ICA 2 PRELIM REVIEW
EXAM QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
Who can best interpret Architectural drawings? - ANSWERSArchitect
Who should sign architectural drawings? - ANSWERSArchitect
You were commissioned to do a Master Plan. What should you do first? - ANSWERSSurvey the
location
Responsibilities of an Architect: When He/She conducts the checking of materials and works
done it it in adherence with the specifications - ANSWERSFull time supervision
How often does the Architect-of-record visit the job site? - ANSWERSAs often as he/she wants
Specifications should be clear and easy to understand. What must be avoided? -
ANSWERSSentence with double meaning
The record tests of materials and of concrete must be preserved after the completion of the
project for a t least? - ANSWERS5 years
After a change of use (renovation)of the building, what should be secured? -
ANSWERSCertificate of occupancy
A permit prior to the commencement of a project - ANSWERSBuilding permit
,What are the qualifications of someone who wishes to take the licensure exam for architects? -
ANSWERSFilipino 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? - ANSWERS15 days
An outline specification enumerating the type trade names of materials to be used and finishes
is known as - ANSWERSSchedule of materials and finishes
Under PD 957 and BP 220, how many units shall be the maximum number of row houses per
block/cluster? - ANSWERS20
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? - ANSWERS2.00 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 -
ANSWERSPathwalk
Under PD 957, what is the minimum lot frontage for row houses? - ANSWERS4
Under BP220, what is the minimum lot frontage for socialized row houses? - ANSWERS3.5
Meters
Which of the following is not part of the RROW? - ANSWERSYard
, What is the minimum RROW access to an Interior lot? - ANSWERSVerify Answer
Space left in a lot between the building and the property line - ANSWERSYard
For a RROW of 9.00 meters or more, the minimum width of the sidewalk on each side shall be? -
ANSWERS1.2m
As per PD 1096, what is the minimum horizontal dimension of a court? - ANSWERS2.00 m
Minimum front setback for R-1 - ANSWERS4.50 m
Minimum side setback for R-1 - ANSWERS2m
Minimum rear setback for R-1 - ANSWERS2.00 m
Using the 1977 National Building Code, what is the minimum setback for R-1 - ANSWERS3.0m
What is the minimum front setback for R-4? - ANSWERS4.5 Meters
What is the minimum ceiling height for Habitable Rooms with Artificial Ventilation of a single-
storey structure? - ANSWERS2.4 Meters
What is the minimum ceiling height for Habitable Rooms with Artificial Ventilation at the Second
floor? - ANSWERS2.40m
What is the minimum ceiling height at the ground floor for Habitable Rooms with Natural
Ventilation? - ANSWERS2.70m
EXAM QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
Who can best interpret Architectural drawings? - ANSWERSArchitect
Who should sign architectural drawings? - ANSWERSArchitect
You were commissioned to do a Master Plan. What should you do first? - ANSWERSSurvey the
location
Responsibilities of an Architect: When He/She conducts the checking of materials and works
done it it in adherence with the specifications - ANSWERSFull time supervision
How often does the Architect-of-record visit the job site? - ANSWERSAs often as he/she wants
Specifications should be clear and easy to understand. What must be avoided? -
ANSWERSSentence with double meaning
The record tests of materials and of concrete must be preserved after the completion of the
project for a t least? - ANSWERS5 years
After a change of use (renovation)of the building, what should be secured? -
ANSWERSCertificate of occupancy
A permit prior to the commencement of a project - ANSWERSBuilding permit
,What are the qualifications of someone who wishes to take the licensure exam for architects? -
ANSWERSFilipino 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? - ANSWERS15 days
An outline specification enumerating the type trade names of materials to be used and finishes
is known as - ANSWERSSchedule of materials and finishes
Under PD 957 and BP 220, how many units shall be the maximum number of row houses per
block/cluster? - ANSWERS20
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? - ANSWERS2.00 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 -
ANSWERSPathwalk
Under PD 957, what is the minimum lot frontage for row houses? - ANSWERS4
Under BP220, what is the minimum lot frontage for socialized row houses? - ANSWERS3.5
Meters
Which of the following is not part of the RROW? - ANSWERSYard
, What is the minimum RROW access to an Interior lot? - ANSWERSVerify Answer
Space left in a lot between the building and the property line - ANSWERSYard
For a RROW of 9.00 meters or more, the minimum width of the sidewalk on each side shall be? -
ANSWERS1.2m
As per PD 1096, what is the minimum horizontal dimension of a court? - ANSWERS2.00 m
Minimum front setback for R-1 - ANSWERS4.50 m
Minimum side setback for R-1 - ANSWERS2m
Minimum rear setback for R-1 - ANSWERS2.00 m
Using the 1977 National Building Code, what is the minimum setback for R-1 - ANSWERS3.0m
What is the minimum front setback for R-4? - ANSWERS4.5 Meters
What is the minimum ceiling height for Habitable Rooms with Artificial Ventilation of a single-
storey structure? - ANSWERS2.4 Meters
What is the minimum ceiling height for Habitable Rooms with Artificial Ventilation at the Second
floor? - ANSWERS2.40m
What is the minimum ceiling height at the ground floor for Habitable Rooms with Natural
Ventilation? - ANSWERS2.70m
