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ITEM QUESTION
NO. NO. QUESTION RESULT

Thin sheets that are used for controlling heat in drywall construction. [A] Sheet Piles [B]
1 1093 Aluminum Sheets [C] Rigid Board Insulation [D] Gypsum Board Insulation
c correct

It is a long, straight beam which by the inspection if two hinges in alternate spans, functions
2 346 essentially as a cantilever beam. [A] Lintel Beam [B] Gerber Beam [C] Cantilevered Beam [D] b correct
none of the above

Spacing of shear reinforcement placed perpendicular to axis of non-prestressed member shall

3 95 not exceed: (NSCP 411.6.4.1) [A] D/4 [B] D/3 [C] d/2 [D] D/1
c correct

A naturally occuring clayley limestone which, when calcined and finely pulverized produces a
4 487 hydraulic cement (D.K. Ching p. 42) [A] Portland Cement [B] Natural Cement [C] Hydraulic b correct
Cement [D] Pozzolan
it is a method of concrete building construction in which floor (and roof) slabs are cast usually
5 396 at ground level and then raised into position by jacking [A] Flat Slab [B] Lift Slab [C] Cupping b correct
[D] Seasoning
Planning and design utilizing prefabricated modues or modular coordination for ease of
6 573 erection, flexible arrangement or variety of use (D.K. Ching p. 50) [A] Architectural Design [B] c correct
Structural Design [C] Modular Design [D] Interior Design
Ab emergency system designed to provide power automatically and intantaneously upon
7 1541 failure of the normal power supply (D.K. Ching p. 75) [A] Automatic Transfer Switch [B] b correct
Uninterrupted Power Supply [C] Standby Generator [D] Circuit Breaker
A wall which supports vertical loads in addition to its weight without the benefit of a complete
8 2128 vertical load carrying space frame is called: [A] Bearing Wall [B] Shearing Wall [C] Curtain a correct
Wall [D] Retaining Wall

The harizontal section of railing at the upper or lower end of escalator (D.K. Ching p. 81) [A]
9 1600 Newel [B] Combplate [C] Door Contact [D] Door Interlock
a correct

a flat roof or quay, jetty or bridge floor, generally a floor with no roof over. [A] Deck [B] Flooring
10 91 [C] Ceiling [D] None of the above
a correct

A specification that stipulates the use of specific products, systems, or processes without
11 578 provision for substitution (D.K. Ching p. 50) [A] Performance Specification [B] Descriptive d correct
Specification [C] Reference Specification [D] Proprietary Specification

12 2942 #N/A c #N/A

The period of continuous application of a given load or the aggregate of periods of intermittent
13 231 application of the same load. [A] Application Duration [B] Load Duration [C] Time History b correct
Analysis [D] None of the Above

Which of the following characterizes centralized air conditioning system? [A] It uses ducks [B]
14 1448 has cooling tower [C] Provided with AHU [D] All of these
b correct

What is the most common type of roofing material used for flat roofs? [A] G.I. Corrugated [B]
15 2478 Monomer [C] Concrete Slab [D] None of the above
b correct

A type of bolt than can be accessed on one side only [A] Dead Bolt [B] Barrel Bolt [C]
16 718 Flushbolt [D] Lockset
b correct

is the minimum total strength design base shear, factored and distributed. [A] Strength Design
17 192 [B] Design seismic force [C] Design Force Method [D] Ultimate Design Strength
b correct

A roof truss having two vertical posts between the rafters and the tie beam [A] King Post [B]
18 2344 Pratt truss [C] King Post truss [D] queen post truss
d correct

what is a round, steel bolt embedded in concrete or masonry used to hold down masonry,
19 77 steel columns, or beam casting, shock beam plates and engine heads? [A] Machine Bolt [B] b correct
Anchor Bolt [C] Toggle Bolt [D] Nut and Bolt

20 2732 #N/A c #N/A

Two types of passenger elevator. I. Electric II. Dumbwaiter III. Freight IV. Electric [A] I and II
21 1027 [B] I and III [C] I and IV [D] II and III [E] II and IV [F] III and IV
b correct

22 2727 #N/A c #N/A

It is also called as a Romex cable, and an electric cable consisting of two or more insulated
23 1585 conductors enclosed in a non-metallic moisture resistant, flame retardant sheath. (D.K. Ching c correct
p. 78) [A] Shielded cable [B] Co-Axial cable [C] Non metallic sheat

Wood coming out from trees with needle leaves, rather than broad leaves are called
24 2159 __________. [A] Hardwood [B] Softwood [C] Philippine Mahogany [D] Philippine Narra
a correct

25 2962 #N/A c #N/A

26 2552 #N/A d #N/A

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NO. NO. QUESTION RESULT

27 2731 #N/A b #N/A

28 619 Roof for entry of light [A] Clerestory [B] Skylight [C] Triforium [D] Refectory b correct

29 2524 #N/A b #N/A

the resulting moment of a fully yielded cross section (NSCP Def. Of Terms) [A] Plastic
30 134 moment [B] negative moment [D] bending moment [D] Moment of inertia
a correct

A fuse having one time or renewable fuse link enclosed in an insulating fiber tube (D.K. Ching
31 1546 p. 76) [A] Plug Fuse [B] Catridge Fuse [C] Knife blade fuse [D] Time Delay fuse
b correct

A pliable metallic strand, or a twisted or woven assembly of such strands often insulated with
32 1567 dielectric material and used as a conductor of electricity (D.K. Ching p. 78) [A] cable [B] d correct
Conduit [C] Cord [D] Wire

It is an arch having a pointed crown (D.K. Ching p. 14) [A] Corbelled Arch [B] Roman Arch [C]
33 1511 French Arch [D] Pointed Arch
d correct

These are the four wood defects: Heart Shake, Knots, cup Shake and __________ [A] Star
34 2142 Shake [B] Discoloration [C] Rotten [D] Deterioration
a correct

Notches in sawn lumber shall not be located in the ___. [A] Middle Second Span [B] Left Side
35 325 of Span [C] Right Side of Span [D] Middle Third Span
d correct

A male fitting for making an electrical connection to a circuit by insertion in a receptacle (D.K.
36 1581 Ching p. 79) [A] Receptacle [B] Plug [C] Receptacle [D] Wire nut
b correct

In Question #402 what is the best type of roofing to be used? [A] Simple Truss System [B]
37 403 Space frame [C] Parellel Truss System [D] Concrete roof System
b correct

38 2916 #N/A b #N/A

A vertical series of superimposed rigid frames (D.K. Ching p. 105) [A] Multibay Frame [B]
39 609 Portal [C] Multistory Frame [D] Bent
c correct

Unit stress in a bar just before it breaks is called? [A] Vertical Shear [B] Punching Shear [C]
40 394 Yield Point [D] Working Stress
c correct

A type of glass wherein you can see the people inside the building during night time [A] Tinted
41 664 Glass [B] Reflective Glass [C] Tempered Glass [D] Insulated Glass
b correct

Most waterproofed type of mortar joints for wall is __________. [A] Mortrared [B] Weathered
42 2099 [C] Waterproofed [D] None of the above
a wrong

What type of window is commonly used In condominiums, where safety and waterproofing are
43 678 main concerns? [A] Tilt and Turn [B] Awning [C] Casement [D] Sliding

The effects on the structure due to earthquake motions acting in directions other than parallel
44 264 to the direction of resistance under consideration. [A] P-Delta Effect [B] Orthogonal Effect [C]
Effective Prestess [D] None of the above

45 2882 #N/A #N/A

Materials often added to the concrete or applied to the surface of freshly placed concrete to
46 2242 produce some special result [A] retarders [B] Concrete Additives [C] Air entairning agents [D] b correct
Accelerators

47 2726 #N/A b #N/A

Minimum vertical distance of VSTR from above of any openable window or opening. [A] 0.75
48 1175 Mts. [B] 0.90 mts. [C] 1.05 mts. [D] 1.20 mts
b correct

49 2688 #N/A a #N/A

What type of wire or cable with specification as building wire for wet and dry locations with an
50 1297 operating temperature of 75 degrees centigrade? (EL 023) [A] THW-Oil [B] XHHW [C] USE [D] a correct
UF

is the load, multiplied by appropriate load factors used to proportion members by the strength
51 199 design method. [A] Load, Factored [B] Strength, Design [C] Load, Nominal [D] K-Factor
a correct

The materials widely used as an insulation covering in electric cables which are made of metal
52 1285 and phenollic compound [a] Bakelite [B] Mica [C] Polyester Nylon [D] Polyethylene
a correct

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What is the act of excavating or filling of earth or any sound material or combination thereof, in
53 2223 preparation for a finishing surface such as paving? [A] Grading [B] Cut and Fill [C] Bencing [D] a correct
Site Preparation

What is the purpose of hollow core in CHB load bearing? [A] For alignment [B] Greater
54 765 Strength with Less Weight [C] For Economy [D] For aesthetical purposes
b correct

Given a 1.60m x 1.60m x 400mm footing, find the volume of concrete? [A] 1,024m³ [B]
55 826 1.024m³ [C] 102.4m³ [D] 10.24m³
b correct

Standard size of a wet standpipe outlet for each floor. [A] 25 mm. [B] 38 mm. [C] 51 mm. [D]
56 1097 65 mm.
b correct

What type of window is NOT recommended to be used in an area where the opening pf the
57 2463 window is in a hallway? [A] casement Window [B] Louver [C] Picture Window [D] Sliding a correct
Window

Additional information contract documents [A] Bid Bullentin [B] Punchlist [C] Specification [D]
58 2320 Material Specifications
a correct

A wheel mounted, rotary power saw equipped with a silicon carbide or diamond blade for
59 531 cutting a control joint in a hardened concrete slab (D.K. Ching p. 47) [A] Portable Hand Router b correct
[B] Pavement Saw [C] Cross Cut Saw [D] Handsaw

60 2839 #N/A c #N/A

The concussion and banging noise that results when a volume of water moving in a pipe
61 1239 suddenly stops or loses momentum. [A] Back Siphonage [B] Back Flow [C] Water Hammer [D] c correct
Expansion/Contraction [E] Friction head Loss
The emergence of excess mixing water on the surface of newly placed concrete caused by
62 516 settlement of solids within the mass (D.K. Ching p. 46) [A] Segregation [B] Stratification [C] c correct
Bleeding [D] Laitance

A row of elevators in a high rise building, controlled by a common operating system and
63 1477 responding to a single call button (D.K. Ching p. 80) [A] Bank [B] Rise [C] Travel [D] Landing
a correct

The curing of concrete or mortar without the gain or loss of heat during the curing period [A]
64 2427 Fastcrete Curing [B] Thermal Curing [C] Adiabatic Curing [D] None
c correct

is a tendon that is permanently prevented from bonding to the concrete after stressing. [A]
65 189 Bonded tendon [B] Unbonded Tenddn [C] Bond Beam [D] Adhesion Bond
b correct

Fill slopes shall not be constructed on natural slopes steeper than ____% slope (NSCP
66 63 302.3.1) A. 50%, B. 10%, C. 20%, D. 60%
a correct

67 1170 Maximum length of a tailpiece. [A] 150 mm. [B] 300 mm. [C] 450 mm. [D] 600 mm. d correct

68 2657 #N/A c #N/A

ACI term for grip length. [A] Development Length [B] Embedment Length [C] Effective Length
69 44 [D] None of the Above
b correct

70 2552 #N/A d #N/A

A building frame employing a heavy, braced framework of solid girts mortised into solid posts
71 937 the full height of the frame, with studs one story high filling the interstices. Also called full c correct
frame (D.K. Ching p. 107) [A] Space Frame [B] Moment Resisting
Enclosure of porcelain or other insulating material fitted with terminals and intended for
72 1352 connecting the flexible cord carrying a pendent to permanent wiring [A] Conduits [B] Rosette b correct
[C] Pendet [D] surge

Notches in the top and bottom of joists shall not exceed ___. [A] 1/4 depth of member [B] 1/5
73 326 depth of member [C] 1/6 depth of member [D] none of the above
a correct

74 2808 #N/A b #N/A

75 2945 #N/A d #N/A

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It refers to an individual who worked in the sanitary field of ancient Rome. [A] Plumbum [B]
76 1126 Plumbarius [C] Plumber [D] Sanitary Engineer
b correct

is a joint between two pieces which come together at a corner. It is a finish joint and should not
77 2026 be used where strength is an important requirement, usually 45º. [A] Dado Joint [B] Rabbet c correct
Joint [C] Miter Joint [D] Lap Joint

Is one in which the story strength is less than 80% of that of the story above. [A] Storey Drift
78 262 [B] Soft Storey [C] Weak Storey [D] Storey
c correct

__________ of a typical electrical building system, from the incoming service to the utilization
79 1040 items at the end of the system. This is also so called when electrical symbols are used in leiu c correct
of blocks [A] electrical plan [B] serial symbol diagram [C] si
The dimension of commercial acoustic boards for aluminum T-runners used for dropped-
80 2019 ceiling in offices is __________. [A] 30" x 60" x 1" [B] 24" x 50" x 7/8" [C] 24" x 48" x 1/2" [D] c correct
24" x 60" x 1/2"

81 2197 True or False, Keystone is a wedge-shaped stone of an arch [A] True [B] False a correct

82 2226 The Vernacular Term for Sidings (External) [A] Bisagra [B] Tabike [C] Masilya [D] Plantilya b correct

To fabricate or manufacture beforehand, especially in standarized units or components for

83 562 quick assembly and erection (D.K. Ching p. 50) [A] Prefabricate [B] Fabricate [C] Module [D] a correct
Modular Coordination

84 2622 #N/A b #N/A

The luminous intensity of light is expressed in ___. [A] Candlepower [B] Candela [C] Lux [D]
85 1125 Lumen
b correct

A type of lamp, a high intensity discharge lamp similar in construction to a mercury lamp [A]
86 1413 Sodium Lamp [B] Mercury Lamp [C] Metal Halide Lamp [D] Low Pressure Sodium Lamp
c correct

87 2769 #N/A d #N/A

88 2625 #N/A d #N/A

Receptacles intended to receive and discharge water, water-carried waste into a drainage
89 1134 system with which they are connected. [A] Pipes [B] Fittings [C] Fixture [D] Drains
c correct

90 2723 #N/A b #N/A

A device used as a guide of the hand saw in cutting object to form a miter joint [A] Tool Box [B]
91 2420 Miter Box [C] Junction Box [D] Union Box
b correct

92 2931 #N/A a #N/A

A skilled person who is utilized for finishing / plastering / block laying / installing tiles / etc [A]
93 785 Carpenter [B] Finishing Mason [C] Labor [D] Foreman
b correct

A fireproof door witn metal covering [A] PVC Door [B] Metal Door [D] Wood Door [D] Kalamein
94 727 Door
d correct

Minimum capacity, in cubic meters, of the secondary compartment of a septic tank. [A] 1.00 m³
95 1006 [B] 1.25 m³ [C] 1.50 m³ [D] 1.75 m³
a correct

Collection line of a plumbing system is sometimes referred to as. [A] Strainer [B] Catch Basin
96 1065 [C] House Drain [D] None of the Above
c correct

97 2768 #N/A a #N/A

A male fitting for making an electrical connection to a circuit by insertion in a receptacle (D.K.
98 1581 Ching p. 79) [A] Receptacle [B] Plug [C] Receptacle [D] Wire nut
b correct

A large form that can be moved by a crane, used in constructing the concrete floors and roofs
99 507 of multi storey buildings (D.K. Ching p. 45) [A] Climbing Form [B] Lift [C] Slip Form [D] Flying d correct
Form
The structural steel frame of an elevator car to which are attached the platform, guide shoes,
100 1589 elevator car safety, hoisting cables and control equipment (D.K. Ching p. 81) [A] Elevator Shaft c correct
[B] Elevator Car [C] Car Frame [D] Elevator Pit

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