1.
A type of wall required whenever a dwelling abuts on a property.
Correct Answer
A. Firewall
Explanation
(See page 28 of BP-220 Revised IRR 2008)
2.
The government agency authorized to establish and promulgate two levels of standards and technical requirements for the development of economic and socialized housing projects/units in urban and rural areas.
Correct Answer
B. HLURB
Explanation
(Pursuant to Sect. 3 of BP-220; see page 1 of BP-220 Revised IRR 2008)
3.
The following are the basic needs of human settlement, except
Correct Answer
B. Entertainment
Explanation
(See page 2 of BP-220 Revised IRR 2008)
4.
Refers to the most reasonable price of land and shelter based on the needs and financial capability of Program Beneficiaries and Appropriate Financing Schemes (RA 7279)
Correct Answer
D. Affordable cost
Explanation
(See page 2 of BP-220 Revised IRR 2008)
5.
Referred to as the Urban Development and Housing Act of 1992 (UDHA)
Correct Answer
C. RA 7279
Explanation
RA 7279, also known as the Urban Development and Housing Act of 1992 (UDHA), is the correct answer. This law was enacted in order to address the growing problem of urbanization in the Philippines and to provide affordable housing and basic services to the urban poor. It aims to promote the development of sustainable and resilient communities, improve living conditions, and ensure the rights of the urban poor to housing and basic services are protected. RA 7586 is the National Integrated Protected Areas System Act, RA 7718 is the Expanded Senior Citizens Act, and RA 10587 is the Environmental Planning Act.
6.
Referred to as the Philippine BOT Law
Correct Answer
B. RA 7718
Explanation
RA 7718 is the correct answer because it is the law that is commonly referred to as the Philippine BOT Law. BOT stands for Build-Operate-Transfer, and this law provides the legal framework for public-private partnerships in infrastructure development projects. It outlines the rights and responsibilities of both the government and private sector entities involved in these projects.
7.
Referred to as the NIPAS Act of 1992
Correct Answer
C. RA 7586
Explanation
RA 7586 is the correct answer because it is the law that is referred to as the NIPAS Act of 1992. The NIPAS Act stands for National Integrated Protected Areas System Act, which was enacted in 1992 to establish and manage a comprehensive system of protected areas in the Philippines. This law aims to conserve and protect the country's biodiversity and natural resources by designating certain areas as protected areas and providing guidelines for their management and conservation.
8.
Referred to as the Environmental Planning Act of 2013
Correct Answer
B. RA 10587
Explanation
RA 10587 is the correct answer because it is referred to as the Environmental Planning Act of 2013. This act specifically focuses on environmental planning and management, aiming to promote sustainable development and protect the environment. It establishes guidelines for environmental impact assessments, land use planning, and zoning regulations. This act is essential in ensuring that development projects consider and mitigate their environmental impacts, thus contributing to the preservation and conservation of natural resources.
9.
As per BP 220, parks and playgrounds allocation for economic housing with 150 and below density.
Correct Answer
C. 3.5%
Explanation
(See page 5 of BP-220 Revised IRR 2008)
10.
As per BP 220, parks and playgrounds allocation for socialized housing with above 225 density.
Correct Answer
B. 9%
Explanation
(See page 5 of BP-220 Revised IRR 2008)
11.
In no case shall an area allocated for parks and playgrounds be less than ______ square meters.
Correct Answer
D. 100
Explanation
(See page 5 of BP-220 Revised IRR 2008)
12.
Minor roads shall have a right-of-way of ______ wide.
Correct Answer
B. 6.50 meters
Explanation
(See page 8 of BP-220 Revised IRR 2008)
13.
Minimum lot area for economic housing – row houses.
Correct Answer
B. 36 sq. m.
Explanation
(See page 13 of BP-220 Revised IRR 2008)
14.
Minimum lot frontage for socialized housing – row houses.
Correct Answer
D. 3.50 m
Explanation
(See page 13 of BP-220 Revised IRR 2008)
15.
Price of sealable lots intended for single detached units with respect to the maximum selling price of the house and lot package.
Correct Answer
B. Not exceed 40%
Explanation
(See page 13 of BP-220 Revised IRR 2008)
16.
Maximum block length for economic and socialized housing projects.
Correct Answer
B. 400 m
Explanation
(See page 14 of BP-220 Revised IRR 2008)
17.
Minimum quantity requirement for an independent water supply system within a subdivision project with no available public water supply system.
Correct Answer
A. 150 liters per capita per day
Explanation
(See page 14 of BP-220 Revised IRR 2008)
18.
Minimum fire resistive rating for firewall under BP 220 requirements.
Correct Answer
D. 1 hour
Explanation
(See page 23 of BP-220 Revised IRR 2008)
19.
A clearance measured from finished floor line to the ceiling line.
Correct Answer
D. Ceiling height
Explanation
(See page 24 of BP-220 Revised IRR 2008)
20.
As per BP 220 building design standards, the minimum clear width for main door shall be
Correct Answer
C. 0.80 m
Explanation
See page 25 of BP-220 Revised IRR 2008)
21.
Approval of the Preliminary Subdivision Development Plan will be valid only for a period of _______ from date of approval.
Correct Answer
A. 180 days
Explanation
(See page 38 of BP-220 Revised IRR 2008)
22.
A document required for owners or real estate dealers interested in the sale of lots or units in a subdivision or condominium project.
Correct Answer
D. License to Sell
Explanation
(See page 45 of BP-220 Revised IRR 2008)
23.
A habitable dwelling unit which meets the minimum requirements for a shell house with additional components being included thereof: all windows and doors and partition walls for separating functional areas.
Correct Answer
B. Complete house
Explanation
(See page 50 of BP-220 Revised IRR 2008)
24.
A public way intended to be used only as pedestrian access to property for socialized housing projects. It shall have a width of 3.0 meters and a maximum length of 60 meters.
Correct Answer
D. Pathwalk
Explanation
(See page 51 of BP-220 Revised IRR 2008)
25.
A street or road linking the site and serves as the main traffic artery within the project site and shall traverse the longer axis of the property.
Correct Answer
A. Major road
Explanation
(See page 12 of PD957 Revised IRR 2009)
26.
A street or road that services pedestrian/vehicular traffic from minor roads leading to major roads.
Correct Answer
B. Collector road
Explanation
(See page 12 of PD957 Revised IRR 2009)
27.
Minimum lot area for single detached – open market housing unit under PD 957.
Correct Answer
A. 120 sq. m.
Explanation
(See page 16 of PD957 Revised IRR 2009)
28.
Minimum lot frontage for rowhouse housing under PD 957.
Correct Answer
B. 4.00 m
Explanation
See page 17 of PD957 Revised IRR 2009)
29.
Minimum area for a single park/playground under PD 957.
Correct Answer
B. 50 sq. m.
Explanation
(See page 29 of PD957 Revised IRR 2009)
30.
A lot situated at the intersection of two or more streets.
Correct Answer
B. Corner lot
Explanation
(See page 49 of PD957 Revised IRR 2009)
31.
Any wall which subdivides a building so as to resist the spread of fire.
Correct Answer
D. Firewall
Explanation
(See page 49 of PD957 Revised IRR 2009)
32.
Means the entire parcel of real property divided or to be divided in condominiums, including all structures thereon.
Correct Answer
D. Project
Explanation
(See page 50 of PD957 Revised IRR 2009)
33.
Ocean waves being pushed towards the shore by the force of the winds and the intense low pressure of a tropical cyclone.
Correct Answer
A. Storm surge
Explanation
(See page xxxix of HLURD-CLUP Vol. 2)
34.
Information pertaining to a place linked to coordinates or other positional information.
Correct Answer
C. Spatial data
Explanation
(See page xxxix of HLURD-CLUP Vol. 2)
35.
A land area drained by a stream or fixed body of water and its tributaries having a common outlet for surface run-off. It is synonymous with a catchment area or drainage basin.
Correct Answer
C. Watershed
Explanation
(See page xl of HLURD-CLUP Vol. 2)
36.
These occur behind the beach and dune on the older beach areas. In the coastal zone, these consist essentially of a tangle of low stunted trees or shrubs.
Correct Answer
B. Woodlands
Explanation
(See page xl of HLURD-CLUP Vol. 2)
37.
The Volume 1 of CLUP Guidebook 2013
Correct Answer
D. The Planning Process
Explanation
The correct answer is "The Planning Process". This answer is derived from the given information, which includes various topics related to urban planning such as the CLUP Guidebook, Supplemental Guidelines, Sectoral Studies, Model Zoning Ordinance, and The Planning Process. Since the question does not provide any specific context or criteria, it can be assumed that the correct answer is the most general and inclusive topic among the given options, which is The Planning Process.
38.
The force that derives long-term changes in weather. It determines the characteristics of a region.
Correct Answer
A. Climate
Explanation
(See page 15 of HLURD-CLUP Vol. 2)
39.
An Act Strengthening the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management SystemRA 10121
Correct Answer
B. RA 10121
Explanation
(See page 21 of HLURD-CLUP Vol. 2)
40.
Defined in the Water Code of the Philippines as the land area that is covered by water at high tide and exposed at low tide.
Correct Answer
B. Foreshore
Explanation
(See page 114 of HLURD-CLUP Vol. 2)
41.
Areas where rivers meet the sea and where fresh water mixes with salt water.
Correct Answer
A. Estuaries
Explanation
(See page 117 of HLURD-CLUP Vol. 2)
42.
A specialized branch of aquaculture involving the cultivation of marine organisms for food and other products in the open ocean, an enclosed section of the ocean, or in tanks, ponds or raceways which are filled with seawater.
Correct Answer
A. Mariculture
Explanation
(See page 119 of HLURD-CLUP Vol. 2)
43.
The predominant element in the image of a city along which the observer customarily, occasionally, or potentially moves. They may be streets, walkways, transit lines, canals, railroads.
Correct Answer
A. Paths
Explanation
(See page 29 of Kevin Lynch book “Image of the City”)
44.
The strategic spots in a city into which an observer can enter, and which are the intensive foci to and from which he is traveling.
Correct Answer
C. Nodes
Explanation
(See page 29 of Kevin Lynch book “Image of the City”)
45.
The point references considered to be external to the observer, are simple physical elements which may vary widely in scale.
Correct Answer
C. Landmarks
Explanation
(See page 78 of Kevin Lynch book “Image of the City”)