Planning Exit Ots-1

1 The act of defining the allocation, utilization, and development and management of lands within a
given territory of jurisdiction according to the inherent qualities of land itself and supportive of
sustainable, economic, demographic, socio cultural, and environmental objectives.
a. Site planning
b. Land planning
c. Urban planning
d. Master planning
2 A comprehensive data base describing the geographical, biological, and socio-economic environment
and their relationship in a geographical unit.
a. Comprehensive plan
b. Master plan
c. Site development plan
d. Area ecological profile
3 The map that serves as a working map and provides the standard configuration of planning units for
the preparation of thematic maps. Shows such features as political boundaries, main river streams, main
road system, and other important topographic features.
a. Derived map
b. Base map
c. General map
d. Thematic map
4 In the four policy areas of the CLUP, urban town centers are considered part of protected areas
a. Settlement areas
b. Infrastructure areas
c. Production areas
d. Entertainment areas
5 The phlippine ecological solid waste management act (PESWMA) of 2000
a. RA 9003
b. RA 8749
c. RA 7586
d. RA 9275
6 In the four policy areas of the CLUP, croplands are considered part of
a. Protected areas
b. Settlement areas
c. Infrastructure areas
d. Production areas
7 The national integrated protected areas system (NIPAS) act of 1992
a. RA 9003
b. RA 8749
c. RA 7586
d. RA 9275
8 This development option is needed in order to address the dependence of communities on forest
resources
a. Community based forest management

b. Agricultural
c. Tourism
d. Costal areas
9 This urban stereotype is characterized by a dominant core surrounded by secondary centers

distributed along main radials
a. Dispersed sheet
b. Galaxy of settlements
c. Urban star
d. Core city
10 In this urban stereotype, development is packed into one continuous body
a. Dispersed sheet
c. Urban star
d. Core city
11 The development option chosen by cities and municipalities with natural attractions
a. Agricultural
b. Industrialization
c. Tourism
d. Commercial
12 A land supply management strategy that involves producing new urban land by filling or draining
portions of waterfront areas
a. Infilling
b. Urban renewal/development
c. Densification
d. Reclamation
13 A land supply management strategy that involves increasing density of buildings per land surface
area as indicated by the floor-area ratio (FAR)
a. Infilling
b. Urban redevelopment
c. Densification
d. Agricultural land conversion
14 The long-term guide for the physical development of the local areas, the framework for the
management and co-management of the local territory.
a. ELA
b. CLUP
c. CDP
d. CLPD
15 A polynucleated metropolitan area that includes a number of identifiable municipalities that have
merged.
a. Conurbation
b. Urban sprawl
c. Segregation
d. Decentralization
16 An urban design concept that refers to the need to maintain a balance between new development
and the existing natural or man-made environment
a. Design fit
b. Design philosophy
c. Design concept
d. Design problem
17 Street classified a CARDO or the north-south orientation and DECUMANOS or the east-west street
orientation
a. Roman street layout

b. Greek street layout
c. Egyptian street layout
d. West asia street layout
18 Which of the following is not an element of legibility in Kevin Lynch Image of the City?
a. Nodes and landmarks

b. Edges and paths
c. Districts
d. City capital
19 Element if urban form which are considered channels where observer customarily, occasionally or
potentially moves.
a. Landmark
b. District
c. Edges
d. Path
20 Are medium to large sections of the city, conceived of as having two dimensional extent, which the
observer mentally enters the “inside of” and which are recognizable as having some common identifying
character.
a. Landmark
b. District
c. Edges
d. Path
21 Are points, strategic spots in the city into which the observer can enter, which are the intensive foci
to and from which he is travelling
a. Landmark
b. District
c. Node
d. Path
22 These are point of references but in this case, the observer does not enter within them, They are
simply defined physical objects, buildings, stone and mountains
a. Landmark
b. District
c. Edges
d. Path
23 Component of the urban form that connect spaces and places. They are defined by their physical
dimension and character as well as the size and scale of the building that line along them
a. Street
b. Transportation
c. Landscape
d. Public open spaces
24 Component of the urban form considered the green part of the city comprising park, trees, plants,
etc
a. Street
b. Transportation
c. Landscape
25 Element of urban aesthetics which may be man-made or natural. It is the focal point or terminus that
is strongly emphasized and is framed and balanced by minor element forming masses to enclose it.
a. Vista
b. Landmark
c. Edge
d. District
26 A development concept focusing on land regulation which promote large scale unified land
development by means of mid-range, realistic program in case of physically curable social and economic
deficiencies in land and cityscapes
a. Planned unit development

b. Urban renewal
c. Gentrification
d. On-site improvement
27 Urban development concept which is typically involved destruction of businesses, relocation of

people use of eminent domain and renewal of residential slums
b. Urban renewal
c. Gentrification
28 A spatial concept consisting of a small residential area, considerable social interaction between
neighbors and some degree of homogeneity.
a. Neighborhood concept
b. City concept
c. Regional concept
d. Metropolitan concept
29 The art of arranging structures on the land and shaping the spaces in between. An art linked to
architecture, landscape architecture, and engineering and city planning. Site plans locate objects and
activities in space and time.
a. Urban planning
b. Landscape architecture
c. Site planning
d. Community planning
30 It is an art and science of designing the outdoor space for biological and psychological well-being of
man. The outdoor space design is basically inspired by the beauty of nature and supported by the
science of engineering.
a. Urban planning
c. Site planning
31 The public document showing information such as ownership of the land, location, needed to start
the activity of site planning
a. Transfer certificate title

b. Deed of sale
c. Certificate of lease
d. Real state certificate
32 Formulated as early as the first stage of the planning process and up to the analysis stage containing
the vague, generalized statements on what to achieve at the end of the planning process.
a. Goal
b. Objective
c. User program
d. Site inventory
doable, specific, achievable, prioritized activities on what to achieve at the end of the process
a. Goal
b. Objective
c. User program
d. Site inventory
34 A cultural information which is considered as a legal tool in implementing city plans
a. Zoning
b. Land use
c. Subdivision regulation
d. Ordinance
35 A legal tool which contains and regulates the development of real estates by requiring developers to
meet specific requirements and design standards that are established so a plot can be recorded and lots
be sold.
a. Zoning
b. Land use
d. Ordinance
36 Which of the following is not needed for classification of soil in the site planning and landscape
architecture?
a. As a requirement for plant habitat

b. Absorption for playing field, street and parking
c. Material for sculptural work
d. Recreation, dwelling, ponds and reservoir absorption of soil
37 Which of the following is not an information on hydrology?
a. Aquifer
b. Marshes
c. Swampland
d. Fish pond
38 Which of the following is not an information on traffic?
a. Origin-destination
b. Volume of traffic and people
c. Purpose of travel
d. Number of traffic enforcers
39 Which of the following is not covered by zoning?
a. Height and bulk of buildings

b. Land use activities
c. Setback
d. Building budget
40 Pertains to the information about age, gender, socio-economic status, income.
a. Demographic profile
b. Land use
c. Zoning
d. Vista
41 Reshaping of the ground of the site to achieve more suitable topography for buildings, facilities, and
other land uses; helps to control surface runoff, soil erosion, sedimentation during and after
construction.
a. Landscaping
b. Surveying
c. Grading
d. Staking
42 The type of grading done in golf courses
a. Geomorphic
b. Naturalistic
c. Natural
d. Architectonic
43 The shape of ground forming part of the architectural design of a structure
a. Geomorphic
b. Naturalistic
c. Natural
d. Architectonic
44 Explain gentrification.
a. Process of invasion wherein the rich and those who can afford occupy substandard housing or
industrial environment
b. A social economic change within an area focusing on poor population move into standard
housing or industrial neighborhood
c. People and activities concentrate in one area
d. Grouping of people with the same economic status, ethnicity, economic activities
45 Which of the following is not a description of garden city concept?
a. Compact development with greenbelt encircling it

b. 58,000 population for the main city and 30,000 for the satellite cities
c. Self-sustained community where ever citizen is given one acre of land for agriculture
d. A green community where the primary industry is vegetable and cut-flower industry hence got
its name
46 Determine, from the following statements, the characteristic which is not a description of the British
new town movement?
a. Inspired by the garden city concept of Howard

b. Planned town with houses, employment, shopping, recreation, workplace, and other facilities
c. Neoclassical styles of civic buildings aligned the boulevard
d. Neighborhood concept
47 Which of the following does not fit the description of a Planned Unit Development
a. Comprehensive planning as whole

b. Compact, clustering of structures to preserve usable open spaces
c. Mixture of housing types and residential units
d. Segregation of residential znoes according to income, commercial areas, and open spaces at
periphery
48 Which of the following is not a description of city beautiful movement of the Columbian exposition?
a. Buildings of neo-classical style along major routes

b. Presence of mixed use structures in neo-classical style
c. Presence of landscaped boulevards and plazas and parks
d. With water features and grand public spaces
49 The science of human settlement developed by constantinos doxiades, a greek architect and planner.
This study emphasizes
a. The importance in which human beings function in all of their environments to enable better
planning to take place
b. The relationship of human beings or the biotic to the abiotic environment
c. The relationship of human beings to their social environment
d. The relationship of human beings to the economic environment
50 Which of the following is not included in the Growth theory?
a. Generalization from studies of urban geography concerning location theory

b. City growth
c. Land use patterns within cities and regions
d. Decline of cities
51 Describe the characteristic of the ancient Greek cities
a. The layout of the street was straight with intersections at more or less 90 degrees known as
Hippodamian layout
b. The layout of streets was radial since all major streets were radiating towards the center which
is the Agora
c. The layout of the street was curvillinear since Greece is mountanious, street followed the
contour of the terrain
d. The streets were linear becaues of Greek coastal towns
52 Describe the behavior of people having ‘sense of place’ in urban design
a. Allows people to orient themselves to a unique area

b. Helps people to identify with other people
c. Helps people to establish friendship with the place
d. Separates people from place
53 In the study of kevin lynch, the image of the city (1960), he used the LEGIBILITY as is a a term used to
describe
a. The ease with which people can understand the layout of a place
b. The economic status of people as consideration for their position of space
c. The political status of people as a consideration for their position of space
d. Ecological condition of the space as occupancy determinant for people
54 Which of the following is not a description of variety as an element for the responsive environment?
a. Mixed-use shopping, housing, business, commercial area

b. Compatible activities and services
c. Human experieneces present in a given space
d. People and activities are segregated according to certain criteria and standard
55 Describe the idea of Ian Bentley in ‘Responsive Environment’
a. The greater the number of alternative routes through an environment, the greater the
people’s freedom of movement and therefore the greater the responsiveness of the place
b. The cheaper the transport fare, the greater the people’s freedom of movement and therefore
the greater the responsiveness of the place
c. The more private cars, the greater the people’s freedom of movement and therefore the greater
the responsiveness of the place
d. The more traffic enforces, the greater the people’s fre freedom of movement and therefore the
greater the responsiveness of the place
56 Describe the most economical way of site grading is
a. The cut is more than the fill

b. The cut is more or less equal to the fill
c. The fill is more than the cut
d. No cut so that there is no fill
57 Explain the underlying principle in providing easement or the public spaces besides natural bodies
a. The community enjoys the benefit of the natural resource

b. The barangay, city or municipality can use the easement for LGU projects like barangay hall
c. The community can use the space for extension of their domestic activites like laundry
d. The space, since it is public, can be used for housing for the informal settlers
58 What will the urban designer specify the width of each sidewalk if the RROW is 10 meters or less?
a. 1.50 m
b. 2.00 m
c. 1.20 m
d. 2.50 m
59 In estimating the width of the planting strip for a street, the urban design must consider the
requirements of the National building code that the width of the planting strip is based on
a. width of the carriageway

b. width of the road right of way
c. species of the planting material
d. volume of vehicles
60 Describe a walkalble street?

a. Has active store front
b. Has 24 hour activity
c. Has weather protection and consideration
d. Has principal arterial road
61 Examine the grid layout of street applied by Hippodamus in Greece
a. The street layout did not consider the wind and sun orientation
b. The street layout did not consider the terrain which resulted to streets with steps
c. The street layout did not consider the cost of construction
d. The street layout did not consider the users of the area
62 Compare mecca, medina, and medieval cities. All these represents
a. Linear layout of cities

b. Star shape layout of cities
c. Radiocentric layout of cities
d. Constellation
63 Select, from the statements below, the types of street layout/that does not fit the description during
the medieval times?
a. Radiating outside the center which was composed of the castle and cathedrals
b. Meandering confuse the enemies
c. Grid layout for ease access of citizens form one place to another
d. Heavily vegetated
64 Which of the following contradicts the principle of New Urbanism of 1993?
a. To create compact, mixed-use development

b. To promote walkable, transit-oriented developments in local communities
c. To promote the cycle of urban sprawl
d. To enhance the concept of neighborliness, a strong emphasis on the community
65 Who among the following did not share the new community’s movement to urban design?
a. Metabolism group
b. Louis mumford
c. Clarence stein
d. Henry wright
66 Who among the following urban designers/landscape architects was not an advovate of
conservationist and park movement?
a. George perkin march

b. Frederick law olmstead
c. Daniel burnham
d. Soria y mata
67 What is common characteristic of these cities accd’g to functions: Mecca, Vatican, Jerusalem, and
Medina?
a. Entertainment cities
b. Production centers
c. Pilgrim cities
d. Production centers
68 Categorize the following factors: BP 220, PD957, R-1, R-2, NBC
a. Cultural factors
b. Aesthetic factors
c. Natural factors
d. Environmental factors
69 In analyzing slope, the formula is
a. Slope is the vertical distance divided by horizontal distance multiplied by one hundred percent
b. Slope is the horizontal distance divided by vertical distance multiplied by one hundred percent
c. Slope is the interval divided by one hundred percent multiplied by the horizontal distance
d. Slope is the run over rise multiplied by one hundred percent
70 Break down the process of coming up with a slope map
a. Using contour map, compute slope using S=V/h x 100%

b. Using the base map, compute the slope using S-V/h x 100%
c. Using the ridge map, compute the slope using S-V/h x 100%
d. Elevation map, compute slope usng S-V/h x 100%
71 Categorize the following: golf courses, chinese and japanese gardens are fine examples of what type
of grading?
a. Architectonic
b. Natural
c. Naturalistic
d. Geomorphic
72 Which of the following imposed plaza as an important public space in the early planning of cities in
the Philippines?
a. Laws of garden cities

b. Laws of city beautiful movement
c. Laws of park movement
d. Laws of indies
73 Which of the following is not an activity in a plaza?
a. Socializing
b. People watching
c. Viewing the world as time passes by
d. Playing basketball
74 Which of the following is not a description of a plaza?
a. More hardscaping than softscaping

b. More softscaping than hardscaping
c. Street as boundaries/enclosures
d. Buildings as boundaries/enclosures
75 Determine below the statement that fits the description of parks and gardens
a. Living room of the city

b. Lungs of the city
c. Production center of the city
d. Disposal center of the city
76 Determine below the statement fits the description of plaza

77 An urban designer plans an interesting street if the layout is
a. Straight at 90 degrees intersection

b. Meandering
c. Zigzag
d. Slightly curved
78 In making the streets efficient, plan the street with the minimum angle at
a. 10
b. 60
c. 20
d. 0
79 To prevent blind spots that resulted to accidents, site planner should shape site with
a. setback
b. chaflan
c. easement
d. variance
80 How will an urban design plan a street following the principle of no dead ends?
a. Incorporate turn about in the street layout

b. Use cul-de-sac
c. Use loop layout
d. Use grid layout
81 How will an urban design plan a street following the principle of less cross intersections?
a. Incorporate turnabout in the street layout

b. Use cul-de-sac
c. Use loop layout
d. Use grid layout
82 According to the NBC, what will be the distance of entry and exits of sites for shopping centers
located at major intersections?
a. 50 m from intersection
b. 100 m from intersection
c. 50 ft from intersection
d. 100 ft from intersection
83 Specify parking lot dimension for PWD according to BP 344
a. 3.70m x 5.00m
b. 3.75m x 6.00m
c. 2.50m x 5.00m
d. 2.50m x 6.00m
84 Present the most effective location for the parking slot for the PWD?
a. Parking slot should be near the security guard

b. Parking slot should be near the building entrances
c. Parking slot should be near the site gates
d. Parking slot should be near the back door
85 Specify the parking lot dimension for jeepney and shuttle
a. 3.70m x 5.00m
b. 3.90m x 9.00m
c. 3.0m x 9.00m
d. 3.60m x 12.00m
86 One approach in lessening the island heat effect in urban areas is
a. green roof, green wall

b. use of solar panel
c. use of rainwater harvesting approach
d. recycling, reuse and reduce
87 The principle of aesthetics applied to landscape architecture where the landscaping materials and
elements sizes are related according to human body
a. symmetry
b. repetition
c. scale
d. proportion
88 The principe of aesthetics applied to landscape architecture where landscape materials and elements
are specified in moderation
a. symmetry
b. variety
c. simplicity
d. balance
89 Landscape component involving the provision of facilities to adequately remove surface and sub-
surface water
a. waterscape
b. landscape
c. drainage
d. irrigation
90 Landscape component involving the provision of facilites necessary to water all planned areas
a. waterscape
b. landcape
c. drainage
d. irrigation
91 Which of the following is not part of the hardscape in landscape architecture?
a. Fences
b. Gates
c. Driveways
d. Benches
92 Specify plant species is good for hedges
a. Narra
b. Santan
c. Carabao grass
d. Acacia
93 Specify plant species for an aroma therapy garden
a. Sampaguita
b. Santan
c. Gumamela
d. Calachuchi
94 What will you specify as, hardscape element, a structure to define outdoor living activity?
a. Grotto
b. Lawn
c. Pergola
d. Meadow
95 Specify a garden element which uses plant material as medium for sculptural work
a. Toplary
b. Grotto
c. Hedge
d. Carpet bedding
96 Specify a garden element as a bed or cover the ground and place the logo of the company using the
plant material
a. Carpet bedding
b. Maze
c. Hedge
d. Lawn
97 Specify the planting material for carpet bedding
a. Calachuchi
b. Sampaguita
c. Boungainvilla
d. Purple heart
98 Specifiy shade tree for park
a. Aratilis
b. Coconut
c. Banana
d. Mahogany
99 What will you specify as garden type for outdoor sports like croquet, football.. etc
a. Lawn
b. Carpet bedding
c. Meadow
d. Parterre
100 What will you specify for soil stabilization as a protective cover placed over the soil, to retain
moisturem reduce erosiom, supress weed growth.. etc
a. Mulch
b. Sandbag
c. Retaining wall
d. Piling
1 The act of defining the allocation, utilization, and development and management of lands within a
given territory of jurisdiction according to the inherent qualities of land itself and supportive of
sustainable, economic, demographic, socio cultural, and environmental objectives.
a. Site planning
b. Land planning
c. Urban planning
d. Master planning
2 A comprehensive data base describing the geographical, biological, and socio-economic environment
and their relationship in a geographical unit.
a. Comprehensive plan
b. Master plan
c. Site development plan
d. Area ecological profile
3 The map that serves as a working map and provides the standard configuration of planning units for
the preparation of thematic maps. Shows such features as political boundaries, main river streams, main
road system, and other important topographic features.
a. Derived map
b. Base map
c. General map
d. Thematic map
4 In the four policy areas of the CLUP, urban town centers are considered part of protected areas
a. Settlement areas
b. Infrastructure areas
c. Production areas
d. Entertainment areas
5 The phlippine ecological solid waste management act (PESWMA) of 2000
a. RA 9003
b. RA 8749
c. RA 7586
d. RA 9275
6 In the four policy areas of the CLUP, croplands are considered part of
a. Protected areas
b. Settlement areas
c. Infrastructure areas
d. Production areas
7 The national integrated protected areas system (NIPAS) act of 1992
a. RA 9003
b. RA 8749
c. RA 7586
d. RA 9275
8 This development option is needed in order to address the dependence of communities on forest
resources
a. Community based forest management

b. Agricultural
c. Tourism
d. Costal areas
9 This urban stereotype is characterized by a dominant core surrounded by secondary centers

distributed along main radials
a. Dispersed sheet
c. Urban star
d. Core city
10 In this urban stereotype, development is packed into one continuous body
a. Dispersed sheet
c. Urban star
d. Core city
11 The development option chosen by cities and municipalities with natural attractions
a. Agricultural
b. Industrialization
c. Tourism
d. Commercial
12 A land supply management strategy that involves producing new urban land by filling or draining
portions of waterfront areas
a. Infilling
b. Urban renewal/development
c. Densification
d. Reclamation
13 A land supply management strategy that involves increasing density of buildings per land surface
area as indicated by the floor-area ratio (FAR)
a. Infilling
b. Urban redevelopment
c. Densification
d. Agricultural land conversion
14 The long-term guide for the physical development of the local areas, the framework for the
management and co-management of the local territory.
a. ELA
b. CLUP
c. CDP
d. CLPD
15 A polynuceated metropolitan area that includes a number of identifiable municipalities that have
merged.
a. Conurbation
b. Urban sprawl
c. Segregation
d. Decentralization
16 An urban design concept that refers to the need to maintain a balance between new development
and the existing natural or man-made environment
a. Design fit
b. Design philosophy
c. Design concept
d. Design problem
17 Street classified a CARDO or the north-south orientation and DECUMANOS or the east-west street
orientation
a. Roman street layout

b. Greek street layout
c. Egyptian street layout
d. West asia street layout
18 Which of the following is not an element of legibility in Kevin Lynch Image of the City?
a. Nodes and landmarks

b. Edges and paths
c. Districts
d. City capital
19 Element if urban form which are considered channels where observer customarily, occasionally or
potentially moves.
a. Landmark
b. District
c. Edges
d. Path
20 Are medium to large sections of the city, conceived of as having two dimensional extent, which the
observer mentally enters the “inside of” and which are recognizable as having some common identifying
character.
a. Landmark
b. District
c. Edges
d. Path
21 Are points, strategic spots in the city into which the observer can enter, which are the intensive foci
to and from which he is travelling
a. Landmark
b. District
c. Edges
d. Path
22 These are point of references but in this case, the observer does not enter within them, They are
simply defined physical objects, buildings, stone and mountains
a. Landmark
b. District
c. Edges
d. Path
23 Component of the urban form that connect spaces and places. They are defined by their physical
dimension and character as well as the size and scale of the building that line along them
a. Street
b. Transportation
c. Landscape
24 Component of the urban form considered the green part of the city comprising park, trees, plants,
etc
a. Street
b. Transportation
c. Landscape
25 Element of urban aesthetics which may be man-made or natural. It is the focal point or terminus that
is strongly emphasized and is framed and balanced by minor element forming masses to enclose it.
a. Vista
b. Landmark
c. Edge
d. District
26 A development concept focusing on land regulation which promote large scale unified land
development by means of mid-range, realistic program in case of physically curable social and economic
deficiencies in land and cityscapes

b. Urban renewal
c. Gentrification
27 Urban development concept which is typically involved destruction of businesses, relocation of

people use of eminent domain and renewal of residential slums
b. Urban renewal
c. Gentrification
28 A spatial concept consisting of a small residential area, considerable social interaction between
neighbors and some degree of homogeneity.
a. Neighborhood concept
b. City concept
c. Regional concept
d. Metropolitan concept
29 The art of arranging structures on the land and shaping the spaces in between. An art linked to
architecture, landscape architecture, and engineering and city planning. Site plans locate objects and
activities in space and time.
a. Urban planning
c. Site planning
30 It is an art and science of designing the outdoor space for biological and psychological well-being of
man. The outdoor space design is basically inspired by the beauty of nature and supported by the
science of engineering.
a. Urban planning
c. Site planning
31 The public document showing information such as ownership of the land, location, needed to start
the activity of site planning
a. Transfer certificate title

b. Deed of sale
c. Certificate of lease
d. Real state certificate
the vague, generalized statements on what to achieve at the end of the planning process.
a. Goal
b. Objective
c. User program
d. Site inventory
doable, specific, achievable, prioritized activities on what to achieve at the end of the process
a. Goal
b. Objective
c. User program
d. Site inventory
34 A cultural information which is considered as a legal tool in implementing city plans
a. Zoning
b. Land use
d. Ordinance
35 A legal tool which contains and regulates the development of real estates by requiring developers to
meet specific requirements and design standards that are established so a plot can be recorded and lots
be sold.
a. Zoning
b. Land use
d. Ordinance
36 Which of the following is not needed for classification of soil in the site planning and landscape
architecture?
a. As a requirement for plant habitat

b. Absorption for playing field, street and parking
c. Material for sculptural work
d. Recreation, dwelling, ponds and reservoir absorption of soil
37 Which of the following is not an information on hydrology?
a. Aquifer
b. Marshes
c. Swampland
d. Fish pond
38 Which of the following is not an information on traffic?
a. Origin-destination
b. Volume of traffic and people
c. Purpose of travel
d. Number of traffic enforcers
39 Which of the following is not covered by zoning?
a. Height and bulk of buildings

b. Land use activities
c. Setback
d. Building budget
40 Pertains to the information about age, gender, socio-economic status, income.
a. Demographic profile
b. Land use
c. Zoning
d. Vista
41 Reshaping of the ground of the site to achieve more suitable topography for buildings, facilities, and
other land uses; helps to control surface runoff, soil erosion, sedimentation during and after
construction.
a. Landscaping
b. Surveying
c. Grading
d. Staking
42 The type of grading done in golf courses
a. Geomorphic
b. Naturalistic
c. Natural
d. Architectonic
43 The shape of ground forming part of the architectural design of a structure
a. Geomorphic
b. Naturalistic
c. Natural
d. Architectonic
44 Explain gentrification.
a. Process of invasion wherein the rich and those who can afford occupy substandard housing or
industrial environment
b. A social economic change within an area focusing on poor population move into standard
housing or indsutrial neighborhood
c. People and activities concentrate in one area
d. Grouping of people with the same economic status, ethnicity, economic activities
45 Which of the following is not a description of garden city concept?
a. Compact development with greenbelt encircling it

b. 58,000 population for the main city and 30,000 for the satellite cities
c. Self-sustained community where ever citizen is given one acre of land for agriculture
d. A green community where the primary industry is vegetable and cut-flower industry hence got
its name
46 Determine, from the following statements, the characteristic which is not a description of the British
new town movement?
a. Inspired by the garden city concept of Howard

b. Planned town with houses, employment, shopping, recreation, workplace, and other facilities
c. Neoclassical styles of civic buildings aligned the boulevard
d. Neighborhood concept
47 Which of the following does not fit the description of a Planned Unit Development
a. Comprehensive planning as whole

b. Compact, clustering of structures to preserve usable open spaces
c. Mixture of housing types and residential units
d. Segregation of residential znoes according to income, commercial areas, and open spaces at
periphery
48 Which of the following is not a description of city beautiful movement of the Columbian exposition?
a. Buildings of neo-classical style along major routes

b. Presence of mixed use structures in neo-classical style
c. Presence of landscaped boulevards and plazas and parks
d. With water features and grand public spaces
49 The science of human settlement developed by constantinos doxiades, a greek architect and planner.
This study emphasizes
a. The importance in which human beings function in all of their environments to enable better
planning to take place
b. The relationship of human beings or the biotic to the abiotic environment
c. The relationship of human beings to their social environment
d. The relationship of human beings to the economic environment
50 Which of the following is not included in the Growth theory?
a. Generalization from studies of urban geography concering location theory

b. City growth
c. Land use patterns within cities and regions
d. Decline of cities
51 Describe the characteristic of the ancient Greek cities
a. The layout of the street was straight with intersections at more or less 90 degrees known as
Hippodamian layout
b. The layout of streets was radial since all major streets were radiating towards the center which
is the Agora
c. The layout of the street was curvillinear since Greece is mountanious, street followed the
contour of the terrain
d. The streets were linear becaues of Greek coastal towns
52 Describe the behavious of people having ‘sense of place’ in urban design
a. Allows people to orient themselves to a unique area

b. Helps people to identify with other people
c. Helps people to establish friendship with the place
d. Separates people from place
53 In the study of kevin lynch, the image of the city (1960), he used the LEGIBILITY as is a a term used to
describe
a. The ease with which people can understand the layout of a place
b. The economic status of people as consideration for their position of space
c. The political status of people as a consideration for their position of space
d. Ecological condition of the space as occupancy determinant for people
54 Which of the following is not a description of variety as an element for the responsive environment?
a. Mixed-use shopping, housing, business, commercial area

b. Compatible activities and services
c. Human experieneces present in a given space
d. People and activities are segregated according to certain criteria and standard
55 Describe the idea of Ian Bentley in ‘Responsive Environment’
a. The greater the number of alternative routes through an environment, the greater the people’s
freedom of movement and therefore the greater the responsiveness of the place
b. The cheaper the transport fare, the greater the people’s freedom of movement and therefore
the greater the responsiveness of the place
c. The more private cars, the greater the people’s freedom of movement and therefore the greater
the responsiveness of the place
d. The more traffic enforces, the greater the people’s fre freedom of movement and therefore the
greater the responsiveness of the place
56 Describe the most economical way of site grading is
a. The cut is more than the fill

b. The cut is more or less equal to the fill
c. The fill is more than the cut
d. No cut so that there is no fill
57 Explain the underlying principle in providing easement or the public spaces besides natural bodies
a. The community enjoys the benefit of the natural resource

b. The barangay, city or municipality can use the easement for LGU projects like barangay hall
c. The community can use the space for extension of their domestic activites like laundry
d. The space, since it is public, can be used for housing for the informal settlers
58 What will the urban designer specify the width of each sidewalk if the RROW is 10 meters or less?
a. 1.50 m
b. 2.00 m
c. 1.20 m
d. 2.50 m
59 In estimating the width of the planting strip for a street, the uran design must consider the
requirements of the National building code that the width of the planting strip is based on
a. width of the carriageway

b. width of the road right of way
c. species of the planting material
d. volume of vehicles
60 Describe a walkalble street?

a. Has active store front
b. Has 24 hour activity
c. Has weather protection and consideration
d. Has principal arterial road
61 Examine the grid layout of street applied by Hippodamus in Greece
a. The street layout did not consider the wind and sun orientation
b. The street layout did not consider the terrain which resulted to streets with steps
c. The street layout did not consider the cost of construction
d. The street layout did not consider the users of the area
62 Compare mecca, medina, and medieval cities. All these represents
a. Linear layout of cities

b. Star shape layout of cities
c. Radiocentric layout of cities
d. Constellation
63 Select, from the statements below, the types of street layout/that does not fit the description during
the medieval times?
a. Radiating outside the center which was composed of the castle and cathedrals
b. Meandering confuse the enemies
c. Grid layout for ease access of citizens form one place to another
d. Heavily vegetated
64 Which of the following contradicts the principle of New Urbanism of 1993?
a. To create compact, mixed-use development

b. To promote walkable, transit-oriented developments in local communities
c. To promote the cycle of urban sprawl
d. To enhance the concept of neighborliness, a strong emhpasis on the community
65 Who among the following did not share the new communities movement to urban design?
a. Metabolism group
b. Louis mumford
c. Clarence stein
d. Henry wright
66 Who among the following urban designers/landscape architects was not an advovate of
conservationist and park movement?
a. George perkin march

b. Frederick law olmstead
c. Daniel burnham
d. Soria y mata
67 What is common characteristic of these cities accd’g to functions: Mecca, vatican, jerusalem,
medina?
a. Entertainment cities
b. Production centers
c. Pilgrim cities
d. Production centers
68 Categorize the following factors: BP 220, PD957, R-1, R-2, NBC
a. Cultural factors
b. Aesthetic factors
c. Natural factors
d. Environmental factors
69 In analyzing slope, the formula is
a. Slope is the vertical distance divided by horiontal distance multiplied by one hundred percent
b. Slope is the horizontal distance divided by vertical distance multiplied by one hundred percent
c. Slope is the interval divided by one hundred percent multiplied by the horizontal distance
d. Slope is the run over rise multiplied by one hundred percent
70 Break down the process of coming up with a slope map
a. Using contour map, compute slope using S=V/h x 100%

b. Using the base map, compute the slope using S-V/h x 100%
c. Using the ridge map, compute the slope using S-V/h x 100%
d. Elevation map, compute slope usng S-V/h x 100%
71 Categorize the following: golf courses, chinese and japanese gardens are fine examples of what type
of grading?
a. Architectonic
b. Natural
c. Naturalistic
d. Geomorphic
72 Which of the following imposed plaza as an important public space in the early planning of cities in
the Philippines?
a. Laws of garden cities

b. Laws of city beautiful movement
c. Laws of park movement
d. Laws of indies
73 Which of the following is not an activity in a plaza?
a. Socializing
b. People watching
c. Viewing the world as time passes by
d. Playing basketball
74 Which of the following is not a description of a plaza?
a. More hardscaping than softscaping

b. More softscaping than hardscaping
c. Street as boundaries/enclosures
d. Buildings as boundaries/enclosures
75 Determine below the statement that fits the description of parks and gardens

76 Determine below the statement fits the description of plaza

77 An urban designer plans an interesting street if the layout is
a. Straight at 90 degrees intersection

b. Meandering
c. Zigzag
d. Slightly curved
78 In making the streets efficient, plan the street with the minimum angle at
a. 10
b. 60
c. 20
d. 0
79 To prevent blind spots that resulted to accidents, site planner should shape site with
a. setback
b. chaflan
c. easement
d. variance
80 How will an urban design plan a street following the principle of no dead ends?
a. Incorporate turn about in the street layout

b. Use cul-de-sac
c. Use loop layout
d. Use grid layout
81 How will an urban design plan a street following the principle of less cross intersections
a. Incoroprate turn about in the street layout

b. Use cul-de-sac
c. Use loop layout
d. Use grid layout
82 According to the NBC, what will be the distance of entry and exits of sites for shopping centers
located at major intersections?
a. 50 m from intersection
b. 100 m from intersection
c. 50 ft from intersection
d. 100 ft from intersection
83 Specify parking lot dimension for PWD according to BP 344
a. 3.70m x 5.00m
b. 3.75m x 6.00m
c. 2.50m x 5.00m
d. 2.50m x 6.00m
84 Present the most effective location for the parking slot for the PWD?
a. Parking slot should be near the security guard

b. Parking slot should be near the building entrances
c. Parking slot should be near the site gates
d. Parking slot should be near the back door
85 Specify the parking lot dimension for jeepney and shuttle
a. 3.70m x 5.00m
b. 3.90m x 9.00m
c. 3.0m x 9.00m
d. 3.60m x 12.00m
86 One approach in lessening the island heat effct in urban areas is
a. green roof, green wall

b. use of solar panel
c. use of rainwater harvesting approach
d. recycling, reuse and reduce
87 The principle of aesthetics applied to landscape architecture where the landscaping materials and
elements sizes are related according to human body
a. symmetry
b. repetition
c. scale
d. proportion
88 The principe of aesthetics applied to landscape architecture where landscape materials and elements
are specified in moderation
a. symmetry
b. variety
c. simplicity
d. balance
89 Landscape component involving the provision of facilities to adequately remove surface and sub-
surface water
a. waterscape
b. landscape
c. drainage
d. irrigation
90 Landscape component involving the provision of facilites necessary to water all planned areas
a. waterscape
b. landcape
c. drainage
d. irrigation
91 Which of the following is not part of the hardscape in landscape architecture?
a. Fences
b. Gates
c. Driveways
d. Benches
92 Specify plant species is good for hedges
a. Narra
b. Santan
c. Carabao grass
d. Acacia
93 Specify plant species for an aroma therapy garden
a. Sampaguita
b. Santan
c. Gumamela
d. Calachuchi
94 What will you specify as, hardscape element, a structure to define outdoor living activity?
a. Grotto
b. Lawn
c. Pergola
d. Meadow
95 Specify a garden element which uses plant material as medium for sculpural work
a. Toplary
b. Grotto
c. Hedge
d. Carpet bedding
96 Specify a garden element as a bed or cover the ground and place the logo of the company using the
plant material
a. Carpet bedding
b. Maze
c. Hedge
d. Lawn
97 Specify the planting material for carpet bedding
a. Calachuchi
b. Sampaguita
c. Boungainvilla
d. Purple heart
98 Specifiy shade tree for park
a. Aratilis
b. Coconut
c. Banana
d. Mahogany
99 What will you specify as garden type for outdoor sports like croquet, football.. etc
a. Lawn
b. Carpet bedding
c. Meadow
d. Parterre
100 What will you specify for soil stabilization as a protective cover placed over the soil, to retain
moisturem reduce erosiom, supress weed growth.. etc
a. Mulch
b. Sandbag
c. Retaining wall
d. Piling
NO OF ROOMS PERSONS PER AREA PER ROOM
ROOM
VISUAL ARTS
DEPARTMENT
STUDIO 10 25 115
CLASSROOM
DRAFTING ROOMS 5 25 115
LECTURE ROOMS 5 40 72
AUDIO VISUAL 1 100 150

ROOM
COMPUTER 5 25 115
LABORATORY
EXHIBIT ROOM / 1 100 150

GALLERY
TOILET FACILITIES 4 21
PERFORMING facc
ARTS DEPT
LECTURE 5 40 + 72
CLASSROOMS
MUSIC ROOMS 5 25 115
CHORAL ROOMS 5 25 115
PRACTICE ROOMS 5 25 115
REHEARSAL 5 50 150
ROOMS
THEATRE 1 300 + 600
LITERARY ARTS
DEPT
LECTURE ROOMS 5 40 72
LIBRARY 1 300 600

CANTEEN
DINING AREA 1 300 500
KITCHEN 1 12 30
MECHANICAL/ELEC 30
T.
MAINTENANCE 25
UTILITY
STORAGE 100
DEAN’S OFFICE 36
SECRETARY
DEAN'S ROOM
TOILET NI SIR
CONFERENCE 40
ROOM
FACULTY AREA 40 150
COURSE CHAIR 3 1 12
CONSULTATION 2 5 12
ROOMS
STUDENTS
LOCKER
TOTAL SHIT +3554 sqm
What was the similarity between broadacre and the garden city concept
B
I think C
Design a city patterned after the Renaissance
C - the church as point of reference
If you are an urban designer, what will be the legal width of the planting strip for an 8.00 m
street
D-optional
Characterize the urban design elements found in medieval cities

C - church plaza and market square...
How are you influenced by the ideas of Tony Garnier

A - legibility (hindi tugma kasi yung ibang choice sa sinabi ni Tony)
THE PRESENCE OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES USED BY THE

GREEK SOCIETY WAS AN OFFSHOOT OF THEIR...
D-social status
Describe how is “continuity and change” is manifested in intramuros
D-all
WHAT WAS THE LAYOUT OF THE STREET IN CATAL HUYUK SETTLEMENT

D-NONE
What was not the intention of howard in incorporating greenbelt in his garden city concept
D - health and well-being (padouble-check)
The standard layout of the Philippine towns (pueblos) during the Spanish period showed that
important institutional buildings surround a public open space with residential area for the rich
near the center and lower income at the periphery within the distance of the sound of the church
bell.
A. PLAZA according sa ppt
Wayfinding in urban design means
B ata mas accurate
Which of the following cities laid street following north-south

A-ROMAN CITIES
WHAT WAS THE STREET LAYOUT USED IN THE CITY BEAUTIFUL MOVEMENT
B-GRID AND ROTUNDAS/RADIAL
Proponents involved in the neighborhood concept model

A-MUMFORD, BING, STEIN
HOW WILL YOU DESIGN A STREET WITH A BEAUTIFUL VISTA

D
IF YOU ARE DESIGNING A DISTRICT, WHAT IS THE REFERENCE THAT IS NOT
CONSIDERED AS “URBAN DESIGN SCALE”
C
WHAT WAS THE MODEL OF THE LAWS OF INDIES ADOPTED IN DESIGNING THE URBAN
ELEMENTS AT THE CENTER OF THE CITY
C-THE SPANISH STYLE OF LAYING OUT THE THE PLAZA, CHURCH AND THE
CIRCULATION SYSTEM
What will be the design of a major/primary arterial road SO THAT PEOPLE WILL APPRECIATE
THE URBAN DESIGN OF THE AREA
B- A ba
The design of ancient greek cities focused on the ease and comfort of its citizens in walking
from one structure to another by providing
A-STOA
Eliminate the concept that does not consider parks and public open spaces as integral part of
urban design
D-NONE
DESCRIBE HOW IS CONTINUITY AND CHANGE IS MANIFESTED IN INTRAMUROS

D-ALL
THE STANDARD LAYOUT OF THE PHILIPPINE TOWNS (PUEBLOS) DURING THE
SPANISH PERIOD SHOWED THAT IMPORTANT INSTITUTIONAL BUILDINGS SURROUND
A PUBLIC OPEN SPACE WITH RESIDENTIAL AREAS FOR THE RICH NEAR THE CENTER
AND LOWER INCOME AT THE PERIPHERY WITHIN THE DISTANCE OF THE SOUND OF
THE CHURCH BELL
C- PUEBLO COMPLEX
What will be the design of the sidewalk of the primary/major arterial road to give sensorial
experiences to the street users
B (Parang pwede rin C)
What do these proponents Burnham, Olmstead, Howard have in common with regards to urban
design
A (Pwede rin ata yung C landscaping?)
WHAT WAS THE UNIQUE FEATURE OF THE CATAL HUYUK SETTLEMENT

D-ALL
CHARACTERIZE THE URBAN DESIGN ELEMENTS FOUND IN MEDIEVAL CITIES

C
ELIMINATE, FROM THE LIST, THE URBAN ELEMENT NOT INCLUDED IN THE PUBLIC
SPACE
D-NONE
WHAT WAS THE SIMILARITY BETWEEN THE BROADACRE AND THE GARDEN CITY
CONCEPT
B
IF YOU ARE THE URBAN DESIGN, PRESENT A DESIGN THE “WALLS” OF A WALKABLE
STREET?
D-ALL
What was the concept applied in the design of residential subdivision
A-HUMAN SETTLEMENT CONCEPT
If you are the urban designer, what will you consider in designing sidewalks legally
A-WIDTH OF THE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY
What is the architectural style adopted by Burnham in his “City Beautiful Movement?”
B-NEOCLASSICAL
What is the unique feature of the Garden City Movement
C - landscaping as...
If your are the urban designer, what experience of the past will you adopt in revitalizing Pasig
River as a Tourist Destination
A-THE BABYLONIAN EXPERIENCE IN DESIGNING WATERFRONT
AS AN ARCHITECT, HOW WILL YOU DESIGN YOUR STRUCTURE TO BE MORE

PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY AND SUCH APPROACH WILL NOT DESTROY THE ELEVATION
DESIGN OF YOUR STRUCTURE
D-ALL
If you are the urban Designer, what will you consider if you are designing the urban structure
framework of intramuros
D-ALL
ACCESSIBILITY IN URBAN DESIGN MEANS

C (Pwede ring A?)
DESCRIBE THE URBAN TEXTURE OF RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION

B
WHAT IS THE CONCEPT APPLIED IN THE DESIGN OF THE RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION

A
THE IMPORTANT BEHAVIOR OF WHERE PLACE AND EMOTIONS GO HAND IN HAND

AND ARE THE IMPORTANT BASIS OF HOW PEOPLE WILL PROTECT THE URBAN
ENVIRONMENT
A Sense of place
HOW WILL YOU DESIGN A STREET WITH BEAUTIFUL VISTA

B (Pwede ring D)
WHAT WAS THE LAYOUT OF THE STREET IN CATAL HUYUK SETTLEMENT

A
ELIMINATE FROM THE LIST, THE URBAN ELEMENT NOT INCLUDED IN THE PUBLIC
SPACE
D
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A DESCRIPTION GARDEN CITY CONCEPT
B - (kasi 32,000 dapat)
WHAT WAS THE MODEL OF THE LAWS OF INDIES ADOPTED IN DESIGNING THE URBAN
ELEMENTS AT THE CENTER OF THE CITY
C
WHAT WILL BE THE DESIGN OF A MAJOR/PRIMARY ARTERIAL ROAD SO THAT PEOPLE

WILL APPRECIATE THE URBAN DESIGN OF THE AREA
B
WHAT ANCIENT CITY HAD A SPECIFIC ORIENTATION OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY

ROADS
A roman according sa ppt
WHAT WAS THE PRINCIPLES OF AESTHETICS PROMINENT IN THE LAYOUT OF

RENAISSANCE CITIES
B
WHAT DO THESE PROPONENTS BURNHAM, OLMSTEAD, HOWARD HAVE IN COMMON
WITH REGARDS TO URBAN DESIGN?
A (OR C)
WHAT IS THE SIMILARITY BETWEEN THE CONCEPT OF SORIA MATA AND KHIROKITIA
B. THE LOCATION OF THE STRUCTURES WITH RESPECT TO THE STREET
THE ARCHITECTURAL STYLES SEEN IN THE MEDIEVAL STRUCTURES

A. GOTHIC AND ROMANESQUE
If you are designing a district what is the reference that is not considered as urban design scale
C (not sure) THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE WIDTH OF THE SIDEWALK WITH RESPECT TO
THE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A SOLUTION TO LESSEN URBAN HEAT ISLAND EFFECT
D. ALL
THE LA CIUDAD LINEAL OF SORIA MATA GAVE EMPHASIS ON THE FUNCTION OF

STREET FOR
D. ALL
WHAT ARE THE URBAN DESIGN ELEMENTS FOUND IN NEW URBANISM CONCEPTS
D. ALL
What was the unique feature of the Catal Huyuk Settlement?

D. ALL
IF YOU ARE THE URBAN DESIGNER, WHAT EXPERIENCE OF THE PAST WILL YOU
ADOPT IN REVITALIZING PASIG RIVER AS A TOURIST DESTINATION
A. THE BABYLONIAN EXPERIENCE IN DESIGNING WATERFRONT
ELIMINATE THE CONCEPT THAT DOES NOT CONSIDER PARKS AND PUBLIC OPEN
SPACES AS INTEGRAL PART OF URBAN DESIGN
D. NONE
ELIMINATE THE STREET LAYOUT THAT DOES NOT FIT WITH THE REST OF THE CITY
STREET LAYOUT
C. LAWS OF INDIES STREET LAYOUT
WHAT WILL THE URBAN DESIGNER USED TO LEGALLY FOLLOW THE LOCATION AND
USE OF THE URBAN SPACES
B. ZONING ORDINANCE
WHAT IS THE UNIQUE FEATURE OF THE GARDEN CITY MOVEMENT?
A. THE COMBINATION OF CITY LIFE IN RURAL SETTING
C. I THINK
AS AN ARCHITECT, HOW WILL YOU DESIGN YOUR STRUCTURE TO BE MORE

PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY AND SUCH APPROACH WILL……..STRUCTURE
D. ALL
IF YOU ARE THE URBAN DESIGNER, WHAT WILL YOU CONSIDER IN DESIGNING
SIDEWALKS LEGALLY?
D. ALL
IF YOU ARE THE URBAN DESIGNER, WHAT WILL YOU CONSIDER IF YOU ARE
DESIGNING THE URBAN STRUCTURE FRAMEWORK OF INTRAMUROS
D. ALL
What will be the design of the sidewalk of the primary/major arterial road to give sensorial
experiences to the street users
B. PROVIDE TREES FOR NATURAL SHADING
What are the elements similar in planned industrial towns and New Urbanism
A (not sure) D ba
WHAT IS THE ARCHITECTURAL STYLE ADOPTED BY BURNHAM IN HIS “CITY BEAUTIFUL

MOVEMENT
B. NEOCLASSICAL
PROTECTING THE HERITAGE AS WELL AS ACKNOWLEDGING THE URBAN PHYSICAL

DEVELOPMENT OF PRESENT AND THE FUTURE IS
C. CONTINUITY AND CHANGE
IF YOU ARE THE URBAN DESIGN, PRESENT A DESIGN THE “WALLS” OF A WALKABLE
STREET?
D-
THE DESIGN OF ANCIENT GREEK CITIES FOCUSED ON THE EASE AND COMFORT OF
ITS CITIZEN IN WALKIN FROM ONE STRUCTURE TO ANOTHER BY PROVIDING
A. STOA
Select Animation in the City

D
The street layout used during the medieval period

D. ATA irregular yung medieval
What was the model adopted in Manila during the American Period?
Laws of Indies in the layout of the city
City Beautiful Movement in the layout of the city
Garden city movement in the layout of the city
Parks movement
The dominant structures of the Medieval City

Castles and
churches
castles and walls
church and market
hotels and castles
"If you are designing a district, what is the reference that is not considered as ""urban design
scale""?"
the relationship of the sizes of landscape with respect to the sidewalk
the relationship of th width of the street with respect to the height of the
building
the relationship of the width of the sidewalk with respect to the road right of
way
the relationship of the size of the street with the dimension of people
Who are involed in the activity urban design?

architects and
engineers
community/public
city leaders
all
What type of street that circulates within city where smaller streets are attached to it?
collector road
alley
major arterial
road
minor arterial
road
Which civilization was able to design beautiful riverfront?
Babylonians
Romans
Greeks
Egyptians
what was common urban design approach seen in the layout of the following cities: Roman
city, medieval City, Greek City"
the importance of street orientation
there was a hierarchy of roads followed during those

times
the importance of public spaces as the center of the

city
all
the study of urban design focused on

the social aspect of the city
the economic aspect of the

city
the political aspect of the city
the physical realm of the city
"if you are the urban designer, what will you consider in designing sidewalks legally?"
width of the road right of way
number of pedestrians using the street
number of vehicles passing along the

street
all
What will the urban designer used to legally follow the location and use of the urban
spaces?
National Building
Code
Zoning ordinance
BP 344
FIRE CODE
what are the elements similar in planned industrial towns and New Urbanism
transit oriented
design
neighborhood
concept
sustainable cities
walkability
"If you are the urban designer, what experience of the past will you adopt in revitalizing
Pasig River as a Tourist destination?"
The ability of nature to absorb human development without damage given enough
time to heal or replenish what humans use:
1) Ecological footprint
2) Carbon footprint
3) Carrying capacity
4) Sustainability
Giving public access to natural bodies of water is provision of the water code
focusing on public space between the water and the land known as
1) Setback
2) Yard
3) Easement
4) Variance
Select from the choices the condition that make compact city efficient
1) Empowered citizens
2) Environmentally concious citizens
3) Community members are disaster prepared
4) All
the design focus in industrial and business parks

1) Building facade
2) Building height
3) Building access
4) Building
"in designing walkable streets, what will be the basis in determining the dimension of
the sidewalk according to the National Building Code (NBC)?"
1) Number of vehicles passing along the street
2) The number of pedestrians passing along the street
3) The road right of way of the street
4) The carriageway
which of the following is not the role of wetlands in urban areas

1) Serve as habitat for wildlife living in urban areas
2) Serve as catchbasin for water discharged from the septic tank
3) Collect water runoff from the streets
4) Serve as flood mitigation by preventing the swelling of rivers during heavy rains
the robustness of the urban design focusing on the protection of water source is seen
in
1) Specifying impervious materials as ground covers
2) Specifying pervious materials as ground covers
3) Specifying impermeable materials as ground cover
4) none
a transgenerational approach to development where meeting the needs of the present

without compromising the ability of the future generation to meet their own needs
1) Sustainable development
3) Carbon neutral
4) Carbon footprint
subdivision technique where lot sizes to fit the structure with smaller yard and big
communal open spaces for community recreation
1) Planned unit development
2) CLUSTER HOUSING
3) Resort housing
4) APD
Not considered as benefit of mixed use development

1) Reduce car dependence
2) Revitalize urban areas
3) Creates urban sprawl
4) Promote sense of place
where will you locate 7-11 convenience store?

1) Neighborhood commercial zone
2) Main street residential commercial zone
3) Urban residential-commercial
4) Retail district retrofit
urban redevelopment is
1) Decaying old section of the city
2) Open space of the city
3) Reclaimed part of the city
4) New developed part of the city
what will be incorporated at the intersection of the street to make the street disaster
resilient less in accident
1) Traffic calming
2) Variance
3) Chaflan
4) Tactile tile
the power of the government to acquire private land for public use following the due
process of law
1) Power of escheat
2) Power of confiscate
3) Power of eminent domain
4) Police power
the type of easement with linear park and road right of way
1) Esplanade
2) Promenade
3) Setback
4) yard
Type of urban development and/or urban planning that blends residential,

commercial, cultural, Institutional, or entertainment uses into one space
2) Areas for priority development
3) Mixed use development
4) Central business district
Characteristic of mixed development at present
1) Transit oriented design
2) Neighborhood planning concept
3) Smart growth city
4) all
characterized the urban grain of the 2013 mixed use development

1) Course grain
2) Fine grain
3) Mixed
4) All
Which of the following is not a phase of Planned Unit Development

1) Final Development Plan
2) Pre-Assessment Conference
3) Preliminary Development Plan
4) Site Plan Review
What was the time when mixed use super block development was introduced?
1) 1976
2) 1990
3) 2013
4) Present
The phenomenon “”urban heat island effect”” is focused on what condition of the
city?”
1) Solar
2) Temperature
3) Humidity
4) All
Policies that support smart growth incorporates design like:
1) Dependency on private cars
2) Residential areas in suburbs
3) Compact cities
4) all
The comprehensive assessment-data gathering and analysis for coastal and other
waterfront development is done using software known as
1) Gps
2) Gis
3) Lidar
4) waze
What is not the intention of the urban land reform program?
1) Improve the urban land use with due process

2) Rationalize urban land ownership with due process
3) Confiscate lands for public use
4) all
what is the dimension of the planting strip according to NBC along the street less
than 10 meters to make the street green
1) 0.60 m
2) 0.80 m
3) 1.5 m
4) variable
what is the composition of cluster superblock development?

1) High density housing
2) Open spaces
3) Mixed compatible land uses
4) all
Policies that support smart growth incorporates design like:

1) Dependency on private cars
2) Residential in suburbs
3) Compact cities
4) all
Characteristic of mixed development at present
1) Transit oriented design
2) Neighborhood planning concept
3) Smart growth cities
4) all
what is the chracteristic not typical to horizontal mixed use block

1) Street front is critical
2) Difficult to finance
3) Uses separated at ground level
4) Readily timed to market
What are the characteristics of urban resiliency

1) Preparedness before the disaster
2) Readiness of the right actions during the disaster
3) Anticipated activities to recover after the disaster
4) All
Urban Land Reform Law was focused in revitalizing

2) Residential districts
3) Public open spaces
4) Depressed areas
APD means
1) Areas for Priority Development
2) Areas for Project Development
3) Approved Projects for development
4) Advanced processing for development
what will be the width of EACH the sidewalk according to NBC if the RROW is 40
meters
1) 5.00 m
2) 6.00 m
3) 3.0 m
4) 8.0 m
What is the characteristic not typical to horizontal mixed use block
1) Street front is critical
2) Difficult to finance
3) Uses separated at ground level
4) Readily timed to market
the ability of nature to absorb human development without damage given enough
time to heal or replenish what humans use
1) Ecological footprint
2) Carbon foot print
4) Sustainability
The Housing regulation for subdivision and condominium

1) PD 957
2) PD 1096
3) BP 344
4) BP 220
what is the main difference between the mixed use development of the 1970s and
2013?
1) The introduction of parking garages to accommodate increase in car ownership
2) The transformation of character from contextual to superblock
3) Phasing or incremental development
4) Development over a short period of time
not an effect on the use of private cars

1) Increase in the use of fossil fuel
2) Increase carbon footprint
3) Cause of ozone depletion
4) Cause of global warming
revitalizing aquifer as a sustainable urban approach is achieved by

1) Protecting surface water from contamination
2) Protecting running water such as rivers from pollution
3) Protecting underground water from drying up
4) Protecting piped water from pollution contamination
What is unique about developments in PUD as compared to development outside PUD

1) Zoning is flexible inside the PUD
2) Zoning regulation is fixed in PUD
3) No zoning regulation is followed in PUD
4) PUD is applied only in vacant lands
what are the characteristics of an urban area prone to crime?
1) Isolated
2) Unconcerned community
3) Unfamiliar
4) all
"the phenomenon ""urban heat island effect"" is focused on what condition of the
city?"
1) Solar
2) Temperature
3) Humidity
4) All
A type of street layout good for cluster development

1) Cul-de-sac
2) Grid layout
3) Curvilinear layout
4) Radial layout
what is the final stage in developing PUD

1) pre-application confrence
2) site plan review
3) final development plan
4) site analysis
the approach in coastal mamagement where all the present ecosystems are
considered
1) Holistic approach
2) Integrated approach
3) Incremental approach
4) Piecemeal approach
what are the approaches to apply the principle maximum visibility and survelance
along the street to prevent crime?
1) 24 hour activity
2) See through fence
3) Maintain heights of landscape
4) all
"Type of urban development and/or urban planning that blends residential,

commercial, cultural, institutional, or entertainment uses into one space"
2) Areas for priority development
3) Mixed use development
which of the following is a characteristic of a vertical mixed use development?
1) Street frontage is one of the key elements in the development
2) Difficult to finance due to phasing challenges
3) Separation on the ground level and upper levels
4) Simple management structure
what is the minimum width of the easment in forest area for each side of the
waterways
1) 30 m
2) 20 m
3) 40 m
4) 50 m
"power of the government to stop any activity that is harmful to life , safety, welfare,
property of the citizens"
1) Power of escheat
2) Power to confiscate
3) Power of eminent domain
4) Police power
What principle of Government Centers and Plaza Complex incorporates

considerations for people with special needs?
1) Isolate people with special needs
2) inclusivity - design for all
3) Control-control use of space for certain number and condition of people
4) Do not mind-design space where people adjust
what are the ecosystems to be protected in the coastal area?

1) Mangrove forest
2) Coral reel
3) Seagrass ecosystem
4) all
giving public access to natural bodies of water is a provision of the Water code
focusing on pulic space between the water and the land known as
1) Setback
2) Yard
3) Easement
4) variance
what is the benefit of TOD?

1) Lesser pollution
2) Cheaper transportation
3) Ability to travel with ease
4) all
What s the most important design principle on Industrial Parks that focuses in
separating of accessways of pedestrian and vehicles?
1) Building facade
2) Landscape
3) Fencing
4) screening
eliminate the characteristic not included in smart growth cities

1) Presence of urban sprawl
2) Mixed land uses
3) Walkable neighborhood
4) Choices of wide range of housing choices
What is the total width of the street?
1) Road right of way

2) Carriage way
3) Sidewalk
4) curb
Which of the following street patterns is applicable in areas with steep slope?
radial pattern
linear
curvilinear
Radiocentric
robustness in Ian Bentley's definition puts importance on

building facades
public parks
street
building front setback
The type of urban texture seen in subdivision areas

Fine grain
Course grain di sure
Course texture
Fine texture
The major arterial road is what kind of street pattern?

gridiron
Linear
satellite
Curvilinear
The tool for controlling the use of urban land for specific uses very important in
maintaing the activities in the city
land use
zoning
national building code
city ordinance
The role of the urban designer in place making

Facilitator
Technical adviser
DESIGNER
Events planner
eliminate the activity not included in the first stage of place-making
conduct visual
survey
conduct
interviews
prepare base
maps of the
community
discussion
workshops
which of the following street layout allows maximum permeability in the city?
linear
looped
gridiron
cul de sac
what is richness in Responsive environment?

details that are
sensorial
distinct urban
elements such as
landmarks
climate
enhancement
approaches to
make city lively
active street
edges
Robustness is not focused on activities on the city that are
permanent
unforseen
uses
changing
uses
none
Place-making as an urban design concept is focused on
enhancing the
socio-physical
aspect of the city's
private spaces
enhancing the
socio-physical-cult
ural aspect of the
city's public
spaces
enhancing the
street edge of the
city
enhancing the
historical meaning
of the public
spaces
the character of the place is included in

visual appropriateness
variety
robustness
Permeability
What is similar with Variety and Robustness in responsive environment

both pertains to the details of the city that make the city vibrant
both pertains to accessibility in the city
both pertains to permanent multiple uses of the spaces in the city
both pertains to multiple uses of the city

single out group among the general users of public spaces and answering their
special needs
variety of uses
personalization
Robustness
universal design
Which of the following street layout restricts permeability?

linear
gridiron
loop
cul de sac
visual appropriateness is focused on the

physical design of the elements of the city
the perception of the users on how they understand the city
the use of visual perception to make the city interesting
the presence of visual arts enhancing the city
Eliminate the approach not applicable to placemaking

promote positive branding to the public space
promote comfort and convinience to the users
increase revenues of the city due to concentration of people in public places
attract people to participate in the activities
Brainstorming in Charrette means

getting all the ideas of the participants with no limit
influencing the opinions and ideas of the participants
technical people answering in behalf of the stakeholders
technical people supplying information in absence of the stakeholder
The responsive environment element that can make permeability meaningful and
functional
variety
richness
personalization
all
the role of the urban designer in place making

facilitator
technical adviser
designer
events planner
What are the design approaches to enhance placemaking

walkability
animation
legibility
all
The major arterial road is what kind of street pattern?

gridiron
linear
satellite
Curvilinear
Eliminate the people not considered as stakeholders of the playground renovation

project
children
policemen
adult community
none
a city shape where the street pattern was formed without plan or direction
branch
sheet
radiocentric
satellite
the City Garden Concept follows what city shape?
satellite
radial
star
branch
which of the following street pattern is applicable in areas with steep slope?
radial pattern
linear
curvilinear
radiocentric
Visual appropriateness is dependent on

visual details of the city street
the organization of the buildng in a city
the urban landscape of the city
all
eliminate The Soria Mata's city concept has a street pattern

linear
satellite
radial
grid
what is not considered as part of richness in responsive environment

aromatic garden
patterned ground finished
testured city wall
None
CO2
"Eliminate from the

choices what is not
included as ""Edge""
defined by Lynch"
Pasig River
Intramuros Wall
"Tondo's ""Smokey
Mountain"""
Manila Bay
nodes
nodes can be seen in

edges and districts
paths and disticts

(junction/crossing
kasi yung node, di ko
lang alam kung
applicable sya sa
landmark)
landmark and edges
paths and landmarks
"what is common
among all these
items: Banaue
Rice Terraces,
Manila Bay,
Intramuros Wall,
Pasig River."
edge
landmark
edge
district
"""Legibility"" for kevin Lynch is associated with"
the sensorial experience one gained in moving around the city
the mental map/image the person was familiar with after visiting the city
the knowledge gained while visiting the city
None
"""The Elements of the City Image"" was conducted through"

visual survey
interviews and questionnaire

survey
charrette
photo documentation
"eliminate the choice not suited to the ""Edge"" as defined by Lynch"

termination of a district
blending of district by common edge
areas defined by political boundaries

(hindi to nabanggit sa ppt, kaya
possible din na ito)
none
eliminate the feature that will not make a street walkable

active store front
longer hour activity on the street
narrow width of store front
all
What is common between nodes and landmarks?

elements of city image where the user can enter
point of references
limits development
areas for circulation
"a description of a walkable community when the sidewalk and street system are
well-organized and linked to points of interest following clear line of sight and travel ,
understandable signages, "
coherence
continuity
animated
accessible
A walkable street approach placing barriers along street

installation of bollards
one lane parallel parking along the street
traffic calming approaches
installation of traffic lights
Eliminate what is not considered as a node

street itersection plaza
bus station
square
none
The City Image was conducted on the three cities namely:

"Boston, New York, New Jersey City"
"Boston, New York, Jersey City"
"Boston, Los Angeles , Jersey City"
"Los Angeles, London, Sydney"
"select the characteristic not suited with the description of a""district"" as defined by
Lynch"
"distinct, unifying character of the area"
perceived as two-dimensional section of the city

converging point of the area giving unique character
point of reference of the area
Select the propoent similar to the idea of kevin Lynch in designing cities
Frank Lloyd Wright
Christopher Alexander
Kisho Kurokawa
Le Corbusier
Kevin Lynch thesis on Legibility is associated with

"""seeing the city"""
"""tasting the city"""
"""reading the city"""
"""finding the city"""
"the common features of landmarks, districts nodes, and paths"

point of references
can be accessible internally
prominent feature of the city
linear breaks of the city
"Select the focus of Kevin Lynch thesis ""The Image of the City"
the design of the city was based on the physical and natural elements found in the area
the design of the city was based on the socio-economic elements found in the area
the design of the city was based on the social and symbolic elements found in the
area(eto daw nasa ppt)
the design of the city was based on the social and physical elements found in the area
"Eliminate the example not included as ""landmark""as defined by Lynch"

street sign
mountain
unique
treelegibili
None
(possible to,
included sa
ppt yung
sign sa
examples
ng
landmark)
Legibility means
placing sinages so that travellers will find its way in the city
arranging elements in the city according to history so that people will know the
development in the area
properly arranging the elements in the city so that people will have the ease of
understanding the city (eto yung specific meaning, possible rin to)
all
Kevin Lynch was particular about the mental image of the city as experienced by the
viewer consisting of:
our recognition of its individuality or oneness within the city as a whole
the relationship of spatial pattern relationship as a whole
the practical meaning both practical and emotional
all
what is common between nodes and landmarks?

Elements of city image where the user can enter
Point of references
Limits development
Areas for circulation
"Accesibility , as applied to urban design, means"

the ease of getting the goods and services in the city
the safety in moving around the city
"the ease, safety and choice of acquiring goods and services in a

city"
"the ease, safety and choice of moving around the city"
"select the characteristic not suited with the description of a""district"" as

defined by Lynch"
"distinct, unifying character of the area"
perceived as two-dimensional section of the city
converging point of the area giving unique

character
point of reference of the area
"a description of a walkable community when the sidewalk and street system are
well-organized and linked to points of interest following clear line of sight and travel ,
understandable signages,
Coherence
Continuity
Animated
Accessible
A walkable street approach placing barriers along street

installation of bollards
one lane parralel parking along the

street
traffic calming approaches di sure
installation of traffic lights
"Eliminate the example not included as ""landmark""as defined by Lynch"

street sign`
mountain
unique tree
none
"the common features of landmarks, districts nodes, and paths"

point of references
can be accessible
internally
prominent feature of the
city
linear breaks of the city
"The influence of the book ""Image of the City"" saw the departure of the concept of
designing the city based on "
perception of people about the city
the pysical elements as seen in the physical masterplan

approach
the system approach planning where urban deisgn is a part of it
"early urban design concept based on ""New Urbanism"""
"Select the focus of Kevin Lynch thesis ""The Image of the City"
the design of the city was based on the physical and natural elements found in the
area
the design of the city was based on the socio-economic elements found in the area
the design of the city was based on the social and symbolic elements found in the
area
the design of the city was based on the social and physical elements found in the
area
Understanding a city based on how well its elements were organized is

wayfinding
responsivenes
s
adaptability
resilience
The thesis of Kevin Lynch was a way of mitigating the poor design of the city
brought about by the aftermath of
American Modernism
Movement
Industrial Revolution
First World War
American recession
permeability in urban design

means
the choices given to
people on how they want
to move around the city
the means of allowing

natural air and sunlight
penetrate the city block
due to proper city block
orientation
the ease of people

understanding the city
based on the arrangement
of paths
the sensorial experiences

of people due to the
details seen in the area
_______________________________________________________________________________
CO3 himas
"in visual survey, the condition of t he area considering the elements (wind, sun,
rain, humidity and temperature) that will affect a specific site"
mesoclimate
000
macroclimat
e
urban
climate
Microclimate
determine the texture of the city if the dimensions of open spaces as well as the
buildings are more or less uniformed
rough texture
smooth texture
fine grain
course grain
select the non-physical aspects of the city to be included in the visual survey
religious festivities
pop-up flea market
job fair on the corporate foyer
dining al fresco
Nonphysical aspects
History, festivals , public
ceremonies, and symbols
of the old city’s personality.
Ex:
miami-center for leisure,
new York, finance and
culture
"In doing visual survey, how will you determine if the beautiful landmark is part of
the vista?"
the building is located at the middle of the street
the beautiful landmark is located at the terminal point of the street framed by rows of
building along the street
the beautiful landmark is located at front of the lower structures
there is no reference location for the landmark since it is beautiful by itself
the basis for computing the sidewalk as stated in the National Buiding Code
Road Right of Way
carriageway
number of pedestrians
number of vehicles
the goals and objectives are checked in what phase of the urban design process?
implementation
evaluation
analysis
all
"the part of the urban design process where each gathered information is studied,
manipulated based on the principles, standards, concepts, laws"
analysis
implementation
problem statement
evaluation
What principle of design should be applied in designing a district?

unity in variety
dominance
scale and proportion
symmetry of elements
the urban design process is iterative or cyclic process. What is the stage where
cyclic process is seen?
implementation stage can be done in reference to problem statement
selection of the best alternative is done by investigating the analyzed data
selection of the best alternative is done by reviewing the goals and objectives
all
the basis ofpreparing criteria fro evaluation is

the problem statement
goals and objectives (eto daw)
visual survey
implementation policy/guidelines
The elements of the city image have a shifting roles. Categorize the role of the
expressway to a pedestrian
the expressway is a path
the expressway is an edge
the expressway is a node
the expressway is a landmark
"if you are the urban designer, what stage will you undertake to manipulate the
analyzed data for each category in coming up with a proposal"
implementation
synthesis
analysis
problem statement
The elements of the city image have a shifting roles. Categorize the role Plaza
Bonifacio (adjacent to Manial City Hall) to a pedestrian
the Plaza Liwasang Bonifacio is a landmark
the Plaza Liwasang Bonifacio is a landmark and a node
"the Plaza Liwasang Bonifacio is a landmark, a path and a

node"
the Plaza Liwasang Bonifacio is a landmark and a district

if you are the urban designer, what stage will you
rtake to manipulate the analyzed data for each
ory in coming up with a proposal"
implementation
synthesis
analysis
problem
statement
"In conducting the urban design process, what stage

is visual survey included?"
analysis
synthesis
implementatio
n
evaluation
the basis for computing the sidewalk as stated in the

National Buiding Code
Road Right of Way
carriageway
number of
pedestrians
number of vehicles
"In evaluation, the prepared plans chosen based on"

level of implementation
"suffice most,if not all, the goals and

objectives"
functionality of the plan
all
DINING
ALL
part of the planning process that take advantage of the collaborative efforts of the
community in transforming livable urban environment
charrette
system approach
advocacy planning
incremental
planning
What should be taken into consideration in doing visual survey of an area?

form of the city
appearance of the
city
composition of the
city
all
How are you going to document a visual survey?
documentations in mapped form
sketches of spots of the city that are worth
noting
photo documentation with captions
all
the urban design process is iterative or cyclic process. What is the stage where
cyclic process is seen?
implementation stage can be done in reference to problem statement
selection of the best alternative is done by investigating the analyzed data
selection of the best alternative is done by reviewing the goals and

objectives
all
"in the charrette proper where the community is gathered, what is the role of the urban
designer?"
facilitator
adviser
planner
technical
expert
What is achieved if the charrette is successful and the plan is implemented?
full support from the community
sense of place -sense of pride
sense of responsibility to the

place
all
Inclusiveness in urban design means giving access to PWD. What isplaced on the
street to allow the blind to move along the sidewalk un assisted?
curb cut
outs
tactile tiles
ramps
All
the design method where the community has the decision based on the goals and
objectives established by the designer
incremental
method
advocacy method
synoptic method
systems approach
What is the last stage in the design process where principles and concepts are developed
or applied?
synthesis
analysis
evaluation
none
"The climatological elements considered in preventing ""urban heat island effect""?"

temperature
solar
wind
all
ALL
VISUAL
part of the urban design process where charrette is undertaken

analysis
implementation
problem
statement
evaluation
PLANNING EXIT EXAM REVIEWER
1. Architects are people who are academically and __________ qualified to practice Architecture.
a) Professionally
b) Theoretically
c) Legally
d) Technically
2. Corporate practice in architecture can be permitted provided there are ________ architects to the
Board of Trustees?
a) 100%
b) 90%
c) 85%
d) 75%
3. What does the PRC issue to all practicing professionals which shows an evidence of registration
and is renewable every three years?
a) Professional Identification Card

b) PRC ID Certificate
c) PRC Registration Certificate
d) PRC Certificate of Registration
4. The _________ regulates the practices of architecture in the Philippines
a) RA 8256
b) RA 8266
c) RA9246
d) RA9266
5. Which of the following is not considered an unprofessional or dishonorable conduct and hence
not a ground for the revocation of certificate?
a) Signing and sealing plans not prepared under his supervision

b) Bribing to secure a certificate of registration
c) Falsely impersonating a practitioner
d) Aiding in the practice of architecture any person not duly authorized to practice architecture
in the Philippines
e) None
6. **Di ko alam tanong

E. Supervising…
7. With respect to responsibilities to colleagues and subordinates, which of the following is unethical
practice for the architect?
a) Affixes signature to plans prepared by another person or entities

b) Refrains from associating himself with any enterprise of doubtful observations…
c) Inspires loyalty of employees
d) Refrains from participating at competitions where he has investments…
8. Under the Civil Code, how long (no. of years) is the liability the Architect for the regular design of
structures?
a) 10 years
b) 15 years
c) 1 year
d) 5 years
9. In the Architect’s Code of Ethics, to whom does the architect have responsibility to provide
adequate and just compensation to employees?
a) Client
b) Contractor
c) Colleagues/Subordinates
d) Public
10. In the Architect’s Code of Ethics, to whom does the architect have responsibility to provide for
arbitration as a method for settlement of disputes?
a) Client
b) Contractor
d) Public
11. In the Architect’s Code of Ethics, to whom does the architect have responsibility to give every
reasonable aid to enable him to fully understand the contents of the Contract Documents by
furnishing clear, definite and consistent information in all pertinent contract documents to avoid
unnecessary mistakes that may involve extra cost?
a) Client
b) Contractor
d) Public
12. What requirement regulates the entry of foreign nationals to the practice of architecture?
a) Reciprocity
b) Bilateral Agreement
c) Unilateral Agreement
d) Parallel
13. Government agency which regulates the practice of Architecture?
a) UAP
b) CHED
c) PRC
d) SEC
14. Government agency which recognizes Architecture schools?
a) TESDA
b) UAP
c) CHED
d) DEPED
15. For residential occupancies, how many percent of an interior lot is open space?
a) 25%
b) 30%
c) 40%
d) 50%
16. As per PD 1096, what is the minimum clear ceiling height for mezzanine floors above and below
it?
a) 1.70m
b) 1.80m
c) 1.90m
d) 2.00m
17. As per PD 1096, what is the minimum dimension of a court?
a) 1.20m
b) 1.80m
c) 2.00m
d) 2.10m
18. As per PD1096, what is the minimum clearance between the established grade of a street and/or
sidewalk and the lowest undersurface of any part of a projecting balcony?
a) 2.00m
b) 2.40m
c) 2.50m
d) 3.00m
19. As per PD 1096, what is the maximum distance of accessible parking area for the physically
handicapped from facility being served?
a) 40m
b) 50m
c) 60m
d) 70m
20. As per PD 1096, what is the classification of buildings of wood construction with protective fire
resistant materials and one-hour fire-resistive throughout?
a) Type I
b) Type II
c) Type III
d) Type IV
21. Minimum ceiling height measured from the floor to the ceiling of habitable rooms with natural
ventilation?
a) 2.0m
b) 2.4m
c) 2.7m
d) 3.0m
22. Rooms for human habitations shall have a minimum area of _______ with a least dimension of
______.
a) 4sqm;2m
b) 6sqm;2m
c) 6sqm;3m
d) 9sqm;3m
23. An unoccupied space other than a yard bounded on three sides by building lines with one side
bounded by another space whether public or private.
a) Inner court
b) Open court
c) Through court
d) Private court
24. Failure to commence the work within a period of ___ months from the date of issuance of permit
is a basis for non-issuance, suspension or revocation of a Building Permit.
a) 3
b) 6
c) 8
d) 12
25. As per PD 1096, what is referred to as the total number of persons that may occupy a building or
a portion thereof at any one time?
a) Building occupancy
b) Occupant load
c) Building usage
d) Unit capacity
26. As per PD1096, what is the minimum ceiling height of the first-storey of a habitable room
provided with artificial ventilation?
a) 2.00m
b) 2.10m
c) 2.40m
d) 2.70m
27. What is the minimum area of habitable room?
a) 10
b) 4
c) 6
d) 8
28. As per PD 1096, what is the classification of buildings of masonry and wood construction with
one-hour fire-resistivity throughout and exterior walls of incombustible fire-resistive construction?
a) Type I
b) Type II
c) Type III
d) Type IV
29. As per PD 1096, what is the minimum clear width for Group A dwelling stairs?
a) 0.71m
b) 0.75m
c) 0.80m
d) 0.90m
30. “R-1” classification for Residential Zone?
a) Low Density
b) Medium Density
c) High Density
d) Not listed
a) Low Density
b) Medium Density
c) High Density
d) Not listed
a) Low Density
b) Medium Density
c) High Density
d) Not listed
33. Under the Fire Code, what is the minimum opening width of doors?
a) 0.71m
b) 0.81m
c) 0.90m
d) 0.90m
34. Under the Fire Code, what is the unit of exit width used to measure means of egress?
a) 50cm
b) 55cm
c) 60cm
d) 65cm
35. Separated from other spaces of the building or structure by construction or equipment provide a
protected way of travel to the exit discharge?
a) Fire lane
b) Horizontal Exit
c) Fire Exit
d) Vestibule
36. Under the Fire Code, what is the minimum number of exits for Class A places of … with a
capacity of more than 1,000 persons?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 6
37. Under the Fire Code, what is the maximum travel distance for places of assembly if not protected
by automatic fire suppression system?
a) 46m
b) 56m
c) 61m
d) 71m
38. A bar which extends across at least one half of each door leaf, which will open the door if
subjected to pressure.
a) Flexible bolt
b) Door jamb
c) Door handle
d) Panic hardware
39. Design Code for fire safety in buildings is ___________.
a) PD 1185
b) PD 9514
c) RA 1185
d) RA 9514
40. The Fire Code of the Philippines is being enforced by ____________.
a) Building Official
A. DILG
B. Fire Marshalls
C. Phil. Nat’l Police
41. What is the minimum opening width of doors under the Fire Code?
a) 0.71m
b) 0.81m
c) 0.90m
d) 0.91m
42. An integrated system of underground or overhead piping or both connected to a source of

extinguishing agent or medium which when actuated by its automatic detecting device
suppresses fire?
a) Fire protective assembly

b) Fire alerting system
c) Automatic Fire suppression system
43. Passageway from one building to another or around a wall in approximately the same floor level?
a) Fire lane
b) Horizontal Exit
c) Public way
d) Vestibule
44. As per BP 344, dropped curbs must not be provided whenever there are changes in levels with a
minimum width of _________.
0.90m
45. Drop curb gradient

1:12
46. Minimum walkway width for wheelchairs

1.20m
47. ** Something to do with public washrooms for wheelchair

1.50m
48. BP 344 symbol for men placed on the comfort room is a ______?
a) Circle
b) Oval
c) Square
d) Triangle
49. BP 344 symbol for women placed on the comfort room doors is a _______?
a) Oval
b) Square
c) Triangle
d) Circle
50. As per BP 344, what is the maximum length of ramp if the ramp gradient is * 1:17?
a) 4m
b) 6m
c) 8m
d) 10m
51. BP 344 symbol for men placed on the comfort room doors is a ________?
a) Circle
b) Oval
c) Square
d) Triangle
52. As required by BP 344, public building main entrance must have *** ?
a) Security lights
b) Stairways
c) Lifts
d) Ramp
53. As per BP 344, if 0.50m wide _______ must be provided *****
a) Wood strip
b) Tactile strip
c) Metal plate
d) ******
54. A clear space of _______ dimension shall be provided ******
a) 1.50m x 1.50m
b) 1.50m x 1.20m
c) 1.20m x 1.20m
d) ******
55. Central refuge must be provided if the road has a width of _________.
a) 6m
b) 8m
c) 10m
d) 12m
56. Elevators must be located not more than ______ from entrance.
a) 30m
b) 40m
c) 50m
d) 60m
57. Minimum width of walkways shall be _________.
a) 0.80m
b) 0.90m
c) 1.00m
d) 1.20m
58. Space for the “Turning Radius” of wheelchairs must be a minimum of _________.
a) 0.80m
b) 1.00m
c) 1.20m
d) 1.50m
59. An inclined break in the sidewalk or traffic island is _________.
a) Dropped curb
b) Curb cut-out
c) Sidewalk curb
d) *****
60. As per PD 957, what is the minimum width for roads right-of-way for residential projects?
a) 6m
b) 8m
c) 10m
d) 12m

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1 The act of defining the allocation, utilization, and development and management of lands within a

5 The phlippine ecological solid waste management act (PESWMA) of 2000

7 The national integrated protected areas system (NIPAS) act of 1992

a. Community based forest management

9 This urban stereotype is characterized by a dominant core surrounded by secondary centers

10 In this urban stereotype, development is packed into one continuous body

a. Roman street layout

a. Nodes and landmarks

a. Planned unit development

27 Urban development concept which is typically involved destruction of businesses, relocation of

a. Transfer certificate title

34 A cultural information which is considered as a legal tool in implementing city plans

a. As a requirement for plant habitat

37 Which of the following is not an information on hydrology?

38 Which of the following is not an information on traffic?

39 Which of the following is not covered by zoning?

a. Height and bulk of buildings

40 Pertains to the information about age, gender, socio-economic status, income.

42 The type of grading done in golf courses

43 The shape of ground forming part of the architectural design of a structure

45 Which of the following is not a description of garden city concept?

a. Compact development with greenbelt encircling it

a. Inspired by the garden city concept of Howard

a. Comprehensive planning as whole

a. Buildings of neo-classical style along major routes

50 Which of the following is not included in the Growth theory?

a. Generalization from studies of urban geography concerning location theory

51 Describe the characteristic of the ancient Greek cities

52 Describe the behavior of people having ‘sense of place’ in urban design

a. Allows people to orient themselves to a unique area

a. Mixed-use shopping, housing, business, commercial area

55 Describe the idea of Ian Bentley in ‘Responsive Environment’

56 Describe the most economical way of site grading is

a. The cut is more than the fill

a. The community enjoys the benefit of the natural resource

a. width of the carriageway

60 Describe a walkalble street?

61 Examine the grid layout of street applied by Hippodamus in Greece

62 Compare mecca, medina, and medieval cities. All these represents

a. Linear layout of cities

64 Which of the following contradicts the principle of New Urbanism of 1993?

a. To create compact, mixed-use development

a. George perkin march

68 Categorize the following factors: BP 220, PD957, R-1, R-2, NBC

69 In analyzing slope, the formula is

70 Break down the process of coming up with a slope map

a. Using contour map, compute slope using S=V/h x 100%

a. Laws of garden cities

73 Which of the following is not an activity in a plaza?

74 Which of the following is not a description of a plaza?

a. More hardscaping than softscaping

a. Living room of the city

76 Determine below the statement fits the description of plaza

a. Living room of the city

77 An urban designer plans an interesting street if the layout is

a. Straight at 90 degrees intersection

a. Incorporate turn about in the street layout

a. Incorporate turnabout in the street layout

83 Specify parking lot dimension for PWD according to BP 344