1. The unending sequence of numbers where the first two terms are 1 15.

A person’s house is an example of

and 1 each succeeding term is the sum of the two preceding is a. Primary territory
discovered by b. Secondary territory
a. Le Corbusier c. Tertiary territory
b. Fibonacci d. None of the above
c. Vitrivius 16. A color complementary to another color is found in which position
d. Palladio of the color wheel in relation to the second color
2. In composition, it is established by equalizing the element forces in a. Opposite to the second color
spite their differences b. Two colors away from the second color
a. Contrast c. Three colors away from the second color
b. Perspective d. Next to the second color
c. Asymmetrical balance 17. An anthropometric scale of proportions devised by swiss-born
d. Focus French architect le Corbusier. It was developed as a visual bridge
3. In gestalt principle, when objects that are close to each other are of between two incompatible scales, the imperial system and the
the same group is known as metric system
a. Reversible figure a. Modulor
b. Continuity b. Fibonacci
c. Proximity c. Golden rectangle
d. Figureground d. Divine proportion
4. Explaining a phenomenon is a component of the definition of a: 18. The term synonymous to the golden proportion given during the
a. Concept renaissance period when they discovered that the body and nature
b. Theory follows the same principle.
c. Philosophy a. Aesthetic proportion
d. Problem b. Divine proportion
5. Method of proportioning based on height of an English man with his c. Genetic proportion
arm raised d. Organic proportion
a. Modulor 19. Which of the ff. is not a characteristic of territoriality
b. Fibonacci a. The ownership or of right to a place
c. Golden rectangle b. Personalization
d. Divine proportion c. The right to defend against intrusion
6. A visibly perceived sequence of architectural elements in a design is d. Common spaces
a. Hierarchy 20. When elements of a composition grow from a central line or are
b. Scale aligned around central point
c. Balance a. Symmetry
d. rhythm b. Radial balance
7. The color harmony where colors are located side by side in the color c. Continuity
wheel d. Rad
a. Monochrome 21. Is the arrangement of elements so that no part of a work
b. Analogous overpowers the other, or seems heavier than any other part
c. Complementary a. Dominance
d. Split complementary b. Balance
8. Arranging visually equal elements in each four quadrants created by c. Unity
a pair of crossed axes d. Scale
a. Axial symmetry 22. A design concept which uses symbols and meanings is which type of
b. Asymmetrical balance thematic or symbolic concept
c. Biaxial balance a. Ideals
d. Symmetrical balance b. Essences
9. A relational concept, typically measured in terms of how far one c. Metaphors
individual is from the other d. Analogies
a. Distance 23. Study of proportioning systems based on the dimensions and
b. territory proportions of the human body
c. space a. Ergonomics
d. proxemics b. Anthropometrics
10. Perceiving architectural through all 5 senses and not just the visual c. Aesthetics
sense is which level of architectural orders d. Socio-geometrics
a. Conceptual 24. PD 1096 is an example of
b. Perceptual a. Critical theory
c. Critical b. Descriptive theory
11. Gestalt principle-complete figure that are incomplete c. Conceptual theory
a. Continuity d. Prescriptive theory
b. Proximity 25. Tertiary colors result from a mix of which types of colors
c. Figureground a. Two primaries
d. Closure b. Primary and secondary
12. Space is always defined by: c. Two secondary
a. Circulation d. Secondary and its complement
b. Structure 26. Designing religious retreat house would normally require which type
c. Form of privacy
d. Style a. Solitude
13. The point of contact between mass and space is b. Intimacy
a. Line c. Anonymity
b. Volume d. Reserve
c. Form 27. A process by which the brain takes all the sensations people
d. Plane experience at any given moment and allows them to be interpreted
14. Gestalt principle-tendency to perceive objects, or figure, as existing in some meaningful fashion
on a background a. Expression
a. Continuity b. Translation
b. Figureground c. Perception
c. Proximity d. Appreciation
d. Closure
28. Dimensional relationships of the elements of an architectural design c. Dome
to a standard is a definition of d. Monumental
a. Contrast 42. Which of the following is an example of socio-petal space
b. Proportion a. An airport waiting area
c. Hierarchy b. The lineup area in front of a ticket booth
d. Scale c. The food serving area of a cafeteria
29. An axis that creates symmetry is found in which design principle d. A residential dining table
a. Scale 43. Annoyed when a stranger is standing so close to you is
b. Balance a. Personal territory
c. Proportion b. Physical territory
d. Contrast c. Public territory
30. The horizontal SM Megamall building seen against the high-rise 44. In making a small room appear bigger
structure of the Ortigas center is an example of: a. Walls and ceiling should be with bright colors
a. Rhythm b. Walls and ceilings should be with lighter colors
b. Balance c. Wall and ceilings should be with warm colors
c. Contrast d. All of the above
d. Hierarchy 45. A linear organization of spaces in an architectural design may be
31. The central atrium of the Trinoma shopping mall mayt be perceived perceived in
as which type of architecture? a. A mosque
a. Gay b. A Japanese pagoda
b. Feminine c. Townhouses
c. Masculine d. Intramuros
d. Androgynous 46. Internet cafés are an example of the architectural application of
32. Principle of unity which Maslow’s levels of needs?
a. Provides cohesiveness to different elements seen in one a. Self-actualization
composition b. Security
b. Accent to grouping of elements c. Social acceptance
c. Provides visual equilibrium to composition of elements d. Self-esteem
d. Provides opposition to the composition of elements 47. What is the distance from a person to a stranger in planning a public
33. Which of the following is not a behavior setting park
a. Bookstore a. 0.5 m
b. School canteen b. 1.2 m
c. Church c. 2.5 m
d. Mosque d. 3.5 m
34. Dominance 48. Which of the following is not manifested Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie
a. Provides cohesiveness to different elements seen in one House
composition a. Sweeping, extended low buildings
b. Accent to grouping of elements b. Shallow sloping roofs
c. Provide visual equilibrium to composition of elements c. Horizontal lines
d. Provides opposition to the composition of elements d. Curtain walls
35. The branches and leaves of the trees are some examples of what 49. The approach of the architecture of GDR was heavily influenced by
planar elements defining a space a. Introduction of new technology that shaped their buildings
a. Overhead plane b. The political ideology of socialism which private property
b. Vertical plane ownership is banned and housing is for all
c. Base plane c. The religion where ornamentations were based on religious
d. Depressed plane beliefs
36. Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Falling Water, Sydney Opera House d. The growing economy where the height of the building is an
are examples that describe economic symbol
a. Symmetrical balance 50. The book written by Vitruvius
b. Radial balance a. De architectura Libri Decem
c. Biaxial balance b. Re de aedificatoria(on the art of building)
d. Asymmetrical balance c. Trattato d’architettura(treatise of Architecture)
37. Competitive fast food chains deliberately choose colors red, yellow, d. L’ldea dell’Architettura (‘the idea of a Universal Architecture)
orange in their color scheme: 51. The philosophy of Andres Duany
a. To look clean and less maintenance a. The urban Transect based on historic arrangements of cities,
b. To stimulate gastronomic sensation towns, and countryside. The transect is the natural gradient
c. To match w/ the logo from urban to rural to natural landscapes that can be observed
d. To fuel people with warm and cozy atmosphere in settlement pattern all over the world
38. Principle of contrast b. The location of our residential and work place have great
a. Provides cohesiveness to different elements seen in one influence on people. Urban places are decisive factors in our
composition standard of living
b. Accent to grouping of elements c. Socialist realism was intended to create the state’s own identity
c. Provide visual equilibrium to composition of elements about urban planning and architecture, and to reject modernism
d. Provides opposition to the composition of elements d. The interplay between geometry and light, the relationship
39. Preferring the Greenbelt shopping mall over the SM megamall between site and building design.
because of the former’s park-like setting is an example of which 52. Book written by Filarete
aesthetic theory a. De architectura Libri Decem
a. Contextual b. Re de aedificatoria(on the art of building)
b. Organismicist c. Trattato d’architettura(treatise of Architecture)
c. Psychoanalytic d. L’ldea dell’Architettura (‘the idea of a Universal Architecture)
d. Existential 53. The 30 St. Mary Axe reflects Norman Foster’s Philosophy
40. Calatrava’s works are an architectural line may be: a. Socialist realism was intended to create the state’s own identity
a. Structure as form giver about urban planning and architecture, and to reject modernism
b. Light as form giver b. The interplay between geometry and light, the relationship
c. Material as form giver between site and building design
d. Color as form giver c. The location of our residential and work place have great
41. An example of architectural line may be influence on people. Urban places are decisive factors in our
a. Street standard of living
b. Wall
 d. The urban Transect based on historic arrangements of cities, a. I.M Pei
towns, and countryside. The transect is the natural gradient b. Tadao Ando
from urban to rural to natural landscapes that can be observed c. Antoni Gaudi
in settlement pattern all over the world d. Le Corbusier
54. The book written by Alberti 67. Which of the ff. is not a characteristic of Philip Johnson’s Glass
a. De architectura Libri Decem House
b. Re de aedificatoria(on the art of building) a. Geometrical
c. Trattato d’architettura(treatise of Architecture) b. Creates sense of transparency within the area
d. L’ldea dell’Architettura (‘the idea of a Universal Architecture) c. Simple plan
55. Which of the following is a characteristic of International Style d. Free-standing columns
a. The curtain wall used as building envelop 68. The stage where the project objectives are studied
b. The treatment of the building parts in classical motif a. Definition of the project
c. The curvilinear appearance of the building b. Development of design strategies and concept
d. The color motif applied in the building c. Final design and presentation
56. The ideal city planned by Filarete d. Pre-design service
a. Sforzinda 69. Which of the ff. is not a description of Eero Saarinen’s building
b. Garden city a. Simple
c. Newtown b. Sweeping
d. Acropolis c. Arching structural curves or machine like rationalism
57. Which of the following is not a characteristic of Neo-classical style d. Integrity of materials
a. Towers with pinnacles 70. Development of design strategies
b. Symmetrical shape a. Project objectives
c. Tall columns that rise the height of the building b. Design considerations
d. Triangular pediment, domed roofs c. Flowchart programming
58. The use of renewable sources of energy such as solar panels, d. Technical space analysis
renewable materials such as lumber from commercial farming and 71. Describe Paul Rudolf’s buildings
the minimal use of natural material thru reduce, reuse, recycle is a. Simple
a. Organic architecture b. Sweeping
b. Sustainable architecture c. Arching structural curves or machine like rationalism
c. Bio-mimicry d. Integrity of materials
d. Vernacular architecture 72. Not a characteristic of Art Nouveau
59. Which of the ff. is BETON BRUT a. Whiplash lines
a. Concrete b. Semi-circular arches
b. Brick c. Flowing endril-like lines
c. Granite d. Feminine figures
d. Brick and concrete 73. Which of the following in not the characteristic of Frank Gehry’s
60. The formulation of design concept from the inspiration of plants and building
animals such as the copying the tactile response of the makahiya a. Idea of unity and harmony in composition
leaves in the design of touch lamp or the water repellent character b. Idea of fragmentation
of the taro leaves used as inspiration to paint materials c. An interest in manipulating ideas of a structure’s surface or skin
a. Organic architecture d. Non-rectilinear shapes w/c serve to distort and dislocate some
b. Sustainable architecture of the elements of architecture, such as structure and envelop
c. Bio-mimicry 74. Graphical diagrams used to represent spaces with no consideration
d. Vernacular architecture to actual areas of the spaces
61. A cult of the machine age and even a glorification of war and a. Bubble diagram
violence were among the themes of this movement b. Interaction diagram
a. Brutalism c. Space diagram
b. Techno tecture d. Interrelationship diagram
c. Constructivism 75. The stage where working drawings, models, presentation drawings
d. Futurism are prepared
62. The expressionism style of structure manifest a. Definition of the project
a. The character of the building was from the emotional b. Development of design strategies and concept
interpretations of the architect and materials showed poetic c. Pre-design concept
expressions d. Final design and presentation
b. The characteristic of the raw material used was revealed 76. Not a characteristic of Art Deco
c. The building has no classical ornamentation a. Curvaceous
d. The shape of the structure was futuristic b. Metallic
63. Which of the ff. is not a characteristic of Villa Savoye of Le Corbusier c. Use of zebra prints
a. A pillars supporting the structure, thus freeing the ground d. Chevron
beneath the building 77. Stage of the design process where site is studied
b. A roof terrace, transformable into a garden and an essential part a. Development of design strategies and concept
of the house b. Definition of the project
c. An open floor plan; a façade free of ornamentation, windows in c. Pre-design concept
strips that affirm the independence of the structural frame d. Final design and presentation
d. Open, split-level living space and cell-like bedrooms 78. The proper positioning of structure taking into consideration solar,
64. Architectural style after 1917 Russian war where new architecture is view, privacy
a remedy for Russian social discontentment a. Orientation
a. Brutalism b. Rendering
b. Futurism c. Diagramming
c. Techno tecture d. Doodling
d. Constructivism 79. Not a design consideration
65. Biotecture is reflected on the works of a. Climate
a. Duany b. Laws
b. Calatrava c. Needs and wants
c. Ebenezer howard d. Concept
d. Rem koolhaas 80. Stage in design process where the kind, quality and quantity of
66. Large abstract forms, Sharp geometric designs, Glass-clad structure spaces and their requirements relative to site are determined.
and traditional combining with modern elements are design a. Technical computation
characteristics of b. Area computation
 c. Technical space analysis c. Symbolic analogy
d. Technical space accounting d. Fantasy analogy
81. The use of information such as climate, laws and codes, culture and 93. Brundtland commission of the united nations on march 20,1987
traditions are examples of states that “sustainable development is development that meets the
a. Design concept needs of the present w/o compromising the ability of future
b. Project concept generations to meet their own needs”. This definition of
c. Design considerations environmental and human concern as applied to architecture in the
d. Design criteria form of program concept would mean
82. A technique in analyzing space adjacency where one space is a. Design of an office where the needs of future users of the
compared to all spaces using table building will be considered
a. Matrix b. Design that of an office that will consider the budget of the
b. Interaction net corporation so that the workers will be productive in the
c. Grid structure
d. Table c. Design of an office with materials that are taken from renewable
83. If sustainable development is the “central theme” of a project, sources
which of the ff. stages of the design process should the development d. A design of an office that economical
of the concept be stopped 94. Which of the following in not the characteristic of Frank Gehry’s
a. Scope of the project building
b. Project objectives a. Idea of unity and harmony in composition
c. Design objective b. Idea of fragmentation
d. Final design proposal and presentation c. An interest in manipulating ideas of a structure’s surface or skin
84. From the abstract program concept “sustainability” which of the ff. d. Non-rectilinear shapes w/c serve to distort and dislocate some
statement is a performance requirement of the elements of architecture, such as structure and envelop
a. A maximum of 100% of the light is coming from the sun during 95. Which of the ff. is not classified as a good characteristic of program
the day time concept development
b. A maximum delay of 30% for delivery of materials a. Simplicity
c. A maximum of 100% productivity of the workers b. Strong visual impact
d. A maximum 100% return of investment for 10 years c. Brief verbal reinforcement
85. Which of the following is not a description of a concept d. Definition of terms
a. A statement made up of diagrammatic solutions arising from 96. The formulation of design concept from the inspiration of plants and
design analysis animals such as the copying the tactile response of the makahiya
b. A statement that is general and rudimentary in character leaves in the design of touch lamp or the water repellent character
c. It requires and must embrace further development of the taro leaves used as inspiration to paint materials
d. Sketches and doodles of designers of reflect what is on their a. Organic architecture
minds b. Sustainable architecture
86. The use of renewable sources of energy such as solar panels, c. Bio-mimicry
renewable materials such as lumber from commercial farming and d. Vernacular architecture
the minimal use of natural material thru reduce, reuse, recycle is 97. Which of the ff. is not a function of programming
a. Organic architecture a. Document factual materials
b. Sustainable architecture b. Documents decisions done during the pre-design process
c. Bio-mimicry c. Scope and direction of the project are established
d. Vernacular architecture d. Document the design development of the project
87. From the abstract program concept “sustainability” which of the ff. 98. Which of the following is a characteristic of International Style
statement is a performance requirement a. The curtain wall used as building envelop
e. A maximum of 100% of the light is coming from the sun during b. The treatment of the building parts in classical motif
the day time c. The curvilinear appearance of the building
f. A maximum delay of 30% for delivery of materials d. The color motif applied in the building
g. A maximum of 100% productivity of the workers 99. The arteries of the blood of the human body is like the streets of the
h. A maximum 100% return of investment for 10 years city is an example of
88. Which of the ff. is not a characteristic of Villa Savoye of Le Corbusier a. Fantasy analogy
a. A pillars supporting the structure, thus freeing the ground b. Direct analogy
beneath the building c. Personal analogy
b. A roof terrace, transformable into a garden and an essential part d. Symbolic analogy
of the house 100. Which of the following is not manifested Frank Lloyd Wright’s
c. An open floor plan; a façade free of ornamentation, windows in Prairie House
strips that affirm the independence of the structural frame a. Sweeping, extended low buildings
d. Open, split-level living space and cell-like bedrooms b. Shallow sloping roofs
89. Which of the following programmatic concepts does not reflect the c. Horizontal lines
central idea of sustainability d. Curtain walls
a. Harnessing renewable materials
OLD BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
b. 3rs
c. Zero waste 1. Class “A” concrete mix
d. None of the above
90. The expressionism style of structure manifest a. 1:2:4 b. 1:3:6 c. 1:2:5:5 d. 1:2:5
a. The character of the building was from the emotional 2. It is a binder for concrete
interpretations of the architect and materials showed poetic
expressions a. Lime b. cement C. Additives d. sand
b. The characteristic of the raw material used was revealed 3. What is used to join a PVC pipe?
c. The building has no classical ornamentation
d. The shape of the structure was futuristic A. thread b. Wall paper C. Fittings d. Solvent
91. What do you think will be your design philosophy of you believe in
4. Least effective for T&b?
sustainability
a. Organic architecture A. gypsum board b. acoustic board c. Marine Plywood D. Ficem
b. Maximalism Board
c. Minimalism
5. It is a type of glass used in Fire-exit doors?
d. Green architecture
92. The Turning torso Calatrava a. Wired b. Float c. cull d. None of the above
a. Direct analogy
b. Personal analogy 6. It refers to undressed lumber?
 24. a ferrous metal that offers great resistance to abrasion and finds
important use in the cutting edges of heavy digging tool is a
a. Green Lumber b Rough lumber c. cull d. none of the above
A. alloy steel b. nickel steel c. manganese steel d stainless steel
7. Where the coco lumber least used?
25. What is the other purpose of a neoprene in tekscrew aside from sealing
A. furniture b. door jamb c. forms d. handicrafts of water?
8. In determining the width and gauge of the gypsum bboard framing, what A. prevent corrosion b. aesthetics c. better fit d. lesser cost
are some important considerations?
26. These are the material excellent as vapor barrier in the roofing system of
I. thickness of the gypsum residential
ii. Spacing of studs A. particle board b. lawn nit board’s c. aluminum foils sheets
iii. Height of the wall 27. The chief structural materials used for tall buildings are
iv. Size of piping and all other built-in items A. built –up beams, girders, foundations
V. number of layers to be supported B. cement, deformed wrought iron, gravel and sand
a. I,iii,iv, and v b.ii,iii, and iv c. ii,iii,iv and v d. all of the above C. reinforced concrete and high grade steel
9. Material of tensile fabric? D. none of the above
a. Polycarbonate b. PTFE fiberglass membrane c. Tarpaulin fabric 28. These are classified as good and less expensive insulating materials used
10. An iron coated with zinc is called? in buildings

A. galvanized b. zinced. C. aluminum d. none of the above A. glass block, 5000psi concrete

11. Material best used for stairs in a fire restrictive zone? B. porous concrete, glass fibers, guilt materials

A. steel b. reinforced concrete c. wood d. wrought iron C. steel plates, marble slabs, granite

12. Which is not a hardware that supports a door? 29. This is material that hold less moisture, is very light, less water
absorptive capacity and is very good in siding of dwellings units
A. pivot hinge b. jamb c. floor flange hinge d. lockset
30. The finished frame surrounding a door is a
13. What sealant is used for self – tapping screw?
A. door frame b. door jamb c. door casing d. door
A. epoxy b. silicon c. polybutylene d. vulcaseal
31. What material is best suited to be used for a gym fitness center of a food
14. What is there most suitable flooring material for children and people manufacturing plant?
which is low maintenance and has a homey feeling?
a.33mm vinyl b. tanguile T&g c. laminated wood plank with rubber pad
A. vinyl tiles b. vinyl sheet c. t&g wood parquet d. carpet
32. Materials to fasten GI?
15. A roofing tile which has the shape of an “s” laid on its side is a?
A. rivet b. umbrella nail c. all the above d. none of the above
A. mission tile b. pantile c. French tile d. Japanese tile
33. What will more absorb more heat?
16. A composition of two or more metals fused together usually to obtain a
desired property A. dark brick b. light brick c. clay brick d. all the above

A. annealing b. alloy c. built up d. no one of the above 34. Joining two metal with heat and filler metal with a melting point above
800 degrees Fahrenheit (408 degrees centigrade) is called
17. A commercially pure iron of fibrous nature, valued for its corrosion
resistance and ductility is A. annealing b. soldering c. brazing d. welding

A. cast iron b. black iron c. wrought iron d. none of the above 35 a building stone of igneous origin and composed of quartz hornblende
and mica is a
18. The dimension of commercial acoustic boards for aluminum T-runners
used for dropped-ceiling in offices is a. Travertine b. serpentine c. granite d. adobe

a.30”x60”x1’ b. 24”x50”x7/8” c. 24”x48”x1/2” d. 24”x24”x1”

19. A material used to remedy vapor flow RECENT COMPRE (BUILDING TECHNOLOGY)

A. glossy surfaced asphalt saturated paper, 50 lbs. or more 1. THE WOOD EXTENNDING FROM THE PTS OF THE TREE TO THE
SAPWOOD AND USUALLY DARKER IN COLOR THAN THE SAPWOOD IS
B. wall paper
CALLED? THE WOOD TERM DESCRIBES
C. asbestos cement board A. GRAIN FIGURE
B. CENTER GRAIN
D. none of the above.
C. HARD WOOD
20. A form of brick bond in which each course is alternately composed of D. HEARTWOOD
entirely of headers or of stretchers is known as 2. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF SUBFLOORING
A. common bond Flemish bond c. English bond d. none of the A. IT IS THE NONSTRUCTURAL MATERIAL THAT LAYS UNDER THE
above FLOORING AS A VAPOR BEARER TO HAVE OUTSIDE ELEMENTS
B.
21. An iron alloy usually including carbon and silicon which has high C.
compressive strength but low tensile strength is D.
A. pig iron b. cast iron c. wrought iron d. black iron

22. Heat gain through the walls in the building exposed to afternoon sun
intensifies discomfort of inhabitants because of conductivity. However, this
can be minimized by the use of

A. combination of wood boards and plywood with cavity between

3. IT IS NOT A PROPERTY OF WOOD
23. What material should be used in a walkway pavement to prevent
accidents? A. GRAIN

A. tile/brick on cement b. flagstones c. asphalt d. concrete tile B. COLOR

C. TASTE A. STRECHER CHB

D. LENGTH B. PLASTER CHB

4. WHEN CONSIDERING RESILIENCE FLOORING FOR A COMMERCIAL C. COLUMN CHB

PROJECT WHICH CHOICES SHOULD BE CONSIDERED FIRST?
D BEAM CHB

13. IT IS A MAN MADE STONE CRATED BY PULLING TOGETHER PARTCLES OF

A. PATTERNS , WEAR RESISTANCE, USE AND CARE ------ MATERIALS WITHH A PASTE OF CEMENT AND AGGREGATE
B. FLAMMABILITY, LIGHT REFLECTANCE SHIPPERESS
A. MORTAR
C. MAINTENANCE PRICE CHOICE OF COLOR
D. AVAILABILITY DENSITY ADHESION B. CONCRETE

5. ABC WINDOW AND DOOR COMPANY HAVE BEEN REQUESTED TO HAVE C. CHB
ON WINDOWS FOR THE NEW SCHOOLPROJECT. THE COMPANY NEEDS A D. ASPHALT
COPY OF THE WINDOW SCHEDULE THAT SHOWS DIMENSIONS, FINISH
CODING AMOUNT MANUFACTURER AND

A. SUPPLIER 14. IT IS NOT A PART OR THE OF CONCRETE

B. TYPE A. CEMENT

C. GLAZER B. WOOD

D. FILM C. AGGREGATE

D. NONE OF THE ABOVE

6. IT IS KNOT A DEFECT OF WOOD 15. THE ACRONYM OF RCCP STANDS FOR

A. CHECKS - ANS REINFORCED CONCRETE CYLINDER PIPE

B. SHAKES 16. THE MOST COMMON USED FOR CONSTRUCTION

C. KNOTS A.

D. ROTS B.WHITE TYPE

7. IT IS A KIND OF LUMBER THAT IS UNDERLAYERED OR UNDRESS C. PORTLAND

A. YARF LUMBER D. NONE OF THE ABOVE

B. SHOP LUMBER 17.

C. ROUGH LUMBER IT IS KIND OF TEST CONCRETE USED TO ENSURE THAT THE SPECIFIED

D. STRUCTURAL LUMBER ANS. SLUMP TEST

18. THE ACRONYM CHB STANDS FOR

8. WHEN USING SANDSTORM IN FLOORING AND IT HAS BEEN CLEAVED ANS. CONCRETE HOLLOW BLOCKS
FROM THE ORIGINAL ROCK IT IS CALLED?

A. SLATE 19. IT IS HARD BRITTLE INORGANIC SUBSTANCE USED FOR CONSTRUCTUIN

B. TERAZZO THAT IS EITHER TRANSPARENT OR TRANSLUCENT

C. FLAGSTONE ANS. GLASS

D. TRAVERLINE
20. IT IS A KIND THAT DOES NOT HAVE IRON AS A PRINCIPAL ELEMENT

9. IT IS A KIND OF LUMBER USED FOR DOORS, CABINETS, FURNITURE AND. ALUMINUM

A. SHOP LUMBER 21. NARA IS A KIND OF PHILIPPINE TREE CATEGORIZED UNDER

B. YARD LUMBER ANS.

C. OXOGENOUS 22. THE REBARS COMMONLY USED FOR CONSTRUCTION AND STRUCTURAL
LOAD BEARING MEMBERS AS
D. STRUCTURAL LUMBER
ANS.
10. THE LAYER CONSTRUCTION OF LUMBER GLUED TOGETHER W/C COULD
BE HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL IS CALLED? 23.

A. VENEERED

B. LAMINATED 24. IT IS A KIND OF LUMBER USED FOR LIGHT CONSTRUCTION

C. PARTICLE BOARD A. SHOP LUMBER

D. PLYWOOD B. STRUCTURAL LUMBAR

11. THE LAYER CONSTRUCTION OF LUMBER GLUED TOGETHER W/C COULD C. YARD LUMBER
BE HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL IS CALLED? D. ROUGH LUMBER
A. AMERICAN SOCETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS

B. AMERICAN STANDARD FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS

C. AMERICAN SCIENCE FOR TESTING MATERIALS

D. NONE OF THE ABVE

12. IT IS THE MOST COMMON USED CHB

25. IT IS A TYPE OF GLASS USED EHER CLEAR VISION IS NOT REQUIRED C. GALVANIIZED PIPE

A. ROLLED AND ROUGH D. CAST – IRON PIPE

B. TEMPERED GLASS

C. ANNEALED GLASS 36 IT IS AN ISOLABLE MATERIAL USED FOR WATERPROOFING

D NONE OF THE ABOVE A. ASPHALT

B. PAINT
C. CEMENT
27. D. GLASS

37. IT IS A TYPE OF DOOR BY MANNER OF ATTACHMENT

28. IT IS A DEFECT OF LUMBER CHARACTERIZED A CRACK RUNNING A. REVOLVING DOOR

PARALLEL IN THE GRAIN CAUSED BY DURING DRYING B. ACCORDITION TYPE
A. CHECKS C. C. HINGED TYPE
B. SHAKES D. SLIDING
C. KNOTS E. ALL OF THE ABOVE
D. D. ROTS
38. IT IS A TUPE OF TILE WITH A NATURAL COLOR AND TEXTURE
29. IT IS KNOWN AS THE COVERING BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE WALL A. UNGLAZED TILE
A. CONICE B. GLAZED TILE
B. BASEBOARD D. C EMENT TILE
30. WHICH OF THE FF. STATEMENTS ARE TRUE ABOUT KNOT ON LUMBER? E. NONE OF THE ATTACHMENT
A. KNOT MAY BE EITHER TIGHT OR LOOSE

B. KNOTS STREGTHEN A PIECE OF LUMBER

39-50
C. THER PORTION OF A BRANCH OF LIMB THAT IS EMBOSSED IN THE WOOD
BTECH CO1
D. KINDS ARE CAUSED BY PROPER DRYING

;A. B&C
COMMMON SIZE OF PLYWOOD
BA&C
A. 4’ X’8’ B.5’X 10’ C. 2’X4’
C. A&D
THICKNESS OF PLYBOARD
D. C&D
A. ¼’ B. ½’ C. ¾”
31. THE DESIGN FIRM IS REMODELLING A WELL KNOWN URBAN
RESTAURANT IN TOWN
WHICH IS MORE EXPENSIVE BUT MORE DURABLE?
WHAT TYPE OF RESLIENT FLOORING WOULD BE THE BEST CHOICES FOR
COMMERCIAL KITCHEN? A. PLYWOOD B. PLYBOARD

A. SHEET VINYL
B. B. RUBBER SHEERING WHAT IS MORE FIRE RESISTANT?
C. C. CORK FLOORING A. WOOD B. METAL C. CONCRETE
D. I.G COMMERICAL VINYL TILE

32. THE ____________ IS THE PROTECTIVE OUTER LAYER OF THE TREE GIVEN SAME VOLUME, WHICH IS HEAVIER?
A. SAPWOOD A. WOOD B. METAL C. CONCRETE
B. PITCH WOOD HOW MANY BOARD FOOT IN THERE IN A 2”X4”X12’ WOOD?
C. BARK A.8 BD FT. B. 10BD. FT C. 12BD.FT
D. HARDWOOD HOW CAN YOU PREVENT WOOD FROM DECAYING?
33. THE _____________ ARE THE HORIZONTAL FIBER OF THE TREE FROM A. SEASONING B. CUTING C. PRESERVATIVE TREATMENT
THE PITCH IN BARK AND FROM THE PITCH
WHICH IS BIGGER?
A. SAPWOOD
A. TIMBER B. BOARD. C DIMENSION LUMBER
B. PITCH

C. BARK
WHAT FO YOU CALLTHE TEST TO DETERMINE THE CONSISTENCY OF
D. HARDWOOD CONCRETE?
34. IT IS NOT A CATEGORY OF THE LUMBER ACCORDING TO USE SLLUMMP TEST
A. YARD LUMBER WHICH IS MORE RESISTAN TO CORROSION?
B. SHOP LUMBER B. CAST IRON B. GALVANIZED IRON C. ALUMINUM
C. STRUCTURAL LUMBER

D. FINISHED LUMBER
CONCRETE IS STRONG IN
35. WHAT PIPE SHOULD NOT BE BURIED UNDERGROUND
A. TENSION B. COMPRESSION
A. BLACK IRON PIPE

B. POLY – ETHYLENE PIPE WEIGHT OF CONCRETE

 A. 150PCF B. 100 PCF C. 120 PCF

WHICH IS HARDER

A. LIMESTONE B.GRANITE C.MARBLE

WHAT GLSS IS BEING USED IN BUSES?

A. TEMPERED GLASS B. SPANDREL GLASS C. LOW –E GLASS

TEMPERED GLASS IS MORE EXPENSIVE THAN ANNEALED GLASS BECAUSE IT

HAS TO GO THROUGH… PROCESSES IN ITS CREATION.

TRUE OR FALSE

TEMPERED GLASS KNOWN AS SAFETY GLASS

TRUE OR FALSE

BUILDING UTILITIES

UNDERGROUND PUMP 1. This kind of pump attached to the end of a deep

well pipe enclosed in a casing where the pump is capable of functioning
submerged.

Pneumatic pump 2. A tank using air pressure from a suction tank to

distribute water from tall buildings which cannot be reached by normal
pressure

Two-way fitting 3. A kind of GI fitting that has one end external threads,
while the other end has internal threads

Teflon 4. The white tape used around the thread before tightening the
fittings when a GI pipe is threaded to ensure to ensure no leakage

Creep 5. Describes the reflection of sound along curved surface from a

source near the surface. Although the sounds can be heard at points along
the surface, it is inaudible way from the surface.

Inverse square law 6. What method is used to specify the maximum

allowable intensity of background sounds?

Room volume 7. What is one variable affecting reverberation?

72 DB 8. In an office, a copy machine is found to produce 65 db. If a

computer printer is added to the room and it produces a sound intensity of
69db, what will be the resulting sound level?

Wet pipe system 9. A system of sprinkles with its pipe constantly filling both
mains and distribution pipes

Siamese twin 10.An inlet placed outside the building close to the ground
level, having two openings so that the fire engines can pump water to the
dry standpipes and sprinkler system of the building

Trap 11. A fitting or device so constructed as to prevent the passage of air,

gas and materially affecting the flow of sewage or wastewater through it

Low point pit 12. A pit or receptacle at a low point to which the liquid wastes
are drained

Sensible heat 13. In calculating solar heat gain, what value must you have in
addition to the area of the glass?

Branch 14. It is a part of the piping system other than the main, riser, or
stack

Cast iron pipe 15.it is the most popular and generally specified pipe for
drainage installation

Trap 16. It is the device designed to prevent backflow of gases into fixture

Backflow 17.in the plumbing system, it refers to the resistance producers by

the flowing of water inside the pipe

Gate valve 18. A valve use mainly to completely