architectural design and site planning reviewer

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RCHITECTUR L DESIGN ND SITE PL NNING

WARNING:If there are conflicts between a stated word and the number/amount/figure

described, the stated/spelled word shall prevail. Should there be conflicts between two (2.0)

stated quantities, the higher figure shall prevail.

IMPORTANT NOTE:For this first reformat of the examination in this subject, the Examinee shall

be allowed to make full use (open books) ONLY of Rule VII and Rule VIII of the 2004 RevisedImplementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Presidential Decree (P.D.) No. 1096,

otherwise known as the 1977 National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP) i.e. ONLY AS

downloaded and reproduced from the PRBoA website at www.architectureboard.ph. Other IRR

versions are specifically disallowed for use during the examination.

A. PROJECT NO. 1 TITLE and General Description:

Proposed Open Market Residential Prototype Projectconsisting of Two (2.0) Storey,

Single-Detached House with an 77.0 Sq.M. Total Gross Floor Area (TGFA) cum Site Development

Planning Project for a Cluster of Ten (10.0) Prototype House and Lots, on a Site with a Ten

Percent (10.0%) Slope

B. STATEMENT OF THE ARCHITECTURAL PLANNING and DESIGN PROBLEM:

A Multinational development company (the Client) has decided that its property, a one thousand

nine hundred thirty four point seventy two square meter (1,934.72 Sq.M.)inside (or regular) lot,

with a low density residential (R-1)zoning classification, and located in the better parts of the Municipality

of Taytay in Rizal Province (Luzon Island), shall be developed to host an open market residential

development.

The 10Prototype Houses shall be exclusive/ semi-upscale structures, 6of which shall be on

lots each with a 132.0Sq.M. Total Lot Area (TLA)and a 12.0m depth. The stated 77.0 Sq.M. TGFAof

the Prototype Houses only refers to the enclosedfloor areas above grade (or natural ground) level andexcludes all other floor areas, if these are still to be introduced at a later time.

C. PROJECT SITE FEATURES:

The 1,934.72 Sq.M.Grand Total Lot Area(GTLA)making up the entire Project Siteis

rectangular in shape and has thirty two (32.0)mwide frontage facing east. The property may be reached

via a fifteen meter (15.0 m)wide streeti.e. the mainroad right-of-way (RROW)which has 1.8m wide

paver-lined sidewalks on each side. The Surface of the main RROWsidewalk closest to the Project Site

shall be considered as elevation 0.0 m.

An 8.0 m wide cluster streetbisects the Project Site at its long axis and intersects the main

RROW at the right angle. The Project Site uniformly slopes at ten percent (10.0%)from west to east,

which is also the direction of the cluster streetserving as the direct access to the 10 lots, 5 on each side of

the cluster street. The 2 end lots at the westernmost portion of the Project Site approx. 31.45% wider than

the 6 lots at the center of the development. The corner lots defined by the cluster street and main RROW

are 2.0 m wider than the 6 lots at the center of the development.

D. DESIGN OBJECTIVES:

a. To create exclusive/ semi-upscale, low-rise, single-detached residential building to be sited on aR-1 zoned property;

b. To plan and design a closely-knit residential cluster that may serve as a model development inthe Project host area;

c.

To plan the development to maximize profits for the developer; andd. To design the Prototype Houses to serve as landmarks in the Project area.

Problem No. 1 (Low Density Residential Occupancy)


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A Proposed Medium-Rise APARTMENT BUILDING Project i.e. a development withBasement component and on a Project Site having an 8.0% slope.

B. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM:

A Development company has decided that its newly-acquired property with a Total Lot Area (theTLA) of six thousand square meter (6,000.0 Sq.M.)shall be developed to host a medium-riseapartment building (the Project). The property is zoned as a high density housing lot (Maximum R-3), located somewhere in the better parts of Pasig City (the Project Site).

Only two (2.0) types of rentable/leasable apartment units shall be provided, as follows:1) Studio-Type apartment units with a twenty two square meter (22.0 Sq.M.) Gross Floor Area

(GFA); and2) One (1.0)-Bedroom (BR) apartment units with a GFAof fifty (50.0) Sq.M.

For greater market acceptance, the minimum parking requirements for the Projectunder the 2004 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (R-IRR) of P.D. No. 1096, otherwise known as

the 1977 National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP), should be exceeded.


The Project Site is rectangular in shape and is an interiorlot with a fifty (50.0) m. width. As there isno other means of direct access to the Project Site, a two (2) lane right-of-way (ROW) still has to benegotiated with the owner of the adjoining vacant lot that faces north, where a twenty meter (20.0 m) widestreet i.e. a road right-of-way (RROW) is located. The said RROW has two point four (2.4) m widesidewalks on each side.

The Project Site uniformly slopes at eight percent (8.0%) towards the vacant lot in front, which isonly 80.0 m deep but also uniformly 8.0% slopes toward the RROW. The surface of the sidewalk adjoiningthe vacant front lot shall be considered as elevation 0.0m.

To the left of the Project Site is a private high school building. To its right is a residentialcondominium building. To the rear of the Project Site are proposed three (3.0)-storey single-detachedresidences.


a. To design a medium-rise apartment building, marketable and attractive to middle incomerenters/lessees;

b. To design the apartment building in a way that can maximize rentals and leases for theDeveloper; the ratio of saleable versus non-saleable spaces shall be 70:30; if attainable, theoverall rentable/leasable areas for the building could be at approximately eighty five percent

(80.0)% of the TGFA or better, which must include the parking spaces at the basement; and

c. To design a building that shall serve as a landmark in the Project area, with sustainableplan/design features and deliverable at the least cost.

Problem No. 2 (High Density Residential Occupancy)


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WARNING: If there are conflicts between a stated word and the number/amount/figuredescribed, the stated/spelled word shall prevail. Should there be conflicts between two (2.0)stated quantities, the higher figure shall prevail.


be allowed to make full use (open books) ONLY of Rule VII and Rule VIII of the 2004 Revised

Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Presidential Decree (P.D.) No. 1096,





Proposed Medium-Rise OFFICE CONDOMINUM Project[development with Basement,

Podium(with covered parking) and Towercomponents]


A Developer has decided that its commercial 3 (C-3)property (the Project Site), with a Total Lot

Area (TLA)of two thousand square meter (2,000.0 Sq.M.)and located in Quezon City (Metropolitan

Manila Area), shall host a medium-rise Office Condominium building(theProject).

Only four (4.0) types of real estate products shall be provided by the Developer and these are all

office units with Gross Floor Area (GFA)measurements of:

1) Thirty square meters (30.0 sq. m.)

2) Sixty (60.0) sq. m.

3) Ninety (90.0) sq. m.; and

4) One hundred twenty (120.0)sq. m.


The Project Site is a rectangular inside(or regular) lot. It is located along a fifteen (15.0)m wide

street i.e. the road right-of-way (RROW), with a forty meter (40.0 m) wide frontage facing the south. The

site slopes very gently towards the street with one point eight (1.8) m wide sidewalks. The surface of the

sidewalk shall be considered as elevation 0.0 m.


a. To design an office condominium, a high intensity commercial building (theBuilding),

marketable and attractive to small to medium size office locators/buyers;b. To design the Building in a way that can maximize profit for the Developer ; the ratio of saleable

versus non-saleable spaces; andc. To design the Building to serve as a landmark in the Project host area

Problem No. 3 (Commercial Occupancy)


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A Proposed Low-Rise NATIONAL GOVERNMENT OFFICE Project[development with

Basement, Podium(with covered parking) and Towercomponents]


A National Government-Owned and Controlled Corporation (GOCC)has decided that its eight

thousand square meter (8,000.0 sq. m.) property located somewhere in Quezon City shall host a low-rise

office building(theProject) to serve as their headquarters.


The Project Site is a rectangular throughlot with an esplanade at its north property line. It has an

eighty meter (8.0 m) wide frontage with a full southern exposure. The primary access to the front of the

property as a high traffic thirty (30.0) m wide street i.e. the road right-of-way (RROW). The site slopes very

gently towards the esplanade composed of a one point two (1.2) m wide sidewalk, a six (6.0) m wide

carriage way and a three (3.0) m wide promenade and plant strip. The high flood waterline (100years

return) is at least one (1.0) m lower than the esplanade sidewalk, which shall be considered as elevation

0.0m for the proposed building.

The 30.0 m wide street has 2.4m wide sidewalks on both sides, but was recently declared an

arcaded street by city ordinance. The proposed building is also covered by a separate Green Building

Ordinance. To the east of the property are 2 other large National Government office complexes. Across the

property is a long row of arcaded private low-rise commercial buildings.


a. To design a National Government Office Building, a high intensity institutional building (the

Building);b. To design the Building in a way that can maximize the delivery of services required by the

general public; andc. To design the Building to serve as a landmark in the Project area, with sustainable design

provisions and delivered at the least cost.

Problem No. 4 (Institutional Occupancy)


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A Proposed Medium-Rise GARMENT AND UNDERGARMENT FACTORY Project

[development with Basementand Towercomponents only]


A Garment Firm based outside Metro Manila has decided that its newly acquired property with an

industrial 3 (I-3)zoning classification, located in Paraaque City (near airport), shall host a medium-rise

Garment and Undergarment Factory Building(theProject)

The Garment Firm specializes in hard/ tie-dyed shirts; dresses; mens and ladies undergarments, all

for the export market. Based on their consultants research, the entire operations of the Garment Firm i.e.

which start from receipt/ storage of raw materials to finishing, packaging and containerizing, should be

moved to the new facility to save on time and freight/ handling costs.

The Garment Firm has about two hundred twenty (200.0) rank and file employees (including

factory workers who must be housed at the new facility.


The Project Site has a ten thousand square meter (10,000.0 Sq.M.)Total Lot Area (TLA), is

rectangular in shape, and is a corner lot abutting three (3) streets and 6.0 meter (m) wide creek.

Its primary access is through a thirty (30.0) mwide street with two point four (2.4) m wide sidewalks on

either side [collectively theprimaryroad right-of-way (RROW)]. The said primary RROW is intersected at

right angles by 2 minor streets each with a six (6.0) m wide RROW. The 2 intersects (corners) have six (6.0)

m wide chaflansi.e. with legs of 4.25 m.

The Project Site has an eighty (80.0) mwide frontage that faces the westand serves as the main

access for the container vans/trucks on a 24-hour basis. The Project Site slopes at four percent (4.0%)towards the creek. The surface of the sidewalk at the primary RROW shall be considered as elevation 0.0.

To the left of the Project Site is a private office building. To its right is a ceramics factory building

and directly across the street are two (2.0) videoke bars and a restaurant-bar with live band performances.

Across the creek are two point five (2.5) storey row-houses.


a. To design a Garment and undergarment factory buildingthat can maximize profits for theGarment Firm through a good process flow/vertical spatial interrelationship and space planningefficiency; and

b.

To design a Building that shall be sustainably planned/designed, delivered at the least cost andthat shall serve as a landmark in the Project area.

Problem No. 5 (Industrial Occupancy/Special Problem)


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Situation 1 Project No. 01

1. Project No. 1. Under the 2004 Revised IRR of P.D. no. 1096 or NBCP, what should be the applicableBuilding Height Limit (BHL) for each of the 10 lots (in number of storeys)?

A. 5 C. 3

B. 12 D. 18

2. Project No. 1. Under the NBCP, what shall be the BHL for each of the 10 lots (in meters)?

A. 10 C. 54B. 36 D. 15

3. Project No. 1. What is the width (in meters) of the 6 lots at the center of the development?

A. 13 C. 11B. 15 D. 9

4. Project No. 1. Under the NBCP, what is covered by the BHL for the Project?

A. antennaB. deck roof level parapet wall, if introducedC. electrical or electronic devices mounted on top of the parapet wall, if introducedD. mast

5. Project No. 1. Under the NBCP, what is the generally permitted range for number of storeys for alow-rise building project?

A. 1 to 5 C. 1 to 3B. 3 to 6 D. 6 to 9


6. Project No. 1. Given the Project Site orientation, from what direction shall the amihan wind comefrom?

A. East C. SouthEast (SE)B. SouthWest (SW) D. NorthEast (NE)

7. Project No. 1. Where on the 10 lots are the best sites to plant large trees that will serve ashabagat wind buffers?

A. North, NorthEast (NE) and East perimeters.B. West, NorthWest (NW) and North perimeters.C. East, SouthEast (SE) and South perimeters.

D. West, SouthWest (SW) and South perimeters.

8. Project No. 1. Given the street position, what are the main orientations of the road right-o-way(RROW) view corridor?

A. NorthEast (NE) and NorthWest (NW)B. SouthEast (SE) and SouthWest (SW)C. North and SouthD. East and West.

9. Project No. 1. Given the Project Site orientation and the cluster street orientation, where are theBEST sites on each of the 10 lots to plant large shade trees?

A. Right and Left side yards.B. NorthEast (NE) corners.C. Front and Rear yards.D. SouthEast (SE) corners.


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10. Project No. 1. Given the Project Site orientation, what are the dominant sun-paths for the property?

A. SW to SE and NW to NE C. SE to SW and NE to NWB. SE to NW and NE to SW D. SW to NE and NW to SE


11. Project No. 1. Assuming one (1) of the 2 end lots shall host common provisions, which of thefollowing is NOT considered an amenity provision for the Project?

A. GameroomB. Homeowners association officeC. Swimming poolD. Clubhouse

12. Project No. 1. Which of the following is NOT considered a facility provision for the Project?

A. Gym C. Guest parkingB. Gameroom D. Homeowners association office

13. Project No. 1. Which of the following is NOT considered a service provision for the Project?

A. Gardeners room C. WorkshopB. Security quarters D. Overhead Water tank

14. Project No. 1. Which of the following is NOT considered a utility provision for the Project?

A. Generator room C. Sewage treatment plant (STP), if introducedB. Domestic water cistern D. Guest parking

15. Project No. 1. Which of the following provisions should NOT be situated close to one another?

A. Security quarters, locker and showerB. Guest parking slots, cluster street, disabled ramps, etc.C. Homeowners association office and generator roomD. Cistern and sewage treatment plant, if introduced


16. Project No. 1. Given the Project Site location, budget and target market, which mix of architecturalarchetypes BEST suit/s the Project?

A. Residential and recreationalB. Residential and business (home office)C. Residential and entertainment

D. Residential and commercial (retail)

17. Project No. 1. Which architectural image can BEST suit the Project?

A. Fun, Frivolous and carefree.B. Attractive but aloof and business like.C. Inviting relaxed and laid back.D. Warm, safe and comfortable.

18. Project No. 1. Which architectural style may BEST suit the Project to help cut cost?

A. Stylized Neo-Classical or Classical C. Modern with clean but textured linesB. Tropical American Country D. Mediterranean

19. Project No. 1. Given the bulk of the Prototype House, what architectural lines need to emphasized?

A. Vertical C. HorizontalB. Diagonal D. Curvilinear


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20. Project No. 1. Assuming a 42.0 Sq.M. TGFA for a Prototype House ground floor, about how manypieces of 0.30 m by 0.30 m ceramic tiles shall be needed for its flooring, assuming that thebathroom measures 1.35 m by 1.7 m?

A. 480 C. 441B. 502 D. 408


21. Project No. 1. What should be the nominal thickness of the concrete hollow block unit (in meters) forthe interior walls of the Prototype House?

A. 0.20 C. 0.10B. 0.15 D. 0.25

22. Project No. 1. What should be the nominal thickness of the concrete hollow block unit (in meters) forthe perimeter property wall of the Prototype House?

A. 0.18 C. 0.20

B. 0.15 D. 0.10

23. Project No. 1. Assuming a very heavily forested hillside location for the Project Site and the budgetconstraint, what type of roof structure should be introduced for the Prototype Houses?

A. Steep, gable-shaped metal roof on welded steel frame.B. Very steep, asphalt shingle roofing on marine plywood on assembled metal frame.C. Low-pitch, steel deck roof.D. Composite deck roof with 3% slope

24. Project No. 1. Assuming a Project Site location that is 150.0 meters (m) away from a very high-voltage transmission line, what type of building projections should NOT be introduced for thePrototype?

A. Extended eaves C. BalconiesB. Sun-breakers D. Canopy

25. Project No. 1. Assuming that a firewall-quality wall thickness is required by an Owner, what shouldbe the nominal thickness of the concrete hollow block unit (in meters) for the exterior walls of thePrototype House?

A. 0.10 C. 0.25B. 0.20 D. 0.15


26. Project No. 1. Which of the following is NOT a good keyhole center height (in meters) for the knob-type lockset of the Prototype House main door?

A. 1.155 C. 0.975B. 1.055 D. 0.963

27. Project No. 1. Which of the following is NOT considered a good fixed counter depth (in meters) forthe Prototype House?

A. 0.30 C. 0.55B. 0.45 D. 0.40

28. Project No. 1. What is NOT considered an equipment item?

A. Exhaust or transfer fan C. Dome-type CCTV cameraB. Wall or ceiling fan D. Soup dispenser


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29. Project No. 1. What is NOT considered a furniture item?

A. Sofa C. Wall-mounted flat TV B.Coffee table D. Dresser

30. Project No. 1. What is NOT considered a furnishing item?

A. Ceiling fan with lightsB. 80% Life-size wall mirrorC. Freestanding indoor sculptureD. Acrylic painting


31. Project No. 2. Under 2004 Revised IRR of P.D. 1096 or NBCP, what shall be the applicable range ofthe Floor to Lot Area (FLAR) for the Project?

A. 1.6 to 1.8 C. 1.8 to 2.1B. 7.1 to 8.1 D. 6.0 to 9.0

32. Project No. 2. Using the prescribed FLAR designation/ rights under the NBCP, what shall be themaximum Gross Floor Area (GFA, in square meters) that can be generated for the Project?

A. 64, 800 C. 68, 400B. 48, 600 D. 46, 800

33. Project No. 2. Under the NBCP and based on the maximum GFA (in square meters), what shall bethe maximum Total Gross Floor Area (TGFA) for the Project?

A. 77, 760 C. 56, 160B. 82, 080 D. 58, 320

34. Project No. 2. Under the NBCP, which is part of the GFA for the Project?

A. Covered parking C. ACCU balconyB. Roof deck, if introduced D. Lobby

35. Project No. 2. Under the NBCP, which is NOT part of the GFA for the Project?

A. Basement parking area, if introduced C. CorridorB. Balcony D. Elevator lobby


36. Project No. 2. Given the Project Site orientation , from what direction shall the Amihan wind come

from?

A. East C. SouthEast (SE)B. NorthEast (NE) D. SouthWest (SW)

37. Project No. 2. Where on the property is the best site to plant large trees that will serve asHabagat wind buffers for the Projects lower floors?

A. West, SouthWest (SW) and South perimetersB. East, SouthEast (SE) and South perimetersC. North, NorthEast (NE) and East perimetersD. West, NorthWest (NW) and North perimeters


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38. Project No. 2. Given the street position, what are the main orientations of the road right-of-way(RROW) view corridor?

A. North and SouthB. SouthEast (SE) and SouthWest (SW)C. NorthEast (NE) and NorthWest (NW)

D. East and West

39. Project No. 2. Given the Project Site orientation, where on the property is the best site to plantlarge shade trees for the lower floors?

A. Right and left side yardsB. front and rear yardsC. SouthEast (SE) corner of the propertyD. NorthEast (NE) corner of the property

40. Project No. 2. Given the Project Site orientation, what are the dominant sun-paths for the property?

A. SW to NE and NW to SE C. SE to NW and NE to SW

B. SE to SW and NE to NW D. SW to SE and NW to NE


41. Project No. 2. Under the NBCP, which of the following does NOT form part of the footprint of theProject?

A. Exterior walls of the building at ground floorB. Podium ground floorC. Tower ground floorD. Basement level

42. Project No. 2. Under the NBCP, which of the following still do NOT form part of the footprint of the

Project?

A. Elevator lobby and service stairs at ground floorB. Garden mall at ground floorC. Main lobby and reception area at ground floorD. Utility rooms at ground floor

43. Project No. 2. Which of the following should NOT be provided for the Project?

A. Executive loungeB. Elevator lobby and service stairsC. Clubhouse or social areaD. Utility rooms

44. Project No. 2. Which of the following should preferably NOT be provided near the Project lobby?

A. Garbage chute C. Service stairsB. Utility room D. Fire escape

45. Project No. 2. Which of the following should NOT be provided at the basement component of theProject?

A. Elevator lobby and service stairsB. Solid waste storageC. Enclosures for electronic equipmentD. Covered parking slots, driveways, ramps, etc.


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46. Project No. 2. In term of architectural exterior finishing, which of the following material set canbest convey that the Project is a place for multi-storey budget residences?

A. Substantial use of masonry and some glass

B. Much glass, some metal and limited masonryC. Some glass, plastics and engineered stoneD. Much glass, much metal and some hard wood

47. Project No. 2. In term of architectural exterior finishing and energy conservation, which of thefollowing material set is NOT a good material and finish combination for the southern face of theProject?

A. Transparent glass and dark color-painted masonryB. Heavily tinted glass and medium color-painted masonryC. Translucent glass and light color-painted masonryD. Transparent glass and light colored metal panels

48. Project No. 2. In term of architectural exterior finishing and building insulation, which of thefollowing is NOT a good color for the Project deckroof, if introduced?

A. Light gray C. Medium blueB. Medium gray D. Dark gray and black

49. Project No. 2. In term of architectural exterior finishing and building insulation, which of thefollowing is NOT a good material and color combination for the Project roofing?

A. Light red polycarbonate panelsB. Light brown metal roofingC. Dark green metal roofingD. Medium blue metal roofing

50. Project No. 2. In term of operating and maintenance costs, which of the following materials shouldcarry a minimum 5-year warranty on materials and installation?

A. Deck roof waterproofingB. Glass of operable windowsC. Surface of laminated flooringD. Indoor toilet waterproofing


51. Project No. 2. To fit 3 vehicles per structural bay (meter times meters, center to center), which ofthe following should NOT be a recommended bay measurement for the Project?

A. 7.25 x 8.0 C. 8.75 x 9.5B. 9.05 x 9.8 D. 8.55 x 9.0

52. Project No. 2. To fit 3 vehicles side by side within the main driveway located between 2 columns,which clear measurement (in meters) should NOT be used as the distance between column faces?

A. 6.6 C. 7.8B. 8.2 D. 8.6

53. Project No. 2. To attain overall design economy and minimized structural stability, where should theperimeter beam centrelines for typical floors be aligned or positioned, in relation to the buildings

perimeter column?

A. positioned near the column interior face D. positioned outside the column interior faceB. aligned with the column centerlinesC. positioned near the column exterior face


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54. Project No. 2. To attain overall design economy, particularly on operation and maintenanceconsideration, where should the downspouts be positioned with respect to the building mass?

A. at the building centerB. along the property wallsC. at the rear side of the building

D. at the building perimeter

55. Project No. 2. Under Appendix A of the IRR of B.P. No. 344, what should be the minimum cleardimensions (in meters by meters) of the elevator shaft?

A. 1.5 x 1.8 C. 2.1 x 2.4B. 1.2 x 1.5 D. 1.8 x 2.1


56. Project No. 2. Which of the following is considered an economical flooring material for the mainlobby of the Project?

A. Italian Granite tile C. local marble slabsB. Italian Granite Slab D. Greekl marble slabs

57. Project No. 2. Which of the following is a resilient architectural flooring material for use on theProjects rentable units?

A. Clay tile C. Ceramic tileB. Vinyl Strips D. Granite tile

58. Project No. 2. Which of the following is considered a millwork item?

A. cornice moulding C. carpet tileB. Vinyl baseplate D. lockset

59. Project No. 2. Which of the following is NOT a Hardware item?

A. door stop C. locksetB. door closer D. door casing

60. Project No. 2. Which of the following is NOT anymore considered an appropriate lighting elementfor the lease units?

A. LED lighting C. CFLB. halogen lamps D. Fluorescent lighting


61. Project No. 3. Under the 2004 Revised IRR of P.D. No. 1096 or NBCP, what shall be the minimumrequired number of parking slots for the 30.0 sqm GFA units of the Project?

A. 1 parking slot : 1 unit C. 1 parking slot : 3 unitsB. 1 parking slot : 4 units D. 1 parking slot : 2 units

62. Project No. 3. Under the NBCP, what shall be the minimum required number of parking slots for the60.0 sqm GFA units of the Project?

A. 2 parking slots : 1 unit C. 1 parking slot : 2 unitsB. 1 parking slot : 3 units D. 1 parking slot : 1 units

63. Project No. 3. Under Appendix A of the IRR of B.P. No. 344 (1983 Law to Enhance Mobility ofDisabled persons), what should be the minimum width (in meters) of the disabled parking slot?

A. 2.5 C. 3.7B. 3.3 D. 2.9


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64. Project No. 3. Under Appendix A of the IRR of B.P. No. 344, what shall be the minimum clear width(in meters) of the elevator door?

A. 0.80 C. 0.87B. 0.89 D. 0.83

65. Project No. 3. Under Appendix A of the IRR of B.P. No. 344, what shall be the minimum clear width(in meters) of the disabled water closet stall?

A. 1.80 C. 1.70B. 1.50 D. 0.90


66. Project No. 3. Under the 2004 Revised IRR of P.D. No. 1096 or NBCP, what is the minimum unpavedsurface area (USA) for the Project Site (zone as C-3)? The answer is a percentage (%) of the TotalLot Area (TLA).

A. 20 C. 5

B. 15 D. 10

67. Project No. 3. For the Project Site (zone as C-3 under the NBCP), how much is the minimum USA (insquare meters)?

A. 300 C. 100B. 200 D. 400

68. Project No. 3. Under the NBCP, what is the maximum allowable impervious surface area (ISA) forthe Project Site (zoned as C-3), if the building shall NOT have a firewall? The answer is percentage(%) of the Total Lot Area (TLA).

A. 10 C. 15

B. 5 D. 20

69. Project No. 3. For the Project Site (zone as C-3 under the NBCP), how much is the maximumallowable ISA (in square meters)?

A. 200 C. 100B. 400 D. 300

70. Project No. 3. For the Project Site (zone as C-3 under the NBCP), how much is the combined totalfor the maximum allowable ISA plus the minimum USA (in square meters)?

A. 135 C. 400B. 535 D. 270


71. Project No. 3. Under the NBCP, which of the following does NOT form part of the footprint of theProject?

A. Exterior walls of the building at ground floorB. Basement LevelC. Tower ground floorD. Podium ground floor

72. Project No. 3. Under the NBCP, which of the following still do NOT form part of the footprint of theProject?

A. Main lobby and reception area at ground floorB. Elevator lobby and service stairs at ground floorC. Patio at ground floorD. Utility rooms at ground floor


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73. Project No. 3. Which of the following should NOT be provided at the tower component of theProject?

A. Elevator lobby and service stairsB. Clubhouse or social areaC. Workshop and carpentry room

D. Utility rooms

74. Project No. 3. Which of the following should NOT be provided at the ground level of the podiumcomponent of the Project?

A. Main lobby and reception areaB. Driver loungeC. Utility roomsD. Elevator lobby and service stairs

75. Project No. 3. Which of the following should NOT be provided at the basement component of theproject?

A.

Elevator lobby and services stairsB. Covered parking slots, driveways, ramps, etc.C. Enclosures for electronic equipmentD. Solid waste storage

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76. Project No. 3. Which is NOT considered a Green Architecture concern?

A. Lowering the building carbon footprint C. Construction timetableB. Building energy consumption D. Rainwater harvesting

77.

Project No. 3. In terms of material production, which of the following flooring materials isconsidered to have the lowest carbon footprint?

A. High-pressure laminate flooring C. Hand-cut natural stoneB. Baked clay tiles D. ceramic tiles

78. Project No. 3. In terms of production, transportation and installation, which of the following ceilingmaterials is considered to have the highest embodied energy?

A. Plywood C. Polycarbonate sheetB. Recycled cardboard egg crate D. Gypsum board

79. Project No. 3. Considering the building size, intended image and occupancy type, what would be thebest generic main door type and material for the building?

A. Revolving/hardwood C. Accordion/PVCB. Double sliding/steel D. Quadruple leaf swing/glass

80. Project No. 3. If the office condominium units on the 5thfloor area are NOT to be air-conditioned,what shall be the minimum distance (in meters) between the FFL, as provided for under the NBCP?

A. 2.10 C. 2.40B. 2.70 D. 3.00


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81. Project No. 3. To fit 3 vehicles per structural bay (meters times meters, center to center), which ofthe following should NOT be a recommended bat measurement for the Project?

A. 8.75 x 9.50 C. 8.55 x 9.0

B. 7.25 x 8.0 D. 9.05 x 9.8

82. Project No. 3. To fit 2 vehicles side by side within a driveway located between the 2 columns, whichclear measurement (in meters) should NOT be used as the distance between column faces?

A. 5.2 C. 4.6B. 5.8 D. 6.4

83. Project No. 3. To attain the overall design economy and maximized structural stability, where shouldthe perimeter beam centerlines for typical floors be aligned or positioned, in relation to the buildingsperimeter column?

A. Positioned outside the column interior faceB. Positioned near the column exterior faceC. Positioned near the column interior faceD. Aligned with the column centerlines

84. Project No. 3. To attain overall design economy, particularly on operations and maintenanceconsiderations, where should the downspouts be positioned with respect to the buildings perimetercolumns?

A. At the exposed exterior sides of columns (and positioned nearest but outside the architecturalcladding)

B. At the exposed exterior faces of columns (and positioned farthest outside the architecturalcladding)

C. Enclosed by CHB or masonry at the interior faces of columnsD. Inside the columns

85. Project No. 3. Under Appendix A of the IRR of B.P. No. 344, what should be the minimum cleardimensions (in meters by meters) of the elevator shaft?

A. 1.5 x 1.8 C. 1.3 x 1.6B. 1.7 x 2.0 D. 1.9 x 2.2


86. Project No. 3. Which of the following is NOT considered a good keyhole center height (in meters) for

the main door lockset of a typical office unit?

A. 1.17 C. 0.98B. 0.96 D. 1.00

87. Project No. 3. Which of the following is NOT a good fixed counter depth (in meters) for a typicaloffice unit?

A. 0.35 C. 0.50B. 0.60 D. 0.45

88. Project No. 3. For the smallest saleable office unit (without a toilet and without a balcony), what is

the depth (in meters) if the unit width (at wall center) is 4.0 meters (m)?

A. 8.5 C. 7.5B. 8.0 D. 7.5


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89. Project No. 3. For the smallest saleable office unit (without a toilet and without a balcony), with aunit width (at wall centers) of 4.0 meters (m), how many pieces of whole 0.30 m by 2.5 mm thickvinyl tiles shall be needed for its flooring?

A. 358 C. 312B. 334 D. 346

90. Project No. 3. For another variant of the smallest saleable office unit, with approximate cleardimesions of 3.5 meters (m) by 8.5 m, what would be the minimum number of pieces of therequired vinyl, tile flooring (0.30m by 0.30m x 2.5 mm thick)?

A. 327 C. 335B. 331 D. 323


91. Project No. 4. Under the 2004 Revised IRR of P.D. No. 1096 or NBCP, what shall be the applicableFloor to Lot Area Ratio (FLAR) for the Project?

A. 1.5 C. 2.5B. 3.5 D. 3.0

92. Project 4. Using the prescribed FLAR designation/rights under the NBCP, what shall be the maximumGross Floor Area (GFA) that can be generated for the Project?

A. 26,000 sqm. C. 20,000 sqm.B. 24,000 sqm. D. 22,000 sqm.

93. Project 4. Based on the Maximum GFA under the NBCP, what is the stated conversion factor to arriveat the Total Gross Floor Area (TGFA) for the Project which is an institutional building?

A. 33% C. 25%B. Not stated D. 20% D. 20%

94. Project 4. Under the NBCP, which is part of the GFA for the Project?

A. ACCU Balcony C. LobbyB. Covered parking D. Roof Deck, if introduced

95. Project 4. Under the NBCP, which is NOT part of the GFA for the Project?

A. Cooling tower area, if introduced C. Balcony

B. Elevator Lobby D. Corridor


96. Project No. 4. Under the 2004 Revised IRR of P.D. no. 1096 or NBCP, what is the term interchangeablyused for an institutional zoning classification?

A. Gross instititutional C. Generic institutionalB. General institutional D. Governmental institutional

97. Project 4. Under the NBCP, what is NOT a principal use permitted for a GI Zoning classification?

A. Childrens hospital C. Dance SchoolB. Orphanage D. Kindergarten School


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98. Project 4. Under the NBCP, what is an accessory use permitted for a GI Zoning classification?

A. Townhouse C. Vocational training centerB. Residential condominium D. home furnishing shop

99. Project 4. Under the NBCP, which is the building character of occupancy for a GI Zoning classification?

A. Recreational C. Medium industrialB. Institutional D. Business and mercantile

100. Project No. 4. Under the NBCP, which is NOT considered a typical lot type?

A. Interior lot C. Turn court lotB. Inside lot D. Corner-through lot


101. Project No. 4. Which of the following is NOT considered an amenity provision for the project?

A. Executive Lounge C. Mini-conference roomB. Multi-purpose room D. Interdenominational worship room

102. Project No. 4. Which of the following is NOT considered a facility provision for the Project?

A. Gym C. Covered ParkingB. Daycare center D. Multi-purpose room

102. Project No. 4. Which is NOT considered a service provision for the Project?

A. Electrical room C. Fire escape stairsB. Main stairs D. Elevators


A. Cistern C. Guard locker and showerB. Transformer room D. Sewage treatment plant (STP)

104. Project No. 4. Which of the following sets of spaces should NOT be situated close to each other?

A. Elevators, service stairs and fire escapesB. Clinic and common toiletsC. Covered parking slots and fire reserve tanks

D.

Guard quarters, locker and shower


105. Project No. 4. Which os the following must be one of the very first architectural activities for theProject?

A. Space planning and operations survey.B.Architectural design preparation.C.Architectural plan preparation.D.Space plan preparation.

106.

Project No. 4. Which of the following is the local (or LGU) law that governs the site planning anddesign of the Project?

A. Zoning ordinance.B.Association design standards and guidelines.C. P.D. No. 1096 and IRR.


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D.Comprehensive land and water use plan (CLWUP).

107. Project no. 4. Which of the following does NOT precede the architectural design activity for theProject?

A. Technical specifications. C. Architectural program

B.

Architectural plan D. Space plan.

108. Project No. 4. Under the present practice in the country, which of the following is NOT anarchitectural design consideration for the Project?

A. Compliances with prevailing laws such as R.A. No. 9184, P.D. No. 1096, R.A. No. 9514 andB.P. no. 344 and their IRRs.

B. Drainage canal slope and direction.C. Maximum flood level.D.Solar, wind, noise, odor and view orientation.

109. Project No. 4. Which of the following is NOT regarded as an architectural design consideration for

the Project?

A. Spatial function and efficiency. C. Wall hangingsB.Vertical and horizontal circulation patterns. D. Aesthetics and landmark quality


110. Project No. 4. Which approx. column dimensions (in meters by meters) may be initially used for theground floor of the Project if erected on firm soil, and if the structural bay is between 8.5 to 10.0meters (m)?

A. 1.7 x 1.7 C. 0.7 x 0.7B.

1.3 x 1.3 D. 1.9 x 1.9

111. Project No. 4. Which approx. column dimensions (in meters by meters) may be initially used for thefourth (4th) floor of Project if erected on firm soil, if the structural bay is between 8.5 to 10.0meters (m)?

A. 1.2 x 1.2 C. 1.5 x 1.5B. 0.8 x 0.8 D. 0.5 x 0.5

112. Project No. 4. Assuming a heaviky forested location for the Project Site, what type of roof structureshould be introduced?

A.

RC deck roof C. Steel deck roofB. Low-slope metal roofing on space frame D. Steep gable roof

113. Project No. 4. Assuming a hillside location for the Project Site, what type of building projectionsshould NOT be introduced?

A. 1.2 meter deep balconies C. 2.4 meter deep canopyB. 2.4 meter deep eaves D. 0.3 meter deep sun-breakers

114. Project No. 4. Assuming a hilltop location for the Project Site, what type of building projectionsshould be introduces to protect the building?

A. 3.6 meter deep cantilevered canopy C. 0.6 meter deep eavesB. 1.2 meter deep balconies D. Windbreakers and sun-breakers


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115. Project No. 4. In terms of acoustics, which material is NOT good for use as cladding, wall orpartition for very crowded, low-ceilinged and noisy spaces?

A. Wood or wood substitutes C. Metal with textured surface

B.

Texture-painted masonry D. Smooth glass

116. Project No. 4. Under the NBCP, what are the maximum riser and tread dimensions (in meters) of astairway?

A. 0.15 and 0.3 C. 0.17 and 0.27B. 0.2 and 0.28 D. 0.2 and 0.25

117. Project No. 4. Under the NBCP, what is the maximum width (in meters) of an exit door leaf?

A. 1.2 C. 1.5B. 2.1 D. 1.8

118. Project No. 4. How many whole units of 0.61 meter (m) x 1.22 m acoustical ceiling boards arerequired for a conference room with clear measurements of 4.0 m (width parallel to hallway andcladding) x 6.1 m (depth)? Please note that there are 6 light troffers also measuring 0.61m x1.22m for the room and its line of lighting is perpendicular to the cladding.

A. 26 C. 24B. 22 D. 28

119. Project No. 4. How much tee runner angle section (in linear meters) is required for the same4.0m x 6.1m conference room?

A. 19.2 C. 20.2B.

21.2 D. 22.2


120. Project No. 5. Under the 2004 Revised IRR of P.D. no. 1096 or NBCP, what shall be the maximumallowable percentage of site occupancy (PSO) for the Project (if without firewall)?

A. 80% of TLA C. 70% of TLAB. 90% of TLA D. 75% of TLA

121. Project No. 5. Under the NBCP, what is the prescribed minimum front setback (in meters) for the

Project Site?

A. 6 C. 8B. 5 D. 3

122. Project No. 5. Under the NBCP, what is the prescribed minimum side setback (in meters) for theProject Site?

A. 6 C. 3B. 5 D. 8

123. Project No. 5. Under the NBCP, what is the prescribed minimum rear setback (in meters) for the

Project Site?

A. 8 C. 3B. 6 D. 5


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124. Project No. 5. Under the NBCP, what should be the maximum dimensions and footprint for theproposed building, assuming only one (1) structure is erected?

A. 64m x 109m = 6,796 sqm C. 67m x 115m = 7,705 sqmB. 70m x 112m = 7,840 sqm D. 65m x 107m = 6,955 sqm


125. Project No. 5. What is the approximate lot depth (in meters) of the Project Site?

A. 115 C. 145B. 135 D. 125

127. Project No. 5. At a four percent (4.0%) slope, what is the difference in elevation (in meters)between the front and rear portions of the Project Site?

A. 5.0 C. 6.5B. 3.5 D. 8.0

128.

Project No. 5. What is the maximum number of adult persons who can walk side by side on the2.4 meter wide sidewalk fronting the Project Site?

A. 4 C. 2B. 8 D. 6

129. Project No. 5. Which is a basic part of the road right-of-way (RROW) and immediately outside theProject Site?

A. Curb C. CanopyB. Front Yard D. Perimeter

130.

Project No. 5. Where on the Project Site is the best location for the loading dock?

A. North yard C. West yardB. South yard D. East yard

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131. Project No. 5. Which of the following is NOT considered an amenity provision for the Project?

A. executive lounge C. gameroom for workersB. workers union office D. video conference room


A. Gym for all staff C. Concessionaire-operated cafeteriaB. Business center for clients D. Gameroom for workers


A. Workshop and carpentry room C. Security officeB. Mail room D. Overhead water tank


A. Cistern C. Covered parkingB. Generator room D. Sewage treatment plant (STP)


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135. Project No. 5. Which of the following sets of spaces should NOT be stuated close to each other?

A. Security staff quarters, locker and showerB. Solid waste holding area and sewage treatment plantC. Elevators, service stairs and fire escapesD.Covered parking slots, driveways, ramps etc.


136. Project No. 5. Which is NOT generally considered a Green Architecture concern?

A. Building energy consumptionB. Rainwater harvesting, if applicableC. Lowering the building carbon footprintD.Relocation of informal settlers on the Project Site, if any

137. Project No. 5. In terms of construction material production, which of the following flooringmaterials is considered to have the lowest carbon footprint?

A.Vigan tiles C. High-pressure laminate flooringB. Mariwasa tiles D. Baguio stone

138. Project No. 5. In terms of production, transportation and installation, which of the following ceilingmaterials is considered to have the highest embodied energy?

A. Recycled cardboard egg crate C. Cement bonded board (CBB)B. Polycarbonate sheet D. Gypsum board

139. Project No. 5. If the executive offices on the 5thfloor are to be air-conditioned, what shall be theminimum distance (in meters) between the finished floor line (FFL ) and the finished ceiling line(FCL), as provided for under the NBCP?

A. 2.40 C. 2.70B. 3.00 D. 2.10

140. Project No. 5. If the staff offices at the 4thfloor are NOT to be air-conditioned, what shall be theminimum distance (in meters) between the FFl and the FCL, as provided for under the NBCP?

A. 3.00 C. 2.40B. 2.10 D. 2.70


141.

Project No. 5. What is the nominal thickness (in meters) of an exterior CHB wall, excludingplaster?

A. 0.10 C. 0.25B. 0.20 D. 0.15

142. Project No. 5. What is the nominal thickness (in meters) of an interior CHB wall, excluding plaster?

A. 0.25 C. 0.15B. 0.10 D. 0.20

143.

Project No. 5. Assuming a near coastal location for the Project Site, what type of roof structureshould be introduced?

A. Metal roofing on space frame C. Composible deck roofB. RC deck roof D. Steel deck roof


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144. Project No. 5. Assuming a lakeside location for the Project Site, what type of building projectionsshould NOT be introduced?

A. 3.0 meter deep eaves C. 0.3 meter deep sun-breakersB. 1.5 meter deep balconies D. 1.8 meter deep canopy

145.

Project No. 5. Assuming a hilltop location for the Projec t Site, what type of building projectionsshould be introduced to protect the building?

A. 0.9 meter deep balconies C. 1.2 meter deep canopyB. Windbreakers and sun-breakers D. 0.6 meter deep eaves


146. Project No. 5. Which of the following is a good lighting device for a watercolor painting on the wallof the waiting area of the presidents office?

A.

CFL C. Low-wattage track lightB. High-heat halogen lamps D. High-output spot lamp

147. Project No. 5. Which of the following is a good task lighting color (i.e. the shade of the emittedartificial light), for drawing, reading and writing purposed?

A. Warm white C. YellowB. Cool white D. Daylight

148. Project No. 5. Which of the following is a good general lighting color (i.e. the shade of the emittedartificial light), for work areas?

A. Warm white C. DaylightB.

Cool white D. Yellow

149. Project No. 5. Which of the following is a good lighting technique for emphasizing a curved ceiling,if introduced at the lobby?

A. Use of pendant lightingB. Indirect lighting at the base of the curved ceilingC. Direct lighting of the curved ceiling using spotlightsD.Down-lighting from the ceiling using halogen lamps

150. Project No. 5. Which of the following is a good lighting device for a general production area withthe ceiling consisting of the soffit of a suspended slab?

A. Troffer lighting (fluorescent lamps with soffit-mounted light boxes and diffusers)B. Industrial lighting (suspended fluorescent lamps with reflectors)C. Pendant lighting (suspended CFLs with housing)D.Pendant lighting (suspended incandescent lamps)

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