1.

What tree is medium trunk, medium spread leaves, shallow rooted, small diameter roots, not
resistant to strong winds and may be a hazard if planted near a building/structure?
A. Palm Tree
B. Coconut
C. Mahogany
D. Acacia

2. What is not included in Topographic Maps?

A. Elevation of Adjacent Buildings
B. Contours of Adjacent Lots
C. Natural and Man-made Features
D. None of the above

3. A 4 sq.m. wall is to covered with tiles. If you will use 0.30m x 0.30m tiles, how many will be
needed?
A. 12 pieces
B. 45 pieces
C. 55 pieces
D. 44 pieces

EXPLANATION: Wall area = 4 sq. m.

Using 0.30m x 0.30m (30cm x 30cm) tiles; multiply to 11.11 pieces per sq.m.
4 sq. m. x 11.11 pcs. / sq.m. = 44.44 ~ 45 pieces needed

4. Karylle has mentioned that she wants to use lighting from light source on a wall above eye level,
in which it provides light upwards and downwards. What type of lighting is she referring to?
A. Cornice Lighting
B. Cove Lighting
C. Valance Lighting
D. General Diffusing

5. She has just purchased an expensive figurine from Cuba. She wants to display it in her new home.
What type of light would you recommend to put emphasis on the project?
A. Diffuse Reflection
B. Accent Lighting
C. Semi-direct Lighting
D. Indirect Lighting

6. If you are to relocate a large office space using numerous cables, aside from the size the new
location, what should you know?
A. Floor to ceiling height
B. Availability of transformer
C. Floor Area
D. Ceiling Area

7. The maximum length of a walkalator is 250 meters. What is the reason why it should be used for
short runs only?
 A. To allow users to exit at the sides
B. For maintenance and control
C. To allow reversal of directions
D. None of the above

8. The owner hired an electrician to prepare and install the electrical wiring for his house. The
electrician, with the owner’s consent, decided to use a larger size of wiring for the circuit breaker
to anticipate overloading. After some tome, the house was on fire. After the investigation, it was
proven that the cause of the fire was a faulty wiring. Why did the circuit breaker fail to detect the
circulation/overloading?
A. The circuit breaker is defective
B. The circuit breaker didn’t detect the short circuit due to the large size wire
C. The circuit breaker was too far away where the short circuit happened.
D. None of the above

9. What should have been done by the electrician to prevent fire?

A. Use the appropriate wiring capacity.
B. None, his plans and actions were appropriate.
C. Studied more to become a Master Electrician and do better electrical plans.
D. None of the above

10. In location where there is no provision for drainage line, what is the next best thing?
A. Store waste in tank and dispose in sanitary fill.
B. Use drain tiles connected to open field.
C. Connect to the nearest creek.
D. Any of the above

11. For a 3-storey building that is intended for a Senior Citizen Center with a limited budget and space,
what is the appropriate type of elevator?
A. Hydraulic Elevator
B. Stretcher Accessible
C. Traction Elevator
D. None Required

12. A set of light bulbs were connected in series connection if 1 bulb is going to be removed, what will
happen?
A. The remaining light bulbs will still be lighted.
B. There will be no light at all.
C. The bulbs AFTER the removed bulb will no longer be lighted.
D. The bulbs BEFORE the removed will no longer be lighted.

13. To fit 3 vehicles per structural bay (meters times meters, center to center), which of the following
should NOT be a recommended bay measurement for the project?
A. 8.55 x 9.0
B. 8.75 x 9.5
C. 9.05 x 9.8
D. 7.25 x 8.0
14. What tree is medium trunk, medium spread leaves, deep rooted, small diameter roots, resistant to
strong winds, relatively safe to plant near building/structure?
A. Palm tree
B. Coconut
C. Mahogany
D. Acacia

15. Assuming a heavily forested location for the Project Site, what type of roof structure should be
introduced?
A. Steel deck roof
B. Steep gable roof
C. RC deck roof
D. Low-slope metal roofing on space frame

16. If residential condominium units are to be air-conditioned, what shall the minimum distance (in
meters) between the finish floor line (FFL) and the finish ceiling line (FCL)?
A. 2.44
B. 2.24
C. 2.10
D. 1.90

17. Considering structural stability and economy, where is the best place to position the perimeter
beams of a building?
A. Along the centerline of the columns
B. Along the exterior face of the columns
C. Along the interior face of the columns
D. None of the above

18. For a passive cooling designed residence in tropical climate, what sort of the active cooling system
is minimally used?
A. Window type
B. Split type
C. Centralized
D. Electric fan

19. Where would you locate the air-con supply for hotel project?
A. Near the toilet
B. Near the window
C. At the side of the wall
D. All of the above

20. It is a geological feature consisting of a chain of mountains or hills that form a contiuous elevated
crest for some distance?
A. Ridge
B. Ravine
C. Edge
D. Cliff
21. What is NOT the reason why you would NOT recommend the use of incandescent lamps for interior
lighting?
A. It has great wattage range thus costly in terms of electricity
B. It has low life expectancy and low efficacy.
C. Both a & b
D. Incandescent lamps are actually advisable to be sued for low-rise residential because of
it’s efficiency.

22. What is the BEST way to reduce air-borne sound?

A. Cover the source
B. Use absorptive materials
C. Relocate the building
D. None of the above

23. Which does NOT affect the Transmission of Sound from one room to another?
A. Size of room.
B. Thickness of wall.
C. Area of wall.
D. Material of wall of the next room.

24. Smoke prevention is

A. More important than fire prevention
B. Less important than prevention
C. As important as fire prevention
D. It doesn’t matter

25. Why are telephone wires and electrical wires NOT placed together?
A. Heat accumulation
B. Data interference
C. Telephone wire will burn
D. They will be hard to differentiate

26. When the water coming out from the faucet is contaminated, what would be the possible reason?
A. Too much water pressure
B. Crossing of sanitary and water supply lines
C. Rust

27. Electricity is suddenly disrupted, but it was immediately restored by standby generators. What was
used?
A. Double throw switch
B. Automated transfer switch
C. Manual transfer switch
D. None of the above

28. If noise is coming from a large hallway, what is the solution?

A. Textured Flooring
B. Wallpaper
 C. Curtains
D. None of the above

29. A showroom with an industrial look is having a problem with acoustics, what should you propose?
A. Install Acoustic Ceiling
B. Install Marble Tiles
C. Install Sound System
D. None of the above

30. The required building exterior shall be along classical, neo-classical or stylized classical lines
combined with modern features. What primary architectural element should be considered?
A. Columns
B. External Corridor
C. Main entrance to building
D. Decorative motif of façade

31. Given Government Office Building with a beam with a span of about 8.50m-10.00m. What is the
ideal column size at the 4th floor to support it?
A. 0.80 x 0.80
B. 1.00 x 1.00
C. 1.20 x 1.20
D. 1.60 x 1.60

32. What is the ideal room size, in meters, for a Junior Executive Office with Side Return, 2 Client
Chairs and a Filing Cabinet, and a Personal Computer?
A. 2.20
B. 2.80
C. 3.20
D. 4.50

33. Considering structural stability and economy, where is the best place to position the perimeter
beams of a building?
A. Along the centerline of the columns
B. Along the exterior face of the columns
C. Along the interior face of the columns
D. None of the above

34. For 15 units apartment project, how many septic tank is needed?
A. 1
B. 15
C. 14
D. 10

35. For a low cost 16 units condominium project, how many water tank is needed?
A. 1
B. 15
C. 14
 D. 10

36. Which is an illegal thing to do?

A. Booster pump directly getting water directly from water main then distributed to the
Townhouse units
B. Tap directly from water main then directly to the fixtures units
C. Provide a cistern then provide water to the townhouse units
D. All of them

37. For retail project, what will you provide in the entrance door to control air from coming in and out?
A. Air Curtain
B. Exhaust Fan
C. Dehumidifier
D. Diffuser

38. When was the architect must use the provision of BP 344, BP220 & PD 957.
A. At the very start of the project setting, schematic design, site planning etc.
B. When it’s necessary
C. Sometimes at the final stage
D. During preparation of project document

39. In sustainable design, which would be the best option for an alternative energy source for which
the building to use?
A. Rain harvesting system
B. Cool roof system
C. Living roof system
D. PV Cell System

40. What appropriate space should be provided for the laundry drying area?
A. Provide common drying area at rear portion of the lot
B. Provide balcony
C. Provide hanging pole placed outside the window
D. Provide portable drying pole upfront near main entrance

41. In inclement weather, what amenities should be placed at the entrance to the unit?
A. Bigger corridor/hallway width to dry up umbrellas
B. Built in storage to secure umbrellas and raincoats
C. Umbrella racks for water drip near entrance
D. Metal brackets hanging of umbrellas

42. Assuming a hilltop location for the project site, what type of building projections should be
introduced to protect the building?
A. 3.6 meter deep cantilevered canopy
B. 1.2 meter deep balconies
C. 0.6 meter deep eaves
D. Windbreakers and sun-breakers
43. Ten reinforced concrete column with a general cross sectional dimensions of 0.40 x 0.60 m. by
5.00 m. long each requires plywood form on a 2”x 2” frame. How many materials will you order?
A. 1, 154 board foot
B. 1, 020 board foot
C. 1, 158 board foot
D. 1, 159 board foot

44. How many roof sheets along the 18.00 meters gutter using 2 ½ side lapping?
A. 40 pieces
B. 35 pieces
C. 31 pieces
D. 30 pieces

45. Assuming that there are 15 steps instead of 14.72. What is the final height of the riser?
A. 17.74 cm
B. 20.00 cm
C. 17.67 cm
D. 17.90 cm

46. The total of roof inclined area is 820 sq. m. the area coverage of Acrylic Roof Shield paint per
gallon is 40 to 50 sq.m. How many gallons will be used? (Use 45 sq.m. average area)
A. 19 gallons
B. 19 ½ gallons
C. 18 ½ gallons
D. 18 gallons

47. Determine the number of CHB needed for a wall that has a dimension of 3.00 meters high and 4.00
meters long.
A. 155 pieces
B. 150 pieces
C. 160 pieces
D. 151 pieces

48. Determine the total volume needed for four footing slab. Dimensions are 0.15 meters in height x
0.80 in width x 0.80 length.
A. 0.096 cu.m.
B. 0.384 cu.m.
C. 0.324 cu.m
D. 0.333 cu.m.

49. Along the 10 cm. slab thickness under 40 kg. cement class “C” mixture. How many bags of cement,
sand and gravel is needed for a 15 sq.m. area of pavement? (Quantity per sq.m. area - Cement:
0.600; Sand: 0.050; Gravel: 0.100)
A. Cement – 10 bags; Sand – 0.75 cu.m.; Gravel – 2.5 cu.m.
B. Cement – 10 bags; Sand – 0.80 cu.m.; Gravel – 1.5 cu.m.
C. Cement – 8 bags; Sand – 0.75 cu.m.; Gravel – 1.4 cu.m.
D. Cement – 9 bags; Sand – 0.75 cu.m.; Gravel – 1.50 cu.m.
50. A building has 26 square columns 7.00 m. high with cross sectional dimensions of 0.50m. x 0.50m.
with 8 pieces 20 mm main reinforcement. Determine the number of lateral ties in one column.
A. 22
B. 23
C. 21
D. 20

51. One of the client of the couple is a prestigious hospital in the Makati are. They learned from their
client that they used a Paint manufactured by Boysen in the interior of their hospital because of its
anti-microbial properties. It is also the first paint in the world contain Teflon. This revolutionary
product combines the aesthetic elegance of flat paint with the washability of glossy paint. It is
protects against bacteria, mold, and fungus. What is this paint?
A. Wall guard
B. Vitruoso Silk Touch
C. Permacoat
D. Healthy Home

52. If a portion of the living room has a clear distance of 3.00 between columns and floor to ceiling is
2.70 m, compute the number of 6” CHB needed for the wall if you include 5% for wastage.
A. 102 blks
B. 107 blks
C. 115 blks
D. 120 blks

53. For retail project, which is not needed in the said system?
A. ACCU
B. FCU
C. AHU
D. Condenser Drain Pipe

54. Where would you locate the power outlet of hair dryer at the toilet?
A. Near the lavatory
B. Near the main door
C. Near the water closet
D. Near the shower

55. For a 2 – fixture toilet, how many floor drain would you provide?
A. 3
B. 2
C. 4
D. 1

56. Which of the following provisions should NOT be situated close to one another?
A. Security Quarters, Lockers, and C.R.
B. Homeowners Association Office and Generator Room
C. Guest Parking, Ramps and Streets
 D. Cistern and Sewage Treatment Plant

57. Given in a project, what type of windows is used for high-rise buildings where safety, ventilation
and protection from rain are a consideration?
A. Fixed Glass
B. Jalousie
C. Awning
D. Casement

58. Given the proposed project, slope and orientation. Where should ‘excavation’ for start?
A. Rear part of the building opposite to the road
B. Side of the lot
C. Neat the road side
D. Answer not among the choices

59. Given the project site orientation, where on the property is the best site to plant large shade tress
for the lower floor?
A. Right & left side yard
B. Southeast corner of the property
C. Front and rear yards
D. Northeast corner of the property

60. Under the present practice in the country, which of the following is NOT an architectural design
consideration for the project?
A. Compliances with prevailing laws such as R.A. No. 9184, P.D. No. 1096, R.A. No. 9514, and
B.P. No.344 and their IRRs.
B. Drainage canal slope and direction
C. Maximum flood level
D. Solar, wind, noise odor and view orientations