PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION – SPP DOCS

5. To perform the variety of services indicated

Name:______________________________________ under the Comprehensive Architectural
Date:_____________________ Services, the Architect must make full use
of his own capability as well as of services
Score:____________________ offered by other professionals. He may
expand his staff by hiring the experts
1. Shall include cost of the construction as needed, or he may form a team consisting
well as all professional fees, permits, of professionals such as but not limited to:
clearances and utilities and cost of a. Architects
acquiring the project site / lot, cost of b. Bankers
money, etc. c. Lawyers
a. Project Development Cost d. All of the above
b. Project Construction Cost
c. Contract Document Cost 6. The Recommended Professional Fee
d. Cost Estimates (RPF) for an Architect doing Design-Build
Services by Administration, exclusive of
2. The Consulting Architect in this area of the Architect’s Fee for the Regular Design
practice must have much more than the Services, shall be?
basic knowledge of Building Materials and a. 6% of PCC
Finishes, Construction Methodologies, b. 7% of PCC
Building Envelopes including cladding and c. 5% of PCC
roofing systems, Architectural d. 10% of PCC
Fenestrations and Architectural Hardware,
Fixtures and Fittings. 7. Before the Owner makes any official
a. Building Systems Design announcement, the IAPOA through the
b. Special Building/ Facility Planning ADC Committee shall send the Owner a
And Design written approval of the draft Conditions,
c. Building Components including:
d. Architectural Research Methods a. Timetable
b. the ADC registration fee (when
3. The Architect as the Construction Manager required)
shall not: c. Composition of the advisors
a. Impose methods, systems or d. Both A and B
designs that will substantially affect
the construction schedule and 8. Structures Belonging to Group 2
impair the design concept of the i. Nursing Homes
Architect. ii. Public Health Centers
b. make decisions on matters that are iii. Court Houses
the sole responsibility of the iv. Exhibition Halls
Architect-of-record (Aor). a. i, ii & iii
c. assume the responsibility of the b. i, ii & iv
Contractor’s project c. ii, iii & iv
superintendent. d. i, iii & iv
d. All of the above
9. Appointed by the IAPOA National
4. Inspectors of the (CSG) must have the President to oversee all architectural
following except: design competitions (ADCs)
a. A Bachelor of Science in a. IAPOA ADC Committee
Architecture (B.S. Arch.) degree. b. Jury
b. Extensive experience in design and c. Professional Advisor
building construction and must be d. Technical Advisors
very knowledgeable in building
materials and construction 10. When the various phases of design
detailing. services are completed, the Construction
c. Registered and License Architect Phase goes beyond periodic inspection
(RLA). and assessment to include the following:
d. Both A and C

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 a. Keeping records and books of 15. Under Pre-design Services, how many
accounts copies / set of drawings are to be submitted
b. Authorizing and undertaking to the Client?
payments of accounts a. 5
c. Procurement of materials, plants b. 3
and equipment, licenses and c. 7
permits d. 2
d. All of the above
16. They represent the Architect’s initial
11. Refers to the range of professional services assessment of a project’s soundness,
that covers Pre-design Services, Regular allowing the Client to promptly explore
Design Services, Specialized Architectural available/ readily identifiable directions /
Services, Construction Services and Post- options.
Construction Services. a. Preliminary Studies
a. Comprehensive Architectural b. Project Definition
Services c. Pre-feasibility Studies
b. Comprehensive Development d. Pre-Design Services
Planning Services
c. Post-Design Services 17. Once the Architect has prepared all the
d. Specialized Architectural Services documents, the Architect has completed
the Detailed Design and Contract
12. Assist the proper third parties in evaluating Documents phase of his services. When
the functional effectiveness of the design the Owner therefore fails to implement the
and construction process undertaken. plans and documents for construction as
a. Post-Construction Evaluation prepared by the Architect, the Architect is
b. Fulltime Supervision Services entitled to receive as compensation the
c. Construction Management sum corresponding to how many percent of
Services Architect’s fee?
d. Design Build Services a. 90%
b. 70%
13. The Architect in this area of practice must c. 50%
have much more than the basic knowledge d. 20%
of Specification Writing, Estimation and
Quantity Survey, Architectural Production, 18. The body formed by the Owner and
Architectural Software, Architectural approved by the Professional Advisor, to
Support Services and Contract Document assist the Professional Advisor and the
Review. Jury in the administrative conduct of the
a. Contract Documentation And ADC
Review Services a. Jury
b. Architectural Research Methods b. Technical Advisors
c. Management Of Architectural c. Competition Secretariat
Practices d. IAPOA ADC Committee
d. Preliminary Services
19. The Architect may appoint, subject to the
14. If the Owner observes or otherwise Owner / Client’s approval, a construction
becomes aware of anything that may superintendent, purchasing agent,
impair the successful implementation of the timekeeper and property clerk aside from
project, he shall? the usual labor personnel required.
a. Give prompt written notice to the Salaries of such persons are paid by?
Architect. a. Owner
b. Call the Architect. b. Architect
c. Immediately stop the Contractor. c. Contractor
d. Promptly examine and render d. Consultant
decision before going to the
Architect. 20. Who shall pay for the cost of all permits,
licenses and other incidentals to the work?
a. Architect
b. Contractor

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 c. Client c. Architectural Research
d. Construction Manager d. Architectural Programming

21. Who has the prime responsibility for the

plan/design of the project? 27. The Architect in this area of practice
a. Architect and Contractor undertakes a scientific study on the built
b. Architect and Owner environment’s well-being, which allows the
c. Specialist Consultants and Architect to focus on the ways in which the
Contractor building/structure can best maintain itself
d. Specialist Consultants and and prolong its life in a cost-efficient
Architect manner, and finally provide
recommendations to the Owner/ Client.
22. His training in the coordination of various a. Forensic Study
specialties allows him to supervise and b. Forensic Architecture
assure proper monitoring of all construction c. Forensic Investigation
activities with regards to quality, d. None of the above
workmanship and cost.
a. Project Manager 28. Under Fulltime Supervision Services, the
b. Construction Manager following are the scope of services except:
c. Contractor a. Filing of documents
d. Fulltime Supervisor b. Evaluation of Construction Work
c. Quality Assurance
23. As stated in SPP Document 204-A, what d. Preparation of Daily Inspection
does CSG means? Reports
a. Construction Supervision Group
b. Consulting Services Group 29. Service where the Architect assists the
c. Certified Specialist Group Client in conducting bids or negotiations
d. Consulting Supervision Group with General Contractors, subcontractors
and suppliers of building materials,
24. Deals with specific expertise for further furniture, equipment, fixtures, etc.
enhancement of the architectural interior a. Acoustic Design Services
and exterior components of a project. b. Architectural Interiors Services
a. Comprehensive Design Services c. Architectural Lighting Layout And
b. Regular Design Services Design
c. Post-Construction Services d. Regular Design Services
d. Specialized Architectural Services
30. Assist the proper third parties in seeing to
25. Means the cost of the completed building it that all equipment (air-conditioning,
to the Owner, including the structure, sprinkler system, generators, transformers,
plumbing/sanitary and electrical fixtures, telecommunications equipment, etc.) are
mechanical equipment, elevators, properly maintained and in good working
escalators, air-conditioning system, fire condition.
protection system, alarm and clock system, a. Facility Maintenance Support
communications and electronic system, Services
elements attached to the building and all b. Construction Manager
items indicated in the plans, designs, c. Comprehensive Development
drawings and specifications prepared by Planning
the Architect and his consultants. d. Building Equipment Maintenance
a. Project Development Cost
b. Project Construction Cost 31. As early as during the design development
c. Contract Document Cost phase, perhaps even concurrently with the
d. Cost Estimates Architect’s commission, the Project
Manager (PM) should conduct regular
26. It incorporates a space program with consultations with the Owner and with the
characterizations of the envisioned spaces Architects and Engineers (for A&E
such as ambiance, cost range, etc. services) on all aspects of planning for the
a. Space Planning project.
b. Space Management Studies a. Consultation

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 b. Project Development Phase c. P3,000,000 plus 5% of excess of P
c. Pre-Construction Phase 50.0 million
d. Comprehensive Development d. P3,500,000 plus 6% of excess of P
Planning 50.0 million

32. The Recommended Professional Fee

(RPF) for an Architect doing Design-Build 38. The project construction cost is guaranteed
Services on Guaranteed Maximum Cost by the Architect not to exceed how many
shall be? percentage of the estimated project
a. 7% of PCC construction cost?
b. 8% of PCC a. 5%
c. 9% of PCC b. 6%
d. 10% of PCC c. 7%
d. 10%
33. The person or organization that undertakes
or promotes an ADC with the primary 39. Supervise landscape contractors and
objective of obtaining excellence in design gardeners for the proper watering, pruning,
for a project or for a development concept. trimming and maintenance of the
a. PRC landscape (both hardscapes and
b. Owner softscapes).
c. Specialist Consultant a. Project Manager
d. Professional Advisor b. Grounds and Landscaping
Supervision
34. Pursuant to Section 7, Article II of R.A. No. c. Site and Physical Planning
9266, known as? d. Site Development Planning
a. The Architectural Act of 2004
b. The Architecture Act of 2010
c. The Architecture Act of 2004 40. When the Consulting Architect is
d. The Architectural Act of 2010 commissioned to do this service, he
examines existing laws, ordinances, and
35. A person found preparing architectural political / social constraints.
plans without the necessary license is a. Site Development Planning (SDP)
guilty of what? Services
a. Misinterpretation b. Site And Physical Planning
b. Nothing Services
c. Misdemeanor c. Comprehensive Development
d. Illegal Practice Planning (CDP) Services
d. Contract Documentation And
36. Specialist personnel who may be consulted Review Services
by the Jurors during the conduct of the
ADC to permit them to obtain all necessary 41. Is directly responsible to the Owner on all
relevant information. aspects of the construction work:
a. Technical Advisors programming, coordination, quality and
b. Professional Advisor cost control and time management.
c. IAPOA ADC Committee a. Project Manager
d. Competition Secretariat b. Construction Manager
c. Contractor
37. Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for d. Site Engineer
Detailed Architectural and Engineering
Design Services (DAEDS) with a Project 42. Under Scope of Pre-design Services,
Construction Cost (PCC) of over P50.0 which is NOT included.
million to P100.0 million for buildings with a. Value Management
simplest utilization. b. Architectural Planning
a. P2,000,000 plus 3% of excess of c. Site Utilization and Land-Use
P50.0 million Studies
b. P2,500,000 plus 4% of excess of d. Feasibility Studies
P50.0 million

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43. If portions of the building/s are erected at the very nature of the services, he assumes
different periods of time, thus increasing the dual role of?
the construction period and Architect’s a. Project Coordinator and
burden of services, charges pertaining to Construction Manager
services rendered during the Construction b. Project Manager and Construction
Phase shall be adjusted proportionately. Supervisor
The fee for the remaining works shall be c. Project Consultant and
doubled when the suspension of Construction Manager
construction exceeds a period of how many d. Project Manager and the
months? Construction Manager
a. 4
b. 8 49. The people appointed by the Owner to
c. 6 assess the entries to the competition.
d. 12 a. IAPOA ADC Committee
b. Jury
44. Under Pre-design Services, the Architect c. Professional Advisor
can render services in any of the following d. Technical Advisors
except:
a. By Association, Consultation or 50. For Monumental buildings and other
Networking facilities requiring consummate design skill
b. Architect’s Own Staff and much precise detailing Recommended
c. Individual Architect Professional Fee (RPF) for Detailed
d. None of the above Architectural Design Services (DADS)?
a. 6%
45. Conceptualizes the specifications for the b. 6.6%
needed civil works and utility lines. c. 7.2%
a. Site Development Planning (SDP) d. 7.5%
Services
b. Site And Physical Planning 51. This entails the formulation of site criteria,
Services assistance to the Client in site evaluation
c. Comprehensive Development as well as analysis to determine the most
Planning (CDP) Services appropriate site/s for a proposed project or
d. Contract Documentation And building program.
Review Services a. Site Utilization and Land-Use
Studies
46. Under Multiple of Direct Expenses, all are b. Site Selection and Analysis
to be charged to the Client including: c. Architectural Research
a. Out-of-town living and housing d. Architectural Programming
allowances of local Consultants
b. Cost of Transportation 52. The New/Updated Standards of
c. Living and housing allowances of Professional Practice (SPP) for Architects
foreign consultants was approved and subsequently
d. All of the above prescribed by the PRC through PRBoA
Resolution No. 3 on?
47. The Architect monitor security services. a. 27th July, 2010
Which scope of service is this b. 21st February, 2011
responsibility? c. 9th March 2011
a. Building and Facilities d. 4th July, 2010
Administration
b. Post-Construction Evaluation 53. Reject any offer of free professional
c. Security Evaluation and Planning engineering or allied design service/s, or
Services receive any substantial aid, gifts,
d. Facilities Maintenance Support commissions, or favors which will tend to
Services place him/her under any kind of obligation
to return such favors. This is Architect’s
48. Normally, the Architect enters into a responsibility in relation to?
contract with the Owner to perform a. Manufacturers, Dealers, And
Comprehensive Architectural Services. By Agents

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 b. Contractor c. 20 man-days multiplies by 8 man-
c. Owner hours
d. Colleagues and subordinates d. 26 man-days multiplies by 8 man-
hours
54. The Owner undertakes to accept the
decisions of the Jury to pay the prizes 59. Foreign Architects offering services under
allotted within how many days of the official Regular Design Services are subject to full
announcement of the ADC results? compliances of what section?
a. Thirty (30) Days a. Section 28
b. Fifteen (15) Days b. Section 38
c. Ten (10) Days c. Section 27
d. Five (5) Days d. Section 37

55. In adopting any of the above 60. Architectural Service that covers a broad
arrangements, or any acceptable variation line of architectural services ranging from
thereof, the Architect must strictly adhere to initial problem identification to activities that
the following: would allow the Architect to initially
a. SPP Doc. 200, SPP Doc. 202 and conceptualize an array of architectural and
Architect’s credo allied solutions.
b. SPP Doc. 200 and Architect’s a. Specialized Architectural Services
Credo b. Pre-design Services
c. Code of Ethical Conduct and SPP c. Comprehensive Design Services
Doc. 200 d. Regular Design Services
d. Architect’s Credo and SPP Doc.
202 61. Buildings NOT included in Group 5.
a. Exhibition Halls
56. Under Post-construction Services, The b. Exposition Buildings
Architect may be engaged as one for a c. Specialized Decorative Buildings
commercial, industrial, residential or d. Museums
institutional building, facility or complex to
maximize the lifespan of the building/s in 62. The Consulting Architect in this area of
order to produce the maximum economic practice places value on the building /
return. structure condition and defects, and on its
a. Project Administrator repair and maintenance, including the
b. Building Manager required improvements.
c. Project Coordinator a. Facilities Maintenance Support
d. Building Administrator b. Building Testing And
Commissioning
57. The Construction Manager (CM) could c. Forensic Architecture
either be: d. Building Appraisal
a. an independent individual
b. a member of the staff of the Owner 63. Determine the effectiveness of the various
c. an Architect with extensive building systems and the materials
experience in design and building systems in use:
construction a. Post-Construction Evaluation
d. a firm hired by the Owner to b. Building Systems Design
manage the construction of a c. Building Components
particular project. d. Forensic Architecture

58. Compensation for the foregoing 64. On Construction Phase, the Project
specialized architectural services, all of Manager (PM) can also serve this position
which may be classified as additional or to oversee time, cost and quality control
extra services, shall be through man- during the construction of the project.
months i.e. a. Construction Manager (CM)
a. 24 man-days multiplies by 8 man- b. Construction Supervisor
hours c. Building Administrator
b. 22 man-days multiplies by 8 man- d. Specialist Consultant
hours

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65. The scope of Design-Build Services by
Administration is similar to that of the 71. This requires primary data gathering and
Architect’s Regular Design Services analysis.
(reference SPP Document 202) EXCEPT: a. Feasibility Studies
a. Construction Phase b. Architectural Research
b. Bidding or Negotiation Phase c. Space Planning
c. Contract Document Phase d. Space Management Studies
d. None of the above
72. An Architect nominated by the Owner and
66. The Architect innovate schemes to attain approved by the IAPoA to organize the
maximum building occupancy. ADC on behalf of the Owner.
a. Promotional Services. a. IAPOA ADC Committee
b. Business Development and b. Professional Advisor
Management. c. Technical Advisors
c. Building Maintenance. d. Competition Secretariat
d. Building Development and
Management. 73. Group 2 – Buildings of moderate
complexity of plan/design.
67. NOT a Scope of Service under Post- i. Residential Condominium
Construction Services. ii. Convention Facilities
a. Post-Construction Evaluation iii. Exhibition Halls
b. Business Development and iv. Mixed Use Buildings
Management. a. i, iii, iv
c. Building and Facilities b. i, ii, iii, iv
Administration c. ii, iii, iv
d. Facilities Maintenance Support d. i, iv

68. When the Owner therefore fails to 74. Comprehensive Architectural Services.
implement the plans and documents for a. SPP Doc. 204-B
construction as prepared by the Architect, b. SPP Doc. 208
the Architect is entitled to receive as c. SPP Doc. 206
compensation the sum corresponding how d. SPP Doc. 205
many percentage of the Architect’s fee?
a. 15% 75. Which is an unethical action with respect to
b. 20% the Architect’s responsibility to the people?
c. 40% a. Seek constructive civic service
d. 90% b. Shares technical information
c. Promote professional organization
69. Buildings of simplest utilization and d. Take part in paid endorsement of
character (Group 1) – building material
i. Supermarkets
ii. Hangars 76. This method of compensation for
iii. Habitable Agricultural Buildings architectural services is the most common
iv. Service Garages worldwide. This method is fair to both the
a. i, ii, iv Client and the Architect as the fee is
b. i, ii, iii, iv pegged to the cost of the Project the Client
c. ii, iv is willing to undertake.
d. ii, iii, iv a. Unit Cost Method
b. Lump Sum or Fixed Fee
70. Monitor maintenance and upkeep services c. Professional Expenses
(cleanliness of corridors, lobbies, stairs and d. Percentage based on Project
other common areas, exits, parking areas, Construction Cost
garbage collection).
a. Facilities Maintenance Support 77. It was given to the Architect beforehand
b. Building and Facilities and is accounted for and subject to periodic
Administration auditing by the Client since the Architect
c. Post-Construction Evaluation does not advance any money for payment
d. Forensic Architecture of expenditures connected with the work.

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 a. Petty Cash d. Lump Sum or Fixed Fee
b. Revolving Fund
c. Salaries 84. Which is an ethical action with respect to
d. Compensation the Architect’s responsibility to his
Manufacturers, Dealers and Agents?
78. The Architect sees to it that the building a. Receives gifts or favors from
and all the parts thereof (structure, agents.
plumbing, electrical, partitions, finishes, b. Receives commissions placing him
etc.) are all in good condition. in a reciprocal frame of mind.
a. Business Development and c. Avails of technical services by
Management. manufacturer accompanied by an
b. Building Equipment Maintenance. obligation.
c. Grounds and Landscaping d. Accepts market discounts credited
Supervision. to client
d. Building Maintenance.
85. NOT included on the Buildings of
79. The Architect’s compensation should NOT exceptional character and complexity of
be based on: plan/design.
a. Popularity a. Public Health Centers
b. Experience b. Hotels
c. Talents c. Breweries
d. Imagination d. Mall Complexes

80. A method of compensation where more 86. When the plan/design and related Contract
than one method of compensation on a Documents are re-used for the repetitive
project is provided. construction of similar buildings without
a. Mixed Method of Condensation amending the drawing and the
b. Lump Sum or Fixed Fee specifications, the recommended
c. Mixed Method of Compensation professional fee for the first building is
d. Multiple of Direct Personnel equivalent to:
Expenses a. 12% of PCC
b. 100% of RPF for type of building
81. The responsibilities of the Construction c. 50% of RPF for type of building
Manager includes the functions of the d. Fee for one unit plus 50% of RPF
Construction Supervision Group except: for each additional unit
a. Cost and Quality Control
b. Coordination and Supervision 87. The Recommended Professional Fee
c. Keeping of Records (RPF) for Project Manager?
d. Quality Control of Work a. 2% - 5% of PCC
b. 2.5% - 5% of PCC
82. As stated under SPP Doc. 206, as shall be c. 1.5% - 3% of PCC
described in the Architect’s Guidelines, the d. 1% - 3% of PCC
Project Manager is compensated on what
basis? 88. The Architect’s Fee is based on:
a. Monthly Salary / Fee a. Project Construction Cost
b. Lump Sum or Fixed Fee b. Project Development Cost
c. Per Diem, Honorarium Plus c. Project Classification
Reimbursable Expense d. Project Complexity
d. Percentage
89. After the initial meeting / conversation /
83. Compensation for the Architect performing correspondence with the Client, the
Design-Build Services can be based on the Architect must submit his proposal for pre-
following except: design services, stating the following
a. Built-in in the Guaranteed except:
Maximum Cost a. Method of Payment
b. Percentage of Project Development b. Scope of Work
Cost c. Other Conditions of Services
c. Professional Fee plus Expenses d. Owner’s Responsibilities

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 96. The Multiple of Direct Personnel Expense
90. This includes the causes of observed is applicable to what type of work?
building deficiencies e.g., non-compliance a. Government Projects
with planning and building laws, deviations b. Research
from original use or function of spaces c. Creative Work
a. Forensic Study d. Ocular Site Inspection
b. Forensic Architecture
c. Forensic Investigation 97. Is normally recommended by the Architect
d. None of the above based on their performance, and hired by
the Owner. They are answerable to both
91. The full conditions include the program, the Owner and Architect.
instructions on submission of entries, site a. Consulting Architect
plans, entry forms and official envelopes b. Construction Supervision Group
and labels. These are drawn up by the c. Contractor
Professional Advisor. d. Project Manager
a. Instruction to Bidders
b. Specification 98. What shall be provided as an Honorarium
c. Contract Document to the Technical Advisor?
d. Conditions a. Consultation Fee
b. Professional Fee
92. The Architect as Project Manager can be c. Monthly Salary
compensated using the following except: d. Reimbursable Expense
a. Retainer
b. Lump Sum or Fixed Fee 99. Standards of Professional Practice (SPP)
c. Professional Fee plus Expenses Document Number 209.
d. Multiple of Direct Personnel a. Professional Architecture
Expense Consulting Services
b. Professional Architectural
93. The Architect’s Fee for Fulltime Consultants Specialist
Supervision as based on the PPC shall be c. Professional Architectural
detailed in the: Consulting Services
a. Architect’s Guidelines d. Professional Architectural
b. Architect’s National Code Competition Services
c. Standards of Professional Practice
d. RA. 9266 100. Scope of Services for Project
Management as per SPP Doc. 206:
94. Does NOT belong to Group 4 a. Pre-Construction Phase and
a. Multi-storey Apartments Construction Phase
b. Townhouses b. Pre-Design Phase and Post-Design
c. Row-houses Phase
d. Shop-houses c. Project Development Phase and
Construction Phase
95. The 2010 SPP Documents has identified d. Building Facilities and Maintenance
several methods of compensation which and Post-Construction Evaluation
can be generally classified into these three
main types:
a. Percentage-based Fee, Lump Sum
or Fixed Fee and Time Basis
b. Percentage based on Project
Construction Cost, Unit Cost
Method, and Value-based
Pricing/Percentage of Gross
Rentals
c. Professional Fee plus Expenses,
Per Diem or Hourly Basis, Retainer
d. Percentage-based Fee, Unit Cost
Method and Retainer

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