SPECIAL PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE EXAMINATION

FOREIGN LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR ARCHITECTS

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Review Batch 2018

WEEK 06: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (BUILDING LAWS)

ASPIRANT’S NAME _______________________________________ EXAM RATING _____________

MEDIUM GROUP ___________ SMALL GROUP __________________ EXAM DATE _______________

INSTRUCTION: Choose the BEST answer. Read and understand the questions carefully.

1. Scope of Pre-design services that Investigating, identifying, documenting the

needs of the client for use in the design of the project?

a. Architectural programming c. Space/ Management studies

b. Economic feasibility studies d. Site utilization and analysis

2. The detailed analysis of the site involves the identification of a site’s

development potentials through the proper utilization of land?

a. Pre-feasibility studies
b. Feasibility studies
c. Site selection analysis
d. Site utilization and land-use studies

3. In code of Ethics, does serving as professional adviser,accepts employments as

Design Architect for a competition project an ethical action with respect to
Architect’s responsibility to __________?

a. The People/Public
b. Client
c. Subordinates and Colleagues
d. Contractors

4. In RA9514 Fire code of the Philippines What class of fire if the flame is
started from an “Electrical wiring”?

a. Class A c. Class C
b. Class B d. Class

5. A 5th year architecture student is asked and contacted by his aunt to do a

design of 2-storey residence for her. Afer the student finished preparing all
architectural plans, He ask his professor to sign and seal it. The professor
agrees to do it for a sum of P8000.Is there anything wrong with this practice?
If yes who is liable? What is the case that can be file?

a. Client is legible for asking a student to make drawings.

b. The student is liable because he is not liable to make any
architecturaldrawings until he finishes his/her studies
c. Architect is liable for breaking the produlent Act rule
d. All of the above

6. As per RA9514 Fire code of the Philippines. What is the required height of a
building before it is required to be installed with fire Sprinkler System?.

a. 12 mtrs. c. 16 mtrs.
b. 15 mtrs. d. 10 mtrs.

1 of 13
7. It is type of bond where in the cashier’s check or surety bond accompanying
the proposal submitted by the bidder as a guarantee that the bidder will enter
into a contract with the owner if the contract is awarded to him.

a. Guarantee bond c. Performance bond

b. Proposal bond d. Payment bond

8. Liens law are designed to protect whom?

a. The homeowner c. The laborer

b. The bank d. The contractor

9. What type of specifications specifies the manufacturer’s name/brand name?

a. Perforamance specification c. Descriptive specification

b. Closed specification d. Brand name specification

10. Which is an ethical action with respect to the Architect’s responsibility to

his manufacturer’s, dealers and agents?

a. Accepts market discounts credited to client

b. Receives gifts or favors from agents
c. Receives commissions placing him in a reciprocal frame of mind.
d. Avails of technical services by manufacturer accompanied by an
obligation.

11. All manufacturers whose product meet performance or description specified may
bid. All performance and descriptive specifications are open. Brand name
specifications are open if the phrase “or equal”.

a. Brand name specification

b. Reference specification
c. Descriptive specification
d. Open specification

12. What is EO 164?

a. Executive order regarding hiring of foreign Consultants

b. Executive order regarding Socialized housing law
c. Executive order regarding National building code
d. None of the above.

13. A bond, the form or content of which is prescribed by statute.

a. Statute of limitation c. Statutory bond

b. Statute Period d. Statue of frauds

14. Written or printed description of work to be done describing qualities of

material and mode of construction.

a. Written Notice c. Contract documents

b. Specifications d. Bid bulletin

15. Means information,advice or notification pertinent to the project delivered in

person or sent by registered mail to the individual, firm, or corporation at
the last known business address of such individual, firm, or corporation.

a. Written Notice c. Specification

b. Bid Bulleting d. Invitation to Bid

2 of 13
16. Automatic fire department notification through central station accredited by
the BFP shall be mandatory to the following types of occupancy:

a. High Rise Buildings

b. Hospitals
c. Educational Institutions, Hotels and Apartment Buildings (Condominium)
of at least four (4) storey in height
d. All of the above

17. When an exit is required to be protected by separation from other parts of the
building, the construction of the separation shall meet the following
requirements except:

a. The separation shall have at least one (1) hour fire resistance rating
when the exit connects three (3) storeys or less, regardless of whether
the storeys connected are above or below the storey at which the exit
discharge begins.

b. The separation shall have at least two (2) hours resistance rating when
the exit connects four (4) or more storeys, whether above or below the
floor of discharge. It shall be constructed of combustible materials and
shall be supported by construction having at least a two (2)-hour fire
resistance rating

c. Any opening in the separation wall/construction shall be protected by an

approved self-closing fire resistive door

d. Openings in exit enclosure shall be confined to those necessary for

access, to the enclosure from normally occupied spaces and for egress
from the enclosure

18. As per RA 9514, no single door in a doorway shall exceed _______ in width.

a. 900 mm c. 1200 mm
b. 1000 mm d. 1220 mm

19. Door Panic Hardware devices shall be bars or panel extending not less than
two-thirds (2/3) of the width of the door and placed at heights suitable for
the service required, and shall not be less than ______ nor more than ______
above the floor.

a. 900 mm ; 1200 mm c. 800 mm ; 1120 mm

b. 965 mm ; 1200 mm d. 760 mm ; 1120 mm

20. Exits shall be so arranged as remote from each other as practicable, so arranged
that there will be no pockets or dead ends in which occupants may be trapped,
and in no case shall any dead-end corridor extend more than _______ beyond the
stairway or other means of exit there from.

a. 3-meters c. 9-meters
b. 6-meters d. 12-meters

Statement #01: As per IRR of RA 9514, winders shall be permitted in stairs,

provided that the same shall have a tread depth of not less than _______ and
a tread depth of not less than _______ at a point _______ from the narrowest
edge. Refer to Figure-1.

3 of 13
21. Referring to Statement #01, what is the value of X.1?

a. 100 mm c. 180 mm
b. 150 mm d. 200 mm

22. Referring to Statement #01, what is the value of X.2?

a. 200 mm c. 250 mm
b. 230 mm d. 280 mm

23. Referring to Statement #01, what is the value of X.3?

a. 200 mm c. 300 mm
b. 250 mm d. 305 mm

24. As per RA 9514, What is the minimum "new stair" width where the total occupant
load of all storeys served by the stair is fewer than 50, the minimum width
clear of all obstructions, except projections not more than one hundred
fourteen millimeters (114 mm) at or below handrail height on each side, shall
be _______?

a. 750 mm c. 915 mm
b. 800 mm d. 1120 mm

25. As per RA 9514, the elevation of the floor surfaces on both sides of a door
shall not vary by more than _______? The elevation shall be maintained on both
sides of the doorway for a distance not less than the width of the widest leaf.
Thresholds at doorways shall not exceed _______ in height.

a. 10 mm c. 15 mm
b. 13 mm d. 20 mm

26. Which of the following is not a criterion regarding Access to Exits? is not a
part of Contract Documents?

a. A door from a room to an exit or to a way of exit access shall be of the

side-hinged, swinging type.

b. In no case shall access to exit be through a bathroom, bedroom, or other

room subject to locking, except where the exit is required to serve only
the bedroom or other room subject to locking, or adjoining rooms
constituting part of the same dwelling or apartment used for single family
occupancy.

c. Ways of exit access and the doors to exits to which they lead shall be
designed and arranged to be clearly recognizable as such. Decorations or
draperies shall be placed on exit doors. Mirrors shall be placed in or
adjacent to any exit.

4 of 13
 d. Exit access shall be arranged that it will not be necessary to travel
toward any area of high hazard occupancy in order to reach the nearest
exit, unless the path is protected by suitable partitions.

27. Which of the following is not a criterion regarding Stair Details?

a. All stairs serving as required means of egress shall be of permanent

fixed construction.
b. Stairways and intermediate landings shall continue with no decrease in
width along the direction of exit travel.
c. Where material of stair treads and landings is such as to involve danger
of slipping, non-slip material shall be provided on tread surface.
d. Variation exceeding 10 millimeters (10mm), in the width of treads or in
height of risers in any flight are acceptable.

28. For violations of failure to provide fire walls to separate adjoining building,
or warehouse and storage areas from other occupancies in the same building,
how many days given for correcting the violation as per IRR of RA 9514?

a. Within seven (7) days c. Within fifteen (15) days

b. Within ten (10) days d. Within thirty (30) day

29. Projections of not more than _______ at a maximum height of nine hundred sixty-
five millimeters (965 mm) within the means of egress on each side shall be
permitted.

a. 114 mm c. 112 mm
b. 122 mm d. 150 mm

30. As per IRR of RA 9514, what is the maximum height allowed in between landings?

a. 2.00 m c. 3.00 m
b. 2.40 m d. 3.66 m

31. These are printed documents stipulating procedural and administrative aspects
of the contract.

a. Special Provisions
b. General Conditions
c. Written Notice
d. Supplementary Contract

32. Catastrophes, phenomena of nature, misfortunes and accidents which human

prudence cannot foresee or prevent.

a. Environmental Calamities
b. Destructive Calamities
c. Act of God/Force Majeure
d. Act of Man

33. It means to “furnish and install”.

a. Provide c. Furnish
b. Install d. Work

34. Contract Documents consist of the following:

I. Surety V. Special Provision

II. Agreement VI. Drawings
III. Specifications VII. General Conditions
IV. Payment Bond

5 of 13
 a. I,II,III,IV,V
b. II,III,V,VI,VII
c. II,III,V,VI,VII
d. I,III,IV,VI,VII

35. These are instructions that supplement or modify drawings, specs, and general
conditions of the contract.

a. Supplementary Specs c. Special Provisions

b. Instruction To Bidders d. Specifications

36. The cashier’s check or bidders bond accompanying the proposal submitted by the
bidders as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract with the
owner for the works if the contract is awarded to him.

a. Agreement c. Performance Bond

b. Payment Bond d. Proposal Bond

37. A guarantee to the pay all obligations arising from his contract. UAP Doc 301

a. Payment Bond c. Performance Bond

b. Guarantee Bond d. Proposal Bond

38. A guarantee to the quality of materials and equipment installed and the
workmanship performed by the contractor. UAP Doc 301

a. Payment Bond c. Performance Bond

b. Guarantee Bond d. Proposal Bond

39. A guarantee to the execution of the work in accordance with the terms of the
contract.

a. Payment Bond c. Performance Bond

b. Guarantee Bond d. Proposal Bond

40. To build in, mount in positions, connect or apply any object specified ready
for the intended use.

a. Provide c. Furnish
b. Install d. Work

41. Architect A. Mamangun owns the new graphic studio being constructed at Camp
John Hay Technohub, Baguio City designed by Architect C.Mamangun. In the mid-
year of the construction, J.Bildan, the main contractor failed to make payments
to sub-contractors, workmen and dealers. The owner, disappointed with the
situation decided to terminate the contract with J.Bildan. Within how many
days upon certification of Ar. C.Mamangun justifying his action, may the owner
terminate the contract with J.Bildan?

a. Within 7 days written notice and surety of the contractor if any

b. Within 10 days written notice and surety of the contractor if any
c. Within 15 days written notice and surety of the contractor if any
d. Within 30 days written notice and surety of the contractor if any

42. A new residential tower owned by Ar. U.Barut is being constructed at Quezon
City, Manila designed by Ar. J.Dela Cruz and took Ar. J.Bildan as the main
contractor. In the early stages of the construction, a portion of the tower
collapsed and caused damages in the owner’s property and the adjoining property
of Ar. A.Mamangun due to lack of erected barriers and supports. Who will be
responsible and paying for the damages in Ar. A.Mamangun’s property?

6 of 13
 a. Ar. U.Barut
b. Ar. J.Bildan
c. Ar. A.Mamangun
d. Ar. J.Dela Cruz

43. Prior to the issuance of the certification of completion, the contractor must
execute a written undertaking to finish any work during the period of making
good of known defects or faults with period of not more than?

a. 10 days c. 30 days
b. 15 days d. 60 days

44. How many sets of prints of shop drawings shall the contractor submit to the
architect for approval?

a. 2 c. 5
b. 3 d. 7

45. How many sets of drawings and specs shall the owner furnish the contractor for
free?

a. 2 d. 7
b. 3 e. None
c. 5

46. The Architect shall promote the interest of his professional organization and
do his full part of the work to enhance the objectives and services of the
organization. He should share in the interchange of technical information and
experience with the other design professions and the building industry. This
is Architect Responsibility in relation to whom?

a. To his Colleagues and Subordinates

b. To the People
c. To his Client
d. To the Contractor

47. The Architect shall explain the conditional character of estimates other than
estimates submitted in the form of actual proposals by contractors and in no
case shall be guarantee any estimates or cost of the work. Neither shall he
mislead his Client as to probable cost of the work in order to secure a
commission. This is Architect Responsibility in relation to whom?

a. To his Colleagues and Subordinates

b. To the People
c. To his Client
d. To the Contractor

48. Drawings, specs and models are property of whom and are to be returned at
completion of work and before final payment to the contractor is made?

a. Owner
b. Architect
c. Contractor
d. It doeesn’t matter who takes it

49. Person so named in the contract.

a. Architect c. Contractor
b. Engineer d. Project Representative

7 of 13
50. Full time construction inspector hired by the woner assisting in the
supervision of the work.

a. Architect c. Contractor
b. Engineer d. Project Representative

51. As per BP344, hand rails shall be installed at __m and __m above steps or
ramps. Handrails for protection at great heights may be installed at __m to
__m.

a. 0.80m and 0.75m; 1.0-1.06m

b. 0.85m and 0.70m; 1.0-1.06m
c. 0.90m and 0.70m; 1.0-1.06m
d. 0.90m and 0.70m; 1.0-1.06m

52. As defined by BP344, ___ is an exterior passage for walking along, especially
one connecting adjoining buildings and related structures.

a. Hallway c. Eskinita
b. Catwalk d. Walkway

53. What does DTI stand for?

a. Department and Trade Industry

b. Department Trade of Industry
c. Department and Trade of Industry
d. Department of Trade and Industry

54. As per BP344, the length of wheelchairs varies from __m to __m; width of __m
to __m.

a. 1.10m to 1.30m; 0.60m to 0.75m c. 110cm to 130cm; 60cm to 80cm

b. 1.15m to 1.35m; 0.65m to 0.75m d. 1.10m to 1.50m; 0.60m to 0.75m

55. As per BP344, any person violating any provision of the act, upon conviction
by a court of competent jurisdiction, shall suffer the penalty of imprisonment
of not less than __, or a fine of __ or both, at the discretion of the court.

a. 6 months but not 1 year / P2,000 to P5,000

b. 1 month but not 1 year / P2,000 to P5,000
c. 10 months but not 10 years / P2,000 to P5,000
d. 1 month but not 10 years / P2,000,000 to P5,000,000

56. As defined by BP344, __ a small recessed space in a room or wall.

a. Alcove c. Ingress
b. Cove d. Niche

57. As per BP344, Rule V Administration and Enforcement- the Secretary through the
heads of attached agencies of the DPWH, with the technical assistance of the
Building Research Development Staff, shall administer and enforce the
provisions of the Rules and Regulations through the City/Municipal Engineer
who shall act as Local Building Official pursuant to Section 477 of RA7160,
otherwise known as the local Government Code of 1991 and as applied to the
following:

a. Buildings and related structures including public transport terminals

b. Street and Highways
c. B only
d. Both A and B

8 of 13
58. As defined by BP344, __ a break in the sidewalk or traffic island provided
with an inclined surface to facilitate mobility of wheeled chairs, carriages
and other similar conveyance.

a. Egress c. Curb cut-out

b. Passageway or passage d. Curb

59. As per BP344, signs on walls and doors should be located at a __ height of __m
and a __ height of __m.

a. maximum, 1.6m / minimum, 1.4m

b. minimum, 1.6m / maximum, 1.8m
c. maximum, 1.4m / minimum, 1.2m
d. minimum, 1.6m / maximum, 1.4m

60. As per BP344, accessible parking slots should have a minimum width of __m.;
and a walkway from accessible spaces of __m. clear width shall be provided
between the front ends of parked cars.

a. 3.60m.; 1.20m. c. 3.70m.; 1.30m.

b. 3.70m.; 1.20m. d. None of the above

61. As per BP344, doors should be openable by a pressure or force not more than
__kg, the closing device pressure of an interior door shall not exceed __kg.

a. 4.0kg; 1.0kg c. 40kg; 10kg

b. 0.40kg; 0.10kg d. 1.0kg; 4.0kg

62. As per BP344, A ____ of __m. shall be installed before hazardous areas such as
sudden changes in floor levels and at the top and bottom of stairs.

a. Tactile strip; 0.32m.

b. Tactile strip; 0.30m.
c. Tactile stripes; 0.30m.
d. Tactless stripper; 0.30m.

63. As per BP344, shall be kept to a minimum; whenever necessary, shall have a
maximum height of 25mm and preferably ramped.

a. Thresholds and sliding door tracks

b. First step and landing of stairs
c. Door gaps and flooring
d. None of the above

64. As per BP344, which of the following statements is NOT true:

a. Accessible elevators should be located not more than 30.0m from the
entrance and should be easy to locate with the aid of signs.
b. Accessible elevators shall have a minimum dimension of 1.10m x 1.40m.
c. Button controls shall be provided braille signs to indicate floor level.
d. Button sizes at elevator control panels shall have a minimum diameter of
20mm and should have a maximum depression depth of 1mm.
e. None of the above.

65. As defined by BP344, ___ is the degree of inclination of a sloped surface

expressed as a percentage or ratio.

a. Gradient of slope c. Slope ratio

b. Gradient of ramp d. Gradient of inclination

9 of 13
66. Under PD 957, What is minimum lot area of single attached for open market?

a. 80 c. 60
b. 96 d. 100

67. What is the minimum lot frontage of Single Detached Corner Lot?

a. 12 c. 6
b. 10 d. 8

68. Development permit issued by a local government unit for a subdivision project
is valid for?

a. 1 Year c. 5 Years
b. 3 Years d. 10 Years

69. As per BP344, which of the following statement/s is true:

a. Urinals should have an elongated lip or trough type; the maximum height
of the lip should be 0.48m.
b. Maximum height of lavatories should be 0.80m with the knee recess of
0.60-0.70m vertical clearance and a 0.50m depth.
c. Water closet flush control should have a maximum height of 1.20m
d. The maximum height of water closets should be 0.45m
e. All of the above.

70. Amends the Sec. 31 of P.D. 957 on provision of open spaces in a residential
subd. project

a. PD 9161 c. RA 9161
b. PD 1216 d. RA 1216

71. What is the minimum lot area of Rowhouses for open market housing?

a. 100 sq.m c. 120 sq.m

b. 60 sq.m d. 96 sq.m

72. What is the minimum lot area of Rowhouses for medium cost housing?

a. 80 sq.m c. 50 sq.m
b. 60 sq.m d. 40 sq.m

73. In residential open market housing under PD 957 with a right of way of 15
meters, its Planting strip measurement is?

a. 2 meters c. 1.3 meters

b. 1.5 meters d. 0.5 meters

74. An Act Providing for a More Responsive and Comprehensive Regulation for the
registration, Licensing and Practice of Architecture, Repealing for the Purpose
Republic Act No. 545, as Amended, Otherwise Known as “An Act to Regulate the
Practice of Architecture in the Philippines,” and for Other Purposes

a. RA 9266 c. PD 1096
b. RA 545 d. RA 8981

75. Revised Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008, Repealed PD 1185

a. RA 5914 c. RA 9514
b. RA 5941 d. RA 9541

10 of 13
76. Standards for Economic and Socialized Housing Projects

a. PD 957 c. BP 220
b. BP 344 d. RA 4726

77. Under 957, How many liters per capita per day for household connection?

a. 100 liters c. 150 liters

b. 120 liters d. 120 liters

78. How many units in rowhouses are allowed per block/cluster but in no case shall
this be beyond 100 meters in length?

a. 5.5 meters c. 6.5 meters

b. 5.0 meters d. 6.0 meters

79. Roster of Architects.

a. Rule III; Sec 18 c. Rule IV; Sec 28

b. Rule III; Sec 19 d. Rule IV; 29

80. The Architecture profession shall be integrated into one (1) national
organization which shall be accredited by the Board, subject to the approval
by the Commision, as the integrated and accredited professional organization
of architects.

a. Rule IV; Sec 39 c. Rule IV; Sec 38

b. Rule V; Sec 40 d. Rule V; Sec 41

81. What does SEC stand for?

a. Securities and Exchange Commission

b. Securities Exchange Commission
c. Security and Exchange of Commission
d. Security of Exchange and Commission

82. A group of professionals in architecture and allied professions, incorporated

with Architects for the purpose of delivering professional service in
architecture and allied professions; in case an existing Architectural
Corporation does not comply with the 75% composition requirement, it shall
comply and register again with the SEC and the BOA.

a. Architectural Corporation c. Architectural Company

b. Architectural Firm d. Architectural Partnership

83. A Duly notarized written contract or equivalent public instrument stipulating

the scope of serves and guaranteeing compensation of such service.

a. Service Agreement c. Notice to Proceed

b. Written Notice d. NOTA

84. A provision in the architecture act of 2004 pertaining to application of a

foreign citizen taking the licensure examination.

a. Reciprocality c. Reciprocity
b. Reflexibility d. NOTA

11 of 13
85. The architect registered and licensed or permitted to practice under R.A. No.
9266, who is professionally and academically qualified and with exceptional or
recognized expertise or specialization in any branch of architecture.

a. Consulting Architect
b. Architect-of-Record
c. Architect
d. Architect-in-charge of construction

86. A juridical entity that shall be synonymous with an Architectural Partnership

registered with the SEC.

a. Architectural Firm c. Architectural Partnership

b. Architectural Corporation d. Architectural Company

87. Requirement of Qualification of application of examination (Sec 13)

I. He/she is a Filipino citizen or a citizen

II. He/she is of good moral character
III. He/she is a holder of the degree of Bachelor of Science in Architecture
IV. He/she has been convicted of any criminal offense involving moral
turpitude
V. Certificate of Live Birth in National Statistics Office (NSO) Security
Paper (supporting document only)

a. II, III, IV
b. I, II, III, IV
c. I, II, III, V
d. I, II, III

88. What does SEC stand for?

a. Securities and Exchange Commission

b. Securities Exchange Commission
c. Security and Exchange of Commission
d. Security of Exchange and Commission

89. A group of two or more Architects duly registered with the SEC and then with
the Board of Architecture. (Sec 3)

a. Architectural Firm c. Architectural Partnership

b. Architectural Corporation d. Architectural Company

90. The detailed site development planning of all areas surrounding a

building/structure and/or a group of buildings/structures but only within the
property limits of the land on which such buildings/structures are to be
erected.

a. Vicinity Planning c. Landscape Planning

b. Location Planning d. Site Planning

91. What does DTI stand for?

a. Department and Trade Industry

b. Department Trade of Industry
c. Department and Trade of Industry
d. Department of Trade and Industry

12 of 13
92. As per BP 220 RULE II Section 4, rearrange the basic needs of human settlements
in descending order..

I. WATER
II. STORM DRAINAGE
III. POWER
IV. PARK/PLAYGROUND
V. MOVEMENT AND CIRCULATION
VI. SOLID AND LIQUID WASTE DISPOSAL

a. I, V, III, VI, IV, II

b. I, V, II, VI, IV, III
c. I, III, IV, V, VI, II
d. I, II, III, IV, V, VI

93. As per BP 220 RULE II Section 4, which one does not belong to the basic needs
of human settlements, wherein the provision of these basic needs shall be based
on the actual setting within which the project site is located?

I. WATER
II. ACCESS TO FOOD
III. POWER
IV. PARK/PLAYGROUND
V. MOVEMENT AND CIRCULATION
VI. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

a. II c. Both A & B
b. VI d. None of the choices

94. As per BP 220 RULE II Section 5, for projects 1 hectare or above, area allocated
for parks and playgrounds shall be mandatory. What is the minimum area
allocation for parks and playgrounds?

a. 100 square meters c. 200 square meters

b. 150 square meters d. 300 square meters

95. As per BP 220 RULE II Section 5, the minimum right-of-way of major roads shall
be in accordance to the standards provided in the BP220. However, in cases
where the major road will serve as interconnecting road, what should be the
minimum right-of-way?

a. 8 meters c. 12 meters
b. 10 meters d. 15 meters

--- Nothing Follows ---

13 of 13