Architects' Licensure Examination
Reviewer on The National Building Code
1. Which does the building code regulate and
control? a) illumination b) construction c) air-
conditioning d) cost
2. Which is not part of the general powers and
functions of the secretary of the Public Works,
Transportation and Communication pertinent to
the National Building Code? a) prescribe the fix
amount of fees b) formulate policies, plans,
standards and guidelines c) evaluate, review
approve and/or take final action on changes
and/or amendments to existing referral codes d)
formulate guidelines on land-use planning and
zoning
3. Who is responsible in carrying out the provisions
of the National Building Code? a) city planning
and development officer b) city assessor c)
building official d) city engineer
4. What are the two cases which invalidates the
building permit. I - when construction does not
commence with in one year from the date of its
issue; II - when construction is suspended for
more than one year; III - when construction is
suspended for six months; IV - when
construction is suspended or abandoned for a
period of 120 days ::: a) II and III b) I and III c) I
and II d) I and IV
5. Which is a reason or ground for non-issuance,
suspension or revocation of a building permit? a)
failure to commence construction within six
months b) non-payment of fees c) incorrect
assessments d) errors found in plans and
specifications
6. What document is necessary in order to legally
occupy a building? a) certificate of occupancy b)
certificate of completion c) building permit d)
zoning compliance
7. Group J is _____. a) business and mercantile b)
residential dwellings c) ancillary d) institutional
8. Where is the measurement of site occupancy
taken? a) gross floor area b) ground level c)
upper floors d) net usable areas
9. Which is not a determinant in the limitation of
maximum site occupancy? a) use b) type of
construction c) location of site d) cost of building
10. What is the minimum height of ceilings for
spaces that are naturally ventilated. a) 2700mm
b) 3000mm c) 2400mm d) 1800mm
11. What is the minimum head room clearance for
the third floor that is artificially ventilated? a)
2400mm b) 1800mm c) 2100mm d) 2700mm
12. The minimum window area for a 12 square meter
naturally ventilated room. a) 1 square meter b)
1.4 square meters c) 1.5 square meters d) 1.20
square meters
13. An off premise sign. a) bill board b) business
sign c) display stand d) advertising sign
14. In order to positively drain a sidewalk, its slope
shall be about ___. a) 1:4 b) 1:20 c) 1:50 d) 1:10
15. When means of exit is insufficient. a) electrical
hazard b) structural c) fire hazard d) architectural
eyesore
16. Any new construction which increases the height
or area of an existing building or structure. a)
erection b) renovation c) addition d) conversion
17. Change from residential to commercial use of a
building. a) alteration b) repair c) conversion d)
moving
18. Construction of partitions and roofing on the roof
deck in order to make it habitable. a) conversion
b) renovation c) demolition d) addition
19. Comfortable cool temperature is _____
centigrade. a) 20 - 23 b) 12 - 16 c) 23 - 25 d) 30 -
33
20. What is the minimum access road that is
provided by the National building code? a) 3m b)
4m c) 5m d) 2.5m
21. Which office issue certificate of height clearance
for buildings located within approach and
departure zones of airports? a) Civil Aeronautics
Board b) Philippine Ports Authority c) Air
transportation Office d) Building Official's
Office
22. Which is not required in applying for a building
permit? a) business permit b) transfer certificate
of title c) lot plan d) application form
23. Which is not a required community service and
utility for subdivision project under PD 957. a)
telecommunications b) roads c) power supply d)
parks
24. Which is the most important basic need of
human settlement? a) water b) circulation c)
drainage d) power
25. What is the minimum slope for accessible ramps
for disabled? a) 1:12 b) 1:6 c) 1:10 d) 1:8