PROJECT # 1

A couple owns a lot situated in a R-1 zoned property. It covers a Total Lot Area of 301 sq.m.
and located in Pasig city.

The project site is an inside lot, with a 14-meter wide frontage facing east. The site slopes
at 6% from the front property line towards the rear of the lot. The 12-m. road-right-of-way
is relatively flat and has a 2.0-m wide sidewalk (which includes a 0.80-m wide planting
strip) at both sides.

PROJECT # 2

Mr. Goncan bought a lot at Quezon city for his family. He thought of having a two-storey
modern house. The lot is classified as R-2 zoned property, with a Total Lot Area of 150
sqm.

The Project site is a corner lot, with a 10 meter wide frontage facing south. The project site
unformly slopes at 0% towards the north with a 10-meter wide street i.e. The road-right of
way (RROW) that is relatively flat and which has 2.0m wide sidewalks (which includes a
0.80m wide planting strip) at both sides. The surface at the center of the project site
frontage is considered as elevation 0.0m. The west side of the lot is also bounded by
another 14-meter wide street.

A roofdeck shall be provided which will serve as a recreation and service for the family and
guest.

PROJECT # 3

The city of Pasig has decided to extend its public services by providing a new building for
Pasig City General Hospital. The GI-zoned property has a Total Lot Area of 3500 sq.m.

The Project site is an inside lot with a 50-m wide frontage facing west. The project site
uniformly slopes at 3% towards the 36 m. road-right-of-way that is relatively flat and which
has 4-m wide sidewalks at both sides. The surface of the sidewalk at the center of the
project site frontage is considered as elevation 0.0m.

PROJECT # 4

Sen. Manny Villar plans to develop one of his property to a shopping center which he
intends to compete with the big malls near the area. The C-2 property is located at Bacoor,
Cavite and has a Total Lot Area of 15000 sq.m.
The project site is an inside lot with a 100 meter wide frontage facing east. The project site
is facing a 36-m Road right of way which is relatively flat and has a 4-m wide sidewalks and
a 1-m wide planting strips on both sides. The site slopes down at 4% towards the rear of
the property considering the center of the front property line as elevation 0.0m. AT the rear
of the property is a 6-m wide creek.

PROJECT # 5

Arce Dairy company is growing fast and they need to have an additional plant for their
production. The owner already bought a new lot located at Calamba, Laguna. The site is I-1
zoned property and has a total lot area of 14500 sq.m.

The Project site is an inside lot with a 100-m wide frontage facing north. The project site
uniformly slopes at 2% towards the 32 m. road-right-of-way that is relatively flat and which
has 3-m wide sidewalks at both sides. The surface of the sidewalk at the center of the
project site frontage is considered as elevation 0.0m.
PROJECT #1

1. Based on Section 804, Table VIII.2, what is the minimum allowable FRONT - SIDE - REAR
setbacks for R-1 zoned projects?

a. 4.50 mm - 2.0 m. - 2.0 cm

b. 4.50 m. - 2.0 ft. - 2.0 m

c. 450 cm - 200 cm - 200 cm

d. 4.50 m - 3.0 m - 3.0 m

2. Using the allowable setbacks for the project no. 1, what is the Maximum allowable
Percentage of Site Occupancy for the project?

a. 50%

b. 55%

c. 45%

d. 80%

3. Based on Section 804, what is the minimum allowable FRONT - SIDE - REAR setbacks for
PROJECT NO. 2?

a. 8.0 m. - 2.0 m. - 2.0 cm

b. 3.0 m. - 2.0 ft. - 2.0 m

c. 3.0 m - 2.0 m - 2.0m

d. 6.0 m - 3.0 m - 3.0 m

4. For the project no. 2, what is the Maximum allowable Percentage of Site Occupancy for
the project with firewall?

a. 55%

b. 45%

c. 35%

d. 70%

5. What is the meaning of AMVB?

a. Allowable Maximum Volume of Body

b. Allowable Maximum Volume of Building

c. Allowable Maximum Vent of Building

d. Allowable Minimum Volume of Building

6. What is the floor to lot area ratio designation/rights for the project no. 3?

a. 2.50

b. 3.50

c. 2.75

d. 2.00

7. What is the building height limit for the project no. 3

a. 21.00 meters

b. 5 storeys

c. 8 storeys

d. 18.00 meters

8. For the project no. 5, what is the allowable maximum building footprint for the project
without firewall?

a. 11,600.00 sq.m.

b. 13,600.00 sq.m.

c. 10,150.00 sq.m.

d. 12,784.00 sq.m.

9. For the project no. 5, what is the allowable maximum impervious surface area for the
project without firewall?

a. 2,750.00 sq.m.

b. 2,500.00 sq.m.

c. 1,450.00 sq.m.

d. 2,900.00 sq.m.

10. Zoning classification C-2 or commercial two can also be described as?

a Metropolitan Commercial

b. Light Commercial

c. Heavy Commercial

d. Medium Commercial
11. If the setback of the lot is 8.0 m - 5.0 m. - 5.0 m (front-side-rear) on commercial zoned
projects, then, what will be the range of its road-right-of-way width?

a. 25.00 m. - 29.00 m

b. 10.00 m. - 19.00 m.

c. 30.00 m. & above

d. 20.00 m. - 24.00 m.

12. Which is not included in the Gross Floor Area computation?

a. Residential Units

b. laundry areas and cages

c. Lobbies

d. 6 sq.m. balcony

13. Which is included in the Total Gross Floor Area computation?

a. Residential Units

b. Lobbies

c. 10 sq.m. balcony

d. All of the above

14. What is the meaning of OFB?

a. Outermost Faces of the Building

b. Outermost Finish of the Beam

c. Outermost Facade of the Building

d. Outermost Faces of the Body

15. Based on the given problem # 1, how many pieces of 0.60m x 0.60 floor tiles will be
used to cover a 2.10 m by 3.00 m room including an additional of 10% for wastage?

a. 21 pieces

b. 22 pieces

c. 20 pieces

d. 19 pieces
16. Using the allowable setbacks for the project no. 1, what is the allowable maximum
building footprint for the project?

a. 160.00 sq.m.

b. 185.50 sq. ft.

c. 150.00 sq.m.

d. 145.00 sq.ft.

17. Using the allowable setbacks for the project no. 1, what is the maximum allowable
construction area for the project?

a. 88.00 sq.m.

b. 238.00 sq.m.

c. 150.00 sq.m.

d. 63.00 sq.m.

18. Using the allowable setbacks for the project no. 1, what is the maximum allowable
impervious surface area for the project?

a. 88.00 sq.m.

b. 238.00 sq.m.

c. 150.00 sq.m.

d. 63.00 sq.m.

19. Using the allowable setbacks for the project no. 1, what is the minimum allowable
unpaved surface area for the project?

a. 88.00 sq.m.

b. 238.00 sq.m.

c. 150.00 sq.m.

d. 63.00 sq.m.

20. Using the allowable setbacks for the project no. 1, what is the total open space within
lot for the project?

a. 150.00 sq.m.

b. 151.50 sq.m.

c. 151.00 sq.m.
d. 152.00 sq.m.

21. For the project no. 2, what is the allowable maximum building footprint for the project
with firewall?

a. 112.50 sq.m.

b. 90.00 sq.m.

c. 70.00 sq.m.

d. 70.00 sq.ft.

22. Is firewall allowed on R-2 zoned projects?

a. NO!

b. YES!

c. I DON'T THINK SO!

d. MAYBE!

23. Based on Section 804, what is the minimum allowable FRONT - SIDE - REAR setbacks
for PROJECT NO. 3?

a. 8.0 m. - 2.0 m. - 2.0 cm

b. 8.0 m. - 5.0 m - 5.0 m

c. 3.0 m - 2.0 m - 2.0m

d. 6.0 m - 3.0 m - 3.0 m

24. For the project no. 3, what is the Maximum allowable Percentage of Site Occupancy for
the project without firewall?

a. 65.14%

b. 45%

c. 50%

d. 65%

25. Who shall be the sole professional legally permitted to sign and seal architectural
documents?

a. RLA

b. Interior Designer

c. Answer not among the choices

d. Civil Engineer

26. Which is NOT considered a major Green Architecture concern?

a. Value engineering

b. Rainwater harvesting

c. Lowering the building carbon footprint

d. Building energy consumption

27. Using Table VII.G.1, what will be the range for the maximum gross floor area for the
project no. 1?

a. 461.75 - 475.35sq.m.

b. 445.00 - 455.50 sq.m.

c. 444.25 - 450.38 sq.m.

d. 452.55 - 460.50 sq.m.

28. Based on the percentage of site occupancy, what is the applicable total gross floor area
for the project no. 1?

a. 450.00 sq.m.

b. 455.25 sq.m.

c. 448.50 sq.m.

d. 449.00 sq.m.

29. Based on the allowable maximum gross floor area of project no. 1, what will be the
range of the total gross floor area?

a. 575.50 - 630.25 sq.m.

b. 750.15 - 825.85 sq.m.

c. 670.25 - 700.15 sq.m.

d. 450.35 - 525.65 sq.m.

30. For the project no. 4, what is the allowable maximum building footprint for the project
with firewall on two sides?

a. 12,750.00 sq.m.

b. 13,700.00 sq.m.

c. 11,250.00 sq.m.
d. 15,000.00 sq.m.

31. For the project no. 4, what is the allowable maximum building footprint for the project
without firewall?

a. 12,750.00 sq.m.

b. 13,700.00 sq.m.

c. 11,250.00 sq.m.

d. 12,330.00 sq.m.

32. According National Building Code of the Philippines, how are you going to put firewall on
R-2 zoned projects?

a. a firewall can be erected on a maximum of 80% of the total length of a side property
line; provided that only one side of the property line is used for a firewall

b. a firewall can be erected on a maximum of 100% of the total length of a side property
line; provided that only one side of the property line is used for a firewall

c. a firewall can be erected on a maximum of 80% of the total length of a side property line;
provided that only two sides of the property line is used for a firewall

d. firewall is not allowed on R-2 zoned projects

33. For the project no. 2, what is the allowable minimum unpaved surface area for the
project with firewall?

a. 15.00 sq.m.

b. 22.50 sq.m.

c. 35.00 sq.m.

d. 45.00 sq.m.

34. What is the zoning classification for hospital projects?

a. General hospital

b. General Institution

c. General International

d. General Institutional

35. According to the National Building Code of the Philippines, what is the applicable
Percentage of Site Occupancy for the project no. 3 with firewall?

a. 81.43%
b. 65%

c. 60%

d. 80%

36. Using Table VII.G.1, what will be the range for the maximum gross floor area for the
project no. 2?

a. 210.25 - 219.75 sq.m.

b. 220.50 - 230.50 sq.m.

c. 235.60 - 250.45 sq.m.

d. 260.15 - 25.80 sq.m.

37. Based on the percentage of site occupancy, what is the applicable total gross floor area
for project no. 2 with firewall?

a. 210.00 sq.m.

b. 281.25 sq.m.

c. 218.35 sq.m.

d. 212.00 sq.m.

38. What is the applicable setback for the Industrial zoned projects with a road-right-of-way
width of 28 meters? (front-side-rear)

a. 6.0 m - 3.0 m. - 3.0 m.

b. 8.0 m - 3.0 m. - 3.0 m.

c. 6.0 m - 2.0 m. - 2.0 m.

d. 8.0 m - 5.0 m. - 5.0 m.

39. For the project no. 5, what is the allowable maximum building footprint for the project
with firewall on two sides?

a. 11,600.00 sq.m.

b. 13,600.00 sq.m.

c. 10,150.00 sq.m.

d. 15,500.00 sq.m.

40. For the project no. 5, what is the allowable percentage of site occupancy for the project
with firewall?
a. 70 %

b. 95 %

c. 80 %

d. 85 %

41. On what stage of the project development should the provisions of BP 344 be
incorporated?

a. At the design development of the project

b. At the schematic stage of the project

c. At the very onset, during the pre-design stage of the project

d. none of the above

42. In the construction of buildings, which among the following comes with a 5-year
warranty?

a. CR Waterproofing

b. Roof Deck Waterproofing

c. Swimming Pool

d. Doors and Hardwares

43. Based on the allowable maximum gross floor area of project no. 2, what will be the
range of the total gross floor area?

a. 255.35 - 268.80 sq.m.

b. 270.35 sq.m.

c. 275.65 - 290.35 sq.m.

d. 305.00 - 320.00 sq.m.

44. For the project no. 2, what is the Maximum allowable impervious surface area for the
project without firewall?

a. 55%

b. 30%

c. 35%

d. 40%
45. For the project no. 2, what is the allowable maximum building footprint for the project
with firewall on two sides?

a. 2850.00 sq.m.

b. 1750.00 sq.m.

c. 2100.00 sq.m.

d. 2280.00 sq.m.

46. According to the National Building Code of the Philippines, what will be the range for the
maximum gross floor area for the project no. 3?

a. 10,000 - 11,000 sq.m.

b. 7,000 - 8,000 sq.m.

c. 8,000 - 9,000 sq.m.

d. 13,000 - 15,000 sq.m.

47. According to the National Building Code of the Philippines, what is the total open space
within lot for the project no. 3 with firewall?

a. 1,800 sq.m.

b. 1,300 sq.m.

c. 1,750 sq.m.

d. 1,400 sq.m.

48. According to the National Building Code of the Philippines, what is allowable maximum
construction area for the project no. 3 with firewall?

a. 2,800 sq.m.

b. 2,450 sq.m.

c. 2,750 sq.m.

d. 2,400 sq.m.

49. What is the minimum clear opening of a window?

a. width not less than 900 mm and a height of 1 meter

b. width not less than 820 mm and a height of 10 cm

c. width not less than 820 cm and a height of 1 meter

d. width not less than 820 mm and a height of 1 meter

50. What is permitted on R-1 projects to be built along the property line?

a. firewall

b. abutment

c. party wall

d. all of the above

51. For the project no. 4, what is the allowable maximum impervious surface area for the
project with firewall?

a. 1,750.00 sq.m.

b. 1,300.00 sq.m.

c. 1,205.00 sq.m.

d. 1,500.00 sq.m.

52. For the project no. 4, what is the allowable percentage of site occupancy for the project
with firewall?

a.65%

b. 75 %

c. 90 %

d. 85 %

53. What is the maximum height of perimeter or fence/wall of a cemetery?

a. 5.0 m.

b. 6.0 m.

c. 3.0 m.

d. 4.0 m.

54. What is the meaning of NBCP?

a. National Building Code of the Philippines

b. National Book Code of the Philippines

c. National Building Credo of the Philippines

d. National Bar Code of the Philippines

55. Considering the soil strata of the project site, if the project is to be situated on a
reclaimed area, on what type of soil should the foundation of the building lay?

a. Soft to medium

b. Soft to Hard

c. Medium to hard

d. Hard to very Hard

56. Base on the maximum gross floor area, what is the total gross floor area for the project
no. 4 with firewall?

a. 179,550 sq.km.

b. 179,550 sq.m.

c. 179,550 sq.ft.

d. 179,550 sq.cm..

57. According to the National Building Code of the Philippines, what will be the range for the
maximum gross floor area for the project no. 4?

a. 100,000 - 110,000 sq.m.

b. 70,000 - 80,000 sq.m.

c. 80,000 - 90,000 sq.m.

d. 130,000 - 150,000 sq.m.

58. Based on the allowable maximum gross floor area of project no. 2, what will be the
range of the total gross floor area?

a. 60,000 - 70,000 sq.m.

b. 46,700 sq.m.

c. 45,000 - 55,000 sq.m.

d. 75,000 - 85,000 sq.m.

59. For the project no. 5, what is the allowable percentage of site occupancy for the project
without firewall?

a. 70 %

b. 95 %

c. 80 %
d. 85 %

60. What is the minimum area of window opening for bedroom?

a. at least 10% the floor area of the room, provided that such opening shall not be less
than 1.00 sq.m.

b. at least 10% the floor area of the wall, provided that such opening shall not be less than
1.00 sq.m.

c. at least 15% the floor area of the room, provided that such opening shall not be less
than 1.00 sq.m.

d. at least 10% the floor area of the wall, provided that such opening shall not be less than
2.00 sq.m.

61. What is the minimum area of window opening for toilet and bath rooms?

a. not less than 1/30 of the floor area of such rooms provided that such opening shall not be
less than 240 sq.mm.

b. not less than 1/20 of the floor area of such rooms provided that such opening shall not be
less than 240 sq.mm.

c. not less than 1/20 of the floor area of such rooms provided that such opening shall not be
less than 300 sq.mm.

a. not less than 1/20 of the wall area of such rooms provided that such opening shall not be
less than 240 sq.mm.

62. What is the floor to lot area ratio designation/rights for the project no. 3?

a. 9

b. 7.5

c. 11

d. 8

63. The lot has a creek on its rear, if the waterline surface is directly on the rear property
line, what is the width of the easement?

a. 20.00 meters per side of waterway

b. 6.00 meters per side of waterway

c. 3.00 meters per side of waterway

d. 10.00 meters per side of waterway

64. According to the National Building Code of the Philippines, what is allowable maximum
construction area for the project no. 5 with firewall?

a. 13,050 sq.m.

b. 10,000 sq.m.

c. 12,500 sq.m.

d. 11,600 sq.m.

65. According to BP 344, what is the maximum gradient for PWD ramps?

a. 1:10

b. 8 degrees

c. 1:6

d. 8 %

66. According to NBCP, what is the size of a car slot for parallel parking?

a. 2.50 x 5.0 m.

b. 3.70 x 5.0 m.

c. 2.15 x 6.0 m.

d. 3.0 x 9.0 m.

67. According to NBCP, what is the minimum size of a jeepney or shutle parking slot?

a. 2.50 x 5.0 m.

b. 3.70 x 5.0 m.

c. 2.15 x 6.0 m.

d. 3.0 x 9.0 m.

68. According to the National Building Code of the Philippines, what will be the range for the
maximum gross floor area for the project no. 5?

a. 1,500 - 10,000 sq.m.

b. 70,000 - 80,000 sq.m.

c. 30,000 - 40,000 sq.m.

d. 13,000 - 15,000 sq.m.

69. What is the floor to lot area ratio designation/rights for the project no. 5?
a. 1.50 - 2.50

b. 2.50 - 3.00

c. 3.00 - 5.00

d. 0.50 - 1.00

70. Which is not included in the Gross Floor Area computation

a. Office Units

b. laundry areas and cages

c. Corridors

d. 13 sq.m. balcony

71. What is the minimum air space requirement for habitable rooms?

a. 13.00 cu.m.

b. 12.00 cu.m.

c. 14.00 cu.m.

d. none of the above

72. What is the minimum ceiling height for a residential unit located at 7th floor of a
building with natural ventilation only?

a. 2.40 m

b. 2.10 m

c. 2.70 m

d. 2.60 m.

73. What is the minimum live load of the first floor for Group A dwellings?

a. 200 kgs./ sq.m.

b. 150 kgs./ sq.m.

c. 210 kgs./ sq.m.

74. According to BP 344, what is the minimum width of accessible parking slot?

a. 2.50 m.

b. 3.50 m.
c. 3.70 m.

d. 2.75 m.

75. What is the distance of a multi-floor parking garages from a building structure that may
serve 20% of the parking requirements?

a. within 150 m radius

b. within 200 m radius

c. within 200 km radius

d. within 300 m radius