[ ARC 2 ] LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR ARCHITECTS II

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1. What is the primary reason for specifying a double-skin façade in tropical architecture?

A) Aesthetic symmetry
B) Structural reinforcement
C) Passive cooling and energy efficiency
D) Increased interior floor area

2. Which of the following best describes a tensile structure?

A) Resists only compressive forces
B) Uses tensioned elements to maintain form
C) Made solely of reinforced concrete
D) Always requires rigid steel framing

3. Which lighting metric quantifies the perceived brightness from a particular direction, essential for glare control in visual comfort design?

A) Lux
B) Candela
C) Luminance
D) Luminous flux

4. What is the term for a building design strategy that modifies microclimatic conditions by manipulating airflow, solar exposure, and humidity?

A) Bioclimatic architecture
B) Structuralism
C) Neo-futurism
D) Anthropometric design

5. In structural design, what is the main function of a shear wall?

A) Supporting dead loads from beams
B) Resisting lateral forces due to wind and seismic activity
C) Carrying vertical axial loads
D) Containing expansion joints

6. Which of the following is used in HVAC systems to maintain indoor air quality and reduce the risk of airborne contaminants?

A) HEPA filter
B) Thermal mass
C) Louver
D) Duct silencer

7. What is the main legal implication of the “Doctrine of Professional Responsibility” under RA 9266?

A) Architects must work in partnerships only
B) Architects are accountable for ethical conduct and negligence
C) Architects cannot engage in foreign practice
D) Architects are exempt from liabilities during construction

8. What advanced modeling software is widely used for clash detection in Building Information Modeling (BIM)?

A) AutoCAD
B) Navisworks
C) SketchUp
D) Revit LT

9. Which structural system is optimal for large-span buildings like arenas and exhibition halls?

A) Bearing wall system
B) Space frame
C) Shear wall system
D) Balloon framing

10. What does U-value measure in building envelope design?

A) Heat transfer through materials
B) Wind resistance of glazing
C) Reflectivity of surfaces
D) Air permeability of cladding

11. What is the term for the naturally occurring convection process due to temperature difference in high-rise atriums?

A) Stack effect
B) Cross ventilation
C) Thermal bridging
D) Zoning effect

12. In green building design, what does LEED stand for?

A) Local Environmental Engineering Design
B) Leadership in Energy Efficiency and Durability
C) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
D) Licensed Environmental Engineers Directory

13. Which of the following design philosophies prioritizes minimum ornamentation and functional form?

A) Postmodernism
B) Minimalism
C) Deconstructivism
D) High-Tech Architecture

14. What seismic design consideration involves separating buildings to prevent pounding during an earthquake?

A) Base isolation
B) Shear damping
C) Seismic gap
D) Braced frames

15. What is the most sustainable strategy to reduce heat gain on the western façade in the Philippines?

A) Install more insulation in walls
B) Use triple-glazed glass
C) Incorporate vertical shading devices or green walls
D) Paint walls in darker colors

16. What is the critical function of an expansion joint in long-span buildings?

A) Soundproofing
B) Allowing movement due to thermal expansion and contraction
C) Reinforcing concrete strength
D) Aesthetic segmentation

17. In the Philippine Building Code, what is the minimum ceiling height for naturally ventilated habitable rooms?

A) 2.70 meters
B) 2.40 meters
C) 3.00 meters
D) 2.20 meters

18. What architectural design principle involves visual balance through dissimilar elements?

A) Radial symmetry
B) Asymmetrical balance
C) Modular harmony
D) Axial symmetry

19. Which passive cooling strategy is most appropriate for reducing solar heat gain in hot-humid climates?

A) Low-E glazing on all sides
B) High thermal mass floors
C) Wide roof overhangs and cross ventilation
D) Ceiling-mounted radiant panels

20. What architectural theory emphasizes architecture as a language and uses elements like metaphor and narrative?

A) Postmodernism
B) Brutalism
C) Constructivism
D) Structuralism

21. Which document outlines the scope of services, responsibilities, and fees of an architect in the Philippines?

A) National Building Code
B) RA 8981
C) Architect’s Guidelines and Standards (UAP Doc. 202)
D) Building Environmental Code

22. In LEED certification, which category addresses water-efficient landscaping and wastewater technologies?

A) Materials & Resources
B) Water Efficiency
C) Sustainable Sites
D) Energy & Atmosphere

23. Which of the following best defines the concept of “universal design”?

A) Designing for accessibility by all users regardless of ability
B) Designing for local culture and identity
C) Applying international building codes uniformly
D) Designing using modular dimensions

24. In site planning, what does a “cut and fill” operation refer to?

A) Earthmoving activity to level a sloped terrain
B) Installing soil to plant trees
C) Backfilling a trench foundation
D) Pouring concrete over formwork

25. Which of the following is the most effective way to reduce the Urban Heat Island effect?

A) Use of asphalt roads
B) Use of reflective glass cladding
C) Use of green roofs and permeable surfaces
D) Increasing HVAC system efficiency

26. What is the purpose of a vapor barrier in wall assemblies?

A) Control thermal conductivity
B) Prevent moisture penetration from interior spaces
C) Block air leakage from exterior
D) Reduce noise transmission

27. What urban planning concept emphasizes walkable, mixed-use communities with a focus on human scale?

A) Urban renewal
B) New Urbanism
C) Zoning hierarchy
D) Transit-oriented development

28. What type of contract allows a contractor to be paid actual costs plus a fixed fee?

A) Lump sum contract
B) Unit price contract
C) Cost-plus contract
D) Design-build contract

29. What is the recommended slope for a PWD-accessible ramp as per BP 344?

A) 1:5
B) 1:12
C) 1:16
D) 1:8

30. In architectural acoustics, what is the primary purpose of diffusers?

A) Block external sound
B) Reduce mechanical vibration
C) Scatter sound waves to eliminate echoes
D) Increase sound absorption coefficient

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