GENERAL NOTES ON EXAM

Understand that there are different styles in review. Choose what’s appropriate for you.
Aside from praying the following are the general notes that can help you.
SUBJECT I: History and Theory of Architecture, Principles of Planning and Architecture Practice
1. Reading Comprehension is VITAL
2. To answer most questions in Subject 1 you need: STUDY
3. Reconstructed exam is 80/100, 95% verbatim including choices, all figures/pictures are 90% right
including format and angles.
4. Analyze how the examiners play with the choices
5. Understand that there are questions in the board exam especially in History whose SOLE
PURPOSE is to SHOCK YOU. Keep your composure
6. Do not overthink. Although some of the questions are bombs, many of them are super easy.
SUBJECT II: Utilities Systems, Structural Conceptualization, Building Materials and Construction
1. Reading Comprehension is VITAL
2. To answer most questions in Subject II you need: EXPERIENCE
3. Reconstructed exam is 64/150, 80% verbatim including choices, all figures/pictures are 80% right
including format and angles.
4. If you really don’t know the picture illustrated determine the possibilities. Example, imagine its
mechanism, does it rotate or swing, is it rigid or soft etc. From the smallest data you can retrieve
deduce the answer.
SUBJECT III: Architectural Design and Site Planning
1. Reading Comprehension is VITAL
2. To answer most questions in Subject III you need: INTELLIGENCE
3. Reconstructed exam is 51/200, 60% verbatim including choices, problems are 100% right layout.
4. Practice layouting at true north to save time and avoid confusion.
5. There were 7 problems presented, 2 of which you don’t need to draw (that’s why I forgot them).
The five problems that needs drawings were:
a. A modified Baguio Teachers Camp
b. A 7-storey Apartment
c. The same JPT’s Truck Hub and Service Center with Residence
d. A Duplex with lot description presented in TCT/OCT manner
e. A C-2 development imposed with given Pasay ordinances with varying requirements (e.g. with
2 sides/without firewall followed by 5-10 item computations)
6. All computations are BASIC. Majority of questions involving numbers come from the ‘Baguio
Teacher’s Camp’ and ‘C-2 development in Pasay’
7. Understand that even the exam is prepared and reviewed carefully there is still a room for human
error.
8. All questions were presented in a group of five just like the style used in Subject I and Subject II.
Although these group of questions pertain to a single project (e.g. Situation 1: The following
questions tackles architectural interiors of Project no. 1) most of them are general in nature.
SUBJECT I: History and Theory of Architecture, Principles of Planning and Architecture Practice
8:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. (5 hours)
Instruction: Shade the Box of the letter of the correct answer on the answer sheet. Shade only one
(1).
STRICTLY NO ERASURE ALLOWED
Topic no. 1: CLASSICAL STYLES OF ARCHITECTURE. Refer to HOA-1A. The following
questions discuss about classical building styles
1. What is this Gothic church in Figure A?
a. Milan Cathedral, Italy
b. Seville Cathedral, Spain
c. Cologne Cathedral, Germany
d. Reims Cathedral, France
2. What is this Renaissance Church in Figure B?
a. St. Paul Cathedral, London
b. The Holy Cross Cathedral, Barcelona
c. St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome
d. Church of Val De Grace, Paris
3. What is this Baroque Building in Figure C?
a. Palace of Versailles, France
b. Royal Palace of Madrid, Spain
4. What is this Romanesque Church in Figure D?
a. Worms cathedral, Germany
b. Angouleme cathedral, France
c. Pisa Cathedral, Italy
d. Aix-La-Chapelle Cathedral, Germany
Topic no. 2: ELEMENTS OF ARCHITECTURE. The following questions are about elements of
architecture
5. The property of color which determines it as being red, blue, green etc.
a. Hue
b. Saturation
c. Value
d. Brightness
6. Which property of color determines how much color it contains
a. Hue
b. Saturation
c. Value
d. Brightness
7. The primary characteristic of a form being bounded by its surfaces
a. Mass
 b. Volume
c. Form
d. Cluster
8. It refers to the position of something relative to the ground plane and to the person viewing
a. Location
b. Orientation
c. Direction
d. Relative position
Topic no. 3: ARCHITECTURE IN THE PHILIPPINES. Refer to HOA-2B. The following
questions are about churches in the Philippines
9. Which is Daraga Church in Albay?
a. Figure D
b. Figure C
c. Figure B
d. Figure A
10. Which is San Agustin Church in Paoay, Ilocos Norte?
a. Figure D
b. Figure C
c. Figure E
d. Figure A
11. Which is San Agustin Church in Intramuros, Manila?
a. Figure D
b. Figure C
c. Figure E
d. Figure A
12. Which is Basilica Menor del Sto. NiÑo in Cebu?
a. Figure A
b. Figure B
c. Figure D
d. Figure E
13. Which is San Sebastian Church in Manila?
a. Figure B
b. Figure C
c. Figure D
d. Figure E
Topic no. 4: TROPICAL DESIGN - DESIGN WITH CLIMATE. The following questions tackles
principles in tropical architecture in the Philippine setting.
14. It is an architectural technique that uses two opposing openings in a room
a. Natural ventilation
b. Air ventilation
c. Cross ventilation
 d. Pass-thru Ventilation
15. To achieve better natural ventilation which of the following opening arrangements must
NOT be used?
a. Across but opposite
b. Across but lower
c. Across but higher
d. Across but not opposite
16. As an architect, what architectural technique can be used if openings for natural ventilation
is hard to achieve?
a. Casement
b. Wingwall
c. High atrium
d. Zocalo wall
17. Which is a good position of openings for wind inlet?
a. 1.8 m
b. 2.1 m
c. High portion of the wall
d. Low portion of the wall
18. Which is a good location of openings for wind outlet?
a. 0.3 m
b. 0.6 m
c. High portion of the wall
d. Low portion of the wall
Topic no. 5: HISTORIC STYLES OF ARCHITECTURE. Refer to HOA-3C. The following
questions are about famous historic architectural styles
19. What architectural style was used in Figure A?
a. Art nouveau Architecture
b. Palladian Architecture
c. Victorian Architecture
d. Beaux arts Architecture
20. What architectural style was used in Figure B?
a. Art nouveau Architecture
b. Palladian Architecture
c. Classical Architecture
d. Beaux arts Architecture
21. What architectural style was used in Figure C?
a. Art nouveau Architecture
b. Palladian Architecture
c. Victorian Architecture
d. American Colonial Architecture
22. What architectural style was used in Figure D?
a. Art nouveau
 b. Palladian Architecture
c. Victorian Architecture
d. Beaux arts
23. What architectural style was used in Figure A?
a. Avant Grande
b. Classical Architecture
c. Art nouveau
d. Art deco
Topic no. 6: MASTERS OF ARCHITECTURE. Refer to HOA-4D. The following questions are
about masters of architecture and their notable works
24. Which among the figures is the Falling water?
a. Figure D
b. Figure B
c. Figure A
d. Figure E
25. Which among the figures is the Illinois Institute of Technology?
a. Figure A
b. Figure E
c. Figure D
d. Figure C
26. Which among the figures is the school by Walter Gropius?
a. Figure A
b. Figure B
c. Figure C
d. Figure D
27. Which among the figures is designed by Oscar Niemeyer?
a. Figure C
b. Figure B
c. Figure E
d. Figure D
28. Which among the figures is designed by Charles-Édouard Jeanneret?
a. Figure B
b. Figure C
c. Figure D
d. Figure E
Topic no. 7: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE. The following questions are how to set up your new
firm
29. As a newly registered and licensed architect, where will he/she register his/her new
architectural firm?
a. Professional Regulations Commission
b. Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture
 c. Local Government
d. Department of Trade and Industry
30. Before registration of architectural partnerships and corporations the applicant must secure
endorsement from the:
a. PRC
b. PRC-Arc
c. DOLE
d. SEC
31. Architectural firm like partnerships and corporation must register with SEC. What is the
meaning of SEC?
a. Security and Exchange Commission
b. Secretary of DTI
c. Department of Trade and Industry
d. Securities and Exchange Commission
32. Which will clearly define your firm staffs/employees’ works, responsibilities etc.?
a. Job description
b. Labor Code
c. Applied position
d. Boss’ orders
Topic no. 8: PRINCIPLES OF PLANNING. The following questions refer to key government
agencies in effective planning
33. Which government agency opposes conversion of agricultural land to commercial land?
a. Local Planning Authority
b. Local Government Unit
c. Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board
d. Department of Agrarian Reform
34. Which government agency should address job displacement after relocation of informal
settlers?
a. Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board
b. Local Government Unit
c. Department of Labor and Employment
d. National Housing Authority
35. Which government agency must address overpopulation and crowding in jail and
correctional facilities?
a. Philippine National Police
b. Local Government Unit
c. Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency
d. Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
36. Which government agency should address the growing number of street people?
a. Local Government Unit
b. Department of Social Welfare and Development
c. National Housing Authority
 d. Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council
Topic no. 9: SMALL ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE. The following questions are about small
practice of architecture in the Philippines
37. On a regular residential project what is the percentage of the construction cost for
materials?
a. 70%
b. 60%
c. 50%
d. 40%
38. On a regular residential project what is the percentage of construction cost for labor and
equipment?
a. 40%
b. 35%
c. 30%
d. 25%
39. On a regular design project what is the percentage of construction cost allotted for
contingencies?
a. 5%
b. 10%
c. 20%
d. 25%
40. What do you call the aggregates that is retained in a 5 mm sieve?
a. Fine aggregates
b. Coarse aggregates
c. Fine Sand
d. Gravel
41. For a one cubic meter of concrete using Class A mixture, how many 40kg bag of cement
shall be used?
a. 12
b. 10
c. 8
d. 6
Topic no. 10: POST-MODERNISM STYLES. Refer to HOA-5E. The following questions are
about post-modernist architecture and their notable works
42. Which among the figures shown is the work of John Nouvel?
a. Figure C
b. Figure D
c. Figure A
d. Figure E
43. Which among the figures shown is the work of Kengo Kuma?
a. Figure D
 b. Figure C
c. Figure A
d. Figure E
44. Which among the figures shown is the work of Fuksas Architects?
a. Figure A
b. Figure C
c. Figure D
d. Figure E
45. Which among the figures shown is the work of Frank Gehry?
a. Figure A
b. Figure B
c. Figure C
d. Figure D
46. Which among the figures shown is the work of Herzog and De Meuron?
a. Figure D
b. Figure C
c. Figure B
d. Figure A
Topic no. 11: APPLICATION FOR PERMITS. The following questions are about the process and
knowledge in application of permits
47. Which among the following is NOT a qualification of a building official?
a. A duly registered architect or civil engineer.
b. A member of good standing of a duly accredited organization of his profession for not
less than 5 years endorsed or recommended by the accredited professional organization.
c. Has a master’s degree related to building design and construction.
d. A Filipino citizen and of good moral character.
48. What do you call the permit that should be secured before occupying a newly constructed
building?
a. Building permit
b. Certificate of Completion
c. Certificate of Occupancy
d. Permit to move in
49. In determination of the amount of fines to be imposed, the following are classified as grave
violations EXCEPT:
a. Non-compliance with work stoppage order for construction/demolition without permit
b. Unauthorized change in type of construction from more fire resistive to less fire-
resistive
c. Use or occupancy of the building/structure without appropriate Certificate of
Occupancy
d. Non-compliance with order to abate or demolish
50. The Secretary or his duly authorized representative may prescribed and impose fines not
exceeding:
 a. Php 10 000
b. Php 30 000
c. Php 100 000
d. Php 200 000
51. After substantial completion of electrical works and in application for permit before
occupying a building/structure a CEC is required, what is the meaning of CEC?
a. Certificate of Environmental Concern
b. Certificate of Electrical Compliance
c. Certificate of Electrical Completion
d. Certificate of Energy Compliance
Topic No. 12. MODERNIST STYLES. Refer to HOA-6F. The following questions are about
modernist architecture and their notable works
52. Who is the architect of this building in Chicago Style in Figure A?
a. Walter Gropius
b. Frank Lloyd Wright
c. Louis Sullivan
d. Le Corbusier
53. Who is the architect of this Roman Catholic Church in Ronchamp as shown in Figure B?
a. Ludwig Meis Van de Rohe
b. Frank Lloyd Wright
c. Marcel Bruer
d. Le Corbusier
54. Who is the architect of this minimalist building as shown in Figure C?
a. Ludwig Meis Van de Rohe
b. Frank Lloyd Wright
c. Marcel Bruer
d. Le Corbusier
55. Who is the architect of this modular housing building as shown in Figure D?
a. Ludwig Meis Van de Rohe
b. Frank Lloyd Wright
c. Marcel Bruer
d. Le Corbusier
56. Who is the architect of this art modern style building as shown in Figure E?
a. Ludwig Meis Van de Rohe
b. Frank Lloyd Wright
c. Marcel Bruer
d. Le Corbusier
Topic no. 13: BUILDING STANDARDS, LAWS AND REGULATIONS. The following
questions tackle the existing Philippine laws in building design and construction.
57. What is the maximum length of ramp from BP 344?
a. 60
 b. 45
c. 30
d. 70
58. As per R.A. 1378, roof deck strainers for use on sun decks, parking decks and similar
occupied areas shall be an approved flat-surface type which is level with the deck. Such
drains shall have a total net inlet area not less than ________ the area of the outlet pipe to
which the drain is connected.
a. 1x
b. 2x
c. 3x
d. 4x
59. What is the height of a urinal?
a. 30
b. 45
c. 48
d. 60
60. Maximum no. of units per block (BP 220)
a. 10
b. 20
c. 25
d. 30
61. What is the maximum distance of the elevator to the building entrance?
a. 20m
b. 15m
c. 30m
d. 60m
Topic no. 14: CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION. The following questions are about knowledge
on contract documents in the general practice of architecture
62. It is the document describing the relationship between the owner and contractor?
a. Owner-Contractor Agreement
b. Service Agreement
c. Good Faith Certificate
d. Gentlemen’s Agreement
63. It is a bond furnished by the contractor as a guarantee to execute work in accordance to the
contract
a. Proposal bond
b. Performance Bond
c. Contract
d. Contractor’s Bond
64. The retention fee is released after:
a. 1 year
b. 3 months
c. 6 months
 d. 2 years
65. It is a written document stipulated in RA 9266 before the commencement of the services
of the architect for the client
a. Owner-Architect Agreement
b. Service Agreement
c. Contract
d. Notarized Work Agreement
Topic no. 15: SPP DOCUMENTS. The following questions are about the Standards of
Professional Practice in the architectural profession
66. A registered and licensed architect who is academically and professionally qualified, and
with exceptional or recognized expertise or specialization in any branch of architecture
may be hired as:
a. Primary Architect
b. Architect-of-Record
c. Consulting Architect
d. Architect-in-charge of Construction
67. What do you call the person hired by the owner to assist in the supervision of construction
a. Architect-in-charge of construction
b. Project representative
c. Architect’s representative
d. Project supervisor
68. A registered and licensed architect who is directly and professionally responsible for the
total design of the project for the client and who shall assume the civil liability for the
plans, specifications and contract documents he/she has signed and sealed
a. Primary Architect
b. Architect-of-Record
c. Consulting Architect
d. Architect-in-charge of Construction

Topic no. 16: PRE-HISTORIC BUILDINGS. Refer to HOA-7G. The following questions are
about famous pre-historic buildings around the world
69. What is shown on Figure A?
a. Pyramid of Giza, Egypt
b. Ziggurat of Ur, Iraq
c. Palace of Nebuchadnezzar, Babylon
d. Ziggurat of Aqar Quf, Baghdad
70. What is shown on Figure B?
a. Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem
b. Stonehenge, Wiltshire
71. What is shown on Figure C?
a. Great Mosque of Sammara, Iraq
 b. Tomb of Cyrus, Iran
c. Tower of Babel, Iraq
d. Great Minaret of Kalyan, Bukhara
72. What is shown on Figure D?
a. Great Temple of Ammon, Karnak
b. Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Deil Er Bahari
c. Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia
d. Pyramid of Giza, Egypt
73. What is shown on Figure E?
a. Ziggurat of Ur, Iraq
b. Palace of Nebuchadnezzar, Babylon
c. Pyramid of Dojoser, Saqqara
d. Pyramid of Giza, Egypt
Topic no. 17: HISTORY AND THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE. The following questions shall
tackle the general knowledge in history and theory of architecture
74. Who is the first American lady architect?
a. Zaha Hadid
b. Marion Mahony Griffin
c. Denise Scott Brown
d. Louise Blanchard Bethune
75. Who was the first woman recipient of Pritzker Award?
a. Zaha Hadid
76. What do you call the implementation of creative ideas into practical form?
a. Imagineering
77. It is the major intersecting rib in a complex rib system
a. Lierne
b. Boss
c. Tierceron
d. Stringer
Topic no. 18: ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN. The following questions are about the architect’s
duty with conservation and protection of the environment
78. Which among the following is a renewable source of energy?
a. Fossil Fuel
b. Coal
c. Biomass
d. Natural Gas
79. It is the most used rating system used to evaluate the environmental performance of a
building and encourage market transformation towards sustainable design
a. LEED
b. BERDE
80. Which of the following practices does not help in preserving the environment?
a. Use of solar energy for heating purposes
b. Massive use of fossil fuels
c. Wind turbines to harness wind energy
d. Rainwater harvesting
A
B

D
C

HOA-7G
A B

C
D

HOA-4D
 B

E
D

HOA-6F
A
B

HOA-1A
A B

D
C

HOA-3C
A B

C D

HOA-2B
A B

C
D

HOA-5E
SUBJECT II: Utilities Systems, Structural Conceptualization, Building Materials and
Construction
2:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. (5 hours)
Instruction: Shade the Box of the letter of the correct answer on the answer sheet. Shade only one
(1).
STRICTLY NO ERASURE ALLOWED
Topic 1: LIGHTING. Refer to Figures 01-A. The following questions are about luminaires
1. Figure A is a driver for?
a. Fluorescent tube
b. Metal halide
c. CFL
d. LED
2. What is shown in Figure B?
a. Surface mounted lighting
b. Troffer lighting
c. Industrial strip light
d. Recessed lighting
3. Where can we usually find Figure C?
a. Ceiling
b. Floor
c. Roof
d. Wall
4. Figure D is a compact
a. Fluorescent lamp
b. LED
c. Metal Halide
d. HPS
5. What is shown on figure D?
a. Metal halide
b. CFL
c. Fluorescent tube
d. HPS
Topic 2: PLUMBING. The following questions are about the connections of piping materials
available in the local market
6. How do you connect 2 PVC pipes?
a. By adhesive glue
b. By solvent cement
c. By threading
d. By fusion welding
 7. How do you connect 2 hubless cast iron pipes?
a. By structural compression gasket
b. By welding
c. By caulking
d. By threading
8. How do you connect PPR pipes?
a. By fusion welding
b. By solvent cement
c. By threading
d. By compression gasket
9. How do you connect HDPE pipes?
a. By welding
b. By electrofusion
c. By solvent cement
d. By epoxy
10. How do you connect galvanized iron pipes?
a. By soldering
b. By threading
c. By welding
d. By caulking
Topic 3: WATERPROOFING. Refer to Figures 02-B. The following questions are about different
types of waterproofing
11. What type of waterproofing is shown on figure A?
a. Rubber waterproofing
b. Membrane waterproofing
c. Bentonite waterproofing
d. Cementitious waterproofing
12. What type of water proofing is shown on figure B?
a. Cementitious waterproofing
b. Membrane waterproofing
c. Bentonite waterproofing
d. Liquid waterproofing
13. What type of waterproofing is shown on figure C?
a. Membrane waterproofing
b. Integral waterproofing
c. Liquid waterproofing
d. Capillary waterproofing
14. What is the use of figure D?
a. Used as threshold in door entry
b. Prevent leakage in window sill
c. Used in concrete construction joint
d. Used in floors to prevent moisture from ground
 15. What type of waterproofing is shown on figure E?
a. Membrane
b. Liquid
c. Cementitious
d. Bentonite
Topic 4: STRUCTURAL. The following questions tackles basic structural concepts.
16. What is the main reason for movement of CHB walls? (*4 choices given, 2 were nonsense)
a. Due to suddenly applied loads
b. Due to failure of foundations
17. What is the main purpose of stirrups?
a. To hold main bars in place
b. For shear reinforcement
c. To resist tension
d. To resist compression
18. What is the most economical solution to prevent cracks in concrete slab? (*4 choices given,
1 is nonsense)
a. Provide contraction joints
b. Add admixture that increases strength
c. Add more steel
Topic 5: FOUNDATIONS. Refer to Figures 03-C. The following questions are about different
types of footings used in buildings.
19. Which among the figures shown is a strip footing?
a. Figure D
b. Figure C
c. Figure B
d. Figure A
20. Which among the figures shown is a strap footing?
a. Figure A
b. Figure C
c. Figure B
d. Figure D
21. Which among the following is a combined footing?
a. Figure A
b. Figure C
c. Figure D
d. Figure E
22. Which among the following is a stepped footing?
a. Figure D
b. Figure A
c. Figure E
d. Figure B
 23. Which among the following is a mat footing?
a. Figure A
b. Figure C
c. Figure E
d. Figure D
Topic 6: STRUCTURAL PLAN READING. Refer to Figures 04-D. The following questions
tackles the ability to read structural plans and details
24. What type of roof is shown?
a. Hip roof
b. Gable roof
c. Hip and gable roof
d. Mansard roof
25. What is X?
a. Sagrod
b. Purlins
c. Rafter
d. Truss
26. What is Y?
a. Hip truss
b. Valley truss
c. Ridge truss
d. Half truss
Topic 7: PLUMBING. The following questions are about the connections of piping materials
available in the local market (Note: 3 out of 5 questions was intentionally repeated)
27. How do you connect 2 PVC pipes?
a. By adhesive glue
b. By solvent cement
c. By threading
d. By fusion welding
28. How do you connect bell and hub cast iron pipes?
a. By structural compression gasket
b. By welding
c. By lead and oakum
d. By threading
29. How do you connect PPR pipes?
a. By fusion welding
b. By solvent cement
c. By threading
d. By compression gasket
30. How do you connect HDPE pipes?
a. By welding
 b. By electrofusion
c. By solvent cement
d. By epoxy
31. How do you connect reinforced concrete pipes?
a. By epoxy
b. By cement
c. By grout
d. By caulking
Topic 8: DOOR AND WINDOW ACESSORIES. Refer to Figures 05-E. The following questions
tests the knowledge in different accessories used in different types of doors and windows
32. Which type of door is Figure A used?
a. Wooden
b. Metal
c. Plastic
d. Fire door
33. In the Philippines, what material is commonly used in Figure B?
a. Steel
b. Copper
c. Silver
d. Aluminum
34. Where is Figure C used?
a. Awning window only
b. Casement window only
c. Bifold door
d. Both awning and casement
Topic 9: FINISHES. Refer to Figures 06-F. The following questions tests the knowledge in
different finishes used in exterior
35. What is this finish made of chips of marble or other stone pieces set in cement binder which
is shown on Figure A?
a. Terrazzo
b. Marble finish
c. Granite tile
d. Marble tile
36. What is this economical concrete finish shown in Figure B?
a. Float Finish
b. Broom finish
c. Brush finish
d. Trowel finish
37. What do you call this style of finish shown on Figure C?
a. Paper Lining
b. Stenciling
 38. What is shown on Figure D?
a. Pebble washout
b. Exposed aggregate finish
39. What do you call this style of finish shown on Figure E?
a. Concrete stencil
b. Decorative shine finish
c. Brick flooring
d. Stamped concrete
Topic 10: UTILITIES SYSTEM. Refer to Figures 07-G. The following questions are about the
different parts of utilities systems
40. Where is Figure A usually located?
a. Floor
b. Ceiling
c. Plenum
d. Roof
41. Where is Figure B usually located?
a. Floor
b. Façade
c. Roof
d. Ceiling
42. Where is Figure C usually located?
a. Residential
b. Commercial
c. Industrial
d. Condominiums
43. Where is Figure D usually located?
a. Tower
b. South Part
c. Roof Deck
d. Ground Floor
44. Where is Figure E usually located?
a. Roof
b. Plenum
c. Ledges
d. Inside the building
Topic 11: GLASS ACCESORIES. Refer to Figures 08-H. The following questions are about the
glass accessories
45. What is used in railings?
a. Figure A
b. Figure B
c. Figure C
 d. Figure D
46. What is used in shelves?
a. Figure E
b. Figure D
c. Figure B
d. Figure A
47. What is used in sliding door?
a. Figure B
b. Figure A
c. Figure D
d. Figure E
48. What is used in swing door?
a. Figure B
b. Figure C
c. Figure D
d. Figure E
49. What is used as handrail?
a. Figure C
b. Figure A
c. Figure E
d. Figure D
Topic 12: CONCRETE JOINTS. Refer to Figures 10-J. The following questions tests the
familiarization of different concrete joint made in the process of building construction.
50. It is formed, sawed or tooled groove in a concrete structure to create a weakened plane and
regulate the location of cracking.
a. Expansion joint
b. Construction joint
c. Contraction joint
d. Cold joint
51. It is a joint intentionally made if concrete pouring cannot be done in one setting
a. Construction Joint
b. Cold Joint
c. Contraction joint
d. Expansion joint
52. It is an undesirable joint in concrete that occurs when a layer of concrete hardens before
the next batch
a. Expansion
b. Cold
c. Construction
d. Contraction
53. A joint for thermal expansion and contraction of material
a. Expansion
 b. Contraction
c. Seismic
d. Cold
54. A joint for possible movements in an event of earthquake
a. Contraction
b. Seismic
c. Cold
d. Construction
Topic 13: CONNECTORS. Refer to Figures 09-I. The following questions are about the common
connectors used in building construction
55. Where is Figure A usually connected?
a. Floor
b. Wall
c. Ceiling
d. Roof Deck
56. What material is Figure B used?
a. Concrete
b. Wood
c. Steel
d. Glass
57. Where is Figure C used?
a. Ceiling
b. Wall
c. Floor
d. Roof
58. Where is Figure D used?
a. Glass
b. Wood
c. Concrete
d. Metal
59. Where is Figure E used?
a. Connections between fire partitions
b. Connections between glass panels
c. Connections on earthquake joints
d. Connections on suspended reinforced concrete slab

Topic 14: JOINERY. Refer to Figures 10-J. The following questions are about the different types
of wood joineries.
60. Which among the Figures is a box joint?
a. Figure A
 b. Figure C
c. Figure D
d. Figure E
61. Which among the Figures is lap joint?
a. Figure A
b. Figure C
c. Figure D
d. Figure B
62. Which among the Figures is a T&G joint?
a. Figure B
b. Figure C
c. Figure E
d. Figure D
63. Which among the Figures is a dovetail joint?
a. Figure A
b. Figure B
c. Figure C
d. Figure E
64. Which among the Figures is a scarf joint?
a. Figure D
b. Figure E
c. Figure A
d. Figure B
65. Familiarize with reading Schedule of Beam (Basic)
66. Familiarize with Telephone and PABX Riser Diagram and specification of telephone wire
A B C

D E

FIGURES 01-A
 A B

C D E

FIGURES 02-B
A B

C D E
FIGURES 03-C
FIGURES 04-D
A B C

FIGURES 05-E
A B C

D E

FIGURES 06-F
A B C

D E

FIGURES 07-G
A B C

D E

FIGURES 08-H
A B C
D

D E

FIGURES 09-I
A B C

D E

FIGURES 10-J