hired to design a supermarket with construction cost of 40M. pesos, how much should
he/she charge as Recommended Professional Fee under a DAEDS (Detailed Architectural and Engineering
Services) arrangement?
a 6% b. 4% c. 8% d. 10%

6. When is the first payment for an architect due?

a. upon the first pencil mark on paper b upon signing of the service agreement
c. right after the very first meeting d. upon completion of schematic design

7. The architect’s fee for repetitive construction, non-housing project (3rd unit).
a. 30% b 40% c. 20% d. 25%

8. Why does an architect needs an accountant?

a. to know if he/she is financially stable b. to hide his income
c to keep his books and accounts in order d. to prepare his/her SALN

9. If the owner wants to build a house after 1 year, how much is the fee?
a. 20% b. 10% c. 15% d 10%

10. What should the architect do if the owner makes change orders?
a. follow the owner b check with contractor c. neglect the owner d. make advance billing

11. If the owner requests additional work (e.g. revisions in construction drawings from the architect due to
change orders, what method of compensation should the architect employ?
a. cost method b. lump sum
c percentage of construction cost d. time based method like MDPE

12. How much of the fee is the architect entitled to once the owner receives all the contract documents?
a 90% b. 100% c. 85% d. 90%

13. The material specified in the contract is not readily available in the market and waiting for it will incur a
substantial delay and consequently losses. Who can have it replaced by a suitable material?
a Architect of record b. the Owner c. the Contractor d. the Construction Manager
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14. If an Architect performs full time supervision, what is his professional fee?
a. 1. 5 – 2.0% of PCC b. 1. 5 - 2.5% of PCC
c 1.0 - 1.5% of PCC d. 1. 5 - 1.8% of PCC

15. The architect’s RPF for a residential project, assuming DADS (detailed architectural design services) only.
a. 30%. b 6%. c. 20% d. 15%

16. Which among the following should the architect’s fee NOT be based on?
a. Contractor’s fee. b. project construction cost
c. time spent on the project d. direct personnel expenses

17. How many percentage of tax is taken from RPF of the architect?
a. 10% IT, 15% VAT b.10% IT, 12% VAT. c. 10% IT, 10% VAT d. none of the three

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

19. It is a common method of compensation which is also fair to both the client and architect.
a. multiple of direct personnel expenses b.percentage of project construction cost.
c. lump sum fee d. professional fee plus expenses

20. According to the compensation guidelines, how much of the architects fee is for the civil liability for the
design mandated by Art. 1723 of the Civil Code.
a. 50% b. 15% c. 5%. d. 25%

21. If the owner requests for a model of the project, who pays for it?
a. owner. b. contractor c. architect d. financer

22. After the initial meeting/conversation/correspondence with the client, the architect must now submit his
proposal for pre design services which does not include:
a. scope of works b. manner of payment c.owner’s responsibilities. d. project construction cost

23. Who is responsible for the compensation of specialized architectural services (e.g. architectural interiors,
acoustic design etc.)?
a. architect b. contractor c. owner. d. sub-contractor

24. Who is responsible for the fee of an additional full time supervisor at the project.
a. architect b.owner. c. contractor d. sub-contractor

25. A client is very happy with plans his architect made for his house. He decided that he will use the same
design/plans for his son’s house. How much will the client pay the architect for this 2nd house?
a. 50%. b. 90% c.75% d. 65%

26. A client hires an architect to prepare the plans and corresponding documents for his project. However, after
the completion of all plans and documents and eventual submission/acceptance, the client changes his mind
and decided not to implement the plans for construction. How much is the architect compensated?
a. 90%. b. 75% c. 60% d. 85%

27. A full time supervisor hired by the owner should report technical matters to the
a. architect. b.owner c. contractor d. no one

28. If an architect is hired as a facilities manager, how is he compensated?

a. gross rental %. b. retainer fee c. lump sum d. salary

29. For a simple residential project, how much of the project cost will you allocate for material cost?
a. 40% b. 50% c. 60%. d. 70%

30. For a simple residential project, how much of the project cost will you allocate for contingencies?
a. 10%. b. 20% c. 5% d. 50%
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31. Method of compensation where the architect will render his “personal time” such as attending meetings,
conferences or trips, conferring with others regarding prospective investmentsor ventures and the like.
a. retainer fee b. unit cost fee
c. per diem/honorarium+reimbursibles. d. professional fee plus expenses

32. How is the architect compensated in his capacity as a consultant?

a. per diem b. salary cost+multiplier. c. MDPE d. same as lawyer

33. For which srvice is valuebased pricingrecommended?

a. post construction services. b. pre design services
c. specialized architectural services d. construction management services

34. This compensation method is recommended for situations when the client wishes to be assured that the
architects services will be available when required, or when the architects services are not required on a full
time basis.
a. retainer. b. MDPE c. Salary Cost+Multiplier d. value based pricing

35. In an architectural design competition, the professional advisor is a licensed architect whose main function
is to organize the competition for the owner. How is the professional advisor remunerated?
a. he receives a monthly honorarium. b. he receives aretainer fee
c. he receives a percentage of the amount of the first prize d. none, because being a professional
advisor is pro bono work.

36. In a two stage architectural design competition, who is eligible to receive an honorarium?
a. a competitor who placed seventh in the overall competition rankings
b a competitor who was shortlisted for the second stage of the competition
c. a competitor who submitted a highly detailed scale model of his/her design d. a competitor who
reluctantly joined at the request of the owner

37. Architect A advised her Client C that payment must be made on time because otherwise an interest will be
imposed. When is a payment considered late?
a. if the client does not make a payment within seven days from receipt of billing
b if the client does not make a payment within 30 days of receipt of billing .
c. if the client does not make a payment within fifteen days from receipt of billing
d. if the client does not make a payment within 3 months from receipt of billing

38. A newspaper Editor approaches an Architectfor an interview.

Is it okay to be asked to be paid on the ineterview? Is it ethical to endorse a product?
a NO b. YES c. IT DEPENDS d. ON CASE TO CASE BASIS

39. A client will usually hire you based on several factors. But ideally you should strive so that you will be hired
based on your?
a. competence b. integrity c professionalism d. popularity

40. A client wants you to be his Architect but you found out there is another Architect involved. What should
you do?
a do not accept the work, wait for their contract to be terminated
b. accept for a cheaper PF and work in collaboration with the other architect
c. accept for a same PF and work in collaboration with the other architect
d. do not accept the work until a written confirmatio of the other architect

41. As a good start in your practice as an Architect, which of the following should you do first?
a. accept projects from relatives before somebody else gets them
b explain to your client the scope of your service
c. give a service agreement before any work is commenced
d. accept a job that your friend has been offered first. He won’t mind, he’s your friend

42. your prospective client is asking you to provide him an initial sketch to give him an idea of what you will do
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for the project. What will you do?

a show the client your portfolio of finished projects to give him an idea
b. comply with the clients request as a sign of good faith
c. ask for money to cover the cost of the sketches
d. ask the client to sign a service agreement prior to submitting the skettches

43. What do you call those changes in plans after the plans were approved.
a. supplemental changes b change orders c. general changes d. changes specification

44. Which is not a qualifications of as Specs Writer?

a. degree and experience in construction management
b library of references
c. contact with suppliers
d. degree and experience in latest construction trends and materials

45. You are hired as an Architectural Research Writer. Of the following, which would you need to know the
most.
a. design trends b architectural writing and their styles
c. history of architecture d. building materials

46. it is the stage when the construction manager informs qualified bidders of supplementary info prior to
bidding.
a. invitation to bid b pre bid conference c. bid forms d. general conditions

47. It is issued to bidders in order to clarify, amend or modify items in the bid documents.
a bid bulletin b. bid briefing c. bid conference d. bid presentation

48. It is a group creativity technique by which efforts are made to find a solution for a specific problems through
the exchange of ideas spontaneously contributed by its participants.
a brainstorming b. briefing c. group chat d. small group discussion

49. your client asks you to determine the viability of a proposed development by providing a detailed analysis
of the project. What are you providing?
a. bsite utilization and land use studies b. value management
c feasibility studies d. consultation

50. It is a scaled or full sized model for demonstration and design evaluation services. A popular one liner
explains its importance. “ you can fix it now on the drafting board with an eraser or you can fix it later on the
construction site with a sledge hammer”
a mockup b. display c. built up d. sketchup

51. When must the Architect must properly locate site a building with repsct to the road right of way, easement
and the like?
a. sometine during design development b. during contract documentation
c at the schematic design phase d. none of the three

52. when must the architect properly apply the pertinent principles and techniques to tropical design to match
the hot humid tropical environment in the Ph?
a sometine during design development b. at the schematic design phase
c. during contract documentation d. during pr design phase

53. Which is not a part of contract documents?

a. working drawings b. agreement c scaled model d. general conditions

54. A “business” Architect deals with?

a. design build b Real Estate Development
c. architectural design d. professional consultancy services

55. under Art 1723 of the Civil Code, what is the prescription period for filing of cases if a building collapses?
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a. 6 years b. 10 years c 10 years d. 20 years

56. A large project sometimes requires different phases involving different architects/consultants per phase. A
concept Architect does the overall concept of the project. What is his liability?
a. thay all share same liability b. civil/administrative liability
c. same as the Architect of record d he has no liabilty

57. What is the role of the Architect between the client and contractor?
a. concilliator b. consultant c. adviser d mediator

58. A plan is drawn by a draftsman under the direct supervision of a registerd and Licensed company
Architect. Who owns the said document?
a company b. draftsman c. architect d. none of the three

59. Who is responsible for shortening the the time of construction?

a. construction supervisor b. architect c construction manager d. owner

60. Who is responsible for carrying out the architectural design plans and details in the actual construction?
a. consulting architect b. Architect in charge of construction.
c. full time supervising architect d. specialty architect

61. What is the difference of Site plan and Master Plan?

a. number of infrastructure on site b. area of development
c. time frame of implement. d. complexity of road networks

62. Which among the choices is automatically a CPD provider as shown in RA 266?
a. PIA b. IAPOA. c. UAP d. PRBOA

63. New provision in RA 266 not found in RA 545?

a. corporate practice. b. academe practice
c. private practice d. joint venture practice

64. Who prepares the budget for government projects?

a. DBM. b. Office of the President c. DPWH d. BIR

65. It refers to contract arrangements involving the transfer of systematic knowledge for the manufacture of a
product, the application of a process, or rendering of a service including management contracts; and the
transfer, assignment or licensing of all forms of intellectual property rights.
a. foreign counterpart b. franchising c. knowledge transfer d. technology transfer.

66. duly notarized written contract or equivalent public instrument stipulating the scope of services and
guaranteeing compensation of such services to be rendered by a registered and licensed architect.
a. standards of professional practice b. service agreement.
c. manual of practice d. statement of fees and scope of works

67. When you form a corporation, where should you go and register?
a. SEC. b. DTI c. PRBOA d. LGU

68. Which government agency will oppose conversion of agricultural land to commercial land?
a. HLURB b. LGU c. DAR and DA. d. DENR

69. When there is a transaction involving sale, mortgage or any transaction that requires the annotation of a
land Title, this office is required to find the title to ascertain that it still exists. It keeps record of all instruments
affecting the registered and unregistered lands as well as chattel mortgages affecting movable properties.
a. Bureau of Lands b. Registry of Deeds c. Land Registration Authority d. DENR
70. Where will you have a Subdivision Plan approved?
a. HUDCC b. NHA c. HLURB. d. DENR
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71. If an architect wants to register a “single proprietorship” firm, where will he register?
a. SEC b. PRBOA c. BIR d DTI

72. It is charged with the main function of coordinating government housing agencies, to ensure the
accomplishment of the National Housing Program
a. HLURB b. HUDCC c. NEDA d NHA

73. Who is responsible for the implementation of RA 9266?

a. OBO b. DPWH c. UAP d PRBOA

74. who is responsible for carrying out the provisions of the Building Code in the field as well as the
enforcement of orders and decisions made pusuant tehereto?
a. DPWH Secretary b. Municipal Architect c. Municipal Engineer d Building Official

75. Who or what body is responsible for theZoning Exemption, Reclassification or Change of Zone Ordinance?
a. Office of the Mayor b. Municipal Planning and Development
c. Zoning Administrator d Sangguniang Bayan/Panlungsod

Date submitted: June 8, 2020

PREPARED: NOTED:

AR. ALBERT T. PASCUA AR. RUSSELL NIELS V. MEIMBAN, MBA

Instructor Program Head, Department of Architecture

CHECKED: APPROVED:

ENGR. RHEALYN B. VALENZUELA, MSME NOEL L. GUEVARRA, Ph.D.

Dean, College of Engineering and Architecture Vice-President for Academic Affairs
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ANSWER KEY:
21. A 41. B 61. C

1. B 22. D 42. D 62. D

2. B 23. C 43. B 63. A

3. B 24. C 44. A 64. B

4. D 25. C 45. C 65. C

5. A 26. D 46. D 66. A

6. D 27. C 47. D 67. C

7. D 28. B 48. A 68. D

8. A 29. A 49. A 69. B

9. A 30. C 50. A 70. A

10. A 31. C 51. C 71. C

11. B 32. A 52. C 72. D

11. B 33. B 53. C 73. D

13. C 34. A 54. A 74. D

14. C 35. A 55. D 75. B

15. B 36. C 56. B

16. A 37. C 57. B

17. D 38. B 58. D

18. D 39. C 59. C

19. C 40. D 60. A

20. A