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SITUATION 1: Newlywed Architect Basha and Popoy decided to put up a Design firm. Architect Basha will do the Architectural plans white Engr. Popoy will take care of the Structural Design. Due to their hard work, good working relations and a bit of luck, they were able to get several projects. However, since they were just starting out, they decided to get the services of a Master Plumber on a per project basis for all their projects.

1. How should they pay the Master Plumber?
a. Fixed monthly Since it will be cheaper as he is taking care of all the projects anyway
b. Per fixture, per project
c. Percentage of Cost
d. Per liner meter

d. Engr. Popoy and the Contractor

SITUATION 1

2. Due to the numerous projects coming their way, the firm reached a point wherein they became undermanned vis-a-vis their projects. Engr. Popoy was tasked to supervise the construction as the client specifically asked him because of his reputation as a sought after engineer in Europe. There was an accident at the jobsite wherein a beam collapsed and it was found out that it was due to the inferior materials used by the Contractor. Who is liable under the Civil Code of the Philippines?
a. Architect Basha
b. Engr. Popoy
c. Contractor
d. Engr. Popoy and the Contractor

d. Contractor's all risk damages

SITUATION 1

3. Due to the delay caused by the collapse of the beam, the project completion time was delayed by over a month. The OWNER is asking to be compensated for the failure to complete the work within the time frame set forth in the contract. What do you call this?
a. Punitive damages
b. Liquidated damages
c. Performance damages
d. Contractor's all risk damages

c. She can conceive and develop the type, disposition, arrangement and proportioning of the structural elements

SITUATION 1

4. After laying off several of their workers, Architect Basha took on more workload and that includes Structural Conceptualization. How can she contribute under this?
a. She can do Building Programming
b. She can make structural design computations to help lessen Engr, Popoy's work load
c. She can conceive and develop the type, disposition, arrangement and proportioning of the structural elements
d. She can help in Value Engineering

a. Owner

SITUATION 2: Mr. Yao is a very studious person. He first graduated Civil Engineer and then after passing the Licensure Board Examination for Civil Engineers decided to continue his studies and ultimately became a Registered and Licensed Architect. Not yet contented, he also passed the Master Plumber Licensure Examinations. As a professional with so many licenses, he became very busy with his numerous projects as he too became a Contractor.

1. Because Mr. Yao is so busy, he can no longer handle the construction of his own house. He hires a person to supervise its construction. To whom is this person technically under?
a. Owner
b. Contractor
c. Architect
d. Engineer

c. Get ready for the Oath taking
(SOON! AT P.I.C.C. COMPLEX 2019!)

-Ar. Emil Marvin R. Suerte, uap

SITUATION 3: You just passed the Licensure Examination for Architects and...

1. What do you do next?
a. Go back to your old job and make it better
b. Look for a greener pasture
c. Get ready for the Oath taking
d. Put-up your own firm

a. Business Attire - a suit to show that you are a professional and will approach this project in such a way thereby establishing a professional relation

SITUATION 3

2. Your friend, upon learning that you are now a Registered and Licensed Architect referred his Aunt to you who as fate would have it was looking for an Architect to design her dream house. You are going to meet your friend's Aunt for the first time, what attire will you wear?
a. Business Attire - a suit to show that you are a professional and will approach this project in such a way thereby establishing a professional relation
b. Clean, Presentable and Comfortable - to make the client comfortable and establish a friendly relation
c. Rugged - to convey to the client that you are easy to talk to and is willing to negotiate and cut cost
d. Any - client will hire me based on my skills as an architect and not on how I look

b. Take a risk and establish your own firm

SITUATION 3

3. This is an "Alternative" Start to a career in Architecture.
a. Work as an employee in an Architectural Firm to gain more experience
b. Take a risk and establish your own firm
c. Establish a firm with your friends
d. Go abroad

a. Attend social activities of your Professional Organization

SITUATION 3

4. You want to be updated on the latest trends in Building Construction. What should you do?
a. Attend social activities of your Professional Organization
b. Be an Active member of your Professional Organization
c. Be the Organization
d. You are the only one in the Organization

a. Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects (I.A.P.O.A.) meeting

SITUATION 3

5. When is the Architect's Creed not recited?
a. I.A.P.O.A. meeting
b. Mass Oath taking
c. Induction to U.A.P.
d. When it is needed

c. 1 Day

SITUATION 3

6. Due to your excitement at being a new Architect, you misplaced your P.R.C. Identification Card. You applied at P.R.C. for the replacement I.D. How long will you get your I.D. card?
a. 7 working days
b. 1 Month
c. 1 Day
d. 2 Weeks

b. Notarized Affidavit of Loss

SITUATION 3

7. To get a replacement P.R.C. Identification Card, you need to pay Php. 250 and present your?
a. Special power of Attorney
b. Notarized Affidavit of Loss
c. 4 pcs. 2x2 picture
d. Community Tax Certificate

c. Continuing Professional Development (C.P.D.) units

SITUATION 3

8. After practicing for several years, you noticed that your license is about to expire on your birthday. Which is now a requirement for renewing your license?
a. Affidavit of Loss
b. 4 pcs. 2x2 picture
c. C.P.D. units
d. Community Tax Certificate

b. Be an example of how to become a good professional

SITUATION 4: You are now a veteran Architect with your own firm...

1. As an Architect, you have a responsibility to your people. Which of the following would you do to best show this?
a. Train them to be good in their profession
b. Be an example of how to become a good professional
c. Give them overtimes
d. Teach them how to dougie

b. Provide salary commensurate to work

SITUATION 4

2. As an Architect, how do you compensate your subordinates?
a. Provide good workplace/environment
b. Provide salary commensurate to work
c. Provide minimum wage
d. Set an example/be a mentor

b. Give equal opportunities like senior members

SITUATION 4

3. How do you treat new members of the profession?
a. Do not give overtime
b. Give equal opportunities like senior members
c. Let them attend seminars and trainings
d. NOTA

a. is running smoothly

SITUATION 4

4. A well-managed office is like a car that
a. is running smoothly
b. is spick and span
c. has plenty of gas and oil
d. is in good condition

c. To keep office records in order

SITUATION 4

5. As a veteran architect with your own firm, why do you need a secretary?
a. To prepare contract documents and keep track of various ongoing projects
b. To secure clients meetings
c. To keep office records in order
d. To prepare documents

d. Lump Sum

SITUATION 4

6. How do you compensate a "project-hired" Painter?
a. Per Hour
b. Per Day
c. Per Square meter
d. Lump Sum

d. Lump Sum

SITUATION 4

7. How do you pay a Painting Subcontractor?
a. Per Hour
b. Per Day
c. Per Square meter
d. Lump Sum

b. The Roofing contractor, he was the one who repaired the roof

SITUATION 5: During the summer holidays, a couple decided to have their house repaired. They acquired the service of Architect "A" for this project. However, they specifically asked Architect "A" to give the Roofing Repairs to their father who happens to be the roofing contractor. Everything went well until the rains came. Now, the house is flooding leaks coming everywhere. They asked Architect "A" to make good the defects but the Architect refused.

1. Who is liable for the damages?
a. Architect "A", he should have checked the work of the Roofing contractor
b. The Roofing contractor, he was the one who repaired the roof
c. The couple, they were the ones who asked that their father do it
d. NOTA

b. Per outlet, switches and complexity

SITUATION 5

2. Due to the flooding and leaks, the whole house had to be rewired. After a successful mediation, Architect "A" continued with the project. How are Electricians paid?
a. Lump sum
b. Per outlet, switches and complexity
c. Ask the Contractor
d. Based on the Material Cost

a. pre-design services (spp 201)

SITUATION 6: An architect drew up plans for a family... the owners went abroad... after a year, the owners returned but instructed the architect to help them find a new lot... the task would entail the architects personal time...

1. What stage in the Architect's services will the Architect perform?
a. Pre-design Services
b. Regular Design Services
c. Comprehensive Arch'l Services
d. Specialized Allied Services

c. Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses (M.D.P.E.)

SITUATION 6

2. What will be the ideal method of compensation that the Architect should use if he is to find a new site project?
a. Percentage of Construction Cost
b. Per diem plus reimbursable expenses
c. Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses (M.D.P.E.)
d. NOTA

c. Buy house and lot instead

SITUATION 6

3. What can the Architect suggest to the owners to minimize spending?
a. Negotiate and cut the cost of the project
b. Provide a bare finish for the project so that the client will have time to improve his/her house in the future
c. Buy house and lot instead
d. NOTA

c. 85%

SITUATION 6

4.How much is the Architect compensated after he completed all plans and documents for construction?
a. 65%
b. 75%
c. 85%
d. 80%

a. Diversified Training Logbook signed and sealed by a Filipino R.L.A.

SITUATION 7: Juan has been working at Saudi Arabia for almost 15 years but he feels incomplete since he was not able to take the licensure examination when he was still in the Philippines. He heard that the PRBoA is going to conduct FLEA at Jeddah. He asks his family to send his Transcript of Records (T.O.R.), Birth Certificate and Diploma.

1. What else does he need to be able to take FLEA?
a. Diversified Training Logbook signed and sealed by a Filipino R.L.A.
b. Certificate of Employment from his company showing his tenure and position
c. Recommendation Letter from the Consulate
d. NOTA

a. To the Company

SITUATION 7

2. After passing the FLEA, his company had a big project. He was the one to made all the drawings. To whom is he liable?
a. To the Company
b. To the Philippine Government
c. To the Saudi Government
d. None

c. The PRBoA who will hold a Special Oathtaking Ceremony

SITUATION 7

3. After passing the FLEA, who can administer his Professional Oath?
a. Any Registered and Licensed Architect working abroad
b. The Ambassador of the Philippine Embassy
c. The PRBoA who will hold a Special Oathtaking Ceremony
d. NOTA

b. His mentor should be a Filipino RLA if working abroad to qualify

SITUATION 8: After graduating from a BS Architecture course in the Philippines, Juan decided to work in Singapore. He worked there for 2 years and dedicated to go back to the Philippines to take Architectural Licensure Exam.

1. What should he do to file his requirements?
a. Fill out the DTE and let his Singaporean mentor sign it for him
b. His mentor should be a Filipino RLA if working abroad to qualify
c. He should just take the ALE in Singapore if it was offered there
d. Have his DTE signed by another Filipino Architect in the Philippines

c. Get license to practice architecture in the Philippines as a Foreign partner at PRC

SITUATION 8

2. If Juan's boss could put up an architectural firm in the Philippines, what should be his forst move to register his business?
a. Register his company at DTI
b. Register his company at SEC
c. Get license to practice architecture in the Philippines as a Foreign partner at PRC
d. Get license to practice architecture in the Philippines as a Foreign partner at UAP

c. Job Description

SITUATION 8

3. The firm is now setup and ready to operate with several employees. In order to clearly define each worker's duties and responsibilities, you should provide workers:
a. A copy of the Labor Code
b. Management's Rules and Regulations
c. Job Description
d. Organizational Chart

b. SEC only

SITUATION 8

4. If Juan and his boss were to be partners in a firm in the Philippines, were should their company be registered?
a. DTI only
b. SEC only
c. DTI, SEC & PRC only
d. DTI & SEC only

c. 15% of the Contract Price

SITUATION 9: Onwer A hired Architect B to design his condominium located in a commercial area. After several meetings, Architec B was able to produce a Schematic Diagram which Owner A subsequently approved. However, Owner A has a change in heart and decided that he doesn't want Architect B for the project

1. How much compensation is Architect B entitled?
a. 15% of the Construct price plus 5% for Breach of Contract
b. 15% of Construction Cost
c. 15% of the Contract Price
d. 10% of Construction Cost

a. Architect B won't get paid

SITUATION 9

2. Architect B, being a neophyte Architect and in his desire to get the project, did not require Owner A to sign a formal contract. What will happen now that Owner A doesn't want Architect B for the project?
a. Architect B won't get paid
b. Architect B won't get just compensation
c. Architect B will get just compensation
d. Architect B will sue Owner A

b. Yes by Architect B against RA 9266

SITUATION 9

3. Was there any violation commited?
a. Yes by Architect B againts the Code of Ethics
b. Yes by Architect B against RA 9266
c. None. The Architect can offer his services to anyone he desires and at a compensation he so desires as the construction industry reacts to market situations and he must adapt in order to get clients.

b. 90%

SITUATION 10: Architect Guevarra was comissioned to do a residential project. Everything worked out until everything was done except that the owner ran out of budget to start the construction.

1. According to the law, how much is Arch. Guevarra entitled to collect?
a. 80%
b. 90%
c. 100%
d. 85%

d. Nobody's fault, it's something nobody wanted

*SITUATION 11: An architect specified a particular material for a project that will be sourced from a foreign supplier. Everything is going as scheduled until the Contractor reports to the Client that he will not be able to finish the project as scheduled since the materials needed and to be supplied by the foreign supplier is still not at the jobsite and delivery has been apparently delayed. There is an upcoming event and the building will not be ready in time for the scheduled upcoming activity. It will have to be canceled and the Client is very unhappy due to the project huge financial loss.

1. Whose fault is it?
a. The architect for specifying a product that is not available in the local market.
b. The Contractor for not informing the Client and Architect about the delay before it became critical
c. The Event organizer for scheduling events before the building was finished
d. Nobody's fault, it's something nobody wanted

c. 75%

SITUATION 12: Three siblings decided to form their own architectural firm. One is and Architect, another is an Engineer and the last is an Interior Designer.

1. How much should the architectural composition of the corporation?
a. 50%
b. 60%
c. 75%
d. 80&

b. Corporation

SITUATION 12

2. What kind of business organization will they form?
a. Single Proprietorship
b. Corporation
c. Conglomeration
d. Partnership

a. SEC

SITUATION 12

3. Where should they register their business?
a. SEC
b. DTI
c. City Hall
d. BIR

c. City Hall

SITUATION 12

4. If they are to apply for a business permit, where should they go?
a. SEC
b. DTI
c. City Hall
d. BIR

a. Formal/Business Attire

SITUATION 12

5. Your where hired by the firm as an Architect and they didn't require their employee to wear uniform. As an Architect working in the office, what would be your best attire?
a. Formal/Business Attire
b. Casual/Comfortable
c. Rugged
d. Any

b. Comparative Selection

SITUATION 13: Ana wants to build a rest house in her lot at Tagaytay. She talked with her friend, Arch. A, about the project. Ana's daughter also recommended Interior Designer B to her mom. However, while browsing a magazine, she learned about Architect C, who also happens to be an Interior Designer at the same time.

1. What is the best method for her to select the designers?
a. Since Architect A, since A is a friend
b. Comparative Selection
c. Design Competition
d.

b. She can best interpret the Architectural Drawings for the Interior Desig

SITUATION 13

2. Why is it best to select Architect C?
a. She can get discount on ID services
b. She can best interpret the Architectural Drawings for the Interior Design
c. It's not best to choose Architect since you don't know her
d.

a. 10% for the Architect's regular rate + 15% for ID's regular rate

SITUATION 13

3. If Architect C is hired, how will she be compensated?
a. 10% for the Architect's regular rate + 15% for ID's regular rate
b. 10% for the Architect's regular rate + 10% for ID's regular rate
b. 10% for the Architect's regular rate + 12% for ID's discount rate
d. M.D.P.E.

b. Arch. John is not allowed to practice Architecture in the Philippines

SITUATION 14: A Contractor has a son who was born in the Philippines but was raised and educated in New York. His son, John, is a licensed architect in New York. Upon his father's prodding, Arch. John returned to the Philippines to be with his father. However, instead of joining his father's firm, he decided to set up his own firm.

1. The son's firm submitted drawings to the OBO for building permit but the drawings were rejected. What went wrong?
a. John's firm is not registered with DTI/SEC
b. Arch. John is not allowed to practice Architecture in the Philippines
c
d

a. Hire a local Architect to sign and seal for him

SITUATION 14

2. What can be done to remedy the problem?
a. Hire a local Architect to sign and seal for him
b. Determine if a reciprocity agreement exists between the Philippines and New York
c. Pass the local Licensure Examination for Architects.

d. Post Construction Services

SITUATION 15: Arch. Casia was commissioned by his friend as the Architect for a Townhouse Project. He was specifically asked to prepare brochures for the marketing of the project.

1. What type of service did Arch. Casia rendered for the project?
a. Regular Design Services
b. Pre-Design Services
c. Construction Services
d. Post Construction Services

a. Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses

SITUATION 15

2. For helping his friend market the project, what type of compensation should Arch. Casia recieve?
a. Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses
b. Professional fee + Expense Reimbursable
c. Professional Fee + Expense Reimbursable
d. Percentage of Construction Cost

b. Junior Architect

SITUATION 16: Architect A is the principal architect of an Architectural Firm. Architects B & C area Junior Partners and they are in charge of the Design Team. However, it is still Architect A who signs and seals all the drawings. Recently, they hired Architects D & E, both RLA's, to be incharge of the Production Team.

1. What is the position of Architect D & E?
a. Draftsman
b. Junior Architect
c. Junior Partner
d

a. Arch. A

SITUATION 16

2. Who is liable for the drawings under the law?
a. Arch. A
b. Arch B & C
c. Arch A, B & C
d. The Company

a. Arch. A

SITUATION 16

3. Who own the majority of the shares in the company?
a. Arch. A
b. Arch A, B & C
c. The Company
d. The Investors

a. Architect A, he signed and sealed all the drawings

SITUATION 16

4. In the absence of a written stipulation to the contrary, who has intellectual proprietary rights over the Architectural documents?
a. Architect A, he signed and sealed all the drawings
b. Architect B & C, they are in charge of the designs
c. Architect D & E, they are in charge of Production
d. The Client, he paid for the documents

a. Architect A, he signed and sealed all the drawings

SITUATION 16

5. Who has the proprietary rights to the architectural works such as plans, design and other documents but is confined for the use of such documents for the execution/implementation of the works described therein for one(1) or the original project only?
a. Architect A, he signed and sealed all the drawings
b. Architect B & C, they are in charge of the designs
c. Architect D & E, they are in charge of Production
d. The Client, he paid for the documents

b. No
c

SITUATION 16

6. A close friend of Architect A asked him to design a high-rise beach-front Hotel. However, just before he could finish the work, he suffered a heart attack and died. Can his work be continued by others in the absence of such contingency in the contract?
a. Yes, by the same firm
b. No
c. Yes whoever the Owner chooses
d. Maybe

b. Department of Public Works and Highways (D.P.W.H.)

SITUATION 17: A lot has a depth of 30m and a frontage of 15m facing northeast. It has a 20m RROW with 1.5m sidewalk at both sides. The left side of the lot is a school building while at the right is an office mid-rise building. Located in the middle part of the intended facade of your project is a post. The site is still vacant and there is no water connection yet.

1. 2. Who do you approach to have the "post" removed?
a. Meralco
b. DPWH
c. OBO
d MWSS

b. Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (M.W.S.S.)

SITUATION 17

2.Where do you apply for a temporary/permanent water connection?
a. Brgy. Chairman
b. MWSS
c. DPWH
d. OBO

d. Office of the Building Official (O.B.O.)

SITUATION 17

3. What is the effect/function of the following on your project?
a. DPWH
b. Meralco
c. MWSS
d. OBO

d. 80%

SITUATION 17

4. What is the A.M.B.F. percentage of the site?
a. 60%
b. 50%
c. 75%
d. 80%

b. The Architect is liable.

SITUATION 18: Arch. X is celebrating the 25th year anniversary of his office. He wants to be featured on a magazine. To lessen the amount that will be spent on being published, with his consent, he allowed his friends who is a writer to solicit from advertisers under his name.

1. Is there anything wrong here? If there is, what/who is wrong in the situation?
a. Nothing is wrong. This was done with everybody's consent and nobody was coerced into doing anything.
b. The Architect is liable.
c. The writer friend of Architect X.
d. The advertisers

c. Both Architect X (for fraud) and Writer (for not checking his source)

SITUATION 18

2. After the magazine was issued, another Architect Y noticed that some of his works were claimed by Architect X in the magazine articles. Architect X said that he only did it because he wanted his writer friend to get more advertisers. Is there something wrong with this? If there is, who is liable?
a. Nothing since Architect X is willing to settle with Architect Y.
b. Architect X is liable of fraud for claiming Architect Y's works.
c. Both Architect X and Writer
d. The Publisher for not checking the veracity of Architect X's claims

a. Regional Trial Court (R.T.C.)

SITUATION 18

3. Where should Architect Y file a complain?
a. RTC
b. PRC
c. Mayor's Office
d. NBI

a. Always coordinate with consultants and project engineers

*SITUATION 19: As per Client's request, the Architect made some revisions. Since time is of the essence, he decided not to coordinate with the Engineering Consultants. After concrete pouring, he discovered that a beam is set lower than required headroom clearance.

1. What is the lesson learned?
a. Always coordinate with consultants and project engineers
b. Being the "Boss" other Allied practitioners should adjust their design to conform with yours.
c. (Note: Sometimes the answer is already in the situation given and you just need your common sense)
d.

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OTHER TOPICS YOU SHOULD KNOW

a. R.A. 9285 - Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (Answer)

b. R.A. 9262 - Philippine Commission on Women
c. R.A. 9858 - Legitimization of Children Born to Minor Parents
d. R.A. 9255 - Illegitimate Children to Use the Surname of their Father

In 2004, an act to institutionalize the Use of an Alternative Dispute Resolution in the country took effect. Under this law, Construction Disputes will now go to Arbitration/Mediation instead of the regular courts. What is this Law?
a. R.A. 9285
b. R.A. 9262
c. R.A. 9858
d. R.A. 9255

d. Chapter IV

a. Chapter I - Title
b. Chapter II - Description of Policy
c. Chapter III - International Conventions and Reciprocity

Under R.A. 8293 prescribing the Intellectual property Code, under what chapter will you find the Architectural works are Original Works and area protected from the moment of their creation?
a. Chapter I
b. Chapter II
c. Chapter III
d. Chapter IV

a. Built in the max cost exclusive of Architects reg fee

Design-build by maximum cost, how much is the architect remunerated?
a. Built in the max cost exclusive of Architects reg fee
b. 10% inclusive of Architects fee
c. 7% inclusive of Architects fee
d. Lump sum inclusive of Architects fee

a. 7%

If an Architect is hired to design a Supermarket with a construction cost of less than 50M pesos, how much he/she charge as a minimum basic fee?
a. 7%
b. 8%
c. 9%
d. 15%

a. % of Construction cost

How is the Architect remunerated for basic services?
a. % of Construction cost

b. 40%

100% of R.P.F. for the type of building - 1st building
50% of R.P.F. for the type of building - 2nd building
40% of R.P.F. for the type of building - 3rd building
30% of R.P.F. for the type of building - 4th and succeding buildings

The Architect's fee for repetitive housing (3rd Unit).
a. 60%
b. 40%
c. 30%
d. 20%

a. Proposal

When is the first payment for an Architect?
a. Proposal

c. 107,142.86

(Note: To solve for VAT., you need to get the VATable amount first.)

VATable = Cost/1.12 To check:
VAT = Cost - Vatable VAT - VATable(12%)

If you purchased 1 Million worth of furniture and equipment for the new office that you just set up, how much did you pay for the VAT?
a. 305,658.52
b. 132,845.10
c. 107,142.86
d. 267,857.14

b. To keep his books and accounts in order

NOTE: Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net worth (S.A.L.N.)

Why does an Architect need an Accountant?
a. To know if he/she is financially stable.
b. To keep his books and accounts in order
c. To hide his income
d. To prepare his/her S.A.L.N.

Review for Methods of Compensation

Questions regarding the fees that an Architect is supposed to collect from his/her client under different types of projects.

...

If the owner wants to build a house after 1 year, how much is the fee?

a. Check with Contractor

What should the Architect do if the Owner makes Change Orders?
a. Check with Contractor
b. Follow the Owner
c. Neglect Owner
d.

c. Percentage of Construction Cost

If the Owner continuously makes changes, what method of compensation should the Architect employ?
a. Cost Method
b. Lump Sum
c. Percentage of Construction Cost

d 90%

Percentage fee if the Owner gets all Contract Documents
a. 75%
b. 85%
c. 100%
d 90%

d. Owner

The _________ can order changes in the construction any time.
a. Architect
b. Construction Manager
c. Project Manager
d. Owner

6% or Php. 120,000

The Architect's professional fee for a Bakery project worth 2 Million pesos?

b. 10%

The Architect, minimum basis fee for a Residential project?
a. 12%
b. 10%
c. 6%
d. 8%

a. 1 - 1.5%

If an Architect performs full-time supervision, what is his professional fee?
a. 1 - 1.5%
b. 1.5 - 2%
c. 3 %
d. 5 - 6%

b. 80% of the basic fee

(Note: Verify answer!)
According to UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210
100% of R.P.F. for the type of building - 1st building
50% of R.P.F. for the type of building - 2nd building
40% of R.P.F. for the type of building - 3rd building
30% of R.P.F. for the type of building - 4th and

Mr. Juan Zubiri commissioned you for a restaurant project last year. Due to the success of the restaurant, he wants you to do a 2nd restaurant using the same design. What would be your fee?
a. 60% of the basic fee
b. 80% of the basic fee
c. 30% of the basic fee
d. 40% of the basic fee

c. Client's Profile Directory

What among the following should the Architect's fee Not be based?
a. Project Construction Cost
b. Contractor's Fee
c. Client's Profile Directory
d.

10 % of Income tax;
12% of Professional fee

Note: Verify Answer!

How many %of tax should Architect Pay?

12%

Note: Verify Answer!

How many % of tax is taken form M.B.F?

a. Architect

An Architect makes a miniature model of the for his own design study. Who should pay for it?
a. Architect
b. Project Manager
c. Contractor
d. Owner

a. Percentage based on Project Cost

It is the most common method of compensation which is also fair both the Client and the Architect
a. Percentage based on Project Cost
b. Professional Fee plus Expenses
c. Lump Sum
d. M.D.P.E.

b. Guaranteed Maximum Cost

It is the most common method of compensation which is better for the Client?
a. Percentage based on Project Cost
b. Guaranteed Maximum Cost

Maximum of Direct Personnel Expenses (M.D.P.E)., LUMP SUM or
Project Construction Cost (P.C.C.)

It is the most fixable compensation for an Architect

b. 10%

After all the Contract Documents have been given to the Owner, how much is the liability from the remaining professional fee?
a. 15%
b. 10%
c. 5%
d.

c. 5% - 15% - 30% - 85% - 90% - 100%

What is the standard progress of payment for an Architect's fee based on project phase?
a. 5% - 10% - 35% - 85% - 95% - 100%
b. 5% - 15% - 35% - 85% - 95% - 100%
c. 5% - 15% - 30% - 85% - 90% - 100%
d. 5% - 10% - 35% - 85% - 90% - 100%

b. Owner

If the Owner request for a model of the project, who pays for it?
a. Architect
b. Owner

c. Percentage of Project Construction Cost

Which is NOT a standard method of payment for Pre-Design Services?
a. Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses
b. Professional fee plus Expenses
c. Percentage of Project Construction Cost
d. Lump sum or Fixed fee

d. Total Cost

After initial meeting/conversation/correspondence with the Client, the Architect must now submit his proposal for Pre-Design services which does not include:
a. Scope of Works
b. Manner of Payment
c. Owner's Responsibilities
d. Total Cost

b. Owner

Who is responsible for the compensation of a Specialized Allied Professional?
a. Architect
b. Owner
c. Contractor
d. Sub-Contractor

a. 10%

b. No

c. 90%

A Client wanted your services for his new house with a Total Project Cost of Three Million (3,000,000.00) pesos
a. What is the Percentage of your Professional Fee
b. Will the percentage of your fee change if the Client decides to postpone the Project the following year?
c. How much will you get if the Client decides to defer the start of Construction for a year?

d. 90%

A Client hires an Architect to prepare the Plans and corresponding documents for his project. However, after the completion of all Plans and Documents, the Client changes his mind and decided not to implement the Plans for Construction. How much is the Architect compensated?
a. 85%
b. 60%
c. 75%
d. 90%

d. 60%

(Note: Verify answer!)
According to UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210
100% of R.P.F. for the type of building - 1st building
50% of R.P.F. for the type of building - 2nd building
40% of R.P.F. for the type of building - 3rd building
30% of R.P.F. for the type of building - 4th and

A client is very happy with the Plans his Architect made for his house. He decided that he will use the Design/ Plans for his son's house. How much will the Client pay the Architect for his 2nd house?
a. 90%
b. 80%
c. 70%
d. 60%

b. Owner

Who is responsible for the fee of an additional Full-time Supervisors at the Project?
a. Architect
b. Owner
c. Contractor
d. Sub-Contractor

a. Architect

A full-time supervisor hired by the Owner should report technical matters to the
a. Architect
b. Owner
c. Contractor
d. No one. He is the supervisor

a. Site Architect

A full-time supervisor hired by the Owner is behalf of the Architect-of-Record (A.o.R.) is called
a. Site Architect
b. Site Inspector
c. Project Representative
d. Project Engineer

c. Gross Rental %

If an Architect is hired as a Facilities Manager, how is he compensated?
a. Lump Sum
b. Salary
c. Gross Rental %
d.

Maximum of Direct Personnel Expenses (M.D.P.E)

How is the Architect compensated if the clients asked for a Feasibility study?

b. 60%

For a simple residential project, how much of the Project Cost will you allocate for Material Cost?
a. 70%
b. 60%
c. 55%
d. 65%

b. 40%

For a simple residential project, how much of the Project Cost will you allocated for Labor Cost?
a. 30%
b. 40%
c. 25%
d. 35%

b. 10%

For a simple residential project, how much of the Project Cost will you allocate for Contingencies?
a. 5%
b. 10%
c. 15%
d. 20%

c. shall respect and help conserve the system of values and the natural, historic, and cultural heritage of the community in which he/she creates architecture.

The Architect is engaged in a profession which carries with it civic responsibilities to the public. As such, he
a. shall explain the conditional character of estimates and in no case shall he guarantee any estimates of the cost of the work in order to secure a commission.
b. shall reject any offer of free professional engineering or allied design service/s, or receive any substantial aid, gift, commissions, or favors from any contractor or subcontractor.
c. shall respect and help conserve the system of values and the natural, historic, and cultural heritage of the community in which he/she creates architecture.
d. shall not render professional services without a professional service agreement

a. Public
b. Professional Regulation Commission (P.R.C.)
c. The Architect

As a Registered and Licensed Architect (R.L.A.), you made a good working relationship with the Contractor ABC after awarding them several projects. Now, Contractor ABC (the Client) wanted your services as the Architect for their new building. All this went smoothly until the Client wanted you to alter your plans to accommodate their additional requirements. You implemented their revisions but the Client was not satisfied with the result. They requested for another set of changes to the plans but you disagree with the proposed changes since the alteration being ask will result to violation with the local zoning regulations and the building code. The conflict eventually leads to a dispute between you and the Client.
a. Based on Architect's Code of Ethical Conduct, you have a responsibility to whom in this situation?
b. Where should the Client go if they wanted to file a complaint against you?
c. Who should initiate the first move to settle this dispute?

b. Maximum of Direct Personnel Fee (M.D.P.E.)

This method of compensation is based on technical hours spent and is only applicable to non-creative work since the value of creative design cannot be measured by the length of time the designer has spent on his work. This is usually used for works such as accounting, secretarial, research, data gathering, preparation of reports and the like.
a. Project Construction Cost (P.C.C.)
b. Maximum of Direct Personnel Fee (M.D.P.E.)
c. Professional Fee + Expenses(P.F.P.E.)
d. Lump Sum or Fixed

c. Like a Lawyer

How is the Architect compensated in his capacity as a consultant?
a. Per Diem
b. Maximum of Direct Personnel Fee (M.D.P.E.)
c. Like a Lawyer
c. Project Construction Cost (P.C.C.)

a. The R.L.A.

Who is liable for a project if there is a Foreign Concept Architect hired by the Owner with a Registered and Licensed Architect (R.L.A) as an Architect of Record?
a. The R.L.A.
b. The owner
c. The Foreign Concept Architect
d.

No Contractualization

It is ethical and legal, for an Architect to hire employees on a per project basis since SSS and Medicare is not required but only group insurance and employees can be terminated even after 6 months?

Ethics

Regarding rebates and discounts form Suppliers and Manufacturers

Any of the choices below:

b. Be vigilant and be aware of that is happening in the community
c. Do not vote corrupt politicians in the office
d. Abide by the Code of Ethics

The Pork Barrel Scam gave Philippines a blackeye in the international community. As an Architect and a concerned citizen, what can you do?
a. Join a Rally to protest the corruption in government
b. Be vigilant and be aware of that is happening in the community
c. Do not vote corrupt politicians in the office
d. Abide by the Code of Ethics

b. Standard Operating Procedure

In the Construction Industry, what is meant by S.O.P.
a. Setting-Out Point
b. Standard Operating Procedure
c. Suhol O Patong
d. Stock Option Plan

Commision

What shall the architect not ask from sources such as material suppliers given the fact that he already receives a professional fee from the client?

a. No

b. No

A newspaper editor approaches an Architect for an interview.
a.Is it okay to ask to be paid for the interview?
b. Is it ethical to endorse a product?

b. Firm in all decisions and undertakings

Attribute of an Architect that is most needed today
a. Always ahead of the project's deadline
b. Firm in all decisions and undertakings
c. Flexible in handling commitments
d. Accepts as many project as possible

Don't get involved!

A Client will usually hire you to be his Architect but you found out that there is another Architect involved. What would you do?

Hire same Architect!

What must the client do if he wants to build another building of the same type?

Do not Do it!

A Client wants your design to be the same with another Architect. What should you do?

a. Forgive and Forget

You had a project for a client, a residential building. After the construction, you found out that the client used your design for another project without your consent. What will you do?
a. Forgive and Forget
b. Inform the Mayor
c. File a case with the P.R.C.
d.

a. Unethical

b. The Architect (Professor)

c. Fraud

A 5th year Architecture student is asked and contracted by his aunt to design a 2 storey residence for her. After the student finished preparing all the Architectural plans, he ask his professor to sign and seal it. The professor agrees to do it for a sum of Php. 6000.00.
a. Is there anything wrong with this practice?
b. If yes, who is liable?
c. What is the case if ever?

c. Give a service agreement before any works is commenced

As a good start in your practice as an Architect, which of the following should you do first?
a. Explain to your client the scope of your services
b. Accept projects from relatives before sombody else get them
c. Give a service agreement before any works is commenced
d. Accept a job that your friend has been offered first. He won't mind, he's a friend.

b. Ceiling Plan

What do you call the plan wherein it is viewed as if looking upwards instead of its normal view from the top
a. Lighting Plan
b. Ceiling Plan
c. Electrical Plan
d. Inverted Plan

1. After plan is approved.

2. Additional specifications after specifications were approved.

3. Supervision

1. What is Change Order?

2. What is Supplementary Specs?

3. It is the primary power of the Architect over the Contractor during construction?

c. Approved Design Development Documents

As per Supplemental I.R.R. of R.A. 9266, Standards of Professional Practice, what is the basis of the preparation of the preparation of Contract Documents wherein the Architect prepares the detailed designs, Construction Drawings and Technical Specifications in seven (7) sets?
a. Approved Schematic and Conceptual Plans
b. Architectural Program
c. Approved Design Development Documents
d. Feasibility Studies

a. Owner-Contractor Agreement

It is the document describing the relationship between Owner and Contractor
a. Owner-Contractor Agreement
b. Service Agreement
c. Good Food Certificate
d. Gentleman's Agreement

c. Provide

What is meant by Fabricate and Delivered to Jobsite?
a. Install
b. Furnish
c. Provide
d.

c. Gauge

a. For measurement
b. "Tube"

How do you Specify Pipes?
a. Inside diameter
b. Outside Diameter
c. Gauge

a. Degree and experience in construction management

Which is not a qualification of a specs writer?
a. Degree and experience in construction management
b. Contact with suppliers
v. Library of references
d. Degree and experience in latest construction trends and materials

b. Architectural Writing and their Styles

You were hired as an Architectural Research Writer. Of the following, which would you need to know the most?
a. Design trends
b. Architectural Writing and their Styles
c. History of Architecture.
d. Building Materials

b. Feasibility Studies

Your client ask you to determine the viability if a proposed development by providing a detailed analysis of the project. What are you providing?
a. Consultation
b. Feasibility Studies
c. Site Utilization and Land-Use Studies
d. Value Management

1. Pre-Bid Conference

2. Contract

3. Bid which is a compliant with the scope of works

1. It is the stage when the contractor manager informs unqualified bidders of supplementary info prior to bidding?

2. It is signed immediately when the contractor is awarded the Contract?

3. What should be considered in the selection of the winning bid?

a. Project Definition Phase

The first phase for Architect's Regular Design Services
a. Project Definition Phase
b. Schematic Design Phase
c. Design Development Phase
d. Contract Document Phase

a. Sign a service agreement

Before submitting sketches to a client, what must the Architect first do?
a. Sign a service agreement
b. Discuss about image board for presentation
c.
d.

c. Conceptual Drawing

Preliminary drawings done by Architect
a. Preliminary Sketches
b. Preliminary Diagrams
c. Conceptual Drawing
d. Working Drawing

c. Brainstorming

It is a group creativity technique by which efforts are made to find a solution for a specific problems through the exchange of ideas spontaneously contributed by its participants.
a. Discussion
b. Meeting
c. Brainstorming
d. Group S.

a. More efficient and realistic

It is the development of new technology, 3D and computer graphics has been widely used. What is the benefit?
a. More efficient and realistic
b. Cheaper
c.
d.

SPP Doc. 200 - Code of Ethics
SPP Doc. 201 - Pre-Desing Services
SPP Doc. 202 - Regular Design
SPP Doc. 203 - Specialized Services (Answer)
SPP Doc. 204- Construction Services
SPP Doc. 204a - Full time Construction Services
SPP Doc. 204b - Construction Management
SPP Doc. 205 - Post Construction Services
SPP Doc. 206 - Comprehensive Architectural Services
SPP Doc. 207 - Design Build Services
SPP Doc. 208 - Architecural Design Competition
SPP Doc. 209 - Professional Architectural Consulting
SPP Doc. 210 - Methods of Compensation

The third (3) phase of the Architect's services?

b. Scale Model

An Architect needs to show his client the entirety of the project in full 3D and realistic form, what is the best way to do this?
a. Animation
b. Scale Model
c. Perspective
d. Manual Sketch

d. Sketch

A low budget presentation.
a. Animation
b. Scale Model
c. Perspective
d. Manual Sketch

...

If the project's budget is constrained, what means should be used to achieve 3D understanding of the project?
a. Animation
b. Scale Model
c. Perspective
d. Manual Sketch

c. Mockup

It is a scaled or full-sized model used for demonstration and design evaluation purposes. A popular one-linear explains its importance... You can fix it now on the drafting board with an eraser or you can fix it later on the construction site with a sledge hummer
a. Display
b. Built-up
c. Mockup
d. Sketchup

b. Equipment Evaluation - S.P.P. Doc. 204 (Construction Services)

S.P.P. Doc. 201: Scope of Services
1. Consultation
2. Pre-Feasibility Studies
3. Feasibility Studies
4. Site Selection and Analysis
5. Site Utilization and Land use Studies
6. Architectural Research
7. Architectural Programming
8. Space Planning
9. Space Management Studies
10. Value Management
11. Design Brief Preparation
12. Promotional Services

Which is NOT part of Pre-Design Services (S.P.P. Doc. 201)?
a. Feasibility Studies
b. Equipment Evaluation
c. Consultation
d. Site Selection and Analysis

a. Contract Document Phase

S.P.P. Doc. 202: Regular Design Services
1. Project Definition Phase
2. Schematic Design Phase
3. Design Development Phase
4. Contract Document Phase
5. Bidding Negotiation Phase
6. Construction Phase

Under Regular Design Services (S.P.P. Doc. 202), what comes next after Design Development Phase?
a. Contract Document Phase
b. Bidding Negotiation Phase
c. Construction Phase
d. Project Definition Phase

a. Architectural Interiors

S.P.P. Doc. 203: Specialized Architectural Services
1. Architectural Interiors
2. Acoustic Design
3. Architectural Lighting Layout and Design
4. Site Development Planning (S.D.P.)
5. Site Development Physical Planning Services (including Master Development Planning, Subdivision Planning and Urban Design)

Which is NOT part of Specialized Architectural Services (S.P.P. Doc. 203)?
a. Architectural Interiors
b. Acoustic Design
c. Site Development Planning
d. Site Utilization

d. Schematic Design - under SPP Doc. 202: Regular Design

Which is NOT part of Pre-Design Services (S.P.P. Doc. 201)?
a. Space Planning
b. Space Management
c. Architectural Research
d. Schematic Design

d. Site Utilization & Land-Use Study

a. Feasibility Study - project based on Pre-Feasibility w/c determines the viability of the project.
b. Site Selection and Analysis - formulation of Site criteria, site evaluation, and analysis for the appropriate site for the project

c. Environmental Impact Study - under S.P.P. Doc. 206: Comprehensive Architectural Services

The detailed analysis if the site that involves the identification of a site's development potentials through the proper utilization of land. It covers the context of the site as well as that of its surrounding environment and the development controls that apply to the site and its environs.
a. Feasibility Study
b. Site Selection and Analysis
c. Environmental Impact Study
d. Site Utilization & Land-Use Study

b. Pre-Design Service

a. Specialized Architectural Services - SPP Doc. 203
c. Comprehensive Architectural Services - SPP Doc. 206
c. Full-time Services - SPP Doc. 204a

Architectural Programming, Research, Site Selection and Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Space Planning, Space Management, and Value Management, etc. are part of what services?
a. Specialized Architectural Services
b. Pre-Design Service
c. Comprehensive Architectural Services
d. Full-time Services

c. Urban Planning - under S.P.P. Doc. 206: Comprehensive Architectural Services

Which is NOT part of Pre-Design Services (S.P.P Doc. 201)
a. Site Selection Analysis
b. Site Utilization and Analysis
c. Urban Planning
d. Space Management Studies

b. Pre-Design Services

What type of Architectural service is provided for site utilization and feasibility studies?
a. Regular Design Services
b. Pre-Design Services
c. Specialized Architectural Service
d. Pre-Construction Services

b. Architectural Programming

Which is NOT part of Regular Design (S.P.P. Doc. 202)?
a. Design Development
b. Architectural Programming
c. Contract Document
d. Schematic Design

c. During Contract Documentation

When must the Architect properly locate/site a building with respect to the Road (R.R.O.W.), legal easement and the like?
a. Answer not among the choices
b. At the Schematic Design Phase of the work
c. During Contract Documentation
d. Sometime during Design Development

b. Sometime during the Design Development

When must the Architect apply the pertinent principles and techniques of orienting a building in the Philippine Setting?
a. During Contract Documentation
b. Sometime during Design Development
c. At the Schematic Design Phase of the work
d. Answer not among the choices

b. Sometime during Design Development

When must the Architect properly locate/site a building with respect to natural and man-made hazards that may be found or proximate to the site and like consideration?
a. During Contract Documentation
b. Sometime during Design Development
c. At the Schematic Design Phase of the work
d. Answer not among the choices

b. Sometime during Design Development

When must the Architect properly apply the pertinent principles and techniques of Tropical Design to much the hot-humid tropical environment in the Philippines?
a. During Contract Documentation
b. Sometime during Design Development
c. At the Schematic Design Phase of the work
d. Answer not among the choices

b. Sometime during Design Development

When must the Architect properly locate/site a building with respect to the topography of a site, natural drainage characteristics of a site and the like?
a. During Contract Documentation
b. Sometime during Design Development
c. At the Schematic Design Phase of the work
d. Answer not among the choices

c. Design Development

At what stage does the provision for the Fire Code Requirement adopted?
a. Schematic
b. Project Definition
c. Design Development
d. Contract Document

c. Design Development

During what stage are the provisions of B.P. 344 adopted?
a. Schematic
b. Project Definition
c. Design Development
d. Contract Document

c. Design Development

During what stage are the provisions of National Building Code incorporated in the design?
a. Schematic
b. Project Definition
c. Design Development
d. Contract Document

b. Special Services

Where does planning Services fall?
a. Regular Services
b. Special Services
c. Design and Planing Services
d.

d. Bidding or Negotiation Phase

What Architectural Service/Phase is the part where the Architect and Client are choosing the Contractor?
a. Contract Document Phase
b. Construction Phase
c. Design Development Phase
d. Bidding or Negotiation Phase

a. Full-time project supervision

If an Architect assumes the function of going to the project site for monitoring and supervision, what services is being provided?
a. Full-time project supervision
b. Project Supervision
c. Construction Management
d.

b. Contract Document Phase

At what stage are specification done?
a. Design Development Phase
b. Contract Document Phase
c. Schematic Design Phase
d. Project Definition Phase

c. Design Development Phase

At what phase will the Architect prepare the Architectural layout for Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing System?
a.Project Definition Phase
b. Schematic Design Phase
c. Design Development Phase
d. Contract Document Phase

a. Contract Document Phase

After completion of contract drawing, specifications and other documents upon submission to a client, what stage is this?
a. Contract Document Phase
b. Construction Phase
c. Bidding or Negotiation Phase
d. Design Development Phase

c. Comprehensive Planning Phase

What service is performed by an Architect if activities such as physical, economical, social and infrastructure are accomplished?
a. Contract Document Phase
b. Construction Phase
c. Comprehensive Planning Phase
d. Design Development Phase

b. Regular Service

Where does Contract Document fall in the Architect's Services?
a. Pre-Design Services
b. Regular Service
c.
d.

a. Feasibility Study

Where does Assessing the need of the Client fall?
a. Feasibility Study
b. Pre-design Services
c. Regular Services
d.

a. Pre-design Services

Where does Planning services fall in the Architect's Services?
a. Pre-design Services
b. Regular Services
c.
d.

b. Acoustic Design Services

Under specialized architectural services, what involves the detailed planning and design to control sound transmission for compatibility with the architectural design concept?
a. Architectural Interior Services
b. Acoustic Design Services
c. Architectural Programming
d. Architectural Lighting layout

a. Interior Design Services

For specialized Architectural services, what is the detailed planning and design of the interior/enclosed areas of any proposed building/structure?
a. Interior Design Services
b. Architectural Interior Services
c. Architectural Programming
d. Architectural Lighting layout

c. Architectural Programming

Which of the following does not fall under Specialized Architectural Services?
a. Acoustic Design Services
b. Architectural Interiors
c. Architectural Programming
d. Architectural Light Layout

a. SPP Doc. 201-205

What is covered by Comprehensive Architectural Services?
a. SPP Doc. 201-205
b. SPP Doc. 202-206
c. SPP Doc. 202-207
d. SPP Doc. 203-208

a. Organizing the bidding

In bidding, what is the Role of the Architect?
a. Organizing the bidding
b. Award the Project to the Contractor
c. Choose the Construction Manager
d.

...

The Owner likes a particular bidder. He is delayed and fails to beat the deadline. What factors can be considered so that he can still join the bid?

a. Rebid

The Architect has chosen a bidder but the Owner doesn't approve. What can be done?
a. Rebid
b. Ask the Bidder to adjust Bid
c.
d.

a. Change Order

If the Owner wants to change the estimated cost after awarding to a winning bidder due to economic basis, what should he do?
a. Change Order
b. Revise scope of works
c. Change Architect
d.

c. Model

Which is not a part of Contract Document?
a. Agreement
b. Contract Drawings
c. Model
d.

1. Bidding

1. The owner finally agree and accepts the Architect's Plans/Drawings. What is the next logical step?

b. Design-Build

A "business" Architect deals with?
a. Architectural Design
b. Design-Build
c. Professional Services
d. Real Estate Development

b. Text

If there is a discrepancy between the text and drawing, which one will prevail?
a. Drawing
b. Text
c. Ask the designing Architect
d. Ask the Contractor

b. Acoustic Engineer

Who does the Architect approach for the Sound Control?
a. Electronics Engineer
b. Acoustic Engineer
c. Electrical Engineer
d. DJ

a. promptly inspect the work accomplishment

To be fair to the Contractor, the Architect must
a. promptly inspect the work accomplishment
b. reject inferior workmanship
c.
d.

b. Architect

Who can sign as the Professional-In-Charge of the Construction
a. Master Plumber
b. Architect
c. Environmental Planner
d. Mechanical Engineer

b. He has no liability

A large project sometimes required different phases involving different architect/consultants per phase. A Concept Architect does the overall concept of the project. What is his liability.
a. Same as the Architect-Of-Record
b. He has no liability
c. He has civil/administrative liability
d. They all share the same liability

a. Architect-of-Record

Who has a Civil liability under Article 1723 of the Civil Code for the Architectural document of a project?
a. Architect-of-Record
b. Consulting Architect
c. Architect-in-Charge of Construction
d. Civil Engineer

b. Consulting Architect

*The Civil Code, Article 1723, declares the liability for damages in any structure by
reason of defects in its construction or use of inferior materials. The limited coverage of this
provision allows the engineer, architect or contractor to avoid liability arising from nonobservance
of plans and specifications or the use of materials of inferior quality. - Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago *

Who is NOT liable under Article 1723 of the Civil Code?
a. Architect-of-Record
b. Consulting Architect
c. Architect-in-Charge of Construction
d. Contractor

b. 15

*The Civil Code, Article 1723, declares the liability for damages in any structure by
reason of defects in its construction or use of inferior materials. The limited coverage of this
provision allows the engineer, architect or contractor to avoid liability arising from nonobservance
of plans and specifications or the use of materials of inferior quality. - Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago *

For how many years is the Civil Liability under Article 1723 of the Civil Code?
a. 10
b. 15
c. 20
d. 25

c. 10 years

*The Civil Code, Article 1723, declares the liability for damages in any structure by
reason of defects in its construction or use of inferior materials. The limited coverage of this
provision allows the engineer, architect or contractor to avoid liability arising from nonobservance
of plans and specifications or the use of materials of inferior quality. - Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago *

Under Article 1723 of the Civil Code, what is the prescription period for filing of cases if a building collapses?
a. 1 year
b. 5 years
c. 10 years
d. 15 years

b. Consulting Architect

A Registered and Licensed Architect permitted to practice under RA 9288 who is Professionally and Academically qualified and WITH exceptional or recognized expertise or specialization in any branch of architecture.
a. Architect-of-Record
b. Consulting Architect
c. Architect-in-Charge of Construction
d. Contractor

c. Architect-of-Record

A registered and licensed architect who is directly and professionally responsible for the total design of the project for the client assumes the civil liability for plans, specifications and contract documents he/she has signed and sealed
a.Principal Architect
b. Managing Architect
c. Architect-of-Record
d. Project Architect

c. Environmental Planner

a.Architect (Less responsibility)

Who is responsible for the Site Development Plan?
a. Architect
b. Civil Engineer
c. Environmental Planner
d. Landscape Architect

b. Owner

Who gives the directive to start the project?
a. Architect
b. Owner
c. Project Manager
d. Contractor

b. Architect

*The program (or project) evaluation and review technique (PERT) is a statistical tool used in project management, which was designed to analyze and represent the tasks involved in completing a given project.
First developed by the United States Navy in the 1950s, it is commonly used in conjunction with the critical path method (CPM).*

Who approves the PERT-CPM chart?
a. Owner
b. Architect
c. Contractor
d, Project Engineer

b. Architect

Who prepares the preliminary Estimates?
a. Owner
b. Architect
c. Contractor
d. Trainee

b. Architect

Who prepares the Bill of Materials?
a. Owner
b. Architect
c. Contractor
d. Trainee

c. Contractor

Who prepares the Shop drawings?
a. Owner
b. Architect
c. Contractor
d. Trainee

b. Foundation Plan

The following needs to be signed and sealed by the architect except
a. Reflected Ceiling Plan
b. Foundation Plan
c. Site Development Plan
d. Technical Specifications

a. Mediator

What is the role of the Architect between the client and contractor?
a. Mediator
b. To execute judicial orders with impartiality
c. Consultant
d.

a. Adviser

What is the foremost role of an Architect with regards to his Client?
a. Adviser
b. Design Manager
c. Design Consultant
d.

a. Engineer

Soil test is the duty of
a. Engineer
b. Construction Manager
c. Architect
d. Owner

a. Engineer

Whose responsibility is to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy upon completion of the project?
a. Architect
b. Contractor
c. Owner
d.

b. Geodetic Engineer

Who "locates" the points
a. Architect
b. Geodetic Engineer
c. Civil Engineer
d. Geotechnical Engineer

a. Project Manager

Who determines time and cost of the project?
a. Project Manager
b. General Contractor
c. Owner
d. Architect

b. Project Manager

Who is responsible for shortening the time and lessening the cost of the project?
a. Architect
b. Project Manager
c. Contractor
d. Client

b. Architect

Who own the plan?
a. Engineer
b. Architect
c. Owner
d. Contractor

c. Company

A plan was drawn by a company Draftsman under the supervision of a Registered and Licensed Architect (R.L.A.). Who owns the document?
a. Draftsman
b. R.L.A.
c. Company
d. Client

c. Supervisors

Who keeps the record on site?
a. Owner
b. Architect
c. Supervisors
d. Contractor

a. Contractor

Who prepares As-Built plans?
a. Contractor
b. Architect
c. Engineer
d. Owner

a. Contractor

Who prepares the Shop drawings?
a. Contractor
b. Architect
c. Engineer
d. Supplier

a. Contractor

Who checks the Shop Drawings?
a. Contractor
b. Architect
c. Engineer
d. Supplier

d. Civil Engineer

Who prepares Soil Investigation on site?
a. Contractor
b. Architect
c. Geodetic Engineer
d. Civil Engineer

b. Contractor

Who usually secures the Building Permit and pays for it?
a. Architect
b. Contractor
c. Engineer
d. Owner

b. Contractor

Who is the the applicant of a Building permit?
a. Architect
b. Contractor
c. Engineer
d. Owner

a. Architect

Approval of Samples of Finishing Materials is the sole function of the
a. Architect
b. Contractor
c. Engineer
d. Owner

b. Construction Manager

Who is responsible for shortening the time of Construction
a. Architect
b. Construction Manager
c. Construction Supervisor
d. Owner

b. Construction Manager

In medium-sized construction, who plans the time-schedule?
a. Supervisor
b. Construction Manager
c. Architect
d.

a. Architect

Who should Orient the Contractor and make sure that he understands the Contract Documents?
a. Project Manager
b. Architect
c. Owner
d. None, its Contractor's responsibility

b. Contractor

Who is responsible in asking for a Final inspection of a project?
a. Architect
b. Contractor
c. Engineer
d. Owner

c. General Contractor

Who seeks permits and licenses?
a. Owner
b. Architect
c. General Contractor
d.

a. Project Architect

Who is responsible for carrying out the Architectural Design Plans and Details in the actual construction?
a. Project Architect
b. Project Engineer
c. Project Manager
d. Owner

d. Registered and Licensed Architect

Who is the professional responsible for the design of the overall appearance of the project proposal?
a. Project Manager
b. Project Engineer
c. Owner
d. Registered and Licensed Architect

c. Registered and Licensed Architect

Who is the R.L.P. (Registered and Licensed Professional) require to sign the Architectural drawing of the house?
a. Project Manager
b. Structural Engineer
c. Registered and Licensed Architect
d. Registered and Licensed Engineer

c. Registered and Licensed Architect

Who is the R.L.P. (Registered and Licensed Professional) require to sign the Specification documents of the house?
a. Draftsman
b. Structural Engineer
c. Registered and Licensed Architect
d. Registered and Licensed Engineer

c. Registered and Licensed Electrical Engineer

Who is the R.L.P. (Registered and Licensed Professional) require to sign the Electrical Plans of the house?
a. Master Electrician
b. Electrician
c. Registered and Licensed Electrical Engineer
d. None of the above

d. Registered and Licensed Civil Engineer

Who is the R.L.P. (Registered and Licensed Professional) require to sign the Structural Plans of the house?
a. Civil Engineer
b. Architect
c. Registered and Licensed Architect
d. Registered and Licensed Civil Engineer

a. Registered and Licensed Architect

Who is the R.L.P. (Registered and Licensed Professional) require to sign the T&B Layout Plan of the house?
a. Registered and Licensed Architect
b. Registered Master Plumber
c. Registered and Licensed Sanitary Engineer
d. None of the above

a. Registered and Licensed Architect

Who is the R.L.P. (Registered and Licensed Professional) require to sign the Kitchen Layout Plan of the house?
a. Registered and Licensed Architect
b. Registered Master Plumber
c. Registered and Licensed Sanitary Engineer
d. None of the above

a. Registered and Licensed Architect

Who is the R.L.P. (Registered and Licensed Professional) responsible for the Architectural Design of a 3-Storey Residence?
a. Registered and Licensed Architect
b. Registered Master Plumber
c. Registered and Licensed Sanitary Engineer
d. None of the above

Assembly of Bid Packages

What do you call the action of the Construction Manager in the contract document phase wherein he organized bid packages of the various trades?

Technical Consultation

What does the construction manager do in the Design Phase wherein he advices the Architect on material cost, construction techniques, and cost & time controls?

Duties of Construction Manager

5 M's specified by Griffith and Watson (2004 p118)

a. Real Estate Development

Architects business are usually involved in
a. Design-Build
b. Teaching
c. Real Estate Development
d. Design Consultancy

1. Time Frame

2. Corporate Practice
*RA 545 - Old ver. of the law
*RA 9266 - Architecture Act of 2004 (New ver.)

3. Corporate Practice

1. What is the difference between a Site Plan and a Master Plan?

2. What is the difference between RA 9266 and RA 545?

3. New provision in RA 9266 not found in RA 545

b. Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects

I.A.P.O.A. is an acronym for?
a. Irish American Police officers Association
b. Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects
c. Integrated Association of Professional and Organized Architects
d. Integrated Architects of the Philippines Organically Associated

1. Prime / Lead Organization

2. Ar. Robert Sac

1. What is U.A.P. responsibility as I.A.P.O.A.?

2. When U.A.P was designated as I.A.P.O.A. who was its President?

d. Ar. Dominador N. Alli

During the U.A.P. Presidency of Ar. Robert S. Sac, who was the P.R.B.O.A. chair?
a. Ar. Yolanda D. Reyes
b. Ar. Rolando L. Cordero
c. Ar. Robert M. Mirafuente
d. Ar. Dominador N. Alli

b. The President of the Philippines

Who can change the member of the P.R.B.O.A?
a. P.R.C. Chair
b. The President of the Philippines
c. I.A.P.O.A.
d. P.R.B.O.A. chair

c. Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects (I.A.P.O.A.)

Which among the choices is a C.P.D. provider as shown in R.A. 9266?
a. U.A.P.
b. P.R.B.O.A.
c. I.A.P.O.A.
d. P.I.A.

b. Sec. 27

Which Section in R.A. 9266 provides that a foreign citizen may take the Philippine Licensure Examination for Architect?
a. Sec. 26
b. Sec. 27
c. Sec. 28
d. Sec. 29

d. Sec. 40

Under R.A. 9266, an Architect duly registered with the Board shall automatically become a member of the Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects upon payment of the required fees and dues. In which Section of R.A. 9266 will you find this provision?
a. Sec. 37
b. Sec. 38
c. Sec. 39
d. Sec. 40

b. Sec. 30

The "Prohibition in the Practice of Architecture" in under which section in R.A. 9266?
a. Sec. 23
b. Sec. 30
c. Sec. 33
d. Sec. 40

c. Sec. 33

Which section in R.A. 9266 refers to "Ownership of Plans, Specifications and other Contract Documents?"
a. Sec. 13
b. Sec 23
c. Sec. 33
d. Sec. 43

a. Knowledge Transfer

It refers to contracts or arrangements involving the transfer of systematic knowledge for the manufacture of a product, the application of a process, or rendering of a service including management contracts; and the transfer, assignment or licensing of all forms of intellectual property rights.
a. Knowledge Transfer
b. Franchising
c. Foreign Counterpart
d. Technology Transfer

RA 8293

What law covers the Intellectual Property Rights?

a. who has paid money to secure a Certificate of Recognition

Under Sec. 22 of R.A. 9266, the board may refuse to issue a Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card to a person.
a. who has paid money to secure a Certificate of Recognition
b. who is of unsound mind
c. who has falsely impersonated a practitioner or a former practitioner
d. who has undertaken architectural services without a valid service agreement

b. National Housing

It is the housing program of the government only for the under privileged and homeless citizens
a. National Housing
b. Socialized Housing
c. Resettlement Program
d.

d. Department of Budget and Management (D.B.M.)

Who prepares the budget for government projects?
a. Central Bank
b. Socialized Housing
c. Resettlement Program
d. D.B.M.

PLANNING MANDATES OF H.L.U.R.B.

▪ Formulate guidelines for Comprehensive Land Use Planning (CLUP)
▪ Assist cities and municipalities in preparing their CLUPs
▪ Assist Provincial Land Use Committees (PLUC) and Regional Land Use Committees (RLUC) in reviewing CLUPs
▪ Review and approve CLUP's for highly urbanized cities and Provincial Physical Framework Plans (PPFPs)
▪ Monitor actual land use and the implementation of CLUPs by local government units
▪ Update and revise the National Urban Development and Housing Framework
▪ Train LGUs in subdivision plan approval and zoning enforcement

Most notably Executive Order 90 which renamed it as the "HOUSING and Land Use Regulatory Board (H.L.U.R.B)"

The Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board is the sole regulatory body for housing and land use development.

In order to achieve the goal of rational land use, the HLURB performs the twin roles of enhancing the reinforcing rational housing and real estate service delivery through the implementation of the following three (3) strategies: policy, planning and regulation. HLURB approves condominium plans protect buyers of housing units and home lots as well as condomium units from unscrupulous practices; ands licenses to sell.

The National Housing Authority (NHA) is the only government agency that engages in actual shelter production for low-income Filipino families.

The NHA was created by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 757.

Home Development and Mutual Fund (HDMF), or Pagtutulungan sa Kinabukasan: Ikaw, Bangko, Industriya at Gobyerno (PAG-IBIG Fund), is a
national savings program for Filipino workers.

The PAG-IBIG Fund was established in 1978 by virtue of Presidential Decree 1530.

The Fund is basically a savings program, but it also offers short-term loans and access to housing programs to its members.

• The primary clients of the HGC are lenders (NOT borrowers).
These include banks, government and private financial institutions,
housing developers, and Building and Loan Associations (BLAs).
These lending institutions must apply for a Guaranty Line from
HGC in order for them to be covered.

WHO ARE THE CLIENTS OF HGC?

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) is the country's premier socioeconomic planning body, highly regarded as the authority in macroeconomic forecasting and policy analysis and research. It provides high-level advice to policymakers in Congress and the Executive Branch. Its key responsibilities include:

Coordination of such activities as the formulation of policies, plans and programs to efficiently set the broad parameters for national and sub-national (area-wide, regional and local development);
Review, evaluation, and monitoring of infrastructure projects identified under the Comprehensive and Integrated Infrastructure Program (CIIP) consistent with the government's thrust of increasing investment spending for the growing demand on quality infrastructure facilities; and
Undertaking of short-term policy reviews to provide critical analyses of development issues and policy alternatives to decision-makers.

Definition/Function of NEDA

In the 1980s, the Cory Aquino administration introduced the UnifiedHome Lending Program (UHLP) that aimed to motivate private home developers to go into low-cost housing projects by allowing them to tap pooled housing funds from the Government Service Insurance System, the Social Security System, and the Pag-lbig Fund. The program went full -blast under the Ramos administration, built many homes.

Definition/Function of UHLP

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