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  Identify the type of lot
 Zoning is the important
 Prevailing wind
 Establish the level

Note: kelangan kabisado na ninyo paano gamitin ang Rule VII and Rule VIII, sorting out during your
free times, the more you practice using it mas magiging familiar kayo rito.

1. Under 2004 revised IRR of PD No. 1096 or NBCP, what shall be the applicable Floor Lot Area Ratio
(FLAR) for the project?
a. 1.5 c. 2.5 (OK)
b. 3.5 d. 3.0

2. Using the prescribed FLAR designation/right under the NBCP what shall be the maximum Gross
Floor Area (GFA) that can be generated for the Project?
a. 26,000 sqm c. 20,000 sqm (OK)
b. 24,000 sqm d. 22,000 sqm

3. Based on the maximum GFA under the NBCP, what is the stated conversion factor to arrive at the
Total Gross Floor Area (TGFA) for the Project which is an institutional building?
a. 33% c. 25%
b. Not stated (OK) d. 20%

4. Under the NBCP, which is part of the GFA for the Project?
a. ACCU balcony c. Lobby (OK)
b. Covered parking d. Roof deck, if introduced

5. Under the NBCP, which is NOT part of the GFA for the Project?
a. Cooling tower area, if introduced (OK) c. Balcony
b. Elevator Lobby d. Corridor

6. under the 2004 Revised IRR of PD no 1096, what is the term interchangeably used for institutional
zoning?
a. Gross institutional c. Generic institutional
b. General institutional (OK) d. Governmental institutional

7. Under the NBCP, what is NOT a principal use permitted for GI zoning classification?
a. Children Hospital c. Dance school (OK)
b. Orphanage d. Kindergarten school

8. Under the NBCP, what is an accessory use permitted for GI zoning classification?
a. Townhouse c. Vocational training center (OK)
b. Residential condominium d. Home furnishing shop

9. Under the NBCP, which is the building character of occupancy for GI zoning classification?
a. Recreational c. Medium industrial
b. Institutional (OK) d. Business and mercantile

10.Under the NBCP, which is NOT considered a typical lot type?

a. Interior lot c. Turn court lot (OK)
b. Inside lot d. Corner through lot

11. Which of the following is NOT considered an amenity provision of the Project?
a. Executive lounge c. Mini-conference room
b. Multi-purpose room (data’s found but not validated, under review and checking)
d. Interdenominational worship room
12. Which h of the follow
wing is NOT considered
c a service proviision for the P
Project?
a. Electric
cal room (OK) c. Fire es cape stairs
b. Main sttairs d.
d Elevators

13. Whichh of the follow

wing in NOT considered
c a facility provi sion for the P
Project?
a. Gym c. Covered
C Parki ng
b. Daycarre center (d data’s found but not validated, under rreview and ch hecking)
d. Multi-p
purpose room m

14. Whichh of the follow

wing is NOT considered
c a utility provis ion for the Prroject?
a. Cistern
n c. Guard Ho ouse (OK)
b. Transfo
ormer d. Sewage trreatment plant

15. Which h of the follow

wing sets of spaces
s shouldd NOT be situuated close too each other? ?
a. Elevatoors, service stairs and firee escapes (c check building g core drawinng as attache ed)
b. Clinic and
a common toilets (using commmon toilets AR RE NOT given n infectious trransmitted to
o the
patient) as
a per WORLD D HEALT ORG GANIZATION
c. Covered parking slo ots and fire reeserve tanks (still is the a nswer but if the choices is Covered pa arking
and fire ta
anks I have doubt
d if this is the correctt answer beca ause there is instances that fire tank iss
ocated near at ancillary bld
usually lo dg.. and easily accessible by car) take e note meninttion yong Res serve
sa fire tan
nk as FIRE RE ESERVE TANK K
d. Guard quarter, lock ker and showe er (NO ISSU UE so far)

16. Whichh of the follow

wing must bee one of the very
v first arch
hitectural activities for the
e Project?
a. Space planning and d operations survey
s (OK) PP feasibili ty studies
b. Archite
ectural designn preparation
ectural plan preparation
c. Archite
d. Space plan preparation

17. Whichh of the follow

wing is the lo
ocal (or LGU) law that gov verns the site planning andd design of th
he
Project?
a. Zoning ordinance (Law
( impleme ented by partticular City, M
Municipal Reggional Plannin
ng like for
example ofo City ordinaance, Jay wallking, Zoning ordinance iss the responssibility of LGU
U which zoning
ordinancee is under by MUNICIPAL PLANNING
P AN
ND DEVELOP PMENT OFFICE, office adju ustment to
Municipal Assessor …. The MPDO is responsible for the formulated of economics, social and physical
development plans, integration and coordination of all sectoral plans and studies, monitoring and
evaluation of programs and projects in accordance with the approved development plan reviews and
recommends approval of architectural plans and design by government and non-government entities
or individuals to the Sangguniang Bayan. As member of the finance committee, he analyzes income
and expenditures patterns, formulates and recommends fiscal plans and polices for considerations of
the committee.

c. PD No 1096 and IRR (Law governed to the entire Phil)

b. Association design standards and guidelines (eliminated) d. Comprehensive land and
water use (eliminated)

18. Which of the following does NOT precede the architectural design activity for the Project?
a. Technical specification (OK) c. Architectural program
b. Architectural plan d. Space plan

19. Under the present practice in the country, which of the following is NOT an architectural design
consideration for the Project?
a. Compliances with prevailing laws such as RA 9184 PD 1096 RA No. 9514 and BP (implementing the
laws are required for the project especially RA 9184)
b. Drainage canal slope and direction (not architectural design consideration as per Project 4) (OK)
c. Maximum flood level (see the Problem statement as stated)
d. Solar, wind, noise, odor and view orientation (site planning requirement)

20.Which of the following is NOT regarded as an architectural design consideration for the Project?
a. Spatial function and efficiency
b. Wall hanging (OK) walang relationship sa project
c. Vertical and Horizontal circulation patterns
d. Aesthetics and Landmark quality

21. Which approx.. column size dimensions (n meters by meters) may initially used for the ground
floor of the project if erected on firm soil, and if the structural bay is between 8.5 to 10.0 meters (M)?
a. 1.7 x 1.7 c. 0.7 x 0.7 (OK, recheck to engineer and they said
OK)
b. 1.3 x 1.3 d. 1.9 x 1.9

22. Which approx... column dimensions (n meters by meters) may be initially used for the fourth (4th)
floor of Project if erected on form soil if the structural bay is between 8.5 to 10.0 meters?
a. 1.2 x 1.2 c. 1.5 x 1.5
b. 0.8 x 0.8 d. 0.5 x 0.5 (recheck to engineer and they said OK)

23. Assuming a heavily forested location for the project site, what type of roof structure should be
introduced?
a. RC deck roof c. Steel deck roof
b. Low-slop metal roofing on space frame d. Steep gable roof (SEE below
explanation)

24. Assuming a hillside location for the Project site, what type of building projections should NOT be
introduced?
a. 1.2 meter deep balconies (good for the viewing deck since hillside is introduced)
c. 2.4 meter deep canopy (2.4 meters same thing they used in street arcade) see problem statement
b. 2.4 meter deep eaves (correlated to letter C)
d. 0.3 meter deep sun-breakers (out of place as I can see but still doubt anyway isa lang naman
possible nating mali kong mali nga ito)

25. Assuming a hilltop location for the project site, what type of building projections should be
introduced to protect the building?
a. 3.6 meter deep cantilevered canopy c. 0.6 meter deep eaves
b. 1.2 meter deep balconies d. Windbreakers and sun-breakers (OK)

26. In terms of acoustics, which material is NOT good for use as cladding, wall or partition for very
crowded, low-ceilinged and noisy space?
a. Wood or wood substitute c. Metal with texture surface
b. Texture – painted masonry d. Smooth glass (OK)

27. Under the NBCP, what are the maximum riser and tread dimensions (in meter) of a stairway?
a. 0.15 and 0.30 c. 0.17 and 0.27
b. 0.20 and 0.28 d. 0.20 and 0.25 (OK)

28. Under the NBCP, what is the maximum width (in meters) of an exit door leaf?
a. 1.2 (OK) c. 1.5
b. 2.1 d. 1.8

29. How many whole units of 0.61 meter (m) x 1.22 m acoustical ceiling boards are required for a
conference room with clear measurements of 4.0 m (width parallel to hallway and cladding) x 6.1 m
(depth)? Please note that there are 6 light troffers also measuring 0.61m x 1.22m for the room and its
of lighting is perpendicular to the cladding.
a. 26 (OK) c. 24
b. 22 d. 28

30. How much tee runner angle section (in lineal meters) is required for the same 4.0 m 6.1 m
conference room?
a. 19.2 c. 20.2 (OK)
b. 21.2 d. 22.2

Source : PRBOA FLEA 2011 PROJECT NO. 4 GOVERNMENT PROJECT, PAST (ACTUAL) BOARD EXAM

PLS. NOTE THAT THE ANSWER GIVEN HERE SHOULD BE BASED ON ARCHITECTURAL DATA’S (THE
ARCHITECT’S POINT OF VIEW IN RESPONSE TO THE EXAM) WHICH I HAVE GATHERING ALL THE
INFORMATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EXISTING BUILDING LAWS, BOOKS, INTERVIEWED,
CONSULTATION THROUGH OTHER RELATED ENGINEERS, EXPERIENCES BY OTHER OLD TIMER
ARCHITECTS AND AS WELL AS PER MY OWN RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS, UNDERSTANDING IN THE
GIVEN PROBLEM. ANY CONFLICTS BETWEEN YOUR POSSIBLE ANSWER SHALL BE RAISED UPON IN
ACORDANCE WITH THE BASIS YOU PRESENTED AND TO BE VALIDATED AND AGREED BY AT LEAST
FIVE VALID REASONS AND JUSTIFICATION IN SUCH A WAY THAT WE WILL ENSURE THAT THE
VALIDATION OF YOUR POSSIBLE ANSWER IS TO BE CORRECTED. THE AUTHOR

According to the study and my opinion STEEP GABLE ROOF is good choice (roof style) for heavily
forested area.

The reason why Steep slope reduces heat transfer in tropical and reduces cold temperature in the day
of winter aside for that there are lot of available materials such Asphalt shingles and its more
durability than other type of roof material, it will drain well because the water spout out directly to the
ground and most economical other than roof style and materials and it will require less maintenance
and as well as environmentally friendly.

DISADVANTAGES OF FLAT ROOF AND STEEL DECK ROOF IN HEAVILY FORESTED

1. Heavy Maintenance due forested debris (like trees branches, leaf and morning dews can cause
corrosion, algae, etc.) AS PER NATURE LOVERS.
2. More cost, required more labor and equipment during the event of construction.
3. Need the proper location of roof drainage