PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

1 The third phase of an architect's regular services. Contract

documents phase
2 Project financing falls under what kind of service of the architect. Pre-design
services
3 Comprehensive planning falls under what service of the architect. Specialized
allied services
4 The fee of the architect for design-build services on a guaranteed maximum 10%
cost aside from his fee for regular design services.
5 What percentage of an architect's work is liability under the civil code. 10%
6 For interior design services, the architect shall be paid what percentage of 50%
the fee upon submission of the final design.
7 When the owner fails to implement the plans and documents for construction 85%
as prepared by the architect, the architect is entitled to receive what
percentage of his fee.
8 The minimum fee per appearance of an architect when rendering service as PHP 500.00
an expert witness shall be.
9 The minimum basic fee for specialized decorative building. 12%
10 The minimum basic fee for industrial buildings with a project cost below 50 6%
million pesos.
11 The minimum basic fee for hospitals with a project cost below 50 million 8%
pesos.
12 In design-build services, the single-point-responsibility of project delivery Architect
puts the legal liability for both the design and construction on the.
13 The release of 10% retention by the owner shall be done after how many 3 months
months from the date of final payment.
14 Printed documents stipulating the procedural and administrative aspect of General
the contract. conditions
15 An outline specification enumerating the type and trade names of materials Schedule of
to be used. material and
finishes
16 A price given by a contractor, sub-contractor, material supplier or vendor to Quotation
furnish materials, labor or both.
17 A statement from the architect confirming the amount of money due the Certificate of
contractor for work accomplished. payment
18 A bond furnished by the contractor and his surety as a guarantee to execute Performance

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the work in accordance with the terms of the contract. bond

19 An offer to perform the work prescribed in a contract at a specified cost. Bid
20 The fee of the architect for design-build services by administration. 7%
21 A stipulation of the use of specific products or processes without provision Closed
for substitution. specification
22 A list of instructions stipulating the manner on which bids are to be prepared. Instruction to
bidder
23 The performance and Payment Bonds shall be released by the owner after 2 months
the expiration of how many months from the final acceptance of the work.
24 The Guarantee Bond is released how many months after the date of final 12 months/1
payment. year
25 How many days shall the Building Official issue a certificate of occupancy 30 days
after final inspection of the project.
26 A statute specifying the period of time within which legal action must be Statute of
brought for alleged damage or injury. limitations
27 A bond, the form or content of which is prescribed by statute. Statutory bond
28 A rule that certain kinds of contracts are enforceable unless signed and in Statute of frauds
writing or unless there is a written memorandum of their terms signed by the
party to be charged.
29 A contract transferring the right of possession of buildings, property, etc., for Lease
a fixed period of time, usually for periodical compensation called 'rent'.
30 A tenure by lease; real estate held under a lease. Leasehold
31 The person receiving a possessory interest in buildings, property, etc., by Lessee
lease.
32 The person granting a possessory interest in buildings, property, etc., by Lessor
lease.
33 Range of the multiplier for Multiple of Direct Personnel Expense. 2-2.5
34 This type of compensation is only applied to non-creative work. Multiple of direct
personnel
expenses
35 Supervision Work is a non-creative work, true or false. True
36 A world-wide used method of compensation for architectural services. Percentage of
const. cost
37 This method of compensation is applied only to pre-design services, Multiple of pers.
supervision work, and other works which the Architect may perform other Expenses
than the regular and specialized allied services.
38 This type of compensation is similar to the concept being charged by Percentage of

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realtors, developers, and lawyers. const. cost

39 For reimbursable expenses, how many kilometers from the Architect's office 50 kms.
shall a work be located to allow reimbursable expenses.
40 This method of compensation is frequently used where there is continuing Professional fee
relationship on a series of projects. plus expenses
41 The full-time construction inspector shall be under the technical control and Architect
supervision of the ___.
42 Submission of shop drawings shall be accompanied by a ___ in duplicate. Letter of
transmittal
43 How many sets of shop drawings for approval shall the contractor submit to 3
the Architect?
44 Who shall have the responsibility of securing, but not liable for non-issuance, Contractor
of the final occupancy permit.
45 True or false, can the owner relegate to the contractor the responsibility of True
establishing the lot lines, boundary lines, easements, and benchmarks
provided that the owner pays the contractor for such works?
46 Who shall have the responsibility for establishing lot lines, boundary lines, Owner
easements, and benchmarks?
47 Who shall pay for the services of a licensed surveyor for confirmation and Contractor
certification of the location of column centers, piers, walls, pits, trenches,
pipe work, culvert work, utility lines, and other similar works required by the
contract.
48 Professional Fee for the Architect as a full-time supervisor. 1-1.5%
49 Professional fee for the Construction Manager. 1.5-3%
50 Four types of Contracts for construction management. Firm fixed price
Fixed price
incentive
CPIF/CPAF
Cost plus fixed
fee
51 Under PD 1096, what should be the proportion of sidewalk width to that of (1/6)
the road right-of-way?
52 At what interest rate per month should a client pay the architect should the 2%
former fail to pay the latter beyond 30 days from receipt of billing?
53 What code holds the architect responsible for the building/structure he Civil code
designed for a certain period of time.
54 What type of compensation is applied to cases where the architect's Per

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personal time is required, such as conferences, joint venture activities, etc.? diem+Reimb
55 What type of bond guarantees payment on all obligations arising from the Payment bond
contract?
56 What type of compensation is applied to most of Gov't projects and entails Lump sum
more paper works and is advantageous to both client and architect.
57 Professional Fee for the Project Manager. 2-5%
58 If the Project Manager is hired by the owner, who shall have the Project manager
responsibility of hiring the Construction Manager?
59 True or false, based on the Civil Code, the Project Manager has no legal True
responsibility insofar as design and construction is concerned.
60 His primary responsibility is the exercise of overall cost control which relieves Project manager
the owner of many of the anxieties that usually beset, particularly those
concerned with forecasting cost and completion dates.
61 In the architect's code of ethics, to whom does the architect has Public
responsibility to seek opportunities for constructive service in civic and urban
affairs?
62 What PD created the PRC which regulates the practice of various PD 223
professionals.
63 Architect XYZ uses paid advertisements without sanction by professional People
consensus and years of experience. His action is unethical with respect to
his relation to whom?
64 Additional information on contract documents issued to bidders before date Bid Bulletin
of bidding.
65 The offer of a bidder to perform the work described by the contract Proposal
documents when made out and submitted on the prescribed proposal form,
properly signed and sealed.
66 The cashier's check or surety bond accompanying the proposal submitted by Proposal bond
the bidder, as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract with the
owner for the construction of the work, if the contract is awarded to him.
67 Instructions which may be issued prior to the bidding to supplement and/or Special
modify drawings, specifications, and/or general conditions of the contract. provisions
68 Written or printed description of work to be done describing qualities of Specifications
material and mode of construction.
69 Means information, advice or notification pertinent to the project delivered in Written notice
person or sent by registered mail to the individual, firm or corporation at the
last known business address of such individual, firm or corporation.
70 Includes labor or materials or both as equipment, transportation, or other Work

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facilities necessary to commence and complete the construction called for in

the contract.
71 Means to build-in, mount in position, connect or apply any object specified Install
ready for the intended use.
72 Means to purchase and/or fabricate and deliver to jobsite. Furnish
73 Means to furnish and install. Provide
74 No further retention shall be made on the balance of the contract when how 50%
many percent of the contract has been completed?
75 No payment shall be made on contracts in excess of how many percent of 65%
the contract price.
76 The guarantee bond is equal to how many percent of the contract price? 30%
77 How many percent of the architect's fee is payable to the architect upon 30%
completion of the preparation of the schematic design phase and up to final
design development phase?
78 Standard factor computed for changes and/or revisions made on completed 2.5
contracts.
79 Approximately, how many square meters of office space for the architect is 12 sqm
built by the contractor as temporary facilities for the project.
80 All trees and other plants that need to be transplanted elsewhere within ___ 50 / Contractor
meters shall be done by the ___ at his own expense.
81 If there is a variance/discrepancy between the drawings and specifications, Specifications
what shall be followed?
82 How many days prior to bidding shall the contractor seek the architect's 15 days
clarification as to the particular areas of work which requires evaluation of
the architect?
83 How many days upon written notice can a contractor terminate a contract 15 days
with a valid reason?
84 Suspension of work for ___ days by order of any court or other public 90 days
authority through no act or fault of the contractor gives the him the right to
terminate contract.
85 True or false, the contractor can terminate contract if the owner should fail to False (30 days)
pay the contractor any sum within 15 days after its award by arbitration
86 True or false, the contractor can terminate contract if the owner should fail to False (15 days)
act upon any request for payment within 30 days after its certification by the
architect.
87 Who declares bankruptcy as a valid reason for the termination of a contract? Contractor
88 True or false, upon termination of contract and upon the decision of the True

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architect that materials and equipment left by the contractor which do not
belong to him can be used and rent of such shall be borne by the failing
contractor.
89 True or false, in case of suspension of work, all unpaid work executed True
including expenses incurred during suspension shall be evaluated by the
architect and charged to the owner.
90 True or false, the owner has no right to claim liquidated damages if he takes False
over the work from the contractor for failure to complete the project.
91 How many days prior to canceling an insurance be given to the owner 10 days
stipulating the intention to cancel?
92 How many percent of the contract amount is the Performance Bond? 15%
93 How many percent of the contract amount is the Payment Bond? 15%
94 A contract provision setting forth the damages a party must pay in the event Penalty clause
of his breach.
95 Basic Fee for Physical Planning Type 1 or site such as industrial estates, 5,000 for first 50
commercial centers, sports complex, resorts, etc. hectares
96 Predecessor of PD 1096 R.A. 6451
97 What presidential decree institutionalized the profession of environmental PD 1308
planning?
98 It is a right enforceable against specific property to secure payment of an Liens
obligation.
99 Minimum basic fee for simple projects. 6%
100 Minimum basic fee for alterations/renovations. 50%

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