Professional Practice 02
Prepared by:
Arch. /EnP. RSGabitan
- 1.
The Project Construction Cost referred to in the compensation of the Architect for his Regular Design Fee means the cost of the completed structure which include one of the following:
- A.
Grottos
- B.
Movable pieces of furniture
- C.
Swimming pool
- D.
Communications and electronic system
Correct Answer
D. Communications and electronic systemExplanation
Project Construction Cost, as referred, means the cost of the completed structure to the Owner including plumbing and electrical fixtures, mechanical equipment, elevators, escalators, air-conditioning system, automatic fire-sprinkler system, alarm and clock system, communications and electronic system, elements attached to the building and all items indicated in the drawings designed y or specified by the Architect and his consultant. Other items, if designed and planned by the Architect, such as movable pieces of furniture, cabinets, covered walks, grottos, pools, landscaping and other items of similar nature are to be paid for separately by the Owner to the Architect. (Refer to UAP Doc 401: Owner-Architect Agreement)Rate this question:
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- 2.
The total cost of all equipment, utilities and other items which were either designed, specified or procured by the Architect and his Consultants for the Owner, that were used or installed in the project.
- A.
Cost of the work
- B.
Extra cost
- C.
Construction cost
- D.
Basic cost
Correct Answer
A. Cost of the work -
- 3.
How many percent of the cost of the work is the range of fees for landscape design services?
- A.
10 - 15%
- B.
10 - 18%
- C.
12 - 15%
- D.
12 - 18%
Correct Answer
A. 10 - 15% -
- 4.
What is the basic rate for the first 100 hectares or less for subdivision planning for housing on properties within Metro Manila, cities, regional centers and provincial capitals?
- A.
P2,000.00 per hectare
- B.
P3,000.00 per hectare
- C.
P4,000.00 per hectare
- D.
P5,000.00 per hectare
Correct Answer
B. P3,000.00 per hectare -
- 5.
Traditional name for construction inspectors.
- A.
Clerk-of-works
- B.
Maestro de obras
- C.
Contractor
- D.
Construction foreman
Correct Answer
A. Clerk-of-works -
- 6.
The Construction Supervision Group is responsible to the Owner on what matter?
- A.
Technical matters
- B.
Administrative matters
- C.
Design matters
- D.
Construction matters
Correct Answer
B. Administrative matters -
- 7.
Not among the functions of the Construction Management Group.
- A.
Approves methods and systems of construction
- B.
Reviews change orders and payments
- C.
Recommends general contractor
- D.
Involve directly with the contractor's work
Correct Answer
D. Involve directly with the contractor's work -
- 8.
A cost reimbursement type contract with provisions for a fee that is adjusted by "sharing" formulas applied to the difference between the final allowable costs and the target costs
- A.
Fixed price incentive
- B.
Price adjustment provision
- C.
Cost plus incentive fee
- D.
Cost plus fixed fee
Correct Answer
C. Cost plus incentive feeExplanation
Fixed Price Incentive - the owner will pay the CM a fixed fee which is adjusted according to the difference between the final allowable costs and the target costs.
Price adjustment provision - the contract price is adjusted upward or downward in accordance with a pre-arranged formula.
Cost plus fixed fee - the owner will pay the CM a fixed fee plus reimbursement of certain expenses incurred in the performance of basic services.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What is the rate of the Management Fee for Post Construction Services based on percentage of gross rentals?
- A.
2 - 5%
- B.
3 - 4%
- C.
3 - 5%
- D.
4 - 6%
Correct Answer
D. 4 - 6% -
- 10.
A characteristic of the Design-Build Service by Administration.
- A.
Savings on project is divided equally between the Client and Architect
- B.
Estimate guaranteed 10% +/-
- C.
Revolving capital is given to Architect at start of construction
- D.
Fee is 10% of project construction cost
Correct Answer
B. Estimate guaranteed 10% +/- -
- 11.
What is Division 7 of the 16-division uniform construction index?
- A.
Metals
- B.
Thermal and Moisture Protection
- C.
Wood and Plastics
- D.
Doors and Windows
Correct Answer
B. Thermal and Moisture Protection -
- 12.
Included under Part I-General Requirements of a three-part section specification format.
- A.
Requirements of regulatory agencies
- B.
Mixes
- C.
Fabrication
- D.
Installation
Correct Answer
A. Requirements of regulatory agencies -
- 13.
What specification type identifies the manufacturer's name and brand number?
- A.
Closed
- B.
Performance
- C.
Descriptive
- D.
Reference
Correct Answer
A. Closed -
- 14.
Which of the following is the best example in specification writing?
- A.
Contractor shall lay brickwork in stretcher bond.
- B.
Brickwork shall be laid in stretcher bond.
- C.
Lay brickwork in stretcher bond.
- D.
Using stretcher bond, contractor shall lay brickwork
Correct Answer
B. Brickwork shall be laid in stretcher bond.Explanation
Do not mention contractor in the specs. As much as possible, do not start with a verb and avoid starting with phrasesRate this question:
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- 15.
Hich should be avoided in specifications writing?
- A.
Long sentences
- B.
Simple declarative sentences
- C.
Ambiguous sentences
- D.
Plain words/terms
Correct Answer
C. Ambiguous sentences -
- 16.
As per PD 223, what would disqualify an architectural organization to be accredited by the PRC?
- A.
Composed of architecture graduates
- B.
Large membership
- C.
National in scope
- D.
Established in good faith
Correct Answer
A. Composed of architecture graduates -
- 17.
Which is the preferred statement in good specification writing?
- A.
Each exposed surface shall be painted with two coats of paint.
- B.
Two coats of paint shall be applied to each exposed surface.
- C.
The contractor shall apply two coats of paint to each surface.
- D.
Apply two coats of paint to each exposed surface.
Correct Answer
A. Each exposed surface shall be painted with two coats of paint. -
- 18.
Which combination of types of specifications is impossible?
- A.
Closed and brand name
- B.
Open and closed
- C.
Performance and descriptive
- D.
Descriptive and reference
Correct Answer
B. Open and closed -
- 19.
What does ASTM stands for?
- A.
American Society for Testing Materials
- B.
American Society for Testing and Materials
- C.
American Standards for Testing Materials
- D.
American Standards for Testing and Materials
Correct Answer
B. American Society for Testing and Materials -
- 20.
A type of specification stipulating the use of specific product/s or processes without provision for substitution.
- A.
Reference
- B.
Descriptive
- C.
Performance
- D.
Closed
Correct Answer
D. Closed -
- 21.
Within how many days from the date the change is ordered shall any claim for adjustment involving questions of fact be asserted
- A.
5 days
- B.
10 days
- C.
15 days
- D.
30 days
Correct Answer
C. 15 days -
- 22.
What percentage of the Architect's Basic Fee is for the liability of the Architect under the Civil Code?
- A.
5%
- B.
10%
- C.
15%
- D.
20%
Correct Answer
B. 10% -
- 23.
For the preparation of detailed engineering drawings and specifications on roads, drainage, sewerage, power and communication system, an additional of how many percent of the cost of development is to be charged?
- A.
2%
- B.
3%
- C.
4%
- D.
5%
Correct Answer
C. 4% -
- 24.
Which is ethical practice?
- A.
The design architect also supplies the construction materials.
- B.
An architect offers free design services for a church.
- C.
The design architect takes part in a paid ad for the project
- D.
The architect offers free design services to friends.
Correct Answer
B. An architect offers free design services for a church. -
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