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Crawl Space

An area in a building having a clearance less than human height, but accessible by crawling.

 

a. Answer not among the choices

b. crawl space

c. clearance

d.  headroom

1:12

Which of the following values is the maximum accessibility ramp gradient according to the Accessibility Law?

 

a. 1.20 meters

b. 12%

c. 1:12

d. 12"

atrium

An open, skylit court around which a house or building is built

a. Answer not among the choices 

b. atrium

c. clerestory

d. courtyard

Pass-through

A window-like opening in a wall or partition through which things may be passed, as between a kitchen and a dining room

1. threshold 

2. pass-through 

3. countertop 

4. Answer not among the choices 

Reseearch development?

The following are phases of the design process, except:

 

a. Answer not among the choices

b. contract documentation

c. design development

d. research development

 

multifamily dweling

A kind of residential structure that is designed or suitable for use by several or many families

a. multifamily dweling

b. condominium

c. Answer not among the choices

d. apartments

fenestration

The design and placement of windows in a building.

1. arcading 

2. Answer not among the choices 

3. Cladding 

4. fenestration

fish

This of these drawings is the most ancient decorative symbol in the Christian church.

a. copper serpent

b. fish

c. cross

d. patkua

1.20 meters on each side

What is the minimum width of the sidewalk for a Right-Of-Way (RROW) width of 9.00 meters or more?

1.00 meter on each side

1.20 meters on each side

2.00 meters on each side

1.50 meters on each side

 

anthropometrics and ergonomics

Space planning uses both

a. anthropometrics and color theory

b. anthropometrics and ergonomics

c. ergonomics and functional requirements

d. abstraction of form and measuring of scale

orientation

The position of a building on a site in relation to true north, to points on the compass, to a specific place or feature, or to local conditions of sunlight, wind, and drainage

1. sun path diagram 

2. orientation 

3. Answer not among the choices 

4. folly

First statement is true, Second statement is also true.

We design to improve certain functions that make the task and activities performed within them more convenient, comfortable and pleasurable. The proper functioning of a design is, of course, directly related to the purposes of those who inhabit and use it, as well as to their physical dimensions and abilities

Proportion

Is the relationship of one part to another or to the whole, or between one object and another.

1. juxtaposition 

2. proportion 

3. scale 

4. Answer not among the choices

Roadway/carriageway component

What is allowed within easements if the width is greater than 9.00 meters?

a. Enclosed commercial structures

b. Long-term vehicle parking

c. Roadway/carriageway component

d. Residential buildings

The integration of flexible learning spaces

In space planning for educational facilities, what is an important consideration?

a. The inclusion of private offices for each student

b. The creation of formal, rigid classroom layouts

c. The use of luxurious materials

d. The integration of flexible learning spaces

3.00 sq. meters with a least dimension of 1.50 meters

According to SECTION 806 of the NBC, what is the minimum size requirement for a kitchen?

1. 5.00 sq. meters with a least dimension of 2.50 meters 

2. 3.00 sq. meters with a least dimension of 1.50 meters 

3. 1.20 sq. meters with a least dimension of 900 millimeters 

4. 6.00 sq. meters with a least dimension of 2.00 meters

Local Planning authority

 Who determines whether a street shall have an open sidewalk, an arcaded sidewalk, or a combination of both?

1.   Public utility companies 

2.   Local planning authority 

3.   Building owner 

4.  National government

Large, open spaces with minimal partitions

What is a key characteristic of an open-plan office layout?

a. Separate rooms for each department

b. Enclosed private offices for each employee

c. Numerous small, divided workspaces

d. Large, open spaces with minimal partitions

Implementation

Which of the following is excluded from the Iterative Design Process?

a. Feedback

b. Testing

c. Implementation

d. Prototype

How various spaces relate to each other

What does an Adjacency Matrix show?

 

a. The HVAC system layout

b. The structural integrity of a building

c. The electrical wiring plan

d. How various spaces relate to each other

Semi-permanent/permanent commercial structures

Which type of structures are disallowed and prohibited within the Right-Of-Way (RROW) as mentioned in Rule VIII of the NBC?

1. Mass transit stations 

2. Temporary transportation structures 

3. Public utility/service structures 

4. Semi-permanent/permanent commercial structures

Reducing the size of any room or the relative area of windows below the provided standard

What is prohibited in terms of altering a building according to SECTION 801 of the NBC?

a. Adding more floors

b. Installing solar panels

c. Changing the color of the exterior

d. Reducing the size of any room or the relative area of windows below the provided standard

Circulation space

Passage of persons or things from one place to another or through an area

a. Answer not among the choices

b. path

c. circulation space

d. gallery

Planning and designing spaces based on client needs and user activities

In the context of large-scale commercial spaces, what does space planning refer to?

a. Ensuring the fastest construction time

b. Creating the most aesthetically pleasing spaces

c. Reducing construction costs

d. Planning and designing spaces based on client needs and user activities

3.00 sq. meters with a least dimension of 1.50 meters

According to SECTION 806 of the NBC, what is the minimum size requirement for a kitchen?

a. 5.00 sq. meters with a least dimension of 2.50 meters

b. 1.20 sq. meters with a least dimension of 900 millimeters

c. 3.00 sq. meters with a least dimension of 1.50 meters

d. 6.00 sq. meters with a least dimension of 2.00 meter

5%

What is the allowable percentage of slope which allows for parking slots to be placed along the inclined surfaces.

5%

6%

7%

15

10%

What is the maximum percentage of floor area that minor accessory uses can occupy without affecting the building's occupancy classification?

20%

5%

15%

10%

Townhouse

A type of row house usually in urban setting joined by common firewalls

Single Detached

townhouse

brownstone

apartelle

sidewalk

Which of the following is not considered a transit building.

Pedestrian underpass

Waiting shed

sidewalk

Pedestrian overpass

The clear opening between them should permit common use

What is the requirement for adjacent spaces to be considered a combined room?

-They should have the same flooring material

-The clear opening between them should permit common use

-They must be located on the same floor

-They must be painted the same color

The most restrictive requirement of any occupancy found therein

When a building is of mixed occupancy, to what requirements is the whole building subject?

The specific requirements of the primary occupancy found therein

The average requirements of all occupancies found therein

The most restrictive requirement of any occupancy found therein

The least restrictive requirement of any occupancy found therein

 

Natural light allows sanitation of room.

Naturally ventilated toilets and bath are highly recommended for structures with small occupancies such as singe family dwelling due to:

 

Not effective in dispelling foul smell and odor.

Provides privacy.

Natural light allows sanitation of room.

Allows wash to be hung in toilets.

Roof minimum slope is 3%

Ergonomics is an applied science often used in designing and planning built spaces. It relates human scale to his built space. This study allows people and things to interact most efficiently and comfortably. Which among these is not an example of ergonomics.

1.10 m from FFL

Roof minimum slope is 3%

Door clear height is recommended at 2.10m from FFL

Stair riser should not exceed 200 mm

anthropometrics

The collection and application of human measurements

 

anthropometrics

Answer not among the choices

human scale

ergonomics

D) Number of nearby parking spaces

Sidewalk widths shall be based on several considerations. Which of the following is NOT one of these considerations?

1. Number of nearby parking spaces 

2. Type and volume of street furniture 

3. Volume of pedestrians 

4. Width of the planting strips

Interpretation

What term describes deriving deeper or hidden meanings and associations from the environment?

1. Interpretation 

2. Evaluation 

3. Manifestation 

4. Observation

articulation

This is a method or manner of jointing that makes the united parts clear, distinct and precise in relation to each other.

scale

pattern

transformation

articulation

semiotics

Where can the study of signs and symbols be conducted?

Semiotics

Aesthetics

Ergonomics

Tectonics

2

How many intermediate handrails must be provided for a stairway having a width of 9 meters.

1

4

2

3

Both functional and aesthetic criteria

What should the arrangement of shapes and forms in space respond to?

1. The latest design trends 

2. The client's personal tastes only 

3. Both functional and aesthetic criteria 

4. The budget constraints alone

mezzanine

A low or partial story between two main stories of a building.

 

mezzanine

slab

Answer not among the choices

natural ground line

88

A young bachelor has decided that his R-1 zoned property, with a Total Lot Area of 301 sqm. located in Antipolo City shall host his dream house. The project site is a rectangular inside lot, with a 14-meter wide frontage facing West. The Project site uniformly slopes 10% towards the 14-meter wide street, i.e. the Road right of way  (RROW) that is relatively flat and which has 2.0 meter wide sidewalks (which include a 0.80 meter wide planting strip at both sides. The surface at the center of the project is considered as elevation 0,0m. What is the Maximum ISA?

88 sqm

86 sqm

90 sqm

86 sqm

A simple drawing with circles representing spaces connected by lines indicating relationships

What is a Bubble Diagram?

-A color scheme for interior design

-A simple drawing with circles representing spaces connected by lines indicating relationships

-A three-dimensional model of a building

-A detailed architectural blueprint

The use, type of construction, and height of the building, and the use, area, nature, and location of the site

What factors govern the maximum site occupancy according to SECTION 803 of the NBC?

1. The number of occupants 

2. The use, type of construction, and height of the building, and the use, area, nature, and location of the site 

3. The architectural style of the building 

4. The owner's preference 

It does not

How does orthogonal projection differ from orthographic projection?

1. It does not 

2. It involves perspective 

3. It shows elevation views 

4. It uses isometric angles

Commercial signs supported from any building projection

According to Rule VIII, what type of signage is specifically disallowed from the RROW leading to important public or historical buildings/structures?

1. Directional Signages

2. Commercial signs supported from any building projection

3. Non-commercial traffic signages 

4. Planting strips 

Yes

Can each architectural object have different forms with the same denotation but different connotations?

a. sometimes

b. yes

c. no

d. rarely

Ceiling

Architectural elements in architectural design are organized to give a structure form, differentiate between inside and outside and define the boundaries of interior space. The following are architectural elements except:

a. walls

b. ceiling

c. Answer not among the choices

d. floor

49.80%

A young bachelor has decided that his R-1 zoned property, with a Total Lot Area of 301 sqm. located in Antipolo City shall host his dream house. The project site is a rectangular inside lot, with a 14-meter wide frontage facing West. The Project site uniformly slopes 10% towards the 14-meter wide street, i.e. the Road right of way  (RROW) that is relatively flat and which has 2.0 meter wide sidewalks (which include a 0.80 meter wide planting strip at both sides. The surface at the center of the project is considered as elevation 0,0m. What is the allowable PSO?

43.18%

49.80%

46.51%

54.81%

Residential and like uses whether temporary or permanent

Which of the following uses is absolutely prohibited within an easement according to Rule VIII of the NBC?

1. Pedestrian access-ways 

2. Soil stabilization/protection measures 

3. Permanent utility/service lines 

4. Residential and like uses whether temporary or permanent