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T I T L E : Architectural Design

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Instructions: Encircle the best answer. No Erasures and use the “STAR, BOX, CIRCLE”
method. If there are conflicts between a stated word and number/amount/figure
described, the stated/spelled word shall prevail. Should there be conflicts between two
(2) stated quantities, the higher figure shall prevail.

1. The maximum rented space in an Office building. (Planning & Designers Handbook, Max
Fajardo pg. 148)
a. 75% b. 80% c. 85% d. 60%

2. Minimum size of a private office. (Planning & Designers Handbook, Max Fajardo pg.
149)
a. 8 sqm b. 9 sqm c. 10 sqm d. 12 sqm

3. Satisfactory width of a dining table. (Planning & Designers Handbook, Max Fajardo
pg. 20)
a. 95 – 110 cm b. 90 – 120 cm c. 95 – 150 cm d. 90 – 100 cm

4. Minimum size of kitchen. (Sec 806, NBC)

a. 2 sqm b. 3 sqm c. 3.5 sqm d. 5 sqm

5. Least dimension of kitchen. (Sec 806, NBC)

a. 1.2m b. 1.5m c. 2m d. 2.1m

6. What shall be the minimum width of a living room?

a. 3.0m b. 4.5m c. 2.8m d. 3.6m

7. BERDE stands for?

a. Building with Energy Responsible Design for Environment
b. Building for Environmental and Recreational Design with Excellence
c. Building for Environmentally Responsive Design Excellence
d. Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence

8. What is the unit area per occupant in classrooms?

a. 1.80 sq.m b. 1.40 sq.m c. 4.60 sq.m d. 2.50 sqm

9. In a residential, which below is the most efficient plan for kitchen?

a. U-shaped plan c. L-shaped plan
b. Broken U-shaped plan d. Corridor plan

10. Which of the ff. has the smallest carbon footprint?

a. Kiln-dried wood c. Oven-baked tiles
b. Sun-baked tiles d. Laminated wood

11. Where will you find a chair rail moulding?

a. At corners between floor and wall
b. At arm chair's lining
c. At wall with height 1/3 of floor to ceiling
d. At chair's backrest

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12. What shall be the space of dining area for 8 persons?
a. 100cm x 200cm c. 3.0 m x 4.0m
b. 3.00 m x 4.50m d. 300cm x 480cm

13. Rooms intended for any use, not provided with artificial ventilation system,
shall be provided with a windows with a total free area of openings equal to at
least 10% of the floor area of the room, provided that such opening shall be not
less than ______ sq. meter.? (NBC Sect 808)
a. 0.80 sqm c. 1.20 sqm
b. 1.00 sqm d. 1.80 sqm

14. Minimum height of carrier door. (Ref. Planning & Design, Max Fajardo, pg 338)
a. 3.10 mts c. 3.90 mts
b. 3.50 mts d. 4.30 mts

15. Which of the following is a good lightig device for a general production area
with the ceiling consisting soffit of a suspended slab?
a. Pendant Lighting (suspended CFL with housing)
b. Troffer Lighting (Flourescent lamps with soffit-mounted light box and
diffusers)
c. Industrial Lighting (suspended flourescent lamps with reflectors)
d. Pendant Lighting (suspendent incandescent lamps)

16. Least dimension of room for human habitation. (Sec 806, NBC)
a. 1.2m c. 2m
b. 1.5m d. 2.1m

17. Minimum size of room for human habitation. (Sec 806, NBC)
a. 4 sqm c. 6 sqm
b. 5 sqm d. 7.5 sqm

18. Minimum size of bath and toilet. (Sec 806, NBC)

a. 0.75m c. 1.2 m
b. 0.9m d. 1.5 m

19. Least dimension of bath and toilet. (Sec 806, NBC)

a. 0.75m c. 1 m
b. 0.9m d. 1.2 m

20. What is the significance of an apron to an airport terminal?

a. What is the significance of an apron to an airport terminal
b. Airside area which serves as loading and unloading passengers and cargo
c. Area which protects the passenger terminal from aircrafts with engine trouble
d. All of the above

21. In residential, the table requirement per person for a crowded seating is
ranged from ________ cm on table perimeter. (Ref.: Planning & Design, Max Fajardo,
page 19)
a. 50 to 55cm c. 40 to 45cm
b. 60 to 65cm d. NOTA

22. In residential, the minimum clearance between wall and furniture is ______.
(Ref.: Planning & Design, Max Fajardo, page 31)
a. 2 to 4cm c. 8 to 10cm
b. 5 to 7cm d. 12 to 15cm

23. In residential, The size of three-quarter bed is ______.(Ref.: Planning &

Design, Max Fajardo, pg 31)
a. 90-96 x 230 cm c. 155 x 230 cm
b. 135 x 230 cm d. 180 x 230 cm

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24. In Home for the Elders, what is the recommended clear distance between beds if
more space are available for two person occupancy.(Ref.: Planning & Design, Max
Fajardo, pg 71)
a. 60 cm c. 80 cm
b. 70 cm d. 90 cm

25. 5. On low buildings, the elders should not climb s stair more than one flight.
Likewise, ramp should not be more than ___ slope.(Ref.: Planning & Design, Max
Fajardo, pg 83)
a. 5 percent c. 8 percent
b. 10 percent d. 12 percent

26. In Offices, what is the suitable distance of desk from the front to the desk
behind it? (Ref.: Planning & Design, Max Fajardo, pg 139)
a. 1.50 mts c. 2.10 mts
b. 1.80 mts d. 2.50 mts

27. With reference to question#6, the distance should be increased to ___ when the
desks are in rows of two. (Ref.: Planning & Design, Max Fajardo, pg 139)
a. 1.50 mts c. 2.10 mts
b. 1.80 mts d. 2.50 mts

28. In Bus Terminals there are four types of platform loading. ______ is considered
as the most efficient type which requires a minimum front. The wide space at the
rear permits an easy maneuvering of the bus. (Ref. Planning & Design, Max Fajardo,
pg 332)
a. Parallel Loading c. Right Angle Loading
b. Radial Saw-tooth Loading d. NOTA

29. Bus Terminals are classified into four categories. ______ is usually in
downtown core accessible directly by local bus, taxi and auto. This type of
terminal includes long haul or package express services and provides greater number
of bus movements. (Ref. Planning & Design, Max Fajardo, pg 327).
a. Inter City Bus Terminal c. Airport City Terminal
b. Urban Suburban Commuter Terminal d. Suburban Inter Province Terminal

30. Other classified Bus terminal is a passenger collection and distribution center
or a rapid transit feeder station. It is characterized by a diversified bus route
and high turnover commuter type bus operation (Ref. Planning & Design, Max Fajardo,
pg 327)
a. Inter City Bus Terminal c. Airport City Terminal
b. Urban Suburban Commuter Terminal d. Suburban Inter Province Terminal

31. With reference to Image-A. The ramp breakover angle for slope should not be
greater than ___. (Ref.: Planning & Design, Max Fajardo, pg 181)
a. 8 degrees c. 12 degrees
b. 10 degrees d. 15 degrees

32. For Residential, a simple passage for back seated chair should have a minimum
clearance of ___. As shown in Image-B (Ref. Planning & Design, Max Fajardo, pg 15)
a. 40 cm c. 90 cm
b. 60 cm d. 100 cm

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33. In designing a Community Library, the Architect should consider a favorable
book shelving height for adult man and woman. What should be the maximum height of
book shelf? (Ref. Planning & Design, Max Fajardo, pg 296)

a. 160 cm c. 180 cm
b. 170 cm d. 190 cm
34. For Residential, a simple passage between low objects such as sofa and coffee
table, the pathway should have a minimum clearance of ___.(Ref. Max Fajardo, pg 15)

a. 40 cm c. 90 cm
b. 60 cm d. 100 cm
35. In human cone of vision, what is the angle of intense focus area? (Ref
https://sereaportfolio.wordpress.com/2013/02/20/02-environmental-studies-haji-
lane/)

a. 20 degrees c. 45 degrees
b. 30 degrees d. 60 degrees
36. An Apartment that is not more than 4 storeys. (Ref. Arch design 01. pg 3)

a. Apartelle c. Tenement
b. Condotelle d. Townhouse
37. A luxurious facilities for water vessels, yachts and lavish fine dining can be
found.(Ref. Arch design 01. pg 3)

a. Marina c. Promenade
b. Bay d. Corniche
38. Is an approach to architectural design that considers the entire range of
capacities and potentials of people and how they use buildings and products
throughout their lives. (Time-Savers Standards for Archl . Design Data 7TH Ed. p3)

a. Universal Design c. Architectural Design

b. Architectural Analysis d. Design Programming
39. The following are Guidelines in the Planning and Design of Treatment and
Rehabilitation Facilities Except. (Manual of Operations for Drug Abuse Treatment
and Rehabilitation Centers DOH p9)
a. The building should meet construction and safety standards, as well fire
regulation and health and sanitation requirements.
b. The land area must whenever possible have enough space for sports and recreation
and learning activities
c. Combined facilities for the treatment and rehabilitation of drug dependents and
the treatment for patient exhibiting psychosis as a result or consequence of
certain dangerous drug use.
d. Kitchen shall be clean at all times and shall be equipped with adequate basic
cooking utensils and food storage and with provision to secure/locks all sharp
objects.

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