Day 4 - Materials Engineer Test Reviewer

1. There is no CBR test for item 300 – aggregate surface course.

a) True b) False c) optional

2. In item 311 and 405, grading is perform _______________.

a) For every 75 cu. m. b) For every 300 cu. m. c) None

3. For pipe culverts and storm drains, the minimum test is 1 – Pipe for every 50 pipes. What is the alternative requirement?
a) 1 – set consisting of 3 concrete cylinder samples for not more than 25 pipes cast in the field and 1 – inspection report
for each size for not more than 25 pipes cast in the field.
b) Inspection report is enough
c) Mill Certificate

4. The minimum test requirement for paint is ______________.

a) 1 – sample for every 100 cans or fraction thereof
b) 1 – sample for every 50 cans or fraction thereof
c) Mill Certificate

5. The minimum test requirement for water used in concrete for a questionable source is ______.
a) P.E. Certificate b) 1 – Quality Test c) Inspection Report

6. Based on the maximum dry density obtained by laboratory test, the degree of compaction required for aggregate sub base
should be at least _______________________.
a) 95% c) 100%
b) 98% d) none of the above

7. Per our present Specification for Highways and Bridges including amendments, it is mandatory to open PCCP to traffic
not later than ___________.
a) 7 days after pouring b) 21 days after pouring
c) 14 days after pouring d) 28 days after pouring

8. In casting reinforced concrete railings, the concrete used is _____________.

a) Class A1 c) Class C1
b) Class A2 d) any of the preceding classes

9. For efficient compaction, the embankment materials should at the time of rolling be ______.
a) Dry c) at optimum moisture content
b) Wet d) at maximum moisture content
10. For a road base course the most preferable material is one with CBR of ____________.
a) 60 c) 50
b) 30 d) 80

11. Peat and muck are ______________.

a) Fair subgrade spoil c) unsuitable soil
b) Suitable soil d) good subgrade soil

12. The slump test on concrete is a measure ______________

a) Strength c) consistency
b) Unit weight d) durability

13. The fineness modulus is highest of _________________.

a) fine sand c) very coarse sand
b) Very fine sand d) coarse sand

14. If concrete is continuously moist cured, it will gain strength beyond 180 days.
a) True c) it depends on curing temperature
b) False

15. The quality of paying concrete is usually measured by its _____________.

a) Compressive c) flexural
b) Tensile d) bond strength

16. Generally speaking, batching of concrete aggregates by volume is preferable than weight.
a) True c) False
b) They are the same

17. If angular coarse aggregate is used in a concrete mix, it will require more ________________
a) Water c) water and fine aggregates
b) Fine aggregates d) neither a and b

18. The most favorable period for curing concrete is ______________.

a) During the first few days or week
b) After 3 days
c) After one week
d) Before 28 days

19. Lower water content ratio in concrete mixes improves ________________.

a) Strength c) water tightness
b) Durability d) all of the preceding

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20. When concrete must be placed in a sloping surface, placing should start at the __________.
a) Bottom c) can be top or bottom
b) Top

21. The maximum percent abrasion loss allowed for concrete coarse aggregate is __________.
a) 30% c) 45%
b) 40% d) 50%

22. The plasticity index of aggregate base course should be not greater than ___________.
a) 6 c) 10
b) 8 d) 12

23. In casting of reinforced concrete pile, the concrete used is ____________.

a) A1 c) C1
b) D d) C2

24. The natural water content of highly organic soil is __________.

a) Less than 20 c) between 50 and 100
b) Between 20 and 50 d) more than 100%

25. Which of the following dead load is equivalent for loose sand, earth and gravel fill?
a) 2,403 tons/cu. m. c) 1,603 tons/cu. m.
b) 1,922 tons/cu. m. d) 2,150 tons/cu. m.

26. Rate of application for curing compound is _______________.

a) 0.30 li/sq. m. c) 0.15 li/sq. m.
b) 0.20 li/sq. m. d) 0.10 li/sq. m.

27. During coring of completed pavement, how many cores /km/lane is required as per specification?
a) 4 c) 6
b) 5 d) 7

28. What is the correct proportion for concrete masonry work?

a) 1: 2 c) 1: 4
b) 1: 3 d) 1 : 5

29. The opening of No. 4 sieve is bigger than the opening of a ¼ sieve.
a) True b) false c) they are the same

30. The standard compaction test on predominantly fine grained soils is performed on soil fraction passing sieve no.
___________.
a) 200 c) 16
b) 40 d) 4

31. Which plasticity index would you prefer for the base course of PCCP?
a) Less than 6 c) 10 to 12
b) 6 to 9 d) more than 12

32. A soil which is classified A-7 by the highway research board method will have a subgrade rating of __________.
a) excellent c) fair
b) Good d) poor

33. The empirical number used in design is ____________.

a) Plasticity index b) group index c) both of the preceding

34. Soil is fully saturated at optimum moisture content.

a) True b) false c) it depends on void ratio

35. Water content of soil is generally base on ____________.

a) Total weight of soil c) weight of solids
b) Total volume of soil d) unit weight test

36. Optimum water content of soil is determined by ______________.

a) Field density test c) compaction test
b) Liquid limit test d) unit weight test

37. The particle size distribution of soil is determined by __________________.

a) Liquid limit granular c) sieve analysis test
b) Plastic limit test d) any of the preceding test

38. Which of the following are most suitable for construction of highway embankments?
a) Granular c) plastic
b) fine- grained d) clayey

39. The particle size distribution of sandy gravel is determined by ________.

a) Hydrometer test c) dilantacy test
b) Sieve test d) any of the preceding test

40. The best soil for a road subgrade would behave a group index of ___________
a) Less than 3 c) 11 to 15
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41. The highest moisture content in the plastic state of fine grained soil is the ___________.
a) Liquid limit b) plastic limit

42. Which of the following is characterizes unsuitable materials?

a) Soil with liquid limit exceeding 80
b) Plasticity index exceeding 55
c) Soil with natural water content exceeding 100%
d) all of the above

43. Shrinkage factor test is _______________.

a) Test to determine pay volume
b) Test to determine strength characteristic
c) Test to determine volume change
d) Test to determine maximum density

44. Soil is fully saturated if the water content is ______________.

a) at optimum amount c) more than 100%
b) 100% d) none of the preceding

45. The density to which a soil can be compacted is related to ____________.

a) compactive effort c) both a and b
b) Water content d) neither a or b

46. Specification require 1 quality test every ___________ of asphalt mix.

a) 40 ton c) 50 tons
b) 130 tons d) 150 tons

47. All asphalt are _______, they became harder as temperature decreases and softer as their temperature increases.
a) thermoplastic c) brittle
b) Hydrophobic d) none of the above

48. The viscosity of the asphalt during mixing and lay down is ____________.
a) Viscosity at 135°C c) viscosity at 60 °C
b) Viscosity at 125°C d) viscosity at 163°C

49. The trial section for compaction for each type of fill materials and type of equipment to be used in the work should have
an area of__________.
a) 500 sq. m. c) 600 sq. m.
b) 335 sq. m. d) 400 sq. m.

50. Control slip shall have an area of approximately ____________.

a) 500 sq. m. c) 600 sq. m.
b) 335 sq. m. d) 400 sq. m.

51. Fine aggregate used in asphalt mix is the one ________________.

a) Passing the no. 8 sieve
b) Passing the no. 30 sieve
c) Passing the no. 200 sieve
d) Retained the no. 8 sieve

52. The corrugation produce by brooming is _____________.

a) 1.5 mm. c) 2.5 mm.
b) 2.0 mm. d) 1.0 mm.

53. The higher the ________, the lower the penetration.

a) Specific gravity c) durability
b) Viscosity d) solubility

54. The required thickness of the thermoplastic paint in PCCP is __________.

a) 3.2 to 4.8 mm. c) 3.3 to 3.8 mm.
b) 3.0 to 4.5 mm. d) 3.2 to 4.0 mm
55. What percent of hydrated lime shall be added to the mixture during mixing operation of asphalt mix?
a) 0.5 to 1.0 mass % c) 0.75 to 1.2 mass %
b) 1.0 to 1.5 mass % d) 0.2 to 0.7 mass %

56. As Materials Engineer, what would you recommend in order to check the suitability and efficiency of the equipment to
use prior to sub base construction for item 310, Bituminous Concrete Surface Course?
a) make a trial section c) make trial mix
b) Establish control strips d) none of the above

57. Quality of factor – produced reinforced concrete pipes may be best established through what?
a) Compressive strength test
b) Flexural strength test
c) Core test
d) Crushing strength test

58. Result of Immersion – Compression test conducted on a bituminous mix sample are as follow: Dry stability + 2,000 Kpa,
Wet stability = 1,000 Kpa, What is the resulting Index of Retained Strength?
a) 60% c) 50%
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59. In DPWH Contract Projects, Quality Control is the sole responsibility of ___________.
a) The DPWH project personnel
b) The government’s Materials Engineer
c) The Contractor

60. As Materials Engineer, when is the right time to start sampling and testing of materials to be incorporated into the work?
a) Before final payment b) before start of work items c) before first partial payment

61. The Spot Test on asphalt is used to determine what?

a) Cleanliness c) safe working temperature
b) Overheating during manufacture d) viscosity of the mix

62. Under what climate conditions do we use higher penetration grade asphalt cement?
a) Hot climate c) cold climate
b) Rainy weather d) none of the above

63. What is the basis for rejection or acceptance of any construction materials?
a) Certificate of billing c) Statement of work accomplished
b) Materials Test Report d) none of the abc

64. Initial rolling of bituminous mixes shall be performed with a ______ roller.
a) Vibrator c) sheep foot
b) Pneumatic d) none of the above

65. In a bituminous mix sample, what is the % of asphalt by a) weight of aggregate and by b) weight of mix? Given the
following data: Weight of dry aggregates (after extraction) = 950 grams: Weight of Mix = 1010.
A. a) 6.32% b)5.50% c) 6.0% d) none of the above
B. a) 5.50% b) 6.32% c) 6.0% d) 5.94%

66. What grade of asphalt has a penetration grade of 0 – 30?

a) Emulsified asphalt c) blown asphalt
b) Asphalt cement d) none of the above

67. Problems regarding quality of construction materials shall be reported directly by the Contractor’s Materials Engineer to
the ____________.
a) DPWH Materials Engineer c) Contractor’s Project Engineer
b) Contractor d) none of the above

68. If the RC pipes in the forgoing problem is not cast in the field, how many pipes will be required to be subjected to the
Crushing Strength test?
a) 75 pcs. b) 70 pcs. c) 100 pcs

69. How many concrete cylinder samples are required for 3,500 pcs. Of reinforced concrete pipes?
a) 14 sets of 3 c) 75 sets of 3
b) 140 sets of 3 d) none of the above

70. What is the bitumen obtained from the distillation coal or wood?
a) rock asphalt c) emulsion
b) Tar d) none of the above

71. How do you reduce the viscosity of Medium – Curing Cutback Asphalt? By mixing it with _______.
a) gasoline c) kerosene
b) Diesel d) emulsion

72. What establish the exact percent of aggregates and asphalt content in a bituminous mix _______.
a) design mix c) job mix formula
b) Job order d) extraction formula

73. What greatly influence the serviceability of an asphalt pavement?

a) Quality of aggregates and climate
b) Penetration grade and quantity of asphalt
c) Density and compaction of completed pavement

74. In asphalt pavement construction, how is the surface level of the completed pavement check?
a) By T – core test b) by density test c) by the use of 3 meter straight edge

75. What primarily influence the grade of asphalt to be selected?

a) Penetration c) climate
b) Class of aggregate d) temperature

76. Who will approve the Job Mix Formula?

a) DPWH Project/Materials Engineer
b) Contractor
c) Contractor’s Materials Engineer

77. What control during the mixing and compaction of the bituminous pavement is of great significance in the resulting
pavement?
a) Compaction c) grading of aggregates
b) Density d) temperature

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78. In asphalt pavement construction, there are three phases of rolling; what kind of roller is required to be used for the final
compaction and smoothing?
a) Pneumatic roller b) sheep foot roller c) tandem- smooth wheeled roller

79. What is the maximum speed of the roller in compaction of asphalt pavement?
a) 4 kph c) 8 kph
b) 5 kph d) 6 kph

80. What shall be checked after final rolling?

a) Degree of compaction b) optimum asphalt content c) quantity of aggregates

81. When is the completed asphalt pavement opened to traffic?

a) When the asphalt has cooled to atmospheric temperature
b) When the asphalt has cooled to +/- 10°C of the spreading temperature
c) When asphalt is still hot

82. The apparatus used in determining the consistency of asphalt cement is ___________.
a) Penetrometer b) viscometer c) thermometer

83. How is the consistency of liquid asphalt determined?

a) Viscometer b) Tag open cup c) penetrometer

84. The Optimum Asphalt Content obtained in Marshall Stability Test is the average asphalt content of the Maximum
Stability, Maximum Bulk Specific Gravity, and _________________.
a) 4% Air Voids b) 2 mm flow c) 5% mineral content

85. What test determines the safe working temperature of the asphalt?
a) Ductility test b) Flash Point Test c) Stability Test

86. _________________ are usually tested for extraction.

a) Asphalt mixes b) emulsions c) asphalt cement

87. Steel bars for the concrete reinforcement are tested for their __________ properties.
a) Tensile and bending b) compressive c) crushing

88. What method is used in determining the strength of concrete pipes?

a) Third point loading method
b) Center point loading method
c) Three edge bearing method

89. How many units shall be tested for strength, moisture and absorption in a lot of 120,000 CHB
Ans. 18 units

90. For 250 gallons of Reflectorized Traffic Paint, how many samples are required to be submitted for Quality Testing?
a) 3 samples b) 2 samples c) 4 samples

91. The bituminous mix should have a mass % of air voids within the range of __________.
a) 2 to 3% b) 1 to 4% c) 3 to 5%

92. Traffic paint shall be applied to the pavement at the rate of 0.33 li/sq. m. and shall dry sufficiently to be free it from
cracking from ___________.
Ans. 150to 30 mins.

93. This is the only class of riprap that may consist of round natural stones.
Ans. Class A Riprap

94. The surface of riprap shall not vary from the theoretical surface by more than _________ mm. at any point.
Ans. 100 mm.

95. Fine aggregates of masonry shall all passes the ________ mm. sieve.
Ans. 2.36 mm (No. 8 sieve)

96. Mortar that is not used within ______ minutes after the water has been added shall be discarded.
Ans. 90 minutes

97. Maximum projection of rock faces beyond the pitch lines shall not be more than _____.
Ans. 50 mm.

98. In hot or dry weather, the masonry shall be satisfactory protected from the sun and shall be kept wet for a period at least
_________ after completion.
Ans. Three (3) days

99. For pavement markings, the composition of white paint shall be _______ pigment and ______% of vehicle
Ans. 42 – 45 % pigment ; 53 – 55% vehicle

100. The composition of yellow paint shall be _______ pigment and ______ vehicle.
Ans. 23% pigment and 77% vehicle