Professional Practice & Building Laws

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1.

It was the first law passed by the national assembly in 1921 where the Maestros de Obra or the Master Builders are required to register as architects.
- A.
  
  Engineers & Architects Law Act no. 2986
- B.
  
  Engineers & Architects Law Act no. 2896
- C.
  
  Engineers & Architects Law Act no. 9286
- D.
  
  Engineers & Architects Law Act no. 8296
2.

It refers to contracts or arrangements involving the transfer of systematic knowledge for the manufacture of a product.
- A.
  
  Technology Transfer
- B.
  
  Transfer of Technology
- C.
  
  Systematic Transfer
- D.
  
  Technical Transfer
3.

Within how many days from the date a change is ordered shall any claim for adjustment involving questions of facts be asserted?
- A.
  
  5
- B.
  
  10
- C.
  
  15
- D.
  
  30
4.

You were commissioned to do a master plan. What should you do first?
- A.
  
  Study the existing laws
- B.
  
  Survey the location
- C.
  
  Research for historical background
- D.
  
  Investigate
5.

An architect was commissioned for a project amounting to 3.5 million pesos including a 12% VAT. How much would it be without the VAT?
- A.
  
  Php 3,080,000.00
- B.
  
  Php 3,208,000.00
- C.
  
  Php 2,870,000.00
- D.
  
  Php 3,125,000.00
6.

Minimum width of access road for interior or rear lots.
- A.
  
  6.00 meters
- B.
  
  3000 millimeters
- C.
  
  5.00 meters
- D.
  
  4000 millimeters
7.

Which is NOT an Ancillary Permit?
- A.
  
  Fencing Permit
- B.
  
  Structural Permit
- C.
  
  Sanitary Permit
- D.
  
  Electrical Permit
8.

As per NBC, a building/structure which is located partly in one (1) fire zone and partly in another shall be considered to be in the more highly restrictive fire zone, when more than _____ of its total floor area is located in such zone.
- A.
  
  1/2
- B.
  
  1/3
- C.
  
  1/4
- D.
  
  2/3
9.

What is the minimum area for toilet and bath in square meters?
- A.
  
  1.50 sq.m.
- B.
  
  1.20 sq.m.
- C.
  
  3.00 sq.m.
- D.
  
  2.25 sq.m.
10.

What is the minimum ceiling height for habitable rooms with artificial ventilation?
- A.
  
  2.40 meters
- B.
  
  2.70 meters
- C.
  
  3.00 meters
- D.
  
  2.10 meters
11.

Given a room with floor area of 300 square meters, what shall be the total area required for window openings for said room?
- A.
  
  10.00 sq.m.
- B.
  
  15.00 sq.m.
- C.
  
  25.00 sq.m.
- D.
  
  30.00 sq.m.
12.

A toilet and bath shall have a minimum dimension of .90 meter x ______ square meters.
- A.
  
  3.00
- B.
  
  2.25
- C.
  
  1.50
- D.
  
  1.20
13.

Plan, models and perspectives are?
- A.
  
  Presentation Documents
- B.
  
  Contract Documents
- C.
  
  Project Documentation
- D.
  
  Instrument of Practice
14.

What offense is committed when an architect is found using the seal of another architect?
- A.
  
  Misdemeanor
- B.
  
  Illegal Practice
- C.
  
  Malpractice
- D.
  
  Fraud
15.

These preliminary studies involve the procurement, analysis and use of secondary information gathered for the project to aid the client in early decision-making.
- A.
  
  Feasibility Studies
- B.
  
  Pre-feasibility Studies
- C.
  
  Architectural Research
- D.
  
  Architectural Programming
16.

When the Owner fails to implement the plans and documents for construction as prepared by the Architect, the Architect is entitled to receive, as compensation, the sum corresponding to ___ of the Architect's fee.
- A.
  
  65%
- B.
  
  80%
- C.
  
  85%
- D.
  
  90%
17.

The Architect in this area of practice recommends the systematic process of ensuring that a building/structure's array of systems is planned, designed, installed and tested to perform according to the design intent and the building's operational needs.
- A.
  
  Building Systems Design and Commissioning
- B.
  
  Building Maintenance & Administration
- C.
  
  Building Testing and Commissioning
- D.
  
  Building Systems & Testing Compliance
18.

Minimum air space for workshop, factories, and offices. (in cubic meters per person)
- A.
  
  12
- B.
  
  14
- C.
  
  16
- D.
  
  18
19.

Enclosed attic spaces of combustible construction shall be divided into horizontal areas not exceeding ____ sq. meters by fire-resistive partitions extending from the ceiling to the roof.
- A.
  
  150
- B.
  
  200
- C.
  
  250
- D.
  
  300
20.

As per NBC, the total width of exits in meters shall not be less than the total occupant load served divided by _____. Such width of exits shall be divided approximately equally among the separate exits.
- A.
  
  185
- B.
  
  165
- C.
  
  150
- D.
  
  200
21.

As per Fire Code, what is the occupant load factor for a Conference Room?
- A.
  
  1.40 sq.m./person
- B.
  
  1.80 sq.m./person
- C.
  
  3.40 sq.m./person
- D.
  
  2.40 sq.m./person
22.

Minimum door width for hospital nursing units?
- A.
  
  .91 meter
- B.
  
  1.12 meter
- C.
  
  1.22 meter
- D.
  
  1.02 meter
23.

As per Fire Code, under what classification does fire in flammable liquids and gasses belong to?
- A.
  
  Class A
- B.
  
  Class B
- C.
  
  Class C
- D.
  
  Class D
24.

As per Fire Code, what is the maximum number of seats in rows of seats between aisles for places of assembly?
- A.
  
  12
- B.
  
  14
- C.
  
  10
- D.
  
  7
25.

As per Fire Code, where the total occupant load of all storeys served by the stair is less than 50, the minimum width clear of all obstructions, shall be _____ millimeters.
- A.
  
  812
- B.
  
  915
- C.
  
  1120
- D.
  
  1221