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Practice Test 1 Flashcards

1
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The third phase of an architect’s regular services

A

Contracts documents phase (CD phase)

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2
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Project financing falls under what kind of service of the architect

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Pre-design services

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3
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Comprehensive planning falls under what service of the architect

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Specialised allied services

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4
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The fee of the architect for design-build services guaranteed maximum cost aside from his fee for regular design services

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10%

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5
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What percentage of an architect’s work is liability under the civil code

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10%

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6
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For interior design services, the architect shall be paid what percentage of the fee upon submission of the final design

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15%

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7
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When the owner fails to implement the plans and documents for construction as prepared by the architect, the architect is entitled to receive what percentage of his fee

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85%

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8
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The minimum fee per appearance of an architect when rendering service as an expert witness shall be

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PHP 500.00

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9
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The minimum basic fee for specialised decorative building

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12% (if the budget is PHP 1M, PHP 120,000.00)

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10
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The minimum basic fee for industrial buildings with a project cost below 50 million pesos

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6% - PHP 3M

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11
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The minimum basic fee for hospitals with a project cost below 50 million pesos

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8% - PHP 4M

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12
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In design-build services, the single-point-responsibility of a project delivery puts the legal liability for both the design and construction on the

A

architect

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13
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The release of 10% retention by the owner shall be done after how many months from the date of final payment

A

3 months (retention of payment*?)

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14
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retention definition

A

the ability to keep someone or something

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15
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Printed documents stipulating the procedural and administrative aspect of the contract

A

General conditions

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16
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An outline specifications enumerating the type and trade names of materials to be used

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Schedule of material and finishes

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17
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A price given by a contractor, sub-contractor, material supplier or vendor to furnish materials, labor or both

A

quotation

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18
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A statement from the architect confirming the amount of money due the contractor for work accomplished

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Certificate of Payment

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19
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A bond furnished by the contractor and his surety as a guarantee to execute the work in accordance with the terms of the contract (for security of job completion)

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performance bond

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20
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An offer to perform the work prescribed in a contract at a specified cost

A

bid

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21
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The fee of the architect for design-build services by administration

A

7%

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22
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A stipulation of the use of specific products or processes without provision for substitution

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closed specification

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23
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A list of instructions stipulating the manner on which bids are to be prepared

A

Instruction to Bidders

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24
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The performance and payment bonds shall be released by the owner after the expiration of how many months from the final acceptance of work

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2 months

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25
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The guarantee(d*) bond is released how many months after the date of final payment (usually given by an insurance company or the government in case of bankruptcy of client)

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12 months

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26
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How many days shall the building official issue a certificate of occupancy after final inspection of the project

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30 days

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27
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A statute specifying the period of time within which legal action must be brought for alleged damage or injury; (period of time in which legal action may be taken upon damage or injury during construction process*)

A

Statute of Limitation

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28
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A bond, the form or content of which is prescribed by statute (a government required on contractors, fiduciaries, or businesses whose works affects public interest, to maintain a security bond to ensure sufficient fortification in case the contract individual breaks contract*)

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Statutory bond

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29
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A contract transferring the right of possession of buildings, property, etc for a fixed period of time, usually for periodical compensation called “rent”

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lease

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30
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A tenure by lease; real estate held under a lease

A

leasehold

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31
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The person receiving possessory interest in buildings, property, etc. by lease

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lessee

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32
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Word definition: the act, right, manner, or term of holding something (as a landed property, a position, or an office); especially : a status granted after a trial period to a teacher that gives protection from summary dismissal

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tenure

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33
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The person granting a possessory interest in buildings, property, etc. by lease

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lessor

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34
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Range of the multiplier for Multiple of Direct Personnel Expense

A

2 - 2.5

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35
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This type of compensation is only applied to non-creative work

A

Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses

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36
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Supervision work is a non-creative work, true or false

A

TRUE

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37
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A world-wide used method of compensation for architectural services

A

Percentage of Construction Cost

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38
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This method of compensation is applied only to pre-design services, supervision work, and other works which the architect may perform other than the regular and specialised allied services

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Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses

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39
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This type of compensation is similar to the concept of being charged by realtors, developers and lawyers

A

Percentage of Construction Cost

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40
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For reimbursable expenses, how many kilometres from the architect’s office shall a work be located to allow reimbursable expenses

A

50 kilometers

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41
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This method of compensation is frequently used where there is continuing relationship on a series of projects

A

Professional Fee plus Expenses

42
Q

The full-time construction inspector shall be under the technical control and supervision of the ___.

A

Architect *

43
Q

Submission of shop drawings shall be accompanied by a ___ in duplicate.

A

Letter of Transmittal

44
Q

How many sets of show drawings for approval shall the contractor submit to the architect?

A

3

45
Q

Who shall have the responsibility of securing, but not liable for non-issuance of the final occupancy permit?

A

Contractor

46
Q

T or F. Can the owner relegate to the contractor the responsibility of establishing the lot lines, boundary lines, easements, and benchmarks provided that the owner pays the contractor for such works?

A

TRUE

47
Q

Who shall have the responsibility for establishing lot lines, boundary lines, easements, and benchmarks?

A

Owner *

48
Q

Who shall pay for the services of a licenses surveyor for confirmation and certification of the location of column enters, piers, walls, pits, trenches, pipe work, culvert work, utility lines, and other similar works required by the contract?

A

Contractor

49
Q

Professional fee of the architect as a full-time supervisor

A

1 - 1.5%

50
Q

Professional fee for the construction manager

A

1.5 - 3%

51
Q

Four types of contracts for construction management

A
  1. Firm Fixed Price
  2. Fixed Price Incentive
  3. CPIF / CPAF * (Cost Plus Incentive/Award Fee)
  4. Cost Plus Fixed Fee
52
Q

Under PD 1096, what should be the proportion of sidewalk width to the that of the road right-of-way?

A

1/6

53
Q

Of what interest rate per month should a client pay the architect should the former fail to pay the latter beyond 30 days from the receipt of the building?

A

2%

54
Q

What code holds the architect responsible for the building/structure he designed for a certain period of time?

A

Civil Code

55
Q

What type of compensation is applied to cases where the architect’s personal time is required such as conferences, joint venture activities?

A

Per Diem and Reimbursable Expenses

56
Q

Word definition: based on use or service by the day or daily

A

per diem

57
Q

Professional fee for the Project Manager?

A

2 - 5%

58
Q

If the project manager is hired by the owner, who shall have the responsibility of hiring the construction manager?

A

project manager

59
Q

T or F. Based on the Civil Code, the project manager has no legal responsibility insofar as design and construction is concerned.

A

TRUE

60
Q

His primary responsibility is the exercise of overall cost control which relieves the owner of many of the anxieties that usually beset, particularly those concerned with forecasting cost and completion dates

A

project manager

61
Q

In the architect’s Code of Ethics, to whom does the architect have responsibility to seek opportunities for constructive service in civic and urban affairs?

A

public / people

62
Q

What PD created the PRC which regulates the practice of various professionals?

A

PD 223

63
Q

Architect XYZ uses paid advertisements without the sanction by professional consensus and years of experience. His action is unethical with respect to his relation to whom?

A

public / people

64
Q

Additional information on contract documents issued to bidders before date of bidding

A

Bid Bulletin

65
Q

The offer of a bidder to perform the work described by the contract documents when made out and submitted on the prescribed proposal form, properly signed and sealed.

A

Proposal

66
Q

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 for the construction of the work, if the contract is awarded to him.

A

Proposal Bond

67
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Instructions which may be issued prior to the bidding to supplement and or modify drawings, specifications, and or general conditions of the contract

A

Special Provisions

68
Q

Written or printed description of work to be done describing qualities of material and mode of construction

A

Specifications

69
Q

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 entity.

A

Written Notice

70
Q

Includes labor or materials or both as equipment, transportation or other facilities necessary to commence and complete the construction called for in the contract.

A

Work

71
Q

Means to build-in, mount in position, connect or apply any object specified ready for the intended use.

A

install

72
Q

Means to purchase and or fabricate and deliver to the jobsite

A

furnish

73
Q

Means to furnish and install

A

provide

74
Q

No further retention shall be made on the balance of the contract when how many percent of the contract has been completed

A

50%

75
Q

No payment shall be made on contracts in excess of how many percent of the contract price?

A

65%

76
Q

The guarantee bond is equal to how many percent of the contract price

A

30%

77
Q

How many percent of the architect’s fee is payable to the architect upon completion of the preparation of the schematic design phase and up to final design development phase?

A

30%

78
Q

Standard factor computed for changes and or revisions made on completed contracts

A

2.5

79
Q

Approximately, how may square meters of office space for the architect is built by the contractor as temporary facilities for the project

A

12 square meters

80
Q

All trees and other plants that need to be transplanted elsewhere within ___ meters shall be done by the ___ at his own expense.

A

50 meters, contractor

81
Q

If there is variance/discrepancy between the drawings and the specifications, what shall be followed?

A

Specifications

82
Q

How many days upon written notice can a contractor terminate a contract with a valid reason?

A

15 days

83
Q

How many days prior to bidding shall the contractor seek the architect’s clarification as to the particular areas of work which requires evaluation of the architect?

A

15 days

84
Q

Suspension of work for ___ days y order of any court or other public authority through no act or fault of the contractor gives him the right to terminate the contract

A

90 days

85
Q

T or F. The contractor can’t terminate contract if the owner should fail to pay the contract any sum within 15 days after its award by arbitration.

A

FALSE (If the owner fails to pay within 30 days then the contractor can terminate the contract)

86
Q

T or F. The contractor can terminate contract if the owner should fail to act upon any request for payment within 30 days after its certification by the architect.

A

FALSE (If the owner fails to act upon a request of payment within 15 days after the certification by the architect)

87
Q

Who declares bankruptcy as a valid reason for the termination of the contract? *

A

Contractor *

88
Q

T or F. Upon termination of contract and upon the decision of the architect that materials and equipment left by the contractor which do not belong to him can be used; rent of such shall be borne by the failing contractor.

A

TRUE

89
Q

T or F. In case of suspension of work, all unpaid work executed including the expenses incurred during the suspension shall be evaluated by the architect and charged to the owner

A

TRUE

90
Q

T or F. The owner has no right to claim liquidated damages if he takes over the work from the contractor for failure to complete the project.

A

FALSE

91
Q

How many days prior to cancelling an insurance be given to the owner stipulating the intention to cancel?

A

10 days

92
Q

How many percent of the contract amount is the Performance Bond?

A

15%

93
Q

How many percent of the contract amount is the Payment Bond?

A

15%

94
Q

A contract provision setting forth the damages a party must pay in the event of his breach.

A

Penalty Clause

95
Q

Basic fee for physical planning type 1 or site such as industrial estates, commercial enters, sports complex, resorts, etc.

A

PHP 5,000 for first 50 hectares

96
Q

Predecessor of PD 1096

A

RA 6451

97
Q

What presidential decree institutionalized the profession from environmental planning?

A

PD 1308

98
Q

It is a right enforceable against specific property to secure payment of an obligation

A

Liens

99
Q

Minimum basic fee for simple projects

A

6%

100
Q

Minimum basic fee for alterations/renovations

A

50% *

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