ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who/what group initiated to make the necessary amendments to R.A. 545? A: From the beginning, UAP took the cudgels of trying to amend Republic Act No. 545 Q: Who initiated in bringing this to congress? A: UAP was the principal proponent and PIA was the collaborating partner. What brought about the repeal of R.A. 545 with the following reasons: To limit the practice of Architecture to architects. To rectify the use of obsolete terminologies. To address the need for globalization and keep attune to the needs of the time. R.A. 545 was inadequate in responding to the current needs of the architect and the architecture profession. To address the need for unity among architects in the country. Q: Can you list the sequence of events before the approval of R.A. 9266? A: The sequence of events (on the part of UAP) is as follows: A panel of negotiators from UAP and PIA started the dialogue involving R.A. 545. UAP initiated the move while PIA served as the collaborating partner. Dialogue between UAP and PIA and other organizations (AAIF, CCAPP, BOA) Joint Communiqu with PIA and 3 other organizations was crafted and signed on January 17, 2003. Joint resolution with PICE (September 23, 2003) and other allied professional organizations endorsing House Bill No. 5389 and Senate Bill No. 2710. Q: Why was R.A. 545 repealed and not just amended? A: Since most of the sections need to be amended and new sections are to be introduced for inclusion, it is best to repeal it. Q: Why is it called The Architecture Act of 2004 and not of 2003 when the amendment was initiated on the 28th day of July 2003? A: The reference is the year when it was approved and signed into law by the President of the Republic of the Philippines. Her Excellency Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on March 17, 2004. Q: A: is V, Can Republic Act No. 9266 stand alone as a law? Yes. However, promulgation of an Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) needed to carry out the provisions of this act as provided for in Article Section 41 of RA 9266.

Q: Which government entity is responsible in regulating the practice of architecture? A: The government entity that is responsible in regulating the practice of architecture is the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) through the Board of Architecture (BOA).

Q: How can PRC-BOA develop and nurture competent, virtuous, productive and well-rounded professional architects? A: Through regulatory measures, programs and activities that foster their professional growth and development such as Continuing Professional Development programs in coordination with IAPOA. Q: If architects take into account the environment aspect will this not be in conflict with the practice of Environmental Planners? A: The practice of architecture is not in conflict with the practice of environmental planners because the environmental aspect is a necessary requirement for the architects to consider. Q: Does a registered and licensed architect mean one and the same? A: Yes. An architect must be both licensed and registered. Q: How can an architect be academically qualified? A: He must be a holder of Bachelor of Science in Architecture conferred by school accredited by CHED. Q: Can the Architect-of-Record be held liable under Article 1723 of the New Civil Code of the Philippines? A: Yes. The Architect-of-Record shall be held liable under Article 1723 of the New Civil Code of the Philippines. Q: Can the term Architect and Architect-of-Record be used interchangeably? A: No. The Architect is a generic word while Architect-of-Record is a specific function of a professional architect. Q: Will the Architect-of-Record be criminally liable with regards to the plans, projects and contracts he signed and sealed? A: Yes. The Architect-of-Record assumes the civil liability for the plans, specifications and contract documents he has signed and sealed. Q: Can an Architect be the Architect-of-Record and Architect-in-Charge of construction at the same time? A: Yes. An architect can be the Architect-of-Record and Architect-in-Charge of construction at the same time. Q: If there are two architects on a certain project, the Architect-of-Record and the Architect-in-Charge of construction, the building collapses, who is more liable? Can one sue the liable party? A: It will depend on the investigation. Q: Who shall determine that a particular architect is a recognized expert of a certain field in Architecture? A: As of this writing, none yet. The IAPOA will devise a program for that. Q: Is the word author defined in this section the same as the Architectin-Charge? A: No. The Architect-of-Record is the Author.

Q: Diversified Architectural Experience has been defined as a post baccalaureate; pre-licensure experience is required and, as such, would an OJT or industry, immersion subjects offered in the curriculum be considered and be listed in the logbook? A: It will not be considered. This provision means that the experience gained during OJT can no longer be part of the diversified experience required before examination. The two years experience must be acquired after graduation. Q: Can experience obtained during their schooling years be credited as postbaccalaureate experience? A: No. Only 2005 graduates and thereafter are required to have the two-year post-baccalaureate experience. Q: What about a graduate who worked abroad and has acquired extensive training in the different phases of architectural works but has no Filipino architect to vouch for him/her? A: No. The mentor architect must have an IAPOA? Q: Why was structural designing as part of the general practice of architecture changed to structural conceptualization? A: A change was made because, essentially, the architect does the conceptualization or qualitative aspect of the structural design and not the quantitative analysis and computation. Q: What is the extent of the work involved feasibility studies of plans? A: It would depend on the type of project. in economic and financial

Q: What is an Association? A: Association is any formal grouping of two or more architects architectural firms working to joint venture on a project basis.

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Q: What is an Architectural Company? A: An Architectural Company is a judicial entity that shall be synonymous with an Architectural Partnership registered with the SEC. Q: What is an Architectural Corporation? A: An Architectural corporation I a group of professionals in architecture and allied profession, incorporated with Architects for the purpose of delivering professional service in architecture and allied professions; in case an existing Architectural Corporation does not comply with the 75% composition requirement, it shall comply and register again with the SEC and the BOA. Q: What are Architectural Documents? A: Architectural Documents are architectural drawings, specifications, and other outputs of an Architect that only an Architect can sign and seal consisting, among others, of vicinity maps, site development plans, architectural program, perspective, drawings, architectural floor plans, elevations, sections, ceiling plans, schedules, detailed drawings, technical specifications and cost estimates, and other instruments of service in any form.

Q: What is Architectural Interiors? A: Architectural Interiors means a detailed planning and design of the indoor/enclosed areas of any proposed building/structure, including retrofit or renovation work and which shall cover all architectural and utility aspects, including the architectural lay-outing of all building engineering systems found therein. Q: What is Architectural Partnership? A: Architectural Partnership means a group of two or more Architects duly registered with the SEC and then with the Board of Architecture. Q: What is Architectural Plans? A: Architectural Plans means a two (2) dimensional representations reflecting a proposed development/redevelopment of an enclosed/ semi-enclosed or open area showing features or elements such as columns, walls, partitions, ceiling, stairs, doors, windows, floors, roof, room designations, door and window callouts, the architectural layout of equipment, furnishings, furniture and the like, specifications callouts, elevation references, drawing references and the like; the architectural plan is the representation of a lateral section for a proposed building/structure (running parallel to the ground) and at a height of from 1.0-1.5 meters above the finished floor; the term may also collectively refer to other architectural designs such as cross/ longitudinal sections, elevations, roof plan, reflected ceiling plan; detailed sections and elevations showing architectural interiors, other architectural finishing schedules and the like. Q: What is Building? A: Building means a structure for the purpose and function of habitation and other uses. Q: What is a Certificate of Registration? A: A Certificate of Registration means a certificate bearing a registration number, issued to an individual, by the Professional Regulation Commission through the Board of Architecture, signifying that the individual has successfully passed the Licensure Examination and is registered to practice his/her profession as Architect. Q: What is the Code of Ethical Conduct? A: A Code of Ethical Conduct means a document which forms part of the Architects National Code which contains the norms and principles governing the practice of the profession of architecture in the highest standards of ethical conduct. Q: What is a Consulting Architect? A: A consulting Architect is a registered and licensed Architect, who is academically and professionally qualified, and with exceptional or recognized expertise or specialization in any branch of architecture; the Consulting Architect assumes no civil and/or succeeds to interfere or contravene the legal and professional functions of the Architect-of-Record; the Consulting Architect assumes the normal civil liability under the service agreement he/she signs with a Client.

Q: What is Contract Documents? A: Contract Documents are the documents attached to the additions, deletion and modifications incorporated therein. These generally include the following documents: Special Provisions of conditions General Conditions Drawings Specifications Other Bid Documents Q: What is a Copyright? A: A Copyright or Copyright Ownership refers to the intellectual proprietary rights retained by an Architect over any architectural documents/ work that he/she prepares unless there is a written stipulation to the contrary, copyright in a work of architecture shall include the right to control the erection of any building which reproduces the whole or a substantial part of the work either in its original form or in any form recognizably derived from the original; however, the copyright in any such work shall not include the right to control the reconstruction or rehabilitation in the same style as the original of a building to which the copyright relates. Q: What is CPD Providers? A: CPD Providers means an entities, agencies, organizations and the like that have been accredited/registered with the Board of Architecture of the Professional Regulation Commission to deliver seminars, lectures, and other continuing professional education modules for architects, other than the Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects which is automatically accredited by the Board of Architecture as a CPD Provider. Q: What is a diversified Architectural Experience? A: Diversified Architectural Experience is a post-baccalaureate pre-licensure experience of two (2) years required of a graduate of architecture prior to taking the licensure examination, consisting of a variation of experiences in the different phases or architectural service. Q: What is a Foreign Architect? A: A Foreign Architect is an architect who is not a Filipino citizen nor an Architect registered and licensed in the Philippines but who is duly registered and licensed in his/her home country as an Architect. Q: What is a Filipino Counterpart? A: Filipino Counterpart is the local Philippine architect, partnership or corporation that must work in association with a foreign architect, partnership or corporation, on a project on Philippine soil. Q: What is Ownership? A: Ownership refer to propriety rights to an architectural work such as plans, designs and other documents by a person/juridical entity who commissions the Architect and whose ownership of an architectural work by such a person/juridical entity shall only be confined to the use of the architectural documents for executing/implementing the work described therein for one (1) or the original project; ownership shall not apply to the use of

a part of or of the entire architectural work/ architectural documents to repetitions or to subsequent projects. Q: What is Planning? A: Planning refers to physical planning at site, community or urban level by an Architect. Q: What is a Physical Planner? A: Physical Planner refers to an Architect who specializes in the detailed physical planning of land or property on which vertical structures such as buildings and/or structures and horizontal developments such as right-of-way, open spaces and recreational/ sports/ entertainment/ tourism and related facilities are to be proposed. Q: What is Physical Planning? A: Physical Planning is the detailed physical planning of land or property on which vertical structures such as buildings, monuments and/or structures and horizontal developments such as rights-of-ways, open spaces and recreational/ sports/ establishments/ tourism and related facilities are to be proposed. Q: What is Professional? A: Professional refers to a person whose name and registration/professional license number is entered in the Professional Regulation Commission registry book and computerized database as one legally authorized to practice. Q: What is Site Planning? A: Site Planning the detailed site development planning of all areas surrounding a building/structure and/or a group of buildings /structures but only within the property limits of the land on which such buildings/structures are to be erected. Q: What is Standards of Professional Practice? A: Standard of Professional Practice means a document embodied in the Architects National Code, which defines all aspects of professional service, prescribes minimum basic fees and establishes the rights and obligation of both the Architect and the client. Q: What is Sole Proprietorship? A: Sole Proprietorship means an individual Architect practicing and delivering architectural services, duly registered with DTI, BOA and the PRC. Q: What is Specialization? A: Specialization an expertise and special knowledge in the field of architecture acquired by an Architect through formal education and training or through continuing professional development and experience, for which the Architect may be engaged as Consulting Architect. Q: What is Syllabi? A: Syllabi is the outlines embodying topics and concepts of major subjects prescribed in specific course of study to serve as basis for test questions in the licensure examinations. Q: What is Technology Transfer? A: technology Transfer refers to contracts or arrangements involving the transfer of systematic knowledge for the manufacture of a product, the application of a process, or rendering of a service including management

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Q: What is Urban Design? A: Urban Design is a physical and systematic design undertaken by an Architect on a community and urban plane, more comprehensive than, and an extension of the architecture of buildings, space between buildings, entourage, utilities and movement systems. Q: What is the new procedure in selecting the Board Examiners? A: As far as the selection of the members of the Board of Architecture, it is well defined by Executive Order No. 490 which states that the selection of the members of the Board of Architecture rests on the shoulders of the five (5) Immediate Past National Presidents of the accredited national organization of architects who will screen and evaluate their qualifications. Once endorsed by the Accredited National Organization of Architects to the PRC, they will be interviewed individually by the Commissioners/s of the PRC who thereafter selects the three that will be submitted to the Office of the President for appointment. Q: During his term as an elevated officer of the IAPOA or other professional organization of architects, can he/she be a member of the Board of Architecture? A: No. The elective officer cannot be nominated as member of the Board of Architecture not unless he/she resigns from the said elective position prior to his/her appointment. Q: Can the incumbent members of the Board of Architecture be appointed as members of the First Board of Architecture under this Act? A: Yes, according to Rule 2 Section 6 of the IRR of the R.A. 9266, the incumbent members of the Board of Architecture may be appointed as members of the First Board of Architecture under this Act. Q: What are the official grounds for the suspension of removal of the Certificate of Registration of an Architect? A: The official grounds for suspension or removal of the Certificate of registration of an Architect are as follows: a. has signed and affixed or permitted to be signed and affixed his/her name or seal on all architectural documents or work not prepared by him /her or not executed under his/her immediate supervision; or b. His paid money except the regular fees provided for to secure a Certificate of Registration; or c. Has falsely impersonated a practitioner d. Has aided any person not duly authorized to practice architecture in the Philippines; or e. Has undertaken architectural services without a valid service agreement stating the compensation of services, or acts being prejudicial to other architects registered and licensed under his Act and inimical to the interest of the profession; or f. Has violated any provision of this Act, its IRR, the Code of Ethical Conduct and Standards of professional Practice. Q: Are the measures to monitor the conditions affecting the practice of Architecture in place? A: Yes. The Board of Architecture has already issued policies and measures to effectively monitor the practice of Architecture through the following: a. Issuance of Board Resolution No. 02, series of 2005 dated April 27, 2005 requiring registered and licensed architects to submit their valid certificate of UAP-IAPOA membership and Official Payment Receipts for annual/lifetime membership dues as a pre-requisite for issuance of

Certificate of registration and Professional Identification Card as architect or for renewal of the foregoing cards. b. Issuance of Board of Resolution No. 04, series of Domestic Construction, Construction Industry Arbitration; National Bureau of Investigation, Philippines National Police for the effective enforcement of the provisions of R.A. 9266 and its IRR including related laws and policies issued by the PRC and Board of Architecture. 2005 dated December 6, 2005, effecting the adaptation of the Logbook of Diversified Architectural Experience, a document formulated by the UAPIAPOA c. Issuance if Board Resolution No. 05, series of 2005 dated December 22, 2005, prescribing the design, size, and contents of the Dry Seal for use by a duly licensed architect. d. Issuance of Board Memorandum Circular No. 2005-08, series of 2005 dated July 5, 2005, enjoining all government departments, such as Justice, Foreign Affairs, Health, Interior and Local Government, Public Works and Highways, Budget and Management. Trade and Industry, Labor and Employment; these Commissions: Civil Service, Security and Exchange; these Boards: Philippines Q: Does the power of the Board to issue a subpoena include the power to cite a person in contempt? A: Yes. Refer to Rule II, Section 7, IRR of R.A. 9266. Q: Is CPD a mandatory requirement for the renewal of the Professional identification Card (PIC)? A: No although the CPD shall not be mandatory requirement for the renewal of the professional identification card, there is a new circular/memorandum from the PRC requiring all architects to have 60 units of CPD in three (3) years time. During a meeting of the CPE Council, the Council was informed that CPE units shall be a requirement to renew the professional identification card. The trend is that PRC is entering into Memorandum of Agreement with many institutions especially with big private corporations as well as those corporations owned by government, that, for an architect to be hired, he has to show proof that he is a professional by the way of the professional identification card. Q: Is the Board of Architecture supporting the full-computerization program of the PRC? A: On the matter pertaining to full computerization of the licensure examination, this provision was introduced by the PRC since the PRC aims for the full computerization of the licensure examination for all professional regulatory boards under the administration supervision of PRC. The Board of Architecture is strongly supporting the full computerization program of the PRC, including architectural design examination however, it would take time to implement due to academic and economic reasons. Q: Can the acts of a member of the Board be questions by the Commission? A: Yes Q: Is the adverse decision of the Commission appealable? A: Yes. At the Court of Appeals Q: What are the crimes involving moral turpitude? A: Rape, bigamy, falsification of public documents immoral acts, etc. Q: If a Board Member manipulated or rigged the licensure examination results, disclose secrets and confidential information, will the Board Member be criminally liable aside from the removal from office? Who has the right to file the case?

A: Yes anybody with evidence can file the case. Q: Can the PRC Board of Architecture conduct licensure examination outside Metro Manila? A: Yes. The phrase added to this provision was to be given by the Boards at least twice a year, such as in Metro Manila and other places as the Commission may designate in accordance with the provisions of R.A. No. 8981. The interior for the addition of this phrase is so that, under the law, it now allows the PRC-BOA to conduct licensure examination twice and outside of Metro manila. This specific provision is in due consideration of the clamor of our members in Cebu and the Board of Architecture might prepare itself to conduct examinations either in Cebu or in Mindanao. Q: Is it possible for a person who has earned a degree in Architecture to take up a Masters degree in Architecture even if he has yet to become a board passer? A: Yes Q: Will the applicant be allowed to take the examination if he has a case on appeal? A: If there is a court ruling on this matter, No. Q: If the examinee was convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude that was not final and executor and still on appeal, will the Board have the power to refuse the issuance of the Certificate of registration? A: Yes. Q: What are the documents to be submitted in applying for examination? A: The following documents shall be submitted in applying for examination: Certified of Live Birth in National Statistics Office (NSO) Security Paper Marriage Contract in NSO Security Paper for married female applicants College Diploma with identification therein of date of graduation and Special Order Number unless it is not required Baccalaureate Transcript of Records with indication therein of date of graduation and Special Order Number unless it is not required Accomplished Diversified Training (DT Form 001) Accomplished Diversified Training (DTI Form 002) Architect-Mentor Affidavit Photocopy of Architect-Mentors valid Professional Identification Card, Professional Tax Receipt and IAPOA number National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance Other documents the Board may require Q: What is the rationale and description of the History of Architecture? A: The rationale and description of the History of Architecture are: Analysis of architecture manifestations from the beginning of civilization to contemporary periods of development; Analysis of the influences of environmental, historical, and socio-cultural factors and their relevance to the development of art, buildings, structures, as well as of human settlements. Q: What is the rationale and description of the Theory of Architecture? A: The rationale and description of the Theory of Architecture are: Understanding the theories and principles of design and architectural design process; Analysis of anthropometric, proxemics, and kinesthetic requirements of space in relation to architecture design; Analysis of socio-cultural and technological trends which are contributory to the development of contemporary architecture.

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Q: What is the rationale and description of the Architecture Practice? A: The rationale and description of the Architecture Practice are: Understanding of the role, legal rights, and obligations and responsibilities of the architect; Analysis and application of the various statutes, codes, and regulations affecting the practice of architecture in the Philippines; Understanding of the various aspects of the professional practice of architecture, including tools and techniques related to production, construction, resource allocation, and project management, as well as the efficient conduct of client and business relations for building design and construction projects. Q: What is the description of the Theory and Principles of Planning? A: The rationale and description of the Theory and Principles of Planning Are: Analysis of the concepts and techniques in the general planning process, regional planning, land use planning, and human settlements planning; Understanding of the art and science of site planning with emphasis on ecological, socio-psychological, aesthetic, and functional basis of site planning. Q: What is the rationale and description of the Structural Design? A: The rationale and description of the Structural Design are: Understanding of the fundamentals of mechanics, strength of materials, and theory of structures; General design, principles, and analysis of the structural elements of various types of construction materials and systems. Q: What is the rationale and description of the Building Materials and Methods of Construction? A: The rationale and description of the Building Materials and Methods of Construction are: Understanding of the properties of building construction and finishing materials; their application and articulation; systems and methods of specifying and construction Application of the principles of design and construction methods of various types of materials used in construction Q: What is the rationale and description of the Utilities? A: The rationale and description of the Utilities are: Understanding the basic practices, principles general design and installation, and/or construction of utilities required for a building or structure and its premises; Analysis of utility, facility, and equipment requirements in relation to aesthetics, function, and strength of a building or structure and its premises. Q: What is the rationale and description of the Urban Design? A: The rationale and description of the Urban Design are: Analysis of the concepts and techniques in the general planning process of the physical and systematic design on a community and urban plane on a more comprehensive manner; Understanding of the art and science of urban design with emphasis on ecological, socio-psychological, aesthetic and functional basis of urban design. Q: What is the rationale and description of the Architectural Interiors? A: The rationale and description and description of the Architectural Interiors are: Understanding of the theories and principles of Architectural Interiors; Analysis of anthropometric, proxemics, and kinesthetic requirements of space in relation to Architectural Interiors.

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Q: What is the rationale and description of the Architectural Design and Site Planning? A: The rationale and description of the Architectural Design and Site Planning are: Application of logical approach to architectural interiors, urban design and site planning solutions to architectural and planning problems with emphasis on design methodology, quantitative and qualitative aspects of space, circulation, and interrelationships of space, structural and form envelopes, and building utilities and facilities; Application of skills and ability to visualize architectural design problems and present solution in appropriate graphical language. Q: Why is there a need to include Structural Design in the examination wherein our law only provides Structural Conceptualization? A: a). Even there is no need for architects to do quantitative analysis but there is a need for architects to have a working knowledge in Structural Design. b). There are two schools of thought regarding this conceptualization because the question is How can you conceptualize structures if you do not know structural design? So, if you are conceptualizing structures, you must base it intelligently on structural theories. So, the agreement is that, structural subject is important in order to provide the architect tools for conceptualization of structures. Q: Can the Board revise or exclude any of the subjects and their syllabi? A: The Board, subject to the approval of the Commission, may revise or exclude any of the subjects and their syllabi, and add new ones as the need arises to conform to technological changes brought about by continuing trends in the profession. Q: If a successful candidate in the examination was not able to take his oath before any member if the Board of any authorized representative, can he/she still practice the profession? A: No. A successful candidate in the examination who was not able to take his oath before the Board of any authorized representative cannot practice the architecture profession? Q: Why is there a need to renew the Professional Identification Card when the registration issued to a professional is for lifetime? A: The reissuance or renewal of the Professional Identification Card is a requirement of the PRC. Q: What is the policy of the Board on the renewal or reissuance of the Professional Identification Card? A: A Professional Identification Card bearing the registration number, date of issuance expiry date, duly signed by the chairperson of the Commission, shall likewise be issued to every registrant who has paid the prescribe fee of annual registration for three (3) years; Provided, That, the reissuance or renewal of the annual of the said card shall be subject to payment of the annual registration fee for another and every after three (3) years. Q: Can anyone request from the PRC the roster of architects? A: Yes Q: In case of death of the Architect-of-Record, who can give official provisions to reproduce his plans? A: Nobody

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Q: In case of a discontinue project, can anybody use the architectural documents without the consent of the architect? A: No. whether the object for which they are made is executed or not, it shall be unlawful for any person, without the consent of the architect or author of the said documents, to duplicate or to make copies of said documents for use in the repetition of and for other projects or buildings, whether executed partly or in whole. Q: Is the charitable act of pro bono included as violation? A: No. Q: It is stated therein that the decision of the Board with regards to the revocation of the Certificate of Registration is appealable with the Commission. While the appeal is being heard, will Architect be given a temporary or special certificate of registration? A: Yes, it depends on the violation. Q: Does the IAPOA have the power to file criminal and civil charges against a dishonest architect? A: Yes. Q: Can foreign architect practice architecture in the Philippines? A: Yes, however, a foreign architect or any person not authorized to practice architecture shall be deemed engaged in the unauthorized practice of architecture. Further, foreign architects may only engage on the practice of architecture in accordance with the provision of Section 39 of this Act. Q: Can a foreign citizen be allowed to take the Licensure Examination for Architects? A: Yes, a foreign citizen whether he studied in the Philippines or not, may be allowed to take the Licensure Examination for Architects through reciprocity. Q: How will the Board of Architects allow the foreign applicant to take the Licensure Examination for Architects? A: The foreign applicant shall initiate the establishment of reciprocity between his country/ state and the Philippines by presenting/ submitting a letter or any document signed and under official seal by the appropriate official of his country/ state requesting the Chairman of the Board of Architecture to allow a foreign applicant to take the Licensure Examination of the Board. Q: If the letter/ document and the copy of the law submitted by the applicant is Satisfactory to the Board, what are the necessary documents to be submitted by the foreign applicant to take the Licensure Examination for Architects? A: The foreign applicant shall be allowed to take the Licensure Examination for Architects by requiring him to file an application to take the Licensure Examination and by submitting the following documents that shall accompany the application: a. The original or certified copy of any official document issued by the Bureau of Immigration and Deportation allowing the applicant to enter and reside in the Philippines b. Present his passport for examination and for photocopying of pertinent information about the applicant. c. Original or authentic copy of transcript of records or equivalent document of the course for Licensure Examination issued by the institution of higher learning where he studied, duly authorized or accredited by his country/ state; and d. Other documents which may be required to be submitted by the Board.

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Q: Does the word provider mean organizer or host for seminars/conference? A: Yes Q: Is there a specified minimum fee for this? A: There is no specified minimum fee for the seminars. Q: Who shall have the responsibility of developing a continuing professional development programs for architects? A: A program of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) shall be maintained through an overall CPD program for architects developed by the United Architects of the Philippines, Inc. Q: Does a public official who order non-architect to perform architectural work is guilty of misdemeanor? A: Yes. Any public official who shall order or cause a non-architect to perform activities which constitute practice of architecture shall be administratively liable shall be guilty of misdemeanor and shall upon conviction be sentenced in accordance with Section 30 of R.A. No. 9266. Penalties for violations of section 7 sub-paragraph (L) of R.A. No. 8981 Shall be punish by imprisonment of not less than six (6) months and one (1) day to not more than six (6) years, or a fine of not less than Fifty Thousand pesos (50,000.00) to not more than Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (500,000.00) or both at the discretion of the court. Q: Is it illegal for private companies of corporation offering architectural services owned by an individual/businessman who is not an architect but hires licensed architects to perform architectural services? A Yes. Q: Who shall file a case against a person illegally practicing architectural services? Will it be the Board, the person affected, the UAP or other organizations? A Any individual can file a compliment to the BOA for appropriate action. Q: If the foreigner leaves the country and he has certain architectural liabilities here, who will be held liable? A: This will be covered under professional liability insurance. Q: Is there any liability for seeking and soliciting architectural works by a non-registered person? A: Yes. Both those represented and the representative, or the employer and the employee shall be deemed guilty of violation Act. Q: Is the Architect-of-Record fully responsible for all architectural documents he/she signs? A: Yes. The Architect-of-Record shall be fully responsible for all architectural plans, specifications, and other documents issued under his/her seal or authorized signature. Q: Has the BOA come up with the necessary rules and regulations with regards to the signing and sealing of drawing and other architectural instruments? A: Yes. The Board of Architecture has already issued Board Resolution No. 5, series of 2005 prescribing the dry seal for use by duly licensed and registered architect. Q: Are architectural documents an intellectual property of the Architect-ofRecord? A: Drawings and specification and other contract documents duly signed, stamped, or sealed, as instrument of service are the intellectual property

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and documents of the architect, whether the object for which they are made is executed or not. Q: Is it unlawful for any person to copy or duplicate the work of the Architect-of-Record without his permission? A: is shall be unlawful for any person to duplicate or make copies of said documents for use for the repetition and or other projects or building, whither executed partly or in whole without the written consent of architect or author of said document. Q: What if the architect failed to incorporate the said provisions in the contract; will his work still be covered by the Intellectual Property Law? A: Yes. It is still covered. Q: Why would it take within 3 years from the effectively of this Act for positions is government to be filled-up? A: To allow the local government leeway to prepare the necessary item/position or plantilla Q: What is the basis of the 1.5% fee given to Architects-of-Record working in the government? A: It is based to cover his civil liability. Q: What are the rules prescribe in the IRR in order to provide a safety net for the positions in government requiring the services of registered and licensed architects? A: In order to provide a safety net intended to ensure that the legislative intent shall be fully implemented, the following sub-rules are so prescribed: 1. All national and local agencies including Government Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) are prohibited to collapse existing plantilla positions for architects for the purpose of recreating the same to non-architect positions. 2. All existing plantilla positions in the national and local government whose job description includes the practice of architecture as defined under R.A. 9266 shall be automatically reclassified as Architect positions and shall accord the salary pertaining to the latter in accordance with salary standardization law. 3. The government architect-of-record shall collect from the concerned national or local agency including Government Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) an incentive pay to cover civil liabilities in the equivalent amount of 1.5% of the project cost of every project provided it shall not exceed 50% of his annual salary which shall be paid upon full completion of the project. The amount intended for the architect who prepared and signed the drawings and specifications shall be included in the Program of Work. Q: Is a partner in an architectural firm liable when an architectural firm commits malpractice? A: Yes Q: Can a firm be granted a Certificate of Registration to practice architecture? A: Yes. The Board subject to approval by the Commission shall issue a certificate of registration to such firm, company, partnership, corporation or association upon grant of registration. Q: Are foreign consultants required to register with PRC? A: Yes. They are required to secure a special/temporary permit.

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Q: What are the procedures for the registration and/or issuance of temporary/special permits to foreign architect? A: The following are the procedures for the registration and/or issuance of temporary/special permits to foreign architects: 1. A visa and work permit by appropriate government agencies shall be required. 2. Within thirty (30) calendar days after the commission/appointed date, the commissioning party shall be responsible to secure the Temporary/special permit from Board subject to approval by the PRC. DOLE upon compliance with the qualifications required and receipt of a copy of the said Temporary/Special Permit shall issue the employment permit. 3. In the absence of a bilateral agreement, the foreign national shall submit documentary proof or evidence allowing Filipino architects to practice the profession in their home country without any limitation. 4. Technology transfer and/or specialization must be identified and substantiated consist with his expertise 5. A Filipino counterpart shall be the architect-of-record, with his duties, functions and responsibilities duly defined in a covering agreement. 6. Advertisement and billboards for marketing/promotion purposes shall prominently display the name of the architect-of-record. Failure to comply shall be subject to penalties in accordance with rules promulgated by PRC. 7. Upon issuance of the temporary/special permit, the foreign national may become member of the United Architects of the Philippines, Inc. subject to the rules and procedures of UAP membership. Q: Can a foreign architect hired by a local developer, even without coming to the Philippines, still be required to register with the PRC? A: Yes. It will be the responsibility of the developer and/or the Architectof-Record. Q: Is there an existing professional insurance in the Philippines? A: None Yet. liability insurance or malpractice

Q: What if the foreign architect left the country with incurred damages in the project, who will be reliable? A: The professional liability insurance will answer the liability. Q: Section 40 automatically violation of Constitution? A: No. There states that an architect duly registered with the Board shall become a member of the IAPOA isnt this mandatory provision a a persons primary right and freedom under the Philippine is no law in effect contrary to the Philippine Constitution.

Q: Is a practicing architect required to provide his/her official IAPOA membership numbers on official documents prepare by them? A: Yes. Bona fide members of the UAP practicing the architectural profession shall be required to provide their official IAPOA membership number and receipt number together with their PRC registration number and professional tax receipt (PTR) on official documents prepared by them for purposes of obtaining government regulatory permits and licenses. Q: What are the functions, duties, and responsibilities of the UAP as the IAPOA? A: According to Rule V Section 40 of the IRR of R.A. 9266, the following are the functions, duties and responsibilities of the UAP as the IAPOA a). Nominations to the vacancy of positions to the BOA;

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b). Responsibility of preparing a program of CPD; c). Endorsement of the practice of foreign nationals to be issued temporary/special permit; d). Recommendation of compliance with liability insurance under a temporary/special permit; e). Monitoring compliance and endorsing to/or filing a complaint with the Board and/or Commission for violation of the R.A. No. 9266, this IRR, Code of Ethics, Standards of Professional Practice and other agencies for violation of other relevant laws, regulations and like; and f). some other functions, duties and responsibility as may be prescribe by the BOA from time to time. Q: Where would the foreign national fall under membership qualifications in the UAP By-Laws? Will it include the rights and privileges and will they be compelled to membership in a particular chapter? A: As of the present By-Laws, it is not provided for. Q: When was the IRR of R.A. 9266 became effective? A: The IRR of R.A. 9266 became effective on December 1, 2004; 15 days after it was published in the Official Gazette dated November 15, 2004. Q: What is the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of R.A.9266 A: An IRR of R.A. 9255 is a resolution prescribed, adopted and promulgated by the PRC Board of Architecture to carry out the provision of R.A. 9266 in compliance with section 41, Article V of the said law. The IRR of R.A. 9266 was issued through PRC Board Resolution No. 07, series of 2004 on June 23, 2004 and became effective on December 1, 2004 Q: Who is responsible in the preparation of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of R.A. 9266? A: The Board of Architecture, subject to the approval of the Commission and in coordination with the integrated and accredited professional organization, shall adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations, Code of Ethical Conduct and Standards of Professional Practice, to carry out the provisions of this Act and which shall be effective fifteen (15) days following their publication on the Official Gazette or in two (two) major daily newspapers of general circulation. Q: Who is responsible for enforcing the Implementing Rules and Regulations of R.A. 9266? A: It shall be the primary duty of the PRC and the BOA to effectively enforce the provisions of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of R.A. 9266. Q: Are other rules and regulations inconsistent with R.A. 9266 and its IRR superseded or repealed as well? A: Yes. Any provisions of the rules, regulation codes, orders, resolutions, measures, and other policies or parts thereof issued and promulgated pursuant to R.A. 9266 as amended by R.A. No. 1581. P.D. No. 223(as amended), R.A. No. 8981, and other laws which are inconsistent with R.A. 9266 and its IRR of the Architecture Act of 2004 are superseded repealed or amended accordingly. Q: When was R.A. 9266 became effective? A: R.A. 9266 became effective on April 11, 2004. Fifteen days following its publication on March 26, 2004 at the Malaya. Q: When was the IRR of R.A. 9266 became effective? A: The IRR or R.A. 9266 became effective on December 1, 2004. Fifteen days following its publication on November 15, 2004 in the official gazette.

Scope of Design Services

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Each Full Service project is typically comprised of five phases: Preliminary Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding and Construction. Depending on the nature of the project (new construction/new building, new construction/existing building, remodel, addition, etc.), its location, time schedule, etc., our scope of services may include any or all of the following phases. We also provide partial services (most commonly on out-of-state projects) for just the Preliminary Design and Design Development phases, with consultation available during the Construction Document phase.

PRELIMINARY DESIGN PHASE:

I. Program Development A. Coordination of project team (contractor, interior designer, equipment supplier, etc.) B. Budget review C. Lease review and Tenant Improvements (T.I.'s) analysis D. Visiting/reviewing similar projects E. General design considerations and completion of a detailed Programming Questionnaire: 1. Philosophy of practice 2. Staff projections 3. Office procedures and staff responsibility review 4. Operatory design 5. Design of ancillary rooms 6. Inventory of existing equipment and projected needs Project Site Analysis of Building Conditions A. Field measure all existing conditions and analyze space for structural and mechanical limitations: 1. Structural walls, columns, beams, floors and ceilings 2. Window locations and operation 3. Solar orientation 4. Exterior views 5. Handicap accessibility 6. Parking considerations 7. Plumbing service 8. Electrical service 9. Heating, ventilating and air conditioning requirements (HVAC) 10. Access above ceiling and below floor B. Review existing or proposed building plans and specifications C. Take on site record photographs D. Review special building problems and hidden structural elements with building owner or his representative Design Presentations A. Includes scaled CAD (Computer Aided Design) drawings showing the location of all major equipment, furnishings, cabinets and storage, etc., so as to facilitate a complete understanding of the proposed scheme(s).

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IV. Design Modifications Refining the Preliminary Design until the client is completely satisfied that maximum usage has been made of the project site.

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DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE:

Reviewing the Preliminary Design with the interior designer to achieve a coordinated finished product A. Floor coverings B. Wall coverings C. Furnishings D. Window coverings E. Special lighting F. Color coordination G. Special interior design details II. Reviewing the Preliminary Design with the Client and developing appropriate details A. Final equipment selection B. Intercom system C. Background music selection D. Computer system E. Special construction details III. Preliminary Ceiling Design A. Location of lay-in and gypsum board ceilings B. Design and location of gypsum board soffits C. Locations and generic specifications of all lighting fixtures D. Other ceiling element locations (exhaust fans, dental lights, speakers, etc.) IV. Perspective Studies A. Computer generated three dimensional perspectives of some of the critical areas of the office suite in order to enhance an early understanding of the finished project V. Preliminary Cabinetry Design A. Three dimensional isometric drawings B. Location of all doors and drawers C. Location of all accessories and plumbing fixtures D. Special built-in cabinets and furniture VI. Cabinetry Drawings A. Specifications for finishes, hardware, accessory dispensing boxes, etc. B. Operatory cabinets C. Sterilization cabinets D. Laboratory cabinets E. Reception desk and counters F. Dark Room cabinets G. Office cabinets H. Staff Room cabinets Special built-in cabinets as the project may dictate I.

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT PHASE:

I.

Architectural Plans A. Demolition plan B. Partition locations, heights & details (e.g., soundproofing, finishes, etc.) C. Door and Window schedules and details D. Door and Window elevations E. Toilet Room wall elevations (and others as necessary) F. Wall and building sections, where applicable G. Special carpentry and detailing (e.g., backing for x-rays, etc.) Reflected Ceiling Plan A. Ceiling construction and specifications B. Location of ceiling grid C. Ceiling support and soffit details

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Location of all ceiling elements, including lights, exhaust fans, speakers, dental lights, etc. E. Ceiling and soffit height designations F. Special carpentry for hanging fixtures (e.g., ceiling mounted dental lights) G. Mechanical system notes and exhaust fan specifications III. Electrical Plan A. Location of electrical panel and telephone board B. General electric service for utility outlets C. Dental equipment wiring specifications D. X-ray wiring specifications E. Dedicated circuits for computers and other equipment (as required) F. Dental Junction Boxes and all equipment requiring electrical service (view boxes, refrigerators, etc.) G. Location of computer outlets, telephone jacks, speaker volume controls, intercom units, etc. IV. Lighting Plan A. Lighting schedule, including descriptions, manufacturer's stock numbers and lamping specifications B. Light fixture locations and switching design C. Special lighting installation details D. Coordinate required documentation for energy conservation V. Plumbing Plan A. Waste lines and venting (loop vent detail, etc.) B. Water manifold and cold water lines to Dental Junction Boxes C. Central high volume evacuation system D. Compressed air system E. Natural gas lines F. Medical gas system (nitrous oxide, oxygen and nitrogen) G. Location and specifications of all plumbing fixtures VI. Cabinetry Drawings A. Specifications for finishes, hardware, accessory dispensing boxes, etc. B. Operatory cabinets C. Sterilization cabinets D. Laboratory cabinets E. Reception desk and counters F. Dark Room cabinets G. Office cabinets H. Staff Room cabinets Special built-in cabinets as the project may dictate

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BIDDING PHASE:
Selection of Bidders--general construction and cabinet makers Invitation to Bidder--separate documents for general contractors and cabinet makers III. Analysis of bids IV. Selection of General Contractor and his sub-contractors and Cabinet Maker V. Agreement between Client and General Contractor Construction schedule I. II.

CONSTRUCTION PHASE:
On-site observation of construction to help assure that the project as related in the Construction Documents is carried out by the general contractor and his sub-contractors in an effective and satisfactory fashion.

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These observations may include the following: I. II. III. IV. Preliminary construction meeting and review of project Check the wall layout Check the underground plumbing and electrical installation Check the construction of the rough framed walls and review the locations of the plumbing and electrical services with the respective sub-contractors V. Check the plumbing and electrical installation prior to closing access to the interior of the walls VI. Check the wall finishes and the ceiling installation VII. Check the cabinet installation in progress Final job check (Punch List): finished carpentry, plumbing, electrical, interior finishes and cabinetry

Situational Problems
1. A project is about 60% completed when the owner begins receiving field reports from the architect stating that the contractor is failing to properly supervise the job, resulting in incorrect work. After several weeks of this the owner becomes worried and asks the architect what to do. What should be done if the work is not being performed under the terms and conditions of the BUILDING CONTRACT? a. After receiving the architects field reports, the owner should stop the work and arrange for a meeting between the owner, architect and contractor to determine the cause of the problems and what the contractor intends to do. If the contractor does not correct the work, the owner should carry out the work with other contractors and deduct the cost by change order from the original contractors construction cost. b. The architect should recommend that the owner give the contractor written notice of non-conformance with the contract documents, and if, after seven days the contractor has not begun corrective measures, terminate the contract c. The architect and owner should discuss the problem to see if the owner would be willing to accept it in exchange for a reduction in the contract sum. If not, the owner should give seven days written notice to terminate the contract, and find another contractor to finish the job. d. The architect should, with the owners knowledge, reject nonconforming work and notify the contractor that it must be corrected promptly. The architect should then remind the owner can have the work corrected after giving the contractor two (2) seven day written notices to correct the work. Situation A: An architect administered apprentice A & B to be working for a 3-storey residence, apprentice A being the site supervisor and apprentice B in-charge of doing the production of working drawings, as the project for a design-build project. The architect was so busy with his other projects and that he trusted everything to both apprentice A & B. Upon the progress of the project, work went well until the architect found out that there was part of the house that was not followed as per plan because of some discrepancies that were present in the construction drawings.

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For questions 2-8: 2. Whose fault is it? a. Apprentice A for not informing that there were discrepancies in the drawings. b. Apprentice B for producing drawings with discrepancies. c. The architect for not giving time to check the works of his apprentice. d. The client, for not inspecting the project. 3. What would be the architects action on the initial stage of this scenario? a. The architect should have looked over the works of his apprentices before implementing any action in the site. b. The architect should have placed more apprentices to look over the project. c. The architect should have left the other project and concentrate on this one. d. The apprentices should have told the architect ahead of time that they cant handle the scope of work given to them. 4. To whom are apprentices A & B civilly liable? a. To the architect b. To the client c. To the contractor d. Not among the choices 5. In this project, who is responsible for obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy upon completion of the project? a. architect b. engineer c. book keeper d. owner 6. On this project, how many percent should the architect charge? a. 10% of PCC b. 10% plus the for design-build services c. 10% plus the contract amount d. 10% plus the supervision fee and contract amount 7. Who gives the directive to start the project? a. engineer b. architect c. owner d. contractor 8. For this design-build project, who keeps the record on site? a. owner b. architect c. contractor d. book keeper Situation B: An architect has a retail store design-build project in Downtown Cebu, having the client to be one of his closest friends. The client gave the architect all the power to design and decide all the set-up of the office, considering their acquaintances. The architect committed to the client that he will always be there personally on site to look over the project. During the progress of the project, the architect had no chance of looking over the site as he was busy with his other projects, and was only dependent on the updates of his site supervisor, wherein he tells him to do action in his behalf. The project was done after 2 months and the client approves the work being completed with no inspection. The architect then was issued a certificate of completion. Three months after the turnover of the project, the ceiling suddenly collapsed during mall operational hours and there were some people injured. Upon investigation, they found out that there were some discrepancies on the installation of the ceiling, the client was very angry and he is blaming the architect. The architect on his part blamed his staff the site supervisor and the workers, now everybody is pointing fingers.

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For questions 9-10: 9. Whos fault is this? a. The client because trusted the architect too much because they were good acquaintances that he (the client) directly approved the project without even conducting a quality inspection. b. The site supervisor for not doing his job well, considering he was appointed to be on site to give updates and supervise the project since his boss architect was busy on other projects. c. The architect for not doing his part of giving time and looking over the project, even considering he committed to check the site personally. d. Everybody committed a mistake and everyone is responsible for the flosses. 10. What do you think is the main reason why such incident happened? a. poor work ethics of the construction workers b. poor supervision by the architects staff c. poor management by the architect d. non conformance to quality inspection by the client Situation C: A Building Official was tasked to check over a plan of a Catholic Church to be built in Quezon City. The Building Official noticed that the church lacks provisions of ramps and toilets for person with disabilities, and he is requiring the designer of the church to accompany the said requirements in the building permit. For questions 11-13: 11. Which law supports the provisions for the needs of persons with disabilities? a. Republic Act 344 b. Commonwealth Act 344 c. Batas Pambansa Blg 344 d. Batas Pambansa Blg 343 12. As per BP 344, what is the height of a grab bar for a PWD CR? a. 800 mm b. 850 mm c. 900 mm d. 950 mm 13. For this project, how much would the architects compensation? a. 7% of PCC b. 8% of PCC c. 10% of PCC d. No fee for charitable projects Situation D: A family of architects and engineers plans to set-up and architectural company to cater architectural services. For questions 14-15: 14. What percentage of share should the architect have? a. 75% b. 85% c. 70% d. 90% 15. For whom they would register their business first? a. SEC b. DTI c. Mayors office d. PRC Situation E: An Architect drew up plans for a family... the owners went abroad after a year, the owner returned but instructed the architect to help them find a new lot, the task would entail the architect's personal time. For questions 16-19: 16. What stage in the Architect's services will the Architect perform? a. Pre-design Services b. Regular Design Services c. Comprehensive Archt'l Services d. Specialized Allied Services 17. What will be the ideal method of compensation that the Architect should

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use if he is to find a new site for the project? a. Percentage of Construction Cost b. MDPE c. Per diem plus reimbursable expenses d. Lump sum inclusive of arch fee 18. What can the Architect suggest to the owners to minimize spending? a. Buy a New House b. Buy Existing House & Lot then repair c. Buy a New Lot d. Buy Existing House 19. How much is the Architect compensated after he completed all plans and documents for construction? a. 65% b. 75% c. 85% d. 80% Situation F: Lionel has been working at Saudi Arabia for almost 15 years but he feels incomplete since he was not able to take the licensure examination when he was still in the Philippines. He heard that the PRBoA is going to conduct FLEA at Jeddah. He asks his family to send his Transcript of Records, Birth Certificate and Diploma. For questions 20-22: 20. What else does he need to be able to take the FLEA? a. Diversified Training Logbook signed and sealed by a Filipino RLA b. Certificate of Employment from his company showing his lecture and position c. Recommendation Letter from the Consulate d. Birth Certificate and Diploma 21. After passing the FLEA, his company had a big project, he was the one who made all the drawings. To whom is he CIVILLY liable to? a. To the Company b. To the Philippine Government c. To the Saudi Government d. None 22. After passing the FLEA, who can administer his Professional Oath? a. Any Registered and Licensed Architect working abroad b. The Ambassador of the Philippines Embassy c. The PRBoA will hold a special Oath taking Ceremony d. None Situation G: Mr. A wants to build a rest house in his lot at Minglanilla. He talked with his friend, Mr. B about the project. Jem's daughter also recommended Interior Designer B to her mom. However, while browsing a magazine, he learned about Architect C, who also happens to be an Interior Designer at the same time. For questions 23-25: 23. What is the best method for him to select the designers? a. Select Ron, since a friend b. Comparative Selection c. Design Competition d. None 24. Why is it best to select Architect C? a. He can get a discount on ID services b. He can best interpret the Architectural Drawings for the Interior Design c. It's not best to choose Architect C since you don't know her d. Select Both Architects so that its not unfair 25. If Architect C is hired, how will he be compensated? a. 10% for Architect's regular rate + 15 for ID's regular rate b. 10% for Architect's regular rate + 10 for ID's regular rate c. 10% for Architect's regular rate + 12 for ID's discounted rate d. MDPE Situation H: A contractor has a son who was born in the Philippines but was raised and educated in New York. His son, Francis, is a licensed architect in New York. Upon his father's prodding, Arch. Francis returned to the Philippines to be with his father. However, instead of joining his father's firm, he decided to set-up his own firm. For questions 26-27:

26. The son's firm submitted drawings to the OBO for bldg. permit but the

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drawings were rejected. What went wrong? a. Francis firm is not registered with the DTI/SEC b. Arch. Francis is not allowed to practice Architecture in the Philippines c. Arch. Francis is allowed to practice Architecture if he marry Ava d. Francis is not allowed to practice because he is not a citizen anymore 27. What can be done to remedy the problem? a. Hire a local Architect to sign and seal for him b. Determine if a reciprocity agreement exist between the Philippines and New York c. Pass the local Licensure Examination for Architects d. He needs to register to be a Filipino citizen Situation I: Arch. Bryan was commissioned by his friend as the Architect for a Townhouse Project. He was specifically asked to prepare brochures for the marketing of the project. 28. What type of service did Arch. Bryan rendered for the project a. Regular Design Services b. Pre-Design Services c. Professional Fee + Expense Reimbursable d. Percentage of Construction Cost Situation J: As per Clients request, the Architect made some revisions. Since time is of the essence, he decided not to coordinate with the Engineering Consultants. After pouring, he discovered that a beam is set lower than the required headroom clearance. 29. What is the lesson learned? a. Always coordinate with consultants and project engineers b. Being the "Boss" other Allied practitioners should adjust their design to conform to yours. c. Blame the Forman for not checking the drawing d. The Foreman should inform to the Boss before pouring the concrete Situation K: Allan, a 5th year student of Architecture was asked by his Aunt and uncle to prepare architectural plans for their dream house. Both parties mutually agreed on their Contract stipulations as well as the Contract price. However, since Allan is still NOT licensed, he asked his professor, Arch. Luna to sign and seal his work. Arch. Luna obliges, asks and receives a Signing Fee. 30. Is there something illegal in this situation? If yes, what is it? a. Yes. Estafa b. Yes. Violation of Intellectual Property Rights c. None. Because everybody involved mutually agreed as evidenced by their contract d. Yes, fraudulent act Situation L: A Client commissions you for a project. Since the Client has a hardware, he insisted that he should be the one to supply the materials and delivers them to the jobsite. The Contractor uses them and installs the same. Everything is fine until you noticed that the materials being used are substandard and does not follow the specifications you prepared. This angers you and you refused to sign the Contractor's billing. The Contractor complaints to the Owner and stops all work, The Owner is angry too because of the work stoppage and also feels insulted by you. Now everybody is angry and everything grinds to a halt. For questions 31-32: 31. Who should say sorry first? a. Architect c. Contractor b. Owner d. No one. Let's settle this in court 32. Under what condition may the contractor suspend work/terminate contract? a. If architect fails to act upon payment request within 15 days after presentation of request. b. If owner fails to act upon payment request within 5 days after presentation of request. c. If architect fails to act upon payment request within 5 days after

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presentation of request. d. If owner fails to pay contractor the agreed sum within 10 days after arbitrators award. 33. An owner required changes after approval of plans, which necessitates extra drafting and other expenses. How should the Architect be compensated for such extra services? a. Cost of personnel salaries/materials b. No extra payment necessary c. Additional percentage of agreed architects fee d. Direct cost of consultant of consultant fee/personnel/material cost 34. Under the owner-architect agreement, which of the following is/are chargeable to the owner? a. design of movable closets/cabinets b. all listed items c. landscaping d. taxes on services (except income tax) 35. Under the architects design-build services, which of the following conditions should be observed? a. permits/licenses paid by architect b. client appoints personnel/other support staff c. personnel costs deducted from architects fee d. None of the above 36. Which of the following services is NOT included in the architects fee for professional services? a. structural services b. electrical services c. sanitary/mechanical engineering services d. surveys/soil exploration 37. Which of the following does NOT constitute the post-construction services of the architect? a. post-construction evaluation b. building/equipment maintenance c. real property evaluation d. building/ground administration 38. With regards to responsibilities to his CLIENT, which of the following is/are expected of the architect? a. presents examples of professional experience b. explains conditions of project cost estimates c. ascertains exact nature/scope of services/professional fees d. all listed items 39. Which of the following is NOT performed by the architect under the design-build services by administration? a. keeps records and books of accounts b. advances funding for payment of expenditures connected with the work c. appoints construction superintendent, purchasing agent, timekeeper, property clerks, etc. d. prepares schedule of work, construction program, construction estimates, bill of materials, etc. 40. Which of the following is the most disadvantageous to both architect and client as a method of compensation? a. per diem plus reimbursable expenses b. percentage of construction cost c. lump sum or fixed fee d. all listed items

41. Which of the following describes the percentage of cost method of compensation for architects services?

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a. establishes a fixed sum/reimbursement for architects technical time/overhead b. flexible; does not affect owner-architect agreement in case of changes c. adds technical services costs/uses as multiplier for overhead/profit d. applies only to non-creative work pre-design services 42. If there is a conflict in both drawings and specs, the contractor, with the architects permission, shall submit to the owner proposals as to which method or material is required. If the less work expensive is done what must he do? a. The contractor shall credit the owner the amount equivalent to the difference of the expensive and less expensive work b. He must consult the architects estimate c. He must stop the work until client decision is made d. None of the above 43. Contractor shall prepare at his own expense and submit how many copies of all shop drawings to the architect, who will make the necessary corrections? a. 3 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 44. All permits and licenses necessary shall be secured and fees paid by?

a. Owner

b. Contractor

c. Architect

d. PM

45. In a regular services of architect, permits and licenses necessary shall be secured and fees paid by?

Owner Owner

b. Contractor b. Contractor

c. Architect c. Architect

d. PM d. PM

46. In a project by administration, permits and licenses necessary shall be secured and fees paid by? 47. Mr. Juan Tamad commissioned you for a restaurant project last year. Due to the success of the restaurant, he wants you to do a 2nd restaurant using the same design, what would be your fee? a. 60% of basic fee c. 30% of basic fee b. 80% of basic fee d. 40% of basic fee 48. The purpose of the NBC is to provide for all building and structures a framework of standards and requirements which is thea. Maximum a. Definite b. Regulate c. Minimum d. Maximum 49. Which of the following may the owner not do? a. Stop work if the contractors performance is not satisfactory or in variance with the contract documents b. Carry on the work and deduct costs normally due to the contractor for these corrections c. Stop the work if the architect reports safety problems on the site d. Refuse, with good cause, to give the contractor proof that the owner can meet the financial obligations of the project 50. Which of the following is generally not true about bidding? a. Bidding procedures must be clearly and extensively outlined in the instructions to bidders because there are so many variations of the procedures b. Bidding is nearly always necessary for public works or government project c. Open bidding usually presents more problems than other types

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d. Competitive bidding takes more than negotiation but can result to a lower cost 51. The project is in its construction and the client needs have a tight schedule to finish the project. The architect went abroad and is gone for 1 month. The client asks the contractor to find another architect but contractor did not agree, but he suggested that they should inform the architect. Should the client inform the architect even if he is far? a. Yes, there are lots of means to communicate with the architect b. No, because he has the right to call another architect c. No, because the client has the final decision for the project d. No, because it would only be time consuming 52. In an office environment, which is normally used? a. Quiet office b. Whispering c. Talking face to face d. Rustling leaves 53. What type of architecture did Le Corbusier have? a. White box b. Naked Concrete c. International style d. Contemporary architecture 54. The Architect went on vacation, who will sign the shop drawings? a. Only the architect can sign the shop drawings. b. Owner can sign in absence of the architect c. Foreman d. Contractor 55. What kind of development is MRT and LRT here in the Philippines? a. Metropolitan long distance Transit b. State to state transit c. Community transit d. Barangay transit 56. Aside from insects and thieves, to which you must also consider protection for your windows? a. Dust b. UV Rays c. Birds d. sound 57. What is the meaning of 5% contingency? a. Profit b. Allowance c. Discrepancy d. Client preference 58. What is the determinant of ceiling height? a. Stature b. Arm reach c. Breadth d. Eye level

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59. Under the NBC, habitable rooms provided with artificial ventilation for buildings of more than one-storey shall have a minimum ceiling height of the first storey at: a. 1.80 mts c. 2.40 mts b. 3.00 mts d. 2.70 mts 60. The third phase of an architects regular services is a. Schematic design c. Contract document b. Supervision d. Design development 61. The purpose of the NBC is to provide for all building and structures a framework of standards and requirements which is the a. Maximum c. Regulate b. Definite d. Minimum 62. Which of the following may the owner not do? a. Stop work if the contractors performance is not satisfactory or in variance with the contract documents b. Carry on the work and deduct costs normally due to the contractor for these corrections c. Stop the work if the architect reports safety problems on the site d. Refuse, with good cause, to give the contractor proof that the owner can meet the financial obligations of the project 63. A project is about 60% complete when the owner begins receiving field reports from the architect stating that the contractor is failing to properly supervise the job, resulting in incorrect work. After several weeks of this the owner becomes worried and asks the architect what to do. What should be done if the work is being performed under the terms and conditions of the BUILDING CONTRACT? a. After receiving the architects field reports, the owner should stop the work and arrange for a meeting between the owner, architect and contractor to determine the cause of the problems and what the contractor intends to do. If the contractor does not correct the work, the owner should carry out the work with other contractors and deduct the cost by change order from the original contractors construction cost. b. The architect should recommend that the owner give the contractor written notice of non-conformance with the contract documents, and if, after seven days the contractor has not begun corrective measures, terminate the contract c. The architect and owner should discuss the problem to see if the owner would be willing to accept it in exchange for a reduction in the contract sum. If not, the owner should give seven days written notice to terminate the contract, and find another contractor to finish the job. d. The architect should, with the owners knowledge, reject nonconforming work and notify the contractor that it must be corrected promptly. The architect should then remind the owner can have the work corrected after giving the contractor two (2) seven day written notices to correct the work. 64. Under the FCP, a kind of stable explosive compound which explodes by percussion is known as a. Fulminate c. Forging b. Hypergolic fuel d. Oxidizing material 65. The minimum basic fee of supermarkets with a project construction cost of P50 million and less is

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a. 10% c. 6% b. 8% d. 7% 66. Under the NBC, window openings shall equal at least of what percent of the floor area of room? a. 10% c. 15% b. 12% d. 20% 67. Which of the following is generally not true about bidding? a. Bidding procedures must be clearly and extensively outlined in the instructions to bidders because there are so many variations of the procedures c. Bidding is nearly always necessary for public works or government project d. Open bidding usually presents more problems than other types e. Competitive bidding takes more than negotiation but can result to a lower cost 68. Which of the following are parts of contract documents? i. An addendum ii. A change order iii. Special supplementary conditions iv. The contractors bid v. A written amendment a. i, iii, and v c. ii, iii, iv, and v b. i, ii, iii, and v d. all of the above 69. Which of the following would be used to formally incorporate a substitution into the work prior to the award of the contract? a. Change order c. Alternate listing b. Addendum d. Construction change directive 70. Under BP 220, the minimum clear width of the main door shall be how many meters? a. 0.70 m c. 0.90 m b. 0.80 m d. 9.75 m 71. Under the NBC, the entry ramp of the driveway connecting the roadway surface to the sidewalk shall have a slope ranging from a. 1/5 to 1/6 c. 1/3 to b. to 1/5 d. to 1/3 72. Under the NBC, for Group A dwellings, stairs shall have a minimum run of a. 300 mm c. 200 mm b. 240 mm d. 180 mm 73. A performance bond is designed to a. Ensure that the subcontractors complete their work b. Guarantee that the contractor will finish on time c. Cover any possible liens that may be filed on the building d. Protect the owner from having a third party responsible for completing the work if the contractor does not 74. Substantial completion indicates that a. The owner can make use of the work for its intended purpose and the requirements of the contract documents have been fulfilled b. The contractor has completed correcting punch list items c. The final certificate for payment is issued by the architect and all documentation has been delivered to the owner d. All of the above 75. If a contractor makes a claim for additional money due to extra work cause by unforeseen circumstances, the architect must respond within

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a. 5 days d. Not until supporting data are b. 7 days submitted c. 10 days 76. The contractor is solely responsible for i. Field reports to the owner ii. Field tests iii. Scaffolding iv. Reviewing claims of subcontractor v. Reviewing shop drawings a. i, ii, and iii c. ii, iii, and iv b. ii and iii d. iii and v 77. What type of specifications is one where any manufacturer whose products meet the specified performance and description may bid? a. Descriptive c. Brand name b. Open d. Closed 78. Under what condition may a contractor suspend work/terminate a contract? a. If architect fails to act upon payment request within 5 days after presentation of request b. If owner fails to act upon payment request within 15 days after presentation of request c. If architect fails to act upon payment request within five days after presentation of request d. If the owner fails to pay the contractor the agreed sum within 10 days after arbitrators award 79. What type of specifications specifies the manufacturers name/brand name? a. Performance c. Closed b. Descriptive d. Brand name 80. Which of the following would not be found in a project manual? a. Bid log c. Site work specifications b. Subsurface d. Bid bond 81. In specifying asphalt roofing shingles, which of the following types of specifications would you probably not use? a. Descriptive c. Reference standard b. Base bid or equal d. Base bid with alternate approved manufacturers 82. A performance specification a. Allows innovation by the contractor b. Requires more work by the architect c. Is not appropriate for normal building products d. All of the above 83. What is likely to occur if the drawings and specifications are not thoroughly coordinated? i. A decrease of the actual cost from the estimated cost because the contractor bid on a less expensive material shown on the drawings while the same material was called out as a more expensive type in the specifications ii. A lawsuit iii. The need for a change order during construction to account for modifications required to correct discrepancies in the two documents iv. A delay in construction v. An increase in cost because the contractor bid the least expensive choice between two conflicting requirements when the client wanted the more expensive option

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a. i, iii, and iv c. ii, iv, and v b. i and iii d. iii, iv, and v 84. Under the NBC, a building permit shall expire if work authorized is commenced within how long from date of such permit? a. 3 months c. 6 months b. 12 months d. 10 months 85. One of the activities that fall under pre-design services is a. Interior design c. Economic feasibility studies b. Architectural design d. Construction phase 86. Under the FCP, means of egress shall be measured in units of exit width of a. 60 cm c. 85 cm b. 45 cm d. 55 cm 87. Under the NBC, in mixed occupancies the parking requirements shall be the sum of 100% of the dominant use and what percent of the non-dominant use? a. 60% c. 50% b. 70% d. 80% 88. Under the NBC, a building permit shall expire if work authorized is abandoned or suspended at any time after a commencement for a period of a. 90 days c. 120 days b. 150 days d. 180 days 89. You have a client who owns a large manufacturing plant ad needs to expand to new facilities without interruption in production. The owner has already arranged for a flexible line of credit to finance construction but wants to minimize project costs. If the new facility will be very similar to the previous one, only sized for greater production capacity, which type of construction would you recommend? a. Design-build c. Multiple frame contracts b. Fast-track d. Design-award-build 90. Which of the following are a part of the bidding documents? i. Specifications ii. Invitation to bid iii. List of subcontractors iv. Owner-contractor agreement v. Performance bond a. i, ii, iv, and v c. ii, iii, iv, and v b. ii, iii, and iv d. All of the above 91. At the time scheduled for a bid opening, a contractor comes rushing into the room three minutes late with his bid. You have not begun to open the bids. What should you do? a. Refuse to accept the bid, stating that the deadline has passed b. Ask if there are no objections from the other bidders to accepting the bid since none have been opened yet c. Accept the bid with prejudice d. Accept the bid since none have been opened but make a mental not to look on it with disfavor when you are evaluating it 92. The standard owner-architect agreement separates the architect from the contractor with what? a. Duties to the contractor c. Architects services b. Privities d. Third party relationship 93. Which of the following describes agency? a. The architect acts on behalf of the owner, making decisions and expediting the work and taking on responsibilities the owner would normally have

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b. The architect mediates between the owner and the contractor and vendors for the benefit of the owner c. The architect is the principal of the relationship who balances the needs of the d. contractor and the owner d. The architect works for the owner in certain designated area with the authority to act on the owners behalf 94. What fee method would you prefer if your client was doing their first architectural project and did not yet have a program? a. Fixed sum c. Percentage of construction b. Multiple of direct personnel cost expense d. Unit cost based on square meter 95. Under the FCP, classification of occupancy, town halls, shall be a. Business c. Mercantile b. Institutional d. Assembly 96. Under the NBC, every room intended for any use and not provided with artificial ventilation system shall be provided with a window with a total free area of opening equal to at least how many percent of the floor area of the room? a. 15% c. 20% b. 10% d. 5% 97. If, during bidding, your client asked you to provide a full-time staff member on the job site during construction you would be entitled to extra compensation under what provision would this be? a. Contract sum c. Project representation beyond b. Contingent additional services basic services d. Optional additional charges 98. If the lowest bid come in 20 percent over your clients construction budget, what would be the best advice you could give your client? a. That you revise the design at no cost to the client to reduce the construction cost b. That the project be rebid using another list of contractors c. That you and the client work to revise the scope of the project to reduce cost d. That all the deduct-alternates be accepted to reduce the bid, and that the client authorize a slight increase in construction cost to bring the two closer together 99. Under BP 344, telephone booth door openings shall have a minimum clear width of how many in meters? a. 0.80 m c. 0.85 m b. 0.70 m d. 0.75 m 100. An architect would use which one of the following instruments of the building department required additional exit signs beyond those shown on the approved plans when the project was 90% complete? a. Order for minor c. Change order change b. Addendum d. Construction change directive

101. One of the activities that fall under design services is a. Contract document phase c. Space/management studies b. Preliminary design d. Landscaping 102. Under the NBC, interior lots shall have an access road with a minimum width of

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c. Storage d. Assembly 112. Under BP 344, for an occupant load of more than 50, every corridor or exit balcony shall have a minimum run of a. 1.0 mt c. 1.8 mts b. 1.2 mts d. 1.5 mts 113. Which one of the following is not an accurate statement? a. The architect is responsible for a defect in the work if she or he sees it but fails to report it to the contractor b. The owner has the sole right to make changes in the work but must do it through the architect c. The architect does not have to verify soil test reports given by the owner d. By the time construction documents are almost completed, the architect still does not have to give a reasonably accurate construction price. 114. Which of the following services is not included in the architects fee for professional services? a. Structural services b. Sanitary/mechanical engineering services c. Electrical services d. Surveys/soil exploration 115. Under the NBC, the entry ramp of driveway connecting the roadway surface to the sidewalk shall have a slope ranging from a. 3/8 to c. 1/3 to b. to 1/3 d. to 1/5 116. During a periodic visit to the site the architect notices what appears to be an undersized variable air volume box being installed. What should the architect do? a. Notify the mechanical engineer to look at the situation during the next site visit by the engineer. Note the observation on a field report. b. Find the contractor and stop work on the installation until the size of the unit can be verified by the mechanical engineer and compared against the contract documents. c. Notify the owner in writing that the work is not preceding according to the contract documents. Arrange a meeting with the mechanical engineer to resolve the situation. d. Notify the contractor that the equipment maybe undersized and have the contractor check on it. Ask the mechanical engineer to verify the size of the unit against the specifications and report to the architect. 117. The minimum basic fee of homes with a project construction cost of P50 million and less is a. 5% c. 8% b. 10% d. 6% 118. The legal tool that implements a. Building ordinance c. Zoning ordinance b. Subdivision regulation d. Land titles 172. Under the FCP, an extremely hot luminous bridge formed by the passage of an electric current across a space between two conductors or terminals due to the incandescence of the conducting vapor is known as a. Electric arc c. Flash point b. Jumper d. Conduct

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the previous one, only sized for greater production capacity, type of a. Design-build c. Multiple framewhich contracts construction would you recommend? b. Fast-track d. Design-award-build 131. Which of the following are aprt of the bidding documents? i. Specifications ii. Invitation to bid iii. List of subcontractors iv. Owner-contractor agreement v. Performance bond a. i, ii, iv, and v c. ii, iii, iv, and v b. ii, iii, and iv d. All of the above 132. At the time scheduled for a bid opening, a contractor comes rushing into the room three minutes late with his bid. You have not begun to open the bids. What should you do? a. Refuse to accept the bid, stating that the deadline has passed b. Ask if there are no objections from the other bidders to accepting the bid since none have been opened yet c. Accept the bid with prejudice d. Accept the bid since none have been opened but make a mental not to look on it with disfavor when you are evaluating it 133. The standard owner-architect agreement separates the architect from the contractor with what? a. Duties to the contractor c. Privities b. Architects services d. Third party relationship 134. Which of the following describes agency? a. The architect acts on behalf of the owner, making decisions and expediting the work and taking on responsibilities the owner would normally have b. The architect mediates between the owner and the contractor and vendors for the benefit of the owner c. The architect is the principal of the relationship who balances the needs of the contractor and the owner d. The architect works for the owner in certain designated area with the authority to act on the owners behalf 135. What fee method would you prefer if your client was doing their first architectural project and did not yet have a program? a. Fixed sum b. Multiple of direct personnel expense c. Percentage of construction cost d. Unit cost based on square meter 136. Under the FCP, classification of occupancy, town halls, shall be a. Business c. Mercantile b. Institutional d. Assembly 137. Under the NBC, every room intended for any use and not provided with artificial ventilation system shall be provided with a window with a total free area of opening equal to at least how many percent of the floor area of the room? a. 15% c. 20% b. 10% d. 5% 138. If during bidding, your client asked you to provide a full-time staff member on the job site during construction you would be entitled to extra compensation under what provision would this be?

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c. Project representation beyond basic services d. Optional additional charges 139. If the lowest bid come in 20 percent over your clients construction budget, what would be the best advice you could give your client? a. That you revise the design at no cost to the client to reduce the construction cost b. That the project be rebid using another list of contractors c. That you and the client work to revise the scope of the project to reduce cost d. That all the deduct-alternates be accepted to reduce the bid, and that the client authorize a slight increase in construction cost to bring the two closer together 140. Under BP 344, telephone booth door openings shall have a minimum clear width of how many in meters? a. 0.80 m c. 0.85 m b. 0.70 m d. 0.75 m 141. An architect would use which one of the following instruments of the building department required additional exit signs beyond those shown on the approved plans when the project was 90% complete? a. Order for minor c. Change order change b. Addendum d. Construction change directive 142. The minimum number of elevator for a 4-storey building a. 0 c. 2 b. 1 d. 3 143. After a Change of Use of a building, what should be secured? a. FSIC c. Certificate of Occupancy b. Building Permit d. Occupancy Permit 144. Before a building can be used, what should be secured? a. Building Permit c. Sanitary Permit b. Occupancy Permit d. BFP Permit 145. Plans, Models and Perspectives are a. Instruments of Practice c. Construction Documents b. Documents for Presentation d. Design Concept 146. What do you call Working Drawings, Specifications, Estimates and General Conditions? a. Construction Drawing c. Documents for Presentation b. Contract Documents d. Instruments of Practice 147. What is NOT usually employed by the Owner in commissioning a small residential project? a. Referral c. Direct-hiring b. Design - Competition d. None of them 148. In what instate does several architect submit a design proposal at the same time? a. Referral c. Direct-hiring b. Design-Competition d. None of them 149. What is the minimum Habitable Area? a. 6.00 sqm c. b. 8.00 sqm d. 150. Grab bar for disabled (height on mm) a. 600 c. b. 900 d. 151. Basic function of an open door a. Fire safety c. b. Means of access d. 152. A Building is arcaded if its open on 3.00 sqm 5.00 sqm 800 700 Natural Air Green Architecture

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a. One side c. all sides b. Two sides d. Three sides Allowable projection for the signage of a building that is arcaded a. 0.90 c. 1.20 b. 1.00 d. None of the above Common lots used in most residences a. through lot c. Inside lot b. Corner lot d. NOTA Who adopts the land use plan when HLURB already approved it a. Office of the mayor c. NHA b. Sangguniang panglunsod d. PAG-IBIG What is being planned by the HLURB a. Housing and development (CLUP) c. Comprehensive Land Use plan b. Urban land use map (ULUM) d. CBD plan After passing the sangguniang panglunsod, who implements it a. NHA c. OBO b. DPWH d. Developer What is meant by R3 in residential zone? a. Medium density housing c. Basic density housing b. High density housing d. Maximum density housing What is meant by R2 in residential zone? a. Medium density housing c. Basic density housing b. High density housing d. Maximum density housing Seek permit from the DENR when a. Cutting large trees c. Cutting Grass on street b. Cutting MERALCO Post d. All of the above Drawing, specifications, budgetary cost, models, furnished by an Architect are called a. construction document c. Document for presentation b. architect's proposal d. architect's Assets What is the purpose of Bill of Materials? a. bidding c. Construction guide b. Loan d. Reference on coast Which is not a Structural Plan? a. Foundation plan c. Floor framing plan b. Schedule of Beams d. Roof framing plan What are needed for the application of Building permit? a. TCT c. Specifications b. Construction drawings d. Survey plan You were commissioned to do a Master plan. What should you do first? a. Study the existing laws b. Survey the location c. Coordinate with the local government for tracing of history d. Direct all department heads Responsibilities of an Architect: when she/he conducts the checking of Materials and works done if in adherence with the specification a. Job site management c. Quantity surveying b. Project supervision d. Full time supervision

167. The records of test materials on concrete must be preserved after the completion of the project for at least a. 2 years c. 5 years b. 3 years d. 10 years 168. Who makes the Comprehensive Land Use Plan a. HLURB c. Environmental Planner b. Architect d. DPWH 169. After a change of use (Renovation) of the building, what should be secured? a. Fire inspection certificate c. Certificate of Completion

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b. Certificate of Occupancy d. Certificate of Final Payment 170. A permit secured prior to the Commencement of a Project a. Excavation permit c. ECC b. Building permit d. Sidewalk permit 171. A permit secured prior to the Occupancy of a building a. Building permit c. Occupancy permit b. ECC d. Fire inspection certificate 172. What are the qualifications of someone who wishes to take the Licensure Examination for Architects? a. Filipino Citizen c. Architects b. A graduate of Architecture d. Apprentice of the Architects 173. After how many days can a Contractor stop work if the Architect's approval for the change of work is delayed? a. 10 days c. 30 days b. 15 days d. 60 days 174. A bond furnished by the Contractor and his surety as a guarantee to execute the work in accordance with the terms of the contract is a a. performance bond c. Surety bond b. Guarantee bond d. Proposal bond 175. An outline specification enumerating the type of trade names of materials to be used and finishes is known as a. Estimates c. Bill of Materials b. PERT-CPM d. Schedule of Materials and Finishes 176. Under PD 957, how many shall be the maximum number for row houses? a. 15 c. 10 b. 20 d. 12 177. What is the minimum RROW for access to Interior Lots? a. 3m c. 6m b. 4m d. 5m 178. Which of the following is not part of RROW? a. Curb c. Yard b. Sidewalk d. Carriageway 179. Minimum front setback for R-1 a. 4.50 c. 5.00 b. 5.50 d. 4.00 180. Minimum side setback for R-1 a. 2.00 c. 4.00 b. 3.00 d. 1.50 181. Minimum rear setback for R-1 a. 2.00 c. 4.00 b. 3.00 d. 1.50 182. Maximum height of a Party wall a. 5.00 c. 4.00 b. 3.00 d. None of this 183. Height of ceiling at 5th floor with Natural Ventilation a. 2.70 c. 2.60 b. 3.00 d. 2.40 184. If the residential Condominium Units are Air-conditioned, what shall be the minimum distance (in meters) between the Finished Floor Line (FFL) and the Finished Ceiling Line (FCL)? a. 2.40 (ans... if 2nd flr.) c. 2.10 (ans... succeeding storeys) b. 2.70 (ans... if 1st flr.) d. 1.80 (for mezzanine) 185. What is the minimum dimension of a Kitchen? a. 2.00 m x 3.00 m c. 1.50 m x 1.50 m b. 1.50 m x 2.00 m d. 2.00 m x 2.00 m 186. As per NBC, what is the width of Exit doorway? a. 1.50 c. 2.00

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b. 1.80 d. 1.20 187. In a sidewalk with a width of 1.80m, how many elderly people can walk side-by-side at the same time? a. 2 c. 4 b. 3 d. 5 188. What is the width of a walkway as a access to the parking for the physically challenged? a. 1.50 c. 1.60 b. 1.20 d. 1.70 189. Width of Drop Curb a. 0.90 m c. 0.80 m b. 1.00 m d. 1.20 m 190. Who is liable for aiding in this unprofessional act? a. Allan c. Owners b. Arch. Luna d. All of them 191. A group newly licensed architects and their friends wanted to put-up an Architectural Firm. How many % of the corporation should be owned by the architects. a. 50% c. 75% b. 70% d. 60% 192. An architect, an Interior designer and an engineer, who are all siblings, are planning to set-up a company. How many % will be the Architect's share? a. 75% c. 40% b. 60% d. 70% 193. What is the unit area per occupant of a Conference Room? a. 1.00sqm c. 1.40sqm b. 1.20sqm d. 1.60sqm 194. What is the unit area per occupant of a Classroom? a. 1.50 c. 2.00 b. 1.80 d. 1.60 195. What is the unit area per occupant of an Office building? a. 18.60 c. 22.40 b. 20.00 d. 9.3 196. What is the minimum ceiling height at the ground floor for a building with natural ventilation? a. 2.40 c. 2.70 b. 2.80 d. 3.00 197. What is the minimum ceiling height at the second floor for a building with mechanical ventilation? a. 2.40 c. 2.70 b. 2.80 d. 3.00 198. What law protects the Architect form the reproduction of copies of the contract? a. Intellectual Property c. All rights reserved b. Copy Rights d. Trade Mark 199. D, GSB, Jun, & sons are newly registered licensed architects wanted to put-up an Architectural Firm. What group of architects they registered? a. Partnership c. Corporation b. Sole Proprietorship d. Associates 200. What is the least dimension of a parking slot for the disabled? a. 2.70 m b. 3.00 m c. 3.70 m d. 3.85 m 201. What is the minimum dimension of a PWD toilet? a. 1.70 m b. 1.80 m c. 1.50 m d. 1.60 m 202. What is the best way to provide for the convenience of both people in wheelchair and blind persons? a. Railings b. Tactile surfaces/blocks in the immediate vicinity of crossings c. Brightly painted Zebra crossing d. Light controlled crossings with pedestrian phases and audible signals

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312. If an Architect wants to register a "single proprietorship" firm, where will he register? a. UAP c. DTI b. PRC d. SEC 313. What should be secured first before applying for a Business Permit? a. Mayor's Permit c. Brgy. Permit b. DOLE Permit d. DTI Permit 314. Where will they apply for a Business Permit? a. City Hall c. DTI b. SEC d. BIR 315. What is RA 9266?

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b. Narrow Lane d. Alley 349. In a 15 Storey high rise building situated within a through lot with a frontage of 20 meters facing a major road and 15 meters depth. The rear of the lot faces a service road. The front and side has a setback of 8 meters and 5 meters respectively. What is the minimum number of fire exits? a. 2 main exits including the service stair b. Provide 3 exits from ground to 8th floor, and from 9th to the 15th floor c. 1 fire exit towards open area d. 2 fire exits for both side 350. What is the minimum floor area for Economic and Socialized Housing? a. 72-64 sq. M. c. 36-28 sq. M. b. 54-48 sq. M. d. All of them 351. What is the minimum width of minor road for Economic and Socialized Housing subdivision? a. 6 m c. 10 m b. 6.5 m d. 8 m 352. When can an architect do design concepts parallel to other designing architects? a. During Design Competitions c. During Design Development b. Before Project is Conceived d. During Pre-Design Stage 353. When is the best time for an Architect to do several development projects? a. During Design Competitions c. During Design Development b. Before Project is Conceived d. During Pre-Design Stage 354. It links the skills of human with existing and available resources for development. a. Human Resource Development c. Construction Skills Development b. Bldg Technology & Methodology d. None of the above 355. Prior to construction, building permit should first be obtained. What can be started without a building permit? a. Excavation of Footings c. Perimeter Fence b. Excavation of Wall Footings d. Site Clearing 356. What is known as the "Architecture Act of 2004"? a. RA 9622 c. PD 1097 b. RA 9266 d. PD 1185 357. It is a bond that is an approved form of security furnished by the contractor as a guarantee to execute work on accordance with the terms of the contract a. Performance Bond c. Payment Bond b. Proposal Bond d. Guarantee Bond 358. It is also known as UAP Doc. 200 a. Code of Ethical Conduct c. Architect's Responsibilities b. Standards of Professional Practice d. Pre-Design Services

359. The project is in its last phase, and the client needs it to be done as soon as possible. But the architect went abroad and is gone for 1 month. The client asks the contractor to find another architect. The contractor did not agree, instead he suggested that they should inform the architect. Should the client inform the architect even if he is far? a. Yes, in this day and age, there are lots of means to communicate with the architect b. No, because he has the right to call another architect c. No, because the client has the final decision for the project d. No, because it would only be time consuming

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