ARDES MOCKBOARDS-MELODY

What kind of insulation can be recommended to insulate the roof and prevent extreme heat in the double-height multipurpose hall?

Foil-faced insulation (polyethylene foam covered on both sides by aluminum foil)

If cost-cutting is the primary concern, what floor finish can be recommended for the storage rooms?

Concrete with sealer and hardener

If ease of cleaning, presentability, and hygiene are the primary concern, what industrial-grade floor finish can be recommended for the storage rooms?

Epoxy

Which of the following is not safe for firewalls?

Provide openings in the firewall

In terms of acoustics, which material is the least desirable acoustic cladding for walls in a very crowded and noisy space with a low ceiling?

Smooth glass

According to the NBC, what are the maximum riser and minimum tread dimensions (in meters)?

0.20 and 0.25

According to RA 9514, what is the maximum width of an exit door?

1220mm

According to RA 9514, what is the maximum vertical distance between ramp landings?

760 mm

According to the NBC, what is the maximum width of a door leaf for exit doors?

1.20 m

In the classroom, where should the light control switch be located?

By the door, latch side

For most elementary schools, the bottom of the whiteboard should ideally be how much higher than the floor?

700 mm

For most elementary schools, the top of the whiteboard should ideally be how much higher than the floor?

1800-2000 mm

For kindergarten students, what is the optimum height of benches?

About 300mm

What is the best orientation for the long sides of a volleyball court?

E-W

What is the ideal teacher-pupil ratio for preschools, according to the DepEd?

1:25

Which of the following flooring materials has the lowest carbon footprint?

a. Baked clay tiles

b. China granite

c. Ceramic tiles

d. HPL

Baked clay tiles

Considering green design principles, which roof color should be recommended for schools?

Off-white

What is the occupant load factor prescribed by RA 9514 for classrooms?

1.90 sqm. per person

What is RA 9514

Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008

Which wall color for the classrooms will be most conducive to studying?

Blue

What easement development has a paved walkway, a planting strip, and a driveway?

Esplanade

Which requires a minimum easement of 9.00 m.?

Esplanade

What easement development has a paved walkway and a planting strip?

Promenade

According to the NBC, which is/are accessory use/s permitted for the GI zoning classification?

a. Nuclear facilities

b. Rehab center for drug addicts

c. Religious structures

d. Both A and B

e. Both B and C

Both B and C

What is the maximum height for the urinal lip, for accessibility?

480mm

Rooms for Human Habitations

6.00 sq. meters with a least dimension of 2.00 meters

Minimum size of kitchen, NBC

3.00 sq. meters with a least dimension of 1.50 meters

Minimum size of T&B, NBC

1.20 sq. meters with a least dimension of 900 millimeters

Minimum air space for School Rooms

3.00 cu. meters with 1.00 sq. meter of floor area per person

Minimum air space for Workshop, Factories, and Offices

12.00 cu. meters of air space per person

Minimum air space for habitable Rooms

14.00 cu. meters of air space per person

What is the minimum distance required between canopies and awnings and the property lines?

750mm

If the laundry area at the back is paved and uncovered, then it is part of the

a. USA and TOSL

b. ISA and TOSL

c. Construction Area

d. Both A and C

e. Both B and C

Both B and C

For R2-Basic projects, how much of the required front yard may paved for carport use?

50%

If the house will use wooden posts or suportales spaced 3 meters apart and the both the ground and second levels of the house are 3 meters high, what are the minimum dimensions required for the wooden posts?

125 x 125 mm

Assuming one side of a rectangular bathroom is exactly 1.00 meter wide, how wide must the other side be in order to comply with requirements of the Building Code?

1.20 m

What is the minimum parking slot size required by the NBC for standard trucks?

a. 3.60m x 12.00

b. 3.60m x 18.00m

c. 3.60m x 20.00m

d. 3.60m x 22.00m

3.60m x 12.00

What is the minimum parking slot size required by the NBC for articulated trucks?

a. 3.60m x 12.00m

b. 3.60m x 18.00m

c. 3.60m x 20.00m

d. 3.60m x 22.00m

3.60m x 18.00m

For the toilets located in the commercial building, what minimum dimension does the NBC require?

1.2 sqm or 1200 mm sqm

If the commercial building will be artificially ventilated, what is the minimum ceiling height required by the NBC?

2.40m

If the gazebo is constructed one year after the main house, would a building permit still be required before constructing it?

a. No. It is exempt because it is an addition.

b. No. It is exempt because it is small enough.

c. Yes. It is not exempt because it is not small enough.

d. Both A and B

Both A and B

Multiplied to wall area to get CHB quantity

12.5