ArkiReview Sample Questions 3

1. What type of roofing material that is oven-baked & is waterproofed?

a. shingles

b. tegula

c. long span

d. clay roof tiles

2. What is the best type of glass to use in shower stall?

a. wired

b. etched

c. textured

d. tempered

3. For a recording studio, what types of flooring is to be used and why?

a. wood

b.carpet

c. ceramic

4. Which is a Green architecture material? and why?

a. wood

b. aluminum

c. steel

5. Used to connect G.I roof to steel purlins?

a. self tapping screw

b. roof nail

c. machine bolt

d. expansion bolt

6. As a Project Manager for a 3-Storey Residence, you were told by the owner than he would like a finish on his fence to still show the CHB. What would you tell your foreman/mason to tidy up?

a. Soleras

b. Kostilyahes

c. Palitada

d. Kostura

7. What is a good color of roof in tropical country? why?

a. Dark green to black

b. Light red

c. Light brown

8. It relies on clean lines, smooth and polished surfaces, and few intricate details. It is not stark and cold, but _____________ is comfortable and spacious, without clutter?

a) art deco

b) minimalist design

c) contemporary design

d) oriental interiors

9. A paint defect which indicates imperfect adhesion of paint to the surface, with the film getting stripped off in a relatively large pieces due to application on damp or greasy surface

a. peeling

b. bleeding

c. alligatoring

d. cracking

10. Which is a neutral colour among the choices?

a) violet

b) ivory

c) blue

d) green

Part 2:

1. What shape of a theater should be avoided to prevent focus of sound?

a. irregular

b. rectangular

c. large curve space

d. domical

2. What is the recommended minimum thickness of an interior CHB wall without considering the plaster?

a. 0.10

b. 0.15

c. 0.20

d. 0.25

3. What is the recommended minimum thickness of an interior CHB wall considering the plaster?

a. 0.10

b. 0.15

c. 0.20

d. 0.25

4. What is the advantage of polybutylene over pvc pipes?

a. color

b. flexible

c. small diameter

d. cheap

5. A property owner wants to renovate his resort at the beachfront. He wants the construction to be fast. What is the most appropriate type of cladding for this kind of project?

a. aluminum cladding

b. pre-cast concrete

c. steel cladding

d. regular CHB

6. Which among the choices given is the best way to prevent sound transmission?

a. cavity wall

b. double wall

c. drywall with insulation

d. gypsum board

7. What type of switch will be used if a lighting fixture is to be used in 4 places?

a. 2 - 3way switch, 1 – 4way switch

b. 2 - 3way switch, 1 – 2way switch

c. 2 - 2way switch, 1 – 3way switch

d. 1 - 3way switch, 1 – 4way switch

8. The maximum length of a walkalator is 250 mtrs. What is the reason why it should be used for short runs only?

a. to allow users to exit at the sides

b. for maintenance and control

c. to allow reversal of directions

9. The owner hired an electrician to prepare and install the electrical wiring for his house. The electrician, with the owner’s consent, decided to use a larger size of wiring for the circuit breaker to anticipate overloading. After some time, the house was on fire. After the investigation, it was proven that the cause of the fire was faulty wiring. Why did the circuit breaker fail to detect the short circuit/overloading?

a. the circuit breaker is defective

b. the capacity of the wire is too large

c. the circuit breaker was too far away from where the short circuit happened

d. all of the above

10. The owner hired an electrician to prepare and install the electrical wiring for his house. The electrician, with the owner’s consent, decided to use a larger size of wiring for the circuit breaker to anticipate overloading. After some time, the house was on fire. After the investigation, it was proven that the cause of the fire was faulty wiring. Who should be blamed for the fire?

a. the electrician, he used a larger capacity for the wiring

b. the owner, he did not hire a professional and master electrician

c. none, some people are unfortunate

d. none, short circuits happen all the time.

Part 3:

1. The owner hired an electrician to prepare and install the electrical wiring for his house. The electrician, with the owner’s consent, decided to use a larger size of wiring for the circuit breaker to anticipate overloading. After some time, the house was on fire. After the investigation, it was proven that the cause of the fire was faulty wiring. What should have been done by the electrician to prevent the fire?

a. use the appropriate wiring capacity

b. none, his plans and actions were appropriate

c. studied more to become a Master Electrician and do better electrical plans

d. none of the above

2. Which flooring material is the MOST resilient?

a. vinyl sheets

b. linoleum

c. vinyl tiles

d. ceramic tiles

3. Which flooring material is the LEAST resilient?

a. vinyl sheets

b. linoleum

c. vinyl tiles

d. ceramic tiles

4. For a commercial establishment, what is the maximum height of curtain walls?

a. 4m

b. 2m

c. 3m

d. 5m

5. Given a government office building with a beam having a span of about 8.50m – 10.00m. What is the ideal column size at the 4th floor to support it?

a. 0.80 x 0.80

b. 1.00 x 1.00

c. 1.20 x 1.20

d. 1.60 x 1.60

6. What should be the size of a column at the ground floor if it has an 8m span?

a. 0.50m x 0.50m

b. 0.70m x 0.70m

c. 1.20m x 1.20m

d. 1.60m x 1.60m

7. What should be the size of a column at the fourth floor if it has an 8m span?

a. 0.50m x 0.50m

b. 0.70m x 0.70m

c. 1.20m x 1.20m

d. 1.60m x 1.60m

8. What type of foundation should be used so that the construction would not affect the adjacent structures?

a. pile/caisson

b. strip footing

c. sheet pile

9. What is the purpose of a fortress?

a. military installation

b. to protect the treasures

c. to protect the owner from enemy attack

d. public gateway

10. Basketball court orientation

a. N-S

b. E-W

c. NE-SW

d. NE-SE

Part 4:

1. The French version of the German Jugendstil.

a. Le Moderne Style

b. Art Nouveau

c. Modernismo

d. De Stijl

2. There are modern ways of suppressing earthquakes in terms of building design and innovation. But the traditional Filipino architecture had long before discovered this in the design of their homes. What is the traditional Filipino technique that could withstand earthquakes in the Philippines?

a. putting of rosaries and religious artifacts beneath the foundation.

b. putting stones that serve as rollers beneath the foundation.

c. making use of sturdy and heavy trunks of wood for column foundation.

d. bamboo posts running through roof connected on central apex.

3. What is the raw/natural material that traditional Filipino architecture used as motifs in the design of their homes?

a. egg shells

b. capiz shells

c. mud bricks

d. hand-cut stones

4. What is the main cause of migration from rural to urban places/cities?

a. opportunities in the city is greater.

b. presence of educational, health and recreational facilities in cities

c. tired of agricultural life

d. chances of meeting moviestars in cities

5. What is the purpose for the Bahay Kubo’s silong?

a. ventilation and drying of clothes

b. protection against animals

c. protection against animals

d. all of the above

6. Which is the most expensive?

a. a 9-hole golf course

b. a ½-hectare park/playground

c. a cable hanging bridge

d. an Olympic size pool

7. Which is the least expensive?

a. a 10-hole golf course

b. a ½ hectare park/playground

c. a cable hanging bridge

d. a 1000-meter water feature

8. Which is the correct statement regarding airflow in a room entry/exit?

a. air entering a small opening has greater airflow over a large opening

b. air entering a large opening has greater airflow over a small opening

c. it’s the same

d. it doesn’t matter

9. Given a site on a hilltop, which would you provide?

a. 3-m canopy

b. 5-m eaves

c. 4-m balcony

d. sunbreakers and sunshades

10. What can enhance the quality, texture, tone of construction detail and materials in a house?

a. artificial light

b. daylight saving lamp

c. natural light

d. all of the above

 

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