BP 344 Sidewalk is a path along the side of a road, it may accommodate moderate changes in grade (height) and is normally

separated from the vehicular section by a curb. There may also be a road verge (a strip of vegetation, grass or bushes or trees or a combination of these) either between sidewalk and the roadway or between the sidewalk and the boundary, there may also be a tactile or tactile strips on the immediate vicinity of a crossings or even a roadway and there may also be protection to promote health and safety of all users specially those who have physical disability. 1. What is the applicable width of sidewalk so that 3 person can walk side by side? a. 1.70 m b. 1.20 m c. 1.90 m d. 2.40 m

2. PB 344, What is the minimum width of sidewalk assuming one physically impaired person is walking. a. 1.60 m b. 1.10 m c. 1.20 m d. 0.60 m 3. What is applicable width of sidewalk assuming that there is 4 person (1 seated in wheelchair, 1 visually impaired, 1 has difficulty in walking and 1 mentally impaired) walking side by side at the same time. a. 2.50 m b. 3.00 m c. 2.10 m d. 3.20 m

4. What is the main purpose why it is necessary to put tactile / tactile strips on sidewalk/walkways, road and inside building? a. It will serve as a warning sign for the seated person b. It can contribute the aesthetic looks of the following area c. It will Serve as a warning and guide for the blind d. Its just necessary because of BP-344

5. Why it is necessary to put a rest stop / turning space to sidewalk or walk ways? a. To give some time for the visually impaired person to think where he/she will go b. To allow the other seated person to pass and/or turn around easily c. It will serve as rest stop for the by standers while texting to other d. Its just necessary because of BP-344

6. In relation to question no.4, what is the allowed maximum distance between rest stop and its minimum dimension, respectively? a. 6.00 meters long and 1.20m width and 1.20m depth b. 1.50m width x 1.50m and 12.00 meters long c. 1.20m width x 1.20m depth and 6.00 meters long d. 12.00 meters long and 1.50m width x 1.50 m depth

The first Filipino blind architect who conquer his disability to become his unique ability in enable him to continue his profession, Blinded by congenital glaucoma in 1982, he has consistently campaigned for a barrier-free environment for persons with disabilities (PWDs) through information dissemination on the proper implementation and enforcement of B.P. No. 344 (The Law on the Mobility of Disabled Persons). He was asked to head the United Architects of the Philippines committee on accessibility, which led him to give talks on accessibility before members of the organization nationwide. He talked about the importance of access facilities for persons with disabilities in all buildings. His efforts were recognized by the Japan International Cooperation Agency. Lastly He is quite possibly the first blind person to receive the PRC award.

7. Every Person and every citizen of this country has the right to be accommodated, to be included and to be part of the Philippines built- environment to whom this dictum is..? a. Atonio De Luna b. Juan Nakpil c. Jaime Gomba Silva d. Silva Gamboa

8. Regardless of his disability he found a way how not to waste his profession and can manage to participate to the advocacy of the PWDs in working for the full implementation of BP 344 in auditing a building with his own unique way. How this architect was able to manage to audit a building?

a. By his long experience as an architect while he still able to see

b. By his own cane & measuring tape marked with holes punched at significant points, were he take accurate measures c. By his assistant who measure the particular area being Audited d. By his co-architect that gave him idea what is stated at PD 344

9. He was awarded by the PRC last June 22, 2011 in commemoration of the 38th founding anniversary of the PRC, he also earned the distinction of being the first person being honored for this award because of his cooperation to full implementation of BP-344, what was this award grant to him by the PRC? a. Most valuable Architects of the year b. Father of Batas Pambansa bilang 344 c. Most outstanding professional architect d. PRCs most voted architect

10.Under BP 344, centerline heights of the topmost control buttons shall be how much from the floor so as they are within reach of a seated person on a wheelchair? a. 0.80 to 1.00 b. 0.80 to 1.20 c. 0.90 to 1.00 d. 0.90 to 1.20

11.What basic principle is applied in the basic planning requirement of BP 344 standards so that finding a persons way inside and outside of a building or open space shall be made easy for everyone? a. Orientation b. Accessibility c. Reachability d. Usability

12.What is the maximum distance between rest stops or turn around spaces in walkways as stated in BP 344? a. 6.00 mtrs

b. 5.00 mtrs c. 12.00 mtrs d. 10.00 mtrs

13.As-per BP 344, entrances with vestibules shall be provided with at least how much depth to allow a disabled person to open the door and allow his wheelchair to pass through easily

a. 1.80 mtrs b. 2.40 mtrs c. 3.00 mtrs d. 3.50 mtrs

14.What is the minimum width of toilet if the toilet depth is 1.80 meters a. 1.65 m b. 2.00 m c. 2.10 m d. Answer not among the choices

15.As per BP 344, accessible public washrooms and toilets shall permit easy passage of a wheelchair and must allow how much turning space for wheelchairs?

a. 1.70 sqm b. 2.25 sqm c. 2.00 sqm d. 1.50 sqm

16.As per BP 344, how much is the minimum parking slot width for handicapped drivers and passengers providing sufficient clear space between parked cars to allow them to transfer to a wheelchair?

a. 2.50 mtrs b. 3.60 mtrs c. 4.00 mtrs d. Answer not among the choices

17.Parking slot for handicapped located outside of the building should have a maximum distance of how many meters a. 30 meters b. 60 meters c. 20 meters d. 3 meters

18.How many perpendicular parking slot will fit if the total distance/span of columns is 10.00 meters assuming 1 handicapped parking slot to be provided. a. 2 parking slot b. 5 parking slot c. 3 parking slot d. Answer not among the choices

19.How many parallel parking slot will fit if the total distance/span of columns is 10.00 meters assuming 1 handclapped parking slot to be provided. a. 1 parking slot b. 2 parking slot c. 3 parking slot d. 4 parking slot

20.As-per BP-344, How many designated seat to be provided for passenger airplane, regular bus, aircon bus, and train respectively? a. 6 for airplane, 5 for regular bus, 2 for aircon bus and 6 per car for train b. 6 per car for train, 2 for airplane, 5 for regular bus and 4 for aircon c. 5 for regular bus, 4 for aircon bus, 6 per car for train and 2 for airplane, d. 2 for airplane, 5 for regular bus, 4 for aircon bus and 6 per car for train

21.As-per BP 344, what is the minimum width of footway if there is an obstruction a. 1.10 mtrs b. 1.20 mtrs

c. 1.30 mtrs d. 1.50 mtrs

22.As-per BP 344, To guide the blind, walkways should as much as possible follow straightforward routes with ? a. Dead end turns b. Left angle turns c. U-angle turns d. right angle turns.

23.As-per BP 344, wall and door sign shall be at what level? a. 0.90 to 1.20 meters b. 1.40 to 1.60 meters c. 1.20 to 1.60 meters d. 0.80 to 1.06 meters

24.Ramp and stair should have a handrail on both side, as-per BP 344 all statement are correct EXCEPT: a. Handrail should be installed at both side of the ramp at level 0.90 and 0.70 meters in height b. Handrail must have a 0.30 m long extension at the start and at the end of the stair c. Handrail attached to stair must have 0.90 and 0.70 meters and 0.30 meters extension with an open stringer on both side d. Handrail attached to walls should have a clearance no less than 50 mm from the wall and has a full grip dimension of 30mm and 50mm

25.As-per BP 344, Any ramp with a rise greater than 0.20 m. and leads down towards an area where vehicular traffic is possible, should have a railing across the full width of its lower end, what is the allowable height of the railing to be provided for great protection? a. 1.20 meters b. 1.80 meters c. 1.06 meters d. Answer not among the choices

26.As-per BP 344, doors must have a minimum width of how many meter? a. 800 meter b. 800 milliliter c. 800 millimeter d. 800 nano meter

27.What is the applicable size of elevator shaft? a. 1.40 x 1.60 meters b. 1.60 x 1.80 meters c. 1.50 x 1.80 meters d. 1.10 x 1.40 meters

28.As-per BP 344, what is the minimum size of elevator car? a. 1.30 x 1.60 meters b. 1.10 x 1.40 meters c. 1.20 x 1.60 meters d. 1.00 x 1.80 meters

29.As-per BP 344, accessible elevator shall not be located from the entrance by more than how many meters a. 60 meters b. 20 meters c. 30 meters d. 3.00 meters

30.What is the applicable height of door knob so it can be reach by a seated person? a. 0.80 to 1.10 meters b. 0.85 to 1.05 meters c. 0.90 to 1.40 meters d. 1.20 to 1.40 meters

31.As-per BP 344, what the minimum height of switches so it can be reach by a seated person? a. 0.82 to 1.06 meters b. 0.85 to 1.05 meters c. 0.92 to 1.22 meters d. 1.22 to 1.42 meters

32.As-per BP 344, LAVATORY: all statement are correct EXCEPT? a. Max ht. = 0.80m b. knee recess of 0.50 0.70m c. 0.50m depth.

d. Answer not among the choices

33.As-per BP 344, What is the minimum dimension of toilet stall a. 2.00 x 1.00 mtrs b. 1.60 x 1. 80 mtrs c. 1.50 x 1.70 mtrs d. 1.70 x 1.80 mtrs

34.As-per BP 344, telephone booth shall be clear and unobstructed by how many meters a. 1.20 x 1.20 mtrs b. 1.50 x 1.50 mtrs c. 2.00 x 2.00 mtrs d. Answer not among the choices

35.What is Batas Pambansa Bilang 344? a. An act to enhance the mobility of reach persons by requiring certain buildings; institutions, establishments, and public utilities to install facilities and other devices. b. An act to study by the reviewee to be able to pass the upcoming foreign licensure examination for architects here in abu dhabi on October 25-27 2012. c. An act to enhance the mobility of disabled persons by requiring certain buildings; institutions, establishments, and public utilities to install facilities and other devices.

d. An act to enhance the person with disability in requiring government to install certain facilities and other devices RAMPS For 5 point complete the following dimension