Sample ALE Questions: Professional Practice Part 7

sample board exam questions for ALE Day 1 AM session on Professional Practice, which includes RA 9266, Code of Ethics, SPP Docs 201-209, General Conditions, Contract Documents, Specifications, Project Scheduling, Global Practice


1. AN ARCHITECT DREW UP PLANS FOR A FAMILY. THE OWNERS WENT ABROAD. AFTER A YEAR, THEY RETURNED AND INSTRUCTED THE ARCHITECT TO HELP THEM FIND A NEW LOT. THE TASK WOULD REQUIRE THE ARCHITECT’S PERSONAL TIME. What stage in the Architect's services will the Architect perform? 2. What will be the ideal method of compensation that the Architect should use if he is to find a new site for the project? 3. AN ARCHITECT DREW UP PLANS FOR A FAMILY. THE OWNERS WENT ABROAD. AFTER A YEAR, THEY RETURNED AND INSTRUCTED THE ARCHITECT TO HELP THEM FIND A NEW LOT. THE TASK WOULD REQUIRE THE ARCHITECT’S PERSONAL TIME. What can the Architect suggest to the owners to minimize spending? 4. How much is the Architect compensated after he completed all plans and documents for construction? 5. AN ARCHITECT WHO HAD BEEN WORKING IN SINGAPORE FOR 15 YEARS DECIDED, TOGETHER WITH HIS FAMILY, TO RENOUNCE HIS PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP AND ACQUIRE SINGAPOREAN CITIZENSHIP. SINCE SINGAPORE DOES NOT ALLOW DUAL CITIZENSHIP, HE CEASED TO BE A FILIPINO CITIZEN. UPON RETURNING TO THE PHILIPPINES, HE WAS COMMISSIONED BY A FORMER CLASSMATE, NOW A PROPERTY DEVELOPER, TO DESIGN A SUBDIVISION PROJECT. HOWEVER, WHEN HE SUBMITTED THE CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS, THE OFFICE OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL (OBO) DENIED THE BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION. What went wrong? 6. Would the Filipino Architect be able to legally practice in Singapore? 7. If the Filipino RLA would not be able to legally practice in Singapore, what must he do? 8. After passing the Architecture Licensure Examination, you and your classmates decided to set up an architectural practice in your hometown. What is the first thing you should do? 9. As a practicing architect, what would you think is the purpose of hiring an accountant? 10. Twenty years after passing the board exam, you have worked across Australia and Asia. With this experience, a client in Malaysia commissions you to design his dream house. Since you are not a registered architect in Malaysia, what should you do to legally accept and undertake the project in that country? 11. What does reciprocity means in cross border practice of architecture? 12. Before submitting sketches to a client, what must the architect first do? 13. What would you wear if you are going for work as an apprentice? 14. After passing the board exam, many new architects feel proud and sometimes become boastful. What is the best way to start your career as a Registered and Licensed Architect (RLA)? 15. ARCH. DELA CRUZ WAS COMMISSIONED BY HIS FRIEND AS THE ARCHITECT FOR A TOWNHOUSE PROJECT. HE WAS SPECIFICALLY ASKED TO PREPARE FEASIBILITY STUDIES AND MARKETING POSTERS FOR THE PROJECT. What type of services did Arch. Dela Cruz render for the project? 16. What type of compensation should Arch. Dela Cruz receive? 17. When could Arch. Dela Cruz get his fee? 18. YOU HAVE A LARGE SHOPPING MALL PROJECT UNDER SM. SINCE THE PROJECT IS HUGE AND COMPLEX, THEY DECIDED TO HIRE A FOREIGN ARCHITECT WHO SPECIALIZES IN RETAIL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. What would be the scope of work of the said foreign architect? 19. What would be the legal role of the said foreign architect under RA 9266? 20. What would be the role of the Filipino Architect under RA 9266? 21. What would be the scope of work of the Filipino Architect? 22. As far as the civil liability of the project is concerned, who is liable when the building collapse due to faulty in construction? 23. On this project, who is the professional that is academically qualified and with exceptional or recognized expertise or specialization in any branch of architecture? 24. After the hospital project construction, who is best for client to hire in building maintenance? 25. A foreign citizen, whether he studied in the Philippines or not, who wishes to take the Licensure Examination for Architects through reciprocity, must initiate the establishment of reciprocity between his country or state and the Philippines by submitting a letter or any document signed and sealed by the appropriate official of his country or state requesting such reciprocity. Which of the following is not true: 26. Any person who shall practice or offer to practice architecture in the Philippines without being registered/licensed and who are not holders of temporary or special permits in accordance with the provisions of R.A. No. 9266, shall be guilty of misdemeanor and charged in court by the Commission and shall, upon conviction he sentenced to a fine of not less than __________. 27. What would you do if you found out that your client has reproduced your drawings and used for another project? 28. As government architect-of-record he shall collect from the concerned national or local agency including Government Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC's) an incentive pay to cover civil liabilities in the equivalent amount of _______. 29. If the construction was put on hold for one year because your client could not provide funding, when is the right time to issue your billing statement for the Contract Documents? 30. Architectural practice is one of the most stressful professions, with many architects working long hours and often going unappreciated. If a project deadline falls on a Sunday, what would you do?

ANSWERS HERE:

Current state regulations for the registration, licensing, and practice of architecture, the Standards of Professional Practice, and the Code of Ethical Conduct a. Statutes regulating the practice of architecture in the Philippines a.1 Republic Act (R.A.) No. 9266 (The Architecture Act of 2004) and its 2004 implementing rules and regulations (IRR), particularly those focusing on the relationships of the RLAs with the PRB-ARC and of the PRB-ARC with the PRC; a.2 R.A. No. 8981 (The PRC Modernization Act of 2000) and its IRR; and a.3 Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture (PRB-ARC)

Resolutions related to the Practice of Architecture in the Philippines. b. Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects (IAPoA) - The United Architects of the Philippines as the IAPoA; c. RLA’s Code of Ethical Conduct; d. RLA’s Credo; d. Rights and responsibilities of the RLA; e. Spectrum of architectural services; e.1 Pre-Design Services e.2 Design Services e.3 Specialized Allied Services e.4 Construction Services e.5 Post-Construction Service e.6 Comprehensive Services e.7 Design-Build Services f. Architectural fees and charges; g. Selection of the Architect and Methods of Compensation (including the conduct of architectural competitions); and h. Global Practice: GATS, APEC Architect, ASEAN Architect, and its Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) #architecturestudent #architecturestudents #lifeofanarchitect #boardexam #boardexams #boardexampreparation #exam #architecturereview #EnPreview #environmentalplanning #atlasiseverything #education #architecturereview #discoveratlascdc #experienceatlascdc #alereview #architecture #architect #architectural #architects #architecturelovers #AQE #PUP_AQE #architecturequalifyingexam #uapsa #uapga #piasa #jrpia #asaphil #architects #architecturelovers #AQE #PUP_AQE #architecturequalifyingexam #uapsa #uapga #asaphil #piasa #jrpia
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