PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

LONG QUIZ

NAME : _______________________ SCORE _________

SCHOOL : ________________________

Select the best answer of your choice.

CIVIL CODE:
1. What Article of the Civil Code of the Philippines is the
Architect’s Civil Liability?
a. Art. 1725 c. Art. 1724
b. Art. 1723 d. Art. 1728

2. How many years from completion of the project is the

Architect or Engineer liable?
a. 20 years c. 15 years
b. 30 years d. 10 years

3. The Architect or Engineer who draw up the plans and

specification for a building is liable for damages if the
same should collapse by reason of?
a. Defect in plans c. Defect in Specifications
b. Defects in the ground d. All of the Above

4. The Contractor is likewise, responsible for the damages if

the edifice falls, within the same period on account of?
a. Defects in construction c. Inferior quality materials
b. Violation of contract d. All of the Above

5. The Action must be brought within ___ years following the

collapse of the building.
a. 20 years c. 15 years
b. 30 years d. 10 years

CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT:

6. Architects XYZ uses paid advertisements without sanction by
professional consensus and years of experience. His action
is unethical with respect to his relation to whom?
 a. Client c. Colleagues & Subordinates
b. Public d. Contractor
7. Charge with the exercise of mediation and conciliation
functions between the Client and Contractor and must act
with entire impartiality.
a. Architect c. Consulting Architect
b. AICC D. Project Manager

8. Undertake the construction of a project when it conforms to

pertinent section of the “STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL
PRACTICE”. This is in relation to?
a. Contractor c. Client
b. Colleagues/Subordinates d. Public

9. Limit advertisement or claim only to the extent of the

specific work done to the structure. This is in relation to?
a. Contractor c. Manufacturers/Agents
b. Colleagues/Subordinates d. Public

10. Not seek commissions, discounts, fees, gifts or favours

which may be placed the Architect in a reciprocal frame of
mind. This is in relation to?
a. Contractor c. Manufacturers/Agents
b. Colleagues/Subordinates d. Public

GENERAL CONDITIONS:
11. Additional information on contract documents issued to
bidders before date of bidding.
a. Notice to Proceed c. Special Provision
b. Proposal d. Bid Bulletin

12. The offer of a bidder to perform the work described by the

contract documents when made out and submitted on the
prescribed proposal form, properly signed and sealed.
a. Notice to Proceed c. Specification
b. Proposal d. Quotation

13. The cashier’s check or surety bond accompanying the

proposal submitted by the bidder, as a guaranteed that the
bidder will enter into a contract with the owner for the
construction of the work If the contract is awarded.
a. Surety Bond c. Proposal Bond
 b. Performance Bond d. Guarantee Bond

14. Instructions which may be issued prior to the bidding to

supplement and or/ modify drawings, specifications and/ or
general conditions of the contract.
a. Notice to Proceed c. Special Provision
b. Written Notice d. Bid Bulletin

15. Written or printed description of work to be done

describing qualities of material and mode of construction
-if there is a variance/discrepancy between the drawing and
specifications, what shall be followed?
a. Construction Drawings c. Bill of Materials
b. Specifications d. Bill of Quantities

THE ARCHITECT’S CREDO:

16. I shall uphold the ideals and follow the norms of ethical
conduct of this noble profession.
a. Accountability c. Ethical Relationship
b. Sharing d. Norm of Conduct

17. I shall dedicate myself to the pursuit of creative

endeavor towards the goal of enlightened Art and Science,
generously sharing it.
a. Accountability c. Legacy
b. Sharing d. Respect

18. I shall pledge to myself the highest standards of

professionalism in relation to Clients, Colleagues, Industry
Partners and Society.
a. Accountability c. Ethical Relationship
b. Prof. Excellence d. Norm of Conduct

19. I shall work with the general objective that I am

accountable to God, to Mother Earth, to my Country, to my
Fellowmen and to myself.
a. Accountability c. Ethical Relationship
b. Prof. Excellence d. Norm of Conduct

20. I shall endeavor to do my duty in the protection of our

common environment and the preservation of Architectural
Heritage for the sake of the present and future generations.
a. Accountability c. Legacy
 b. Sharing d. Respect

GENERAL CONDITIONS:
21. Means information, advice or notification pertinent to the
project delivered in person or sent by registered mail to
the individual, firm or corporation at the last known
business address of such individual firm or corporation.
a. Written Notice c. Special Provision
c. Supplementary Bulletin d. Bid Bulletin

22. Includes labor or materials or both as equipment,

transportation, or other facilities necessary to commence
and complete the construction called for in the contract.
a. Work c. Quotation
b. Estimate d. Specification

23. Means to build in, mount in position, connect or apply any

object specified ready for the intended use.
a. Furnish c. Provide
b. Estimate d. Install

24. Means to purchase and / or fabricate and deliver to

jobsite
a. Furnish c. Provide
b. Estimate d. Install

25. Means to furnish and install.

a. Furnish c. Provide
b. Canvass d. Purchase

STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE:

26. Used when undertaking a relatively small project.
a. Referral c. Direction Selection
b. Comparative Selection d. Design Competition

27. Conducted by committees representing institutions,

corporations or public agencies.
a. Referral c. Direction Selection
b. Comparative Selection d. Design Competition

28. Used for civic or monumental projects, idea competitions,

design or design-build competition.
 a. Referral c. Direction Selection
b. Comparative Selection d. Design Competition

29. Terms of Reference (TOR) based on the Design Brief

prepared by another Architect.
a. Verification c. Invitation
b. Pre-qualification d. Negotiation

30. The Architect explains to the Client the scopes of

services and the Architect’s Fee.
a. Verification c. Invitation
b. Evaluation & Ranking d. Negotiation

GENERAL CONDITIONS:
31. No further retention shall be made on the balance of the
contract when how may percent
a. 60% c. 50%
b. 30% d. 90%

32. No payment shall be made on contracts in excess of how

many percent of the contract price
a. 60% c. 50%
b. 75% d. 65%

33. Damaged from fire or earthquake, cost of repair shall not

exceed ___ % of the replacement cost of the building or
structure.
a. 80% c. 45%
b. 50% d. 20%

34. Contract time reckoning shall commence on the ___from

receipt of Notice to Proceed.
a. 7 days c. 10 days
b. 5 days d. 15 days

35. Repairs and corrective works shall be done within?

a. 7 days c. 10 days
b. 5 days d. 15 days

SPP DOCUMENTS:
36. To minimize negative effect of simplified operations
associated with cost – reduction programs.
 a. SPP DOC. 203 C. SPP DOC. 206
b. SPP DOC. 201 D. SPP DOC. 204B

37. Evaluates program, schedule, budget, project site and

proposes methods of project deliveries.
a. Project Definition Phase c. Design Devt. Phase
b. Schematic Design Phase d. Construction Phase

38. Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for Bakeries 50 million

pesos or less DAEDS?
a. 5% c. 3%
b. 7% d. 4.2%

39. Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for multi-Storey

Apartments 50 Million pesos or less DADS?
a. 6% c. 3.6%
b. 7% d. 4.2%

40. Where the Architect is engaged to render opinion or give

advice, clarifications or explanations on technical matters
pertaining to his profession, what is the chargeable RPF per
hour? Subject to increase depending on the extent and
coverage of service required and the location where the
Architect render his services.
a. 200 pesos c. 500 pesos
b. 5,000 pesos d. 1,000 pesos

GENERAL CONDITIONS:
41. Approximately, how many square meters of office space for
the architect is built by the contractor as temporary
facilities for the project?
a. 15 sqm. C. 20 sqm.
b. 10 sqm. D. 12 sqm.

42. All trees and other plants that need to be transplanted

elsewhere within ___ meters shall be done by the ___at his
own expenses
a. 100 / Architect c. 50 / Owner
b. 50 / Contractor d. 75 / Sub – Contractor

43. How many days prior to bidding shall the contractor seek
the architect’s clarification as to the particular areas of
work, which requires evaluation of the architects?
 a. 30 days c. 60 days
b. 15 days d. 20 days

44. Suspension of work for ___ days by order of any court or

other public authority through no act or fault of the
contractor gives to him the right to terminate contract
a. 30 days c. 60 days
b. 75 days d. 90 days

45. The contractor can terminate contract if the owner should

fail to pay the contractor any sum within 15 days after its
award by arbitration.
a. True c. False
b. Maybe d. It depends

SPP DOCUMENTS:
46. For Professional Architectural Consulting Services, the
following are the Methods of Compensation except?
a. Per Diem or Hourly Basis c. Retainer
b. Fixed / Lump Sum d. MDPE

47. In Regular Design, cumulative payments upon the completion

of the Design Development Services?
a. 90% c. 40%
b. 20% d. 50%

48. For Physical Planning, what is the RPF?

a. Php. 5.00/sqm c. Php. 10.00/sqm
b. Php. 50,000/10 has d. Php. 350,000

49. For Architectural Interiors, Acoustic Design,

Architectural Lighting and Site Development Planning, what
is the recommended professional fee?
a. 12% of work c. 10-15% of cost of work
b. 5% d. 1.5 – 3% of PCC

50. Where does Business Development and Management falls under

the Architect’s services?
a. SPP DOC. 201 c. SPP DOC. 206
b. SPP DOC. 205 d. SPP DOC. 203
 Good Luck future Architects!

Soon June 2022 REGISTERED AND LICENCED ARCHITECTS!!!