Quiz 1: RA 9266

1. What is the full title of RA 9266?

An Act Providing For A More Responsive And Comprehensive Regulation
For The Registration, Licensing And Practice Of Architecture

2. The architect who is directly and professionally responsible for the total design of
the project for the client and who shall assume the civil liability for the plans.
Architect-of-Record

3. Who nominates persons for each position in the PRBArch?

The IAPOA

4. A certificate bearing a registration number signifying that the individual has

successfully passed the licensure examination and is registered to practice his/her
profession as architect
Certificate of Registration

5. An architect who is professionally and academically qualified and with exceptional

or recognized expertise or specialization in any branch of architecture
Consulting Architect

6. How much of the owners, shareholders, etc. of architectural corporations must be

registered and licensed architects?
At least 75%

7. Does the consulting architect assume any civil liability under the Civil Code?
Yes, but only if the consulting architect contravenes the legal and
professional functions of the architect-of-record.

8. A document which contains the norms and principles governing the practice of the
profession of architecture in the highest standards of ethical conduct.
Code of Ethical Conduct

9. A duly notarized written contract stipulating the scope of services and guaranteeing
compensation for such services that the architect will render.
Service Agreement

10.Which of the following is true?

Both A and B

11.The term “architectural company” is synonymous to

Architectural partnership

12.The following are considered part of the contract documents, except for:
None of these are part of the contract documents

13.The intellectual property rights retained by an architect over any architectural

documents/work that he/she prepares unless there is a written stipulation to the
contrary.
Copyright

14.Documents which define all aspects of professional service, prescribes minimum

basic fees and establishes the rights and obligations of both the architect and the
client.
Standards of Professional Practice

15.Who shall prepare the syllabi for the licensure exams?

The PRBArch
16.Who shall develop the CPD program for architects?
The IAPOA

17.Does the architect have the right to control the construction of any building that
only partly reproduces his design?
Yes.

18.The proprietary rights to an architectural work by a person who commissions the

Architect.
Ownership

19.How often must the Certificate of Registration be renewed?

It never expires.

20.All of the following are grounds for the disqualification of any nominee for a PRBArch
position except for which one?
The nominee has never taught at a school, university, or review center
teaching architecture courses.

21.Can PRBArch members be reappointed when their term expires?

Yes, but for one full term only.

22.Can foreigners take the Philippine licensure examination for architects?

Yes, but there are conditions..

23.If an employer who is not a registered and licensed architect compels his employees
to solicit commissions for architectural works on his/her behalf, who shall be
deemed as having violated RA 9266?
All of them

24.Foreign nationals need a temporary or special permit to practice architecture in the

Philippines. Where can this special permit be obtained?
From the PRBArch

25.To pass the licensure exam, what scores must the examinee get?
A minimum weighted general average of 70% with no score lower than
50% in any subject

QUIZ 2
Manufacturer Which term does not belong?

Project definition phase In this phase, the architect consults with the owner to
ascertain the conceptual framework and related requirements of the project and
confirms such requirements with him.

Invitation In comparative selection, during which step does the client issue the ToR
for the project?

They are open only to architects and not architectural firms Which is NOT
true of architectural design competitions?

Architectural design competition Which selection method is appropriate for

civic projects?

Schematic design phase In this phase of the regular design service, the architect
prepares the initial line drawings representing design studies that will lead to a
recommended solution
Verification In comparative selection, this is the step where the selection
committee may visit past projects of a prospective architect and check with
references such as past clients and/or financial institutions.

Consultation What service is rendered when the architect attends conferences

upon the client's request?

Contract documentation In which phase of the regular design service does the
architect prepare the technical specifications?

Sketches submitted by the architect for the contemplated project In direct

selection, which should NOT be a basis of the client for selecting an architect?

Yes, this is part of the regular design service Is it the duty of the architect to
review the contractor’s billings and issue Certificates of Payment during the regular
design service?

90% Once the architect has completed the detailed design and contract documents
phase, the architect is entitled to collect how much of his fee?

Design development phase In which phase are diagrammatic layouts of

construction systems prepared?

Competition Which method of selection is appropriate for monumental projects?

Site utilization and land-use studies The architect was asked to analyze the
site's potentials, the context of the site as well as its surroundings. Which service
was rendered?

All of the above Which entities do the standards in SPP Doc. 202 apply to?

Space planning In this service, the architect determines the adequate size and
appropriate configuration for a proposed project considering the use, allocation, and
interface of spaces for given activities.

Verification In comparative selection, during which step does the selection

committee visit buildings designed by the architect?

Pre-feasibility study They represent the architect’s initial assessment of a

project’s soundness generally using researched, processed, and validated
secondary data.

Value management This technique is applied in the cost management process to

minimize the negative effect of simplified operations associated with many cost-
reduction programs.

Schematic design phase In this phase, the architect prepares the initial line
drawings representing design studies leading to a recommended solution, including
a general description of the project for approval by the Owner.

Design development In which phase of the regular design service does the
architect prepare the outline specifications?

Architectural programming It incorporates a space program with

characterizations of the envisioned spaces such as ambiance, cost range, etc.

5 sets How many sets of drawings should the architect give to the client as part of
the regular design service?

Consultant Which term does not belong?

QUIZ 3
Comprehensive Development Planning (CDP) Services
Are based on the concept of expanded physical planning services to include other
activities necessary for the proper handling of the numerous components
considered in the formulation, implementation and realization of a Master
Development Plan (MDP).

Architectural Interiors __ specifically mentioned under Secs. 3 (4) (g) and 14 (3)
of R.A. No. 9266, involves the detailed planning and design of the indoor / enclosed
areas of any proposed building / structure, including retrofit, renovation,
rehabilitation or expansion work which shall cover all architectural and utility
aspects, including the architectural lay-outing of all building engineering systems
found therein.

Environmental Component The following are components of Comprehensive

Development Planning Except:

Professional fee + Expenses This method of compensation is frequently used

where there is continuing relationship involving a series of projects. It establishes a
fixed sum over and above the reimbursement for the Architect's technical time and
overhead. An agreement on the general scope of the work is necessary in order to
set an equitable fee.

Percentage of Project Construction Cost The Architect's Fee for Fulltime

Supervision as based on the PPC shall be detailed in the Architect's Guidelines.

Consulting Architect For this SPP (203), the term Architect refers to the __who
may be the holder of a valid Specialist Certificate that may be issued by the Board
and/or the Commission, upon due qualification or accreditation by the IAPoA.

Consulting Architect In SPP 203, The term ___shall refer only to a RLA who may
also be a separately Registered and Licensed Professional (RLP) i.e. a natural person
under Philippine law and jurisprudence with a valid certificate of registration and a
valid professional identification card (representing the renewable license) for the
lawful practice of one or more State-regulated profession other than architecture.

Preliminary Services The Consulting Architect in this area of practice must have
much more than the basic knowledge of Site Analysis, Space Planning and
Management, Architectural Programming, and the other services under SPP
Document 201.

Specialized Architectural Services Deals with specific expertise for further

enhancement of the architectural interior and exterior components of a project.

Architect-in-charge of Construction directly and professionally responsible and

liable for the construction supervision of the project.

Environmental Impact Assessment In SPP 203, What is EIA?

Master Development Plan In SPP 203, what is MDP?

Building Appraisal The Consulting Architect in this area of practice places value
on the building / structure condition and defects, and on its repair and maintenance,
including the required improvements.

SPP DOC. 203 Standards of Professional Practice on Specialized Architectural

Services
Structural Conceptualization The Architect in this area of practice conceives,
chooses and develops the type, disposition, arrangement and proportioning of the
structural elements of an architectural work, giving due considerations to safety,
cost-effectiveness, functionality and aesthetics.

Security Evaluation and Planning The Consulting Architect in this area of

practice arranges and formulates methods of rating and ascertaining the value of
structures or facilities which must be fully secured, kept safe, protected, assured,
guaranteed and provided sufficient safeguards for the conduct of any work or
activity.

Facilities Maintenance Support The Consulting Architect in this area of practice

provides the Owner/Client with means and measures to ensure the proper function
and maintenance of the building / structure and site after final inspection.

Forensic Architecture The Architect in this area of practice undertakes a scientific

study on the built environment’s well-being, which allows the Architect to focus on
the ways in which the building/structure can best maintain itself and prolong its life
in a cost-efficient manner, and finally provide recommendations to the Owner/
Client.

Architectural Lighting Layout and Design Involves the detailed planning and
design of light transmission, timing and control for compatibility with the
architectural design concept.

SPP DOC. 202 The architectural plan and design of the building properly falls
under the __.

Building Systems Design The Architect in this area of practice engages in

methods of producing building components in a highly engineered, efficient and
cost-effective manner, particularly for residential and commercial applications.

Building testing and commissioning The Architect in this area of practice

recommends the systematic process of ensuring that a building / structure's array
of systems is planned, designed, installed and tested to perform according to the
design intent and the building's operational needs.

Architect-of-Record As the __of the project, the __is in a better position to

interpret his drawings and documents and to assure conformity by the Contractor.
He can assign his staff to undertake the fulltime supervisory work to perform the
works as enumerated in the Architect's Guidelines.

Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses This cost-based method of compensation

is applicable only to non-creative work such as accounting, secretarial, research,
data gathering, preparation of reports and the like.The computation is made by
adding all costs of technical services (man hours x rate) and then multiplying it by a
multiplier to cover overhead and profit.

In SPP 203 Architectural Interior (AI) Services, Manner of providing services, The
Architect may enter into contract with the Owner in two possible ways:
*Working in a dual capacity as Architect-of-record and as Consulting
Architect for AI services;
*Working as Consulting Architect for AI services only.

Physical Planning Refers to the orderly arrangement within a piece of land or

property on which vertical structures such as buildings, monuments and the like, as
well as horizontal developments such as rights-of-way (ROWs), open spaces and
activity spaces are to be proposed.
Comprehensive development Planning Covers the range of all services from
primary data gathering through the formulation of the MDP and the parallel
preparation of the environmental impact assessment / statement (EIA/S).

None of the Above The following are fulltime supervision scope of services
EXCEPT:
Acoustic design services Involves the detailed planning and design to control
sound transmission for compatibility with the architectural design concept.
Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses This method of compensation is based
on technical hours spent and does not account for creative work since the value of
creative design cannot be measured by the length of time the designer has spent
on his work.