Professional Practice

1 The third phase of an architect's regular services. Contract documents phase

2 Project financing falls under what kind of service of the architect. Pre-design services
3 Comprehensive planning falls under what service of the architect. Specialized allied services
4 The fee of the architect for design-build services on a guaranteed maximum cost aside
10%
from his fee for regular design services.
5 What percentage of an architect's work is liability under the civil code. 10%
6 For interior design services, the architect shall be paid what percentage of the fee upon
50%
submission of the final design.
7 When the owner fails to implement the plans and documents for construction as
85%
prepared by the architect, the architect is entitled to receive what percentage of his fee.
8 The minimum fee per appearance of an architect when rendering service as an expert
PHP 500.00
witness shall be.
9 The minimum basic fee for specialized decorative building. 12%
10 The minimum basic fee for industrial buildings with a project cost below 50 million pesos. 6%
11 The minimum basic fee for hospitals with a project cost below 50 million pesos. 8%
12 In design-build services, the single-point-responsibility of project delivery puts the legal
Architect
liability for both the design and construction on the.
13 The release of 10% retention by the owner shall be done after how many months from
3 months
the date of final payment.
14 Printed documents stipulating the procedural and administrative aspect of the contract. General conditions
15 An outline specification enumerating the type and trade names of materials to be used. Schedule of material and finishes
16 A price given by a contractor, sub-contractor, material supplier or vendor to furnish
Quotation
materials, labor or both.
17 A statement from the architect confirming the amount of money due the contractor for
Certificate of payment
work accomplished.
18 A bond furnished by the contractor and his surety as a guarantee to execute the work in
Performance bond
accordance with the terms of the contract.
19 An offer to perform the work prescribed in a contract at a specified cost. Bid
20 The fee of the architect for design-build services by administration. 7%
21 A stipulation of the use of specific products or processes without provision for substitution. Closed specification
22 A list of instructions stipulating the manner on which bids are to be prepared. Instruction to bidders
23 The performance and Payment Bonds shall be released by the owner after the expiration
2 months
of how many months from the final acceptance of the work.
24 The Guarantee Bond is released how many months after the date of final payment. 12 months / 1 yr
25 How many days shall the Building Official issue a certificate of occupancy after final
30 days
inspection of the project.
26 A statute specifying the period of time within which legal action must be brought for
Statute of Limitation
alleged damage or injury.
27 A bond, the form or content of which is prescribed by statute. Statutory Bond
28 A rule that certain kinds of contracts are enforceable unless signed and in writing or
Statute of Frauds
unless there is a written memorandum of their terms signed by the party to be charged.
29 A contract transferring the right of possession of buildings, property, etc., for a fixed
Lease
period of time, usually for periodical compensation called 'rent'.
30 A tenure by lease; real estate held under a lease. Leasehold
31 The person receiving a possessory interest in buildings, property, etc., by lease. Lessee
32 The person granting a possessory interest in buildings, property, etc., by lease. Lessor
33 Range of the multiplier for Multiple of Direct Personnel Expense. 2-2.5
34 Multiple of Direct
This type of compensation is only applied to non-creative work.
Personnel Expenses
35 Supervision Work is a non-creative work, true or false. TRUE
36 A world-wide used method of compensation for architectural services. Percentage of Construction Cost
37 This method of compensation is applied only to pre-design services, supervision work, Multiple of Direct
and other works which the Architect may perform other than the regular and specialized Personnel
allied services. Expenses
38 This type of compensation is similar to the concept being charged by realtors,
Percentage of Construction Cost
developers, and lawyers.
39 For reimbursable expenses, how many kilometers from the Architect's office shall a work
50 kms.
be located to allow reimbursable expenses.
40 This method of compensation is frequently used where there is continuing relationship
Professional Fee Plus Expenses
on a series of projects.
41 The full-time construction inspector shall be under the technical control and supervision
Architect
of the ___.
42 Submission of shop drawings shall be accompanied by a ___ in duplicate. Letter of transmittal
43 How many sets of shop drawings for approval shall the contractor submit to the Architect? 3
44 Who shall have the responsibility of securing, but not liable for non-issuance, of the final
Contractor
occupancy permit.
45 True or false, can the owner relegate to the contractor the responsibility of establishing
the lot lines, boundary lines, easements, and benchmarks provided that the owner pays TRUE
the contractor for such works?
46 Who shall have the responsibility for establishing lot lines, boundary lines, easements,
Owner
and benchmarks?

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47 Who shall pay for the services of a licensed surveyor for confirmation and certification of
the location of column centers, piers, walls, pits, trenches, pipe work, culvert work, utility Contractor
lines, and other similar works required by the contract.
48 Professional Fee for the Architect as a full-time supervisor. 1-1.5%
49 Professional fee for the Construction Manager. 1.5-3%
50 Firm Fixed Price
Fixed Price Incentive
Four types of Contracts for construction management
CPIF / CPAF
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
51 Under PD 1096, what should be the proportion of sidewalk width to that of the road right-
(1/6)
of-way?
52 At what interest rate per month should a client pay the architect should the former fail to
2%
pay the latter beyond 30 days from receipt of billing?
53 What code holds the architect responsible for the building/structure he designed for a
Civil Code
certain period of time.
54 What type of compensation is applied to cases where the architect's personal time is
Per Diem+Reimb. Expenses
required, such as conferences, joint venture activities, etc.?
55 What type of bond guarantees payment on all obligations arising from the contract? Payment Bond
56 What type of compensation is applied to most of Gov't projects and entails more paper
Lump Sum / Fixed Fee
works and is advantageous to both client and architect.
57 Professional Fee for the Project Manager. 2-5%
58 If the Project Manager is hired by the owner, who shall have the responsibility of hiring
Project Manager
the Construction Manager?
59 True or false, based on the Civil Code, the Project Manager has no legal responsibility
TRUE
insofar as design and construction is concerned.
60 His primary responsibility is the exercise of overall cost control which relieves the owner
of many of the anxieties that usually beset , particularly those concerned with forecasting Project Manager
cost and completion dates.
61 In the architect's code of ethics, to whom does the architect has responsibility to seek
Public / People
opportunities for constructive service in civic and urban affairs?
62 What PD created the PRC which regulates the practice of various professionals. PD 223
63 Architect XYZ uses paid advertisements without sanction by professional consensus and
People / Public
years of experience. His action is unethical with respect to his relation to whom?
64 Additional information on contract documents issued to bidders before date of bidding. Bid Bulletin
65 The offer of a bidder to perform the work described by the contract documents when made
Proposal
out and submitted on the prescribed proposal form, properly signed and sealed.
66 The cashier's check or surety bond accompanying the proposal submitted by the bidder,
as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract with the owner for the construction Proposal Bond
of the work, if the contract is awarded to him.
67 Instructions which may be issued prior to the bidding to supplement and/or modify
Special Provisions
drawings, specifications, and/or general conditions of the contract.
68 Written or printed description of work to be done describing qualities of material and mode
Specifications
of construction.
69 Means information, advice or notification pertinent to the project delivered in person or
sent by registered mail to the individual, firm or corporation at the last known business Written Notice
address of such individual, firm or corporation.
70 Includes labor or materials or both as equipment, transportation, or other facilities
Work
necessary to commence and complete the construction called for in the contract.
71 Means to build-in, mount in position, connect or apply any object specified ready for the
Install
intended use.
72 Means to purchase and/or fabricate and deliver to jobsite. Furnish
73 Means to furnish and install. Provide
74 No further retention shall be made on the balance of the contract when how many percent
50%
of the contract has been completed?
75 No payment shall be made on contracts in excess of how many percent of the contract
65%
price.
76 The guarantee bond is equal to how many percent of the contract price? 30%
77 How many percent of the architect's fee is payable to the architect upon completion of the
30%
preparation of the schematic design phase and up to final design development phase?
78 Standard factor computed for changes and/or revisions made on completed contracts. 2.5
79 Approximately, how many square meters of office space for the architect is built by the
12 sqm.
contractor as temporary facilities for the project.
80 All trees and other plants that need to be transplanted elsewhere within ___ meters
50 / Contractor
shall be done by the ___ at his own expense.
81 If there is a variance/discrepancy between the drawings and specifications, what shall
Specifications
be followed?
82 How many days prior to bidding shall the contractor seek the architect's
15 Days
clarification as to the particular areas of work which requires evaluation of the architect?
83 How many days upon written notice can a contractor terminate a contract with a valid
15 Days
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84 Suspension of work for ___ days by order of any court or other public authority through
90 Days
no act or fault of the contractor gives the him the right to terminate contract.
85 True or false, the contractor can terminate contract if the owner should fail to pay the
False (30 days)
contractor any sum within 15 days after its award by arbitration
86 True or false, the contractor can terminate contract if the owner should fail to act upon
False (15 days)
any request for payment within 30 days after its certification by the architect.
87 Who declares bankruptcy as a valid reason for the termination of a contract? Contractor
88 True or false, upon termination of contract and upon the decision of the architect that
materials and equipment left by the contractor which do not belong to him can be used TRUE
and rent of such shall be borne by the failing contractor.
89 True or false, in case of suspension of work, all unpaid work executed including expenses
TRUE
incurred during suspension shall be evaluated by the architect and charged to the owner.
90 True or false, the owner has no right to claim liquidated damages if he takes over the
FALSE
work from the contractor for failure to complete the project.
91 How many days prior to canceling an insurance be given to the owner stipulating the
10 days
intention to cancel?
92 How many percent of the contract amount is the Performance Bond? 15%
93 How many percent of the contract amount is the Payment Bond? 15%
94 A contract provision setting forth the damages a party must pay in the event of his breach. Penalty Clause
95 Basic Fee for Physical Planning Type 1 or site such as industrial estates, commercial
5,000 for First 50 Hectares
centers, sports complex, resorts, etc.
96 Predecessor of PD 1096 R.A. 6451
97 What presidential decree institutionalized the profession of environmental planning? PD 1308
98 It is a right enforceable against specific property to secure payment of an obligation. Liens
99 Minimum basic fee for simple projects. 6%
100 Minimum basic fee for alterations/renovations. 50%
101 When the architect is engaged to render opinion or advise, clarification or explanation
200 / hr
on technical matters pertaining to his profession, the minimum basic fee shall be ___.
102 When rendering service as an expert witness, the architect is compensated ___/ hr. 500
103 Minimum basic fee for Group 5 Projects (monumental). 12%
104 What is Group 6 Project classification? Repetitive Construction
105 10% of 1st unit
Minimum Basic fee for housing projects. 60% 2nd-10th Unit
30% 11th and above
106 Under what classification of Project does Hospitals and Medical Buildings fall? Group 3 (Exceptional Character)
107 Under what classification of Project does Stadium fall? Group 3 (Exceptional Character)
108 Minimum Per diem paid to the architect if work is beyond 50 kms. From office. PHP 750.00
109 On the remaining 15% work fee of the architect, where does the 5% go. Construction Phase Service
110 Repairs and corrective works at the expense of the contractor should be done within how
5 days
many days after written notice by owner?
111 Failure on the part of the contractor to remove condemned work shall give the owner right
to remove said work at contractor's exepense and contractor shall pay the owner the 10 days
expenses incurred within how many days from removal by the owner of said work?
112 Contract time reckoning shall commence on the ___ from receipt of ___. 7th day / Notice to Proceed
113 An area of a city where municipal buildings are grouped. Civic Center
114 Any article of property not consisting of or affixed to land plus any interest in land that is
Chattel
less than a freehold.
115 No person who is not a citizen of the Philippines may take the board exams or practice
Reciprocity
the profession unless the country of his relation allows the same ___.

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