Quiz 1: RA 9266

Thursday, January 21, 2021

7:59 PM
 
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
Philippines
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