Professional Practice 02

1. Hich should be avoided in specifications writing?

Long sentences

Simple declarative sentences

Ambiguous sentences

Plain words/terms

2. Which is ethical practice?

The design architect also supplies the construction materials.

An architect offers free design services for a church.

The design architect takes part in a paid ad for the project

The architect offers free design services to friends.

3. Which combination of types of specifications is impossible?

Closed and brand name

Open and closed

Performance and descriptive

Descriptive and reference

4. Which of the following is the best example in specification writing?

Contractor shall lay brickwork in stretcher bond.

Brickwork shall be laid in stretcher bond.

Lay brickwork in stretcher bond.

Using stretcher bond, contractor shall lay brickwork

Do not mention contractor in the specs. As much as possible, do not start with a verb and avoid starting with phrases

Explanation

Do not mention contractor in the specs. As much as possible, do not start with a verb and avoid starting with phrases

5. As per PD 223, what would disqualify an architectural organization to be accredited by the PRC?

Composed of architecture graduates

Large membership

National in scope

Established in good faith

6. What percentage of the Architect's Basic Fee is for the liability of the Architect under the Civil Code?

5%

10%

15%

20%

7. What is Division 7 of the 16-division uniform construction index?

Metals

Thermal and Moisture Protection

Wood and Plastics

Doors and Windows

8. A type of specification stipulating the use of specific product/s or processes without provision for substitution.

Reference

Descriptive

Performance

Closed

9. Within how many days from the date the change is ordered shall any claim for adjustment involving questions of fact be asserted

5 days

10 days

15 days

30 days

10. How many percent of the cost of the work is the range of fees for landscape design services?

10 - 15%

10 - 18%

12 - 15%

12 - 18%

11. Included under Part I-General Requirements of a three-part section specification format.

Requirements of regulatory agencies

Mixes

Fabrication

Installation

12. Traditional name for construction inspectors.

Clerk-of-works

Maestro de obras

Contractor

Construction foreman

13. Not among the functions of the Construction Management Group.

Approves methods and systems of construction

Reviews change orders and payments

Recommends general contractor

Involve directly with the contractor's work

14. 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:

Grottos

Movable pieces of furniture

Swimming pool

Communications and electronic system

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)

Explanation

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)

15. The Construction Supervision Group is responsible to the Owner on what matter?

Technical matters

Administrative matters

Design matters

Construction matters

16. 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?

P2,000.00 per hectare

P3,000.00 per hectare

P4,000.00 per hectare

P5,000.00 per hectare

17. What does ASTM stands for?

American Society for Testing Materials

American Society for Testing and Materials

American Standards for Testing Materials

American Standards for Testing and Materials

18. 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

Fixed price incentive

Price adjustment provision

Cost plus incentive fee

Cost plus fixed fee

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.

Explanation

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.

19. What specification type identifies the manufacturer's name and brand number?

Closed

Performance

Descriptive

Reference

20. 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.

Cost of the work

Extra cost

Construction cost

Basic cost

21. A characteristic of the Design-Build Service by Administration.

Savings on project is divided equally between the Client and Architect

Estimate guaranteed 10% +/-

Revolving capital is given to Architect at start of construction

Fee is 10% of project construction cost

22. What is the rate of the Management Fee for Post Construction Services based on percentage of gross rentals?

2 - 5%

3 - 4%

3 - 5%

4 - 6%

23. Which is the preferred statement in good specification writing?

Each exposed surface shall be painted with two coats of paint.

Two coats of paint shall be applied to each exposed surface.

The contractor shall apply two coats of paint to each surface.

Apply two coats of paint to each exposed surface.

24. 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?

2%

3%

4%

5%

Professional Practice 02

1. Hich should be avoided in specifications writing?

2.

What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

2. Which is ethical practice?

3. Which combination of types of specifications is impossible?

4. Which of the following is the best example in specification writing?

5. As per PD 223, what would disqualify an architectural organization to be accredited by the PRC?

6. What percentage of the Architect's Basic Fee is for the liability of the Architect under the Civil Code?

7. What is Division 7 of the 16-division uniform construction index?

8. A type of specification stipulating the use of specific product/s or processes without provision for substitution.

9. Within how many days from the date the change is ordered shall any claim for adjustment involving questions of fact be asserted

10. How many percent of the cost of the work is the range of fees for landscape design services?

11. Included under Part I-General Requirements of a three-part section specification format.

12. Traditional name for construction inspectors.

13. Not among the functions of the Construction Management Group.

14. 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:

15. The Construction Supervision Group is responsible to the Owner on what matter?

16. 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?

17. What does ASTM stands for?

18. 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

19. What specification type identifies the manufacturer's name and brand number?

20. 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.

21. A characteristic of the Design-Build Service by Administration.

22. What is the rate of the Management Fee for Post Construction Services based on percentage of gross rentals?

23. Which is the preferred statement in good specification writing?

24. 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?