1. What is now allowed by RA 9266 which was not allowed in RA 545?

Under ARTICLE III Section 13 - Qualifications of Applicant for Examination , an examinee was not
required that he/she is at least twenty-one years of age, a qualified foreigner can take the exam,
MS credited for 1 year

Under ARTICLE IV SECTION 37. Limitation to the Registration of a Firm, Company, Partnership,
Corporation or Association, a firm, company, partnership, corporation or association may be
registered or licensed as such for the practice of architecture but Under RA 545 ARTICLE III Sec.
34, corporations cannot register.

Corporate practice
•Filipino citizens
•75% are registered and licensed architects
•registered with SEC
•individual members are responsible for their individual and collective acts

2. Under RA 9266, can a registered and licensed Architect perform interior design for small
projects?

Yes, under allied services ; architectural plans/ layouts, designs and specifications (including
interior designs, furniture designs, landscape architecture designs, acoustic designs, theater
design, etc.) to be prepared only by registered and licensed professionals (RLPs) in accordance
with the special laws (PRLs) governing the practice of their respective professions in the
Philippines (as applicable).
Refer to http://www.architectureboard.ph/uploads/1212358459-vok08may28_BoA-161.pdf

3. Who should be held responsible for damages/accidents at the site?

Whoever signed and sealed architect-in-charge of construction

4. What law protects the Architect from the reproduction of copies of the contract?

Intellectual Property Code

5. An Architect refuses to give the original plan to the Owner. Why?

Architectural work created are subject to copyright protection. It is commonly understood that a
copyright prohibits copying the work, such as by putting a document in a photocopier and
making copies to use, sell, or otherwise distribute.

In other words, the owner of the copyright-protected architectural design documents controls
who makes copies of those documents and for what purpose. As a result of this, unauthorized
construction of a building based on the unauthorized copying of copyrighted designs may also
be an infringing (violation) act.
 The copyright in an architectural work is usually owned initially by the author or authors of the
work namely, the architect and any other the contributors to that work. There are exceptions to
cover works of employees, or "works made for hire," but the work of an architect in designing a
building for an owner will generally not fall under either of these exceptions. An owner can only
acquire the copyright by negotiating a transfer in writing from the copyright holder.

6. What is the composition of PRBoA? What are the main function/s of the Board?

Under ARTICLE II SECTION 4. Creation and Composition of the Professional Regulatory Board the
PRBoa is composed of a chairman and two (2) members

Under SECTION 7. Powers and Functions of the Board , the Board shall exercise the following
specific powers, functions and responsibilities:

(a) Prescribe and adopt the rules and regulations necessary for carrying out the provisions of the
act;

(b) Supervise the registration, licensure and practice of architects;

(c) Administer oaths in connection with the administration of this Act;

(d) Issue, suspend, revoke, or reinstate the Certificate of Registration and the professional
Identification Card for the practice of the architecture profession;

(e) Adopt an official seal of the Board;

(f) Monitor the conditions affecting the practice of architecture and adopt such measures as
may be deemed proper for the enhancement and maintenance of high professional, ethical and
technical standards of the profession;

(g) Prescribe and/or adopt the Code of Ethical Conduct and Standards of Professional Practice;

(h) Hear and decide administrative cases involving violations of this Act, its implementing rules
and regulations, the Code of Ethical Conduct and Standards of Professional Practice, and for this
purpose, to issue subpoena ad testifcandum (give evidence as a witness in a law court) and
subpoena duces tecum (summon with a subpoena) to secure the appearance of witnesses and
the production of documents in connection therewith:

(i) Prescribe guidelines for the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program in
consultation with the integrated and accredited professional organization of architects:
Provided, That the attendance to said CPD shall not be a mandatory requirement for the
renewal of a professional license;
 (j) Prepare, adopt, issue or amend the syllabi of the subjects for examinations by determining
and preparing questions which shall be within the scope of the syllabi of the subject for
examination as well as administer, correct and release the results of the licensure examinations;

(k) Approve, issue, limit or cancel temporary or special permit to practice architecture;

(l) In coordination with the CHED, ensure that all higher educational instruction and offerings of
architecture comply with the policies, standards and requirements of the course prescribed by
the CHED in the areas of curriculum, faculty, library and facilities;

(m) To adopt a program for the full computerization of the licensure examination; and

(n) Discharge such other duties and functions as may be deemed necessary for the
enhancement of the architecture profession and the upgrading, development and growth of the
architecture education.

7. A person found preparing architectural plans without the necessary license is guilty of what?

The person shall be guilty of misdemeanour (a minor wrong doing).

8. A group of newly licensed architects and their friends wanted to put-up an architectural firm.
How many percentage of the corporation should be owned by the Architects?

Registered and licensed architects shall compose at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the
owners, shareholders, members’ incorporators, directors, executive officers, as the case may be.

9. An architect was tasked to prepare the overall concept of a design project. What is his liability
on the project? Explain your answer.

None, he has no civil liability. Under the provisions of RA No.9266, the Architect of Record shall
assume the civil liability for the plans he has signed and sealed.

10. Who will be liable for seeking and soliciting architectural works by a non-registered person?

According to the provisions of Article IV Section 31 Liability of Representatives of Non-

Registered Persons, both those represented and the representative, the employer and the
employee shall be deemed guilty of violation of this Act.

11. Who is responsible for enforcing the IRR of RA 9266?

According to Article V Section 4 Enforcement of the Act, it shall be the primary duty of the
Commission and the Board to effectively enforce the provisions of this Act including its rules and
regulations
12. How can a foreign citizen be allowed to take the Architect Licensure Examination?

Through reciprocity as stated under Article IV Sec. 27 regarding Reciprocity Requirements, a

person who is not a citizen of the Philippines at the time he/she applies to take the examination
shall be allowed to take the licensure examination if he/she can prove, in the manner provided
by the Rules of Court that, by specific provision of law, the country of which he/she is a
citizen, subject or national either admits citizens of the Philippines to the practice of the same
profession without restriction or allows them to practice it after passing an examination on
terms of strict and absolute equality with citizens, subjects or nationals of the country
concerned, including the unconditional recognition of prerequisite degrees/diplomas issued
by the institutions of learning duly recognized for the purpose by the Government of the
Philippines.

13. Is charitable act or “pro bono” included as violation in this act?

Under Article 3 Section 23 regarding Suspension and Revocation of Certificates of Registration,

Professional Identification Card or the Special/Temporary Permit, No, but it may be a violation if
an Architect has openly solicited projects by actually undertaking architectural services without
a valid service agreement guaranteeing compensation of services to be rendered and/or has
actually allowed himself/herself to be exploited by undertaking architectural services without a
valid service agreement, both acts being prejudicial to other architects registered and licensed
under this Act and inimical to the interests of the profession;

14. Does the IAPOA have the power to file criminal and civil charges against a dishonest Architect?
Why?

Yes, they may bring before the PRBoA cases of illegal practice or violations of this Act committed
by any person or party.

SECTION 44. Enforcement of the Act it states that any person may bring before the Commission,
Board or the aforementioned officers of the law, cases of illegal practice or violations of this Act
committed by any person or party.

15. Why is there a need to renew a Professional Identification Card when registration issued for a
professional is for a lifetime?

Reissuance or renewal of Professional identification card is a requirement of PRC. It safeguards

the practice of architecture.

16. What are the official grounds for the suspension or removal of the Certificate of Registration of
an Architect?

Under ARTICLE 3 SEC. 23. Suspension and Revocation of Certificates of Registration,

Professional Identification Card or the Special/Temporary Permit, the official grounds for the
 Suspension and removal of the Certificate of an Architect are the following:

- Signed and sealed documents not prepared or supervised by him/her

- paid extra money to secure certificate
- falsely impersonated a practitioner; practiced under fictitious name
- aided in the practice of unauthorized persons
- Solicited projects by rendering services without agreements

17. If there are two (2) Architects on a certain project with both AoR and Architect in charge of
Construction, and when the building project collapses, who is more liable? Can one sue the
liable party?

It will depend on the result of the investigation.

18. What are the documents to be submitted in applying ALE?

BASIC DOCUMENTS
- Original and photo/xerox copies of Transcript of Records with Special Order and Date of
Graduation with SCANNED PICTURES AND WITH REMARKS “FOR BOARD EXAMINATION
PURPOSES ONLY”.
Graduates of government schools and institutions/programs accredited by recognized
accrediting agencies under the FAAP are exempted from SO .
Graduates of New Schools/Degree/Programs must submit School Recognition and/or
Permit to Operate.
- Original and photo/xerox copy of NSO-issued of Birth Certificate (in NSO security paper;
if NSO copy not very clear, bring copy from local civil registrar)
- Four (4) passport size colored pictures with complete name tag in white background
- Current Community Tax Certificate (Cedula)
- Original and photo/xerox copies of NSO-issued Marriage Contract in NSO security paper
(for married female only; if NSO copy not very clear, bring copy from local civil registrar)
- Two (2) Testimonial or Certificate of Good Moral Character
- Accomplished logbook for Diversified Experience for local/overseas experience (certified
by mentor-architect for a minimum of 3,840 hours. Scanned copies shall be submitted
through email to the Board of Architecture for conditional approval.
- Updated PRC ID of mentor, PTR, IAPOA
- Affidavit must be signed and sealed by Architect-mentor

19. If a successful candidate in the exam was not able to take his oath before any member of the
Board or authorized representative, can he/she still practice the profession?

No. Under ARTICLE III SECTION 17. Oath, all successful candidates in the examination shall be
required to take an oath of profession before any member of the Board, any government official
authorized by the Commission or any person authorized by law to administer oaths, prior to
entering upon the practice of the profession.
 Regarding Foreign Licensure Examination for Architects:

"If the PRBoA goes to the oathtaking overseas, any member may administer the oath.
Otherwise, the Consul of the Philippine Embassy administers the oath"

20. A plan is drawn by a company draftsman under the supervision of a RLA. Who owns the said
document? Why?

UNDER ARTICLE IV SECTION 33. Ownership of Plans, Specifications and other Contract
Documents.

The RLA because persons not registered as an architect shall not claim nor represent either
services or work as equivalent to those of a duly qualified registered architect, or that they are
qualified for any branch or functions of function of architectural practice, even though no form
of the title "Architect" is used.

However, a firm, company, partnership, corporation or association registered or licensed as

such for the practice of architecture may own the said document as part of their instrument of
service.

QUIZ

 Question 1
2.5 out of 2.5 points
It shall be unlawful for any unregistered person to collect a fee for
architectural services except as ______ collecting a fee as
representative of a Registered Architect.

Answers:
a.
employee
b.
family member
c.
partner
d.
none of the above
 Question 2
2.5 out of 2.5 points
To be qualified as having passed the licensure examination for
architects, a candidate must obtain a weighted general average of
how many percent , with no grade lower than how many percent in
any given subject.

Answers:
a.
70/50
b.
60/50
c.
75/60
d.
60/50

 Question 3
2.5 out of 2.5 points
What official body formulates rules and regulations relating to
signing and sealing of drawings, specifications, and other
documents registered by Architects?

Answers:
a.
Board of Architecture
b.
Professional Regulation Commision
c.
United Architects of the Philippines
d.
Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization
of Architects

 Question 4
2.5 out of 2.5 points
Who is the present Chairman of PRBoA?

Answers: a.
Robert M. Mirafuente
b.
 Angeline T. Chua Chiaco

c.
Robert S. Sac
d.
Fidel Jose R. Siapno

 Question 5
2.5 out of 2.5 points
Under Civil Code, how long is the liability of architect for the regular
design of structures

Answers: a.
5 years
b.
10 years
c.
12 years

d.
15 years

 Question 6
2.5 out of 2.5 points
The Architecture Act of 2004 is also known as

Answers: a.
Republic Act No. 8293

b.
Republic Act No. 9266
c.
Republic Act No.545
d.
Republic Act No.3866

 Question 7
0 out of 2.5 points
A conduct
 that is considered contrary to community standards of justice, honesty,or good morals
like statutory rape,forgery,fraud, bribery is known as _________.

Answers: a.
felony

b.
moral turpitude
c.
misdemeanor
d.
immoral marks

 Question 8
0 out of 2.5 points
It means an architect registered and licensed, who is directly and
professionally responsible and liable for the construction
supervision of the project.

Answers: a.
Architect-of -Record

b.
Architect-in-charge of construction
c.
Consulting Architect
d.
Architectural Firm

 Question 9
2.5 out of 2.5 points
The Main Architectural Documents consists of site development
plan, architectural perspectives (exterior, interior §ional) for
buildings; architectural floor, ceiling and roof plans for
buildings;architectural sections and elevations for buildings;
architectural detail designs and drawings; architectural interior
plans, designs, etc.; architectural specifications (including schedules
of finishes, fixtures & non-engineering equipment or FFE)
and architectural ________ .

Answers:
a.
 estimate
b.
foundation plan
c.
scheme
d.
all of the above

 Question 10
2.5 out of 2.5 points
A duly licensed architect shall affix the _____ prescribed by the
Board bearing the registrant's name. registration number and title
"Architect" on all architectural plans, drawings,specifications and all
other contract documents prepared by or under his/her direct
supervision.

Answers: a.
stamp

b.
seal
c.
signature
d.
certificate

 Question 11
2.5 out of 2.5 points
An Architect is a person professionally and academically
qualified,registered and licensed under RA No.9266 with a
_________ and Professional Identification Card issued by the
Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture and the Professional
Regulation Commission,

Answers: a.
Special Temporary Permit
b.
Roster of Architects
c.
Registration Number
 d.
Certificate of Registration

 Question 12
2.5 out of 2.5 points
If a successful examinee was convicted by a lower court of a crime
involving moral turpitude and has appealed the case to a higher
court, can he/she be refused the issuance of a Certificate of
Registration?

Answers:
a.
Yes, the Board has the power to refuse issuance.
b.
No, since he/she has passed the examination.
c.
No, since the conviction is not yet final and
executory.
d.
Maybe, depending on the court’s order

 Question 13
0 out of 2.5 points
Is a partner in an architectural firm liable when an architect-of-
record in an architectural firm commits malpractice?

Answers: a.
No, it is only the Architect-of-Record
b.
It is up to the courts to decide
c.
Maybe, if he also signs and seals the documents

d.
Yes, he will also be liable

 Question 14
2.5 out of 2.5 points
What offense is committed if a person uses the name of another
architect in his practice without the consent of the latter?
 Answers: a.
Illegal practice
b.
Nothing
c.
Misrepresentation

d.
Misdemeanor

 Question 15
2.5 out of 2.5 points
After an expiration of how many years from the date of revocation
and upon application and for reasons deemed proper and sufficient,
reinstate the validity of a revoked certificate of registration?

Answers: a.
1

b.
2
c.
3
d.
4

 Question 16
0 out of 2.5 points
After Juan passed the FLEA, who can administer his Professional
Oath?

Answers:
a.
The Consul of the Philippines Embassy
b.
The PRBoA will hold a special Oath taking Ceremony
c.
Any Registered and Licensed Architect working
 abroad
d.
none of the above

 Question 17
2.5 out of 2.5 points
The architect registered and licensed, who is directly and
professionally responsible for the total design of the project for the
client and who shall assume the civil liability for the plans,
specifications and contract documents he/she has signed and
sealed is known as the

Answers:
a.
Architect -of-record
b.
Consulting Architect
c.
Architect-in-charge-of construction
d.
all of the above

 Question 18
2.5 out of 2.5 points
Prescribes the guidelines for the Continuing Professional
Development(CPD) program.

Answers:
a.
Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture
b.
Integrated and accredited professional organization of
architects
c.
Consulting Architects
d.
PRC Commissioner

 Question 19
2.5 out of 2.5 points
What government entity is responsible in regulating the practice of
architecture?
 Answers: a.
DOJ
b.
UAP - IAPOA
c.
DTI and SEC

d.
PRC and PRBoA

 Question 20
2.5 out of 2.5 points
Who will be liable for seeking and soliciting architectural works by a
non-registered person?

Answers: a.
the employer and the employee
b.
both the represented and the representative

c.
all of the above
d.
none of the above

 Question 21
0 out of 2.5 points
The licensure examination for architects shall cover, but are not
limited to, the following subjects:(1) History and Theory of
Architecture; Principles of Planning and ____________________;
(2) Structural Design, Building Materials, and Architectural
Specifications, and Methods of Construction and Utilities;(3) Urban
Design and Architectural Interiors; and (4) ________________ and
Site Planning.

Answers: a.
Professional Practice and Design
b.
Tropical Design and Building Design
 c.
Facility Management and Tropical Design

d.
Architectural Practice and Architectural Design

 Question 22
2.5 out of 2.5 points
What is the meaning of the acronym IAPOA?

Answers: a.
Integrated Association for Professional Organization
of Architects
b.
Integrated and Accredited and Philippine
Organization of Architects

c.
Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization
of Architects
d.
Internationally Accredited Professional Organization
of Architects

 Question 23
0 out of 2.5 points
In case of death of the Architect-on-Record, who can give official
provisions to reproduce his/her plans?

Answers: a.
Co-owner of the architectural company

b.
nobody
c.
PRC
d.
the Court
 Question 24
2.5 out of 2.5 points
Which condition does not correctly satisfy an architectural
partnership?

Answers: a.
Partners are registered architects and engineers

b.
A contractor and a lawyer
c.
All partners are registered architects
d.
An architect and a businessman

 Question 25
0 out of 2.5 points
How can a foreign citizen be allowed to take the Architect Licensure
Examination?

Answers: a.
separation
b.
recognition

c.
reciprocity
d.
submit Logbook of Diversified Experience

 Question 26
0 out of 2.5 points
What code holds the Architect responsible for the
buildings/structures he/she designed for a certain period of time?

Answers: a.
Architect’s National Code of Ethics

b.
Civil Code of the Philippines
 c.
Philippine Constitution
d.
National Building Code

 Question 27
2.5 out of 2.5 points
UAP Document No. 210 is also known as

Answers: a.
The PRC Modernization Act of 2000

b.
Logbookof Diversified Experience in Architecture
c.
Code on Sanitation of the Philippines
d.
National Building Code of the Philippines

 Question 28
0 out of 2.5 points
Members of the Professional Regulatory Board shall hold office for
a term of how many years after appointment or until their
successors shall have been appointed and duly qualified?

Answers: a.
1 year
b.
2 years

c.
3 years
d.
4 years

 Question 29
2.5 out of 2.5 points
It is a duly notarized written contract or equivalent public
instrument stipulating the scope of services and guaranteeing
compensation of such services to be rendered by an architect
registered and licensed.
 Answers: a.
tools of service
b.
certificate of registration

c.
service agreement
d.
authorship

 Question 30
0 out of 2.5 points
Defined as an architect, registered and licensed or permitted to
practice , who is professionally and academically qualified and with
exceptional or recognized expertise or specialization in any
branch of architecture.

Answers: a.
Architect-of-Record
b.
Architect-in-charge of construction

c.
Consulting Architect
d.
all of the above

 Question 31
2.5 out of 2.5 points
It is a criminal offense lower than felony and generally those
punishable by fine, penalty, forfeiture, or imprisonment other than
in a penitentiary.

Answers: a.
infraction

b.
misdemeanor
c.
guilty act
d.
 none of the above

 Question 32
2.5 out of 2.5 points
Under Article III of RA 9266, it requires that candidate for licensure
examination in architecture must have a specific record of at least
__________ hours of diversified architectural experience duly
certified by a registered/licensed architect.

Answers: a.
5,840
b.
4,840
c.
3,940

d.
3,840

 Question 33
0 out of 2.5 points
The Professional Regular Commission' s powers include all except
which of these:

Answers: a.
Supervise practicing foreigners
b.
Act on violation of rules
c.
Regulate use of business names

d.
Prescribe academic requisites

 Question 34
2.5 out of 2.5 points
The duly accredited IAPOA (Integrated and Accredited Professional
Organization of Architects) by the PRC.

Answers: a.
Integrated Architects of the Philippines
 b.
Association of Architects in the Philippines
c.
Philippine Institute of Architects

d.
United Architects of the Philippines

 Question 35
0 out of 2.5 points
The existing official national organization of all architects of the
Philippines all registered Filipino architects shall be members
without prejudice to membership in other voluntary professional
associations

Answers:
a.
Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization
b.
Philippine Board of Architecture
c.
Internationally Accredited Professional Organization
of Architects
d.
Professional Regulatory Board

 Question 36
2.5 out of 2.5 points
An Architect refuses to give the original plan to the Owner. Why?

Answers: a.
the owner is entitled only to the blueprint copies
b.
the Architect’s work is covered by intellectual
property rights/law
c.
In order to prevent the Owner from making duplicates
and/or constructing without his knowledge

d.
all of the above
 Question 37
2.5 out of 2.5 points
A firm, company, corporation, or association may be registered or
licensed as such for practice. Registered and licensed architects
shall composed of at least ____ % of the owners, shareholders,
members, incorporators, directors, executives, offices.

Answers: a.
50
b.
60

c.
75
d.
80

 Question 38
0 out of 2.5 points
Juan has been working in an architectural firm at Saudi Arabia for
almost 15 years but he feels incomplete since he was not able to
take the licensure examination when he was still in the Philippines.
He heard that the PRBoA is going to conduct FLEA at Jeddah. He
asks his family to send his Transcript of Records, Birth Certificate
and Diploma. What else does he need to be able to take the FLEA?

Answers:
a.
Certificate of Related Work Experience from his
company signed by the employer
b.
Recommendation Letter from the Consulate
c.
Diversified Training Logbook signed and sealed by a
Filipino RLA
d.
none is correct

 Question 39
0 out of 2.5 points
Any person who shall entice or coerce an architect to
 perform/undertake any service under the general practice of
architecture shall upon conviction be sentenced to a fine of not less
than _____ pesos or suffer imprisonment for a period of not
exceeding _____ year(s) ,or both,at the discretion of the Court.

Answers: a.
250,000/2
b.
200,000/2

c.
200,000/6
d.
500,000/6

 Question 40
0 out of 2.5 points
What is the difference between RA 545 and RA 9266 in terms of
architectural practice?

Answers: a.
structural conceptualization
b.
authorship of documents

c.
corporate practice
d.
two years diversified experience

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