2 Building Technology Reviewer Qa

 A roofing tile which has the shape of an “S” laid on its side is a
Mission tile
Pan tile
French tile
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 A roofing tile which has the shape of an “S” laid on its side is a
Mission tile
Pan tile
French tile
 That part of the building foundation which forms the permanent
retaining wall of the structure below grade is a
foundation course
grade beam
foundation wall
 That part of the building foundation which forms the permanent
retaining wall of the structure below grade is a
foundation course
grade beam
foundation wall
 Joint employed to reduce restraint by accommodating movement
of masonry walls are known as
cold joints
control joints
block outs
 Joint employed to reduce restraint by accommodating movement
of masonry walls are known as
cold joints
control joints
block outs
 A system of framing a building in which the studs are continuous
to roof supporting second floor joints is known as
post and beam

western framing
balloon framing
 A system of framing a building in which the studs are continuous
to roof supporting second floor joints is known as
post and beam

western framing
balloon framing
 Rough plaster finish obtained by flinging plaster on a wall with a
hand operated machine is
tryolean finish
trowel finish
broom stripped finish
 Rough plaster finish obtained by flinging plaster on a wall with a
hand operated machine is
tryolean finish
trowel finish
broom stripped finish
 A principal member of the truss which extends from one end to the
other primarily to resist bending is a
web member
girt
chord
 A principal member of the truss which extends from one end to the
other primarily to resist bending is a
web member
girt
chord
 A protein: the chief nitrogenous ingredient in milk is
Casein
Tempera
alabaster
 A protein: the chief nitrogenous ingredient in milk is
Casein
Tempera
alabaster
 a composition of two or more metals fused together usually to
obtain a desired property
annealing
alloy
built-up
 a composition of two or more metals fused together usually to
obtain a desired property
annealing
alloy
built-up
 The horizontal distance from the face of a lock or latch to the
center of the knob or lock cylinder
Backset
backfill
built-up
 The horizontal distance from the face of a lock or latch to the
center of the knob or lock cylinder
Backset
backfill
built-up
 A commercially pure iron of fibrous nature, valued for its corrosion
resistance and ductility is
cast iron
black iron
wrought iron
resistance and ductility is
cast iron
black iron
wrought iron
 The Filipino term for horizontal stud is
Pabalagbag
Tahilan
pilareta
 The Filipino term for horizontal stud is
Pabalagbag
Tahilan
pilareta
 The Filipino term for riser
Muldura
takip silipan
planehuelda
 The Filipino term for riser
Muldura
takip silipan
planehuelda
 The Filipino term for collar plate is
Hardinera
Guililan
sinturon
 The Filipino term for collar plate is
Hardinera
Guililan
sinturon
 The Filipino term for temper (metal work)
Suban
Espolon
poleva
 The Filipino term for temper (metal work)
Suban
Espolon
poleva
 The Filipino term for plumb line is
Pantilya
Asintada
hulog
 The Filipino term for plumb line is
Pantilya
Asintada
hulog
 A beam that projects beyond one or both its support
continuous
cantiliver
tie
 A beam that projects beyond one or both its support
continuous
cantiliver
tie
 A wall (bearing or non-bearing) designed to resist lateral forces
parallel to the wall
non-bearing
prefabricated
shear
 A wall (bearing or non-bearing) designed to resist lateral forces
parallel to the wall
non-bearing
prefabricated
shear
 Using stair tread-riser proportion formula RT = 75, given riser
equals 6 ¼ “ how many risers will there be between two floors
having floor line to floor line distance of 7.8125 feet?
15
17
19
 Using stair tread-riser proportion formula RT = 75, given riser
equals 6 ¼ “ how many risers will there be between two floors
having floor line to floor line distance of 7.8125 feet?
15
17
19
 A modern method of installing wood parquet flooring on wooden
boards sub-flooring is by
gluing/pasting
nailing into battens
wainscoting
 A modern method of installing wood parquet flooring on wooden
boards sub-flooring is by
gluing/pasting
nailing into battens
wainscoting
 The standard height of window sills for office rooms in upper
floors is
1.2 meters
0.60 meters
0.90 meters
 The standard height of window sills for office rooms in upper
floors is
1.2 meters
0.60 meters
0.90 meters
 The dimension of commercial acoustic boards for aluminum T-
runners used for dropped-ceiling in offices is
30” x 60” x 1”
24” x 50” x 7/8”
24” x 48” x ½”
 The dimension of commercial acoustic boards for aluminum T-
runners used for dropped-ceiling in offices is
30” x 60” x 1”
24” x 50” x 7/8”
24” x 48” x ½”
 The total floor area 16 feet wide by 60 feet deep needs one inch (1”)
x 4”(commercial size) T & G flooring. Assuming that the available
T & G is 1” x 4” x 16’ and the effective width is 3.5” , the total board
feet needed is
1,280 bf
1,098 bf
1,330 bf
 The total floor area 16 feet wide by 60 feet deep needs one inch (1”)
x 4”(commercial size) T & G flooring. Assuming that the available
T & G is 1” x 4” x 16’ and the effective width is 3.5” , the total board
feet needed is
1,280 bf
1,098 bf
1,330 bf
 In the design of a large shopping centers where space is required,
intervals of columns can be wider than the ordinary by adopting a
structural method of construction called
compressioning
post-tensioning
pre-casting
 In the design of a large shopping centers where space is required,
intervals of columns can be wider than the ordinary by adopting a
structural method of construction called
compressioning
post-tensioning
pre-casting
 Humidification and condensation in exterior walls can be
minimized by
providing stud space between exterior finish and interior finish

providing building paper sheathing
providing building paper sheathing and space filled
 Humidification and condensation in exterior walls can be
minimized by
providing stud space between exterior finish and interior finish

providing building paper sheathing
providing building paper sheathing and space filled
 Heat gain through the structure of a habitable room occur in
tropical region at walls and roofs by conduction. This can be
minimized by the use of
wood
concrete
steel
 Heat gain through the structure of a habitable room occur in
tropical region at walls and roofs by conduction. This can be
minimized by the use of
wood
concrete
steel
 A material used to remedy vapor flow
glossy surfaced asphalt saturated paper, 50 lbs or more

wall paper
asbestos cement board
 A material used to remedy vapor flow
glossy surfaced asphalt saturated paper, 50 lbs or more

wall paper
asbestos cement board
 Dry walls do not require appreciable amount of moisture and they
are customarily finished with
mortar and cement

plywood on studs
lath and plaster
 Dry walls do not require appreciable amount of moisture and they
are customarily finished with
mortar and cement

plywood on studs
lath and plaster
 Wallboards or plywood maybe applied over studs. They can also be
applied over CHB masonry wall by using
wood battens
furring
sheathing
 Wallboards or plywood maybe applied over studs. They can also be
applied over CHB masonry wall by using
wood battens
furring
sheathing
 Identify the miter joint from the following
 Identify the miter joint from the following
 To turn back water whenever joints occur in which dissimilar
materials come together, it is necessary to provide
flashing material
binding material
counter flushing
 To turn back water whenever joints occur in which dissimilar
materials come together, it is necessary to provide
flashing material
binding material
counter flushing
 The part of a foundation system which supports the exterior walls
of a superstructure and bears directly on the column footing is a
foundation course
grade beam
foundation wall
 The part of a foundation system which supports the exterior walls
of a superstructure and bears directly on the column footing is a
foundation course
grade beam
foundation wall
 A narrow strip of wood applied to cover a joint along the edges of
two parallel boards in the same plane is a
fillet
cant strip
batten
 A narrow strip of wood applied to cover a joint along the edges of
two parallel boards in the same plane is a
fillet
cant strip
batten
 The stressing of unbounded tendons after concrete has cured is
post-tensioning
pre-casting
lift slab
 The stressing of unbounded tendons after concrete has cured is
post-tensioning
pre-casting
lift slab
 The boxing in of covering a joist, beam or girder to give the
appearance of a larger beam is known as
beam formworks
beam blocking
grade beam
 The boxing in of covering a joist, beam or girder to give the
appearance of a larger beam is known as
beam formworks
beam blocking
grade beam
 A system of framing a building on which floor joists of each storey
rest on the top plates of the storey below and the bearing walls and
partitions rest on the subfloor of each storey is known as
balloon framing
flank framing
western framing
 A system of framing a building on which floor joists of each storey
rest on the top plates of the storey below and the bearing walls and
partitions rest on the subfloor of each storey is known as
balloon framing
flank framing
western framing
 Pressure exerted against the underground portion of a building
created by the presence of water in the soil is known as
soil bearing pressure

hydrostatic pressure
atmospheric pressure
 Pressure exerted against the underground portion of a building
created by the presence of water in the soil is known as

hydrostatic pressure
atmospheric pressure
 A window which projects outside the main line of a building and
the compartment in which it is located extends to the floor is
known as
bay window
hopper window
oriel window
 A window which projects outside the main line of a building and
the compartment in which it is located extends to the floor is
known as
bay window
hopper window
oriel window
 A form of brick bond in which each course is alternately composed
of entirely of headers or of stretchers is known as
common bond
flemish bond
english bond
 A form of brick bond in which each course is alternately composed
of entirely of headers or of stretchers is known as
common bond
flemish bond
english bond
 A joint formed when a concrete surface hardens before the next
batch of concrete is placed against it is
block out
cold joint
control joint
 A joint formed when a concrete surface hardens before the next
batch of concrete is placed against it is
block out
cold joint
control joint
 An iron alloy usually including carbon and silicon which has high
compressive strength but low tensile strength is
pig iron
cast iron
wrought iron
 An iron alloy usually including carbon and silicon which has high
compressive strength but low tensile strength is
pig iron
cast iron
wrought iron
 The Filipino term for plastered course is
lastilyas
moneyka
kusturada
 The Filipino term for plastered course is
lastilyas
moneyka
kusturada
 The Filipino term for bottom chord is
barakilan
sibe
estunyo
barakilan
sibe
estunyo
 The Filipino term for perlin is
tahilan
balangkas
reostra
 The Filipino term for perlin is
tahilan
balangkas
reostra
 The Filipino term for eave is
sopo
tabike
sibe
 The Filipino term for eave is
sopo
tabike
sibe
 The Filipino term for top chord is
tahilan
baytang
sinturon
 The Filipino term for top chord is
tahilan
baytang
sinturon
 The capacity of a wall to hold moisture is important in the design
of dwelling units. Select the best material which will reduce
moisture in a wall when used
CHB S-cut joint finish

1” thick V-cut wood boards
Synthetic adobe finish on R.C. wall
 The capacity of a wall to hold moisture is important in the design
of dwelling units. Select the best material which will reduce
moisture in a wall when used
CHB S-cut joint finish

1” thick V-cut wood boards
Synthetic adobe finish on R.C. wall
 Plaster or plywood ceiling on nailers or joists below a ventilated
roof space may show “pattern staining” on the ceiling. This can be
prevented by
cleaning
adequate insulation
re-painting
 Plaster or plywood ceiling on nailers or joists below a ventilated
roof space may show “pattern staining” on the ceiling. This can be
prevented by
cleaning
adequate insulation
re-painting
 Heat gain through the walls in buildings exposed to afternoon sun
intensifies discomfort of inhabitants because of conductivity.
However, this can be minimized by the use of
combination of wood boards and plywood with cavity between

thick reinforced concrete wall
steel sheets
 Heat gain through the walls in buildings exposed to afternoon sun
intensifies discomfort of inhabitants because of conductivity.
However, this can be minimized by the use of
combination of wood boards and plywood with cavity between

thick reinforced concrete wall
steel sheets
 Sound or noise between bedrooms may be reduced by using less
expensive materials with the application of construction
techniques
double wall plywood on horizontal and vertical studs with absorbents

solid 6” R.C. wall
sawali on 2” x 2” studs
 Sound or noise between bedrooms may be reduced by using less
expensive materials with the application of construction
techniques
double wall plywood on horizontal and vertical studs with absorbents

solid 6” R.C. wall
sawali on 2” x 2” studs
 The staircase of a house has a total run of 3 meters and a total rise
of 2.16 meters, the tread width is 11 inches and riser is 7 7/8”,
therefore, the stringer length is
3.20 meters
3.69 meters
3.75 meters
 The staircase of a house has a total run of 3 meters and a total rise
of 2.16 meters, the tread width is 11 inches and riser is 7 7/8”,
therefore, the stringer length is
3.20 meters
3.69 meters
3.75 meters
 Dry walls are customarily finished with
lath and plaster

mortar and hollow blocks
reinforced concrete
 Dry walls are customarily finished with
lath and plaster

mortar and hollow blocks
reinforced concrete
 The riser of a stair is 6 ½ inches. What is the run using formula R/T
= tan (R-3) x 8 degrees
12.2247 inches
12.1000 inches
11.8975 inches
 The riser of a stair is 6 ½ inches. What is the run using formula R/T
= tan (R-3) x 8 degrees
12.2247 inches
12.1000 inches
11.8975 inches
6.5/T=tan(6.5-3)*8
6.5/T=tan 28
T= 6.5/0.53
T= 12.22”
 One method of leveling batterboards without the transit is the use
of
¼ Ø plastic hose filled with water

eyesight
plumb bob
 One method of leveling batterboards without the transit is the use
of
¼ Ø plastic hose filled with water

eyesight
plumb bob
 A manual method of squaring the corners of a building lines in
building layout, is the use of
2-3-4 multiples with the use of transit

3-4-5 multiples with the use of steel tape measure
4-5-4 multiples and strings
 A manual method of squaring the corners of a building lines in
building layout, is the use of
2-3-4 multiples with the use of transit

3-4-5 multiples with the use of steel tape measure
4-5-4 multiples and strings
 When dry conditions are demanded of asphalt tile floor finishes on
concrete over earth, apply the waterproofing (WP) steps
felt paper below sub-slab then WP on top of the sub-slab

felt paper below the top slab then WP the earth
WP the earth under slab
 When dry conditions are demanded of asphalt tile floor finishes on
concrete over earth, apply the waterproofing (WP) steps
felt paper below sub-slab then WP on top of the sub-slab

felt paper below the top slab then WP the earth
WP the earth under slab
 Due to temperature effects in materials, concrete walls, slabs of
long buildings, new buildings adjoining existing buildings should
be provided with
flashing
welded joints
expansion joints
 Due to temperature effects in materials, concrete walls, slabs of
long buildings, new buildings adjoining existing buildings should
be provided with
flashing
welded joints
expansion joints
 A typical block or panel type insulating material used in flat roof
of commercial or industrial building
corkboard
acacia lumber
washed pebbles
 A typical block or panel type insulating material used in flat roof
of commercial or industrial building
corkboard
acacia lumber
washed pebbles
 What is the height of the RC curtain wall surrounding a water tank
located at the penthouse whose capacity is 5000 U.S. gallons. The
diameter of the tank is 2.5 meters (I.D.) and freeboard of 0.30
meters. The wall shall be as high as the water tank.
4.00 meters
4.19 meters
4.16 meters
 What is the height of the RC curtain wall surrounding a water tank
located at the penthouse whose capacity is 5000 U.S. gallons. The
diameter of the tank is 2.5 meters (I.D.) and freeboard of 0.30
meters. The wall shall be as high as the water tank.
4.00 meters
4.19 meters
4.16 meters
1 cubic liter = 264 u.s gallon

Area of the cross water tank = 3.14 * 1.25 * 1.25 = 4.906 m2
5000/264 = 18.939
18.939 / 4.906 = 3.86
3.86 + 0.30 = 4.16
 Select the grouping one subject of which is a criterion used by
architects in planning and design of buildings
columns, splices, materials, lot

roofing sheets, function, elevation
concrete, lumber, steel, cement
 Select the grouping one subject of which is a criterion used by
architects in planning and design of buildings
columns, splices, materials, lot

roofing sheets, function, elevation
concrete, lumber, steel, cement
 Narrow, high ceiling spaces where ceiling area is small compared to
wall area, will normally require acoustical treatment of the
wall or part of several walls

floor and ceiling
ceiling only
 Narrow, high ceiling spaces where ceiling area is small compared to
wall area, will normally require acoustical treatment of the
wall or part of several walls

floor and ceiling
ceiling only
 A ferrous metal that offers great resistance to abrassion and finds
important use in the cutting edges of heavy digging tools is a
alloy steel
nickel steel
manganese steel
 A ferrous metal that offers great resistance to abrassion and finds
important use in the cutting edges of heavy digging tools is a
alloy steel
nickel steel
manganese steel
 A building stone of igneous origin and composed of quartz,
hornblende and mica is a
travertine
serpentine
granite
 A building stone of igneous origin and composed of quartz,
hornblende and mica is a
travertine
serpentine
granite
 A form of brick bond in which the course consists of alternate
stretchers and headers in known as
flemish bond
english bond
common bond
 A form of brick bond in which the course consists of alternate
stretchers and headers in known as
flemish bond
english bond
common bond
 A system of framing a building on which floor joist of each storey
rests on the top plates of the storey below and the bearing walls
and partitions rest on the subfloor of each storey is known as
western framing
balloon framing
flank framing
 A system of framing a building on which floor joist of each storey
rests on the top plates of the storey below and the bearing walls
and partitions rest on the subfloor of each storey is known as
western framing
balloon framing
flank framing
 The Filipino term for rabbet
palitada
asintada
vaciada
 The Filipino term for rabbet
palitada
asintada
vaciada
 The Filipino term for projection is
alahado
bolada
asinta
 The Filipino term for projection is
alahado
bolada
asinta
 Given a riser equals six inches and using the stair tread-riser
proportion formula 2R + T = 25, how many risers wil there be
between two levels having a vertical distance of 9’-0”
18 risers
16 risers
17 risers
 Given a riser equals six inches and using the stair tread-riser
proportion formula 2R + T = 25, how many risers wil there be
between two levels having a vertical distance of 9’-0”
18 risers
16 risers
17 risers
1 feet = 12 inchs
9’ = 12 * 9 = 108”
108” / 6” = 18
 A geological or ground condition considered in determining the
size and type of foundation of the building
soil chemistry
particle size distribution
 A geological or ground condition considered in determining the
size and type of foundation of the building
soil chemistry
particle size distribution
 These are materials excellent as vapor barrier in the roofing system
of residential buildings
particle board
lawanit boards
aluminum foil sheets
 These are materials excellent as vapor barrier in the roofing system
of residential buildings
particle board
lawanit boards
aluminum foil sheets
 The chief structural materials, used for tall buildings are
built-up beams, girders, foundations

cement, deformed wrought iron, gravel and sand
reinforced concrete and high grade steel
 The chief structural materials, used for tall buildings are
built-up beams, girders, foundations

cement, deformed wrought iron, gravel and sand
reinforced concrete and high grade steel
 These are classified as good and less expensive insulating materials
used in buildings
glass blocks, 5000 psi concrete

porous concrete, glass fibers, guilt materials
steel plates, marble slabs, granite
 These are classified as good and less expensive insulating materials
used in buildings
glass blocks, 5000 psi concrete

porous concrete, glass fibers, guilt materials
steel plates, marble slabs, granite
 This is a material that holds less moisture, is very light, less water
absorptive capacity and is very good in sidings of dwelling units
vinyl shingles
asbestos-cement shingles
wood boards
 This is a material that holds less moisture, is very light, less water
absorptive capacity and is very good in sidings of dwelling units
vinyl shingles
asbestos-cement shingles
wood boards
 The toilet bathroom floor finish is designed to be at least one inch below the
bedroom floor finish. What should be the vertical distance between the
bedroom floor finish and the top line of the 2” x 6” yacal floor joists which
carry the toilet bath floor system assuming that ¼” thick mosaic vitrified
tiles will be used in the toilet bathroom on 4” RC slab with membrane
waterproofing, using standard acceptable measurement of materials for
residential houses
3 ½ inches
3 ¼ inches
6 ¼ inches
 The toilet bathroom floor finish is designed to be at least one inch below the
bedroom floor finish. What should be the vertical distance between the
bedroom floor finish and the top line of the 2” x 6” yacal floor joists which
carry the toilet bath floor system assuming that ¼” thick mosaic vitrified tiles
will be used in the toilet bathroom on 4” RC slab with membrane
waterproofing, using standard acceptable measurement of materials for
residential houses
3 ½ inches
3 ¼ inches
6 ¼ inches
1”down from bed floor to bathroom floor + 4” slab thick + ¼” for mosaic tiles + 1” for water
proofing & morter bed = 6 ¼”
 A Howe Truss is being considered to support the roofing system of
a residential building. The pitch of the truss is 1 vertical 3
horizontal. What is the total length of the top chord, if the span of
truss is 12 meters and the eave is 1.5 meters horizontally?
7.555 meters
7.906 meters
7.567 meters
 A Howe Truss is being considered to support the roofing system of
a residential building. The pitch of the truss is 1 vertical 3
horizontal. What is the total length of the top chord, if the span of
truss is 12 meters and the eave is 1.5 meters horizontally?
7.555 meters
7.906 meters
7.567 meters
 The finished frame surrounding a door is a
door frame
door jamb
door casing
 The finished frame surrounding a door is a
door frame
door jamb
door casing
 A door lock with a spring bolt controlled by one or both knobs and
dead bolt controlled by a key is a
knob bolt
knob latch
knob lock
 A door lock with a spring bolt controlled by one or both knobs and
dead bolt controlled by a key is a
knob bolt
knob latch
knob lock
 A door consisting of two separate leaves, one above the other, this
leaves may operate independently or together is a
dwarf door
dutch door
window door
 A door consisting of two separate leaves, one above the other, this
leaves may operate independently or together is a
dwarf door
dutch door
window door
 A joint formed by overlapping the edges of metal sheet or plated
and joining them by riveting, soldering or brazing is a
lap joint
lap seam
lap splice
 A joint formed by overlapping the edges of metal sheet or plated
and joining them by riveting, soldering or brazing is a
lap joint
lap seam
lap splice
 A clay roofing tile approximately semi cylindrical in shape laid in
courses with units having their convex side alternately up and
down is a
pantile
mission tile
roman tile
 A clay roofing tile approximately semi cylindrical in shape laid in
courses with units having their convex side alternately up and
down is a
pantile
mission tile
roman tile
 The part of a foundation system which supports the exterior wall of
the super structure and bears directly on the column footing is a
grade beam
foundation wall
foundation course
 The part of a foundation system which supports the exterior wall of
the super structure and bears directly on the column footing is a
grade beam
foundation wall
foundation course
resistance and ductility is a
cast iron
wrought iron
pig iron
resistance and ductility is a
cast iron
wrought iron
pig iron
 The Filipino term for rafter is
guililan
sepo
kilo
 The Filipino term for rafter is
guililan
sepo
kilo
 The Filipino term for baseboard is
rodapis
perdano
batidora
 The Filipino term for baseboard is
rodapis
perdano
batidora
 A climatic factor that is considered in the structural and
architectural design of tall buildings
thunderstorm
gusts
lightning
 A climatic factor that is considered in the structural and
architectural design of tall buildings
thunderstorm
gusts
lightning
 This is a ground condition that determines the size, type and shape
of the building footing/foundation

loam and clay formation
adobe underlay
 This is a ground condition that determines the size, type and shape
of the building footing/foundation

loam and clay formation
adobe underlay
 What is the height of a curtain wall for a downfeed water tank at
the deck roof with 6,000 gallons capacity and diameter of 3 meters,
freeboard of 0.30 meters, shall be as high as the water tank
3.513 meters
3.550 meters
3.625 meters
 What is the height of a curtain wall for a downfeed water tank at
the deck roof with 6,000 u.s gallons capacity and diameter of 3
meters, freeboard of 0.30 meters, shall be as high as the water tank
3.513 meters
3.550 meters
3.625 meters
1 cubic liter = 264 u.s gallon

Area of the cross water tank = 3.14 * 1.50 * 1.50 = 7.065 m2
6000/264 = 22.7272727
22.7272727 / 7.065 = 3.213
3.213 + 0.30 = 3.513
 Select the grouping one subject of which is a general criterion used
by architects in planning and design of buildings
colored roofing sheets, esthetics, symmetry of windows

columns, doors, windows, split type
concrete, steel and wood, type of floor finish
 Select the grouping one subject of which is a general criterion used
by architects in planning and design of buildings
colored roofing sheets, esthetics, symmetry of windows

columns, doors, windows, split type
concrete, steel and wood, type of floor finish
 The most common materials used for roofing of urban residential
houses
R.C. slabs
wood shingles
G.I. sheets
 The most common materials used for roofing of urban residential
houses
R.C. slabs
wood shingles
G.I. sheets
 For very large roof spans (for auditoria, transport buildings,
exhibition halls) of over 150 ft these structures are suggested
economical solutions
pre-stressed concrete
reinforced concrete
space frames, light steel skeleton structures
 For very large roof spans (for auditoria, transport buildings,
exhibition halls) of over 150 ft these structures are suggested
economical solutions
pre-stressed concrete
reinforced concrete
space frames, light steel skeleton structures
 Rise is the vertical distance between the upper surface of two
consecutive steps. The horizontal distance between the nosing of
two consecutive steps is the
“going”
“string”
“newel”
 Rise is the vertical distance between the upper surface of two
consecutive steps. The horizontal distance between the nosing of
two consecutive steps is the
“going”
“string”
“newel”
 Noise inside the building is o two kinds, namely, airborne noise
and impact noise . Insulation must be provided against both of
these by internal walls and floors. Examples of better sound
insulation are
concrete hollow block walls

¼” double wall on 2” x 4” studs
asbestos board walls on wooden studs
 Noise inside the building is o two kinds, namely, airborne noise
and impact noise . Insulation must be provided against both of
these by internal walls and floors. Examples of better sound
insulation are
concrete hollow block walls

¼” double wall on 2” x 4” studs
asbestos board walls on wooden studs
 When the soil beneath the building is not exceptionally well
drained and it is necessary to exclude dampness, the best material
to be used which is installed beneath the concrete slab is
pitch or bituminous felt

gravel coarse
aluminum foil
 When the soil beneath the building is not exceptionally well
drained and it is necessary to exclude dampness, the best material
to be used which is installed beneath the concrete slab is
pitch or bituminous felt

gravel coarse
aluminum foil
 This material holds less moisture, is very light with less absorptive
capacity and is very good in exterior sidings of residential houses in
tropical regions
asbestos cement shingles

vinyl shingles
wood shingles
 This material holds less moisture, is very light with less absorptive
capacity and is very good in exterior sidings of residential houses in
tropical regions
asbestos cement shingles

vinyl shingles
wood shingles
 Standard size overlap for corrugated G.I. roofing is
2 corr.
2 ½ corr.
3 corr.
 Standard size overlap for corrugated G.I. roofing is
2 corr.
2 ½ corr.
3 corr.
 A continuous recess built into a wall to receive pipes, ducts, etc. is
called
alcove
ductwork
chase
called
alcove
ductwork
chase
 A twisting force is
torsion
shear
moment
torsion
shear
moment
 A barrier or diaphragm formed to prevent the movement of soil to
stabilize foundation, etc. is
pile foundation
sheet piling
retaining wall
 A barrier or diaphragm formed to prevent the movement of soil to
stabilize foundation, etc. is
pile foundation
sheet piling
retaining wall
 The term stone-cut refers to a
masonry finish
adobe stone work
wood siding
 The term stone-cut refers to a
masonry finish
adobe stone work
wood siding
 Wood with metal cladding is called
channel strip
reinforced wood
kalamein
 Wood with metal cladding is called
channel strip
reinforced wood
kalamein
 The Filipino term for floor joist is
suelo
guililan
soleras
 The Filipino term for floor joist is
suelo
guililan
soleras
tirante
tahilan
madre
tirante
tahilan
madre
 Standard concrete mix for beams, girders, slabs, stairs and columns
is
“AA”
“A”
“B”
 Standard concrete mix for beams, girders, slabs, stairs and columns
is
“AA”
“A”
“B”
 Chord splice connectors for trusses is
split-ring
wood block
fish plate
 Chord splice connectors for trusses is
split-ring
wood block
fish plate
 A vertical line check uses a
meter stick
try square
plumb bob
 A vertical line check uses a
meter stick
try square
plumb bob
 A specialized fastener used to pull on to hold mitered joints
together is
vise
wood screw
clamp nail
 A specialized fastener used to pull on to hold mitered joints
together is
vise
wood screw
clamp nail
 Most waterproofed type of mortar joints for wall is
raked
struck
weathered
 Most waterproofed type of mortar joints for wall is
raked
struck
weathered
 Rafters laid diagonally from corner of a plate or girts to the ridge
jack rafter
valley plate
hip rafter
 Rafters laid diagonally from corner of a plate or girts to the ridge
jack rafter
valley plate
hip rafter
 The horizontal boards nailed to corner post to assist in the accurate
layout of foundation and excavation lines are called
form boards
box boards
batter boards
 The horizontal boards nailed to corner post to assist in the accurate
layout of foundation and excavation lines are called
form boards
box boards
batter boards
 Columns in which a concrete core is reinforced with a steel or cast-
iron core designed to support a part of load is
lally
composite
cast-in-place
 Columns in which a concrete core is reinforced with a steel or cast-
iron core designed to support a part of load is
lally
composite
cast-in-place
 The Filipino term for ceiling joist is
kostilyahe
tirante
espejo
 The Filipino term for ceiling joist is
kostilyahe
tirante
espejo
 The Filipino term for concrete beam is
biga
guilihan
kilo
 The Filipino term for concrete beam is
biga
guilihan
kilo
 Instrument or tool capable of vertical and horizontal line check is
called
plumb bob
spirit level
try square
caliper
 Instrument or tool capable of vertical and horizontal line check is
called
plumb bob
spirit level
try square
caliper
 The vertical and horizontal surface is reinforced concrete where
concreting was stopped and continued later is called
expansion joint
control joint
cold joint
construction joint
 The vertical and horizontal surface is reinforced concrete where
concreting was stopped and continued later is called
expansion joint
control joint
cold joint
construction joint
shear
bending
moment
torsion
shear
bending
moment
torsion
called
alcove
chase
ductworks
pipeline
called
alcove
chase
ductworks
pipeline
 It is a special type of plate girder consisting of tees, angles and
multiple web
box girder
hybrid girder
T-flange girder
bridging
 It is a special type of plate girder consisting of tees, angles and
multiple web
box girder
hybrid girder
T-flange girder
bridging
 When the ratio of short span to the long span of a slab is less than
0.50, slab is a
one-way slab
slab on fill
two-way slab
cantilever slab
 When the ratio of short span to the long span of a slab is less than
0.50, slab is a
one-way slab
slab on fill
two-way slab
cantilever slab
 Longitudinal beams which rest on the top chord and preferably at
the joints of the truss
purlins
jack rafter
rafters
girders
 Longitudinal beams which rest on the top chord and preferably at
the joints of the truss
purlins
jack rafter
rafters
girders
 A three-dimensional structural system without bearing walls
composed of interconnected laterally supported so as to function
as a complete self-contained unit with or without the aids of
horizontal diaphragms or floor-bracing system
box system
space frame
freeform
braced frame
 A three-dimensional structural system without bearing walls
composed of interconnected laterally supported so as to function
as a complete self-contained unit with or without the aids of
horizontal diaphragms or floor-bracing system
box system
space frame
freeform
braced frame
 Concrete slab should have a minimum clearance of
20 mm
40 mm
15 mm
30 mm
 Concrete slab should have a minimum clearance of
20 mm
40 mm
15 mm
30 mm
 It is designed to resist lateral forces parallel to the plane of the wall
bearing wall
curtain wall
grade wall
shear wall
 It is designed to resist lateral forces parallel to the plane of the wall
bearing wall
curtain wall
grade wall
shear wall
 The section of which the moment changes from positive to
negative is called
neutral axis
inflection point
section of zero shear
maximum moment
 The section of which the moment changes from positive to
negative is called
neutral axis
inflection point
section of zero shear
maximum moment
 What is the appropriate painting material type for wood surfaces?
zinc chromate
alkyd
latex
polyurethane
 What is the appropriate painting material type for wood surfaces?
zinc chromate
alkyd
latex
polyurethane
 Commercially made corrugated G.I. sheets, of gauge 26, having
standard corrugation are coated both sides with
aluminum coating
laminations
paints
pure virgin spoiter
 Commercially made corrugated G.I. sheets, of gauge 26, having
standard corrugation are coated both sides with
aluminum coating
laminations
paints
pure virgin spoiter
 Wood flooring finishing material
7 & 6 wood planks

V cut wood planks
gypsum board
ply board panel
 Wood flooring finishing material
7 & 6 wood planks

V cut wood planks
gypsum board
ply board panel
 What hardware/material is needed to fasten an asphalt strip roof
shingle on wooden sheets/planks?
CV nail
staple wire
tekscrew
fin nail
 What hardware/material is needed to fasten an asphalt strip roof
shingle on wooden sheets/planks?
CV nail
staple wire
tekscrew
fin nail
 The time required for the removal of a form works of a concrete
footing
24 hours
36 hours
48 hours
12 hours
 The time required for the removal of a form works of a concrete
footing
24 hours
36 hours
48 hours
12 hours
 Identify which figure is a dado wood joint
 Identify which figure is a dado wood joint
 Identify which figure is flemish (double stretcher) brickwork
 Identify which figure is flemish (double stretcher) brickwork
 Wall partition wooden framing is called
joist
jambs
studs
nailers
 Wall partition wooden framing is called
joist
jambs
studs
nailers
 How many corrugation is required as the minimum side lap of an
ordinary standard G.I. sheet roofing?
1½
2½
2
1
 How many corrugation is required as the minimum side lap of an
ordinary standard G.I. sheet roofing?
1½
2½
2
1
 Identify which letter in the target is a valley jack rafter?
 Identify which letter in the target is a valley jack rafter?
 What is the appropriate paint material for G.I. sheet roofing?
alkyd type
acrylic latex type
lacquer type
urethane
 What is the appropriate paint material for G.I. sheet roofing?
alkyd type
acrylic latex type
lacquer type
urethane
 The paint finishing material of long-span pre-painted roofing
sheet is
acrylic paint
duco paint
polyester paint
automotive paint
 The paint finishing material of long-span pre-painted roofing
sheet is
acrylic paint
duco paint
polyester paint
automotive paint
 What hardware/material is needed to fasten corrugated asbestos
cement roofing sheet on a steel purlin
metal screw
L hook bolt
m bolt
aluminum screw
 What hardware/material is needed to fasten corrugated asbestos
cement roofing sheet on a steel purlin
metal screw
L hook bolt
m bolt
aluminum screw
 A common paint film defect where progressive powdering from the
surface inward occurs. It is called
blistering
peeling
chalking
alligatoring
 A common paint film defect where progressive powdering from the
surface inward occurs. It is called
blistering
peeling
chalking
alligatoring
 Identify which figure is a blind and sub-mortise and tenon joint
 Identify which figure is a blind and sub-mortise and tenon joint
 A joint where two successive placement of concrete meet is called
truss joint
contraction joint
construction joint
expansion joint
 A joint where two successive placement of concrete meet is called
truss joint
contraction joint
construction joint
expansion joint
 A wall which supports vertical loads in addition to its weight
without the benefit of a complete vertical load carrying space
frame is called
retaining wall
curtain wall
shearing wall
bearing wall
 A wall which supports vertical loads in addition to its weight
without the benefit of a complete vertical load carrying space
frame is called
retaining wall
curtain wall
shearing wall
bearing wall
 A type of concrete floor which has no beam is called
flat slab
2-way slab
one way slab
ribbed floor
 A type of concrete floor which has no beam is called
flat slab
2-way slab
one way slab
ribbed floor
 A one-way concrete slab are used when
the slab is being supported by two parallel beams

the slab has no cantilevered portion
the concrete slab is reinforced on the near bottom side
the concrete slab is sloping to all side
 A one-way concrete slab are used when
the slab is being supported by two parallel beams

the slab has no cantilevered portion
the concrete slab is reinforced on the near bottom side
the concrete slab is sloping to all side
 Level tool is a
tool used for guiding and testing the work to a vertical and horizontal position
a tool for checking height elevation
tool used to check the water level
the tool designated the different ranking of tool usage
 Level tool is a
tool used for guiding and testing the work to a vertical and horizontal
position
a tool for checking height elevation
tool used to check the water level
the tool designated the different ranking of tool usage
 Steel square is a
a small try square

tool for testing and for framing work
a steel square for use of signage
tool of the steel man
 Steel square is a
a small try square

tool for testing and for framing work
a steel square for use of signage
tool of the steel man
 The vertical surface on face of a stair step is called
stair clip
stair head
nosing
riser
 The vertical surface on face of a stair step is called
stair clip
stair head
nosing
riser
 Tin shear is a
painter tool
masonry tool
tinsmithry tool
electrical tool
 Tin shear is a
painter tool
masonry tool
tinsmithry tool
electrical tool
 Auger bit is part of
fastener tool
guiding testing tool
bearing tool
rough facing tool
 Auger bit is part of
fastener tool
guiding testing tool
bearing tool
rough facing tool
 The complete records of test conduction (slump, compression test,
etc.) shall be preserved and made available for inspection during
the progress of construction and after completion of the projects
for a period of not less than
5 years
3 years
4 years
2 years
 The complete records of test conduction (slump, compression test,
etc.) shall be preserved and made available for inspection during
the progress of construction and after completion of the projects
for a period of not less than
5 years
3 years
4 years
2 years
 Wood board should have a thickness specification of
not less than 2” thick x 5” and up wide

 Wood board should have a thickness specification of

 Wood plank is a piece of lumber that is
2” to 5” thick
6” to 8” thick
5” to 7” thick
8” up thick
 Wood plank is a piece of lumber that is
2” to 5” thick
6” to 8” thick
5” to 7” thick
8” up thick
 The distance from the first to the last riser of a stair flight is called
spandrel
pitch
run
rise
 The distance from the first to the last riser of a stair flight is called
spandrel
pitch
run
rise
 A high-speed rotary shaping hand power tool used to make
smooth cutting and curving on solid wood is called
surface planner
dado place
portable hand router
lathe machine
 A high-speed rotary shaping hand power tool used to make
smooth cutting and curving on solid wood is called
surface planner
dado place
portable hand router
lathe machine
 The major horizontal supporting member of the floor system is
called
rafter
girder
purlin
girt
 The major horizontal supporting member of the floor system is
called
rafter
girder
purlin
girt
 Wood defects are heart shake, cup shake, star shake and
knots
discoloration
deterioration
rotten
 Wood defects are heart shake, cup shake, star shake and
knots
discoloration
deterioration
rotten
 Dressed lumber is referred to
covered with plastic for shipment

lumber of exact measurement
smoothed or planed lumber
lumber used for fine carpentry works
 Dressed lumber is referred to
covered with plastic for shipment

lumber of exact measurement
smoothed or planed lumber
lumber used for fine carpentry works
 The other kind of handsaw other than rip-cut saw is
diagonal cut saw

cross-cut
circular saw
coping saw
 The other kind of handsaw other than rip-cut saw is
diagonal cut saw

cross-cut
circular saw
coping saw
 Walls that support weight from above as well as their own dead
weight
load bearing walls

curtain walls
shoring walls
none of the above
 Walls that support weight from above as well as their own dead
weight
load bearing walls

curtain walls
shoring walls
none of the above
 It refers to the occupancy load which either partially or fully in
place or may not be present at all is called
live load
dead load
concentrated load
distributed load
 It refers to the occupancy load which either partially or fully in
place or may not be present at all is called
live load
dead load
concentrated load
distributed load
 The distance between inflection point in the column when it
breaks is called
development length
cross sectional area
effective length
equivalent distance
 The distance between inflection point in the column when it
breaks is called
development length
cross sectional area
effective length
equivalent distance
 The amount of space measured in cubic units
none of these
perimeter
volume
area
 The amount of space measured in cubic units
none of these
perimeter
volume
area
 An expansion joints adjacent parts of a structure to permit
expected movements between them is called
contraction joint
truss joint
construction joint
conduction joint
 An expansion joints adjacent parts of a structure to permit
expected movements between them is called
contraction joint
truss joint
construction joint
conduction joint
 To find the volume of water in a cylindrical tank, multiply the area
of its base by its
diameter
radius
height
none of these
 To find the volume of water in a cylindrical tank, multiply the area
of its base by its
diameter
radius
height
none of these
 The most important component to determine the strength of a
concrete mix is
cement
sand
gravel
lime
 The most important component to determine the strength of a
concrete mix is
cement
sand
gravel
lime
 A beam that projects beyond one or both its support and fixed
from other is called
overhanging beam
continuous beam
intermediate beam
cantilever beam
 A beam that projects beyond one or both its support and fixed
from other is called
overhanging beam
continuous beam
intermediate beam
cantilever beam
 Jack rafter is used for
hip roof support

long span beam
cantilevered truss
none of these
 Jack rafter is used for
hip roof support

long span beam
cantilevered truss
none of these
 The total of all the tread widths in a stair is called
total riser
total run
winder
none of these
 The total of all the tread widths in a stair is called
total riser
total run
winder
none of these
 The face or front elevation of a building
facade
front view
face plate
frontal approach
 The face or front elevation of a building
facade
front view
face plate
frontal approach
 A pit in a basement floor made to collect water into which a pump
is placed to pump the liquid to the sewer pipe
sump
drain hole
slump
none of these
 A pit in a basement floor made to collect water into which a pump
is placed to pump the liquid to the sewer pipe
sump
drain hole
slump
none of these
 Prefabrication refers to
design of a factory
pre-construction of components as a part of a whole
a system of material audit
preliminary building procedure
 Prefabrication refers to
design of a factory
pre-construction of components as a part of a whole
a system of material audit
preliminary building procedure
 An opening in the roof for admitting light is called
natural lighting
ocules lighting
none of these
skylight
 An opening in the roof for admitting light is called
natural lighting
ocules lighting
none of these
skylight
 Wood coming out from trees with needle leaves, rather than broad
leaves are called
ironwood
mahogany
softwood
hardwood
 Wood coming out from trees with needle leaves, rather than broad
leaves are called
ironwood
mahogany
softwood
hardwood
 A kind of brick used for high temperature
fly-ash brick
thermal brick
firebrick
cinder block
 A kind of brick used for high temperature
fly-ash brick
thermal brick
firebrick
cinder block
 The building frame construction system that uses one piece
structural stud from the foundation to the roof
balloon framing
lath framing
wall framing
upright framing
 The building frame construction system that uses one piece
structural stud from the foundation to the roof
balloon framing
lath framing
wall framing
upright framing
 A nailer strip incorporated in rough concrete wall to be plastered to
act as guide and support for finish trim around openings and near
the base of the wall
none of these
plaster ground
gravel stop
trimming guard
 A nailer strip incorporated in rough concrete wall to be plastered to
act as guide and support for finish trim around openings and near
the base of the wall
none of these
plaster ground
gravel stop
trimming guard
 The distance between two structural supports
overall distance
bay
span
none of these
 The distance between two structural supports
overall distance
bay
span
none of these
 The scientific name for wood is
CITEM
XYLEM
APTG
TANG
 The scientific name for wood is
CITEM
XYLEM
APTG
TANG
 In designing a stair, to find the height of the riser, divide the height
of the stair by the number of
newel post
risers
balustrade
balusters
 In designing a stair, to find the height of the riser, divide the height
of the stair by the number of
newel post
risers
balustrade
balusters
 A kind of roof that has four sloping sides
gable roof
mansard roof
hip roof
lean to
 A kind of roof that has four sloping sides
gable roof
mansard roof
hip roof
lean to
 Stone placed on a slope to prevent erosion
rip-rap
embankment
flag stone
border stone
 Stone placed on a slope to prevent erosion
rip-rap
embankment
flag stone
border stone
 A tough used for carrying off water
gutter
none of these
moat
valley duet
 A tough used for carrying off water
gutter
none of these
moat
valley duet
 The process of removing concrete forms from the cured concrete
stripping
clearing
none of these
deforming works
 The process of removing concrete forms from the cured concrete
stripping
clearing
none of these
deforming works
 A structural member spanning from truss-to-truss or supporting
rafters
floor joist
purlin
girts
girder
 A structural member spanning from truss-to-truss or supporting
rafters
floor joist
purlin
girts
girder
 A threaded steel bent inserted of masonry construction for
securing wood or metal plates to concrete construction
anchor bolt
U-bolt
gusset plate
strut
 A threaded steel bent inserted of masonry construction for
securing wood or metal plates to concrete construction
anchor bolt
U-bolt
gusset plate
strut
 A horizontal piece of wood, stone, steel or concrete across the top
of door or window opening to bear the weight of the walls above
the opening
none of these
lintel
transome beam
transverse rafter
 A horizontal piece of wood, stone, steel or concrete across the top
of door or window opening to bear the weight of the walls above
the opening
none of these
lintel
transome beam
transverse rafter
 The placing of glass in windows or doors
none of these
glazing
puttying
glassing
 The placing of glass in windows or doors
none of these
glazing
puttying
glassing
 A rejected building material because of its below standard grade is
called
out-limber
run-of-the mill
cult
none of these
 A rejected building material because of its below standard grade is
called
out-limber
run-of-the mill
cult
none of these
 Another word for handmill on a stair construction
balustrade
banister
hand guard
stringer
 Another word for handmill on a stair construction
balustrade
banister
hand guard
stringer
 A joint produced by lapping two pieces of materials
sandwiched joint
butt joint
dado joint
lap joint
 A joint produced by lapping two pieces of materials
sandwiched joint
butt joint
dado joint
lap joint
 Green lumber is
wolmanized lumber
creasate treated lumber
talanized lumber
lumber that still contains moisture or sap
 Green lumber is
wolmanized lumber
creasate treated lumber
talanized lumber
lumber that still contains moisture or sap
 The internal angle formed by the two roof slopes of a roof is called
canal
gutter
valley
ridge cap
 The internal angle formed by the two roof slopes of a roof is called
canal
gutter
valley
ridge cap
 A vertical board attached on the ends of the rafters. It is a part of
the cornice
facia
decorative board
face over
construction board
 A vertical board attached on the ends of the rafters. It is a part of
the cornice
fascia
decorative board
face over
construction board
 A large heavy nail is referred to as
spike
anchorage hardware
none of these
dowel rod
 A large heavy nail is referred to as
spike
anchorage hardware
none of these
dowel rod
 In designing a stair, to find the number of riser divide the height of
the stair by the height of each
newel post
risers
balusters
nosing
 In designing a stair, to find the number of riser divide the height of
the stair by the height of each
newel post
risers
balusters
nosing
 Underwater watertight chamber to allow construction work to be
done
bent chamber
submersible air chamber
caisson
none of these
 Underwater watertight chamber to allow construction work to be
done
bent chamber
submersible air chamber
caisson
none of these
 Stakes and batter board in a construction layouting procedure
refers to
building components where permanent horizontal and vertical measurement are indicated
initial formworks done in construction
vertical and horizontal wood sticks and lumber used to determine the elevation and ditances of
the reference points of the proposed building
a cliché for layouting work
 Stakes and batter board in a construction layouting procedure
refers to
building components where permanent horizontal and vertical measurement are indicated
initial formworks done in construction
vertical and horizontal wood sticks and lumber used to determine the elevation and
ditances of the reference points of the proposed building
a cliché for layouting work
 Lumber specification S4S means
smooth for surfacing jobs

square on four sides
first class lumber
smooth on four sides
 Lumber specification S4S means
smooth for surfacing jobs

square on four sides
first class lumber
smooth on four sides
 The term used to indicate top and lower principal member of a
roof or bridge truss
rafter
chord
beam
tie
 The term used to indicate top and lower principal member of a
roof or bridge truss
rafter
chord
beam
tie
 Strips of hardwood, usually 2x2” laid over a concrete slab floor
sleepers
leveling blocks
wood anchor blocks
wood saddle
 Strips of hardwood, usually 2x2” laid over a concrete slab floor
sleepers
leveling blocks
wood anchor blocks
wood saddle
 Miter square is a guiding and testing tool that has a permanent
blade set at
30
45
20
60
 Miter square is a guiding and testing tool that has a permanent
blade set at
30
45
20
60
 A wall that holds back on earth embankment
shoring wall
retaining wall
buttress wall
foundation wall
 A wall that holds back on earth embankment
shoring wall
retaining wall
buttress wall
foundation wall
 In structural steel section joints, it is recommended NOT to use
rivets
nuts and bolts
oxy/acetyline welding
electric arch welding
 In structural steel section joints, it is recommended NOT to use
rivets
nuts and bolts
oxy/acetyline welding
electric arch welding
 A wall that serves two (2) dwelling units, known also as party wall
common wall
property wall
exterior wall
perimeter wall
 A wall that serves two (2) dwelling units, known also as party wall
common wall
property wall
exterior wall
perimeter wall
 Pertaining to a material description that resembles glass
alabaster
vitreous
fiberglass
cellulose
 Pertaining to a material description that resembles glass
alabaster
vitreous
fiberglass
cellulose
 To allow concrete to dry by keeping it moist to attain maximum
strength
permentate
stabilize
tempering
cure
 To allow concrete to dry by keeping it moist to attain maximum
strength
permentate
stabilize
tempering
cure
 The hardware on a door to accommodate the knob and lockset
keyhole
escutcheon
embellisher
door lock cup
push plate
 The hardware on a door to accommodate the knob and lockset
keyhole
escutcheon
embellisher
door lock cup
push plate
 The material used for the process of making watertight the roof
intersection and other exposed areas on the exterior of a building
caping
flashing
fascia
gutter
 The material used for the process of making watertight the roof
intersection and other exposed areas on the exterior of a building
caping
flashing
fascia
gutter
 A vertical space in a building intended for ducts, pipes, wire and
cables
niche
crevice
chase
trench
 A vertical space in a building intended for ducts, pipes, wire and
cables
niche
crevice
chase
trench
 The term to describe the putting up of the skeleton of the building
roughing-in
stakes and butterboards
shell work
formworks
 The term to describe the putting up of the skeleton of the building
roughing-in
stakes and butterboards
shell work
formworks
 The zig-zag rule is a
a road builder tool for measuring zig-zag

the law governing intricate road network
an all-metal tape measuring tool
carpenter measuring tool
 The zig-zag rule is a
a road builder tool for measuring zig-zag

the law governing intricate road network
an all-metal tape measuring tool
carpenter measuring tool
 Keystone is
a wedge-shaped stone of an arch

a kind of grinding every stone
a stone shaped like a key
a brand of vehicular tire
 Keystone is
a wedge-shaped stone of an arch

a kind of grinding every stone
a stone shaped like a key
a brand of vehicular tire
 Kalomein door is
a fireproof door with metal covering

an indoor decorative door
a door product of Kuala Lumpur
none of these
 Kalomein door is
a fireproof door with metal covering

an indoor decorative door
a door product of Kuala Lumpur
none of these
 Lumber that is notsquared or finished
green lumber
milled lumber
undressed lumber
scaled lumber
 Lumber that is notsquared or finished
green lumber
milled lumber
undressed lumber
scaled lumber
 How is a 90 degree bend standard hook for concrete reinforcement
constructed
90 degree bend plus 10 db extension, at free end of bar

 How is a 90 degree bend standard hook for concrete reinforcement
constructed

 Good high-strength-bolted connection for steel should have the
following physical characteristic for good workmanship. Which of
the following listed is NOT ideal?
High-strength-bolted parts shall fit solidly together when assembled and shall not be separated
by gaskets or any other interposed compressive material
Bolts tightened by means of a calibrated wrench shall be installed with a hardened washed
under the nut or bolt head, whichever is the element turned in tightening
When assembled, all joint surfaces, including those adjacent to the washer, shall be free of
scale, except tight mill scale, dirt and burns
Surface in contact with the bolt head and nut shall have a slope of not more than 1:10 with
respect to a plane normal to the bolt axis
 Good high-strength-bolted connection for steel should have the
following physical characteristic for good workmanship. Which of
the following listed is NOT ideal?
High-strength-bolted parts shall fit solidly together when assembled and shall not be separated
by gaskets or any other interposed compressive material
Bolts tightened by means of a calibrated wrench shall be installed with a hardened washed
under the nut or bolt head, whichever is the element turned in tightening
When assembled, all joint surfaces, including those adjacent to the washer, shall be free of
scale, except tight mill scale, dirt and burns
Surface in contact with the bolt head and nut shall have a slope of not more than 1:10
with respect to a plane normal to the bolt axis
 What are piles at an inclination to resist forces that are not critical?
guide piles
batter piles
slope piles
fender piles
 What are piles at an inclination to resist forces that are not critical?
guide piles
batter piles
slope piles
fender piles
 Which of the following criteria for bundle bars, do NOT apply?
bars larger than 32 mm shall not be bundled in beams
bundle bars shall not be enclosed within stirrups or ties
group of parallel reinforcing bars bundled in contact to act as a unit shall be limited to three in
any one bundle
individual bars within a bundle terminated within the span of flexural members shall terminate at
different points with at least 40 db staggered
 Which of the following criteria for bundle bars, do NOT apply?
bars larger than 32 mm shall not be bundled in beams
bundle bars shall not be enclosed within stirrups or ties
group of parallel reinforcing bars bundled in contact to act as a unit shall be limited to
three in any one bundle
individual bars within a bundle terminated within the span of flexural members shall terminate at
different points with at least 40 db staggered
 What is a concrete beam placed directly on the ground to provide
foundation for the superstructure?
strap beam
gerber beam
grade beam
tie beam
 What is a concrete beam placed directly on the ground to provide
foundation for the superstructure?
strap beam
gerber beam
grade beam
tie beam
 What is a round steel bolt embedded in concrete or masonry use to
hold down machinery, steel columns or beams, casting, shoes,
beams plates and engine heads?
retaining bolts
foundation bolts
anchor bolts
friction bolts
 What is a round steel bolt embedded in concrete or masonry use to
hold down machinery, steel columns or beams, casting, shoes,
beams plates and engine heads?
retaining bolts
foundation bolts
anchor bolts
friction bolts
 A concrete flooring and finish which transforms ordinary plain
concrete into an elegant and decorative textured surface. This is
done by adding dust-on-color pigments to the concrete to give a
fast color and imprinted with a patented pattern and texture while
the concrete is still plastic to create the look and finish of stone,
slate or brick
impressio-crete
textfloor-crete
stucco floor finish
concrete block cushion
 A concrete flooring and finish which transforms ordinary plain
concrete into an elegant and decorative textured surface. This is
done by adding dust-on-color pigments to the concrete to give a
fast color and imprinted with a patented pattern and texture while
the concrete is still plastic to create the look and finish of stone,
slate or brick
impressio-crete
textfloor-crete
stucco floor finish
concrete block cushion
 Vernacular term for Concrete Hollow Block (CHB) laying
palitada
mitsa
rebokada
asintada
 Vernacular term for Concrete Hollow Block (CHB) laying
palitada
mitsa
rebokada
asintada
 An installation method where the cabinet covers is recessed and
flushed with the cabinet sidings
inset or interior
concealed
party wall or half lap
full lap or over lap
 An installation method where the cabinet covers is recessed and
flushed with the cabinet sidings
inset or interior
concealed
party wall or half lap
full lap or over lap
 Type of carpet weave important for an architect/designer to know
to guide him as to what type of construction and specification
should he recommend. What simplest type of fiber carpet weaving
where pile forms as the wrap yarns loop over removable “wires”
inserted consecutively across the loom?
axminster
wilton
velvet
knitted
 Type of carpet weave important for an architect/designer to know
to guide him as to what type of construction and specification
should he recommend. What simplest type of fiber carpet weaving
where pile forms as the wrap yarns loop over removable “wires”
inserted consecutively across the loom?
axminster
wilton
velvet
knitted
 A pretreatment of poured concrete such as walls beams and
columns where a thin layer of lean cement grout mixed with
flexible base additives is splattered by tampico brush or masonry
spoon to the surface to give a “tooth” for excellent plaster adhesion
scratch coat
splash coat
cement roughing
concrete roughing by chiseling
 A pretreatment of poured concrete such as walls beams and
columns where a thin layer of lean cement grout mixed with
flexible base additives is splattered by tampico brush or masonry
spoon to the surface to give a “tooth” for excellent plaster adhesion
scratch coat
splash coat
cement roughing
concrete roughing by chiseling
 Local species of wood commonly used for wall studding, cabinet
framing, and flush door framing, though scarcely available in the
market now due to forestry ban. This type of species is due to
cheaper cost than the other listed below
narra
molave
mahogany
tanguile
 Local species of wood commonly used for wall studding, cabinet
framing, and flush door framing, though scarcely available in the
market now due to forestry ban. This type of species is due to
cheaper cost than the other listed below
narra
molave
mahogany
tanguile
 A special coating system with a high gloss shine while maintaining
the natural wood qualities, maintenance free, used to finish and
topcoat wood flooring
polyethylene floor coating

tile floor coating
epoxy floor coating
polyurethane floor coating
 A special coating system with a high gloss shine while maintaining
the natural wood qualities, maintenance free, used to finish and
topcoat wood flooring
polyethylene floor coating

tile floor coating
epoxy floor coating
polyurethane floor coating
 A common and cheap masonry finish wherein dry consistency
mortar mix is sprayed by mechanical or pneumatic means. The
sprayed cement is left to dry and give a rustic finish. Optional paint
coat maybe required
spraytex
anay finish
stucco finish
sandblast
 A common and cheap masonry finish wherein dry consistency
mortar mix is sprayed by mechanical or pneumatic means. The
sprayed cement is left to dry and give a rustic finish. Optional paint
coat maybe required
spraytex
anay finish
stucco finish
sandblast
 What criterion conforms to good construction practice for the
earliest time to remove scaffolding for concrete flooring other than
early-strength concrete if no anticipated load is expected over
poured floor?
25% of scaffoldings can be removed at slab area after 21 days of pouring and 100% of scaffolds after 28 days
50% of scaffolding can be removed after 14 days and 100% of scaffolds after 2 days
50% of scaffoldings can be removed over slab area after 28 days of pouring and 100% of scaffolding after 36
days
25% of scaffoldings can be removed at slab area after 14 days and 100% of scaffolds after 21 days after
pouring
 What criterion conforms to good construction practice for the
earliest time to remove scaffolding for concrete flooring other than
early-strength concrete if no anticipated load is expected over
poured floor?
25% of scaffoldings can be removed at slab area after 21 days of pouring and 100% of scaffolds after 28 days
50% of scaffolding can be removed after 14 days and 100% of scaffolds after 2 days
50% of scaffoldings can be removed over slab area after 28 days of pouring and 100% of scaffolding after 36
days
25% of scaffoldings can be removed at slab area after 14 days and 100% of scaffolds after 21 days
after pouring
 A type of wood end joint where both wood are cut at equal angles
diagonally
finger
lap
splice
scarf
 A type of wood end joint where both wood are cut at equal angles
diagonally
finger
lap
splice
scarf
 When utilizing “knock-down” modular system of cabinets and
furniture, an end user is constrain of using:
longer assembly time

standard sizes, shapes and forms
needs additional finishing
labor intensive during production and assembly
 When utilizing “knock-down” modular system of cabinets and
furniture, an end user is constrain of using:
longer assembly time

standard sizes, shapes and forms
needs additional finishing
labor intensive during production and assembly
 A type of terazzo floor described by its physical appearance
whereby the stone or pebble is intentionally exposed while the
cement matrix is depressed
palladiana terazzo
rustic terazzo
venetian terazzo
standard terazzo
 A type of terazzo floor described by its physical appearance
whereby the stone or pebble is intentionally exposed while the
cement matrix is depressed
palladiana terazzo
rustic terazzo
venetian terazzo
standard terazzo
 Which of the following concrete handling criterion impairs the
quality of concrete?
re-tempting concrete shall not be used and discard by approved means
concrete shall be carried on at such a rate that concrete is at all times plastic and flows readily
into space between reinforcement
concrete that has initially set, shall be mixed with new concrete and shall be deposited in the
structure with approved means
top surfaces or vertically formed lifts shall be generally level
 Which of the following concrete handling criterion impairs the
quality of concrete?
re-tempting concrete shall not be used and discard by approved means
concrete shall be carried on at such a rate that concrete is at all times plastic and flows
readily into space between reinforcement
concrete that has initially set, shall be mixed with new concrete and shall be deposited in the
structure with approved means
top surfaces or vertically formed lifts shall be generally level
 A type of window where the ventilating sash rotates 90 degrees to
180 degrees about the header and sill or about the side jamb
combination
pivoted
awning
jalousie
 A type of window where the ventilating sash rotates 90 degrees to
180 degrees about the header and sill or about the side jamb
combination
pivoted
awning
jalousie
 To prevent cement plaster from improper adhesion, the substrate
must be roughened while observing the following:
cure the cement plaster slowly

cure the cement plaster rapidly
add more cement to the cement plaster
keep the cement plaster as thin as possible
 To prevent cement plaster from improper adhesion, the substrate
must be roughened while observing the following:
cure the cement plaster slowly

cure the cement plaster rapidly
add more cement to the cement plaster
keep the cement plaster as thin as possible
 A type of “hands of door” where the hinge is at the left and the
door leaf swings inside the room to the left
right hand reverse

right hand
left hand reverse
left hand
 A type of “hands of door” where the hinge is at the left and the
door leaf swings inside the room to the left
right hand reverse

right hand
left hand reverse
left hand
 What type of joint is used to install a glass into a lite of a French
window?
dado
rabbet
tenon
mortise
 What type of joint is used to install a glass into a lite of a French
window?
dado
rabbet
tenon
mortise
 An equipment to uniformly distribute tile adhesive at the
underside of a ________ tile during installation
masonry wall
notch trowel
edge strip trowel
flat steel trowel
 An equipment to uniformly distribute tile adhesive at the
underside of a ________ tile during installation
masonry wall
notch trowel
edge strip trowel
flat steel trowel
 A water-mixed product mixed to a ratio of 1:20 to stabilize lime
activity in new masonry surface. Without preparing the surface
with this mixture will cause the subsequent painting to be
defective
acrylic emulsion
masonry neutralizer
etching solution
aquaseal
 A water-mixed product mixed to a ratio of 1:20 to stabilize lime
activity in new masonry surface. Without preparing the surface
with this mixture will cause the subsequent painting to be
defective
acrylic emulsion
masonry neutralizer
etching solution
aquaseal
 A paint defect which indicates imperfect adhesion of paint to the
surface, with the film getting stripped off in a relatively large pieces
due to application on damp or greasy surface
peeling
bleeding
alligatoring
cracking
 A paint defect which indicates imperfect adhesion of paint to the
surface, with the film getting stripped off in a relatively large pieces
due to application on damp or greasy surface
peeling
bleeding
alligatoring
cracking
 A type of shutter proof opaque glass used to construct a door with
glass to allow natural light only
figured wired glass

smoked glass
etched glass
bevel glass
 A type of shutter proof opaque glass used to construct a door with
glass to allow natural light only
figured wired glass

smoked glass
etched glass
bevel glass
 Vernacular term for rough plastering
baldosa
asintada
rebokada
kostura
 Vernacular term for rough plastering
baldosa
asintada
rebokada
kostura
 Aggregates should conform to PNS or ASTM standards and must
be well graded, easy workability and method of consolidated are
such that the concrete can be poured without honeycomb or voids.
What is the nominal maximum size of a course aggregate when
working spaces between reinforcements for proper bonding>
Course aggregates shall be no larger than ½ the minimum clear spacing between individual reinforcing bars or
wires, bundles of bars, or prestressing tendons or ducts
Course aggregates shall be no larger than 5/8 the minimum clear spacing between individual reinforcing bars
or wires, bundles of bars, or prestressing tendons or ducts
Course aggregates shall be no larger than ¾ the minimum clear spacing between individual reinforcing bars or
 Aggregates should conform to PNS or ASTM standards and must
be well graded, easy workability and method of consolidated are
such that the concrete can be poured without honeycomb or voids.
What is the nominal maximum size of a course aggregate when
working spaces between reinforcements for proper bonding>
Course aggregates shall be no larger than ½ the minimum clear spacing between individual reinforcing bars or
Course aggregates shall be no larger than ¾ the minimum clear spacing between individual
reinforcing bars or wires, bundles of bars, or prestressing tendons or ducts
 What is the minimum concrete cover for primary reinforcement of
beams and columns not exposed to earth or weather for precast
manufactured under plant control conditions?
db but not less than 25 mm

db but not less than 15 mm and need not exceed 40 mm
db but not less than 20 mm and not to exceed 50 mm
 What is the minimum concrete cover for primary reinforcement of
beams and columns not exposed to earth or weather for precast
manufactured under plant control conditions?

db but not less than 15 mm and need not exceed 40 mm
db but not less than 20 mm and not to exceed 50 mm
 What is the act of excavating or filling of earth or any sound
material or combination thereof, in preparation for a finishing
surface such as paving?
cut and fill

grading
benching
site preparation
 What is the act of excavating or filling of earth or any sound
material or combination thereof, in preparation for a finishing
surface such as paving?
cut and fill

grading
benching
site preparation
 A floor finish commercially size 1” x 12” x 12” utilizing clay and fired
in traditional manner making interesting and attractive rustic clay
shade patterns. Because of the rustic effect the floor is finished
rough and simply adhere by cement with some irregularities
cement non skid blocks

vigan tiles
adobe cobbled stones
mosaic tiles
 A floor finish commercially size 1” x 12” x 12” utilizing clay and fired
in traditional manner making interesting and attractive rustic clay
shade patterns. Because of the rustic effect the floor is finished
rough and simply adhere by cement with some irregularities
cement non skid blocks

vigan tiles
adobe cobbled stones
mosaic tiles
 What is a steel element such as wire, cable, bar, rod or strand, or a
bundle of such elements, used to impart prestress to concrete?
prestress cables
reinforcement
tenon cables
tendon
 What is a steel element such as wire, cable, bar, rod or strand, or a
bundle of such elements, used to impart prestress to concrete?
prestress cables
reinforcement
tenon cables
tendon

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 A roofing tile which has the shape of an “S” laid on its side is a

post and beam

post and beam

providing stud space between exterior finish and interior finish

providing stud space between exterior finish and interior finish

glossy surfaced asphalt saturated paper, 50 lbs or more

glossy surfaced asphalt saturated paper, 50 lbs or more

mortar and cement

mortar and cement

soil bearing pressure

soil bearing pressure

CHB S-cut joint finish

CHB S-cut joint finish

combination of wood boards and plywood with cavity between

combination of wood boards and plywood with cavity between

double wall plywood on horizontal and vertical studs with absorbents

double wall plywood on horizontal and vertical studs with absorbents

lath and plaster

lath and plaster

¼ Ø plastic hose filled with water

¼ Ø plastic hose filled with water

2-3-4 multiples with the use of transit

2-3-4 multiples with the use of transit

felt paper below sub-slab then WP on top of the sub-slab

felt paper below sub-slab then WP on top of the sub-slab

1 cubic liter = 264 u.s gallon

columns, splices, materials, lot

columns, splices, materials, lot

wall or part of several walls

wall or part of several walls

built-up beams, girders, foundations

built-up beams, girders, foundations

glass blocks, 5000 psi concrete

glass blocks, 5000 psi concrete

soil bearing pressure

soil bearing pressure

1 cubic liter = 264 u.s gallon

colored roofing sheets, esthetics, symmetry of windows

colored roofing sheets, esthetics, symmetry of windows

concrete hollow block walls

concrete hollow block walls

pitch or bituminous felt

pitch or bituminous felt

asbestos cement shingles

asbestos cement shingles

7 & 6 wood planks

7 & 6 wood planks

the slab is being supported by two parallel beams

the slab is being supported by two parallel beams

a small try square

a small try square

not less than 2” thick x 5” and up wide

not less than 2” thick x 5” and up wide

covered with plastic for shipment

covered with plastic for shipment

diagonal cut saw

diagonal cut saw

load bearing walls

load bearing walls

hip roof support

hip roof support

initial formworks done in construction

a cliché for layouting work

initial formworks done in construction