AMACE - AD Practice Exam

Flashcards based on the AMACE architecture design quiz covering National Building Code (NBC) rules, space planning, and architectural terminology.

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

Implementation

What is defined as an area in a building having a clearance less than human height, but accessible by crawling?

crawl space

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?

49.80%

To what requirements is a building of mixed occupancy subject?

The most restrictive requirement of any occupancy found therein

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.

First statement is true, Second statement is also true.

According to SECTION 801 of the NBC, what is prohibited in terms of altering a building?

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

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

articulation

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

Both functional and aesthetic criteria

What is the term for the design and placement of windows in a building?

fenestration

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

Local planning authority

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

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

What is allowed within easements if the width is greater than $9.00\text{ meters}$?

Long-term vehicle parking

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

Yes

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

$1.20\text{ meters}$ on each side

In what field is the study of signs and symbols conducted?

Semiotics

What is a simple drawing with circles representing spaces connected by lines indicating relationships?

A Bubble Diagram

According to Rule VIII of the NBC, which of the following uses is absolutely prohibited within an easement?

Residential and like uses whether temporary or permanent

What is the term for the collection and application of human measurements?

anthropometrics

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

$$10\%$$

What is an open, skylit court around which a house or building is built?

atrium

How many intermediate handrails must be provided for a stairway having a width of $9\text{ meters}$?

3

What kind of residential structure is designed for use by several families?

multifamily dweling

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

The integration of flexible learning spaces

Which drawing is considered the most ancient decorative symbol in the Christian church?

fish

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

Interpretation

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

Planning and designing spaces based on client needs and user activities

Does orthogonal projection differ from orthographic projection in the context of the exam?

It does not

Why are naturally ventilated toilets and baths highly recommended for single family dwellings?

Natural light allows sanitation of room.

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

$3.00\text{ sq. meters}$ with a least dimension of $1.50\text{ meters}$

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

Commercial signs supported from any building projection

Which of the following is NOT an example of ergonomics in design?

Roof minimum slope is $3\%$

What two fields does space planning use?

anthropometrics and ergonomics

For the $301\text{ sqm}$ R-1 zoned property in Antipolo City, what is the Maximum ISA?

90 sqm

Which of the following is NOT considered a transit building?

sidewalk

Which of the following is NOT a consideration for determining sidewalk widths?

Number of nearby parking spaces

What is the term for the position of a building on a site in relation to true north and conditions of sunlight, wind, and drainage?

orientation

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

7%

What does an Adjacency Matrix show?

How various spaces relate to each other

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

3.00 sq. meters with a least dimension of 1.50 meters

What is the term for the passage of persons or things from one place to another or through an area?

circulation

What is the maximum accessibility ramp gradient according to the Accessibility Law?

$$1:12$$

What is a low or partial story between two main stories of a building?

mezzanine

What determines the relationship of one part to another, or to the whole, or between one object and another?

proportion

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

Large, open spaces with minimal partitions

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

Semi-permanent/permanent commercial structures

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

The clear opening between them should permit common use

Which of the following is NOT a phase of the design process?

research

What is a window-like opening in a partition for passing things between a kitchen and a dining room?

pass-through

What is a type of row house usually in an urban setting joined by common firewalls?

townhouse