SITUATION – The following questions pertain to painting and varnishing

1. Acrytex is an acrylic paint brand use by which painting company in the Philippines?
a. Cambridge
b. Davies
c. Globesco
d. Boysen
2. What are durable and flexible paints primarily for exterior walls applied in very thick films?
a. Acrylic paint
b. Lacquer paint
c. Elastomeric paint
d. Acrytex paint
3. Which glossy paint refers to a quick dry solvent that contains resin used primarily in furniture?
a. Lacquer paint
b. Acrylic paint
c. Spray paint
d. Enamel paint
4. Which one can not use water as thinning material?
a. Acrylic paint
b. Emulsion paint
c. Enamel paint
d. Latex paint
5. What is the reason why concrete neutralizer is needed before painting works for newly installed
concrete wall?
a. For better surface adherence of paint
b. To prevent the burning of concrete through paint
c. To seal the porous surface of masonry
d. To counter the alkalinity of new concrete

SITUATION – The following questions pertain to carpentry, joinery and hardware

1. The actual widths of solid timber are less than nominal size by ___ mm.
a. 18
b. 6
c. 12
d. 25
2. For preliminary design of solid wood, limit beam span to a maximum of ___ meters.
a. 3
b. 10
c. 8
d. 6
3. Which is also known as Philippine ebony?
a. Molave
b. Narra
c. Kamagong
d. Yakal
 4. In the Philippines, what is the unit use to sell lumber?
a. Even numbers in meters
b. Odd numbers in feet
c. Even numbers in feet
d. Odd numbers in meters
5. Which among the selection is also called chipboard?
a. Medium density board
b. Fiberboard
c. Particle board
d. Waferboard

SITUATION – The following questions pertain to exterior and interior finishes. Using figure 30-D: Identify
the different Philippine stones available commercially for finishes.

1. What is figure A commonly used in garden as stepping stones and floor finishes?
a. Pan de unan stone
b. Cobble stone
c. Piedra china
d. Escombro
2. What is figure B which is a kind of white coral stone used in residential walls?
a. Yellow slate
b. Ibiza slate
c. Mactan stone
d. Fossil reef stone
3. What is figure C which is widely known in Negros and popularly used on both floors and walls?
a. Green slates
b. Araal slate
c. Coral stone
d. Onyx stone
4. What is figure D which is available in variety of sizes, shapes and color commonly used in accent
walls?
a. Adobe stone
b. Travertine
c. Woodstone
d. Onyx
5. What is figure E which is widely available and made from organic materials?
a. Cob block
b. Adobe
c. Banco block
d. Mudbrick
SITUATION – The following questions pertain to glass and glazing hardware. Using figure 26-E, choose
which glass hardware to use for the given question

1. Which hardware can be specified for entrance canopy?

a. Figure E
b. Figure B
c. Figure C
d. Figure A
2. Which hardware is structurally appropriate for laminated glass?
a. Figure A
b. Figure B
c. Figure D
d. Figure E
3. Which hardware can be specified for tempered glass?
a. Figure B C D
b. Figure C D E
c. Figure A B D E
d. All shown
4. Which hardware can be specified for annealed glass?
a. Figure C
b. Figure E
c. Figure D
d. NOTA
5. Which hardware can be specified for large glass wall?
a. Figure A
b. Figure B
c. Figure E
 d. NOTA

SITUATION – The following questions pertain to column and beam loads

1. What is a projecting beam fixed only at one end while the other end has no support?
a. Single supported
b. Cantilever
c. Overhanging
d. Continuous
2. Why are inverted beams used?
a. To minimize cracking on the surface of the beam
b. For architectural effects
c. For added strength in cantilevered roof
d. To allow for headroom clearance
3. What is a beam either below or above ground used for connecting two structural members to
keep them from spreading apart?
a. Lally beam
b. Plinth girder
c. Connection beam
d. Tie beam
4. What is a beam that goes horizontally over a door?
a. Door header
b. Lintel beam
c. Door beam
d. Header beam
5. What is a type of column where a continuous helical bar is wrapped around the structure?
a. Spiral
 b. Helical
c. Tied
d. RC

SITUATION – The following questions pertains to roofing materials

1. Which is the most economical roofing material to use because of lesser risk of leaks?
a. Long span metal roofing
b. Commercial GI corrugated sheet
c. Concrete roof deck
d. Asphalt shingle roof
2. What is the thickest metal roofing available locally?
a. .50 mm
b. .70 mm
c. .40 mm
d. .60 mm
3. Which local company produces and sells concrete roof tiles?
a. Allied Concrete Product Inc.
b. Bryan Isaiah Trading and Construction Inc.
c. Riviera Filipina Inc.
d. Multi-line Building Systems Inc.
4. Which one is an eco-friendly roofing material?
a. Asphalt shingle roof
b. Clay tile roof
c. Ceramic tile roof
d. GI metal roof
5. What is the traditional minimum roof pitch for a tiled roof?
a. 12 degrees
b. 15 degrees
c. 18 degrees
d. 20 degrees

SITUATION – The following questions pertain to connectors. Using figure 16-B, identify the following
items.

1. What is item A?
a. Anchor bolt
b. Column cap
c. Base plate
d. Post base
2. What is item B?
a. Truss hanger
b. Angle bracket
c. Ledger connector
d. Sill plate
3. What is item C?
 a. Drop in anchor
b. Wedge anchor
c. Sleeve anchor
d. Lag shield anchor
4. What is item D?
a. Post cap
b. Truss hanger
c. Post base
d. Joist connector
5. What are items E used for?
a. Glass installations
b. Concrete connections
c. Wood connections
d. Steel installations

SITUATION – The following questions pertain to waterproofing and thermal insulation

1. What is a type of waterproofing that is added together with the concrete mix?
a. Crystalline waterproofing
b. Integral waterproofing
c. Bentonite waterproofing
d. Liquid waterproofing
2. What is installed to prevent soil from entering drainage perforated pipes on basement?
a. Por concrete around the pipe
b. Attach pumps to suck soil out
c. Wrapped pipe with geotextile
d. Pack gravel chips around the pipe
 3. Which company is the major seller and distributor of thoroseal and sureseal waterproofing
brand?
a. Team Asia Corp.
b. Filipinas Multi-Line Corp.
c. Jardine Distribution
d. Boysen Paints
4. Which insulation material is not suitable for building users who have newspaper dust allergies
and this material is made from recycled cardboard?
a. Polystyrene
b. Fiberglass
c. Cellulose
d. Polyurethane
5. Which product is not an elastomeric waterproofing brand?
a. Flexseal
b. Thoroseal
c. Bird & Son
d. Elasti-kote

SITUATION – The following question pertain to windows and hardware. Using figure 29-H, identify which
hardware can be used for which windows

1. Which hardware can be used for wooden window?

a. Figure A
b. Figure C and D
c. Figure A and E
d. Figure E
2. Which hardware can be used for screen windows?
a. Figure B
b. Figure C
c. Figure E
d. Figure D
3. Which hardware can be used for uPVC window?
a. Figure B and C
b. Figure D
c. Figure C and D
d. Figure C
4. Which hardware can be used for aluminum window?
a. Figure D and E
b. Figure D
c. Figure C
d. Figure C and D
5. Which hardware can be used for curtain wall window?
a. Figure D
b. Figure C
c. Figure B
 d. NOTA

SITUATION – The following questions pertain to acoustics; these are flooring materials with noise
reducing properties. Choose the best answer to the questions.

1. Which flooring is made of polymers?

a. Resilient flooring
b. Carpet flooring
c. Laminated flooring
d. Rubber flooring
2. Which facility is appropriate for rubber flooring?
a. Music hall
b. Sports hall
c. Dance hall
d. Exhibition hall
3. If low maintenance and easy to replace are considered for a high-end project, which flooring to
specify?
a. Granite slab flooring
b. Linoleum tile flooring
c. Luxury carpet tile flooring
d. Vinyl composition tile flooring
4. If toughness in any condition, easy to install and may last the longest, which flooring to specify?
a. Ceramic
b. Rubber
c. Linoleum
d. Vinyl
5. What is a resilient flooring made from renewable materials?
a. Vinyl tile
 b. Cork tile
c. Linoleum tile
d. Carpet tile

SITUATION – The following questions pertain to doors and hardware using figure 28-B

1. Figure A is a hardware used for ___.

a. Sliding door automatic guide
b. Glass door overhead closer
c. Swing door floor closer
d. Screen door closer
2. Figure B is a door hardware used for ___.
a. Closet door
b. Lightweight door
c. Concealed hinges
d. Heavy duty door
3. Figure C is a ___.
a. Deadbolt
b. Hasp and staple lockset
c. Wooden panel door
d. Rim lock
4. Figure D can only be used on ___.
a. Metal door
b. Service door
c. Wooden panel door
d. Screen door
5. Figure E is a kind of ___.
a. Mortise lock
b. Barrel lock
c. Double lock
d. Pull and slide lock
SITUATION – The following questions pertains to wall loads. Using figure 15-A; choose the right retaining
walls shown in the figures

1. Which is a buttress wall?

a. Figure A
b. Figure B
c. Figure D
d. Figure C
2. Which is a gravity wall?
a. Figure C
b. Figure A
c. Figure B
d. Figure E
3. Which is an anchored wall?
a. Figure E
b. Figure A
c. Figure C
d. Figure D
4. Which is a counterfort wall?
a. Figure E
b. Figure A
c. Figure B
d. Figure D
5. Which is a cantilever wall?
a. Figure B
b. Figure E
 c. Figure C
d. Figure D

SITUATION – The following questions pertain to concrete construction

1. Concrete reaches full compressive strength in ___ days.

a. 35
b. 21
c. 30
d. 28
2. What is the main reason why concrete cracks?
a. Insufficient concrete spreading during concrete pouring
b. Steel rebars are not properly tied together
c. Lack of control joints in the concrete slab to allow movement
d. Too much water in the water to cement ratio mix
3. What is the best method of curing concrete slab so that it continues to gain strength?
a. By consistently using concrete vibrator to evenly spread concrete
b. Water curing regularly to delay shrinkage cracking
c. Do not apply heavy loads on the concrete surface while curing
d. Do not remove formworks for the first 2 weeks of curing
4. What is the purpose of control joints for concrete slab on grade in construction?
a. To improve construction quality by segmenting concrete pouring
b. To plan cracks in a straight line
c. To reduce steel reinforcement for cost efficiency
d. To allow for movements caused by temperature changes
5. What typically lowers the cost of a concrete mix by using larger amount of this ingredient?
a. Aggregate
b. Sand
c. Cement
d. Water

SITUATION – The following questions pertain to steel construction. Look at figure 17-B, carefully identify
the different parts of steel construction in the figure

1. Which item is the eave purlin?

a. Item C
b. Item D
c. Item E
d. Item H
2. Which item is the post and beam end frame?
a. Item F
b. Item J
c. Item G
d. Item H
3. Which item is the corner post?
a. Item K
b. Item R
c. Item J
d. Item P
4. Which item is the anchor bolt?
a. Item J
b. Item H
c. Item P
d. Item A
5. Which item is the steel rafter?
a. Item G
b. Item J
c. Item H
d. Item E
SITUATION – The following questions pertain to roofing materials. Using figure 22-D, identify and
recognize the roof flashing appropriate for different usage

1. Which flashing is for roof ventilation?

a. Item A
b. Item E
c. Item B
d. Item D
2. Which flashing is for roof lighting?
a. Item A
b. Item B
c. Item D
d. Item C
3. Which flashing is for roof smoke and heat extractor?
a. Item B
b. Item A
c. Item E
d. Item C
4. Which flashing is for roof drain?
a. Item E
b. Item D
c. Item C
d. Item B
5. Which flashing is for roof pipe?
a. Item E
b. Item D
c. Item C
d. Item B

SITUATION – The following questions pertain to waterproofing and thermal insulation

1. What waterproofing is best for structures over bodies of water and in highly corrosive
environment?
 a. Liquid
b. Bentonite
c. Crystalline
d. Integral
2. Which insulation is the most eco-friendly because it is made from recycled paper but its
compactness made it also fire resistant?
a. Polystyrene
b. Fiberglass
c. Cellulose
d. Polyurethane
3. Which Filipino company is known for epoxy, adhesive and waterproofing products such as
mighty bond and elastoseal?
a. H-Chem Industries Inc.
b. Filipinas Multi-line Corp.
c. Jardine Distribution Inc.
d. Pioneer Adhesives Inc.
4. What is an affordable damp-proofing membrane laid under a concrete slab on grade to prevent
the concrete from gaining moisture through capillary actions?
a. Mastic asphalt
b. Bituminous felt
c. Lead sheets
d. Polyethylene sheet
5. Xypex is a brand of ___ waterproofing.
a. Asphalt
b. Crystalline
c. Cementitious
d. Membrane

SITUATION – The following questions pertain to masonry

1. What is masonry wall where CHB and bricks are bonded together for better appearance?
a. Brick veneer
b. Reinforced
c. Concrete block veneer
d. Composite
2. What is the purpose of installing steel reinforcement in non-load bearing masonry walls?
a. To minimize surface cracks
b. To prevent failure during earthquakes
c. To increase compressive strength
d. To transfer loads from the top structure
3. Which company produces and sells CHB ventilation blocks?
a. Allied Concrete Products Inc.
b. Pacific Concrete Products Inc.
c. Atlas Concrete Works Inc.
d. Cemex Philippines
 4. What is the most common mortar used in masonry in the Philippines?
a. Sand and cement
b. Sand and lime
c. Pozzolan cement
d. Soil and sand
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SITUATION – The following question pertain to beam and slab loads. Using figure 13-H, identify the
following items

1. What kind of slab system is item A?

a. Waffle slab
b. Voided slab
c. Modular pan slab
d. Ribbed slab
2. What kind of slab is item B?
a. One-way slab and beam
b. Two-way slab and beam
c. Two-way flat plate
d. One-way flat plate
3. Where do you use the device in item E?
a. Tension membrane structure
b. Post-tensioning structure
c. Pre-casting structure
d. Bridge cabling structure
4. What kind of slab is item C?
a. Flat plate slab
b. Two-way slab
c. One-way slab
d. One-way flat slab
5. What kind of slab does item D refer to?
a. Flat plate slab
b. Two-way slab
c. One-way slab
d. One-way flat slab
SITUATION – The following question pertain to structural steel. Using figure 23-B, identify the different
types of structure steel framing connections

1. The steel frame connection in figure A is called a ___.

a. Seated connection
b. Coped connection
c. Seated connection
d. Simple connection
2. The steel frame connection in figure B is called a ___.
a. Simple frame
b. Seated connection
c. Framed connection
d. Simple frame connection
3. The steel frame connection in figure C is called a ___.
a. Coped connection
b. Simple connection
c. Framed connection
d. Simple frame connection
4. The steel frame connection in figure D is called a ___.
a. Coped connection
b. Simple connection
c. Simple frame connection
d. Seated connection
5. The steel frame connection in figure E is called a ___.
 a. Simple connection
b. Coped connection
c. Seated connection
d. Framed connection

SITUATION – The following question pertain to connectors. Using figure 16-E, recognize where to use
these connectors in building construction

1. Which connector is used for drywall construction?

a. Figure C
b. Figure D
c. Figure E
d. Figure B
2. Which connector are used for steel construction?
a. Figure E and D
b. Figure A and C
c. Figure B
d. Figure D
3. Which connector is used for roofing works?
a. Figure B
b. Figure E
c. Figure D
d. Figure C
4. Which connector is used for wood works?
a. Figure B
b. Figure E
c. Figure C
d. Figure A
5. Which connector is used for both concrete and steel construction?
a. Figure A
b. Figure C
c. Figure D
d. Figure E
SITUATION – The following question pertain to carpentry, joinery and hardware. Using figure 20-D,
recognize the different power tools and equipment for carpentry works.

1. Which woodworking equipment is a jigsaw?

a. Figure D
b. Figure B
c. Figure A
d. Figure E
2. Which woodworking equipment is a bench drill press?
a. Figure A
b. Figure C
c. Figure D
d. Figure E
3. Which woodworking equipment is a belt sander?
a. Figure D
b. Figure C
c. Figure A
d. Figure B
4. Which woodworking equipment is a circular saw?
a. Figure A
b. Figure B
c. Figure C
d. Figure E
5. Which woodworking equipment is a router?
a. Figure D
b. Figure C
c. Figure B
d. Figure A
SITUATION – The following questions pertain to soils, foundation and load

1. When the soil is weak, which foundation is suitable to distribute the heavy load of the building?
a. Pile foundation
b. Combined foundation
c. Mat foundation
d. Tie beam foundation
2. Which type of soil among the selection has the weakest bearing capacity?
a. Gravel and sand
b. Medium clays
c. Organic silt and clays
d. Peat
3. What is a foundation consisting of two or more column footings connected by a beam?
a. Strap footing
b. Tie beam
c. Combined footing
d. Spread footing
4. As per building code, what is the minimum thickness of footing?
a. 300 mm
b. 250 mm
c. 350 mm
d. 200 mm
5. For group A dwellings, what is the minimum depth of footing as per building code?
a. 400 mm
b. 500 mm
c. 600 mm
d. 300 mm

SITUATION – The following questions pertain to interior and exterior finish. Using figure 30-B, identify
the following items

1. What type of tile is item A used primarily on toilets and swimming pools?
a. Glass mosaic
b. Vitrified mosaic
 c. Slate mosaic
d. Ceramic mosaic
2. What is the material used to fill the gap between mosaic tiles in item B?
a. Lime
b. Adhesive
c. Cement
d. Grout
3. What is item C which is 100% manufactured paving materials?
a. Brick paver
b. Natural stone paver
c. Rubber paver
d. Concrete paver
4. What is the item E which are considered environmentally friendly paving materials?
a. Natural stone paver
b. Rubber paver
c. Clay brick paver
d. Concrete paver
5. What kind of paving materials is most suitable for outdoor playground as shown in item D?
a. Concrete paver
b. Rubber paver
c. Natural stone paver
d. Clay brick paver

SITUATION – The following questions pertain to reinforced concrete

1. Which is a local manufacturer of steel reinforcement bars?

a. DN Steel Corporation
b. Steel Asia Manufacturing Corp.
c. BF Metal Corporation
d. Steeltech Corporation
2. What is a Philippine supplier of Portland cement?
a. Universal
b. Mariwasa
c. Holcim
d. Puyat
 3. What is the minimum length of rebar splicing allowed by the code in mm?
a. 100
b. 300
c. 400
d. 200
4. When RC beams are subjected to torsion, which type of stirrups should be used?
a. Open stirrups
b. U-stirrups
c. Closed stirrups
d. Hooked stirrups
5. What is a rod used to support steel rebars in the framework for reinforced concrete beam?
a. Bolster
b. Beam block
c. Anchor
d. Rod plate

SITUATION – The following questions pertain to glass and glazing hardware. Using figure 26-E, identify
and recognize what kind of glazing or hardware to use as shown

1. What kind of glass will you specify to use the fitting for canopy shown in item A?
a. Annealed glass
b. Security glass
c. Laminated glass
d. Tempered glass
2. Which hardware is used for shower door?
a. Item A
b. Item C
c. Item D
d. Item E
3. Which hardware is used for cabinets?
a. Item E
b. Item B
c. Item C
d. Item D
4. Which hardware is used for swing door?
a. Item E
b. Item B
c. Item C
d. Item D
5. Which hardware is used for balcony railings?
a. Item E
b. Item C
c. Item D
d. Item B
SITUATION – The following questions pertain to windows and hardware. Using figure 29-F, choose which
hardware is/are appropriate for the type of window specified

1. Which hardware is/are used for jalousie window?

a. Item A
b. Item B and D
c. Item E only
d. Item C only
2. Which hardware can be used for sliding and swing window?
a. Item A and D
b. Item B only
c. Item D and E
d. Item E only
3. Which hardware are appropriate for swing window?
a. Item B D E
b. Item B and E
c. Item D C D
d. Item F and D
4. Which hardware is/are suitable for aluminum sliding window?
a. Item D only
b. Item C only
c. Item A and B
d. Item B only
5. Which hardware are suitable for casement window?
a. Item A C D
b. Item B C D
c. Item D and F
d. Item B C D E
SITUATION – The following questions pertain to painting and varnishing. Choose the paint material most
suitable to the surface area being asked in the following questions.

1. Which paint will you specify for rooms that require upkeep such as kitchens and bathrooms?
a. Latex
b. Polyurethane
c. Emulsion
d. Enamel
2. Which paint will you specify for interior ceiling?
a. Latex
b. Enamel
c. Vinyl
d. Acrylic
3. Which paint will you specify for baseboards and other trims?
a. Polyurethane
b. Enamel
c. Latex
d. Emulsion
4. Which paint will you specify for interior walls?
a. Enamel
b. Latex
c. Alkyd
d. Acrylic
5. Which durable paint will you specify for exterior walls?
a. Enamel
b. Acrylic
c. Latex
d. Alkyd

SITUATION – The following questions pertain to hardware. Using figure 28-G, choose the most suitable
lockset shown for the type of door specified

1. Which lockset is appropriate for aluminum sliding door?

a. Item E
b. Item A
c. Item C
 d. Item B
2. Which lockset is appropriate for patio aluminum swing door?
a. Item C
b. Item B
c. Item A
d. Item D
3. Which locket is appropriate for frameless glass sliding door?
a. Item A
b. Item C
c. Item E
d. Item B
4. Which lockset is suitable for frameless glass swing door?
a. Item C
b. Item E
c. Item A
d. Item D
5. Which lockset is suitable for metal swing door?
a. Item A
b. Item D
c. Item F
d. Item B

SITUATION – The following questions pertain to structural system, building and structural code. Using
figure 10-A; study the figures and select the best answer to the questions.

1. What is figure A?
a. Unitized wall system
b. Sandwich panel system
c. ACP exterior system
d. EIFS wall system
2. What is figure B?
a. Mesh wire insulated system
b. EPS styromesh panel system
 c. EVG-3D system
d. Polystyrene panel system
3. What is figure C?
a. Unitized structure system
b. Tube structure system
c. Braced frame structure system
d. Diagrid structure system
4. What is figure D?
a. Groined vault structure
b. Thin-shell structure
c. Conical shell structure
d. Barrel shell structure
5. What is figure E?
a. ACP cladding system
b. EIFS wall system
c. Curtain wall system
d. Double skin façade system

SITUATION – The following questions pertain to roofing details. Using figure 11-A; study the figures and
select the best answer to the questions

1. It is a major supplier of longspan roofing and steel decking.

a. Dwightsteel
b. Cumbro steel
 c. Supra steel
d. EM steel
2. Identify batten seam.
a. Figure A
b. Figure D
c. Figure H
d. Figure I
3. Identify tee seam.
a. Figure I
b. Figure H
c. Figure F
d. Figure E
4. Identify trapezoidal seam.
a. Figure D
b. Figure I
c. Figure B
d. Figure E
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SITUATION – The following questions pertain to building materials. Using figure 12-A; study the figures
and select the best answer to the questions.

1. What is the material shown in figure A?

a. PVC
 b. Steel
c. Aluminum
d. Wood
2. What material is shown in figure B used in residential roof soffits?
a. PVC
b. Steel
c. Aluminum
d. Wood
3. What is the material shown in figure C?
a. Plywood
b. Ficem board
c. PVC
d. Acoustic board
4. Refers to long, light gauge materials of various shapes and a non-structural metal attachment
that is used to hold a finish material and a method of supporting one layer of material over
another or holding insulation or other construction items between materials.
a. Drywall
b. Metal furring
c. Steel frame
d. Steel deck
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SITUATION – The following questions pertain to fire safety

1. Identify figure A.
a. Upright
b. Pendant
c. Horizontal sidewall
d. Concealed
2. Identify figure B.
a. Speaker
b. Smoke detector
c. Fire alarm
d. Sprinkler
3. Identify figure C.
a. Dry standpipe
b. Wet standpipe
c. Combination pipe
d. Siamese pipe
4. Identify figure D.
a. Fire pump
b. Water pump
c. Rotary pump
d. Centrifugal pump
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SITUATION – The following questions pertain to electrical devices

1. Identify figure A
a. NEMA box
b. Circuit breaker
c. Panel board
d. Service entrance
2. Identify figure B
a. NEMA box
b. Circuit breaker
c. Panel board
d. Service entrance
3. Identify figure C
a. NEMA box
b. Circuit breaker
c. Panel Board
d. Service entrance
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SITUATION – The following questions pertain to structural systems

1. Identify figure A.
a. Unitized wall
b. Diagrid wall
c. Curtain wall
 d. Space frame
2. Identify figure B.
a. Unitized wall
b. Diagrid
c. Curtain wall
d. Space frame
3. Identify figure C.
a. Unitized wall
b. Diagrid
c. Curtain wall
d. Space frame
4. Identify figure D.
a. Unitized wall
b. Diagrid
c. Curtain wall
d. Dome space system
5. Identify figure E.
a. Space frame
b. Modular steel structure
c. Space frame
d. Rigid frame
6. Identify figure F.
a. Space frame
b. Modular steel structure
c. Space frame
d. Rigid frame
SITUATION – The following questions pertain to roofing seams

1. Identify batten seam.

a. Figure A
b. Figure D
c. Figure H
d. Figure I
2. Identify tee seam.
a. Figure I
b. Figure H
c. Figure F
d. Figure E
3. Identify trapezoidal seam.
a. Figure D
b. Figure I
c. Figure E
d. Figure B
4. Identify double lock seam.
a. Figure C
b. Figure E
c. Figure D
d. Figure B
5. Identify overlap seam.
a. Figure G
b. Figure D
c. Figure A
d. Figure C
SITUATION – The following questions pertain to door hardware

1. Identify 1.
a. Faceplate
b. Keyhole
c. Cylinder lock
d. Lock button
2. Identify 2.
a. Rose
b. Keyhole
c. Cylinder lock
d. Up lock
3. Identify 3.
a. Strike plate
b. Keyhole
c. Cylinder lock
d. Rose
4. Identify 4.
a. Strike plate
b. Interior knob
c. Cylinder lock
d. Mounting plate
5. Identify 5.
a. Strike plate
 b. Shank
c. Cylinder lock
d. Rose
6. Identify 6.
a. Strike plate
b. Shank
c. Cylinder lock
d. Mounting plate
7. Identify 7.
a. Strike plate
b. Outer plate
c. Cylinder lock
d. Faceplate
8. Identify 8.
a. Cylinder tumbler
b. Shank
c. Cylinder lock
d. Rose

RANDOM QUESTIONS

1. Any of a number of wooden strips laid upon concrete slab to provide a means of attaching a
subfloor or flooring?
 a. Sleeper
b. Parquet
c. Wood flooring
d. Strip flooring
2. A piece of excavating equipment or digger consisting of a digging bucket on the end of a two-
part articulated arm.
a. Backhoe
b. Bulldozer
c. Excavator
d. Trencher
3. A glass that has been treated with a metallic coating to allow it to reflect heat.
a. Tinted glass
b. Wired glass
c. Reflective glass
d. Annealed glass
4. A capillary waterproofing formulation of proprietary blends of chemicals, quartz sand and
cement.
a. Integral
b. Membrane
c. Cementitious
d. Crystallization
5. What is the most advantage of metal decking?
a. Less use of forms
b. Additional reinforcement to the concrete floor
c. Advantage in fast-track constructions
d. Lightweight
6. Standard size of glass blocks?
a. 200 mm X 200 mm
b. 150 mm X 200 mm
c. 300 mm X 300 mm
d. 250 mm X 250 mm
7. Wired glass is best used where?
a. Heat
b. Railings
c. Skylight
d. Window
8. On the figure below, where is it best used for?
a. Façade
b. Window
c. Skylight
d. Glass bridge
9. Who manufactures local vinyl tiles?
a. Kent
b. Diamond
c. Matimco
d. Armstrong
10. The leading provider of quality architectural and structural wood products in the Philippines?
a. Matimco
b. Artic Forest
c. Filtra Timber
d. Timberco
11. What type of glass is best used in skylights?
a. Laminated glass
b. Tempered glass
c. Flat glass
d. Annealed glass
12. Identify the figure below.
a. Laminated glass
b. Textured glass
c. Cracked glass
d. Decorative glass
13. What do you call the figure given below?
a. One way slab
b. Two way slab
c. Three way slab
d. Cantilevered two way slab

14. What do you call the figure given below?

a. Waffle slab
b. Two way slab
c. Pre-cast two way slab
d. Prestressed slab
15. It is a translucent, hollow block of glass with clear, textured or patterned faces made by fusing
two halves together with a partial vacuum opening.
a. Glass brick
b. Glass block
c. Glass fuse
d. Annealed glass
16. Usually, wooden board covering the lowest part of an interior wall to cover the joint between
the wall surface and the floor.
a. Trim
b. Parquet
c. Baseboard
d. Cornice
17. A term used to denote removal of formworks in construction.
a. Stripping
b. Strapping
c. Dressing
d. Scaffolding
18. Which of the following is the correct order of removal of formworks?
a. Beam soffit, beam sidings, columns, slab soffit
b. Beam sidings, columns, beam soffit, slab soffit
c. Columns, beam sidings, beam soffit, slab soffit
d. Slab soffit, columns, beam sidings, beam soffit
19. Period of time for the removal of formworks for beam sidings.
a. 7 days
b. 21 days
c. 2 days
d. 28 days
20. Which of the following is not part of a ceiling system?
a. Wall angle
b. Hanger rod
c. Furring channel
d. Trim
21. Which of the following is a brand name for acoustic boards?
a. Bosch
b. Shera
c. Kentwood
d. Kenneth and Mock
22. A term used to a board placed on top of the curtain that covers the curtain hardware
accessories.
a. Curtain cover
b. Curtain pocket
c. Curtain cove
d. Cornice
23. A protective, resilient strip attached to a wall to protect the surface from carts, transporters, or
other movable conveyors.
a. Wall guard
b. Guard rails
c. Baseboard
d. Dado
24. A flashing formed metal or elastomeric sheeting secured on or into a wall, curb, pipe or other
surface, to cover and protect the upper edge of a base flashing and its associated fasteners.
a. Cap flashing
b. Cover flashing
c. Protective flashing
d. Counterflashing
25. To avoid leak in concrete roof deck, what should you do?
a. Provide waterproofing admixture in concrete before concrete pouring
b. Provide elastomeric paint after concrete pouring
c. Provide membrane waterproofing and admixture in concrete
d. Provide slope to floor drain
26. What is the advantage of using long span roofing?
a. Low-cost
b. Easy installation
c. Lightweight
d. Less water seepage
27. Which of the following is not a common size of CHB?
a. 4”
b. 5”
c. 6”
d. 8”
28. Which of the following is not part of ceiling construction?
a. Tee runner
b. Hanging wire
c. Furring
d. Trim
29. What is the best lighting to highlight a sculpture?
 a. Halogen
b. Sconce
c. Task light
d. Strip light
30. What is the best lighting to highlight a painting?
a. Backlight
b. Spot light
c. Strip light
d. Sconce
31. What type of glass is best used in skylights?
a. Laminated glass
b. Tempered glass
c. Flat glass
d. Annealed glass
32. How many 60 mm X 60 mm acoustic tiles for ceiling is needed for a 20-meter X 30-meter ceiling?
a. 1670 pcs
b. 1900 pcs
c. 1500 pcs
d. 2000 pcs
33. A heavy horizontal timber at the bottom of the frame of a wood structure.
a. Sill plate
b. Sole plate
c. Fire stop
d. Termite shield
34. What is not required in a roof system?
a. Sag rod
b. Camber
c. Truss rod
d. Queen post
35. What is the lock housed within two holes bored at right angles to each other, one through the
face of a door and the other in the door edge?
a. Door knob
b. Keyhole
c. Cylinder lock
d. Faceplate
36. Identify the figure below.
a. Gravity hinge
b. Mortise hinge
c. Invisible hinge
d. Flap hinge
37. How many holes are there in a CHB?
a. 2 holes
b. 3 holes
c. 4 holes
d. 5 holes
38. A hinge having one leaf mortised into the edge of a door and the other surface-mounted to the
door frame?
a. Half-mortise hinge
b. Flap hinge
c. Gravity hinge
d. Mortise hinge
39. What is the standard size of marine plywood?
a. 1.20 M X 3.00 M
b. 1.20 M X 2.40 M
c. 1.30 M X 3.00 M
d. 2.30 M X 4.20 M
40. Identify the figure below.
a. Backhoe
b. Loader
c. Scraper
d. Digger
41. Identify 1 in the figure below.
a. Heel
b. Shoe
c. Connection
d. Corner
42. Identify 2 in the figure below.
a. Overhang
b. Eave
c. Connection
d. canopy
43. Identify 3 in the figure below.
a. Top chord
b. Rafter
c. Bottom chord
d. Brace
44. Identify 4 in the figure below.
a. Top chord
b. Rafter
c. Bottom chord
d. Brace
45. Identify 5 in the figure below.
a. Top chord
b. Web
c. Lateral brace
d. Support
46. A good material for ceiling that absorbs sound.
a. Marine plywood
b. Cement board
c. Gypsum board
d. PVC
47. What do you call the connector for wood trusses?
a. Support
b. Brace
c. Gusset plate
d. Dovetail joint
48. The commercial length of lumber available in the Philippines is in ___.
a. Even number
b. Odd number
c. Even and odd
d. It doesn’t matter
49. How do you compute for the number of 60 mm x 120 mm of acoustic board on ceiling?
a. Divide the area by 0.72
b. Multiply the area by .072
c. Divide the area by 2.88
d. Add the area and subtract .072
50. How many concrete hollow blocks in 1 square meter?
a. 12.5 pieces
b. 15 pieces
c. 20 pieces
d. 10 pieces
51. What is usually use in malls for its balusters?
a. Tempered glass
b. Laminated normal glass
c. Laminated glass
d. Decorative glass
52. What type of hinge is the figure below?
a. Flat hinge
b. Loose pin hinge
 c. Hidden hinge
d. Bolt hinge

53. The figure below is normally used for?

a. Sliding door
b. Cabinet
c. Window
d. Cabinet door

54. The figure below is normally used for?

a. Sliding door
b. Cabinet door
c. Casement window
d. Cabinet door
55. The figure shown below consists of parallel chords and a triangular web system is called ___.
a. Open web steel joist
b. Open deck truss
c. Flat truss
d. Joist truss

56. What material is used for purlins of GI roofing?

a. Light gauge metal channel
b. Standard steel channel
c. W-flange
 d. I-beam
57. Which roofing material below will result to a lesser number of purlins?
a. Corrugated
b. Ceramic tiles
c. Polycarbonate
d. Cement roof tiles
58. What type of nail is used for asphalt shingles?
a. Common wire nail
b. Elastomeric
c. Staple wire
d. Finishing nail
59. In 1958, Jacinto Steel came into being as the pioneer manufacturer of GI sheets in the
Philippines. As a trailblazer, they were the first to produce locally pre-painted long span GI
sheets in the 1970’s which became known for its anti-corrosion and paint adhesion properties.
However, the Asian Financial Crisis in the late 1990’s greatly affected the operation of the
company. Today, under the stewardship of Ramon P. Jacinto, son of the late Fernando P. Jacinto
(father of the Philippines Steel Industry), the company is experiencing a rebirth. What is its
current corporate name?
a. Jacinto Steel Inc.
b. Jacinto Colorsteel Inc.
c. Coloroof Steel Inc.
d. RJ Colorsteel Inc.
60. Who is the manufacturer of colorsteel roofing?
a. Jacinto Colorsteel Inc.
b. Colorsteel System Corporation
c. Coloroof System Corporation
d. Atienza Colorsteel System Inc.
61. What is the advantage of longspan roofing?
a. Cost
b. Aesthetics
c. Lesser leaks
d. Lightweight
62. Which of the following is used to connect GI roofing sheets to steel purlins?
a. Roof nail
b. Expansion bolt
c. Machine bolt w/ nut
d. Self-tapping screw
63. It is a metal used for collecting water and it is attached to the fascia board.
a. Downspout
b. Gutter
c. Roof
d. Batten
64. What steel section is most commonly used for skylights?
a. Tubular
 b. Angular
c. Channel
d. Flange
65. If you want to have an exposed truss system for your roof, which steel section would you
recommend?
a. Tubular
b. C-channel
c. I-beam
d. Angular
66. This device is for adjusting the tension or length of cables, tie rods and other tensioning system.
It normally consists of two threaded eyebolts one screwed into each end of a small metal frame
and having opposite threads.
a. Bolt and eye
b. Turnbuckle
c. Belt buckle
d. Tension wire
67. What do you call the fitting shown in the figure below that is used to connect glass in many
various configurations?
a. Octopus connector
b. Spider connector
c. Glass connector
d. 4-legged connector

68. What do you call the fitting shown in the figure below that is used to carry and connect glass?
a. Octopus connector
b. Spider clamp
c. Glass connector
d. 4-legged connector
69. Which could be used for doors?
a. Gypsum
b. Ficem
c. Plywood
d. Lawanit
70. A known manufacturer of lockset.
a. Crown
b. Davies
c. HCG
d. Schlage
71. The figure shown below is designed to keep doors open while helping to prevent wall damage. It
is called ___.
a. Door stopper
b. Magnetic door stopper
c. Electric door stopper
d. Wall protector

72. What door is used in hospital operating rooms?

a. Double door, double swing
b. Double door, single swing
c. Single door, outswing
 d. NOTA
73. Identify the figure below.
a. Folding door
b. Pass by door
c. Panel door
d. Sliding door

74. Where should you locate the door jamb for the toilet and bath?
a. Above the threshold
b. Before the threshold outside the T&B
c. After the threshold inside the T&B
d. Doesn’t matter
75. The figure below is used on aluminum glazed doors. What do you call this?
a. Concealed door closer
b. Pneumatic door closer
c. Folding closer
d. Magnetic door closer
76. The figure below is a device that allows one person to pass at a time. It can be used to enforce
one way traffic, and in addition, it can restrict passage only to a people who insert a coin, ticket,
a pass or something similar. It is called ___.
a. Toll gate
b. Turnstile
c. Intelligent gate
d. Single pass gate

77. Given a set of doors below, which type doesn’t need hinges?
a. Accordion door
b. Swing door
c. Sliding door
d. Bifold door
78. A type of bolt which can be accessed at one side only.
a. Dead bolt
b. Flush bolt
c. Barrel bolt
d. Lockset
79. Which is not a hardware that supports a door?
a. Pivot hinge
b. Jamb
c. Floor flange
d. Lockset
80. How many board-foot is 250 pcs of 2x3x10?
a. 1200 bdft
b. 1250 bdft
c. 1000 bdft
d. 2000 bdft
81. It refers to undressed lumber.
a. Green lumber
b. Rough lumber
 c. Cull lumber
d. Green lumber
82. A small residential project with an area of 40 sqm on the 2 nd floor will be poured with concrete.
What is best?
a. Manual mix
b. Ready mix concrete
c. 2 bagger mixer
d. 1 bagger mixer
83. What is the most practical method to use if you will pour concrete for a 4 cum slab?
a. Manual mix
b. Ready mix concrete
c. 1 bagger mixer
d. 2 bagger mixer
84. For a 1 cum class A concrete mix, how many bags of cement will you use?
a. 10 bags
b. 9 bags
c. 8 bags
d. 7 bags
85. Class A is not recommended for?
a. Beam and girder
b. Pathwalk
c. Slab on fill
d. Slab
86. What is the ratio of a class A concrete mix?
a. 1:1 1/2 :3
b. 1:2:4
c. 1:2 ½:5
d. 1:3:6
87. A concrete mixture of 1:2 1/2":5 is classified as?
a. Class AA
b. Class A
c. Class B
d. Class C
88. What is the strength of class B mixture?
a. 2500 psi
b. 3000 psi
c. 3500 psi
d. 4000 psi
89. A concrete mixture of 1:3:6 is classified as?
a. Class AA
b. Class A
c. Class B
d. Class C
90. A mixture of 1:2:4 has a strength of?
 a. 2500 psi
b. 3000 psi
c. 3500 psi
d. 4000 psi
91. If one gallon can paint 25 sqm of first coating for walls, how many gallons of paint it is required
for a 10 m x 30 m double wall?
a. 24 gallons
b. 60 gallons
c. 15 gallons
d. 100 gallons
92. How many concrete hollow block is needed for a fence with a dimension of 3 m x 10 m?
a. 450 pcs
b. 500 pcs
c. 340 pcs
d. 201 pcs
93. How many truckloads of ready mix concrete is needed for 40 m x 50 m second floor considering
150 mm slab thickness?
a. 20 loads
b. 30 loads
c. 25 loads
d. 50 loads
94. How many marine plywood would you use for 5 m x 7 m master bedroom ceilings?
a. 20 pcs
b. 13 pcs
c. 26 pcs
d. 15 pcs
95. For a public toilet with an area of 150 sqm, how many 300 mm x 300 mm ceramic tiles would
you order?
a. 1700 pcs
b. 1800 pcs
c. 1600 pcs
d. 1500 pcs
96. ABS means?
a. Acrylynitryl butediene steryne
b. Acrylonitrile butadiene sterene
c. Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
d. Acrylonitrile butanding styrene
97. How many pavers are needed for a 1sqm 4” x 6” x 2”?
a. 68
b. 67
c. 66.7
d. 66
98. BOP is commonly found in what construction plan?
a. Structural plan
 b. Plumbing/sanitary plan
c. Mechanical plan
d. Electrical plan
99. Validity of plumbing permit upon release from the OBO.
a. 120 days
b. 1 year
c. 6 months
d. All of the above
100. How many sensing devices regulates the fire pump?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
101. Which of the following does not need and use GI sheet flashing?
a. Butt to butt overlap of roofing material
b. At the VSTR
c. Roofing abutting a wall
d. At the gutter
102. Which of the following is not a type of stainless-steel finish?
a. Satin
b. Mirror
c. Matte
d. Bead blast
103. Class b concrete mix is for?
a. Footing, slab on fill
b. Beams, columns and slabs
c. Mass concrete
d. Underwater RC walls
104. A foundation used in yielding soil, having its footing a raft placed deep enough that the
weight of the excavated soil is equal to or greater than the weight of the construction support?
a. Floating foundation
b. Shallow foundation
c. Deep foundation
d. Pile foundation
105. Figure 03, identify no. 1.
a. Tread
b. Riser
c. String
d. Banister
106. Figure 03, identify no. 5.
a. Fascia
b. Tread
c. Baluster
d. Newel post
107. Figure 03, identify no. 10.
a. Tread
b. Riser
c. Landing
d. String
108. Figure 03, identify no. 7.
a. Balusters
b. Hand rail
c. String
d. Newel
109. Figure 03, identify no. 4.
a. Banister
b. Riser
c. String
d. Baluster
110. Figure 03, identify no. 6.
a. Baluster
b. Banister
c. Post
d. Newel
111. Identify figure 05.
a. Frame
b. Barrel bolt
c. Spider fitting
d. Cross fitting
112. Identify figure 06.
a. Outlet
b. Serial port
c. Parallel
d. Firewire

113. Identify figure 07.

a. AAUI
b. Optical Audio
c. USB
d. Outlet

114. Identify figure 08.

a. Switch
b. Control
 c. Doorbell
d. Breaker

115. Identify figure 09.

a. Window panel
b. Cross section
c. Structural glass
d. Curtain wall

116. Identify figure 10.

a. Ribbed slab
b. Waffle slab
c. Reinforced concrete
d. Prefabricated slab
117. Identify figure 11.
a. Inverted tee beam
b. Cross beam
c. Tee beam
d. Built up beam

118. Identify figure 12.

a. Automatic transfer switch
b. Circuit breaker
c. Panel board
d. RCD
119. Rebar used for 8” CHB.
a. 8 mm
b. 10 mm
c. 12 mm
d. 16 mm
120. Rebar used for 4” CHB.
a. 8 mm
b. 10 mm
c. 12 mm
d. 16 mm
121. Typical masonry for Philippine setting.
a. Stone cladding
b. Riprap
c. Brick laying
d. CHB laying
122. Correct mixture of concrete.
a. Water, cement, gravel, sand
b. Sand, cement, gravel, water
c. Gravel, sand, cement, water
d. Cement, gravel, sand, water
123. Which among the choices is softwood?
a. Tanguile
b. Yakal
c. Molave
d. Teak
124. Consideration on sidewalks.
 a. Accessibility
b. Volume of people
c. Planting strips
d. Available area
125. What is not a characteristic of stainless steel?
a. Galvanized
b. Higher corrosion resistance
c. Higher ductility
d. Lower maintenance
126. What type of stainless steel is good for railings?
a. Glossy
b. Painted
c. Hairline
d. Primed
127. What kind of paver is best used to minimize heat in the exterior and lower temperature
inside?
a. Unglazed white tiles
b. Yellow pavers
c. Dark paver
d. Concrete paver
128. What hand tool is used to flare pipes?
a. Hammer
b. Flare tool
c. Crippling tool
d. Welding rod
129. What will you use for flooring materials for ramp at the type of building?
a. Rough cement
b. Plain cement
c. Glazed tiles
d. Marble
130. What kind of door that cannot keep the heat outside and cold inside?
a. Swing door
b. Sliding door with air curtain
c. Revolving door
d. All of the above
131. What is the ideal roofing for a warehouse?
a. Polycarbonate
b. Shingles
c. Longspan GI sheets
d. Metal deck
132. What is the best type of roofing in a cottage near a beach?
a. Polycarbonate
b. Clay tiles
c. Shingles
 d. GI sheets
133. A paint defect identified by small to medium sized bubbles or blisters under paint film
and is most common on wood siding and trim.
a. Blistering
b. Sagging
c. Alligatoring
d. Chalking
134. A paint defect caused by a failure in the paint film where it takes on a cracking pattern
of deep relief resembling a reptile’s skin such as that of an alligator.
a. Blistering
b. Sagging
c. Alligatoring
d. Chalking
135. A paint defect with a similar feature to alligatoring but is less severe and is characterized
by along, fairly evenly spaced cracks in the paint film having shallow relief or depth.
a. Blistering
b. Sagging
c. Checking
d. Chalking
136. A paint defect which is identifiable by crusty white salt deposits that bubble through the
paint film from a masonry structure.
a. Blistering
b. Sagging
c. Checking
d. Efflorescence
137. A paint defect which is identifiable as a fine chalky powder that forms on the surface of
a paint film.
a. Blistering
b. Sagging
c. Checking
d. Chalking
138. A paint defect which is easily identified as a dripping or drooping look to areas of the
paint film.
a. Blistering
b. Sagging
c. Checking
d. Chalking
139. A paint defect caused by a fungus feeding and growing on the paint film or caulk and is
identifiable by its gray, brown, green or dark black “splotchy” spots.
a. Blistering
b. Sagging
c. Checking
d. Mildew
140. A paint defect characterized by rust colored reddish-brown to black stains on the paint
surface.
a. Blistering
b. Sagging
c. Checking
d. Rust discoloration
141. A paint defect characterized by the paint peeling and separating from an earlier paint
layer (inter-coat peeling) or from the substrate leaving some paint behind.
a. Blistering
b. Peeling paint due to adhesion
c. Peeling paint due to exterior moisture under paint film
d. Rust discoloration
142. A paint defect characterized by cracking and gentle peeling away of the paint from the
substrate and loses adhesion due to the moisture.
a. Blistering
b. Peeling paint due to adhesion
c. Peeling paint due to exterior moisture under paint film
d. NOTA
143. What waterproofing is appropriate for a firewall?
a. Epoxy
b. Elastomeric
c. Asphalt
d. NOTA
144. What finishing is used in countertop, cabinet, etc.?
a. Brand (formica)
b. MDF
c. Fiber-cement board
d. Plain cement
145. Appropriate roofing for sidewalk?
a. Curvilinear
b. Polycarbonate
c. Concrete
d. Slate
146. The best steel section material for exposed truss?
a. Tubular
b. Angle bar
c. Round bar
d. C-channel
147. How many hollow blocks are needed in a 32 sqm wall with 5% contingency?
a. 140 pieces
b. 170 pieces
c. 200 pieces
d. NOTA
148. What tree is considered as a conifer?
 a. Softwood
b. Hardwood
c. Herbs
d. All of the above
149. What tree is dangerous if near a building and shallow root?
a. Palm
b. Coconut
c. Mahogany
d. Nara
150. If 3.00 meters wide, 3.00 meter high and 10.00-meter-thick wall and a 40 kg cement is
to be used. How many bags of cement will be required for a class b mixture?
a. 9
b. 10
c. 6
d. 11
151. What type of glass has a minimal distortion?
a. Tempered
b. Float
c. Patterned
d. Insulating glass
152. What should be the spacing of metal furring in a hardiflex drywall partitions?
a. 1.20 m
b. 0.60 m
c. 2.40 m
d. NOTA
153. What type of joint is referred to below?
a. T&G
b. Common lap
c. Dovetail joint
d. Miter joint

154. What type of joint is referred to below?

a. T&G
b. Common lap
 c. Spline joint
d. Miter joint

155. What type of joint is referred to below?

a. T&G
b. Common lap
c. Spline joint
d. Squared splice

156. What is the glass commonly used for skylights?

a. Tempered
b. Float
c. Wired
d. Plate
157. What type of window gives protection to the rain while allowing air to come inside
when it is raining outside?
a. Awning
b. Casement
c. Sliding
d. All of the above
158. What do you call a layer of material or laminate used to reduce appreciable by the flow
of water vapor into a roofing system?
a. Water laminate
b. Vapor barrier
c. Gabions
d. Integral-type waterproofing
159. This is a system of end bearing or friction piles, pile caps, and tie beams for transferring
building loads down to a suitable bearing stratum.
a. Isolated foundation
b. Sheet piles
c. Pile foundation
d. Wooden piles
160. Fiber cement board primarily consists of cement, cellulose fibers and ___.
a. Water
b. Wood particles
c. Sand
d. Gravel
161. Lowest carbon footprint before delivered to construction?
a. Steel
b. Plastic
c. Copper
d. Aluminum
162. What is placed between two adjoining surfaces to block passage of gas, oil, etc.?
a. Sealant
b. Rebars
c. Putty
d. Mortar
163. General terms for sheet and piles placed against the earth in swampy areas.
a. Strip footing
b. Earth piles
c. Sheet piles
d. NOTA
164. What is the support for a stair?
a. Stringer
b. Tread
c. Baluster
d. Riser
165. Vernacular term for joist?
a. Soleras
b. Kostilyahe
c. Kanter
d. Rodapis
166. A glass with minimal distortion?
a. Sheet
 b. Plate
c. Float
d. NOTA
167. What is a long series of window to provide light and ventilation?
a. Long window
b. Ribbon window
c. Clerestory window
d. NOTA
168. What do you call a support placed on top of a door or window?
a. Header
b. Frame
c. Astragal
d. Joint
169. What tool will you use to produce a baluster?
a. Hulog
b. Torno
c. Tabla
d. Abang
170. What is the common term for particle, fiber and gypsum board?
a. Hard board
b. Wall board
c. Wall panel
d. Wall accent
171. A tape used in gypsum upon application of plater?
a. Plaster tape
b. Gypsum tape
c. Putty
d. Packaging tape
172. What do you call the paneling at the lower part of the wall only?
a. Paneling
b. Wainscoting
c. Basing
d. Treating
173. What is determined in a slump test?
a. Workability
b. Water content
c. Hardness
d. All of the above
174. What is a term in the construction site referring to percolation of water inside a
structure?
a. Seepage
b. Leakage
c. Percolation
d. Intrusion
175. General term for a sheet placed in a structure to limit entry of moist?
a. Moisture barrier
b. Sheeting
c. Coating
d. Repellant
176. Best location for an insulation?
a. Above purlins and below roof sheet
b. Below purlins and roof sheet
c. Below the finished ceiling
d. It doesn’t matter
177. A space in the roof used for storage or habitation?
a. Attic
b. Dormer
c. Basement
d. Air gap
178. How many bags of cement required for 1 cum using class b mixture?
a. 7
b. 10
c. 10
d. NOTA
179. Which consumes the most energy among the appliances?
a. 2.5 HP air-con unit
b. Microwave
c. Television
d. Dishwasher
180. What is placed in between a door and the floor finish?
a. Threshold
b. Astragal
c. PWD ramp
d. Molding
181. What is a brand of thermosetting plastic, usually used in transparent or printed sheets
as a chemical-proof and heatproof covering for furniture, wall panels, etc.?
a. Hardiflex
b. Formica
c. MATIMCO
d. Decra
182. What is the best connection used for flooring?
a. T&G
b. Mortise and tenon
c. Dovetail
d. Squared joint
183. What do you call the common term for the main structural elements of a truss?
a. Chord
b. Web
 c. Ridge
d. Flashing
184. An open space in the middle of a house which is open or provided with skylight.
a. Atrium
b. Porch
c. Roof deck
d. Foyer
185. Which among the choices has the greatest embodied energy?
a. High gloss wall tiles
b. Crazy cut green outdoor pavers
c. Red bricks
d. Tooled finish for a concrete wall
186. General term for paint with considerable amount of varnish
a. Lacquer
b. Varnish
c. Enamel
d. Latex
187. A joint sawn in a concrete to create a line of weakness for cracks?
a. Contraction joint
b. Expansion joint
c. Thermal joint
d. Miter joint
188. A material used to block vapor as a polyethylene sheet.
a. Vapor barrier
b. Thermal barrier
c. Rain barrier
d. Protective coating
189. What to avoid in a house in a forested area?
a. Eaves
b. Gutter
c. Steep slope
d. Overhang
190. Panel placed in the wall to provide access to valves and fittings.
a. Access panel
b. Stud
c. Blackout
d. Air gap
191. A glass which is an architectural element providing visual obscuration while admitting
light, made by fusing two halve together with a hollow inside and used for glazing openings.
a. Obscure glass
b. Glass block
c. Acoustical glass
d. NOTA
192. What type of roofing used in skywalk?
 a. Slate
b. Curvilinear roof
c. Asphalt
d. Longspan GI
193. What is the main purpose of using glass blocks?
a. To provide good insulation
b. It is unbreakable
c. Provides visual obscuration while admitting light
d. It is cheaper to use than CHB
194. Why does glass blocks have good thermal insulation?
a. It has a hollow center
b. Because of the color it is fabricated
c. It is made of glass
d. Because of the mixture of white Portland cement added
195. Not to use glass blocks for?
a. Beam
b. Furniture
c. Column
d. All of the above
196. How to install glass blocks?
a. Bed the blocks together in a Portland cement-based mortar with reinforcing rods of
steel placed within the mortar then use clear silicon sealant in between the blocks
b. Use grout and tile adhesive to connect it to the concrete walls
c. Similar to hollow blocks, in which glass blocks are aligned vertically and reinforcement
bars are passed through the block to hold it in place
d. A built-up wooden frame is made to hold the glass blocks using contact cement before it
is placed in the concrete wall
197. When using glass blocs as decorative feature on walls, during night time when the light
is on, people from outside can see you clearly inside. What you will do so that people cannot
notice you inside?
a. Turn off the lights
b. Put a glass block cover at night
c. Use crystal clear glass blocks
d. NOTA
198. Which is not a fire protection device?
a. Firewall
b. Smoke detector
c. Helmet
d. Sprinkler system
199. What is not provided in a residential subdivision if there is STP?
a. Septic tank
b. Area drain
c. Grease trap
d. Water closet
200. What hardware used in a fire exit door?
a. Dead lock
b. Panic bar
c. Automatic door opener
d. Door knob
201. What door component used to make it easy to open a person on a wheelchair?
a. Automatic door closer
b. Kicker plate
c. Dead lock
d. Door stopper
202. What can cause the hot air in hot climate?
a. No trees
b. High wind velocity
c. Low wind velocity
d. Small windows
203. Not considering the natural ventilation and energy efficiency, what type of window to
put in the west side of the building?
a. Plain wall with cabinet
b. High window
c. Fixed glass with sun baffles
d. Small windows
204. What is the standard ceiling height of a room with natural ventilation in tropical areas?
a. 2.40 meters
b. 2.60 meters
c. 1.80 meters
d. 2.70 meters
205. Where would you normally use gang nails?
a. In metal to concrete pedestal
b. Steel to steel connection
c. In wooden trusses
d. In steel trusses
206. What adhesive use to connect wood board to concrete?
a. Bolt
b. Liquid nail
c. Dowel
d. Rivet
207. Why must it be accurate to put wood board using liquid nail?
a. It dries quickly
b. It is hard to rectify when it is already dried
c. It is cheaper
d. To make it look good
208. What type of pipe best use for grease traps?
a. Stainless steel
b. Brass
 c. PVC
d. UPVC
209. What kind of roof that has two slopes on each side?
a. Mansard
b. Howe
c. Gable
d. Shed
210. What protective device in elevator shaft?
a. CCTV
b. Counterweight
c. Pit
d. Call button
211. What is the jigsaw used for?
a. Intricate lattice work
b. Moldings and cornice
c. Modular furniture
d. Baluster
212. Why do water closets don’t need a p-trap?
a. Because it won’t smell
b. It would make it more expensive
c. It is already built in
d. It is not compatible with its system
213. What must be rectified on site?
a. Water supply stub out 500 mm from floor
b. Height of water supply for female fixture aligned with water closet
c. Horizontal pipes aligned with vertical pipes
d. NOTA
214. What is the binder of mortar and grout?
a. Lime
b. Cement
c. Sealant
d. Tile adhesive
215. What household material to remove fungus in paint that causes the wall become
colored pink?
a. Alcohol
b. Disinfectant
c. Detergent
d. Fish oil
216. What content on paint that can easily remove the dirt?
a. Lemon
b. Plastic
c. Teflon
d. Oil
217. Which must not be carried by the masonry wall?
 a. Rafter
b. Beam
c. Cabinet
d. Kitchen counter
218. What is the most important innovation of the asphalt shingles?
a. Moss resistant
b. Quick drying
c. Color doesn’t fade
d. It is cheap
219. What is the asphalt shingles component that makes it water proof?
a. Asphalt
b. Clay
c. Silicon
d. Cement
220. What is the advantage of cement and clay tile?
a. It is easy to replace
b. It is fire resistant
c. It is light
d. It is less costly
221. What is frequency of locally made appliances?
a. 6000 watts
b. 110 – 220 volts
c. 60 cycles
d. 50 cycles
222. Before the influx of LED, where was it originally used?
a. Street light
b. Exit signs
c. Flash light
d. Stove bulbs
223. What is the disadvantage of LED?
a. Initial cost
b. Difficult to install
c. Light color is limited
d. It is not energy efficient
224. What is the replacement for halogen lamp for street light?
a. LED lights
b. Incandescent bulb
c. Fluorescent
d. Mercury vapor
225. Type of wall that can control the temperature inside the room?
a. Automated sunshade
b. Drum wall
c. Berm
d. Media agua
226. What kind of wall if a basement will be added to the area?
a. Shear wall
b. Retaining wall
c. Partition wall
d. Drywall
227. What kind of pipe fitting to be used to redirect the direction of water?
a. Long sweep elbow
b. Reducer
c. Cap
d. Coupling
228. How many lighting outlet in a circuit?
a. 16
b. 12
c. 13
d. 14
229. Which is not a good location for switches?
a. Behind the door
b. On the wall
c. Beside the door on the direction of the swing
d. All of the above
230. What kind of switch to use in the stairs?
a. Two-way switch
b. Three-way switch
c. One-way switch
d. NOTA
231. In an office project, what is used for room-to-room communication system?
a. Intercom
b. PABX
c. Alarm
d. No need
232. Room to desk communication system?
a. Intercom
b. Internet
c. CATV
d. CCTV
233. What flooring material is best for fast food restaurant?
a. Mosaic tile
b. Wood tile
c. Vitrified tile
d. Unglazed tile
234. What is not used in conference hall ceiling?
a. Texture flat slab
b. High ceiling with clerestory
c. Plastered dome
 d. Sloping wall with sound buffers
235. What flooring material to be used in retrofitted office space with plywood constructed
on floor?
a. Vinyl tile
b. Ceramic tile
c. Carpet tile
d. Linoleum
236. What kind of paint to use against molds, fungus, etc.?
a. Latex
b. Acrylic
c. Polyurethane
d. QDE
237. What is not a component in concrete?
a. Sand
b. Gravel
c. Cement
d. Soil
238. What flooring is slippery when dusty?
a. Vinyl
b. Rubber tile
c. Granite
d. Unglazed ceramic tiles
239. When is it best to use “lason”?
a. When it is raining
b. When avoiding vegetation
c. If termites are present
d. Natural fertilizer
240. What type of roofing material to use in a rest house near the beach?
a. Clay tile
b. Asphalt shingles
c. Plain GI roof
d. Corrugated GI roof
241. What window type cannot circulate air inside the room?
a. Two corner windows
b. Opposite window in different sides
c. Two opposite windows aligned with each other
d. One big window
242. As a project manager for a 3-storey residence, you were told by the owner that he
would like a finish on fence to still show the CHB, what would you tell your foreman / mason to
tidy up?
a. Soleras
b. Kostilyahe
c. Palitada
d. Kostura
243. In a condominium high rise design... Most windows installed are fixed with minimal
openings are provided for safety purposes, what does it sacrifice?
a. Comfort, in line with proper ventilation
b. View
c. Cost
d. Beauty
244. In a condominium high rise design... What special feature does the main entry door of
the condominium have as an additional security feature?
a. No duplicated for the key
b. Only one company is allowed to do duplication
c. Air curtain
d. Kick plate
245. A kind of hinge that is used for a door between the main kitchen and the dining area.
a. Pivot hinge
b. Drop leaf
c. Double acting gravity hinge
d. Continuous hinge
246. What type of window gives you protection from rain in the absence of a canopy?
a. Casement
b. Sliding
c. Awning
d. Fixed
247. What type of window admits 95% of air?
a. Casement
b. Sliding
c. Awning
d. Louvers with 150 mm width blades
248. To block excessive sunlight, “new material” is used for windows.
a. Louvers
b. Painted tint
c. Solar tint
d. Blinds
249. Which window is the easiest to clean?
a. Awning
b. Sliding
c. Louvers
d. Casement
250. Given a room dimension of 5.0 m x 5.0 m with a ceiling of 2.4 m, two windows of 1 m x
1.2 m and a door 2.0 m x 1.0 m, single coating. How many gallons of paint will you buy if, 25 sqm
= 4 liters?
a. 4 gal
b. 2 gal
c. 3 gal
d. 5 gal
251. In waterproofing a balcony, up to where is the extent of the water proofing installation?
a. Along the whole area of the floor of the balcony
b. Along the perimeter of the balcony
c. Along the whole floor of the balcony up to the adjacent wall connected
d. Along the whole perimeter wall and whole floor of the balcony
252. Before setting up batter boards and staking, what activity is to be done first?
a. Obtain supply of water and electricity
b. Verify monuments are in the correct position
c. Build quarters for workers and storage for materials
d. Erect fence to cover the area
253. Where should you start excavation?
a. 1 m from the construction line
b. Just after the property line
c. 0.75 m beyond the property line
d. Rear portion of the property
254. If the jobsite is sloping, where should you start excavation?
a. At the rear
b. At the sided of the lot
c. At the front
d. At the lowest elevation
255. What kind of roofing is made of the thermoplastic material and has strips which under
the sun’s heat will melt and cause it to be bind as a one roof?
a. Sheathing
b. Polycarbonate
c. Metal shakes
d. Asphalt shingles
256. What does the supplier of polycarbonate don’t talk about their product and the
architect should know?
a. Color is unstable
b. They are not flexible
c. The break easily on installation
d. Water through capillary action seep inside voids and encouraging the growth of moss.
257. What is used for aluminum roofing consisting of the pin head and a long shank?
a. Blind rivet
b. Pin rivet
c. Bolt
d. Tekscrew
258. What is used to support purlins on a wooden roof frame?
a. Cleat
b. Joist
c. Rafter
d. Column
259. What are longitudinal members on top of chords supporting the roof?
a. Purlins
 b. Joist
c. Rafter
d. Beam
260. What material is used for purlins of GI roofing?
a. Light gauge metal channel
b. Standard steel channel
c. W-flange
d. Round bars
261. What is the advantage of longspan roofing?
a. No end lapping
b. No rust
c. Cheaper
d. Easy to clean
262. Best roofing for a house located at a coastal area?
a. Clay tiles
b. Asphalt shingles
c. Longspan GI
d. Skylight
263. When a valley gutter always experiences flooding and overflow, what will be the most
effective way of treating it in order to remedy it and also to avoid further problems in the
future.
a. Add more downspouts
b. Add manholes
c. Increase gutter size
d. Waterproof
264. A steek section which is commonly used for skylight.
a. Tubular
b. Angular
c. C-channel
d. Wide flange
265. What is the better way of insulating the roof?
a. Roofing sheet, an airspace or gap, the aluminum insulation
b. Roofing sheet with aluminum insulation underneath
c. Thick roofing sheet
d. Roofing sheet, aluminum insulation then an air space or gap
266. What roof is ideal for a green house?
a. Shingles
b. Metal
c. Longspan GI
d. Polycarbonate
267. Given a detail with measurements in the English system, identify the measurements in
metric system of the following:
a. Rafter
b. Collar
 c. Web member
d. Purlin
268. If you want to have an exposed truss system for your roof, which steel section would be
best to us?
a. Tubular
b. C-channel
c. I-beam
d. Angular
269. Mr. John’s house is located at the forested and surrounded by trees. Which part of the
house should not be installed?
a. Eaves
b. Vent
c. Gutter
d. Ridge
270. Heat absorbing glass with blue green or gray color reflects heat coming into a space.
This is because of its ___
a. Strength of stress
b. Chemical composition and color
c. Weight and density
d. Thickness
271. Your client wants to use glass as a partition between the bedroom and T&B. What type
of glass will you use without sacrificing privacy?
a. Tinted glass
b. Wired glass
c. Textured glass
d. Etched glass
272. What do you call a type of glass with minimal distortion?
a. Plate
b. Sheet
c. Float
d. Wired
273. What does a double insulating glass have to let short wavelength thru such as light but
blocks long wavelengths such as ultraviolet heat?
a. Ultraviolet filter
b. Silica
c. Wire mesh
d. Air gap
274. What does fire-resistive glass contain in the gap between two glass panels that other
glass does not have?
a. Air
b. PVB layer
c. Water
d. Boron
275. What is the main reason why convenience store use glass in their storefronts?
 a. To attract customers
b. To discourage burglars
c. To keep the dust out
d. To filet UV rays
276. An oyster shell used in window panels in lieu of glass. It filters light & acts as a
protective barrier.
a. Sheet glass
b. Capiz
c. Mirror
d. Aluminum insulation
277. Roofing that uses marine plywood under heating?
a. Corrugated GI
b. Asphalt shingles
c. Polycarbonate
d. Longspan
278. Disregarding canopy, what would be the best type of window against rain?
a. Awning window
b. Casement window
c. Sliding window
d. Double hung window
279. Your client wants a window that will be good against strong wind and rain, which
happens almost half of the year. However, he specifically told you that it must not compromise
the view and let the air in during summertime. What kind of window will you use?
a. Fixed
b. Louvered
c. Casement
d. Sliding
280. What is the main disadvantage of using wooden window?
a. Water will eventually seep and cause a leak
b. It will shrink and expand due to the change in weather
c. It will eventually rot
d. It is not attractive
281. You were commissioned to design a museum for national arts. It will have a display area
where rare artifacts are to be showcased.
a. Float glass
b. Plate glass
c. Sheet glass
d. Wired glass
282. It is a type of glass used in mirrors for a distortion free surface.
a. Float glass
b. Plate glass
c. Pattern
d. Safety
283. This mirror is usually used in groceries and department store mounted on the ceiling or
wall for surveillance security purposes.
a. Concave mirror
b. Convex mirror
c. One-way mirror
d. NOTA
284. What is the best type of glass to use shower stall?
a. Wired glass
b. Etched glass
c. Textured glass
d. Tempered glass
285. What do you call etching glass?
a. Annealed glass
b. Plate glass
c. Flat glass
d. Pattern glass
286. It is a type of glass used in fire-exit doors.
a. Wired
b. Float
c. Security
d. Plate
287. What glass is used when distortion is not of importance?
a. Plate
b. Sheet
c. Float
d. Tempered
288. In luxury show room, what type of glass should be used?
a. Laminated or safety glass.
b. Float glass
c. Sheet
d. Plate
289. Glass with no distortion.
a. Sheet
b. Float
c. Plate
d. Laminated
290. What happens when someone tries to break a laminated glass?
a. It will break but will splinter across the room
b. It will break but will not splinter across the rooms
c. It will not break
d. NOTA
291. How do you cut a tempered glass on site?
a. Tempered glass should never be cut on site
b. Tile cutter
 c. Diamond tip
d. Special laser
292. Type of glass used for display windows.
a. Clear glass
b. Tinted glass
c. Tempered glass
d. Plate glass
293. What type of glass should be used as a flooring material at the second floor if the owner
specifically instructed the architect that he wants a clear view of the ground floor?
a. Tempered glass
b. Clear glass
c. Glass blocks
d. Laminated safety glass
294. Type of glass wherein you can see the people inside the building during night time.
a. Tinted glass
b. Reflected glass
c. Glass blocks
d. Insulated glass
295. For better energy conservation, which material is not advisable for use at the south of a
project?
a. Heavy tinted glass and thick concrete wall
b. Transparent glass and light metal panels
c. Translucent glass and light-colored masonry
d. Safety glass and glass blocks
296. A high end residential is adjacent to a busy and heavy traffic main road. Because of
nuisance of vehicles, the upper floors are affected. What should be done to minimize the noise
if price would not be a problem?
a. Glazing window
b. Heavy drapes
c. Day curtain and night curtain
d. Double layer wall
297. A type of glass that is translucent in the morning but like a mirror at night when viewed
from the inside of a building.
a. Float glass
b. Clear glass
c. Reflected glass
d. Laminated glass
298. A type of glass used for fire exits.
a. Wired glass
b. Float glass
c. Laminated glass
d. Clear glass
299. What window is hardest to reach?
a. Clerestory
 b. Casement
c. Awning
d. Jalousie
300. What kind of window is easiest to clean?
a. Casement
b. Awning
c. Sliding
d. Double hung
301. What kind of window will you use for a kitchen if it is next to a lanai?
a. Casement
b. Awning
c. Sliding
d. Jalousie
302. What type of glass is dust-free?
a. Float
b. Glass block
c. Jalousie
d. Laminate
303. What type of glass is ideal for skylights?
a. Tempered glass
b. Float glass
c. Laminated glass
d. Wired glass
304. What type of window is commonly used in condominiums, where safety and water
proofing are main concerns?
a. Tilt-and-turn
b. Awning
c. Casement
d. Sliding
305. What is provided between glazed windows?
a. Air
b. Silicon
c. Screen
d. Mortar
306. What window is used especially at a shower?
a. Casement
b. Awning
c. Wall hung
d. Sliding
307. The type of window provides the best natural ventilation?
a. Awning
b. Casement
c. Jalousie
d. Sliding
308. What is the main reason why jalousie is widely accepted by the general public?
a. Cost
b. 100% ventilation
c. Easy to install
d. Most attractive
309. Which window would seemingly be cheaper because of its ordinary hinges?
a. Aluminum awning
b. Aluminum sliding
c. Wood casement
d. Jalousie
310. Window which is commonly used in hospital?
a. Awning
b. Steel casement
c. Jalousie
d. Sliding
311. What type of window is not recommended to be used in an area where the opening of
the window is in a hallway?
a. Casement window
b. Sliding window
c. Picture window
d. Louver window
312. In tropical countries, what is the best type of window that allows maximum airflow?
a. Sliding
b. Casement
c. Awning
d. Louvered
313. Windows that does not require finishing before installation?
a. Casement
b. Louvered
c. Sliding
d. All of the above
314. What is the proper method of installing a steel window frame?
a. Finish the window opening first before installing the frame
b. Install the frame before finishing the window opening
c. Either way is good, depends on the installer
d. It doesn’t matter
315. What door is used in hospital operating rooms?
a. Double door, double swing
b. Double door, single swing
c. Single door, outswing
d. Automated glass sliding doors
316. Is the vernacular term for rabbet joint.
a. Vaciada
b. Canto mesa
 c. Barakilan
d. Tahilan
317. How are you going to put ¾” thick plywood in an uneven surface?
a. Angle bur plus plywood
b. Liquid nail
c. Concrete nail
d. Not possible
318. Which of the following moldings is used to avoid termination?
a. Cyma reversa
b. Cyma recta
c. Ovolo
d. Astragal
319. Where is coco lumber least used?
a. Furniture
b. Door jamb
c. Forms
d. Truss
320. Which of the following is not a millwork?
a. Chair handles
b. Cornice
c. Dresser
d. Steel railings
321. Which of the following is not a millwork?
a. Baluster
b. Light reflectors
c. Baseboard
d. Cabinet drawer
322. Which of the following is a millwork?
a. Door stopper
b. Water fitting
c. Cornice
d. Concrete molding
323. Which of the following is a millwork?
a. Steel chair handles
b. GI gutter
c. Dresser
d. Stainless steel railing