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1) Refers to the practice of architecture by a duly-registered juridical person i.e. an

architecture firm, company, partnership, corporation or association consisting of two (20
or more natural persons duly registerd and licensed individually (as natural persons) to
practice the profession of architecture by his/ her country of origin/birth.

A. Organization
B. Group architectural practice
C. Firm
D. Consulting architects
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2) The ultimate strength of the material divided by allowable working load?

A. Strength limit
B. Maximum strength
C. Safety factor
D. Deflection
E. Proportional limit
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3) Large footing extending a wide area

A. MAT/RAFT FOUNDATION

B. GRILLAGE FOUNDATION

C. SHALLOW FOUNDATION

D. COMBINED FOUNDATION

E. BENCH FOUNDATION

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4) An incomplete form of peeling where the paint cracks into the large segments, the edges of
which breakaway from the surface while the center remains attached. Usually due to
repeated application of new coats over old coats.
 A. BLISTERING

B. ALLIGATORING

C. CHALKING

D. DEADENING

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5) The placing of concrete using pneumatic pressure of dry mix concrete or mortars

A. SHOTCRETE

B. PNEUMATIC PLACEMENT
C. BUGGY
D. SPADING
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6) Vernacular term for cabinet hinge

A. Lastilyas

B. Palitada
C. Suban

D. Espolon

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7) A wall that hold back on earth embankment?

A. Retaining Wall
B. Shoring Wall
C. Buttress Wall
D. Foundation Wall
E. None of the Above
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8) A sole proprietorship, a partnership, a corporation or an association registered with proper

government agencies, specially the DTI, SEc and the PRC.

A. Professional Firm
B. Architectural Corporation
C. Architectural Firm
D. Allied Technical
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9) The process of removing concrete forms from the cured concrete?

A. Clearing
B. Deforming works
C. Stripping
D. None of these
E. Cleaning
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10) Diagonal bracing in pairs between adjacent floor joist to prevent the joist from twisting.

A. Fire brick

B. Stirrup

C. Cross bridging

D. Cleat
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11) A type of glass use in constructing vision door which must be shutter proof
to be accident free

A. LAMINATED GLASS
B. WIRE GLASS
C. PATTERN GLASS
D. GLASS BLOCK
E. TEMPERED GLASS
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12) Architecture Partnership duly registered with the SEC and then with the:

A. DTI
B. BOARD of Architecture
C. Commssion
D. Mayor's
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13) Concrete must be placed in position properly compacted within WHAT minutes after
adding water, then cement setting will start?

A. 45 to 60 MINUTES

B. 30 to 60 MINUTES

C. 15 to 30 MINUTES

D. 10 to 20 MINUTES

E. 60 MINUTES to 2 HOURS

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14) Refers to the firm of an individual Architect practicing and delivering architectural services,
duly registered with the DTI, Board and the Commission

A. Technological Professionals
B. Allied Technical
C. Firm
D. Sole proprietorship
E. None of these
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15) In concealed construction, a material or member which fills or seals the open.

A. DRAFTSTOP (Your Answer)

B. FIRESTOP (Missed)
C. TAILPIECE
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E. INSULATION
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16) Vernacular term for framework?

A. Asintada
B. Rebokada
C. Balangkas

D. Barakilan

E. Asolehos

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17) A horizontal beam supporting a floor joist.

A. GIRDER

B. FLOOR JOIST

C. TAILPIECE

D. LEDGER STRIP

E. HEDGER

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18) You decided to have architectural firm a sole proprietorship, to what commission you
should registered?

A. Mayor's office
B. DTI
C. SEC
D. GPPB
E. DILG
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19) What is TRIMMER?

A. A beam joist or rafter supporting one end of a header at the edge of the opening in the
floor or roof frame.
B. A short transverse joist that supports the end of the cut-off joist at stairwell holes.
C. A wood strip nailed to the lower side of a girder to provide a bearing surface for joist.
D. A horizontal beam supporting a floor joist.
E. Any joist which carries a floor.
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20) The responsible for advocating the fair and sustainable development, welfare and cultural
expression of society's habitat in terms of space forms and historical context.

A. Consulting Architect
B. Architect
C. Architect-of-record
D. Architect-in-charge
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21) Beam that project beyond one or both its support?

A. Cantilever beam
B. Continuous beam
C. Intermediate beam
D. Overhanging beam
E. Grade Beam
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22) In lockset, this is the safest door lock recommended for main entry doors.

A. MORTISE LOCKSET

B. UNIT LOCKSET
C. CYLINDER LOCKSET
D. RIM LOCKSET
E. LOCK
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23) STANDARD WIDTH OF A SEAT WITHOUT DIVIDING ARMS FOR
PLACES OF ASSEMBLY

45
Possible correct answers:
0.60 MTS.

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24) Type of fitting for yoke vent?

A. Tee
B. Crowfoot
C. Wye
D. Elbow
E. 1/4 vent
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25) Sole proprietorship duly registered with the:

A. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)

B. Local Government Units (LGU)
C. Commission
D. Board
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26) A watertight structure or chamber within which work is carried on in building.

A. WELL FOUNDATION

B. PILE FOUNDATION

C. FOUNDATIONS

D. CAISSON'S FOUNDATION

E. BENCH FOUNDATION
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27) In a building frame, a structural element that is shorter than usual, as a stud above a door
opening or below a window sill is

A. Wood Stud
B. Stirrup

C. Scarf joint

D. Plastic hose

E. Cripple stud

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28) Who is directly and professionally responsible and liable for the construction supervision of
the project?

A. Architect-of record
B. Architect-in-charge
C. Consulting Architect
D. Architect
E. Project Manager
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29) Non-architect professionals registered and licensed by the Commission such as engineers,
interior designers, environmental planners, landscape architects and the like who are
engaged in the planning and design of the various components of buildings and their
environs.

A. Allied Technical
B. Architectural Entity
C. Technological Professionals
D. Association
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30) Vernacular term for wrought iron strap

 A. Platsuela

B. Guililan

C. Batidora

D. Espolon

E. Baniera

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31) TEMPERATURE RATING AT FLASH POINT

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Possible correct answers:
37.8 C/ 100 F

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32) Which may generally refer to companies, partnerships or corporations registered with the:

A. Board/PRC
B. DTI
C. SEC
D. DILG
E. None of these
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