1. What is the minimum lot frontage for a Single Detached type of house in a corner lot?

a. 10 m.
b. 6 m.
c. 12 m.
d. 8 m.
Answer: C-12 m. as indicated under PD 957 (page 20)

2. This is a road which provides the distribution of traffic among individual lots and activity
centers.
a. Major Road
b. Collector Road
c. Minor Road
d. Service Road
Answer: D-as defined in Hierarchy of Roads under Design Parameters of PD 957

3. Which of the following is not a requirement for approval of application of a Condominium

plan?
a. Certified true copy of title(s) and current tax receipt
b. Building specifications and estimated cost
c. Zoning Certificate from HLURB Regional office
d. Condominium Plan without the signature and seal of a licensed architect
Answer: D-Condominium Plans should be in at least 2 sets and signed and
sealed by a licensed architect

4. This is a parcel of land bounded on the sides by streets or alleys or pathways or other
natural or man-made features, and occupied by or intended for buildings a. Block
b. Corner Lot
c. Open Space
d. Vacant Lot
Answer: A-as stated in Section 16 definition of terms under Rule VI of PD 957

5. This means a part of the condominium project intended for any type of independent use
or ownership, including one or more floors in a building or buildings.
a. Condominium Unit
b. Condominium Project
c. Condominium
d. Commercial Condominium
Answer: A-as stated in Section 16 definition of terms under Rule VI of PD 957

6. Which of the following is not a dwelling type?

a. Rowhouse, Duplex, Single Attached
b. Rowhouse, Duplex, Single Detached
c. Single Attached, Firewall, Duplex
 d. Duplex, Single Detached, Single Attached
Answer: C-Firewall is not a type of a dwelling unit

7. This is a street or road that services pedestrian or vehicular traffic from minor roads
leading to major roads.
a. Collector Road
b. Major Road
c. Service Road
d. Motor Courts
Answer: A-as defined in Hierarchy of Roads under Design Parameters of PD 957

8. Which of the following statements about lot design is incorrect?

a. A lot shall be served by an independent access road.
b. Lots shall be planned with adequate width for side yards.
c. Lots shall be laid out if potential risk exists.
d. Lot lines shall preferably be made perpendicular to street lines.
Answer: C-lots shall not be laid out if potential risk exists

9. Which of the following is not an additional requirement for the application for registration
of a subdivision project?
a. Project study
b. Copy of Brochures and other forms of advertisement
c. Development permit of socialized housing project
d. Building Permit
Answer: D-this is an additional requirement for condominium projects

10. Which of the following is not a requirement for the application of License to sell?
a. Duly accomplished and notarized fact sheet
b. Names and addresses of salesmen employed by the broker
c. Program of development signed and sealed by licensed engineer or architect.
d. Certified True Copy of Title of the common areas or open space
Answer: B-this is a requirement for registration of Dealers, Brokers, and
Salesmen

11. Which of the following is not a form of security of a Performance bond?

a. Cash Bond
b. Fiduciary Deposit
c. Surety Bond
d. Any revocable credit line
Answer: D-Credit line should be irrevocable to be utilized in the development
project
12. These are the facilities or structures intended to serve common needs and for the
benefit of the community.
a. Community Facilities
b. Common Area
c. Amenities
d. Open Space
Answer: A--as stated in Section 16 definition of terms under Rule VI of PD 957

13. Which of the following statements about the Site criteria of the Design standards
for subdivision is incorrect?
a. Subdivision projects shall be located in residential zones or other areas
appropriate for residential use.
b. Subdivision projects shall be located within suitable sites for housing and outside
hazard prone areas and protection areas.
c. Subdivision projects must be served by a road that is readily accessible to public
transportation lines.
d. Subdivision access roads may not conform with the standards set to
accommodate expected demand caused by the development of the area.
Answer: D-access roads shall conform with the standard sets

14. Which of the following statements about the Area Planning for Residential condominium
projects is incorrect?
a. Open Spaces shall be provided within the project site.
b. Easements for utilities shall be integrated with the land circulation system. c.
Building orientation on the lot shall take into account proper ventilation, sunlight,
and land characteristics.
d. Adequate, safe, efficient and integrative road circulation system servicing
every lot
Answer: D-this is under area planning for Subdivisions

15. The Registration Certificate and License to Sell may be revoked in which of the following
circumstances?
a. Made any misrepresentation in brochures or other literature about the
subdivision project
b. Made material false statement in his application for registration
c. Demonstrated unworthiness
d. Guilty of a fraudulent act in connection with any sale of a subdivision lot or
condominium unit
Answer: A-as indicated in Section 9 of Annex A PD 957

16. A dwelling unit containing 3 or more living units designed in such a way but each are
separated from each other by a firewall.
 a. Living unit
b. Rowhouse
c. Single Detached
d. Duplex
Answer: B-as defined Rule VI Section 16 Definition of Terms of PD 957

17. Which of the following is not included in the Topographic Plan of a Subdivision?
a. Boundary Lines
b. Streets and easements
c. Proposed Public Improvements
d. Survey Plan of the lot
Answer: D-Survey Plan is a separate document with Topographic Plan

18. How much is the maximum saleable area of an open market and medium
cost subdivision project with an area of at least 1 hectare?
a. 50% of the gross area
b. 70% of the gross area
c. 80% of the gross area
d. 60% of the gross area
Answer: B-as indicated in the Design Parameters of Subdivision projects under
PD 957

19. How many square meters is the minimum lot area of a Duplex in an Open Market?
a. 100 sqm
b. 96 sqm
c. 120 sqm
d. 80 sqm
Answer: B-as indicated in the Design Standards for Subdivision in PD 957

20. This is a building, or group of buildings, used for office, business, professional services
and other commercial enterprise organized, owned and maintained as a condominium.
a. Condominium Project
b. Condominium Unit
c. Office Unit
d. Commercial Condominium
Answer: D-as defined Rule VI Section 16 Definition of Terms of PD 957