Comprehensive Exam in Professional Practice – 7.

The Architect’s Code of Ethics primarily

Architecture aims to:
a) Promote fair competition among
1. Under RA 9266, what is the minimum
architects
number of years of diversified experience
b) Regulate fees and service charges
required before an individual can take the
c) Establish professional conduct and
licensure examination for architects?
responsibilities
a) 1 year
d) Increase the number of registered
b) 2 years
architects
c) 3 years
d) 4 years 8. Which document is required before any
building permit application is approved
2. According to the National Building Code
under PD 1096?
(PD 1096), which occupancy classification
a) Fire Safety Clearance
does a hospital fall under?
b) Certificate of Occupancy
a) Group A
c) Site Development Plan
b) Group B
d) Building Management Certificate
c) Group H
d) Group I 9. In the event of a fire emergency, which of
the following is NOT a primary objective
3. What is the primary purpose of RA 9514
under the Fire Code?
(Fire Code of the Philippines)?
a) Prevention of fire hazards
a) To regulate the construction industry
b) Protection of life and property
b) To prescribe minimum standards for fire
c) Total eradication of all fire incidents
prevention and safety
d) Promotion of fire safety education
c) To impose penalties on unlicensed
architects 10. Under RA 9266, which body is responsible
d) To classify buildings according to their for regulating the practice of architecture
occupancy in the Philippines?
a) Professional Regulation Commission
4. Which of the following is NOT a requirement
(PRC)
for registration as a licensed architect
b) United Architects of the Philippines (UAP)
under RA 9266?
c) Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)
a) Philippine citizenship
d) Department of Public Works and
b) Good moral character
Highways (DPWH)
c) Membership in the United Architects of
the Philippines (UAP) 11. What is the required fire rating for walls
d) Passing the licensure examination separating two dwelling units in a
rowhouse?
5. Under PD 1096, what is the maximum
a) 30 minutes
building height allowed in a residential R-1
b) 1 hour
zone?
c) 2 hours
a) 10 meters
d) 4 hours
b) 12 meters
c) 15 meters 12. Which of the following professionals is
d) 18 meters legally allowed to prepare, sign, and seal
architectural plans under RA 9266?
6. Who is primarily responsible for ensuring
a) Civil Engineer
compliance with the Fire Code of the
b) Architect
Philippines?
c) Interior Designer
a) Department of Public Works and
d) Master Plumber
Highways (DPWH)
b) Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) 13. What is the maximum travel distance
c) United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) allowed to an exit in an unsprinklered
d) City or Municipal Engineering Office building under the Fire Code?
 a) 15 meters c) The total height of the building
b) 30 meters d) The total square footage of the building
c) 45 meters
d) 60 meters

14. The Building Official under PD 1096 is Comprehensive Exam in Professional Practice –
primarily responsible for: Architecture
a) Enforcing the National Building Code (Multiple Choice Questions – Choose the best
b) Approving architectural designs answer)
c) Conducting fire safety inspections
d) Overseeing real estate transactions 1. Under RA 9266, what is the term used for an
individual who assists a registered
15. What type of fire extinguisher is architect in the preparation of architectural
recommended for use in electrical fires? plans but is not yet licensed?
a) Water-based a) Architectural Apprentice
b) Foam b) Architectural Draftsman
c) Carbon Dioxide (CO2) c) Junior Architect
d) Dry Powder d) Associate Architect
16. Which type of occupancy classification is 2. According to PD 1096 (National Building
applicable to schools and universities Code), how often should a building permit
under PD 1096? be renewed if construction has not started?
a) Group A a) Every 3 months
b) Group C b) Every 6 months
c) Group E c) Every 12 months
d) Group H d) Every 24 months
17. Under RA 9266, how many Continuing 3. What is the minimum clear height for
Professional Development (CPD) units are habitable rooms as specified in PD 1096?
required for license renewal? a) 2.00 meters
a) 15 units b) 2.10 meters
b) 30 units c) 2.40 meters
c) 45 units d) 2.70 meters
d) 60 units
4. Which of the following documents is NOT
18. The Fire Code of the Philippines requires required when applying for a building
fire alarms and detection systems in permit?
buildings that are: a) Structural Analysis
a) More than 2 stories high b) Bill of Materials and Cost Estimates
b) More than 3 stories high c) Fire Insurance Policy
c) Occupied by more than 10 people d) Site Development Plan
d) Occupied by more than 50 people
5. Under the Fire Code of the Philippines (RA
19. The Certificate of Occupancy is issued 9514), which type of occupancy has the
once: strictest fire protection requirements?
a) The building plans are approved a) Residential buildings
b) The construction is completed and b) Industrial factories
passes inspection c) Assembly occupancies
c) The building permit is granted d) Storage warehouses
d) The contractor submits the final payment
6. RA 9266 requires architects to maintain
20. Under the National Building Code, egress professional liability insurance. What is
width is determined by: the main purpose of this insurance?
a) The number of floors in the building a) To protect clients from project delays
b) The number of occupants in the building b) To cover losses due to professional
negligence
 c) To ensure compliance with taxation laws 13. Which of the following does not fall under
d) To guarantee contractor payments the scope of work of an architect?
a) Site Planning
7. What is the maximum lot occupancy for an
b) Landscape Architecture
R-2 residential zone under the National
c) Structural Engineering Analysis
Building Code?
d) Project Management
a) 50%
b) 55% 14. According to PD 1096, what is the
c) 60% minimum setback requirement for a 3-
d) 65% meter-wide road in a residential zone?
a) 0.50 meters
8. According to the Architect’s Code of
b) 1.00 meter
Ethics, what is the primary duty of an
c) 1.50 meters
architect?
d) 2.00 meters
a) To maximize profits
b) To serve the best interests of the client 15. Under the Fire Code of the Philippines, what
c) To protect and promote the welfare of the is the maximum allowable travel distance
public to an exit for business occupancies?
d) To establish their personal brand a) 20 meters
b) 30 meters
9. Which of the following is NOT a ground for
c) 45 meters
the suspension or revocation of an
d) 60 meters
architect’s license under RA 9266?
a) Malpractice or fraud 16. Who is the only person legally authorized to
b) Gross incompetence sign and seal architectural plans in the
c) Competing for projects through fair Philippines?
bidding a) Licensed Civil Engineer
d) Conviction of a crime involving moral b) Licensed Master Plumber
turpitude c) Licensed Architect
d) Licensed Structural Engineer
10. In fire-resistant construction, what is the
minimum fire rating required for exit 17. What is the main function of the Building
corridors in high-rise buildings? Official under the National Building Code?
a) 1 hour a) To review architectural aesthetics
b) 2 hours b) To enforce building safety regulations
c) 3 hours c) To oversee real estate development
d) 4 hours d) To determine project feasibility

11. What is the minimum required width for a 18. The Professional Tax Receipt (PTR) is a
main exit door in public assembly mandatory requirement for architects. What
buildings? does it represent?
a) 800 mm a) Proof of architectural education
b) 900 mm b) Clearance to work in government
c) 1.00 meter projects
d) 1.10 meters c) Annual tax payment for professional
practice
12. Under RA 9266, who is responsible for
d) Certification of good standing in UAP
issuing the Certificate of Registration and
Professional License for architects? 19. Under the Fire Code, automatic fire
a) Professional Regulation Commission sprinklers are mandatory in which of the
(PRC) following?
b) United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) a) All residential homes
c) Department of Public Works and b) Warehouses storing combustible
Highways (DPWH) materials
d) Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)
 c) Open parking spaces b) PD 1096
d) Single-story commercial buildings c) Local Government Code
d) Civil Code of the Philippines
20. In architectural practice, Design-Build
Services refer to: 7. What is the maximum travel distance
a) The architect designing a project and allowed to the nearest exit in business
overseeing construction occupancies under the Fire Code?
b) The architect only providing design a) 20 meters
services b) 30 meters
c) The architect acting as a subcontractor c) 45 meters
d) The architect providing real estate d) 60 meters
consultation
8. What is the primary purpose of the National
Building Code?
a) To regulate land ownership
b) To ensure the safety, health, and welfare
1. In case of discrepancies between the Fire of building occupants
Code and the National Building Code, c) To provide tax incentives for developers
which one prevails? d) To regulate professional fees
a) National Building Code 9. Under PD 1096, who is responsible for
b) Fire Code of the Philippines issuing building permits?
c) Local Government Code a) The Local Government Unit
d) DPWH Guidelines b) The Fire Marshal
2. Who has the authority to appoint the c) The Building Official
Building Official of a city or municipality? d) The Office of the Mayor
a) The City Mayor 10. What is the fundamental reason for
b) The DPWH Secretary inconsistencies between the National
c) The Local Government Unit Building Code and the Fire Code?
d) The Professional Regulation Commission a) Different measurement systems used
3. What is the primary purpose of the Fire b) Different implementing agencies
Code of the Philippines? c) Variations in safety requirements
a) To regulate building aesthetics d) Conflicting government policies
b) To ensure fire safety and prevention 11. In legal terms, what does the principle
c) To oversee structural integrity 'inclusio unius est exclusio alterius' mean?
d) To determine zoning classifications a) The inclusion of one implies the exclusion
4. What is the minimum percentage of open of others
space required for an end lot? b) The law applies only to specific cases
a) 20% c) All laws must be applied equally
b) 30% d) The strictest law must be followed
c) 40% 12. What is the minimum width required for a
d) 50% fire exit stairway in an assembly
5. According to the National Building Code, occupancy?
how is a corner lot defined? a) 800 mm
a) A lot facing a public park b) 900 mm
b) A lot with two sides facing the street c) 1.00 meter
c) A lot within a subdivision d) 1.20 meters
d) A lot with an irregular shape 13. How does the Local Government Code
6. Which law grants Local Government Units affect the implementation of the National
autonomy in building regulation Building Code?
enforcement? a) It gives LGUs complete authority over
a) RA 9514 construction
 b) It allows LGUs to modify national c) Building height
regulations d) Building color scheme
c) It enforces national standards at the local
20. In which situation can a local ordinance
level
override provisions of the National Building
d) It replaces the National Building Code
Code?
14. Which government agency primarily a) When it is consistent with national
oversees the implementation of the standards
National Building Code? b) When the mayor issues an executive
a) Department of Public Works and order
Highways (DPWH) c) When local developers demand it
b) Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) d) When no building permits have been
c) Professional Regulation Commission issued
(PRC)
d) Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board
(HLURB) 1. Which of the following is NOT a requirement
15. What is the purpose of zoning regulations in for obtaining an Occupancy Permit?
building construction? a) Fire Safety Inspection Certificate
a) To control land use and prevent b) Approved Building Plans
conflicting developments c) Certificate of Zoning Compliance
b) To determine construction costs d) Tax Declaration
c) To regulate the appearance of buildings 2. Under the National Building Code, what is
d) To enforce taxation policies the minimum ceiling height for habitable
16. Which document must be secured before rooms?
applying for a building permit? a) 2.10 meters
a) Fire Safety Clearance b) 2.40 meters
b) Occupancy Permit c) 2.70 meters
c) Environmental Compliance Certificate d) 3.00 meters
d) Barangay Clearance 3. Which law governs the professional
17. What is the main function of the Building practice of architecture in the Philippines?
Official? a) RA 9266
a) To enforce compliance with the National b) PD 957
Building Code c) RA 9514
b) To approve subdivision plans d) PD 1096
c) To regulate contractor licensing 4. What is the required minimum width of an
d) To manage real estate transactions exit door in a commercial establishment?
18. How does the Fire Code ensure fire safety in a) 700 mm
high-rise buildings? b) 800 mm
a) By requiring fire sprinklers and c) 900 mm
emergency exits d) 1.00 meter
b) By mandating architectural design 5. What is the maximum height of a firewall as
approvals allowed under the National Building Code?
c) By regulating zoning restrictions a) It should not exceed the roofline
d) By requiring an environmental impact b) 1.50 meters above the highest roofline
assessment c) 2.00 meters above the highest roofline
19. Which of the following is NOT considered in d) 3.00 meters above the highest roofline
determining open space requirements? 6. What does the term "setback" refer to in
a) Lot classification building regulations?
b) Zoning regulations a) The distance between a building and the
property line
 b) The height of a building from the ground a) ASEAN Federation of Architects
level b) Professional Regulation Commission
c) The total floor area of a building (PRC)
d) The number of floors a building can have c) ASEAN Coordinating Committee on
Services (CCS)
7. Under the Fire Code of the Philippines,
d) United Architects of the Philippines (UAP)
which class of fire involves electrical
equipment? 3. What is the minimum professional
a) Class A experience required for an ASEAN
b) Class B Architect?
c) Class C a) 3 years
d) Class D b) 5 years
c) 7 years
8. What is the minimum number of exit doors
d) 10 years
required for a building with an occupant
load of more than 500 persons? 4. Which of the following is NOT a requirement
a) One exit for an ASEAN Architect application?
b) Two exits a) Valid professional registration in home
c) Three exits country
d) Four exits b) Completion of a minimum number of
projects
9. Which agency is responsible for enforcing
c) Compliance with Continuing Professional
the Fire Code of the Philippines?
Development (CPD) requirements
a) Department of Public Works and
d) Recognition by the ASEAN Architect
Highways (DPWH)
Council
b) Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)
c) Professional Regulation Commission 5. What is the primary function of an
(PRC) architectural firm?
d) Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board a) To manage real estate transactions
(HLURB) b) To provide professional design and
planning services
10. Which of the following is NOT covered by
c) To regulate construction standards
the Building Permit issued by the Building
d) To oversee urban planning policies
Official?
a) Electrical system installation 6. What is the key advantage of forming an
b) Structural framework of the building architectural partnership?
c) Business operations of the establishment a) Avoidance of professional liability
d) Plumbing and sanitary works b) Reduced licensing requirements
c) Shared resources and expertise
d) Elimination of corporate taxes
ASEAN Architect & Architectural Firm Topics 7. What is the required composition of an
1. What is the main purpose of the ASEAN architectural firm in the Philippines?
Architect (AA) Agreement? a) At least 50% of partners must be licensed
a) To unify architectural codes across architects
ASEAN b) 100% of ownership must be held by
b) To facilitate cross-border practice of licensed architects
architecture in ASEAN member states c) A minimum of 25% of employees must be
c) To regulate all architectural firms in architects
ASEAN d) No specific requirement on ownership
d) To replace local licensing requirements structure

2. Which organization oversees the ASEAN 8. Which entity grants licenses to architectural
Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) on firms in the Philippines?
Architectural Services? a) Professional Regulation Commission
 (PRC) 15. Which of the following is NOT a typical
b) Board of Architecture (BOA) service offered by an architectural firm?
c) Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) a) Interior Design
d) Securities and Exchange Commission b) Engineering Consultation
(SEC) c) Urban Planning
d) Medical Consultation
9. What document is required to legally
operate an architectural firm? 16. What does a professional fee agreement
a) Certificate of Registration from PRC between an architect and a client primarily
b) Business Permit from Local Government define?
Unit a) Project timelines
c) Articles of Incorporation b) Scope of services and compensation
d) All of the above c) Client’s responsibilities only
d) Government tax policies
10. Which of the following is NOT a recognized
architectural firm structure? 17. Which document is typically used to
a) Sole Proprietorship establish the terms and conditions between
b) Cooperative an architectural firm and a client?
c) Partnership a) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
d) Corporation b) Letter of Intent
c) Contract of Services
Professional Practice & Business Management
d) Tax Declaration
11. What is the main advantage of an
18. What is the primary role of Continuing
architectural corporation over a sole
Professional Development (CPD) in an
proprietorship?
architectural firm?
a) Limited liability protection
a) To maintain and enhance professional
b) Fewer legal requirements
competency
c) Less government regulation
b) To increase architectural firm profits
d) Simpler tax filing
c) To satisfy licensing requirements only
12. What is the role of an Architect-of-Record in d) To advertise firm services
a project?
19. What is one key factor in establishing a
a) Conceptualizing the design
successful architectural firm?
b) Overseeing construction management
a) Hiring the cheapest employees
c) Ensuring compliance with legal and
b) Adopting sustainable business practices
technical requirements
c) Avoiding legal contracts with clients
d) Conducting feasibility studies
d) Operating without government
13. In project management, what is the primary registration
purpose of a feasibility study?
20. What is the primary objective of the Code of
a) To evaluate the financial viability of the
Ethical Conduct for architects?
project
a) To control architectural fees
b) To finalize the architectural design
b) To set moral and professional guidelines
c) To obtain necessary permits
for architects
d) To determine the project completion
c) To provide construction standards
timeline
d) To increase firm profits
14. What is the key responsibility of the project
architect?
a) Supervising the construction team ASEAN Architect, Architectural Firm, and
b) Managing design changes and Professional Practice
coordination
c) Handling legal documentation 1. What is the governing body responsible for
d) Overseeing financial transactions accrediting ASEAN Architects in the
Philippines?
 a) United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) country only if:
b) ASEAN Coordinating Committee on a) They obtain a new license in that country
Services (CCS) b) They work under a local architect as a
c) Professional Regulation Commission consultant
(PRC) and the Board of Architecture (BOA) c) They submit a project proposal
d) Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) d) They register as a new business entity in
that country
2. What is the validity period of an ASEAN
Architect’s registration? 9. What is the main responsibility of the
a) 3 years ASEAN Architect Council?
b) 5 years a) To regulate ASEAN architectural fees
c) 7 years b) To promote harmonization of
d) Indefinite, as long as compliance architectural practices across ASEAN
requirements are met c) To approve all architectural projects in
ASEAN countries
3. Which document is necessary for an
d) To create new laws for architectural
architect to practice across ASEAN under
practices
the MRA?
a) Professional Identification Card 10. What is the required percentage of licensed
b) ASEAN Architect Certificate professionals in an architectural
c) Certificate of Good Standing corporation's Board of Directors?
d) Professional Tax Receipt a) 25%
b) 50%
4. What is the minimum equity ownership
c) 75%
required for Filipino architects in an
d) 100%
architectural corporation?
a) 50% Business and Legal Aspects in Architecture
b) 60%
11. Which of the following is NOT a reason for
c) 75%
terminating an architectural contract?
d) 100%
a) Non-payment of fees
5. Which of the following is an example of a b) Completion of the project
non-architectural service? c) Change of client preference mid-
a) Feasibility studies construction
b) Structural engineering analysis d) Violation of contract terms
c) Project management
12. What is the main purpose of the
d) Master planning
Professional Regulatory Board of
6. What is the role of a "Responsible Architect" Architecture (PRBoA)?
in an architectural firm? a) To create architectural design standards
a) Supervising construction work b) To regulate the architectural profession in
b) Ensuring compliance with building codes the Philippines
and ethical standards c) To determine the salary of architects
c) Marketing the firm’s services d) To oversee the construction industry
d) Handling tax-related concerns
13. What does an architect's "Letter of Intent"
7. What is the maximum number of owners typically contain?
allowed in an architectural partnership in a) A contract agreement
the Philippines? b) A formal expression of interest to engage
a) No limit in a project
b) 5 partners c) A breakdown of project costs
c) 10 partners d) A summary of legal disputes
d) 15 partners
14. What is the purpose of a Project
8. Under ASEAN MRA regulations, an ASEAN Development Study in architectural
Architect can work in another ASEAN practice?
 a) To ensure compliance with fire codes 20. What is the main benefit of establishing an
b) To determine financial, environmental, architectural firm as a corporation instead
and social feasibility of a sole proprietorship?
c) To obtain zoning clearance a) The ability to take on public-sector
d) To finalize architectural drawings projects
b) Limited liability for its owners
15. What is the most common reason for an
c) More relaxed tax regulations
architect’s liability in a project?
d) Faster approval for business permits
a) Project cost overruns
b) Non-compliance with the National
Building Code
c) Client dissatisfaction Sustainable Site Design & Landscape Design
d) Delay in construction due to weather 1. What is the primary goal of sustainable site
16. What is a key legal requirement when design?
forming an architectural corporation? a) Maximizing building size
a) Filing Articles of Incorporation with the b) Reducing environmental impact
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) c) Increasing construction speed
b) Obtaining a Certificate of Zoning d) Minimizing initial costs
Compliance 2. Which of the following is NOT a principle of
c) Securing a Construction Permit before sustainable site design?
incorporation a) Energy efficiency
d) Obtaining Barangay Clearance b) Stormwater management
17. What is the minimum percentage of c) Maximizing concrete surfaces
completed work required for an architect to d) Biodiversity conservation
collect a termination fee? 3. Which landscape element is primarily used
a) 10% to reduce heat island effect?
b) 25% a) Asphalt paving
c) 50% b) Dense vegetation and tree canopy
d) 75% c) Concrete flooring
18. Under the ASEAN Mutual Recognition d) Metal structures
Arrangement (MRA), how is a foreign ASEAN 4. A bioswale is designed to:
Architect allowed to practice in another a) Increase surface runoff
member state? b) Prevent water infiltration
a) By registering under the host country’s c) Filter and manage stormwater naturally
regulatory board d) Support vehicular traffic
b) By working under a registered local
architect 5. Green roofs are used in landscape design
c) By directly opening an architectural firm primarily to:
d) By completing a 3-year probationary a) Reduce stormwater runoff and insulate
period buildings
b) Increase urban temperatures
19. Which of the following best describes an c) Replace structural support systems
"Architectural Design Competition"? d) Provide a space for HVAC units
a) A contest where architects submit design
proposals for a project 6. Which is the most effective tree placement
b) A ranking of architectural firms by annual to reduce cooling loads in a building?
revenue a) On the northern side
c) An event where architects vote on the b) On the eastern and western sides
best building designs of the year c) On the southern side
d) A government bidding process for d) In the center of the site
infrastructure projects Site Development
 7. What is the primary concern in site grading? c) 3 meters
a) Creating the most level surface d) 5 meters
b) Managing water drainage and erosion
15. Which movement system is designed to
c) Increasing soil compaction
separate vehicular and pedestrian traffic?
d) Making construction easier
a) Freeways
8. Which factor is MOST important in selecting b) Underpasses and overpasses
a site for development? c) Roundabouts
a) Proximity to shopping malls d) Cul-de-sacs
b) Availability of public utilities
16. In site planning, what is the purpose of a
c) Market price fluctuations
cul-de-sac?
d) Aesthetic quality alone
a) To provide high-speed traffic flow
9. What is the best method for controlling soil b) To create a dead-end street for limited
erosion in site development? access
a) Installing retaining walls c) To promote heavy traffic congestion
b) Removing all vegetation d) To eliminate pedestrian zones
c) Using impervious surfaces
17. A site’s accessibility is primarily determined
d) Reducing slopes
by:
10. A sustainable stormwater management a) Distance to the nearest landmark
system should prioritize: b) The availability of public transport and
a) Directing all water into sewers road networks
b) Increasing impervious surfaces c) The width of the entrance gate
c) Encouraging natural infiltration d) The number of parking spaces available
d) Draining into rivers without treatment
Site Analysis & Aesthetic Considerations
11. Which of the following factors should be
18. What is the first step in conducting a site
considered in site orientation?
analysis?
a) Wind direction
a) Identifying legal restrictions
b) Solar exposure
b) Conducting a soil test
c) Views and accessibility
c) Reviewing environmental impact
d) All of the above
assessments
12. What is the primary function of a detention d) Mapping site topography
pond?
19. Which of the following is an aesthetic
a) Provide drinking water
consideration in site planning?
b) Store water for irrigation
a) Landform and natural features
c) Temporarily hold stormwater and control
b) Noise pollution
runoff
c) Water supply availability
d) Increase soil erosion
d) Zoning regulations
Movement Systems
20. When analyzing solar orientation, which
13. Which type of circulation is designed factor is most important?
primarily for pedestrians? a) Prevailing winds
a) Arterial roads b) Location of underground utilities
b) Expressways c) Position of the sun throughout the year
c) Sidewalks and walkways d) Amount of precipitation
d) Service roads
21. Which of the following is NOT a site
14. What is the ideal width for a main constraint?
pedestrian walkway in an urban area? a) Natural disasters
a) 1 meter b) Existing vegetation
b) 2 meters c) Available zoning laws
d) Owner’s design preference
 22. What type of site analysis is concerned with 29. What is the primary advantage of high-
community and cultural factors? density housing developments?
a) Economic analysis a) They reduce land consumption and
b) Social analysis promote efficient land use
c) Topographic analysis b) They eliminate the need for public
d) Climatic analysis transportation
c) They increase the cost of living in cities
Housing Need, Demand & Supply
d) They provide more space per household
23. Housing demand is primarily determined
30. What is the key function of urban planning
by:
in housing development?
a) Availability of construction materials
a) Managing land use to accommodate
b) Population growth and income levels
population growth
c) Architectural style trends
b) Increasing land prices
d) Government projects alone
c) Reducing the number of residential zones
24. What is the primary goal of a socialized d) Limiting housing options
housing program?
a) Increase luxury housing developments
b) Provide affordable housing for low- Sustainable Site Design & Landscape Design
income families
1. What is a key benefit of using permeable
c) Reduce government expenditures
paving in site design?
d) Develop commercial spaces
a) Increases surface runoff
25. Which factor has the greatest influence on b) Reduces water infiltration
housing affordability? c) Enhances groundwater recharge
a) Land cost d) Requires more maintenance
b) Construction speed
2. Which of the following is a passive design
c) Window design
strategy for sustainable site development?
d) Landscaping costs
a) Installing large mechanical HVAC
26. What is a major effect of rapid urbanization systems
on housing? b) Maximizing natural ventilation and
a) Decreased land values shading
b) Increased housing demand and prices c) Using artificial cooling solutions
c) Reduced need for housing projects d) Increasing reliance on non-renewable
d) More open spaces in cities energy

27. Which of the following is NOT a factor in 3. The primary purpose of rain gardens in
determining housing supply? sustainable site planning is to:
a) Government policies a) Improve soil fertility
b) Land availability b) Provide aesthetic appeal
c) Population growth c) Manage stormwater runoff and filtration
d) Individual preference for home color d) Increase property value

28. Mixed-use developments help address 4. What is the primary function of xeriscaping
housing demand by: in landscape design?
a) Restricting housing projects to residential a) Reduce water usage
zones b) Increase irrigation needs
b) Integrating residential, commercial, and c) Promote tropical plant growth
recreational areas d) Enhance humidity levels
c) Limiting population density in cities
5. Which type of vegetation is most suitable
d) Increasing the number of gated
for reducing wind impact on a site?
communities
a) Low-lying shrubs
b) Deciduous trees
 c) Evergreen trees and dense hedges c) Well-compacted granular soil
d) Seasonal flowering plants d) Peaty soil

6. A greenbelt in urban planning primarily Movement Systems & Transportation Planning

serves to:
13. Which of the following is an example of a
a) Reduce property values
traffic calming measure?
b) Act as a buffer zone for natural areas
a) Wider roads
c) Promote high-density development
b) Speed bumps and roundabouts
d) Encourage rapid urbanization
c) Increased number of intersections
Site Development & Planning d) Eliminating pedestrian crossings

7. Which of the following is an essential factor 14. What is the function of an arterial road?
in selecting a site for development? a) Provide access to local streets
a) Availability of scenic views b) Facilitate high-speed, long-distance
b) Presence of existing structures travel
c) Soil stability and drainage capacity c) Connect pedestrian zones
d) Number of neighboring buildings d) Reduce vehicular traffic in cities

8. What is the main purpose of a topographic 15. Which type of movement system prioritizes
survey? pedestrian access over vehicles?
a) Identify underground utilities a) Expressways
b) Assess soil fertility b) Shared streets and pedestrian-only zones
c) Map elevation changes and natural c) Highways
landforms d) Service roads
d) Determine zoning classifications
16. A cul-de-sac is designed to:
9. In site grading, what is the main concern a) Improve high-speed traffic flow
when modifying land contours? b) Provide limited access and reduce
a) Minimizing soil erosion and managing through-traffic
water runoff c) Serve as a main transportation corridor
b) Increasing construction costs d) Encourage large-scale commercial
c) Removing vegetation for easier development
construction
17. What is the primary factor in designing an
d) Maximizing paved surfaces
efficient transportation system?
10. A key principle of low-impact development a) Increasing vehicle speeds
(LID) in site planning is to: b) Reducing pedestrian access
a) Maximize impervious surfaces c) Balancing road networks with public
b) Preserve natural hydrological functions transportation and walkability
c) Increase reliance on artificial drainage d) Expanding road widths indefinitely
systems
Site Analysis & Environmental Considerations
d) Reduce vegetation cover
18. Which of the following is NOT a factor in site
11. What is the purpose of a setback in site
analysis?
planning?
a) Land use patterns
a) To reduce lot size
b) Historical and cultural significance
b) To define the minimum distance between
c) Personal preference of the developer
structures and property lines
d) Climatic conditions
c) To increase construction costs
d) To limit building heights 19. In environmental planning, the concept of
carrying capacity refers to:
12. What type of soil condition is considered
a) The maximum number of people a site
ideal for construction?
can sustainably support
a) Expansive clay
b) The total land area of a development
b) Loose sandy soil
 c) The structural load of a building b) More space per household
d) The legal maximum building height c) Higher cost of utilities
d) Increased need for private vehicle
20. What is the primary goal of ecological site
ownership
planning?
a) Maximizing construction area 27. What is the main objective of urban renewal
b) Minimizing environmental degradation programs?
and preserving natural systems a) Promote urban decay
c) Increasing land value b) Redevelop underutilized or deteriorating
d) Reducing vegetation cover urban areas
c) Reduce population density
21. Why is wind direction important in site
d) Increase land values only
planning?
a) It affects cooling and ventilation 28. What is the main environmental impact of
strategies unplanned urban sprawl?
b) It determines soil fertility a) Increased green spaces
c) It influences foundation design b) Higher air and water pollution levels
d) It affects property ownership laws c) Improved traffic conditions
d) Reduced infrastructure costs
22. A microclimate in site analysis refers to:
a) The overall climate of a country 29. In sustainable housing, what is the role of
b) The small-scale climate variations within passive design strategies?
a specific site a) Reduce energy consumption by
c) A temporary weather change maximizing natural resources
d) The average global temperature b) Increase dependence on artificial lighting
c) Improve aesthetic appeal only
Housing Demand, Supply & Urban Development
d) Eliminate the need for ventilation
23. What is the main factor influencing housing
30. What is a transit-oriented development
demand?
(TOD)?
a) Cost of construction materials
a) A development designed around major
b) Availability of public utilities
public transport hubs
c) Population growth and income levels
b) A suburban housing community far from
d) The number of architects in an area
transportation networks
24. Which of the following is a challenge in c) A project that prioritizes private vehicle
socialized housing projects? access
a) Overpopulation in rural areas d) A type of development that excludes
b) High land acquisition costs and pedestrian access
infrastructure limitations
c) Excess availability of affordable housing
d) Lack of interest from developers 1. Background of Urban Design & Community
Architecture
25. What is the primary purpose of mixed-use
developments? 1. What is the main goal of urban design?
a) Restrict housing projects to residential a) To create visually appealing cities
zones b) To organize city layouts for better traffic
b) Integrate residential, commercial, and management
recreational functions in one area c) To enhance the functionality, aesthetics,
c) Reduce population density and sustainability of urban spaces
d) Increase parking spaces d) To prioritize economic growth over
environmental concerns
26. What is the key benefit of high-density
housing developments? 2. Which of the following is a key principle of
a) Reduced land consumption and efficient community architecture?
land use a) Top-down planning approach
 b) Maximizing land use for commercial 8. Which of the following best describes a
purposes complete street?
c) Active participation of residents in design a) A street that prioritizes cars over other
and decision-making modes of transport
d) Eliminating green spaces for higher b) A pedestrian-only street
density c) A street designed for safe and convenient
use by all modes of transport
d) A highway with minimal intersections
2. Placemaking

3. What is the purpose of placemaking in

5. CPTED (Crime Prevention Through
urban development?
Environmental Design)
a) To impose uniform designs across all city
spaces 9. What is the core idea behind CPTED?
b) To create spaces that foster social a) Using law enforcement to reduce crime
interaction and community identity b) Designing urban spaces to reduce crime
c) To maximize commercial development and increase safety
d) To regulate architectural styles strictly c) Increasing the number of streetlights in a
city
4. Which type of placemaking focuses on
d) Removing all public gathering spaces to
quick, low-cost, and temporary changes?
prevent criminal activity
a) Tactical urbanism
b) Comprehensive planning 10. Which CPTED principle focuses on creating
c) Smart growth natural barriers for access control?
d) Mega-project development a) Natural surveillance
b) Territorial reinforcement
c) Target hardening
3. Signs & Symbols in Urban Design d) Defensible space

5. What do urban signs and symbols primarily

contribute to?
6. Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)
a) Reducing traffic congestion
b) Enhancing wayfinding and cultural 11. What is the goal of Transit-Oriented
identity Development (TOD)?
c) Increasing property value a) To encourage suburban expansion
d) Promoting advertisements only b) To promote mixed-use, high-density
developments near transit hubs
6. Which is an example of a landmark in urban
c) To reduce the reliance on public
design?
transportation
a) A pedestrian lane
d) To design cities primarily for personal
b) A subway entrance
vehicle use
c) The Eiffel Tower
d) A road intersection 12. Which of the following is a characteristic of
TOD?
a) Large parking lots surrounding transit
4. New Urbanism stations
b) Walkable streets and high connectivity to
7. What is a key characteristic of New public transport
Urbanism? c) Limiting commercial spaces near
a) Car-dependent urban layouts transport hubs
b) Walkability and mixed-use development d) Prioritizing highways over transit systems
c) Single-use zoning for efficiency
d) Expanding suburban sprawl
7. Tactical Urbanism
 13. What is the primary feature of Tactical c) Large-scale commercial development
Urbanism? only
a) Large-scale government infrastructure d) Single-use zoning restrictions
projects
19. What is an objective of the National Urban
b) Small, community-led interventions to
Development and Housing Framework
improve urban spaces
(NUDHF)?
c) Permanent structural changes to cities
a) Promote sustainable and inclusive urban
d) Privatization of public spaces
growth
14. Which is an example of Tactical Urbanism? b) Reduce housing supply in urban areas
a) Building a new subway system c) Increase private sector control over all
b) Converting parking spaces into pop-up urban projects
parks d) Restrict socialized housing to rural areas
c) Constructing a new high-rise commercial only
district
d) Expanding major highways
10. Sustainable Urban Development

20. What is a principle of sustainable urban

8. Socially Restorative Urbanism
development?
15. What is the goal of socially restorative a) Encouraging low-density suburban
urbanism? sprawl
a) To make cities more exclusive and b) Reducing reliance on fossil fuels and car
expensive dependency
b) To create urban spaces that promote c) Increasing private car ownership
equity, inclusion, and well-being d) Promoting single-use zoning
c) To prioritize high-rise development
21. What urban development approach
d) To separate social groups into different
balances economic growth, social equity,
districts
and environmental protection?
16. Which of the following is an example of a) Sustainable development
socially restorative urbanism? b) Rapid urban expansion
a) Gentrification c) Industrial zoning
b) Public spaces that are accessible and d) Gentrification
inclusive for all
22. Which of the following contributes to urban
c) High-income residential districts with
heat island effect?
gated communities
a) Increasing green spaces in cities
d) Exclusive shopping districts for tourists
b) Reducing impervious surfaces
c) Extensive use of asphalt and concrete
d) Encouraging urban farming initiatives
9. Housing Delivery & Urban Policies
23. What strategy can reduce flooding in urban
17. What is a major challenge in housing
areas?
delivery?
a) Expanding road networks
a) Lack of demand for affordable housing
b) Creating more green infrastructure and
b) High land and construction costs
permeable surfaces
c) Too much government funding for
c) Increasing concrete surfaces
housing projects
d) Building more parking lots
d) Oversupply of low-cost housing
24. What is a benefit of mixed-use
18. Which policy promotes mixed-income
development?
housing developments?
a) Reduces urban vibrancy and activity
a) Socialized Housing Program
b) Encourages pedestrian-friendly
b) Strict zoning laws that separate
environments and shorter commutes
residential areas by income level
 c) Limits business growth in cities 1. What is the primary goal of sustainable
d) Reduces the availability of housing communities?

25. What is a key characteristic of smart a) Maximizing economic profit

growth? b) Reducing environmental impact while fostering
a) Sprawling suburban developments social well-being
b) High-density, walkable communities c) Increasing urban density without planning
c) Prioritizing large shopping malls over d) Expanding infrastructure regardless of ecological
public spaces consequences
d) Expanding highways to ease congestion
2. Which of the following is a key characteristic
26. What is the role of public spaces in cities? of smart cities?
a) They serve no functional purpose
a) Dependence on fossil fuels
b) They contribute to community
b) Integration of digital technology for efficient
engagement and urban vibrancy
urban management
c) They should be minimized to increase
c) Isolated residential developments
commercial development
d) Minimal public transportation options
d) They are primarily for government use
only 3. In sustainable communities, which factor is
most emphasized?
27. What is the main benefit of green roofs in
urban environments? a) Maximization of land use for commercial
a) They add aesthetic appeal only purposes
b) They help regulate building temperature b) Balanced integration of environmental, social,
and improve air quality and economic aspects
c) They increase property taxes c) Large-scale industrial expansion
d) They reduce biodiversity d) Complete reliance on private transportation
28. What does inclusive urban development 4. What is the primary objective of cluster
aim to achieve? housing?
a) Segregated housing communities
b) Equitable access to housing, a) To separate residential areas from commercial
transportation, and public spaces zones
c) Exclusive development for high-income b) To increase green space while maintaining
groups community living
d) Rapid expansion without social c) To maximize the number of units per hectare
considerations d) To isolate residential areas from public amenities

29. What is a major contributor to urban 5. Which principle is emphasized in Transit-

sprawl? Oriented Development (TOD)?
a) Mixed-use developments a) Promoting car-dependent infrastructure
b) Car-centric planning and single-use b) Encouraging mixed-use development around
zoning transit hubs
c) High-density urban cores c) Expanding highways for private vehicle use
d) Public transportation expansion d) Reducing access to public transportation
30. How can cities promote sustainable 6. What is the purpose of civic centers in urban
transport? planning?
a) Expanding roads for cars
b) Investing in public transport, biking, and a) To provide a centralized space for government
pedestrian infrastructure services and public interaction
c) Increasing parking spaces b) To function solely as office spaces for
d) Limiting mass transit options government officials
c) To restrict public gatherings and interactions
d) To focus only on tourism-related activities
7. Which factor is most crucial in designing c) They reduce property values in nearby areas
educational campuses? d) They increase air pollution

a) Providing isolated buildings without green spaces 13. What is a primary characteristic of New
b) Incorporating open spaces, accessibility, and Urbanism?
sustainability
a) Car-dependent neighborhoods
c) Limiting student interaction to classrooms only
b) Walkability, mixed-use development, and
d) Prioritizing only technology-driven learning
community engagement
spaces
c) Large-scale industrial zoning
8. What is a key feature of sustainable resort d) Isolated residential developments
communities?
14. Which principle is NOT aligned with Crime
a) Complete reliance on imported materials Prevention Through Environmental Design
b) Integration of local culture and eco-friendly (CPTED)?
designs
a) Natural surveillance
c) Large-scale deforestation for resort expansion
b) Territorial reinforcement
d) Minimal consideration for environmental impact
c) Encouraging urban decay
9. Which of the following best describes a smart d) Access control
city?
15. What is a major challenge in developing
a) A city that uses technology to improve efficiency smart cities?
and quality of life
a) Lack of digital infrastructure
b) A city that solely focuses on high-rise buildings
b) Overuse of natural resources
c) A city that prioritizes industrial growth over
c) Reduced citizen participation in urban planning
sustainability
d) Dependence on outdated urban models
d) A city with limited digital infrastructure
16. What is the focus of placemaking in urban
10. In coastal area planning, which strategy is
design?
most effective?
a) Creating vibrant, people-centered public spaces
a) Construction of buildings directly on the
b) Expanding industrial zones
shoreline
c) Prioritizing vehicle access over pedestrians
b) Implementation of zoning laws for sustainable
d) Reducing public space availability
development
c) Ignoring climate change impact on sea levels 17. Which is NOT a feature of a sustainable
d) Maximizing tourism infrastructure without community?
regulation
a) Walkability and public transport access
11. What is the main advantage of mixed-use b) Renewable energy integration
developments? c) Exclusive zoning for commercial spaces
d) Green building initiatives
a) Increased urban congestion
b) Efficient land use that integrates residential, 18. Why is community participation crucial in
commercial, and recreational spaces urban planning?
c) Isolation of business districts from residential
areas a) It ensures decisions align with the needs of
d) Encouragement of single-use zoning residents
b) It slows down the planning process
12. Why are parks and open spaces essential in unnecessarily
urban planning? c) It limits government control
d) It increases urban sprawl
a) They provide recreational spaces and
environmental benefits 19. What is a significant concern in developing
b) They serve as unused land for potential coastal communities?
commercial development
a) Rising sea levels and environmental degradation buyers
b) Increased tourism without regulations d) To segregate income groups into separate zones
c) Uncontrolled urban sprawl
26. Why are pedestrian-friendly streets
d) Expanding industrial zones
important?
20. How does Tactical Urbanism contribute to
a) They reduce traffic congestion and promote
city planning?
healthier lifestyles
a) By testing small-scale interventions before b) They decrease economic activities
implementing permanent solutions c) They increase vehicle dependency
b) By prioritizing large-scale infrastructure projects d) They restrict public access to urban areas
c) By discouraging citizen participation
27. What is a disadvantage of urban sprawl?
d) By focusing solely on commercial development
a) Increased dependency on private cars
21. What is a characteristic of socially
b) Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
restorative urbanism?
c) More efficient use of resources
a) Prioritizing the needs of underprivileged d) Higher public transportation efficiency
communities
28. What is a major challenge in developing
b) Encouraging urban isolation
smart cities in developing countries?
c) Increasing gentrification
d) Expanding highways without considering social a) Lack of digital infrastructure and financial
impact investment
b) Too much community involvement
22. Why are signs and symbols important in
c) Overabundance of green spaces
urban design?
d) Low demand for technological advancements
a) They improve wayfinding and cultural identity
29. How do public spaces contribute to urban
b) They increase urban clutter
resilience?
c) They only serve commercial advertising purposes
d) They decrease the aesthetic value of a city a) They foster community interaction and provide
safe gathering areas
23. What is the main focus of sustainable
b) They increase crime rates
housing developments?
c) They reduce pedestrian accessibility
a) Maximizing profit margins for developers d) They limit green space availability
b) Creating affordable, environmentally friendly,
30. Why is resilience planning crucial for future
and resilient housing
cities?
c) Reducing green spaces for increased housing
units a) It prepares cities for climate change and socio-
d) Encouraging urban sprawl economic challenges
b) It promotes urban isolation
24. How do green roofs benefit urban
c) It prioritizes automobile infrastructure
environments?
d) It ignores environmental considerations
a) They improve air quality and reduce heat islands
b) They increase energy consumption
c) They eliminate the need for insulation
d) They contribute to soil erosion

25. What is the main goal of mixed-income

housing developments?

a) To integrate different income groups in one

community
b) To limit housing options to high-income residents
c) To increase property values exclusively for luxury