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Under RA 8293 prescribing the Intellectual property Code, under what chapter will you find that Architectural works are Original Works and are protected from the moment of their creation. a. Chapter I b. Chapter II c. Chapter III d. Chapter IV - correct answer b. Chapter II If an architect is hired to design a supermarket with construction cost of 40M pesos, how much should he/she charge as Recommended Professional Fee under a DAEDS (Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design Services) arrangement? a. 5% b. 6% c. 7% d. 8% - correct answer b. 6% Why does an Architect need an Accountant? a. To know if he/she is financially stable b. To keep his books and accounts in order. c. To hide his income d. To prepare his/her SALN - correct answer b. To keep his books and accounts in order. If the owner requests additional work (e.g. revisions in construction drawings) from the architect due to change orders, what method of compensation should the Architect employ? a. Cost Method b. Lump Sum c. Percentage of Construction Cost d. Time-based method like MDPE - correct answer c. Percentage of Construction Cost The material specified in the contract is not readily available in the market and waiting for it will incur a substantial delay and consequently losses. Who can have it replaced by a suitable material? a. Contractor b. Architect-In-Charge of Construction c. Architect-of-Record d. Owner - correct answer c. Architect-of-Record An Architect makes a miniature model of the project for his own design study. Who should pay for it? a. Architect b. Project Manager c. Contractor d. Owner - correct answer a. Architect According to the compensation guidelines, how much of the architect's fee is for the civil liability for the design mandated by Article 1723 of the Civil Code? a. 15% b. 10% c. 5% d. Not specified in the guidelines - correct answer c. 5% What is the standard progress of payment for an Architect's fee based on project phase? a. 5%-10%-35%-85%-95%-100% b. 5%-15%-35%-85%-95%-100% c. 5%-20%-40%-90%-100% d. 5%-15%-35%-85%-100% - correct answer c. 5%-20%-40%-90%-100% Which is NOT a standard method of payment for Pre-Design Services? a. Multiple of Direct Personal Expenses b. Professional Fee Plus Expenses c. Percentage of Construction Cost d. Lump Sum or Fixed Fee - correct answer c. Percentage of Construction Cost After the initial meeting/conversation/correspondence with the Client, the Architect must now submit his proposal for pre-design services which does not include: a. Scope of Works b. Manner of Payment c. Owner's Responsibilities d. Project Construction Cost - correct answer d. Project Construction Cost Who is responsible for the compensation of specialized architectural services (e.g. architectural interiors, acoustic design, etc.)? a. Architect b. Owner c. Contractor d. Sub-Contractor - correct answer b. Owner A Client hires an Architect to prepare the Plans and corresponding Documents for his project. However, after the completion of all Plans and Documents and eventual submission/acceptance, the Client changes his mind and decided not to implement the Plans for construction. How much is the Architect compensated? a. 85% b. 60% c. 75% d. 90% - correct answer d. 90% A Client is very happy with the Plans his Architect made for his house. He decided that he will use the same Design/Plans for his son's house. How much will the Client pay the Architect for this 2nd house. a. 90% of RPF b. 80% of RPF c. 70% of RPF d. 50% of RPF - correct answer d. 50% of RPF Who is responsible for the fee of an additional Full-time Supervisor at the Project? a. Architect b. Owner c. Contractor d. Sub-contractor - correct answer b. Owner A full-time supervisor hired by the Owner should report technical matters to the: a. Architect b. Owner c. Contractor d. No one. He is the supervisor. - correct answer a. Architect A full-time supervisor hired by the Owner on behalf of the Architect-of-Record is called: a. Site Architect b. Site Inspector c. Project Representative d. Project Engineer - correct answer c. Project Representative If an Architect is hired as a Facilities Manager, how is he compensated? a. Lump Sum b. Salary c. Gross Rental % d. Retainer Fee - correct answer b. Salary For a simple residential project, how much of the Project Cost will you allocate for Material Cost? a. 70% b. 60% c. 55% d. 65% - correct answer a. 70% For a simple residential project, how much of the Project Cost will you allocate for Labor Cost? a. 30% b. 40% c. 25% d. 35% - correct answer a. 30% For a simple residential project, how much of the Project Cost will you allocate for Contingencies? a. 5% b. 10% c. 15% d. 20% - correct answer b. 10% When the architect's fee is a percentage of the construction cost, the fee should ultimately be a percentage of which? a. Probable Project Construction Cost b. Awarded Project Construction Cost c. Final Project Construction Cost d. Estimated Project Construction Cost - correct answer c. Final Project Construction Cost When the architect is hired to prepare a physical plan for a project 5 hectares in area, how much is the Recommended Professional Fee? a. PHP 120K b. PHP 150K c. PHP 180K d. PHP 250K - correct answer d. PHP 250K In a design-build arrangement, who pays for the cost of permits and required licenses for construction? a. The architect b. The owner c. The excavation contractor d. The project manager - correct answer b. The owner In architectural design competitions, the professional advisor is a licensed architect whose main function is to organize the competition for the owner. How is the professional advisor remunerated? a. He receives a retainer fee b. He receives a monthly honorarium c. He receives a percentage of the amount of the first prize d. None, because being a professional advisor is pro bono work - correct answer b. He receives a monthly honorarium In a two (2)-stage architectural design competition, who is eligible to receive an honorarium? a. A competitor who placed seventh in the overall competition rankings b. A competitor who was shortlisted for the second stage of the competition c. A competitor who submitted a highly detailed scale model of his/her design d. A competitor who reluctantly joined at the request of the owner - correct answer b. A competitor who was shortlisted for the second stage of the competition Architect A advised her Client C that payments must be made on time because otherwise, an interest will be imposed. When is a payment considered late? a. If the client does not make a payment within 7 days of receipt of billing b. If the client does not make a payment within 15 days of receipt of billing c. If the client does not make a payment within 30 days of receipt of billing d. If the client does not make a payment within 3 months of receipt of billing - correct answer c. If the client does not make a payment within 30 days of receipt of billing After the Owner and Architect agree on the Plans and other Drawings, what is next? a. Collect 5% Proposal Fee b. Service Agreement c. Memorandum of Understanding d. Memorandum of Agreement - correct answer b. Service Agreement It is a group creativity technique by which efforts are made to find a solution for a specific problems through the exchange of ideas spontaneously contributed by its participants. a. Discussion b. Conceptualization c. Meeting d. Brainstorming - correct answer d. Brainstorming An architect needs to show his client the entirety of the project in full 3D and realistic form, what is the best way to do this? a. Animation b. Scale Model c. Perspective d. Sketches - correct answer a. Animation A low-budget presentation a. Animation b. Scale Model c. Sketches d. Blueprints - correct answer c. Sketches If the Project's budget is constrained, what means should be used to achieve 3D understanding of the project? a. Manual Sketch b. Scale Model c. Animation d. Blueprints - correct answer c. Animation Which is NOT part of Pre-Design Services (SPP Doc 201)? a. Feasibility Studies b. Equipment Evaluation c. Consultation d. Site Selection and Analysis - correct answer b. Equipment Evaluation Which is NOT part of Pre-Design Services (SPP Doc 201)? a. Space Planning b. Space Management c. Architectural Research d. Schematic Design - correct answer d. Schematic Design Architectural Programming, Research, Site Selection and Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Space Planning, Space Management and Value Management, etc are part of what services? a. Specialized Architectural Services b. Pre-Design Services c. Comprehensive Arch'l Services d. Fulltime Services - correct answer b. Pre-Design Services Which is NOT part of Pre-Design Services (SPP Doc. 201)? a. Site Selection and Analysis b. Site Utilization and Land-use Studies c. Urban Planning d. Space Management Studies - correct answer c. Urban Planning The detailed analysis of the site that involves the identification of a site's development potentials through the proper utilization of land. It covers the context of the site as well as that of its surrounding environment and the development controls that apply to the site and its environs. a. Feasibility Study b. Site Selection and Analysis c. Environmental Impact Study d. Site Utilization & Land-Use Study - correct answer d. Site Utilization & Land-Use Study What type of architectural service is provided for site utilization and feasibility studies? a. Regular Design Services b. Pre-Design Services c. Specialized Architectural Service d. Pre-Construction Services - correct answer b. Pre-Design Services Which is NOT part of Specialized Architectural Services (SPP Doc. 203)? a. Architectural Interiors b. Acoustic Design c. Site Development Planning d. Site Utilization - correct answer d. Site Utilization Under Regular Design Services (SPP Doc 202), what comes next after Design Development Phase? a. Contract Document Phase b. Bidding Negotiation Phase c. Construction Phase d. Project Definition Phase - correct answer a. Contract Document Phase Which is NOT part of Regular Design Services (SPP Doc 202)? a. Design Development b. Architectural Programming c. Contract Document d. Schematic Design - correct answer b. Architectural Programming When must the Architect properly locate/site a building with respect to the Road Right-of-Way (RROW), legal easement and the like? a. Answer not among the choices b. At the Schematic Design Phases of the work c. During Contract Documentation d. Sometime during Design Development - correct answer b. At the Schematic Design Phases of the work When must the Architect apply the pertinent principles and techniques of orienting a building in the Philippine setting? a. During Contract Documentation b. Sometime during Design Development c. At the Schematic Design Phase of the work d. Answer not among the choices - correct answer c. At the Schematic Design Phase of the work When must the Architect properly locate/ site a building with respect to natural and man-made hazards that may be found or proximate to the site and like consideration? a. Answer not among the choices b. During Contract Documentation c. Sometime during Design Development d. At the Schematic Design Phase of the work - correct answer d. At the Schematic Design Phase of the work When must the Architect properly apply the pertinent principles and techniques of Tropical Design to match the hot-humid tropical environment in the Philippines? a. Sometime during Design Development b. During Contract Documentation c. At the Schematic Design phases of the work d. Answer not among the choices - correct answer a. Sometime during Design Development When must the Architect properly locate/site a building with respect to the topography of a site, natural drainage characteristics of a site and the like? a. Answer not among the choices b. During Contract Documentation c. At the Schematic phase of the work d. Sometime during Design Development - correct answer c. At the Schematic phase of the work At what stage does the provisions for the Fire Code Requirement adopted? a. Schematic b. Project Definition c. Design Development d. Contract Document - correct answer c. Design Development During what stage are the provisions of BP 344 adopted? a. Schematic b. Project Definition c. Design Development d. Contract Document - correct answer c. Design Development During which stage are the provisions of the National Building Code incorporated into the design? a. Schematic b. Project Definition c. Design Development d. Contract Document - correct answer c. Design Development Where does Planning Services fall? a. Regular Services b. Special (Allied) Services c. Design and Planning Services d. Specialized Architectural Services - correct answer d. Specialized Architectural Services What Architectural Service/Phase is the part where the Architect and Client are choosing the Contractor? a. Contract Document Phase b. Construction Phase c. Design Development Phase d. Bidding or Negotiation Phase - correct answer d. Bidding or Negotiation Phase If an Architect assumes the function of going to the project site for monitoring and supervision, what services is being provided? a. Full-time project supervision b. Project supervision c. Construction Management d. - correct answer a. Full-time project supervision At what stage are specifications done? a. Design Development Phase b. Contract Document Phase c. Schematic Design Phase d. Project Definition Phase - correct answer b. Contract Document Phase At what phase will the Architect prepare the Architectural layout for Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Systems? a. Project Definition Phase b. Schematic Design Phase c. Design Development Phase d. Contract Document Phase - correct answer c. Design Development Phase After completion of contract drawings, specifications and other documents upon submission to a client, what stage did you just complete? a. Contract Document Phase b. Construction Phase c. Bidding or Negotiation Phase d. Design Development Phase - correct answer a. Contract Document Phase You just submitted to the client the complete set of plans and specifications. Upon his acceptance, what is the next step? a. Bidding/Selection of Contractor b. Negotiate amount of your fee c. Present Scope of Works d. Construction - correct answer a. Bidding/Selection of Contractor Who can sign as the Professional In-charge of Construction? a. Master Plumber b. Architect c. Environmental Planner d. Mechanical Engineer - correct answer b. Architect A large project sometimes requires different phases involving different architects/consultants per phase. A Concept Architect does the overall concept of the project. What is his liability? a. Same as the Architect-of-Record b. He has no liability c. He has civil/administrative liability d. They all share the same liability - correct answer Who has a Civil Liability under Article 1723 of the Civil Code for the Architectural documents of a project? a. Architect-of-Record b. Consulting Architect c. Architect-in-Charge of Construction d. Civil Engineer - correct answer Who is NOT liable under Article 1723 of the Civil Code? a. Architect-of-Record b. Consulting Architect c. Architect-in-Charge of Construction d. Contractor - correct answer b. Consulting Architect For how many years is the Civil Liability under Article 1723 of the Civil Code? a. 10 b. 15 c. 20 d. 25 - correct answer b. 15 Under Article 1723 of the Civil Code, what is the prescription period for filing of cases if a building collapses? a. 1 year b. 5 years c. 10 years d. 15 years - correct answer c. 10 years A Registered and Licensed Architect permitted to practice under RA 9266 who is Professionally and Academically qualified and WITH exceptional or recognized expertise or specialization in any branch of architecture. a. Architect-of-Record b. Consulting Architect c. Architect-in-Charge of Construction d. Contractor - correct answer b. Consulting Architect A registered and licensed architect who is directly and professionally responsible for the total design of the project for the client and assumes the civil liability for the plans, specifications and contract documents he/she has signed and sealed. a. Principal Architect b. Managing Architect c. Architect-Of-Record d. Project Architect - correct answer c. Architect-Of-Record Who is responsible for the Site Development Plan? a. Architect b. Civil Engineer c. Environmental Planner d. Landscape Architect - correct answer When an Architect-in-charge of construction does not directly supervise, he: a. is Fined b. is Penalized c. can Delegate - correct answer c. can Delegate Who gives the directive to start the project? a. Architect b. Owner c. Project Manager d. Contractor - correct answer b. Owner The following needs to be signed and sealed by the architect except: a. Reflected Ceiling Plan b. Foundation Plan c. Site Development Plan d. Technical Specifications - correct answer b. Foundation Plan Who is responsible for preparing the Bill of Materials? a. Contractor b. Architect c. Owner d. Project Manager - correct answer Who locates the points? a. Architect b. Geodetic Engineer c. Civil Engineer d. Geotechnical Engineer - correct answer After initial inspection of the jobsite, you discovered that the Owner of the adjacent property seems to be encroaching on your client's property. It was agreed upon that in order to correctly determine the boundaries, your client will hire and pay for the services of a Geodetic Engineer to do a survey for the lot. How much should your client pay for the survey? a. PHP b. PHP c. PHP d. PHP - correct answer c. PHP Who determines time and cost of the project? a. Project manager b. General contractor c. Owner d. Architect - correct answer c. Owner Who is responsible for shortening the time and lessening the cost of the project? a. Architect b. Project Manager c. Contractor d. Client - correct answer b. Project Manager Who owns the Plans? a. Engineer b. Architect c. Owner d. Contractor - correct answer b. Architect A Plan is drawn by a company Draftsman under the supervision of a Registered and Licensed Architect (RLA). Who owns the said document? a. Draftsman b. RLA c. Company d. Client - correct answer b. RLA Who keeps the record on site? a. Owner b. Architect c. Supervisor d. Contractor - correct answer Who prepares As-Built plans? a. Contractor b. Architect c. Engineer d. - correct answer a. Contractor Who prepares the Shop drawings? a. Contractor b. Architect c. Engineer d. Supplier - correct answer a. Contractor Who checks the Shop Drawings? a. Contractor b. Architect c. Engineer d. Supplier - correct answer b. Architect Who performs Soil Investigation on site? a. Contractor b. Architect c. Geodetic Engineer d. Civil Engineer - correct answer d. Civil Engineer Who usually secures the Building Permit and pays for it? a. Architect b. Contractor c. Engineer d. Owner - correct answer d. Owner Who is the applicant of a Building Permit? a. Architect b. Contractor c. Engineer d. Owner - correct answer d. Owner Approval of Samples of Finishing Materials is the sole function of the: a. Architect b. Contractor c. Engineer d. Owner - correct answer Who is responsible for shortening the time of construction? a. Architect b. Construction Manager c. Construction Supervisor d. Foreman - correct answer c. Construction Supervisor Who is the RLP (Registered and Licensed Professional) required to sign the Architectural Drawings of the house? a. Project Manager b. Structural Engineer c. Registered and Licensed Architect d. Registered and Licensed Civil Engineer - correct answer c. Registered and Licensed Architect Who is the RLP (Registered and Licensed Professional) required to sign the Specification Documents of the house? a. Draftsman b. Structural Engineer c. Registered and Licensed Architect d. Registered and Licensed Civil Engineer - correct answer c. Registered and Licensed Architect Who is the RLP (Registered and Licensed Professional) required to sign the Electrical Plans of the house? a. Master Electrician b. Electrician c. Registered and Licensed Electrical Engr. d. None of the above - correct answer d. None of the above Who is the RLP (Registered and Licensed Professional) required to sign the Structural Plans of the house?