Questions:
interface of spaces for given activities.
Standards of Professional Practice of Architecture: “SPP
Document 201 – SPP Document 208”
1. Identify the acronym of CEC?
A. Codes of Ethical Conduct
B. Codes of Ethnical Conduct
C. Codes of Entity Conduct
2. Identify the acronym of MoP?
A. Manual of Processing
B. Manual of Precaution
C. Manual of Procedure
3. Identify the acronym of AF?
A. Architectural Firm
B. Architect Firm
C. Architecture Film
4. Identify the acronym of ADR?
A. Alternative Dispute Resolution
B. Alternative Discrepancy Resolution
C. Alternative Disagreement Resolution
5. Identify the acronym of KPO?
A. Knowledge Progress Outsourcing
B. Knowledge Process Outsourcing
C. Knowledge Procedure Outsourcing
6. What is SPP 201?
A. Regular Design Services
B. Pre- Design Services
C. Design- Build Services
7. When a Client calls upon the Architect to give
oral or written advice and direction.
A. Study
B. Research
C. Consultation
8. An analysis of the space requirements of the
project based on organizational structure and
functional set-up pinpoints linkages and
interaction of spaces.
A. Space Management Studies
B. Interior Design
C. Space Planning
9. This method of compensation is frequently used
where there is continuing relationship involving
a series of projects
A. Lump Sum
B. Professional Fee Plus Expenses
C. Fixed Fee
10. Architect states the project terms of reference
(ToR) including the concept, objectives and
other necessary requirements to bid out
architectural services
A. Design Brief Preparation
B. Design Build Preparation
C. Design Body Preparation
11. This technique is applied in the cost
management process to minimize the negative
effect of simplified operations associated with
many cost-reduction programs.
A. Value Estimate
B. Value Management
C. Value Cost Reduction
12. The Architect determines the adequate size
and appropriate configuration and
assemblage for a proposed project in
consideration of the use, allocation and
A. Space Planning
B. Site Planning
C. Space Allocation
13. Architectural research entails the conduct of
primary and secondary researches and
assembled facts used as basis for conclusion
A. Architectural Research
B. Architectural Programming
C. Architectural Study
14. Detailed analysis of the project based on
pre-feasibility studies will determine the
viability of a proposed development.
A. Architectural Study
B. Programming
C. Feasibility Study
15. This method of compensation is frequently used
where there is continuing relationship involving
a series of projects
A. Professional Fee Plus Expense
B. Professional Tax Plus Expense
C. Professional Income Plus Expenses
16. The SPP provides for more than one method of
compensation on a project. Each project
should be examined to determine the most
appropriate and equitable method of
compensation.
A. Mixed Methods of Compensation
B. Mixed Methods of Expenses
C. Mixed Methods of Fees
17. What is SPP 202?
A. Design Build Services
B. Regular Design Services
C. Post Design Services
18. He translates the Owner's needs and
requirements to spaces and forms in the best
manner of professional service
A. Regular Design Services of an Architect
B. Pre Design Services of an Architect
C. Post Design Services of an Architect
19. This phase involves the definition of the
requirements of the project by the Owner
A. Project Design Phase
B. Project Definition Phase
C. Project Define Phase
20. This phase consists of the preparation of
schematic design studies derived from the
Project Definition Phase, leading to
conceptual plans
A. Project Design Phase
B. Schematic Definition Phase
C. Schematic Design Phase
21. Based on approved schematics and
conceptual plans
A. Project Design Phase
B. Design Development Phase
C. Schematic Design Phase
22. Consisting of detailed designs and
construction drawings, setting forth in detail the
work required for the architectural, structural,
electrical, plumbing/ sanitary, mechanical,
electronic and communication works prepared
 by the Architect and the respective C. Alternation of Dispute Resolution
professionals involved. 34. In Post-Design Services, the Architect must have
A. Design Document Phase much more knowledge in the ff.:
B. Contract Document Phase A. Pre-Construction
C. Schematic Document Phase B. Construction
23. In this phase, the Architect performs the C. All of the above
following makes decisions on all claims of the 35. How many percentages of the total cost should
Owner and Contractors on all matters relating the Architect get from a specialized
to the execution and progress of work or the Architectural Services?
interpretation of the Contract Documents. A. 10%
A. Design Phase B. 15%
B. Construction Phase C. 5%
C. Schematic Phase 36. Shall be composed of the smallest reasonable
24. Buildings of the simplest utilization and number of persons and in any event should
character be an odd number and should not exceed
A. Group 1 seven (7).
B. Group 3 A. The Jury
C. Group 6 B. The Judges
25. Buildings of moderate complexity of plan/ C. The Panel
design 37. The Owner shall insure the Competitors’
A. Group 2 plans / designs from the time when he
B. Group 4 assumes responsibility for them and for the
C. Group 6 duration of his responsibility
26. Buildings of exceptional character and A. Cost
complexity of plan / design B. Liability
A. Group 5 C. Insurance
B. Group 4 38. Involves management activities over and
C. Group 3 above the normal architectural and
27. The Architect is engaged to render opinion engineering (A&E) services carried out
or give advice, clarifications or explanation during the pre-design, design and
on technical matters pertaining to construction phase.
architectural works. A. Construction Manager
A. Group 9 B. Project Manager
B. Group 8 C. Design Manager
C. Group 10 39. Conduct regular consultations with the
28. Monumental buildings and other facilities Owner and with the Architects and Engineers
A. Group 7 (for A&E services) on all aspects of planning for
B. Group 6 the project.
C. Group 5 A. Project Management
29. Housing Project involving the construction of B. Building Management
several residential units on a single site with C. Architectural Management
the use of one (1) set of plans / design, 40. Directly responsible to the Owner on all
specifications and related document aspects of the construction work: programming,
A. Group 7 coordination, quality and cost control and time
B. Group 6 management
C. Group 5 A. Project Manager
30. Which one of the following basic knowledge B. Construction Management
must the Architect have in the Contract C. Construction Manager
Documentation and Review Services? 41. The architect in this area of practice must have
A. Specification Writing much more than the basic knowledge of the
B. Estimation and Quantity Survey types of architectural office operations and
C. Both A and B limitations of business process outsourcing (BPO)
31. In Post-Design Services, what Republic Act is and knowledge process outsourcing.
also included in this Specialized Services? A. Architectural Interiors
A. R.A. 9514 B. Building Components
B. R.A. 9003 C. Management of Architectural Practice
C. R.A. 9275 42. The architect in this area of practice must have
32. Who is responsible in the Post-Design Services? much more than the basic knowledge of the
A. Civil Engineer various modes of alternative dispute resolution
B. Consulting Architect prescribed under R.A. 9285.
C. Contractor A. Dispute Resolution
33. What is the acronym ADR mean? B. Dispute Avoidance and Resolution
A. Alternate Dispute Resolution C. Post-Design Services
B. Alternative Dispute Resolution
43. Government Agency which regulates the
practice of Architecture.
A. UAP
B. PRC
C. SEC
44. Substantial completion shall mean the value of
the work completed not less than?
A. 98%
B. 100%
C. 95%
45. The _______________ are legal documents
defining the relationship of architect and the
owner.
A. The Specifications
B. The Contract
C. The Memo. Of Agreement
46. At what Services is the Fire and Safety and Life
Assessment Report (FALAR), is also included?
A. Post-Design Services
B. Contract Documentation and Review
Services
C. Building Components
47. Under the Dispute Avoidance and Resolution, it
also includes:
A. Appraisals and Adjustments and Expert
Testimony
B. Architectural Marketing
C. Pre-Design
48. In Building Envelopes, it also includes?
A. Cladding
B. Roofing Systems
C. Both A and B
49. Evaluate the initial design program vs. the
actual use of the facility
A. Post Construction Evaluation
B. Post Construction Estimation
C. Post Construction Appraisal
50. This method may be applied to government
projects since they entail more paper work
and time-consuming efforts.
A. Lump Sum
B. Fixed Fee
C. A and B