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BLDG Tech Refresher Juson
BLDG Tech Refresher Juson
1. Steel Decks are now widely used for which specific purpose?
a. as forms only for reinforced concrete slab
b. as deck flooring which takes care of negative reinforcement of concrete slab
c. as reinforcement for concrete slab
d. as formwork for concrete slab that will be removed once the concrete achieves
its maximum strength
e. as exposed ceiling for floor area below
4. A kind of Prestressed Concrete wherein concrete is cast around steel tendons while
the tendons are under tension. The concrete bonds to the tendons as it cures, and
when the tension is released it is transferred to the concrete as compression by
static friction. Tension subsequently imposed on concrete is transferred directly to
the tendons. Most elements are prefabricated and transported to construction site.
a. High-strength concrete
b. Precast concrete
c. Pretensioned Concrete
d. Bonded Post-tensioned Concrete
e. Unbonded Post-tensioned Concrete
9. What is used to create 6-inch high letters out of plywood or wood board?
a. Jigsaw
b. Rotary Saw
c. Circular Saw
d. Router
e. Band Saw
10. When fabricating Sound Insulation Panels, which of the following methods will best
produce a good insulating panel?
a. Attach the absorbent material rigidly to the frame.
b. Attach the absorbent material to the frame but provide air space.
c. Attach absorbent material rigidly along the sides while still providing air space.
d. Attach no absorbent material but provide air space.
e. Any of the above.
11. What material is used to join pvc pipe and ensure that they stick together?
a. Thread
b. Teflon tape
c. Fittings
d. Solvent
e. Heat
14. Considering pipe connections, which of the following does not belong?
a. Welding
b. Caulking
c. Solvent
d. Soldering
20. This building process is used mainly to finish interior walls and ceilings. Its use was
popular in Canada and the United States up to the 1950’s. Today, it is hardly used
because of cheaper and easier systems now available.
a. Plaster
b. Lath and Plaster
c. Drywall
d. Plasterboard
e. Lathe machine
24. An engineered wood product made by breaking down wood residuals into wood
fibers, often in a defibrator, combining it with wax and a resin binder, and forming
panels by applying high temperature and pressure.
a. Particle Board
b. Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)
c. Waferboard
d. Phenolic Board
e. Plyboard
25. A structural material made from rectangular wood flakes of controlled length and
thickness bonded together with waterproof phenolic resin under extreme heat and
pressure.
a. Gypsum Board
b. Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)
c. Waferboard
d. Phenolic Board
e. Plywood
29. An alloy of iron and other elements, primarily carbon (up to 1.5%), widely used in
construction because of its high tensile strength and low cost. As its carbon content
is increased, so does its strength and hardness. However, this increase is followed
by a subsequent decrease in ductility and malleability. What is this alloy?
a. Cast Iron
b. Steel
c. Wrought Iron
d. Aluminum
e. Pig Iron
30. In woodworking, it refers to thin slices of wood, usually thinner than 3mm (1/8 inch)
that are glued onto panels to produce flat panels such as doors, tops and furniture.
Plywood is the product of this material glued together with its grain at right angles to
adjacent layers for strength.
a. Laminate
b. Composite Panel
c. Particle Board
d. Fiber Board
e. Veneer
31. It refers to a thin piece of non-wood material that are glued on other materials to
cover or hide a surface or to produce an aesthetic surface. It comes in a variety of
color and texture.
a. Celluloid
b. Composite
c. Laminate
d. Plastic Sheets
e. Veneer
32. What is NOT recommended for ceiling?
a. Ordinary plywood
b. Acoustical tile
c. Marine Plywood
d. Fiber Board
e. PVC Panels
36. A joint intentionally made if concrete pouring cannot be done in one setting
a. Expansion Joint
b. Construction Joint
c. Cold Joint
d. Contraction Joint
e. Isolation Joint
37. An undesirable joint in concrete that occurs when previously poured concrete
hardens before the next batch can be poured
a. Expansion Joint
b. Construction Joint
c. Cold Joint
d. Contraction Joint
e. Isolation Joint
42. What do you call the recess at the bottom of a base cabinet that allows your feet to
get close to the counter top without losing your balance?
a. Foot Board
b. Toe Board
c. Toe Kick
d. Toe Duct
e. Kick Board
43. What material is NOT fire resistant?
a. Gypsum
b. Wood
c. CHB
d. Fiber Cement Board
e. Perlitic Board
46. What is the advantage of space frame during the modern movement?
a. The building structure will be lighter
b. Better Fenestration
c. For Windbreaker
d. As an Architectural Innovation
e. Joints are defect-free
48. What do you call the moulding along interior walls located near the mid-height of the
wall?
a. Base Board
b. Plate Rail
c. Chair Rail
d. Cornice
e. Wainscot
49. What is the most common alternative for plywood? It is made out of silica with
binders and is highly weather resistant?
a. Gypsum Board
b. Asphalt Board
c. Ceramic Tile
d. Ficem Board
e. Glulam
50. A stiff straightedge of wood or metal that establishes the level the surface to which
concrete will be placed.
a. Bull Float
b. Darby
c. Level Bar
d. Screed
e. Power Trowel
52. A property owner wants to renovate his resort at the beachfront. He wants the
construction to be fast. What is the most appropriate type of cladding for this kind
of project?
a. Aluminum Cladding
b. Pre-cast Concrete
c. Steel Cladding
d. Regular CHB
e. Bricks
57. Flashing is a common feature in masonry construction, especially where there are
cavity walls. Where is counterflashing usually applied?
a. At the base of q masonry wall.
b. At the window sill.
c. At the lintel of door or window.
d. At a recess or projection in a wall.
e. At the parapet.
59. The term for the exterior angle of a masonry wall, or one of the stones or bricks
forming such an angle, usually differentiated from adjoining surfaces in terms of
material, texture, color, size or projection?
a. Canton
b. Cornerstone
c. Embrasure
d. Perpend
e. Quoin
60. When warm air in a room rises and forces the cooler air down, what manner of
thermal activity is taking place?
a. Conduction
b. Convection
c. Evaporation
d. Induction
e. Radiation
62. Moisture dissolves salts in masonry and draws them to the surface by the heat of
the sun, leaving white deposits that must be removed so that when applying paint,
this paint failure can be prevented.
a. Chalking
b. Efflorescence
c. Flaking
d. Hatbanding
e. Stippling
64. A wall facing, usually of wood, cut stone, or ceramic tile, that is carried only partway
up a wall.
a. Baseboard
b. Blocking
c. Chair Rail
d. Veneer
e. Wainscoating
65. Strips of wood or metal fastened to a wall or other surface to even it, to form an air
space, to give appearance of greater thickness, or for the application of an interior
finish such as plaster.
a. Drywall
b. Falsework
c. Furring
d. Sandwich Panel
e. Veneer
66. The exterior material applied to walls of a house or other building meant to shed
water, insulate and protect from the effects of weather. It may be formed by
horizontal or vertical boards. An intermediate layer, like felt paper, may be applied
to the sheathing to serve as an air/moisture barrier.
a. Siding
b. Walling
c. Weatherboarding
d. Housewrap
e. Plaster
67. What is the fastest way to install wooden cladding to masonry wall plastered
unevenly?
a. Nail properly treated wooden studs to masonry wall then cover with cladding.
b. Fix steel furring to masonry wall then cover with wooden cladding
c. Chip the walls then replaster before placing the wooden cladding.
d. Nail the wooden cladding directly on it.
e. Any of the above.
69. To keep retaining walls from moving forward, what is done beside the wall?
a. Loosen the soil to allow water to drain
b. Introduce weep holes
c. Compact the soil to prevent water seepage
d. Parge the wall to make it more impervious
e. Provide waterproofing
71. A type of metal decking where two sheets, one corrugated and one flat, are welded
together and can be made sufficiently stiff to support normal floor loads without
structural assistance from the concrete fill that is poured over it to produce a level
floor.
a. Acoustical Decking
b. Cellular Decking
c. Composite Decking
d. Form Decking
e. Roof Decking
72. It is actually a trademark for a brand of steel pipe column, usually filled with
concrete.
a. Composite Column
b. HSS Column
c. Kern Column
d. Lally Column
e. Young’s Modulus
74. Roofing tile having S-shaped cross section laid so the downturn of one overlaps the
upturn of the next in same course.
a. Arris Tile
b. Mission Tile
c. Pan and Roll Tile
d. Pantile
e. Spanish Tile
76. In a CHB wall that is hidden from view and where aesthetics is not a primary
concern, what is done when you fill cement mortar to CHB joints to prevent insects
from staying in the gaps?
a. Paupo
b. Palitada
c. Kostura
d. Rebokada
e. Takip Silipan
77. Which of the following has the least finish on CHB walls?
a. Palitada
b. Kostura
c. Kosturada
d. Rebokada
e. Rodela
79. Which of the following wood roof systems has ceilings customarily left exposed?
a. Inverted Roof
b. Plank and Beam Roof
c. Rafter Roof System
d. Trussed Rafter Roof
e. Truss Roof
80. What kind of roof is most appropriate for using shingles?
a. Gable Roof
b. Flat Roof
c. Hip Roof
d. Steep Roof
e. Shed Roof
81. In a construction site, if someone posts “Escombro for Sale” outside, what is he
selling?
a. Salvaged Materials
b. Scrap Metals
c. Earth Fill
d. Second-hand Roof Sheets
e. Reused Wood
83. A “Rebokada” is
a. Ceiling Joist
b. Scratch Coat
c. Pick work
d. Stake
e. Mortar Joint
84. The bottom layer of a plaster applied to a wall. Once this is applied, it is allowed to
dry slightly and then scratches are made to make the surface rough so that the next
layer will easily adhere.
a. Palitada
b. Kanal
c. Piketa
d. Rebokada
e. Baldosa
86. In the specifications-writing standard for most commercial building design and
construction projects, what is the Section Number for Masonry in the Master
Format?
a. 02 00 00
b. 03 00 00
c. 04 00 00
d. 05 00 00
e. 06 00 00
87. As of 2014, there are how many Divisions in the Master Format?
a. 13
b. 16
c. 35
d. 49
e. 50
89. A structure protruding through the plane of a sloping roof usually containing a
window & having its own smaller roof.
a. Attic
b. Bay
c. Dormer
d. Lookout
e. Oriel
92. What is the most appropriate material for a building near the sea, considering
aesthetics?
a. Concrete
b. Metal Cladding
c. Stucco
d. Sawali and Cogon
e. Hardiflex
93. The earth or earthen material used to fill the excavation around a foundation.
a. Backfill
b. Earth Fill
c. Slurry
d. Tamp
e. Topsoil
94. Made of thin aluminum sheets that come in a variety of colors frequently used for
external cladding.
a. Aluminum Veneer Clad
b. Thin Metal Sheets
c. G.I. Long Span
d. Aluminum Composite Panels
e. Aluminum Sheet Cladding
97. What type of window is not recommended for exterior wall with adjacent pathwalk?
a. Casement
b. Fixed
c. Hopper
d. Sliding
e. Transom
104. A sedimentary rock used as a building material composed largely of calcite and
aragonite from the skeletal fragments of marine organisms such as coral or
foraminifera.
a. Dolomite
b. Limestone
c. Shale
d. Marble
e. Granite
105. An igneous rock with visible grains. It is composed mainly of quartz and feldspar
with small amounts of mica and other minerals. It is the most common igneous
rock and thus is widely used for counter tops, floor tiles, paving stone, curbing,
stair tread, building veneer and cemetery monuments. What is this very useful
material?
a. Basalt
b. Granite
c. Limestone
d. Marble
e. Shale
106. A metamorphic rock formed when limestone is subjected to heat and pressure. It is
capable of taking a high polish and occurs in a wide range of colors.
a. Limestone
b. Dolomite
c. Marble
d. Granite
e. Quartz
109. The cylindrical, projecting joint of a hinge through which the pin passes.
a. Backset
b. Gain
c. Leaf
d. Knuckle
e. Pintle
110. If the primary concern is ease of cleaning and sanitation, which would you
recommend as a kitchen counter?
a. Ceramic Tiles
b. Concrete
c. Granite
d. Marble
e. Stainless Steel
111. A form of limestone deposited by mineral springs, especially hot springs. This
sedimentary rock is formed by a process of rapid precipitation of calcium
carbonate. It has a fibrous or concentric appearance and comes in white, tan,
cream and rusty varieties. This building material is frequently used in Italy and
elsewhere. The largest building constructed mostly of this material is the
Colosseum.
a. Limestone
b. Tufa
c. Granite
d. Travertine
e. Marble
113. The installation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components that will not be
exposed to view in the finished building.
a. Firestopping
b. Pre-entry
c. Roughing-in
d. Unfinished Work
e. Utility Installation
114. A door divided horizontally so that the upper or lower part can be opened or closed
separately.
a. Combination Door
b. Double Door
c. Dutch Door
d. Jib Door
e. Kalamein Door
119. Load Bearing CHB is Type I Class A or B unit and conforms to ASTM C-90-70.
What is its size?
a. 4”
b. 5”
c. 6”
d. 8”
e. 10”
121. In the Philippines, how many hollow cores does a standard CHB have?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 3-1/2
e. 4
123. In laying CHB walls for a “code-compliant” house, 10mm dia Vertical steel bars
should be spaced at
a. 40 cm
b. 60 cm
c. 90 cm
d. every 6 blocks
e. None of the above.
124. In laying CHB walls for a “code-compliant” house, 10mm dia Horizontal steel bars
should be spaced at
a. 40 cm
b. 60 cm
c. Every 4 layers
d. 100 cm
e. Any of the above.
125. What happens to CHB Walls if there were no Horizontal & Vertical Bars?
a. It will Buckle
b. It will Deflect
c. It will Collapse
d. It will Stay Erect
e. It will Shake
126. When connecting two rebars of equal diameter, the minimum lap splice length is?
a. 10d
b. 20d
c. 30d
d. 40d
e. 50d
128. Rebar diameter commonly used for both horizontal and vertical reinforcement for
CHB walls
a. 6mm
b. 8mm
c. 10mm
d. 12mm
e. 16mm
133. A Rebar Spacer is used to secure the reinforcing steel bars in place and to
maintain adequate concrete cover prior to pouring. Which would you most likely
NOT use?
a. Brick
b. Concrete
c. Foam
d. Plastic
e. Metal
134. This brick pattern has alternate courses of headers and stretchers.
a. Common Bond
b. English Bond
c. Flemish Bond
d. Running Bond
e. Stack Bond
139. Your client wants you to mount Mirror Glass Panels on Concrete Walls. What
should be done prior to installation of the Mirror Glass Panels?
a. Smooth Plaster
b. Plywood
c. Plaster and Plywood
d. None. Install Mirror Glass Panels Directly
e. Any of the above.
140. You are asked to erect a CHB wall with an area of 32 square meters, how many
CHB will you ask to be delivered at the jobsite if you made an allowance of 5% for
wastage?
a. 400
b. 420
c. 416
d. 440
e. 470
141. What is the minimum width dimension of Wall Footing for External Walls?
a. 0.40m b. 0.60m c. 0.80m d. 0.30m
142. What is the recommended minimum thickness of an exterior CHB wall without
considering the plaster?
a. 0.10 c. 0.20
b. 0.15 d. 0.25
143. What is the recommended minimum thickness of an interior CHB wall considering
the plaster?
a. 0.10 c. 0.20
b. 0.15 d. 0.25
144. What is the recommended minimum thickness of an interior CHB wall without
considering the plaster?
a. 0.10 c. 0.20
b. 0.15 d. 0.25
145. What is the recommended minimum thickness of as exterior CHB wall considering
the plaster?
a. 0.10 c. 0.20
b. 0.15 d. 0.25
146. Thickness of Non-Load Bearing CHB for Exterior use.
a. 0.15 c. 0.20
b. 0.10 d. 0.25
147. A Hydraulic Cement made by burning a mixture of Clay and Limestone in a rotary
kiln and pulverizing the resulting clinker into very fine powder. It is named for its
resemblance to a limestone from the Tithonian stage of the Jurassic period that
was being quarried in Dorset, England.
a. White Cement
b. Portland Cement
c. Pozzolan Cement
d. Tithonian Cement
e. Stucco
149. An English cement manufacturer who obtained the patent for Portland Cement on
21 October 1824.
a. James Frost
b. James Parker
c. William Aspdin
c. Joseph Aspdin
d. John Smeaton