ADSP Flash Card 1

PART 1: READER (ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND SITE PLANNING)
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To attain an overall design economy, operation maintenance con-
sideration, where should the downspouts be positioned with re-
spect to the house?
d. at the sides of the house a. at the columns
b. along the property walls
c. at the rear of the house
d. at the sides of the house
Given the project Site orientation, from what direction shall the
"amihan" wind come from
a. East
d. Northeast (NE)
b. Southwest (SW)
c. Southeast (SE)
d. Northeast (NE)
Whereon the 10 lots are the best sites to plant large trees that will
serve as
"habagat" wind buffers?
d. West. Southwest (SW) and South perimeters. a. North, Northeast (NE) and East perimeters.
b. West, Northeast (NW) and perimeters
c. East, Southeast (SE) and South perimeters.
d. West. Southwest (SW) and South perimeters.
Given the street position, what are the main orientations of the
road right of way (R.R.O.W.) view corridor?
a. Northeast (NE) and Northwest (NW)
c. North and South
c. North and South
d. East and West
b. Southeast (SE) and Southwest (SW)
Given the Project Site orientation and the cluster orientation,
where are the BEST sites on each of the 10 lots to plant large
shade trees?
a. Right and left side yards a. Right and left side yards
b. Northeast {NE) tuners
c. Front and Rear yards
d. Southeast (SE) corners
Given the Project Site orientation, what are the dominant
sun-paths for the property?
a. SW to SE and NW to NE
c. SE to SW and NE to NW
b. SE to NW snd NE to SW
c. SE to SW and NE to NW
d. SW NE and NW to SE
Assuming one (1) Of 2 end lots shall host common provisions.
which of the following is NOT considered an amenity provision for
the Project?
b. Homeowners association office a. Gameroom
b. Homeowners association office
c. Swimming pool
d. Clubhouse
Which of the following is NOT considered facility provision for the
Project?
a. Gym
c. Guest Parking
b. Game room
c. Guest Parking
d. Homeowners' association office
Which of the following is NOT considered a service provision for
the Project?
a. Gardener's room
d. Overhead Water tank
b. Security quarters
c. Workshop
d. Overhead Water tank
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Which of the following is NOT part of RROW?
a. Sidewalk
d. Front yard b. Median
c. Curb
d. Front yard
Which of the Following is NOT considered a utility provision for the
Project?
a. Generator room
d. Guest parking
b. Domestic water cistern
c. Sewage treatment plant (STP), if introduced
d. Guest Parking
Which of the following provisions should NOT be situated close to
one another?
a. Security quarters, Locker and shower
c. Homeowners' association office and generator room
b. Guest parking street, disabled etc.
c. Homeowners' association office and generator room
d. Cistern and sewage treatment plant, if introduced
Which architectural image can BEST suit the Project (2-Storey,
Single Detached House)?
a. Fun. and carefree
d. Warm, safe and comfortable
b. Attractive but aloof and business like
c. Inviting relaxed and laid
Which architectural style may BEST suit the Project to help Cut
cost?
a. Stylized Neoclassical or Classical
c. Modern With clean but textured lines
b. Tropical American Country
d. Mediterranean
Given the bulk of the Prototype House, what architectural lines
need to emphasized?
a. Vertical
a. Vertical
b. Diagonal
c. Horizontal
d. Curvilinear
Assuming a 42.0 sq.m. T.G.F.A. for a Prototype House ground
floor, about how many pieces of 0.30 m by 0.30 m ceramic tiles
shall be needed for its flooring, assuming that bathroom measures
1.35 m by 1.7 m?
c. 441
a. 480
b. 502
c. 441
d. 408
What should be the nominal thickness of the concrete hollow block
unit (in meters) for the walls of the Prototype House?
a. 0.20
c. 0.10
b. 0.15
c. 0.10
d. 0.25
What should be the nominal thickness or the concrete hollow block
unit (in meters) for the perimeter walls of the Prototype house?
a. 0.18
b. 0.15
b. 0.15
c. 0.20
d. 0.10
*c. Yellow Pavers (lowers by 53.6F)* Which pavers will you use to help in passive cooling?
a. Concrete Pavement
Green Asphalt (lowers by 30-40F) b. Green Asphalt
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c. Yellow Pavers
d.
Assuming a very heavily forested hillside location for Project Site
and the budget constraint. what type of roof structure should be
introduced for the Prototype
a. Steep, sable-shaped metal roof on welded steel frame. Houses?
a. Steep, sable-shaped metal roof on welded steel frame.
asphalt shingle roofing (X) b. Very-steep, asphalt shingle roofing on marine plywood on as-
sembled metal frame.
c. Low-pitch, deck roof.
d. Composite with slope
Which type of (R-1 Use) foundation should ideal if the lot is sloping
upwards?
a. Combined
c. Isolated
b. Mat
c. Isolated
d. Retained Wall
Assuming a Project Site location that is 150.00m away from a very
high voltage transmission line, what type of projections should
NOT be introduced for the Prototype?
c. Balconies a. Extended eaves
b. Sun-breakers
c. Balconies
d. Canopy
Assuming that a firewall-quality wall thickness is required by an
Owner, what should be the nominal thickness of the concrete
hollow block unit (in meters) for the exterior walls of the Prototype
House?
b. 0.20
a. 0.10
b. 0.20
c. 0.25
d. 0.15
Which of the following is NOT a good keyhole center height (in
meters) for the knob type lockset of the prototype House main
door?
a. 1.155 a. 1.155
b. 1.055
c. 0.975
d. 0.963
Which of the following is NOT considered a good fixed counter
depth (in meters) for the Prototype House?
a. 0.30
a. 0.30
b. 0.45
c. 0.55
d. 0.40
What is NOT considered an equipment item?
a. Exhaust or transfer fan
d. Soap dispenser b. Wall or ceiling Fan
c. Dome-type CCTV camera
d. Soap dispenser
What is NOT considered a furniture item?
a. Sofa
c. Wall-mounted flat TV b. Coffee table
c. Wall-mounted flat TV
d. Dresser
What do you call curtains, drapes, etc.

b. Furnishings a. Furniture
b. Furnishings
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c. Fixtures
d. Fittings
Which is NOT a Furnishing?
a. Acrylic Painting
b. Ceiling Fan b. Ceiling Fan
c. Area Rug
d. Sectional Sofa
Which is NOT a Furnishing?
a. Wall Paint
d. Shelves b. Cornice
c. Tile flooring
d. Shelves
What is NOT considered a furnishing item?
a. Ceiling fan with lights
a. Ceiling fan with lights b. 80% Life—size wall mirror
c. Freestanding indoor sculpture
d. Acrylic painting
Under the NBCP, which is part of the GFA for the project?
a. Covered parking
d. Lobby b. Roof deck, if introduced
c. ACCU balcony
d. Lobby
If the Apartment is a 4-Storey, how many elevators will be used?
a. 1
d. 0 (limited budget) b. 2
c. 4 for each floor)
d. 0 (limited budget)
What will be the minimum # of Sprinkler in each apartment unit?
a. 1
d. 0 b. 2
c. 3
d. 0
Under the NBCP, which is NOT part of the GFA for the project?
a. Basement parking area, if introduced
a. Basement parking area, if introduced b. Balcony
c. Corridor
d. Elevator lobby
Project No. 2. Given the Project Site orientation. where on property
is the best site to plant shade trees for the lower floors?
a. Right and left side yards
a. Right and left side yards
b. front and rear yards
c. Southeast (SC) corner of the property
d. Northeast (NE) corner of the property
Under the NBCP, which of the following does NOT form part of the
footprint of the Project?
a. Exterior Of the building at ground
d. Basement level
b. Podium ground floor
c. Tower ground floor
d. Basement level
Under the NBCP. which of the following still do NOT form part of
the footprint of the Project?
a. Elevator lobby and service stairs at ground floor
b. Garden mall at Ground floor
b. Garden mall at Ground floor
c. Main lobby and reception area at ground floor
d. Utility rooms at ground floor
Which of the following should NOT be provided for the Project?
a. Executive lounge (Mid-rise Apartment)
a. Executive lounge
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b. Elevator lobby and service stairs
c. Clubhouse or social area
d. Utility rooms
Which of the following should preferably NOT be provided near the
Project lobby?
a. Garbage chute
a. Garbage chute
b. Utility room
c. Service stairs
d. Fire escape
Which of the following should NOT be provided at the basement
component of the Project?
a. Elevator lobby and service stairs
b. Solid waste Storage
b. Solid waste Storage
c. Enclosures for electronic equipment
d. Covered parking slots, driveways, ramps, etc.
In terms of architectural exterior finishing, which of the following
material set can best convey that the Project is place for mul-
ti-storey budget residences?
a. Substantial use of masonry and some glass a. Substantial use of masonry and some glass
b. Much some metal and limited masonry
c. Some plastics and engineered stone
d. Much glass, much metal and some hard wood
In terms of architectural exterior finishing and energy conserva-
tion, which of the following material is NOT a good material and
finish combination for the southern face of the Project?
a. Transparent glass and dark color-painted masonry a. Transparent glass and dark color-painted masonry
b. Heavily tinted glass and medium color-painted masonry
c. Translucent glass and light color-painted masonry
d. Transparent glass and light-colored metal panels
In terms of architectural exterior finishing and building insulation,
which of the following is NOT a good color for the Project deck, if
introduced?
d. Dark gray and black a. Light grey
b. Medium gray
c. Medium
d. Dark gray and black
In terms of architectural exterior finishing and building insulation,
which of the following is the LEAST desirable color for the project
roof deck, if introduced?
c. Black a. Gray
b. White
c. Black
d. Red
In term of architectural exterior and building insulation, which of
the following is NOT a good materiel and combination for the
Project roofing?
a. Light red polycarbonate panels a. Light red polycarbonate panels
b. Light brown metal roofing
c. Dark green metal roofing
d. Medium blue metal roofing
Which style may BEST suit the Project to help cut cost?
a. Stylized Neo-Classical or Classical
c. Modern with clean but textured lines b. Tropical American Country
c. Modern with clean but textured lines
d. Mediterranean
In terms of operating and maintenance costs, which of the follow-
ing materials should carry a minimum warranty on materials and
a. Deck waterproofing
installation?
a. Deck waterproofing
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b. Glass of operable windows
c. Surface Of laminated
d. Indoor toilet waterproofing
To fit 3 vehicles per structural bay (meter times meters, center to
center), which of the following should NOT be a recommended
bay measurement for the project?
a. 7.25 x 8.0 a. 7.25 x 8.0
b. 9.05 x 9.8
c. 8.75 x 9.8
d. 8.55 x 9.0
To fit 3 vehicles side by side within the main driveway located
between 2 columns, which clear measurement (in meters) should
NOT be used as the distance between column faces?
a. 6.6 a. 6.6
b. 8.2
c. 7.8
d. 8.6
To attain overall design economy minimized structural stability,
where should the perimeter beam centerlines for typical floors
be aligned or positioned, in relation to the building's perimeter
column?
b. aligned with the column centerlines
a. positioned near the column interior face
b. aligned with the column centerlines
c. positioned near the column exterior face
d. positioned outside the column interior face
To attain overall design economy, particularly on operation and
maintenance consideration, where should the downspouts be po-
sitioned with respect to the building mass?
c. at the rear side of the building (Verify Answer) a. at the building center
b. along the property walls
c. at the rear side of the building
d. at the building perimeter
d. 1.7 x 2.0
NOTE: It's NOT among the choices but as per OTIS specs. a Under Appendix A of the IRR of B.P. No. 344, what should be
1.10m x 1.40m elevator should have *1.74m x 1.94m* shaft. For the minimum clear dimensions (meters by meters) of the elevator
KONE elevators, the elevator shaft is a *1.75 x 1.8m*; For Mit- shaft?
subishi its *1.66m x 1.75m*; and for Hitachi it's *1.70m x 1.80m*. a. 1.1 x 1.4
Other brands recommend a larger elevator shaft. Based on the b. 1.2 x 1.5
given choices, ONLY "D" can accommodate the elevator. Hence, c. 1.31 x 1.6
the answer will vary depending on the choices. *This is also d. 1.7 x 2.0
true for other questions, where you will notice the same question
repeated but with different choices. Be observant!*
Which of the following is considered an economical flooring ma-
terial for the main lobby of the Project?
a. Italian Granite tile
c. Local marble slabs
b. Italian Granite Slab
c. Local marble slabs
d. Greek marble slabs
Which the following is a resilient architectural flooring material for
use on the Project's rentable units?
a. Clay tile
b. Vinyl Strips
b. Vinyl Strips
c. Ceramic tile
d. Granite tile
Which of the following is considered a millwork item?

a. Cornice moulding a. Cornice molding
b. Vinyl base plate
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c. Carpet tile
d. Lockset
Which of the following is NOT a Hardware item?
a. Door stop
d. door casing b. Door closer
c. Lockset
d. door casing
Which Of the following is NOT anymore considered an appropriate
b. Halogen lamps lighting element for the lease units?
a. LED lighting
b. Halogen lamps
CFL= Compact Fluorescent Lamp c. CFL
d. Fluorescent lighting
Under the Revised IRR of PD. NO. 1096 or NBCP, what shall be
the minimum required number of parking slots for the 30.0 sq.m.
GFA units of the Project?
b. 1 parking slot : 4 units a. 1 parking slot : 1 unit
b. 1 parking slot : 4 units
c. 1 parking slot : 3 units
d. 1 parking slot : 2 units
Under the NBCP, what shall be the minimum required number of
parking slots for the 60.0 sqm GFA units of the Project?
a. 2 parking slots : 1 unit
d. 1 parking slot : 1 unit
b. 1 parking slot : 3 units
c. 1 packing slot : 2 units
d. 1 parking slot : 1 unit
Under the NBCP, what shall be the maximum height of a spire?
a. 3m
b. 6m b. 6m
c. 9m
d. no limit
What is the maximum number of elderly persons who walk side by
side on the 1.8 meter wide sidewalk serving the Project Site?
a. 4
c. 2
b. 3
c. 2
d. 6
Appendix A of the No. 344 (1983 Law to Enhance Mobility of
Disabled persons), what should he the minimum width (in meters)
of the disabled parking slot?
c. 3.7 a. 2.5
b. 3.3
c. 3.7
d. 2.9
Under Appendix A of the IRR of BP. 344, what shall be the
minimum clear width (in meters) of the elevator door?
a. 0.80
a. 0.80
b. 0.89
c. 0.87
d. 0.83
Under B.P. No. 344, what shall be the minimum clear depth (in
meters) of the water closet stall for the disabled?
a. 1.70 m
b. 1.80 m
b. 1.80 m
c. 1.50 m
d. 1.90 m
Under Appendix A of the IRR of B.P. No. 344, what shall be the
minimum clear width (in meters) of the disabled water closet stall?
a. 1.80
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b. 1.50
c. 1.70 c. 1.70
d. 0.90
Under the NBCP, which of the following does NOT form part of the
footprint of the Project?
a. Exterior of the building at ground floor
b. Basement Level
b. Basement Level
c. Tower ground floor
d. Podium ground floor
Under the NBCP, which of the following still do NOT form part of
the footprint of the Project
a. Main and reception area at ground floor
c. Patio at ground floor
b. Elevator and service stairs at ground
c. Patio at ground floor
d. Utility rooms at ground floor
Which of the following is NOT considered a sanitary spatial pro-
vision for the project?
a. Pump room
a. Pump room
b. Solid waste storage
c. Sewage treatment (STP), if introduced
d. Sump pit
Which of the following is NOT considered an electrical spatial
provision for the project?
a. Generator room
b. Fire Reserve
b. Fire Reserve
c. Panel Board Room
d. Transformer Room
Which of the following should NOT be provided at the tower
c. Workshop and carpentry room
b. Clubhouse or social area
c. Workshop and carpentry room
d. Utility rooms
Which Of following should NOT be provided at the ground level of
the podium component of the Project?
a. Main lobby reception area
b. Driver lounge
b. Driver lounge
c. Utility rooms
d. Elevator lobby and service stairs
Which Of following should NOT be provided at the basement
d. Solid waste storage
b. Covered parking slots, driveway', ramps, etc.
c. Enclosures for electronic equipment
d. Solid waste storage
Which is NOT considered a Green Architecture concern?
a. Lowering the building carbon footprint
c. Construction timetable b. Building energy consumption
c. Construction timetable
d. Rainwater harvesting
In terms of material production, which of the following flooring
materials is considered to have the lowest carbon footprint?
a. High-pressure laminate flooring
c. Hand-cut natural stone
b. Baked day tiles
c. Hand-cut natural stone
d. Ceramic tiles
Which of the would you specify for the Lobby Flooring?
a. Granite a. Granite
b. Ceramic Tiles
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c. Vinyl
d.
Which of the following is the most economical but elegant flooring
material for the Lobby?
a. Granite Slab
d. Synthetic Granite Tiles
b. Concrete Slab
c. Granite Tiles
d. Synthetic Granite Tiles
Which of the following is NOT the most economical flooring ma-
terial?
a. China Granite Slab
c. Rattan Granite Tiles
d. Granite tiles
Which of the following would you specify for the Unit's Kitchen
Counter?
a. Polyethylene
c. Ceramic
b. Granite
c. Ceramic
d.
Which of the following would you specify for the ceiling units
a. 9mm Ficem Board
a. 9mm Ficem Board b. 12mm HDMF Board
c. Plywood
d.
ln terms of production, transportation and installation, which of
the following ceiling materials is considered to have the highest
embodied energy?
c. Polycarbonate sheets a. Plywood
b. Recycled card board egg crate
c. Polycarbonate sheets
d. Gypsum board
Considering the building size, intended image and occupancy
type, what would be the best main door type material for the
building?
a. Revolving/hardwood
b. Double sliding/steel
d. Quadruple leaf swing/glass c. Accordion/PVC
d. Quadruple leaf swing/glass
If the office condominium units on the 5th floor area are NOT to be
air-conditioned, what shall be the minimum distance (in meters)
between the FFL, as provided for under the NBCP?
b. 2.70 a. 2.10
b. 2.70
c. 2.40
d. 3.00
To fit 3 vehicles per structural bay (meters times meters, center to
center), which of the following should NOT be recommended bay
measurement for the Project?
b. 7.25 x 8.0 a. 8.75 x 9.50
b. 7.25 x 8.0
c. 8.55 x 9.0
d. 9.05 x 9.8
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To fit 2 vehicles side by side within a driveway located between the
2 columns, which clear measurement (in meters) should NOT be
used as the distance between column faces
c. 4.6 a. 5.2
b. 5.8
c. 4.6
d. 6.4
To attain the overall design economy and maximized structural
stability, where should the perimeter beam centerlines for typical
floors be aligned or positioned, in relation to the building's perime-
ter column?
b. Positioned near the column exterior face
a. Positioned outside the column interior face
b. Positioned near the column exterior face
c. Positioned near the column interior face
d. Aligned with the column centerlines
To attain overall design economy, particularly on operations and
maintenance considerations, where should the downspouts be
positioned with respect to the building's perimeter columns?
a. At the exposed exterior sides of columns (and positioned near-
b. At the exposed exterior faces Of columns (and positioned
est but outside the architectural cladding)
farthest outside the architectural cladding)
b. At the exposed exterior faces Of columns (and positioned far-
thest outside the architectural cladding)
c. Enclosed by CHB or masonry at the interior faces of columns
d. Inside columns
Which of the following is NOT considered a good keyhole center
height (in meters) for the main door lock set of a typical office unit?
a. 1.17
a. 1.17
b. 0.96
c. 0.98
d. 1.00
Which of the following is NOT a good fixed counter depth (in
meters) for a typical Office unit?
a. 0.35
a. 0.35
b. 0.60
c. 0.50
d. 0.45
Which of the following is a GOOD Counter height?
a. 0.55m? a. 0.55m
b. 0.80m
Verify the answer. This should be *0.80m* c. 1.00m
d. 0.95m
*c. Intercom (intercommunication device), talkback or doorphone
is a stand-alone voice communications system for use within a
building or small collection of buildings*
What device will you use to communicate with people in the other
rooms?
a. Router connect multiple networks and forward packets destined
a. Router
either for its own networks or other networks.
b. LAN
b. LAN (local-area network), connects the computer hardware in
c. Intercom
a localized area
d. PABX
d. PABX (Private Automated Branch Exchange), allows a single
access number to offer multiple lines to outside callers while
providing a range of external lines to internal callers or staff.
What will you need to amplify the Data Transmission?
a. Router
a. Router b. LAN
c. Intercom
d. PABX
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For the smallest saleable office unit (without a toilet and without
a balcony), what is the depth (in meters) if the unit width (at wall
center) is meters 4.0 meters?
d. 7.5 (Refer to Statement of the Problem) a. 8.5
b. 8.0
c. 6.5
d. 7.5
For the smallest saleable office unit (without a toilet and without
a balcony), with a unit width (at wall centers) of 4.0 meters, How
many pieces of whole 0.30 m by 2.5 mm thick vinyl tiles shall be
needed for its flooring
b. 334
a. 358
b. 334
c. 312
d. 316
For another variant of the smallest saleable office unit. with ap-
proximate clear dimensions of 3.5 meters by 8.5 m, what would be
the minimum number of pieces of the required tile flooring (0.30
m by 0.30 m x 2.5 mm thick)?
b. 331
a. 327
b. 331
c. 335
d. 323
If you will utilize an off-site parking, what should be the maximum
distance of the parking from the building?
a. 200 m
a. 200 m
b. 100 m
c. 85 m
d. 150 m
Under the NBCP. which is part of the GFA for the Project?
a. ACCU Balcony
c. Lobby b. Covered parking
c. Lobby
d. Roof Deck, if introduced
Under the NBCP, which is NOT part of the GFA for the Project?
a. Cooling tower area, if introduced
c. Balcony b. Elevator Lobby
c. Balcony
d. Corridor
Under the 2004 Revised IRR or P.D. no. 1096 or NBCP, what is
the term interchangeably used for an institutional zoning classifi-
cation?
b. General institutional a. Gross institutional
b. General institutional
c. Generic Instituition
d. Governemtnal Institution
Under the NBCP, what is NOT a principal use permitted for a GI
Zoning classification?
a. Children's hospital
b. Orphanage
b. Orphanage
c. Dance School
d. Kindergarten School
Under the NBCP, what is an accessory use permitted for a GI
Zoning classification?
a. Townhouse
c. Vocational training center
b. Residential condominium
c. Vocational training center
d. home furnishing shop
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Under the NBCP, which is the building character of occupancy for
a GI Zoning classification?
a. Recreational
b. Institutional
b. Institutional
c. Medium industrial
d. Business mercantile
Under the NBCP, which is NOT considered a typical lot type?
a. Interior
c. Turn court lot b. Inside lot
c. Turn court lot
d. Corner-through lot
Which architectural style may BEST suit the project to help cut
cost?
a. Stylized Neo-Classical or Classical
b. Tropical American Country
d. Mediterranean
Given the bulk of the Government Office Building, what architec-
tural lines need to be emphasized?
a. Vertical
a. Vertical
b. Diagonal
C. Horizontal
d. Curvilinear
Which is BEST used to complement the area?
a. Business (Office)
a. Business (Office) b. Commercial
c. Recreational
d. Entertainment
Which of the following is NOT considered an amenity provision for
the project?
a. Executive Lounge
d. Interdenominational worship room
b. Multi-purpose room
c. Mini-conference room
d. Interdenominational worship room
Which Of the following is NOT considered a facility provision for
the Project?
a. Gym
b. Daycare Center
b. Daycare Center
c. Covered Parking
d. Multi-purpose room
Which is NOT considered a service provision for the project?
a. Electrical room
a. Electrical room b. Main stairs
c. Fire escape stairs
d. Elevators
Which of the following is NOT considered a utility provision for the
project?
a. Cistern
c. Guard locker and shower
b. Transformer room
c. Guard locker and shower
d. Sewage treatment plant (STP)
Which of the following sets of spaces should NOT be situated
close to each other?
a. Elevators, service stairs and fire escapes
a. Elevators, service stairs and fire escapes
b. Clinic and common toilets
c. Covered parking slots and fire reserve tanks
d. Guard quarters, locker and shower
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Which of the following must be one of the very first architectural
activities for the Project?
a. Space planning and operations survey
a. Space planning and operations survey
b. Architectural design preparation
c. Architectural plan preparation
d. Space plan preparation
Which of the following is the local (or LGU) law that governs the
site
planning and design of the project?
a. Zoning ordinance. a. Zoning ordinance.
b. Association design standards and guidelines.
c. P.D. No. 1096 and IRR.
d. Comprehensive land and water use plan (CLWUP).
What do you call an easement with walkway and planting strip?
a. Esplanade
b. Promenade b. Promenade
c. Drive
d. Boulevard
What do you call an easement with walkway, planting strip and
driveway?
a. Esplanade
a. Esplanade
b. Promenade
c. Drive
d. Boulevard
Which easement is 9.00m or wider?
a. Esplanade
a. Esplanade b. Promenade
c.
d.
Which easement is 3.00m?
a. Esplanade
b. Promenade b. Promenade
c.
d.
Which of the following does NOT precede the architectural design
activity for the Project?
a. Technical specifications
a. Technical specifications
b. Architectural plan
c. Architectural program
d. Space plans
Under the present practice in the country, which of the following is
NOT an architectural design consideration for the Project?
a. Compliance with prevailing laws such as R.A. No. 9184, P.O. No.
c. Maximum flood level 1096, RA No. 9514 and BP. no. 344 and their IRRs
b. Drainage canal slope and direction
c. Maximum flood level
d. Solar, wind, noise, odor and view orientation
Which Of the following is NOT regarded as an architectural design
consideration for the project?
a. Spatial function and efficiency
c. Wall hangings
b. Aesthetics and landmark quality
c. Wall hangings
d. Vertical and horizontal circulation patterns
Which can you consider in measuring the vertical distance of the
Basement?
a. Column Section
b. Beam Section
b. Beam Section
c. Ground Floor Slab Section
d. None in the Choices
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Assuming a heavily forested location for the Project Site. what type
of roof structure should be introduced?
a. RC deck roof
d. Steep gable roof
b. Low-slope metal roofing on space frame
c. Steel deck roof
d. Steep gable roof
Assuming a hillside location for the Project Site, what type of
building projections should NOT be introduced?
a. 1.2 meter deep balconies
b. 2.4 meter deep eaves
b. 2.4 meter deep eaves
c. 2.4 meter deep canopy
d. 0.3 meter deep sun-breakers
Assuming a hilltop location tor the Project Site, what type of
building projections should be introduces to protect the building?
a. 3.6 meter deep cantilevered canopy
d. Wind breakers and Sun Breakers
b. 1.2 meter deep balconies
c. 0.6 meter deep eaves
d. Wind breakers and Sun Breakers
In terms of acoustics. which material is NOT good for use as
cladding, wall or partition for very crowded, low-ceilinged and
noisy spaces?
d. Smooth glass a. Wood or wood substitutes
b. Texture-painted masonry
c. Metal with textured surface
d. Smooth glass
Under the NBCP, what are the maximum riser and tread dimen-
sions (in meters) of a stairway?
a. 0.15 and 0.3
b. 0.2 and 0.28
b. 0.2 and 0.28
c. 0.17 and 0.27
d. 0.2 and 0.25
Under the NBCP, what is the maximum width (in meters) of an exit
door
leaf?
a. 1.2 a. 1.2
b. 2.1
c. 1.5
d. 1.8
For a Drywall separation between 2 Rooms, given a dimension
of 4.8m length and 2.4m ceiling height. Using 2 x 4 studs (but
p.162 Refresher commercially available is only 1 3/4 x 3 3/4 x 8), compute for the
total board foot and cost if it is spaced at 600mm and the price is
50/bf.
How many whole units of O.61 meter x 1.22 m acoustical ceiling
boards are required for a conference room with clear measure-
ments of 4.0 m (width parallel to hallwav and cladding} x 6.1 m
(depth)? Please note that there are 6 light troffers also measuring
0.61m x 1.22m for the room and its line of lighting is perpendicular
d. 28
to the cladding.
a. 26
B. 22
c. 24
d. 28
HOW much tee runner angle section is required (in linear meters)
is required for the same 4.0m x 6.1m conference room?
a. 19.2
c. 20.2
b. 21.2
c. 20.2
d. 22.2
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Under the 2004 Revised IRR of P.D. no. 1096 or NBCP, what shall
be the
maximum allowable percentage of site occupancy (PSO) for the
Project (if without firewall)?
c. 70% of TLA
a. 80& of TLA
b. 90% of TLA
c. 70% of TLA
d. 75% of TLA
What is the approximate lot depth (in meters) of the Project Site?
a. 115
d. 125 b. 135
c. 145
d. 125
At a four percent (4.0%} slope, what is the difference in elevation
(in meters) between the front and rear portions of the project Site?
a. 5.0
a. 5.0
b. 3.5
c. 6.5
d. 8.0
What is the maximum number of adult persons who can walk side
by side on the 2.4 meter wide sidewalk fronting the Project Site?
a. 4
a. 4
b. 8
c. 2
d. 6
Which urban element on the sidewalk can be removed?
d. Telephone Booth a. Waiting Shed
b. Street Lamp
*NOTE: This was asked two (2) times and for different projects * c. Bench
d. Telephone Booth
Which is a basic part of the road right-of-way (RROW) and imme-
diately outside the project Site?
a. Curb
a. Curb
b. Front Yard
c. Canopy
d. Perimeter
Where on the Project Site is the best location for the loading dock?
a. North yard
c. West yard b. South yard
c. West yard
d. East yard
Which of the following is NOT considered an amenity provision for
the
Project?
a. Executive lounge a. Executive lounge
b. Union office
c. Gameroom for workers
d. Video conference room
the Project?
a. Gym for all staff
d. Gameroom for workers
b. Business center for clients
c. Concessionaire-operated cafeteria
d. Gameroom for workers

the project?
d. Overhead water tank
a. Workshop and carpentry room
b. Mail room
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c. Security office
d. Overhead water tank
Which of the following is NOT considered a utility provision for the
Project?
a. Cistern
c. Covered parking
b. Generator room
c. Covered parking
d. Sewage treatment plant (STP)
Which of the following sets of spaces should NOT be situated
close to each other?
a. Security staff quarters, locker and shower
c. Elevators, service stairs and fire escapes
b. Solid waste holding area and sewage treatment plant
c. Elevators, service stairs and fire escapes
d. Covered parking slots, driveways, ramps etc.
Which is NOT generally considered a Green Architecture con-
cern?
a. Building energy consumption
d. Relocation of informal settlers on the project Site, if any
b. Rainwater harvesting, if applicable
c. Lowering the building carbon footprint
d. Relocation of informal settlers on the project Site, if any
In terms of construction material production. Which of the following
flooring materials is considered to have the lowest carbon foot-
print?
d. Baguio stone a. Vigan tiles
b. Mariwasa tiles
c. High-pressure laminate flooring
d. Baguio stone
In terms of production, transportation and installation, which of the
following ceiling materials is considered to have the highest em-
bodied energy?
b. Polycarbonate sheet a. Recycled cardboard egg crate
b. Polycarbonate sheet
c. Cement bonded board (C.BB)
d. Gypsum board
If the executive offices on the 5th floor 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), as
provided for under the NBCP?
a. 2.40
a. 2.40
b. 3.00
c. 2.70
d. 2.10
If the staff offices on the 4th floor are NOT to be air-conditioned,
what shall be the minimum distance (in meters) between the FFL
and the FCL as provided for under the NBCP?
d. 2.70 a. 3.00
b. 2.10
c. 2.40
d. 2.70
What is the nominal thickness (in meters) of an exterior CHB wall,
excluding plaster?
a. 0.10
d. 0.15
b. 0.20
c. 0.25
d. 0.15
What is the nominal thickness (in meters) of an interior CHB wall,
excluding plaster?
b. 0.10
a. 0.25
b. 0.10
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c. 0.15
d. 0.20
Should you require a fence to face a busy street, which material
will you use?
a. 7" Reinforced Concrete
d. Bricks
b. 4" CHB
c. Drywall
d. Bricks
Assuming a near coastal location for the project Site, what type Of
roof structure should be introduced?
a. Metal roofing on space frame
b. RC deck roof
b. RC deck roof
c. Composible deck roof
d. Steel deck roof
Assuming a lakeside location for the project Site, what type of
building
projections should NOT he introduced?
a. 3.0 meter deep eaves a. 3.0 meter deep eaves
b. 1.5 meter deep balconies
c. 0.3 meter deep sun-breakers
d. 1.8 meter deep canopy
Where will you locate Employee Housing to protect them from
inclement weather?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Assuming a hilltop location for the Project Site, what type of
building
projections should be introduced to protect the building?
c. 1.2 meter deep canopy a. 0.9 meter deep balconies
b. Windbreakers and sun-breakers
c. 1.2 meter deep canopy
d. 0.6 meter deep eaves
Which of the following is a good lighting device for a watercolor
painting on the wall of the waiting area 01 the president's office?
a. CFL
c. Low-wattage track light
b. High-heat halogen lamps
c. Low-wattage track light
d. High-output spot lamp
Which of the following is a good task lighting (i.e. the shade of the
emitted artificial light), for drawing reading and writing purposed?
a. Warm white
b. Cool white
b. Cool white
c. Yellow
d. Daylight
Which of the following is a good general lighting color (i.e. the
shade of the emitted artificial light), for work areas?
a. Warm white
c. Daylight
b. Cool White
c. Daylight
d. Yellow
Which of the following is a good lighting technique for emphasizing
curved ceiling, if introduced at the lobby?
a. use of pendant lighting
b. Indirect lighting at the base of the curved ceiling
b. Indirect lighting at the base of the curved ceiling
c. Direct lighting of the curved ceiling using spotlights
d. Down-lighting from the ceiling using halogen lamps
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Which of the following is a good lighting device for a general pro-
duction area with the ceiling consisting of the soffit of a suspended
slab?
a. Troffer lighting (fluorescent lamps with soffit-mounted light box- a. Troffer lighting (fluorescent lamps with soffit-mounted light boxes
es and diffusers) and diffusers)
b. Industrial lighting (suspended fluorescent lamps with reflectors)
c. Pendant lighting (suspended CFLs with housing)
d. Pendant lighting (suspended incandescent lamps)
198. Which is the best consideration in choosing materials Hos-
pital Doors
a. Blood and Chemicals can be removed easily
b. Sturdy enough to withstand blows from Stretcher and easily
b. Sturdy enough to withstand blows from Stretcher and easily
opened by the elderly
opened by the elderly
c.
d.
What do you call the chamber where the body is placed for
cremation?
a. Oven
b. Retort
b. Retort
c. Coffin
d. Body Bag
Cremation uses high-temperature burning, vaporization and oxi-
dation to reduce the dead to its basic chemical compounds such
as gases and mineral fragments. The only by-product going out
of the Chimney is Heat, Carbon Dioxide and Water Vapor. Any
smoke or odors generated are reburned prior to emission to Why is it that we seldom see black smoke during cremation?
the environment. However, there have been cases where smoke
was detected, and this is due to some error in the process Or
equipment
malfunction.
What type of Casket is banned for use in cremation for causing too
much smoke?
a. Wood
c. Fiberglass
b. Metal
c. Fiberglass
d.
What is placed inside the Casket to identify who is being cremat-
ed?
a. Hospital Tag
b. Metal Tag
b. Metal Tag
c. Identification Card
d. Nothing
In which project is precast most appropriate to use?
a. 4-Storey Mixed Use Commercial
c. Strip Mall b. Public School
c. Strip Mall
d.
A subdivision project has its own STP, what can you forego for
each individual house?
a. Solar Heating
b. Septic Tank
b. Septic Tank
c. Water Supply
d.
What do you call the lot measurement from front and rear
a. Frontage
c. Depth b. Length
c. Depth
d. Width
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A businessman hired you to design a house for him. He wants his
house to have a maid's
room, driver's room and a swimming pool. Since friends are always
coming over, he wants his friends to feel at home but at the same
time, he wants his house to be a landmark. Which architectural
c. Inviting relaxed and laid back.
image can BEST suit the Project?
a. Fun, Frivolous and carefree
b. Attractive but aloof and business like
c. Inviting relaxed and laid back.
Which kind of project is It okay to have exposed utilities at the
ceiling?
a. Airport
b. Parking Building
b. Parking Building
c. Hospital
d. Malls
Which of the following is NOT part the GFA?
a. Maid's Room
d. Carport b. Hallway
c. Elevator Lobby
d. Carport
Which Of the following is part Of GFA?
a. Maid's Room
a. Maid's Room b. Basement Parking
c. Carport
d. Cooling Tower
Which is NOT part of Footprint?
a. Basement
a. Basement b. Ground Floor
c. Exterior Walls
d. Utility Room
Which IS part of Footprint?
a. Utility Room
a. Utility Room b. Mezzanine Level
c. Balcony
d. Basement
Where will you locate the sump pit in a high-rise building with
basements?
a. Ground floor
c. Lowest Basement
b. Upper Basement
c. Lowest Basement
d.
Which of the following is NOT to be located at the basement?
a. Sump Pit
b. Materials Recovery Facility (M.R.F) b. MRF
c. Maintenance
d. Storage Room
What shouldn't be at the (R-1) basement?
a. MRF
a. Materials Recovery Facility (M.R.F) b. Workshop
c. Dry Storage
d.
Which among the following may be allowed to exceed the yard?
a. 3m Eaves
c. _m Canopy b. _m Balcony
c. _m Canopy
d. Sunbreakers
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As per Water Code of the Philippines, which of the following should
be considered?
a. Proper Easement
a. Proper Easement
b. Legal Rights for Air Space above Easement
c. Setbacks
d. Yards
At what stage should you consider Site Analysis?
a. At the very onset, during the Predesign Stage
a. At the very onset, during the Predesign Stage b. Anytime during the Design Development Stage
c. During Contract Documentation
d. During Schematic Design Stage
At what stage should you consider programming?
a. At the very onset. during the predesign Stage
a. At the very onset. during the predesign Stage b. Anytime during the Design Development Stage
At what stage you should consider Provisions of RA 9514?
a. At the very onset, during the predesign Stage
b. Anytime during the Design Development Stage b. Anytime during the Design Development Stage
t what stage should you consider Provisions of BP 344?
a. At the very onset, during the predesign Stage
b. Anytime during the Design Development Stage b. Anytime during the Design Development Stage
What is NOT included in the Design Development Stage?
a. Preparation of Technical Specifications
a. Preparation of Technical Specifications b. Preparation Of Roof Plan
c. Preparation Ceiling Plan
d. Finalization of Layout & Floor Plans
Which side of the structure will be exposed to the Sun for approx-
imately 4 months?
a. North
a. North
b. South
c. East
d. West
Which side of the structure will be exposed to the Sun for approx-
imately 8 months?
a. North
b. South
b. South
c. East
d. West
Where is the best orientation of bedrooms?
a. North
a. North b. East
c. South
d. West
For energy conservation, which of the material is NOT advisable
use at the South part
or a project?
c. Transparent Glass and Light Colored Metal panels a. Tinted Glass and Light Colored Concrete Wan
b. Reflected Glass and Light Colored CHB Wall
c. Transparent Glass and Light Colored Metal panels
d. Transparent Glass and Light Colored Masonry
Where does "Easterly Wind" come from?

c. East a. Northeast
b. Southwest
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c. East
d. West
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
b. Provide broad canopied trees
c. provide artificial wind buffers
d.
Which of the following material has the lowest thermal conductiv-
ity
a. Brick
a. Brick
b. Wood
c. Steel
d. Drywall
What is best used for parking Areas?
a. Rough Finish Concrete
c. Gravel b. Asphalt
c. Gravel
d.
What type of road finish is best when heavy rain is pouring?
a. Cast concrete
b. Asphalt b. Asphalt
c. Gravel
d. Dirt
What type of road finish has the least traction when heavy rain is
pouring?
a. Cast concrete
d. Dirt
b. Asphalt
c. Gravel
d. Dirt
Among the choices, which has the FASTEST surface water
d. Asphalt
runoff?
a. Dirt Road
*NOTE: the RUNOFF Coefficient for both Asphalt and Concrete
c. Gravel
is actually the same (0.80-O.95) while Asphalt Macadam Is lower
b. Concrete
(0.6-0.8). The higher the value, the more water-tight.*
d. Asphalt
Which surface will absorb the most heat?
a. Smooth
b. Rough b. Rough
c.
d.
What type of road finish will emit less Radiant Heat?
a. Asphalt
a. Asphalt b. Concrete
c. Earth/ Soil
d.
Which pavement emits the Most heat and reflects the most light?
a. Asphalt
b. Concrete b. Concrete
c. Pavers
d.
Which Of the following is the MOST pervious?
a. Lawn with macadam
b. Lawn with Carabao Grass b. Lawn with Carabao Grass
c. Lawn with Flagstones
d. Lawn with Pavers
Which of the following is the LEAST impervious surface?
a. Soil
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b. pebble Washout
a. Soil c. unpolished Granite Slabs
d. Concrete Slab on Fill
Which of the following is the MOST impervious?
a. Pavers with pockets for plants
b. Pavers with mortar in between b. Pavers with mortar in between
c. Pavers with gravel in between
d. Pavers with sand in between
239. Among the choices, which has the MOST impervious surface
a. Gravel
c. Concrete b. Sand
c. Concrete
d. Asphalt
Which paving material does not specifically allow surface water
percolation?
a. Poured or Cast-on-site
a. Poured or Cast-on-site
b. Fine Sand
c. Coarse Gravel
d. Asphalt
Which tree is the best to locate beside the building...
a. Palm Tree
a. Palm Tree b. Coconut
c. Mahogany
d. Acacia
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/structure?
b. Coconut a. Palm Tree
b. Coconut
c. Mahogany
d. Acacia
What Tree is Medium Trunk, Medium Spread Leaves, Deep Root-
ed, Small Diameter Roots, Resistant to Strong Winds and Rela-
tively Safe to plant near a Building/Structure?
c. Mahogany a. Palm Tree
b. Coconut
c. Mahogany
d. Acacia
Which of the following tree is NOT good for the site because of
shallow roots and can be easily blown down by the wind?
a. Palm Tree
b. Coconut
b. Coconut
c. Mahogany
d. Acacia
Which of the following tree is GOOD for the site because of its
deep roots and cannot be easily destroyed by the wind?
a. Palm Tree
c. Mahogany
b. Coconut
c. Mahogany
d. Acacia
Which is NOT a good characteristic of a tree that can be harmful
in the site?
a. Arboreal
b. Shallow Root
b. Shallow Root
c. Ball Rounded Root
d. Deep Root
Best location for Trees.
c. Southwest a. North East
b. South
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c. Southwest
d. East
Which natural material look-alike is now available in PVC and
aluminum coated finish?
a. Slate
c. Wood
b. Bamboo
c. Wood
d. Marble
249. Which flooring material is NOT the most economical?
a. China granite tiles
b. Italian granite slab b. Italian granite slab
c. Italian granite tiles
d. Locally manufactured granite tiles
Which Flooring material is the most resilient?
a. Vinyl Sheet
b. Linoleum b. Linoleum
c. Vinyl Tiles
d. Ceramic Tiles
Which Flooring material is the LEAST resilient
a. Vinyl Sheet
c. Ceramic Tiles b. Linoleum
c. Ceramic Tiles
d. Vinyl Tiles
Where is a Service Area best located?
a. Side of the lot
b. Back of the house b. Back of the house
c. Both sides of the lot
d. Front of the lot
Why wouldn't use mercury vapor lamp on the living room?
a. Because it will be very bright
a. Because it will be very bright b. It is too expensive
c. It is too big
d.
Why is CFL preferred over other types of lamps?
a. Cheaper
b. More sustainable b. More sustainable
c.
d.
What can you not provide in a pinlight housing?
a. 100W Incandescent
*NOTE: ALL ALLOWED * b. 20WCFL
c. LED
d. 40W CFL
0.45m x 0.45m What is the Standard Size of Corner Table?
Which is the size of a bedside table?
a. 0.11 m
d. 0.44 m b. 0.22 m
c. 0.33 m
d. 0.44 m
side of bed: 90-96cm x 230cm
(tip: bring drawing template because the sizes are already there
and is allowed during
What is the area allocation for a single-bed?
the exam. To avoid problems, show it to the proctor upon entry)
see p.31, Fajardo

Ideal size of one side of a square table for 8 persons?
a. 1.22m a. 1.22m
b. 1.33m
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c. 1.11m
d. 1.44m
-15Ocm recommended
Ideal size Of a Dining Table (1-side) for 4 persons
see p.20, Fajardo
-10.80sqm
If a Dining Table for 4 persons is used, how much area is occupied?
see p.20, Fajardo
For a Dining Chair, what is the Standard Height of the seat?
a. 450 mm
a. 450 mm b. 500 mm
c. 400 mm
d. 550 mm
What is the minimum distance between the edge of a dining table
and the wall?
a. 90 cm
a. 90 cm
b. 80 cm
c.
d.
-300 x 480cm = 14.40sqm
What is the NET Area of a Square Dining Table for eight persons
in actual use?
see p.21, Fajardo
Which of the following is ideal for the one side of an 8-seater dining
table?
a. 3.75m
b. 4.50m
b. 4.50m
c. 5.25 m
d. 6.45 m
What would be the size of a side table?
d. 0.45 m 0.45m a. 0.40 x 0.40m
b. 0.50 x 0.50m
see p.28, Fajardo c. 0.30 x 0.30m
d. 0.45 m 0.45m
1.20-1.50(length) 0.60-0.75 (width)
1.20 x 0.60 = 70sqm
1.50 x 0.75 = 1.125sqm What is the NET Area of an Office Table?
see p.149, Fajardo

-Night Small: .35 x .45
-Medium Night: 0.45 0.45
What is the NET Area of a Bedside Table with Drawer closed?
see p.28, Fajardo
-0.90 x 2.10 All length from 1.90 - 2.10
What is the ideal size of a Bed for one person?
see p.28, Fajardo
-0.90 X 1.90
What is the NET Area of a comfortable Bed for one person?
see p.28, Fajardo
-1.80x 1.90
What is the NET Area of a Matrimonial Bed?
see p.28, Fajardo
-double bed 1.35 x 2.10 What is the ideal size of a Bed for two persons?
What is the ideal room size, in square meters, for a Junior Execu-
tive Office with Side Return, 2 Client Chairs and a Filling Cabinet?
c. 4.50
a. 2.20
b. 3.20
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c. 4.50
d.
What is the ideal square meters, for a Junior Executive Office with
2 Client
a. 2.20
c. 4.50
b. 3.20
c. 4.50
d.
What is the ideal room size, in square meters, for a Junior Exec-
utive Office with Side
Return, 2 Client Chairs a Filing Cabinet, and a Personal Comput-
er?
c. 4.50
a. 2.20
b. 3.20
c. 4.50
d.
Which NET floor area (in square meters) best applies to a basic
clerical station with no side return provision?
a. 3.1
a. 3.1
b. 4.8
c. 1.7
d. 2.4
Which are the good dimension (in meters) for a clerical table with
no side return?
a. 1.0 x 1.8
b. 0.6 x 1.2 (*min.*)
b. 0.6 x 1.2 (min.)
c. 0.9 x 1.6
d. 0.8 x 1.5
Which NET floor area (in square meters) best applies to a clerical
with a side return provision and visitor chairs?
a. 3.0
a. 3.0 (1.5x2.0)
b. 4.6
c. 5.4
d. 3.8
Which NET floor area (in square meters) best applies to a clerical
station with a side return provision, 2 visitors chairs and a lateral
filing cabinet?
a. 3.8 a. 3.8
b. 5.6
c. 6.8
d. 4.6
Which NET floor area (in square meters) best applies to another
type of clerical station with a side return provision for a desktop
computer?
a. 3.2 a. 3.2
b. 5.4
c. 2.1
d. 4.3
What is the standard height of a Convenience Outlet from the
floor?
a. 300 mm
a. 300 mm
b. 400 mm
c. 500 mm
d. 600 mm
Given a Hexagonal shaped plan of a building, how many sides can

be seen at most at a time?
b. 3
a. 2
b. 3
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c. 4
d. 1
1. *Define the Problem*
2. *Inventory*
3. *Analysis* Explain the Correct Design Process
4. *Synthesis*
5. *Interpretation*
1. *Line* - fundamental mark or stroke used in drawing in which
the length is longer than the width
2. *Color*
3. *Shape/Form* - an area that stands out from the space next to What are the Five (5) Elements of Design?
or around it due to a defined or implied boundary,
4. *Texture*
5. *Space*
*PURPLE*: power, elegance, sophistication, luxury, mystery, roy-
Interiors, what color represents "Royal and Noble?"
alty, elegance. magic
*brown, grey, whites to blacks* What are the "Neutral" Colors? What's not?
*brown* What are "Earth" Colors? Whats not?
*yellow/orange* What color is "Fun and Alive"?
Which color has the tendency of mitigating aggressive behavior?
a. Violet
c. Pink b. Brown
c. Pink
d. Red
In institutional Design, what color is inviting to the eyes of a
person?
a. Blue
d. Yellow Orange
b. Green
c. White
d. Yellow Orange
Which color signifies purity and authority?
a. Yellow
c. White b. Beige
c. White
d. Brown
d. Eaves Which of the following is *NOT* an Architectural Interior?
a. Lobby Ceiling
*Laging may question na "which is not" sa architectural interior. b. Toilet Floor
Papipiliin ka ng color schemes kung ano ung nababagay na kulay c. Party Wall
sa exterior and interior* d. Eaves
Which of the following is NOT indoor equipment?
a. Split type AC
c. Exhaust Fan b. Microwave Oven
c. Exhaust Fan
d. AC Window Type
Which is NOT considered a fixture?
a. Ceiling Fan cum Light
d. Wall Hanging b. Luminaire
c. Toilet Paper Holder
d. Wall Hanging
Which is NOT included in the Architectural Interiors?
a. Fittings a. Fittings
b. Fixtures
NOTE: This was asked-two (2) times c. Furniture
d.
Which is NOT included in the Architectural interiors?
a. Furnishings
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b. Floors
a. Furnishings c. Wall
d. Ceiling
Which is NOT an Architectural interior (AI) element?
a. Eaves
a. Eaves b. Elevated Lobby Ceiling
c. unit Party Wall
d. Bathroom Floor
Which is NOT an Interior Appliance?
a. Exhaust Fan
a. Exhaust Fan b. Electric Fan
c. Microwave Oven
d. ACU
What is the best paint color for a Roofdeck?
c. Light Gray a. Dark Gray
b. Dark beige
*(Asked repeatedly for each problem)* c. Light Gray
d. Light Beige
What is the best paint color for exterior walls? (asked repeatedly
for each problem)
a. Dark Gray
d. Light Beige
b. Dark Beige
c. Light Gray
d. Light Beige
What paint color is not recommended for the exterior of a Firewall?
a. Light Gray to Medium Gray
c. Black b. Dark Gray
c. Black
d. Beige
What is NOT a recommended color for a Firewall?
a. White
b. Black b. Black
c. Blue
d. Beige
Considering that Firewall is not allowed for R-1, an abutment of
3.20m from established grade line may be permitted but solely for
supporting a carport roof. Which material can be used?
a. Steel Railings above 2.0m measured vertically from the estab-
lished grade line
b. Decorative Concrete Blocks above 1.50m measured vertically
b. Decorative Concrete Blocks above 1.50m measured vertically
from the established grade line
from the established grade line
c. Glass Blocks above 1.20m measured vertically from the estab-
lished grade line
d. Wood above 1.80m measured vertically from the established
grade line
What is specifically not allowed in an R.I lot development?
a. Firewall
a. Firewall b. Retaining Wall
c. Perimeter Wall
d. Zocalo Wall
*3.20m abutment 1.80 max* For an R-1 property, what is the maximum height of the wall?
Maximum height of (R-1) wall of fence without beam above grade
a. 1.20
b. 1.80 b. 1.80
c. 2.00
d.
The maximum height of (Industrial) wall of fence without beam
*1.80m*
above grade
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What should be the prominent line for an R-1 two-storey town-
house with a Frontage of
9m?
b. Vertical a. Horizontal
b. Vertical
c. Diagonal
d. Curve
If an owner of a Firewall decides to rent-out his firewall and use
it as a billboard for advertisers for him to gain extra income. How
will he go about this undertaking?
a. Paint or Sticker a. Paint or Sticker
b. Tarpaulin on Steel Frame
c. Tarpaulin on Steel Frame with Spot Lights at the bottom
d. Tarpaulin Mounted on Firewall with Concrete Nails
Your client asks you to put a firewall for his house, where should
the CENTER-LINE of the Firewall be located?
a. 600mm from the Property Line
c. 4" from the property Line
b. Exactly from the Property Line
c. 4" from the property Line
d. 1m from the Property Line
In a crowded and noisy hallway, which will you not provide in of
acoustical treatment?
a. Carpet
d. Glass
b. Gypsum board
c. Curtains
d. Glass
Which Will you not provide manager's office?
a. Conference Room
a. Conference Room b. T & B
c. Visitor's Chair
d.
Which will you not provide a secretarial position?
a. Side table
d. Executive Chair b. Desk
c. File Drawer
d. Executive Chair
For a Commercial Establishment, what is the maximum height of
Curtain Walls?
a. 4m
c. 3m
b. 2m
c. 3m
d.
1.17m x 5 = 5.85 Front
= 0 Sides & Rear
7x .3 = 2.1 from sides and rear Given a 14-storey structure, what is the incremental setback of the
building from the 9th Floor?
See p.141
Setbacks
What is the Front Incremental Setback at the 4th Floor?
a. 1.17
a. 1.17 b. 3.51
c. Answer not among the choices
d. 0.00
a. 0.00
d. Answer not among the choices b. 2.34
c. 3.51
d. Answer not among the choices
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a. 1.17
d. Answer not among the choices b. 3.51
c. 0.30
d. Answer not among the choices
What is the TGFA of an R-1 inside lot?
a. 3 x 50%
a. 3 x 50% b. 3 x 60%
c. 3 x 70%
d. 3 x 80%
What is the Occupant Load for a Conference Room?
a. 1.40
a. 1.40 b. 11.10
c. 22.30
d. 18.60
What is the maximum door leaf Width?
a. 0.75
d. 1.20 b. 0.90
c. 1.10
d. 1.20
Which of the following is not an ideal height Of a door knob?
a. 0.82 m
d. 1.12 m b. 1.06 m
c. 1.02 m
d. 1.12 m
Standard height for Lavatory
a. 0.90
c. 0.80 b. 1.70
c. 0.80
d. 1.20
What will be the best Roofing for an Industrial structure that sits
near a River?
a. Steel Deck
a. Steel Deck
b. Concrete Roof Deck
c. Steel Roof
d.
What will be the best Roofing for a Residential structure that sits
near a River?
a. Steep Aluminum Roof
b. Slightly Steep Gable Roof
b. Slightly Steep Gable Roof
c. Roof Deck
d.
For a massive factory structure, what should be the prominent
architectural 'lines' to be seen from the street?
a. Vertical
b. Horizontal
b. Horizontal
e. Diagonal
d. Curves
What should be the ideal treatment for the façade of the Ware-
house?
a. Glass and Concrete
a. Glass and Concrete
b. More Steel
c. More on Concrete and Less Glass
d. Concrete and some Plastic
If the project site is located in a lake, what should be the ideal

roofing material?
a. Concrete (deck)
a. Concrete (deck)
b. Long Span G.l
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c. Asphalt Shingles
d.
a Cottage near the sea, which roofing is preferred?
a. Polycarbonate
a. Polycarbonate b. G.I. Sheet
c. Aluminum
d. Glass
For a Beach Resort House in Batangas, which would you use for
the truss?
a. Angle Bar
c. Bamboo
b. Square Tube
c. Bamboo
d.
- a device of *land used planning* used by local governments; the
practice of designating permitted uses of land based on mapped Zoning Map
zones which separate one set of *land uses* from another.
- a *map* showing *boundaries* and ownership of land parcels.
Some cadastral maps show additional details, such as survey
district names, unique identifying numbers for parcels, certificate
of title numbers, positions of existing structures, section or lot Cadastral Map
numbers and their respective areas, adjoining and adjacent street
names, selected boundary dimensions and references to prior
maps.
- a map that indicates the *topography* of the ground, and includes
*physical* features such as rivers, woods and habitation.
Topographical Map
Topography: a *precise description* of a *place*; *detailed graphic
representation* of the *surface features* of a place or *object*; the
features themselves (the *terrain*) the *surveying* of the features.
What is not included in Topographic Maps?
a. Elevation of Adjacent Buildings
a. Elevation of Adjacent Buildings b. Contours of Adjacent Lots
c. Natural and Man-made Features
d.
*CLUP* What type of plan does the Sangguniang adopt?
- Shows the *actual use for the land at the present time*. What is a land Use Map?
What plan guides the planning and design of structure in a mu-
nicipality?
a. Zoning
a. Zoning
b. Land use
c. CLUP
d.
What plan guides the design of a structure?
a. Zoning
a. Zoning b. Land use
c. CLUP
d.
In Housing Design, what would be the primary consideration?
a. Orientation
b. Density b. Density
c.
d.
Pag-araLan ang *Anthropometrics*... Dito ako dinugo sa compu-
tation eh.. hehe.. e pag comfortable na natutulog ano size ( paki
check ung kay falardo at AGS. try na rin nila pag may Interior
design silang friends na reviewer may size din ng anthro dun
Filipino based...)
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d. Research
...(iba ang term na ginamit dito pero binigay nya ung explanation.. Ano daw ang isa sa pinakaunang dapat gawin ng isang arkitecto...
obviously ung research ang pinili ko.. kasi analysis ko dyän di ka Ito 3-4 times lumabas parehas na tanong parehas na choice....
pwede magplano hanggat di mo alam criteria, especially zoning, a. Architectural planning
rules and regulations nung kung san mo gagawin ung project) sa b, Space planning
exam c. Site planning
pinadikdiktikan na dapat sumunod sa law ...isa pang punto yung d. Research
rule 7 and 8 kaya andyan
yan na pinagdidikdikan nila ngaun...
Parking space ng Rl,Cl ect.. nakasulat
Yng bubong na steep lumabas na naman„. ito mga pampagulo sa
exam multi storey ang
usapan tapos biglang steep roof forest. kailangan talaga presence
of mind.. pag ito naman
pinakawa'an pa eh ewari ko na lang„.
Maging mapagmesid sa question may questions sya dito ang
answer nasa book as in un na
un ang Sagot... see the drawing/ ileustration for maca, isa, usa if
you are not keen...
magcocompute ka..(na ginawa ko..hehe) pero pag binalikan mo
marerealize mo na kung ano
ang nakasulat un ang sagot..
Government Owned and Controlled Corporation (GOCC) Pina identify ano classification ng GOCC
Parking requirement
d. Furnishings
pinagpilian ko fang dyan ung suspended slab soffit at furnishing...

na-praning ako alam ko Which is not an Architectural Interior element?
soffit ang sagot„ pero papano kung ung suspension naun eh sa a. Suspended Slab Soffit
stairs... parang ung piiian na b. Floor
microwave ang sagot un ang naging basis ko sa pagsagot kai!an- c. Wall
gan pa rin pag isipan minsan d. Furnishings
ung imgosibieng sagot ang dapaL piliirl eh.„kanangan isipin taia-
ga„. fumishing pinili ko dito eh...kasi lahat part ng building eh..(wall
floor soffit)
Anong dapat na ilaw sa ganitong space. Lighting
Alamin differences ng Zoning, Land Use, Ordinance, building code
incrementel setback... again nakasulat ung 1.17 un lang ang sagot Ano naman daw orientation ng 'row facing the prop.... If the prop
no computation needed is facing south
a. High-pitched
What type of Roof is best for a Government Building situated In a
forested area?
Note: this question is always repeated but with different choices.
a. High-pitched
understand the answers, DO NOT memorize. Same goes for other
b. Low Pitched
items in Refresher Notes. Same questions but different answers.
c. Flat
Analyze the choices given and look for WORDS in the questions
d.
or situations given.
What type of (R-1) foundation should be used if the adjacent lot is
sloping upwards?
a. Retaining Walt
b. Isolated
b. Isolated
c. Trapezoidal
d.
Under the NBCP, which is the minimum corridor width of an R-1

development?
a. 1.10
b. 1.20
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c. 1.50
d. 1.80
On a Swampy area, what type of soil should the foundation rest
on?
a. Hard to very hard
a. Hard to very hard
b. Very soft to soft
c. Medium to...
d.
Assuming the site be on a converted rice field, on what soil must
the foundation rest?
a. Soft
d. Very Hard
c. Hard
b. Medium
d. Very Hard
Assuming the site will be on a flood plain, on what soil must the
foundation rest?
a. Soft
d. Very Hard
c, Hard
b. Medium
d. Very Hard
Assuming the site will be on Adobe soil, what foundation wig you
use?
a. Bored Pile
c. Isolated Footing
b. Sheet Pile
c. Isolated Footing
d. Footings with Tie Beams
A form Of Driven Piles that use thin interlocking sheets of steel to
form a barrier that protects the adjacent lot against disturbance &
potential damage?
b. Sheet Pile a. Bored Pile
b. Sheet Pile
c. Isolated Footing
d. Footing with Tie Beams
Which presents the MOST disturbance to neighboring lots?
a. Bored Pile
b. Pile Driving b. Pile Driving
c. Isolated Footing
d. Footing with Tie Beams
- Hard to very hard On an ordinary site, where should the foundation rest?
On a site located in Pasig City near the Marikina Fault Line, where
- ON PILES/5M AWAY FROM FAULT
should the foundation rest
What type of Foundation should be used so that the construction
would not affect the
adjacent structures?
c. Sheet Pile a. Pile/ Caisson
b. Strip Footing
c. Sheet Pile
d.
Which should you use to minimize disturbance to adjoining prop-
erties?
a. Bored Piles
a. Bored Piles
b. Driven Piles
c.
d.
Sizes of Furniture
= 4.00/(.30 x .30)
= 4.0 / .09
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A 4sqm wall is to be covered with tiles. If you will use 0.30m x
= 44.44
0.30m tiles, how many
= 45 tiles
be needed?
A building is FUNCTIONAL
a. The building has all the necessary spaces
b. There is no Dead Space b. There is no Dead Space
c. The building's Form follows Function
d.
What kind of Treatment should best fit the Facade 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
What kind of Treatment should best fit the Facade of a Government
Office Building?
b. More on Glass and Steel with less Concrete
c. Combination of Concrete and Plastic
d. More on Steel
The project is a Factory fronting Riverside. What kind of Roofing
-Steel deck/ metal deck
should you use?
Which of the following Structural Elements can be erected along
a Side or Rear Property
Line if the properly is resting on relatively fiat terrain?
d. Zocallo Wall a. Firewalls and Perimeter Walls
b. Retaining Wall
c. End Walt
d. Zocallo Wall
Note: To arrive at the answer„ the examinee must determine
the total lot area (TLA) from the information given in the project
description. then make use of tables/from the 2004 Revised IRR
of p. D. No. 1096/ NBCP (open books) and finally use a simple A Proposed Medium-Riso Apartment Building
calculator.
a. 2,666 Project 2. Using the maximum Total Gross Floor Area (TGFA) and
b. 4,222 the Building Height Limit (BHL) that are allowed for the Project
c. 5,444 under the NBCP, what shall be the resultant TGFA per floor (in
d. 3,888 square meters)?
Actual Computation is 4.800 Since its NOT among the choices

given, the answer is 4,222.
WARNING!!!
DO NOT Share this material with your friends. PRC QUOTA Sys-
tem, Statistics show otherwise. We cannot independently verify
this as fact but ONE thing is SURE. this is your ADVANTAGE over
fellow examinees. Sharring this with others would mean that in
effect you are LOWERING your chance of PASSING or TOPPING
the exams. You may only SHARE this AFTER the exams so it won't
have an effect on you.
Ano ang PSO ng R-1 tignan mo computation by setback o ung
nakasulat ang dapat na isagot mo pero most likely kung ano ang
nakasulat un ang sagot pipili ka lang kung ung sa 7 ba o ung sa 8
basahing mabuti ang tanong give away yan pag naintindihan ang
tanong
according sa class nun gocc ano ang ambf
Ano naman ang pso tandaan hindi kailangang magcompute nasa
book ang sagot...
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ano naman daw ang FLAR
ano ang parking requirement
GFA.. nakasulat yan.. pag mali ang identification mo sa una nyan
automatic 4-5 sablay mo
Roof deck, metal, gi sheet, steel... etc.. basic knowledge lang pero
nadiscuss naman po ito sa review.. kailangan lang talaga maging
attentive ung reviewees at syempre experience and common
sense nalang ang labanan dyan.. ung iba talaga galing na rin sa
refresher at review... ilan beses tinanong pero iba ibang sitwasyon.
kaya nga minsan wala na sa hulong ung tanong
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