PRAC GC 1

Question 1

Which of the following post-construction services includes evaluation of initial programme versus actual use of the facility?

a. building/ground administration
b. owner’s association organisation
c. building/equipment maintenance
d. post-construction evaluation

Answer 1

d. post-construction evaluation

Question 2

An architect has done the renovation/addition of a clinic residence in Manila. Project construction cost is three million pesos. Using UAP Standards, how much does the Architect expect to receive as a minimum basic fee from his client?

a. 400,000 pesos
b. 150,000 pesos
c. 300,000 pesos
d. 450,000 pesos

Answer 2

c. 300,000 pesos

Question 3

What is generally the basis of the architect’s minimum basic fee?

a. owner’s offer
b. type of structure
c. architect’s professional community standing
d. project construction cost

Answer 3

d. project construction cost

Question 4

In the architect’s post-construction services, under which services does the architect evaluate the initial programme versus the actual use of the facility?

a. building/equipment maintenance
b. design-build services
c. building grounds administration
d. post-construction evaluation

Answer 4

d. post-construction evaluation

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT included in the Architect’s code “May I Always Build”?

a. humility
b. haste of mind
c. patience
d. artistry

Answer 5

b. haste of mind

Question 6

In the architect’s design services, under which phase is the preparation of forms for contract-letting, invitation/instruction to bidders, and bidders proposal fall?

a. construction
b. design development
c. schematic design
d. contract documents

Answer 6

Actual answer: Bidding/Negotiation Phase

Question 7

Under what percentage fee method, what would be the fee of the architect if he acts as a full-time supervisor of a project he designed and which costs 300 million pesos?

a. 500,000 pesos
b. 1.5 million pesos
c. one million pesos
d. three million pesos

Answer 7

d. three million pesos

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT describe the multiple of direct personal expenses method of the architect’s compensation?

a. based on value of creative design
b. multiplier depends on project complexity
c. application to supervision work
d. applicable to pre-design services

Answer 8

c. application to supervision work

Question 9

In the architect’s specialised allied services, under which services does the architect check/approve samples of planting materials/landscaping elements?

a. Physical Planning
b. Environmental Planning
c. Landscape Design
d. Interior Design

Answer 9

a. Physical Planning

Question 10

Which of the following conditions is NOT TRUE in design-build services on guaranteed maximum cost?

a. Architect’s fee is 10% of Project Construction Cost, in addition to Fee for Regular Design Services
b. More than 10% excess of guaranteed maximum cost, paid by Architect
c. Architect’s fee is built-in in guaranteed maximum cost, including fee for regular design services
d. 10% excess of guaranteed maximum cost divided between the architect and the client.

Answer 10

d. 10% excess of guaranteed maximum cost divided between the architect and the client.

Question 11

Who is responsible for insurance of liabilities on materials, workmanship, labour and property?

a. architect
b. construction manager
c. contractor
d. owner

Answer 11

b. construction manager

Question 12

Under what condition may owner exercise the right to terminate a contract?

a. After 10 days’ notice
b. Bankruptcy insolvency to contractor
c. after 5 days’ notice
d. provide substitute materials

Answer 12

b. Bankruptcy insolvency to contractor

Question 13

Which method of compensation for the architect’s services is flexible and any change will not affect owner-architect agreement?

a. Professional Fee plus Expenses
b. Multiple of Direct Personal Expenses
c. Per diem plus Reimbursable Expense
d. Percentage of Construction Cost

Answer 13

d. Percentage of Construction Cost

Question 14

Under the Architect’s Code of Ethics, which of the following is unethical for the Architect to do?

a. Seeks success through solicited personal publicity
b. Asks fair remuneration for services rendered
c. Confines criticisms/praises within constructive/inspirational limits
d. Hold’s Client’s interest over and above self-interest for financial returns

Answer 14

a. Seeks success through solicited personal publicity

Question 15

Under the Architect’s Code of Ethics, which of the following is unethical for the Architect to do?

a. Seeks success through solicited personal publicity
b. Asks fair remuneration for services rendered
c. Confines criticisms/praises within constructive/inspirational limits
d. Hold’s Client’s interest over and above self-interest for financial returns

Answer 15

a. Seeks success through solicited personal publicity

Question 16

In Master Development Plan Formulation, which component is concerned with the movement of people/goods from one place to another?

a. economic
b. sociocultural
c. physical
d. transport

Answer 16

d. transport

Question 17

In a typical owner-architect agreement, which of the following is chargeable to the owner?

a. structural/electrical/sanitary engineering
b. income taxes on professional fees
c. miniature models
d. five sets of contract documents

Answer 17

c. miniature models

Question 18

For every day of delay in construction time, the contractor is obliged to pay the owner. What do you call this payment?

a. Performance Payment
b. Retention Fee
c. Liquidated Damages
d. Security

Answer 18

c. Liquidated Damages

Question 19

Under PD 1096, which of the following is not a basis for assessment of building permit fees?

a. Construction Cost
b. Geology of Land
c. Floor Area
d. Building Height

Answer 19

b. Geology of Land

Question 20

Under PD 1096, which of the following is NOT a basis for assessment of building permit fee?

a. building occupancy/use
b. building height
c. floor area
d. land area

Answer 20

d. land area

Question 21

Under PD 1096, which of the following is NOT a basis for assessment of building permit fee?

a. building occupancy/use
b. building height
c. floor area
d. land area

Answer 21

d. land area

Question 22

In a typical owner-architect agreement, which of the following is NOT a part of the architect’s professional fees?

a. structural/electrical engineering
b. special interior design/movable furniture
c. income taxes on professional fees
d. five sets of plans/contract documents

Answer 22

b. special interior design/movable furniture

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT considered in the assessment of building permit fees?

a. Occupancy/Building Use
b. Land Area
c. Floor Area
d. Height

Answer 23

b. Land Area

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT considered in the assessment of building permit fees?

a. Occupancy/Building Use
b. Land Area
c. Floor Area
d. Height

Answer 24

b. Land Area

Question 25

While the Architect is not expected to provide the whole range of comprehensive architectural services, what role does he perform for the client? a. Building Administrator? b. Agent c. Manager d. Architect

Answer 25

d. Architect

Question 26

Which of the following Standards/Requirements for buildings/structures is/are regulated/controlled by PD1096? a. quality of materials b. use c. construction d. all listed items

Answer 26

d. all listed items

Question 27

Under the Architect's Design-build services on a guaranteed maximum cost, which of the following conditions should be observed? a. Architect's services are basically the same as design-build by Administration b. All Listed Items c. Revolving Capital Provided to the architect by client d. client is given a guaranteed maximum cost for project construction fee.

Answer 27

a. Architect's services are basically the same as design-build by Administration

Question 28

An Architect has designed a nursing home which is moderately complex design. The project construction cost is about 20 million pesos. Using UAP Standards, how much fee does the Architect expect to receive as basic minimum fee from his client? a. 200,000 pesos b. 1.4 million pesos c. 140,000 pesos d. 2.0 million pesos

Answer 28

Actual Answer: 1.2 million | Nearest: b. 1.4 million pesos

Question 29

Under general conditions, who is generally responsible for payment of permits, taxes and licenses? a. architect b. building supervisor c. owner d. contractor

Answer 29

c. owner

Question 30

Which compensation method for architect's services usually applies to government projects in the form of the contract indicating a certain amount as a professional fee? a. percentage of construction cost b. multiple of direct personal expenses c. lump sum or fixed fee d. professional fee plus expenses

Answer 30

c. lump sum or fixed fee

Question 31

Which compensation method for architect's services usually applies to government projects in the form of the contract indicating a certain amount as a professional fee? a. percentage of construction cost b. multiple of direct personal expenses c. lump sum or fixed fee d. professional fee plus expenses

Answer 31

c. lump sum or fixed fee

Question 32

Which of the following is/are unethical practice(s) of the architect? a. Misleads the public through advertisements/signs b. Endorses of construction materials in paid advertisements c. Solicits advertisements/supports for publication of his works d. All Listed items

Answer 32

d. All Listed items

Question 33

Under PD 1096, which of the following constructions are NOT exempt from permit fees? a. Reconstructions of structures damaged/destroyed of typhoons/other calamities for 20% of the original construction cost b. Government Buildings c. Private housing built by National Housing Authority d. Buildings constructed by Charitable Institutions

Answer 33

d. Buildings constructed by Charitable Institutions

Question 34

With regards to responsibilities to the contractor, which of the following is/are expected of the architect? a. rejects materials not conforming to construction documents b. all listed items c. refrains from accepting gifts in exchange of favours d. avoids financial disadvantages for architect's errors

Answer 34

b. all listed items

Question 35

With regards to responsibilities to the contractor, which of the following is/are expected of the architect? a. rejects materials not conforming to construction documents b. all listed items c. refrains from accepting gifts in exchange of favours d. avoids financial disadvantages for architect's errors

Answer 35

b. all listed items

Question 36

Under the owner-architect agreement, which of the following include(s) the contract documents phase of the architect's basic services? a. assistance in securing necessary government approvals b. all listed items c. preparation of general conditions of project construction d. preparation of construction drawings/specification

Answer 36

b. all listed items

Question 37

The scope of comprehensive architectural services of the architect includes which of the following? a. pre-design to comprehensive planning b. design to post-construction c. design to construction d. pre-design to post-construction evaluation

Answer 37

a. pre-design to comprehensive planning

Question 38

In a typical owner-architect agreement, who is responsible for payment of miniature models? a. architect b. project manager c. contractor d. owner

Answer 38

d. owner

Question 39

Under PD 1096, what factor based on total customer area should be used to determine the number of parking slots in office buildings? a. 100 b. 150 c. 200 d. 125

Answer 39

d. 125

Question 40

What do you call the outline set of specifications enumerating the type/trade names of materials? a. closed specifications b. schedule of materials and finishes c. breakdown of work d. supplementary specifications

Answer 40

a. closed specifications

Question 41

Who is responsible for payment of professional services required by architect--such as normal structural, electrical, plumbing/sanitary, and mechanical engineering services? a. architect b. project manager c. owner d. contractor

Answer 41

a. architect

Question 42

In the architect's Code of Ethics, to whom does the architect have a responsibility to refrain from taking part in a paid advertisement endorsing any building material or equipment? a. public b. client c. contractor d. manufacturers/dealers

Answer 42

d. manufacturers/dealers

Question 43

Under the owner/contractor agreement, who pays for taxes, licenses, permits and fees? a. project manager b. contractor c. architect d. owner

Answer 43

d. owner