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SITUATION 1: Newlywed Architect Basha and Popoy decided to put up a Design 2. Your friend, upon learning that you are now a Registered and Licensed 2. As an Architect, how do you compensate your subordinates?
firm. Architect Basha will do the Architectural plans white Engr. Popoy will take Architect referred his Aunt to you who as fate would have it was looking for an a. Provide good workplace/environment
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care of the Structural Design. Due to their hard work, good working relations and a Architect to design her dream house. You are going to meet your friend's Aunt for b. Provide salary commensurate to work
bit of luck, they were able to get several projects. However, since they were just the first time, what attire will you wear? c. Provide minimum wage
starting out, they decided to get the services of a Master Plumber on a per project a. Business Attire - a suit to show that you are a professional and will approach d. Set an example/be a mentor
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basis for all their projects. this project in such a way thereby establishing a professional relation SITUATION 4
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1. How should they pay the Master Plumber? b. Clean, Presentable and Comfortable - to make the client comfortable and 3. How do you treat new members of the profession?
a. Fixed monthly Since it will be cheaper as he is taking care of all the projects establish a friendly relation a. Do not give overtime
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anyway c. Rugged - to convey to the client that you are easy to talk to and is willing to b. Give equal opportunities like senior members
b. Per fixture, per project c. Percentage of Cost d. Per liner meter negotiate and cut cost c. Let them attend seminars and trainings
SITUATION 1 d. Any - client will hire me based on my skills as an architect and not on how I look d. NOTA
2. Due to the numerous projects coming their way, the firm reached a point SITUATION 3 SITUATION 4
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wherein they became undermanned vis-a-vis their projects. Engr. Popoy was 3. This is an "Alternative" Start to a career in Architecture. 4. A well-managed office is like a car that
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tasked to supervise the construction as the client specifically asked him because a. Work as an employee in an Architectural Firm to gain more experience a. is running smoothly b. is spick and span
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of his reputation as a sought after engineer in Europe. There was an accident at b. Take a risk and establish your own firm c. has plenty of gas and oil d. is in good condition
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the jobsite wherein a beam collapsed and it was found out that it was due to the c. Establish a firm with your friends SITUATION 4
inferior materials used by the Contractor. Who is liable under the Civil Code of the d. Go abroad 5. As a veteran architect with your own firm, why do you need a secretary?
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Philippines? SITUATION 3 a. To prepare contract documents and keep track of various ongoing projects
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a. Architect Basha b. Engr. Popoy 4. You want to be updated on the latest trends in Building Construction. What b. To secure clients meetings
c. Contractor d. Engr. Popoy and the Contractor should you do? c. To keep office records in order
SITUATION 1 9. a. Attend social activities of your Professional Organization d. To prepare documents
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3. Due to the delay caused by the collapse of the beam, the project completion b. Be an Active member of your Professional Organization SITUATION 4
time was delayed by over a month. The OWNER is asking to be compensated for c. Be the Organization 19. 6. How do you compensate a "project-hired" Painter?
3. the failure to complete the work within the time frame set forth in the contract. d. You are the only one in the Organization a. Per Hour b. Per Day c. Per Square meter d. Lump Sum
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a. Punitive damages b. Liquidated damages 5. When is the Architect's Creed not recited? 20. 7. How do you pay a Painting Subcontractor?
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c. Performance damages d. Contractor's all risk damages a. I.A.P.O.A. meeting b. Mass Oath taking a. Per Hour b. Per Day c. Per Square meter d. Lump Sum
SITUATION 1 c. Induction to U.A.P. d. When it is needed SITUATION 5: During the summer holidays, a couple decided to have their house
4. After laying off several of their workers, Architect Basha took on more workload SITUATION 3 repaired. They acquired the service of Architect "A" for this project. However, they
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and that includes Structural Conceptualization. How can she contribute under 6. Due to your excitement at being a new Architect, you misplaced your P.R.C. specifically asked Architect "A" to give the Roofing Repairs to their father who
this? 11. Identification Card. You applied at P.R.C. for the replacement I.D. How long will happens to be the roofing contractor. Everything went well until the rains came.
a. She can do Building Programming you get your I.D. card? Now, the house is flooding leaks coming everywhere. They asked Architect "A" to
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b. She can make structural design computations to help lessen Engr, Popoy's
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c. She can conceive and develop the type, disposition, arrangement and
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a. 7 working days b. 1 Month c. 1 Day d. 2 Weeks
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7. To get a replacement P.R.C. Identification Card, you need to pay Php. 250 and
present your?
21. make good the defects but the Architect refused.
1. 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
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d. She can help in Value Engineering a. Special power of Attorney b. Notarized Affidavit of Loss c. The couple, they were the ones who asked that their father do it
SITUATION 2: Mr. Yao is a very studious person. He first graduated Civil c. 4 pcs. 2x2 picture d. Community Tax Certificate d. NOTA
Engineer and then after passing the Licensure Board Examination for Civil SITUATION 3 SITUATION 5
Engineers decided to continue his studies and ultimately became a Registered 8. After practicing for several years, you noticed that your license is about to 2. Due to the flooding and leaks, the whole house had to be rewired. After a
and Licensed Architect. Not yet contented, he also passed the Master Plumber 13. expire on your birthday. Which is now a requirement for renewing your license? successful mediation, Architect "A" continued with the project. How are
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Licensure Examinations. As a professional with so many licenses, he became 22.
a. Affidavit of Loss b. 4 pcs. 2x2 picture Electricians paid?
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very busy with his numerous projects as he too became a Contractor. c. C.P.D. units d. Community Tax Certificate a. Lump sum b. Per outlet, switches and complexity
1. Because Mr. Yao is so busy, he can no longer handle the construction of his SITUATION 4: You are now a veteran Architect with your own firm... c. Ask the Contractor d. Based on the Material Cost
own house. He hires a person to supervise its construction. To whom is this 1. As an Architect, you have a responsibility to your people. Which of the following SITUATION 6: An architect drew up plans for a family... the owners went abroad...
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person technically under? would you do to best show this? after a year, the owners returned but instructed the architect to help them find a
a. Owner b. Contractor c. Architect d. Engineer 14. a. Train them to be good in their profession new lot... the task would entail the architects personal time...
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b. Be an example of how to become a good professional 1. What stage in the Architect's services will the Architect perform?
1. What do you do next? c. Give them overtimes a. Pre-design Services b. Regular Design Services
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a. Go back to your old job and make it better b. Look for a greener pasture
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d. Teach them how to dougie c. Comprehensive Arch'l Services d. Specialized Allied Services
c. Get ready for the Oath taking d. Put-up your own firm
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2. What will be the ideal method of compensation that the Architect should use if 3. The firm is now setup and ready to operate with several employees. In order to SITUATION 12: Three siblings decided to form their own architectural firm. One is
he is to find a new site project? clearly define each worker's duties and responsibilities, you should provide 39. and Architect, another is an Engineer and the last is an Interior Designer.
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24. a. Percentage of Construction Cost workers: 1. How much should the architectural composition of the corporation?
b. Per diem plus reimbursable expenses a. A copy of the Labor Code b. Management's Rules and Regulations a. 50% b. 60% c. 75% d. 80&
c. Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses (M.D.P.E.) c. Job Description d. Organizational Chart b. Corporation
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SITUATION 6 4. If Juan and his boss were to be partners in a firm in the Philippines, were should 40. 2. What kind of business organization will they form?
3. What can the Architect suggest to the owners to minimize spending? 33. their company be registered? a. Single Proprietorship b. Corporation
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a. Negotiate and cut the cost of the project a. DTI only b. SEC only c. Conglomeration d. Partnership
25. b. Provide a bare finish for the project so that the client will have time to improve c. DTI, SEC & PRC only d. DTI & SEC only SITUATION 12
his/her house in the future SITUATION 9: Onwer A hired Architect B to design his condominium located in a 41. 3. Where should they register their business?
c. Buy house and lot instead commercial area. After several meetings, Architec B was able to produce a a. SEC b. DTI c. City Hall d. BIR
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d. NOTA Schematic Diagram which Owner A subsequently approved. However, Owner A SITUATION 12
SITUATION 6 has a change in heart and decided that he doesn't want Architect B for the project 42. 4. If they are to apply for a business permit, where should they go?
4.How much is the Architect compensated after he completed all plans and 34. 1. How much compensation is Architect B entitled? a. SEC b. DTI c. City Hall d. BIR
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documents for construction? a. 15% of the Construct price plus 5% for Breach of Contract SITUATION 12
a. 65% b. 75% c. 85% d. 80% b. 15% of Construction Cost 5. Your where hired by the firm as an Architect and they didn't require their
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SITUATION 7: Juan has been working at Saudi Arabia for almost 15 years but he c. 15% of the Contract Price employee to wear uniform. As an Architect working in the office, what would be
d. 10% of Construction Cost 43.
feels incomplete since he was not able to take the licensure examination when he your best attire?
was still in the Philippines. He heard that the PRBoA is going to conduct FLEA at SITUATION 9 a. Formal/Business Attire b. Casual/Comfortable
Jeddah. He asks his family to send his Transcript of Records (T.O.R.), Birth 2. Architect B, being a neophyte Architect and in his desire to get the project, did c. Rugged d. Any
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Certificate and Diploma. not require Owner A to sign a formal contract. What will happen now that Owner A SITUATION 13: Ana wants to build a rest house in her lot at Tagaytay. She talked
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1. What else does he need to be able to take FLEA? doesn't want Architect B for the project? with her friend, Arch. A, about the project. Ana's daughter also recommended
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a. Diversified Training Logbook signed and sealed by a Filipino R.L.A. a. Architect B won't get paid Interior Designer B to her mom. However, while browsing a magazine, she
b. Certificate of Employment from his company showing his tenure and position b. Architect B won't get just compensation learned about Architect C, who also happens to be an Interior Designer at the
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c. Recommendation Letter from the Consulate c. Architect B will get just compensation 44. same time.
d. NOTA d. Architect B will sue Owner A 1. What is the best method for her to select the designers?
SITUATION 7 SITUATION 9 a. Since Architect A, since A is a friend
2. After passing the FLEA, his company had a big project. He was the one to 3. Was there any violation commited? b. Comparative Selection
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28. made all the drawings. To whom is he liable? a. Yes by Architect B againts the Code of Ethics c. Design Competition
a. To the Company b. To the Philippine Government 36. b. Yes by Architect B against RA 9266 SITUATION 13
c. To the Saudi Government d. None c. None. The Architect can offer his services to anyone he desires and at a 2. Why is it best to select Architect C?
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3. After passing the FLEA, who can administer his Professional Oath?
a. Any Registered and Licensed Architect working abroad
b. The Ambassador of the Philippine Embassy
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compensation he so desires as the construction industry reacts to market
situations and he must adapt in order to get clients.
SITUATION 10: Architect Guevarra was comissioned to do a residential project.
Everything worked out until everything was done except that the owner ran out of
45. a. She can get discount on ID services
b. She can best interpret the Architectural Drawings for the Interior Design
c. It's not best to choose Architect since you don't know her
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c. The PRBoA who will hold a Special Oathtaking Ceremony 37. budget to start the construction. 3. If Architect C is hired, how will she be compensated?
d. NOTA 1. According to the law, how much is Arch. Guevarra entitled to collect? a. 10% for the Architect's regular rate + 15% for ID's regular rate
a. 80% b. 90% c. 100% d. 85% 46.
SITUATION 8: After graduating from a BS Architecture course in the Philippines, b. 10% for the Architect's regular rate + 10% for ID's regular rate
Juan decided to work in Singapore. He worked there for 2 years and dedicated to d. Nobody's fault, it's something nobody wanted b. 10% for the Architect's regular rate + 12% for ID's discount rate
go back to the Philippines to take Architectural Licensure Exam. *SITUATION 11: An architect specified a particular material for a project that will d. M.D.P.E.
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1. What should he do to file his requirements? be sourced from a foreign supplier. Everything is going as scheduled until the SITUATION 14: A Contractor has a son who was born in the Philippines but was
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a. Fill out the DTE and let his Singaporean mentor sign it for him Contractor reports to the Client that he will not be able to finish the project as raised and educated in New York. His son, John, is a licensed architect in New
b. His mentor should be a Filipino RLA if working abroad to qualify scheduled since the materials needed and to be supplied by the foreign supplier York. Upon his father's prodding, Arch. John returned to the Philippines to be with
c. He should just take the ALE in Singapore if it was offered there is still not at the jobsite and delivery has been apparently delayed. There is an his father. However, instead of joining his father's firm, he decided to set up his
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d. Have his DTE signed by another Filipino Architect in the Philippines upcoming event and the building will not be ready in time for the scheduled 47. own firm.
SITUATION 8 38. upcoming activity. It will have to be canceled and the Client is very unhappy due 1. The son's firm submitted drawings to the OBO for building permit but the
2. If Juan's boss could put up an architectural firm in the Philippines, what should to the project huge financial loss. drawings were rejected. What went wrong?
be his forst move to register his business? 1. Whose fault is it? a. John's firm is not registered with DTI/SEC
a. The architect for specifying a product that is not available in the local market.
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a. Register his company at DTI b. Arch. John is not allowed to practice Architecture in the Philippines
31. b. Register his company at SEC b. The Contractor for not informing the Client and Architect about the delay before
c. Get license to practice architecture in the Philippines as a Foreign partner at it became critical
PRC c. The Event organizer for scheduling events before the building was finished
d. Get license to practice architecture in the Philippines as a Foreign partner at d. Nobody's fault, it's something nobody wanted
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SITUATION 14 SITUATION 17: A lot has a depth of 30m and a frontage of 15m facing northeast. If an Architect is hired to design a Supermarket with a construction cost of less
2. What can be done to remedy the problem? It has a 20m RROW with 1.5m sidewalk at both sides. The left side of the lot is a 69. than 50M pesos, how much he/she charge as a minimum basic fee?
a. Hire a local Architect to sign and seal for him school building while at the right is an office mid-rise building. Located in the a. 7% b. 8% c. 9% d. 15%
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b. Determine if a reciprocity agreement exists between the Philippines and New 57. middle part of the intended facade of your project is a post. The site is still vacant How is the Architect remunerated for basic services?
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York and there is no water connection yet. a. % of Construction cost
c. Pass the local Licensure Examination for Architects. 1. 2. Who do you approach to have the "post" removed? When is the first payment for an Architect?
a. Meralco b. DPWH c. OBO d MWSS 72.
SITUATION 15: Arch. Casia was commissioned by his friend as the Architect for a a. Proposal
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Townhouse Project. He was specifically asked to prepare brochures for the SITUATION 17 If you purchased 1 Million worth of furniture and equipment for the new office that
marketing of the project. 58. 2.Where do you apply for a temporary/permanent water connection? you just set up, how much did you pay for the VAT?
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1. What type of service did Arch. Casia rendered for the project? a. Brgy. Chairman b. MWSS c. DPWH d. OBO a. 305,658.52 b. 132,845.10
a. Regular Design Services b. Pre-Design Services SITUATION 17 73. c. 107,142.86 d. 267,857.14
c. Construction Services d. Post Construction Services 59. 3. What is the effect/function of the following on your project? (Note: To solve for VAT., you need to get the VATable amount first.)
SITUATION 15 a. DPWH b. Meralco c. MWSS d. OBO VATable = Cost/1.12 To check:
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2. For helping his friend market the project, what type of compensation should SITUATION 17 VAT = Cost - Vatable VAT - VATable(12%)
Arch. Casia recieve? 60. 4. What is the A.M.B.F. percentage of the site? Why does an Architect need an Accountant?
50. a. Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses a. 60% b. 50% c. 75% d. 80% a. To know if he/she is financially stable.
b. Professional fee + Expense Reimbursable SITUATION 18: Arch. X is celebrating the 25th year anniversary of his office. He 74. b. To keep his books and accounts in order
c. Professional Fee + Expense Reimbursable wants to be featured on a magazine. To lessen the amount that will be spent on c. To hide his income
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d. Percentage of Construction Cost being published, with his consent, he allowed his friends who is a writer to solicit d. To prepare his/her Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net worth (S.A.L.N.)
SITUATION 16: Architect A is the principal architect of an Architectural Firm. from advertisers under his name. Review for Methods of Compensation
Architects B & C area Junior Partners and they are in charge of the Design Team. 1. Is there anything wrong here? If there is, what/who is wrong in the situation? 75. Questions regarding the fees that an Architect is supposed to collect from his/her
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However, it is still Architect A who signs and seals all the drawings. Recently, they a. Nothing is wrong. This was done with everybody's consent and nobody was client under different types of projects.
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hired Architects D & E, both RLA's, to be incharge of the Production Team. coerced into doing anything. What should the Architect do if the Owner makes Change Orders?
1. What is the position of Architect D & E? b. The Architect is liable. 77.
a. Check with Contractor b. Follow the Owner c. Neglect Owner
a. Draftsman b. Junior Architect c. Junior Partner c. The writer friend of Architect X. If the Owner continuously makes changes, what method of compensation should
SITUATION 16 d. The advertisers 78. the Architect employ?
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52. 2. Who is liable for the drawings under the law? SITUATION 18 a. Cost Method b. Lump Sum c. Percentage of Construction Cost
a. Arch. A b. Arch B & C c. Arch A, B & C d. The Company 2. After the magazine was issued, another Architect Y noticed that some of his Percentage fee if the Owner gets all Contract Documents
SITUATION 16 works were claimed by Architect X in the magazine articles. Architect X said that 79.
a. 75% b. 85% c. 100% d 90%
53. 3. Who own the majority of the shares in the company? he only did it because he wanted his writer friend to get more advertisers. Is there The _________ can order changes in the construction any time.
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a. Arch. A b. Arch A, B & C c. The Company d. The Investors 62. something wrong with this? If there is, who is liable? 80. a. Architect b. Construction Manager
SITUATION 16 a. Nothing since Architect X is willing to settle with Architect Y. c. Project Manager d. Owner
4. In the absence of a written stipulation to the contrary, who has intellectual b. Architect X is liable of fraud for claiming Architect Y's works. If an Architect performs full-time supervision, what is his professional fee?
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proprietary rights over the Architectural documents?
a. Architect A, he signed and sealed all the drawings
b. Architect B & C, they are in charge of the designs
c. Architect D & E, they are in charge of Production
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c. Both Architect X (for fraud) and Writer (for not checking his source)
d. The Publisher for not checking the veracity of Architect X's claims
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3. Where should Architect Y file a complain?
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a. 1 - 1.5% b. 1.5 - 2% c. 3 % d. 5 - 6%
What among the following should the Architect's fee Not be based?
a. Project Construction Cost b. Contractor's Fee
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d. The Client, he paid for the documents a. Regional Trial Court (R.T.C.) b. PRC How many %of tax should Architect Pay?
SITUATION 16 c. Mayor's Office d. NBI 86.
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5. Who has the proprietary rights to the architectural works such as plans, design *SITUATION 19: As per Client's request, the Architect made some revisions. How many % of tax is taken form M.B.F?
and other documents but is confined for the use of such documents for the Since time is of the essence, he decided not to coordinate with the Engineering 87.
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execution/implementation of the works described therein for one(1) or the original Consultants. After concrete pouring, he discovered that a beam is set lower than
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An Architect makes a miniature model of the for his own design study. Who
55. project only? required headroom clearance. 88. should pay for it?
a. Architect A, he signed and sealed all the drawings 1. What is the lesson learned? a. Architect b. Project Manager c. Contractor d. Owner
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b. Architect B & C, they are in charge of the designs a. Always coordinate with consultants and project engineers
It is the most common method of compensation which is also fair both the Client
c. Architect D & E, they are in charge of Production b. Being the "Boss" other Allied practitioners should adjust their design to conform
and the Architect
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d. The Client, he paid for the documents with yours. 89.
a. Percentage based on Project Cost b. Professional Fee plus Expenses
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c. Lump Sum d. M.D.P.E.
6. A close friend of Architect A asked him to design a high-rise beach-front Hotel. your common sense)
It is the most common method of compensation which is better for the Client?
However, just before he could finish the work, he suffered a heart attack and died. Design-build by maximum cost, how much is the architect remunerated? 90. a. Percentage based on Project Cost
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56. Can his work be continued by others in the absence of such contingency in the a. Built in the max cost exclusive of Architects reg fee b. Guaranteed Maximum Cost
contract? 68. b. 10% inclusive of Architects fee
It is the most fixable compensation for an Architect
a. Yes, by the same firm b. No c. 7% inclusive of Architects fee
91. Maximum of Direct Personnel Expenses (M.D.P.E)., LUMP SUM or Project
c. Yes whoever the Owner chooses d. Maybe d. Lump sum inclusive of Architects fee
Construction Cost (P.C.C.)
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