Professional Practice 03

Q.1) What is the minimum basic fee for publishing plants with a project construction cost of
P40M?
 
  A. P 2.4 M
  B. P 2.8M
  C. P 3.2 M
  D. P 3.6M
 
Q.2) A method of selection for an Architect most often used by an individual person
undertaking a relatively small project
 
  A. comparative selection
  B. design competition
  C. bidding
  D. direct selection
 
Q.3) Not a criteria for computing the Architect's compensation.
 
  A. talent and skill
  B. experience
  C. personal relations
  D. effort and time available
 
Q.4) A method of compensation that is flexible, easy to apply and is related to the size and the
type of the project.
 
  A. multiple of direct personnel expense
  B. percentage of construction cost
  C. professional fee plus expenses
  D. lump sum or fixed fee
 
Q.5) The multiplier applied in the multiple of direct personnel expense depends on the
following except one:
 
  A. complexity of project office set-up
  B. office set-up
  C. experience of the Architect
  D. cost of transportation
 
Q.6) For a housing project exceeding 10 units, how much is the minimum fee chargeable for
each additional unit, excluding the fees for the first 10 units?
 
  A. 20% of basic fee
  B. 30% of basic fee
  C. 40% of basic fee
  D. 60% of basic fee
 
Q.7) What is the minimum basic fee for museums with a project construction cost of P100M?
 
  A. 8%
  B. 10%
  C. 12%
  D. 15%
 
Q.8) What is the minimum basic fee for public health centers with a project construction cost
of P50M or less?
 
  A. 5%
  B. 6%
  C. 7%
  D. 8%
 
Q.9) A method of compensation frequently used where there is a continuing relationship on a
series of projects.:
 
  A. multiple of direct personnel expense
  B. percentage of construction cost
  C. professional fee plus expenses
  D. lump sum or fixed fee
 
Q.10) Most expensive and time-consuming method of selecting the Architect.
 
  A. comparative selection
  B. design competition
  C. mixed method
  D. direct selection

 
Q.11) The method of compensation should not have the following characteristic.
 
  A. fair to client and architect
  B. easy to understand
  C. not create legal problems
  D. focus client's attention to price
 
Q.12) How are projects classified in determining the basis for the Architect's Basic Fee?
 
  A. material specifications
  B. total floor area
  C. degree of project complexity
  D. structural components
 
Q.13) A full-time construction inspector as deemed necessary shall be engaged and paid for by
the Owner and shall be under the technical control of whom?
 
  A. Owner
  B. Contractor
  C. Architect
  D. Construction Manager
 
Q.14) What is the minimum basic fee for public markets with a project construction cost of
P50M.
 
  A. P 2.5 M
  B. P 3M
  C. P 3.5 M
  D. P 4M
 
Q.15) A method of compensation that represents a risk situation to the Architect since his costs
may exceed the agreed amount.
 
  A. multiple of direct personnel expense
  B. percentage of construction cost
  C. professional fee plus expenses
  D. lump sum or fixed fee

 
Q.16) The multiple of personnel direct expense is applicable only to what type of work?.
 
  A. research
  B. creative work
  C. government projects
  D. ocular site inspection
 
Q.17) Which work item is chargeable to the Owner and not included in the regular scope of
services?
 
  A. miniature models of design studies
  B. extra drafting of changes made by Owner
  C. structural analysis
  D. electrical load calculation
 
Q.18) An activity where the Architect may be paid on a per diem basis plus out-of-pocket
expenses such as travel, accommodations and subsistence, long-distance telephone calls,
secretarial service.
 
  A. confer with prospective investors
  B. data gathering
  C. feasibility study
  D. accounting
 
Q.19) Not included in the scope of services for Interior Design of a music studio commissioned
to an Architect
 
  A. prepares electronic equipment specifications
  B. prescribes interior finishes
  C. prepares furniture schedule
  D. assists negotiations with fabricators.
 
Q.20) When the design of the Architect is used again to build a sixth structure without amending
the drawing and specifications, how much shall the Architect's fee be computed?
 
  A. 20% of basic fee
  B. 30% of basic fee
  C. 40% of basic fee
  D. 60% of basic fee
 
Q.21) Not included in the scope of services under Physical Planning.
 
  A. environmental studies
  B. impact analysis
  C. examination of laws, ordinances, rules and regulations
  D. engineering dawings and specifications
 
Q.22) The client will not have this as basis for selecting the Architect using comparative
selection
 
  A. personal acquaintance
  B. ability to undertake the project
  C. references from former clients
  D. number of technical staff members
 
Q.23) Which group classification belongs projects involving extensive detail such furniture
design, built-in equipment, special fittings, screens, counters, interiors and other detailed
parts of appurtenances of buildings or structures and landscaping designs?
 
  A. Group 6
  B. Group 7
  C. Group 8
  D. Group 9
 
Q.24) Which component is not considered in the formulation of the Master Development Plan
 under the Comprehensive Planning Services?
 
  A. Site Development
  B. Legal and Administrative
  C. Economic
  D. Transport
 
Q.25) When the Architect as Environmental Planner is commissioned to do town and regional
planning or urban renewal projects, he performs the following except one:
 
  A. undertakes demographic analysis
  B. prepares concept development plans
  C. identifies social behavior and interaction
  D. undertakes environmental impact assessment