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An architect is working on a seven-story L-shaped office building in the northern United States. There will be a three-story glass-enclosed atrium with masonry walls between the two wings of the building. The owner wants the walls within the atrium to have maximum solar gain in the morning only.

Which building orientation should the architect use?

Constant air-volume

Which type of HVAC system is indicated in the schematic diagram?

A. Constant air-volume

B. Variable air-volume

C. Terminal reheat

D. Dual duct

Scale

A client has tasked an architect to create an intimate seating area for a hospital waiting room. Which of the following is likely to have the greatest impact on achieving the client's goal?

a. Pattern

b. Scale

c. Texture

d. Color

EPDM

An architect is designing a replacement roofing system for an existing building in a hospital complex. The hospital is worried about the effects of the installation of the roof on patients with breathing difficulties. The hospital has asked the architect to choose a roofing system that minimizes health risks.

A. EPDM

B. Modified bitumen

C. Four-ply built-up roof

Fire dampers

An architect is designing a project that requires the installation of four 12.5-ton roof top units (RTUs). After reviewing the plan sent from the mechanical engineer, the architect notices that the ductwork from the RTUs penetrate a rated roof assembly.

Which one of the following needs to be incorporated into the mechanical design at the roof assembly?

A. Smoke filters

B. Isolation curbs

C. Fire dampers

A sofa with a warm hue and dark value and a much lighter wall color

To give a sofa heavy appearance, the architect should use which of the following color combinations for the sofa and the surrounding walls?

a. A hue with a dark value for the sofa and a slightly lighter value for the walls

b. A light colored sofa of any hue and dark value color

c. A sofa with a warm hue and dark value and a much lighter wall color

d. A sofa with light, cool color and wall color of similar value and hue

Pink

Which color has the tendency of mitigating aggressive behaviour?

a. Violet

b. Brown

c.Pink

d. Red

Recessed incandescent close to the wall

A good selection for lighting to enhance the appearance of a rough, plastered wall would be:

a. Fluorescent cover up lighting on all four sides of the room

b. Decorative chandeliers near the wall

c.Track lighting near the center of the room aimed at the wall

d. Recessed incandescent close to the wall

Level area at 1.80m in length should be provided at the upper end of the ramp

Under Batas Pambansa Blg. 344, which is not part, component of a ramp if the length exceeds 6.00mtrs at 1:12 gradient?

a. Curb at 0.10m height

b. Landing every excess of 6.00mtrs of not less than 1.50m

c. Handrail at both side of the ramp with extensions at the start and at the end of the handrail at 0.40m

d.Level area at 1.80m in length should be provided at the upper end of the ramp

Plane and volume

A Parson table primarily uses which of the following types of design elements?

a. Plane and volume

b. Line and Plane

c. Plane and point

d. Volume and line

Sources of noise

What information would be the most important to obtain from a field survey if a complete set of drawings were also available for a building in which you were designing a library that was to occupy only one portion of the building?

a. The location of structural elements

b. Existing natural light sources

c. Sources of noise

d. The location and capacity of electric power

Cooling Tower area, if introduce

Under the National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP)Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (R-IRR), which is not part of the Gross Floor Area (GFA) for the project?

a. Elevator Lobby

b. Cooling Tower area, if introduce

c. Corridor

d. Fire Escape

There are as many programmatic concept statement for a problem as there are design concepts.

If the following listed below, which is true about the difference between a programmatic concept statement and a design concept statement?

a. A design concept specifies a particular way to achieve the programmatic statement

b.There are as many programmatic concept statement for a problem as there are design concepts.

c. A design concept is a performance requirement

d.Programmatic concept is a statement are developed concurrently with design concept.

Matrix diagram

In a hospital planning, as architect of the project, what shall be the most appropriate tools in space relation programming?

a. Schematic diagram

b. Matrix diagram

c. Preliminary drawing

d. Bubble diagram

2.45 mts. Clear width more or less

In a hospital planning design, under the World health organization standards, what shall be the least dimension of the corridor?

a. 1.20 mts. Clear width

b. 2.45 mts. Clear width more or less

c. 1.50 mts. Clear width

d. 3.0 mts. Clear width more or less

100 slots

If the hospital; design has to be provided with a multiple parking, with a capacity of 500 parking slots, how many parking slots is allotted to the community within 200 kilometer radius of the locality?

a. 100 slots

b. 50 slots

c. 200 slots

d. none

75%

If the proposed hospital is zoned as commercial C2, what shall be the maximum percentage of Site occupancy of the project?

a.75%

b.65%

c. 80%

d. 90%

350,000

If the given lot has a dimension of 300mts depth x 500mts wide, which is a five storey building, what shall be the maximum total gross floor area (TGFA) of the project as per R-IRR of PD 1096? (Maximum).

a. 540,000

b. 750,000

c. 350,000

d. 150,000

They make efficient use of the interviewer's time.

PROJECT TITLE NO. 2: " A PROPOSED APARTMENT BUILDING CLASSIFIED AS MAXIMUM R3". A Proposed Medium rise apartment building project development of a project site with a 45mts (length) x 36mts (depth) fronting a 14mtr RROW (road right of way) with an estero on the rear portion of the said lot.

What is generally not true about programming interviews?

a. They can verify the accuracy of the questionnaires

b. They minimize inaccurate result from ambiguous questions.

c.They allow for information to be uncovered that the programmer may not have considered.

d. They make efficient use of the interviewer's time.

Pumped upfeed distribution

A low-rise building is designed to allow for a future addition that will result in a midrise building with a higher water demand. When the addition is complete, the majority of the building's rooftop will be dedicated to the mechanical system and individual floors will not be able to support a water tank.

Which water supply system should be used?

A. Upfeed distribution

B. Downfeed distribution

C. Pumped upfeed distribution

Complementary color of high saturation

To create the most vivid color coding system in an elderly housing facility in the said apartment, the interior designer could create the most easily perceived system by using which of the following combinations?

a.A bright color against the background of a non- complementary color

b. Complementary color of high saturation

c.Either highly saturated warm or cool colors next to a neutral gray

d. The primary colors and white

A dark, highly textured ceiling

Which design elements could be used to lower the apparent height of a ceiling?

a. A dark, highly textured ceiling

b. Strong horizontal line on walls

c. Fine-grained patterns on the ceiling and dark walls

d. A light ceiling and textured walls

Their relationships to the primaries as organized in a circle

The Prang system organizes colors according to

a. Three scales of hue, value and chroma in a three dimensional form

b. The hue and value in a matrix system

c. Their relationships to the primaries as organized in a circle

d. Five principle hues and their values on a wheel

Pattern

Wallpaper is useful to a designer in creating

a. Texture

b. Line

c. Scale

d. Pattern

Design the room to have the largest ceiling surface area possible

During the design development phase, what method would not be used to reduce potential noise problems in a room whose exact size and shape had not yet been determined?

a. Design the room to have the largest ceiling surface area possible

b.Plan for sound-absorbent material on the walls of the room

c. Study ways to increase the transmission loss of the rooms partitions

d. Minimize the length of the wall separating the room from noisier areas.

Medium-rise multi level building/structure of from six (6) up to twelve (12) storeys in height and for use as multi-family dwelling

Which should be the correct considerations of the Building Height limit of a medium-rise apartment classified as R3 maximum?

a. Rowhouse building/structure of from one (1) storey up to three (3) storeys in height and with each unit for a separate use as single-family dwellings

b. Medium-rise multi level building/structure of from six (6) up to twelve (12) storeys in height and for use as multi-family dwelling

c. Row-house building/structure of from six (6) storey up to twelve (12) storeys in height and with each unit for a separate use as single-family dwelling

d. Medium-rise multi level building/structure of from three (3) storeys up to six (6) storeys in height for use as multi-family dwelling?

7.25 x 8.0

To fit 3 vehicles per structural bay (meters times meters, center to center), which of the following should not be a recommended measurement for the project?

a. 8.55 x 9.0

b. 8.75 x 9.5

c. 9.05 x 9.8

d. 7.25 x 8.0

38.60 mts of length of the side property line

What should be the length of the firewall on one side of the property given its zoning classification?

a. 35.60mts of length of the side property line

b. 38.60 mts of length of the side property line

c. 35.70 mts of length of the side property line

d. 38.70 mts of length of the side property line

Locate the crossing for persons with disability at the nearest pedestrian crossing of normal persons

PROJECT TITLE NO. 3: " A PROPOSED CONDOMINIUM CLASSIFIED AS MAXIMUM R5" A start-up construction and development company has decided that its newly acquired rectangular-shaped property of two thousand square meter (2,000 sq. mts., with a 120.00 meter frontage) located in part of Pasay City, Metro Manila recently zoned as high density residential R5. The proposed project will host a condominium project with commercial space of sixty (60%) percent of the TGFA (Total Gross Floor Area) comprises of rentable spaces and an office space.

In a street with a width of 15.00mts wide and in order ton reduce the exposure of pedestrians to vehicular traffics, what should not be considered as far as the person with disability is concern?

a. Have a central refuges of 2.00m as mid crossing shelter

b. Provide pedestrian and vehicular traffic lights that is visible at any point of the crossing area, for both pedestrian and drivers

c. Locate the crossing for persons with disability at the nearest pedestrian crossing of normal persons

d. Be as perpendicular as possible to carriageway

Shallow foundation with cantilever footings

An architect is designing a five-story addition to an existing building, and a separate foundation needs to be

designed to support the addition. A subsurface investigation reveals that the soil on the site is predominantly coarse grained.

Which type of foundation is most appropriate for the new building?

A. Shallow foundation with stepped footings

B. Shallow foundation with cantilever footings

C. Deep foundation with micropiles

D. Deep foundation with friction piles

Carpet tile

An architect is specifying replacement flooring for an open office area in an existing building. The office area features many workstations and pieces of office furniture. The owner's primary concern is to replace the flooring as quickly as possible.

Which one of the following should the architect specify?

A. Terrazzo

B. Carpet tile

C. Ceramic tile

D. Roll carpet

Powder coating

An architect is specifying a finish for exposed metal. The architect wants to select the most sustainable finish.

Which one of the following finishes should the architect specify?

A. Lacquer

B. Epoxy paint

C. Chrome plating

D. Powder coating

Floor should be of slip resistant materials

In corridors, what is not appropriate design approach considering the wheelchair users?

a. Floor should be of slip resistant materials

b.Recesses for wheelchair turn about space should be provided for another wheelchair to pass through

c.The turn about space shall have the an area of 1.60x1.60mts and shall be spaced at a maximum of 12.00mts

d. Turn about space at 4.00mts from the end space.

All-air

What type of system would be best for an open-office plan so the heating and cooling for each work-station could be individually controlled?

a. All-air

b. All-water

c. Radiant panel

d. Air-water

Dedicated outlets

In working with an electrical engineer on a project, what information would you most likely put on the interior design power plan?

a. Switch locations

b. Dedicated outlets

c. conduit sizing

d. speaker locations

Upright

What type of sprinkler heads should be used for a decorative, open grid, wood slat ceiling suspended from the structural floor above?

a. Upright

b. Pendent

c. side wall

d. Recessed

Computer cable

What would not be allowed in an access floor with removable panels?

a. Computer cable

b. Plumbing

c. HVAC

d. Electrical conduit

2

How many risers in a non-residential building equals a flight?

a.1

b.2

c. 3

d. 12

Post tension

What type of slab can you not penetrate for a stair opening?

a. Reinforce concrete

b. Post and beam

c. waffle slab

d. Post tension

C3

What shall be the zoning classification of the given project as per the provision of PD1096 (NBCP) and its R-IRR?

a.R5

b. R3 Maximum

c. C3

d. C1

14mts in height

If the project is absolutely an R5 zoning classification, what shall be the maximum height of the firewall at the rear portion of the building/structure as per the provision of PD1096 R-IRR?

a. 14 storeys inn height

b. 8 Storeys in height

c. 14mts in height

d. 8mts in height

Granite with a flame finish

You are designing an entry lobby to a restaurant and you decide to use stone flooring. Which of the following types would be the most functional choice?

a. Granite with a flame finish

b. Marble with a honed finish

c. travertine

d. Granite with polished

14th level of the building

PROJECT TITLE NO. 4: " A PROPOSED MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING UNIT"A proposed High Density Multi-Family Dwelling Unit" project development with basement, podium (optional parking) and tower components on a project site with a lot area of two thousand square meters with a frontage of 150mts fronting the 16mts RROW. There was a tall office building on the left side if you are facing the said property. The project classified as C3 Property and the code provide to introduce the incremental setback in front, rear, and on the left side of outermost face of the building.

In what floor does the incremental setback at the rear part of the outermost face of the building rest?

a. 3rd level of the building

b. 12th level of the building

c. 14th level of the building

d. 20th level of the building

63.6 degrees

What is the degree of the angular plane on the 16mts RROW?

a. 65.5 degrees

b. 71.0 degrees

c. 63.6 degrees

d. 60.0 degrees

Wyzenbeek and fading

What performance test should you specify for a custom blend fabric to be used in recreation center?

a. Flammability and fade-ometer

b. Wyzenbeek and fading

c. Taber and Wyzenbeek

d. Identation load deflection load and taber

A heavy duty silent door closer

To detail a door in a conference room where privacy is critical, which of the following is least likely to be required?

a. An automatic door bottom

b. A heavy duty silent door closer

c. Neoprene gasketing

d. A solid-core door

To increase the acoustical properties of the partition

In partition construction, what is the purpose of resilient channels?

a. To increase the thickness of the partition

b. To increase the acoustical properties of the partition

c. To increase the strength of the partition

d.To provide a suitable base for attaching wall board over masonry

tempered

What is the safety type of a glazing to use in a side light adjacent door?

a. Ceramic

b. Wire

c. float

d. tempered

Panic Hardware

What is not required on a one-hour fire rated door?

a. Door closer

b. Metal frame

c. Ball bearing hinges

d. Panic Hardware

Placement is more important than the visual weight of an object when viewing an entire composition

Which of the following statement is least accurate in describing balance?

a. A balance composition drawn in an elevation can appear imbalance when constructed in three dimensions

b.A collection of small element of various textures appears "heavier" than a very large object with no texture

c. Placement is more important than the visual weight of an object when viewing an entire composition

d.Generally, neutral colors appear lighter than bright colors

Variety

If a collection of 13 black and white photographs, all framed with different styles and colors of frames, were grouped on a wall painted a light color gray, which design principle would the designer be using?

a. Variety

b. Rhythm

c. Contrast

d. Focus

a

Which one of the building shapes is most likely to resist damage from an earthquake?

Exit doors leading to the exit stair shaft on all of the floors.

PROJECT TITLE NO. 5: " A PROPOSED HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER"A Proposed HOTEL AND CONVENTIONAL CENTER Project [development with Basement, Podium (optical parking) and Tower components on a Project Site with a LOT AREA of two thousand square meter with a frontage of 360 MTS. Fronting the 14MTS. (RROW) Road Right of way. The Project Classified as C2 PROPERTY and the code provide to INTRODUCE LANDSCAPE AS an attraction to the Project.

An architect is designing a four-story hotel with a double-loaded corridor system where exit stairs are located at each end of the corridor. Exit stair shafts are considered safe areas inside the building. The owner wants exit doors on each floor to be held in an open position and equipped with automatic door closing devices.

Which hold open doors must return to the close position when the fire alarm is triggered?

A. Exit doors located on the floor where a fire originates.

B. Exit doors leading to the exit stair shaft on all of the floors.

C. Exit doors to stair shafts located at all floors above the floor where a fire originates.

A design concept specifies a particular way to achieve programmatic statement

Of the following, which is true about differences between a programmatic concept statement and a design concept statement?

a. A design concept specifies a particular way to achieve programmatic statement

b. There are as many programmatic concept statement for a problem as they are design concept

c. A design concept is a performance requirement

d.Programmatic design concept is a statement that are

Verify that the adjacencies require physical connection and then review the problem with the Client

Preliminary space planning shows that is impossible to satisfy all the programmed adjacencies shown on the adjacent matrix that has been approved by your Client. What is your best course of action?

a. Verify that the adjacencies require physical connection and then review the problem with the Client

b.Satisfy as many adjacency connections as you can and present this to the Client for review and approval

c.Ask the Client to downgrade the importance of the adjacency that you are having difficulty to achieve

d.Develop several alternatives that come as close as possible to the requirements and have the Client select the one that best satisfies the program.

A double loaded corridor

The most efficient type of circulation system for the majority of planning problem is?

a. A radial system

b. A single loaded corridor

c. A double loaded corridor

d. A grid system

Quantity take-off

Which method provides the most accurate estimate of the project cost?

a. Square foot

b. Functional Unit

c. Parameter

d. Quantity take-off

The electrical consultant

Who would be the least involved in the selection of an underfloor raceway system?

a. The electrical consultant

b. The structural consultant

c. The Architect

d. The Mechanical consultant

Specify channelling

Which of the following is more legally binding?

a. Specify a heavy fabric pulled tightly over the cushion

b. Specify a high-density foam cushion with an interliner

c. Specify rounded corners with welts

d. Specify channelling

Mortise lock

What type of locking device is most appropriate for an office building?

a. Cylindrical lock

b. Unit lock

c. Card reader lock

d. Mortise lock

In sidelites where the sill is greater than 18 inches (457mm) above the floor

Safety glazing is not required in which of the following locations?

a.In sidelites where the sill is greater than 18 inches (457mm) above the floor

b. In glass sidelite next to a solid wood door

c. In shower doors

d. In full height glass panels more than 12 inches (305mm) from the door

Use indirect ambient lighting with individual task light at each standard workstation

In a room in which work will take place at both video display terminals and standard work surfaces, what approach to lighting design would be most appropriate?

a. Use indirect ambient lighting with individual task light at each standard workstation

b.Locate downlights over workstations and indirect lighting fixtures over terminals

c.Use low-brightness troffers controlled by dimmers and task lighting on the work surfaces

d. Specify a direct-indirect system locally controlled at each work station

register

PROJECT TITLE NO. 6: "A PROPOSED COMMERCIAL BUILDING"A proposed medium-rise Commercial building project development ona project site with a 160mts length x 120mts depth fronting a 14mRROW within the area of Malate, Ermita.

The device that controls the volume of the air and its distribution in HVAC system?

a. Convector

b. Grille

c. register

d. duct

Vertical closed loop

An architect is specifying a geo-exchange heat pump system for an office building. The building is on a site that has a significant concentration of groundwater and is conducive to well drilling. The owner wants the heat pump system that is the most cost-effective and energy-efficient.

Which heat pump system should the architect specify?

A. Vertical open loop

B. Vertical closed loop

C. Horizontal open loop

D. Horizontal closed loop

Preaction system

An architect is specifying a fire suppression system for a small museum building that will house sensitive and expensive artifacts.

Which one of the following should the architect specify?

A. Dry-pipe system

B. Preaction system

C. Deluge system

D. Mist system

Section A

An architect is designing an art studio located in the Southwest. For the interior and window configuration, the architect wants to use a wall section that allows as much daylight into the interior as possible without increasing heat gain.

Which proposed wall section should the architect select?

A. Section A

B. Section B

C. Section C

D. Section D

Use fire rated dividers

In a plenum, how do you present a fire from spreading horizontally?

a. Install sprinkler system

b. Use fire rated dividers

c. Use fiberglass material

d. Install fire dampers

To be provided with a light well/vent with sufficient size

what is the required opening as per compliance to natural light and ventilation?

a. To be provided with a window opening

b. To be provided with a large opening for fire exit stair access to serve as ventilation to the building

c. To be provided with a store front glass wall

d.To be provided with a light well/vent with sufficient size

20 percent

If the commercial building is to be provided with a multi-level parking, as per PD1096 R-IRR what percentage is allocated in the area within the 200km radius?

a. 30 percent

b. 20 percent

c. 70 percent

d. 80 percent

5.00m

Which is not allowed traveling distance from the entrance of a building to the nearest elevator?

a. 5.00m

b. 23.00m

c. 6.00m

d. 30.00m

0.90m is the maximum height and 0.70m is the minimum

Handrail provision under the code shall be installed at 0.90m and 0.70m above steps or ramps, which of the following describes the standard provision?

a. 0.90m is the maximum height and 0.70m is the minimum

b. 0.70m are provided for those persons with disability in seating on a wheel chair

c.0.90m is the part of the handrail where a person can grab and 0.70 serves as the tapping bar for visually impaired persons

d. There are changes in level and inclination so it range from 0.90 and 0.70m

Verify that the adjacencies require physical connection and then review the problem with the Client

Preliminary space planning shows that it is impossible to satisfy all the programmed adjacencies shown on the adjacent matrix that has been approved by your Client. What is your best course of action?

a. Verify that the adjacencies require physical connection and then review the problem with the Client

b.Satisfy as many adjacency connections as you can and present this to the Client for review and approval

c.Ask the Client to downgrade the importance of the adjacency that you are having difficulty to achieve

d.Develop several alternatives that come as close as possible to the requirements and have the Client select the one that best satisfies the program.

Provide easy release of the latch on the door

The primary purpose of panic hardware on exit doors is to

a. Allow an alternate method of opening the door

b. Allow easier access for persons with disability

c. Provide a method of controlling exit doors

d. Provide easy release of the latch on the door

Movie Theatre

Which of the following occupancy classification requires panic hardware at the required exits?

a. Manufacturing facility

b. Motel guest room

c. Movie Theatre

d. High-rise office suite

recyclability

The extensive use of gypsum wallboard in residential, commercial, and industrial construction stems from the following, except

a. Low cost

b. Ease of installation

c. recyclability

d. Fire resistance

Automatic vent damper devices

PROJECT TITLE NO. 7: "A PROPOSED SINGLE DETACH DWELLING UNIT"A proposed Single-Detach Project development on a project site with a 25m. length x 32m. depth fronting a 14 mts RROW within then area of Alabang, Muntinlupa City. It classify as R1 zoning classification.

A Client is proposing to build a residence in an area where there is a high probability of the presence of radon gas. Which of the following is not a method that would be selected as a means of radon resistant construction for the building?

a. Automatic vent damper devices

b. Sub-slab depressurization systems

c. Drain tile loops

d. Soil-gas retarders

Interior designers and architects who practice in the city and design projects similar to yours

If you were designing a project in an unfamiliar city what would be the best source of cost data?

a. The most current cost data book with prices adjusted for geographical location and inflation

b. A local contractor who builds projects of the type you are working in

c. A computerized cost database targeted for the City you are working in

d.Interior designers and architects who practice in the city and design projects similar to yours

Base bid with approve equal

If a Client wanted to obtain the most competitive bid price possible while still being assured that the product was acceptable, what type of specifications should you write?

a. Open

b. Reference

c. performance

d. Base bid with approve equal

Check for structural stability by tapping on the wall and determine where it is located in relation to the center of the building.

If a Client wanted to remove part of a partition you think might be a bearing wall, what is your best course of action?

a.Have a structural engineer or architect review the problem and to make a recommendation

b. Look in the attic to see if the walls support any beams or joists

c.Ask the Client for the structural drawings of the building and review them

d.Check for structural stability by tapping on the wall and determine where it is located in relation to the center of the building.

tempered

What is the safety type of glazing to use in a side light adjacent to a door?

a. Ceramic

b. Wire

c. float

d. tempered

parquet

Which type of wood flooring could be installed easily and least expensive in a residential living room?

a. Strip

b. Block

c. parquet

d. plank

30 percent

If the proposed residence will be provided with an at-home office, what is not the recommended percentage of an office as an accessory structure to the proposed project?

a. 20 percent

b. 30 percent

c. 10 percent

d. 15 percent

7.20mts

In the propose residence, what is the maximum length of the abutment to support the carport roof?

a. 8mts

b. 9mts

c. 7.20mts

d. 10.10mts

Footlamberts

The units for the measurement and description of the brightness of a direct glare source are?

a. Footcandles

b. Footlamberts

c. candelas

d. lumens

Air cleaning and filtration

Which of the following is the most effective method to control indoor air quality?

a. Exhaust air

b. Source reduction humidity

c. Air cleaning and filtration

d. Increase temperature and lowered

Loudspeaker Cluster X

An architect is coordinating the acoustical system for an auditorium, which is equipped with a series of loudspeakers. Some of the loudspeakers will require a time delay in order to prevent loudspeaker sound from reaching the audience before the sound of the presenter. The architect is determining which loudspeakers can function without a time delay.

Which speakers in the section that does not require a time delay?

A. Secondary Loudspeaker Cluster Y

B. Loudspeaker Z

C. Loudspeaker Cluster X

Checking with the architect to see that the new coverings do not adversely affect the heating glass

PROJECT TITLE NO. 7: "A PROPOSED RESTAURANT"A proposed restaurant project development on a project site with a 25m. length x 32m depth fronting a 10m RROW within the area of Pasig City. It classify as C1 zoning classification which is prone to a vehicular traffic

In specifying new window coverings and track to replace building standard window coverings, what coordination is least important for the interior designer to undertake?

a.Asking the electrical engineer if the new light reflectance is detrimental

b.Verifying that the building owner does not care about the change in exterior appearance of the building

c. Determining if the mechanical engineer objects to it

d. Checking with the architect to see that the new coverings do not adversely affect the heating glass

Metal halide

Which of the following sources would be most appropriate for the warehouse portion of a large furniture dealership?

a. High-pressure sodium

b. Cool-white deluxe fluorescent

c. Metal halide

d. Mercury-vapor

Granite with a flame finish

You are designing an entry lobby to a restaurant and have decided to use a stone flooring. Which of the following types would be the most functional choice?

a. Granite with a flame finish

b. Marble with a honed finish

c. Travertine

d. Granite with polished finish

Sheet vinyl

What type of resilient flooring would be the best choice for a commercial kitchen?

a. 1/8 inch commercial grade vinyl tile

b. Sheet vinyl

c. Heavy duty cork flooring

d. Sheet rubber

Linear and metal strip

What type of system would be the most appropriate in a large commercial remodeling project where a decorative acoustical ceiling and plenum access are required?

a. Integrated

b. Linear and metal strip

c. Gypsum wallboard

d. Concealed spline

Have a structural engineer or architect review the problem and to make a recommendation

If a Client wanted to remove part of a partition you think might be a bearing wall, what is your best course of action?

a.Have a structural engineer or architect review the problem and to make a recommendation

b. Look in the attic to see if the walls support any beams or joists

c.Ask the Client for the structural drawings of the building and review them

d.Check for structural stability by tapping on the wall and determine where it is located in relation to the center of the building.

Use a composite fabric

How can you change the drapery treatment to minimize its hazard during fire?

a. Shorten the length of the fabric

b. Used an open-weave fabric

c. Increase the amount of fabric

d. Use a composite fabric

Furniture, fixture, taxes and moving

In addition to construction, what are the major cost components of most interior design of the project?

a. Furnishings, taxes, signal systems and moving

b.Furnishings, professional fees, taxes, and telephone installations

c. Fixtures, overheads and profits, moving, and telephone. Installations

d. Furniture, fixture, taxes and moving

Providing at least two exits from rooms where they are required

The least important consideration in planning exit corridors is?

a. Making sure dead ends do not exceed 20feet

b. Providing at least two exits from rooms where they are required

c.Maintaining a minimum width as required by occupancy type

d.Having the corridors empty into approved exit-ways or stairways

Dimensions of the building

What would have the most influence over the planning of the dining area of a restaurant in an old building undergoing remodeling?

a. Existing structural columns and walls

b. Dimensions of the building

c. Location of the existing plumbing

d.Decorative millwork and existing ornate lighting fixtures

Verify that the adjacencies require physical connection and then review the problem with the Client

Preliminary space planning shows that is is impossible to satisfy all the programmed adjacencies shown on the adjacent matrix that has been approved by your Client. What is your best course of action?

a. Verify that the adjacencies require physical connection and then review the problem with the Client

b.Satisfy as many adjacency connections as you can and present this to the Client for review and approval

c.Ask the Client to downgrade the importance of the adjacency that you are having difficulty to achieve

d.Develop several alternatives that come as close as possible to the requirements and have the Client select the one that best satisfies the program.

A commercial kitchen

For which of the following rooms would the interior designer be most likely suggest to the mechanical engineer that additional ventilation or exhaust be provided?

a. Private toilet rooms

b. A commercial kitchen

c. A corporation conference room

d. An exercise room in community and recreation center

Have a central refuges of at 2.00m as mid crossing shelter

In a street with a width of 15.00m and in order to reduce the exposure of pedestrian traffics, what should not be considered as far as for persons with disability?

a.Have a central refuges of at 2.00m as mid crossing shelter

b. Provide pedestrian and vehicular traffic lights that is visible at any point of the crossing area, for both pedestrian and drivers

c.Locate the person with disability crossing at the nearest pedestrian crossing for normal persons

d. Be as perpendicular as possible to carriage way

Kick Plate

In a door intended for busy and public use space, what is made of durable material that is located at the bottom of door panel?

a. Panic hardware

b. Kick Plate

c. Door stopper

d. Door protection