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a. 5.33 m.
RROW= sidewalk/s + carriageway
b. 2.66 m.
c. 4.00 m. 16.00 divide by 1/4 (min)
d. 2.00 m. = 4m (2 sides)
2.00 m. (1 side)
35) How many cars can be perpendicularly
parked in a 26.00 m. strip?
a. 8 cars
b. 9 cars
c. 10 cars 26.00 / 2.50m. = 10.4 slots
d. 11 cars
36) On the same 26.00m. strip, how many cars
can be perpendicularly parked including 1 slot for
handicapped parking?
a. 0.30m.
b. 0.40m.
c. 0.60m.
d. 1.20m.
38) What is the most practical solution of
providing shade on the sidewalks?
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. True
b. False
c. Maybe
d. I don't know.
49) What is the most effective way to promote
sustainability through passive cooling?
a. Group B
b. Group C
c. Group D
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. 2340 sq.m.
b. 2016 sq.m.
c. 1008 sq.m.
d. 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. Baroque
b. Gothic
c. Byzantine
d. Romanesque
53) Compute for the total number of car parking
slots for the church.
a. 82 slots
1 car slot: 50sq.m. of
b. 13 slots
congregation area
c. 325 slots
d. 26 slots
54) Compute for the total number of jeepney
parking slots for the church.
a. 82 slots
1 jeepney slot: 50sq.m. of
b. 13 slots
congregation area
c. 325 slots
d. 26 slots
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. perimeter fence
b. trees
c. shrubs
d. statues
56) Compute for its Allowable Maximum Building
Footprint (AMBF).
a. 550 sq.m.
Setbacks: 5-3-3
b. 504 sq.m.
c. 528 sq.m. 28m - 3 -3 = 22m
d. 612 sq.m. (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. UTS
b. GI
c. I-1
d. I-2
59) Compute for the minimum area of a
conference room with an occupancy of 20 pax.
a. 20 sq.m.
b. 24 sq.m.
c. 28 sq.m. 1.40 sq m. per occupant
d. 32 sq.m.
60) How can a Municipal Hall project power and
nobility? Choose the best answer.
a. 5%
b. 10%
c. 15%
Group C : Inside Lot
d. 20%
62) Determine the required setbacks (front-side-
rear) for the proposed building.
a. 5-2-2
b. 5-3-3
c. 6-3-3
d. 8-5-5
63) Compute for the allowable maximum building
footprint.
a. 1428 sq.m.
b. 1786 sq.m.
c. 1920 sq.m.
d. 1748 sq.m.
64) Compute for the maximum allowable
percentage of site occupancy (PSO).
a. 59.00%
b. 79.33%
c. 73.80%
d. 72.23%
65) Compute for the minimum total floor area if all
three (3) floors are typical in shape.
a. 5760 sq.m.
b. 4284 sq.m.
c. 5244 sq.m.
d. 5358 sq.m.
66) Recommended location for the Business
Permit Office
a. Molds
b. Ice crystals
c. Salt crystals
d. 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. Redevelopment
b. Rehabilitation
c. Renovation
d. 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. Adaptive Reuse
b. Facadectomy
c. Interior Renovation
d. Retrofitting
71) The use of a heritage structure into something
modern but maintaining the integrity and
authenticity of the structure.
a. Rehabilitation
b. Adaptive Reuse
c. Reconstruction
d. 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. Strength
b. Weakness
c. Opportunity
d. Threat
73) Which is the priority in the development of a
walkable community?
a. dormitory
b. fast food restaurant
c. fine dining restaurant
d. office units
75) principal protagonist of the anti-restoration
movement
a. Viollet-le-Duc
b. John Ruskin
c. Kevin Lynch
d. Doxiadis
76) Principal protagonists of the restoration
movement
a. Viollet-le-Duc
b. John Ruskin
c. Kevin Lynch
d. 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. 5-3-5m.
b. 6-3-3m.
c. 8-5-5m.
d. 6-3-5m.
78) Compute for the Allowable Maximum Building
Footprint (AMBF) of the proposed development on
the chosen site.
a. 41,616 sq.m.
b. 40,180 sq.m.
c. 41,760 sq.m.
d. 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. 55 storeys
b. 53 storeys
c. 59 storeys
d. 57 storeys
80) An Office Tower falls under what type of
building occupancy?
a. Division C-2
b. Division E-1
c. Division E-2 C-3 : zoning
d. Division E-3 classification
81) Basis for the Answer on Item Number 80.
a. a. 32.91m.
page 338
b. b. 46.77m.
c. c. 25.98m. 20 m RROW = 60 deg
d. d. 43.30m. 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. 1.20m.
b. 2.00m.
c. 3.00m. Page 387
d. 5.00m.
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. 1.80 m.
b. 2.10 m.
c. 2.40 m.
d. 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. 12 deg.
b. 15 deg.
c. 20 deg.
d. 30 deg.
87) What is the main difference between a high rise
building and a skyscraper?
a. Number of Storeys
b. Type of Construction
c. Its Architectural Style
d. 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. 5,000 sq. m.
b. 7,500 sq. m.
c. 10,000 sq. m.
d. 15,000 sq. m.
Displacement from ground level British convention American convention
a. Baroque
b. Gothic
c. Byzantine
d. 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. 1, 3
b. 2, 3, 4
c. 3, 4
d. 1, 3, 4
94) A black box theater is the best venue to hold
experimental performances. Why is it so?
a. 1,2
b. 3,4
c. 1,2,3
d. 1,2,3,4
95) Recommended type of main doors for the
theater
a. swing in
b. swing out
c. double swing
d. sliding
96) Best location of restrooms in a theater
a. 1, 3
b. 2, 4
c. 1, 2
d. 3, 4
99) Is it possible to utilize passive cooling in a
proscenium theater?
a. YES
b. NO
c. It depends.
d. 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. 25%
b. 50%
c. 75%
d. 100%
101) Occupancy type of an Airport Facility
a. Division E-1
b. Division E-2
c. Division E-3
d. 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. loading bridges
b. jet bridges
c. a&b
d. none of the given
104) Interface between 'landside' and 'airside'
a. concourse
b. airport terminal
c. curbside
d. airside corridor
105) Recommended type of furniture for the CIP
Lounge
a. swivel chair
b. sofa bed
c. ottoman chair
d. chaise lounge
106) Concept or layout applied in the design of
Terminal 3 of Beijing International Airport
a. Satellite
b. Linear
c. Pier
d. Island
107) 8. Concept or layout applied in the design
of NAIA Terminal 1
a. Satellite
b. Linear
c. Pier
d. Island
108) Concept or layout applied in the design of
Dubai International Airport
a. Satellite
b. Linear
c. Pier
d. Island
109) Which structure should be the tallest in an
airport facility?
a. control tower
b. hangar
c. fire station
d. passenger terminal
110) Which is usually at the upper level?
a. arrival area
b. departure area
c. both arrival and departure
d. 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. palm trees
b. swimming pool
c. desert
d. camel
113) In the design of a resort, what type of design
approach in terms of balance and contrast conveys
a recreational feel?
a. underwater colors
b. earth colors
c. tropical colors
d. 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. rooftop
b. ground floor
c. basement
d. podium