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INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions. Shade only one answer in the provided
answer sheet. ERASURES ARE STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED.
1. What should be the height of concrete spaces supporting rebars for footings?
a. 75mm
b. 50mm
c. 25mm
d. 40mm
2. Which type of concrete has low cement content than normal concrete mix?
a. Green
b. Lean
c. Rich
d. High-strength
3. What is the minimum thickness of 1-hour fire-rated CHB wall according to the Code?
a. 100mm
b. 150mm
c. 200mm
d. 300mm
4. Horizontal steel reinforcements for CHB walls are placed every ________.
a. 2 courses
b. 3 courses
c. 4 courses
d. 5 courses
5. What is the minimum number of longitudinal bars of a spiral column?
a. 4
b. 6
c. 8
d. 3
6. What do you call the system of pipes collecting water around the basement or foundation connected to the
sump?
a. Drain tile pipes
b. Clean out
c. Water screening
d. House drain
7. Which type of waterproofing is essentially a concrete admixture?
a. Integral
b. Fluid Applied
c. Membrane
d. Bituminous
8. What do you call the surface to which a waterproofing coat is applied?
a. Wall
b. Absorbent
c. Laminate
d. Substrate
9. Thoroseal is a _________ type of waterproofing.
a. Elastomeric
b. Bituminous
c. Cement-based
d. Polyurethane
10. What is the purpose of aluminum foil covering sides of an insulating polyethylene foam?
a. Backing
b. Reflects heat
c. Waterproofing
d. Decoration
31. Which type of coating reacts to heat by swelling and insulating the surface from fire?
a. Elastomeric
b. Silicone
c. Fluorescent
d. Intumescent
32. What is provided to protect escalators and floor openings from fire and smoke?
a. Firewall
b. Glass wall
c. Curtain – Escalator openings have fire and smokes curtains (also called draft curtains) on its
perimeter to prevent fire and smoke into the opening.
d. Railing
33. What is the maximum travel distance to fire exit in facility with AFSS according to the Code?
a. 60 meters – Take note, kapag sinabing Code lang, it means Building Code by default, unless
nakaindicate na Fire Code sa mismong questions or instructions sa taas.
b. 65 meters
c. 45 meters
d. 40 meters
34. A fire-rated gypsum board is also known as _____________.
a. Regular
b. Type X – This variant of gypsum board is also Type F in Europe and Type 5 in Britain. We follow
Americans so we know it Type X. Its fire rating depends on the manufacturer and application system.
Take note of another type called Type C which is basically an improved version of Type X.
c. Type RE
d. Perforated
35. What is the common thickness of CHB used for firewalls?
a. 4”
b. 5”
c. 6”
d. 8”
Situation 8 – The following questions relate to ACOUSTICS. Refer to Figure Set G (tinyurl.com/ALESimD1P2Set).
Situation 10 – The following questions relate to MECHANICAL SYSTEMS. Refer to Figure Set I
(tinyurl.com/ALESimD1P2Set).
46. Which of the following is generally exposed and installed in areas with finished ceiling?
a. Figure 5
b. Figure 3
c. Figure 1
d. Figure 4
47. Which of the following is generally exposed and installed in areas without finished ceiling?
a. Figure 4
b. Figure 5
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 1
48. Which of the following can be covered with a sprinkler cap?
a. Figure 2
b. Figure 1
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 5
49. Which of the following is installed in side walls?
a. Figure 3
b. Figure 4
c. Figure 1
d. Figure 5
50. Refer to Figure “2”, which is used instead of glass bulb?
a. Plastic
b. Foam
c. Fusible Link
d. Paper strip
Situation 11 – The following questions relate to DOORS AND HARDWARE. Refer to Figure Set J
(tinyurl.com/ALESimD1P2Set).
51. Which of the following is used primarily in main doors for security purposes?
a. Figure 5
b. Figure 4
c. Figure 1
d. Figure 2
52. Which of the following can be so casement or awning windows can operate?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 5
d. Figure 4
53. Which of the following is typically used for sliding windows?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 4
54. Which of the following is used for double acting doors?
a. Figure 5
b. Figure 4
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 2
55. Which of the following is used for pivoting doors?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 5
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 2
56. What is the standard height of through-wall air conditioner according to the Building Code?
a. 1.50 m
b. 2.10 m
c. 3.00 m
d. 1.00 m
57. What does ACCU mean?
a. Air-composed compressing unit
b. Aerial compressor condensing union
c. Air-cooled condensing unit
d. Absolute cooling compressor unit
58. In contrast with ACCU, FCU is also called ______________.
a. Outdoor unit
b. Indoor unit
c. Underground unit
d. Wall unit
59. Cooling capacity of floor mounted air-conditioners are typically specified in ______.
a. Kilowatts
b. HP
c. TR
d. Sabin
60. Which type of tubing is more common in air conditioning and refrigeration?
a. Stainless steel
b. PVC
c. Galvanized steel
d. Copper
Situation 13 – The following questions relate to LIGHTING. Refer to Figure Set K (tinyurl.com/ALESimD1P2Set)
61. Which of the following is known for its high range of adjustability?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 4
62. Which of the following is used to light stairs or steps?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 4
63. Which of the following is used in weather exposed conditions?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 4
64. Which of the following is used to wash walls?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 4
65. What is the general distance between wall washers from the wall?
a. ½ of the ceiling height
b. 1/3 of the ceiling height
c. ¼ of the ceiling height
d. Equal to the ceiling height
Situation 15 – The following questions relate to CONSTRUCTION TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT. Refer to Figure Set L
(tinyurl.com/ALESimD1P2Set)
71. Which of the following is used for adding profile on wood edges and trims?
a. Figure 2
b. Figure 3
c. Figure 1 – It is called a router or trim router.
d. Figure 4
72. Which of the following is used in painting works?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 5 – This is called a electric paint mixer but without the attachment. Minsan nagbibigay sila ng
ganitong images na hindi kumpleto, pero if exposed ka sa site, mas madali mong maaidentify ito.
73. Which of the following is called “Fubar”?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 4 – Also known as Functional Utility Bar. It is manufactured by Stanley.
c. Figure 5
d. Figure 2
74. Which of the following is used to check actual sizes of pipes in a hardware?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3 – This is called a caliper, a measuring device.
d. Figure 4
75. Refer to Figure “2”, what is this equipment primarily used for?
a. For measuring distances
b. For levelling – It is called a laser level. For smaller construction, level hose lang ang ginagamit.
c. For drilling
d. For pumping water
76. What should be the depth of the control joint in a concrete slab?
a. 1/5 of slab thickness
b. 1/4 of slab thickness
c. 1/3 of slab thickness
d. 1/2 of slab thicknes
77. Moist curing of concrete is usually done for ______ days.
a. 3
b. 5
c. 7
d. 14
78. The largest component of concrete in terms of volume is ________.
a. Aggregates
b. Air
c. Sand
d. Cement
79. Lower water-cement ratio leads to ______________.
a. Stronger and more durable concrete
b. Less workable concrete
c. Higher shrinkage and crack resistance
d. All of the above
80. Which type of beam is used over door and window openings?
a. Girder
b. Girt
c. Lintel
d. Plinth
81. Which paint company produces an acrylic solvent-based coating called “Acrytex”?
a. Boysen
b. Davies
c. Universal
d. Cambridge
82. In painting a concrete wall that already cured for 28 days, what is no longer needed?
a. Surface cleaning
b. Painting
c. Primer coat
d. Neutralizing
83. Which is commonly used to create a textured paint finish?
a. Paint roller
b. Paint brush
c. Sand paper
d. Putty knife
84. Which is added to paint to reduce viscosity needed for application?
a. Tinting
b. Primer
c. Solvent
d. Thinner
85. What does VOC mean in paint?
a. Volumetric organic components
b. Viscuous organic compounds
c. Volatile organic compounds
d. Vitrified organic components
Situation 18 – The following questions relate to CONNECTORS. Refer to Figure Set H (tinyurl.com/ALESimD1P2Set)
86. Which is used to support a glass against and parallel to a vertical surface?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 3
c. Figure 4
d. Figure 2
87. Which is used to secure glass in a steel balustrade?
a. Figure 4
b. Figure 5
c. Figure 2
d. Figure 1
88. Which is used in sliding glass doors?
a. Figure 3
b. Figure 4
c. Figure 1
d. Figure 5
89. Which is used to provide locking mechanism for a glass door?
a. Figure 5
b. Figure 4
c. Figure 1
d. Figure 2
90. Which is called a spigot fitting?
a. Figure 3
b. Figure 1
c. Figure 5
d. Figure 2
Situation 19 – The following questions relate to STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS. Refer to Figure Set F
(tinyurl.com/ALESimD1P2Set)
91. Refer to Figure “1”, which is NOT true about this system?
a. Suitable for beams and pillars
b. Can sustain structural load
c. Variety of tones and colors
d. Cannot be curved or arched
92. Refer to Figure “2”, what is this pneumatic structure called?
a. Air-inflated
b. Air-supported
c. Air-laminated
d. Membrane
93. Refer to Figure “3”, which of the following is NOT true about this system?
a. Fewer openings are allowed
b. Pressure is maintained within the usable space
c. Air locks must be provided
d. It is made of double membrane.
94. Refer to Figure “4”, which architect is known for these type of structural system?
a. Shigeru Ban
b. Philip Johnson
c. Frei Otto
d. Tadao Ando
95. Refer to Figure “5”, what is this system called?
a. Nozzle Printing
b. Additive Manufacturing
c. Layer Printing
d. CAD Printing
Situation 20 – The following questions relate to TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS. Refer to Figure Set E
(tinyurl.com/ALESimD1P2Set)
96. Refer to Figure “1”, what is the main use of this device?
a. Boost signal for television broadcast
b. Boost signal for mobile communication (Take note. Dome antenna are usually part of signal booster
set which includes an outdoor antenna, signal amplifier and indoor antenna. Search for signal booster
or amplifier set.)
c. Boost signal for wired internet
d. Boost signal for PABX
97. Refer to Figure “2”, what is this type of traditional antenna usually installed indoor called?
a. Polar
b. Pointed
c. Bi-stick
d. Rabbit ears
98. Refer to Figure “3”, where is this type of antenna generally used?
a. In rural areas
b. In highly urbanized areas
c. In receiving signals from satellites
d. Near a broadcast tower
99. Refer to Figure “4”, where is the signal received by this device generally coming from?
a. From sattelites in space
b. From broadcast towers
c. From signal amplifiers
d. From antenna
100. Refer to Figure “5”, what is the advantage of this device over Figure “1”?
a. It is generally omnidirectional.
b. It is generally unidirectional. – This is panel antenna, part of a signal boosting set that amplifies
mobile signals within a building.
c. It is not related.
d. It is used to lessen mobile signals.
101. Which type of wood comes from pine trees, cheap and commonly used for furniture framing, shelves and
basic carpentry?
a. Yakal
b. Palochina
c. Kamagong
d. Molave
102. For the formworks framing of a concrete column, what is the typical dimension of lumber used?
a. 2” x 2”
b. 2” x 3”
c. 2” x 4”
d. 3” x 3”
103. 10 pieces of 2”x2”x10” is equivalent to how many boardfoot?
a. 30.00
b. 33.33
c. 40.00
d. 44.44
104. Which of the following is a brand of wood preservative?
a. Plexibond
b. Sahara
c. Bostik
d. Solignum
105. Which of the following trees is NOT considered endangered?
a. Narra
b. Molave
c. Acacia
d. Kamagong
Situation 22 – The following questions relate to FOUNDATION SYSTEMS. Refer to Figure Set D
(tinyurl.com/ALESimD1P2Set)
106. Refer to Figure “1”, which of the following is used to transfer loads from columns to the foundation
piles?
a. Pile head
b. Pile form
c. Pile cap
d. Pile strip
107. Refer to Figure “2”, what is the main reason why steps are provided?
a. Shear and moment are less near the column
b. Shear and moment are greater near the column
c. To increase the influence zone
d. To carry lateral loads
108. Refer to Figure “3”, in which condition this type of footing ideal?
a. For interior columns
b. For walls
c. For single column
d. For firewalls
109. Refer to Figure “4”, which of the following is not a correct description for it?
a. Cantilever footing
b. Continuous footing
c. Strip footing
d. Wall footing
110. Refer to Figure “5”, in which condition is it NOT applied?
a. Repairing existing foundation
b. Increasing the depth of existing foundation
c. When adding floors to an existing foundation
d. For new building construction
116. A 1” plywood is to be attached to a concrete wall. What should be the length of concrete nail needed?
a. 2”
b. 3”
c. 4”
d. 6”
117. A typical lintel beam is extended ______ mm beyond the wall openings.
a. 100
b. 200
c. 300
d. 350
118. Even if it is more expensive, a hipped roof is ____________ than gable roof.
a. Higher
b. Steeper
c. Better looking
d. More stable
119. What is the main purpose of a lean concrete in foundation construction?
a. To prevent water contact
b. To separate ground and concrete
c. For level and uniform surface
d. For better concrete bonding
120. What is the main advantage of prestressed concrete beams?
a. Longer span
b. Cheaper
c. Easier construction
d. Faster fabrication
Situation 26 – The following questions relate to FINISHES. Refer to Figure Set C (tinyurl.com/ALESimD1P2Set)
Situation 28 – The following questions relate to SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION. Refer to Figure Set B
(tinyurl.com/ALESimD1P2Set)
Situation 30 – The following questions relate to TANKS. Refer to Figure Set A (tinyurl.com/ALESimD1P2Set)
146. Which tank is used to regulate the water pressure along water distribution pipes?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 6
147. Which tank can withstand corrosion?
a. Figure 3 and 4
b. Figure 4 and 5
c. Figure 1 and 2
d. Figure 2 and 5 (Polyethylene/Fiberglass Tank and Concrete Tank)
148. Figure “3” is called _____________.
a. Stacked tank
b. Fiberglass tank
c. Modular tank
d. Concrete tank
149. Figure “4” is made of which material?
a. Aluminum
b. Polyethylene
c. Galvanized Steel
d. Stainless Steel
150. Figure “5” is made from which material?
a. Fiberglass
b. Galvanized Steel
c. Concrete
d. Polyethyelene
Figure 4 Figure 5
Figure 4 Figure 5
Figure 1 Figure 2
Figure 4 Figure 5
Figure 4 Figure 5
Figure 4 Figure 5