Architecture Board Exam Mock Test

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Part 2
1. It provides research, assessment, recording, management, interpretation and conservation of historical
heritage.
a. Building systems design services
b. Facilities maintenance support services
c. Historic and heritage conservation and planning services
d. None of the above
2. It arranges and formulates methods of rating and ascertaining the value of structures or facilities which
must be fully secured, kept safe, protected, assured, guaranteed and provided sufficient safeguards for
the conduct of any work or activity.
a. Security evaluation and planning services
b. Building systems design services
c. Facilities maintenance support services
d. Forensic architecture
3. Engages in methods of producing building components in a highly engineered, efficient and cost
effective manner, particularly for residential and commercial applications.
a. Security evaluation and planning services
b. Building systems design services
c. Facilities maintenance support services
d. None of the above
4. Provides the means and measures to ensure the proper function and maintenance of the
building/structure and site after final inspection.
a. Security evaluation and planning services
b. Building systems design services
c. Facilities maintenance support services
d. None of the above
5. It recommends the systematic process of ensuring that a building/structures array of systems is
planned, designed, installed and tested to perform according to tge design intent and the buildings
operational needs.
a. Building and testing commissioning services
b. Building environment certification services
c. Building technology
d. Building architecture
6. It evaluates the environmental performance of a building and to encourage market migration towards
sustainable design thru a rating system which is credit based, flexible and consensus-based.
a. Building technology
b. Building maintenance
c. Building and testing commission services
d. Building environment certification services
7. It is the scientific study on the built environments well-being. It may include determination as to the
causes of building, building component and/or material deterioration, the causes of observed
deficiencies, possible faulty activities and operations during the project implementation, and
determination of faulty plan, design and/or construction methodology.
a. Forensic architecture
b. Methodology of architecture
c. Building appraisal services
d. Construction methodology
8. It is estimating and placing value on the building/ structure condition and defects and on its repair and
maintenance, including the required improvements.
a. Methodology of architecture
b. Building appraisal services
c. Construction methodology
d. Forensic architecture
9. It conceives, chooses and develops the type, disposition, arrangement and proportioning of the
structural elements of an architectural work, giving due considerations on safety, cost-effectiveness,
functionality and aesthetics.
a. Building appraisal services
b. Methodology of architecture
c. Aesthetical architecture
d. Structural conceptualization
10. It is more than the basic knowledge of site analysis, space planning and management, architectural
programming and other services under the SPP Document 201.
a. Building appraisal services
b. Structural conceptualization
c. Aesthetical architecture
d. Preliminary services
11. It is much more than the basic knowledge of specification writing, estimation, and quantity survey,
Architectural production, Architectural Software, Architectural Support Services and Contract
Document Review.
a. Contract Documentation and Review Services
b. Post Design services
c. Building services
d. Preliminary services
12. It is the preparation of the Fire Safety and Life Assessment Report (FALAR) required by RA No. 9514.
a. Post Design Services (Incl. Construction Services)
b. Preliminary services
c. Building appraisal services
d. None of the above
13. It is much more than the basic knowledge of the various modes of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
prescribed under RA No. 9285, the ADR Act of 2004 and its IRR i.e Construction Arbitration, Mediation
and Conciliation, Negotiation and Contract Administration, Quality Surveys, Appraisals and
Adjustments and Expert Testimony. An architect specializing in ADR must be State-accredited.
a. Preliminary Services
b. Building appraisal services
c. Post Design Services
d. Dispute Avoidance services
14. It is much more than the basic knowledge of Research Methods, Philippine Architecture and its history,
Architectural materials and finishes, building types and standards, architectural design trends,
architectural writing and architectural photography.
a. Dispute avoidance and resolution services
b. Post design services
c. Preliminary services
d. Architectural research method services
15. It is much more than the basic knowledge of the planning and design processes, required for Housing
Developments, Recreational and Tourism Estates, Health care and Hospital services etcand Economic
Zones and Community Architecture.
a. Preliminary services
b. Post design services
c. Special building/facility planning and design services
d. Building appraisal services
16. It is the materials and finishes, construction methodologies, building envelopes including classing and
roofing systems, architectural fenestrations, architectural hardware, fixtures and fittings.
a. Building components services
b. Preliminary services
c. Post design services
d. Building appraisal services
17. It is more than the basic knowledge of the types of architectural office, operations, architectural office
management, accounting, marketing, proj development proposals, BPO and KPO operations.
a. Management of architectural services
b. Building appraisal services
c. Preliminary services
d. Post design services
18. What is the method of compensation for architectural services, and services that may be classified as
extra services?
a. Monthly payments
b. Man-months
c. Weekly
d. Daily
19. Which of these is not part of the scope of services of full time supervision under DOC 204 A: Full-Time
Construction Services?
a. Billing
b. Quality control
c. Evaluation of construction work
d. Preparation of daily inspection reports
20. Which of these is not a legal responsibility of CSG?
a. May appear not to have any legal responsibility
b. A service contract/agreement between the CSG and the owner may stipulate certain professional
responsibilities and civil liabilities of the CSG
c. If the Aor/Eors and the Contractor are sued by an Owner for Civil liabilities due to the performance or
non-performance of certain acts traceable to the CSG, the Aor and Eors may file cross claims against
the CSG.
d. None of the above
21. What type of compensation does and architect/full-time supervisor get?
a. Flat rate per month
b. Daily compensation
c. Percentage fee:1-1.5% of the project construction cost
d. 10% of the project construction cost
22. Which of these is not a scope of work of Construction Management Services according to SPP DOC 204-
B?
a. Coordination and supervision
b. Cost and time control
c. Quality control of work
d. Building permit
23. Which is not a legal responsibility of a CM?_____________________________________
24. What is the compensation of the CM?
a. Monthly compensation
b. 1.5-3% of project construction cost
c. Daily compensation
d. Free of charge
25. Which of these is not part of the scope of services of building maintenance according to SPP Doc 205:
Post Construction Services?
a. Building and all the parts there are all in good condition
b. Formulate and enforce rules for the proper use of the building and facility, particularly in the
common areas and the emergency/egress/exit areas.
c. Monitor security services
d. Prepares financial plans for compensation
26. What are the scope of services for grounds and landscaping supervision according to SPP DOC 25: Post
Construction Services?
a. Supervise landscape contractors and gardeners for the proper watering, pruning, trimming and
maintenance of the landscape
b. Maintain orderly entrances, exits and parking areas
c. Maintain streets
d. Maintains welfare of their employee
27. In building and equipment maintenance, the construction manager, assists the proper third parties in
seeing that all _____ are properly maintained and in good working condition.
a. Facilities
b. Equipment
c. Designs
d. Furniture
28. Which of these is not part of the scope and services of post-construction evaluation?
a. Evaluate actual use of facility
b. Make sure that all units are fully furnished
c. Evaluate the initial design program vs. the actual use of the facility
d. Determine the effectiveness of various building systems and the materials system in use
29. In the compensation for post-construction evaluation, which of these is not included?
a. Percentage of gross rentals, maintenance, and security fees
b. Monthly salar/fee
c. Based on percentage of gross rentals: 4-6%
d. Man-months
30. In the project management, which of these is not part of the scope and services?
a. Pre-design services
b. Regular design services
c. Specialized architectural services
d. Building appraisal services
31. It is where as early as during the design development phase, perhaps even concurrently with the
Architects commission, the PM should conduct regular consultations with the owner and with the
Architects and Engineers for (A&E services)on all aspects of planning for the project.
a. Pre-construction phase
b. Post-construction phase
c. Pre-design phase
d. Construction phase
32. It is if PM also serves as the CM to oversee time, cost and quality control during the construction of the
project, he shall provide the services detailed under SPP Documents 204-A and/or 204-B.
a. Pre-construction phase
b. Post-construction phase
c. Pre-design phase
d. Construction phase
33. Project management group has no legal responsibility under the civil code. True or False? _____
34. In the manner of providing services, the Architect can expand his staff by hiring ____needed or form a
professional team consisting architects, engineers, accountant, general contractor..etc..
a. Experts
b. Goons
c. Policemen
d. Nerds
35. How many percent of the project construction cost is the compensation for project management?
a. 15%
b. 30%
c. 2-5%
d. 100%
36. Which of these is not a scope of work of Design-Build Services?
a. Procurement of materials, plants, and equipment, licenses and permits
b. Keeping records and book of accounts
c. Finalizing the interiors of the building
d. Authorizing and undertaking payments of accounts
37. How many percent of the project construction cost is the compensation for design-build services?
a. 8%
b. 7%
c. 6%
d. 5%
38. How many percent of the project construction cost does a design-build service on a guaranteed
maximum cost get?
a. 10% excluding fee for design services
b. 12% including fee for design services
c. 20%
d. 50%
39. According to the SPP DOC 209: Professional Architectural Consulting Services (PACS) only a duly-
qualified FPCAs shall render___________ except where no qualified FPCA is available.
a. Overtime
b. Consultation hours
c. Architectural consulting services
d. Financial consultation
40. The compensation and allowances according to SPP DOC 209 shall be comparable with
____compensation standards.
a. Foreign consulting service
b. An engineer
c. International architect
d. A Janitor
41. Where applicable, a PCA secures _____ Policy, professional indemnity insurance or equivalent in bond
form commensurate with the magnitude and scope of project involvement with the corresponding
compensation.
a. Variable life insurance
b. Professional Liability Insurance
c. Professional Procurement Insurance
d. Mutual Funds
42. In SPP DOC 208 Architectural Design Competition ______ or competition of ideas set as a design and
planning exercise to elucidate a problem.
a. Ideas Competition
b. Mind games
c. Design competition
d. None
43. According to SPP DOC 208, ____ should be appointed and paid by the Owner and approved by the
IAPOA Natl Board of Directors thru its ADC Committee.
a. Professional architect
b. Professional board of directors
c. Professional adviser
d. Professional hacker
44. ART 1 Definitions. It is the agreement, general conditions, special provisions, specifications and
supplementary specifications, and drawings.
a. Bonds
b. Key Players
c. Contract Documents
d. Bid Documents
45. ART 1 Definitions. What do you call the owner, architect, engineer, project representative, contractor,
sub contractor
a. People
b. Key Players
c. Group
d. Corporation
46. It is the guarantee to enter into a contract if awarded.
a. Proposal bond
b. Performance bond
c. Payment bond
d. Guarantee bond
47. It is the guarantee to execute the work in accordance with the terms of the contract.
a. Proposal bond
b. Performance bond
c. Payment bond
d. Guarantee bond
48. ART 2. Execution, Correlation, and Intent of Document. Which of these is not included?
a. Signature on documents
b. Intent of contract documents
c. Payment bond
d. Conformity to the contract documents
49. ART 3. Drawings and Specifications. Which of these is not included?
a. Copies of drawings and specifications
b. Coordination of drawings and specifications
c. Clarification of meaning
d. Invitation to bid
50. ART 4. _____ is defined as supplementary drawings and instructions and schedule for submission of
detail and shop drawings.
a. Shop drawings
b. Permit, taxes and surveys
c. Bid documents
d. Detail drawing and inspections