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Republic of the Philippines


Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
Professional Regulatory Board of ARCHITECTURE (PRBoA)
Licensure Examination for Architects (LEA)

SUBJECT : ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND COMMUNICATION


(Drafting Examination Format)
DATE/ TIME: 25 January 2019 (Sunday), 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
VENUE : City of Manila, Philippines (PH)

ONE HUNDRED (100) SAMPLE TEST QUESTIONS


1. Identify the type of road in the figure below:

a. Branch
b. Cul-de-sac
c. Round-about
d. Tee

2. At what stage should you consider Tropical Design Concepts?


a. At the very onset, during the Pre-design stage
b. Anytime, during the design development stage
c. During contract documentation
d. None of these

3. What is used as reference line in establishing a room or floor elevation?


a. Street level
b. Natural ground line
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c. Ground floor line


d. FFL or NGL

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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7. The figure illustrates

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.

B. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM


A Group of young and aggressive businessman & realty developer acquired a 2.8-
hectared lot to put a middle class community with a typical 10-storey condominium that
has 139 dwelling units on each structure on a central location that everyone will enjoy all
the convenience of a city living and retreat to your personal sanctuary in minutes.
The community consisting of 2,085 residential units commission to a well-known
marketing company for its pre-selling within 18-months period. The Marketing Group is
demanding for all necessary amenities to make use as part of their marketing strategies
that will encourage prospect buyers to invest for their dream home.
Property Management will occupy the space above and below the mezzanine floor as
their office facilities, including other facilities like convenient store, common toilet, shower
room for outdoor swimming pool, as well as the central kitchen and preparation room for
function hall. Property Manager Office will provide 2-cubicle for the staffs, information
desk, security office, maintenance office and a meeting room for visiting directors.
Function Hall that can be serve 100 pax, 2-50 pax at one time and 4-25 pax at one
time @ Ground Floor with a 5-meter ceiling height. Second Floor having indoor
recreational facilities will provide the following amenities likes: basketball, volleyball,
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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

14. Method of construction use in swimming pool.


a. Shotcrete
b. Conventional Reinforced Concrete
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c. Masonry on wall and concrete on Slab


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

17. Longer 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

22. Clubhouse is located at the center of the 10 condominium building/structure, what


is the best roofing material to use for the clubhouse?
a. Pre-painted long span
b. Roof Tiles
c. Concrete Roof Deck
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 Proposed Multi-Level Parking Building:

A propose Multi-level parking building on a project Site having a three Percent (3%)
slope towards the RROW.

Statement of the Problem


The Client has decided that his property, with a Total Lot Area (TLA) of Five
Thousand Three Hundred (5,350.00m2) and located in Urban Area shall serve as a
Parking Building should accommodate a total of 450 Parking Slots. Each level will
serve of 150 of parking slots with a building bulk of 33X100M.

Project Site Features


The project site is Rectangular in shape, with a frontage of 140-meters facing south. It
has a 3% slope towards the 12-meters RROW. The building bulk is 33x100M with a
front setback of approximately 5- meters and a firewall at rear portion.

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.

42. What is the ideal slope of ramp in a parking build ing?


a. 1:12 ratio
b. 1:8 ratio
c. 1:10 ratio
d. 1:15 ratio

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.

47. What part of the lot has the highest elevation?


a. North
b. South
c. East
d. West

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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b. 4,900 - 5.000 sq.m.


c. 4,200 – 4,500 sq.m.
d. 5,900 - 6,000 sq.m.

49. What occupancy does the project belong?


a. Commercial - 1
b. Industrial- 1
c. UTS
d. Commercial - 2

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

55. What is shown in the image below?

a. Setback
b. Property line
c. Sidewalk
d. RROW

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DESIGN PROBLEM 3

A PROPOSED MEDIUM RISE APARTMENT BUILDING PROJECT i.e. A


DEVELOPMENT WITH A BASEMENT COMPONENT AND ON A PROJECT SITE
HAVING AN 8% SLOPE TOWARDS THE RROW.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM


A private development company (the developer) has decided that its newly
acquired property with Total Lot Area (TLA) of six thousand (6,000) square meters shall
be developed to host a medium rise apartment building (The Project). The project is
located in a rural area, high gross density (Division B-1) Maximum R-3. The dwelling
units shall be 2 types: (1st) studio type with a Gross Floor Area (GFA) of 22 square
meters; (2nd) one-bedroom apartment units with a Gross Floor Area (GFA) of fifty (50)
square meters.

PROJECT SITE FEATURES


The project site is rectangular in shape and is an interior lot, with width of 50-
meters, the front part of which faces north. The 2-lanes RROW for access and drainage
(to be negotiated with the owner of the adjoining lot) is 80 meters deep and with direct
access to the 20 meters wide street.
The RROW slopes at 1/3 of 1%, uniformly draining west,The road has a 2.4
meters wide sidewalk at each side. The project site uniformly slopes at 8% toward the
RROW which also slopes at 8% towards the vacant lot in front. The surface of the
sidewalk shall be generally considered as elevation 0.0 meters. To the left of the site is a
vacant lot (as viewed from the RROW) and to the rear of the project site is a proposed 3-
storey single detached residence.

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

58. What is the best paint color of the roof deck?


a. Light gray
b. Dark gray
c. Black
d. White

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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d. Setback provisions from O.F.B.

60. Which is not included in the architectural interior?


a. Bed
b. Kitchen countertop
c. Suspended Ceiling
d. Split-type AC

61. What is not an indoor equipment?


a. AC window type
b. Exhaust fan
c. Portable generator
d. Split-type AC

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

64. What is the sequence of priority for one bedroom 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
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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

67. Which is not an architectural interior element?


a. Dry wall partition
b. Entrance screen door
c. Bathroom floor
d. Suspended ceiling

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

72. Which of the following floor finish is slippery when dirty?


a. Plain cement finish
b. Granite tiles
c. Carpet tiles
d. Vinyl tiles

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

A Proposed Office Building/Structure:


A. A Proposed Eight (8) Storey Office Building/Structure, C-2 Project Development, on
a Project Site with a 3% slope from center of the development towards Northwest
and Southeast.

B. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

A Businessman & Realty Developer commission an Architect to put up an Office


Building/Structure intended for Prime Companies to house & establish a main office within
Global City as prime location for businesses.
The Ground Floor will provide information counter, Administrative Office, Canteen and
Coffee Shop. Provide 3-parking slots for every office space and 2-parking slots for
administrative office at the basement. Basement vehicular access should be thru and
thru (3-meter width and 3-meter turning radius) provided after the drop-off zone at main
entrance and before the rear entrance. Ramp at 5% slope down start from the building
line with 1.75 meter elevation below ground line.
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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

77. The rear side of the building/structure is facing on .


a. Southwest
b. Southeast
c. Northeast
d. None of these

78. Basement vehicular ramp should be on what side?


a. Southwest
b. Southeast
c. Northeast
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

83. The main façade of the building is facing on .


a. Northwest
b. Southwest
c. Northeast
d. Southeast

84. Provision of firewall facing southwest, it is strongly suggested to provide_____.


a. 1.0m firewall above the deck
b. Firewall flashing
c. Firewall gutters
d. None of these

85. What kind of glass is use for glass curtain wall?


a. Insulating glass
b. Laminated glass
c. Reflective glass
d. None of these

86. Receptacle provided at the basement for water distribution system?


a. Sump Pit
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b. Cistern Tank
c. Pump Room
d. None of these

87. Considering pre-stressed method of construction, what type of pre-stressed beam


should be use?
a. Rectangular Beam
b. L-shape & Inverted Tee
c. Wide Flange
d. None of these

88. Considering pre-stressed method of construction, what type of pre-stressed slab


should be use?
a. Solid Flat Slab
b. Hollow Core Slab
c. Single or Double Tee
d. None of these

89. What water proofing applied on firewall?


a. Asbestile Cement
b. Thoroseal
c. Flexibond
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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91. What system use for glass curtain wall?


a. Coil Ties System
b. Frame System
c. Spider System
d. None of these

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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QUESTIONS ON ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

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

100. What is the type of wall is necessary to enclose the elevators?


a. Retaining wall
b. Shear wall
c. Dry wall
d. Party wall

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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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35. C (3% of 38.21 = 1.146) 70. C


36. C (3300sqm.) 71. D
37. A (3300 sqm x 0.15m x 15kg) 72. B
38. A (102 x 34m) 73. A
39. B (5350 - 3300) 74. C
40. C 75. B
41. B (3300 x 3m x 3 floors)
42. B DESIGN PROBLEM 4
43. D (3300 / 5350 sqm = 61.86%)
44. B 76. A
45. C (1.15m) 77. B
46. A (5% of 5350 = 267.5) 78. C
47. A 79. A
48. C (85% of 5350 x 3 floors) 80. B
49. D 81. A
50. C (10% of 5350 = 535 sqm.) 82. C
51. A (85% of 5350 x 3 floors) 83. A
52. D (3300 sqm x 3m x 3 floors) 84. C
53. B (140 x 2) + (38.21 x 2) - 6 85. A
54. A (12 RROW) 86. B
55. B 87. B
88. C
DESIGN PROBLEM 3 89. C
90. C
56. D 91. C
57. A 92. B
58. A 93. B
59. B 94. C
60. D
61. C ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
62. D
63. C 95. B
64. C 96. C
65. B 97. D
66. C 98. B
67. B 99. B
68. A 100. B
69. C

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