1. What is the full title of RA 9266? a. The Architecture Act of 2004 b. An Act Providing For A More Responsive And Comprehensive Regulation For The Registration, Licensing And Practice Of Architecture c. An Act To Regulate The Practice of Architecture In The Philippinen d. Standards of Professional Practice e. Code of Ethical Conduct for Architects
1. 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. a. Architect b. Architect-of-Record c. Architect-in-Charge-of-Construction d. Consulting Architect e. Professional Architect
1. Who nominates persons for each position in the PRBArch? a. The IAPOA b. The outgoing members of the PRBArch c. The President of the Philippines d. Any registered and licensed architect may nominate persons for vacant positions in the PRBArch e. Any citizen of the Philippines
1. 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 a. Certificate of Examination b. Certificate of Registration c. Certification of Licensure d. Professional Certification
1. An architect who is professionally and academically qualified and with exceptional or recognized expertise or specialization in any branch of architecture a. Architect b. Architect-of-Record c. Architect-in-Charge-of-Construction a. Consulting Architect a. Professional Architect
1. How much of the owners, shareholders, etc. of architectural corporations must be registered and licensed architects? a. 50% + 1 b. At least 50% c. 75% + 1 d. At least 75% e. Both C and D
1. Does the consulting architect assume any civil liability under the Civil Code? a. No. Only the architect-of-record assumes the civil liability in all circumstances. b. Yes, but only if the consulting architect contravenes the legal and professional functions of the architect- of-record. c. Of course. The consulting architect is a professional and therefore always carries a civil liability. d. Yes, but only if the consulting architect renders advice on matters that are outside of his/her area of expertise. e. Both C and D
1. A document which contains the norms and principles governing the practice of the profession of architecture in the highest standards of ethical conduct. a. The Architecture Act b. Standards of Professional Practice c. Architect’s Credo d. UAP Documents e. Code of Ethical Conduct
1. A duly notarized written contract stipulating the scope of services and guaranteeing compensation for such services that the architect will render. a. Service Agreement b. Preliminary Conditions c. Schedule of Fees d. Scope of Work e. Proposal
1. Which of the following is true? a. All registered and licensed architects may join any organization for architects. b. All registered and licensed architects are required to be members of the UAP because it is the IAPOA. c. Both A and B d. All of the above are false. e. Both B and D
1. The term “architectural company” is synonymous to a. Architectural corporation b. Architectural partnership c. Sole proprietorship d. The term “architectural company” may refer to all three: corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship. e. Both A and B
1. The following are considered part of the contract documents, except for: a. Code of Ethical Conduct b. Standards of Professional Practice c. UAP Documents d. Both A and B e. None of these are part of the contract documents
1. 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. a. Ownership b. Copyright c. Authorship d. Property
1. 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. a. Code of Ethical Conduct b. Standards of Professional Practice c. Schedule of Fees d. General Conditions e. Architect's Credo
1. Who shall prepare the syllabi for the licensure exams? a. The PRC b. The PRBArch c. The UAP d. The academe e. The IAPOA
1. Who shall develop the CPD program for architects? a. The PRBArch b. The IAPOA c. The PRC d. The academe e. The CPD providers
1. Does the architect have the right to control the construction of any building that only partly reproduces his design? a. Yes. b. No. c. Only if the design is copied exactly, without any modifications. d. Only if the owner of the building hired the architect to design the building. e. Only if the design was formally copyrighted.
1. The proprietary rights to an architectural work by a person who commissions the Architect. a. Ownership b. Copyright c. Authorship d. Property e. Usufruct
1. How often must the Certificate of Registration be renewed? a. Every year b. Every three years c. Every four years d. It never expires. e. It must be renewed whenever the PRC ID is renewed.
1. All of the following are grounds for the disqualification of any nominee for a PRBArch position except for which one? a. The nominee is an officer of the UAP. b. The nominee is an officer of a professional organization for architects that is not the UAP. c. The nominee has never taught at a school, university, or review center teaching architecture courses. d. Both A and B e. Both B and C f. Both A and C
1. Can PRBArch members be reappointed when their term expires? a. Yes, but for one full term only. b. Yes, but for two full terms only. c. Yes, but for three full terms only. d. No, they can serve for one term only. e. The law is silent on this matter.
1. Can foreigners take the Philippine licensure examination for architects? a. Yes. It is the policy of the state to treat both Filipino citizens and foreigners equally and fairly. b. No. Only Filipino citizens may take the exam. c. Yes, but there are conditions. d. Yes, but only if the foreigner will take the exam with a Filipino counterpart. e. No. This was disallowed when the Architecture Act of 2004 was enacted.
1. 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? a. The employer only, because the employees are only soliciting commissions and not directly practicing architecture. b. The employees only, because they are the ones directly misleading and misinforming the public. c. The employer only, because the employees are only following the orders of their boss. It would be unfair to punish them for acting on the orders of their boss. d. All of them e. None of them
1. Foreign nationals need a temporary or special permit to practice architecture in the Philippines. Where can this special permit be obtained? a. From the PRBArch b. From the local counterpart c. From the Bureau of Immigration d. From the Department of Foreign Affairs e. From the SEC
1. To pass the licensure exam, what scores must the examinee get? a. A minimum weighted general average of 75% with no score lower than 50% in any subject b. A minimum weighted general average of 70% with no score lower than 50% in any subject c. A minimum weighted general average of 75% with no score lower than 75% in any subject d. A minimum weighted general average of 85% with no score lower than 50% in any subject e. A minimum weighted general average of 60% with no score lower than 50% in any subject