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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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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

ArkiBoard Tips 12

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.

ArkiBoard Tips 11

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

ArkiBoard Tips 10

1. In plumbing, a tapered coupling for joining a pipe or conduit to another of larger size? and Why?
a. Coupling
b. Bushing
c. Nipple
d. None of the above

2. A client awarded you to design a medium-end BPO Office to be located on existing residential with 1000 sqm floor area. This will be a fit-out renovation project. In consideration of the cables, what system will you use to conceal them?
a. Raised Flooring
b. On the ceiling
c. On Drywall

3. A client awarded you to design a medium-end BPO Office to be located on existing residential with 1000 sqm floor area. This will be a fit-out renovation project. If data are needed to be shared with others, what is appropriate?
a. LAN
b. Router
c. Intercom
d. Cellphone

4. A client awarded you to design a medium-end BPO Office to be located on existing residential with 1000 sqm floor area. This will be a fit-out renovation project. What communication system is used to link one office to another for a private dialogue?
a. PABX
b. Intercom
c. Fax Machine
d. Paging Sytem

5. A client awarded you to design a medium-end BPO Office to be located on existing residential with 1000 sqm floor area. This will be a fit-out renovation project. If data are needed to be amplified from the main server, what system is needed?
a. LAN
b. Router
c. PABX
d. Satellite

6. Refers to a concrete that is left in its natural state after formwork is removed especially when the concrete surface reflects the texture,joints and fasteners of board form.
a. precast concrete
b. cast-in-place
c betun brut
d. bushhammered
e. haute' couture

7. What kind of window is easy to cean? and Why?
a. Louver
b. Sliding Window
c. Casement
d. Awning

8. Minimum side lapping for corrugated G.I roofing?
a. 1 1/2"
b. 2"
c. 2 1/2"
d. 3"

9. A line shifted in a direction other than its intrinsic direction defines a ____?
a) volume
b)shape
c)plane
d) line

10. What is the most practical method to use if you will pour concrete for a 4 cu.m. slab & Explain...
a. manual mix
b. ready mix concrete
c. 2 bagger mixer
d.1 bagger mixer

ArkiBoard Tips 9

1. The toilet bathroom floor finish is designed to be at least one inch below the bedroom floor finish. What should be the vertical distance between the bedroom floor finish and the top line of the 2” x 6” yacal floor joists which carry the toilet bath floor system assuming that ¼” thick mosaic vitrified tiles will be used in the toilet bathroom on 4” RC slab with membrane waterproofing, using standard acceptable measurement of materials for residential houses.

a. 3 ½ inches 

b. 3 ¼ inches 

c. 6 ¼ inches 

d. 6 ¾ inches

2. Any pipe which conveys the discharge of water closet, urinal or fixtures having similar function, with or without the discharges from other fixtures to the building drain or building sewer.

a. Soil pipe

b. Waste pipe 

c. Building drain 

d. Building sewer

3. The maximum height and number of stories of every building shall be dependent upon the following: 

i.Character of occupancy --- iii. Environmental conditions --- ii.Type of construction --- iv. Capacity of public utility/service systems 

a. i, ii, iii 

b. i, iii, iv 

c. i, ii, iv 

d. i, ii, iii, iv

4. What is the height of the RC curtain wall surrounding a water tank located at the penthouse whose capacity is 5000 U.S. gallons. The diameter of the tank is 2.5 meters (I.D.) and freeboard of 0.30 meters. The wall shall be as high as the water tank. 

a. 4.00 meters 

b. 4.19 meters 

c. 4.16 meters 

d. 4.22 meters

5. Mr. Chua the owner of a 3 story luxurious house that was designed by you would like to have an additional 30.00 Sq. Mt. Detached greenhouse at the Rear side of the house.You were commissioned to do the project, do you need to secure building permit for the greenhouse?.

a. No, because it is part of the house contract.

b. Yes, because it exceeds the exempted area.

c. No, because greenhouse is exempted as per NBCP.

d. Yes, because it is Detached from the house.

6. What type of window is not recommended for high rise buildings??

a. hopper

b. pivoted

c. casement

d. awning

7. The location of a fire hose cabinet connected to a standpipe for buildings shall be at every floor level above the first floor at: 

a. storerooms

b. inside a mechanical/electrical room

c. a landing of an enclosed stairway 

d. at any private room or rentable space

8. It is the largest Doric Temple ever recorded in History?

a. The Great Temple of Ammon Karnak

b. Tempio di Giove Olimpico

c. Temple of Nike, Athens

d. The Great Temple of Abu-Simbel

e. Temple Run

9. He is often described as the most influential and the most copied architect of all time because of his works.,

a. Antonio Gaudi Y Cornet

b. Frank Lloyd Wright

c. Andrea Palladio

d. Frank Gehry

e. Leon Batista Alberti

f. Giacommo Baruzzi da Vignola

10. What do you call a column which is 4times larger than a normal column?

a. pedestal

b. planted column

c. pier

d. spiral column

e. rectangular column

ArkiBoard Tips 8

1. For Amenities, Facilities, Services and Utilities (AFSU) introduced, what is the primary priority?

a. Utilities, Amenities, Facilities, Services

b. Amenities, Facilities, Services and Utilities

c. Facilities, Amenities, Services and Utilities

d. Utilities, Services, Facilities and Amenities

2. Minimum end lapping for corrugated G.I roofing?(mm)

a. 300

b. 200

c. 250

d. 600

3. What type of joint is used to install a glass into a lite French window?

a. Dado

b. Rabbet

c. Tenon

d. Mortise

4. What is the color for Industrial in a Zoning Map?

a. Blue 

b. Violet 

c. Red 

d. Yellow

5. A mid-rise residential project of Mies van de Rohe was the? 

a. Lakeshore apartments

b. Seagram building

c. Serendra apartments

d. Seashore apartments

6. If the size of a concrete column on the ground floor is 1 mt. x 1 mt. What should be the size of the column on the 16th floor?

a. .90mt. X .90mt.

b. .60mt. X .60mt.

c. .30mt. X .30mt.

d. 1.20mt. X 1.20mt.

7. Using Eustyle intercolumniation which considered this by Vitruvius to be the best proportion, what will be the clear space between two columns of the temple?

a.) 2 x dia. of column

b.) 1 1/2 x dia. of column

c.) 2 1/4 x dia. of column

d.) 3 x dia. of column

8. The riser of a stair is 6 ½ inches. What is the run using formula R/T = tan (R-3) x 8 degrees 

a. 12.2247 inches 

b. 12.1000 inches 

c. 11.8975 inches 

d. 12. 1416 inches

9. It is the horizontal movement of a certain body or in a building the lateral movement of a particular floor because of too much exposure of the force hitting on it?

a. buckling

b. story drift

c. failure

d. settlement

10. Where will you start excavating if your project has 2- level basement and is located in a property surrounded by adjacent structure with one side accessible to a 12 meter wide Road?.

a. At the Front along the Road.

b. At the Center of the Property.

c. At the Rear Side of the Property.

d. At the Both Sides of the Property.

ArkiBoard Tips 7

1. The level of subterranean water.

a. house drain

b. water well

c. underground canal

2. Who should be held accountable for the damage of the appliances?

a. the driver, if they can find him

b. meralco

c. the electrical engineer or electrician who installed the wiring

system in the house the manufacturer of the appliances

3. What is the disadvantage of using precast concrete beams?

a. larger beam dephts

b. overtime, the beams tend to lose anchorage

c. weak concrete

4. Threaded fitting to join 2 threaded fittings as close as possible but not exceeding 3".

a. nipple

b. union

c. coupling

d. none of the above

5. Maximum length of cul-de-sac under BP220?

a. 120 mt.

b. 50 mt.

c. 60 mt.

d. 100 mt.

6. if the contractor makes claim for additional money due to extra work caused by unforseen circumstances, the arch. must respond within: 

a. 5days

b. 7days

c. 10days

d. not until supporting data are submitted

7. Terms used for 2 pumps interconnected with each other?

a. gang

b. series

c. battery

d. duplex

8. Parts of lockset, which is not included?

a. strike

b. knob

c. escutcheon

d. lace

9. A house designed by its owner, Thomas Jefferson, referring to as example of Greek classical revival.

a. Monticello

b. Villa Rotunda

c. State House

d. the Capitol

10. Best materials for exterior walls?

a. plyboard

b. 25mm plywood

c. HDF

d. gypsum

ArkiBoard Tips 6

1. Which of the following is NOT an executive position in a GOCC?

a. vice president

b. director 

c. division chief

d.assistant vice president

2. 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

3. Maximum slump for slabs, beams, columns?

a. 100mm

b. 120mm

c. 200mm

d. 150mm

4. What is added to concrete to alter its properties?

a. admixtures

b.retarder

c.plasticizer

d.accelerator

5. Pipe fitting to change one single direction (course) of the flow of water?

a. tee

b. Wye

c. cross tee

d. elbow

6. What is the ante-room to a larger apartment of a building called?

a. patio

b. vestibule

c. stall

d. portico

7. How many days prior to canceling an insurance be given to the owner stipulating the intention to cancel?

a.> 5 days

b.> 10 days

c.> 15 days

d.> 1 month

8. What is the smallest size of gutter?

a. 12"

b. 24"

c. 48"

d. None of the above

9. Pipe fitting to join 2 straight lengths of pipe?

a. coupling

b. nipple

c. tee

d. st. elbow

10. According to BP 344, the comfortable clearance for knee and leg space under tables for wheelchair users is?

a. 0.61 m.

b. 0.74 m.

c. 0.82 m.

d. 0.55 m.

ArkiBoard Tips 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

ArkiBoard Tips 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 File
b. Sheet File
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

ArkiBoard Tips 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

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ArkiBoard Tips 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

ArkiBoard Tips 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

October 2012 (Middle East) Architect Board Exam Results

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 207 out of 397 passed the Architect's Licensure Examination (FLEA) given by the Board of Architecture in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Al-Khobar and Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and in Doha, Qatar last October 2012.

The members of the Board of Architecture who gave the licensure examination are Arch. Armando N. Alli, Chairman; Arch. Angeline T. Chua Chiaco and Arch. Marietta B. Segovia, Members.

Roll of Successful Examinees in the
ARCHITECT LICENSURE EXAMINATION – MIDDLE EAST
Held on OCTOBER 25 & 26, 2012
Released on NOVEMBER 23, 2012
Seq. No. N a m e

1 ABIAN, CARLO MAGNO MIRANDA
2 ACAR, ANNA VANESSA DAGSA
3 AL-MUHSIN, JASSIM JAMAL WAJE
4 ALBERASTINE, ALLISTER JOSEPH PIL
5 ALIPASPAS, VICENTE DULGUIME
6 AMBROCIO, JOCELYN IMMACULATA
7 ANTONIO, EDUARDO AGUALLO
8 ARITALLA, MAISA PADERES
9 ASCUETA, JUVY LEYSAN
10 ASILO, MARISTER CARINAL
11 AÑ, JESSIE ELLEMA
12 BALMOCENA, ARIEL TORRES
13 BANDOLA, HELEN GRACE GIGANTE
14 BARACENA, EDGAR II DOROTAN
15 BARBA, BRYAN VINCENT OFIANA
16 BAUTISTA, LADY DIANA NIALLA
17 BELIGON, ALLAIN PAUL ESTUAR
18 BELIGON, ROCHELLE MOJICA
19 BERMOY, JOE HARLEY MENDOZA
20 BERNALES, EDINYL MALOLOT
21 BERNARDEZ, SATURNINO JR BRIONES
22 BERTOLDO, ELEAZAR JAY-JAY TOBIAS
23 BONALOS, FRANCIS RAÑA
24 CABANTOC, VIRGILIO BALDO
25 CAHILIG, JOAN PAULINE OCHARAN
26 CALAMLAM, JUANITO JR DE ROMAS
27 CANCICIO, ALEXANDER RAMOS
28 CANILLO, ADA BLANCA
29 CAPATI, RANDY GATDULA
30 CAPINPIN, GRANT SHERWIN CEDEÑO
31 CAPOY, EUFEMIO JR CALDERON
32 CARBAJOSA, ELIZALDE CASIPONG
33 CARBONELL, CHUCK NEAL FAJARITO
34 CARREON, JEFFREY TIGLAO
35 CASTRO, BRYAN CEAZAR ZAPANTA
36 CATIBOG, ARMANDO III ATIENZA
37 CELERIO, JOY CRISTINA DEFEO
38 CHICO, PAZ XENIA CALDIT
39 CLORIBEL, QUINT MICHAEL JARAULA
40 CONSUEGRA, ERWIN RAYRAY
41 CONSUL, CHENO ESTRELLA
42 COSTUNA, CHRISTIAN ROYCE PANGAN
43 CRUZ, DINDO MALAQUILLA
44 CRUZ, FROILAN FRANCIA
45 CRUZ, MARK DIGA
46 CRUZ, PRISCILLA RAMOS
47 CUETO, MARK ANTHONY CUETO
48 CUETO, ROLAND LEAL
49 CUNA, MARIA VIOLETA DACULLA
50 CUNANAN, JETHRO IBE
51 CUNANAN, LEADYMYRRH CRUZ
52 CUYO, RODEL QUISQUIRIN
53 DACAYANAN, MACARIO JR BERNABE
54 DANCEL, RUPERTO GIRAO
55 DATU, CHARLEMAGNE NACPIL
56 DAVID, EMMANUEL VELASCO
57 DE CASTRO, ELMAR FAJARDO
58 DE CASTRO, ERWIN ROMEL LACSON
59 DE GUZMAN, MICHAEL PAUL SALONGA
60 DE LEON, BIENVENIDO JR MARASIGAN
61 DE LEON, ISMAEL DARANG
62 DE VERA, NEIL JHON SALUDARES
63 DELA CRUZ, ERNEST KRISTOPHER CALINGASAN
64 DELA CRUZ, KIMBERLYN RONQUILLO
65 DELA PEÑA, CONRADO VINUYA
66 DELANTAR, RINGO STARR DEITA
67 DELEONIO, JEZAR DOLAR
68 DEMEGILLO, CHARLES III MELITON
69 DEMERIN, RENEBERT CADIENA
70 DEROCA, CLINT BORDON
71 DESPABILADERAS, HARRY DIALOGO
72 DIMAL, CHRISTIAN GARCIA
73 DIZON, MARIA CRISTINA OBLEADA
74 DOBLADO, JOSE CLEMENTE URETA
75 DOLORITO, JOVITO FORDELON
76 DORADO, PAUL REGINE MONTEFALCON
77 ENCALLADO, ARLAND RAMOS
78 ESCOBAR, RODEL TUBIL
79 ESPALLARDO, JOSE PAULO FLORES
80 ESQUILON, JOHN VIC BALALLO
81 ESTRADA, BERNARDO CLIMACOSA
82 FABILLON, JEROME LAFUENTE
83 FAELNAR, RICHARD
84 FAJARDO, MARC ANTER FANGON
85 FERNANDEZ, JOSUE PANTI
86 FERNANDEZ-CASTILLO, JOANALYN BERMUDEZ
87 FERNANDO, ANTHONY VALDEZ
88 FIGUEROA, RUSSEL AVENIDO
89 FLOR, LORMA MESA
90 FLORES, EMMANUEL LELIS
91 FORBES, RICHARD ARDINES
92 GAAC, RAY MARTIN MONTOJO
93 GARCE, ARMANDO III BUCIO
94 GARCIA, TEDDY DELA PEÑA
95 GARI, MARLON TOCMO
96 GIMAO, JOHN AUGUSTUS FERRERAS
97 GONZALES, DENMAR AMBOY
98 GONZALES, LIZZA DELOS REYES
99 GONZALES, NICANDRO JR OCAMPO
100 GRAY, BERNARDO DE MESA
101 GUEVARRA, JON JON LAYA
102 GUINTU, ROBINSON SICAT
103 HAO, GRANT LAWRENCE CO
104 HIPOLITO, JANEL SARMIENTO
105 IBARRA, VIRGO CELZO
106 IBAÑEZ, RICHARD VALDELLON
107 IGCAS, GINLY NABO
108 ISIP, ANGELITO JR SALENGUA
109 JOSE, RONALDO VILLANUEVA
110 LAGMAN, JOYCE ANNE REYES
111 LEGUTAN, MAITAROVI MAMORNO
112 LIBUT, ALBERTO VICENTE ALBANO
113 LIM, PAOLO NEPOMUCENO
114 LIM, RANDY ROTOR
115 LITERAL, EMIL ABITRIA
116 LOPEZ, SAMUEL SACEDON
117 LUA KING, MARIA LOURDES TOGONON
118 LUCES, RONALDO BACHILLER
119 LUMIDO, SAJI ARCEGA
120 MACALINO, EGBERT SUSI
121 MAGCALAYO, MARCO ATIENZA
122 MAKILING, DENE CARL PEDRAGOSA
123 MANALANG, JAY BINUYA
124 MANILA, MARLON MARCHA
125 MARTINEZ, PAULO TUGONON
126 MATEO, REINVILLE CATOLOS
127 MEDINA, JACKSON SANGUYO
128 MEJARITO, ROMEO TARUSAN
129 MENDOZA, LAWRENCE SALVADOR
130 MENDOZA, SONIA LUMANGLAS
131 MINA, JEFFERSON BAYLE
132 MISA, ANGEL JR FERNANDEZ
133 MUEDA, ARNALDO PABALINAS
134 NERY, JULLEE ANNE CADITE
135 NOLASCO, RAY CHRISTOPER DEL VALLE
136 NORIEGA, CERISSE JOAN DE VILLA
137 OBEJERA, ROLANDO DIAZ
138 OLIQUIANO, ERNESTO IV ROMERO
139 ONGKIKO, FRANCISCO JR RAMOS
140 OPULENCIA, NIÑO GARCIA
141 PABALAN, FERNANDO TEÑOSO
142 PAGCALIWAGAN, CHRISTIAN DESTREZA
143 PAILDEN, BENEDICTO CORAZA
144 PARAN, ARTHUR JR PANGILINAN
145 PARTOSA, STANFER EBREO
146 PILARE, JOSE JR HERNANDEZ
147 PONCE, JOYETTE NOCUM
148 PREGLO, JOBE COMENDADOR
149 QUERO, MIKE VINCENT RONDON
150 QUINITO, MA LENA FRANCISCO
151 RABENA, EDWIN VILLARINE
152 RAMOS, MELANI SUNGA
153 RAMOS, NANCY RUIZ
154 REBANCOS, RUBI ROSA RAMOS
155 REBURIANO, ALEXIS JR LEDDA
156 REBUSTILLO, DOROTEO TOLOSA
157 REGINIO, RUEL FANER
158 RESURRECCION, ROMMEL DAVID
159 REYES, ALFREDO JR NATIVIDAD
160 RICOHERMOSO, SERGIO FIDELINO
161 RIVERA, ERIKSON SUAREZ
162 ROBLEDO, LEONILA VIRGINIA
163 ROJAS, ARIEL SEVILLA
164 RONQUILLO, ARLAN DIZON
165 ROQUE, RONALDO TANDOC
166 RULLEPA, VIRGILIO SORRAL
167 SALANGO, DIANA UMBAY
168 SALUNGA, ROWIN RAMOS
169 SALVADOR, CARLO GO
170 SANTIAGO, ARMANDO PARAISO
171 SANTIAGO, ARTURO JR SANGLE
172 SECHICO, CHRISTOPHER ABEAR
173 SERRANTES, JERIMA JIMENEZ
174 SESBREÑO, RICARDO HERBILLA
175 SIBAYAN, KRISTINE JOY DELA CRUZ
176 SILADES, DENNIS LITO
177 SITYAR, JOHN NOEL ESPIRITU
178 SORIANO, GREGORIO DEMAFELIS
179 SUCGANG, MA CECILIA BAUTISTA
180 SUGUITAN, MARK GIL MARTINEZ
181 SUMODOBILA, MARRYFELL GANUB
182 SURIGAO, EDILYN LERIT
183 TABIN, ANDRES NAVARRO
184 TAMAYOSA, RICKY TAÑECA
185 TANA, APRIL DAWN BENZON
186 TANGCO, RAECKEL QUIRANTE
187 TASARRA, JAIME JR BAYTA
188 TAÑALA, ANWAR YUTOB
189 TAÑO-AN, DOMINGO AGUILAR
190 TIGLAO, EMMANUEL OCAMPO
191 TIMAJO, JOHN GERALD DELA CRUZ
192 TOLENTINO, SILVINO JR SANTIAGO
193 TRANSFIGURACION, MARY JANE GACUTAN
194 TUMULAK, YVONNE PAYOSAN
195 VALERIO, MARX MARTILLANA
196 VALIENTES, RAFAEL MAGNO
197 VARGAS, ROBERT RIVERA
198 VARGAS, ROLLY HIDALGO
199 VELASCO, EDUARDO AGULAN
200 VICENTE, LAURENCE RAGO
201 VILLAMER, JULIUS GIOCA
202 VILLAREAL, CHRIS ERNIE OSEA
203 VILLEGAS, DANTE DANSECO
204 VIRTUCIO, ERICA KRYSTELLE ZULUETA
205 ZAFRA, LUIGI ANGELO JOSE
206 ZAMORA, FROILAN NEPOMUCENO
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Successful examinee in the OCTOBER 2012
ARCHITECT LICENSURE EXAMINATION – MIDDLE EAST
whose REGISTRATION shall be DEFERRED pending
compliance with some registration requirements:
Seq. No. N a m e
1 MILANES, MICHAEL LAMBINA
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