ARCHITECTURE LICENSURE EXAMINATION

MOCK EXAM 02:00PM – 7:00PM

PART 2: BUILDING TECHNOLOGY, MATERIALS, STRUCTURAL AND UTILITY SYSTEMS

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions. Shade only one answer in
the provided answer sheet. ERASURES ARE STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED.

Situational 1 – The following questions relate to BASIC STRUCTURAL DETAILS.

1. In a typical continuous RC beam, top bars are spliced where?

a. near the supports
b. at the supports
c. at mid-span
d. anywhere

2. A typical Grade 40 reinforcing steel bar is painted __________ on one or both of

its ends.
a. white
b. yellow
c. blue
d. red

3. At midspan of a singly reinforced beam, reinforcing bars are provided on

_____________.
a. bottom side
b. top side
c. left side
d. right side

4. What do you call the required embedment length of rebar of an RC structural member to
another RC structural member (i.e. beams to columns)?
a. splice length
b. hook length
c. rebar length
d. development length

5. In a round column with circular ties, what is the minimum number of longitudinal bars?
a. 3 bars
b. 4 bars
c. 6 bars
d. 8 bars

Situational 2 – The following questions relate to WATERPROOFING AND INSULATION SYSTEM.

6. Which type of paint also has a waterproofing effect?

a. Quick dry enamel
b. Elastomeric paint
c. Automotive lacquer paint
d. Latex paint

7. Which of the following is not an example of cementitious waterproofing material?

a. Plexibond
b. Super Thoroseal
c. Mortaflex
d. Rain or Shine
 8. What is the typical width of commercially available PE Foam Insulation?
a. 600mm
b. 1000mm
c. 1500mm
d. 1200mm

9. In a basement wall, a negative-side waterproofing material is applied on which side?

a. interior side
b. exterior side
c. both sides
d. integral to concrete

10. Which of the following is not a material used as blanket insulation?

a. Fiberglass
b. Mineral wool
c. Polystyrene
d. Natural fibers

Situation 3 – The following questions relate to STEEL CONSTRUCTION.

11. Which of the following is not used to designate a particular structural steel beam
section?
a. Initial indicating the type of section
b. Depth of the beam
c. Nominal linear weight
d. Cross-sectional area

12. In steel construction, what does HSS mean?

a. H-section steel
b. Hard steel size
c. Hollow structural steel
d. Hollow sized steel

13. Which type of welding does not require a gas cylinder?

a. MIG welding
b. TIG welding
c. Stick welding
d. None of the above

14. A325 is a grade of which steel product?

a. structural angle
b. structural girder
c. structural bolt
d. structural concrete

15. Which structural steel product has top and bottom flanges sticking out only on one side of the web?
a. structural angle
b. structural beam
c. structural plate
d. structural channel

Situation 4 – The following questions relate to WALL CONSTRUCTION.

16. What is the minimum width of wall footing?

a. 300mm
 b. 400mm
c. 500mm
d. 600mm

17. A _____________ is a shared wall constructed along the adjoining property lines of two
buildings.
a. firewall
b. partition
c. partywall
d. abutment

18. A worker referred to a particular nail as “medya”. What does he mean?

a. The nail is medium size.
b. The nail is 1 inch long.
c. The nail is galvanized iron.
d. The nail is half-inch long.

19. In a typical reinforced CHB wall, horizontal rebars are placed every ___________
of CHB. a. 2 layers
b. 3 layers
c. 4 layers
d. layer

20. The load-bearing capacity of CHBs is typically determined by its _____________.

a. compressive strength
b. thickness
c. weight
d. color

Situation 5 – The following questions relate to EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR FINISHES.

21. Which of the following is not a characteristic of ACP?

a. Lightweight
b. Low-maintenance
c. Easy-to-install
d. Load-bearing

22. Which of the following is named as the “Marble Capital of the Philippines”?
a. Bataan
b. Romblon
c. Davao
d. Palawan

23. Which term refers to the non-structural covering materials installed on exterior walls providing
thermal insulation and weather protection?
a. cladding
b. blasting
c. damp proofing
d. lining

24. Which of the following is not a manufacturer or supplier of stone claddings?

a. GT Stoneworks
b. Virtuoso
c. Decostone
d. EZ Rocks
 25. What do you call the thin sheets of natural or manufactured stone used as wall
cladding?
a. slabs
b. veneers
c. sidings
d. sheathing

Situation 6 – The following questions relate to PLUMBING SYSTEM.

26. Which of the following pipes are typically threaded?

a. Galvanized Iron pipe
b. Copper tubing
c. HDPE
d. CPVC

27. Which type of lavatory is more ideal for a small-spaced bathroom?

a. pedestal
b. tabletop
c. undermount
d. corner

28. Which of the following water heaters is tankless?

a. Heat pump water heater
b. Storage water heater
c. Single-point water heater
d. Solar water heater

29. A 3-storey apartment building has 3 apartment units on each floor. Each unit has a standard T&B
with 1 water closet, 1 lavatory, 1 floor drain, 1 shower head and 1 shower drain. How many P-traps
are needed for all T&B?
a. 27 pieces
b. 30 pieces
c. 18 pieces
d. 36 pieces

30. Which of the following is installed during plumbing rough-in?

a. lavatory
b. accessories
c. pipe fittings
d. fixtures

Situation 7 – The following questions relate to FIRE PROTECTION.

31. Which of the following is considered as active fire protection?

a. Fireproofing coatings
b. Fire doors
c. Fire sprinklers
d. Firewall

32. Any person in an unsprinklered building shall travel a minimum distance of _______ towards any
fire exit door.
a. 45.00m
b. 60.00m
c. 15.00m
d. None of the above
 33. The following materials can be used as firestop except ____________.
a. vermiculite
b. polyethylene
c. intumescent
d. silicone

34. Fire-resistance ratings of buildings materials and assemblies are typically given in
_________.
a. hours
b. seconds
c. minutes
d. days

35. Spray-applied fireproofing is typically applied to ______________.

a. concrete shear walls
b. foundation footings
c. structural steel frames
d. flooring

Situation 8 – The following questions relate to THERMAL INSULATION. Refer to Figure Set G.

36. Which type of thermal insulation can also seal cracks and crevices?
a. Figure 2
b. Figure 3
c. Figure 4
d. Figure 5

37. Refer to Figure 5. What is the most common material used for this type of insulation?
a. Rubber
b. Silicone
c. Steel
d. Cellulose

38. Which of the following can be made from XPS, EPS or ISO?
a. Figure 3
b. Figure 1
c. Figure 2
d. Figure 5

39. Refer to Figure 2. The shiny reflective outer layer of this type of insulation is typically made
of what?
a. steel
b. aluminum
c. copper
d. paper

40. Refer to Figure 1. The typical width of this type of insulation is based on what?
a. typical span of beams
b. typical distance of columns
c. typical spacing of stud framing
d. typical height of door opening

Situation 9 – The following questions relate to ARCHITECTURAL SYSTEMS

41. What type of door is usually used for closing commercial shops and large access openings in
 industrial and commercial buildings?
a. Revolving door
b. Overhead door
c. Rolling door
d. Sliding door

42. Which of the following is present in a flush door?

a. Top rail
b. Meeting stile
c. Muntin
d. None of the above

43. What is the typical thickness of commercially available door jambs?

a. 2”
b. 3”
c. 4”
d. 5”

44. Which part of a typical staircase is designed to support the treads and risers?
a. newel
b. stringer
c. baluster
d. joist

45. Which can be used to change the direction of a staircase without using landings?
a. newel post
b. bracket
c. winders
d. treads

Situation 10 – The following questions relate to MECHANICAL SYSTEMS. Refer to Figure Set I.

46. Which of the following is a known brand of air conditioners?

a. Royu
b. Koten
c. Daikin
d. Omni

47. Refer to Figure 1. Which of the following items is also known as FCU?
a. Item A
b. Item B
c. Item C
d. Item D

48. Refer to Figure 1. Which of the following items is also known as ACCU?
a. Item A
b. Item B
c. Item C
d. Item D

49. Refer to Figure 2. This type of cooling equipment uses what principle?
a. Magnetic cooling
b. Compressive refrigeration
c. Absorptive refrigeration
d. Evaporative Cooling
 50. In HVAC, R22, R32 and R410 are all what?
a. Types of refrigerant
b. Types of coil
c. Types of compressor
d. Types of insulation

Situation 11 – The following questions relate to DOORS AND HARDWARE. Refer to Figure Set J.

51. Which of the following is concealed within the transom header bar?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 5

52. Which of the following is mortised into the edge of the door panel?
a. Figure 2
b. Figure 3
c. Figure 4
d. Figure 5

53. Which of the following is ideal for fire door assembly?

a. Figure 3
b. Figure 5
c. Figure 4
d. Figure 1

54. Which of the following is the most common type of overhead door closer?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 3
c. Figure 5
d. Figure 4

55. Which of the following is commonly used in frameless glass door assembly?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 5
d. Figure 3

Situation 12 – The following questions relate to COATING SYSTEMS.

56. What type of paint is generally used for concrete surfaces?

a. Fast drying enamel
b. Lacquer paint
c. Latex
d. Oil-based paint

57. What should not be used on concrete surfaces to prevent saponification defect?
a. Neutralizer
b. Latex paint
c. Primer
d. Oil-based paint

58. The “Duco finish” is a common term used for painting a surface with what?
a. Latex paint
b. Automotive lacquer paint
 c. Quick drying enamel
d. Neutralizer

59. Which coating is used to ensure better adhesion of paint to a substrate?

a. Finish coat
b. Top coat
c. Intermediate coat
d. Primer

60. Which of the following is a brand name of paint family is manufactured by Davies?
a. Megacryl
b. Permacoat
c. Roofgard
d. Elastikote

Situation 13 – The following questions relate to LIGHTING SYSTEMS. Refer to Figure Set K.

61. Refer to Figure 3. What do you call this device required in LEDs?
a. Ballast
b. Driver
c. Battery
d. Switch

62. Refer to Figure 5. What do you call this new lighting technology?
a. LiFi
b. Lighting Sheet
c. Vray
d. OLED

63. Which of the following is ideal for ambient lighting?

a. Figure 1
b. Figure 3
c. Figure 4
d. Figure 5

64. Which of the following can be used for lighting a wide space such as roads, parking
or courts?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 4

65. Which of the following is ideal for task or accent lighting?

a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 5
d. Figure 3

Situation 14 – The following questions relate to ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.

66. Which of the following is not typically supplied to residential structures?

a. Three-phase power
b. Single phase power
c. Alternating current (AC) power
d. 220V power
 67. Which type of electrical fault happens when the current passes through an alternative path through
the ground and back to its source?
a. Short circuit fault
b. Ground fault
c. Open circuit fault
d. Closed circuit fault

68. Which type of panel board enclosure can be installed outdoors?

a. NEMA-1
b. Plug-type
c. Bolt-on
d. NEMA-3R

69. A worker referred to a particular utility box as “AMCO box”. The utility box is
_______________.
a. embedded to concrete
b. for switches
c. surface-mounted
d. for outlets

70. In specifying electrical wires, AWG refers to what?

a. thickness of wire
b. material of wire
c. length of wire
d. insulation of wire

Situation 15 – The following questions relate to CONSTRUCTION TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT. Refer to Figure
Set L.

71. Which of the following is used for removing debris and trash from a structure?
a. Figure 5
b. Figure 1
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 2

72. Which of the following is used for lifting panels using suction?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 4

73. Which of the following is used to lift cars from below?

a. Figure 2
b. Figure 1
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 4

74. Which of the following is used for delivering concrete to another location?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 4

75. Which of the following is used to compact soil?

 a. Figure 1
b. Figure 5
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 4

Situation 16 – The following questions relate to REINFORCED CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION.

76. Ready-mixed concrete is ordered by ____________.

a. Number of truck
b. Volume
c. Coverage Area
d. Number of coatings

77. Which type of sand is not ideal for reinforced concrete construction?
a. River sand
b. Concrete sand
c. Industrial sand
d. Beach sand

78. Which type of sand is typically used for finishing or plastering?

a. S1
b. White sand
c. Vibro sand
d. Lahar sand

79. Which of the following is used to connect rebars end-to-end without lapping?
a. rebar couplers
b. rebar adhesive
c. rebar epoxy
d. rebar tape

80. Which class of concrete is used for lean concrete and footpaths?
a. Class C
b. Class B
c. Class AA
d. Class D

Situation 17 – The following questions relate to TOOLS AND MATERIALS.

81. Which moisture protection for basement foundation is enough for structures built on higher
ground?
a. Waterproofing
b. Dampproofing
c. Lean concrete
d. Thermal insulation

82. What do you call the upper level of underground zone where the soil or rocks are permanently
saturated with water?
a. Ground line
b. Water bottom
c. Water table
d. Aquifer

83. The locally known “black screw” is typically used for what?
a. concrete
 b. drywall
c. metal
d. roofing

84. Which type of hammer is typically used for tile installation?

a. Wood mallet
b. Claw hammer
c. Ball pein hammer
d. Rubber mallet

85. A ripcut saw is used to cut wood in which direction?

a. Along the grain
b. Across the grain
c. Any direction
d. Perpendicular to the grain

Situation 18 – The following questions relate to TOOLS. Refer to Figure Set H.

86. Which of the following is appropriate for making small holes or pilot holes in wood?
a. Item 1
b. Item 2
c. Item 3
d. Item 5

87. Which of the following is generally used for making holes on concrete?
a. Item 1
b. Item 2
c. Item 3
d. Item 4

88. Which of the following is appropriate for making small holes on metal or HSS?
a. Item 1
b. Item 2
c. Item 3
d. Item 5

89. Which of the following is known as hole saw?

a. Item 3
b. Item 4
c. Item 5
d. Item 6

90. Which of the following is known as spade drill bit?

a. Item 2
b. Item 3
c. Item 4
d. Item 5

Situation 19 – The following questions relate to ARCHITECTURAL SYSTEMS. Refer to Figure Set F.
91. Refer to Figure 4. What do you call this type of gate?
a. Corner sliding gate
b. Barn sliding gate
c. Side swing gate
d. Overhead rolling gate
 92. Refer to Figure 5. This type of door is commonly made of which material?
a. Laminates
b. Galvanized Iron
c. Aluminum
d. uPVC

93. Which of the following is also called barn door?

a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 5

94. Refer to Figure 1. This door style is also called what?

a. French door
b. Dutch door
c. American door
d. Japanese door

95. Refer to Figure 3. What do you call this type of sliding door?
a. Folding
b. Pocket
c. Insert
d. Side

Situation 20 – The following questions relate to ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS. Refer to Figure Set E.

96. Which of the following is installed outdoors?

a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 5

97. Which of the following is considered tamper-resistant?

a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 4

98. Refer to Figure 2. Which of the following is the most common and simplest type of this device?
a. PIR
b. Ultrasonic
c. Microwave
d. Thermal

99. Refer to Figure 3. What do you call this item?

a. Internet Hub
b. Telephone outlet box
c. Router
d. CAT 7

100. Refer to Figure 5. This type of connector transmits what?

a. Video only
b. Audio only
c. Both audio and video
d. Power supply only
Situation 21 – The following questions relate to WOOD PRODUCTS.

101. Which engineered wood product has body made from pressed thin wood veneers perpendicular
to each other?
a. Plyboard
b. Plywood
c. OSB
d. Good lumber

102. Which engineered wood product has a core of wood strips squeezed between veneer
panels?
a. MDF
b. Particle board
c. OSB
d. Plyboard

103. Coconut fiber nets are also used for what?

a. Waterproofing
b. Erosion protection
c. Vapor barrier
d. Concrete curing

104. Which of the following wood defects is natural?

a. Warp
b. Twisting
c. Knots
d. Cupping

105. For the formworks framing of a concrete column, what is the typical dimension of lumber
used?
a. 2” x 2”
b. 2” x 3”
c. 2” x 4”
d. 3” x 3”

Situation 22 – The following questions relate to STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS. Refer to Figure Set D.

106. Refer to Figure C. What type of arch is used in this structure?

a. Inverted segmented
b. Inverted semi-circular
c. Inverted catenary
d. Inverted ogee

107. Refer to Figure E. What type of dome is constructed in this famous museum?
a. Solid rib dome
b. Cloister vault
c. Geodesic dome
d. Schwedler dome

108. Refer to Figure A. What do you call the structural system used in the famous structure
shown?
a. Space trusses
b. Concrete thin shell
c. Folded plates
d. Hyperbolic frame
 109. Refer to Figure B. The shown skyscraper is a famous example of which tubular structural
system?
a. Banked tube
b. Tube-in-tube
c. Bundled tube
d. Space trusses

110. Refer to Figure D. What do you call the supporting structures inspired by tree
branches?
a. Dendriforms
b. Columnar
c. Folded plate
d. Biomimicry

Situation 23 – The following questions relate to PLASTICS.

111. Which type of plastic can be reheated to change its shape?

a. Thermosets
b. Thermoplastics
c. Polymers
d. Silicone

112. Backing rods are typically made from what?

a. Polymer
b. Rubber
c. Polyethylene
d. Polycarbonate

113. Teflon is technically known as what?

a. PTFE
b. ETFE
c. PVC
d. GFRC

114. Which of the following is not included in the 3Rs of environmental

protection?
a. Reduce
b. Remove
c. Reuse
d. Recycle

115. In plastics, EPS means what?

a. Expanded Polyvinyl Sheet
b. Expanded Polystyrene
c. Extruded Polyvinyl Chloride
d. Extended Polymer Sheet

Situation 24 – The following questions relate to CONSTRUCTION METHODS.

116. What is the purpose of gaps between polycarbonate roofing sheets when installing
them?
a. For sealant
b. For decoration
c. For thermal expansion
d. For sustainability
 117. Lean concrete is a concrete mixture with lower ___________ content.
a. Sand
b. Water
c. Cement
d. Aggregates

118. ____________ is also known as sprayed concrete.

a. Vermiculite
b. Perlite
c. Sandblast
d. Gunite

119. Self-levelling mortar is commonly used as what?

a. Underlayment
b. Scratch coat
c. Plastering
d. Joint compound

120. Sag rod is a component of what?

a. Wall framing
b. Floor framing
c. Stair framing
d. Roof framing

Situation 25 – The following questions relate to MASONRY CONSTRUCTION.

121. Rebokada is a local term for what?

a. Finishing
b. Final coat
c. Smooth coat
d. Scratch coat

122. Which term refers to the systematic arrangement of bricks or other building units composing
a wall?
a. bond
b. glazing
c. veneer
d. course

123. Which CHB thickness is commonly used as load-bearing?

a. 4”
b. 5”
c. 6”
d. 7”

124. Type of brick used for kilns?

a. Vitreous
b. Load-bearing
c. Heavy-duty
d. Refractory

125. How many CHBs can be used per square meter of wall area?
a. 15
b. 11.5
 c. 12.5
d. 10

Situation 26 – The following questions relate to ARCHITECTURAL FINISHES. Refer to Figure Set C.

126. Refer to Figure 1. What do you call the material used in this wall or
partition?
a. Vertical cladding glass
b. Channel glass
c. Corrugated glass
d. Linear glass

127. Refer to Figure 2. What type of glass is used in the facade of this famous Frank Gehry’s
work?
a. Channel glass
b. Glass fiber reinforced concrete
c. Wired glass
d. Fritted glass

128. Refer to Figure 5. What architectural material is used for this paneling?
a. Molded stone panels
b. Wood strips
c. Laser-cut panels
d. Opaque glass panels

129. Refer to Figure 4. This waterproofing wood finish by charring the wood surface is called
what?
a. Shou Sugi Ban
b. Tokonoma
c. Fusuma
d. Kofun Ban

130. Refer to Figure 3. What material is used for this intricate facade?
a. Steel reinforced concrete
b. Fiber concrete
c. Glass fiber reinforced concrete
d. Glulam

Situation 27 – The following questions relate to SITE DEVELOPMENT.

131. Which of the following is used to prevent soil erosion?

a. Pavement
b. Riprap
c. Drain field
d. Batterboard

132. Which of the following is not considered as earthworks?

a. Excavation
b. Embankment
c. Mobilization
d. Backfilling

133. Which of the following is considered as natural process?

a. Soil compaction
b. Soil consolidation
 c. Soil excavation
d. Soil poisoning

134. Which equipment is primarily used to push materials?

a. grader
b. mulcher
c. excavator
d. dozer

135. What do you call the steepest angle in which soil can be piled without slumping?
a. angle of repose
b. safety angle
c. material inclination
d. slump limit

Situation 28 – The following questions relate to LIGHTING. Refer to Figure Set B.

136. Which of the following is most often used for chandeliers?

a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 4

137. Which of the following is most often used without enclosures due to its elegant
shape?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 4
d. Figure 5

138. Which of the following is the most common?

a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 4

139. Which of the following is most appropriate for directional floodlighting?

a. Figure 1
b. Figure 3
c. Figure 4
d. Figure 5

140. Which of the following has the narrowest beam appropriate for spot lights?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 4
d. Figure 3

Situation 29 – The following questions relate to PUMP SYSTEMS.

141. What type of pump is used to pump out accumulated water in the basement?
a. Jockey pump
b. Fire pump
c. Sump pump
d. Booster pump
 142. What type of pump is submerged in water storage tank?
a. Positive displacement pump
b. Booster pump
c. Jockey pump
d. Submersible pump

143. What type of pump is activated once sprinkler heads were opened due to fire?
a. Jockey pump
b. Booster pump
c. Fire pump
d. Centrifugal pump

144. What type of pump is used to increase the low water pressure?
a. Booster pump
b. Positive displacement pump
c. Fire pump
d. Utility pump

145. What type of pump is used to maintain pressure fire sprinkler systems if no sprinkler heads
are open?
a. Jockey pump
b. Fire pump
c. Centrifugal pump
d. Sump pump

Situation 30 – The following questions relate to METAL PRODUCTS. Refer to Figure Set A.

146. Which of the following is used as eave soffit?

a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 5

147. Which of the following can be used to reduce sound transmission?

a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 4

148. Which of the following is used in stud wall framing?

a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 4

149. Which of the following is used for finishing corners where drywalls meet?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 4
d. Figure 5

150. Which of the following is used in lighting?

a. Figure 5
b. Figure 4
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 2