PRAC GC 1 Flashcards
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
d. post-construction evaluation
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
c. 300,000 pesos
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
d. project construction cost
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
d. post-construction evaluation
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
b. haste of mind
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
Actual answer: Bidding/Negotiation Phase
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
d. three million pesos
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
c. application to supervision work
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
a. Physical Planning
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.
d. 10% excess of guaranteed maximum cost divided between the architect and the client.
Who is responsible for insurance of liabilities on materials, workmanship, labour and property?
a. architect
b. construction manager
c. contractor
d. owner
b. construction manager
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
b. Bankruptcy insolvency to contractor
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
d. Percentage of Construction Cost
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
a. Seeks success through solicited personal publicity
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
a. Seeks success through solicited personal publicity
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
d. transport
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
c. miniature models
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
c. Liquidated Damages
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
b. Geology of Land
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
d. land area
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
d. land area
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
b. special interior design/movable furniture
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
b. Land Area
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
b. Land Area
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
d. Architect
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
d. all listed items
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.
a. Architect’s services are basically the same as design-build by Administration
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
Actual Answer: 1.2 million
Nearest: b. 1.4 million pesos
Under general conditions, who is generally responsible for payment of permits, taxes and licenses?
a. architect
b. building supervisor
c. owner
d. contractor
c. owner
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
c. lump sum or fixed fee
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
c. lump sum or fixed fee
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
d. All Listed items
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
d. Buildings constructed by Charitable Institutions
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
b. all listed items
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
b. all listed items
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
b. all listed items
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
a. pre-design to comprehensive planning
In a typical owner-architect agreement, who is responsible for payment of miniature models?
a. architect
b. project manager
c. contractor
d. owner
d. owner
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
d. 125
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
a. closed specifications
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
a. architect
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
d. manufacturers/dealers
Under the owner/contractor agreement, who pays for taxes, licenses, permits and fees?
a. project manager
b. contractor
c. architect
d. owner
d. owner
