DESIGN
1. What zoning classification is typically assigned to cemeteries and memorial
parks?
a. Special Purpose Entity (SPE)
b. Residential (R)
c. Commercial (C)
d. Industrial (I)
2. What type of contruction for masonry and wood?
a. Type I
b. Type II
c. Type III
d. Type kita
3. What is the formula for building bulk?
a. Footprint + Height
b. Footprint x Height
c. Height / Footprint
d. Height - Footprint
4. What is the formula for AMBF?
a. (W-setbacks) + (D-setbacks)
b. (W-setbacks) x (D-setbacks)
c. (W-setbacks) - (D-setbacks)
d. (W-setbacks) / (D-setbacks)
5. What is the formula for TGFA?
a. TGFA= GFA + NonGFA
b. TGFA= GFA + NonGTA
c. TGFA= NonGFA + GMA
d. TGFA= GFA + NonGWA
6. What is the formula for TOSL?
a. TOSL= USA + ISA
b. TOSL= USA + AMBF
c. TOSL= USA + GFA
d. TOSL= USA + ABAD
7. Construction in a building/ structure involving changes in the materials used,
partitioning, location/ size of openings, structural parts, existing utilities and
equipment but does not increase the overall area thereof.
a. New Construction
b. Demolition
c. Renovation
d. Alteration
8. Any physical change made on a building/ structure to increase its value, utility
and/ or to improve its aesthetic quality.
a. New Construction
b. Demolition
c. Renovation
d. Alteration
9. Based on Rule 8 of NBC, under Maximum Configuration of Basement Levels,
what is the minimum RROW width that services the lot on which the basement
can be constructed?
a. 8m wide
b. 10m wide
c. 20m wide
d. 24m wide
10. Based on Rule 8 of NBC, under Table 8.G.1 Easement Along Bodies/Way by
Location, what is the minimum width of easement required for agricultural areas?
a. 3m wide
b. 10m wide
c. 20m wide
d. 40m wide
11. For a R-3 use or occupancy with a firewall on two (2) sides, a firewall can be
erected on a maximum of of the total length of each side property line;
provided that all firewall construction shall not exceed of the total
perimeter of the R-3 property.
a. 90%, 100%
b. 85%, 50%
c. 90%, 50%
d. 85%, 65%
12. What is the maximum height to be allowed for buildings/structures based on
their proposed use or occupancy?
a. Building Height Limitation
b. Building Height Limit
c. Building Height Restriction
d. Allowable Maximum Volume of Building
S. If only one (1) RROW services a lot and such is only 6.00 to 7.00 meters wide,
what will be the maximum BHL number of shall be observed regardless of use
or occupancy, lot size, lot dimensions, lot frontage and like considerations?
a. 2 storeys
b. 2.5 storeys
c. 3 storeys
d. 9 storeys
6. What is the Minimum Required Parking Slot for a MOTEL?
a. 1 car slot for every unit
b. 1 car slot for every 20 beds
c. 1 car slot for every 5 rooms
d. 1 car slot for every 2 units
7. Multi-floor parking garages may serve the 20' • parking requirements of the
building/structure within , provided at
least 80% of the parking requirements are complied with and integrated in the
building design.
a. 250m. radius
b. 300m radius
c. 200m radiUS
d. 100m radius
8. Based on SECTION 708. Minimum Requirements for Group A Dwellings of Rule 7 NBC,
Footings shall be of sufficient size and strength to support the load of the dwelling and
shall be at least thick and
below the surface of the ground.
a. 250mm, 600mm
b. 300mm, 600mm
c. 200mm, 700mm
d. 1SDmm, 650mm
9. Based on SECTION 708. Minimum Requirements for Group A Dwellings of Rule 7 NBC,
All electrical installations shall conform to the requirements of the:
a. Philippine Electrical Engineer
b. Professional Electrical Engineer
c. Philippine Electrical Code
d. Philippine Electric Code
10. Based on Section 708. Minimum Requirements for Group A Dwellings of Rule 7
NBC, Mechanical systems and/or equipment installations shall be subject to the
requirements of the:
a. Philippine Mechanical Engineer
b. Professional Mechanical Engineer
c. Philippine Mechanical Engineer Code
d. Philippine Mechanical Engineering Code
11. Base on National Building Code, OFB is defined as:
a. Outstanding Foundation of Building
b. Outermost Faces of Building
c. Outstanding Façade of Building
d. Outside Façade of Building
12. Formula in getting for the GFA of the building?
a. GFA - TGFA + nonGFA
b. GFA = TLA x multiplier
c. GFA = TLA x FLAR
d. All of the above
13. Which one is not considered part of the GFA?
a. lobby
b. office space
c. garden deck
d. 6sq.m balcony
14. Horizontal divisions of columbaria shall be of reinforced concrete of at least
thickness.
a. 100mm
b. 25mm
c. 75mm
d. 50mm
15. Based on SECTION 803. Percentage of Site Occupancy of NBC, the
measurement of the percentage (%) of site occupancy (or lot occupancy) shall be
taken at what level?
a. sidewalk level
b. ground level
c. road level
d. yard level
16. Meaning of FLAR?
a. Floor Level Area Ratio
b. Floor to Lot Area Ratio
c. Floor and Lot Area Regulation
d. Floor to Lot Area Requirement
17. NBC Table for Minimum Setbacks for Residential Buildings/Structures?
a. Table 8.1
b. Table 7.1
c. Table 8.3
d. Table 8.2
18. What is the term for the required open space left between the
outermost face of the building/structure and the property lines?
a. setback
b. USA
c. yard
d. court
19. What is the term for the width of the yard?
a. TOSL
b. dimension
c. setback
d. buffer
20. A front yard may be partly paved/hardscaped (converted into a
courtyard) to serve as a carport but only for what zoning.
a. Basic R-2
b. Basic R-3
c. R-4 individual lot
d. all mentioned above
21. Based on SECTION 807. Air Space Requirements in Determining the Size of
Rooms of NBC, how much number of person can possibly occupy an office with an
area of 200sq.m. and 2.4m ceiling height?
a. 200 perons
b. 120 persons
c. 40 persons
offices: 12m^3
d. 80 persons
200m^2 x 2.4m/ 12m^3= 40persons
22. identify the illustration:
a. Rotunda
b. Turn Court
c. Cul-de-sac
d. Road Right of Way
23. It refers to the portion of the RROW reckoned from the natural grade line
up to the finished surface of the roadway/carriageway and/ or the
sidewalk/arcade.
a. RROW ABOVE GRADE
b. RROW AT GRADE
c. RROW BELOW GRADE
d. Road Right of Way
24. Eaves, canopies, awnings (or media agua) over required windows shall
not be less than from the side and rear property lines.
a. 500mm
b. 750mm
c. 1meter
d. 250mm
25. The minimum width of the sidewalk for a RROW width of 9.00 meters or more
shall be on each side of the RROW or a total of on both
sides of the RROW.
a. 900mm, 1.80m
b. 750mm, 1.50m
C. 1.20m, 2.40M
d. 1.00m, 2.00m
