ZAMBOANGA CITY STATE POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE

RT. Lim Blvd. Zamboanga City

Department of Technology Education
CT 112 (NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES)
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Name: __________________________ Score: _____________
Year/Sec: ________________________ Date: ______________

TEST I. MULTIPLE CHOICE:

DIRECTIONS: Choose the best answer from the choices given. Write only the letter of your choice on the
space provided before each item.

____1. At what section of the General Provision state that: All buildings or structures as well as
accessory facilities thereto shall conform in all respects to the principles of safe construction and must
be suited to the purpose for which they are designed.
a. SECTION 103. Scope and Application c. SECTION 102. Declaration of Policy
b. SECTION 101. Title d. SECTION 104. General Building Requirements
____2. A preformatted prescribed application form duly accomplished and notarized by the respective
design professional with validation matrices related to other building rules and regulations.
a. APPLICATION FORMS c. REFFERAL CODE
b. BUILDING PERMIT d. BUILDING REGULATION FORM
____3.This refers to all on-site work done in the site preparation, excavation, foundation, assembly of all
the components and installation of utilities, machineries and equipment of buildings/structures.
a. INDUSTRY c. DEVELOPMENT PLAN
b. CONSTRUCTION d. EXCAVATION
____4. Who is the Head or Chief Executive Officer of DPWH?
a. Secretary c. President
b. Manager d. Executive
____5. At what year where the IRR (Implementing Rules and Regulations of the National Building Code
of the Philippines (P.D. 1096)” has been revised?
a. 2004 c. 2005
b. 2006 d. 2007
____6. In section 103 of the general provision, the IRR shall cover the following disciplines: architectural,
civil/structural, electrical, mechanical, sanitary, plumbing, and electronics etc. except traditional
indigenous family dwellings, and those covered by the “Economic and Socialized Housing Projects” or
otherwise known as _____________.
a. Batas Pambansa Bilang 221 c. Batas Pambansa Bilang 220
b. Batas Pambansa Bilang 222 d. Batas Pambansa Bilang 223
____7. The ollowing are qualification to be a building official except,
a. A Filipino citizen and of good moral character
b. A duly registered architect or civil engineer
c. A member of good standing of a duly accredited organization of his profession for not less than
two years
d. computer literate
____8. Refers to any new construction which increases the height and/or floor area of existing
buildings/structures.
a. Alteration c. Addition
b. Expansion d. construction
____9. PD 1096, is otherwise known as the_______________________________.
a. National Building Code of the Philippines c. national plumbing code of the Philippines
b. Batas Pambansa Bilang 223 d. Batas Pambansa Bilang 220
____10. A change in the use or occupancy of buildings/structures or any portion/s thereof, which has
different requirements.
a. Construction c. Alteration
b. Demolition d. Conversion
____11. The Office authorized to enforce the provisions of the Code and its IRR in the field as well as the
enforcement of orders and decisions made pursuant thereto.
a. Office Of The Building Official (OBO) c. Office of the ombudsman
b. Office of the city engineer d. office of the president
____12. Which of the following is true about Structural Plans?
a. Foundation Plans and Details at scale of not less than 1:100
b. Floor/Roof Framing Plans and Details at scale of not less than 1:100
c. Details and Schedules of structural and civil works elements including those for deep wells,
water reservoir, pipe lines and sewer system
d. All of the above
____13. Means the degree to which a material can withstand fire as determined by generally recognized
and accepted testing methods.
a. Fire-resistive rating c. Fire-Resistive Standards
b. Fire- Resistive Regulations d. Fire Restrictive Zone
____14. Are areas within which only certain types of buildings/structures are permitted to be
constructed based on their use or occupancy, type of construction, and resistance to fire.
a. Fire zones c. fire safety
b. Construction area d. laboratory area
____15. A type of construction wherein, it shall be four-hour fire-resistive throughout and the structural
elements shall be of steel, iron, concrete, or masonry construction.
a. Type I c. type II
b. Type III d. type IV e. type V
____16. Type of construction in which it shall be made of wood. The structural elements may be any of
the materials permitted by the Code.
a. Type I c. type II
b. Type III d. type IV e. type V
____17. From the date of receipt of advice of the non- issuance, suspension or revocation of permits,
the applicant/permittee may file an appeal with the Secretary who shall render his decision within,
a. 10 days c. 15 days
b. 20 days d. 30 days
____18. An act that to ordain and institute A National Building Code.
a. Republic Act No. 6541 c. Republic Act No. 6145
b. Republic Act No. 6451 d. Republic Act No. 6514
____19. This code shall apply to all ___ constructed and any change or repair made there an after the
approval of said code.
a. Schools b. Canteen c. Buildings and Structures d. Museum
____20. This provision the secretary shall promulgate regulations for each type of construction and
promulgate rules and regulations.
a. Types of construction c. Requirements on types of construction
b. Change in type d. None of the above
____21. This section where the regulation on building permit, inspection and other fees, and for
compliance with the same shall be covered by city and municipal ordinance.
a. Fees c. Building permits
b. Inspection and certificates of occupancy d. None of the Above
____22. This section define as the, Violation of this code covering designs, material, method of
construction, and workmanship.
a. Section 1.02.1 b. Section 1.02.2 c. Section 1.02.5 d. Section 1.02.06
____23. The flow area provided may be increased in certain specific instances and under appropriate
conditions, based on the existence of public space, streets, or yards extending along the adjoining two
or more sides of the building or structure.
a. Location on property c. Allowable areas increases
b. Allowable floor areas d. Maximum height of Buildings and increases

____24. The protection for metal structural members shall have,

a. One-hour fire resistive rating c. Three-hour resistive rating
b. b. Two-hour fire resistive d. Four-hour resistive rating.
____25. Work done on any damaged/deteriorated portion of bldg.
a. Alteration b. Renovation c. Repair d. None of the above
____26. The enforcement of Republic Act 6541 on their respective Jurisdiction is the,
b. Mayor b. Architect c. Building official d. City engineer
____27. Physical change made to increase its value and improve its aesthetic quality
a. Alteration b. Renovation c. Addition d. None of the above
____28. The following groups under section 3.01.01 which occupancy classified except,
a. Residential b. Education and Recreation c. Institution d. Foundation
____29. Which are not included for the requirements for building permit,
a. The use or occupancy of proposed work. c. Estimated cost of proposed work
b. A description of work to be covered by the permit d. Tax documents
____30. The exterior __ and windows shall have three-fourth-hour fire-resistive rating for all type of
construction.
a. Ceiling b. Walls c. Doors d. None of the above

TEST II. ESSAY

DIRECTION: Answer the following questions based on your own understanding. (10 pts.)

1. What is National building code all about? (5Pts)

2. Who are supposed to implement the National Building Code? (5pts)

Good Luck….!!!!!
Prepared by: Jonathan L. Delos Santos
Instructor