“

Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out”

1.Give the tagalog term of Barrel Board

a.Hulog b.Trankilya c.Bandeha d.Tirante
2. .Maximum line of travel to an exit of an aisle.
a.30 mts b.45 mts c. 40 mts d. 32 mts
3. How many days prior to cancelling an insurance be given to the owner stipulating the intention to
cancel?
a.15 days b. 10 days c. 20 days d. 12 days
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4. A term given to the mixture of Christian, Spanish and Muslim 12 to 16 century architecture.
a.Pyramid b.Frigidarium c.Hypostyle d.Mudejar
5.Minimum height of a Siamese connective above ground.
a.250mm b.300mm c.200mm d.100mm
6. No payment shall be made on contracts in excess of how many percent of the contract price.
a. 70% b. 50 % c. 65% d. 80%
7. Architect of the National Library Phil.
a.Tomas Mapua b. Juan Arellano c. Felipe Mendoza d. Jose Palma
8. Maximum number of seats in a row opening on to an aisle at one side.
a.5 b.3 c.7 d.10
9. A water clock or an instrument for measuring time by the use of water
a. Klepsydra b. Clepsidra c. Clepsydra d. Klepsidra
10. What presidential decree institutionalized the profession of environmental planning?
a. PD 1206 b. PD 1509 c. PD 1407 d. PD 1308
11. Which is not a part of Entablature
a. Architrave b. Cornice c. Triforium d. Frieze
12. The kitchen of the bahay kubo, the table on top of which is the river stone, shoe-shaped stove or
kalan is known as _____
a. Azotea b. Dapogan c. Lamin d. Bilik
13. Another name for humidistat
a. Thermostat b. Hygrostat c. Thermometer d. Thermosetting
14. Component of fire extinguisher
a. Hydrogen Peroxide b. Sodium Oxide c. Carbon Monoxide d. Carbon Dioxide
15. How many days upon written notice can a contractor terminate a contract with a valid reason?
a. 20 days b. 25 days c. 15 days d. 10 days
16. Project financing falls under what kind of service of the architect.
a.Contract Document b.Bid
c.Pre-designed service d.Payment Bond
17.Minimum number of exit in any stage.
a.1 b.2 c.3 d.4
18.Maximum ratio of a penthouse area to that of the supporting roof.
a.1/2 b.1/4 c.1/3 d.2/3
19.Maximum width of seat in a stand.
a.500mm b.480mm c.450mm d.550mm
20. Maximum force in kilograms required for a panic hardware.
a.4 kg b. 5 kg c. 13 kg d. 7 kg
21.A tenure by lease; real estate held under a lease
a. Lessee b. Leasehold Lessor d.Lease
22. Determines the value of the house and also is familiar with trends in the local market in the industry.
a. Developers b. Owner c. Contractor d. Appraiser
23. The Philippine Arbitation Law
a. RA564 (06-20-1953) b. RA876 (06-19-1953)
c. RA 578 (06-25-1953) d. RA369 (06-21-1953)
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24. In elevator, it protects the equipment from over current.
a. Safety Shoe b. Circuit Breaker c. Disconnect Switch d. Knife Switch
25. Minimum width of a fire escape stair for existing stairs.
a. 55.5 cms b. 55.0 cms c. 56.6cms d. 55.9 cms
26. Minimum gauge of galvanized sheet used for downspout.
a. 26 b. 24 c. 23 d. 25
27. Means to build-in, mount in position, connect or apply any object specified ready for the intended
use.
a. Furnish b. Build c. Install d. Provide
28. The emergency hideout found directly behind the headboard of the Sultans bed.
a. Azotea b. Dapogan c. Lamin d. Bilik
29. Temple with a portico of columns arranged in front.
a. Prostyle b. Eustyle c. Systyle d. Areostyle
30. Orientation of Medieval Church
a. West b. South c. East d. North
31.Maximum slope of an aisle.
a.1:5 b.1:3 c.1:8 d.1:6
32.Maximum vertical clearance of an arcade above grade.
a.6.00mts b.5.5mts c.5.0mts d.6.5mts
33. Best type of fire detection that can detect fire during the incipient stage.
a. Condensation b. Ionization c. Refrigeration d. Heat Detector
34. The number of cycle per unit time of wave or oscillations expressed in hertz of cycles per second.
a. Wave b. Tone c. Frequency d. Equalizer
35 . Length of a nosing or effective projection over the level immediately below it for tread below 25
cms in dimension.
a.20 mm b. 25 mm c. 28 mm d. 30 mm
36 . A water closet that is sanitary, efficient and very quiet. Water enters through the rim and through the
down leg.
a. Blowout b. Washdown c. Siphon Jet d. Reverse Trap
37. Code of Ethical Conduct of a public official and employes
a.RA5488 b.RA6713 c.RA3255 d. RA2589
38. A lamp design to project and diffuse a uniform level of illumination over a large area.
a. Incandecent b. Floodlight c. Flashlight d. Crosslight
39. Fluctuation in pressure, a particle displacement in an elastic medium.
a. Wave b. Heat c. Temperature d. Sound
40. First recorded architect in the Philippines.
a. Tomas Mapua b. Felipe Mendoza c. Juan Nakpil d.Felix Roxas Arroyo
41. The Charter President of UAP
a. Felix Roxas Arroyo b. Norberto Nuke c.Ruperto Gaite d.Otilio Arellano
42. Malpractice by architect shall be punishable by
a. Imprisonment of not less than 6 months, license revoked for 1 year
b. Imprisonment of not less than 12 months, license revoked for 2 years
c. Imprisonment of not less than 12months, license revoked for 3 years
d.Imprisonment of not less than 6 months, license revoked for 2 years
43.First UAP National President.
a.Felipe Mendoza b. Felix Arroyo c.Otilio Arellano d.Jose Herrera
44. The maximum area of tension reinforcement in beams shall not exceed
a.3% b. 4% c.10% d. 8%
45.Where nuns and monks get away from the world to contemplate and pray
a. Church b.Monastery c. Basilica d. Vatican
46.Cross-type plan used in Gothic cathedrals
a. Holy Cross b. Roman Cross c. Greek Cross d. Latin Cross
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47.Style which uses a dome on pendentives
a.Roman b. Greek c. Byzantine d. Gothic
48.The SI unit of electric charge equal to the quantity of electricity transferred along the conductor by a
current of one ampere in one second.
a. Kilowatt b. Watt c.Coulumb d.Volt
49.Author of the oldest research on architecture, wrote an extensive summary of all the theory on
construction
a. Marcus Vitruvius Pollio b. Robert Venturi
c. Eugene Viollet-le-Duc d. Frank Llyod Wright
50. A central post from which the winders of a spiral stair radiate.
a. newel post b. center post c. spiral post d. straight post
51.The maximum stress that can be applied to a material without causing permanent deformation.
a. Proportional Limit b. Elastic Limit c. Strain d. Stress
52.The SI unit of potential difference and electromotive force, defined as the difference of electric
potential between two points of a conductor carrying a constant current of one ampere, when the power
dissipated between the points is equal to one watt.
a. Coulumb b. Watt c. Volt d. Ampere
53. The basic SI unit of electric current, equivalent to a flow of one coulomb per second or to the steady
current produced by one volt applied to one resistance of one ohm.
a. Ampere b.Volt c.Coulumb d. Watt
54. That law that for any circuit the electric current is directly proportional to the voltage and inversely
proportional to the resistance.
a.Keplers Law b. Joules Law c. Ohms Law d. Law of Motion
55.What building is tribute for the wife of Shah Janan?
a.Twin Tower b. Taj Mahal c. Brasilia d. Islamic Museum
56. A group of two or more cells connected together to produce electric current
a. Cell b.Battery c. Cathode d.Anode
57. A machine that converts mechanical energy into electric energy
a.Electrical Motor b. Generator c. Altenator d.Transformer
58.A panel in a casing or box that can readily be removed, as by punching, hammering or cutting to
provide an opening into the interior.
a. Grommet b. Junction Box c. Knockout d.Dielectric
59.The following are works of Zaha Hadid except one.
a.Moonsoon b. Folly c.Bridge Pavilion d.London Eye
60.The angle, with one surface of a body makes with one another surface when they are not at right
angles.
a. Ogee b. Shadow c. Bevel d. Emboss
61.Filipino term for fillet
a.Batidura b. Paleta c. Trankilya d. Palitada
62. Maximum grating openings BP-344.
a.12mmx12mm b.13mmx13mm c.10mmx10mm d. 8mmx8mm
63. The lowest point of the dropped curb should not exceed from the road or gutter.
a. 30mm b.20mm c.25mm d.10mm
64. comfortable reach of persons confined to wheelchairs from room corners.
a. 0.40 m b. 0.30 c. 0.60 m d. 0.70 m
65.The wood from conifer.
a. hardwood b.plunks c. softwood d. dried wood
66. You can’ t teach architecture, you can only inspire people.
a. Frank Lloyd Wright b. Zaha Hadid
c. Le Corbusier d. I. M. Pei

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67. Truth is indispensable to architecture & architecture lie concepts.
a. Adolf Loos b. Zaha Hadid c. Le Corbusier d. Auguste Perret
68. Nature & Architecture are two different things.
a. Marcel Lajos Breuer b. Kenzo Tange
c. August Perret d. Le Corbusier
69. Modern architecture need not to be Western.
a. Kenzo Tange b. Adolf Loos c. Micheal Graves d. August Perret
70. Function influence but does not dictate form.
a. Adolf Loos b. Eero Saarinen c. August Perret d. Frank Lloyd Wright
71. Architect of Sheraton Hotel Doha Qatar.
a. Zaha Hadid b. William Pereira c. Faris &Faris Arch. d. David Harvey
72. How many elderly people can walk in a 2.40 m walkway.
a. 4 b.3 c.2 d.1
73. Romanesque Revival in the USA was introduced by:
a. Frank Lloyd Wright b. Henry H. Richardson
c.Michael Graves d.Louis Khan
74. Architect of Salt Instutute for Biological Studies in La Jolla California.
a. Frank Lloyd Wright b. Henry H. Richardson
c.Michael Graves d.Louis Khan
75. Architect of Rizal Park or Luneta Park.
a. Leandro Locsin b. Idelfonso Santos c. Juan Nakpil d. Juan Arellano
76. What type of paint used for concrete
a. Enamel b. Latex c. Lacquer d. Acrylic
77. An enlarge area between the throat of a fireplace and the chimney
a. Throat Damper b. Chimney Flue c.Smoke Chamber d. Smoke Shelf
78. The removal of forms is called
a. Deforming b.Form Ridging c. Stripping d. Forming
79. What is used to apply tile adhesives
a. Squeegee b. Notch Trowel c.Trowel d. None
80. Formwork is also called
a. Shoring Deck b. Scaffolding c. Steel Decking d. Steel Forms
81. A manufacture of PVC Pipes
a. Schlage b. Crown c HCG d. Creston
82. Which of the following does not belong
a. Emerald b. Phelps Dodge c. Moldex d. Atlanta
83. Which does not belong to the Group
a. Kohler b. Toto c. Karat d. Whirlpool
84. Which of the following has the lowest carbon footprint
a. Egg crates b. Ceramic Tiles c. Bricks d Granite Tiles
85. What is the Vernacular Term for Tabike
a. Siding b. Girder c. Purlin d. Stud
86. What is the Vernacular Term for Nicolite Bar
a. Pie de gallo b. Estanyo c. Purlin d. Door Fillet
87. Minimum thickness of masonry chimney for residential.
a. 100 mm b. 150 mm c. 200 mm d. 125 mm
88. Minimum thickness of rubble stone masonry chimney for residential
a. 100 mm b. 300 mm c. 200 mm d. 125 mm
89. Minimum vertical clearance of primary lines from the crown of the pavement when crossing the high
way
a. 10 m b. 12m c. 7.5 m d. 9 m

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90.Minimum volume of water an interior wet standpipe should provide
a. 900 liters per minute b. 200 liters per minute
c. 1000 liters per minute d. 190 liters per minute
91. Maximum spacing of posts for two story wooden structure with a height of 8 meters
a. 3 mts b. 4.5 mts c. 3.5 mts d. 4 mts
92. Parking requirement for amusement centers
a. 1:50 sqm of GFA b. 1:100 sqm of GFA
b. 1:75 sqm of GFA d. 1:125 sqm of GFA
93. Minimum clear width of turnstiles
a.66 cm b. 61 cm c. 56 cm d. 51 cm
94.Minimum inner radius of a monumental stair
a. 2 mts b.6.5 mts c.3 mts d. 7.5 mts
95.First school to open 3 year course in architecture
a.University of Santo Tomas b. Adamson University
c.Mapua Institute of Technology d.Liceo de Manila
96.First bridge to expand the Pasig River linking Intramuros and Binondo
a.Funta de Galo b.Colgante Bridge
c.Fuente de Espana d.None of the above
97.High-yield strength quenched and tempered alloy steel plate, suitable for welding
a.ASTM154 b.ASTM A514c.ASTM A541 d.ASTM A451
98. Nominal thickness of a timber
a.4 inches b.2 inches c.6 inches d. 3 inches
99. Concrete cover for pipes, conduits and fittings expose to Earth or weather shall not be less than
a.40 mm b.25 mm c.30 mm d.50 mm
100. Know as the royal architect and superintendent of pyramids is the
a. This b. Sargon c. Chepren d.Remeses II
101. Egyptian temples were sanctuaries into which only
a. Kings & Queens b. Kings & Priest c. Priest & Priestesses d. Queen & Priest
102. The builder of the famous Pharos or Light House is
a. Ptolemy II b. Thothmes I c. Seti I d. Remeses I
103. Ziggurats are also called
a. Source of Life b. Sacrificial Altar c. Holy Mountains d. House of Gods
104. The use of monsters in doorways is prevalent
a. Greek b. Egyptian c. Pre- historic d. Persian
105. The palace proper found in Assyrian palaces is called
a. Seraglio b. Khan c. Thalamus d. Jawab
106. The Greek Wrestling school is called
a. Gymnasia b. Palaestra c. Spina d. Probate
107. The buttress which is used for retaining earth is called the
a. Flying buttresses b. Pilaster c. Spur d. Hemicycle
108. Roman bridges are called
a. Pons b. Gryse c. Moa d. Facet
109. The Dome of a circular buildings is the
a. Tholos b. Podium c.Annular Vault d. Vault
110. The second largest Greek Temple is
a. Parthenon b.Temple of Zeus c.Erecthion d.Temple of Nike Apteros
111.A Greek building that contains painted pictures is called
a. Xyst b.Glyptothea c.Pinacotheca d.Zotheca
112.The intercolumniation of an aerostyle is
a. 5D b.2.5D c.4D d.3.25D

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113.The intercolumniation of a pycnostyle is
a. 1.5D b.2.5D c.3.5D d.4.5D
114.The intercolumniation of a diastyle is
a. 2D b.3D c.4D d.5D
115.The Greek order that do not have a base is the
a. Tuscan b.Doric c.Ionic d.Corinthian
116.The proportion of the Greek Doric column is
a. 9D b.10D c.4-6.5D d.5-7D
117.The proportion of the Greek Ionic column is
a. 7D b.6D c.9D d.10D
118.The proportion of the Greek Corinthian is
a. 10D b.7D c.8D d.9D
119.The architects of the Parthenon are
a. Ictinus and Callicrate b.Pheidias and Mnesicles
c.Anthemius and Ictinus d.Theron and Pheidias
120.The master sculptor of the Pathenon is
a. Scopas b.Mnesicles c.Pheidias d.Theron
121.The architect of Erectheion is
a.Callicrates b.Mnesicles c.Theron d.Ictinus
122.The private house of Romans is the
a. Megaron b.Villa c.Domus d.Insula
123.A Roman fountain designed with a large basin of water is called
a. Sudatorium b.Syrinx c.Locus d.Laconicum
124.The Pantheon, Rome is known today as
a. Sta. Maria, Rotunda b.Sta. Maria Maggiore, Rome
c.Sta. Maria della Strada d.Sta. Maria Cancellaria, Rome
125.In Byzantine interior ornament, the endless knot is the symbol of
a.Endless Love b.Fertility c.Happiness d.Eternity
126.An arch having its springing line higher than the of the mouldings is the
a. Stilted Arch b.Aquinch Arch c.Foliated Arch d.Corbel Arch
127.Art Nouveau in Spain is known as
a.Modernismo b.Jugendstil c.Stile Liberty d.Plateresque
128.Art Nouveau in Italy is known as
a. Le Modern Style b.Sezession c.Stile Liberty d.Eastlake Style
129. The Japanese pyramidal style roof is called
a. Hogyo b.Shichu c.Kirizuma d.Myojin
130.It is the Thai Monastery
a.Wat b.Kuti c.Sala d.Bot
131. A system used for securing the formwork
a. Bracing system b.Coil ties system c.wall system d.form system
132. Paint used to protect galvanized sheet is
a. red lead b.red oxide c.redmanizer d.primer
133. This is used for extending 32mm reinforcing bars
a. splicing b.coupler c.plate d.roller
134. Rigid connection or anchorage at support of a beam
a. restraint b.prestressed c.tied beam d.stirrups
135. Total board feet of 25 pcs of 2” x3” x12 is
a. 125 b.150 c.100 d.250
136. Which among the structural bond have alternate header and stretcher in a course
a. Flemish bond b.English bond c.Running bond d.Stretcher bond

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137. Structural steel T-section is composed of
a. Flange & web b.Flange & fillet c.Flange & Stem d.Flange & Steel
138. Jack rafter between the hip and the valley rafters are called
a. hip jack rafter b.cripple jack rafter c.valley jack rafter d.hip rafter
139. What is the scientific name of wood
a. palochina b.xylem c.victour d. Quercus alba
140. Grouting is a necessary for
a.Cold joint b.construction joint c.block out d. floor
141. Number of self drilling screws used in one gypsum board
a.27 b.25 c.20 d. 30
142. A semi circular or semi elliptical window over a doorway or another window
a.Fanlight b.Transom c.Overdoor d. Dormer
143. It is the Thai stupa
a.Wat b.Phra prang c.nakoru pathom d. ayudhaya
144.The Ground Floor of the Bontoc House
a.Cha-la-nan b.Dancalan c.Batalag d.Tamuyon
145. The Apayao House (Nothern Strain) is known as
a.Tamuyon b.Binuron c.Datag d.Tarakip
146. Minimum height of any wall requiring structural design to resist loads onto which they are
subjected
a.3.00 mts b.2.00 mts c.1.50 mts d.1.00 mts
147. Consoles on either side of the doorway supporting a cornice is
a.Antefixae b. Laconaria c. Ancones d. Beam
148. How many days upon written notice can a contractor terminate a contract with a valid reason?
a. 20 days b. 25 days c. 15 days d. 10 days
149. Architecture is the reaching out for the truth
a. Louis Khan b. Le Corbusier c. Michael Graves d. Walter Gropuis
150. A window or sash of a window that does not open for ventilation
a. Fixed Light b. Sash Window c. Double Hung d. Awning

Match column A with column B.

A B
__H____1.What code holds the architect responsible for the a. Bid Bulletin
building he designed for a certain period of time b. Leasehold
___I___2.A contract provision setting forth the damages a party c. Bid
must pay in the event of his breach. d. Pre-designed service
___J___3. The third paste of architect’
s regular services. e. Furnish
___A___4. Additional information on contract documents issued to f. Payment Bond
bidders before date of bidding. g. Provide
___B___5. A tenure by lease; real estate held under a lease h. Civil Code
____F__6. What type of bond guarantees payment on all obligations i. Penalty Clause
arising from the contract. j. Contract Document Phase
___D___7. Project financing falls under what kind of service
of the architect.
___C___8. An offer to perform the work prescribed in a contract
at a specified cost.
___E___9. Means to purchase and/or fabricate and deliver to jobsite
___G___10. Means to furnish and install

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Choose the answer in the box that is best described by the sentence.

Proposal Work Install Qoutation

Architect Lessor Owner Lessee
Specifications Contractor

Specification 1. Written or printed description of work to be done describing qualities of materials and
mode of construction.
Proposal 2. The offer of a bidder on the prescribed by the contract document when made out and
submitted on the prescribed proposal form, properly signed and sealed.
Contract Document Phase 3.Means to build-in, mount in position, connect or apply any object specified
ready for the intended use.
Bid Bulletin 4.In design-build services, the single-point-responsibility of project delivery puts the legal
liability for both the design and construction on the.
Leasehold 5. A price given by a contractor, sub-contractor, material supplier or vendor to furnish
materials, labor or both.
Payment Bond 6. The person receiving possessory interest in buildings, property, etc., by lease.
Pre Designed Service 7. The person granting a possessory interest in buildings, property, etc., by lease.
Bid8. Who shall have the responsibility of securing, but not liable for non-issuance, of the final
pccupancy permit.
Furnish 9. Who shall have the responsibility for establishing lot lines, boundary lines, easements and
benchmarks?
Provide 10. Includes labor or materials or both as equipment, transportation, or other facilities necessary
to commence and complete the construction called for in the contract.

IV. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. If false, change the identified word or phrase to
make the statement true.
_______T________1. Comprehensive planning falls under Specialized Allied Service.
_______F________2. Quotation(Certificate of Payment) is a statement from the architect confirming the
amount of money due the contractor for work accomplished.
________T_______3. Minimum basic fee for alterations/renovations is 50%.
________T_______4. Submission of shop drawings shall be accompanied by a letter of transmittal in
duplicate.
______F_________5.The guarantee bond is released 2 years (1 year) after the date of final payment.
_______T________6. Payment bond guarantees payment on all obligations arising from the contract.
_______T________7. PD 223 created the PRC which regulates the practice of various professionals.
______T_________8. Liens is a right enforceable against specific property to secure payment of an
obligation.
_______T________9. Performance bond furnished by the contractor and his surety as a guarantee to
execute the work in accordance with the term of the contract.
_______F________10. The full time construction inspector shall be under the technical control and
supervision of the contractor (Architect).

GOOD LUCKJ
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