Archtl Design SAMPLE EXAM Questions2
Archtl Design SAMPLE EXAM Questions2
a. Branch
b. Cul-de-sac
c. Round-about
d. Tee
4. Building houses near places of work was prohibited because of the type of houses
by settlers. What type of houses was usually built by settlers?
a. Bungalow
b. Shanties
c. Wood and concrete
d. Two-storey
5. For the given figure, what is the best landscaping element that will deflect wind
speed?
a. Ground cover
b. Trees
c. 3ft wood fence
d. Low bushes
6. These are metal or concrete rigid posts that can be arranged in a line to close a road
or path to vehicles above a certain width, and to separate traffic from pedestrian
a. Bollard
b. Railing
c. Fence
d. Planting strips
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a. Satellite
b. Constellation
c. Centralized
d. Radial
DESIGN PROBLEM 1
A Proposed Clubhouse:
A. A Proposed Two (2) Storey Clubhouse on a middle class community. The Project
will be on an open planning.
badminton court and common toilet & shower room. The outdoor sport facilities with the
following amenities likes: basketball, volleyball and badminton court. Children’s
playground and swimming pool are within the outdoor facilities.
C. PROJECT FEATURES
The Project Site is located 20-minutes drive from Ortigas Center, home to some of the
city’s finest commercial and business establishment and 40-minutes drive from Makati
area.
D. DESIGN OBJECTIVES
a. To plan/design the Project that will serve as common facilities.
b. To plan/design what the marketing needs for their marketing strategies.
c. The Project should consider the importance of land value for the interest of
the developer.
d. The Project shall serves as the Landmark of the area.
QUESTIONS
8. Providing the required function halls on the ground floor should consider 12 cu.m.
of air space per person, what will be the minimum area allotted for the function
halls?
a. Minimum of 240 sq.m.
b. Minimum of 360 sq.m.
c. Minimum of 720 sq.m.
d. None of these
9. What is the appropriate type of roofing frame considering the facilities provided on
the second floor of the clubhouse?
a. Rafter type
b. Space Frame
c. Truss System
d. None of these
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10. Minimum area allotted for central kitchen and preparation room?
a. 24 sq.m.
b. 48 sq.m.
c. 72 sq.m.
d. None of these
11. What is the appropriate type of construction under Section 401 of Rule IV of
PD1096 to consider in designing the clubhouse building/structure?
a. Type II
b. Type III
c. Type IV
d. None of these
12. Providing 2.10m ceiling height, above and below mezzanine, what is the
appropriate ceiling material to be use?
a. Wood board
b. Acoustic ceiling
c. Cement board
d. None of these
13. Providing the indoor recreational facilities with the required amenities, excluding
common toilet facilities and shower room, what will be the total area allotted for the
second floor?
a. Minimum of 650 sqm.
b. Minimum of 1,800 sqm.
c. Minimum of 1,260 sqm.
d. None of these
15. Total area to be allotted for outdoor sports facilities in providing the following
amenities?
a. Approx. 560 sqm.
b. Approx. 1,600 sqm.
c. Approx. 1,800 sqm.
d. None of these
16. Short side of the building/structure should face ____, considering rectangular
shape in plan layout?
a. North-South
b. East-West
c. Northeast-Southwest
d. None of these
18. The 2,085 possible number of families within the community could possible has
different activities, function hall as one of the prime facility of the clubhouse that will
serve as multi- purpose venue for them. What should be the wall finish of the
function halls?
a. Wall paper
b. Strip of wood with slot
c. Drywall
d. None of these
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19. The 2,085 possible number of families within the community could possible has
different activities, function hall as one of the prime facility of the clubhouse that will
serve as multi- purpose venue for them. What should be the ceiling finish of the
function halls?
a. Acoustic Ceiling Board
b. Flat wall Enamel
c. Spraytex
d. None of these
20. If you are to add another room/space to the clubhouse, what would be the
appropriate for inclusion?
a. Union Office
b. Clinic
c. Lotto Outlet
d. None of these
21. Providing Property Management Offices should consider what type of partitioning?
a. Modular system
b. Stud partitioning
c. CHB wall
d. None of these
23. Providing the adult and kiddie swimming pool as one of the amenities of the
clubhouse should be on the .
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a. Northwest
b. Southwest
c. Southeast
d. Northeast
DESIGN PROBLEM 2
A propose Multi-level parking building on a project Site having a three Percent (3%)
slope towards the RROW.
Design Objectives:
a. To maximize the Client’s profit for the Project proponent
b. To Plan/Design a building that serve as a landmark in the project Area with a
sustainable least- cost.
QUESTIONS
24 - 34 (Sketch this design problem. Use the back of this page or separate paper.)
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35. Given that the sidewalk is considered as elevation 0.00 meters, how much
is the elevation difference from the sidewalk to the rear tip of the property
with a 3% slope?
a. 1.80 meters ·
b. 1.20 meters
c. 1.15 meters
d. 5.35 meters
36. What is the range of the Allowable Maximum Building Footprint (AMBF) of the
project based on the given data?
a. 5,200 - 5,400 sq.m.
b. 2,600 - 2,800 sq.m.
c. 2.800 – 3,300 sq.m.
d. 4,300 - 4,500 sq.m.
37. Given that the slab for the parking building at ground floor is 0.15 meters thick,
how many kilograms of steel reinforcing bars are needed if it requires 15
kilograms of reinforcing bars per cubic meter of concrete?
a. 7,425 - 7,430 kilograms
b. 8,070 - 8,100 kilograms
c. 1,1 00- 1,150 kilograms
d. 8,520-8,535 kilograms
38. What is the range for the area of roof of the project considering a 1.00 meter
roof eaves with firewall at the back?
a. 3,468 sq.m.
b. 3,250 sq.m.
b. 4,800 sq.m
a. 2,680 sq.m.
39. What is the Total Open Space of the Lot (TOSL) for the project based on
the given data?
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a. 3,775 sq.m.
b. 2,050 sq.m.
c. 4,800 sq.m.
d. 2,680 sq.m.
40. Great parking lots are safe, easy access for wheelchairs and maintaining good
sight lines. What is the most commonly used and most economical parking layout
of parking spaces?
a. Parallel parking
b. 45 degrees parking
c. 90 degrees parking
d. 60 degrees parking
41. Compute for the Allowable Maximum Volume of the Building (AMVB) for the
project considering the floor to floor height is 3 meters.
a. 30,320 cu .m.
b. 29,700 cu.m
c. 26,520 cu.m.
d. 66,170 cu.m.
43. What is the Percentage of the Site Occupancy (PSO) of the project?
a. 58% of the Total Lot Area
b. 70% of the Total Lot Area
c. 72% of the Total Lot Area
d. 62% of the Total Lot Area
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44. What is the common term for any street, al ley or other strip of land
unobstructed from the ground to the sky, deeded, dedicated or otherwise
permanently appropriated for public use?
a. Hallway
b. Public way
c. Alley
d. Highway
45. Given that the sidewalk is considered as elevation 0.00 meters, how much
is the elevation difference from the sidewalk to the rear tip of the lot in
range?
a. 1.30 - 1.40 meters
b. 1.20 - 1.30meters
c. 1.10 – 1.20 meters
d. 1.50 - 1 .55meters
46. Based on the given data, compute for the Unpaved Surface Area (USA) of the
project in range if the project doesn't have a firewall.
a. 250 - 350 sq.m.
b. 890 - 900 sq.m.
c. 870 - 880 sq.m.
d. 600 - 650 sq.m.
48. Based on Section 804, Table Vlll.1 of Rule 7 & 8, in range, compute
for the Allowable Maximum Building Footprint (AMBF) of the project?
a. 4,600 - 4,800 sq.m.
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50. Based on Section 803, Table Vlll.1 of Rule 7 & 8, in range, compute for the
Impervious Surface Area (ISA) of the project in range?
a. 300- 350 sq.m.
b. 440- 445 sq.m.
c. 500-555 sq.m.
d. 600- 650 sq.m
51. Compute for the Total Gross Floor Area (TGFA) of the project based on Section
803, Table V111.1 of Rule 7 & 8.
a. 13,642.50 sq.m.
b. 9,900 sq.m.
c. 12,037.50 sq.m
d. 21,844.80 sq.m
52. Compute for the Allowable Maximum Volume of Building (AMVB) of the project
based on the given data if each storey is 3m.
a. 30,240 sq.m.
b. 36,112.50 sq.m.
c. 40,927.50 sq.m.
d. 29,700 sq.m.
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53. Compute for the perimeter fence of the project provided that _is has a 6-meter gate.
a. 356.42 meters
b. 350.42 meters
c. 450.42 meters
d. None of these
54. Based on Table Vll1.3 of Rule 7 & 8, what is the minimum front setback of the
project?
a. 5.00 meters
b. 6.00 meters
c. 8.00 meters
d. 4.50 meters
a. Setback
b. Property line
c. Sidewalk
d. RROW
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DESIGN PROBLEM 3
DESIGN OBJECTIVES
a. To plan/ design a medium-rise apartment building, marketable and
attractive to middle-income renters/ lessees;
b. To plan/ design the apartment building in a way that can maximize rentals
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and leases for the developer, the ratio of saleable versus non-saleable
spaces based in GFA shall be 70:30 of the leasable eighty-five percent
(85%) of the Total Gross Floor Area (TGFA); and
c. To plan/ design a building that shall serve as a landmark in the project area
while considering the least cost for the development of the project.
QUESTIONS
56. Under BP344, what is the allowable elevator door width of the project?
a. 850 millimeters
b. 800 meters
c. 900 centimeters
d. 800 millimeters
57. Parking areas for disabled persons shall be within how many meters of the facility
being served measured from the farthest parking space along accessible path to the
closest accessible distance.
a. 60 meters
b. 50 meters
c. 40 meters
d. 25 meters
59. Given the proposed project, slope and orientation, where should “Excavation” start?
a. In the perimeter walls of each side
b. After establishing the yards required
c. Right on the property line of the lot
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62. For Amenities, Facilities, Services and Utilities (AFSU) introduced, what is the
primary priority?
a. Utilities, Amenities, Facilities, Services
b. Amenities, Facilities, Services and Utilities
c. Facilities, Amenities, Services and Utilities
d. Utilities, Services, Facilities and Amenities
63. What is the sequence of priority for the space requirement for a studio type unit?
a. Kitchen, dining area, bedroom, living area
b. Bed area, dining area, living area, kitchen
c. Bed area, kitchen, dining area, living area
d. Living area, dining area, kitchen, bed area
65. What is the most common structural system presently employed in medium-rise
apartment construction?
a. Flat-plate cast-in-place reinforced concrete with randomly framed column
b. Steel structure frame
c. Masonry and CHB for external envelope and drywall for internal partition
d. None of the above
66. As per NBCP, for apartment with a ceiling height of 2.40m the air changes per hour
is?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
68. Under NBCP, minimum width of the sidewalk for RROW width of 9.00 meters or
more shall be how many meters on each side of the RROW?
a. 1.20 meters
b. 2.40 meters
c. 2.00 meters
d. 1.80 meters
69. Under PD1096, what is the suggested minimum width of 2 lanes alley, roadway,
carriageway or the like?
a. 2.00 meters
b. 2.40 meters
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c. 6.00 meters
d. 8.00 meters
70. In relation to question no. 14 and NBCP (PD1096), how much will be the width of
the sidewalks on each side?
a. 2 meters up to 4 meters
b. 3 meters up to 5 meters
c. 1 meter each side
d. 2 meters each side
71. In relation to question no. 14 and NBCP (PD1096), what is the total width of
planting strips?
a. 0.40 meter
b. 0.30 meter
c. 0.90 meter
d. Optional
73. What is the Allowable Maximum Building Footprint (AMBF) of the project based on
table VIII.1 Rule 7 and 8?
a. 4,200 sq.m
b. 4,512 sq.m.
c. 4,633 sq.m.
d. 4,122 sq.m.
74. Considering the minimum setback as per NBCP, what is the Allowable Maximum
Building Footprint (AMBF) of the project without firewall based on the table VIII.1 of
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Rule 7 and 8?
a. 5,100 sq.m.
b. 4,312 sq.m.
c. 5,060 sq.m.
d. 900 sq.m.
75. Under PD1096, how much is the ISA of the project with firewall provision based on
table VIII.1 of Rule 7 and 8?
a. 9,426 sq.m.
b. 600 sq.m.
c. 564 sq.m.
d. 900 sq.m.
DESIGN PROBLEM 4
Roof deck should accessible for utility needs as the water distribution system consider
down feed. All rentable office space should have toilet. Provide all necessary utility
facilities. Minimum ceiling height is required with compliance with the National Building
Code of the Philippines.
C. PROJECT FEATURES
The Project Site having Total Lot Area (TLA) of 4,335 square meters with 42.5-meter
frontage that is facing northwest with 18-meter wide road including half of the island and
a 3-meter sidewalk and a 6.5- meter one-way service road toward southwest direction.
Consider setback requirement as set forth by authorities. Provision of firewall will be
consider on both side with appropriate provision of maintenance.
D. DESIGN OBJECTIVES
a. To design the Project with wall curtain on building façade that still consider
cross ventilation.
b. To plan/design the Project maximize the use of space which consider the
per square meter rate rental in office establishment within the site location.
c. The Project should consider precast and pre-stressed to maximize the span
of the structural components.
d. The Project should consider intelligent structure to avoid too much
manpower.
e. To plan/design the Project with ample parking at the rear for visitor’s and
guests.
f. To plan/design the Project with common facilities at every floors. Elevators
provided on the left side of the 49 sqm. Square elevator lobby and stairs,
common toilet & utility on the other side.
g. Centralized air-conditioning system on all floors.
QUESTIONS
76. Provision of firewall on both side of the building/structure, what will be the width of
the building façade?
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a. 41.30m
b. 42.00m
c. 42.50m
d. None of these
79. In providing cross ventilation within every office, a court is provided at the center
depth of the building at the back of elevators and utility facilities, what is the ideal
number of office space should be in one floor?
a. 2-4 office units
b. 6-8 office units
c. 10-16 office units
d. None of these
80. What is the horizontal distance of the ramp for vehicular access within the
basement?
a. 25 meters
b. 35 meters
c. 70 meters
d. None of these
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81. What is the maximum number of parking slot should be within the basement?
a. 86 parking slot
b. 170 parking slot
c. 338 parking slot
d. None of these
82. What is the minimum floor area can be allotted in one office space?
a. Approx. 187.50 sqm.
b. Approx. 375 sqm.
c. Approx. 750 sqm.
d. None of these
b. Cistern Tank
c. Pump Room
d. None of these
90. If the street line is established at +10.00m, the Ground line is 0.50m above the
street line. What is the elevation of the Ground floor finish?
a. 1.75m
b. 3.50m
c. 12.25m
d. None of these
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92. How many granite tiles are needed? Using 600mm x 600mm granite tile.
a. 1,840 pcs
b. 2,084 pcs
c. 2,480 pcs
d. None of these
93. How many acoustic boards are needed? Using 2’ x 4’ acoustic board?
a. 920 pcs
b. 1,042 pcs
c. 1,240 pcs
d. None of these
94. Basement floor to Ground floor is 3.50meters; Ground floor to Second Floor is
5.0meters, while the typical 2nd – 8th floor has 2.40 meters ceiling height. What is the
minimum height of the building from basement floor to roof deck?
a. 61.60m
b. 33.00m
c. 36.50m
d. None of these
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95. Total mechanical space appropriate for this project will usually be around
a. 10 – 15% of total gross building area
b. 5 – 10% of total gross building area
c. 10 – 20% of total gross building area
d. 1 – 5% of total gross building area
96. The required building exterior shall be with modern features. What primary
architectural element should be considered?
a. Columns
b. Horizontal lines
c. Vertical Lines
d. Decorative motif of facade
97. A retail shop may be divided into 2 principal functions: 1) the exterior comprising
the ____
a. Storefront
b. The show window
c. Displays that gives identification
d. All of the above
98. In retail stores where mezzanine is considered, what could be the height if used for
service space only?
a. 1.95M
b. 1.80M
c. 1.75M
d. 2.10M
99. What is the clear circulatory width recommended for a single aisle vault in a bank?
a. 1.50M
b. 1.20M
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c. 1.80M
d. 2.00M
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ANSWER KEY:
1. B
2. A
3. D
4. B
5. B
6. A
7. A
DESIGN PROBLEM 1
8. A
9. B
10. C
11. C
12. B
13. A
14. A
15. A
16. B
17. A
18. B
19. C
20. B
21. A
22. A
23. A
DESIGN PROBLEM 2
24. – 34. THIS IS THE CORRECT DRAWING (10-Points see the stars)
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