Q.1) Not a function of the Construction Supervision Group.

A. prepares PERT-CPM
B. review extra work orders claimed by contractor
C. conducts regular coordination meetings
D. check materials storage

PROFESSIONAL PRACTISE 2
Q.2) For the preparation of detailed engineering drawings and specifications on roads,
drainage, sewerage, power and communication system, an additional of how many
percent of the cost of development is to be charged?

A. 2%
B. 3%
C. 4%
D. 5%

Q.3) What does ASTM stands for?

A. American Society for Testing Materials

B. American Society for Testing and Materials
C. American Standards for Testing Materials
D. American Standards for Testing and Materials

Q.4) Traditional name for construction inspectors.

A. clerk-of-works
B. maestro de obras
C. contractor
D. construction foreman

Q.5) A type of specification stipulating the use of specific product/s or processes without
provision for substitution.

A. Reference
B. Descriptive
 C. performance
D. closed

Q.6) Not among the functions of the Construction Management Group.

A. approves methods and systems of construction

B. reviews change orders and payments
C. recommends general contractor
D. involve directly with the contractor's work
Q.7) What is the basic rate for the first 100 hectares or less for subdivision planning for
housing on properties within Metro Manila, cities, regional centers and provincial
capitals?

A. P2,000.00 per hectare

B. P3,000.00 per hectare
C. P4,000.00 per hectare
D. P5,000.00 per hectare

Q.8) What percentage of the Architect's Basic Fee is for the liability of the Architect
under the Civil Code?

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

Q.9) The Project Construction Cost referred to in the compensation of the Architect for
his Regular Design Fee means the cost of the completed structure which include one
of the following:

A. grottos
B. movable pieces of furniture
C. swimming pool
D. communications and electronic system
Explanation
Project Construction Cost, as referred, means the cost of the completed structure to
the Owner including plumbing and electrical fixtures, mechanical equipment,
elevators, escalators, air-conditioning system, automatic fire-sprinkler system, alarm
and clock system, communications and electronic system, elements attached to the
building and all items indicated in the drawings designed y or specified by the
Architect and his consultant. Other items, if designed and planned by the Architect,
such as movable pieces of furniture, cabinets, covered walks, grottos, pools,
landscaping and other items of similar nature are to be paid for separately by the
Owner to the Architect. (Refer to UAP Doc 401: Owner-Architect Agreement)
Q.10) hich should be avoided in specifications writing?

A. long sentences
B. simple declarative sentences
C. ambiguous sentences
D. plain words/terms

Q.11) What is Division 7 of the 16-division uniform construction index?

A. Metals
B. Thermal and Moisture Protection
C. Wood and Plastics
D. Doors and Windows

Q.12) The Construction Supervision Group is responsible to the Owner on what matter?

A. technical matters
B. administrative matters
C. design matters
D. construction matters

Q.13) Included under Part I-General Requirements of a three-part section specification

format.

A. requirements of regulatory agencies

B. Mixes
C. Fabrication
D. Installation

Q.14) Which is the preferred statement in good specification writing?

A. Each exposed surface shall be painted with two coats of paint

B. Two coats of paint shall be applied to each exposed surface.
C. The contractor shall apply two coats of paint to each surface.
D. Apply two coats of paint to each exposed surface.

Q.15) Which combination of types of specifications is impossible?

 A. closed and brand name
B. open and closed
C. performance and descriptive
D. descriptive and reference

Q.16) A cost reimbursement type contract with provisions for a fee that is adjusted by
"sharing" formulas applied to the difference between the final allowable costs and
the target costs

A. fixed price incentive

B. price adjustment provision
C. cost plus incentive fee
D. cost plus fixed fee
Explanation
Fixed Price Incentive - the owner will pay the CM a fixed fee which is adjusted
according to the difference between the final allowable costs and the target costs.
Price adjustment provision - the contract price is adjusted upward or downward in
accordance with a pre-arranged formula.
Cost plus fixed fee - the owner will pay the CM a fixed fee plus reimbursement of
certain expenses incurred in the performance of basic services.

Q.17) Within how many days from the date the change is ordered shall any claim for
adjustment involving questions of fact be asserted

A. 5 days
B. 10 days
C. 15 days
D. 30 days

Q.18) What is the rate of the Management Fee for Post Construction Services based on
percentage of gross rentals?

A. 2 - 5%
B. 3 - 4%
C. 3 - 5%
D. 4 - 6%

Q.19) What specification type identifies the manufacturer's name and brand number?

A. closed
B. performance
C. descriptive
D. reference
Q.20) Which is ethical practice?

A. The design architect also supplies the construction materials.

B. An architect offers free design services for a church
C. The design architect takes part in a paid ad for the project
D. The architect offers free design services to friends.

Q.21) As per PD 223, what would disqualify an architectural organization to be accredited

by the PRC?

A. composed of architecture graduates

B. large membership
C. national in scope
D. established in good faith

Q.22) Which of the following is the best example in specification writing?

A. Contractor shall lay brickwork in stretcher bond.

B. Brickwork shall be laid in stretcher bond.
C. Lay brickwork in stretcher bond.
D. Using stretcher bond, contractor shall lay brickwork
Explanation
Do not mention contractor in the specs. As much as possible, do not start with a
verb and avoid starting with phrases

Q.23) The total cost of all equipment, utilities and other items which were either designed,
specified or procured by the Architect and his Consultants for the Owner, that were
used or installed in the project.

A. cost of the work

B. extra cost
C. construction cost
D. basic cost

Q.24) A characteristic of the Design-Build Service by Administration.

A. savings on project is divided equally between the Client and Architect

B. estimate guaranteed 10% +/-
C. revolving capital is given to Architect at start of construction
D. fee is 10% of project construction cost
Q.25) How many percent of the cost of the work is the range of fees for landscape design
services?

A. 10 - 15%
B. 10 - 18%
C. 12 - 15%
D. 12 - 18%