1. How is constant weigh achieved?

a. When two consecutive determinations is within ± 0.2 mg

b. When two consecutive determinations is within ± 0.5 mg
c. When at least two (not necessarily consecutive) determinations is within ± 0.2 mg
d. When at least two (not necessarily consecutive) determinations is within ± 0.5 mg

2. Which is liberated during loss on ignition determination?

a. H2O + CO2
b. H2O + C + CO2
c. SOx
d. NOx

3. What is/are the sieve no. used in the sample preparation for physical testing of
cement?
a. # 20
b. # 50
c. # 20 & #100
d. # 20 & #50

4. What is/are the sieve no. used in the sample preparation for chemical testing of
cement?
a. # 20
b. # 50
c. # 20 & #100
d. # 20 & #50

5. What glassware is used in the determination of specific gravity of cement?

a. Le Chatelier flask
b. Pycnometer
c. Hydrometer
d. Distilling Unit

6. Materials that cannot be dissolved in a strong acid or alkaline solution.

a. MgO
b. Insoluble Residue
c. Total Suspended Solids
d. Total Solids

7. Prerequisite analysis for time of setting

a. Normal consistency
b. Autoclave expansion
c. Loss on ignition
d. Fineness

8. Prerequisite analysis for autoclave expansion

a. Normal consistency
b. Time of setting
c. Loss on ignition
d. Fineness
9. Which of the following raw materials improves setting of cement, strength
development, and drying shrinkage potential?
a. Gypsum
b. Ettringite
c. Argillaceous raw materials
d. Calcareous raw materials

10. Combined samples taken at prescribed intervals over a period of time

a. Grab sample
b. Composite sample
c. Random sample
d. Systematic sample

11. Cement sample secured from a conveyor, from bulk storage, or from bulk shipment in
one operation
a. Grab sample
b. Composite sample
c. Random sample
d. Systematic sample

12. By physical observation how do you identify if the cement is no longer suitable for
usage except
a. If there is discoloration of the cement
b. If there is/are formation of lumps
c. If cement feels cold
d. If cement feels warm

13. Balance used to measure up to 0.1mg

a. Analytical balance
b. Top-loading balance
c. Triple beam balance
d. All choices

14. Balance used to measure up to 0.01g

a. Analytical balance
b. Top-loading balance
c. Triple beam balance
d. All choices

15. Component of Portland cement which is responsible for initial set and early strength.
a. 3CaO∙SiO2
b. 2CaO∙SiO2
c. 3CaO∙Al2O3
d. 4CaO∙Al2O3∙Fe2O3

16. Type of Portland cement used when higher strengths are required at early periods
usually of a week or less
a. Type 2
b. Type 3
c. Type 4
d. Type 5
17. Type of Portland cement used in drainage structures, foundations and floor slabs,
where the soil contains a moderate amount of sulfates
a. Type 2
b. Type 3
c. Type 4
d. Type 5

18. Department Order issued to amend DPWH standards specifications for ITEM 311 –
Portland Cement Concrete Pavement in support of the Philippine Government's intent to
reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission and contribute to addressing climate change
a. D.O. no. 133 series of 2016
b. D.O. no. 22 series of 2018
c. D.O. no. 152 series of 2017
d. D.O. no. 74 series of 2020