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Rectilinear b. Plate d. Curvilinear From the given figure, identify the kind of roofing.

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a. Jerkin Head b. Mansard 3.

c. Dutch Gambrel d. Gambrel

From the map of Acropolis, identify the structure. a. Propylea c. Temple of Nike b. Erechteon d. Parthenon In the given Figure , identify the type of capital in egypt. a. Papyrus c. Lotus b. Bud d. Bead A controversial style. Defined as the ideas of fragmentation, non-rectilinear shapes which serve to distort and dislocate some of the elements of architecture. The finished visual appearance of buildings is characterised by unpredictability and a controlled chaos. a. Deconstructivism c. Expressionism b. International Style d. Modernism Architectural style originated in Florence. It is the activity, spirit, or time of the humanistic revival of classic art and literature. a. Baroque c. Neoclassicism b. Rococo d. Renaissance From the given figure , identify the Architectural style used. a. Art Deco c. International Style b. Modernism d. Renaissance From the given figure , identify the type of ornament. a. Rope and flower c. Spiral Rope b. Rope and feather d. Continuous Coil From the given figure, identify which one is a Florentine Arch. a. c.

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11. In ancient Roman construction technique, what technique used irregular shaped and random placed uncut stones? a. Opus Caementicium c. Opus Quadratum b. Opus Incertum d. Opus Reticulatum 12. If the diameter of the column is 0.9 m and the intercolumnation would be aerostyle, what would be the measurement of the intercolumnation? a. 2.025 m c. 3.6 m b. 2.7 m d. 1.35 m 13. What is the intercolumnation of the columns if their clear distance is 1.5 of the diameter of the column? a. pycnostyle c. eunnostyle b. systyle d. distyle 14. From the given figure, identify the type of columnation. a. peripteral c. pseudodipteral b. dipteral d.psuedoperipteral 15. What is the Architecture period which rose in Central Mexico and destructed by the Spanish conquistadors. a. Mogul Architectture c. Aztec Architecture b. Inca Architecture d. Ottoman Architecture 16. From the given figure , identify what is indicated. a. Cul-de-sac c. T-road b. Arterial Road d. none of the above 17 Type of tomb in Egypt which is the burial for the noble. a. Pyramid c. Ziggurat b. Mastaba d. Cenotaph 18. In the given figure , identify the path space relationship. a. Pass by Spces c. Terminate in a space b. Pass through Spaces d. None of the above 19. In the given figure , identify the path space relationship. a. Pass by Spces c. Terminate in a space b. Pass through Spaces d. None of the above 20. In the given figure , Identify the principle used. a. Balance b. Symmetry

c. Hiearchy d. Axis

21. Where is the best place to locate a commercial structure to avoid traffic jam? a. In CBD area with ample parks and street b. In front of a Residential Subdivision adjacent to a parking lot. c. In a Commercial Zone near a Transportation Terminal. d. All of the above MONTES, MARIE CHARMAINE L. NAGUIT, KAREN ANNE U. TEE, ABIGAIL S.

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22. What would be the effect of rapid increase of a population in an urban area? a. Loss of Businees Opportunities c. increase of informal settlers b. Increase in mortality rate d. all of the above 23. What is the original purpose of Space Frame in Modern Movement a. Structural Innovation c. Makes the building lighter b. Architectural Innovation d. Improve Fenestration 24. In elements of a city, it is the channel of movement. a. edge c. path b. nodes d. district 25. Which in the figure is said to be the most stable. a. sphere b. cylinder

c. cone d. circle

26. It serves as a protection against extremes in temperature. A bank of earth is placed against one or more exterior walls of a building. a. drum wall c. trombe wall b. berm d. sun control 27. These are metal or concrete rigid posts that can be arranged in a line to close a road or path to vehicles above a certain width, and to separate traffic from pedestrians. a. bollard c. fence b. railing d. none of the above 30. In designing, which is the best way to minimize glare. a. make the window sill higher c. put canopy above the window b. make the window sill lower d. use dark ground 31. What is used as reference line in establishing a room or floor elevation/ height? a. street level c. FFL of NGL b. Natural Ground Line d. Ground Floor Line 32. What is the most important part in effective process of Planning? a. public consultation and stake holders c. extensive research b. participation of stake holders d. constant communication 33. What statement is true about Urban Heat? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_heat 34. From the given figure , identify the type of street. a. cul-de-sac c. crescent b. arterial road d. collector road 35. From the given figures, which figure is the most structurally sound? a. c.

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36. What is the key factor in determining the outmost benefits in good site development plan. a. topography c. building and its links b. users and beneficieries d. local government laws 37. From the given figures, which one is the least to prevent sound from transmitting to the other side of the room? a. 7" concrete wall c. masonry wall b. double brick wall d. 9" masonry wall 38. From the given figures below, what is the best sound insulation to use for a house fronting a highway? a. 7" concrete wall c. masonry wall b. double brick wall d. 9" masonry wall 39. What would be the minimum size of an office for 8 persons with a desk of 0.6 x 1.5 m each. Layout should be two (2) rows, 1.0 m aisle and a 1 m setback from the door to the first table. a. 4.0 x 7.2 c. 6.0 x 6.8 b. 5.0 x 6.0 d. 4.0 x 7.0 40. It is the most common method of compensation which is also fair for both client and architect. a. Percentage based on Project b. Lump sum b. Professional Fee plus Expenses c. MDPE 41. After all of the Contract Documents have been given to the owner, how much is the liability from the remaining professional fee? a. 15% c. 5% b. 10% d. all of the above 42. What is the standard progress of payment for an architect's fee based on project phase? a. 5% - 10% - 35% - 85% - 95% - 100% c. 5% - 15% - 30%- 85% - 100% b. 5% - 15% - 35% - 85% - 95% - 100% d. 5% - 15% - 35% - 85% - 100% 43. If an architect wants to register as a sole proprietorship firm, where will he register? a. UAP c. DTI b. PRC d. SEC 44. What is also known as "Architecture Act of 2004?" a. RA 9622 c. PD 1097 b. RA 9266 d. PD 1185 MONTES, MARIE CHARMAINE L. NAGUIT, KAREN ANNE U. TEE, ABIGAIL S.

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45. It is a bond that is an approved form of security furnished by the contractor as a guarantee to execute work in accordance with terms of the contract. a. Performance Bond c. Payment Bond b. Proposal Bond d. Guarantee Bond 46. It is also known as UAP Doc. 200. a. Code of Ethical Conduct b. Standard of Professional Practice

c. Architect's Responsibilities d. Pre-Design Services

47. In planning, who is responsible to evaluate how land resources will be maximized? a. Mayor c. Land Developer b. Environment Planner d. None of the above 48. What zone wherein only non-combustible material are allowed to be used as construction materiaL? a. Non-fire restricitve Zone c. Restrictive Zone b. Moderate d. High- Restrictive Zone 49. Study the difference between remodelling, renovation, addition and reconstruction. 50. Study the difference between conservation, preservation and restoration 51. Anthropometrics (5-6 questions). Given the male and female figure, identify the mounting height of the lavatory, mirror, etc. 52. Situational questions regarding professional practice. (2 situations, 5 questions each) Study the following: a. code of ethics b. liabilities/ responsibilities of architect to owner, contractor, public, supplier, etc. c. Minimum Basic Fee d. legal actions to be taken, civil court

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