PLANNING EXIT EXAM REVIEWER

1. Architects are people who are academically and __________ qualified to practice Architecture.

a) Professionally
b) Theoretically
c) Legally
d) Technically

2. Corporate practice in architecture can be permitted provided there are ________ architects to the
Board of Trustees?

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

3. What does the PRC issue to all practicing professionals which shows an evidence of registration
and is renewable every three years?

a) Professional Identification Card

b) PRC ID Certificate
c) PRC Registration Certificate
d) PRC Certificate of Registration

4. The _________ regulates the practices of architecture in the Philippines

a) RA 8256
b) RA 8266
c) RA9246
d) RA9266

5. Which of the following is not considered an unprofessional or dishonorable conduct and hence
not a ground for the revocation of certificate?

a) Signing and sealing plans not prepared under his supervision

b) Bribing to secure a certificate of registration
c) Falsely impersonating a practitioner
d) Aiding in the practice of architecture any person not duly authorized to practice architecture
in the Philippines
e) None

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E. Supervising…
7. With respect to responsibilities to colleagues and subordinates, which of the following is unethical
practice for the architect?

a) Affixes signature to plans prepared by another person or entities

b) Refrains from associating himself with any enterprise of doubtful observations…
c) Inspires loyalty of employees
d) Refrains from participating at competitions where he has investments…

8. Under the Civil Code, how long (no. of years) is the liability the Architect for the regular design of
structures?

a) 10 years
b) 15 years
c) 1 year
d) 5 years

9. In the Architect’s Code of Ethics, to whom does the architect have responsibility to provide
adequate and just compensation to employees?

a) Client
b) Contractor
c) Colleagues/Subordinates
d) Public

10. 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?

a) Client
b) Contractor
c) Colleagues/Subordinates
d) Public

11. In the Architect’s Code of Ethics, to whom does the architect have responsibility to give every
reasonable aid to enable him to fully understand the contents of the Contract Documents by
furnishing clear, definite and consistent information in all pertinent contract documents to avoid
unnecessary mistakes that may involve extra cost?

a) Client
b) Contractor
c) Colleagues/Subordinates
d) Public

12. What requirement regulates the entry of foreign nationals to the practice of architecture?

a) Reciprocity
b) Bilateral Agreement
 c) Unilateral Agreement
d) Parallel

13. Government agency which regulates the practice of Architecture?

a) UAP
b) CHED
c) PRC
d) SEC

14. Government agency which recognizes Architecture schools?

a) TESDA
b) UAP
c) CHED
d) DEPED

15. For residential occupancies, how many percent of an interior lot is open space?

a) 25%
b) 30%
c) 40%
d) 50%

16. As per PD 1096, what is the minimum clear ceiling height for mezzanine floors above and below
it?

a) 1.70m
b) 1.80m
c) 1.90m
d) 2.00m

17. As per PD 1096, what is the minimum dimension of a court?

a) 1.20m
b) 1.80m
c) 2.00m
d) 2.10m

18. As per PD1096, what is the minimum clearance between the established grade of a street and/or
sidewalk and the lowest undersurface of any part of a projecting balcony?

a) 2.00m
b) 2.40m
c) 2.50m
d) 3.00m
19. As per PD 1096, what is the maximum distance of accessible parking area for the physically
handicapped from facility being served?

a) 40m
b) 50m
c) 60m
d) 70m

20. As per PD 1096, what is the classification of buildings of wood construction with protective fire
resistant materials and one-hour fire-resistive throughout?

a) Type I
b) Type II
c) Type III
d) Type IV

21. Minimum ceiling height measured from the floor to the ceiling of habitable rooms with natural
ventilation?

a) 2.0m
b) 2.4m
c) 2.7m
d) 3.0m

22. Rooms for human habitations shall have a minimum area of _______ with a least dimension of
______.

a) 4sqm;2m
b) 6sqm;2m
c) 6sqm;3m
d) 9sqm;3m

23. An unoccupied space other than a yard bounded on three sides by building lines with one side
bounded by another space whether public or private.

a) Inner court
b) Open court
c) Through court
d) Private court

24. Failure to commence the work within a period of ___ months from the date of issuance of permit
is a basis for non-issuance, suspension or revocation of a Building Permit.

a) 3
b) 6
 c) 8
d) 12

25. As per PD 1096, what is referred to as the total number of persons that may occupy a building or
a portion thereof at any one time?

a) Building occupancy
b) Occupant load
c) Building usage
d) Unit capacity

26. As per PD1096, what is the minimum ceiling height of the first-storey of a habitable room
provided with artificial ventilation?

a) 2.00m
b) 2.10m
c) 2.40m
d) 2.70m

27. What is the minimum area of habitable room?

a) 10
b) 4
c) 6
d) 8

28. As per PD 1096, what is the classification of buildings of masonry and wood construction with
one-hour fire-resistivity throughout and exterior walls of incombustible fire-resistive construction?

a) Type I
b) Type II
c) Type III
d) Type IV

29. As per PD 1096, what is the minimum clear width for Group A dwelling stairs?

a) 0.71m
b) 0.75m
c) 0.80m
d) 0.90m

30. “R-1” classification for Residential Zone?

a) Low Density
b) Medium Density
c) High Density
 d) Not listed

31. “R-2” classification for Residential Zone?

a) Low Density
b) Medium Density
c) High Density
d) Not listed

32. “R-3” classification for Residential Zone?

a) Low Density
b) Medium Density
c) High Density
d) Not listed

33. Under the Fire Code, what is the minimum opening width of doors?

a) 0.71m
b) 0.81m
c) 0.90m
d) 0.90m

34. Under the Fire Code, what is the unit of exit width used to measure means of egress?

a) 50cm
b) 55cm
c) 60cm
d) 65cm

35. Separated from other spaces of the building or structure by construction or equipment provide a
protected way of travel to the exit discharge?

a) Fire lane
b) Horizontal Exit
c) Fire Exit
d) Vestibule

36. Under the Fire Code, what is the minimum number of exits for Class A places of … with a
capacity of more than 1,000 persons?

a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 6
37. Under the Fire Code, what is the maximum travel distance for places of assembly if not protected
by automatic fire suppression system?

a) 46m
b) 56m
c) 61m
d) 71m

38. A bar which extends across at least one half of each door leaf, which will open the door if
subjected to pressure.

a) Flexible bolt
b) Door jamb
c) Door handle
d) Panic hardware

39. Design Code for fire safety in buildings is ___________.

a) PD 1185
b) PD 9514
c) RA 1185
d) RA 9514

40. The Fire Code of the Philippines is being enforced by ____________.

a) Building Official
A. DILG
B. Fire Marshalls
C. Phil. Nat’l Police

41. What is the minimum opening width of doors under the Fire Code?

a) 0.71m
b) 0.81m
c) 0.90m
d) 0.91m

42. An integrated system of underground or overhead piping or both connected to a source of

extinguishing agent or medium which when actuated by its automatic detecting device
suppresses fire?

a) Fire protective assembly

b) Fire alerting system
c) Automatic Fire suppression system

43. Passageway from one building to another or around a wall in approximately the same floor level?
 a) Fire lane
b) Horizontal Exit
c) Public way
d) Vestibule

44. As per BP 344, dropped curbs must not be provided whenever there are changes in levels with a
minimum width of _________.
0.90m

45. Drop curb gradient

1:12

46. Minimum walkway width for wheelchairs

1.20m

47. ** Something to do with public washrooms for wheelchair

1.50m

48. BP 344 symbol for men placed on the comfort room is a ______?

a) Circle
b) Oval
c) Square
d) Triangle

49. BP 344 symbol for women placed on the comfort room doors is a _______?

a) Oval
b) Square
c) Triangle
d) Circle

50. As per BP 344, what is the maximum length of ramp if the ramp gradient is * 1:17?

a) 4m
b) 6m
c) 8m
d) 10m

51. BP 344 symbol for men placed on the comfort room doors is a ________?

a) Circle
b) Oval
c) Square
d) Triangle
52. As required by BP 344, public building main entrance must have *** ?

a) Security lights
b) Stairways
c) Lifts
d) Ramp

53. As per BP 344, if 0.50m wide _______ must be provided *****

a) Wood strip
b) Tactile strip
c) Metal plate
d) ******

54. A clear space of _______ dimension shall be provided ******

a) 1.50m x 1.50m
b) 1.50m x 1.20m
c) 1.20m x 1.20m
d) ******

55. Central refuge must be provided if the road has a width of _________.

a) 6m
b) 8m
c) 10m
d) 12m

56. Elevators must be located not more than ______ from entrance.

a) 30m
b) 40m
c) 50m
d) 60m

57. Minimum width of walkways shall be _________.

a) 0.80m
b) 0.90m
c) 1.00m
d) 1.20m

58. Space for the “Turning Radius” of wheelchairs must be a minimum of _________.

a) 0.80m
b) 1.00m
 c) 1.20m
d) 1.50m

59. An inclined break in the sidewalk or traffic island is _________.

a) Dropped curb
b) Curb cut-out
c) Sidewalk curb
d) *****

60. As per PD 957, what is the minimum width for roads right-of-way for residential projects?

a) 6m
b) 8m
c) 10m
d) 12m