RULE 4 Q

Question 1

According to the RULE IV PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE (SUNDRY PROVISIONS) SECTION 25, what is required for a person to practice architecture in the country?

Answer 1

Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card

Question 2

What is the penalty for practicing architecture in the Philippines without being registered or licensed?

Answer 2

A fine of not less than One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) but not more than Five million pesos (P5,000,000.00) or imprisonment for a period not less than six (6) months or not exceeding six (6) years, or both

Question 3

According to SECTION 27, what is the requirement for a foreign citizen to take the licensure examination for Architects in the Philippines?

Answer 3

Establishing reciprocity between his country/state and the Philippines

Question 4

What is the responsibility of the integrated and accredited professional organization according to SECTION 28?

Answer 4

Developing a continuing professional development program for architects

Question 5

What is the penalty for violating the prohibition in the practice of architecture according to SECTION 29?

Answer 5

A fine of not less than One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) but not more than Five million pesos (P5,000,000.00) or imprisonment for a period not less than six (6) months or not exceeding six (6) years, or both

Question 6

According to SECTION 30, what is the penalty for forcing an architect to perform any service under the general practice of architecture without a written contract agreement?

Answer 6

A fine of not less than Two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000.00) or imprisonment for a period not exceeding six (6) years, or both

Question 7

What is the penalty for representatives or employees seeking architectural work on behalf of non-registered persons according to SECTION 31?

Answer 7

Violation of R.A. No. 9266

Question 8

According to SECTION 32, what should be indicated when an architect signs his/her name on contract documents made under another architect’s supervision?

Answer 8

The part or parts of the work actually performed by the former

Question 9

What is the civil liability assumed by the Architect-of-record when signing and sealing architectural plans, specifications, and other contract documents?

Answer 9

Fifteen (15) year civil liability under Article 1723 of the Civil Code

Question 10

What is the ownership status of architectural plans, specifications, and other contract documents according to SECTION 33?

Answer 10

Intellectual property and documents of the architect

Question 11

According to SECTION 35, what is the requirement for positions in the government primarily requiring the services of an architect?

Answer 11

Filled only by registered and licensed architects

Question 11

According to the RULE IV PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE (SUNDRY PROVISIONS) SECTION 25, what is required for a person to practice architecture in this country?

Answer 11

Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card

Question 11

What is the purpose of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for architects?

Answer 11

To maintain and enhance their professional skills and knowledge

Question 11

According to SECTION 27, what is the requirement for a foreign citizen to take the licensure examination for Architects in the Philippines?

Answer 11

Establish reciprocity between his country/state and the Philippines

Question 11

Under Section 26 of the Architecture Act of 2004, what happens to architects registered at the time the law takes effect?

Answer 11

Under Section 26 of the Architecture Act of 2004, what happens to architects registered at the time the law takes effect?

Question 12

What is the responsibility of the integrated and accredited professional organization under Section 28 of the Architecture Act of 2004?

Answer 12

Develop a continuing professional development program for architects

Question 13

What is the penalty for a public official who orders or causes a non-architect to perform activities that constitute the practice of architecture?

Answer 13

Administrative liability and misdemeanor

Question 14

According to Section 33 of the Architecture Act of 2004, who owns the plans, specifications, and other contract documents made by an architect?

Answer 14

The architect

Question 15

Under Section 34 of the Architecture Act of 2004, can a person who is not registered as an architect claim or represent their services or work as equivalent to those of a registered architect?

Answer 15

No

Question 16

According to Section 35 of the Architecture Act of 2004, what is the requirement for positions in the government that primarily require the services of an architect?

Answer 16

They should be filled only by registered and licensed architects

Question 17

What is the purpose of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program for architects?

Answer 17

To ensure architects continue to develop their professional skills and knowledge

Question 18

According to Rule IV Practice of Architecture (Sundry Provisions) Section 26, what happens to architects registered at the time the law takes effect?

Answer 18

They are automatically registered under the provisions of the law

Question 19

According to Rule IV Practice of Architecture (Sundry Provisions) Section 35, what is the requirement for positions in the government that primarily require the services of an architect?

Answer 19

They must be filled only by registered and licensed architects

Question 20

Fifteen (15) year civil liability under Article 1723 of the Civil Code

Answer 20

Drawings and specifications and other contract documents duly signed, stamped or sealed