JANUARY 2013 ALE QUESTIONS

HISTORY

1. What is the similarity of Bahay Kubo and Bahay na Bato?

The Bahay Kubo has a Silong, Bahay na Bato has a Zaguan. Both are used as Storage

2. Pyramids are built for ______?

a. Priest
b. Pharaoh
c. Kings

3. What is the original design of Bahay na Bato during Spanish Regime?

a. Both upper and lower part are made of stone and the Roofing is G.I
b. Upper is made of Wood and lower part is made of Stone, The roof is Nipa

4. What is interesting about the construction of Pyramids?

On how did people transfer the large stones and materials having no special equipment

5. The use of Vollada?

It has capiz window and ventanillas.
Capiz to allow light pass and ventanillas to allow air while capiz window are closed.

6. What type of column used in figure below?

Corinthian Column

7. What architectural style is shown in Figure above? Romanesque

8. What is shown in figure below?

Rose Window
9. A Filipino Architect whose one of his work , now houses our National Artist?
Leandro Locsin

10. Describe the characteristics of his work

Simple and Massive

11. Which of his work houses our National Artist?

CCP

12. Define Vernacular.

I. Local Culture
II. Local Government
III. Religion

a. I, II, III
b. I only
c. I and II
d. None of the above

13. What vernacular method of construction was used to resist earthquakes during early ages?
Hardwood resting on a Stone ( Stone used as Vibrator) see Torogan Houses

14. Similar as Doorway structural Concept

Post and Lintel

15. Baroque is an “irregular Pearl”, Why did developed Baroque Architecture?

To standardize the design of their Eclectic Churches?

16. Where did Baroque Architecture begun?

Italy

17. What columns were used?

a. Canephora
b. Atlantis
c. Caryatids

18. Where does the full column rests?

a. Stylobate
b. Stereobate
c. Drum
d. Podium
Structural/Building Tech

1. In a 27W x 161 I-Beam, what does 27W means?

a. Depth and weight
b. Height and Width
c. Depth

2. Function of Rebar on Concrete wall

a. Resist tensile stresses of concrete
b. Increase compressive strength of concrete
c. Increase tensile strength of concrete

3. Proposed Foundation Plan for Bungalow Construction. Centre to Centre dimension is 1.10.
If the owner requested to add a Second Floor, what type of Footing will be used?

a. Change to Combined Footing

b. Retain Isolated Footing
c. Mat

4. Study Cantilever Beam

5. Define Planted Column
6. What would be the possible reason in omitting the Corner Column of the Second Floor?
There will be a Corner Glass Wall to be constructed

7. Given a Floor Joist Sketch, what is ask in the Figure below?

Bridging

8. Study Liquid Nail Connection

Use to make Smooth Surface Finish

9. What will you do if a pipe will pass through a beam?

a. Provide pipe sleeve
b. Decrease the depth of beam
 ARCHITECTURAL and PLANNING

1. Study the Following

a. Off-Street Parking
b. On-Site Parking
c. Ceiling Estimates
d. Paint Estimates
e. Truss Area
f. Tile Estimate
g. Portland Cement
h. Horizontal Exit
i. Fire Lane
j. RROW
k. Fire Door
l. Parking Requirements
m. Setbacks
n. ISA, USA, PSO, AMBF
o. Incremental Setback
p. Elevator Shaft
q. Columns/Retaining Wall

2. What is not a fire safety device?

a. Helmet
b. Firewall
c. Fire Extinguisher
d. Sprinkler

3. Sample Questions in Estimates

Description of Plan is Given.

Office – 28 Square Meters

1. If eaves measured 1 meter on all sides, what will be the total area of the ceiling? How many
pieces of 1220x2440 plywood will ne needed?
2. If the floor slab is 150mm Thick, what will be the volume of the concrete needed for the
slab?
3. Using a ratio of 20 sqm per gallon of paint, how many gallons is needed to cover the ceiling
(3 coats) ?
4. What is the area of the truss?
5. How many 600x600mm tiles will be needed for the office?
Note: Kung iintindihin nyo ng maayos yung problem, madali na para sa inyo. Kasi given na
mga sukat.
UTILITIES

1. What type of aircon is shown?

Cassette Type

2. If you have STP on site, what is not needed?

a. Septic Tank
b. MRF
c. Down Spout

3. Functions similar as Floor drain?

a. Catch Basin
b. Planters drain
c. Balcony Drain

4. Study the following

a. Catch Basin
b. Downspout
c. STP
d. Floor drain
e. Shower drain

5. Study features of Split type Aircon

6. Study Air Curtain, parts of aircon
7. Given Isometric, where does the water came?
a. Above ceiling
b. Below slab
c. Outside

8. Study the following

a. LAN
b. PABX
c. Intercom
d. Router
e. Raceway
 f. Check Valve
g. Globe Valve
h. Angle Valve

PROPAC

1. A document where ideals and objectives of Architects are stated

a. Architect’s code of ethics
b. SPP docs
c. Architects Law