ArkiReview Sample Questions 1

1. An Architect suggested to the client that a blank wall in one of the portion of the lobby be provided with a mural painting. The client agreed and asked the ARCHITECT to present a design for the mural painting. The Architect hired a popular painter to make the concept design. Who will pay for the services of the mural painter?

a. Architect

b. Already included in the fees of the architect

c. Client

d. To be decided by the arbitration

2. Daylight type of Lighting is applicable in what type of project?

a. bakery

b. textile manufacturing

c. furniture display

d. exterior landscaping

3. What place was the co-called University Belt in Manila?

a. espana

b. makati

c. recto

d. bicol

4. During the summer holidays, a couple decided to have their house repaired. They acquired the services of Architect "A" for this project. However they specifically asked Architect "A" to give the roofing repairs to their father who happens to be a roof contractor. Everything went well until the rains came. Now, the house is flooding and leaks coming everywhere. The couple asked Architect "A" to repair the defects but the Architect refused. Who is liable for the damages?

a. Architect "A", he should have checked the work of the roofing contractor.

b. The Roofing Contractor, he was the one who repaired the roof.

c. The Couple, they were the one who asked that their father do it.

d. No one, because it was nature which caused the leaks.

5. Which of the ff. should not be located in a carport?

a. storage cabinet

b. hose reel

c. dog cage

d. flower pots

6. What type of architecture is depicted by the national museum of modern art?

a. neo classical

b. formalism

c. renaissance

d. gothic

7. A client wants to open a dance studio on the ground floor of a building. The existing room for the studio is fronting the road and the floor above is an office area. What materials should be used in the flooring?

a. Ceramic Tiles

b. Steel Decking

c. Wood Tiles

d. Vinyl Tiles (with wooden look)

8. A client wants to open a dance studio on the ground floor of a building. The existing room for the studio is fronting the road and the floor above is an office area. What materials should be used in the ceiling?

a. Suspended Acoustical Tiles

b. Steel Decking

c. Plywood

d. slab soffit

9. What does slenderness ratio determine?

a. effective length

b. buckling

c. effective depth

d. maximum height of column

10. The Philippine post office in Manila designed by Arch. Arellano is in what style?

a. post modern

b. classical revival

c. art deco

d. romanesque

Part 2:

1. What major component part functions to cool the condenser unit in a central airconditioning system?

a. chiller

b. air handling unit

c. fan and motor

d. cooling tower

2. What is the purpose of placing grout in between tiles?

a. for aesthetic

b. prevent the tiles from cracking in case of expansion the grout will be where the cracks would appear

c. marks the are to be chipped in case tiles will be replaced so as not to damage the other areas

3. The dome of the US capitol in washington DC was patterned from the dome of what renaissance masterpiece?

a. st. peter's basilica

b. florence cathedral

c. st. paul's cathedral

d. the tempietoo

4. What is the purpose for using a pebble wash finish with space in between?

a. prevent slipping

b. prevent creeping crack

c. prevent accumulation of dust

d. aesthetic only

5. Under BP 220, what is the minimum clear height of bathroom doors?

a. 1.80 m

b. 2.00 m

c. 1.71 m

d. 1.90 m

6. Which of the following is NOT an executive position at GOCC?

a. vice president

b. director

c. division chief

d.assistant vice president

7 . Your architectural team is designing a 3-storey hospital. Which fire suppression system is not integrated in the building?

a. Wet Standpipe

b. Dry Standpipe

c. Fire extinguisher

d. Sprinkler

8. Your architectural team is designing a 3-storey hospital. How many dry standpipes will be used?

a. 3

b. 2

c. 0

d. 1

9. A female GI threaded pipe reducer fitting use to connect a reducing branch from a main water distribution.

a. bell reducer

b. tee reducer

c. elbow reducer

d. coupling reducer

10. Maximum slump for slabs, beams, columns?

a. 100mm

b. 120mm

c. 200mm

d. 150mm

Part 3:

1. Why rags should not be left beside the can of paints at a job site especially during night time when it is most likely to be unattended?

a. it will increase humidity

b. it might ignite a fire

c. it will absorb moisture and affect the paint

d. rags will be stolen when unattended

2. What is the most common alternative for plywood? It is made out of silica with binders and is highly weather resistant.

a. gypsum board

b. ficemboard

c. ceramic tile

d. asphalt board

3. What is not included in computation of reinforced concrete load?

a. floor finish

b. slab

c. beam

d. column

4. When a surface is uneven and cannot be totally flattened, what is the best paint to use to hide the uneven surface?

a. semi-gloss

b. glossy

c. eggshell

d. flat paint

5. What is the most common profile of a tile trim?

a. flat

b. square

c. quarter round

d. half round

6. Proposed the Latin-Cross Plan of St. Peter Rome

a. Domenico Fontana

b. Baldassare Peruzzi

c. Rapael

d. Bernini

e. Vignola

7. Which is NOT a part of a lightning arrester?

a. down conductor

b. transmitter

c. earthen material

d. lightning rod

8. Which among the following is a component of modular kitchen system?

a. splash board

b. marble counter top

c. laminated fiberboard

d. concealed hinges

9. What does slenderness ratio determine?

a. effective length

b. buckling

c. effective depth

d. maximum height of column

10. One of the world's greatest painter and the architect of distinction, he designed the Palazzo Pandolfini, Florence.

a. Michelangelo

b. Giulio Romano

c. Raphael Santi

d. Pirro Ligorio

Part 4:

1. An Architect suggested to the client that a blank wall in one of the portion of the lobby be provided with a mural painting. The client agreed and asked the ARCHITECT to present a design for the mural painting. The Architect hired a popular painter to make the concept design. Who will pay for the services of the mural painter?

a. Architect

b. Already included in the fees of the architect

c. Client

d. To be decided by the arbitration

2. For a 3- storey building that is intended for a senior citizen center with limited budget and space, what is the most appropriate type of elevator?

a. hydraulic elevator

b. traction elevator

c. stretcher accessible

d. none 3-storey building does not need an elevator

3. Da Vignola built one of the most magnificent renaissance palace, recalling Hadrian's mausoleum in mass and outline, while the circular internal court suggest the Colosseum, Rome.

a. Capitol, Rome

b. Ducai Palace

c. Palazzo Farnese

d. Villa of Pope Julius, RM

4. What are advertising signs according to PD 1096?

a. signs perpendicular or at an angle from the wall surface

b. off-premise signs

c. signs parallel to the wall surface

d. panels for posting bills or posters

5. When fabricating sound insulation panels, which of the following methods will best produce a good insulating panel.

a. attached the absorbent material rigidly into the frame

b. attach the absorbent material to the frame so as to provide air space

c. attach the absorbent material rigidly along the sides while still providing air space

6. Which design elements could be used to lower the apparent height of a ceiling?

a. A dark , highly textured ceiling

b. Strong horizontal line on the walls

c. Fine-grained patterns on the ceiling and dark walls

d. A light ceiling and textured walls

7. 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

b. berm

c. sun control

d. trombe wall

8. What is not a rule of thumb in designing a drainage?

a. as much as possible pipes must run in straight line

b. underground drainage line should be on top of compacted soil

c. it should be underneath the driveway

9. Assuming the site will be on adobe soil, what foundation will you use?

a. Bored Pile

b. Sheet Pile

c. Isolated Footing

d. Footing With Tie Beam

10. Which type of glass will you recommend if you want to keep the heat away from the inside of the structure?

a. double glazed with suspended film and low-emissivity?

b. single glass

c. triple insulating glass

d. double glazed glass with 1/4 inch airspace

e. both a and d

Part 5:

1. An office/firm has 10 staff and 1 manager's room with toilet, what is the BEST area in sq.mt for each staff.

a. 1.5 sq.mt.

b. 3.5 sq.mt

c. 1 sq.mt

d. 5 sq.m

2. Concrete slab should have a minimum concrete cover of:

a. 20mm

b. 40mm

c. 15mm

d. 30mm

3. Which among of the following is the most rigid frame?

a. canto mesa

b. rabetted

c. tenon and mortise

d. overlapping frame

4. Assuming the site will be on adobe soil, what foundation will you use?

a. Bored File

b. Sheet File

c. Isolated Footing

d. Footing With Tie Beam

5. Arrange the following mat'ls. from cheapest to most expensive that will cover a 1.2m x 1.2m area.

a. mactan tiles

b. pebble washout

c. 0.30 x 0.30 vitrified tiles

d. 0.60 x 0.60 granite tiles

e. bricks

f. boracay pebbles

g. adobe with piketa

6. A client wants to open a dance studio on the ground floor of a building. The existing room for the studio is fronting the road and the floor above is an office area. What materials should be used in the flooring?

a. Ceramic Tiles

b. Steel Decking

c. Wood Tiles

d. Vinyl Tiles (with wooden look)

7. A client wants to open a dance studio on the ground floor of a building. The existing room for the studio is fronting the road and the floor above is an office area. What materials should be used in the ceiling?

a. Suspended Acoustical Tiles

b. Steel Decking

c. Plywood

d. cement boards

8. What major component part functions to cool the condenser unit in a central airconditioning is?

a. chiller

b. air handling unit

c. fan and motor

d. cooling tower

9. What is the purpose of placing grout in between tiles?

a. for aesthetic

b. prevent the tiles from cracking in case of expansion the grout will be where the cracks would appear

c. marks the area to be chipped in case tiles will be replaced so as not to damage the other areas

10. What is the purpose for using a pebble wash finish with space in between?

a. prevent slipping

b. prevent creeping crack

c. prevent accumulation of dust

d. aesthetic only

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