Refresher Notes Flashcards

1
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Project financing falls under what kind of service of the architect.

A

Pre-design services

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2
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Comprehensive planning falls under what service of the architect.

A

Specialized allied sercvices

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3
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The fee of the architect for design-build services on a guaranteed maximum coat aside from his fee for regular design services.

A

10%

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4
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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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5
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For interior design services, the architect shall be paid what percentage of the fee upon submission of the final design.

A

50%

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6
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Hen the owner fails to implement the plans and documents fro construction as prepared by the architect, the architect is entitled to receive what percentage of his fee.

A

85%

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7
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The minimum fee per appearance of an architect when rendering service as an expert witness shall be.

A

PHP 500.00

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8
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The minimum basic fee for specialized decorative building.

A

12%

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9
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The minimum basic fee for industrial buildings with a project cost below 50 million pesos.

A

6%

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10
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The minimum basic fee for hospitals with a project cost below 50 million pesos.

A

8%

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11
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Indesign-build services, the single-point-responsibility of project delivery puts the legal liability for design and construction on the.

A

Architect

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12
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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

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13
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Printed documents stipulating the procedural and administrative aspect of the contract.

A

General conditions

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14
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An outline specification enumerating the type and trade names of materials to be used.

A

Schedule of material and finishes

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15
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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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16
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A statement from the architect confirming the amount of money due the contractor for work accomplished.

A

Certificate of payment

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17
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A bond furnished by the contractor and his surety as guarantee to execute the work in accordance with the terms of the contract.

A

Performance bond

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18
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An offer to perform the work prescribed in a contract at a specified cost.

A

Bid

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19
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The fee of the architect for design-build services by administration.

A

7%

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20
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A stipulation of the use of specific products or processes without provision for substitution.

A

Closed specification

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21
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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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22
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The performance and Payment Bonds shall be released by the owner after the expiration pf how many months from the final acceptance of work.

A

2 months

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23
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The Guarantee Bond is released how many months after the date of final payment.

A

12 months/ 1 yr

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24
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How many days shall the Building Official issue a certificate of occupancy after final inspection of the project.

A

30 days

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25
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A statue specifying the period of time within which legal action must be brought for alleged damage or injury.

A

Statue of limitation

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26
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A bond, the form or content of which is prescribed by the statue.

A

Statutory Bond

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27
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A rule that certain kinds of contracts are enforceable unless signed and in writing or unless there is a written memorandum of their terms signed by the party to be charged.

A

Statute of Frauds

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28
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A contract transferring the right possession of buildings, property, etc., for a fixed period of time, usually for periodical compensation called ‘rent’.

A

Lease

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29
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A tenure by lease; real estate held under a lease.

A

Leasehold

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30
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The person receiving a possessory interest in buildings, property, etc., by lease.

A

Lessee

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

A

Lessor

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32
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Range of the multiplier for Multiple of Direct Personnel Expense.

A

2-2.5

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33
Q

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

A

Multiple Of Direct Personnel Expenses

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34
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Supervision Work is a non-creative work, true or false.

A

TRUE

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35
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A world-wide used method of compensation for architectural services.

A

Percentage of Construction Cost

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36
Q

For reimbursable expenses, how many kilometers from the Architect’s office shall a work be located to allow reimbursable expenses.

A

50 kms.

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37
Q

This method of compensation is frequently used where there is continuing relationship on a series of project.

A

Professional Fee Plus Expenses

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38
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The full-time construction inspector shall be under the technical control and supervision of the.

A

Architect

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39
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Submission of shop drawings shall be accompanied by a ________ in duplicate

A

Letter of transmittal.

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40
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How many sets of shop drawings for approval shall the contractor submit to the Architect?

A

3

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41
Q

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

A

Contractor

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42
Q

True or false, can the owner relegate to the contractor the responsibility of establishing the lot tines, the boundary lines, easements, and benchmarks-provided that the corner pays the contractor for such works.

A

TRUE

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43
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Who shall have the responsibility for establishing lot lines, boundary lines, easements, and benchmarks?

A

Owner

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44
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Who shall pay for the services of a licensed surveyor for confirmation and certification of the location of column centers, piers, walls, pits, pipe work, culvert work, utility, lines, and other similar works required by the contract.

A

Contractor

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45
Q

Professional Fee for the Architect as a full-time supervisor.

A

1-1.5%

46
Q

Professional Fee for the Construction Manager.

A

1.5-3%

47
Q

Four types of Contracts for construction management.

A

Firmed Fixed Price
Fixed Price Incentive
CPIF/CPAF
Cost Plus Fixed Fee

48
Q

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

A

1/6

49
Q

At what interest rate per month should a client pay the architect should the former fail to pay the latter beyond 30 days from receipt of billing.

A

2%

50
Q

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

A

Civil Code

51
Q

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

A

Per Diem+Reimb. Expenses

52
Q

What type of bond guarantees payment on all obligations arising from the contract?

A

Payment Bond

53
Q

What type of compensation is applied to most of Gov’t projects and entails more paper works and is advantageous to both client and architect.

A

Lump Sum/Fixed Fee

54
Q

Professional Fee for theProject.

A

2-5%

55
Q

If the Project Manager is hired by the owner, who shall have the responsibility the of hiring the Construction Manager?

A

Project Manager

56
Q

True or False, based on the civil code, the Project Manager has no legal responsibility insofar as design and construction ion is concerned.

A

TRUE

57
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

58
Q

In the architect’s code of ethics, to whom does the architect has responsibility to seek opportunities for constructive service in civic and urban affairs?

A

Public/People

59
Q

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

A

PD 223

60
Q

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

A

People/Public

61
Q

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

A

Bid Bulletin

62
Q

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

A

Proposal

63
Q

The cashier’s check or surety of 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

64
Q

Instruction 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

65
Q

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

A

Specificatons

66
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 individual, firm or corporation.

A

Written Notice

67
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

68
Q

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

A

Install

69
Q

Means to purchase and/or fabricate and deliver to jobsite.

A

Furnish

70
Q

Means to furnish and install.

A

Provide

71
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%

72
Q

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

A

65%

73
Q

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

A

30%

74
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%

75
Q

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

A

2.5

76
Q

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

A

12 sqm.

77
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 / Contractor

78
Q

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

A

Specifications

79
Q

How many days prior to the 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

80
Q

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

A

15 days

81
Q

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

A

90 days

82
Q

True or False, the contractor can terminate contract if the owner should fail to pay the contractor any sum within 15 days after its award by arbitration.

A

False (30 days)

83
Q

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

A

False (15 days)

84
Q

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

A

Contractor

85
Q

True or False, 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 and rent of such shall be borne by the failing contractor.

A

True

86
Q

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

A

True

87
Q

True or False, 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

88
Q

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

A

10 days

89
Q

How many percent of the contract amount is the performance bond?

A

15%

90
Q

How many percent of the contract amount is the payment bond?

A

15%

91
Q

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

A

Penalty Clause

92
Q

Basic Fee for Physical Planning Type 1 or site such as industrial estates, commercial centers, sports complex, resorts, etc.,

A

5,000 for first 50 hectares

93
Q

Predecessor of PD 1096

A

R.A 6451

94
Q

What presidential decree institutionalized the profession of environmental planning?

A

PD 1308

95
Q

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

A

Liens

96
Q

Minimum basic fee for simple projects.

A

6%

97
Q

Minimum basic fee for alterations/renovations.

A

50%

98
Q

When the architect is engaged to render opinion or advise, clarification or explanation on technical matters pertaining to his profession, the minimum basic fee shall be _____.

A

200/hr

99
Q

When rendering service as an expert witness, the architect is compensated ___/ hr.

A

500

100
Q

Minimum basic fee for Group 5 Projects (monumental).

A

Repetitive Construction

101
Q

Minimum basic fee for housing projects.

A

10% of 1st unit
60% 2nd-10th Unit
30% 11th and above

102
Q

Under what classification of project does hospitals and medical buildings fall?

A

Group 3 (exceptional character)

103
Q

Under what classification of project does Stadium fall?

A

Group 3 (exceptional character)

104
Q

Minimum per diem paid to the architect if work is beyond 50 kms. From office.

A

Php 750.00

105
Q

On the remaining 15% work fee of the architect, where does the 5% go.

A

Construction Phase Service

106
Q

Repairs and corrective works at the expense of the contractor should be done within how many days after written notice by owner?

A

5 days

107
Q

Failure on the part of the contractor to remove condemned work shall give the owner right to remove said work at contractor’s expense and contractor shall pay the owner the expenses incurred within how many days from removal by the owner of said work?

A

10 days

108
Q

Contract time reckoning shall commence on the __ from receipt of __.

A

7th day / Notice to Proceed

109
Q

An area of a city where municipal buildings are grouped.

A

Civic Center

110
Q

An article of property not consisting of or affixed to land plus any interest in land that is less than a freehold.

A

Chattel

111
Q

No person who is not a citizen of the Philippines may take the board exams or practice the profession unless the country of his relation allows the same ______.

A

Reciprocity

112
Q

The third phase of an architect’s regular services.

A

Contract documents phase