DESIGN REVIEW

SUCCESS starts in your MIND.

Given a lot with 120.00 sq.m. and

frontage of 10 m.:
1) Based on PD 1096, what would be the least
setback required?
a.
b.
c.
d.

3.00 m.
1.50 m.
2.00 m.
None of the choices

2) What would be the maximum building

footprint area for the given lot?

a.
b.
c.
d.

100 sq.m.
120 sq.m.
60 sq.m.
42 sq.m.

Setbacks : 3-2-2
6.00 x 7.00 m (depth)

3) Minimum area of room for human

habitation

a.
b.
c.
d.

2.00 m. x 3.00m.
2.00 m.x 2.50m.
6.00 m.
5.00 m.

4) Standard height of a door

a. 2.00 m.
b. 2.40 m.
c. 2.10 m.
d. any height

Given the following spaces, choose the best

solution:
1- bedroom
2- living area
3- porch
4- kitchen
5- service area
6- dining area
7- toilet
8- foyer
5) Which of the given spaces above are considered
semi-private spaces?
a.
b.
c.
d.

8, 1
2, 6
6, 4
none of the choices

Given the following spaces, choose the best

solution:
1- bedroom
2- living area
3- porch
4- kitchen
5- service area
6- dining area
7- toilet
8- foyer
6) Which of the following has the best grouping/
zoning of spaces?
a.
b.
c.
d.

3, 2, 1
6, 4, 5
3, 7, 8
none of the choices

Given the following spaces, choose the best

solution:
1- bedroom
2- living area
3- porch
4- kitchen
5- service area
6- dining area
7- toilet
8- foyer
7) Which of the given spaces above are considered
public spaces?
a.
b.
c.
d.

6, 4, 5
7, 2, 1
3, 2, 5
2, 3, 8

8) Which of the following is NOT a planning

consideration in designing kitchen.
a. The height of a counter and working surface
should invite a comfortable working posture.
b. To keep the basic working area compact even if
the kitchen is of the large type.
c. Provide sufficient space to store items that are
easily seen, reached out by a woman standing
both feet flat on the floor
d. none of the choices

9) Toilet and bath should have a minimum

area of _____?

a.
b.
c.
d.

1.20 sqmts with a least dimension of 1.20 m.

1.20 sqmts with a least dimension of 0.90 m.
2.40 sqmts with a least dimension of 1.20sq m
2.40 sqmts with a least dimension of 1.00sq m

10) In a living area/room, what is the

minimum clearance for a single passage, not
a traffic lane between low objects such as
sofa and coffee tables?
a.
b.
c.
d.

0.75 m.
0.35 m.
0.40 m.
0.60 m.

11) The combination of the living-dining area

in a single room has the disadvantage of:
a.
b.
c.
d.

Space Saver with Intensive Usage

Flexibility in function
Varying furniture arrangements
none of the choices

12) Given the following furniture:

1- single bed; closet (length= 1.50mts);
1- medium night table
With 1 user having an area of 1.50 sq m for movement
and 30% for clearances & allowance;
Do a space programming of the bedroom.
What is the width of the single bed?

a.
b.
c.
d.

63 in.
54 in.
38 in.
30 in.

a. Queen
b. Double

13) Minimum width of closet?

a.
b.
c.
d.

60 in.
60 cm.
60 m.
60 mm.

14) What is the best dimension of the bedroom?

a.
b.
c.
d.

2.4 x 2.4 m.
2.00 x 3.00 m.
5.76 sq m
none of the choices

15) The minimum clearance behind chairs in a

dining area for satisfactory back passage.

a.
b.
c.
d.

45cm
60cm
75cm
80cm

a. Between Bed & wall

16) Having 2 openings in a room to allow air

circulation.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Orientation
Cross Ventilation
Air Flow
Natural Lighting

17) The 5 basic work centers in the kitchen

a.
b.
c.
d.

sink, counter, mix, serve, refrigerator

sink, range, oven, serve, refrigerator
sink, range, mix, serve, refrigerator
none of the above

18) Minimum dimensions of a slot for parallel

parking
a.
b.
c.
d.

2.00 x 5.00 m.
2.50 x 5.00 m.
3.60 x 12.00 m.
2.15 x 6.00 m.

b. diagonal/ perpendicular
c. Standard bus/ truck

3.60 x 18.00 m. longer truck with mover

3.00 x 9.00 m. jeepney

19) What is the correct ratio of the slope of a ramp

for PWDs (persons with disabilities)?

a. 1:6
b. 1:8
c. 0.5:6
d. 0.75:8

1:12 (BP 344)

20) According to the accessibility law, what is the

minimum dimension (in meters) of a water closet
stall?
a.
b.
c.
d.

1.50 x 1.50 m.
1.50 x 1.60 m.
1.60 x 1.70 m.
1.70 x 1.80 m.

a. Clear space for

turning

21) Given a 4m x 6m kitchen, what would be the

estimated floor area for its dining room?
a.
b.
c.
d.

50 55 sq.m.
60 65 sq.m
70 75 sq.m.
80 85 sq.m.

72 sq. m.
KITCHEN
= 1/3 of Dining

22) According to time saver standards by Joseph

de Chiara, what is the minimum working area
(in meters) of a person in a kitchen with
regards to depth and width?
a.
b.
c.
d.

0.5m x 1.0m
0.45m x 1.1m
0.4m x 1.2m
0.5m x 1.1m

23) According to time saver standards by Joseph de

Chiara, what is the minimum depth (in meters) of a
countertop of a kitchen?
a.
b.
c.
d.

0.40 m.
0.45 m.
0.50 m.
0.55 m.

24) According to the National Building Code, what is

the minimum exit doorway width (in meters)?

a.
b.
c.
d.

0.60 m.
0.65 m.
0.70 m.
0.75 m.

25) What is the standard size (in meters) of a

dumbwaiter car?
a.
b.
c.
d.

1.00 x 1.00 x1.50 m.

0.50 x 0.50 x 0.75m.
0.75 x 0.75 x 1.00 m.
0.625 x 0.625 x0.875 m.

26) Given a 37m x 37m restaurant, how many

parking slots should be provided?
a.
b.
c.
d.

24
32
36
46

AREA 1369 sq m.
Dining = 912.67 sq m.
912.67/ 20 sqm of customers area
= 45.63 slots ~ 46

27) What does the acronym LEED stand for?

a.
b.
c.
d.

League of Environmentally Efficient Designer

Leaders of Environment Efficient Designs
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Leadership in Environmentally Efficient Designs

28) BERDE stands for

a. Build with Energy Responsible Design in
the Environment
b. Building for Ecologically Responsive
Design Excellence
c. Building for Environmentally Responsive
Design with Excellence
d. Building for Environmental and
Recreational Design excellence

29) A wet and dry market has a total floor area

(TFA) of 5200 sq.m. The customers'
area is 40% of the TFA. Compute for the
required number of parking slots.
2,080 sq m. - customer's area

a.
b.
c.
d.

61 slots 1 slot: 30 sqm of customer's area

69 slots
69. 33 slots = 69 slots
78 slots
NOTE:
92 slots
a fraction of 50% and above
= 1 parking slot

30) A two-storey restobar has a gross floor

area of 2548 sq. m. The al fresco dining area
covers 24% of the structure. Compute for the
required total parking slots for cars.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Kitchen: 1/3; Dining: 2/3

31 slots
39 slots
AREA = 1,698.66 sqm.
85 slots 1 slot: 20 sq.m of customer's area
128 slots
84.93 slots

31) The recommended layout of cars for the onstreet parking on a road with a 10.00 m. road right
of way.

a.
b.
c.
d.

perpendicular
diagonal
parallel
all of the given

32) What is the building footprint of a

proposed health and wellness center
on a corner lot bounded by a 15.00m RROW on
2 sides? The rectangular lot has an area of
840 sq.m. with one side of 35 m.
a.
b.
c.
d.

448 sq. m.
476 sq. m.
527 sq. m.
570 sq. m.

setbacks: 5-2-2
24.00m x 35.00m.
minus 7.00m.
(2 sides bounded by road)

17x28m.

33) A mixed use condominium building with a total

of 140 units is being built 156m. away from an
existing multi-storey parking garage. What is the
minimum number of parking slots on site for the
condominium building? Allot 1 parking slot per unit.

a.
b.
c.
d.

28 slots
42 slots
112 slots
140 slots

100 m away residential

200m away
office/commercial bldg
20% absorbed by the multistorey garage

34) With a 16.00 m. RROW, what is the minimum

required width of sidewalk on one side?

a.
b.
c.
d.

5.33 m.
RROW= sidewalk/s + carriageway
2.66 m.
16.00 divide by 1/4 (min)
4.00 m.
= 4m (2 sides)
2.00 m.
2.00 m. (1 side)

35) How many cars can be perpendicularly

parked in a 26.00 m. strip?

a.
b.
c.
d.

8 cars
9 cars
10 cars
11 cars

26.00 / 2.50m. = 10.4 slots

36) On the same 26.00m. strip, how many cars

can be perpendicularly parked including 1 slot for
handicapped parking?

a.
b.
c.
d.

8 cars
9 cars
10 cars
11 cars

min width for handicapped

= 3.70m.
26m. - 3.70 = 22.3
22.3/2.5 = 8.92 slots
1 + 8 = 9 slots

37) Total minimum width of planting strip for a

10.00m. RROW.

a.
b.
c.
d.

0.30m.
0.40m.
0.60m.
1.20m.

38) What is the most practical solution of

providing shade on the sidewalks?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Provide a fixed canopy

Provide a foldable awning shed
Build a structure with an arcade
Plant canopy trees

39) What is most likely the total floor area of a

three-storey commercial building which is
typical in plan for all floors? The lot is 800 sq.
m. with one side 40 m along a 15.00m RROW.
800/40 = 20m.

a.
b.
c.
d.

1173 sq. m.
1296 sq. m.
1404 sq. m.
1620 sq. m.

Setbacks = 5-2-2
20m - 5 (front) - 2 (rear) = 13m
40m - 4 (right) 2 (left) = 36m

13 x 36 = 468 sqm x 3 floors

= 1404 sq m

40) Which of the following best describes a

sidewalk that is 'walkable'?
a. Commercial stalls in the ground floor with a
1.50-meter wide sidewalk
b. Bicycle lane & sidewalk are merged,
2.20m. wide located in a highly urbanized
area.
c. 3.00-meter wide arcaded sidewalk with
livable spaces upstairs
d. 2.00-meter wide sidewalk with bench on the
side.

41) For the most part of human history, cities were

walkable. Why?
a. The modes of transportation are carriages and
horses only.
b. Communities are separated from one another,
where each comprises of complete facilities like
housing, blacksmith, bakery, fruit & vegetable
store, school, dress shops, etc.
c. Henry Ford wasnt born yet during those times.
d. Euclid-style zoning began in the year 1926,
where it divides land uses into residential,
commercial, and industrial zones and causes
urban sprawl.

42) Why do we consider increased in sales as

one of the benefits among businesses
in New Urbanism?

a. Buildings are newer and better.

b. More foot traffic because of shift of
focus to pedestrianism.
c. There is an on-street parking.
d. More people are now businessminded.

43) One of the benefits of developers in New

Urbanism is 'cost-saving on parking
facilities'. Why?

a. New Urbanism focuses on compact

towns and villages.
b. New urbanism focuses on
pedestrianism.
c. All of the above.
d. None of the given.

44) _______________________ neighborhoods

are what distinguish New Urbanism
from other modern development styles.

a.
b.
c.
d.

Sustainable and safe

Walkable and interesting
Diverse and walkable
None of the above

45) Which city in America is considered the most

walkable with a walk score
of 85 out of 100?

a.
b.
c.
d.

San Francisco, California

Washington D.C.
Boston, Massachusetts
New York City

(1) New York

(Transit Score: 81)
(2) San Francisco
(Transit Score: 80)
(3) Boston
Score: 74)

(Transit

(4) Washington, DC
(Transit Score:
69)
(5) Philadelphia
(Transit Score: 68)
Walk score with
access to public

46) Which of the following is the most effective way

to promote saleability among commercial
establishments, safety among pedestrian and
ease in traffic congestion?

a. On-street parking
b. Communal/Multi-storey Garage
Parking
c. Fringe Parking
d. Rear side parking

47) The grid plan system in road network, unlike

the curvilinear and cul-de-sacs, helps in wayfinding
and orientation. Why?

a. All streets are linear.

b. Its orthogonal geometry can be
mapped in the mind.
c. Road form is uninteresting which
prevents the people from getting lost.
d. All of the above.

48) Windows and doors facing the sidewalk make

streets safer, and more interesting for everyone.

a.
b.
c.
d.

True
False
Maybe
I don't know.

49) What is the most effective way to promote

sustainability through passive cooling?

a. Large windows because there will

be more air and more sunlight to
come inside the room.
b. Cross ventilation system with large
courtyard.
c. Tinted glass to prevent the heat of the
sun from entering the room.
d. All of the above.

The Municipality of Pontevedra in Negros

Occidental is undergoing redevelopment. New
structures are to be built in order to have a
more progressive look for their place.
Seventy (70%) of the total population is Catholic,
hence, one of the proposals is a church.
It's to be located on a 28.00 m.(width) X 33.00 m.
(depth) inside lot. The width as frontage is
perpendicularly facing North with a 21.00m. RROW
and a 1.20 m. sidewalk on each side.

50) The church or any place of worship falls

under what type of building occupancy?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Group B
Group C
Group D
Group E

51) If the church can accommodate 1000

parishioners, compute for the congregation
area based on the area per occupant for such
building type.

a.
b.
c.
d.

2340 sq.m.
2016 sq.m.
1008 sq.m.
650 sq.m.

0.65 sq m. per occupant

52) Which historical style for churches symbolizes

the ambitious aim of people to reach for the
heavens?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Baroque
Gothic
Byzantine
Romanesque

53) Compute for the total number of car parking

slots for the church.

a.
b.
c.
d.

82 slots
13 slots
325 slots
26 slots

1 car slot: 50sq.m. of

congregation area

54) Compute for the total number of jeepney

parking slots for the church.

a.
b.
c.
d.

82 slots
13 slots
325 slots
26 slots

1 jeepney slot: 50sq.m. of

congregation area

55) The RROW is traversed by various type of

vehicles especially trucks. Carbon emission and
noise pollution abound the area.
What can be provided at the frontage to lessen the
pollution?

a.
b.
c.
d.

perimeter fence
trees
shrubs
statues

56) Compute for its Allowable Maximum Building

Footprint (AMBF).

a.
b.
c.
d.

550 sq.m.
504 sq.m.
528 sq.m.
612 sq.m.

Setbacks: 5-3-3
28m - 3 -3 = 22m
(depth) 33m - 5 - 3 = 25m
22 x 25 = 550 sq m

56) Compute for the Maximum Allowable

Percentage of Site Occupancy (PSO) from the
given total lot area (TLA).

a.
b.
c.
d.

54.54%
66.23%
57.14%
59.52%

PSO = (AMBF/TLA) 100%

= 550 sqm/ 924 sqm
= 0.5952 x 100%
= 59.52%

57) Which mixture of elements can influence

positively the acoustic of the church?

a. thick walls, shape of plan & long nave

b. thick walls, wall paint & minimal
windows
c. thick walls, shape of plan & minimal
windows
d. thick walls, high altar & long nave

Two blocks away from the church is

the proposed location of the 3-storey
Municipal Hall.
The lot measures 44.00m. (width) X
55.00m. (depth). Its frontage is oriented
towards North with a 32.00 m.RROW.
Each sidewalk is 2.00m. wide.

58) What is the zoning classification of a municipal

hall?

a.
b.
c.
d.

UTS
GI
I-1
I-2

59) Compute for the minimum area of a

conference room with an occupancy of 20 pax.
a.
b.
c.
d.

20 sq.m.
24 sq.m.
28 sq.m.
32 sq.m.

1.40 sq m. per occupant

60) How can a Municipal Hall project power and

nobility? Choose the best answer.

a. By adapting a modern design.

b. By painting the whole structure with
white color.
c. By providing a pediment
d. By elevating the whole structure

61) Determine the recommended minimum

open space based on the lot type.

a.
b.
c.
d.

5%
10%
15%
20%

Group C : Inside Lot

62) Determine the required setbacks (front-siderear) for the proposed building.

a.
b.
c.
d.

5-2-2
5-3-3
6-3-3
8-5-5

63) Compute for the allowable maximum building

footprint.

a.
b.
c.
d.

1428 sq.m.
1786 sq.m.
1920 sq.m.
1748 sq.m.

64) Compute for the maximum allowable

percentage of site occupancy (PSO).

a.
b.
c.
d.

59.00%
79.33%
73.80%
72.23%

65) Compute for the minimum total floor area if all

three (3) floors are typical in shape.

a.
b.
c.
d.

5760 sq.m.
4284 sq.m.
5244 sq.m.
5358 sq.m.

66) Recommended location for the Business

Permit Office

a.
b.
c.
d.

near the Civil Registry Office

near the Planning Office
near the Records Section
near the Lobby

67) They are responsible for the deterioration of

buildings. They also contribute to the black effect
made by pollution.

a.
b.
c.
d.

Molds
Ice crystals
Salt crystals
Organic materials

68) Ancient buildings such as the Egyptian pyramids,

the Roman Colosseum, and the
Parthenon face common preservation issues. The
most prominent factors affecting these
structures are ________________________.
a.
b.
c.
d.

People, Changing time, Pollution

Environment, Pollution, Tourism
People, Politics, Pollution
None of the given

69) It focuses on the retention of materials from the

most significant time in a property's history, while
permitting the removal of materials from other
periods.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Redevelopment
Rehabilitation
Renovation
Restoration

70) Not all building conservation seeks to follow the

original design of the building. It is reasonably

commonplace for the shell of a building its external
walls to be retained while an entirely new building is
constructed within. This approach is also
referred to as ___________.

a.
b.
c.
d.

Adaptive Reuse
Facadectomy
Interior Renovation
Retrofitting

71) The use of a heritage structure into something

modern but maintaining the integrity and
authenticity of the structure.

a.
b.
c.
d.

Rehabilitation
Adaptive Reuse
Reconstruction
Redevelopment

72) With the current condition of the Pasig river

(foul smell and piled up garbages), it is considered a
__________ in the development of the vicinity.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Strength
Weakness
Opportunity
Threat

73) Which is the priority in the development of a

walkable community?

a.
b.
c.
d.

road widening to lessen traffic

repair of uneven sidewalks
planting of greens
provision of waiting sheds

74) What is the best example of an adaptive reuse

for Bale Herencia or any bahay na bato?

a.
b.
c.
d.

dormitory
fast food restaurant
fine dining restaurant
office units

75) principal protagonist of the anti-restoration

movement

a.
b.
c.
d.

Viollet-le-Duc
John Ruskin
Kevin Lynch
Doxiadis

76) Principal protagonists of the restoration

movement

a.
b.
c.
d.

Viollet-le-Duc
John Ruskin
Kevin Lynch
Doxiadis

Another high-rise building is proposed at Bonifacio

Global City. The site chosen is a through lot with a
width
of 150.00 m. and a depth of 300.00m. The main
frontage has a 40.00 m. RROW. The other 150.00m. is
bounded by a 20.00m. RROW and is perpendicularly
oriented to North.
All sidewalks have a 2.00m. width.
The building is to be developed into an Office
Tower. Its superstructure stands 160m. in height.
A four level basement for parking will also be
incorporated.
Absolutely, no firewalls on the development as an
initial Green Design Approach.

77) Determine the recommended setbacks on 4

sides (front-sides-rear) of the property.

a.
b.
c.
d.

5-3-5m.
6-3-3m.
8-5-5m.
6-3-5m.

78) Compute for the Allowable Maximum Building

Footprint (AMBF) of the proposed development on
the chosen site.

a.
b.
c.
d.

41,616 sq.m.
40,180 sq.m.
41,760 sq.m.
41,904 sq.m.

79) Given that the floor to floor height is 3.00m.

all throughout the superstructure, what is likely
the total number of storeys for the whole
building inclusive of the basement parking?
a.
b.
c.
d.

55 storeys
53 storeys
59 storeys
57 storeys

80) An Office Tower falls under what type of

building occupancy?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Division C-2
Division E-1
Division E-2
Division E-3

C-3 : zoning
classification

81) Basis for the Answer on Item Number 80.

a. Location of Development, Number of
Occupancies and Number of Storeys
b. Location of Development, Zoning
Classification and Number of Storeys
c. Size of Lot, Zoning Classification and
Number of Storeys
d. Location of Development, Level of
Use and Width of RROW

82) Considering the recommended incremental

setbacks for this type of development,
determine the height where the incremental
setbacks will start along the 20m. RROW.
a.
b.
c.
d.

a. 32.91m.
b. 46.77m.
c. 25.98m.
d. 43.30m.

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20 m RROW = 60 deg
10m (center of RROW) +
5 m (setback) = 15 m
tan 60 deg= X /15m

83) Minimum clearance (width) of the Vertical

Main Shaft traversing through the entire
height of the building.

a.
b.
c.
d.

1.20m.
2.00m.
3.00m.
5.00m.

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84) As minimum provisions for natural lighting and

ventilation at the Basement levels,the angular
shafts shall be at an angle of 60 degrees from
the horizontal. What could be the rationale for this?
a. In observance of the recommended
setbacks for the development
b. Aligned with the public drainage system
c. Faster ascending of hot air and carbon
emission
d. Consistent with the maximum Philippine
solar angle

85) Recommended hallway width if all elevator cars

are in a single line.

a.
b.
c.
d.

1.80 m.
2.10 m.
2.40 m.
3.05 m.

86) For an open and airy feel in accessing the

second floor and an alternative to the elevator, an
escalator can be utilized provided that it observes
the maximum recommended slope for security and
ease of access.

a.
b.
c.
d.

12 deg.
15 deg.
20 deg.
30 deg.

87) What is the main difference between a high rise

building and a skyscraper?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Number of Storeys
Type of Construction
Its Architectural Style
Its Symbolism

88) Given that the ground floor area of an office

tower in Great Britain is 2500 sq m. & the
six succeeding floors are typical, compute for the
total floor area from ground to 3rd floor.

a.
b.
c.
d.

5,000 sq. m.
7,500 sq. m.
10,000 sq. m.
15,000 sq. m.

Displacement from ground level British convention

American convention

3 storeys heights above ground

"3rd floor"

"4th floor"

2 storeys heights above ground

"2nd floor"

"3rd floor"

1 storey height above ground

"1st floor"

"2nd floor"

at ground level

"Ground floor"

"Ground floor" or "1st

floor"

89) In the Religious context, which style is best

comparable to the Skyscrapers?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Baroque
Gothic
Byzantine
Romanesque

90) Best Locations of the Service Cores with the

proposed development in order to lessen heat gain
that will eventually contribute to energy efficiency.

a.
b.
c.
d.

Along the 40m. RROW

Along the 20m. RROW
Left and Right Sides
All of the given

91) The advantages of the Y-shaped plan of

Burj Khalifa.
a. Maximizes the views of the Arabian
Gulf
b. Reduces stress from prevailing winds
c. Both a & b
d. None of the given

Designing a cultural center requires one to be

adept with theater design ad other similar spaces.
Answer the questions below to test yourself on how
well you've learned about these spaces.

92) The stage in the proscenium theater has a

proscenium arch. Why is the arch significant?
a. It's for the installation of the long curtains.
b. It serves like a picture frame where one sees
a scene.
c. It signifies the modern design of a
proscenium theater.
d. None of the above.

93) The black box theater is distinctly different from

the proscenium theater. Why is it named as such?
1- Its form is typically like a box.
2- It's named after a Gothic designer.
3- It's painted black.
4 - It's smaller than the proscenium theater.

a.
b.
c.
d.

1, 3
2, 3, 4
3, 4
1, 3, 4

94) A black box theater is the best venue to hold

experimental performances. Why is it so?
1 - It is capable of having various configurations.
2 - It is very flexible as seats can be moved.
3 - Its floor is flat and open.
4 - It has only one level.

a.
b.
c.
d.

1,2
3,4
1,2,3
1,2,3,4

95) Recommended type of main doors for the

theater

a.
b.
c.
d.

swing in
swing out
double swing
sliding

96) Best location of restrooms in a theater

a.
b.
c.
d.

near the stage

near the fire exit
inter-lobby
lobby

97) Recommended color scheme for the

proscenium theater

a.
b.
c.
d.

light and cool

dark and warm
bright and warm
bright and warm

98) A catwalk is a narrow platform suspended above

the stage. Why is there a need for one?
1 - to access the lights for maintenance and
manipulation
2 - to serve as runway for models who showcase
clothing and accessories
3 - to access the sceneries (hanging from the grid) which
are part of the performance/s
4 - to paint the ceiling of the theater
a.
b.
c.
d.

1, 3
2, 4
1, 2
3, 4

99) Is it possible to utilize passive cooling in a

proscenium theater?

a.
b.
c.
d.

YES
NO
It depends.
Maybe

100) For life safety, it's vital to ensure that at least

___ of the auditorium capacity can exit through the
lobby during an emergency.

a.
b.
c.
d.

25%
50%
75%
100%

101) Occupancy type of an Airport Facility

a.
b.
c.
d.

Division E-1
Division E-2
Division E-3
Division F-1

102) What is the significance of an apron to an

airport terminal?
a. area for taxiing of an aircraft
b. area which protects the passenger terminal
from aircrafts with engine troubles
c. airside area which serves as loading and
unloading passengers and cargo
d. all of the above

103) Connecting area of the aircraft and the

passenger terminal
a.
b.
c.
d.

loading bridges
jet bridges
a&b
none of the given

104) Interface between 'landside' and 'airside'

a.
b.
c.
d.

concourse
airport terminal
curbside
airside corridor

105) Recommended type of furniture for the CIP

Lounge

a.
b.
c.
d.

swivel chair
sofa bed
ottoman chair
chaise lounge

106) Concept or layout applied in the design of

Terminal 3 of Beijing International Airport

a.
b.
c.
d.

Satellite
Linear
Pier
Island

107) 8. Concept or layout applied in the design

of NAIA Terminal 1

a.
b.
c.
d.

Satellite
Linear
Pier
Island

108) Concept or layout applied in the design of

Dubai International Airport

a.
b.
c.
d.

Satellite
Linear
Pier
Island

109) Which structure should be the tallest in an

airport facility?
a.
b.
c.
d.

control tower
hangar
fire station
passenger terminal

110) Which is usually at the upper level?

a.
b.
c.
d.

arrival area
departure area
both arrival and departure
none of the choices

111) If the designer chooses to adapt the

character of the Indigenous Samal House
for the design of the Casitas, what is likely its final
look?

a.
b.
c.
d.

A casita on simulated coastal waters

A casita in the mountainous area
A casita on a tree
A casita in a cave

112) If the designer decides to have Oasis as a

concept for his man-made resort, what is likely at
the center of the development?

a.
b.
c.
d.

palm trees
swimming pool
desert
camel

113) In the design of a resort, what type of design

approach in terms of balance and contrast conveys
a recreational feel?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Symmetrical Balance and Masculine

Symmetrical Balance and Feminine
Asymmetrical Balance and Masculine
Asymmetrical Balance and Feminine

114) For a more playful feel in a recreational

structure, diagonal lines are recommended. Why?

a.
b.
c.
d.

create a more formal atmosphere

attract attention and lead the eye
create a restful, informal feeling
none of the given

115) If a designer chooses to have a Zen-inspired

room, which is the more appropriate color choice?

a.
b.
c.
d.

fuschia, white and green

brown, white and green
orange, green and yellow
black, gray and silver

116) Recommended interior colors in the dining

area of a beach resort to complement the
Philippine setting.

a.
b.
c.
d.

underwater colors
earth colors
tropical colors
primary colors

117) In cases where building of a structure on

coastal waters is allowed, which particular
form is appropriate to stand the harsh elements,
inexpensive to build and considered green
approach

a.
b.
c.
d.

Casita on a boat hull

Casita on stilts
Casita on reclaimed land
all of the given

118) Why is it prohibited to build a casita on the

easement of a beach resort?

a.
b.
c.
d.

limits the access for public use

it is public domain
deemed detrimental to public safety
all of the above

119) Applying a sustainable approach, which is

considered appropriate for building materials?

a.
b.
c.
d.

steel and glass

bamboo and grass
recycled bottles and tires
all of the given

120) Best location of a swimming pool in a high

rise building

a.
b.
c.
d.

rooftop
ground floor
basement
podium