ICA 2 PRELIM REVIEWER EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
2026/2027
Who can best interpret Architectural drawings? - Answers Architect
Who should sign architectural drawings? - Answers Architect
You were commissioned to do a Master Plan. What should you do first? - Answers Survey the
location
Responsibilities of an Architect: When He/She conducts the checking of materials and works
done it it in adherence with the specifications - Answers Full time supervision
How often does the Architect-of-record visit the job site? - Answers As often as he/she wants
Specifications should be clear and easy to understand. What must be avoided? - Answers
Sentence with double meaning
The record tests of materials and of concrete must be preserved after the completion of the
project for a t least? - Answers 5 years
After a change of use (renovation)of the building, what should be secured? - Answers Certificate
of occupancy
A permit prior to the commencement of a project - Answers Building permit
What are the qualifications of someone who wishes to take the licensure exam for architects? -
Answers Filipino citizen, Graduate of Architecture, Submitted the necessary requirements to
PRC, (ALL OF THE ABOVE)
After how many days can a contractor stop work if the architect's approval for the change of
work is delayed? - Answers 15 days
An outline specification enumerating the type trade names of materials to be used and finishes
is known as - Answers Schedule of materials and finishes
Under PD 957 and BP 220, how many units shall be the maximum number of row houses per
block/cluster? - Answers 20
Under BP 220, the maximum length of a block is 400 meters. However, Block lengths exceeding
250 meters should be provided with an alley approximately ay midlength. How wide is the alley?
- Answers 2.00 meters
Under BP 220. it shall have a width of 3.00 meters intended only to provide pedestrian access to
property for socialized housing projects. It shall have a maximum length of 60 meters - Answers
Pathwalk
,Under PD 957, what is the minimum lot frontage for row houses? - Answers 4
Under BP220, what is the minimum lot frontage for socialized row houses? - Answers 3.5
Meters
Which of the following is not part of the RROW? - Answers Yard
What is the minimum RROW access to an Interior lot? - Answers Verify Answer
Space left in a lot between the building and the property line - Answers Yard
For a RROW of 9.00 meters or more, the minimum width of the sidewalk on each side shall be? -
Answers 1.2m
As per PD 1096, what is the minimum horizontal dimension of a court? - Answers 2.00 m
Minimum front setback for R-1 - Answers 4.50 m
Minimum side setback for R-1 - Answers 2m
Minimum rear setback for R-1 - Answers 2.00 m
Using the 1977 National Building Code, what is the minimum setback for R-1 - Answers 3.0m
What is the minimum front setback for R-4? - Answers 4.5 Meters
What is the minimum ceiling height for Habitable Rooms with Artificial Ventilation of a single-
storey structure? - Answers 2.4 Meters
What is the minimum ceiling height for Habitable Rooms with Artificial Ventilation at the Second
floor? - Answers 2.40m
What is the minimum ceiling height at the ground floor for Habitable Rooms with Natural
Ventilation? - Answers 2.70m
Height of ceiling at 5th floor with Natural Ventilation? - Answers 2.7 Meters
What is the minimum dimension of a Kitchen? - Answers 1.5 M x 2 M
Width of Drop Curb? - Answers 0.90m
Maximum height of Spire, if made of combustible material, above the BHL? - Answers 6 meters
Maximum height of Spire, if made of incombustible material, above the BHL? - Answers Limited
only by Structural Design
Who prepares the Comprehensive Land Use of Plan? - Answers HLURB
Who adopts the land use plan when it was already approved? - Answers Sangguniang
, Panglunsod
Which will you least or NOT consider in making a Comprehensive Development Plan? - Answers
Political/Institutional
Which is NOT considered in a Master Development Plan? - Answers Building Height
What is meant by R3 in residential zone? - Answers High Density Housing
Specifications contain? - Answers Quality of Materials
What is the purpose of Bill of Materials? - Answers Reference on Cost
Who is responsible for making/ producing Architectural Drawings? - Answers Architect
What is not a Structural Plan? - Answers Schedule of beams
Basic function of an open door? - Answers Means of access
Allowable projection for the signage of a building that is NOT arcaded - Answers 1.20
Minimum signage height of a building that is NOT arcaded - Answers 3.0m
Minimum signage height of a building that is NOT arcaded - Answers 3.0m
Minimum signage height of a building that is arcaded - Answers 5 meters
The minimum arcade height above the established sidewalk grade is - Answers 3.0m
Allowable projection for the signage of a building that is arcaded - Answers 1.00
It is a bond that is an approved form of security furnished by the contractor as a guarantee to
execute work in accordance with the terms of the contract - Answers Performance Bond
In the construction industry, it is a person, firm or corporation that provides guarantee or
undertakes an obligation to pay in the event of failure on the part of the Contractor to fulfil his
part. - Answers Surety
In Specs writing, how do you refer to money? - Answers How much
When should Building Operations Manual (BOM) be submitted to the owner by the contractor? -
Answers 30 days after issuance of certificate of occupancy
Considering office space, what is the minimum clearance of a service zone so as not obstruct
walkways between 2 work units? - Answers 1 meter
Considering office space, what is the minimum width that will also serve as access from the
work unit to the wall? - Answers 1 meter
2026/2027
Who can best interpret Architectural drawings? - Answers Architect
Who should sign architectural drawings? - Answers Architect
You were commissioned to do a Master Plan. What should you do first? - Answers Survey the
location
Responsibilities of an Architect: When He/She conducts the checking of materials and works
done it it in adherence with the specifications - Answers Full time supervision
How often does the Architect-of-record visit the job site? - Answers As often as he/she wants
Specifications should be clear and easy to understand. What must be avoided? - Answers
Sentence with double meaning
The record tests of materials and of concrete must be preserved after the completion of the
project for a t least? - Answers 5 years
After a change of use (renovation)of the building, what should be secured? - Answers Certificate
of occupancy
A permit prior to the commencement of a project - Answers Building permit
What are the qualifications of someone who wishes to take the licensure exam for architects? -
Answers Filipino citizen, Graduate of Architecture, Submitted the necessary requirements to
PRC, (ALL OF THE ABOVE)
After how many days can a contractor stop work if the architect's approval for the change of
work is delayed? - Answers 15 days
An outline specification enumerating the type trade names of materials to be used and finishes
is known as - Answers Schedule of materials and finishes
Under PD 957 and BP 220, how many units shall be the maximum number of row houses per
block/cluster? - Answers 20
Under BP 220, the maximum length of a block is 400 meters. However, Block lengths exceeding
250 meters should be provided with an alley approximately ay midlength. How wide is the alley?
- Answers 2.00 meters
Under BP 220. it shall have a width of 3.00 meters intended only to provide pedestrian access to
property for socialized housing projects. It shall have a maximum length of 60 meters - Answers
Pathwalk
,Under PD 957, what is the minimum lot frontage for row houses? - Answers 4
Under BP220, what is the minimum lot frontage for socialized row houses? - Answers 3.5
Meters
Which of the following is not part of the RROW? - Answers Yard
What is the minimum RROW access to an Interior lot? - Answers Verify Answer
Space left in a lot between the building and the property line - Answers Yard
For a RROW of 9.00 meters or more, the minimum width of the sidewalk on each side shall be? -
Answers 1.2m
As per PD 1096, what is the minimum horizontal dimension of a court? - Answers 2.00 m
Minimum front setback for R-1 - Answers 4.50 m
Minimum side setback for R-1 - Answers 2m
Minimum rear setback for R-1 - Answers 2.00 m
Using the 1977 National Building Code, what is the minimum setback for R-1 - Answers 3.0m
What is the minimum front setback for R-4? - Answers 4.5 Meters
What is the minimum ceiling height for Habitable Rooms with Artificial Ventilation of a single-
storey structure? - Answers 2.4 Meters
What is the minimum ceiling height for Habitable Rooms with Artificial Ventilation at the Second
floor? - Answers 2.40m
What is the minimum ceiling height at the ground floor for Habitable Rooms with Natural
Ventilation? - Answers 2.70m
Height of ceiling at 5th floor with Natural Ventilation? - Answers 2.7 Meters
What is the minimum dimension of a Kitchen? - Answers 1.5 M x 2 M
Width of Drop Curb? - Answers 0.90m
Maximum height of Spire, if made of combustible material, above the BHL? - Answers 6 meters
Maximum height of Spire, if made of incombustible material, above the BHL? - Answers Limited
only by Structural Design
Who prepares the Comprehensive Land Use of Plan? - Answers HLURB
Who adopts the land use plan when it was already approved? - Answers Sangguniang
, Panglunsod
Which will you least or NOT consider in making a Comprehensive Development Plan? - Answers
Political/Institutional
Which is NOT considered in a Master Development Plan? - Answers Building Height
What is meant by R3 in residential zone? - Answers High Density Housing
Specifications contain? - Answers Quality of Materials
What is the purpose of Bill of Materials? - Answers Reference on Cost
Who is responsible for making/ producing Architectural Drawings? - Answers Architect
What is not a Structural Plan? - Answers Schedule of beams
Basic function of an open door? - Answers Means of access
Allowable projection for the signage of a building that is NOT arcaded - Answers 1.20
Minimum signage height of a building that is NOT arcaded - Answers 3.0m
Minimum signage height of a building that is NOT arcaded - Answers 3.0m
Minimum signage height of a building that is arcaded - Answers 5 meters
The minimum arcade height above the established sidewalk grade is - Answers 3.0m
Allowable projection for the signage of a building that is arcaded - Answers 1.00
It is a bond that is an approved form of security furnished by the contractor as a guarantee to
execute work in accordance with the terms of the contract - Answers Performance Bond
In the construction industry, it is a person, firm or corporation that provides guarantee or
undertakes an obligation to pay in the event of failure on the part of the Contractor to fulfil his
part. - Answers Surety
In Specs writing, how do you refer to money? - Answers How much
When should Building Operations Manual (BOM) be submitted to the owner by the contractor? -
Answers 30 days after issuance of certificate of occupancy
Considering office space, what is the minimum clearance of a service zone so as not obstruct
walkways between 2 work units? - Answers 1 meter
Considering office space, what is the minimum width that will also serve as access from the
work unit to the wall? - Answers 1 meter
