SPLBE-FLEA 2017 REFRESHER EXAMINATION

(AREA-1)
Subject: Professional Practice____________________________________________50 items

DATE : June 23, 2017 (Friday)

Strictly NO ERASURES on Answer Sheet

1. Situation # 1, Ar. Jojit was commissioned to design high end housing units with construction cost of 25.5M. A developer
wanted to use a Typical Plan for both two housing sites in Laguna with 18-Units and Antipolo with 25-Units. What is the
minimum basic fee of Ar. Jojit for the said project? Refer to SPP doc. 2010.
a. 2,500,000.00 c. 25,500,000.00
b. 2,550,000.00 d. 25,000,000.00
2. With regards to Situation #1, what is the percentage of the Architect’s compensation? Refer to SPP doc. 2010.
a. 6% c. 8%
b. 7% d. 10%
3. With regards to Situation#1, what type of building this project group belongs to? Refer to SPP doc. 2010.
a. Simple c. Residential
b. Moderate d. Exceptional
4. With regards to Situation#1, what is the total AMBF of the 25-Units of this project cost? Refer to SPP doc. 2010.
a. 50, 255,000.00 php c. 52, 253,000.00 php
b. 52, 233,000.00 php d. 50, 235,000.00 php
5. With respect to Situation#1, how much will the Schematic Design Phase cost? Refer to SPP doc. 2010.
a. 7, 535,250.00 php c. 7, 510,250.00 php
b. 7, 645,000.00 php d. 7, 100,000.00 php
6. With respect to Situation#1, how much will the Design Development Phase cost? Refer to SPP doc. 2010.
a. 12, 558,750.00 php c. 12, 750,558.00 php
b. 12, 885,750.00 php d. 12, 570,885.00 php
7. With respect to situation#1, how much will the Contract Document Phase cost? Refer to SPP doc. 2010.
a. 25, 112,500.00 php c. 25, 117,500.00 php
b. 25, 500,112.00 php d. 25, 500,711.00 php
8. Situation#2, Dr. Tampokikoy wanted to build Hospitals at Makati, Baguio and in Butuan City. The 3-structure will have
similar design and specifications and will have a Total Project Construction Cost of 1.95B Php. How much will the client
pay to an Architect for the 3rd Structure considering the AMBF of the project? Refer to SPP doc. 2010.
a. 20, 700,000.00 php c. 21, 700,000.00 php
b. 20, 800,000.00 php d. 21, 800,000.00 php
9. With regards to Situation#2, what is the percentage of Architect’s compensation? Refer to SPP doc. 2010.
a. 6% c. 8%
b. 7% d. 10%
10. With regards to Situation#2, what will be the MBF of the Architect in this project? Refer to SPP doc. 2010.
a. 34, 400,000.00 php c. 34, 300,000.00 php
b. 34, 550,000.00 php d. 34, 500,000.00 php
11. With regards to Situation#2, what type of building this project group belongs to? Refer to SPP doc. 2010.
a. Simple c. Exceptional
b. Moderate d. Repetitive
12. Situation #3, Architect Jinky is commissioned to design an Aircraft Hangar. The Estimated Project Construction Cost is
250 Million Pesos. How much will be the MBF for the Project? Refer to SPP doc. 2010.
a. 10, 000,000.00 php c. 12, 000,000.00 php
b. 11, 000,000.00 php d. 12, 500,000.00 php
13. As per Situation#3, how much will Ar. Jinky bill the client upon the completion but not more than 15 days of the
submission of Design Development of the Project? Considering that Ar. Jinky was already paid for the other design
phases. Use the 1979 (Old) SPP.
a. 2, 200,000.00 php b. 2, 300,000.00 php
 c. 2, 000,000.00 php d. 2, 400,000.00 php
14. As per Situation #3, what is the percentage of Architect’s compensation? Refer to SPP doc. 2010.
a. 6% c. 8%
b. 7% d. 10%
15. As per Situation #3, what group does Aircraft Hanger belong to? Refer to SPP doc. 2010.
a. Repetitive c. Exceptional
b. Moderate d. Simple
16. It means an architect registered and licensed under R.A. 9266, who is directly and professionally responsible and liable
for the construction supervision of the project.
a. Architect-of-record c. Architect-in-charge of construction
b. Consulting Architect d. Project Architect
17. When Architects and/or PRC-registered Architectural firms (AFs) submit information regarding their qualification and
expertise.
a. Pre-qualification c. Verification
b. Interview d. Evaluation and ranking
18. The selection committee may adopt its own procedure in evaluating the entries and recommending the most capable firm.
a. Pre-qualification c. Verification
b. Interview d. Evaluation and ranking
19. The ______cover a broad line of architectural services ranging from initial problem identification to activities that would
allow the Architect to initially conceptualize an array of architectural and allied solutions.
a. Pre-Design Services c. Feasibility Studies
b. Pre-Feasibility Studies d. Site Selection and analysis
20. Approved form of security furnished by the Contractor and his Surety as a guarantee to the quality of the materials and
equipment installed and the workmanship performed by the Contractor.
a. Performance Bond c. Payment Bond
b. Proposal Bond d. Guarantee Bond
21. How is the architect remunerated under Design-Build by maximum cost?
a. Built in the max cost exclusive of Arch. Regular fee
b. 7% inclusive of Arch. Regular fee as old a979 SPP
c. Lump sum inclusive of Arch. Regular fee
d. 10% inclusive of Arch. Regular fee as per old 1979 SPP
22. Who shall pay for any materials furnished with the required royalties and patents?
a. Owner c. Manufacturer/Supplier
b. Architect d. Contractor
23. Upon signing the Architect-Owner Agreement for Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design Services, What is the
PRBoA suggested minimum payment to the Architect as a mobilization component of the agreed Architect’s fee?
a. 20, 000.00 php c. 25, 000.00 php
b. 15, 000.00 php d. 30, 000.00 php
24. Doesn’t represent work and doesn’t involve duration and cost; it only serves as dependency connector or sequence
indicator.
a. Slack c. Float
b. Critical path d. Dummy activity
25. Not a criterion for computing the Architect’s compensation.
a. Imagination c. Effort
b. Popularity d. Time availability
26. Refers to the orderly arrangement within a piece of land or property on which vertical structures such as building,
monuments and the like, as well as horizontal developments such as right-of-way (ROWs), open spaces and activity
spaces are to be proposed.
a. Physical Planning c. Comprehensive Development Planning
b. Site Development Planning d. Environmental Planning
27. The Architect in this area of practice undertakes a scientific study on the built environment’s well-being, which allows the
Architect to focus on the ways in which the building/structure can best maintain itself and prolong its life in a cost-efficient
manner, and finally provide recommendations to the Owner/Client.
a. Building Appraisal c. Building Testing and Commissioning
b. Forensic Architecture d. Facilities Maintenance Support
28. Most simple type of scheduling technique.
a. Line balance c. PERT-CPM
b. Bar chart d. S-Curve
29. In code of Ethics, serving as professional adviser and accepting employment as Design Architect for a competition project
an unethical action with respect to the Architect’s responsibility towards______?
 a. People/Public d. Manufacturers and Dealers
b. Client e. Subordinates and Colleagues
c. Contractor
30. How are projects classified in determining the basis for the Architect’s fee?
a. Degree of Project Complexity c. Contractors Adaptability to Project
b. Owners Financial Funds d. Architect’s Reputation
31. In P.D. 1096, how many days/months before the Building Official can release the Building Permit after its payment?
a. 5 days c. 15 days
b. 7 days d. 30 days
32. One of the methods of compensation for architectural service is based on technical hours and expenses & made by
adding all costs of technical services (man-hours time rate). A multiplier is used to take care of overhead & profit. This
method, however, is applicable only to non-creative work & aspects of predesign services & supervision work. What is this
method called?
a. Lump Sum c. MDPE
b. Cost + Fixed Fee d. PCC
33. The Architect may be engaged as the Building Administrator and/or Property Manager of a commercial, industrial,
residential or institutional building, facility or complex to maximize the lifespan of the building/s in order to produce the
maximum economic return. In building maintenance, the Architect shall;
a. Monitor security services
b. See to it that the building and all parts thereof are all in good condition
c. Formulate and enforce rules for the proper use of the building and facility, particularly in common areas and the
emergency/egress/exit areas
d. All of the above
34. Under Pre-design Services, the cost of printing of extra set of drawings, reports, maps, contract documents, etc. over
____ (#34) of copies submitted to the Client, overseas and long distance calls, technical and laboratory tests, licenses,
fees, taxes and similar cost items needed by the Project are chargeable to the_______(#35).
a. 5 sets c. 7 sets
b. 6 sets d. 4 sets
35. Choices for #35. Refer to no.34
a. Architect c. Client
b. Contractor d. Consultant
36. Under the Multiple of Direct Personnel Expense, the multiplier ranges from ___ depending on the office set-up, overhead
and experience of the Architect and the complexity of the Project.
a. 1.5 – 2.5 c. 1.0 – 2.5
b. 1.5 – 3.5 d. 1.5 – 2.0
37. For specialized allied services, what is the aesthetic designing of a space of a structure?
a. Architectural Programming Services c. Landscape Design Services
b. Architectural Interior Services d. Space Planning Services
38. The multiplier applied in the multiple of direct personnel expense depends on the following except one:
a. Experience of the Architect c. Office set-up
b. Cost of transportation d. Complexity of project
39. A type of Pre-design Service where the Architect determines the adequate size and appropriate configuration and
assemblage for a proposed project in consideration of the use, allocation and interface of spaces for given activities. This
is done mainly through primary data gathering such as interviews, consultations, interfaces, focus group discussions
(FGDs) space planning surveys, space audits, etc. and subsequent analysis i.e. spatial layouts with stacking concepts,
especially for multi-storey structures.
a. Design Brief Preparation c. Architectural Programming
b. Space Planning d. Space Management Studies
40. What do you call the person or group appointed by the owner after the completion of the building?
a. Project Consultant d. Construction Manager
b. Building Administrator e. Watchman/Security Guard
c. Project Supervisor
41. If the Owner continuously order changes to the design, what methods of compensation should be used?
a. Lump Sum c. MDPE and Percentage Fee
b. Per Diem and MDPE d. Percentage Fee and Cost method
42. What is SPP Doc 203?
a. Regular Design Services c. Specialized Allied Services
b. Code of Ethics d. Design and Build Services
43. What is SPP Doc 205?
a. Construction Management b. Full time Supervision
 c. Post-Construction Services d. Comprehensive Services
44. What is SPP Doc 208?
a. Architectural Design Competition c. General Conditions
b. Code of Ethics d. Design-Build Services
45. Build in, mount in position, connect, and apply for intended use.
a. Furnish c. Provide
b. Install d. Fabricate
46. The Consulting Architect in this area of practice places value on the building/structure condition and defects, and on its
repair and maintenance, including the required improvements.
a. Security Evaluation and Planning c. Forensic Architecture
b. Building Components d. Building Appraisal
47. Method of selection of Architect conducted by committees representing institutions, corporations or public agencies.
a. Institutional Method c. Comparative Selection
b. Design Competitions d. Direct Selection
48. What Architectural Service/Phase is the part where the Architect and Client choose the Contractor?
a. Bidding/Negotiation Phase c. Contract Document Phase
b. Evaluation Phase d. Construction Phase
49. If there are two Architects on a certain project, the Architect-of-Record and the Architect-in-Charge of construction, in the
event the building collapses, who is more liable?
a. It depends on the investigation d. Architect-of-Record
b. Architect-in-Charge of construction
c. Both will be liable
50. In code of Ethics, serving as professional adviser and accepting employment as Design Architect for a competition project
an unethical action with respect to the Architect’s responsibility towards______?
a. People/Public
b. Client
c. Contractor
d. Manufacturers and Dealers
e. Subordinates and Colleagues

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