PP PRELIMS

The architect registered and licensed under R.A. No. 9266, who is directly and professionally responsible for the total design of the project for the client and who shall assume the civil liability for the plans, specifications, and contract documents he/she has signed and sealed.

Architect-of-Record

The architect registered and licensed or permitted to practice under R.A. No. 9256, who is professionally and academically qualified in any branch of architecture.

Consulting Architect

The Scope of Practice of Architecture includes, among others:

a. Planning, architectural designing and structural conceptualization

b. Preparation of preliminary, technical, economic and financial feasibility studies of plans, models, and project promotional services

c. Both A and B

d. None of the above

Both A and B

the existing ofiicial national organization of all architects of the Philippines in which all registered Filipino architects shall be members without prejudice to membership In professional associations.

Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization

A document embodied in the Architects National Code which defines all aspects of professional service, prescribes minimum basic fees and establishes the rights and obligations of both the Architect and the client.

Standards of Professional Practice

A document which forms part of the Architects' National Code which contains the norms and principles governing the practice of the profession of architecture

Code of Ethical Conduct

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.

COR

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.

Architectural Documents

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

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 layouting of all building engineering systems found therein.

Architectural Interiors

The powers and functions of the Board of Architecture include the following:

a. Supervise the registration, licensure, and practice of architects

b. Revise and update the curriculum of BS Architecture

c. Both A & B

d. None of the above

Supervise the registration, licensure, and practice of architects

The qualifications of an applicant for the board examination for architects include the following:

a. Exceptional moral character

b. BA Architecture degree

c. Both A & B

d. None of the above

None of the Above

Mr. ABC got a grade of 85% in History and Theory of Architecture, Principles of Planning and Architectural Practice; 81% in Structural Design, Building Materials, and Architectural Specifications, and Methods of Construction and Utilities; 49% in Urban Design and Architectural Interiors; and an impressive 91% in Architectural Design and Site Planning. Given this set of grades, which among the following statements is correct?

Mr. ABC failed the ALE

Ms. DEF, while waiting for the oathtaking ceremony, was convicted of a political offense. Given this situation, which among the following statements is correct?

Ms. DEF cannot be refused the issuance of her COR and PIC

Mr. GHI, a graduate of BA Architecture from a prestigious university in Switzerland, is currently in the process of having his degree recognized by CHED to qualify for the ALE. Despite this, he claims on his professional social media pages that he is an architect. Which provision of RA 9266 is violated?

Section 25

Mr. GHI then gained a client. Since he cannot sign and seal documents yet, he asked Ar. JKL, an RLA, to sign the architectural documents on his behalf. Which provision of RA 9266 is violated?

Section 32

For how many years will Ar. JKL be held civilly liable for the architectural plans she signed and sealed?

15 years

Which of the following is/are within the scope of SPP Doc. 204-A?

Evaluation of Construction Works

Which of the following is/are within the scope of SPP Doc. 204-B?

a. Evaluation of Construction Works

b. Cost and Time Control

c. Both A & B

d. Neither A or B

Both A and B

The Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for an Architect doing DBS by Administration shall be ____ % of the Project Construction Cost, exclusive of the Architect's Fee for the Regular Design Services.

7%

Mr. & Mrs. LMN engages Ar. OPQ to design their dream house to be situated on an R-1 zone. Assuming the PCC is Php 15,500,000.00, how much should Ar. OPQ charge as RPF?

Php 1,550,000.00

In the Code of Ethical Conduct, the Architect's duty to respect and help conserve the systems of values and the natural, historic, and cultural heritage of the community in which he/she creates architecture falls under which article?

The Architect's responsibility in relation to the people

In the Code of Ethical Conduct, the Architect's duty to not render professional services without a professional service agreement falls under which article?

The Architect's responsibility in relation to his/her colleagues and subordinates

In the Code of Ethical Conduct, the Architect's duty to carry out his/her professional work without undue delay and within an agreed reasonable time limit falls under which article?

The Architect's responsibility in relation to his/her clients

In the Code of Ethical Conduct, the Architect's duty to abide by the Basic Minimum Fee prescribed under the "Standards of Professional Practice" falls under which article?

The Architect's responsibility in relation to his/her colleagues and subordinates

The licensed professional who shall prepare and submit a Certificate of Completion of the project stating its conformity to the Code including the approved plans and specifications.

Architect in charge of construction

A medium density residential use or occupancy characterized as low-rise multi-level building/ structure of from three (3) up to five (5) storeys in height and for use as multiple family dwellings.

Maximum R-2

ISA + USA = ?

TOSL

PSO + ISA = ?

MACA

PSO + TOSL = ?

TLA

AMBF / TLA = ?

PSO

Abutment on one (1) side is allowed for any R-1 lot type or location.

False

Which of the following uses are not allowed on public easements?

a. Residential and like uses whether temporary or permanent

b. Depository of stalled, wrecked or abandoned vehicles, mechanical devices

c. Both A & B

d. Neither A & B

Both A and B

The minimum and allowable width of temporary walkway if in case there is no sidewalk in front of the building site during the construction.

1200

Select the correct statement:

a. On non-arcaded RROW/streets, signs shall not extend more than 1.20 meters over the sidewalk and measured horizontally from the wall line or building line.

b. On arcaded RROW/streets, the signs shall not project more than 0.60 meter from the outermost portion of the wall line of the allowed structure over the arcade.

c. Both statements are correct

d. Both statements are wrong

Both statements are correct

A continuous and unobstructed route of exit from one point in a building, structure or facility to a public way consisting of three (3) distinct parts.

a. Means of Egress

b. Emergency Plan

c. Fire Escape Route

d. Fire Exit

Means of Egress

Door openings in means of egress shall not be less than ____ millimeter in clear width.

710

Maximum slope of an accessible ramp with a rise of 650 mm:

1:15

Maximum slope of an accessible ramp with a rise of 750 mm:

1:20

Accessible handrails shall be installed at ____ mm and ____ mm above ramps and stairs.

900 and 700

Accessible parking slots shall have a dimension of:

4.00 m x 5.00 m

All accessible doors shall have a minimum clear width of ____ mm.

900

urnabout spaces shall also be provided at or within ____ mm of every dead-end corridor.

3500

Accessible elevators shall be located not more than ____meters from the entrance and shall be easy to locate with the aid of directional signs.

30

Workstations designed for accessibility shall ensure each desk counter is a minimum of ____ mm wide to provide sufficient space for individuals using wheelchairs or mobility aids.

900

To build his single-attached family home, Mr. RST acquired a 336-square-meter rectangular inside lot in an R2 basic zone, with a 12-meter frontage facing a 12-meter right-of-way (RROW). Please compute the following:

How many square meters will be left after applying the maximum allowable setback requirements to maximize the lot?

230 sq. m.

To build his single-attached family home, Mr. RST acquired a 336-square-meter rectangular inside lot in an R2 basic zone, with a 12-meter frontage facing a 12-meter right-of-way (RROW). Please compute the following:

Given the Maximum Allowable PSO of 60 for R-2 basic with firewall, what is the area of the TOSL?

134.40 sq.m.

To build his single-attached family home, Mr. RST acquired a 336-square-meter rectangular inside lot in an R2 basic zone, with a 12-meter frontage facing a 12-meter right-of-way (RROW). Please compute the following:

Given the Maximum Allowable ISA of 30 for R-2 basic with firewall, compute for the MACA.

302.40 sq.m.

To build his single-attached family home, Mr. RST acquired a 336-square-meter rectangular inside lot in an R2 basic zone, with a 12-meter frontage facing a 12-meter right-of-way (RROW). Please compute the following:

Compute for the minimum USA.

33.60 sq. m.

To build his single-attached family home, Mr. RST acquired a 336-square-meter rectangular inside lot in an R2 basic zone, with a 12-meter frontage facing a 12-meter right-of-way (RROW). Please compute the following:

What is the maximum length of firewall allowed for this development?

22.40 m.