Professional Practice in Architecture Review
Professional Practice in Architecture Review
3. What does the PRC issue to all practicing professionals which shows evidence of
registration and is renewable every three years?
A. Professional ID
B. PRC ID certificate
C. PRC registration certificate
D. PRC certificate of registration
8. Under the civil code, how long (# of years) is the liability the architect for the regular
design of structures?
A. 10 years C. 1 year
B. 15 years 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 responsibilities to
provide for arbitration as a method for settlement of disputes?
A. Client
B. Contractor
C. Colleagues
D. Public
11. In architects 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
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
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 floor above
and below it?
A. 1.20 m C. 1.90 m
B. 1.80m D. 2.00 m
17. As per PD 1096, what is the minimum dimension of a court?
A. 1.20m
B. 1.80m
C. 2.00 m
D. 2.10m
18. As per PD 1096, what is the minimum clearance between the established grade of a
street and/or sidewalk and the lowest undersurface of any part of a trajectory
balcony?
A. 2.00m
B. 2.40m
C. 2.80m
D. 3.00m
19. As per pd 1096, what is the maximum distance of accessible parking area for
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 clearing height measured from the floor to the ceiling of habitable rooms
with natural ventilation
A. 2.00m
B. 2.40m
C. 2.70m
D. 3.00m
22. Rooms for human habitations shall have a minimum area of ____________ with the
least dimension of ____________.
A. 4sqm;2m C. 6sqm;3m
B. 6sqm;2m D. 9sqm;3m
23. An unoccupied space other than a yard bounded on three sides by building lines
with one side bounded by another open space whether public or private
A. Inner court C. Through court
B. Open 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 building
permit
A. 3
B. 6
C. 8
D. 12
25. As per PD 1096, what is referred to as the total member of persons that may occupy
a building or a portion thereof at any one time?
A. Building occupancy
B. Occupancy load
C. Building usage
D. Unit capacity
26. As per pd 1096, what is the minimum ceiling height of the first story of the habitable
rooms provided with artificial ventilation?
A. 2.00m
B. 2.10m
C. 2.40m
D. 2.20m
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 stair?
A. 0.71m
B. 0.75m
C. 0.80m
D. 0.90m
34. Under the fire code, what is the unit of exit width used to measure means of egress?
A. 50 cm
B. 55 cm
C. 60 cm
D. 65 cm
36. Under the fire code, what is the minimum number of exits for class a place of
assembly exits a capacity of more than 1000 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. Flush bolt
B. Door jamb
C. Door handle
D. Panic hardware
40. The fire code of the Philippines is being enforced by the ____________?
A. Building official
B. DILG
C. Fire marshals
D. 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
A. D.0.91m
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
47. BP 344 symbol for men placed on the comfort room doors is a ____________?
A. Oval
B. Square
C. Triangle
D. Circle
48. BP 344 symbol for women placed on the comfort room doors is a ____________?
A. Oval
B. Square
C. Triangle
D. Circle
49. As per BP 344, what is the maximum length of the ramp if the ramp gradient is 1:12?
A. 4m
B. 6m
C. 8m
D. 10m
52. As required by BP 344, public building main entrances must be provided with
____________?
A. Security lights
B. Stairways
C. Lifts
D. Ramp
53. As per bp 344, a 0.59m wide ____________ must be provided at the top and bottom
of stairs
A. Wood strip
B. Tactile strip
C. Metal plate
D. Guard plate
54. A clear space of ____________ dimension shall be provided before and after
doorways.
A. 1.50 x 1.50
B. 1.50 x 1.20
C. 1.20 x 1.20
D. 1.80 x 1.80
55. Central refuge must be provided if the road has width of ____________?
A. 6m
B. 8m
C. 10m
D. 12m
56. Elevators must be located not more that ____________ from entrances?
A. 30m
B. 40m
C. 50m
D. 60m
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
60. As per PD 957, what is the minimum width for roads right of way for residential
condominium projects?
A. 6m
B. 8m
C. 310m
D. 12m
61. As per pd 957, what is the maximum block length without an alley?
A. 250 sqm C. 350 sqm
B. 300 sqm D. 400 sqm
62. As per pd 957, what is the minimum area for a single park/playground in a
residential condominium project?
A. 50 sqm
B. 100 sqm
C. 150 sqm
D. 200 sqm
63. As per pd 957, what is the minimum floor area for a condominium unit?
A. 18 sqm
B. 20 sqm
C. 25 sqm
D. 30 sqm
64. Bp 220, ____________ percent required for areas allocated as community facilities for
project density of 150 and below?
A. 1%
B. 1.5%
C. 2.0%
D. 2.5%
66. As per bp 220, what is the maximum length of an alley in a residential block?
A. 20m
B. 40m
C. 60m
D. 80m
67. What is the minimum lot area for single detached socialized housing unit as
provided for in BP 220?
A. 54 sqm
B. 62 sqm
C. 64 sqm
D. 72 sqm
68. As per bp 220, how many percent of the gross subdivision area shall be allocated for
community facilities if the density is not more than 150 dwelling units per hectare in
housing?
A. 1% C. 2%
B. B.1.5% D. 2.5%
69. As per bp 220, what is the minimum distance between two buildings wherein the
taller building has 3 to 4 stories?
A. 4m C. 6m
B. 5m D. 7m
70. What is the minimum lot frontage of a regular lot for single detached
A. 4m C. 8m
B. 6m D. 10m
MULTIPLE CHOICE:
CO1 Discuss the different laws affecting the practice of architecture in the Philippines.
2. 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
8. 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. b. contractor
C. c. colleagues/subordinates
D. d. public
9. 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
10. 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
11. What requirement regulates the entry of foreign nationals to the practice of
architecture?
A. Reciprocity
B. b. bilateral agreement
C. c. unilateral agreement
D. d. parallel
12. As per PD 1096, under what classification shall factories and workshops using less
flammable or non-combustible materials be classified?
A. Industrial
B. assembly
C. business and mercantile
D. accessory
13. For residential occupancies, how many percent of an interior lot is open space?
A. 25%
B. 30%
C. 40%
D. 50%
14. As per PD 1096, what is the minimum clear ceiling height for mezzanine floors
above and below it?
A. 1.70m
B. b. 1.80m
C. c. 1.90m
D. d. 2.00m
16. As per PD 1096, 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. 2.80m
D. 3.00m
17. 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
18. 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
19. 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
20. Rooms for human habitations shall have a minimum area of with at least
dimension of .
A. 4sqm;2m
B. 6sqm;2m
C. 6sqm;3m
D. 9sqm.;3m
21. An unoccupied space other than a yard bounded on three sides by building
lines with one side bounded by another open space whether public or private.
A. Inner court C. through court
B. b. open court D. private court
22. 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
23. 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. b. occupant load
C. c. building usage
D. d. unit capacity
24. As per PD 1096, 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
25. As per PD 1096, how many percent of parking requirements may be provided if
adequate public parking lots/multi-floor parking garages are available within
200 meters of the proposed building/structures?
A. 10%
B. 20%
C. 30%
D. 40%
26. As per PD 1096, what is the classification of buildings of masonry and wood
construction with a 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
27. 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. As per PD 1096, what is the minimum front setback for a Residential R-1 lot?
A. 3.00m
B. 3.50m
C. 4.00m
D. 4.50m
32. As per PD 1185, what is the unit of exit width used to measure means of egress?
A. 50cm
B. 55cm
C. 60cm
D. 65cm
34. As per PD 1185, what is the minimum number of exits for Class A places of
assembly with a capacity of more than 1,000 persons?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 6
35. As per BP 344, a level area of not less than how many meters shall be provided
at the top and bottom of any ramp?
A. 1.4m
B. 1.5m
C. 1.8m
D. 1.9m
36. As per BP 344, how much is the parking slot width for handicapped drivers and
passengers providing sufficient clear space between parked cars to allow them
to transfer to a wheelchair?
A. 3.6m C. 3.8m
B. 3.7m D. 3.9m
37. 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
38. As per BP 344, a level area of not less than how many meters shall be
provided at the top and bottom of any ramp?
A. 1.4m
B. 1.5m
C. 1.8m
D. 1.9m
39. As per BP 344, how much is the parking slot width for handicapped drivers
and passengers providing sufficient clear space between parked cars to
allow them to transfer to a wheelchair?
A. 3.6m
B. 3.7m
C. 3.8m
D. 3.9m
41. As per PD 1185, 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
42. A bar which extends across at least one-half of each door leaf, which will
open the door if subjected to pressure.
A. Flush bolt
B. Door jamb
C. Door handle
D. Panic hardware
43. As per PD 1185, dwelling units in row apartments shall be separated from
each other by partition walls having a fire resistance rating of how many
hours?
A. 1 hour
B. 2 hours
C. 3 hours
D. 4 hours
44. As per PD 1185, buildings over this height shall be required throughout with
automatic fire sprinkler system.
A. 10m
B. 12m
C. 15m
D. 18m
46. As per BP 344, what is the required minimum walkway width to permit a
person in wheelchair to traverse it with safety?
A. 1.10m
B. 1.20m
C. 1.25
D. 1.5m
47. As per BP 344, accessible public washrooms and toilets shall permit easy
passage of wheelchair and must allow how much turning space for
wheelchairs?
A. 1.50sqm.
B. 1.70sqm.
C. 2.0sqm.
D. 2.25sqm.
48. As per BP 344, what is the maximum distance between reststops of turn-
around spaces in walkways?
A. 5m
B. 6m
C. 10m
D. 12m
49. As per BP 344, what is the maximum length of a ramp if the ramp gradient is
1:12?
A. 4m
B. 6m
C. 8m
D. 10m
50. As per BP 344, how long is the extension of handrails which shall be provided
from the start and end of ramps and stairs?
A. 150mm
B. 200mm
C. 250mm
D. 300mm
51. 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
53. As per PD 1185, 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
CO2 Explain the laws used in the planning of subdivisions, condominiums and
economic and socialized housing.
54. As per PD 957, what is the minimum width for roads right-of-way for
residential condominium projects?
A. 6m
B. 8m
C. 10m
D. 12m
55. As per PD 957, what is the maximum block length without an alley?
A. 250m
B. 300m
C. 350m
D. d00m
56. As per PD 957, what is the minimum area for a single park/playground in a
residential condominium project?
A. 50 sqm.
B. 100sqm.
C. 150sqm.
D. 200 sqm.
57. As per PD 957, what is the minimum floor area for a condominium unit?
A. 18 sqm.
B. 20 sqm.
C. 25 sqm.
D. 30 sqm.
58. As per BP 220, what is the minimum clear width of stairways?
A. 0.60m
B. 0.70
C. 0.71m
D. 0.75m
59. As per BP 220, what is the maximum length of an alley in a residential block?
A. 20m
B. 40m
C. 60m
D. 80m
60. What is the minimum lot area for single detached socialized housing units as
provided for in BP 220?
A. 54 sqm.
B. 62sqm.
C. 64sqm.
D. 72sqm.
61. As per BP 220, how many percent of the gross subdivision area shall be
allocated for community facilities if the density is not more than 150 dwelling
units per hectare in socialized housing?
A. 1%
B. 1.5%
C. 2%
D. 2.5%
62. As per BP 220, what is the minimum distance between two buildings wherein
the taller building has 3 or 4 storeys?
A. 4m
B. 5m
C. 6m
D. 7m
63. What is the minimum lot frontage of a regular lot for single-detached units as
provided for in BP 220?
A. 4m
B. 6m
C. 8m
D. 10m
CO3 Explain the Standards of Professional Practice in the delivery of Pre-design and
Regular Design services of an Architect.
67. Which compensation method for architect’s services is made by adding all
costs of technical services and uses a multiplier to take care of overhead
and profit?
A. Multiple of direct personnel expenses
B. Percentage of construction cost
C. Per Diem
D. Professional Fee Plus Expenses
68. Which compensation method for architects’ services is flexible and any
change will not affect owner-architect agreement?
A. Multiple of direct personnel expenses
B. Percentage of construction cost
C. Per Diem
D. Professional Fee Plus Expenses
69. Which of the following does not describe the multiple of direct personnel
expenses method of compensation?
A. Based on value of creative design
B. Multiplier depends on project complexity
C. applicable to supervision work
D. applicable to pre-design services
72. In the architect’s regular design services, under which phase does
preparation of forms for contract letting, invitation/instruction to bidders,
and bidders’ proposals fall?
A. Construction phase
B. Design development phase
C. Schematic Design Phase
D. Contract Document Phase
73. In the architect’s regular design services, under which phase does
submission of probable/preliminary project construction cost fall?
A. Schematic design phase
B. Design development phase
C. Contract Document Phase
D. Construction Phase
74. In the architect’s regular design services, under which phase shall the
preparation of construction drawings, specifications and Bill of Quantities
fall?
A. Schematic design phase
B. Design development phase
C. Contract Document Phase
D. Construction Phase
75. Which of the following activities of an architect does not fall under
Construction phase?
A. Checking of samples of materials
B. Checking of progress of word.
C. Checking Of Billing
D. Checking Of Salaries of Workers
81. What percentage of construction cost is the architect’s minimum basic fee
for monumental buildings/other facilities requiring consummate design
skills/precise detailing?
A. 20%
B. 12%
C. 15%
D. 10%
82. What is generally the basis of the architect’s minimum basic fee?
A. Owner’s offer
B. Type of structure
C. Architect’s Professional/Community Standing
D. Project Construction Cost
86. Under the owner-architect agreement, which of the following include (s) the
contract document phase of architect’s basic services?
A. Assistance in securing government approval
B. Preparation of General Conditions
C. All Listed Items
D. Preparation Of Construction Drawings
89. Which of the following must be paid separately by the Owner to the
Architect if designed and planned by the architect?
A. Landscaping
B. Structural
C. Architectural
D. Electrical
91. For every day of delay in construction time, contractor is obligated to pay
the owner. What do you call this payment?
A. Performance bond
B. Retention fee
C. Liquidated Damages
D. Security
92. Under the owner-contractor agreement, who pays for taxes, licenses,
permits and fees?
A. Project manager
B. Contractor
C. Architect
D. Owner
93. In a typical owner-general contractor agreement, which of the following is
generally NOT included?
A. Contract amount
B. Performance/payment bond
C. Labor Contingent
D. Insurance/Other Conditions
94. Under what condition may owner exercise the right to terminate a contract?
A. After 10 days’ notice
B. Bankruptcy/insolvency of contractor
C. after 5 days’ notice
D. after 15 days’ notice
97. Within how many days from receipt of request for payment must the
architect check the billing of the contractor?
A. 10 days
B. 20 days
C. 15 days
D. 30 days
98. Within how many days from receipt of written notice by the owner must the
contractor rectify defective work?
A. 10 days
B. 20 days
C. 15 days
D. 30 days
99. Which of the following is not a requirement for the release of final payment?
A. Certificate of Occupancy C. Keying Schedule
B. Guarantee Bond D. Retention
100. Which of the following cannot be considered Act of God?
A. Earthquakes
B. Typhoon
C. Flood
D. Mutiny
101. Which of the following is not a valid reason for suspension or termination of
contract by Contractor?
A. Issuance of temporary restraining order
B. Failure of architect to act on the billing of contractor
C. Failure of the owner to pay the contractor
D. Failure of the architect to provide necessary details requested by
contractor
102. Who shall be responsible for the death or injury of any employee or laborer
of the Contractor?
A. Architect
B. Owner
C. Site Engineer
D. Contractor
103. What do you call the amount of money that is being deducted from
the contractor every billing until 50% of the contract has been
accomplished and which shall be released 3 months after the date of final
payment?
A. Guarantee
B. Performance bond
C. Retention
D. Security
110. Which of the following post construction services is concerned with the
monitoring of security and janitorial services?
A. Building and equipment maintenance
B. Building and grounds administration
C. Post-construction evaluation
D. None of items listed
111. Under the architect’s specialized allied services, under what category
does the architect lead the formulation of a master development plan
consisting of several planning components?
A. Physical Planning
B. Landscape Design
C. Comprehensive Planning
D. Design Development
112. A component to be considered in the formulation of a Master
Development Plan is a
A. Legal and administrative component
B. Construction component
C. Competition Component
D. Social Component