Architectural

Design & Site

Planning
(ADSP)

Sample Questions

PART ONE
Q1
Light not recommended for factory?

a. LED
b. surface mounted CFL
c. pendant
d. high heat halogen
Q2
At what stage should you consider Tropical Design Concepts?

a. At the very onset, during the Pre-Design Stage

b. Anytime, during the Design Development Stage
c. During Contract Documentation
Q3
Which flooring material is NOT the most economical?

a. China granite tiles

b. Italian granite slab
c. Italian granite tiles
d. Locally manufactured granite tiles
Q4
What type of ( R-1 Use) foundation should be ideal if the lot is
sloping upwards?

a. Combined
b. Mat
c. Isolated
d. Retaining Wall
Q5
Given its orientation, what are the dominant sun-paths for the
property?

a. SE to SW and NE to NW
b. SE to NW and NE to SW
c. SW to SE and NW to NE
d. SE to NW and NE to SW
Q6
Which of the following is NOT the most economical?

a. China Granite Slab

b. Italian Granite Slab
c. Italian Granite Tiles
d. China Granite Tiles
Q7
What type of paint should not be used as a finish for enclosed interior
spaces?

a. QDE
b. Latex
c. Automotive lacquer
d. Epoxy
Q8
At what stage should you consider Site Analysis?

a. At the very onset, during the Pre-Design Stage

b. Anytime, during the Design Development Stage
c. During Contract Documentation
Q9
Which of the following is NOT considered furniture?

a. Sofa
b. Table
c. Curtain
d. Lampshade
Q10
Which of the following is NOT considered as an architectural interior
(AI) element for the project?

a. eaves
b. unit party wall
c. elevator lobby ceiling
d. bathroom floor
Q11
Material that typically has a 5-year warranty?

a. Laminated flooring
b. Roof deck waterproofing
c. Toilet waterproofing
d. Awning window
Q12
For R-1 development, what is the maximum height of a perimeter
wall?

a. 2.70 m
b. 2.40 m
c. 3.00 m
d. 3.20 m
Q13
Which is the first activity?

a. architectural design preparation

b. plan preparation
c. building code requirements check
d. space plan preparation
Q14
At what stage should you consider Programming?

a. At the very onset, during the Pre-Design Stage

b. Anytime, during the Design Development Stage
c. During Contract Documentation
Q15
Which is NOT an equipment?

a. Exhaust Fan
b. Hand Dryer
c. CCTV
d. Soap Dispenser
Q16
Which is not part of the AMBF?

a. Basement
b. Lobby
c. Covered Parking
d. Foyer
Q17
Area of bedside table (in sq. meter)?

a. 0.22
b. 0.11
c. 0.44
d. 0.33
Q18
Which of the following is NOT a furniture?

a. Dresser
b. Couch
c. Flat LED TV
d. Divan
Q19
Which is not part of the GFA?

a. Roof deck
b. Balcony
c. Open Garage
d. Basement
Q20
Area for single bed (in sq. meter)?

a. 1.425
b. 1.52
c. 1.71
d. 1.90
Q21
Which of the following is NOT an executive position at the
Government-Owned and Controlled Corporation (GOCC)?

a. Vice President
b. Director
c. Division Chief
d. Assistant Vice President
Q22
In a building, what do you call curtains, draperies, etc?

a. Furniture
b. Furnishing
c. Fixtures
d. Fittings
Q23
Which should not be placed inside a building‟s basement level?

a. Incinerator
b. Garbage disposal
c. Parking
d. Electrical Room
Q24
Area for double bed (in sq. meter)?

a. 1.90
b. 2.09
c. 2.28
d. 2.85
Q25
Which of the following has the smallest carbon footprint?

a. Kiln-dried wood
b. Sun-baked tile
c. Oven-baked tile
d. Laminated wood
Q26
Which is NOT a furnishing?

a. Acrylic Painting
b. Ceiling Fan
c. Area Rug
d. Sectional Sofa
Q27
What shouldn‟t be located at the basement, if introduced?

a. MRF
b. workshop
c. den
d. dry storage
Q28
Which will you NOT provide in a secretarial position?

a. Side table
b. Desk
c. File Drawer
d. Executive Chair
Q29
Considering maintenance, where is the best place to position the
downspouts of the roof deck?

a. Embedded in columns
b. CHB pipe chase
c. In the exterior of building, near the columns but outside the cladding
d. In the exterior of the building, but far from the columns
Q30
Considering structural stability and economy, where is the best
place to position the perimeter beams of a building?

a. Along the centerline of the columns

b. Along the exterior face of the columns
c. Along the interior face of the columns
d. None of the Above
Q31
Which is NOT a Furnishing?

a. Wall painting
b. Cornice
c. Tile Flooring
d. Shelves
Q32
Which is part of the Building Footprint?

a. Utility Room
b. Mezzanine Level
c. Balcony
d. Basement
Q33
At what stage should you consider Provisions of NBCP?

a. At the very onset, during the Pre Design Stage

b. Anytime during the Design Development Stage
c. During Contract Documentation
Q34
Which should not be placed in the carport?

a. Hose reel
b. Dog cage
c. Storage cabinet
d. Flower Pots
Q35
Which flooring material is the most resilient?

a. Vinyl Sheet
b. Linoleum
c. Ceramic Tiles
d. Vinyl Tiles
Q36
Assuming the site will be on a converted rice field, on what soil
must the foundation rest?

a. Hard to very hard

b. Very soft to soft
c. Medium to Hard
d. Soft to Medium
Q37
Which is NOT an indoor equipment?

a. AC window type
b. exhaust fan
c. split-type AC
d. microwave oven
Q38
What waterproofing color is best for deck?

a. Light Gray
b. Black
d. White
e. Dark Gray
Q39
Where is a Service Area best located?

a. Side of the lot

b. Back of the house
c. Both sides of the lot
d. Front of the lot
Q40
Which of the following is NOT considered a Service provision?

a. Gardener‟s Room
b. Overhead Water Tank
c. Workshop
d. Security Quarters
Q41
Which is NOT included in the Architectural Interiors?

a. fittings
b. fixtures
c. fixed furniture
d. built-in cabinets
Q42
Which is NOT part of Building Footprint?

a. Exterior Walls
b. Basement
c. Lower Ground Floor
d. Podium Ground Floor
Q43
Span of two columns along driveway so that two cars can be
accommodated?

a. 5 meters
b. 6 meters
c. 4.5 meters
d. 7 meters
Q44
Which of the following provisions should NOT be situated close to
one another?

a. Security Quarters, Lockers and CR

b. Homeowners Association Office and Generator room
c. Guest parking, Ramps and Streets
d. Cistern and Sewage Treatment Plant
Q45
What is the best paint color for a Roofdeck?

a. Dark gray
b. Dark Beige
c. Light Gray
d. Light Beige
Q46
What is NOT included in Topographic Maps?

a. Elevation of Adjacent Buildings

b. Contours of Adjacent Lots
c. Natural and Man-made Features
Q47
Which is NOT included in the Architectural Interiors?

a. furnishings
b. floors
c. wall
d. ceiling
Q48
Clear span of two columns in parking area so that 3 cars can be
accommodated?

a. 6 meters
b. 7 meters
c. 7.5 meters
d. 9 meters
Q49
Which is NOT an Interior Appliance?

a. exhaust fan
b. electric fan
c. microwave oven
d. ACU
Q50
What should be the archetype for R-1 developments

a. Warm and Inviting

b. Safe and Relaxed
c. Isolated
d. With firewalls
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Sample Questions

PART TWO
Q51
Based on the example in the NBC, what is the PSO for an R-1
structure in an inside lot with an area of 301sqm?

a. 50%
b. 55%
c. 60%
d. 70%
Q52
A 4 sqm wall is to be covered with tiles. If you will use 0.30m x
0.30m tiles, how many tiles will be needed?

a. 40
b. 44
c. 45
d. 50
Q53
To fit 3 vehicles per structural bay (meters times meters, center to
center), which of the following should NOT be a recommended
bay measurement for the Project?

a. 8.55 x 9.0
b. 8.75 x 9.5
c. 9.05 x 9.8
d. 7.25 x 8.0
Q54
In Institutional Design, what color is inviting to the eyes of a
person?

a. Blue
b. Green
c. White
d. Yellow Orange
Q55
What is “habagat”?

a. Southwest monsoon
b. Northeast monsoon
c. Southeast monsoon
d. Northwest monsoon
Q56
What should be the prominent line for an R-1 two-storey house
with a frontage of 15m?

a. horizontal
b. vertical
c. diagonal
d. curve
Q57
What is “amihan”?

a. Southwest monsoon
b. Northeast monsoon
c. Southeast monsoon
d. Northwest monsoon
Q58
What tree is rigid, medium spread leaves, shallow rooted, small
diameter roots, not resistant to strong winds and may be a hazard
if planted near a building?

a. palm tree
b. coconut
c. mahogany
d. acacia
Q59
Area of a junior executive table?

a. 0.54 sqm
b. 0.84 sqm
c. 1.35 sqm
d. 1.8 sqm
Q60
What tree is medium trunk, medium spread leaves, deep rooted,
small diameter roots, resistant to strong winds, relatively safe to
plant near a building/structure?

a. palm tree
b. coconut
c. mahogany
d. acacia
Q61
Which is NOT part of the Building Footprint?

a. Basement
b. Ground Floor
c. Exterior Walls
d. Utility Room
Q62
At what stage should you consider provisions of RA 9514?

a. At the very onset, during the Pre Design Stage

b. Anytime during the Design Development Stage
c. During Contract Documentation
Q63
. For a residential development, what is the best location of a
downspout?

a. Center of the House

b. Property Walls
c. Rear of the House
d. Sides of the House
Q64
Trees are best placed in which side of the building?

a. North-south
b. Northeast
c. Southwest
d. East-west
Q65
Which is NOT a good characteristic of a tree that can be harmful
in the site?

a. arboreal
b. shallow root
c. ball or rounded root
d. deep root
Q66
Where do easterly winds come from?

a. East
b. West
c. Southwest
d. Northeast
Q67
Assuming the site will be on a flood plain, on what soil must the
foundation rest?

a. Hard to very hard

b. Very soft to soft
c. Medium to Hard
d. Soft to Medium
Q68
In terms of material production, which of the following flooring
materials is considered to have the lowest carbon footprint?

a. baked clay tiles

b. hand-cut natural stone
c. high-pressure laminate flooring
d. ceramic tiles
Q69
Which is the best exterior finishing material for south portion of
building?

a. Transparent glass with thick dark-colored masonry

b. Stone veneer on 6” CHB
c. White-painted plastered 4” CHB walls
d. Low-e glass curtain walls
Q70
How much tee runner angle section (in lineal meters) is required
for the same 4.00 m x 6.10 m conference room?

a. 20.2
b. 22.2
c. 21.2
d. 19.2
Q71
Assuming the site will be on Adobe soil, what foundation will you
use?

a. Bored Pile
b. Sheet Pile
c. Isolated Footing
d. Footings with Tie Beams
Q72
Assuming a heavily forested location for the Project Site, what type of
roof structure should be introduced?

a. steel deck roof

b. steep gable roof
c. RC Deck Roof
d. low-slope Metal Roofing on Space frame
Q73
For project # 2, under the NBCP, which is part of the GFA for the
Project?

a. Roof deck, if introduced

b. Lobby
c. Covered Parking
d. ACCU Balcony
Q74
What is part of BHL?

a. Parapet
b. Mast
c. Signage
d. Antenna
Q75
Which is not an interior installation?

a. Exhaust fan
b. Air-conditioning unit
c. Hand dryer
d. Microwave
Q76
Which other use can best complement a private 10-unit cluster housing
compound?

a. Entertainment
b. Private business
c. Home office
d. Educational
Q77
What type of paint is normally not sprayed?

a. Latex
b. QDE
c. Automotive lacquer
d. Epoxy
Q78
If the residential condominium units are to be air-conditioned, what
shall be the minimum distance (in meters) between the finished floor
line (FFL) and the finished ceiling line (FCL)?

a) 2.44
b) 2.24
c) 2.10
d) 1.90
Q79
Maximum height of (R-1) wall for fence without beam above grade

a. 1.20
b. 1.80
c. 2.00
d. 3.20
Q80
Where is the best orientation of bedrooms?

a. North
b. East
c. South
d. West
Q81
Where should be the main drainage, electrical service entrance,
and main sewer line be located?

a. Within the property line

b. At the setback
c. Along property line
d. At the easement
Q82
Which of the following is a hardware?

a) Door frame
b) Door jamb
c) Door leaf
d) Door stop
Q83
What foundation presents the LEAST disturbance & potential
damage to neighboring lots?

a. Bored Pile
b. Sheet Pile
c. Isolated Footing
d. Footings with Tie Beams
Q84
What kind of Treatment should best fit the Façade of a Garment
Factory?

a. More on Concrete with less Glass and Steel

b. More on Glass and Steel with less concrete
c. Combination of Concrete and Plastic
d. More on Steel
Q85
The measurement of the percentage of site occupancy is taken
at what level?

a. at sidewalk level
b. at street level
c. at ground level
d. at curb level
Q86
What can you NOT provide in a pinlight housing?

a. 100W Incandescent
b. 20W CFL
c. LED
d. 40W CFL
Q87
Which side of the structure will be exposed to the Sun for
approximately 4 months?

a. North
b. South
c. East
d. West
Q88
Why wouldn‟t you use mercury vapor lamp on the living room?

a. Because it will be very bright

b. It is too expensive
c. It is too big
Q89
Which is not good for counter depth?

a) 0.30m
b) 0.40m
c) 0.45m
d) 0.55m
Q90
What kind of Treatment should best fit the Façade of a
Government Office Building?

a. More on Concrete with less Glass and Steel

b. More on Glass and Steel with less Concrete
c. Combination of Concrete and Plastic
d. More on Steel
Q91
To achieve economy in design, where should the Downspout of
an (C-2) Office Building be located?

a. Rear portion of the building

b. Sides of the building
c. At the center of the building
d. At Perimeter Wall
Q92
The Kitchen Area is best oriented where?

a. South sector
b. Southwest sector
c. West sector
d. Northwest sector
Q93
What foundation presents the MOST disturbance & potential
damage to neighboring lots?

a. Bored Pile
b. Sheet Pile
c. Isolated Footing
d. Footings with Tie Beams
Q94
Which of the following is part of the GFA?

a. Maid‟s Room
b. Basement Parking
c. Carport
d. Cooling Tower
Q95
In a crowded and noisy hallway, which will you NOT provide in
terms of acoustical treatment?

a. Carpet
b. Gypsum Board
c. Curtains
d. Glass
Q96
For a proposed 4-storey residential condominium project, which
of the following would you specify for the Lobby Flooring?

a. Granite
b. Ceramic Tiles
c. Vinyl
d. Carpet
Q97
Which is not a hardware finish?

a) Diamond or tooled
b) Coarse hard sand
c) Stainless steel
d) Polished brass
Q98
What is the paving material commonly used for Parking Areas?

a. Rough finish concrete

b. Asphalt
c. Gravel
d. Macadam
Q99
The Bedrooms are best located where?

a. South sector
b. Southwest sector
c. Northeast sector
d. Northwest sector
Q100
Which is not a millwork?

a) baseboard
b) Cornice moulding
c) Closet drawer
d) Chair rail
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Sample Questions

PART THREE
Q101
At what stage should you consider Provisions of BP 344?

a. At the very onset, during the Pre Design Stage

b. Anytime during the Design Development Stage
c. During Contract Documentation
Q102
For a 4-storey residential condominium project, which of the
following is the most economical but elegant flooring material for
the Lobby?

a. Granite Slab
b. Concrete Slab
c. Granite Tiles
d. Synthetic Granite Tiles
Q103
What is the most common structural system presently employed
in a medium – high-rise apartment construction?

a. flat-plate cast-in-place reinforced concrete with randomly placed

columns
b. steel structural frames
c. masonry and CHB for external envelope and drywall for internal
partitions
d. none of the above
Q104
Preferred plaster thickness of exterior CHB?

a) 0.19m
b) 0.14m
c) 0.29m
d) 0.24m
Q105
As a rule of thumb, spacing between concrete columns may
economically be in the range of what?

a. 12‟ – 18‟ on center

b. 14‟ – 16‟ on center
c. 12‟ – 14‟ on center
d. none of the above
Q106
Which of the following does NOT allow surface water percolation?

a) Fine sand
b) Poured or cast on-site concrete
c) asphalt
d) Coarse gravel
Q107
. Which side of the structure will be exposed to the Sun for
approximately 8 months?

a. North
b. South
c. East
d. West
Q108
The required building exterior shall be along classical, neo-
classical or stylized classical lines combined with modern
features. What primary architectural element should be
considered?

a. Columns
b. External Corridor
c. Main entrance to building
d. decorative motif of facade
Q109
For a 4-storey residential condominium project, which of the
following would you specify for the Units Kitchen Counter?

a. Polyethylene
b. Granite
c. Ceramic
d. Laminated chipboard
Q110
Which is impervious?

a) Ceramic tile on concrete slab

b) Gravel and sand
c) Earth and soil
d) Asphalt on gravel base coarse
Q111
What is the preferred modular dimensions for a single bed?

a. 1.00 M x 1.80 M with 0.40 circulatory areas on both sides of the bed
b. 0.90 M x 2.00 M with 0.40 circulatory areas on both sides of the bed
c. 0.90 M x 2.00 M with 0.40 circulatory areas on one side of the bed
d. 0.90 M x 2.00 M with 0.40 circulatory areas on both sides of the bed
and 0.50 at foot of the bed
Q112
Which is NOT impervious?

a) soil
b) Pebble washout
c) Unpolished granite slab
d) Concrete slab-on-fill
Q113
What is a preferred modular dimensions for a double bed?

a. 1.50 M x 2.00 M with 0.70 M circulation area on both sides of the bed
b. 2.00 M x 2.00 M with 0.70 M circulation area on both sides of the bed
and 0.40 M at the foot of the bed
c. 1.50 M x 2.00 M with 0.70 M for side lamp tables on both sides of the
bed and 0.50 M at the foot of the bed
d. 1.50 M x 2.00 M with 0.50 M for side lamp tables on both sides of the
bed and 0.50 M at the foot of the bed
Q114
Which is NOT an earth color for painting walls?

a) green
b) blue
c) brown
d) white
Q115
What type of road finish is best when heavy rain is pouring?

a. Cast concrete
b. Asphalt
c. Gravel
d. Dirt
Q116
From the list of floor finishes, what would be best for the
bedroom/sleeping area?

a. vinyl tiles
b. wood tile
c. carpet tiles
d. ceramic tiles
Q117
Wall footing width for 3m high wall?

a) 0.30m
b) 0.40m
c) 0.50m
d) 0.60m
Q118
What is the best style for a Government Building if there is a
limited budget?

a. Neo-Classical
b. Modern Lines
c. Mediterranean
d. Classical
Q119
What‟s the best thing to provide to serve as natural buffer on the
SW orientation?

a. Provide wide setbacks

b. Provide broad canopied trees
c. Provide artificial wind buffers
Q120
Which of the following is NOT part of the GFA?

a. Maid‟s Room
b. Hallway
c. Elevator Lobby
d. Carport
Q121
Which is NOT resilient?

a. vinyl strip
b. vinyl tile
c. ceramic tile
d. linoleum
Q122
At what stage should you consider Provisions of RA 9266?

a. At the very onset, during the Pre design Stage

b. Anytime during the Design Development Stage
c. During Contract Documentation
Q123
What will be the best Roofing for an Industrial Structure that sits
near a River?

a. Steel Deck
b. Concrete Roof Deck
c. Steel Roof
Q124
Which of the following structural elements can be erected along a side
or rear property line if the property is resting on relatively flat terrain?

a. firewalls and perimeter

b. end wall
c. retaining wall
d. zocalo wall
Q125
Which light is not good for an office?

a) LED
b) pendant
c) Surface mounted
d) Mercury vapor
Q126
What is the 1.00 M. additional height required for the BHL?

a. height of parapet from roof deck/slab/ceiling of the upper level

b. Elevation from the sidewalk to the ground floor level
c. Elevation from the rear of the lot
d. Elevation from grade line
Q127
If the Apartment is 4-Storey, how many elevators will be used?

a. 1
b. 2
c. 4 (for each floor)
d. 0 (limited budget)
Q128
Which is a noble color for an office?

a) Dark blue
b) black
c) gray
d) white
Q129
What will be the best Roofing for a Residential structure that sits
near a River?

a. Steep Aluminum Roof

b. Slightly Steep Gable Roof
c. Roof Deck
Q130
What directions should be maximized to take the advantage of
maximizing the cooling effect of prevailing winds coming from
the southeasterly and southwesterly directions?

a. North-South exposure
b. NE-SW exposure
c. East-West exposure
d. North exposure alone
Q131
Which of the following is NOT to be located at the basement?

a. Sump Pit
b. MRF
c. Maintenance
d. Storage Room
Q132
Which is not required in a Senior Manager‟s Area?

a) File room
b) toilet
c) Receiving area
d) Senior executive desk
Q133
Which is not a facility?

a. game room
b. cafeteria
c. business center
d. gym
Q134
Which of the following is NOT to be located at the basement?

a. Elevator Lobby
b. Electric Room
c. Solid Waste Storage
d. Parking / Ramps
Q135
For a massive factory structure, what should be the prominent
architectural „lines‟ to be seen from the street?

a. Vertical
b. Horizontal
c. Diagonal
d. Curves
Q136
In a Multi-Storey Apartment, what is the best use to complement
the residential area?

a. Business (Office)
b. Commercial
c. Recreational
d. Entertainment
Q137
What type of foundation should be used so that the construction would
not affect the adjacent structures?

a) Pile/caisson
b) Strip footing
c) Sheet piling
d) Matt footing
Q138
Which is not a utility?

a. STP
b. generator room
c. cistern
d. parking
Q139
What should be the ideal treatment for the facade of the
Warehouse?

a. Glass and Concrete

b. More on steel
c. More on Concrete and Less Glass
d. Concrete and some Plastic
Q140
Highest position?

a) Vice President
b) Executive Vice President
c) Assistant Vice President
d) Division Chief
Q141
Which is not an amenity?

a. restaurant
b. condo office
c. bar
d. video conference room
Q142
For a proposed low-rise national government office building,
what is the best use to complement the area?

a. Business Office
b. Commercial
c. Recreational
d. Entertainment
Q143
Which of the following is NOT an ideal height of a door knob?

a. 0.82 m
b. 1.06 m
c. 1.02 m
d. 1.12 m
Q144
If the project site is located in a lake, what should be the ideal
roofing material?

a. Concrete (deck)
b. Long Span G.I
c. Asphalt Shingles
d. Steel deck
Q145
Which is NOT a service provision?

a) Safe and security office

b) Executive lounge
c) Maintenance room
d) Motor pool
Q146
Which is not a service provision?

a. security office
b. AHU room
c. water tank
d. workshop/carpentry room
Q147
What type of road finish has the least traction when heavy rain is
pouring?

a. Cast concrete
b. Asphalt
c. Gravel
d. Dirt
Q148
What plan guides the design of a structure?

a. CLUP
b. Zoning
c. Land Use
d. Physical Plan
Q149
What paint color is NOT recommended for the exterior of a Firewall?

a) Light Gray to Medium Gray

b) Dark Gray
c) Black
d) Beige
Q150
Where will you locate Trees as Buffers from the “Habagat” wind?

a. East, Southeast and Southern part

b. North, Northeast and Eastern part
c. West, Northwest and Northern part
d. West, Southwest and Southern part
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PART FOUR
Q151
Ideal size of one side of a square table for 8 persons?

a. 1.22 m
b. 1.33 m
c. 1.11 m
d. 1.44 m
Q152
At what stage should you consider provisions of NBCP Rules
7&8?

a. At the very onset, during the Pre design Stage

b. Anytime during the Design Development Stage
c. During Contract Documentation
Q153
Which of the following is NOT part of the GFA?

a. Balcony
b. Basement Parking
c. Elevator Lobby
d. Hallway
Q154
Which is not a service provision?

a. safe and security office

b. maintenance room
c. executive lounge
d. motor pool
Q155
If there are 2 cars in between columns, which cannot be the clear span
distance between columns?

a) 4.80 m
b) 5.40 m
c) 6.00 m
d) 7.20 m
Q156
Which of the following gives general high amount of reflected
light and heat?

a. red brick
b. poured or cast on-site concrete
c. asphalt
d. coarse gravel
Q157
Where should the excavation start, if the structure has a basement?

a) front
b) rear
c) middle
d) side
Q158
What would be the size of a side table?

a. 0.40 x 0.40 m
b. 0.50 x 0.50 m
c. 0.30 x 0.30 m
d. 0.45 x 0.45 m
Q159
What is NOT included in the Design Development Stage?

a. Preparation of Technical Specifications

b. Preparation of Roof Plan
c. Preparation of Ceiling Plan
d. Finalization of Layouts & Floor Plans
Q160
Which is not an interior installation?

a. Exhaust fan
b. Air-conditioning unit
c. Hand dryer
d. Microwave
Q161
Which of the following should NOT be provided at the basement
component of the project?

a. parking (below grade or lower than the elevation of the street);

driveways, ramps, etc.
b. elevator lobby and service stairs
c. telecommunications equipment room
d. garbage chute room and solid waste storage
Q162
Where on a property is the best place to plant trees to Shade the
Lower floors?

a. Right and Left Side

b. Front and Rear
c. Southeast
d. Northeast
Q163
Which is NOT a neutral color?

a. gray
b. blue
c. black
d. white
Q164
What type of window is not recommended in a high rise building?

a. Hopper
b. Pivoted
c. Casement
d. Awning
Q165
Which is a warm color?

a. brown
b. green
c. yellow orange
d. gray
Q166
Which is more expensive?

a) 1.22 x 2.44 Italian granite

b) 0.60 x 0.60 Asian granite
c) 1.00 x 2.00 Asian granite
d) 0.60 x 2.40 Italian marble
Q167
Dining table in square meters for 8 persons?

a. 1.33
b. 1.22
c. 1.44
d. 1.11
Q168
Shall not precede the architectural design activity for the project?

a. specifications
b. end-user identification
c. architectural programming
d. space planning
Q169
What type of road finish will emit less Radiant Heat?

a. Asphalt
b. Concrete
c. Earth/Soil
d. Macadam
Q170
Which tree is the best to locate beside the building?

a. Palm Tree
b. Coconut
c. Mahogany
d. Acacia
Q171
Which is not a sanitary spatial provision?

a. sump pit and sump pump

b. STP
c. pump room
d. solid waste storage
Q172
Which is not a good keyhole height from FFL?

a. 0.975 m
b. 0.963 m
c. 1.055 m
d. 1.55 m
Q173
Which is not a facility provision?

a. mess hall
b. commissary/grocerette
c. kitchen
d. multipurpose room
Q174
Under the National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP),
which is NOT part of the Gross Floor Area (GFA) for the
Project?

a. Elevator Lobby
b. Cooling Tower Area, if Introduced
c. Balcony
d. Corridor
Q175
Deep rooted tree?

a. acacia
b. mahogany
c. coconut tree
d. palm tree
Q176
What is the minimum elevator shaft at BP 344?

a. 1.5 x 1.8
b. 1.9 x 2.2
c. 1.3 x 1.6
d. 1.7 x 2.0
Q177
Where will you locate the sump pit in a high-rise building with
basements?

a. Ground Floor
b. Upper Basement
c. Lowest Basement
Q178
What is the best paint color for exterior walls?

a) Dark gray
b) Dark beige
c) Light gray
d) Light beige
Q179
On a swampy area, what type of soil should the foundation rest on?

a) Hard to very hard

b) Very soft to soft
c) Medium coarse
d) sandy
Q180
Which is not provided in a Senior Manager‟s room

a. filing cabinet
b. Jr. executive desk
c. clerical chair
d. visitor‟s chair
Q181
Which of the following is the most pervious?

a. Lawn with macadam

b. Lawn with Carabao Grass
c. Lawn with Flagstones
d. Lawn with Pavers
Q182
Under the 1977 National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP), what
is covered by the Building Height Limit (BHL) for the Project?

a) mast
b) antenna
c) Electrical or electronic devices mounted on top of the parapet wall,
if introduced
d) Deck roof level parapet wall, if introduced
Q183
Which should you use to minimize disturbance to adjoining
properties?

a. bored piles
b. driven piles
c. floating foundation
d. matt foundation
Q184
Which of the following is a good lighting device for a general
production area with the ceiling consisting of the soffit of a suspended
slab?

a) Pendant lighting (suspended incandescent lamps)

b) Industrial lighting (suspended flourescent lamps with reflectors)
c) Pendant lighting (suspended CFLs with housing)
d) Troffer lighting (flourescent lamps with soffit-mounted lightboxes
and diffusers)
Q185
Not precede architectural design?

a. end-user interviews
b. specifications
c. space brief preparation
d. architectural program
Q186
Which of the following is the most impervious?

a. Pavers with pockets for plants

b. Pavers with mortar in between
c. Pavers with gravel in between
d. Lawn Pavers
Q187
Given Government Office Building with a Beam with a span of
about 8.50m-10.00 m. What is the ideal Column size at the 4th floor
to support it?

a. 0.80 x 0.80
b. 1.00 x 1.00
c. 1.20 x 1.20
d. 1.60 x 1.60
Q188
What should be the size of a Column at the Ground Floor if it has
an 8m span?

a. 0.50 m x 0.50 m
b. 0.70 m x 0.70 m
c. 1.20 m x 1.20 m
d. 1.60 m x 1.60 m
Q189
What should be the size of a Column at the Fourth Floor if it has
an 8m span?

a. 0.50 m x 0.50 m
b. 0.70 m x 0.70 m
c. 1.20 m x 1.20 m
d. 1.60 m x 1.60 m
Q190
What is the ideal room size, in square meters, for a Junior
Executive Office with Side Return, 2 Client Chairs and a Filing
Cabinet, and a Personal Computer?

a. 2.20
b. 2.80
c. 3.20
d. 4.50
Q191
According to NBC, what is the maximum riser height and
minimum run?

a. 250 mm x 200 mm
b. 250 mm x 300 mm
c. 200 mm x 250 mm
d. 200 mm x 300 mm
Q192
As per NBC what is the maximum door leaf width?

a. 0.75
b. 0.90
c. 1.10
d. 1.20
Q193
Which flooring material is the LEAST resilient?

a. Vinyl Sheet
b. Linoleum
c. Ceramic Tiles
d. Vinyl Tiles
Q194
Given a ceiling area 4 m x 6.5 m, compute how many 0.60 x 1.20
pcs. acoustical ceiling board is needed?

a. 35
b. 36
c. 37
d. 38
Q195
According to BP 344, what is the minimum width of toilet stall?

a. 1.40 m
b. 1.50 m
c. 1.80 m
d. 1.70 m
Q196
What is the ideal room size, in square meters, for a Junior
Executive Office with 2 Client Chairs and a Filing Cabinet?

a. 2.20
b. 2.80
c. 3.20
d. 4.50
Q197
Which color signifies purity and authority?

a. Yellow
b. Beige
c. White
d. Brown
Q198
On an ordinary site, where should the foundation rest?

a. Hard to very hard

b. Very soft to soft
c. Medium to Hard
d. Soft to Medium hard
Q199
What is the Incremental Setback at the 10th floor at the front side
facing the lot for a C-3 building on a C-3 lot fronting a 14-meter
wide RROW?

a. 1.17
b. 3.51
c. 0.30
d. 0.00
Q200
Maximum height of fence wall without beam above grade?
(Industrial)

a. 2.00 m
b. 1.80 m
c. 2.40 m
d. 3.00 m