Scribd
Upload
29 views16 pages

Architecture Practice Exam Review

The document contains multiple choice questions about building codes, regulations, and architectural practice in the Philippines. It addresses topics like requirements for facilities for the physically challenged, minimum dimensions for various building elements, responsibilities of architects, and more. The multiple choice answers provided indicate there are fact-based right and wrong answers to the questions.

Uploaded by

Raphaeli Tesorio
Copyright
© All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
29 views16 pages

Architecture Practice Exam Review

The document contains multiple choice questions about building codes, regulations, and architectural practice in the Philippines. It addresses topics like requirements for facilities for the physically challenged, minimum dimensions for various building elements, responsibilities of architects, and more. The multiple choice answers provided indicate there are fact-based right and wrong answers to the questions.

Uploaded by

Raphaeli Tesorio
Copyright
© All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd

 

1) Assembly areas with a seating capacity of 500 people, seating space for the "physically
challenged people" must be a minimum of ___ seating space

  A. 8

  B. 6

  C. 4

  D. 2  

2) SPP Document no. 201 is __________

  A. Pre-design Services

  B. Regular Design Services

  C. Construction Services

  D. Post Construction Services

3) Under PD 1096, what is the minimum width of stairs

  A. 1.0 mts

  B. 0.75 mts

  C. 0.90 mts  

  D. 0.60 mts

4) The Bureau of Fire of the Philippines is under the jurisdiction of the _____

  A. Building Offiial

  B. DILG

TESORIO, RAPHAELI T. ARCH. COMPRE REVIEW COURSE.


  C. Local Gov't Unit

  D. Phil Nat'l Police

5) State-owned Architecture Schools are exempted from being _______ by the Government so it
can offer the Architecture Degree:

  A. Listed

  B. Recognized

  C. Owned

  D. Non-Listed

6) The ____ can order changes base on technicalities

  A. Owner

  B. Architect

  C. Consultant

  D. Contractor

7) Parks and Playgrounds for Socialized Housing should not be less than ________

  A. 50 sqm

  B. 100 sqm

  C. 150 sqm

  D. 200 sqm  

TESORIO, RAPHAELI T. ARCH. COMPRE REVIEW COURSE.


 

8) The _____ are studies involving the studies of secondary information as in-puts in Architectural
Design

  A. Programming

  B. Matrix Analysis  

  C. Architectural Research

  D. Pre-Feasibility Studies

9) A ______ must be provided in crossings of more than 10m. wide to protect " Physically
Challenged People"

  A. Traffic light

  B. Central refuge

  C. Zebra strips

  D. Dropped curbs  

10) Architect's License maybe suspended due to

  A. No Projects done

  B. Non-payment of dues

  C. Non-renewal

  D. Fraudulent acts

11) Post Construction Services.

TESORIO, RAPHAELI T. ARCH. COMPRE REVIEW COURSE.


 

  A. SPP 204

  B. SPP 205

  C. SPP 206

  D. SPP 207  

12) Under BP 344, what is the minimum size required for comfort rooms

  A. 1.80m x 2.0m

  B. 1.50m x 1.60m

  C. 1.20m x 1.50m

  D. 1.80m x 1.70m

13) Minimum door width of elevators for the "physically challenged people"

  A. 1.0 m

  B. 0.80 m

  C. 0.90 m

  D. 1.20 m  

14) Under BP 344, a clear space of _________ dimension shall be provided before and after the door
ways.

  A. 1.50 x 1.50

TESORIO, RAPHAELI T. ARCH. COMPRE REVIEW COURSE.


  B. 1.50 x 1.80

  C. 1.20 x 1.50

  D. 1.20 x 1.20  

15) Under BP 344, what is the minimum dimension of parking slot for disabled persons

  A. 3.70 mts

  B. 3.50 mts

  C. 3.00 mts  

  D. 1.00 mts

16) Minimum dimensions of elevator for the "physically challenged people"

  A. 1.10 x 1.00

  B. 1.10 x 1.40

  C. 0.90 x 1.00

  D. 1.00 x 1.00

17) Revised rules for Subdivision and Condominium Buyer's Protective Decree

  A. PD 957

  B. PD 220

  C. BP 320

  D. BP 220

18) The architect has a duty to Himself, Country & ______.

TESORIO, RAPHAELI T. ARCH. COMPRE REVIEW COURSE.


 

  A. UAP

  B. IAPOA

  C. God

  D. Non-listed

19) The _______ are printed documents stipulating the procedural aspects of the contract.

  A. Specifications

  B. Memo. of Agreement  

  C. General Conditions

  D. The Contract

20) Under PD 1096, habitable rooms have a minimum area of 

  A. 2.0 sqm

  B. 3.10 sqm

  C. 3.20sqm

  D. 6.0 sqm

21) Part of the RROW in between 2 shoulders

  A. Crown

TESORIO, RAPHAELI T. ARCH. COMPRE REVIEW COURSE.


  B. Carriageway

  C. Right of way

  D. Shoulder

22) All Corner lots must have a minimum  _____ % open space

  A. 5%

  B. 10%

  C. 20%

  D. 50%

23) Parking requirements for Motels is one (1) slot per _______-

  A. 1 room

  B. 2 rooms

  C. 3 rooms  

  D. 4 rooms

  Discuss this Question

24) What is referred to as construction in an existing building involving changes in materials used,
partitioning, location / sizes of openings, etc, but does not increase the overall area.

  A. Renovation

  B. Conversion

  C. Repair  

  D. Alteration

25) Under BP 344, a 0.30 m. wide ___________ must be provided at the top and bottom of stairs.

TESORIO, RAPHAELI T. ARCH. COMPRE REVIEW COURSE.


 

  A. Wood strip

  B. Metal plate

  C. Guard plate

  D. Tactile strips

26) Architects are People who are Registered and _______ qualified to practice architecture

  A. Technically

  B. Legally  

  C. Professionally

  D. Current

27) Under BP 220, ______ percent is required for areas allocated as community facilities, for
project density of 150 and below.

  A. 1.0%

  B. 1.5%  

  C. 2.0%

  D. 2.5%

28) The ______ is the penalty for every delay in the contract time.

  A. Fine

  B. Liquidated Damages

  C. Penalty

  D. Surcharges  

TESORIO, RAPHAELI T. ARCH. COMPRE REVIEW COURSE.


 

29) Minimum increment of Parks & Playground Facilities in socialized Housing for every 10 or a
fraction thereof above 225 density ____________

  A. 1.0%

  B. 1.5%

  C. 2.0%

  D. 2.5%

30) The MBF for Interior Design projects is:

  A. 12% - 15%

  B. 10% - 15%

  C. 12% - 20%

  D. 12% - 25%

TESORIO, RAPHAELI T. ARCH. COMPRE REVIEW COURSE.


 
ANSWER KEYS:

1) Assembly areas with a seating capacity of 500 people, seating space for the "physically
challenged people" must be a minimum of ___ seating space
 

  A. 8

  B. 6

  C. 4

  D. 2  

2) SPP Document no. 201 is __________


 
  A. Pre-design Services
  B. Regular Design Services
  C. Construction Services
  D. Post Construction Services

3) Under PD 1096, what is the minimum width of stairs


 

  A. 1.0 mts

  B. 0.75 mts

  C. 0.90 mts  

  D. 0.60 mts

TESORIO, RAPHAELI T. ARCH. COMPRE REVIEW COURSE.


 
4) The Bureau of Fire of the Philippines is under the jurisdiction of the _____
 
  A. Building Offiial
  B. DILG
  C. Local Gov't Unit
  D. Phil Nat'l Police
 

5) State-owned Architecture Schools are exempted from being _______ by the Government so
it can offer the Architecture Degree:
 

  A. Listed

  B. Recognized

  C. Owned

  D. Non-Listed

 
6) The ____ can order changes base on technicalities
 
  A. Owner
  B. Architect
  C. Consultant
  D. Contractor
 

7) Parks and Playgrounds for Socialized Housing should not be less than ________
 

  A. 50 sqm

  B. 100 sqm

  C. 150 sqm

  D. 200 sqm  

 
8) The _____ are studies involving the studies of secondary information as in-puts in
Architectural Design
 

TESORIO, RAPHAELI T. ARCH. COMPRE REVIEW COURSE.


  A. Programming
  B. Matrix Analysis  
  C. Architectural Research
  D. Pre-Feasibility Studies
 

9) A ______ must be provided in crossings of more than 10m. wide to protect " Physically
Challenged People"
 
  A. Traffic light
  B. Central refuge
  C. Zebra strips
  D. Dropped curbs  

10) Architect's License maybe suspended due to


 
  A. No Projects done
  B. Non-payment of dues
  C. Non-renewal
  D. Fraudulent acts

11) Post Construction Services.


 

  A. SPP 204

  B. SPP 205

  C. SPP 206

  D. SPP 207  

 
12) Under BP 344, what is the minimum size required for comfort rooms
 
  A. 1.80m x 2.0m
  B. 1.50m x 1.60m
  C. 1.20m x 1.50m
  D. 1.80m x 1.70m
 

13) Minimum door width of elevators for the "physically challenged people"
 

TESORIO, RAPHAELI T. ARCH. COMPRE REVIEW COURSE.


  A. 1.0 m

  B. 0.80 m

  C. 0.90 m

  D. 1.20 m  

 
14) Under BP 344, a clear space of _________ dimension shall be provided before and after the
door ways.
 
  A. 1.50 x 1.50
  B. 1.50 x 1.80
  C. 1.20 x 1.50
  D. 1.20 x 1.20  

15) Under BP 344, what is the minimum dimension of parking slot for disabled persons
 

  A. 3.70 mts

  B. 3.50 mts

  C. 3.00 mts  

  D. 1.00 mts

 
16) Minimum dimensions of elevator for the "physically challenged people"
 
  A. 1.10 x 1.00
  B. 1.10 x 1.40
  C. 0.90 x 1.00
  D. 1.00 x 1.00

17) Revised rules for Subdivision and Condominium Buyer's Protective Decree
 

  A. PD 957

  B. PD 220

  C. BP 320

TESORIO, RAPHAELI T. ARCH. COMPRE REVIEW COURSE.


  D. BP 220
 
18) The architect has a duty to Himself, Country & ______.
 
  A. UAP
  B. IAPOA
  C. God
  D. Non-listed
 

19) The _______ are printed documents stipulating the procedural aspects of the contract.
 

  A. Specifications

  B. Memo. of Agreement  

  C. General Conditions

  D. The Contract

 
20) Under PD 1096, habitable rooms have a minimum area of 
 
  A. 2.0 sqm
  B. 3.10 sqm
  C. 3.20sqm
  D. 6.0 sqm

21) Part of the RROW in between 2 shoulders


 

  A. Crown

  B. Carriageway

  C. Right of way

  D. Shoulder
 
22) All Corner lots must have a minimum  _____ % open space
 
  A. 5%
  B. 10%
  C. 20%
  D. 50%

TESORIO, RAPHAELI T. ARCH. COMPRE REVIEW COURSE.


 

23) Parking requirements for Motels is one (1) slot per _______-
 

  A. 1 room

  B. 2 rooms

  C. 3 rooms  

  D. 4 rooms

 
24) What is referred to as construction in an existing building involving changes in materials
used, partitioning, location / sizes of openings, etc, but does not increase the overall area.
 
  A. Renovation
  B. Conversion
  C. Repair  
  D. Alteration
 

25) Under BP 344, a 0.30 m. wide ___________ must be provided at the top and bottom of
stairs.
 

  A. Wood strip

  B. Metal plate

  C. Guard plate

  D. Tactile strips
 
26) Architects are People who are Registered and _______ qualified to practice architecture
 
  A. Technically
  B. Legally  
  C. Professionally
  D. Current
 

27) Under BP 220, ______ percent is required for areas allocated as community facilities, for
project density of 150 and below.
 

  A. 1.0%

  B. 1.5%  

TESORIO, RAPHAELI T. ARCH. COMPRE REVIEW COURSE.


  C. 2.0%

  D. 2.5%

 
28) The ______ is the penalty for every delay in the contract time.
 
  A. Fine
  B. Liquidated Damages
  C. Penalty
  D. Surcharges  
 

29) Minimum increment of Parks & Playground Facilities in socialized Housing for every 10 or
a fraction thereof above 225 density ____________
 

  A. 1.0%

  B. 1.5%

  C. 2.0%

  D. 2.5%
 
30) The MBF for Interior Design projects is:
 
  A. 12% - 15%
  B. 10% - 15%
  C. 12% - 20%
  D. 12% - 25%

TESORIO, RAPHAELI T. ARCH. COMPRE REVIEW COURSE.

Common questions

Powered by AI

State-owned architecture schools are exempted from being recognized by the government to offer the Architecture Degree . This exemption likely streamlines the establishment and operation of these institutions under state oversight, allowing quicker adaptation of programs to meet public education needs without extensive bureaucratic processes.

BP 344 requires comfort rooms to be at least 1.80m x 2.0m in size . These dimensions ensure accessibility for physically challenged individuals by providing adequate maneuvering space for wheelchairs, thus promoting an inclusive environment within buildings.

Under BP 220, projects with a density of 150 and below must allocate 1.0% of the area for community facilities . This requirement supports community development by ensuring spaces for communal activities and services, fostering social interactions, and enhancing quality of life within residential developments.

Tactile strips, which must be 0.30 meters wide and provided at the top and bottom of stairs under BP 344 , are crucial for safety. They provide tactile feedback to individuals with visual impairments, alerting them to changes in elevation and thereby preventing falls.

Assembly areas with a seating capacity of 500 people must provide at least six seating spaces specifically designated for physically challenged people . These provisions are significant because they ensure accessibility and inclusivity, allowing people with disabilities to participate equally in public gatherings.

A central refuge must be provided in crossings wider than 10 meters to protect physically challenged people . This feature is critical as it provides a safe stopover for pedestrians crossing busy roads, reducing exposure time to traffic and thereby enhancing safety.

PD 1096 stipulates a minimum stairway width of 0.90 meters . This requirement impacts building safety standards by ensuring adequate space for evacuations during emergencies, accommodating both disabled individuals and high traffic volumes safely.

Under BP 344, the minimum dimension for parking slots for disabled persons is 3.70 meters . This specification facilitates inclusion by accommodating vehicles with wheelchair ramps and providing enough space for mobility devices, thus ensuring accessibility.

The Bureau of Fire of the Philippines is under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). This jurisdiction implies centralized management and coordination in fire safety regulations and emergency response policies across the nation.

All corner lots must have a minimum of 10% open space [Sourc 2]. This requirement encourages the integration of green spaces and prevents overcrowding in urban areas. Open spaces can enhance aesthetic appeal, provide recreational areas, and improve the environmental quality of urban settings.

You might also like