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ARCHITECTURE DEPARTMENT
S.Y. 2023-2024, 2nd Sem.
PRELIM EXAMINATION
ARCH 030: PLANNING 1
SET B

NAME:
SECTION:

INSTRUCTIONS:
Read the questions carefully and confine your responses to an analysis of the questions as
written. Please read all questions carefully and make sure you understand the facts before you begin
answering. Write your answers on the LEFT side of the item number. NO ERASURES! Erasures,
superimpositions and lowercase answers will be marked WRONG. Black ink only.

1. Window placement that produces a diagonally oriented view

a. Window wall c. Corner window
b. Punched window d. Skylights/Greenhouse
2. Window placement that produces a panoramic view
a. Window wall c. Corner window
b. Punched window d. Skylights/Greenhouse
3. Window placement that produces a restricted frame view
a. Window wall c. Corner window
b. Punched window d. Skylights/Greenhouse
4. Window placement that produces a large indoor-outdoor view
a. Window wall c. Corner window
b. Punched window d. Skylights/Greenhouse
5. Window placement that produces a diffused view
a. Horizontal band window c. Side window
b. Pair of vertical Windows d. Louvered window
6. Window placement that produces a split view
a. Horizontal band window c. Side window
b. Pair of vertical Windows d. Louvered window
7. Window placement that produces an upward restricted view
a. Horizontal band window c. Side window
b. Pair of vertical Windows d. Louvered window
8. Window placement that produces a hinted view
a. Horizontal band window c. Side window
b. Pair of vertical Windows d. Louvered window
9. Best location of living area
a. North c. South
b. East d. West
10. Best location of kitchen
a. North c. South
 b. East d. West
11. Best location of toilet & bath
a. North c. South
b. East d. West
12. Best location of bedroom
a. North c. South
b. East d. West
13. Best location of laundry area
a. North c. South
b. East d. West

14. Geographic factor that is responsible of the type and size of a building foundation system.
a. Soil c. Vegetation
b. Topography d. All of the above
15. Geographic factor that is related to building form and its relationship to the ground plane.
a. Soil c. Vegetation
b. Topography d. All of the above
16. Geographic factor that affects site’s microclimate.
a. Soil c. Vegetation
b. Topography d. All of the above
17. Climatic factor that affects the lateral load of the structure
a. Sun c. Precipitation
b. Wind d. Temperature
18. Climatic factor that affects the presence and drainage of water on the site.
a. Sun c. Precipitation
b. Wind d. Temperature
19. Climatic factor that affects the panoramic interior space outward.
a. Sun c. Precipitation
b. Wind d. Temperature
20. Climatic factor that affects the physical mass of a building.
a. Sun c. Precipitation
b. Wind d. Temperature
21. Slope pattern that is considered a moderately difficult terrain.
a. 0-5% c. 10-15%
b. 5-10% d. 15-20%
22. Slope pattern that is considered a difficult terrain.
a. 0-5% c. 10-15%
b. 5-10% d. 15-20%
23. Slope pattern that is considered highly buildable.
a. 0-5% c. 10-15%
b. 5-10% d. 15-20%
24. Slope pattern that is considered moderately buildable.
a. 0-5% c. 10-15%
b. 5-10% d. 15-20%
25. What is the leeward wind shadow if the pine tree is 2mts high?
a. 20mts c. 10mts high
b. 16mts d. 4mts high
26. What is the leeward wind shadow if the pine tree is 4mts high?
a. 20mts c. 40mts high
b. 30mts d. 50mts high
27. What is the windward if the pine tree is 4mts high?
 a. 8mts c. 32mts high
b. 16mts d. 28mts high
28. What is the windward if the pine tree is 2mts high?
a. 4mts c. 8mts high
b. 6mts d. 10mts high
29. Winter Solstice is experienced every?
a. June 21 c. January 21
b. December 21 d. May 21
30. Summer Solstice is experienced every?
a. June 21 c. January 21
b. December 21 d. May 21
31. Type of roof that easily sheds rain but may hold snow
a. Flat roof c. Steeply pitched
b. Moderately pitched d. All of the above
32. Type of roof that has fast runoff of water and can slough off snow
a. Flat roof c. Steeply pitched
b. Moderately pitched d. All of the above
33. Type of roof that requires interior roof drains or scuppers along their perimeter
a. Flat roof c. Steeply pitched
b. Moderately pitched d. All of the above

34. Which of the following techniques can produce a greater amount of wind flow?
a. Large inlet, large outlet c. Small inlet, large outlet
b. Large inlet, small outlet d. Small inlet, small outlet
35. Which of the following techniques can produce a greater amount of wind flow?
a. High inlet, low outlet c. Low inlet, low outlet
b. Low inlet, high outlet d. High inlet, High outlet
36. The art and science of arranging structures on the land and shaping the spaces between.
a. Site Planning c. Site Selection
b. Site Analysis d. Site Development Plan
37. It involves the evaluation of an existing or potential site in relation to the development program,
environmental impact, impacts on the community and adjacent properties, project budget, and
schedule.
a. Site Planning c. Site Selection
b. Site Analysis d. Site Development Plan
38. Identifies environmental, program, and development constraints and opportunities.
a. Site Planning c. Site Selection
b. Site Analysis d. Site Development Plan
39. Process of site analysis in which it may be necessary to survey the region, town, or neighborhood
for available sites and then to evaluate potential sites in terms of the requirements of the
development program.
a. Site Selection c. Site Accommodation
b. Project Definition d. Develop Potential Evaluation
40. Process of site analysis in which in some cases a client already owns or is considering the purchase
of an undeveloped or underdeveloped property and seeks site analysis to accurately define the
general development potential and market value of the property.
a. Site Selection c. Site Accommodation
b. Project Definition d. Develop Potential Evaluation
41. Process of site analysis in which the focus will be on determining the development capacity of the
site so the program can be further defined in terms of density, open space, and environmental
quality. The resulting site program will set the stage for site design.
 a. Site Selection c. Site Accommodation
b. Project Definition d. Develop Potential Evaluation
42. Process of site analysis in which the focus will be on determining the development capacity of the
site so the program can be further defined in terms of density, open space, and environmental
quality. The resulting site program will set the stage for site design.
a. Site Selection c. Site Accommodation
b. Project Definition d. Develop Potential Evaluation
43. Process of site analysis in which the objective will be to maximize the potential of the site for its
intended use by developing a thorough understanding of the opportunities and limitations it
offers.
a. Site Selection c. Site Accommodation
b. Project Definition d. Develop Potential Evaluation
44. Process of site selection in which thorough assessments are conducted when necessary to
develop the site analysis plan. These may include physical testing of aspects of the site, its
improvements, and adjoining properties
a. Program Investigation c. Site Planning
b. Site Inventory Analysis d. Site Evaluation
45. Process of site selection in which the building program is investigated with respect to the selected
or optional building footprints; area required for parking, circulation, open space, and other
program elements; and any special constraints or requirements such as security, easements,
preserving natural habitat, wetlands, and the like
a. Program Investigation c. Site Planning
b. Site Inventory Analysis d. Site Evaluation
46. Process of site selection in which the the physical, cultural, and regulatory characteristics of the
site are initially explored
a. Program Investigation c. Site Planning
b. Site Inventory Analysis d. Site Evaluation
47. Which of the following is not a planning and zoning requirement?
a. Parking c. Utilities
b. Building density d. Design Control
48. Which of the following is not a physical feature of a site?
a. Open Space c. Topography
b. Transportation d. Climate
49. Which of the following is not a consultant in site planning?
a. Landscape Architect c. Historians
b. Economic Analysts d. Contractor
50. During steep slopes, structures may not:
a. Be cut into slope c. Be elevated on piers or columns
b. Be terraced or stepped with the slope d. Be sitted on a raised pad

Prepared by:

Ar. Kia Abella

Subject Instructor

Checked by:

NAME OF CLUSTER HEAD

Cluster Head, _________________