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1. What best describes Architectural Interiors?
a. Detailed planning and design to control sound transmission for compatibility
with the architectural design concept.
o Acoustics includes speech intelligibility, and sound isolation for speech
privacy.
b. Interrelationship of interior spaces, laying out the furniture, movables,
equipment, and so on that contribute to the total concept.
o Architectural Interiors involves making the room safe and functional as
well as designing aesthetically appealing lighting, color, and texture of
space.
c. The space planning, architectural lay-outing, and utilization of spaces within
and surrounding a specific structure about the existing natural and/or built
environments.
o Site development Planning includes property lines and setbacks, existing
and proposed conditions, easements, surrounding infrastructure and
streets, landscaping, driveways and parking, construction limits, and fire
hydrants.
d. None of the above.
2. What best describes the difference between Physical Planning and
Comprehensive Development Planning?
a. Physical Planning refers to the orderly arrangement within a piece of land/
property on which vertical structures such as buildings, monuments, and the
like are to be proposed. Comprehensive Development Planning is a service
based on the concept of expanded physical planning services.
b. Physical Planning is the active process of organizing physical activities to
ensure orderly and effective sitting and coordination of land uses. A
Comprehensive Development Plan is a medium-term sectoral plan of the local
government, it outlines “how” they allocate the land for different uses.
c. Only A
d. Both A and B
o Both choices describe the Physical Planning and Comprehensive
Development Planning
3. What discipline of architecture practice engages in methods of producing building
components in a highly engineered, efficient, and cost-effective manner,
particularly for residential and commercial applications?
a. Facilities Maintenance Support
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o This provides the owner/ client with means and measures to ensure the
proper function and maintenance of the building/ structure and site after
final inspection.
b. Building Testing and Commissioning
o It is a 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.
c. Building System Design
o This encompasses the careful planning and coordination of various
subsystems that contribute to the overall functioning of a building. These
subsystems include HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, lighting,
and more.
d. None of the above
4. What does an Architect practicing Structural Conceptualization do?
a. They write specification writing, estimation and quantity surveys, and
architectural production.
o The architect practices the Contract Documentation and Review services.
They are also responsible for using architectural software and they do
architectural support services.
b. They take a stand in construction arbitration, meditation and conciliation,
negotiation, and of contract administration.
o The architect is in the practice of Dispute Avoidance and Resolution. They
are negotiating and contract administration, quality surveys, appraisals,
and adjustments.
c. They practice conceiving, choosing, and developing the type,
disposition, arrangement, and proportioning of the structural elements
of an architectural work.
o The architect is practicing Structural Conceptualization Aside from what
was mentioned in the question, they also considering safety, cost-
effectiveness, functionality, and aesthetics.
d. All of the above.
5. Determine the wrong combination of architectural disciplines in their practices.
a. Preliminary Services: Site Analysis, Space Planning
o Pre-Design services cover a broad line of architectural services ranging
from initial problem identification to activities that allow the Architect to
initially conceptualize architectural and allied solutions.
b. Forensic Architecture: Rating facilities that must be secured.
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o Forensic Architecture is a scientific study of the built environment’s well-
being to maintain itself and prolong life. However, rating facilities that must
be fully secured, kept safe, protected, and provided sufficient safeguards
are the works of an architect who practices Security Evaluation and
Planning.
c. Building Appraisal: Place value
o Building Appraisal places value on the structure's condition and defects,
and its repair and maintenance, including the required improvements.
d. Historic and Heritage Conservation Planning: Research, assess, record, and
interpret.
o Architects in this field are also into the conservation of historical heritage.
6. What is conceptualization?
a. the design process works with information and ideas simultaneously on
many levels.
o It is a process where the design is a reciprocal action and reflection. This
can be compared to one assembling a puzzle picture by examining pieces
and putting them in their proper place.
b. This identifies the possible, literal relationships between things.
o This described Analogies. It is the most frequently used concept in
architecture that one thing is identified as having all the desired
characteristics and becomes a model for the project.
c. Ideal concepts present the highest aspirations and goals of an architect.
o This described the idea of the concept. This shows fresh ideas/ ideal
solutions.
d. Both A and C.
7. Which concept does not belong to the five different types of concepts?
a. Metaphors and Similes
o This concept identifies relationships between things.
b. Essence
o It connotes insights into the most critical and intrinsic aspects of the thing
being analyzed. This distills and concentrates aspects of more complex
issues into terse, explicit statements.
c. Direct Response and Problem-Solving
o This first identifies what problems need to be solved then figures out how
to organize data related. It is straightforward and most useful when time
is of the essence.
d. Programmatic concept
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o Functional solutions to client’s performance problems without regard to
the physical response.
8. Given the examples below, which has shown hierarchy?
a. Malacanang Palace, Manila City Hall, Barangay Hall
o The given examples are the symbols of authority. The concept of
hierarchy is related to the exercise of authority and deals with
relationships and understanding the positions of the people.
b. Mcdonalds, Jollibee, Burger King
o This shows the concept of character as it is based on a goal concerning
the image the client wants to project in terms of values and the generic
nature of the project.
c. Open table, cubicle, conference room
o This shows the concept of address which relates to workspaces. Open
table signifies free, first come, first served, or a common area. A cubicle
is a fixed space for individuals. Lastly, conference rooms are for group or
team space assigned for a period.
d. Town squares, building lobbies, Rotonda.
o This shows the concept of spatial flow in mixed space. It is defined as a
common social space designed for multi-directional or mixed flow.
9. Which of the picture shows accessibility?
a. c.
o This is an example of the o This is an example of
flexibility concept— accessibility. Ramp as a provision
expansibility, convertibility. for people using wheelchairs.
d.
b.
o This Old Bilibid Prison is an example of o This is an example of Energy
safety control. With the degree of Conservation—passive air
security, control to protect property and cooling (stack ventilation)
to guide personnel movement.
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10. Which of the following is not an example of a Programmatic concept?
a. Grouping
o It has 3 types of Service grouping (in consideration of the different utilities
that will be shared or compartmentalized), Activity grouping (in
consideration of personal preferences and activity flow), and people
grouping (concepts derived from physical, social, and emotional
characteristics of people)
b. Home base
o It is related to the idea of territoriality—an easily defined place where a
person can maintain his individuality.
c. Cost controls
o This concept is intended as a search for economic ideas that will lead to
a realistic preview of costs and a balanced budget to meet the extent of
available funds.
d. All of the above
11. What best describes the works of Antoni Gaudi?
a. He advocated the Pilotis a grid of columns to replace load-bearing walls,
allowing to make more use of floor space.
o This is the style of Le Corbusier.
b. Freedom of form, voluptuous color and texture, and organic unity.
o Style of Antoni Gaudi, who is famous for his Sagrada Familia
c. Free-form sculpture, reconstructionism, deconstructivism
o This is the style of Frank Gehry who is famous for the Guggenheim
Museum and Dancing House
d. Strong and deft groupings of geometric shapes and dramatic use of contrasted
materials, spaces, and surfaces.
o I.M Pei’s design concept. He is famous for The Louvre Pyramid in Paris.
12. This architect was focused on public spaces that promote art and community.
a. Eero Saarinen
o He is famous for a neo-futuristic style that is shown in his North Christian
Church.
b. Renzo Piano
o Aside from public spaces that promote art and community, he is best
known for his high-tech public spaces which is shown in their collaborative
work with Richard Rogers, the Center Pompidou.
c. Richard Rogers
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o Known for his high-tech architecture, also known as structural
expressionism. That can be seen in Lloyd’s Building.
d. Oscar Niemeyer
o He is into curves and abstract forms over straight lines and inflexible
shapes “created by man.”
13. What is Bowelism?
a. It emphasizes the transparency of design and construction that leans
towards exposing all the building services to the outside, such as the
ducts, lifts, staircases, etc.
o It is the architectural style of Richard Rogers that is seen in his Center
Pompidou and Lloyd’s Building.
b. It is the notion of social integration that aims at leaving space for the interior to
host the activities of the building freely.
o This describes social spaces in Roger’s Design Concept
c. It exposed structures utilizing new advances in technology and building
materials.
o This describes high-tech in Roger’s Design Concept
d. Both A and B.
14. What structure is thoroughly tailored to the Five Points of Architecture?
a. Fallingwater
o Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright that redefines the relationship between
man, architecture, and nature.
b. Sagrada Familia
o It is best known structure for Catalan Modernisme designed by Antoni
Gaudi. He developed a system of angled columns and hyperboloidal
vaults to eliminate the need for flying buttresses.
c. Villa Savoye
o This house designed by Le Corbusier encapsulates the Five Points of
Architecture—Pilotis, Flat roof terrace, open plan, ribbon windows, and
free façade.
d. The Glass House
o Considered one of the first and most brilliant works of modern architecture
created by Philip Johnson. The one-story open floor plan is enclosed in
18’ wide floor-to-ceiling sheets of glass.
15. Despite the Villa Savoye being tailored for the Five Points of Architecture of Le
Corbusier and showing functionality as its main asset, why the Villa Savoye was
inhabited for very little time?
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a. Because it was not adapted to the location, or the climate.
b. Because the family’s request was ignored by Le Corbusier.
c. The building’s design, humidity, cracks, and water leaks quickly appeared and
had bad soundproofing.
d. All of the above.
16. Who is the Father of Philippine Neo-vernacular Architecture?
a. Juan Nakpil
o Recognized as the father of Philippine architecture and hailed as the first
National Artist for Architecture. He is famous for Quezon Hall, Capitol
Theater, Gala-Rodriguez Ancestral House, and more.
b. Francisco Manosa
o He created original Filipino forms and spaces with intricate and refined
details anchored on Filipino sensibilities and cultures. He also pushed for
the use of indigenous materials such as bamboo, coconut, rattan, and
Capiz which is seen in his works – Coconut Palace, Pearl Farm Resort,
and more.
c. Fernando Ocampo
o He is considered a pioneer of modern Philippine architecture. He restores
the Manila Cathedral, UST Central Seminary Building, and San Fernando
Metropolitan Cathedral.
d. Carlos Antonio Santos-Viola
o He is best known for designing and building churches for the Iglesia ni
Cristo. His designs were adorned with 20th-century geometric forms
garnished with Gothic and Baroque Lines.
17. What are the features/ truth about revivalism in Architecture?
a. The use of visual styles that consciously echo the style of the previous
architectural era.
b. This incorporated conventional construction frameworks with modern
construction technology and amenities.
c. Both A and B
d. All of the above
18. All of the structures are matched to their designers except
a. Felix Arroyo Roxas – San Ignacio Church
o It was one of the last churched to be built in Intramuros and it was
designed in Neo-Classical style.
b. Andres-Luna De San Pedro – Regina Building
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c. Ildefonso Santos Jr.- Rizal Theater
o The Rizal Theater was designed by Juan Nakpil
d. Juan Nakpil – Manila Jockey Hub
19. What is the truth about Abstract Ideas?
a. It has the Programmatic concept that refers to abstract approaches intended
mainly as functional solutions.
o This does not regard physical response. It has 21 concepts.
b. It has a Design concept that may start as a philosophy, a powerful idea, or a
simple set of guidelines.
o This becomes a roadmap or guide to follow. It is also considered as the
basic DNA of a project.
c. Both a and b are true
d. Only a are true
20. Complete the difference between programmatic concept and design concept using
illustration below.
If shelter is a programmatic concept, what is the design concept?
a. c.
Wall Floor
b. d.
Roof Cave
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