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1. If the estimated cost for a residential project is
P10,000,000.00, how much should the Architect
bill the Client upon completion of the Schematic
Design Phase if a downpayment of P50,000.00
has been made upon signing of the agreement ?

A. P50,000.00
B. P100,000.00
C. P150,000.00
D. P200,000.00
2. Approved form of security furnished by the
Contractor and his Surety as a guarantee of good
faith on the part of the Contractor to execute the
work in accordance with terms of the Contract.

A. Guarantee Bond
B. Payment Bond
C. Performance Bond
D. Proposal Bond
3. Which is an unethical action with respect to the
Architect's responsibility to his colleagues and
subordinates?
A. provides free professional service for a charitable
project
B. donates to obtain advantage in a religious project
C. undertakes a commission from another Architect
duly notified
D. serving as professional adviser, accepts
employment as Design Architect for a competition
project
4. Which of the following is a responsibility of the
Architect in the Construction Phase of the Regular
Design Services?

A. makes periodic visits to the site

B. makes exhaustive on-site supervision
C. be held responsible for failure of contractor
to carry out work
D. prepares shop drawings
5. Which is an unethical action with respect to the
Architect's responsibility to the people?

A. seek constructive civic service

B. take part in paid endorsement of building
material
C. shares technical information
D. promote professional organization
6. A per diem of not less than _____ plus traveling
and living expenses shall be chargeable to the
Owner on any occasion where the Architect or his
duly authorized representative shall be required
to perform services at a locality beyond the radius
of ____ kilometers from his established office.

A. P500.00 / 50 km.
B. P500.00 / 100 km.
C. P1000.00 / 50 km.
D. P1000.00 / 100 km.
7. What pre-design service involves investigating,
identifying and documenting the needs of the
client for use in the design of the project?

A. Economic Feasibility Studies

B. Space Management Studies
C. Architectural Programming
D. Site Selection and Analysis.
8. If portions of the buildings are erected at
different periods of time, thus increasing the
Architect's construction period and burden of
services, the charges pertaining to services
rendered shall be doubled. A suspension of
construction for a period not exceeding ____
months shall not be covered by this provision.
A. 3 months
B. 4 months
C. 6 months
D. 12 months
9. Which activity is included in the Contract
Document Phase of the Architect's Regular Design
Services?

A. prepares forms for contract letting & bidding

B. assists Owner on documents for government
approval
C. assists the Owner in obtaining proposals from
contractors
D. checks samples, schedules and shop
drawings
10. What type of specification does this statement
refer to? - "FAN - the fan shall be Model No. XYZ
as manufactured by the Static Air Fan Company of
Texas or an equal approved by the Architect"

A. brand name specification

B. performance specification
C. closed specification
D. single-product specification
11. Listing of the different parts of the work
indicating in each part the corresponding value in
materials and labor, including an allowance for
profit and overhead.

A. Schedule of Materials and Finishes

B. Breakdown of Work & Corresponding Value
C. Schedule of Time Limits
D. Supplementary Specifications
12. Promptly issuing the Certificates of Payment
and the Final Certificate of Completion is a
responsibility of the Architect to whom?

A. Client
B. Public
C. Contractor
D. Manufacturer
13. Which is included in the Architect's
Professional Fee?

A. fees for soil tests

B. fees for electronic system design
C. fees for mechanical systems design
D. fees for topograhical surveys
14. Invitations issued to prospective bidders,
giving information as to the nature of the
proposed project, conditions for the issuance of
contract documents, date of bidding, and
estimated cost or information that would give the
Contractor a general idea of the magnitude and
extent of the project.
A. Instruction to Bidders
B. Invitation to Bid
C. Bid Bulletin
D. Written Notice
15. Which is an unethical action with respect to
the Architect's responsibility to his client?

A. undertakes construction for a fixed contract

sum under design-build service
B. does not offer preliminary sketches without
an agreement
C. advises client to forego unviable project
D. guarantee any estimates or cost of the work
16. The Architect's Fee is net to the Architect.
What tax that the government may impose on the
Architect shall be paid by the Owner?

A. income tax
B. professional tax
C. contractor's tax
D. value-added tax
17. Arrange sequentially the following work
according to the 16-division uniform construction
index: i. Thermal and Moisture Protection ii.
Specialties iii.Finishes iv. Doors and Windows

A. i, iii, iv, ii
B. ii, iii, iv, i
C. i, iv, iii, ii
D. ii, iv, iii, i
18. 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. Instruction to Bidders
B. Invitation to Bid
C. Bid Bulletin
D. Written Notice
19. Additional information on Contract
Documents issued to bidders before date of
bidding.

A. Instruction to Bidders
B. Special Provisions
C. Bid Bulletin
D. Invitation to Bid
20. This shall be issued by the Owner to the
Contractor following the execution of the Contract
Agreement

A. Contract Time
B. Notice to Proceed
C. Contract Sum Breakdown
D. Schedule of Completion
21. 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
22. What method of compensation is most
suitable for compensating the Architect's services
for the pre-design phase?

A. multiple of direct personnel expense

B. lump sum or fixed fee
C. per-diem plus reimbursible expenses
D. professional fee plus expens es
23. Within 15 days after the awards of Bids, the
payment to the Architect shall be adjusted so that
it will amount to a sum equivalent to how many
percent of the Basic Fee, computed upon the
winning Bid Price?

A. 65%
B. 75%
C. 85%
D. 95%
24. Approved form of security furnished by the
Contractor and his Surety as a guarantee to the
quality of the materials and equipment installed
and the workmanship performed by the
Contractor.

A. Guarantee Bond
B. Payment Bond
C. Performance Bond
D. Proposal Bond
25. The act of conceiving, choosing and
developing the type, disposition, arrangement
and proportioning of the structural elements of
an architectural work giving due consideration to
safety, cost-effectiveness, functionality and
aesthetics.
A. structural designing
B. structural work
C. structural conceptualization
D. structural analysis
26. Which combination of types of specifications
is impossible?

A. closed and brand name

B. open and closed
C. performance and descriptive
D. descriptive and reference
27. Not a function of the Construction Supervision
Group.

A. prepares PERT-CPM
B. review extra work orders claimed by
contractor
C. conducts regular coordination meetings
D. check materials storage
28. What is Division 7 of the 16-division uniform
construction index?

A. Metals
B. Thermal and Moisture Protection
C. Wood and Plastics
D. Doors and Windows
29. Which of the following is the best example in
specification writing?

A. Contractor shall lay brickwork in stretcher

bond.
B. Brickwork shall be laid in stretcher bond
C. Lay brickwork in stretcher bond.
D. Using stretcher bond, contractor shall lay
brickwork
Explanation
Do not mention contractor in the specs. As
much as possible, do not start with a verb and
avoid starting with phrases
30. Within how many days from the date the
change is ordered shall any claim for adjustment
involving questions of fact be asserted?

A. 5 days
B. 10 days
C. 15 days
D. 30 days
31. Which should be avoided in specifications
writing?

A. long sentences
B. simple declarative sentences
C. ambiguous sentences
D. plain words/terms
32. The total cost of all equipment, utilities and
other items which were either designed, specified
or procured by the Architect and his Consultants
for the Owner, that were used or installed in the
project.

A. cost of the work

B. extra cost
C. construction cost
D. basic cost
33. Traditional name for construction inspectors.

A. clerk-of-works
B. maestro de obras
C. contractor
D. construction foreman
34. A cost reimbursement type contract with
provisions for a fee that is adjusted by "sharing"
formulas applied to the difference between the
final allowable costs and the target costs
A. fixed price incentive
B. price adjustment provision
C. cost plus incentive fee
Explanation
D. cost plus fixed fee Fixed Price Incentive - the owner will pay the CM a
fixed fee which is adjusted according to the
difference between the final allowable costs and
the target costs.
Price adjustment provision - the contract price is
adjusted upward or downward in accordance with
a pre-arranged formula.
Cost plus fixed fee - the owner will pay the CM a
fixed fee plus reimbursement of certain expenses
incurred in the performance of basic services.
35. The Project Construction Cost referred to in
the compensation of the Architect for his Regular
Design Fee means the cost of the completed
structure which include one of the following:
Explanation

A. Grottos Project Construction Cost, as referred, means the

cost of the completed structure to the Owner

B. movable pieces of including plumbing and electrical fixtures,

mechanical equipment, elevators, escalators, air-

furniture conditioning system, automatic fire-sprinkler

system, alarm and clock system, communications

C. swimming pool and electronic system, elements attached to the

building and all items indicated in the drawings

D. communications & designed or specified by the Architect and his

consultant. Other items, if designed and planned

electronic system by the Architect, such as movable pieces of

furniture, cabinets, covered walks, grottos, pools,
landscaping and other items of similar nature are
to be paid for separately by the Owner to the
Architect. (Refer to UAP Doc 401: Owner-Architect
Agreement)
36. Which is ethical practice?

A. The design architect also supplies the

construction materials.
B. An architect offers free design services for a
church.
C. The design architect takes part in a paid ad
for the project
D. The architect offers free design services to
friends.
37. What is the rate of the Management Fee for
Post Construction Services based on percentage
of gross rentals?

A. 2 - 5%
B. 3 – 4%
C. 3 - 5%
D. 4 - 6%
38. The Construction Supervision Group is
responsible to the Owner on what matter?

A. technical matters
B. administrative matters
C. design matters
D. construction matters
39. Not among the functions of the Construction
Management Group

A. approves methods and systems of

construction
B. reviews change orders and payments
C. recommends general contractor
D. involve directly with the contractor's work
40. What is the basic rate for the first 100
hectares or less for subdivision planning for
housing on properties within Metro Manila, cities,
regional centers and provincial capitals?

A. P2,000.00 per hectare

B. P3,000.00 per hectare
C. P4,000.00 per hectare
D. P5,000.00 per hectare
41. Included under Part I-General Requirements
of a three-part section specification format.

A. requirements of regulatory agencies

B. Mixes
C. Fabrication
D. Installation
42. Which is the preferred statement in good
specification writing?

A. Each exposed surface shall be painted with

two coats of paint.
B. Two coats of paint shall be applied to each
exposed surface.
C. The contractor shall apply two coats of paint
to each surface.
D. Apply two coats of paint to each exposed
surface
43. What percentage of the Architect's Basic Fee
is for the liability of the Architect under the Civil
Code?
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 15%
D. 20%
44. What does ASTM stands for?

A. American Society for Testing Materials

B. American Society for Testing and Materials
C. American Standards for Testing Materials
D. American Standards for Testing and
Materials
45. How many percent of the cost of the work is
the range of fees for landscape design services?

A. 10 – 15%
B. 10 - 18%
C. 12 - 15%
D. 12 - 18%
46. What specification type identifies the
manufacturer's name and brand number?

A. closed
B. performance
C. descriptive
D. reference
47. As per PD 223, what would disqualify an
architectural organization to be accredited by the
PRC?

A. composed of architecture graduates

B. large membership
C. national in scope
D. established in good faith
48. A characteristic of the Design-Build Service by
Administration.

A. savings on project is divided equally

between the Client and Architect
B. estimate guaranteed 10% +/-
C. revolving capital is given to Architect at start
of construction
D. fee is 10% of project construction cost
49. For the preparation of detailed engineering
drawings and specifications on roads, drainage,
sewerage, power and communication system, an
additional of how many percent of the cost of
development is to be charged?

A. 2%
B. 3%
C. 4%
D. 5%
50. A type of specification stipulating the use of
specific product/s or processes without provision
for substitution.

A. Reference
B. Descriptive
C. performance
D. closed
51. Not included in the scope of services for
Interior Design of a music studio commissioned to
an Architect

A. prepares electronic equipment specifications

B. prescribes interior finishes
C. prepares furniture schedule
D. assists negotiations with fabricators.
52. A method of selection for an Architect most
often used by an individual person undertaking a
relatively small project

A. comparative selection
B. design competition
C. bidding
D. direct selection
53. Which component is not considered in the
formulation of the Master Development Plan
under the Comprehensive Planning Services?

A. Site Development
B. Legal and Administrative
C. Economic
D. Transport
54. The client will not have this as basis for
selecting the Architect using comparative
selection

A. personal acquaintance
B. ability to undertake the project
C. references from former clients
D. number of technical staff members
55. What is the minimum basic fee for public
markets with a project construction cost of P50M.

A. P 2.5 M
B. P 3M
C. P 3.5 M
D. P 4M
56. A full-time construction inspector as deemed
necessary shall be engaged and paid for by the
Owner and shall be under the technical control of
whom?
A. Owner
B. Contractor
C. Architect
D. Construction Manager
57. A method of compensation that is flexible,
easy to apply and is related to the size and the
type of the project.

A. multiple of direct personnel expense

B. percentage of construction cost
C. professional fee plus expenses
D. lump sum or fixed fee
58. Most expensive and time-consuming method
of selecting the Architect.

A. comparative selection
B. design competition
C. mixed method
D. direct selection
59. Not a criteria for computing the Architect's
compensation

A. talent and skill

B. experience
C. personal relations
D. effort and time available
60. When the design of the Architect is used again
to build a sixth structure without amending the
drawing and specifications, how much shall the
Architect's fee be computed?

A. 20% of basic fee

B. 30% of basic fee
C. 40% of basic fee
D. 60% of basic fee
61. An activity where the Architect may be paid
on a per diem basis plus out-of-pocket expenses
such as travel, accommodations and subsistence,
long-distance telephone calls, secretarial service.

A. confer with prospective investors

B. data gathering
C. feasibility study
D. accounting
62. The multiplier applied in the multiple of direct
personnel expense depends on the following
except one:

A. complexity of project office set-up

B. office set-up
C. experience of the Architect
D. cost of transportation
63. What is the minimum basic fee for publishing
plants with a project construction cost of P40M?

A. P 2.4 M
B. P 2.8M
C. P 3.2 M
D. P 3.6M
64. What is the minimum basic fee for museums
with a project construction cost of P100M?

A. 8%
B. 10%
C. 12%
D. 15%
65. A method of compensation that represents a
risk situation to the Architect since his costs may
exceed the agreed amount.

A. multiple of direct personnel expense

B. percentage of construction cost
C. professional fee plus expenses
D. lump sum or fixed fee
66. When the Architect as Environmental Planner
is commissioned to do town and regional
planning or urban renewal projects, he performs
the following except one:

A. undertakes demographic analysis

B. prepares concept development plans
C. identifies social behavior and interaction
D. undertakes environmental impact assessment
67. Not included in the scope of services under
Physical Planning.

A. environmental studies
B. impact analysis
C. examination of laws, ordinances, rules and
regulations
D. engineering drawings and specifications
68. Which work item is chargeable to the Owner
and not included in the regular scope of services?

A. miniature models of design studies

B. extra drafting of changes made by Owner
C. structural analysis
D. electrical load calculation
69. How are projects classified in determining the
basis for the Architect's Basic Fee?

A. material specifications
B. total floor area
C. degree of project complexity
D. structural components
70. For a housing project exceeding 10 units, how
much is the minimum fee chargeable for each
additional unit, excluding the fees for the first 10
units?

A. 20% of basic fee

B. 30% of basic fee
C. 40% of basic fee
D. 60% of basic fee
71. The multiple of personnel direct expense is
applicable only to what type of work?

A. research
B. creative work
C. government projects
D. ocular site inspection
72. What is the minimum basic fee for public
health centers with a project construction cost of
P50M or less?

A. 5%
B. 6%
C. 7%
D. 8%
73. A method of compensation frequently used
where there is a continuing relationship on a
series of projects.:

A. multiple of direct personnel expense

B. percentage of construction cost
C. professional fee plus expenses
D. lump sum or fixed fee
74. Which group classification belongs projects
involving extensive detail such furniture design,
built-in equipment, special fittings, screens,
counters, interiors and other detailed parts of
appurtenances of buildings or structures and
landscaping designs?
A. Group 6
B. Group 7
C. Group 8
D. Group 9
75. The method of compensation should not have
the following characteristic

A. fair to client and architect

B. easy to understand
C. not create legal problems
D. focus client's attention to price
76. Which does not comply with the conditions
for foreign nationals to secure temporary/special
permits.

A. a citizen of a country where Filipino architects

are permitted to practice
B. legally qualified to practice in his country
C. working with a Filipino counterpart
D. many Filipino Architects have similar
expertise and specialization
77. Which is not true for Consulting Architect?

A. assumes civil liability

B. with exceptional expertise
C. licensed Architect
D. with academic qualifications
78. What pre-design service involves
investigating, identifying and documenting the
needs of the client for use in the design of the
project?

A. Economic Feasibility Studies

B. Space Management Studies
C. Architectural Programming
D. Site Selection and Analysis
79. The government architect-of-record shall
collect from the concerned national or local
agency an incentive pay to cover the civil
liabilities in the equivalent amount of ___% of the
project cost of every project provided it shall not
exceed ___% of his annual salary which shall be
paid full completion of the project.
A. 1% / 50%
B. 1.5% / 50%
C. 1% / 80%
D. 1.5% / 80%
80. This is beyond the specific functions of the
Board of Architecture.
A. enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with
CHED
B. hear and decide civil cases on violations of
Architecture Act
C. approve, issue, limit or cancel temporary
permits
D. adopt an official seal of the Board
81. The selection of a member of the Board of
Architecture will commence with the submission
of a list of five nominees submitted by whom?

A. PRC
B. DPWH
C. UAP
D. DECS
82. Which of the following is a ground for
suspension and revocation of Certificate of
Registration, Professional Identification Card or
the Special/Temporary Permit?

A. signed plans prepared in his/her office by

draftsmen
B. paid only the regular fees in securing
Certificate of Registration
C. aided in unauthorized practice
D. undertook projects with service agreements
83. Which is a prohibition in the practice of
Architecture?
A. a person claiming architectural work without
using the title "Architect”
B. a person enticing a registered architect to first
execute a written contract
C. solicitation of architectural work by registered
architects
D. a government architect signing for
architectural plans prepared under his
supervision
84. What percentage of the Architect's Basic Fee
is for the liability of the Architect under the Civil
Code?

A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 15%
D. 20%
85. A Master's Degree in Architecture shall be
credited how many months in the practical
experience required of any person applying for
examination?

A. 6 months
B. 12 months
C. 18 months
D. 24 months
86. What is the minimum basic fee for parking
structures with a project construction cost of
P40M?

A. P 2.4 M
B. P 2.8M
C. P 3.2 M
D. P 3.6M
87. Approved form of security furnished by the
Contractor and his Surety as a guarantee to the
quality of the materials and equipment installed
and the workmanship performed by the
Contractor

A. Payment Bond
B. Performance Bond
C. Guarantee Bond
D. Proposal Bond
88. A provision in the Architecture Act of 2004
pertaining to application of a foreign citizen taking
the licensure examinations

A. non-registered person
B. prohibition in practice
C. vested rights
D. reciprocity requirements
89. A method of compensation frequently used
where there is a continuing relationship on a
series of projects.

A. multiple of direct personnel expense

B. percentage of construction cost
C. professional fee plus expenses
D. lump sum or fixed fee
90. If portions of the buildings are erected at
different periods of time, thus increasing the
Architect's construction period and burden of
services, the charges pertaining to services
rendered shall be doubled. A suspension of
construction for a period not exceeding ____
months shall not be covered by this provision
A. 3 months
B. 4 months
C. 6 months
D. 9 months
91. Which is included in the Architect's
Professional Fee?

A. fees for soil tests

B. fees for electronic system design
C. fees for topographical surveys
D. fees for mechanical systems design
92. What method of compensation is most
suitable for compensating the Architect's services
for the pre-design phase?

A. multiple of direct personnel expense

B. lump sum or fixed fee
C. per-diem plus reimbursible expenses
D. professional fee plus expenses
93. This is not a reason for refusal of registration
and removal of name from roster of architects.

A. misrepresentation in application for

examination
B. convicted of a criminal offense
C. immoral and dishonorable conduct
D. conviction for a political offense
94. Who could be disqualified to become a
member of the Board of Architecture?

A. a resident of the Philippines

B. a BS Architecture graduate of a recognized
American university and passed the local board
exam
C. an architectural practitioner for 5 years
D. former faculty member resigned 5 years
hence
95. Not included in the scope of practice of
Architecture.

A. architectural designing
B. structural designing
C. site analysis
D. quality surveys
96. Who shall accredit Continuing Professional
Development providers?

A. UAP
B. Board of Architecture
C. CHED
D. schools of architecture
97. Duly notarized written contract or equivalent
public instrument stipulating the scope of services
and guaranteeing compensation of such services.

A. service agreement
B. general conditions
C. Surety
D. project manual
98. What part of the Architect services is
space/management studies?

A. Contract documents
B. Pre-design
C. Design development
D. Schematic design
99. In a typical owner-architect agreement, which
of the following is NOT part of project
construction cost?

A. Plumbing/electrical fixtures/accessories
B. Landscaping (covered walks, grotto, etc.)
C. Fire-fighting features
D. Fixed closets/cabinets
100. What is the general basis of the Architect’s
minimum basic fee?

A. Architect’s professional standing in the

community
B. Owner’s offer
C. Type of structure
D. Project construction cost
101. In a typical owner-architect agreement,
which of the following is NOT part of architect’s
professional fees?

A. Income taxes on professional fees

B. Five sets of plans and contract documents
C. Surveys and soil exploration
D. Mechanical/electrical engineering
102. What part of the Architect’s services is site
selection and analysis?

A. Contract documents
B. Schematic design
C. Design development
D. Pre-design
103. What PD created the Professional Regulation
Commission (PRC) which regulates the practice of
various professional in the Philippines?

A. PD 1096
B. PD 1185
C. PD 223
D. PD 1000
104. What official body formulates rules and
regulations relating to signing / sealing of
drawings, specifications and other documents
registered by the architect?

A. United Architects of the Philippines

B. Commission on Higher Education
C. Board of Architecture
D. Office of the Building Official
105. Which of the ff. services is NOT performed by
the Architect under the design-build service by
administration?

A. Prepares schedule of work, construction program,

construction estimate, bill of mat’ls, etc
B. Keeps records and books of accounts
C. ppoints construction superintendent, purchasing
agent, timekeeper, property clerks, etc.
D. Advances funding for payment of expenditures
connected with work
106. In a typical owner-architect agreement,
which of the following is generally NOT included?

A. Design and placement of signs

B. Ownership of documents
C. Labor contingencies
D. Arbitration
107. What additional training is required of an
Architect for the renewal of his professional
license?

A. Licensure Examination
B. Post-Graduate Studies
C. Continuing Professional Education
D. Development Seminars/Workshops
108. In the Architect’s Code of Ethics, to whom
does the architect have responsibility to provide
for arbitration as a method for settlement of
disputes?

A. Contractor
B. Public
C. Manufacturers/dealers
D. Client
109. Which of the following activities is NOT
within the scope of project management?

A. Provides planning, programming, monitoring,

advising activities on material costs/construction
methods
B. Economic analysis/project feasibility
C. Segments, supplements, compliments functions of
Architects, Engineers, and Contractor’s
D. Provides overall control of construction activities
110. Which of the following services are expected
from the architect serving as building/ground
administrator?

A.
Building maintenance
B.
Post-construction evaluation
C.
Equipment maintenance (your answer)
D.
Bidding of tenants for rentals/utilities (correct
answer)
111. Under the Architect’s Code of Ethics with
respect to responsibilities to his client , which of
the following is unethical for the Architect to do?
A. Advices client on practicability of the project which
may be questionable even if this causes the loss of the
project to him
B. Considers the need of the client and effects of his
work upon the life and wellbeing of the public
C. Offers free preliminary sketches without the benefit
of an agreement for legitimate compensation
D. Ascertain the exact scope of services with
corresponding professional charges
112. Under the Civil Code, under what condition
can the Architect or Engineer be held liable for
damages within fifteen years after project
completion?

A. Due to violation of terms of contract

B. Structure collapse due to faulty construction
C. Structure collapse due to defects in
plans/specification
D. Structure collapse due to defective materials
113. What is the role of the project Manager
during the Pre-Construction phase of the project?

A. Recommends early purchase of equipment/materials

requiring a long lead for procurement and delivery for
expediency
B. Observes work in progress to assure compliance with
drawings/specification
C. Manages general coordination and scheduling of
work
D. Revise and refines estimates as construction
proceeds
114. One of the methods of compensation for
architectural service is based on technical hours and
expenses & made by adding all costs of technical services
(man-hours time rate). A multiplier is used to take care of
overhead & profit. This method, however, is applicable
only to non-creative work & aspects of pre-design
services & supervision work. What is this method called?
A. Per diem plus reimbursable expenses
B. Professional fee plus expenses
C. Mixed methods of compensation
D. Multiple of direct personal expenses
115. What do you call the study which determines
the viability of a project, such as the cost of
development which brings about a potential
return to the owner?

A. Project study
B. Financial feasibility study
C. Economic feasibility study
D. Project development and evaluation
116. What part of Architect’s services is
architectural programming?

A. Schematic design
B. Pre-design
C. Design Development
D. Contract Documents
117. Who advocated the “Virtues of an Architect”,
which has been the basis’s of UAP’s principles of
the Architect’s Code of Ethical Conduct?

A. Louis Sullivan
B. Le Corbusier
C. Frank Lloyd Wright
D. Marcus Vitruvius Pollio
118. Which of the following is NOT within the
scope of the practice of architecture?

A. City/public administration
B. Environmental site analysis and design
C. Feasibility studies, financing, programming,
promotional studies
D. Building maintenance & administration
119. Under what phase of design services does
the architect prepare complete construction
drawings and specifications on
materials/construction methods?

A. Schematic design
B. Contract documents
C. Construction
D. Design development
120. When were the 3 architectural organizations
integrated into one association of architects
called UAP?

A. 1972
B. 1975
C. 1976
D. 1978
121. Which of the following describes the
percentage of project cost compensation method
for architect’s services?

A. Applicable only to pre-design services

B. Uses multiplier for overhead and profit
C. Related to size and type of project
D. Most commonly used in ASEAN region
122. Which of the following does NOT constitute
the post-construction services of the architect?

A. Real property evaluation

B. Post-construction evaluation
C. Building/ground administration
D. Building/equipment maintenance
123. In repetitive construction of building, what
percent of the basic minimum fee is charged on
succeeding structures after the third structure?

A. 20%
B. 30%
C. 40%
D. 60%
124. Within how many days from the date a
change is ordered shall any claim for adjustment
involving questions of facts be asserted?

A. 5 days
B. 10 days
C. 15 days
D. 30 days
125. Preparation of shop drawing is the sole
function of the:

A. Architect
B. Project Manager
C. Full-time Supervisor
D. Contractor
126. Under Design Services, the minimum basic of
fee of retail stores with project construction cost
P 50 Million and less is

A. 6%
B. 7%
C. 8%
D. 10%
127. The minimum basic fee of parking structure
with a project construction cost of 50 million and
less is

A. 6%
B. 7%
C. 8%
D. 10%
128. Which of the following describes the lump
sum or fixed fee method?

A. Related to size and type of project

B. Applies generally to government projects
C. Applicable only to pre-design services
D. Most commonly used in ASEAN
129. The fee of the architect for Design-Build
Services by administration aside from his fee for
the regular design services is

A. 6%
B. 7%
C. 8%
D. 10%
130. The list of instructions stipulating the
manner on how bids are to be prepared and
conditions for the award of contract is:

A. Bid Bulletin
B. Bid Proposal
C. Instruction to Bidders
D. General Conditions
131. Which of the following describes a bid
bulletin?

A. Instruction on bid preparation and contract

award
B. Additional information issued prior to bidding
date
C. Procedural/administrative aspects of contract
D. Type and trade names of materials
132. Stipulation of the use of specific products or
process without provision for substitution is a

A. Bill of Materials
B. Closed specifications
C. Manufacturers specifications
D. Open specifications
133. Additional information on contract
documents issued to bidders before date of
bidding is:

A. Supplementary Documents
B. Bid Bulletin
C. Instruction to Bidders
D. Addendum
134. The min. basic fee of publishing plants w/ a
project construction cost of 50 million & less is

A. 6%
B. 7%
C. 8%
D. 9%
135. With a project construction cost of P50
Million & less, the min. basic fee of supermarkets
is:

A. 6%
B. 7%
C. 8%
D. 12%
136. Additional information which maybe used as
an addition or amendment to the provisions of
the standard specifications are:

A. Supplementary specifications
B. Special provisions
C. Bid Bulletin
D. Auxiliary Information
137. In a typical owner-architect agreement, who
is responsible for payment of surveys, soil
explorations, and laboratory fees?

A. Contractor
B. Project Manager
C. Architect
D. Owner
138. Under design services, the min. basic fee of
laboratories w/ project construction cost of P50
million and less is

A. 6%
B. 7%
C. 8%
D. 10%
139. A component to be considered in the
formulation of a master development plan is:

A. Mediation component
B. Legal and administration component
C. Arbitration component
D. Elective Component
140. What is the responsibility of the architect
during the contract document phase of his
services?

A. Prepares documents for contracts

letting/construction forms/abstract of bids
B. Prepares design documents/construction
drawings & specifications
C. Makes periodic site visits
D. Certifies work progress to owner
141. Comprehensive planning is one of the
activities that fall under:

A. Construction services
B. Design services
C. Specialized Allied services
D. Post Construction services
142. Compensation for services should be
increased to a total of how many percent of the
basic fee for alterations of existing structures
belonging to groups 5 to 7?

A. 50%
B. 100%
C. 150%
D. 200%
143. A statement from the architect confirming
the amount of money due the contractor for work
accomplished is a:

A. Certificate of Completion
B. Certificate of Payment
C. Certificate of Approval
D. Billing Statement
144. The fee of the architect for designed-build
services on a guaranteed maximum cost aside
from his fee for regular design services is:

A. 5%
B. 7%
C. 10%
D. 12%
145. With a project construction of P50 million
and less, the min. basic fee of public markets is:

A. 6%
B. 7%
C. 8%
D. 12%
146. The minimum fee per appearance of an
architect when rendering services as an expert
shall be

A. P200
B. P500
C. P750
D. P1000