1. Density of a roof tile product under dry state for construction is determined by: 66.

66. For ceramic production technology, the aim(s) of mixing 116. The application(s) of mortar is (are) ...........
Answer: Crush, weigh sample and use a flask. clay and water (if desired) is (are).... Answer: - mortar masonry.
Answer: - to increase homogeneity and moisture of clay Answer: - decorative mortar.
2. Density of steel plate (no pore/void under dry state for construction is determined by:
A - to make products having same color after burning Answer: - grout.
Answer: Weigh and measure dimensions of sample in air.
Answer: - to mold easily 117. Mortar for construction which is a (an) ……...., is composed
3. Bulk density if crushed sand used for constructions is determined by: 67. For ceramic production technology, the aim(s) of blending of …….....
Answer: Use a balance and a cylindrical metal measure with the volume of 2.83 L in construction material lab at HCMUT. raw materials is (are) ....... Answer: artificial material; binder, water, sand, and
4. Bulk density of a cubic concrete specimen is determined by: Answer: - to increase homogeneity and moisture of clay admixture (if desired).
Answer: - to control color of products after burning 118. According to TCVN 7570:2006, fineness modulus of fine
Answer: Weigh and measure dimensions of sample in air.
Answer: - to produce high quality for products aggregate in the size range of 0.7-1.5 can be used for
5. A main apparatus used for determination of density of river sand is:
68. Air lime is produced by ......... producing ……......
Answer: a flask Answer: burning limestone rock at 900-1100 °C Answer: mortar with grade of M7.5.
6. Which statement is correct for a steel plate without pores/voids? 69. Water glass is produced by ……..
o > a Answer: burning quartz sand and sodium carbonate 119. On the basis of source, bitumen is classified into ............
o = a 70. Raw material used to produce magnesium binder is …….. Answer: natural bitumen and petroleum bitumen.
o ≤ a Answer: - magnesite rock 120. On the basis of consistency, bitumen is classified
7. Which statement is correct for a hollow burnt-clay brick? Answer: - dolomite into……….
o > a 71. Chemical formula of gypsum binder is ……. Answer: solid bitumen, semi-solid bitumen, and liquid
o = a Answer: CaSO4. H2O
1
bitumen.
2
o < a 72. Hydration products of hydraulic lime are ……. 121. Raw materials for asphalt concrete include ……....
8. The lower the pores of a material, the ..... its strength Answer: C2S, C2F, CF, CA Answer: crushed stone, sand, mineral powder, and
Answer: higher. bitumen.
73. Chemical formula of gypsum rock is ........
9. The higher the pores of a material, the ..... its thermal insulation. 122. Steel bars with a sign of CB340-T, 340 is ........... and T is
Answer: CaSO4.2H2O
...........
Answer: higher. 74. Slaking lime is produced by .........
Answer: yield strength (MPa); plain bar.
10. Coefficient of water saturation is the ratio of the volume of water in material after reaching water saturation to ….. Answer: immersing lime in water
123. The amount of carbon in steel used for construction is
75. Gypsum binder is produced by .
Answer: the volume of voids/pores. .............
Answer: burning gypsum rock at 150-170 °C.
11. Coefficient of softening is the ratio of compressive strength of material in saturated state to …….. Answer: less than 2.14%.
76. Mixed binder is produced by .........
Answer: the compressive strength of material in dry state. Answer: grinding quicklime powder and mineral
12. Coefficient of softening of water-resistant materials is ......... admixture
Answer: ≥ 0.75. 77. Quicklime powder is produced by ...….

13. Based on flammable and fire resistances, hardened concretes are ...... Answer: grinding from air lime after burning
78. Air lime is ...
Answer: non-combustible materials.
Answer: a non-hydraulic inorganic binder
14. Refractory materials can withstand temperature of ……..
79. Raw material used to produce air lime is .......
Answer: > 1580 ᵒ C Answer: limestone with clay amount of less than 6%
15. Burnt-clay bricks used for wall are considered as ......... 80. Raw material used to produce hydraulic lime is .........
Answer: low-melting materials. Answer: a non-hydraulic inorganic binder
82. Mixed binder is .........
16. Plasticity is ....…
Answer: a hydraulic inorganic binder
Answer: the ability of a material to change its shape under load without cracking and to retain this shape after the load is removed.
83. Portland cement is …….....
17. Elasticity is ........
Answer: limestone with clay amount in the range of 6-20%
Answer: the ability of a material to restore its initial shape and dimensions after the load is removed. 81. Water glass is .........
18. Mohs scale of topaz is ....... Answer: a hydraulic inorganic binder
Answer: 8 84. Raw materials used for making clinker are …....

19. Mohs scale of apatite is …… Answer: limestone, clay, and adjustment additives

Answer: 5 85. The purpose of the use of gypsum for Portland cement

20. Abrasion resistance is the abillity of a material to resist …….. production is to ........

Answer: abrasion. Answer: extend setting time of cement paste

21. Impact resistance is the ability of a material to resist …….. 86. Raw materials used for making Portland cement are
Answer: limestone, clay, and gypsum rock
Answer: impaction.
87. Sulfate-resisting Portland cement is a product which is
22. Los Angeles Abraslon resistance is the ability of a material to resist ………
ground from ….....
Answer: abrasion and impaction. Answer: sulfate-resisting Portland cement clinker and
23. Dense degree of a material is ……... gypsum binder Portland cement clinker and gypsum rock
Answer: directly proportional to strength of material. 88. The purpose of the use of quartz sand for Portland
24. Porosity of a material is ........ cement production is .........
Answer: inversely proportional to strength of material. Answer: increase the quantity of cement
25. Strength grade of brittle materials is mainly based on ........ 89. Main raw materials used for making Portland cement
blended are …......
Answer: compressive strength.
Answer: Portland cement clinker, gypsum rock, mineral
26. Methods for determination of strength of a material include ........
admixture, inert additives
Answer: destructive and non-destructive methods.
90. Fly ash is ......
27. On the basis of geological formation, rocks are classified into …….
Answer: a by-product of coal-fired power plant
Answer: igneous rock, sedimentary rock, metamorphic rock.
91. ….... releases the lowest hydration-heat energy.
28. On the basis of geological formation, dolomite rock is ……….
Answer: C2S
Answer: sedimentary rock.
92. Silica fume is . .......
29. On the basis of geological formation, basalt rock is ………
Answer: a by-product of silicon metal production
Answer: igneous rock.
93. ……... releases the highest hydration-heat energy.
30. On the basis of geological formation, gneiss rock is ………
Answer: C3A
Answer: metamorphic rock.
94. ……... contribute(s) to the strength for cement.
31. On the basis of geological formatlon, pumice is ……….
Answer: C3A and C4AF
Answer: igneous rock.
95. Blast furnace slag is …….
32. Intrusive igneous rock has high strength, large crystal structure, and densified structure because ……..
Answer: a by-product of steel production.
Answer: it withstands under high temperature and cools slowly.
96. Main chemical compositions of cement are ….....
33. Granite rock is formed as a result of solidification of molten mass ………...
Answer: CaO, SiO2, Al2O3, Fe2O3.
Answer: lying below the Earth’s surface.
97. …...... affect(s) negatively the quality of cement.
34. Basalt rock is formed as a result of solidification of molten mass ………..
Answer: - Free CaO.
Answer: above the Earth’s surface.
Answer: - Free MgO.
35. On the basis of physical characteristics, rocks are classified into …………
Answer: - Alkalis.
Answer: stratified rock, unstratified rock, foliated rock.
98. …...... contribute(s) to the later-age strength for cement.
36. Based on the amount of SiO2, in rock, gabbro is ….......
Answer: C2S.
Answer: basic rock.
99. Main minerals of cement clinker are ……..
37. Based on the amount of SiO2, in rock, basalt is ……..
Answer: C3S, C2S, C3A, C4AF.
Answer: ultra-basic rock.
100. Recently, raw materials are commonly prepared via
38. On the basis of chemical characteristics of rocks, gneiss is ……….
a ......... method by using …...... to produce cement clinker.
Answer: siliceous type.
Answer: dry; a rotary kiln.
39. Bulk density of stone is 1450 kg/m3. Based on the bulk density classification, it is …......
101. ............. is the negative hydration product in cement-based
Answer: light rock.
matrix.
40. Main rock-forming minerals include .........
Answer: Ca(OH)2.
Answer: oxide, alumino silicate, carbonate, and sulfate groups.
102. The aim of the tempering clinker after moving from a
41. Limestone and dolomite belong to a group because of ……….
kiln in a silo from 10 to 15 days is ...........
Answer: the same carbonate group.
Answer: to grind clinker easily.
42. Gypsum and anhydrite belong to a group because of ……….
103. On the basis of bulk density, lightweight concrete has
Answer: the same sulfate group.
bulk density of ..........
43. …...... is formed from the decay of underlying rocks. Answer: 500 - 1800 kg/m3.
Answer: Kaolin. 104. The functions of cement and water for concrete
44. .......... results from the action of weathering agencies. production is (are) ….....
Answer: Clay. Answer: - to cover the surface of coarse aggregate.
45. .......... affect the color of clay. Answer: - to bind coarse aggregate.
Answer: organic impurities and Fe2O3. 105. Crushed stone is used more common than gravel for

46. Burning out additives such as wood shavings and sawdust are used to .......... concrete production because .........

Answer: increase porosity of products. Answer: it has rougher surface.

47. Burning - temperature clay items such as feldspar are used to .......... 106. The aim(s) of use of aggregate with different grain sizes

Answer: - decrease sintering temperature. is (are) ...........

Answer: - decrease burning temperature. Answer: - to increase solidity of concrete.

48. The aim of the use of glaze is ......... Answer: - to minimize the cement amount.

Answer: - to increase waterproofing. 107. According to TCVN 7570:2006, Dmin of coarse aggregate
Answer: - to increase appearance. is defined as minimum particle size corresponding to ….......
Answer: - top resist the negative effect of environment. Answer: the largest sieve size when less than 10% by mass

49. Characteristics of purest clay are ......... pass.

Answer: coarse grain, containing sand, dark white. 108. According to TCVN 7570:2006, fineness modulus of fine
50. ……... in chemical compositions of clay affects mainly the plasticity of clay and fire-resistance of products。 aggregate in the size range of 1.0-2.0 can be used for

Answer: Al2O3. producing ........

51. ……... in chemical compositions of clay decreases burning temperature and affects the color of ceramic products. Answer: concrete with grade of B15 – B25.

Answer: Fe2O3. 109. According to TCVN 7570:2006, the amounts of dust,

52. ……... is main composition which affects the plasticity of clay. Know that its amount can reach 80%. clay, and silt in natural sand used for concrete with grade

Answer: SiO2. of higher than B30 is ..........

53. When mixing with water, clay can change its shape under load and retain its shape after the load is removed. This is due to its...... Answer: ≤ 1.5%

Answer: plasticity. 110. Dust, clay, and silt in aggregates …….... affect the bond

54. A clay has high plasticity, resulting in its high …….. on drying and burning. between them and the cement paste, and …….... the strength of
hardened concrete.
Answer: shrinkages.
Answer: negatively; reduce.
55. Clay group has the grain size of ..........
111. Strength of concrete is dependent on ...........
Answer: < 0.005 mm.
Answer: - strength grade of cement, water-to-cement ratio.
56. Sanitary ware has higher strength and durability than burnt clay bricks because of mullite which has a chemical formula of
Answer: - curing condition.
.........
Answer: - aggregate quality.
Answer: 3Al2O3.2SiO2.
112. According to TCVN 3105:1993, strength grade of concrete
57. Chemical formula of kaolinite is ……....
is the ………. of mortar cement specimens with dimensions of
Answer: Al2O3.2SiO2.2H2O.
…........ cured in standard condition at 28 days.
58. Kaolin and clay are sedimentary rocks from ……...
Answer: compressive strength; 15 x 15 x 15 cm.
Answer: feldspar.
113. The advantage(s) of the replacement of cement by fly
59. Non-plastic substances such as quartz sand are used to .........
ash for concrete production is(are) ............
Answer: decrease plasticity.
Answer: - decrease in CO2 release from cement production.
60. After burning, the color of products changes because of the effect of ….....
Answer: - decrease in construction cost.
Answer: Fe2O3
Answer: - improvement of some properties of hardened
61. Main chemical compositions of clay are ……...
concrete.
Answer: Al2O3, SiO2
114. The purpose(s) of the use of water-reducing admixture
62. Major component of burnt clay bricks formed in burning process is …......
for concrete production is(are) ...........
Answer: sillimanite Answer: - to reduce mixing water.
63. Chemical formula of sillimanite is …...... Answer: - to reduce workability of fresh concrete.
Answer: Al2O3.SiO2 Answer: - to increase strength of hardened concrete.
64. The working principle of tunnel kiln used for ceramic material production is that …..... 115. The principal property (properties) of mortar is (are) ……..
Answer: semi-products move slowly, and fire remains in such kiln Answer: - consistency.
65. Sanitary ware products are …..... material used to produce them is ........... and main raw Answer: - water retention.
Answer: artifical material; kaolin Answer: - strength.