ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

Choose the correct answer.

1. Which color seems to enlarge a room?
a. White
b. Yellow
c. Red
d. Blue

2. Which color seems to make a room cozier?
a. White
b. Yellow
c. Terra-Cotta Brown
d. Blue

3. What is the registered and licensed profession that is familiar in typology?
a. Civil Engineer
b. Architect
c. Antheologist
d. All of the choices

4. What is the registered and licensed profession that is familiar in typology?
a. Sociologist
b. Architect
c. Psychologist
d. All of the choices

5. A load that is varying in the time
a. Live load
b. Dead load
c. Uniform load
d. Concentrated load

6. What type of fire protection and detection system is appropriate for Museums?
a. Pre-Action
b. Deluge
c. Wet
d. Dry

7. For Institutional, Commercial and Industrial building, the bulk of energy comes from
a. Water
b. Airconditioning
c. Lighting
d. Fire Protection


8. For R1 occupancies, which is more energy efficient?
a. FL with electromagnetic ballast
b. FL with electronic ballast
c. Incandescent
d. Halogen with electropin ballast

9. For focus lighting in a museum, what type of lamp is recommended considering the operational and fixture cost
a. Halogen
b. CFL
c. LED
d. FL

10. To maximize the conditioned air, what must be the maximum area coverage of windows per gross wall area in a
building?
a. 50%
b. 60%
c. 40%
d. 30%

11. U and We Partners, a SEC registered partnership-Firm has a Project wherein the Arch. We is the Principal
Designer. If the same Project will encounter structural failures in the future, who will be liable under Law?
a. Arch. U
b. Arch. We
c. Arch. U and Arch. We
d. Arch. Us

12. What floor finish is best for maintenance?
a. Epoxy Floor Coating
b. Polished Ceramic Tiles
c. Synthetic Granite
d. Polished Porcelain Tiles

13. Which among the choices best represent the garage configuration for R1 development?
a. 1.5 meters masonry block and 5 course glass block
b. 1.5 meters masonry block and grill works
c. 1.5 meters masonry block and 5 course louvered blocks
d. 1.5 meters masonry block and 5 course decorative blocks

14. What should be provided if the property is adjacent to a body of water?
a. Easement
b. Setback
c. Egress
d. Alfresco



15. What color makes you feel hungry and gives energy?
a. Blue
b. Red
c. Yellow
d. Green

16. What material will you suggest as a substitute for a door frame that is supposed to be natural wood?
a. Angular
b. Tubular
c. Latticed
d. None

17. Who specifies the Plumbing Fixtures?
a. Architect
b. Master Plumber
c. Owner
d. ASTM

18. The Master Plumber gave the Architect a suggestion to locate the Septic vault at the ground floor level so that
all effluent from the upper floors can easily drain by gravity; while the effluent from the Drivers toilet located at
the basement will need to be pump-up to the Septic vault above. Is this a good suggestion for a R-1?
a. No, its bullshit
b. Yes
c. No, the Architect must consider re-planning
d. Yes, the Architect should follow this suggestion. ASAP!

19. The Master Plumber gave the Architect a suggestion to locate the Septic vault at the ground floor level so that
all effluent from the upper floors can easily drain by gravity; while the effluent from the Drivers toilet located at
the basement will need to be pump-up to the Septic vault above. Is this a good suggestion for a R-1?
a. No, its bullshit
b. Yes
c. No, the Architect must consider re-planning
d. Yes, the Architect should follow this suggestion. ASAP!


20. Considering maintenance, where is the BEST place to position the downspouts of the roof desk?
a. Embedded in columns
b. CHB Pipe Chase
c. In the exterior of the building, near the columns but outside the cladding
d. In the exterior of the building, but far from the columns

21. For a R3 building with a 2800 psf bearing capacity, what type of footing is appropriate for a site that is sloping
upwards? Consider cost of work and structural efficiency.
a. Pile
b. Combined
c. Isolated
d. Raft

22. Which of the following is not included in architectural interiors?
a. Furnishings
b. Fittings
c. Furniture
d. Finishes

23. What is the mounting height of a wall-hung lavatory, which is commonly used by high school students from
Quezon City?
a. 27 -3/4
b. 32
c. 36-1
d. 28

24. Favourable color for mosquitos.
a. Black
b. White
c. Clear
d. Red

25. A Project is to be located along a National Highway in the Rizal Province, to what Government agency shall seek
for clearances?
a. OBO, BFP, LLDA, DPWH
b. BFP, OBO, LLDA, ATO
c. SEC, OBO DPWH, NAWASA
d. OBO, MERALCO, NAWASA, CITYHALL

26. In terms of implementation, what is the best type of paint finish for masonry wall?
a. Latex
b. QDE
c. Acrylic
d. Acrylat

27. To lower CO2 emissions, an Architect should consider using the following except
a. Rattan
b. Bamboo
c. Wood
d. Straw Board

28. The Client of Arch. A decided to purchase materials in China so as to save in the construction cost of their
Project. Which is not a disadvantage of this decision?
a. Most products from China are under-specs
b. One cannot easily return a defective item
c. It can contribute to the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
d. None of the choices

29. Which is not a basic of daylighting zones?
a. Side lighting
b. Top lighting
c. Front lighting
d. None of the above

30. Which is not a strategy for producing sustainable office buildings?
a. Rain water harvesting
b. Daylight harvesting
c. Selected Site is in the CBD
d. Selected site is in rural area

31. Considering maintenance, where is the BEST place to position the downspouts of the roof desk?
a. Embedded in columns
b. CHB Pipe Chase
c. In the exterior of the building, near the columns but outside the cladding
d. In the exterior of the building, but far from the columns

32. Considering maintenance, structural stability, aesthetics and cost; what is the best material for toilet partitions?
a. Plastered CHB
b. Melamine-Phenolic
c. Sawali
d. Glass

33. What is the best protection against intense heat wherein a bank of earth is placed against exterior walls?
a. Brise-Soleil-a screen/louver
b. Sunshade-exterior devices
c. Berm
d. Solarium

34. What color must a reinforced concrete deck have?
a. Black
b. Light Grey
c. Dark Grey
d. Brown

35. Best illumination for a 1.5 sqm toilet and bath
a. 40W Incandescent
b. 18W CFL
c. 13W FL
d. 26W CFL

36. To preserve or conserve the natural resources, an Architect should;
a. Instead of using wood, should use steel, iron and concrete
b. Do not use locally available material
c. If possible, re-use old building materials
d. Use plastics

37. Comment on the statement: New Zealand has a reserve park in their country where logging wood is allowed.
The Philippines should buy and source wood from New Zealand and transport them back here instead of cutting
our own trees.
a. Agree on the statement specified in order to save the Philippine forests
b. The statement is a contradictory solution. Energy and carbon emitted by the airplane is higher when
these logs are transported
c. No comment
d. Better to cut trees here then preserve and conserve

38. Which color seems to advance as you look at it?
a. White
b. Yellow
c. Red
d. Blue

39. Which color seems to recede as you look at it?
a. White
b. Yellow
c. Red
d. Blue

40. To maximize natural day-lightning and to productively inhibit solar gain, what must be the maximum area for
skylights?
a. 3% of total exterior roof area
b. 5% of total exterior roof area
c. 7% of total exterior roof area
d. 9% of total exterior roof area

41. If the building is over 55 feet high, what must be the maximum are for skylights?
a. 3% of total exterior roof area
b. 5% of total exterior roof area
c. 7% of total exterior roof area
d. 9% of total exterior roof area

42. If your project has air leakages, what must be done to the same while considering time and cost implications?
a. Apply caulk
b. Apply weatherstrip
c. Apply gasket
d. Apply combination or any of the above



43. Which organization is not a member of the Philippine Council for the Architecture Profession?
a. UAP
b. None of these
c. PIA
d. CODHASP

44. Majority of the overall building heat gain may come from
a. Convection and Radiation
b. Radiation and Conduction
c. Conduction and Radiation
d. Absorption and Reflection

45. If the top of your window from the floor level is 2 meter, what will be the coverage (length) on the same floor?
a. Equal to height of window
b. Half of the height of the window
c. Twice the height of the window
d. Any of the above

46. Which have the greatest carbon footprint?
a. Buildings
b. Automobiles
c. Lighting
d. Equipment

47. Another term for LED Drive Circuit
a. Electronic Panel
b. Electronic Breaker
c. Electronic Control Gear
d. Electronic Fuse

48. Which is appropriate for a tropical country?
a. Low pitched roof
b. High pitched roof
c. RC Slab
d. Dome

49. If you are planning to include a green roof for your project, what will be the appropriate material for
waterproofing?
a. Cementitious
b. Membrane
c. Integral
d. Coating




50. Standard roof type for Government Buildings
a. Hip
b. Shed
c. Gambrel
d. RC

51. As an Architect, one must consider the following during planning stages; except
a. Zoning
b. Operations
c. Disaster Management
d. Building operations and maintenance
e. None of the choices

52. Hardest wood among the following
a. Kamagong b. Molave c. Narra d. Acacia

53. Which is not environment friendly refrigerant?
a. Ammonia (R-717) b. Helium (R-704) c. Freon (R-22) d. Water (R-718)

54. Which of the following floor finishes will you specify for an office (busy general staff area) of an international
marketing company?
a. Imported vinyl tiles c. Laminated Planks
b. Locally distributed vinyl tiles d. Engineered Wood

55. What is the minimum size of a clerk office table?
a. 2 feet b. 2 feet 8 inches c. 3 feet d. 3 feet 6 inches

56. What should be the height of a modular partition for it to be effective in noise reduction and efficiency of staff
communication?
a. 1.8m b. 1.5m c. 1.2m d. 1.0m

57. What is the comfortable and minimum area for a sleeping quarters of a Call Center?
a. 12sq.m. b. 16sq.m. c. 10sq.m. d. 18sq.m.

58. What type of luminaire is commonly seen in office buildings?
a. Eyeball b. Troffer c. Box Type FL d. Pinlight

59. For a Call Center, which of the following spaces will you recommend to be adjacent to each other?
a. Elevator-Electrical Room-Shaft-UPS Room
b. Activity area-Sleeping Room-Pantry-Toilets
c. Maintenance Room-Chase-Fire Exit Stairs-Office
d. Main Reception-GM Office-Training Room-Interview Room

60. The H.R. Department Office must be located near the:
a. Staff Working Area b. Finance Office c. Training Room d. CEO Office

61. What specs will you use for a fire exit smoke shaft?
a. Reinforced Concrete b. Plastered CHB c. Ficemboard Drywall d. Engineered Wood

62. What will you recommend for inclusion in a fire exit smoke shaft?
a. Use R.C. on-site Pre-cast construction c. Use Epoxy Paint for floor finish
b. Provide Pressurization Shaft with outlets d. Provide magnetic door contacts for fire rated exit doors

63. What must be incorporated in an office building?
a. Roof Deck b. Basement c. Pool d. Chapel

64. What should be the minimum clear ceiling height of a hallway for an office building?
a. 2.1m b. 2.2m c. 2.3m d. 2.4m

65. What should be the appropriate clear span of beams for an office building?
a. 4m b. 6m c. 8m d. 10m

66. What is the minimum height of an office table?
a. 70 cm b. 76 cm c. 80 cm d. 90 cm

67. What air conditioning system will you recommend for an office of a medium-sized company?
a. Window Type b. Composite c. Split Type d. Centralized

68. In terms of cost reduction, operational efficiency and comfort of users, which is less needed in an office
building?
a. Artificial ventilation b. Hot Water Supply c. Common Toilet d. LAN connectivity

69. How will you incorporate functionality and efficiency to an apartment building?
a. Combine zoning for both functional and utilitarian spaces.
b. Segregate zoning for functional and utilitarian spaces.
c. Zone utilitarian spaces first then functional spaces.
d. Zone functional spaces first then utilitarian spaces

70. A building faade concept is based on?
a. Character only b. Design Principles c. Function and style d. Functional and design principles

71. What must be the priority sequence in regard with proper orientation of a building?
a. Solar, wind, noise, odor, privacy, view c. Wind, solar, noise, odor, privacy, view
b. Privacy, view, solar, wind, noise, odor d. Noise, odor, privacy, view, solar, wind

72. If Amenities, Facilities, Services and Utilities are introduced, what is the sequence of primary priority?
a. Utilities, Amenities, Facilities, Services c. Facilities, Amenities, Services, Utilities
b. Amenities, Facilities, Services, Utilities d. Utilities, Services, Facilities, Amenties



73. Which of the following structural elements can be erected along a side or rear property line if the property is on
a relatively flat terrain?
a. Firewalls and perimeter walls c. End walls
b. Retaining walls d. Zocalo walls

74. Which of the following is not considered as an architectural interior element?
a. Elevator lobby ceiling c. Bathroom floor
b. Unit party wall d. Eaves

75. A flooring material that is slippery when dust accumulates on it
a. Granite b. Cement c. Bricks d. Ceramic

76. What wall finish is inappropriate if the objective is to lessen sound reverberation in a music hall?
a. Piano finished laminate
b. Flamed Granite
c. Patterned Plywood
d. Low relief / Bas relief

77. Which of the following is not a fixture used for residential building?
a. Wall hanging b. Pendant Lighting c. Luminaire d. Tissue Holder

78. What type of water distribution system will you recommend for a high rise building?
a. Upfeed b. Downfeed c. Serviced d. Pressurized

79. A common but inefficient mounting location for air conditioning units
a. Near ceiling b. Middle part but near ceiling c. Middle part but near floor d. Near floor

80. Cove lighting is best suited for areas where
a. Less illumination is required
b. More illumination is required
c. No illumination required
d. Either of the two above

81. What is a safe ampacity rating of a branch circuit for a combined lighting and non-lighting outlets of
condominium unit?
a. 40 amps b. 30 amps c. 50 amps d. 20 amps

82. What is important consideration when using a split type air conditioning system for a restaurant?
a. Distance of ACCU to FCU
b. Provision of exterior ACCU ledge
c. Insulation of pipes
d. Drainage line

83. Sound absorptive materials are more efficient when
a. Used with paint finish
b. Used as a bare material
c. Used in thick sections
d. Used as fabrics
84. What exterior wall finish will you recommend for a house if there is a budget constraint?
a. Plastered painted finish b. kostura c. Sandblast d. Vinly strips

85. For kitchen worktops, what is the best arrangement recommendation for a kitchen sink?
a. Worktops at right side of sink
b. Worktops at both sides of sink
c. Worktops at left side of sink
d. Worktops on both side of sink and cooker position

86. What type of window is recommended for a residential high rise building?
a. Pivot c. casement
b. Louvers d. Awnin

87. What is used to regulate pedestrian flow inside building?
a. Turnstile c. CCTV
b. Security Guard d. Exit Plan

88. Where should an owner of a business establishment proceed to apply for a business permit?
a. City Hall c. DTI
b. SEC d. BIR

89. From the list of finishes, what would be the best for bedrooms?
a. Vinly c. Carpet tile
b. Wood tile d. Ceramic tile

90. What is the preferred modular dimension for a single bed?
a. 1 x 1.8 M with 0.40 M circulatory areas on both sides of the bed
b. 0.90 x 2 M with 0.40 circulatory areas on both sides of the bed
c. 0.09 x 2 M with 0.40 circulatory areas on one side of the bed
d. 0.90 x 2 M with 0.40 circulatory areas on both sides of the bed with 0.50 M at foot of bed

91. Form the list of finishes, what would be the best for common corridors?
a. Vinyle tile b. Marble tile c. Granite tile d. Ceramic tile

92. What critical spatial and dimensional standards must guide the design of a proposed vehicular
system?
a. Safe seatback and clearances
b. Adequate manoeuvring room for various type of vehicle
c. Maximized on-street parking
d. Provision of basement

93. Where should be the location of the main drainage, electrical service entrance, main sewer line and
water service pipe?
a. Within the property line
b. At the setback
c. Along the property line
d. At the easement

94. Who is responsible for the preparation of a building evacuation route in case of fire or earthquake?
a. Facilities Manager b. Architect c. FALAR Consultant d. Fire Department Head

95. Which of the following does not give you any privacy for your bathroom window?
a. tinted glass b. 2-way mirror c. wired glass d. frosted glass

96. In a textile garment factory, which lightning fixture should you not use?
a. industrial CFL b. halogen lamp c. pendant lightning d. low-pressure sodium

97. If you have proposed building/structure near an operating domestic/international airport, which other LGU
office would you consult as of 2012?
a. CAB (Civil Aeronautical Board)
b. ATO (Air Transportation Office)
c. CAAP (Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines)

98. In terms of insulation, what is the best color for Roof Decks?
a. black b. white c. gray d. blue

99. What is the occupant load of a studio-type unit?
a. 2-3 persons/unit b.3-4 persons/unit c. 3-5 persons/unit d. 1-3 persons/unit
100. The required building exterior shall be along classical, neo-classical or stylized lines combined with modern
features, what primary architectural element should be considered?
a. columns b. external corridor c. main entrance decorative motif of faade

101. What is the most common structural system employed in a medium to high rise apartment building?
a. flat plate, cast-in place r.c. with randomly place columns
b. structural steel framing with baffle slab
c. r.c. frame with CHB for external envelope and drywall for internal partitions
d. all of the above

102. What is the best sequence of priority for the space requirement of a studio type condo unit?
a. kitchen, dining, bedroom, living room
b. bedroom, kitchen, dining, living room
c. bedroom, dining area, living room, kitchen
d. living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom

103. From the list of finishes, what would be the best for commercial and hotel kitchens?
a. marble tile b. vinyl tile c. granite tile d. ceramic tile










ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
KEY ANSWERS:
1. A
2. C
3. B
4. D
5. A
6. A
7. B
8. A
9. B
10. C
11. C
12. D
13. D
14. A
15. B
16. B
17. A
18. C
19. C
20. B
21. C
22. B
23. B
24. A
25. A
26. A
27. D
28. D
29. C
30. D
31. B
32. B
33. C
34. B
35. B
36. C
37. B
38. C
39. D
40. B
41. B
42. D
43. B
44. C
45. C
46. A
47. C
48. B
49. B
50. A
51. E
52. A
53. C
54. B
55. A
56. B
57. D
58. B
59. A
60. C
61. A
62. B
63. A
64. B
65. C
66. B
67. C
68. B
69. B
70. D
71. B
72. D
73. A
74. D
75. D
76. A
77. A
78. B
79. D
80. A
81. C
82. A
83. B
84. B
85. B
86. C
87. A
88. A
89. C
90. D
91. C
92. B
93. A
94. B
95. B
96. C
97. C
98. B
99. D
100. D
101. C
102. C
103. D