Building Technology 14. Ground slopes over _____% are subject to erosion and may be difficult to build on.

round slopes over _____% are subject to erosion and may be difficult to build on. In order

to protect the soil from eroding. 25%

1. A ________ is used to force open boards used in forming concrete. Pry bar 15. Has an X-shaped tip and is used to turn Phillips-head screws only. Phillips screwdriver

2. Are diagonals which support the wales and soldier piles bearing on heel blocks or 16. Heavy timber planks joined together horizontally to retain the face of an excavation.

footings.Cross bracing or rakers Lagging

3. Are galvanized or PVC coated wire baskets filled with stones and stacked to forman 17. In column forms, these are clamping devices for keeping column forms and tops of wall

abutment or retaining structure. Gabion forms from spreading under fluid pressure of newly placed concrete. Yokes

4. Are machines that lift large and heavy materials.Cranes 18. In forms, these are used where a smooth surface is required. Plywood

5. Are processes that change land elevation and slope by filling in low spots and shaving off 19. In wall forms these are usually in wood of wood, spaced and keep the wall forms apart.

high spots. Grading Spreaders

6. Is a special type of handsaw that has a very thin blade and makes verystraight cuts such 20. Is a cellular framework of squared steel, concrete, or timber members, assembled in layers

as those on trims and moldings.Backsaw at right angles, and filled with earth or stones. Cribbing

7. Batter boards should be carefully leveled with a carpenter’s level or a________ and the 21. Is a circular saw mounted over a small table used to cut various angles in wood.Power

height must be a little higher that the top of the finished foundation. Transit miter saw

8. Before any design is made, the architect is required to get as much valuable data about site 22. Is a heavy hammer used to drive stakes into the ground and to break up concrete and

excavation and building erection at the project location in order to be able to determine the stone.Sledge hammer

character of the materials which will be encountered at the level of a foundation bed. Site 23. Is a layer of irregularly broken and random-sized stones placed on the slope of an

investigation embankment.Riprap

9. A chisel that trims metal. Cold chisel 24. Is a layout tool that is used to measure 90-degree angles at the corners of framework and

10. Consists of water rods that are inserted through the form and threaded onto the ends of an joints. They can also be employed to determine cutting angles on dimension lumber.

inner rod. Shebolts Framing square

11. For excavations that are carried no deeper than the proposed level, the underlying material 25. Is a long, straight tool that contains one or more vials of liquid and used to determine if the

may be investigated by. horizontal or vertical is exact.Level

Test borings 26. Is a machine used for digging or scooping earth from a place and depositing it

12. For shallow work, an open pit is the most suitable method since it calls for an actual in another.Excavator
inspection of the undisturbed material over a considerable area. Test pits 27. Is a process of transferring a portion of the load of the wall to temporary footings and done

13. Fresh concrete must be shaped and supported by_______ until it cures and can support when the excavation does not go much below the adjoining footings and when the material

itself. Formwork is fairly solid. Shoring

28. Is a process where needles or girders are used in cases where part or all of the weight of 46. Is used to measure relatively long distances such as those in highway construction. Digital

the wall has to be carried, as when the old footing is removed and the wall underpinned or rule
carried down to a new footing at a greater depth.Underpinning 47. It is a kind of form ties, have notches or crimps that allow their ends to be snapped off below

29. Is a term that refers to large, complex tools and machines that is designed to do a particular the concrete surface after stripping off the forms. Snap ties

job.Construction equipment 48. It is a power toll that is used to install and remove screws. Screw gun

30. Is a type of gravity retaining wall formed by stacking modular, interlocking pre-cast 49. It is power tools that is used to drill holes in wood, metal and concrete. Power drill

concrete units and filling the voids with crushed stone or gravel.Bin wall 50. Materials for forms and shoring construction are ________and ________. Lumber and

31. Is an equipment used by surveyors to measure horizontal and vertical angles to obtain land steel

elevation.Transit 51. Oil should not be used, however, on forms against surfaces which are to be _______, as oil

32. Is an equipment which moves materials other than fluids.Conveyors prevents adhesion of the plaster. Plastered

33. Is an ordinary hammer used to drive or remove nails.Claw hammer 52. Power tools that is used to break up concrete or asphalt paving. Jack hammer

34. Is an equipment which is very large and very powerful.Heavy equipment 53. Process of lowering a water table or preventing an excavation from filling with ground water.

35. Is flashes a narrow, accurate beam of light to make a baseline for additional measurements Dewatering

and is used as a level or as an alignment tool. Construction laser 54. Slope protection like plant materials that inhibit or prevent erosion by providing a ground

36. Is that which to determine an unidentified elevation from a known one. Surveyor's level cover and forming a dense network of roots that bind the soil. Soil binders

37. Is that which relies on a pushing force rather than a twisting force. Spiral ratchet 55. The first stage to be done in construction is? Staking-out the building

screwdriver 56. The lower portions of walls, piers or columns which are spread to provide a safe base are

38. Is the natural material on which the construction rests.Foundation bed called. Footing courses

39. Is the process of compacting the soil on which the structure will rest.Stabilizing the soil 57. The plywood should be waterproof, Grade ____ and at least ½” thick for forms. Grade a

40. Is the process of digging the earth to provide a place for the foundation of the 58. This are secured to rock or soil anchors are resorted to when cross bracing or rakers would

building.Excavating interfere with the excavation procedure. Tiebacks

41. Is used for crosscutting wood and consists of a motor-driven saw blade that is hung on an 59. To support beam and slab forms while concrete is being poured and cured, temporary

arm over a table. Radial arm saw supports called ________ are used. Shoring

42. Is used for cutting large sheets of wood and wood composites and consists of a blade 60. When a desired change in ground elevation exceeds the angle of repose of the soil, a

mounted on an electric motor beneath a table-like surface. Table saw retaining wall becomes necessary to hold the mass of earth on the uphill side of the grade
43. Is used for cutting materials that are difficult to cut with stationary tools. Portable circular change. Retaining structures

saw 61. Which are steel H-sections driven vertically into the ground to support. Soldier beams

44. Is used for marking lines. Chalk line 62. Has a chisel-like teeth designed for ripping or cutting with the grain of wood. Ripsaw

45. Is used to cut across the grain of wood. Crosscut saw

63. _______of the materials forming the foundation bed are made to assist in determining its

safe bearing capacity.Loading test

64. _______ are horizontal boards used to establish the height of the finish foundation and to

support the guidelines for the excavation of footing trenches. Batterboards

65. _______ is used to drive finishing nails below the surface of a wooden trim or molding. Nail

set

66. _______ may be in the form of pans for concrete joist construction or steel decking or

corrugated steel for concrete slabs and slab-joist construction. Steel forms

67. Is used to cut metals. Hack saw

68. Is used to trim wood and clear away excess material from wood joints. Wood chisel

69. Used to prevent concrete from adhering to the wood and preserve the forms against

damage by alternate wetting and drying. Crude oil and petroline

70. Is used to turn round objects like pipes. Pipe wrench

71. Is like an electric drill that operates with both rotating and reciprocating actions and is used

to drill holes in concrete.

Rotary hammer

72. Has a flat tip and is designed to fit a standard slotted screw. Standard screwdriver

73. Are those that employ power supplied by forces other than that coming from

humans.Power tools

74. Is used to place and trim mortar between bricks or concrete blocks. Brick trowel

75. Is used to smoothen out the surface of wet concrete. Bull float

76. Are the tools that use power delivered only by man.Hand tools
Building Utilities 99. Minimum length of the secondary compartment of a septic tank with a capacity of more

than 6 cubic meters. 1.50 meters

77. On elevators, a gear-driven machine having a drum to which the wire ropes that hoist the 100. Minimum capacity, in cubic meters, of the secondary compartment of a septic tank. 1.50

car are fastened, and on which they wind. Winding-drum machine meters

78. The other type of flame detector other than the ultraviolet type. Infrared 101. The amount of heat which is absorbed or evolved in changing the state of a substance

79. What combination of pipe fittings is installed at the base of a soil stack? Wye and 1/8 Bend without changing its temperature. Latent heat

80. Minimum distance of a water supply well from a seepage pit or cesspool. 45.70 meters 102. Minimum trap diameter for a bathtub. 38 mm

81. Minimum distance of a water supply well from a septic tank. 15.20 meters 103. Treats hard water. Zeolite

82. In theater stage house, a weight usually of iron or sand used to balance suspended 104. Vertical tracks that serves as a guide for the car and the counterweight. Guiderails

scenery, or the like. Counterweight 105. Single lever valves used in kitchen sink and lavatory faucets or at shower valves works by

83. Minimum width of a septic tank. 90 cm the principle of a ______. Ball valve

84. Minimum length of a septic tank. 1.50 meters 106. In boilers, they function only when it exceeds prescribed unsafe operating conditions. Limit

85. Minimum liquid depth for a septic tank. 60 cm Controls and Interlocks

86. Maximum liquid depth for septic tank. 1.80 meters

87. Maximum height of a water seal for each fixture trap. 102 mm

88. Minimum height of a water seal for each fixture trap. 51 mm

89. Maximum length of the tailpiece from any fixture. 60 cm

90. Minimum extension of the VSTR above an openable window, door opening, air intake, or

vent shaft. 0.90 meter

91. Minimum distance of a water supply well from a disposal field. 30.50 meters

92. Minimum trap diameter for a shower stall. 51 mm

93. Minimum dimension of a manhole access to a septic tank. 508 mm

94. Minimum extension of the VSTR above the roof. 15 cm

95. Consist of a flyball or flyweight device designed to stop an elevator. Governor

96. What type of sound absorbent is best for lower band frequencies?Porous Absorbents
97. The bending of sound wave when traveling forward changes direction as it passes through

different densities. Refraction

98. Minimum Gauge of galvanized sheet used for downspouts. 26

BuildingSystem: Mechanical – Electrical A. R-23

B. R-12
 What is the rating index of an air-conditioning / refrigeration system which rates C. R-11

the unit for the number of BTU’s of heat removed per watt of electrical input energy D. R-22

(EER)?  The conductors and equipment for supplying electrical energy from the main of

A. Energy Efficiency Rating feeder, or from the transformer to the area served.

B. Energy Efficiency Ratio A. Service

C. Effective Energy Rating B. None of the choices

D. Effective Energy Ratio C. Entrance cable

 A graph used in air-conditioning and showing the properties of air-system D. Auxiliary

mixtures.  A branch of acoustics that involves the control of noise pollution, environmental

A. Psychometric Chart noise, which include motor vehicles, aircraft noise, etc.

B. Hydrograph A. Psychologicalacoustics

C. Humidity Graph B. Musical acoustics

D. Temperature Grid C. Environmental acoustics

 It is analogous to pressure in water flow. D. Architectural acoustics

A. Current

B. Voltage  The typical truss configuration used in the installation of an escalator.

C. Resistance A. 3 sections truss

D. Power B. 2 section truss

 Alternating current is characterized as having _______. C. 4 section truss

A. Average value is zero D. 5 section truss

B. Has frequency  Also called “transfer box”.

C. All of these A. Cut-out box

D. Positive and negative polarity B. Pull box

C. Junction box

D. Outlet box

 Which type of refrigerant is recommended for residential, commercial, and  Which of the following factors affect/s room acoustics?

industrial application using split type air-conditioning system? A. Room cavity

 B. Seating and other furnishings B. MTS

C. All of the above C. Automatic contractor

D. Shape and proportion of room D. ATS

 Aheavy conductor, usually in the form of a solid copper bar, used for collecting,  Atransient variation in current and / or voltage at a given point in a current.

carrying, and distributing large electric currents, also called a “busbar”. A. Potential difference

A. Race B. Surge

B. Conduit C. Lightning

C. Circuit D. Short circuit

D. Bus  What type of elevator is best used in hospitals and hotels?

 It characterizes short circuit. A. Passenger Elevator and Dumbwaiter

A. High resistance, low current B. Freight and Dumbwaiter

B. High resistance, high current C. Passenger Elevators only

C. Low resistance, low current D. Freight and Passenger Elevator

D. Low resistance, high current  It prevents passengers from falling into the hoist way when they try to get out of

 An excellent solution for especially noisy apparatus such as refrigeration the car which is stopped between the floors.

compressor is. A. Fascia Plate

A. Cover the equipment with insulation material B. Weighing Device

B. Use a separate equipment foundation that rests on the ground and is C. Handrail Guard Switches

independent of the building structure D. Sheave

C. All of these  Acoustics is a science that concerns with ______.

D. Separate its location from the building being served A. Effect of sound waves

 Equivalent in mm sq. of 500 MCM wire. B. All of these

A. 125 mm sq. C. Transmission of sound

B. 250 mm sq. D. Generation of sound

C. 300 mm sq.
D. 400 mm sq.

 Which has a larger dimension?  Arigid metal housing for a group of heavy conductors insulated from each other

A. EP and the enclosure, also called Bus duct.

 A. Busbar B. Protective Assembly

B. Runway C. Lightning Rod

C. Raceway D. Ground Rod

D. Busway  In theater stage house, a weight usually of iron or sand used to balance suspended

 Vertical tracks that serves as a guide for the car and the counterweight. scenery, or the like.

A. Counterweight A. Weighing Device

B. Guiderails B. Counterweight

C. Winding-Drum Machine C. Guide Lock

D. Sheave D. Sheave

 This color is particularly cheerful and improve mental clarity.  It is the product of surface area (sq. ft.) and sound absorption coefficient (SAC). It

A. Green has the unit Sabin

B. Red A. Sound amplification

C. Blue B. Noise reduction

D. Yellow C. Sound absorption

 This color is conducive to relaxation and tranquility. D. Sound attenuation

A. Red

B. Green

C. Yellow

D. Blue

 The air curtain is installed and located at the building’s entry / exit for what reason.

A. To maintain cooling system inside a room

B. To serve as an exhaust for mechanical ventilations

C. To enhance cooling system of AC’s

D. To act as ventilator

 In a lightning protection system, the combination of a metal rod and its brace or Acoustic-Sound System

footing, on the upper part of a structure.

A. Air Terminal 1. Elements of acoustic, except for? Sound subdivision

2. The repetition of a sound produced by the "reflection of sound waves" from an obstructing 21. The range of sound a human ear can detect? 20-20, 000 hz

surface, loud enough and received late enough to be perceived as distinct from the 22. What is an octave?Interval between one musical pitch and another with half or
source? Echo double its frequency

3. The intensification and prolongation of sound produced by sympathetic vibration? 23. What is the ratio of frequency to sound? 1:2

Resonance 24. It usually implies sound absorptive treatment? Acoustical treatment

4. A driving force in tune with the natural frequency? Resonance 25. Rectangular rooms with flat parallel walls have poor Diffusion. True

5. Unit of loudness level? Phon 26. The more reflective the surface the greater the sound Diffusion. True

6. Defined as "that attribute of auditory sensation in terms of which sounds can be ordered on 27. A _____ reflective surfaces increases diffusion, they do so by scattering the sound.

a scale extending from quiet to "LOUD"? Loudness Convex

7. The volume of the sound? Amplitude 28. A _____ weight elements transmit little sound and are more reflective. Heavy

8. The unit of the sound? dB 29. A ______ is a room with a lot of soft furniture, heavy carpeting and drapes and the peaks

9. Unwanted sound? Noise and valleys of the frequency response typically vary by 5-10 dB.Dead room

10. If a sound can travel between concrete walls, does sound can travel under the water? Yes’ 30. A ______ is a room with bare walls and floor, and the peaks and valleys vary 10-20 dB or

11. The number of occurrences of a repeating event per unit time? Frequency more. Live room

12. Speed of sound? Velocity 31. Corkboard, foam or Styrofoam or any material which has this property like draperies on the

13. A so called "One energy, one frequency". A tone with a sinusoidal waveform? Pure walls and carpets on the floor are _____. Sound absorber

14. The "persistence" of sound in a particular space after the original sound is produced? 32. Pilasters, piers, balconies ornamentation, exposed beams are example of? Sound

Reverberation diffusers

15. If sound is visually seen by the human eye and it is striking against a curve wall and reflects 33. To prevent an echo the path length of difference between the direct sound & the reflected

back somewhere from the source. What quality of sound does it represents? Creep sound to a listener should not exceed ____ meters? 20 meters

16. Let’s assumed you are a diver. You dive in about 4 stories high vertically. When you hit the 34. In auditoriums the audiences are the largest contributor to total sound absorption, sparsely

water, your direction tends to change in different angle. Your overall jump strokes describes spaced seats provides greater sound absorption than those that are closely spaced

what quality of sound? Refraction because of the diffraction effect. True

17. You were commissioned to design a music room. What flooring surface are you going to 35. Panels of wood, glass, gypsum board, and plaster on lath, absorb low frequency sounds

apply? Carpet well but have little absorption at high frequencies. True or False? True
18. A showroom with an industrial look is having a problem with acoustic, what should you 36. Identify what kind of wall is a good sound Barrier for noise? 150 mm thick poured concrete

propose? Install acoustic ceiling 37. Common materials used as vibration isolators? Rubber/cork/glass fiber pad

19. What is the BEST way to reduce air-borne sound? Use absorptive materials 38. Public corridors serve as buffer zones between apartments but the doors into them often

20. For a music hall with a lot of audience, what is the best flooring material? Carpet tile permit noise to intrude. This is especially true if the doors are poorly sealed, with large gaps
 at the bottom. To seal the gaps ________ seals are placed at the bottom edge of the door

to prevent sound leak. Rubber seal/neoprene seal/weather strip

39. The persistence of sound after the source of sound has stopped? Reverberation

40. In designing a music room, what will you use for the flooring? Carpet

41. Best acoustical material used for a ceiling? Gypsum

42. Least effective in preventing sound from transmitting to the other side of the room? 8" chb

wall

43. Best Sound insulation for a house fronting a busy highway? 12 " double brick wall

44. Most Effective material against ECHO? Heavy curtains

45. Frequencies below 20Hz are called? Infrasonic sound

46. UNIT of sound Intensity in recognition of the inventor of the telephone? Decibel

47. Echoes are? Reflected sound

48. The UNIT of ABSORPTION is called ______ after an American acoustician? Sabin

49. Only open-celled materials can be good sound absorbers. True

Lighting & Application

50. What is use to intensify the light? Reflector

51. Light that defines "somberness"? Spot light

52. The measure of brightness of a light source or an illuminated surface equal to the luminous 71. A type of lighting design that adds drama to a room by creating visual interest. As part of an

intensity per unit protected sera of the source or surface viewed from a given direction? interior design scheme, it is used to draw the eye to houseplants, paintings, sculptures and
Luminance other prized possessions. It can also be used to highlight the texture of a brick or stone wall,

53. A set of light bulbs were connected in series connection. If 1 bulb is going to be removed, window treatments or outdoor landscaping. Accent lighting

what will happen? 72. What kind of lighting is best use for outdoor parking? HPS

The other bulbs in series will go out 73. What type of light is best suited for outdoor parking?Illuminated switch

54. A type of light that is banned by the government?Metal halide 74. Lighting use for this outdoor football field?Flood lighting

55. What is used to create contrast and control the light intensity? Diffuser 75. The most common lighting use for nowadays signage and facade lighting effect? Led

56. What type of switch has a pilot lamp that allows it to be seen in the dark? Illuminated 76. What type of light is best suited for outdoor parking? Metal halide

switch 77. At day time, artificial lighting comes from the skylight, making beam and columns produce

57. Why do we use downlight or pin light in stores? To create a dramatic effect different plays of light. How do you achieve this a night? Put a spotlight atop the skylight

58. What is not part of lightning arrester? Transmitter 78. Which is not a commercial wattage for a fluorescent lamp.100 WATTS

59. What is the angle of spotlight for walls and paintings? 20-30 degrees 79. A type of lighting usually use for cove lighting or at top and bottom of cabinet for task

60. A device that emits light through a process of optical amplification based on the stimulated lighting? t5

emission of photons. Laser 80. A type of light which has an electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that

61. A type of light which has an electromagnetic radiation with longer wavelengths than those of visible light, but longer than X-rays, that is, in the range 10 nm to 400 nm, corresponding

of visible light, extending from the nominal red edge of the visible spectrum at 0.74 to photon energies from 3 eV to 124 eV? Ultraviolet

micrometres (µm) to 300 µm. Infrared 81. It is the combination of light reflections from various surfaces to produce a uniform

62. What type of switch has a pilot lamp that allows it to be seen in the dark? Illuminated illumination? Ambient lighting

switch 82. A type of lighting that creates a glowing effect of the rooms? Uplighting

63. Light use for reading.Task 83. What lighting should you use for working area? General lighting

64. Light defining ambient, cozy or somberness Diffused lighting 84. What type of light is best use for cove lighting? t5

65. Lighting that calls attention to a particular object or feature in the visual field, or that forms a 85. What type of lighting that emphasize a curve wall? Pin light

decorative pattern on a surface? Accent lighting 86. What is the base of lighting use for the numeric display? Led

66. What type of light is best used from an oval track and stadium? Metal halide 87. It is a type of lighting used extensively in signage’s and utilizes high electrical
67. Which of the following lamps has the filament? Incandescent wattage?Panaflex

68. Parts of a recessed light that is exposed? Trim 88. What type of lamp is use for car parks? High pressure sodium light

69. A type of light use in panaflex signage? Fluorescent tube 89. A type of light that provides uniform light on a wide are? Flood light

70. Which is not a commercial wattage for fluorescent light? 120W 90. Has the most effect on the light in a room? Color
91. A type of lighting design, that helps you perform specific tasks, such as reading, grooming,

preparing and cooking food, doing homework, working on hobbies, playing games and
balancing your checkbook. It can be provided by recessed and track lighting, pendant

lighting and under cabinet lighting, as well as by portable floor and desk lamps. Task

lighting

92. Why oil painting is more difficult tab acrylic lighting when considering lighting to use? Glare

93. A set of light bulbs were connected in parallel connection. If 1 bulb is going to be removed,

what will happen?

The remaining light bulbs will still be lighted

94. Where is the best location for AC cooling tower? Roofdeck

95. On what kind of project is the daylight lamp best suited? Textile manufacturing

96. A type of lighting design, that provides an area with overall illumination. Also known as

general lighting, it radiates a comfortable level of brightness without glare and allows you to

see and walk about safely.Ambient lighting

Structural

97. Technical term referring to earthquakes? Seismic

98. What do you call the point wherein material is about to Rupture? Ultimate strength

99. Rigid connection or anchorage at support of a beam? Restraint

100. Width of pre-stressed beam with a span of 8.0 m on light loadings? 250mm
101. Why round columns are better that other shape? Have the same radius of gyration on 120. Inclined structural member that supports the steps of a stair? Carriage

all sides 121. A joint between adjacent parts of a structure which permits movement between them?
102. Refer to the portion of a beam where bending moment changes from positive to negative? Contraction joint

Inflection point 122. The distance between inflection points in the column when it breaks?Effective length

103. Jack rafter between the hip and the valley rafters? Cripple jack rafter 123. What is the thickness of a two way slab with a dimension of 5000x6000 mm? 122mm

104. What happens to short columns? Buckles 124. What is the shape of a metal tube? Square

105. Providing bolts on two girders within the span should have? Wood block 125. If the water content of the soil is high, what is to ideal way to do with the footing? Wider

106. If the riser is 18cm, find the tread width using riser / tread proportion formula (R) (T) = 75? 126. A bar used to hold the reinforcement on a beam? Web

26.88 cm 127. Ideal height of the steel column for high for mid or high rise building? 2 storey's high

107. What is the most important determinant of concrete strength? Water 128. Distributes the load of the column equally among the piles? Pile cap

108. Cutting of concrete pouring on a beam should be?Perpendicular to the span 129. Support used in steel decking? Props

109. When rust is present in structural steel, it can be remedied by? Coating with rust 130. Used to hold horizontal batten on top of corrugated sheathing? Vertical batten

converter 131. Alternative way of providing a 90 degree hook bend on a 36mm bar without the use of a

110. Ideal height of the "steel column joint line" from finished floor level? Waist high machine bender?

111. It is the Depth below ground Water level multiplied by the Weight of Water? Hydrostatic Bending two smaller diameter bars which are equivalent to 36mm bar manually

pressure 132. Using 1/2" thk. Plywood and 2' x 3' formworks, what is the economical section of a column?

112. A type of half-lapped joint that resists tension?Square splice 500mmx500 mm

113. Stiffener provided between a span of two bottom chords? Box strut 133. Surface provided by a zocalo and drop wall? Spandrels

114. Which of the following is not a material used as a beam? PVC 134. Specification of wide flange as W-12x24 means? Weight and height

115. Reinforcing bars provided within the span of two columns on combined footing? Top bar 135. This is used for extending 32mm reinforcing bars? Coupler

116. Street line elevation is +10.00m, the reference point is 2.00m above street line, and the 136. Reinforcement on column footing? Traverse bars

natural grade line is 3.00 below the reference point. Column footing depth is 2.00m from 137. Concrete shall be maintained above? 10 Degree Celsius and a moist condition for at

the natural grade line. What is the elevation of the foundation bed? +7.00m least the 1st 7 days after placement

117. In precast construction, bearing pad used for joint that rely on gravity by placing a beam on 138. In Bundled Bars shall be limited to _______ in 1 bundle. 4 Bars

a corbel of a column? 139. The minimum clear spacing between parallel bars in layer shall be db but not less than?
Synthetic rubber 25mm

118. Stone placed on a slope to prevent erosion? Riprap 140. The minimum clear spacing between parallel bars in 2 or more layers shall be db but not

119. Structural Member whose function is to Transfer the loads from a Building Safely into the less than? 25mm between layers

Ground? Footing
141. Conduits, pipes, and sleeves may be considered as replacing structurally in compression

the displaced concrete provided:

they are uncoated or galvanized iron or steel not thinner than standard 40 steel pipe,

they have nominal inside diameter no over 50mm and are spaced not less than 3

diameters on centers.

142. What is the ratio of deformation over the original length? Strain

143. What is the ratio of force per unit area? Stress

Theory of Architecture

107. A rectangle whose sides are proportioned according to the golden section is known

as?Golden rectangle

108. The art and science of building design and construction. Architecture
109. Architecture is generally conceived, designed and realized.Design Process 127. A polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular faces meeting at a common point or

110. A prismatic solid bounded by "six" equal square sides, the angle between any two adjacent vertex? Pyramid
faces being at right angle? Cube 128. By Le Corbusier comments on "forms", which of the composition that he mention is "very

111. Indicate a position in a space? Point difficult" to satisfy the spirit?

112. A line extended in a direction other than its intrinsic direction? Plane Cubic composition

113. Defines the limit of a boundaries or volume in a creative composition? Plane 129. Under additive composition, what type of form composition is "The 1 Mile High Illinois by

114. It is the primary identifying characteristic of a volume? Established by the shapes and FLW? Linear form

interrelationships of the planes that describes the boundaries of the volume?Rorm 130. A series of form arranged in sequence in a row.Linear form

115. What architectural line is prominent in Prarie House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright? 131. A set of modular forms related and regulated by 3D grid. Grid form

Horizontal 132. What type of form composition is the secretariat building Unesco Headquarters Paris?

116. The characteristic outline outline or surface configuration of a particular form and the Radial form

principal aspect by which we identify form? Shape 133. Composition of linear forms extending outward from a central form in a radial

117. It is a comparison showing differences, the opposite of similarity.Contrast manner.Radial form

118. Most elementary means of organizing forms and spaces in architecture. Character 134. A collection of forms grouped together by proximity or the sharing of a common visual trait.

119. A kind of character that came from the influence of ideas and impressions related to or Grid form

growing out of past experience. Associated Character 135. What type of form composition is the G.N. Black House? Cluster of interlocking form

120. The most important kind of character in architecture is that which result from the purpose of 136. What type of form composition is the "Pearl Mosque" at Agra India? Rotated grid form

the building or reason of erection.Personal Character 137. What type of form composition is the St. Mark's Tower in New York by Frank Lloyd Wright?

121. The physical dimension of length, width and depth of a form. Its scale is relative to its other Rotated grid form

form in its context? Size 138. Which of the following is NOT the Le Corbusier's 5 points of Architecture? Open garden

122. The size of a building element or space relative to the dimensions and proportion of human 139. It is an anthropometric scale of proportions devised by Le Corbusier. It was developed as a

body.Human Scale visual bridge between two incompatible scales, the Imperial system and the Metric system.

123. The size and proportion of an element appear to have relative to other elements of known It is based on the height of an English man with his arm raised. Modulor

or assumed size.Visual Scale

124. A phenomenon of light and visual perception that may be described in terms of an 140. The Ronchamp Church designed by Le Corbusier has the openings slant towards their
individual's perception of hue, saturation and tone value. It distinguish a form from its centers at varying degrees, thus letting in light at different angles. This glass is sometimes

environment? Color clear, but is often decorated with small pieces of stained glass in typical Corbusier colors.

125. Can be regular or irregular, primary characteristic that identifies. Color What is the color Le Corbusier did not use for this project? Blue

126. An inclined line that rotates 360 degree having one end tip as a base of rotation? Cone 141. The St. Peter in Rome, “first version" by Donato Bramante is what type of spatial
 organization? Centralized organization x their diameter

142. Hagia Sophia of Constantinople (Istanbul) is what type of spatial organization? 156. The balanced distribution and arrangement of equivalent forms and spaces on opposite
Centralized organization sides of a dividing line or plane or about a center axis? Symmetry

143. Villa Capra (the rotunda) at Vicenza, Italy by Andrea Palladio is what type of spatial 157. A line established by two points in space, about which forms and space can be arranged in

organization? Centralized organization a symmetrical or balanced manner? Axis

144. Town Center for Castrop-Rauxel, in Germany by Alvar Aalto is what type of spatial 158. When lines, planes, and surface treatments are repeated in a regular sequence.Rhythm

organization? Linear organization 159. A unifying movement characterized by patterned repetition or alteration or formal elements

145. The Secretariat Building UNESCO Headquarters by Marcel Brauer is what type of spatial or motifs in the same or modified form? Rhythm

organization? Radial organization 160. Kind of rhythm where equally spaced windows are introduced on the broken wall, then

146. The New Mummers Theatre is what type of spatial organization? Radial organization regular repetition is presented. Unaccented rhythm

147. The "Golden Section" is equal to? 0.618 161. The Articulation of the importance of a form or soak by its size, shape or relative to the

148. Which is NOT a "Fibonacci series number" from 1-114? 15 other forms and spaces of the organizations? Hierarchy

149. According to Vitruvius' Rules for the diameter, height and spacing of columns, Aerostyle is 162. A line plane or volume that by its continuity and regularity, serves to gather, measure and

4D spacing and 10D in height? False organize a pattern of forms and space? Datum

150. Pyconstyle should be spaced at? 1.5D x 163. Viewing from above a long river with different sizes of stones on both sides are what type of

151. Aerostyle should have an intercolumniation height of? 8D space organization? Datum

152. Which building that Le Corbusier exemplified the principle of Modulor? Unitéd'Habitation 164. “A 1 Kilometer radius lake surrounded by villages with native houses and structures". What

153. The "Ken" System? 1:2 type of spatial organization was described? Datum

154. Le Corbusier developed his proportioning system, the Modulor, to order "the dimension of 165. The principle of organization can be altered through a series of discrete manipulations and

that which contains and that which is contained". He saw the measuring tools of the Greek, permutation without loss of identity or concept? Transformation

Egyptians and other high civilizations as being infinitely rich and subtle because they 166. In German Pavilion at Montreal World Exposition by Frei Otto, what element of the

formed part of the mathematics of the human body, gracious, elegant and firm, the source structure clearly defines a "datum" organization? Roof structure

of that harmony which moves us, beauty." He therefore based his measuring tool, the 167. At what architectural view does the "devour house at Pennsylvania design by Louis Khan

"MODULOR". What is the 3 basic measure of grid in centimeter that is proportioned where datum organization is clearly emphasize? Elevation

according to Golden Section? 113, 70 & 43 x 168. Cathedral of Salisbury and Cathedral of Reims are what type of space organization?
155. Andrea Palladio also proposed several methods for determining the height of a room so Repetition

that it would be in proper proportion to the room's width and length. Which are NOT the 169. City of Arts and Sciences design by Santiago Calatrava and Felix Candela. An

correct proportion for the ceiling height? entertainment-based cultural and architectural complex in the city of Valencia, Spain. It is

The height of circular rooms with vaulted ceilings would be one-half greater than the most important modern tourist destination in the city of Valencia. What space
 organization or articulation did Santiago Calatrava and Felix Candela emphasized? which mobile residence pods are plugged into a steel frame which connects to mechanical

Repetition and electrical services.Paul Rudolph

170. The state of position of being placed opposite another. Or of lying in corresponding 186. One of the pioneers of the modern movement in American architecture. Work auditorium

positions from an intervening space or object? Opposition building, U.S.Louis Henry Sullivan

171. It is evident by a comparison which the eye makes between the size, shape and tone of a 187. Whose famous dictum is this, “Unity disguised as chaos, complexity & contradiction are

various object or part of a competition. Proportion often what make works of art both exciting and profound.”KenzoTange

172. A state of balance, maintained in an artistic work between opposing forces or elements 188. Architect of the famous Twin Tower World Trade Center. Yamasaki and Roth

often causing anxiety or excitement? Tension 189. This famous dictum, “I am neither a capitalist nor a socialist, I am not a religious or an

173. A state of utter disorder or confusion? Chaos atheist” belongs to. Lucio Costa

174. A system of elements ranked, classified, and organized one above another, according to 190. Father of modern architectural movement in Brazil. Lucio Costa

importance or significance? Alignment 191. French-born, Brazilian architect and urban planner.Lucio Costa

175. With respect to an observer. Visual Inertia 192. One of the world’s 1st futurist and global thinkers. His 1927 decision to work always and

176. Eiffel Tower Paris stands. 984 feet only for all humanity led him to address the largest global problems of poverty, disease and

177. It bears a certain relation to the same attribute to the life of an individual. Personal homelessness.Buckminster Fuller

Character 193. He was the architect in his time that receives his license as award at his 60’s or at the age

178. Subtracting a portion of a forms volume to create another. Subtracting transformation of 60 yrs. old.Buckminster Fuller

179. A state or position of being placed close together or side by side, as to permit comparison 194. Starting with holes” belongs to architect. Buckminster Fuller

or contrast. Juxtaposition 195. Spanish architect, one of the most creative practitioners of his art in modern times. His

180. One of the most sublime painters and sculpture and one of the most influential architect style is often described as a blend of neo-gothic and art nouveau, but it also has surrealist

and draft man. Palazzo Ducale and cubist elements.Antonio Gaudi

181. The world’s largest entertainment shopping center at Alberta, Canada. Has 127 acre with a 196. Architect, sculptor and engineer who was the main initiator of stylistic changes in

floor area of 5.2 million sq. meters. It also has more than 800 stores and 11 major Renaissance architecture. The engineering feat represented by the cupola of Florence

department stores.West Edmonton Mall cathedral staggered by his contemporaries.FillippoBrunelleschi

182. “A city is subjected to growth, delay and rebuilt” belongs to,KenzoTange

183. Architect of the UNESCO building in Paris which the striking feature of this complex is the 197. He was called “Masters Master” where his students are architects like Gropius, Breuer and
enormous “Y” shaped office and conference room block.Marcel Breuer Van de Rohe.Peter Behrens

184. The youngest of the pioneer modernists, was instrumental in shifting the bias of the 198. A German architect who uses more representational styles which has been called

Bauhaus from the Arts and Crafts” to Art and technology.Marcel Breuer “Scrapped Classicism. Peter Behrens

185. Pre-occupied with the notion of an industrialized “plug-in” city, he has devised schemes in 199. An architect who is deeply concerned with architectural details and the craftsmanship that
 goes into them. Emphasis is often laid on the repetition of industrialized “modular units” in 215. Approach each building; as a sculptural object, a spatial container, a space with light and

his work.Sir Norman Foster air, a response to context and appropriateness of feeling and spirit. Frank Gehry
200. Architect of the London’s “Stansteed airport” which seem like a celebration of flight 216. Architect of the ‘Centre Pompidou” in Paris.Renzo Piano

itself.Sir Norman Foster 217. Transformed the renaissance tradition of the universal artist-genius into the style which

201. Architect of the “Reichstag” in Berlin ( Frankfort commerce bank building)Sir Norman came to be known as Baroque- a fusion of the arts of architecture, sculpture and painting to

Foster create new forms which above all created a dramatic impact and involved the

202. Almost is nothing” philosophy of architect?Ludwig Mies van der Rohe spectator.Bernini Giovanni Lorenzo

203. He paid great attention to the detailing of the structure, which he attributed to his father’s 218. His ability to select and use motifs from the classical antique in an original way led to his

teachings about craftsmanship. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe success, and his interior designs are one of the finest expressions of 18th century artistic

204. Afterwards became deeply involved in the design and building of French railways and achievement.Robert Adam

bridges. He worked on structures such as bridge across the Garonne River, train stations 219. An important Scottish architect who was particularly known for his interiors based on

at Toulouse and again in France.Alexandre Gustav Eiffel classical decoration.Robert Adam

205. Is the most famous for the eye catching tower he constructed in Paris for the exposition 220. Architect of the first sky scraper in Italy, The Pirelli Building. (1955) in Milan, a collaborative

universally of 1889 work ofEiffel Tower. Alexandre Gustav Eiffel design.Pier Luigi Nervi

206. A house is a machine to live in” philosophy belongs to. Le Corbusier 221. Finnish architect, who by preserving a rigor from Art Nouveau and never quite succumbing

207. Who said that “The magnificent display of volume put together in the light.Le Corbusier to the full sentiment, produced extracting structures and restraintEliel Saarinen

208. Much of his works has been described as post-modern, since he rejected the 222. Architecture seizes upon space encompasses space and is space itself’ belongs to.Erich

excessive abstractionism of architects such as Le Corbusier and strove instead to Mendelsohn

incorporate the valid elements of older style.Louis Kahn 223. Architect of the “PHIVOLCS” building in C.P. Garcia Ave., Diliman, Quezon CityFroilan

209. Architect of “Salt Institute for Biological Studies, in La Jolla, California. Louis Kahn Hong

210. Architect of the “Reliance Building” in Chicago. Daniel Burnham 224. “Everything started with the Nipa Hut” belongs to: Francisco Manosa

211. Architect who contributed the use of reinforcement concrete flames and large areas of 225. Architect of “Our Lady” at EDSA shrine of the 1986 Filipino Revolution. Francisco Manosa

glazing (glass) where we applied today. Adolf Loos 226. Architect at the “ One San Miguel Avenue”Philip Recto

212. Architecture is decorated construction not constructed decoration” is an architect 227. In his practice he explores the use of indigenous materials infused with

philosophy named?Mackintosh Charles current technological trends to bring a new dimension in designs. Francisco Manosa
213. Discovered new facilities in the interplay of volumes, planes, levels and better relationship 228. Architect of “De la Salle University building” on Taft Avenue.Tomas Mapua

of the light and view which is one his style in design.Oscar Niemeyer 229. Architect of the “Rockwell center”FelinoPalafox

214. Brazil’s best known and most important modern architect. From 1956 to 1964 he designed 230. A rectangle whose sides are proportioned according to the golden section is known

the major buildings for Brasilia the futuristic new capital of Brazil.Oscar Niemeyer as?Golden rectangle
231. A prismatic solid bounded by "six" equal square sides, the angle between any two adjacent 247. What type of form composition is the St. Mark's Tower in New York by Frank Lloyd Wright?

faces being at right angle? Cube Rotated grid form

232. Indicate a position in a space? Point 248. Which of the following is NOT the Le Corbusier's 5 points of Architecture? Open garden

233. A line extended in a direction other than its intrinsic direction? Plane 249. It is an anthropometric scale of proportions devised by Le Corbusier. It was developed as a

234. Defines the limit of a boundaries or volume in a creative composition? Plane visual bridge between two incompatible scales, the Imperial system and the Metric system.

235. It is the primary identifying characteristic of a volume? Established by the shapes and It is based on the height of an English man with his arm raised. Modulor

interrelationships of the planes that describes the boundaries of the volume?Rorm 250. The Ronchamp Church designed by Le Corbusier has the openings slant towards their

236. What architectural line is prominent in Prarie House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright? centers at varying degrees, thus letting in light at different angles. This glass is sometimes

Horizontal clear, but is often decorated with small pieces of stained glass in typical Corbusier colors.

237. The characteristic outline outline or surface configuration of a particular form and the What is the color Le Corbusier did not use for this project? Blue

principal aspect by which we identify form? Shape 251. The St. Peter in Rome, “first version" by Donato Bramante is what type of spatial

238. The physical dimension of length, width and depth of a form. Its scale is relative to its other organization? Centralized organization x

form in its context? Size 252. Hagia Sophia of Constantinople (Istanbul) is what type of spatial organization?

239. A phenomenon of light and visual perception that may be described in terms of an Centralized organization

individual's perception of hue, saturation and tone value. It distinguish a form from its 253. Villa Capra (the rotunda) at Vicenza, Italy by Andrea Palladio is what type of spatial

environment? Color organization? Centralized organization

240. An inclined line that rotates 360 degree having one end tip as a base of rotation? Cone 254. Town Center for Castrop-Rauxel, in Germany by Alvar Aalto is what type of spatial

241. A polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular faces meeting at a common point or organization? Linear organization

vertex? Pyramid 255. The Secretariat Building UNESCO Headquarters by Marcel Brauer is what type of spatial

242. By Le Corbusier comments on "forms", which of the composition that he mention is "very organization? Radial organization

difficult" to satisfy the spirit? 256. The New Mummers Theatre is what type of spatial organization? Radial organization

Cubic composition 257. The "Golden Section" is equal to? 0.618

258. Which is NOT a "Fibonacci series number" from 1-114? 15

243. Under additive composition, what type of form composition is "The 1 Mile High Illinois by 259. According to Vitruvius' Rules for the diameter, height and spacing of columns, Aerostyle is

FLW? Linear form 4D spacing and 10D in height? False

244. What type of form composition is the secretariat building Unesco Headquarters Paris? 260. Pyconstyle should be spaced at? 1.5D x

Radial form 261. Aerostyle should have an intercolumniation height of? 8D

245. What type of form composition is the G.N. Black House? Cluster of interlocking form 262. Which building that Le Corbusier exemplified the principle of Modulor? Unitéd'Habitation

246. What type of form composition is the "Pearl Mosque" at Agra India? Rotated grid form 263. The "Ken" System? 1:2
264. Le Corbusier developed his proportioning system, the Modulor, to order "the dimension of 274. At what architectural view does the "devour house at Pennsylvania design by Louis Khan

that which contains and that which is contained". He saw the measuring tools of the Greek, where datum organization is clearly emphasize? Elevation
Egyptians and other high civilizations as being infinitely rich and subtle because they 275. Cathedral of Salisbury and Cathedral of Reims are what type of space organization?

formed part of the mathematics of the human body, gracious, elegant and firm, the source Repetition

of that harmony which moves us, beauty." He therefore based his measuring tool, the 276. Viewing from above a long river with different sizes of stones on both sides are what type of

"MODULOR". What is the 3 basic measure of grid in centimeter that is proportioned space organization? Datum

according to Golden Section? 113, 70 & 43 x 277. City of Arts and Sciences design by Santiago Calatrava and Felix Candela. An

265. Andrea Palladio also proposed several methods for determining the height of a room so entertainment-based cultural and architectural complex in the city of Valencia, Spain. It is

that it would be in proper proportion to the room's width and length. Which are NOT the the most important modern tourist destination in the city of Valencia. What space

correct proportion for the ceiling height? organization or articulation did Santiago Calatrava and Felix Candela emphasized?

The height of circular rooms with vaulted ceilings would be one-half greater than Repetition

their diameter 278. The state of position of being placed opposite another. Or of lying in corresponding

266. The balanced distribution and arrangement of equivalent forms and spaces on opposite positions from an intervening space or object? Opposition

sides of a dividing line or plane or about a center axis? Symmetry 279. A state of balance, maintained in an artistic work between opposing forces or elements

267. A line established by two points in space, about which forms and space can be arranged in often causing anxiety or excitement? Tension

a symmetrical or balanced manner? Axis 280. A state of utter disorder or confusion? Chaos

268. A unifying movement characterized by patterned repetition or alteration or formal elements 281. A system of elements ranked, classified, and organized one above another, according to

or motifs in the same or modified form? Rhythm importance or significance? Alignment

269. The Articulation of the importance of a form or soak by its size, shape or relative to the 282. A state or position of being placed close together or side by side, as to permit comparison

other forms and spaces of the organizations? Hierarchy or contrast. Juxtaposition

270. A line plane or volume that by its continuity and regularity, serves to gather, measure and

organize a pattern of forms and space? Datum

271. The principle of organization can be altered through a series of discrete manipulations and History & Theory of Architecture

permutation without loss of identity or concept? Transformation

272. “A 1 Kilometer radius lake surrounded by villages with native houses and structures". What 283. Plan shape of a Chinese pagoda. Octagonal

type of spatial organization was described? Datum 284. What is referred to as written record of man’s effort to build beautifully? History of

273. In German Pavilion at Montreal World Exposition by Frei Otto, what element of the architecture

structure clearly defines a "datum" organization? Roof structure 285. A Greek building that contains painted pictures. Pinacotheca
286. The space for the clergy and choir is separated by a low screen wall from the body of the 306. The Hot Room of the Thermae. Calidarium

church called ___. Cancelli 307. Usual number of stories for a Chinese pagoda. 13
287. The oldest circus in Rome. Circus Maximus 308. Roman apartment blocks.Insulae

288. Which of the following indicates the brightness of a color? Intensity 309. The council house in Greece. Bouleuterion

289. Enclosure formed by huge stones planted on the ground in circular form. Cromlech 310. Orientation of the Roman temple is towards the ___. Forum

290. A kindred type to the theater. Odeion 311. What type of architectural character is derived through the use of the building? Function

291. The fortified high area or citadel of an ancient Greek City. Acropolis 312. The space between the colonnade and the naos wall in Greek temple. Pteroma

292. It is the eclectic style of domestic architecture of the 1870’s and the 1880’s in England and 313. Mexican Architect/Engineer who introduced thin shell construction. Felix Outerino

the USA and actually based on country house and cottage Elizabeth architecture which Candela

was characterized by a blending of Tudor Gothic, English Renaissance and colonial 314. Designer of the TajMahal. Shah Jahan

elements in the USA: Queen Anne style 315. What is the difference between Chinese and Japanese pagodas?

293. The dining hall in a monastery, a convent, or a college. Refectory Chinese pagodas are polygonal; Japanese are square in plan

294. Which of the order was added by the Romans to the orders used by the Greeks. 316. Romanesque architecture in Italy is distinguished from that of the rest of Europe by the use

Composite of what material for facing walls.

295. In modern Muslim mosques, which of the following features are required to be applied? Marble

Minarets and domes / Niche / Pulpit 317. First president and founder of PAS. Juan Nakpil

296. Architect of Central Bank of the Philippines, Manila. Gabriel Formoso 318. Architect of the BatasangPambansa. Felipe Mendoza

297. Architect of the Bi-Nuclear House, the H-Plan. Marcel Lajos Breuer 319. Invented reinforced concrete in France. Hennevique

298. "Cubicula" or bedroom is from what architecture. Roman 320. The architect who said that the exterior of the building is the result of the interior. Le

299. Strictly, a pedestal at the corners or peak of a roof to support an ornament, more usually, Corbusier

the ornament itself. Acroterion 321. What is the principal type of building in Muslim Architecture? Mosque

300. On either side of the choir, pulpits for the reading of the epistle and the gospel are called 322. A type of Roman wall facing with a net-like effect. Opus Recticulatum

_______. Ambo 323. A small private bath found in Roman houses or palaces. Balneum

301. Architect of the National Library, Philippines. Felipe Mendoza 324. The Greek council house which is covered meeting place for the democratically-elected

302. The final plan shape of the St. Peter's Basilica by Carlo Maderna. Latin Cross council is called: Bouleuterion
303. "Form follows function". Louis Sullivan 325. Orientation of the Greek temple is towards the ___. East

304. Which of the following is a major contribution of Early Christian architecture? Basilican 326. The oldest and most important forum in Rome. Forum Romanum

type of cruciform plan 327. Most famous and perfect preservation of all ancient buildings in Rome. Pantheon

305. Architect of the Erechtheion. Mnesicles

328. Due to generally rainless and bright sunshine climate, which of the following describe 342. A term given to the mixture of Christian, Spanish, and Muslim 12th-16th century

Egyptian structures? Small openings architecture. Mudejar

329. The first plan shape of the St. Peter's Basilica by Bramante. Greek Cross 343. The senate house of the Greeks. Prytaneion

330. Conceptualized the Corinthian capital. Callimachus 344. The characteristic of Greek ornament. Anthemion

331. Which historic style of architecture first introduced the clerestory? Egyptian 345. What historic style of architecture contributed the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian “Orders of

332. A type of roman wall facing with rectangular block with or without mortar joints. Opus Architecture? Greek

Quadratum 346. Master sculptor of the Parthenon. Phidias

333. Which of the following is true about Egyptian pyramids and Babylonian ziggurats? 347. The dominating personality who became an ardent disciple of the Italian renaissance

Pyramids have square plans, while plans of ziggurats are rectangular style.Iñigo Jones

334. Tomb of Atreus, a noted example of the Tholos type of tomb is also:Tomb of Agamemnon 348. The best example of a German Romanesque church with apses at both east and west.

335. Architects of the Hagia Sophia. (St. Sophia,Constantinople) Anthemius and Isidorus Worms Cathedral

336. He erected the entrance Piazza at St. Peter's Basilica. Bernini 349. The colosseum in Rome also known as the "flavian amphitheater" was commenced by

337. Architect of the Chicago Tribune Tower. John Howell and Raymond Hood whom and completed by whom? Vespasian / Domitian

338. What do you call the tool in architecture which organizes space or spatial composition 350. A type of Roman wall facing with alternating courses of brickworks. Opus Mixtum

related to function? 351. In Greek temples, the equivalent of the crypt is the ___. Naos

Functional interrelationship diagram 352. Semi-palatial house surrounded by an open site. Villa

339. Which construction system permit great spans of infinite variety of shapes of concrete, or 353. Architect of the Temples of Zeus, Olympia. Libon

steel combined with glass or plastic? Space frame 354. In early Christian churches, the bishop took the central place at the end of the church called

340. Which of the following is a contribution of byzantine architecture? Use of domes on ___. Apse

pendetives 355. Toranas or gateways are characteristic feature of what style of architecture? Indian

356. Roman architect of the Greek Temples of Zeus, Olympius. Cossutius

357. The architect of the Quiapo Church before its restoration. Juan Nakpil

341. Which of the following principles: were adopted by Le Corbusier in his Villa Savoye. 1, 2, 3, 358. The “Arabesque” surface ornamentation originated from what style of architecture.Muslim

4, 5 359. The memorial column built in the form of tall Doric order and made entirely of marble is;

1. Frameworks structurally independent of walls Trajan’s Column

2. Free-standing façade 360. Architect of the Philippine Heart Center. George Ramos

3. Roof garden 361. From the Greek temples, a temple that have porticoes of columns at the front and rear.

4. Open planning Amphi-Prostyle

5. Cube form elevated on stilts or columns 362. He created the Dymaxion House, "the first machine for living". Buckminster Fuller
363. The warm room in the Thermae. Tepidarium

364. Architect of the Lung Center of the Philippines. George Ramos

365. In Indian, architecture, which of the following is not a characteristic feature? Pointed arch

366. Designer of the Bonifacio Monument. Juan Nakpil

367. The ornamental pattern work in stone, filling the upper part of a Gothic window. Tracery

368. Orientation of the Medieval Church. West

369. Marble mosaic pattern used on ceilings of vaults and domes. Opus Tesselatum

370. Triangular piece of wall above the entablature. Pediment

371. Architect of G.S.I.S. Building, Roxas Boulevard. George Ramos

372. From what style of architecture were the Chinese pagodas derived? Indian

373. The dressing room of the Thermae. Apodyteria

374. Forming the imposing entrance to the acropolis and erected by the architect Mnesicles is

the: Propylaea

375. The building that serve as a senate house for the chief dignitaries of the city and as a

palace where distinguished visitors and citizens might be entertained. Prytaneion

376. The father of modern picture books of Architecture. Andrea Palladio

377. Which of the following indicates the name of a color? Hue

378. The sleeping room of the 'megaron'. Thalamus

379. A raised stage reserved for the clergy in early Christian churches. Bema

380. Architect of the Great Serapeum at Alexandria. Ptolemy III

381. The sacred enclosure found in the highest part of a Greek city is called: Temenos

382. "A house is a machine to live in". Le Corbusier History of Architecture

383. Smallest cathedral in the world. (Byzantine period).Little Metropole Cathedral, Athens

384. Romanesque architecture in Italy is distinguished from that of the rest of Europe by the use

of ___for facing walls? Marble

385. A Roman rectangular temples stood on a? Podium

386. Most important distinctive character of mature Spanish Romanesque architecture?

Horseshoe Arch
387. Who undertook most remarkable bldg. campaign in history to make Athens the cultural & 407. The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore is world renowned and has the largest brick dome

artistic leader of Greece?Pericles ever constructed, it is also known as? Florence Cathedral
388. For Muslim architecture and characteristics, it is called gathering place? Mihrab 408. Splendid example of early gothic? Westminster Abbey

389. Who design the interlocking thin shell, shark like concept that can be seen on the shore of 409. Who gave the statue of liberty to the US?Great Britain

Australia? JornUtzon 410. The third phase of gothic architecture? Flamboyant

390. A Greek temple has 6 columns in front and at the back, at its sides, it has eleven columns 411. Area reserved for entertaining guests in Bahay Kubo? Caida

that includes the outermost columns at the front and back. What do you call this kind of 412. Church plan of early Christian churches? Greek Cross

temple?Peripteral 413. If a Greek temple has a total of 14 columns with a breakdown of 4 in front, 4 at the back and

391. In the falling water, what is the function of the overhanging slab? Terrace the rest at both sides, what type of temple is this? Peripteral

392. In Egyptian arch., tomb of nobility was the? Mastaba 414. One of world’s supreme masterpieces of Romanesque arch w/c was the 1st bldg. in

393. A continuous base of structure on which a colonnade is placed? Stylobate Europe to have ribbed vaults?

394. Standard size of Ifugao house?4x4 Durham cathedral

395. Through gothic centuries, English lancet arch style is closest to the?Italian style 415. Traditional Maranaw house for the ordinary members of the community? Walay

396. An ornamental knoblike projection, as a carved keystone at the intersection of Ogives? 416. Atrium type of house, characteristic of roman times is believed to have originated w/ the?

Boss Etruscans

397. What capital order was used in the Parthenon? Doric 417. Architectural character of Romanesque style? Sober & dignified

398. Moorish influence of Muslim features such as horseshoe arch pierced stone tracery and 418. The Ifugao house (southern strain) is known as? Bale

excessive ornament in Spanish gothic was due to? Religion Largest medieval cathedral in Europe, w/ exception of s. peter's Rome. The largest church in

399. Renaissance of 15th century in Italy had its birth in? Florence the world?Seville Cathedral

400. Replicating materials such as marble and wood with paint, but has subsequently come to 419. An ornate architectural style w/c developed during the latter part of the renaissance

encompass many other decorative finishes for walls and furniture? Faux Painting period? Baroque

401. The largest religious structure; beehive shaped towers? Angkor Wat 420. Mineral of greatest importance to Greek architecture of w/c Greece and her domains had

402. What do you call the recess found in the dome to make the structure lighter? Coffers ample of supplies? Marble

403. From 5th century to the present, character of Byzantine architecture is? Domical Roof 421. Decorative clerestory found above the windows of a BahaynaBato? Ventanilla

Construction 422. One of Frank Lloyd Wright's organic architecture? Falling Water
404. In Mesopotamian arch., religion called for temples made of sun dried bricks is? Ziggurats 423. The plan for the Colosseum in Rome is shaped in the form what form? Ellipse

405. Imposing entrance to acropolis and erected by architect Mnesicles? Propylaea 424. "I believe that people make natural association with forms, color and the composition of

406. Systyleintercolumnation?2.5 x cd elements while decoration and detailing help communicate with a building's purpose"

Walter Gropius
425. Who is the beginner of great hypostyle hall at Karnak and founder of 19th dynasty? Darius

426. The art of sculpture had a diminished role in the churches because of the biblical
prohibition of graven images. How did the artists represents the saints? Wall Paintings

427. King Zoser’s archt. who was revered and deified in the 26th dynasty? Imhotep

428. Archt. Of temple of Apollo Epicurius? Ictinus x

429. Character of early Christian arch is determined by the novel development of? Arched

vaults

430. What do you call a type of support in the porch of maidens? Caryatid

431. Who invented a system of well-high universal application based on hyperboloids and

Paraboloids in bldgs.? Antoni Gaudi

History of Architecture Definitions

 Cella (or naos) - the main chamber of a Greek or Roman temple, built to house the cult
statue.

 Peristyle- the colonnade around a peripteral building or around a court.

 Peripteral- an adjective describing a building with a colonnade around its entire perimeter.

 Intercolumniation- the space between two adjacent columns.

 Stereobate- a solid mass of masonry serving as the visible base of a building, especially a the Aegean and was more subject to the influence of older Asiatic styles. It is quickly

Greek temple. Stylobate- the top step, on which the columns rest. In a Greek temple only distinguished by the volutes of its capitals. Note the presence of a column base and the
the lower steps are called the Stereobate. absence of the triglyphs and metopes.

 Entasis- the swelling convex curvature along the line of taper of classical columns. The  Corinthian- developed later than the Doric or Ionic. It is distinguished from the Ionic by its

Entasis of early Greek Doric columns is pronounced, but becomes ever more subtle until, capital formed of a circular belle of rows of acanthus leaves.

in the columns of the Parthenon, it is barely perceptible.  Megaron- a large oblong hall in a Minoan or Mycenaean pala ce.
 Echinus- in the Doric order, the quarter round molding beneath the abacus of a capital.

 Abacus- the uppermost part of a capital, forming a slab upon which the architrave rests.

 Entablature- the group of horizontal member resting on the columns of the one of the

classical orders. It is divided into three parts: architrave, frieze, and cornice.

 Architrave- the lowest member of an entablature, resting directly on the columns.

 Frieze- the middle member of an entablature, between the architrave and cornice.

 Triglyph- in the frieze of the entablature of the Doric order, the vertical blocks, which are

divided by channels into three sections. Originally, the triglyphs were probably the ends of

wooden ceiling beams.

 Metope- in the frieze of an entablature of the Doric order, one of the panels between the

triglyphs, sometimes ornamented. Originally, in wooden temple, the metopes may have

been openings between the ceiling beams.

 Cornice- the topmost part of a classical entablature.

 Pediment- in classical architecture, the low-pitched gable, or triangular area formed by

the two slopes of the low-pitched roof of a temple, framed by the horizontal and raking

cornices and sometimes filled with sculpture. Principles of Planning

 Orders- an architectural "order" is one of the classical systems of carefully proportioned

and interdependent parts which include column and entablature. 432. In the Philippines, this type of land use planning emphasizes the proper management of

 Doric- the oldest, studiest, and most severe of the orders. It developed on the mainland of land resources to ensure that the present generation can benefit from its continued use
Greece. The most distinguishing characteristic is probably its capital, but note the without compromising future generations.Sustainable Land Use Planning

absence of a column base and the introduction of triglyphs and metopes in the frieze 433. The orderly arrangement of urban streets and public spaces.City Planning

course. 434. The container of man, which consists of both the natural and man-made or artificial

 Ionic- is more slender and lighter than the Doric. The Ionic developed in the lands east of element. Physical Settlement
435. On land, an encumbrance limiting its use; usually imposed for community or mutual for residential development. Subdivision Regulations

protection. Restriction 449. A written agreement between parties, but it allows a specific period during which the buyer
436. The remaining space in a lot after deducting the required minimum open spaces. can investigate the property and make a decision. "Option to Buy"

Buildable Area 450. A type of planning which emphasizes that the proper role of the planner is not to serve the

437. A locale with a sizeable agglomeration of people having characteristics of an urban being. general public interest but rather to serve the interests of the least fortunate or least well

City represented groups in society. Advocacy Planning

438. A 20th century problem emanating from rapid urbanization of areas surrounding a city 451. They develop or improve the land as well as construct houses. Developers

which eats up the remaining adjacent rural open spaces.Urban Sprawl 452. Sometimes called "subscription money", this is a deposit given to the seller to show that the

439. The main reason why the nomadic existence of early man metamorphosed to village potential buyer has serious intentions. Earnest Money

settlement and later to the birth of cities. Agricultural Surplus 453. A Land Development Decision is also what kind of decision. Traffic

440. Usually the last stage of the final site development process prior to issuance of building 454. A very steep slope of rock or clay. Cliff

permit. Final Plat 455. First Planner and developed the Gridiron. Hippodamus of Miletus

441. A profession which falls between planning and architecture. It deals with the large-scale 456. A provision made in advance for the gradual liquidation of a future obligation by periodic

organization and design of the city, with the massing and organization and the space charges against the capital account. Amortization

between them, but not with the design of the individual buildings. Urban Design 457. The rough equivalent of the present tenement cities that existed in ancient Rome, which

442. Angles measured clockwise from any meridian, usually north; however, the National resulted from the population growth of the city and the congestion that existed in streets.

Geodetic Survey uses south. Azimuths Insula

443. A wall that serves 2 dwelling units, known also as party wall. Common Wall

444. Planning for roads, bridges, schools, parking structures, public buildings, water supply, and 458. Phrase used to characterize development that meets the needs of the present generation

land waste disposal facilities. without compromising the needs of the future generations. Sustainable Development

Capital Facilities Planning 459. A wide area of parks of undeveloped land surrounding a community. Greenbelt

445. A habitable room for 1 family only with facilities for living, sleeping, cooking, and eating. 460. In urban geography, a concept where urban settlement is confined to the area within the

Dwelling Unit legal limits of the city and the congestion and virtually all of this area is occupied by urban

446. A spatial organization concept a general view of the pattern of land use in a city developed residents. Truebounded City

by Ernest W. Burgess. The city is conceived as a series of five concentric zones with the 461. He conceptualized the 'City Beautiful Movement'. Daniel Burnham
cores as the central business district and fanning out from which are the residential and 462. This is a type of a retaining wall made of rectangular baskets made of galvanized steel wire

commuter zones. Concentric Zone Concept or PVC-coated wire hexagonal mesh which are filled with stones to form a wall. Gabion

447. Written document to transfer the property to one person to another. Deed Wall

448. A tool used to control the manner in which raw land is subdivided and placed on the market 463. The process in which a piece of land, referred to as the parent tract, is subdivided into two
 or more parcels. Platting

464. A long, deep, narrow valley eroded by running water. Ravine

465. A long, narrow chain of hills or mountains. Ridge

466. Of land, a contiguous land area which is considered as a unit, which is subject to a single

ownership, and which is legally recorded as a single piece. Parcel

467. This code mandates that all Local Government Units shall prepare their comprehensive

land use plans and enact them through zoning ordinances. Local Government Code,

1991 R.A. 7160

468. Reason for planning. Promote Human Growth

Professional Practice

 Which is an unethical action with respect to the Architect's responsibility to the

people?
A. Seek constructive civic service

B. Take part in paid endorsement of building material

C. Shares technical information

D. Promote professional organization

 Promptly issuing the Certificates of Payment and the Final Certificate of  The Architect's Fee is net to the Architect. What tax that the government may

Completion is a responsibility of the Architect to whom? impose on the Architect shall be paid by the Owner?
A. Client A.Income tax

B. Public B.Professional tax

C. Contractor C.Contractor's tax

D. Manufacturer D .Value-added tax

 A per diem of not less than _____ plus traveling and living expenses shall be  This shall be issued by the Owner to the Contractor following the execution of

chargeable to the Owner on any occasion where the Architect or his duly the Contract Agreement.

authorized representative shall be required to perform services at a locality A.Contract Time

beyond the radius of ____ kilometers from his established office. B. Notice to Proceed

A.P500.00 / 50 km. C.Contract Sum Breakdown

B.P500.00 / 100 km. D.Schedule of Completion

C.P1000.00 / 50 km.

D.P1000.00 / 100 km.  Approved form of security furnished by the Contractor and his Surety as a

 What type of specification does this statement refer to? - "FAN - the fan shall be guarantee to the quality of the materials and equipment installed and the

Model No. XYZ as manufactured by the Static Air Fan Company of Texas or an workmanship performed by the Contractor.

equal approved by the Architect" A. Guarantee Bond

A.Brand name specification B.Payment Bond

B.Performance specification C.Performance Bond

C.Closed specification D.Proposal Bond

D.Single-product specification

 Within 15 days after the awards of Bids, the payment to the Architect shall be

adjusted so that it will amount to a sum equivalent to how many percent of the

Basic Fee, computed upon the winning Bid Price?  Approved form of security furnished by the Contractor and his Surety as a

A.65% guarantee of good faith on the part of the Contractor to execute the work in
B.75% accordance with terms of the Contract.

C. 85% A.Guarantee Bond

D.95% B.Payment Bond

C.Performance Bond
 D.Proposal Bond  The act of conceiving, choosing and developing the type, disposition, arrangement

 Which is an ethical action with respect to the Architect's responsibility to his and proportioning of the structural elements of an architectural work giving due
manufacturers, dealers and agents? consideration to safety, cost-effectiveness, functionality and aesthetics.

A. Accepts market discounts credited to client A.Structural designing

B.Receives gifts or favors from agents B.Structural work

C.Receives commissions placing him in a reciprocal frame of mind. C. Structural conceptualization

D.Avails of technical services by manufacturer accompanied by an obligation D.Structural analysis

 If the estimated cost for a residential project is P10,000,000.00, how much should

the Architect bill the Client upon completion of the Schematic Design Phase if a  Which is an unethical action with respect to the Architect's responsibility to his

down payment of P50,000.00 has been made upon signing of the agreement ? client?

A.P50,000.00 A.Undertakes construction for a fixed contract sum under design-build service

B.P100,000.00 B.Does not offer preliminary sketches without an agreement

C. P150,000.00 C.Advises client to forego unviable project

D.P200,000.00 D. Guarantee any estimates or cost of the work

 Listing of the different parts of the work indicating in each part the corresponding  What method of compensation is most suitable for compensating the Architect's

value in materials and labor, including an allowance for profit and overhead. services for the Pre-Design Phase?

A.Schedule of Materials and Finishes A. Multiple of direct personnel expense

B.Breakdown of Work and Corresponding Value B.Lump sum or fixed fee

C.Schedule of Time Limits C.Per-diem plus reimbursable expenses

D.Supplementary Specifications D.Professional fee plus expenses

 Invitations issued to prospective bidders, giving information as to the nature of the

proposed project, conditions for the issuance of contract documents, date of

 Which of the following is a responsibility of the Architect in bidding, and estimated cost or information that would give the Contractor

the Construction Phase of the Regular Design Services? a general idea of the magnitude and extent of the project.
A.Makes periodic visits to the site A.Instruction to Bidders

B.Makes exhaustive on-site supervision B. Invitation to Bid

C.Be held responsible for failure of contractor to carry out work C.Bid Bulletin

D.Prepares shop drawings D.Written Notice

 Arrange sequentially the following work according to the C.Fees for mechanical systems design

16-division uniform construction index: i. Thermal and Moisture Protection ii. D.Fees for topographical surveys
Specialties iii.Finishesiv. Doors and Windows  Which is an unethical action with respect to the Architect's responsibility to his

A.i, iii, iv, ii colleagues and subordinates?

B.ii, iii, iv, i A.Provides free professional service for a charitable project

C. i, iv, iii, ii B.Donates to obtain advantage in a religious project

D.ii, iv, iii, i C.Undertakes a commission from another Architect duly notified

 Which activity is included in the Contract Document Phase of the Architect's D.Serving as professional adviser, accepts employment as Design Architect

Regular Design Services? for a competition project.

A.Prepares forms for contract letting and bidding  Additional information on Contract Documents issued to bidders before date of

B. Assists Owner on documents for government approval bidding.

C.Assists the Owner in obtaining proposals from contractors A.Instruction to Bidders

D.Checks samples, schedules and shop drawings B.Special Provisions

 What pre-design service involves investigating, identifying and documenting the C. Bid Bulletin

needs of the client for use in the design of the project? D.Invitation to Bid

A.Economic Feasibility Studies

B.Space Management Studies

C. Architectural Programming

D.Site Selection and Analysis.  If portions of the buildings are erected at different periods of time, thus increasing

 Information, advice or notification pertinent to the project delivered in person or the Architect's construction period and burden of services, the charges pertaining

sent by registered mail to the individual. Firm or corporation at the last to services rendered shall be doubled. A suspension of construction for a period

known business address of such individual, firm or corporation. not exceeding ____ months shall not be covered by this provision.

A.Instruction to Bidders A.3 months

B.Invitation to Bid B.4 months

C.Bid Bulletin C.6 months

D. Written Notice D.12 months

 Which is included in the Architect's Professional Fee?  Who provides Continuing Professional Education (CPE)?

A.Fees for soil tests A. IAPOA (

B.Fees for electronic system design B. UAP (United Architects of the Philippines)
 C. PRC (Professional Regulation Commission) A.Animation

D. PIA ( B.Scale model

 Who does the Architect will approach for Sound Control? . C.Colored perspective

A. Electronics Engineer D.Ask the client to go on actual bldg. /place similar to your proposal and explain the

B. Electrical Engineer difference

C. Acoustics Engineer

D. DJ

 The third phase of the architect's services.

A.Proposal phase

B.Schematic design phase

C. Design development phase

D. Contract document phase

 Who prepares the Shop drawings?

A. Contractor

B.Architect

C.Owner

D.Project surveyor

 A 5th year Architecture student is asked and contracted by his aunt to design a

2-storey residence for her. After the student finished preparing all the Architectural

plans, he asks his professor to sign and seal it. The professor agrees to do it for a

sum of Php 6,000. Is there anything wrong with this practice? If yes, who is liable?

What is the case if ever?

A. Unethical, fraudulent act

B.Ethical
C.Since the professor who signed it, there shouldn't be an issue going on

D.None of these

 An architect needs to show his client the entirety of the project in full 3D and

realistic form, what is the best way to do this?