DAY 1 Afternoon (Structural, Building Technology and Building

Utilities)
20 January 2023 2pm – 7pm

STRUCTURAL, BUILDING TECHNOLOGY AND BUILDING UTILITIES

WARNING: If there are conflicts between a stated word and the
number/amount/figure
described, the stated/spelled word shall prevail. Should there be
conflicts between two (2.0)
stated quantities, the higher figure shall prevail.

An agricultural farm is to be constructed somewhere in Bulacan. There

will be also additional facility for livestock and poultry. Water
supply and proper sewage disposal systems would be provided.of the var

1. For the deep well, what would be most appropriate pump to elevate
water to the potable water cistern?

a. Sump Pump c. Centrifugal Pump

b. Booster Pump d. Submersible Pump

2. From Figure 1, which is a Piston Pump?

a. Figure D d. Figure E
b. Figure A e. Figure C
c. Figure B

3. From Figure 1, which is a Centrifugal Pump?

a. Figure D d. Figure E
b. Figure A e. Figure C
c. Figure B

4. From Figure 1, which is a Sump Pump?

a. Figure D d. Figure E
b. Figure A e. Figure C
c. Figure B

5. From Figure 1, which is a Submersible Pump?

a. Figure D d. Figure E
b. Figure A e. Figure C
c. Figure B

6. Which of the following does not belong?

a. National Steel b. Pagasa Steel d. SteelAsia
Corp. c. Pambansangbakal e. Rubicon Steel
7. Which is the largest local cement manufacturer in the Philippines?
a. Big Boss c. Eagel e. Republic
b. Cemex d. Holcim
8. What is the dead load of 1/2” gypsum board?
a. 5 kg/m2 c. 15 kg/m2 e. 25 kg/m2
b. 10 kg/m 2
d. 20 kg/m2
 9. Which is used for gabions?
a. Apple-size boulders c) G-2 e)
Subbase course
b. Armour rock d) Head-size boulders

10. Which of the following manufactures only light-gauge steel

products?
a. Capitol Steel c) Pagasa Steel e) SteelAsia
b. JEA Steel d) Power Steel

11. What is the maximum deflection δmax, of the cantilever beam shown
in Figure 2 if the length L is 5 ft., load P is 1,500 lbs., Modulus
of Elasticity of the structure is 1,900,000 lb/in2 and Moment of
Inertia of 34.66 in4? Use the formula: δmax = 3
/3EI

a. 1.64 inches
b. 2.64 inches
c. 3.64 inches
d. 4.64 inches

12. When do we get samples for ready-mixed concrete (RMC) for slump
test per ASTM C172?
a. Beginning of mixer discharge
b. 50% of mixer discharge
c. End of mixer discharge
d. Anytime

13. A column section is shown in Figure 3. Determine the total

length of the lateral tie if the column is not permanently in
contact with the earth nor exposed to weather; hook is 135 degrees
both sides.
a. 800mm
b. 1000mm
c. 1200mm
d. 1250mm

14. A beam is simply supported at its ends. If the span length is 4

meters and the total load it carries is 100 N/m, what is the maximum
moment developed?
a. 200 Nm
b. 250 Nm
c. 300 Nm
d. 500 Nm
15. From Figure 1, which is a Jockey Pump?
a. Figure D c. Figure B e. Figure C
b. Figure A d. Figure E

16. For Fire Protection for the Facility, this is used where large
quantities of water are needed to control a fast-developing fire
a. Deluge Sprinkler System c. Dry Pipe Sprinkler System
b. Wet Pipe Sprinkler System d. Chemical Sprinkler System

17. Identify from Figure 4 a Fire Engine Pump

a. Figure D c. Figure B
b. Figure A d. Figure C

18. Identify from Figure 4 a Booster Pump

a. Figure D c. Figure B
b. Figure A d. Figure C
19. Identify from Figure 4 a Jockey Pump

a. Figure D c. Figure B
b. Figure A d. Figure C

20. From Figure 5, identify “B”

a. Clamp c. Spigot e. Standoff

b. Patch fitting d. Spider fitting

21. Which glass thickness has a weight of 30 kg/m2?

a. 8 mm c. 12 mm e. 20 mm
b. 10 mm d. 16 mm

22. The thickness of glass that can be used for spider fittings start
at
a. 8 mm c. 12 mm e. 20 mm
b. 10 mm d. 16 mm

23. Deep foundations, whether prestressed or non-prestressed, include

the following types. Which of the following is not included?
a. Caissons
b. Drilled piers
c. Mat foundations
d. Piles
e. Pile caps
24. The metal connector that is used to create an “all-glass” look.
a. Glass clamp c. Patch fitting e. Spigot
b. Glass mullion d. Spider fitting

25. If the size of the reinforcing bars is Ø20mm, what is the minimum
length of the Class A Lap Splice?
a. 600 mm c. 750 mm
b. 700 mm d. 800 mm

26. Class A Concrete Mix is 1:2:4. What does the first number
designate?
a. 1 cu.ft. of cement c. 1 cu.ft of gravel
b. 1 cu. ft. of sand d. 1 cu.ft. of additive

27. Which is the correct Modulus Elasticity of Structural Steel?

a. 150 pcf c. 200,000 MPa
b. 2400 kg/m3 d. 200,000,000 Pa

28. A cylindrical concrete pedestal has a diameter, D of 500mm and a

height, H of 1m. What is the total volume of the pedestal in m3 ?
a. 0.1963 m3 c. 1.8800 m3
b. 1.0000 m3 d. 2.3300 m3

29. Identify from Figure 4 the Hydro pneumatic Pump

a. Figure D c. Figure B
b. Figure A d. Figure C

30. The Research and Laboratory Facility due to its delicate nature
would be needing a Fire Addressable System. This is a Sprinkler System
employing automatic sprinklers that are attached to a piping system
containing air or nitrogen under pressure
a. Deluge Sprinkler System c. Dry Pipe Sprinkler System
b. Wet Pipe Sprinkler System d. Water Mist Sprinkler System
31. This system is equipped with appropriate discharge devices for
extinguishing agent discharge and for distribution over the area to be
protected like the Record and File Room
a. Deluge Sprinkler System c. Dry Pipe Sprinkler System
b. Spray Foam Sprinkler System d. Chemical Sprinkler System

32. FDAS stands for?

a. Fire Detection Alarm System
b. Food and Drug Administration
System
33. FACP stands for?
a. Fire Automated Control Panel
b. Food and Drug Administration
System
c. Fire Destruction Alarm System
d. Fire Delay Automatic System
c. Fire Annunciation Control
System
d. Fire Alarm Control Panel

34. Which among the following Formwork Removal activities can be done
after 3 days?
a. Removal of soffit formwork to beams
b. Removal of soffit formwork to slabs
c. Removal of props to beams
d. Removal of props to slabs spanning up to 4.5 meters
e. Removal of props to slabs spanning over 4.5 meters
35. Which of the following has the lowest required uniform live load?
a. Bleachers and grandstands d. Public parking and ramps
b. Call centers and BPO’s e. Retail stores
c. Dining rooms and restaurants

36. What is the minimum wind load for an enclosed building as applied
on a wall?
a. 20 kN/m2 c. 58 kN/m2 e. 96 kN/m2
b. 38 kN/m2 d. 77 kN/m2

37. What is the minimum wind load for an enclosed building as applied
on a roof?
a. 20 kN/m2 c. 58 kN/m2 e. 96 kN/m2
b. 38 kN/m 2
d. 77 kN/m2

38. A room with dimension 7m X 12m shall be installed with flooring

finish. Two-thirds (2/3) of the floor area shall be laid with 60x60
ceramic tiles while the rest with wood flooring. Providing 5%
allowance for serujo and wastage, how many tiles are needed?
a. 143 pcs c. 168 pcs e. 193 pcs
b. 156 pcs d. 179 pcs

39. For the above problem (Item 38), how many pieces will be needed for
wood flooring using dimension lumber KD 1 X 8 X 4? No allowance
provided.
a. 100 pcs c. 118 pcs e. 132 pcs
b. 110 pcs d. 125 pcs
40. Which is not considered as a stainless-steel finish?
a. Anodized d. Painted
b. Hairline e. Satin
c. Mirror
41. It is a method of constructing concrete buildings by casting the
floor or roof slab on top of the previous slab and then raising the
slab up with hydraulic jacks, so being cheaper and faster as it does
not need forms and shores as it is needed for cast-in-place slabs.
It is more economical than the conventional construction method when
the building is vertically uniform and the slab designs are
repetitive.
a. Tilt-up c. Precast
construction construction
b. Lift slab d. Pre-fabrication
construction
42. The minimum size of a driven piles of uniform section shall have
a nominal outside diameter of not less than:
a. 100mm c. 200mm
b. 150mm d. 300mm

43. The part of the vertical structure above the ground is called:
a. Roof c. Superstructure
b. Roof Deck d. Substructure

44. The part of the vertical structure below the ground is called:
a. Roof c. Superstructure
b. Roof Deck d. Substructure

45. The footing shown in Figure 14 is a Strap Footing or

a. Strip Footing c. Cantilever Footing
b. Combined Footing d. Spread Footing

46. This Sprinkler system has a relatively higher installation and

maintenance costs
a. Deluge Sprinkler System c. Dry Pipe Sprinkler System
b. Pre-action Sprinkler System d. Chemical Sprinkler System

47. This Sprinkler system is known for its reliance and low
maintenance
a. Deluge Sprinkler System c. Dry Pipe Sprinkler System
b. Pre-action Sprinkler System d. Chemical Sprinkler System

48. What is the minimum distance between one sprinkler head to

another?
a. 1.20m c. 1.80m
b. 1.50m d. 2.10m

49. From Figure 6, which is a pendent sprinkler head?

a. Figure C c. Figure B
b. Figure A d. Figure D

50. From Figure 6, which is an upright sprinkler head?

a. Figure A
b. Figure B
c. Figure E
d. Figure D

For Items 51 to 52, refer to Figure 7

51. Identify “C”

a. Glass Lites c. Pressure Plate e. Structural
b. Mullion Cap d. Spacer Sealant

52. Which of the identified parts is the Pressure Plate

a. B c. D e. F
b. C d. E
53. Use the defined formula for determining Moisture Content (MC) in
wood as shown above. If the weight of a piece of lumber is 3 kg and
this same piece weighs 2.5 kg after it is fully dried, how do you
classify the wood?
a. Dry c. Kiln-dried e. S-Dry
b. Green d. Seasoned

54. Determine the R-value of a) 16-mm thick fiberboard, b) 1/8-inch

thick glass sheet, and c) 3-inch thick rockwool. The ρ-values of
glass, plywood, and rockwool are 0.14, 2.4, and 3.5, respectively.
a. 10 c. 12 e. 14
b. 11 d. 13

55. A reinforcing bar with orange color at both ends is designated as

a. Grade 33 c. Grade 60 e. Grade 80
b. Grade 40 d. Grade 75

56. The color assignment for Weldable Steel Bar Grade 60 is

a. Green and White c. White and Red e. Yellow and Red
b. Green and Red d. Green and Blue

57. The equivalent PNS grade for ASTM Gr. 60 is

a. PNS 230 c. PNS 350 e. PNS 520
b. PNS 280 d. PNS 420

58. 2,000 pieces of 12-mm dia. Deformed Reinforcing Bars at 9-meter

lengths shall be transported to the site. What is the total weight
of the bars?
a. 8,000 kg c. 12,000 kg e. 16,000 kg
b. 10,000 kg d. 14,000 kg

59. If a flat-bed truck has a load capacity of 20 tons, how many pieces
of 6-meter length 16-mm dia. bars can fit in the truck for
transport?
a. 1,200 pieces c. 2,100 pieces e. 2,900 pieces
b. 1,700 pieces d. 2,500 pieces
60. A steel element either cast into concrete or post-installed into a
hardened concrete member and used to transmit applied loads to the
concrete.
a. anchor c. connector e. stud
b. bolt d. dowel

61. What should be used so that the construction would not affect the
adjacent structures?
a. Caisson c. Fence
b. Strip footing d. Sheet Piles

62. The tension zone of the Cantilever Beam is

a. At the top c. At the middle of the beam
b. At the bottom section
d. At the location of X-X section

63. If the minimum cross-sectional area of a tied column is 60,000 mm2,

the minimum dimension of a square tied column is:
a. 200mm c. 300mm
b. 250mm d. 350mm

64. The truss shown in Figure 8 is loaded with 20 kN at each joint on

the top chord and 10 kN at each joint on the bottom chord.
Determine the bar force developed in the indicated bar A. The
extreme left and right joints are not loaded.
a. 20 kN c. 10 kN
b. 15 kN d. 5 kN

65. A point in the elastic diagram in which the curvature reverses as

it changes from concave to convex or vice versa.
a. Deflection c. Maximum Moment
b. Elastic Limit d. Inflection Point

66. From Figure 6, which is a horizontal sidewall sprinkler head

a. Figure C c. Figure E
b. Figure D d. Figure F

67. From Figure 9, which are brass fittings?

a. Figure A c. Figure E
b. Figure B d. Figure D

68. From Figure 9, which are stainless steel fittings?

a. Figure A c. Figure E
b. Figure B d. Figure D

69. From Figure 9, which are copper fittings?

a. Figure A c. Figure E
b. Figure B d. Figure D

70. From Figure 9, which are PVC fittings?

a. Figure A c. Figure B
b. Figure C d. Figure D

71. From Figure 9, which are PPR fittings?

a. Figure A c. Figure E
b. Figure B d. Figure D
72. What would be the recommended AC HP for 25 sqm office of the
Research Manager?
a. 1.0 HP c. 2.0 HP
b. 1.5 HP d. 2.5 HP

73. What would be the recommended AC HP for 43 sqm Research Center?

a. 1.0 HP c. 2.0 HP
b. 1.5 HP d. 2.5 HP

74. Where do you place a Fan Coil Unit (FCU)?

a. at the roof top c. at the floor
b. at the basement d. at the ceiling

75. Where do you place an Air Handling Unit of a Split Type AC?
a. at the roof top c. at the floor
b. at the basement d. at the ceiling

76. As per Philippine Green Building Code for natural ventilation,

operable windows or balcony doors shall be provided in regularly
occupied spaces. The size of the opening shall be equal to at least
how many percent of the floor area of the regularly occupied spaces?
a. 5% d. 20%
b. 10% e. 25%
c. 15%

77. As prescribed by the Philippine Green Building Code, buildings

shall be provided with roof insulation so that the average thermal
resistance value (R-Value) of the roof is at least
a. R-3 d. R-11
b. R-5 e. R-13
c. R-8

78. Movement in a building component can be caused by several factors

such as thermal movement, elastic deformation, moisture movement,
and creep, among others. Thermal movement occurs in all materials
at different behaviors. Which among the following materials
exhibits a greater tendency for thermal movement?
a. glass c. metals e. wood
b. masonry d. plastics

79. Figure 10 is an example of a

a. Control joint c. Isolation joint e. Separation joint
b. Expansion joint d. Seismic joint

80. Building separation joints in a long rectilinear building are

generally located at every
a. 600 ft. (180 meters) on center d. 250 ft. (75 meters) on center
b. 500 ft. (150 meters) on center e. 150 ft. (45 meters) on center
c. 350 ft. (105 meters) on center
81. The width of a building separation joint is generally
a. ½ in. to 1 in. d. 3-½ in. to 4 in.
b. 1-½ in. to 2 in. e. 4-½ in. to 5 in.
c. 2-½ in. to 3 in.

82. Sometimes, it is necessary to create a control joint to anticipate

shrinkage at a masonry wall construction. Which element in this
component shown in Figure 15 serves as a bond breaker?
a. Asphalt-saturated paper d. Mortar filling
b. Concrete masonry unit e. Sealant and backer rod
c. Hollow core

83. Crushed rock up to 6mm size, used as structural bedding, pavement

seal coat, fairways sand cap, and asphalt mixes, fully conforming
with DPWH Item 310 grading requirements.
a. G-1 d. S-2
b. G-3/8 e. S-3
c. S-1

84. The most commonly used sand in construction applications.

a. Blue sand d. Vibro sand
b. Dolomite e. White sand
c. S-3

85. Sand used for ready-mixed concrete, especially concrete mix

requiring higher design strengths.
a. Blue sand d. S-3
b. Dolomite e. Whitesand
c. S-1

86. This aggregate is used as ballast

a. G-3/8 d. G-2
b. G-3/4 e. G-3
c. G-1

87. Materials that do not deform under load.

a.Rigid c.Ductile
b.Elastic d.Resilient

88. What is A in the Figure 11?

a. Battens c. Studs
b. Stiffeners d. Columns

89. What type of structural support is shown in Figure 12?

a. Fixed support c. Roller support
b. Hinged or Pinned support d. Welded connection
90. Occupancies and structures necessary for surgery and emergency
treatment areas.
a. Essential Facilities c. Standard Facilities
b. Hazardous Facilities d. Special Occupancy Category

91. Where do you place a Window Air Conditioning Unit (WACU)?

a. at the roof top c. at the floor
b. at the wall d. at the ceiling

92. In conveying storm water to the public main, which is the most
economical and easiest to maintain?
a. Concrete Culvert c. Underground Pipe
b. Above Ground Pipe d. Catch Basin

93. From Figure 13, identify A

a. Trough Drain c. Wingwall
b. Trench Drain d. Swale

94. From Figure 13, identify B

a. Trough Drain c. Wingwall
b. Concrete Culvert d. Swale

95. From Figure 13, identify D

a. Trough Drain c. Wingwall
b. Trench Drain d. Swale

96. Joint sealants are divided into 3 categories – preformed tapes,

caulks, and elastomeric sealants.
Preformed tapes are available in rolls; they are commonly used in
window glazing, door jambs, and gypsum drywall.

Caulks are dough-like materials and are the first generation of

sealing compounds.

Glazing putty is an example of the earliest caulks used in

buildings. It consists of nearly 12% linseed oil and 88% chalk that
hardens as it cures, leading to cracking, loss of elasticity and
hence loss of sealing ability. It is rarely used today.

Elastomeric sealants are synthetic materials (polymers) and are the

ones most commonly used in contemporary construction.

The 5 commonly used synthetic sealants are:

Polyisobutylene,
Acrylics,
Polyurethane,
Polysulfide,
Silicone.
 Of the five sealants, which one has high strength and exceptional
resistance to ultraviolet radiation?
a. Polyisobutylene c) Polyurethane e)
Silicone
b. Acrylics d) Polysulfide

97. Of the five sealants, which one has excellent moisture resistance?
a. Polyisobutylene c. Polyurethane e. Silicone
b. Acrylics d. Polysulfide

98. Of the five sealants, which one has excellent chemical and weather
resistance?
a. Polyisobutylene c. Polyurethane e. Silicone
b. Acrylics d. Polysulfide

99. This sealant has high abrasion resistance, has high compatibility
with a wide variety of substrates, and is thus the sealant of choice
in horizontal joints subjected to foot traffic.
a. Polyisobutylene c. Polyurethane e. Silicone
b. Acrylics d. Polysulfide

100. Waterproofing that is applied to the inside of the basement (or

retaining) walls is called
a. Positive-side waterproofing
b. Negative-side waterproofing
c. Blind-side waterproofing
d. Either positive-side or negative-side waterproofing
e. Either positive-side or blind-side waterproofing

101. Which of the following roof insulation has the lowest R-Value?
a. Hemp c. Open cell spray d. Reflective bubble
b. Mineral wool foam foil
e. Vermiculite
102. Among the following basic-colored coatings, which one has the
highest Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) value?
a. Blue c. Light to medium d. Light to medium
b. Green grey green
e. Terracotta red
103. Among the following basic-colored coatings, which one has the
lowest Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) value?
a. Blue d. Light to medium green
b. Green e. Terracotta red
c. Light to medium grey

104. The minimum Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) for metal roof
surfaces as per Phil. Green Building Code.
a. 30 d. 60
b. 40 e. 70
c. 50
105. The designation W 10 X 38 means that the
a. depth of the section is 10 in. and the weight is 38 lb/ft.
b. depth of the section is 10 in. and its width is 38 in.
c. nominal depth of the section is 10 in. and its weight is 38 lb/ft.
d. width of the section is 10 in. and the depth is 38 in.
e. width of the section is 10 in. and its weight is 38 lb/ft.

106. Which color does not pass as per SRI requirement of the
Philippine Green Building Code?
a. Basic white d. Reflective white
b. Beige e. Tan
c. Light grey

107. What is the roofing material used in the Frank Gehry project
Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain?
a. Aluminum d. Stainless steel
b. Copper e. Titanium
c. Chromium

108. When the shear stress on an object exceeds the maximum

permissible shear stress, then the object undergoes a failure
known as _____. It can be defined as a failure that takes place
due to insufficiency of shear resistance available between the
materials.
a. Crippling c. Crushing
b. Creeping d. Shear Failure

109. The shear stress at the surface of a reinforcing bar which

prevents relative movement between the bar and the surrounding
concrete. It is also defined as the force adhesion per unit area
of contact between two bonded surfaces is:
a. Bond Stress c. Tangential Stress
b. Axial Stress d. Adhesive Stress

110. The weight of concrete ranges from 1500 kg/m3 to 2500 kg/m3.
The normal concrete weight is:
a. 2000 kg/m3 d. 2400 kg/m3
b. 2200 kg/m3
c. 2300 kg/m3

111. If the mass density of steel is 7850 kg/m3 , what is its weight
density in kN/m3 ?
a. 77 kN/m3 c. 77,008 kN/m3
b. 77000 kN/m3 d. 490 kN/m3

112. What is the maximum spacing of spirals in round /spiral

columns?
a. 25 mm c. 75 mm
b. 50 mm d. 100 mm

113. This additive increases the effect of hardening and increasing

the rate of hydration process in concrete:
a. Retarder c. Air-entraining Agent
b. Accelerator d. Admixture
114. It is a method of pre-stressing in which tendons are tensioned
after the concrete has hardened.

a. Post tensioning c. Pre-Stressed Concrete

b. Pre-tensioning d. Pre-stressing Force

115. The structural assembly shown in Figure 16 is composed of

various parts. Identify the part marked P.
a. Column c. Pedestal
b. Pier d. Pile

116. The minimum bend diameter for 10-mm through 25-mm-Ø deformed
bars is:
a. 6db c. 10db
b. 8db d. 12db

117. Concrete cast against and permanently exposed to earth must

have a minimum concrete cover of:
a. 25 mm c. 75 mm
b. 50 mm d. 100 mm
118. What is the weight of a 1-meter-long No.4 deformed bar?
a. 0.500 kg c. 1.020 kg
b. 0.888 kg d. 0.598 kg

119. Figure 17 is a:
a. Table c. Two-Way Slab
b. Flat Slab d. One-Way Slab

120. It is a horizontal force coming from either seismic load or

wind load.
a. Earthquake Load c. Lateral Load
b. Wind Load d. Gravity Load
121. Which of the following roof insulation has the lowest R-Value?
a. Hemp d. Reflective bubble foil
b. Mineral wool e. Vermiculite
c. Open cell spray foam

122. As per Phil. Green Building Code, an escalator/moving

ramp/walkway shall automatically be put on a standby mode when
no activity has been detected for a maximum of
a. 1-1/2 minutes d. 10 minutes
b. 3 minutes e. 15 minutes
c. 5 minutes

123. As per Philippine Green Building Code, lighting shall switch

off after the elevator has been inactive for a maximum of
a. 1-1/2 minutes d. 10 minutes
b. 3 minutes e. 15 minutes
c. 5 minutes
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