ARCHITECTURE LICENSURE EXAMINATION

MOCK EXAM SET 4A (Day 1 Part 2) 02:00 PM – 07:00 PM

PART 2: UTILITIES SYSTEMS/STRUCTURAL CONCEPTUALIZATION/BUILDING MATERIALS

AND CONSTRUCTION

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.

Situation 1 - The following questions relate to HVAC SYSTEMS. Choose the best and correct
answer.

1. What HEPA filter grade is usually the minimum grade used for medical facilities?
a. HEPA 10
b. HEPA 11
c. HEPA 12
d. HEPA 13
e. Answer: HEPA 13 and 14 are considered medical grades that can filter 0.1micron
particles in the air. HEPA 10 to 12 are the general standard grade that filter 0.3micron
particles. HEPA filters are effective in prevention of spread of airborne contaminants
such as bacteria and viruses.
2. A leak proof connection for the refrigerant piping in a typical AC installation.
a. flared connection
b. bolted connection
c. heat welded connection
d. soldered connection
3. Which of the following refrigerants is the most eco-friendly?
a. R-32
b. R-410a
c. R-22
d. Freon
e. Answer: R-32, R-410a and R-22 are the most commonly used refrigerants today.
However, R-22 (also known as Freon) are slowly being phased out. Among these
common refrigerants, R-32 is the most eco-friendly due to its less effect on the ozone and
less global warming potential. So you can notice that many AC manufacturers are now
using R-32 refrigerants in their products.
4. What is the usual method of testing for leakage in refrigerant tubing connections?
a. sound test
b. soap water test
c. water gauge test
d. thermal flow test
e. Answer: This is a standard and simplest way to check leakage in an AC tubing
connection. Spray soapy water to the connection and check for growing bubbles.
5. What is the recommended AC capacity for a typical bedroom with 4m x 5m dimensions?
 a. 0.5 HP
b. 0.75 HP
c. 1.0 HP
d. 1.5 HP
e. Answer: The area of the room is 20sqm. You can easily answer this if you have previous
experience. However, if you don’t, you can search online for an initial guide. One good
guide is from DOE:

You can find this table here: www.tinyurl.com/doeaccomputation

Situation 2 - The following questions relate to PLUMBING FITTINGS. Refer to FIGURE SET A.
Choose the best and correct answer.

6. Which of the following fittings is used for PPR pipes?

a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 4
7. Which of the following fittings is used with a flaring tool?
a. Figure 4
b. Figure 5
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 2
8. Which of the following is used to connect hubless cast iron pipes?
a. Figure 4
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 5
d. Figure 1
9. Which of the following fittings is also a soldered connection?
 a. Figure 5
b. Figure 4
c. Figure 2
d. Figure 3
10. Which of the following fittings is used on HDPE pipes?
a. Figure 2
b. Figure 3
c. Figure 4
d. Figure 5

Situation 3 - The following questions relate to ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. Choose the best and correct
answer.

11. Which of the following describes an appliance that is energy-saving?

a. high EER
b. low EER
c. high wattage
d. low wattage
e. Answer: EER or Energy Efficiency Ratio is the measure of how efficient the appliance
uses the energy it consumes. The higher the rating, the lower energy consumption. In
HVAC, there are other categories of EER such as SEER or CEER.
12. Which of the following is not a solar panel brand?
a. Trina
b. JA Solar
c. Seraphim
d. EcoShift
e. Answer: There are numerous solar panel brands available in the Philippines. Trina,
Hanhwa, JA Solar, REC, LG, SunPower and Seraphim are among the popular ones.
Some are made from China and Europe. EcoShift is a brand of lighting products.
13. Which type of solar power system does not require a solar battery?
a. off-grid system
b. grid-tied system
c. hybrid system
d. mounted system
e. Answer: There are three types of solar power system in the Philippines - grid-tied, off-
grid and hybrid system. You can research more on the differences of the three but in
general, grid-tied systems do not require solar batteries. The most common type used is
grid-tied system, followed by hybrid system. The system type largely depends on the type
of inverter used.
14. Circuit breakers capacity is indicated as _______.
a. amp
b. gauge
c. watts
d. horsepower
 15. A ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is highly recommended in which area?
a. wet areas
b. outdoor
c. indoor
d. basement

Situation 4 - The following questions relate to LIGHTING SYSTEMS. Refer to FIGURE SET B.
Choose the best and correct answer.

16. Which of the following is not wired to the main electric supply?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 5
17. Which of the following is appropriate for limited ceiling depth?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 5
18. Which of the following has a push-fit base?
a. Figure 3
b. Figure 4
c. Figure 2
d. Figure 5
19. Which of the following has a twist-and-lock base?
a. Figure 4
b. Figure 1
c. Figure 5
d. Figure 3
20. Which of the following is called a linear halogen lamp?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 5

Situation 5 - The following questions relate to CONSTRUCTION DETAILS. Choose the best and
correct answer.

21. Which of the following concrete uses should have the highest workability?
a. for pavement
b. for heavy mass construction
c. for beams, walls and columns
d. for foundation
22. Which of the following is a brand of veneers?
 a. Formica
b. Decra
c. WPC
d. Davies
23. A keyway is used for what?
a. for joining steel beams
b. for sectioning of concrete pours
c. for attaching cabinet doors
d. for crown moldings
e. Answer: A keyway is the grooved channel along the edge of set concrete to provide a
keyed joint between the set concrete and the fresh concrete. It is a type of construction
joint. Sometimes, dowels are incorporated.
24. Which of the following is not a variation of a gutter?
a. Spanish
b. Box
c. Banaue
d. End Wall
25. What is the most common material for waterstops?
a. urethane
b. metal
c. PVC
d. epoxy

Situation 6 - The following questions relate to MECHANICAL SYSTEMS. Choose the best and correct
answer.

26. Which of the following is usually noisier?

a. inverter AC
b. non-inverter AC
c. centralized AC
d. floor mounted AC
27. Typically installed in the ceiling, these HVAC devices are used to evenly distribute air in a room
or zone?
a. grille
b. register
c. diffuser
d. damper
28. What is the common material used for flexible air ducts?
a. aluminum
b. fiberglass
c. PVC
d. stainless steel
29. Which type of air diffusers can be used as an air curtain?
a. linear
 b. square
c. round
d. supply
30. It is used to control air flow in an air duct.
a. volume control damper
b. non-return damper
c. fusible link damper
d. guillotine damper

Situation 7 - The following questions relate to CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. Refer to FIGURE

SET C. Choose the best and correct answer.
31. Refer to Figure 5. What do you call this new material?
a. flexible granulated panels
b. flexible stone veneer
c. granular linoleum
d. PVC granular panels
32. Refer to Figure 4. What do you call this type of ceiling material?
a. tape ceiling
b. attachment ceiling
c. stretch ceiling
d. hand-in ceiling
33. Refer to Figure 1. Which of the following is not a brand of this material?
a. Hardieflex
b. Shera
c. Kalsi
d. Sta. Clara
34. Refer to Figure 2. This type of panel is made of what material?
a. ABS
b. WPC
c. PVC
d. PE
e. Answer: WPC or Wood Plastic Composite
35. Refer to Figure 3. What do you call these materials?
a. laminate rolls
b. edge banding
c. crown molding
d. floor strips

Situation 8 - The following questions relate to THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION.

Choose the best and correct answer.

36. A trademark brand called Styrofoam is technically what type of plastic?

a. expanded polystyrene
b. extruded polyvinyl chloride
 c. expanded polyethylene
d. extruded polystyrene
37. Which of the following has the highest effect as roofing insulation?
a. vermiculite
b. rockwool
c. polystyrene foam
d. polyiso sheets
e. Answer: You can refer to Table 6 of Green Building Code of the Philippines.
38. What is the recommended minimum total R-value of roof insulation?
a. R-5
b. R-8
c. R-14
d. R-17
e. Answer: Refer to the GBCP since it is the only code that provides this information.
39. Which of the following is not a form of glasswool insulation?
a. blanket
b. panel
c. batt
d. powder
40. Which of the following is not commonly used for insulating HVAC copper pipes?
a. rubber
b. polyolefin
c. polyethylene
d. fiberglass
e. Answer: The best answer for this is fiberglass. Take note that polyolefin and polyethylene
are almost the same. Rubber is the most common insulation used for HVAC copper
pipes.

Situation 9 - The following questions relate to CONSTRUCTION METHODS. Choose the best and
correct answer.

41. In a typical bill of quantities, what is the usual unit of temfacil?

a. lot
b. pcs
c. kg
d. sqm
42. In a typical bill of quantities, what is the first column?
a. unit cost
b. phase number
c. description
d. item number
43. In a continuous footing reinforcement, which of the following is the correct arrangement of
rebars?
a. longitudinal rebars below the transverse rebars
 b. transverse rebars below the longitudinal rebars
c. longitudinal and transverse rebars on same level
d. transverse rebars alternately placed below and above the longitudinal rebars
e. See Page D.13 of Estimating Bill of Materials by Tagayun.
44. It is a type of temporary or permanent underground wall usually used as retention systems for
excavations or part foundation or basement walls.
a. diaphragm wall
b. excavation wall
c. barrier wall
d. surge wall
45. In construction, thermocouples are commonly used in what?
a. light gauge steel construction
b. brickworks
c. mass concrete
d. foundation works
e. Answer: Thermocouples are used to monitor the temperature of concrete. It is most
commonly used in mass concrete construction such as dams.

Situation 10 - The following questions relate to STEEL CONSTRUCTION. Choose the best and
correct answer.

46. What is the minimum chromium content of stainless steel?

a. 9%
b. 12%
c. 15%
d. 7%
47. Which type of steel is also known as tool steel?
a. mild steel
b. medium-carbon steel
c. alloy steel
d. high-carbon steel
e. Answer: A high-carbon steel is also known as hard steel. It is a type of carbon steel and is
less malleable than mild steel.
48. A seat angle is used for which steel connection?
a. column to pedestal
b. beam to column
c. metal deck to beam
d. column to column
49. A trademark for a steel pipe column filled with concrete.
a. built-up
b. jackbuilt
c. lally
d. moment
50. A coped connection is usually used for which of the following?
 a. beam to girder connection
b. beam to column connection
c. column to pedestal connection
d. column to column connection

Situation 11 - The following questions relate to ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. Choose the best and correct
answer.

51. Which is a device that automatically transfers a power supply from its primary source to a backup
source when it senses a failure or outage in the primary source?
a. main disconnecting switch
b. automatic transfer switch
c. ground fault circuit interrupter
d. circuit breaker
52. Which type of circuit breaker connection is preferred for commercial and industrial buildings?
a. bolt-on
b. plug-in
c. tape-in
d. welded
53. America is a known brand of what electrical component?
a. circuit breaker
b. light switch
c. outlets
d. panel box
54. AWG denotes what?
a. insulation thickness
b. wire length
c. wire size
d. amperage
55. An electrical enclosure that houses one or more wiring connections.
a. electrical box
b. panel box
c. junction box
d. splice box

Situation 12 - The following questions relate to SAFETY SYSTEMS. Choose the best and correct
answer.

56. Which of the following is not a component of an FDAS?

a. manual call point
b. control panel
c. service entrance
d. smoke detector
 e. FDAS involves several important components. The basic components include initiating
devices (heat detectors, CO2 detectors, smoke detectors), notification devices (horns and
strobes), the FACP (fire alarm control panel or control unit) and the backup power
supply. Larger FDAS is also connected to the Fire Extinguishing System (i.e. sprinkler
systems).
57. Which type of FDAS is recommended for smaller buildings?
a. conventional
b. addressable
c. semi-addressable
d. electronic
e. FDAS has two basic types - conventional and addressable systems. Some sources also
describe the semi-addressable system. The main difference between conventional and
addressable is the configuration or the connection of the devices with the main control
panel. The conventional system is used for smaller buildings.
58. The design and installation of FDAS should conform to which code?
a. Philippine Electrical Code
b. Philippine Mechanical Code
c. Philippine Electronic Engineering Code
d. Philippine Electronics Code
59. Which fire suppression system is ideal for power plants and airport hangars?
a. wet pipe
b. dry pipe
c. pre-action
d. deluge
e. The discussion of the different type of fire suppression systems can be found here:
https://tinyurl.com/firesup01
60. What is the usually the smallest thread size of sprinkler heads commercially available?
a. ⅓”
b. ½”
c. ¾”
d. 1”
e. Take note that the thread size is different from the opening of the sprinkler heads. The
two most common sizes are ½” and ¾”.

Situation 13 - The following questions relate to WOOD CONSTRUCTION. Refer to FIGURE SET D.
Choose the best and correct answer.

61. Which of the following is a bridle joint?

a. Figure 4
b. Figure 5
c. Figure 2
d. Figure 1
62. Which of the following is a box joint?
a. Figure 1
 b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 4
63. Which of the following is a dado joint?
a. Figure 5
b. Figure 3
c. Figure 1
d. Figure 2
64. Which of the following is a rabbet joint?
a. Figure 3
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 1
d. Figure 5
65. Which of the following is a dovetail joint?
a. Figure 5
b. Figure 4
c. Figure 1
d. Figure 3

Situation 14 - The following questions relate to GLASS. Choose the best and correct answer.

66. Sandblasting is used to create what?

a. privacy glass
b. dimmed glass
c. diffused glass
d. frosted glass
67. A glass process also known as French embossing?
a. sandblasting
b. glass tiling
c. glass mosaic
d. acid etching
68. Which of the following is not a type of fire-rated glass?
a. ceramic glass
b. wired glass
c. intumescent glass
d. floated glass
e. Answer: Fire-rated glass can be wired glass, ceramic glass, tempered glass or intumescent
glass.
69. A type of glass with vinyl interlayer that allows the glass to remain integral after impact.
a. annealed
b. insulated
c. tempered glass
d. laminated
70. Which type of glass joining method is used for frameless glass walls?
 a. top joint
b. butt joint
c. mullion joint
d. gasket joint

Situation 15 - The following questions relate to STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS. Choose the best and
correct answer.
71. Which of the following is the ability of a metal to be hammered, pressed, or rolled into thin sheets
without breaking?
a. brittleness
b. malleability
c. ductility
d. conductivity
72. A footing used for bearing walls.
a. pad footing
b. isolated footing
c. raft footing
d. strip footing
73. In roof framing, a collar tie is a horizontal roof member that connects what?
a. rafters
b. joists
c. ridge boards
d. webs
e. Answer: A collar tie is a tension tie in the upper third of opposing gable rafters that is
intended to resist rafter separation from the ridge beam during periods of unbalanced
loads, such as that caused by wind uplift, or unbalanced roof loads from snow.
74. In a cantilevered beam, the maximum bending moment is ______________.
a. at the fixed end
b. at the free end
c. at the middle
d. at both ends
e. Answer: There is no special loading provided in the question so we will assume that the
beam is uniformly loaded. The maximum bending moment in a cantilever beam or slab
occurs at its fixed end. The maximum deflection, on the other hand, is at the free end.
75. In a cantilevered beam, the maximum deflection is _____________.
a. at the fixed end
b. at the free end
c. at the middle
d. at both ends

Situation 16 - The following questions relate to CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. Refer to FIGURE

SET E. Choose the best and correct answer.

76. Which of the following is used for drywall attachments?

 a. Figure 1
b. Figure 5
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 2
77. Which of the following is used for furniture?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 4
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 5
78. Which of the following is used for roofing installation?
a. Figure 2
b. Figure 1
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 4
79. Which of the following is used for high strength steel to steel connection?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 5
c. Figure 4
d. Figure 3
80. Which of the following is used for water closet installation?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 4
d. Figure 3

Situation 17 - The following questions relate to CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. Choose the best and
correct answer.

81. Which of the following does not need plastering?

a. CHB
b. AAC blocks
c. blockwork
d. exterior wall
e. Answer: Among these, AAC is known to have a smooth surface that usually does not
need plastering.
82. Which of the following is also known as architectural hardware.
a. rough hardware
b. metal hardware
c. concealed hardware
d. finish hardware
83. Which of the following is a semi-finished metal product intended to be further processed into
other metal products?
a. ore
b. billet
 c. hot roll
d. mill
84. What is the purpose of backer rods?
a. control the joint width
b. control the sealant depth
c. control the tile movement
d. control the water seepage
85. A construction product has a tagline “Iwas Kapak” on its packaging. What type of material could
it be?
a. wood preservative
b. concrete admixture
c. roofing paint
d. tile adhesive
e. Answer: “Kapak” is tile debonding in English so the tile adhesive is the best answer.

Situation 18 - The following questions relate to CONSTRUCTION METHODS. Choose the best and
correct answer.

86. Which of the following is a lean concrete mix?

a. 1:5:10
b. 1:1:2
c. 1:2:4
d. 1:1.5:3
e. Answer: For lean concrete mixes, the ratio is generally 1:3:6, 1:4:8, and 1:5:10.
87. What is the typical thinner for latex paint?
a. spirit
b. water
c. oil
d. white latex
88. Hard hats in construction should be replaced every _______________.
a. 1-3 years
b. 6-8 years
c. 6-12 months
d. 2-5 years
89. The color of hard hats used by safety officers or inspectors in the construction site.
a. white
b. yellow
c. blue
d. green
90. Which is used to drive sheet piles into the soil?
a. vibratory hammer
b. mulcher
c. plate compactor
d. penetrometer
Situation 19 - The following questions relate to CONSTRUCTION METHODS. Choose the best and
correct answer.

91. Roofing bended accessories should be stored _______________.

a. vertically
b. horizontally
c. stacked
d. bent
92. What is the typical unit of beam deflection?
a. kN
b. mm
c. psi
d. m
93. What type of footing is used to distribute the load on an eccentrically loaded column to another
adjacent footing?
a. combined footing
b. strap footing
c. raft footing
d. strip footing
e. Note that strap footing is also considered a combined footing. However, strap footing is
more specific so it is the best answer.
94. Which is considered as the best rate of withdrawings the internal concrete vibrators?
a. 5 inches per second
b. 2mm per second
c. 1 inch per second
d. 10mm per second
95. The most common type of concrete vibrators.
a. surface
b. formwork
c. base
d. internal

Situation 20 - The following questions relate to TANKS. Refer to FIGURE SET F. Choose the best and
correct answer.

96. Which of the following is installed on the roof?

a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 5
d. Figure 4
97. Which of the following is installed near the pump?
a. Figure 2
b. Figure 1
 c. Figure 3
d. Figure 5
98. Which of the following is installed above or near the water heater?
a. Figure 2
b. Figure 3
c. Figure 5
d. Figure 1
99. Which of the following is installed underground?
a. Figure 5
b. Figure 1
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 4
100. Which of the following is used to heat water?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 4

Situation 21 - The following questions relate to SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION. Choose the best and
correct answer.

101. What is used as a cheap alternative to traditional steam saunas?

a. infrared
b. coal
c. UV
d. micro
102. What is the maximum distance of unenclosed platform lifts for the disabled?
a. 1.20m
b. 1.50m
c. 2.50m
d. 0.80m
e. Reference: Accessibility for the Disabled (A Design Manual for a Barrier Free
Environment). See https://www.un.org/esa/socdev/enable/designm/AD2-03.htm
103. Which of the following caps the pool edge or shell wall and also separates the swimming
pool from the surrounding surface?
a. trim
b. skim
c. coping
d. top
104. Which type of membrane structure is described where the occupants do not occupy the
pressurized area used to support the structure?
a. air-inflated
b. air-supported
c. air-blown
 d. air-confined
105. A structure that is usually above the theater entrance entirely supported from the building.
a. canopy
b. marquee
c. porte-cochère
d. awning

Situation 22 - The following questions relate to ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. Choose the best and correct
answer.

106. What is the typical length of PVC wire moldings?

a. 10 feet
b. 12 feet
c. 7 feet
d. 8 feet
107. What do you call the protective routing and covering system for electrical cables and
wires to prevent damage?
a. banking
b. trunking
c. conduits
d. molding
108. What do you call a device used to convert direct current to alternating current?
a. inverter
b. convertor
c. motor
d. rectifier
109. What is the unit measured by the electric meter?
a. wattage
b. voltage
c. kilowatt-hour
d. watt-days
110. Who among these cannot be the electrical practitioner in-charge of construction?
a. professional electrical engineer
b. registered electrical engineer
c. professional electronic engineer
d. registered master electrician

Situation 23 - The following questions relate to ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS. Refer to FIGURE SET G.
Choose the best and correct answer.

111. Which of the following is used in an intercom system?

a. Figure 1
b. Figure 5
c. Figure 3
 d. Figure 2
112. Which of the following is a component of an FDAS?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 4
113. Which of the following is a component of a PA system?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 5
c. Figure 4
d. Figure 3
114. Which of the following is a component of a PBX?
a. Figure 2
b. Figure 4
c. Figure 5
d. Figure 1
115. Which of the following is a FACP?
a. Figure 2
b. Figure 5
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 1

Situation 24 - The following questions relate to HVAC SYSTEMS. Choose the best and correct answer.

116. An air handler unit is also known as _________________.

a. fan coil unit
b. condenser
c. expansion unit
d. refrigerant unit
117. A component of a centralized HVAC system used to remove heat from the water
discharged from the condenser.
a. chiller
b. fan coil unit
c. evaporator
d. cooling tower
118. A movable plate within an HVAC ductwork that regulates or redirects airflow.
a. coil
b. duct plate
c. grille
d. damper
119. In a zoned HVAC system, each zone has a unique ______________.
a. air handling unit
b. evaporator
c. refrigerant
 d. thermostat
120. Solfron is a brand of what?
a. aircon
b. duct insulation
c. HVAC ducts
d. refrigerant

Situation 25 - The following questions relate to CONSTRUCTION METHODS. Choose the best and
correct answer.

121. A slurry wall is used to prevent what?

a. horizontal flow of water
b. soil erosion
c. caving in of excavation
d. too much dust in construction
122. What is usually used to verify if bolts are tightened to the proper tension?
a. load-indicator washer
b. load-indicator wrench
c. number of turns
d. embossed number
123. A plate load test is used to determine what?
a. concrete strength
b. soil cohesiveness
c. soil bearing capacity
d. wood shear capacity
124. Vibroflotation is a soil improvement technique used to _________ the soil.
a. granulate
b. densify
c. lighten
d. clear
125. It refers to the underground level where the ground is saturated with water.
a. saturation level
b. moist table
c. water table
d. ground saturation point

Situation 26 - The following questions relate to WOOD PRODUCTS. Choose the best and correct
answer.

126. What is the typical duration of bamboo curing?

a. 1-2 weeks
b. 3-5 days
c. 6-12 weeks
d. 3-5 months
 127. What can be used to preserve bamboo?
a. salt
b. borax
c. oil
d. varnish
128. What do you call wood before it is seasoned?
a. fresh
b. green
c. raw
d. wet
e. Green wood is wood that has been recently cut and therefore has not had an opportunity
to season (dry) by evaporation of the internal moisture.
129. Shou sugi ban is a Japanese method of _____________________.
a. dressing wood
b. waterproofing wood
c. cutting wood
d. growing wood
e. Shou sugi ban is an ancient Japanese technique for waterproofing and preserving wood
that is finding increased use. It involves charring the wood surface with a torch until it
turns black. While the practice originated for the purpose of weatherproofing wood, it has
recently become popular as a rustic, textural design element for siding or interior
applications.
130. What does CLT mean?
a. cross-laminated timber
b. carbon-linked timber
c. covered lean timber
d. corner lap timber

Situation 27 - The following questions relate to CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. Choose the best and
correct answer.

131. Rapidly renewable materials have a harvest cycle of ____________ or less.

a. 3 years
b. 10 years
c. 15 years
d. 1 year
e. Rapidly renewable materials (those with a harvest cycle of ten years or less) generally
require fewer inputs and have a lower environmental impact. Some examples of rapidly
renewable materials are bamboo for flooring, cotton batt insulation, wool carpeting, cork
flooring, straw bales, and linoleum flooring.
132. Glass reinforced plastic is more popularly known as ______________.
a. fiberglass
b. polystyrene
c. linoleum
 d. cork
133. A photochromic film changes the ______________ of a glass window.
a. tint
b. temperature
c. thickness
d. color
134. In glass production, silvering produces what?
a. stained glass
b. colored glass
c. mirror
d. translucent glass
135. In glazing, it refers to the total solar energy transmittance of the glazing unit.
a. U-value
b. SHGF
c. Emissivity
d. Shading Coefficient

Situation 28 - The following questions relate to SITE CONSTRUCTION. Refer to Figure Set H.
Choose the best and correct answer.

136. Refer to Figure 5. In which location are these pipes installed?

a. underground
b. along the walls
c. in the basement
d. within mass concrete
137. Refer to Figure 1. These are used for what?
a. soil stabilization
b. building drainage
c. roofing insulation
d. painting works
e. Geocells are engineered for protection and stabilization applications. They are often used
to help improve the performance of standard construction materials and erosion-control
treatments.
138. Refer to Figure 2. This is called what?
a. flooring board
b. tactile mat
c. drainage board
d. masonry mat
139. Refer to Figure 3. These are used for what?
a. shoring
b. dewatering
c. flooring support
d. underpinning
140. Refer to Figure 4. It is an enclosure for what?
 a. pipes
b. sand
c. stones
d. tiles

Situation 29 - The following questions relate to CONSTRUCTION TOOLS. Refer to FIGURE SET I.
Choose the best and correct answer.

141. Which of the following is used for painting?

a. Figure 5
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 1
142. Which of the following is used for countertop installation?
a. Figure 3
b. Figure 4
c. Figure 1
d. Figure 5
143. Which of the following is used in cabinetry?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 5
144. Which of the following is used for bending sheet metals?
a. Figure 4
b. Figure 5
c. Figure 1
d. Figure 2
145. Which of the following is used in plumbing installations?
a. Figure 5
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 4

Situation 30 - The following questions relate to ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS. Refer to FIGURE SET J.
Choose the best and correct answer.

146. Refer to Figure 2. What do you call this type of cable?

a. Display Port
b. VGA
c. HDMI
d. USB
147. Refer to Figure 1. This type of cable has a braided metal mesh around the wire which
_______________.
 a. prevents current leakage
b. protects the wire from water
c. increases insulation
d. prevents signal interference
148. Refer to Figure 4. This is what type of cable?
a. TS
b. TRRS
c. TRS
d. Lightning
e. Answer: Refer to this guide:

i.
149. Refer to Figure 5. It is usually used for what?
a. projector installation
b. sound system installation
c. electrical fence installation
d. CCTV installation
150. Refer to Figure 3. This type of cable is called what?
a. USB-C
b. USB-A
c. USB Mini
d. Lightning

FIGURE SET A - PLUMBING FITTINGS

Figure 1 - PPR fitting (male threaded coupling)

Figure 2 - flare union fitting

Figure 3 - PE Compression Coupling

Figure 4 - Solder ring fittings (copper)

Figure 5 - Hubless Shielded Coupling

FIGURE SET B - LIGHTING SYSTEMS

Figure 1 - Linear Halogen Lamps

Figure 2 - Slim Recessed Downlight

Figure 3 - MR16 GU5.3 (Push Fit Base)

Figure 4 - MR16 GU10 (Twist-and-Lock)

Figure 5 - Solar Step Light

FIGURE SET C - CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

Figure 1 - Fiber Cement Board

Figure 2 - WPC Fluted Panel

Figure 3 - Laminated Edge Banding or Edging

Figure 4 - Stretch Ceiling

Figure 5 - Flexible Stone Veneer

FIGURE SET D - WOOD CONSTRUCTION

Figure 1. Dado Joint

Figure 2. Box Joint

Figure 3. Rabbet Joint

Figure 4. Bridle Joint

Figure 5. Dovetail Joint

FIGURE SET E- CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

Figure 1. Furniture Bolt

Figure 2. Lead Wire Fastener or Umbrella Tail Nail

Figure 3. Tension Control Bolt

Figure 4. Tank to Bolt Fixing

Figure 5. Drywall Anchor

FIGURE SET F - TANKS

Figure 1 - Plastic Septic Tank

Figure 2 - Expansion Tank

Figure 3 - Pressure Tank

Figure 4 - Storage Water Heater

Figure 5 - Solar Water Heater Storage Tank

FIGURE SET G - ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

Figure 1. Manual Call Point

Figure 2 - Intercom Telephone

Figure 3 - Ceiling Speaker (used in a PA system)

Figure 4 - Telephone Line Splitter

Figure 5 - Fire Alarm Control Panel

FIGURE SET H - SITE CONSTRUCTION

Figure 1 - Geocell
Figure 2 - Drainage Board

Figure 3 - Steel Sheet Piles

Figure 4 - Gabion Cage

Figure 5 - Perforated Drainage Pipe

FIGURE SET I - CONSTRUCTION TOOLS

Figure 1. Wet Polishing Pad

Figure 2. Compound Miter Saw

Figure 3. Pipe Threader

Figure 4. Sheet Metal Bending Pliers

Figure 5. Paint Mixer Drill Attachment

FIGURE SET J - ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

Figure 1. Coaxial Cable

Figure 2. HDMI Cable

Figure 3. USB Mini

Figure 4. TS Cable

Figure 5. Siamese Cable (usually for CCTV)