REVIEW QUESTIONAIRE

13. Specified or selected materials of design thickness placed as a foundation for base:
a Base

I. What is the dividing line between course and fine aggregates: J>:' Subbase

a. 4.75mm sieve
c.Subgrade

Al. 2.00mm sieves

14. A widely used as a control test in embankment construction to ensure adequate compaction:
c. 9.50mm sieve a. Laboratory compaction

2. The depth of the weakened plain joint should at all times not less than: JY. Field Density Test

a. 60mm c. Liquid and plastic limit

b. 55 mm 15. A sand used to measure the volume of test hole in field density test:
c. 50mm a Coarse sand
3. Serves as load transfer devised and are held in position parallel to the surface and centerline of b. Fine sand

the slab by a metal device: .e'tCaIibrated sand

a. Tie bar
16. What item number is Ponland cement Concrete Pavement
...b:-' Dowel
a. Item 403
c. Reinforcing bar b. Item 405

4. The depth of corrugation in the surface pavement lIfter booming: f1. Item 311

a 2.0mm
17. What are the essential laboratory tests for soil classification
-b-: l.5mm
a Liquid and plastic limit"
e. 1.6mm b. Grading test

5. The width of weakened plain joint should not be more thi!l1; ~ All ofthe above

a. 15mm 18. Provided along the slopes of high embankments as an erosion control measure and to improve the
b. 14mm
stability of the side slopes
...c.- 6mm
a Freeboard
6. The flexural strength of the concrete beam sample 14 days when tested at third point method: b.Beon
a. 4.5 Mpa
c. Revetments
.-b: 3.8 Mpa
19. What is the oven drying temPerature for moisture content determination:
c. 5.5 Mpa aI60·C+1O
7. \\'hat is the weight of class ~A" Riprap stones: b.1I9"C+5
a. 20 kgs to a maximum of35 kgs wi at least 50% weighing 30 kgs <~"120"c + 5
b. 15 kgs to a maximum of 25 kgs wi at least 50% weighing 20 kgs 20. What is the air drying temperature
c. 15 kgs to a maximum of 30 kgs wi at least 50% weighing 25 kgs )t. not to exceed 110°C
8. The proportion mix of mortar for grouted riprap shall be: b. not to exceed 60·C
a. one part of cement to 2 parts of sand c. not to exceed 120°C
b. one part of cement to 2.5 parts of sand 21. The primary quality control mechanIsm for the production of asphalt mixture:
c. one part of cement to 3 parts sand a. asphalt cement
9. The practice of artificially dcnsifying and incorporating definite density into the soil mass I:Y. Job mix fonnula
rolling, tampering or other means: c. Asphalt content
a. Consolidation 22. The most commonly used method in the design and evaluation of bituminous concrete mixes:
b. Compaction a. Marshall Stability method
c. Scttl~ment b. Plant mix method
10. The unit pressure greater than which progressive settlement will occurs leading to failure: c. None of the above
3. Bearing value 23. The most common method in detcmlining the consistency of concrete mix:
b. Bearing capacity a. Sampling method
c. Bearing fonnula b. Visual mc;thod

II. Specified or selected materials of designed.thickness placed as foundation for pavement: ,c: Slump Test

3. Embankment 24. A Department Memorandum Circular, a r~viscd method on Field Density Test.
b . Subbase a. DM No. 48
c. Sase b. DM No. 40
i 2. The materials in excavation (cuts) embankment (fills) and embankment foundation immediate c. DMNo. 39
below the layer of Subbase, base or pavement and to such depth as may affect the structural 25. Interconnected cracks fomling a seTl~S of SIIl"1\ blocks resembling illl alligator skin or chicken wire:
design: YAlligator cracks
a Embankment fou!lda!ion b. Hairline cracks
11. Sub grade materials
c. Transverse cracks
c F:l\ing materials

26. A layer of an asphalt aggregate mixture of variable thickness used to eliminate irregularities in 37. A cracks sometimes crescent shaped, that point in the direction of the trust of the wheels on the
the content of an existing surface prior to placement of an overlay: pavement surface, caused by lack of bond between twe pavement layers:

a. Asphalt Cement dSlippage cracks

Y. Asphalt Surface Treatment b. Reflection cracks

c. Asphalt Leveling Course c. Longitudinal cracks
27. An application of low-viscosity cutback to an absorbent surface, or a mixed-in application of 38. Any condition that might contribute to making a pavement slippery:
emulsified asphalt It is used only on a treated base prior to placement of an asphalt pavement. a. Skid resistance

a. Asphalt Seal Coat

,If. Skid hazard

..-If. Asphalt Prime Coat

c. none ofthe above
c. Asphalt Tack Coat 39. The uniform rate of flow of concrete when poured
28. A thin asphalt surface treatment used to waterproof and improve the texture of an asphalt a. 15 to 25 ml per hour

wearing surface: .¥.15 to 20 m' pt:r hour

a. Asphalt Tack coat

c. 10 to 25 ml per hour
yAsphait Seal Coat
40. Use to evaluate the potential strength of soil/aggregate
c. Asphalt Surface Treatment a. Liquid Limit
29. The upward movement of asphalt in an asphalt pavement resulting in the formation of a film of b. Compaction

asphalt on the surface: .,.e:CBR

a. Blow-up 41. Test used to determine the hardness property of course aggregate
b. Asphalt Seal Coat
a. Penetration Test
y-Bleeding or Flushing Asphalt
b. Ductility Test

30. An application of asphalt materials to any type of road or pavement surface with or without a JY. Abrasion Test

cover of mineral aggregates that produce an increase in thickness of less than 2Smm or I inch. 42. Test which gives an indication of clay content in soil
..fC Asphalt Overlay .-K Plasticity index
b. Asphalt Surface T realment b. Group index
c. Macadam Asphalt c. Liquid Limit
31. The localized buckling or shattering of a rigid-type pavement. occurring usually at transverse 43. The soaked CBR value for item 200 Subbase at maximum dry density is_ _
crack or joint. a. Not less than 4S%
a. Longitudinal crack
b. Not less than 25%
YBlowup
c. Not less than 80%
c. Alligator crack 44. The soaked CBR value for item 20 I-Base Course at maximum dry density is
32. A very light application of asphalt applied to an existing asphalt or Portland cement surface, llsed a. Not less than 80%
to ensure a bond between the surface of being paved and the overlaying course: b. Not less than 2S%
a. A<phalt Seal Coat
c. Not less than 4S%
YAsphalt Tack Coat
4S. The mass percent of wear of course aggregate for base materials by Los Angeles Abrasion Test:
c. Asphalt Leveling Course a. Not more than 80%
33. A mixture of slow-setting emulsified asphalt, water, aggregates and mineral filler produced to a b. Not more than SO%
slurry consistency and placed on pavement surface: c. Not more than 40%
a. Asphalt Seal Coat 46. The stones used for Stone Masonry shall have a thickness of not less than:
b. Asphalt Ernulsion Slurry Seal
.x100mm ­
JY. All of the above
b.100mm

34. The separation of the pavement due to natural causes, traffic action, or reflections from an
c.ISOmm

underlying pavement:
47. The rate ofloading for compressive strength
a. Construction joint
a. 20-60 psi/sec
Ar. Crack
b. 20-40 psi/sec

c. Bleeding y20-S0 psi-sec

3S. The bowl-shaped holes of varying sizes in the pavement, resulting from localized disintegration 48. The temperature for moist curing of specimen that~ives the best results
..7 potholes a. IS9"C + 17°C
b. cracks b. IS.SoC to 37.5°C
c. raveling c. 18°C to 24°C
36. A crack in asphalt overlays that reflects the crack pattern in the pavement structure underneath 49. The maximum size of COl'rse aggregates required for item 311·PCCP
XRcflective crack~ a. 3 inches (75mm)
b. Transverse cracks b. 2Yl inches (63mm)

c. lIa i rlil1e cracks / 2 inches (SOmm)

50. A program of quality control works to be compiled by the contractor is prepared by OPWH 61. If the required thickness for Subbase or base is 150mm or less, this maybe spread and compacted in
a. Minimum Testing Requirements a. 2 layers
b. Quality Control Program
b. one layer
c.Logbook
c. all of the above
51. Prescribed in each project based on estimated quantities. The requirements specify the kind and 62. The in-place density (tested by AASHTO T 191) of each layer should consistently
number of test for each item ofworks a. at least 95% of the MOD
a. Materials Logbook b. at least 100% ofthe MOD
b. Minimum Testing Requirements c. none of the above:
c. Monthly Materials Report 63. The maximum sieve opening for grading requirement of aggregate base course (Item 201).
52. Memorandum Circular No. hereby directed that all materials men in charge in a said project keep a. 65mm

a logbook on Materials Quality Control. b.50mm

a. MC# 55 c.75mm

b. MC# 79 64. The bituminous Prime Coat materials should be applied by a pressure distributor at specified
c. MC# 80 temperature and at an application rate ranging from:
53. A Department Order, hereby directed that only test report issued by the RegionallDistrict a. 1 to 2 liters/m'
Laboratories of the Department and other testing laboratories accredited by the OPWH shall be b. 1 to 2'hlite.slm'
allowed to be used in the acceptance or rejection of Construction materials. c. 1 to 4 liters/m'
a.0.0#50 65. The rate of application for Bituminous Tack Coat materials (Item 302) ranging from:
b. 0.0# 135 a. 0.2 to 0.7 liters/m'
c. 0.0 # 155 b. 0.2 to 0.9liters/m'
54. A Department Order, hereby directed, No acceptance and final payment shall be made on c. 0.1 to 0.7 liters/m2
completed concrete and asphalt pavement unless core test for thickness determination is 66. The Plasticity index for mineral filler used in Bituminous Concrete Surface Course Hot Laid
conducted. a. Not greater than 5
a.0.0#119 b. Not greater than 6
b. 0.0 #55
c. Not greater than 4
c.O.O#IOO
67. The gradation requirement used for Hot Plan~ Mix Bituminous Pavement
55. A number of measurements for concrete core specimen a. Grading A
a. 3 b. GradingC
b.8 c. Grading 0
c. 9 68. The piacing temperature for Bituminous mixture measured in the truck prior to dumping
56. A number of measurements for asphalt core specimcn a. Should not be less than lorc
a.2 b. Should not be less than lOO"C
b.4 c. Should not be less than 105"C
c.6 69. How many samples or core drilled samples be taken for each days full operation
57. A test covers the quantitative determination of bitumen in hot mixed paving mixtures and
a. at least one, but not more than 3
pavement samples for specification acceptance, service evaluation, control and research
b. at least two, but not more than 5
a. Extraction test c. at least 3
b. Spot test 70. Unsuitable materials are .soils with Liquid Lif1lit exceeding
c. Hot-mixed Temperature Test a.35 .
5R. The permitted variances in design requirements of aggregate base materials for thickness of layer b. 55
a. ±lOmm c. 80
b. ±5mm 71. Unsuitable materials are soils with a natural water content exceeding
c. ±20mm a.55
59. The permitted variances in design requirements of aggregate Subbase mat~rials on surface
b. 80

irregularitv measured by a 3 meters straight edge

c.l00

a.15mm
72. Materials containing detrimental quantities of organic material such a~ grass, roots and sewerage.

b. 20mm
highly organic soils such as peat and muck.

c.lQmm
a. suitable materials
60. The permitted variations in design requirements of aggregate base materials on Crossfall or
b. unsuitable materials
camber.
c. Embankment
a. ±OJ% 73. The fraction passing the 0.425mm (NoAO) sieves for Item 200- Aggregate Suhbasc Course shall

b. ±0.2% have a liquid Limit of

c. ±04%
 a. Not greatel than 25 84. The materials passing the 19mm(3/4 inch) sieves for Item 202- Crushed ABC shall have a soaked
b. Not less than 35 CBR value of.
c. Net greater tha'l 35 a 25% minimum
74. The fraction passing the OA25mm (No.40)sieves for Item 104 -Embankment shall have a liquid b. 80%minimum
limit c. 55% minimum
a. Not greater than 25 85. The Coarse portion, retained on a 2.00mm(No.1 0) sieves for Item 202-Crushed ABC shall have a
b. Not greater than 30 mass percent ofwear by Los Angeles Abrasion Test of.
c. Not greater than 35 a Not exceeding 50
75. The fraction passing the OA25mm(NoAO) sieves for Item 20 I Aggregate Base Course shall have b. Not exceeding 45
a Liquid Limit of c. Not exceeding 40
a. Not greater than 25 86. On super elevated curves, the rolling shall begin at the _ _and progress to the_ _overlapping of
b. Not greater than 30 longitudinal trips parallel to the center
c. Not gre<oter than 35 a low sight, high sight
76. The fraction passing the OA25mm (NoAO) sieves for Item 202 Crushed Aggregate Base Course b. high sight, low sight
shall have a liquid limit as determined by AASHTO T89 c. all of the above
a. Not greater than 25 87. The solvent I!sed to test on residue from Distillation at 288°C of asphalt materials
b. Not greater than 30 a. Carbon Disulphide
c. Not greater than 55 b. Hydrochloride
77. The fraction passing the 0.425 (NOAO) sieves for Item 200-Aggregate Subbase course shall have c. Trichlocloride
a plastici!'} index of 88. Coarse aggregate is the materials_ _on the 2.000101 (No. 10) sieves
a. Not greater than 12 a retained
b. Not greater than 6 b. passing
c. None of the above c. all of the above
78. The fraction passing the OA25 (NoAO) sieves for Item 20I-Aggregate Base Course shall have a 89. Fine aggregate is the materials_ _ _ _on the 2.00mm (No.1 0) sieves
plasticity index of a retained
a. Not greater than 12 b. passing
b. Not greater than 6 c. all of the above
c. Not greater than 25 90. At least three (3) weeks prior to production, the contraclOr shall submit in writing a __ for each
79. The fraction passing the 0.425 (No.40) sieves for Item 202- Aggregate Base Course shall have a mixture supported by laboratory test data
plasticity index of a. job-mix formula
a. Not greater than 12 b. Design of concrete mix
b. Not greater than 6 c. none of the above
c. Not greater than 25 91. What sample to be taken from a structural concrete, and how many?
80. The coarse portion, retained on a 2.00mm (No 10) sieves for Item 200- Aggregate Subbase
a. Eeam sample, one set three pieces
course shall have a mass percent of wear by the Los Angeles Abrasion Tests detemlined by
b. Cylinder sample, one set three piece,
AASIITOT96
c. Core sample, one set three pieces
a. Not exceeding 40 92. What sample to be taken from pavement, ;md how many~
b. Not exceeding 45 a. Core sample, one set three pieces
c. Not exceeding 50 b. Beam sample, one set three pieces
81. The cGarse portion, retained on a 2.00mm (No.1 0) sieves for Item ·20 I-ABC shall have a mass
c. Cylinder sample, one set three pieces
percent of wear by the Los Angeles Abrasion Test.
93. In making cylinder sample, how many layers a concrete to be placed, and how many blows per
a. Not exceeding 40 layer
b. Not exceeding 45 a. Three layers at 25 blowsllayer
c. Not exceeding 50 b. Three layers at 15 blows/layer
82. The materials passing the 19mm sieves for Item 200-ASC shall have a soaked CBR value tested c. Two layers at 20 blowsllayer
according to AASHTO Tl93 94. How many layers are concrete to be place,I, and how many blows
a. 25% minimum a. Three layers at one blow per 2 sq inch
b. 80%minimum b. Three layer at one blow per 3 sq inch
c. 55% minimum c. None of the above
83. The materials passing the 19mm(3/4 inch) sieves for Item 201-ABC shall have a soaked CBR
95. How many days minimum for curing concrcle
value tested according to AASHTO Tl93
a. 3 days
a. 25% minimum b. 7 days
b. 80%minimum c. 14 days
c. 55% minimum
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96. What test to perfonn to detennine the consistency of concrete

a. Workability test
b. Slump test
c. Consistency test
97. Fonns shall remain in place for after concrete pouring
a. not less than 48 hours
b. not less than 12 hours
c. not less than 24 hours
98. What is the Item number for Portland Cement Concrete Pavement?
a. 310
b.311
c.314
99. What is the main factor that affects the strength of concrete
a. cement content
b. sizes of fine and course aggregates

c.. water cement ratio

d. all of the above

100. Which of the toil owing is not included in the method of curing concrete pavement.
a. By cover:ng the concrete with mats and saturated with water
b. By thoroughly wetting Cle pavement and covering its top surface and sides with waterproof
paper
c. By ponding, which involves maintaining a layer of water on the surface of the pavement by
means of earth or sand dikes.
d. By spraying plasticizer compound on top of the pavement after the concrete has been broom
finished.
e. By spraying unifonnly with white pigmented curing compound immediately after finishing
of the surface

NAME:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

SCORE:_ _ _ _ _ __

IF YOUR SCORE IS:

60-79 ---- You are now a Materials Engineer I

80-100 ---- You are now a Materials Engineer II
REVIEW QUESTIONAIRE 13. The type of asphaltic materials that is being referred to by penetration grade?
I. A moisture content present in an air dried sam;,le a. emulsified asphalt
.a, natural moisture content b. cutback asphalt
b. hygroscopic moisture content c. asphalt cement
c. none of the above d. mastic asphalt
2. Which of the engineering properties of soils doe5 not belong to granular soil? 14. Soil classification is determined by:
a. good load bearing quality a. atterberg limits test

b. permeable --tr.- sieve analysis test

c. subject to changes in strength and volume due to variation in water content c. hydrometer test
3. A moisture content present in undisturbed sample d. aandb
a. natural moisture content 15. The item no. for Portland cement concrete pavement in the DPWH Standard Specification is:
b. artificial moisture content a. item200
c. hygroscopic moisture content b. item 201
4. The lowest moisture content in which soil flow upon the application of a very small shearing force c. item 310

a. plastic limit test i~ item311

b. shrinkage limit test 16. Wh,t class of stones for riprap has the largest dimensions?
c. liquid limit test a. class A
5. The lowest moisture content in which further loss of water due to evaporation does not result in the b. class B
reduction of volume c. class C
a. liquid limit d. class D
b. plasticity index 17. In the DPWH Standard specification, what is the item n0. of excavation?
c. shrinkage limit d. 100
6. The lowest moisture content in which the soil can be rolled into threads 118" in diameter without b. 102
crumbling. c. 104
a. plastic limit d. 106
b. group index 18. A monthly status report is required te be submitted to the monitoring and information service (MIS).
c. liquid limit DPWH Central Office on or before
7. Unless otherwise specified in the design drawings or specifications, the compressive strength of a. cost day of the month
concrete shall be based on: b. 25111 day of the month
a. 7 day test c. 15111 of the following month
b. 14 day test d. 5th day of the folluwing montJl
c. 21 day test 19. Among the 3 types of soils, what is the most inferior as to its engineering properties?
d. 28 day test a. coarse grained soil
8. In hydrographic survey, sounding points should be made at maximum intervals of: b. organic soil
a. 10m c. fine-grained soil
b. 20m 20. For an embankment layer for each 500 sq.m of each layer of compacted fill or fraction thereof at
c. SOm least how many group of three in-situ der,sit)' is needed?
d. 100m a. two groups
9. The dividing line bctween gravel and sand in serial numbers: b. one group
a. 4 (4.75mm\ c. one and a half group
G. 40 (0.425mm) d. three groups
c. 200 (0.07Smm)
21. How many cubic meters or a fraction thereof that will represent one grading test and onc plasticity
.....a. jtlO (2.00mm)
test for item 200 or 20 I?
10. The dividmg line between sand and silt is sieve number?
a. every 75m'
-!r
...-:I. 200 (0.075mm)
b. every 300m'
b. 100 (O.ISOmm) c. every ISOOm'
c. O.OSmm 22. How many cubic meter or fraction thcrwfto represent one quality test for aggregates base cOlltse
d. O.Olmm (Item 201)?
I I. What is the basis for acceptance or rejection of any construction materials? a. 2500m'
a. quality control program b. ISOOm'
b. minimum testing requirement c. 2000m'
c. CQCA 23. How many cubic meter or fraction thereof to represent one test for soak CBR for item 20 I?
•.c." Materials test report a. 3000m'
12. Adequate compaction of item 201 will result to which of the ff: b. 2S00m'
a. greater stability c. 2600m'
b. greater resistance to water absorption 24. How many bags of Portland cemen. or fraction thereof to represent one quality test?
c. a decrease in the thickness of the course
a. 2500 b,,;s
--d:' a & b
b. 3000 bags
 c. 1500 bags 37. If the minimum yield strength of a grade 40 steel bars is 40000psi, what is the equivalent in W
d. 2000 bags a. 280 Mpa
25. As materials man at site a delivery of2 truck loads of Portland cement intended for your project and b. 276 Mpa
has a total of2,010 bags, how many samples for quality test should you recommend? c.200Mpa
a. 2 samplcs for qual ity test 38. Ifth;: minimum yield strength ofa grade 60 steel bars is 414 Mpa, what is the equivalent in psi'.
b. I samplc a. 6000psi
c. 3 samples b. 60,OOOpsi
26. How many kgs or fraction thereof for each size of steel bars that will represent I qual ity test for c. 50,OOOpsi
bending, tension and chemical anlysis? 39. How many samples for quality of steel bars grade 40 if there are 15,500 kgs of steel bars all 25m;
a. 2,000 kgs diameter at site?
b. 10, 000 kgs a. I sample @ I meter long
c. 20, 000 kgs b. 3 samples @ I meter long
27. At least how many sets of concrete beam samples will you set and shall represent a 330m' of pavement, c. 2 samples @ I meter long
230mm depth, or fraction thereof placed each day? Vvlume of concrete not more than 75m' 40. What is the minimum mass offield samples for coarse aggregate with a maximum nom:nal size (
a. 2 sets aggregate of75mm (3")?
b. 3 sets a. 100 kgs
c. I set b. ISO kgs
28. If the volume of coarse aggregate intended in your project is 85m' how many grading test will you c. 200 kgs
perform? 4 I. What is the mintmum mass of coarse aggregates retained on the 2.00 mm sieve shall be set aside
a. I-grad ing test sieve analysis for 50mm (2") particle siLe?
b. 2-grading test a. 2.0 kgs
c. 3-grading test b. 4.0 kgs
29. What is the most common method adopted by DPWH in the determination of density of soil in place c. 5.0 kgs
a. nuclear method 42. What is the minimum average strength requirement for a non-load bearing concrete hollow block
b. balloon type method a.3.50Mpa
c. sand-cone method b, 4.14 Mpa
30. What is the minimum sample for moisture content determination if the maximum size of particles is c. 6.00 Mpa

50mm (2") 43. What is the minimum average strength requirement for a load bearing hollow blocks?

a. lOOg a. 6.0 Mpa

b. 500g b. 6.9 Mpa
c. 1000g c. 7.0 Mpa
31. What is the minimum mass of field samples for a maximum size of fine aggregate @ 4.75mm (noA)? 44. What is the average deficient thickness per lot of core specimen where no payment is recommen,
a. 5kg on the project?
b. 10kg a. more than 20mm
c. 20kg b. more than 25mm
32. What is the minimum mass of field samples for coarse aggregate with a maxi:num nominal size of c. more than 15mm
aggregate of50mm (2")? 45. What is the maximum average deficient th;ckncss per lot of core specimens where 100% paymer
a. 50kgs recommended?
b. 100kgs a. 6mm max
c. 7Skgs b. 5mm max
33. What is the minimum mass/quantity of samples for Portland cement to be tested /t'r quality test in the c. 10mm max
laboratory? 46. Concrete in the area represented bv the cores will be considered adequate if the average strength
a. 5kgs cores is equal to at lcast_ _ of the s[Jecified strength, fc and no single core is less than 75%
b. 10kgs fc.
c. 4kgs a.95%offc
34. What is the minimum mass/quantity of samples for asphaltic materials') b. 90% offc
a. 2 liters c. 85% of fc
b. 3 liters d.80%offc
c. 5 liters 47. The weighted loss offine aggregates suhJected to 5 cycles of the sodium sulfate soundness test sl
35, The minimum mass/quantity of samples for asp!.alt mix not exceed:
a. 5kgs a. 12 mass%
b. 6kgs b. 10 mass%
c. 10kgs c. 6 mass%
36. The submission of any type of sample in the laboratory what should you accomplish and to be 48 The recommended type of Port1a:ld Cement to be used in concreting unless otherwise provided ft
submitted together with the samples? the s~ecial provision'
a. sample report a. type I-P
b. sample card b. type I
("tt"",,..trlh nf" ('''""no1,. .... h .... . - " N. "
 d. type IV 60. The weep holes shall be placed at the lowest points where free outlets for water can be obtained and
49. Portland cement may belshall be rejected if: shall be spread not more than:
a. It has partially set a. 3 m center to center
b. It contains lumps of cake cement b. I m center to center
c. It comes from a discarded or used bag c. 2 Y, m center to center
d. all of the above d. 2 m center tc center
50. Fine aggregate shall be rejected when it falls in the _ _ _ for organic impurities 61. One of the most common methods used in compaction test/moisture density relation test ofsoil is:
a. specific gravity a. AASHTO T-90
b. colormatic test b. AASHTO T-180
c. grading test c. AASHTO T-100
51. Fine aggregate used for pcep shall not contain more than of materials passing the 0.075 mm d. AASHTO T-95
(no. 200 sieve) by washing: 62. Which of the following common method used in compaction test/moisture density relation test of Sl
a. 10 mass percent adopted by DPWH
b. 3 mass percent a. AASHTOT-99
c. 5 mass percent b. AASHTO T-180
52. The coarse aggregate used for PCCP shall not contain more than___of materials passing the 0.075mm c. AASHTO T-90

(no. 200 sieve) by washing: d.A&B

a. 2 mass percent 63. If you are to use AASHTO T-99 method (standard proctor test) in compaction test, what is the wei~
b. I mass percent of Rammer to be used? .
c. 3.5 mass percent a. 2.5 kgs (5.5Ib)
53. The n;a.~s percent of wear or abrasion loss of coarse aggregate used for when tested by AASHTO T -96 b. 4.54 kgs (10 Ib)
should not exceed: c. 3.O'kgS (6.6Ib)
a. 50"10
d. 5.0 kg (11 Ib)
b.40%
64. Using the standard proctor test or AASHTO T-99, what is the height of drop to a free fall above the
c.35%
elevation of the soil and uniformly distributes such drop to the soil surface?
d.30%
a. 305 mm (12")
54. The weighted loss of coarse aggregate when subjected to five (5) cycle of the sodium sulfate soundness b. 457mm (18")
test should not exceed: c. 381 mm (IS")
a. 10 mass percent 65. Using the standard proctor test or AAASHTO T-99 for moisture density relation test, what is the
b. 5 mass percent recommended no. of blows per layer?
c. 12 mass percent a. 30 blows
d. 15 mass percent b. 75 blows
55. The used dowel bars used in pecp is: c. 25 blows
a. deformed bar d. 56 blows
b. plain round bar 66. Using the modified Proctor Test (AASHTO T-180) method for moistme density relation tcst <)f soil
c. square bar what is the recommended no. of blows per layer?
56. A Department order series of 1997 give supplemental guidelines on the conduct of Project assessment by a. 60 blows
the Quality assurance units-Regional Office (QAU-RO): b. 56 blows
a. D.O# 50 c. 75 blows
b. D.O# 52 d. 25 blows
c. D. O. 60 67~ Usir.;;2;;ain the modified proctor test or AASHTO T-180 method for moisture density relation test
d. D. O. # 55 soil, what is the height of drop to a free fall above the elevation of the soil and uniformly distributes
57. A Department order series of revised DPWH Standards specification for Elastromctric bearing pads for
such drop to the soil surface?
bridge structures.]
a. 381 mm (IS")
a. D.O # 30 b. 305mm (12")
b. D. O. # 25 c. 457 mm (18")
c. D. O. # 20 d. 254 mm (10")
d. D. 0# 50 68. Wh3t is the capacity or the computed volume of mold lIsing 6" (152mm) mold for both AASHTO .
58. What is the maximum compressive strength of 150mm x 300mm concrete cylinder specimen at 28 days
99 & AASHTO T-180 method?
for class P concrete?
a. 0.000943 m'
a. 4000 Psi (27.60Mpa) b. 0.002124 m'
b. 3000 Psi (20.7Mpa) c. 0.002150 m'
c. 5000 Psi (37.7Mpa) d. 0.002160 m'
59. What is the maximum compressive strength cf 150mm x 300m,TI concrete cylillder spes;men at 28 days 69. What are the datas nceded in the moisture density relation test of soil using 2 most common metJlO
for class e concrete? a. graph of the curve
a. 3000 Psi (20.70Mpa) b. maximum dry density
b. 4000 Psi (27.60Mpa) c. optimum moisture content (OMC)
c. 2400 Psi (I6.5Mpa) d. B&e
70. 1bc: prime coat shall be left undisturbed for a period of at least __hrs and shall not be opened to traffic 84. The diameter of asphalt core specimens shall be at least equal to:
until it has penetrated and cured sufficiently so that it will not be picked up by the wheels for passing a four (4) times the maximum size of aggregates
vehicles. b. two (2) times the maximum size of aggregates
a.12hrs c. one and one-halftimes the maximum size of aggregates
b. 24 hrs 85. The thickness ofasphalt core specimens shall be at least:
c. 5 hrs a four (4) times the maximum size of aggregates
71. Concrete vibrators shall operate at maximum spacing of_ b. two (2) times the maximum size of aggregates
a. 60mm
c. one and one-halftimes the maximum size of aggregates
b.60in
86. Obtaining asphalt core specimens for each full day's operation shall be:
c. 60 cm a. at least one, but more than three (3) core samples
72. Stockpiles of concrete aggregates shall be built up in layers of not more than in thickness. b. at least one, but not more than three (3) core samples
a. one (I) meter c. at least three (3) but not more than three (3) core samples
b. two (2) meter 87. Determining the thickness of asphalt core specimen is by:
c. three (3) meter a averaging the two or three core samples
73. All washed aggregates shall be stockpiled or binned for draining at least_hrs before being batched b. averaging the four core samples
al2hrs c. averaging the four sides of the core samples
b. 5 hrs 88. Bituminous mixture will be measured by:
c. 24 hrs a. linear meter
74. Concrete not in place within_from the time the ingredients were charged into the mixing drum or that b. tones
has developed initial set shali not be used.
c. grnIcm'
a 30 sec
d. square meters
b. 30 min
89. The average of_measures is made on the asphalt core specimen in determining the thickness.
c.90min
a. 4
d. 90 sec b.9
75. Shall not be painted or coated with asphalt or other materials or enclosed in tubes or sleeves c.6
a Dowel bars 90. In bituminous mixture_will not be pemlitled as a method of measurement
b. Tie bars a actual density
c. Square bars b. w=lwtdll06
76. Mortar that is not used within after the water has been added shall be discarded c. Batch weights
a 30min 91. A core shall be taken for every__ifno core was taken at the end of each day's operation.
b. 90 min a. 100 Lm per lane
c. I hr b. 100 Lm full width
77. Rock gabions shall be generally uniformly graded in sizes ranging from __. c. 100 Lm per lane or fraction thereof
78. The maximum tensile strength of the wire mesh for Gabions shall be 92. The average of four (4) measurements on the asphalt core specimen is to determine the:
a. 581. I Mpa a. density
b. 486.1 Mpa
b. thickness
c.276.IMpa
c. asphalt mixture
79. A wire mesh made of galvanized steel used as a protection works. 93. The computation for the quantity of bituminous mixture, arc the following:
a. Tire wires Given:
b. Galvanized iron sheet Paving length represented, m = 120
c. Gabions Thickness, cm = 5.0
80. Minimum diameter of Gabions per standard specification requirements
Width, m = 3.05
a 2.70mm
Total length of pavement, m = 380
b. 3.00 mill Density, gm/cm' = 2.221
c. 2.50mm a. 50.33 tonnes
81. Determine the thickness and density of the compacted asphalt pavement b. 40.64 tonncs
a. Field density test c. 43.88 tonnes
b. Compaction test 94. Main constituents of asphalt which is found in nature or as a residue in petroleum refining.
c. Core test a. cut-back
82. Sampling of PCCP/asphalt core specimens shall be taken from the pavcment llsing: b. alkaline
a. Auger boring c. bitumen
b. Core drill 95. Asphalt is a dark__ccmentatious material, solid or semi-solid consistency.
c. Subsurface exploration a. brown
83. Size of asphalt c.ore specimen for thickness lind density determination b. black
a. at least 150mm x ISOmm c. brown to black
b. 100 mm diameter full deptL­ d. all of the above
c. all of the above . 96. Sampling bituminous mixes is one sample for every:
 b. 75 m' or 130 m. t. b. Penetrometer
c. 65 m' or 120 m. t. c. Ductility machine
97. Sampling of asphalt is one sample fur every: III. Apparatus used in the Ductility Test of Asphalt
a. 200 drums or 40 m. t a Cleveland Open Cup
b. 100 drums or 20 m. t b. Penetrometer
c. 20 drums or 4 m. t c. Ductility machine
98. Sampling of solid asphalt is one sample for every: 112. Apparatus used in Flash Point Test of asphalt
a. 5 Ibs a Cleveland Open Cup
b. 10 Ibs b. Penetrometer
c. 151bs c. Ductility machine
99. Representative quantity of one sample in sampling liquid asphalt is _sample for every: 113. The objective is to determine as economical blend between graded aggregates and asphalt in order to
a 2 quarts to 2 gallons produce a pavement that would meet the required specification.
b. 3 quartz to 3 gallons a. Job-mix formula
c. I qiJart to I gallon b. Design of concrete mixes
100. During the breakdown rolling of asphalting mix, its is carried out by: c. Design of bituminous mixes
a. pneumatic roller 114. Asphalt cement with water and a little amount of emulsifier, usually derivatives of salt.
b. steel wheeled roller a Emulsified asphalt
c. all of the above b. Medium curing cutback asphalt
d. none of the above c. Rapid curing cutback asphalt
101. [n rolling asphalt mix, what phase of rolling is to remClve the maries by the other rollers: IIS.Asphalt cement mixed with kerosene, black in color and liquid and room temperature.
a breakdown rolling 11. Emulsified asphalt
h. Intermediate rolling b. Medium curing cutback asphalt
c. final rolling c. Rapid curing cutback asphalt
102. [n rolling asphalt mix, what phase of rolling is to remove the maries by the other rollers 116. test specimen required for items 311-PCCP
a breakdown rolling a. Concrete mold
b. intermediate rolling b. Concrete cylinder
c. final rolling c. Concrete beam
103. Ideal composition of bituminous aggregates in the asphalt mix 117. Required slump for PCCP, ifvibrated
a. 92% to 98% a. 40 to 75 mm

b. 95% to 98%
b.IOt040mm

c.92%t096%
c. IOt040 cm
[04. The proportion of hydrated lime added to the mixture by agl;regate basis 118. Forms for PCCP shall remain in place undisturbed for not less than _hours after concrete pouring
a. 0.50 to 1.0 mass percent a.24
b. 0.55 to 1.0 mass percent
b. 12
c 0.05 to 0.50 mass percent
c.48
[05. The mixture of item 231 shall h~ a mass percent air voids with the range of_ 119. Concrete shall be thoroughly consolidated by me3ns of:
a. 3 to 5 a tamper
b. 3 to 6 b. vibrator
c. 2 to 5 c. plate compactor
[06. A consistency test for solid asphalt that determines the hardness of asphalt 120. Flexural strength ofPCer when tcsted at third point.
a. Ductility a. 24,1 Mpa
b. Penetration b. 4.50 Mpa
c. Solubility c. 3.80 Mpa
[07. Determines the purity of asphalt on how much bitumen is in the asphalt 121. Transverse construction joint is also called as __. is constnJcted when there is an interruption of more
a. asphaltene than 30 minutes in the concreting works.
b. petrolene a. contraction joint
c. all of the above b. cold joint
108. The properties of asphalt depend upon this_substance which is soluble in petroleulll solvents as N­ c. expansion joint
pcntanes.
a. asphaltene 122. Mixing time of PCCP shall not be less than _or morc than_
b. petrolcne a. I hr, I y, hr
c. 311 of the above
b. SO minutes. 90 minutes
109 Imparts ductility and high break point
c. SO seconds, 90 seconds
a. alkaline 123. Compressive strength of PCCP tested at 14 days
b. resins a. 24.1 Mpa
c. asphaltene b. 4.50 Mpa
110. Apparatus used in the penetratiou Test of Asphalt c. 380 Mpa
a. Cleveland Open Cup
124. Slumps for a workable PCCP if not vibrated. a workability
a40t075 mm b. durability
b. 10 to 40 mm c. strength
c. 40 to 75 em 139. The method commonly used to test on workability of concrete.
125. Depth of weakened plane joints should at all times not be less than_ a. slump test
a 50cm b. ball penetration test
b. 50 in
c. consistency test
c.50mm
140. The new method used to test on workability of concrete and these test are readily made in the fields.
126. Bars placed perpendicular to the longitudinal joint ofPCCP. a slump test
a tie bars b. ball penetration test
b. dowel bars c. consistency test
c. square bars 141. For rich mixes, the strength of - is the controlling factor
127. Vibrators shall not be operated longer than _in anyone location a concrete
a 10 seconds b. cement
b. 15 minutes c. aggregates
c. 15 seconds 142. Strength of concrete is principally dependent on the_
128. Flexural strength of PeCP when tested at midpoinl a aggregates
a 24.1 Mpa b. water-cement ratio
b. 4.50 Mpa
c. cement
c.3.80Mpa
143. Class of concrete that is deposited in water
129. Sawing ofjoints of PeC?5hall commence as soo.. as the concrete has hardened sufficiently, usually_. a class A
a. within 48 hrs b. class B
b. within 12 hrs c. class P
c. within 24 hrs d. seal
130. The surface of the newly placed PCCP shall be cured for a period of_ 144. Class of concrete used for pre-stressed concrete structure and its member
a. 24 hrs
a class A
b.12hrs
b. class B
c. 72 hrs c. class P
131. Used as load transfer device and are held in position parallel to the centerline of the slab. d. seal
a. tie bars 145. Class of concrete used in footings, massive pier shafts and unreinforced or with only a small amount of
b. dowels reinforcement

c. expansion bar a class A

132. Curing compound shall not be applied during_ b. class B

a. cloudy c. class C
b. r:lin d. class P
c. hot 146. Class of concrete used in thin reinforced sections I ike railings.
133. Straw curing on PCCP shall be at least _ thick which is measured after wetting. a. class A
a. 20 in b. class B
b. 20 cm c. class C
c. 20 mnJ d. class P
134: The finished product of mixing aggregates with cement and water 147. Sampling of Portland Cement should be done in accordance with AASllTO:
a. asphalt
a. T-127
b.concrcte
b. T-27
c. grout c. T-II
135. Rate of increase in strength is_a! high temperature than at low temperature. 148. One sieve analysis for every _of concrete aggregates or a fraction thereof
a. lower a. 300 m'
b. break even b. 1500m'
c. higher c. 75 m'­
136. Most specifications for concrete exposed to weathering require that water-cement ratio be _by weight 149. A minimum weight of_sample shall be taken from each 2000 bags of cement or fraction thereof.

a.0.55 a.IOg

b.0.53 b. 10 kg
c.0.58 c. 10 Ibs
137. Physical property of concrete that withstand deterioration due to exposure to weathering action. 150. Class of concrete used to all superstructures and heavily reinforced substructures.
a. durability a. class A
b. wo.kability b. dass B
c. impermeability c. class C
138. Over sanded and under sanded mixtures require more water in order to be workable, but making it so will
REVIEW QUESTIONAlRE: b.3
c. 1
I. For sub-base and base courses, laboratory compaction test is done for every: 19. When tested at 14 days, the compressive strength of concrete is
a. 1000 m' c. 1500 m' a 3000 psi
b. 300 m' d. 150 m2 b.40oopsi
2. Field density test of at least one group ofthrec is conducted for every: c.35OOpsi
a. 200 m' c. 500 m2 20. Preparation of base or grade in concrete pavement construction extend beyond_cm
b. 300 m' d. 150 m2 each edge of proposed concrete pavement
3. In Item 203, amount oflime added to dry soil aggregate is: a 50 cm c. 60 cm
a. 2-14 mass percellt c. 2-12 mass percent b. 100 cm d. 75 cm
b. 3-14 mass percent d. 3-12 mass percent 21. Forms of concrete pavement shall not deviate from true line by more than _at any
4. Rate of application for item 302 is point
a. 0.2 to 0.8 Iilm 2 c. 0.2 to 0.7 Iilm' a. 5 cm c.6cm

b. 0.2 to 0.7 Iilm' d. none of the above b.2cm d.1 cm

5. In item 206, the amount of cement added to dry soil aggregates is 22. When hauled in non-agitating trucks, the time elapsed from the time water is added to
a. 6-12 mass percent c. 6-10 mass percent the mix until the concrete is deposited in place shall not exceed _
b. 4-12 mass percent d. 4-10 mass percent a. 50 mins max c. 45 mins max
6. CHB is tested to determine its moisture content-and_ b. 90 mins max d. I hr max
a. chemical properties c. dimension 23. The depth ofthe weakened plane joint should at all times not less than
b. strength d. cement content a. 60 mm c. 35 mm
7. Quantity of Portland cement sent to the laboratory for testing b. 45 mm d. 50 mm
a. 40 kg c. 50 kg ­ 24. Minimum compressive strength of econocn:t,.
b. 10 kg d. 30 kg a. 2800 psi c. 2500 psi
8. A set of three beam samples is conducted representing _m' of concrete b. 2400 psi d. 2000 psi
a.300 c. 500 25. Transverse contraction joint is also called
b. 75 d. 1500
a. construction joint c. weakened plane joint
9_ Sample of paint sent to the laboratory for testing
b. cold joint d. expansion joint
a. I galloon c_ 1-5 Ii 26. Vibrators shall not be operated longer than _in anyone location
b. 1-10 Ii can d. 1-4li can a. 30 sec
10. Two major components of concrete: select two answers b. 50 sec
a coarse aggregate c_ paste e. mineral aggregates c. 15 sec
b. lime d. water d. 25 sec
II. Is the process of maintaining sufficient moisture and favorable temperature in
concrete during hardening process
a. evaporation c. hydration
b. curing d. mixing
12. The higher the paste content of the concrete, the _the shrinkage
a. lesser
b. greater
13. Regardless of use, the grading of aggregate should bc:
a. blended c. clean
b. uniform
14. The type of Portland Cement used in DPWH projects
a. Type II c. Type IV
b_ Type I
15_ determines the proportion of the ingredients that will produce concrete of proper
workability when fresh and the desired strength after it has hardened.
u. job mix c. Design mix
b. Marshall siability test d. Index of retained strength
16. The maximum permissible water-cement ratio for a strength of 3000 psi
a. 0.50 c. 0.55
b.0.45 d.0.58
17. The consistency of concrete mixture is determined in the field by
3. measunng c. design mix
b. slump test d. cylinder sumples
18. For every 7S m' of concrete poured, a minimum of_cylinder samples are taker. in
each day of pouring.
a. ()
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