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1. C Which is an unethical action with respect to the Architect's

responsibility to his client?

A) Guarantee any estimates or cost of the work

B) Undertakes construction for a fixed contract sum under

design-build service

C) D. Guarantee any estimates or cost of the work

D) Advises client to forego unviable project

2. D Which among the following should the architect's fee NOT

be based?

A) Guarantee any estimates or cost of the work

B) Client's profile directory

C) Project construction cost

D) Client's profile directory

3. D NOT included in the Project Construction Cost

A) Alarm and Clock System indicated in the plans pre-

pared by the Architect

B) Client's profile directory

C) Fees for the Architect

D) Fees for the Architect

4. C If an Architect assumes the function of going to the project

site for monitoring and supervision, what services is being
provided

[Link] Management
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[Link] Supervision

[Link]-time Construction Supervision

[Link] Inspector

5. C If the Owner continuously order changes to the design,

what methods of compensation should be used?

[Link] Sum

[Link] and Percentage Fee

[Link] Fee and Cost Method

[Link] Diem and MDPE

6. A Doesn't represent work and doesn't involve duration and

cost; it only serves as dependency connector or sequence
indicator.

[Link] activity
[Link]
[Link] path
[Link]

7. A Under Pre-Design Services, the cost of printing of extra

set of drawings, reports, maps, contract documents, etc.
over the ___ copies submitted to the Client, overseas
and long distance calls, technical and laboratory tests,
licenses, fees, taxes and similar cost items needed by the
Project are chargeable to the Client.

A.5
B.4
C.6
D.7

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Period for which claim for adjustment has to be asserted
for changes in the work.

A.5 days
B.10 days
C.15 days
D.20 days

9. A In what type of services do making of

brochures/leaflets/fliers/posters and promotional & adver-
tisement campaign are included?

[Link]-Design Services

[Link] Design Services

[Link] Allied Services

[Link] Architectural Services

10. C Who prepares schedule for submission of detail and shop

drawings.

[Link]
[Link] & Contractor
[Link] & contractor
[Link] & Architect

11. B Mr. Juan de la Cruz commissioned you for a restaurant

project last year. Due to the success of the restaurant, he
wants you to do a 2ndrestaurant using the same design.
Based on the old 1979 SPP, what would be your fee?

A.60% of Basic Fee

B.80% of Basic Fee
C.30% of Basic Fee
D.40% of Basic Fee

12. C Who will be liable for seeking and soliciting architectural

works by a non registered person?
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[Link] the represented and the representative

[Link] employer and the employee

[Link] of the Above

[Link] of the above

13. C This method of compensation is frequently used where

there is continuing relationship involving a series of pro-
jects. It establishes a fixed sum over and above the reim-
bursement for the Architect's technical time and overhead.

[Link] Sum or Fixed Fee

[Link] of Direct Personnel Expenses

[Link] Fee Plus Expenses

[Link] Diem, Honorarium Plus Reimbursable Expenses

14. B If an Architect is hired to design a Supermarket with con-

struction cost of less than P50M, how much should he/she
charge as minimum basic fee based on the old 1979 SPP?

A.6% of PCC
B.7% of PCC
C.8% of PCC
D.15% of PCC

15. B An Architect is employed in a certain government agency.

The head of the agency decided to commission the
agency Architect to prepare the designs and documents
for an office building intended to house the regional of-
fice of the said agency. The Architect receives an annual
compensation of P450,000.00. If the professional fee for
the Architect is pegged at 7% of the Project Construction
Cost, how much should the Architect ask from the agency

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for additional compensation for the said project? The con-
struction cost for the said regional office building is P50
million.

A.P52,500.00
B.P3,500,000.00
[Link]
D.P450,000.00

16. B Is it possible for a person who earned a degree in Archi-

tecture to take up a Master's degree in Architecture even
if he has yet to become a board passer?

[Link], he/she must pass the board exam first.

[Link], a bachelor's degree in Architecture is enough.

[Link], only if he/she is an honor student.

[Link], depending on the admission requirements of the

school.

17. D The PRC will not issue the Certificate of Registration to a

successful examinee if he commits one of the following:

[Link] his signature in a project that he didn't design

[Link] practice by competing with other architect

[Link] act

[Link] act

18. A Instructions issued prior to bidding to supplement or mod-

ify previous contract docs.

[Link] Provisions
[Link] to Bidders

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[Link] Documents

19. A A scientific study on the built environment's well-being,

which allows the Architect to focus on the ways in which
the building/structure can best maintain itself and prolong
its life in a cost-efficient manner, and finally provide rec-
ommendations to the Owner/ Client.

[Link] Architecture
[Link]-design services
[Link] Appraisal
[Link]-design services

20. C Who determines time and cost for the project?

[Link] Manager
[Link] Manager
[Link]
[Link]

21. C Who is responsible for the soil investigation of the project?

[Link] Manager [Link] Manager [Link]

[Link]

22. A The Consulting Architect in this area of practice must have

much more than the basic knowledge of Green Architec-
ture and Environmental and/or Sustainable Design and
sufficient knowledge of the governing environmental laws
and environmental investigation processes/ procedures
under international protocols, the Philippine Solid Waste,
Clean Air and Clean Water Acts, DENR administrative
issuances and the like.

[Link] Environment Certification

[Link] Architecture

[Link] Testing and Commissioning

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[Link] Building/Facility Planning and Design

23. A A person found preparing architectural plans without the

necessary license is guilty of what?

[Link]
[Link]
[Link] practice [Link]

24. C Which condition does not correctly satisfy an architectural

partnership?

[Link] partners are registered architects.

[Link] are registered architects and engineers

C.A contractor and a lawyer

[Link] architect and a businessman

25. d The value of extra work must NOT be calculated using this
method.

[Link] estimate in lump sum

[Link] unit prices not exceeding 25% of original work con-

tract

[Link] actual direct cost + 15% profit, overhead and tax

[Link] actual direct cost not exceeding 25% of original work

26. A The Consulting Architect in this area of practice provides

the Owner/Client with means and measures to ensure the
proper function and maintenance of the building/structure
and site after final inspection.

[Link] Maintenance and Support

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[Link] Environment Certification

27. C What do you call Working Drawings, Specifications, Esti-

mates and General Conditions?

[Link] Drawings [Link] Documents

[Link] Manual
[Link] Requirements

28. C What is the percentage of payment for construction man-

agement based on old 1979 SPP?

A.1-1.5% of PCC
B.2-2.5% of PCC
C.1.5-3% of PCC
D.3-5% of PCC

29. A When a Client calls upon the Architect to give oral or writ-
ten advice and direction, to attend conferences, to make
evaluations and appraisals regarding a contemplated pro-
ject and similar activities, the Architect renders valuable
inputs whether or not the Client pursues the project. What
Pre-Design Service is this?

[Link]
[Link]
[Link] Study
[Link]-feasibility study

30. B Most simple type of scheduling technique.

[Link] balance
[Link] chart
[Link]-CPM
D.S-curve

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31. A NOT classified under Group 2 - buildings of moderate
complexity of plan/design.

[Link]
[Link] & Apartels
[Link]-storey Apartments [Link] condominiums

32. B What is the difference between RA 545 and RA 9266 in

terms of architectural practice?

[Link]-years diversified experience

[Link] conceptualization

[Link] practice

[Link] of documents

33. D If there are two architects on a certain project, the Ar-

chitect-of-Record and the Architect-in-Charge of construc-
tion, the building collapses, who is more liable?

[Link]-of-Record [Link]-in-charge of Construc-

tion
[Link] will be liable
[Link] depends on the investigation

34. B For specialized allied services, what is the aesthetic de-

signing of the space of a structure?

[Link] Design Services

[Link] Interior Services
[Link] Planning Services
[Link] Programming Services

35. C Who gives the directive to start the project?

[Link] Manager
[Link] Manager

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[Link]

36. D In case of death of the Architect-on-Record, who can give

official provisions to reproduce his/her plans?

[Link]-owner of the architectural company

[Link]/her family
[Link] courts
[Link]

37. A The Client has already approved the designs of the typical
house models for a subdivision project. The Architect con-
tinued with the preparation of the construction drawings.
At this stage, the Client asked the Architect to prepare also
scale models of the different house models to be used in
selling the house and lot packages. How will the Architect
charge for them?

[Link] cost for each scale model will be charged in addition

to the basic fee.

[Link] is already included in the Architects basic fee.

[Link] the cost by arbitration.

[Link] is part of the design studies required for presentation

to the client and no additional fee is to be charged.

38. A A type of Pre-Design Service where the Architect prepares

the detailed analysis of the site involving the identification
of a site's development potentials through the proper uti-
lization of land. The analysis covers the context of the site
as well as that of the environment immediately outside
and the development controls that apply to the site and
its environs.

[Link] Utilization and Land-Use Studies

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[Link] Management

[Link]

39. B What offense is committed when an architect is found

using the seal of another architect?

[Link]
[Link]
[Link] practice [Link]

40. C Stipulates the procedural and administrative aspects of

the contract.

[Link]-architect agreement [Link]-contractor agree-

ment [Link] Conditions [Link]

41. B The cost of the completed building to the Owner, includ-

ing the structure, plumbing/sanitary and electrical fixtures,
mechanical equipment, elevators, escalators, air-condi-
tioning system, fire protection system, alarm and clock
system, communications and electronic system, elements
attached to the building and all items indicated in the
plans, designs, drawings and specifications prepared by
the Architect and his consultants.

[Link] of Work
[Link] Construction Cost
[Link] Development Cost
[Link] Records

42. D Can the term "Architect" and "Architect-of-Record" be

used interchangeably?

[Link] the term "Architect" and "Architect-of-Record" be

used interchangeably?

[Link], they are both the same

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[Link], depending on the type of work

[Link], the Architect is a generic word while AoR is a

specific function of a professional architect.

43. A What type of service involves the detailed planning and

design of light transmission, timing and control for com-
patibility with the architectural design concept?

[Link] Lighting Layout and Design Services

[Link] Lighting Transmission Design Services

[Link] Lighting, Planning and Design Services

[Link] Lighting Service

44. A Repairs and corrective work must be done by the contrac-

tor within how many days after written notice of owner.

A.5 days
B.7 days
C.10 days
D.15 days

45. C Where does physical planning services fall?

[Link]-Design Services
[Link] Design Services
[Link] Allied Services
[Link] and Planning Services

46. D How many percent completion of work shall the Architect

inspect and issue the Certificate of completion?

A.95%
B.96%
C.97%
D.98%
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47. A A type of Pre-Design Service that involves the procure-

ment, analysis and use of secondary information gathered
for the project to aid the Client in early decision-making. It
represents the Architect's initial assessment of a project's
soundness, allowing the Client to promptly explore avail-
able/ readily identifiable directions/ options.

[Link]-feasibility study
[Link] study
[Link] Programming
[Link] Management Studies

48. A How is the architect remunerated under Design-Build by

maximum cost?

[Link] in the max cost exclusive of arch. regular fee

B.10% inclusive of arch. regular fee as per old 1979 SPP

C.7% inclusive of arch. regular fee as per old 1979 SPP

[Link] sum inclusive of arch. regular fee

49. A If by reason of defect/s in the plans and specifications,

or due to the defects in the ground, a structure should
collapse. Who shall be held liable for the damages incurred

A. The architect/Engineer who drew up the plans and

specifications for the building

B. The architect/Engineer who supervised the construc-

tion of the building

C. The contractor who undertook the construction of the

building

D. The architect/Engineer and the contractor who under-

took the construction of the building

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50. A Process prescribed by sec. 40 in the creation of IAPOA

A. shall be registered with the Securities and Exchange

Commission, as a non-profit, non-stock corporation

B. An architect duly registered with the PRC shall automat-

ically become a member of the UAP

C. The Chairperson of the Professional Regulation Com-

mission shall immediately include in the Commission's
programs the implementation of R.A. No. 9266

D. shall have the responsibility of developing a continuing

professional development program for architects.

51. DTI, SEC, BOA, Architectural Firm" means a sole proprietorship, a partner-
PRC ship or a corporation registered with the ___ AND/OR __
and then with the __ and ___

52. C When the construction is undertaken by contract, the work

shall be done by:

A. A duly licensed and registered Engineer

B. A duly licensed and registered Architect

C. A duly licensed and registered contractor

D. All of the above

53. A what is the condition for a change in occupancy to be

issued?

A. provided, that the new use/s or character/s of occupan-

cy conforms with the requirement of the Code and its IRR.

B. its major independent portions without posing hazards

to its occupants, the adjacent building residents and gen-
eral public.

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C. after all fees are paid

D. If according to the requirements set forth under Section

303.

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