Standard of Professional Practice – 2026 – Nursing Study
Guide and Review Material
This method of compensation for architectural services is the most common worldwide. -
correct answer ✔✔ Percentage-based Fee
The Professional Fee (PF) of the Architect is determined by multiplying the specified percentage
times the estimated, awarded or final Project Construction Cost (PCC) of the project for which
services are furnished. - correct answer ✔✔ Percentage-based Fee
This method is fair to both the Client and the Architect as the fee is pegged to the cost of the
Project the Client is willing to undertake. - correct answer ✔✔ Percentage-based Fee
A basis on a percentage of construction fee using unit price parameters established on the date
of the signing of the Service Agreement. - correct answer ✔✔ Probable Project Construction
Cost (PPCC)
A basis on a percentage of construction fee using the bid of the winning contractor. - correct
answer ✔✔ Awarded Project Construction Cost (APCC)
A basis on a percentage of construction fee based on Cost Records that will be submitted to the
Architect upon the completion of the project. - correct answer ✔✔ Final Project Construction
Cost (FPCC)
The most common type of contract for architectural and engineering design. - correct answer
✔✔ Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design Services (DAEDS)
This includes the architectural design and the normal basic engineering design and the normal
basic engineering design services for structural, plumbing, sanitary, mechanical and electrical
systems. - correct answer ✔✔ Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design Services (DAEDS)
,This arrangement is desirable if the Client prefers a single point responsibility for the Project
Design. - correct answer ✔✔ Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design Services (DAEDS)
The client may consider services of some engineering design firms and as such, a separate
contract from architectural services will be agreed upon. - correct answer ✔✔ Detailed
Architectural Design Services (DADS)
A variation of the percentage based on project construction cost which renumeration is based
on cost per square meter of the project such as room, store, building or other unit. - correct
answer ✔✔ Unit Cost Method
The renumeration under this method is a "value pricing" based on the outcome of revenue, cost
and profitability result of a project engagement or based on a measurable profit on specific
revenues by the Client. - correct answer ✔✔ Value-base Pricing/ Percentage of Gross Rentals
This method of compensation may be used when the scope of services required can be clearly
and fully defined at the outset of the project. - correct answer ✔✔ Lump Sum or Fixed Fee
Fees which are charged on an agreed-to hourly (man-hours) or daily (per diem) or per month
rate. It is useful when the services are difficult to determine in advance or they are interim in
nature and often short in duration. - correct answer ✔✔ Time basis
Most common type of multiplier in hourly billing. - correct answer ✔✔ Direct Personnel
Expenses
Partial Services and Addition services uses what kind of compensation fee? - correct answer
✔✔ Time-based Fee
, This cost-based method of compensation is applicable only to non-creative work such as
accounting, secretarial, preparation of reports and the like. - correct answer ✔✔ Multiple of
Direct Personnel Expenses (MDPE)
This method of compensation is frequently used where there is continuing relationship on a
series of Projects. - correct answer ✔✔ Professional Fee Plus Expenses
A fee applied when the client request an Architect to di work which will require his personal
time. - correct answer ✔✔ Per Diem, Honorarium plus Reimbursable Expenses
A fee applied when an Architect conducts ocular inspection of possible project sites, attending
project-related meetings, conferences or trips. - correct answer ✔✔ Per Diem, Honorarium plus
Reimbursable Expenses
This method of renumeration is best suited for Projects for which the costs are difficult to
predetermine, or in cases where it may become necessary to undertake additional experimental
or investigative work, the result of which may further alter the scope of the project. - correct
answer ✔✔ Reimbursable Expenses
This method is particularly suited to engagements involving intermittent personal service. -
correct answer ✔✔ Per Diem or Hourly Basis
This is well suited for consultation services, testimony in court, or similar work involving
miscellaneous personal service. - correct answer ✔✔ Per Diem or Hourly Basis
This method of renumeration is used when the services of a Professional Consulting Architect
(PCA) is expected to be required at intervals over a period of time. - correct answer ✔✔
Retainer
It is a common practice of clients who wish to be assured of always having available the services
of an individual architect or architectural firm. - correct answer ✔✔ Retainer
Guide and Review Material
This method of compensation for architectural services is the most common worldwide. -
correct answer ✔✔ Percentage-based Fee
The Professional Fee (PF) of the Architect is determined by multiplying the specified percentage
times the estimated, awarded or final Project Construction Cost (PCC) of the project for which
services are furnished. - correct answer ✔✔ Percentage-based Fee
This method is fair to both the Client and the Architect as the fee is pegged to the cost of the
Project the Client is willing to undertake. - correct answer ✔✔ Percentage-based Fee
A basis on a percentage of construction fee using unit price parameters established on the date
of the signing of the Service Agreement. - correct answer ✔✔ Probable Project Construction
Cost (PPCC)
A basis on a percentage of construction fee using the bid of the winning contractor. - correct
answer ✔✔ Awarded Project Construction Cost (APCC)
A basis on a percentage of construction fee based on Cost Records that will be submitted to the
Architect upon the completion of the project. - correct answer ✔✔ Final Project Construction
Cost (FPCC)
The most common type of contract for architectural and engineering design. - correct answer
✔✔ Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design Services (DAEDS)
This includes the architectural design and the normal basic engineering design and the normal
basic engineering design services for structural, plumbing, sanitary, mechanical and electrical
systems. - correct answer ✔✔ Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design Services (DAEDS)
,This arrangement is desirable if the Client prefers a single point responsibility for the Project
Design. - correct answer ✔✔ Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design Services (DAEDS)
The client may consider services of some engineering design firms and as such, a separate
contract from architectural services will be agreed upon. - correct answer ✔✔ Detailed
Architectural Design Services (DADS)
A variation of the percentage based on project construction cost which renumeration is based
on cost per square meter of the project such as room, store, building or other unit. - correct
answer ✔✔ Unit Cost Method
The renumeration under this method is a "value pricing" based on the outcome of revenue, cost
and profitability result of a project engagement or based on a measurable profit on specific
revenues by the Client. - correct answer ✔✔ Value-base Pricing/ Percentage of Gross Rentals
This method of compensation may be used when the scope of services required can be clearly
and fully defined at the outset of the project. - correct answer ✔✔ Lump Sum or Fixed Fee
Fees which are charged on an agreed-to hourly (man-hours) or daily (per diem) or per month
rate. It is useful when the services are difficult to determine in advance or they are interim in
nature and often short in duration. - correct answer ✔✔ Time basis
Most common type of multiplier in hourly billing. - correct answer ✔✔ Direct Personnel
Expenses
Partial Services and Addition services uses what kind of compensation fee? - correct answer
✔✔ Time-based Fee
, This cost-based method of compensation is applicable only to non-creative work such as
accounting, secretarial, preparation of reports and the like. - correct answer ✔✔ Multiple of
Direct Personnel Expenses (MDPE)
This method of compensation is frequently used where there is continuing relationship on a
series of Projects. - correct answer ✔✔ Professional Fee Plus Expenses
A fee applied when the client request an Architect to di work which will require his personal
time. - correct answer ✔✔ Per Diem, Honorarium plus Reimbursable Expenses
A fee applied when an Architect conducts ocular inspection of possible project sites, attending
project-related meetings, conferences or trips. - correct answer ✔✔ Per Diem, Honorarium plus
Reimbursable Expenses
This method of renumeration is best suited for Projects for which the costs are difficult to
predetermine, or in cases where it may become necessary to undertake additional experimental
or investigative work, the result of which may further alter the scope of the project. - correct
answer ✔✔ Reimbursable Expenses
This method is particularly suited to engagements involving intermittent personal service. -
correct answer ✔✔ Per Diem or Hourly Basis
This is well suited for consultation services, testimony in court, or similar work involving
miscellaneous personal service. - correct answer ✔✔ Per Diem or Hourly Basis
This method of renumeration is used when the services of a Professional Consulting Architect
(PCA) is expected to be required at intervals over a period of time. - correct answer ✔✔
Retainer
It is a common practice of clients who wish to be assured of always having available the services
of an individual architect or architectural firm. - correct answer ✔✔ Retainer
