RA9266 ARTICLEI-IV (true of false)

TRUE OR FALSE

A person can practice architecture in the Philippines without a Certificate of Registration as long as they have a PRC Identification Card.

False

Foreign architects are allowed to practice in the Philippines even without a Special Permit, as long as they are hired by a Filipino firm

False

Any document signed by an architect is considered valid, even if it lacks a seal.

False

The architect who signs and seals the architectural plans is fully responsible for them.

True

Under RA 9266, an unlicensed person may practice architecture as long as they do not use the title "Architect."

False

The PRC license of an architect serves as an equivalent of civil service eligibility when applying for government positions.

True

Architectural plans remain the sole property of the client after the architect signs and seals them.

False

A person caught falsely impersonating a registered architect may only be fined but not imprisoned.

False

A firm practicing architecture in the Philippines must be at least 50% owned by registered architects.

False, must be 75%

The Architect-of-Record is only responsible for the design phase of a project and not the final execution

False

The maximum penalty for unauthorized practice of architecture under RA 9266 includes imprisonment of up to 6 years.

True

An architectural firm must be registered with the PRC before it can legally operate.

False, must be SEC-registered

The reciprocity rule allows foreign architects to take the Philippine licensure exam if their country allows Filipinos to practice there.

True

Signing a blueprint without affixing a seal makes the document legally binding.

False, both sign and seal are required

Government positions requiring architectural expertise can be filled by engineers if they have experience in construction.

False

Any firm hiring a foreign architect is not required to secure a Special Permit from PRC and DOLE.

False

If an architect has an outstanding balance of CPD points, they can still renew their PRC license.

False, they need to comply first

The ownership of architectural documents should be retained by the architect to prevent unauthorized copies or reuse.

True

An intern who performs architectural work under an employer is considered to be engaging in illegal practice.

False, unless they enter a direct service agreement with a client)

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) is the agency responsible for regulating and licensing architects.

True

A foreign architect can be the Architect-of-Record in the Philippines as long as they are licensed in their home country.

False, they need a Filipino counterpart and a Special Permit

The penalty for unauthorized architectural practice is only a fine of P100,000.

False, it ranges from P100,000 to P500,000 and can include imprisonment

The PRC Verification System allows the public to check if a person is a licensed architect.

True

An architectural firm registered with the SEC but without PRC-registered architects can practice legally.

False

Architects working in government positions are required to take a civil service exam.

False, PRC license is already considered as civil service eligibility

A person convicted of unauthorized architectural practice is guilty of a misdemeanor.

True

Architectural contracts must include a clause on intellectual property rights.

True

If an architectural firm is 74% owned by licensed architects, it can legally practice.

False, it must be at least 75%

The government is exempt from hiring registered architects for projects requiring architectural services.

False

An architect can authorize someone else to sign and seal documents on their behalf.

False

CPD points in excess of the required amount can be used for the next renewal cycle.

True

The practice of architecture without a valid PRC license is legal as long as it is for personal projects.

False

Architectural firms must register with both the SEC and the PRC.

True

A foreign architect cannot practice in the Philippines unless their home country grants reciprocity to Filipino architects.

True

If an architect fails to renew their PRC license, they can still practice as long as they have a valid SEC registration.

False