SPLBE FLEA REVIEW 2013 PERIODICAL EXAMINATION SET A

AREA 2 – STRUCTURAL DESIGN & CONCEPTUALIZATION , BUILDING TECHNOLOGY AND UTILITIES

WARNING: If there are conflicts between a stated word and the number/ amount/ figure described, the stated / spelled
word shall prevail. Should there be conflicts between two (2) stated quantities, the higher figure shall prevail.

DATE / TIME : 12 July 2013 (Friday). 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

VENUE : American College of Dubai, Al Garhoud, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

INSTRUCTION: Choose the BEST correct answer. Read and understand the questions carefully.
Strictly NO ERASURES on Answer Sheet.

1. A major spatial division, usually one of a series, marked or partitioned off by the principal vertical supports of a structure.
a. Bay
b. Structural Grid
c. Transition Structure
d. Effective Span
2. Any condition, as fracturing, buckling, or plastic deformation, that renders a structural assembly, element, or joint incapable
of sustaining the load-carrying function for which it was designed.
a. Fracture
b. Fatigue
c. Structural Failure
d. Lateral Stability
3. A structural member essential to the stability of a structural whole.
a. Foundation
b. Primary Member
c. Secondary Member
d. Tertiary Member
4. A means for binding a structural member to another or to its foundation, often to resist uplifting and horizontal forces.
a. Anchorage
b. Fixed Connection
c. Pin
d. Welding
5. A structural support that allows rotation but resist translation in a direction perpendicular into or away from its face.
a. Roller Support
b. Unrestrained Member
c. Cable Support
d. Cross Bracing
6. A wall supporting no load other than its own weight.
a. Bearing Wall
b. Non-Bearing Wall
c. Part Wall
d. Retaining Wall
7. A foundation wall that encloses a usable area under the building
a. Cellar
b. Basement Wall
c. Crawl Space
d. Retaining Wall
8. A beam supporting the weight above a door or window opening.
a. Stiffener Column
b. Girder
c. Lintel
d. Beam
9. A Galvanized wire basket filled with stone and used in constructing an abutment or retaining structure.
 a. Retaining wall
b. Riprap
c. Crib
d. Gabion
10. Softwood lumber intended for general building purpose, including boards, dimension lumber and timber.
a. Factory Lumber
b. Rough Lumber
c. Surface Green
d. Yard Lumber
11. The presence of bark or absence of wood at a corner or along an edge of a piece.
a. Pitch Pocket
b. Split
c. Wane
d. Bow
12. A building material made of wood or other plant fibers compressed with a binder into rigid sheets.
a. Hardboard
b. Wafer Board
c. Particle Board
d. Fiberboard
13. Yard Lumber less than 2” thick and 2” or more wide.
a. Boards
b. Dimension Lumber
c. Timbers
d. Yard Lumber
14. A structural frame based on the geometric rigidity of the triangle and composed of linear members subject only to axial
tension or compression.
a. Arch
b. Truss
c. Vault
d. Teepee
15. The ability of a structure, when disturbed from a condition of equilibrium by an applied load, to developed internal forces
or moments that restore the original condition.
a. Ductility
b. Stiffness
c. Stability
d. Brittleness
16. Yard lumber from 2 inches to 4 inches and 2 inches or more.
a. Boards
b. Dimension Lumber
c. Timbers
d. Yard Lumber
17. A butt splice made by arc-welding the butted ends of two reinforcing bars
a. Lap splice
b. Butt splice
c. Welded splice
d. Compression splice
18. The integral system of members connecting the upper and lower chords of a truss.
a. Panel
b. Heel
c. Web
d. Chord
19. The perpendicular distance a spanning member deviated from true course under transverse loading, increasing the load
and span, and decreasing with an increase in the moment of inertia of the selection of the modulus of elasticity of the
material.
a. Deflection
b. Camber
c. Effective Length
d. Inflection Point
20. A projecting beam supported at only one fixed end.
a. Cantilever Beam
 b. Continuous Beam
c. Overhanging Beam
d. Fixed-End Beam
21. This subject involved analytical methods for determining strengths, stiffness (deformation characteristics) and stability of
various members in structural system.
i. Mechanics of Materials
ii. Strength of Materials
iii. Mechanics of Deformable Bodies
a. I and iii
b. I, ii and iii
c. I and ii
d. Ii and iii
22. In column, the ration of its effective length to its least radius of gyration is called.
a. Moment of Inertia
b. Development Length
c. Slenderness Ration
d. Ratio and Proportion
23. A joint where two successive placement of concrete meet is called
a. Truss Joint
b. Contraction Joint
c. Construction Joint
d. Expansion Joint
24. A quantity which measures the resistance of the mass to being revolved about a line is called
a. Tension
b. Torsion
c. Variation
d. Deflection
25. The maximum value of tension, compression, or shear respectively when the material sustain without failure is called
a. Bond Stress
b. Yielding Stress
c. Ultimate Stress
d. Working Stress
26. The distance between inflection point in the column when it breaks is called
a. Development Length
b. Cross-section Area
c. Effective Length
d. Equivalent Distance
27. A bended rod to resist shear and diagonal stresses in a concrete beam is called
a. Bottom Bar
b. Stirrups
c. Metal Plate
d. Temperature Bar
28. An expansion joint’s adjacent parts of a structure to permit expected movements between them is called
a. Contraction Joint
b. Truss Joint
c. Construction Joint
d. Conduction Joint
29. What is a round, steel bolt embedded in concrete or masonry used to hold down machinery, steel columns or beams
casting, shoes, beam plates and engine heads?
a. Retaining Bolts
b. Foundation Bolts
c. Anchor Bolts
d. Friction Bolts
30. What is the minimum concrete cover for primary reinforcement of beams and columns not exposed to earth or weather for
precast manufactured under plant control conditions?
a. Db but not less than 25mm
b. Db but not less than 15mm and need not exceed 40mm
c. Db but not less than 20mm and need not exceed 50mm
d. Db but not less than 30mm
31. Concrete filled driven piles of uniform section shall have a nominal outside diameter of not less than (NSCP 307.7.3)
 a. 200mm
b. 250mm
c. 300mm
d. 350mm
32. A complete record of test of materials and of concrete shall be available for inspection during the progress of work and
_____ years after completion of the project and shall be preserved by the inspecting engineer or architect for that purpose
(NSCP403.20)
a. 2 Years
b. 5 Years
c. 10 Years
d. 15 Years
33. The minimum bend diameter for 10mm Ø through 25mm Ø bars (NSCP 407.30)
a. 12 db
b. 6 db
c. 8 db
d. 10 db
34. The minimum clear spacing between parallel bars in a layer must be db but not less than (NSCP 407.7.3)
a. 50mm
b. 25mm
c. 75mm
d. 100mm
35. Is a horizontal or nearly horizontal system activity to transmit lateral forces to the vertical resisting elements
a. Building frame system
b. Braced Frame
c. Diaphragm
d. Collector
36. A simply supported beam with a span of 6m carries a vertical load that decreases uniformly from 0 at the left end to a
maximum value of 9kN/m at the right end. What is the larger reaction in kN?
a. 9
b. 18
c. 27
d. 45
37. A gigaPascal GPA is equivalent to _____
a. 10,000 Pa
b. 10,000,000 Pa
c. 10,000,000,000 Pa
d. 10,000,000,000,000 Pa
38. Before commencing the excavation work, the person making the excavation shall notify in writing the owner of the
adjoining building not less than ____ days before such excavation is to be made (NSCP 302.2.4)
a. 15 Days
b. 10 Days
c. 30 Days
d. 60 Days
39. When grillage footings of structural steel shapes are used on soils. They shall be completely embedded in concrete.
Concrete cover shall be at least ___mm on the bottom (NSCP 305.8)
a. 100mm
b. 200mm
c. 150mm
d. 200mm
40. Aviation Control Towers fall into what type of occupancy?
a. Special Occupancy Structures
b. Essential Facilities
c. Hazardous Facilities
d. Standard Occupancy
41. The allowable deflection for any structural member loaded with dead load and live load only (NSCP 104.2.2)
a. L/240
b. L/300
c. L/360
d. L/200
42. Zone 2 of the Philippine Map has a wind velocity of ___ Kph
 a. 200 Kph
b. 125 Kph
c. 150 Kph
d. 350 Kph
43. A storey whose strength is less than 80% of the strength of the storey above is considered as ____
a. Soft Storey
b. Weak Storey
c. Overdesigned Storey
d. None of the Above
44. What is the weight of 1 cu.m. of steel?
a. 2400 KN
b. 2400 Kg
c. 7850 KN
d. 7850 Kg
45. If a structure is judged under the condition either to be no longer useful for its intended function or to unsafe, it has
reached it’s _____
a. Limit State
b. Rupture State
c. Ultimate Strength
d. Fracture State

FIG. 01 : Foundation Plan at Left, First Framing Plan at Right

46. Fig. 1; What should be the centre to centre span of columns (in meters) from the row between Grid A-1 to Grid C-1?
a. 5.15
b. 3.25
c. 2.07
d. Answer not among the choices
47. Fig. 1; What should be the ideal depth of the largest footing (in millimeter)?
a. 200
b. 300
c. 400
d. 600
48. Fig. 1; What kind of Foundation was used for the development?
a. Floating Foundation
b. Mat Foundation
 c. Raft Foundation
d. Isolated Foundation
49. Fig. 1; How many C1F1 existing in the framing plan?
a. 4
b. 6
c. 7
d. Answer not among the choices
50. Fig. 1; How would you describe the depth of excavation for the foundation (in millimetre)?
a. 1100
b. 1300
c. 1500
d. Answer not among the choices
51. Fig. 1; What can you describe about the clearance of N.G.L. from the top of F-2 (in millimeter)?
a. 800
b. 1000
c. 1200
d. 1300
52. Fig. 1; How many ‘Tie Beams’ are there located in the Foundation Plan?
a. 9
b. 3
c. 12
d. Answer not among the choices
53. Fig. 1; What should be the ideal width of the smallest column (in millimeter)?
a. 200
b. 250
c. 300
d. 450
54. Fig. 1; Which of the following statements are incorrect in regards to the specifications given to the project?
a. Use 4 numbers of 16mm diameter transverse bars for F-2 Footings
b. The thickness of slab-on-fill for the second floor is 100mm THK
c. Number of bottom bars for SB-1 should be 3 for the whole development
d. Reinforcement for slab in fill in the should be spaced 200mm on centre (Top and Bottom)
55. Fig. 1; From Grid ‘A-2’ to Grid C-2, how would you describe the depth of the structural member involved?
a. 200
b. 250
c. 300
d. 400
56. Fig. 1; How many ‘One-Way’ Slabs are there existing in the First Floor?
a. 0
b. 1
c. 2
d. 3
57. Fig. 1; How many top bars are there for all existing B-2 Beams in the Second Floor?
a. 3 Top Bars
b. 4 Top Bars
c. 12 Top Bars
d. Answer not among the choices
58. The following statement regarding walls are ‘True’ except?
a. 4” is the minimum thickness of interior walls with plaster
b. We can also refer that the walls in the basement are ‘retaining walls’
c. Shear Walls are used to protect different levels of a building
d. Curtain Walls, they usually resist their own weight and wind loads
59. Which is not considered as a structural element?
a. Pillars
b. Ceilings
c. Beams
d. Walls
60. What happens when a column rest on a footing that is completely reinforced with rebars?
a. The Footing will crack at an angle
b. Column will punch a hole through the footing
c. There will be noticeable settlement on it
 d. Nothing will happen to it

61. What happens when a column rest on a footing that is completely reinforced with rebars?
a. Polyethylene
b. Polybutylene
c. Polyvinyl Chloride
d. uPVC
62. A flexible pipe that is excellent in chemical and crush resistance, has impact strength and flexibility and good low
temperature performance (black bluish pipe)
a. uPVC
b. Copper Tubing
c. Polyethylene
d. Polybuthylene
63. The minimum sound pressure level of sound which stimulates the ear to the point at which discomfort gives way to define
pain.
a. Noise
b. Threshold of Audibility
c. Threshold of Pain
d. Ultrasonic
64. From the Answer of Question number 63, what point of decibel is that?
a. 80db
b. 130db
c. 48db
d. 5db
65. The lowest frequency present in a complex tone
a. Partials
b. Fundamental
c. Sound Absorption
d. Harmonics
66. Transmission of sound along curve surface
a. Creep
b. Free Field
c. Direct Sound Field
d. Sound Diffraction
67. Speed of Sound
a. 1130 ft/sec
b. 186000 miles/sec
c. 38 m/sec
d. 1310 m/sec
68. The science of sound, including the generation, transmission, and effect of sound waves.
a. Pure Tone
b. Complex Tone
c. Sound
d. Acoustic
69. Attribute of an auditory sensation which enables us to order sound on a scale extending from low to high frequency.
a. Pitch
b. Complex Tone
c. Pure Tone
d. Octave
70. Sound waves which have been reflected back to a listener with sufficient magnitude and time delay
a. Reverberation
b. Flutter Echo
c. Echo
d. Noise
71. What kind of Sound Absorption Material are these: Wood and Hardwood Panels, Gypsum Boards, Suspended Plaster
Ceilings, Furred Out Plasters, Rigid Plastic Boards, Windows, Glazing, Wood Floors and Platforms, etc.,
a. Porous Materials
b. Panel/Membrane Absorbers
c. Cavity/Hemholtz Resonators
d. Acoustical Blanket
72. A machine for drawing refrigerant from the evaporator at a relatively low pressure, compresses it and then discharges it to
the condenser
a. Condenser
b. Compressor
c. Convection
d. Refrigerant
73. A substance which produces refrigerating effect by absorbing heat while expanding or evaporating
a. Condenser
b. Compressor
c. Convection
d. Refrigerant
74. A type of air conditioning system composed of two separate sections, one installed inside the room while the other is
mounted outside the building.
a. Unit AC
b. Split Type AC
c. Package Type AC
d. Centralized Type AC
75. A unit of Luminous Flux
a. Candela
b. Lux
c. Lambert
d. Lumen
76. The various process, systems, forms and/or equipment used to provide light and illumination
a. Illumination
b. Luminiscence
c. Evanescence
d. Lighting
2
77. A unit of illumination equal to 1 lumen/m
a. Candela
b. Lux
c. Lambert
d. Footcandle
78. The ratio of light absorbed by a material to the light falling upon it
a. Absorption
b. Room Cavity Ratio
c. Sabins
d. Black Colored Wall
79. The extended portion of a pipe that is closed one end to which no connections are made on the extended portion, thus
permitting stagnation of wastewater or air therein.
a. Cap
b. Cleanout
c. Deadend
d. Plug
80. A bathroom containing a water closet and a lavatory
a. Toilet and Bath
b. Half Bath
c. Powder Room
d. Full Bath
81. How many gallons of water for the Water Closet Flushing Requirements?
a. Contaminated Water
b. Purified Water
c. Natural Water
d. Pure Water
82. The very common treatment can remove suspended particles, some bacteria and some color
a. Sedimentation
b. Coagulation
c. Aeration
d. Filtration
83. Uses insulated cables instead of Bus Bars/Rigidly mounted in an open space frame
a. Bus Bars
 b. Cable Bus
c. Raceway
d. Cable Tray
84. A combination of two or more electric cells capable of storing and supplying direct current by electrochemical means
a. Battery
b. Generator
c. Shunt
d. Direct Current
85. Unit of EMF/measure of the pressure or force which keeps electricity in motion
a. Resistance
b. Battery
c. Voltage
d. Amperes
86. Consists of a flyball or flyweight device designed to stop an elevator.
a. Weighing Scale
b. Fascia Plate
c. Governor
d. Sheave
87. An electromagnetically operated signaling apparatus that indicates whether a current is flowing or has flowed in one or
more circuits.
a. Pager
b. Arrester
c. Annunciator
d. Buzzer
88. Which is better option in considering the placement of elevators in a high rise building?
a. At service core
b. At the rear of the building
c. At building envelope particularly at the sides
d. At Center of Building
89. Used for parking areas, general outdoor, roadway/tunnel
a. White-HPS
b. Mercury Vapor
c. Metal Halide
d. CFL
90. A term used for computing the fees for an electrical permit
a. Load Computation
b. Compute
c. Tabulation
d. Assessment
91. Minimum size of wire for service drop (in sq.mm)
a. 22
b. 14
c. 3.5
d. 8
92. Which Type of Refrigerant is recommended for residential, commercial, and industrial application using split type air
conditioning systems?
a. R-22
b. R-12
c. R-11
d. R-23
93. The conductors and equipment for supplying electrical energy from the main feeder, or from the transformer to the area
served
a. Entrance Cable
b. Auxiliary Cable
c. Service Cable
d. Service Line
94. A medium rise commercial condominium is to be constructed within the Central Business District of Makati. The building
Exterior is enveloped with curtain wall and aluminum cladding as its aesthetic feature. The lower part of the building will
house commercial/rentable stalls. Its podium will contain facilities and amenities like the Administration Area, restaurants,
gym, spa, swimming pool and multi-purpose hall. 3 Levels of basements are to be provided for utilities and services
 including parking slots for tenants and guests. Thus, the building would require vertical transportation for easy access of the
tenants and users. For the above project, air conditioning system will be an integral utility system to provide for the comfort
level for the tenants and users. Several considerations are being evaluated to determine what type of AC system is
appropriate for use. To distribute air from the cooling source, what AC element is used for a split type AC?
a. Ducts
b. All of these
c. Pipes
d. Copper tubing
95. What type of elevator is best used in hospitals and hotels?
a. Freight and Dumbwaiter
b. Passenger Elevator and Dumbwaiter
c. Passenger Elevators Only
d. Freight and Passenger Elevator
96. Minimum speed of an Escalator
a. 100 fpm
b. 120 fpm
c. 130 fpm
d. 90 fpm
97. The color of light source and the objects to be illuminated within a space is an important facet of the lighting quality.
Careful color selection can reduce eye fatigue, lift spirits, and improve production quality and quantity. This is conducive to
relaxation and tranquility.
a. Yellow
b. Red
c. Green
d. Blue
98. Purpose of a 50 Amperes Main Breaker
a. Non-Lighting
b. Lighting and Non-Lighting
c. Lighting
d. Emergency
99. A medium rise commercial condominium is to be constructed within the Central Business District of Makati. The building
Exterior is enveloped with curtain wall and aluminum cladding as its aesthetic feature. The lower part of the building will
house commercial/rentable stalls. Its podium will contain facilities and amenities like the Administration Area, restaurants,
gym, spa, swimming pool and multi-purpose hall. 3 Levels of basements are to be provided for utilities and services
including parking slots for tenants and guests. Thus, the building would require vertical transportation for easy access of the
tenants and users.
a. Electric
b. Scenic
c. Hydraulic
d. Freight
100. An excellent solution for especially noisy apparatus such as refrigeration compressor is
a. Cover the equipment with insulation material
b. Use a separate equipment foundation that rests on the ground and is independent of the building structure
c. Separate its location farthest from the building being served
d. All of the Above
101. In elevator, it detects the obstacles during the door closing, and reopens the door if there is something. Photocell can be
used together with this.
a. Fascia Plate
b. Weighing Device
c. Safety Shoe
d. Handrail Guard
102. The other type of flame detector other than the ultraviolet type
a. Heat Sensor
b. Microwave
c. Infrared
d. Vapor Type
103. A fault path for current in a circuit that conducts excessive current; if that fault has appreciable resistance, it is termed
leakage path
a. Short Circuit
b. Surge
 c. Potential Difference
d. Lighting
104. In boilers, they function only when it exceeds prescribed unsafe operating conditions
a. Limit Control and interlocks
b. Pressure Valve
c. Relief Valve
d. Emergency Lock
105. What type of sound absorbent is best for lower band frequencies?
a. Plastic Absorbents
b. Fiberglass insulation
c. Air Vacuum
d. Porous Absorbents
106. This device, in escalators, stops the escalator automatically if an abnormal current is supplied to the motor.
a. Knife Switch
b. Current Overload Safety Switch
c. Disconnect Switch
d. Limit Switches
107. Lighting for outdoor signages
a. HPS
b. Metal Halide
c. LPS
d. CFL
108. XHHN in wire specification means
a. Heat Resistant in Wet and Dry Condition
b. Moisture and Heat Resistant Cross Linked Thermoplastic
c. Moisture Resistant in wet and dry Condition
d. Moisture resistant Cross Linked Thermoplastic
109. The amount of heat which is absorbed or evolved in changing the state of a substance without changing its temperature
a. Latent Heat
b. Anthropomorphic Heat
c. Solar Heat
d. Comfort Zone
110. A transformer is ______.
a. A mechanical Device used to step up or step down voltage in AC
b. A DC Device
c. Both AC and DC
d. Came from the planet Cybertron, lead by Optimus Prime
111. What is the mounting height of a lighting switch?
a. 1.40 m
b. 1.50 m
c. 1.80 m
d. 1.20 m
112. The minimum clearance height of a window type air-conditioning unit installed at ground floor
a. 2.15 m
b. 2.13 m
c. 2.00 m
d. 2.10 m
113. What switch combination may be used in order to control a lamp or group of lamps in three different locations?
a. 2-s3w and 1-s4w
b. 2-s4w and 1-s3w
c. 3-s3w
d. 3 single pole switches
114. A factory assembly of one or more conductors, each individually insulated and enclosed in a metallic sheath of interlocking
metal tape, or a smooth corrugated metallic tube.
a. Armored Cable (Type AC)
b. Shielded non-metallic Sheathed Cable (Type SNM)
c. Metal Clad Cable (Type MC)
d. Mineral Insulated, metal sheathed cable (type MI)
115. The Air Curtain is installed and located at the building’s entry/exit for what reason?
a. To maintain cooling system inside a room
 b. To keep the Guard Cool
c. To serve as an exhaust for mechanical ventilation
d. To enhance cooling system of AC’s
116. From the raceway, where does the feeder run through?
a. Through the wall
b. Under the Flooring
c. In my pocket
d. To the ceiling
117. A unit of mechanical power is Horsepower, what is Electrical Power?
a. Ampere
b. Volt-Ampere
c. Watts
d. Watts and Volt-Ampere
118. A pump, manually operated and is used to remove water from a cistern during maintenance
a. Submersible Pump
b. Hand Pump
c. Booster Pump
d. Jet Pump
119. Which among these places of assembly have the most critical noise requirements?
a. Concert Halls and Opera Houses
b. Theaters
c. Auditoriums
d. House of Worship
120. The Main Soil and waste vent of a sanitary system is primarily used for
a. Wet Venting
b. Dry Venting
c. Effluent Discharge
d. Liquid and Soil waste
121. A branch vent embedded in the wall should have a height of
a. 1.50 m
b. 1.80 m
c. 1.20 m
d. 1.40 m
122. The maximum distance of cleanouts
a. 10 m
b. Every 1.5 m
c. 30 m
d. 15 m
123. Minimum Trap Diameter for a bathtub
a. 38mm
b. 25mm
c. 51mm
d. 19mm
124. The water Supply pipe provided by the water utility company where local individual connection is done
a. Water Main
b. Water Service Pipe
c. Building Supply Pipe
d. Water Supply Source
125. The nominal commercial designation, normally the inside of the pipe is applicable for use in
a. Cast Iron Pipe
b. Copper Pipe
c. Brass Pipe
d. PE Pipe
 Fig. 2

126. Refer to Fig. 2, what is the pipe size of the Vent Stack through Roof?
a. 50 mm Ø
b. 75 mm Ø
c. 100 mm Ø
d. 150 mm Ø
127. Refer to Fig. 2, What is the size of the soil pipe used to connect each sanitary fixture?
a. 50 mm Ø
b. 75 mm Ø
c. 100 mm Ø
d. 150 mm Ø
128. Refer to Fig. 2, What is the pipe used in downspout?
a. 50 mm Ø
b. 75 mm Ø
c. 100 mm Ø
d. 150 mm Ø
129. Allowable sanitary sewer?
a. 1ft of 1meter
b. ½ in of 1meter
c. 1/4in of 1meter
 d. 1/4 in of 1ft
130. When the water coming out of the faucet is contaminated, what could be the possible reason?
a. Too much water pressure
b. Crossing of Sanitary and water supply pipes
c. There is a hole/breach in the pipe
d. Rust/oxidation

FIG. 3

FIG. 4
131. Where should you place soil pipe for high-rise structure?
a. Pipe Chase
b. Partition
c. RC Wall
d. Column
132. Kind of pipe NOT suitable for UV Rays?
a. PB
b. Iron
c. PVC
d. GI
133. Refer to Fig. 3 and Fig. 4; In each apartment unit, how many drain points are available?
a. 8
b. 10
c. 11
d. 12
134. Refer to Fig. 3, In store Space 3, where is the clean out located?
a. Inside the wall between store space 3 and 4
b. Near the kitchen sink
c. At the sidewalk
d. Inside toilet and bath
135. Which plumbing fixture does not have a water saving feature?
a. Lavatory with pop-up
b. 15 Gallon Flush Water Closet
c. Flow Limiting Valve
d. Waterless urinals
136. What should be the consideration when providing a septic tank?
a. Location of water supply
b. Geography
c. Nearest bodies of water
d. None of the above
137. Filipino Term for horizontal Stud?
a. Pabalagbag
b. Tahilan
c. Pilatera
d. Guililan
138. Refer to Fig. 3; How many Floor Clean outs are available for the Ground Floor Store Spaces?
a. 8 Nos
b. 7 Nos
c. 6 Nos
d. 9 Nos
139. Refer to Fig. 4; How many CCO are available for the 2nd Floor Apartment Units?
a. 4 Nos
b. 3 Nos
c. 2 Nos
d. 1 No
140. Refer to Fig. 4; How many 100mm diameter Soil Stack Pipe are available for the 2nd Floor Apartment Units?
a. 2 Nos
b. 4 Nos
c. 6 Nos
d. 10 Nos
 Fig. 5
PANEL LP
Main: 150AT,2P,240V, 14KAIC CB
Mounting: Semi Recessed with Ground Busbar
Circuit No. Load Computation VA Voltage Ampere Circuit Protection Wire/Conduit

1 15-20W CFL, 2- 353 230 1.53 20AT,2P X3.5

1/40W FL

2 12-20W CFL 240 230 1.04 20AT,2P X3.5

3 7-20W CFL 140 230 0.61 20AT,2P X3.5

4 10-20W CFL 200 230 0.87 20AT,2P X3.5

5 13-20W CFL 260 230 1.13 20AT,2P X3.5

6 WASHING 850 230 3.70 20AT,2P X3.5

MACHINE

7 AIRCON 1800 230 7.83 30AT,2P X5.5

8 RANGE/RANGE 4000 230 17.39 30AT,2P X5.5

HOOD

9 11 CO 1980 230 8.61 20AT,2P X3.5

10 REF 350 230 1.52 20AT,2P X3.5

11 WATER HEATER 6000 230 26.09 40AT,2P 8X

(MASTER)

12 AIRCON 1800 230 7.83 30AT,2P X5.5

13 WATER HEATER 6000 230 7.83 40AT,2P 8X

(KIDS)

14 AIRCON 1800 230 7.83 30AT,2P X5.5

15 MICROWAVE OVEN 1000 230 4.35 20AT,2P X3.5

16 12 CO 2160 230 9.39 20AT,2P X3.5

17 SPARE 0 230 0.00

18 SPACE 0 230 0.00

TOTAL 28933 125.80

Design Analysis
VA=21573
Demanded VA = 10000 + (23533-10000) x 0.4 + 5400 =20813.21
IFL= 20813.2/230 = 90.49 A
Use 150AT,2P,240V CB
X60

141. Refer to Fig. 5, Arch. E commission an electrical Engineer to design the electrical layout and compute for the schedule of
loads (Fig. 5), for his 2-storey residential project that will accommodate a family of five; Given the schedule of loads shown,
if circuit no.6 trips, which of the following can the owner not do?
a. Doing the laundry while the TV is on
b. Study at night
c. Take a hot shower
 d. Sleep in an airconditioned room
142. Refer to Fig. 5, Given the same situation as in question no. 141, which of the following can the owner do?
a. Laundry, TV, study, cook
b. Sleep with the aircon on, laundy, microwave, tv
c. Cook, take a hot shower, turn on the lights and charge his cellphone
d. Dry his clothes, laundry, cook, microwave
143. Refer to Fig. 5, Given the schedule of loads in Fug. 5, what is the size of wire used for all the Airconditioning units?
a. 2mm
b. 3.5mm
c. 8mm
d. 5.5mm
144. Refer to Fig. 5, The owner wants and additional range for his auxillary kitchen. In what circuit can he connect the outlet for
his range?
a. Circuit No. 16
b. Circuit No. 17
c. Circuit No. 12
d. Circuit No. 8
145. Refer to Fig. 5, How many watts does 1 lighting fixture unit in circuit no. 3 emit?
a. 20 watts
b. 140 watts
c. 7 watts
d. 230 watts
146. Which if the following will be used in a small kitchen and T&B?
a. Dehumidifier
b. Exhaust
c. Cooling Tower
d. Supply Air Duct
147. Which is the best type of Air Conditioning used for a hospital?
a. Centralized
b. Window Type
c. Electric Fan
d. None of the Above
148. What is the rating index of an air-conditioning/refrigeration system which rates the unit for the number of BTU’s of heat
removed per watt of electrical input of energy? (EER)
a. Effecting Energy Rating
b. Energy Efficient Rating
c. Energy Efficiency Ratio
d. Effective Energy Ratio
149. This equipment uses a stream of compressed air directed downwards to form a shield to exclude drafts?
a. Air Sweeper
b. Mechanical Exhaust
c. Air Curtain
d. AHU
150. The Minimum height required from the finish grade line the Siamese inlet connection of a stand pipe
a. 2.00m
b. 1.20m
c. 1.50m
d. 1.10m
151. Under Fire Code of the Philippines, the maximum height between landing for a Class A Ramp is
a. 2.00m
b. 3.00m
c. 2.40m
d. No Limit
152. A wall designed to prevent the spread of fire having a resistance rating of not less than 4 hours
a. Proscenium Wall
b. Parapet Wall
c. Party Wall
d. Firewall
153. A door type usually used between a kitchen and dining room to allow a server to see through
a. Vision Door
b. Flush Door
c. Pocket Door
d. Louver Door
154. In a hot weather, hydration is accellerated by the heat, thus cutting down the time available to place, consolidate, and
finish the concrete. High temperatures, low humidity and wind cause rapid evaporation of water from the mix during
summer. This drying of the concrete leads to cracking and crazing of the surface. To avoid this, what would you do?
a. Add dispersal agent
b. Add concrete hardeners
c. Add retarders
d. Add accelerators
155. Vernacular term for bottom chord
a. Tirante
b. Tahilan
c. Madre
d. Soleras
156. The Filipino term for rafter is
a. Guililan
b. Sepo
c. Rodapis
d. Kilo
157. A climatic factor that is considered in the structural and Architectural design of tall buildings?
a. Thunderstorm
b. Lighting
c. Humidity
d. Gusts
158. Minimum time required for removing the form for sides of beams and girder
a. 3 days
b. 2 days
c. 4 days
d. 5 days
159. A roofing tile, has a shape of an S laidon it’s side is a
a. French Tile
b. Mission Tile
c. Pantile
d. None of the above
160. Joint employed to reduce restraints by accommodating movement of masonry walls are known as
a. Cold joints
b. Series joints
c. Block outs
d. Control joints

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