ARCHITECTURE LICENSURE EXAMINATION

MOCK EXAM FOR AREA 3 (DESIGN) SET 3A

PART 3: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND SITE PLANNING

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions. Shade only one answer in the
provided answer sheet. ERASURES ARE STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED.

DESIGN PROBLEM NO. 3 – TWO-STOREY ATTACHED RESIDENTIAL HOUSE

I. Design Problem. An ex-OFW finally saved enough money to setup a sustaining business in the Philippines
and buy a lot in a semi-exclusive subdivision in Lipa, Batangas. The client and his wife wants a 2-storey
house with two-bedrooms – one is their master bedroom while the other is a guest room. Their children
already have their own homes and family so it will be the two of them in the new house. A family friend
recommended an architect to design their new home. The architect will handle the conceptualization,
architectural design, architectural interiors and the selection of the contractor because the couple are already
in their senior age and doesn’t want to deal with anything much. The following requirements were
established after several architect- client meetings:
a. The lot setbacks will be minimized to give the client maximized space.
b. A 20sqm carport with concrete paving and half-roofed is located on the southwest corner of the lot with
4m opening.
c. A 2.5m wide and 2m deep foyer welcomes the guests. A 3m long outdoor decorative pathwalk leads to
it from the pedestrian gate.
d. On the right of the foyer is the 4.5m x 2m bathroom/storage.
e. The foyer leads to the large open plan living and dining area with full height glass windows on the
west. The large area measures 6.5m wide x 39 sqm. The glass windows allows the natural light to enter
the large space.
f. The 2.5m x 3.6m kitchen is on the northeast corner. Between the kitchen and bathroom is the 2.5m x
2.4m staircase leading to the 2nd floor.
g. The staircase leads to a corridor measuring 2m x 2.4m. The corridor is enclosed by the 4.5m x
3.6m guestroom on the north, a 4.5m x 6m master bedroom on the west and access to the balcony
and shared bathroom on the south.
h. The large balcony overlooks to the RROW and measuring 5.5m x 2m. The shared bathroom on the
southeast corner measures 3.5m x 2m.

II. Site Features. The lot chosen for the project is in the middle of a linear block at the rear part of the subdivision.
It is a regular rectangular lot with 11m frontage and 143sqm total area bounded by the private properties on
the north, east and west sides. The site slopes at 2% downwards towards the left side and 1.5% downwards
towards the road. An 8m road services the lot.

III. Design Objectives. The architect must satisfy the needs of the couple. They don’t mind the stairs leading
to their master bedroom upstairs because they always wanted a large hall for gathering of their relatives.
The architect is expected to provide the client hassle-free construction.

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ARCHITECTURE LICENSURE EXAMINATION
MOCK EXAM FOR AREA 3 (DESIGN) SET 3A

PART 3: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND SITE PLANNING

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions. Shade only one answer in the
provided answer sheet. ERASURES ARE STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED.

Situation 11 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 3, TWO-STOREY ATTACHED
RESIDENTIAL HOUSE

1. What is the maximum allowed length of the firewall?

a. 10.4m
b. 38.4m
c. 9.1m
d. 8.8m

2. What is the actual length of the firewall for the project?

a. 8.20m
b. 9.20m
c. 10.40m
d. 12.00m

3. What is the actual width of the rear yard?

a. 11.0 m
b. 2.00 m
c. 3.00 m
d. 13.0 m

4. Based on Table VIII.1, what is the maximum allowable building footprint in square meters?
a. 78.65
b. 114.4
c. 128.7
d. 85.8

5. What is the actual building footprint of the project?

a. 68 sqm
b. 10 sqm
c. 88 sqm
d. 78 sqm

Situation 12 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 3, TWO-STOREY ATTACHED
RESIDENTIAL HOUSE

6. With the carport being paved, what is the maximum remaining open space area that can be paved?
a. 42.9 sqm
b. 22.9 sqm
c. 13.9 sqm
d. 20 sqm

7. What is the actual building height of the project if the structure is roofed with 30-degree pitched roof draining
away from the firewall with the roof tip at 9.0m from established grade elevation?
a. 9.0m
b. 10.0m
c. 7.65m
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MOCK EXAM FOR AREA 3 (DESIGN) SET 3A

PART 3: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND SITE PLANNING

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d. 7.20m

8. Where is the appropriate established grade elevation?

a. N-W corner
b. N-E corner
c. S-E corner
d. S-W corner

9. What is the minimum suggested lot area for a basic R-2 inside lot?
a. 100 sqm
b. 80 sqm
c. 301 sqm
d. 150 sqm

10. What is the maximum allowable GFA for the project?

a. 214.5 sqm
b. 185.9 sqm
c. 251 sqm
d. 341 sqm

Situation 13 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 3, TWO-STOREY ATTACHED
RESIDENTIAL HOUSE

11. How many estimated truckloads of sand is needed for the 130mm thick suspended floor slab for the 2nd floor?
Each truckload is 12 cu.m. in terms of volume. Assume Class A concrete for use.
a. 8.58
b. 4.29
c. 0.53
d. 0.36

12. Refer to previous question, if RMC is to be used for the suspended 2nd floor slab, how many truckloads is
required? Assume that a truckload of RMC is 10 cubic meters.
a. 0.56
b. 0.86
c. 1.26
d. 1.50

13. What class of concrete is recommended for the ground floor slab?
a. Class A
b. Class B
c. Class C
d. Class AA

14. 3 skilled painters can finish painting 90 sqm of wall in one day. What is the productivity rate in
terms of sqm/mhrs?
a. 5.00
b. 33.75
c. 1.13
d. 3.75
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ARCHITECTURE LICENSURE EXAMINATION
MOCK EXAM FOR AREA 3 (DESIGN) SET 3A

PART 3: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND SITE PLANNING

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions. Shade only one answer in the
provided answer sheet. ERASURES ARE STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED.

15. How many estimated tiles are needed for the foyer and large living-dining hall in the ground floor? Use
60cm x 60cm porcelain tiles with 5% wastage allowance.
a. 126
b. 123
c. 109
d. 112

Situation 14 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 3, TWO-STOREY ATTACHED
RESIDENTIAL HOUSE

16. Linga-linga is a type of what?

a. wood
b. animal
c. construction tool
d. Philippine soil

17. Matimco is a famous producer and distributor of what?

a. power tools
b. metal roofing
c. doors and jambs
d. wood products

18. A love seat is a furniture.

a. cushioned
b. two-seater
c. three-seater
d. sectional

19. A semi-furnished house typically does not include what?

a. flooring tiles
b. cupboard
c. bed
d. built-in cabinets

20. Which famous plant can be preserved and be used as an interior green wall?
e. coconut
f. seaweed
g. moss
h. grass
Situation 15 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 3, TWO-STOREY ATTACHED
RESIDENTIAL HOUSE

21. What is the minimum liveload required for the design of 2nd floor slab according to NBCP?
a. 200 kg/sqm
b. 150 kg/sqm
c. 120 kg/sqm

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ARCHITECTURE LICENSURE EXAMINATION
MOCK EXAM FOR AREA 3 (DESIGN) SET 3A

PART 3: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND SITE PLANNING

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions. Shade only one answer in the
provided answer sheet. ERASURES ARE STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED.

d. 100 kg/sqm

22. What is the minimum liveload required for the design of ground floor slab according to NBCP?
a. 200 kg/sqm
b. 150 kg/sqm
c. 120 kg/sqm
d. 100 kg/sqm

23. A weldable rebar is painted on one of its ends.

a. yellow
b. green
c. red
d. white

24. Which beam is located underground?

a. plinth beam
b. roof tie beam
c. footing tie beam
d. lintel beam

25. Most of the Philippines is under what seismic zone?

a. Zone 1
b. Zone 2
c. Zone 3
d. Zone 4

Situation 16 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 3, TWO-STOREY ATTACHED
RESIDENTIAL HOUSE

26. is a Japanese aesthetic concept of appreciating the imperfection of objects, materials

and in general, life.
a. zen
b. japandi
c. shinto
d. wabi-sabi

27. Flaring out of window reveal serve what function?

a. for bringing more light into the room
b. for aesthetic reasons
c. for bouncing off external noise
d. for preventing rainwater penetration

28. Señorita steps are typically high.

a. 4”
b. 5”
c. 6”
d. 7”
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ARCHITECTURE LICENSURE EXAMINATION
MOCK EXAM FOR AREA 3 (DESIGN) SET 3A

PART 3: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND SITE PLANNING

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions. Shade only one answer in the
provided answer sheet. ERASURES ARE STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED.

29. Which type of residential elevator is most ideal for the project?
a. traction
b. hydraulic
c. screw-driven
d. machine-room-less

30. A mediterranean style house is known for what kind of roofing?

a. asphalt shingles
b. red clay tiles
c. metallic roof
d. flat green roof
Situation 17 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 3, TWO-STOREY ATTACHED
RESIDENTIAL HOUSE

31. Which of the following is the smallest?

a. twin-size bed
b. queen-size bed
c. full-size bed
d. king-size bed

32. What is the maximum width of the roof eaves on the west side of the
house?
a. 2.00m
b. 1.25m
c. 0.75m
d. 1.75m

33. Which is not ideal for a septic tank?

a. oversized
b. vented
c. water-tight
d. air-tight

34. A torchere is a luminaire with light directed towards .

a. the wall
b. the ceiling
c. the floor
d. the desk

35. Which among the following is the most ideal location of the panel board?
a. near the stairs
b. bathroom
c. pantry
d. living room
Situation 18 – The following questions relate to the Design Problem No. 3, TWO-STOREY ATTACHED
RESIDENTIAL HOUSE
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ARCHITECTURE LICENSURE EXAMINATION
MOCK EXAM FOR AREA 3 (DESIGN) SET 3A

PART 3: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND SITE PLANNING

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions. Shade only one answer in the
provided answer sheet. ERASURES ARE STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED.

36. What should be the diameter of a round dining table to comfortably seat 10
people?
a. 1.50m
b. 1.10m
c. 1.20m
d. 1.80m

37. Which of the following is an easy-to-grasp handrail width?

a. 28mm
b. 40mm
c. 55mm
d. 75mm

38. What should be the ideal viewing distance for a 55”

TV?
a. 1 . 8 0 m
b. 2 . 1 0 m
c. 2 . 6 0 m
d. 3 . 0 0 m

39. What is the ideal clearance between the kitchen counters in a typical U-shaped kitchen
layout?
a. 1.00 m
b. 1.20 m
c. 1.50 m
d. 1.80 m

40. In kitchen layout, what is the maximum perimeter length of the work
triangle?
a. 7 . 0 0 m
b. 6 . 0 0 m
c. 5 . 0 0 m
d. 8 . 0 0 m