JUNE 2017 ARCHITECTURE LICENSURE

EXAMINATION QUESTIONS
PART I: HISTORY & THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE, PHYSICAL
PLANNING AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
1. What exactly was Bramante’s contribution in the construction of St. Peter’s Basilica?
a. Greek Cross Plan
b. Design of the Piazza
c. He was the first Architect

2. What was Michaelangelo contribution in the construction of St. Peter’s Basilica?

a. Façade
b. Dome
c. Collonade
d. Main Altar

3. A decorative niche often topped a canopy and housing a statue?

a. Tabernacle
b. Baldochino
c. Bema
d. Cancelli

4. A capital/bracket in Japanese Architecture?

a. Torii
b. Masu-gami
c. Tokonoma
d. Cha-sit-su

5. Grandest Temple in Egyptian Architecture?

a. Great Temple of Ammon Karnak
b. Temple of Abu Simbel

6. A movement/form of Gothic Architecture originating in the late 18th century but flourishing mainly in the 19th
century?
a. Gothic Revival

7. Abstractionism start?
a. 17th Century
b. 18th Century
c. 19th Century?
b. 20th Century?

8. A small overhanging turret on a wall or tower often at a corner or near gateway?

a. Barbican
b. Keep
c. Bartizan

9. Architecture style free of all historic style?

a. Art Nouveau
b. Eclecticism
c. Art Deco

10. A triangular piece of wall above the entablature which fills in and support the sloping roof?
a. Pendentive
b. Pediment
c. Architrave

11. Architectural school influential in the 20th Century?

a. Talesein West
b. Bauhaus School
c. Chicago School

12. Gothic Architecture

a. “Majesty of God”?
b. “Mighty of Church”

13. Egyptian Leveling - Use of water

“through”

14. Architect of Sydney Opera House?

- Jorn Utzon

15. Forms Follow Function

- Louis Sullivan

16. Architect of Daily News Building “one of the city’s major Art Deco presences” by the New York City Landmark?
- Raymond Hood

17. At completion in 1973, it surpassed the World Trade Center towers in New York to become the tallest building in
the World, a title held for nearly 25 years and remained the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere until 2014
and the completion of new building World Trade Center site. (Nasa Wikipedia po yung explanation)
a. Empire State Building
b. Chrysler Building
c. Sears Tower (also known as Willis Tower)

18. “Ideal Cities”

a. Christopher Wren
b. Charles Lefant
c. Leon Alberti

19. Binangiyan House

-Kankanay House

20. Architect known for Deconstructivism

-Frank Gehry

21. Leandro Locsin is known for his building design such as CCP but another construction was also known was
constructed near the said site but designed by another architect?
a. Cultural Center of the Philippines
b. Philippine International Convention Center
c. Coconut Palace

22. Early Civilization start at?

a. Indus Valley
b. Nile River
c. Mesopotamia

23. Petronas Twin Tower in Malaysia was designed by?

a. Iong Ming PEI
b. Cesar Pelli
c. CY Lee
d. SOM

24. Feature of Falling Water by Frank Lloyd Wright?

-Overhanging Slab

25. First Steel Church in Asia?

-San Sebastian Church

26. RA 9266, known as “An act to regulate the practice of Architecture in the Philippines” was signed and sealed
on?
a. April 10,2004
b.March 17,2004?
c. January 28,2004
d. January 29,2004

27. How much will an Architect pays if he violates Code of Ethical Conduct?
a. 100,000
b. 1,000,000
c. 5,000,000
d. 200,000
100,000 - 5,000,000?

28. What must be the character of Architect nowadays?

a. Flexible in design
b. Focus on all undertakings?

29. What should a newly passed in Architecture Licensure Examination do after? (Nasa refresher ng JPT)
-Prepare for Oathtaking

30. Replacement of loss PRC I.D. upon submission of requirements?

a. Immediate? (1 day)
b. 1 week
c. 2 weeks
d. 1 month

31. Which of the following is Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to the public?

-Shall respect and help conserve the system of values and natural, historic and cultural heritage of the community
And improve the environment
(Review niyo yung Code of Ethical Conduct pati yung pagkakaseperate nila from Public, Client, Contractor, Manufacturers
and Colleagues)

32. How to determine the width of sidewalk?

a. Volume of pedestrian?
b. Width of planting strip?

33. Situational about provision of Temporary Sidewalk

-Provide temporary sidewalk (answer)

34. Architect-in-charge of Construction is responsible to owner on what matter?

a. Administrative matter
b. Technical matter- to Architect
c. Design matter
d. Construction matter

35. This is not a reason for refusal of registration and removal of name from roster of Architects (Revocation of
License)
a. Immoral and dishonorable conduct
b. Convicted on criminal offense
c. Conviction of political offense?
d. Moral Turpitude

36. Contract Documents is Intellectual Property rights of?

a. Architect-of-Record
b. Owner

37. Standard size of Architectural drawings?

a. 15x30
b. 20x30? (Tracing Paper as per actual)
c. A3? (as per NBCP A0, A1, A2 and A3)

38. “Architecture Act of 2004”

-RA 9266

39. Section 41 of RA 9266

-Implementing Rules and Regulation of Code of Ethical Conduct and Standard of Professional Practice

40. In Comprehensive Planning, which of the following factors is not included?

a. Economic
b. Legal and Administrative
c. Transportation
d. Site Development Plan

41.The space planning, architectural lay-outing and utilization of spaces within and surrounding a specific building
/ structure in relation with the existing natural and/or built environments have to be a well-coordinated effort so
that both the building / structure and the host environment shall act as one.
a. Landscaping
b. Physical Planning
c. Site Development Planning

42. What do you call the science that studies the relationship of organism to environment?
a. Ecology
b. Ecosystem
c. Environmental Planning
d. Land Use Planning

43. The Architect determines the adequate size and appropriate configuration and assemblage for a proposed
project in consideration of the use, allocation and interface of spaces for given activities
a. Architectural Programming
b. Space Planning
c. Space Management

44. The site has a termite problem. To be able to fix the problem, what material should you use?
a. Use MAPECON products.
b. Call a termite exterminator (professional) to fix the problem
c. Use pesticide for agriculture
d. Specify materials early on during excavation

45. Drawing usually done in early stage of design?

a. Preliminary Sketches?
b. Conceptual Design?

46. As an Architect, what must be done in early stage of engagement with the client?
-Explain well the scope of work of an Architect

47. Who can file the violation of Code of Ethical Conduct?

a. Anyone
b. Another Architect who is aware on violation?
c. PRC
d. IAPOA

48. Who prepare the Bill of Materials?

a. Architect
b. Owner
c. Contractor
d. Construction Manager

49. Mock up- Definition

50. For the client, what would not be the basis for the Architect’s Professional Fee?
a. Talent and skills
b. Design knowledge
c. Personal Relation?
d. Contract Documents

51. Foreign Architect

-Must have a Local Counterpart

52. Building Appraisal Function

- Places value on the building

53. Provided standards and technical requirement for economic and socialized housing projects in rural and urban
areas
a. PD 957
b. BP 220
c. PD 9514
d. BP 344

54. National Food Autority (NFA)- Function

55. Home Insurance Mortgage Fund (HIMF)- Function

55. Architect of Record

a. He is liable
b. He is charged
c. He is penalized
d. He is fined

56. Technical Description- lot boundaries

57. Pre-Design Services

58. Which of the following is not sign and seal by the Architect?
a. Architectural Plan
b. Structural Plan
c. Bill of Materials?

59. Road Right of Way (RROW)- Definition as per NBCP (see definition of terms at the back)

60. A dwelling containing 2 or more separate living units each of which is separated from another by party or lot
lines walls and provided with independent access. Definition as per NBCP (see definition of terms at the back)
a. Single Detached
b. Single Attached
c. Row House
61.Compensation for Post Construction Services
-Percentage of Gross Rental
62. Fire Lane- Definition

63. Fire Exit Evacuation Plan

64. Fire Exit Door should open?

a. At all times
b. During Emergency
c. At office hours

65. Fire Exit Door- Panic Device

66. Photocopy of PRC I.D. should have?

a. Name
b. Address
c. Signature

67. Site Analysis- Definition

68. Color code for Commercial Zone

a. Red
b. Orange
c. Blue

69. To avoid leak in concrete roof deck, what you should do?
a. Provide waterproofing admixture in concrete before concrete pouring
b. Provide elastomeric paint after concrete pouring

70. Minimum width of stairway- 0.75meter

71. Grab bar height at walk-in-closet at PWD toilet?

a. .80m
b. .90m
c. 1.00m
d. 1.10m

72. Turning radius in PWD - 2.25meters

73. Window width for fire exit?
a. 700mm
b. 750mm
c. 800mm
d. 850mm (820mm)?

74. Minimum least dimension

Habitable room- 2.00m
Kitchen- 1.50m
Toilet- .90m

75. Minimum Ceiling Height

Natural- 2.70m
Artificial- 2.40m

76. Height of working table for Filipina?

a. 0.70m
b. 0.75m
c. 0.80m
d. 0.85m

77. Twin Bed Size- 1000mm x 1900mm

78. Rotation of arch at center - Dome

79. Attribute of color that determine the amount of color

a. Hue
b. Chroma
c. Intensity

80. Appropriate color for Fast Food

a. Yellow
b. Orange

81. Only one color in a scheme

a. Monochromatic Scheme
b. Achromatic Scheme
c. Monotone Scheme

82. Axial Planning- Definition

83. Crisscross in highway
a. Overpass
b. Skyway
c. Flyover
d. Clover Leaf?

84. Provide interaction within neighborhood

a. Provide open space?
b. Provide open park
c. Provide setback

85. Datum- Definition

86. Provide privacy within neighborhood

a. Provide proper setback
b. Provide tall trees
c. Provide shrubs

87. Secondary Colors- orange, violet and green

88. White- symbol (Purity)

89. Color used to produce combination of colors – Primary colors

90. Cross Ventilation- Provide 2 windows per room

91. Natural phenomenon that dictates location of window

a. Sun?
b. Orientation

92. Arrangement/position of structure

a. Composition?

93. Long Span Advantage

a. Low cost
b. Easy Installation
94. Basic water harvesting in residential community
a. Concrete Catch Basin?
b. Water Harvesting tank

95. Horizontal and Vertical Sunshade- Eggcrate?

96. Labor cost of Painter

97. Estimate for materials on residential project

a. 65% of project construction
a. 70% of project construction

PART II: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION & TECHNOLOGY, BUILDING

UTILITIES AND STRUCTURAL

A. THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

1.Weatherstripping- Situational
2.Dampproofing- Definition (Nakalagay without hydrostatic pressure included sa choices and waterproofing)
3.Cementitious Waterproofing- Brand Name
a.Thoroseal?
b.Dr.Seal
c.Flexiseal
4. Bentonite- a waterstop (keyword)
5. Thermal Insulation- Description
6. Crystalline Waterproofing- Description and Use

B. DOORS AND WINDOWS

7. Transom- Description
8. Threshold- Description and Use
9. Double Glaze Window- Situational
10. Lintel Beam- Description

11. How to specify door jamb width? Situational

a. Panel door width
b. Door jamb inside width
c. Door jamb outside width

12. How to specify door jamb height? Situational

a. Panel door height
b. Door jamb inside height
c. Door jamb outside height

C. WOOD AND PLASTICS

13. Plywood- Description (keyword Veneer)
14. Bleaching- Description and Use
15. Kiln Drying- The Best in drying wood?
16. Millwork- Cornice
17. Sleepers- Description (strip of wood above concrete slab)

D. SITEWORKS
18. Stripping- removal of formworks
19. Study removal of formworks (no. of days)
-Beam (side and soffit)
-Column
-Slab
20. Batter board- Description and Use
21. Column concrete pouring wastage (usual)
a. 3%
b. 5%?
c. 10%
d. 15%
22. Transit- Description and Use
23. Phenolic Board- Description and Use

E. FINISHES
24. Paint Estimate (study conversion)
25. Alligatoring- Description
26. Limestone- Description
27. Travertine- Description
28. Furring- use in ceiling (included sa choices wall and floor)
29. Which of the following is not part of ceiling construction?
a. Tee runner
b. Hanging wire
c. Furring
d. Trim
30. Drywall- Description
F. GLASS
31. Tempered Glass- Description on its production
32. Laminated Glass- Situational (2 items)
33. Glass used in bank? Laminated Glass?
34. Glass main composition?
a. Sand?
b. Silica

G. STEEL, CONCRETE AND MASONRY

35. Isolated Footing- used if soil is adobe
36. 12.5 pcs. - CHB Estimate
37. Which of the following is not a common size of CHB?
a. 4”
b. 5"
c. 6”
d. 8”
38. Tensile Stress- use of steel reinforcement in CHB wall construction
39. 10mm- usually used as CHB reinforcement
40. 12mm- reinforcement used in 8” CHB
41. Wall Footing- Description and Use
42. 250mm- minimum footing thickness
43. 100mm thick - non-load bearing wall
44. 150mm thick- load bearing wall
45. Footing- Description and Use
46. Steel Decking- to remove negative reinforcement (nasa refresher to)
47. Study types of retaining wall
-Gravity wall
-Cantilever wall
48. Undermining- Description
49. Lally Column- Description and Use
50. Composite Beam- Description
51. One Way Slab- parallel support
52. Slump Test- Definition
53. Admixtures- Description and Use (change properties)
53. Every 3rd layer of CHB (0.60m)- horizontal and vertical reinforcement
H. ANOTHER TOPIC
54. Roof leader- also called downspout (see DK Ching description)
55. Excavator- Wikipedia definition
56. Roofing Thickness (in millimeter)
57. Valley Gutter- intersection of two roof slopes

I.STRUCTURAL AND BUILDING UTILITIES

57. Live Load- definition
58. Deflection- definition
59. Camber- definition
60. Buckling – definition (column)
61. Elasticity of steel- bending? or yield?
62. What will happen if piping slope is 4%?
-Clogging of the plumbing system
63. Study Water Treatments
64. Sump Pump- Description and Use
65. Curb Stop- Description and Use
66. HDPE? - Pipe used in high rise building
67. Waste Pipe- pipe used other than water closet
68. Drain commonly used in roof gutter and carport?
a. Catch Basin?
b. Roof Drain
69. Storm water is not allowed to flow in?
a. Public drainage system?
b. RROW
70. Vibration Isolator- Description and Use (nasa Refresher to)
71. Remove hot air thru roof?
a. Provide plenum design
b. Provide exhaust fan
c. Provide roof extractor
72. Exhaust Fan- situational (if not well ventilated)
73. Parts of Split Type (not)
a. Compressor
b. Evaporator
c. ACCU
d. Condenser
72. Complete air-conditioning
a. Package Type
b. WACU
73. Elevator Button (floor indication)
a. Call Button
b. Push Button
c. Panel Button
74. Starter (fluorescent lamp)- description
75. Vent Pipe System-description
76. Intercom- situational
77. CFL abbreviation- Compact Fluorescent Lamp
78. Lighting used in reading
a. CFL
b. Fluorescent Lamp
c. Incandescent Lamp
d. LED
79. Sound Diffuser- description
80. Sound Absorber- description
81. Best acoustic flooring
a. Laminated wood
b. Carpet
c. Tiles
82. Horizontal and Vertical Acoustic Ceiling
a. Acoustic Ceiling Baffles
b. Acoustic Ceiling Barrier
c. Acoustic Ceiling Clouds

J. IMAGES (TYPES OF ROOF SEAMS) 5 ITEMS

(SNAP, BATTEN, TEE, SIGNGLE AND DOUBLE LOCK)
IMAGES (TYPES OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION)

STEEL LIGHT FRAME CONSTRUCTION DIAGRID CONSTRUCTION

STEEL STRAIGHT WALL CONSTRUCTION CURVED ROOF CONSTRUCTION??

THIN SHELL CONSTRUCTION

IMAGES (WOODWORK EQUIPMENTS)

JIGSAW PLUNGE ROUTER

SAND BELT PLANER? CIRCULAR SAW

DRILLING MACHINE
IMAGES (DOORKNOB AND LOCKSET)
(FOR BEDROOM,TOILET,MAIN DOOR AND STORAGE)
IMAGES (TYPES OF SLAB)

COMPOSITE SLAB

PRESTRESSED SLAB RIBBED, ONE WAY AND TWO-WAY SLAB

IMAGES (ELECTRICAL AND FIRE PROTECTION)
(NEMA ENCLOSURE, CENTRIFUGAL PUMP, SAFETY BREAKER, SIAMESE
CONNECTION, PENDANT SPRINKLER AND SMOKE DETECTOR)
IMAGES (TYPES OF EAVES SOFFIT AND FASCIA BOARD FINISH
IDENTIFY WHICH IS UPVC, VINYL, WOOD, ALUMINUM AND FIBER CEMENT
BOARD FINISH