1.

In T-beam construction, the flange and web being built integrally, the width of the slab effective as T-beam
flange shall no exceed one quarter of the span length of the beam and the effective overhanging flange
width on each side of the web shall not exceed.
a.) Eight times the slab thickness
b.) One-half the clear distance to the next web
c.) Smaller of the above
d.) 500 mm.
2. Which of the following criteria for bundled bars, do not apply?
a.) Bars larger than 32 mm shall not be bundled in beams.
b.) Bundled bars shall be enclosed within stirrups or ties.
c.) Group of parallel reinforcing bars bundled in contact to act as a unit shall be limited to four in any one
bundle.
d.) Individual bars within a bundle terminated within the span of flexural members shall terminate within
the span of flexural members shall terminate at different points with at least 40db staggered.
3. A wall that holds back on earth embankment
a.) Shoring wall
b.) Retaining wall
c.) Buttress Wall
d.) Foundation wall
4. The process of removing concrete forms from the cured concrete
a.) Stripping
b.) Deforming works
c.) Clearing
d.) None of these
5. Maximum usable strain at extreme concrete compression fiber shall assumed to be equal to
a.) 0.001
b.) 0.002
c.) 0.003
d.) 0.004
6. To find the volume of water in a cylinder tank, multiply the area of its base by its
a.) Diameter
b.) Radius
c.) Height
d.) None of these
7. Two forces equal in magnitude and oppositely directed is called
a.) Moment
b.) Couple
c.) Reaction
d.) Equilibrant
8. A force system to be in static equilibrium, the algebraic sum of the forces along any direction
a.) Minimum
b.) 100%
c.) Maximum
d.) Zero
9. What is the minimum requirement for development for least 1/3 of the total reinforcement provided for
the negative moment reinforcement as an embedment length beyond the point of inflection?
a.) Not less than the effective depth of member of 12db or 1/16” the clear span, whichever is greater
b.) L/3 + D or 24 db or 1/12” the clear span, whichever is greater
c.) Not less than 1.5 d or 14 db or 1/12” the clear span whichever is greater
d.) L/4 2D or 12 db or 1/12” the clear span, whichever is greater
10. What is a round, steel bolt embedded in concrete or masonry, use to hold down machinery, steel columns
or beams, castings, shoes, beam plates and engine heads?
 a.) Retaining bolts
b.) Foundation bolts
c.) Anchor bolts
d.) Friction bolts
11. The ultimate strength of the material divided by the allowable working load
a.) Maximum strength
b.) Strength limit
c.) Safety factor
d.) None of these
12. The stress per square unit area of the original cross section of a material which resists its elongation is
a.) Allowable stress
b.) Tensile stress
c.) Flexural stress
d.) Bending stress
13. What is the minimum concrete cover for primary reinforcement of beams or columns not exposed to earth
or water for precast manufactured under plant control conditions?
a) Db but not less than 25 mm
b) Db but not less than 15 mm and need not exceed 40 mm
c) Db but not less than 20 mm and not exceed 50 mm
d) Db but not less than 30 mm
14. What is a sheet element such as wire, cable, bar, rod, or strand, or a bundle of such elements pre-stress
forces to concrete?
a.) Prestress cables
b.) Reinforcement
c.) Tenon cables
d.) Tendon
15. It is a circular beam that transmit power to the machinery
a.) Shaft
b.) Spandrel
c.) Rafter
d.) Lintel
16. It is the arrangement of any two or more forces that act on a body or on a group of related bodies
a.) Force system
b.) Transmissibility
c.) Reluctant
d.) Equilibrium
17. The standard hooks for the stirrups and ties shall mean
a.) A 90-degree bend plus 6 db extension at the free end of bar, for 16 mm bar and smaller
b.) A 90-degree bend plus 12 db extension at the free of end bar, for 20 mm and 25 mm bar
c.) A 135-degree bend plus 6 db extension at the free end of ber, for 25 mm and smaller
d.) All of the above
18. Inside diameter of bend for stirrups and ties for 16 mm bar and smaller shall not be less than
a.) 4 db
b.) 6 db
c.) 8 db
d.) 10 db
19. Ratio of unit stress to unit strain is
a.) Ratio and proportion
b.) Modulus of elasticity
c.) Moment of inertia
d.) Slenderness ratio
20. 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 coarse aggregate when working spaces between reinforcements for proper
bonding?
a.) Coarse aggregates shall be no longer than ½ the minimum clear spacing between individual
reinforcing bars or wires, bundles or bars, or prestressing tendons or ducts
b.) Coarse aggregates shall be no longer than 5/8 the minimum clear spacing between individual
reinforcing bars or wires, bundles of bars, or prestressing tendons or ducts
c.) Coarse aggregates shall be no longer than 7/8 the minimum clear spacing between individual
reinforcing bars or wires, bundles of bars, or prestressing tendons or ducts
d.) Coarse 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
21. A brochure of a steel bar manufacturer claims the following specs: yield strength = 275 Mpa, tensile
strength = 450 Mpa. A sample 32 mm x 1000 mm long steel bar was out for sampling with the following
test results; yield stress = 28.54 kg/sq. mm, ultimate stress = 50.55 kg/sq. mm. Judge the actual result
against what is claimed in the brochure and if the results meet minimum PS standards
a.) The test results surpasses the claims on the brochure and surpasses PS Standards
b.) The test results is below the claims in the brochure but surpasses PS standards
c.) The test results are equal to the claims on the brochure
d.) The test results is below the claims in the brochure and below the PS Standard
22. How is 90-degree bend standard hook for concrete reinforcement constructed?
a.) 90 degree bend plus 10 db extension at free end of the bar
b.) 90 degree bend plus 12 db extension at free end of the bar
c.) 90 degree bend plus 6 db extension at free end of the bar
d.) 90 degree bend plus 4 db extension at free end of the bar
23. The steel materials are to be butt joined using a fillet weld. The thicker material is 8.5 mm. What is the
minimum size of the fillet weld?
a.) 3.0 mm
b.) 7.5 mm
c.) 6.0 mm
d.) 5.0 mm
24. In formula e=PL/AE, E stands for:
a.) Total deformation
b.) Elongation
c.) Equal forces
d.) Modulus of elasticity
25. Slab thickness for joist construction shall not be less than one-twelfth the clear distance between ribs not
less than
a.) 50 mm
b.) 75 mm
c.) 100 mm
d.) 125 mm
26. It is designed to resist lateral forces parallel to the plane of the wall
a.) Bearing wall
b.) Curtain wall
c.) Grade wall
d.) Shear wall
27. The section at which the moment changes from positive to negative is called:
a.) Neutral axis
b.) Inflection point
c.) Point of zero shear
d.) Maximum moment
28. In column, the ratio of its effective length to its least radius of gyration is called
a.) Moment of inertia
b.) Development length
c.) Slenderness ratio
d.) Ratio and proportion
29. A joint where two successive placement of concrete meet is called
a.) Truss joint
b.) Contraction joint
c.) Construction joint
d.) Expansion joint
30. Depth of footing above bottom reinforcement shall not be less than 150 mm for footing on soil, nor less
than ___ for footing on piles
a.) 200 mm
b.) 300 mm
c.) 250 mm
d.) 400 mm
31. Loads that change position within the span of a beam in short amount of time. These loads are often
exemplified by wheel loads.
a.) Varying loads
b.) Snow loads
c.) Dead loads
d.) Moving loads
32. A bended rust to resist shear and diagonal stresses in a concrete beam is called
a.) Bottom bars
b.) Metal plate
c.) Stirrups
d.) Temperature bar
33. Walls that support weight from above as well as their own dead weight
a.) Load bearing walls
b.) Shoring walls
c.) Curtain walls
d.) None of these
34. Which statement is false?
a.) Development length of main reinforcements is always a function of reinforcement diameter
b.) Transverse reinforcements provide additional flexural support
c.) Spiral hoops have stronger confining effect than ties
d.) None of these
35. A point in each normal section of a member through which the axis passes and about which the section
twists
a.) Centroid
b.) Shear center
c.) Center of gravity
d.) None of the above
36. A quantity which measures the resistance the resistance of the mass to being revolved about line is called
a.) Tension
b.) Torsion
c.) Variation
d.) Deflection
37. A structural member spanning from truss-to-truss or supporting rafters
a.) Floor joist
b.) Purlin
c.) Girt
 d.) Girder
38. It is a twisting force that rotates or tends to rotate a shaft
a.) Dead load
b.) Elasticity
c.) Stress
d.) Torque
39. It is synonym to bending stress
a.) Flexural stress
b.) Torsional stress
c.) Tangential stress
d.) Normal stress
40. A standard hook may consist of a 180 degree bend plus a 4 db extension (at free end) not less than
a.) 55 mm
b.) 60 mm
c.) 75 mm
d.) 85 mm
41. The major horizontal supporting member of the floor system is called
a.) Rafter
b.) Purlin
c.) Girder
d.) Girt
42. A wall which support a vertical loads in addition to its weight without the benefit of a complete vertical
load carrying space frame is called
a.) Retaining wall
b.) Curtain wall
c.) Shearing wall
d.) Bearing wall
43. A standard 90 degree hook consists of a bend plus an extension of
a.) 8 db
b.) 10 db
c.) 12 db
d.) 16 db
44. For offset bent longitudinal bars, the horizontal support at offset bends shall be provided by lateral ties,
spiral oor parts of the floor construction. Horizontal support provided shall be designed to resist 1-1/2
times the horizontal component of the computed force in the inclined portion of on offset bar. Lateral ties
or spiral shall be placed not more than ____ from points of bend
a.) 100 mm
b.) 150 mm
c.) 200 mm
d.) 250 mm
45. The greatest stress which a material is capable of developing without a permanent deformation remaining
upon the complete release of stress is called
a.) Allowable stress
b.) Moment of inertia
c.) Bending stress
d.) Proportional limit
46. The failure in a base when a heavily loaded column strikes a hole through it is called
a.) Flexural stress
b.) Punching moment
c.) Punching shear
d.) Single shear
47. Bundled bars shall be enclosed within supports or ties but bars larger than the size below shall not be
bundled in beams
a.) 40 mm
b.) 36 mm
c.) 32 mm
d.) 28 mm
48. Splices in spiral reinforcement shall be lap splices of 48 db but not less than
a.) 300 mm
b.) 400 mm
c.) 500 mm
d.) 600 mm
49. Stone placed on a slope to prevent erosion
a.) Riprap
b.) Flag stone
c.) Embankment
d.) Border stone
50. In any one bundle, groups of parallel reinforcing bars bundled in contract to act as a unit shall be limited
to a maximum of
a.) 3
b.) 4
c.) 5
d.) 6
51. It is a single force or a force and a couple which acting alone will produce the same effect as the force
system
a.) Force
b.) Resultant
c.) Equilibrium
d.) Transmissibility
52. 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
a.) Lintel
b.) Transom beam
c.) Transverse rafter
d.) None of these
53. Underwater watertight chamber to allow construction work to be done
a.) Bent chamber
b.) Submersible air chamer
c.) Caisson
d.) None of these
54. When a beam is load, the new position of its longitudinal centroid axis is called
a.) Deflected shape
b.) Parabolic curve
c.) Elastic curve
d.) Inelastic curve
55. What is a design analysis requirement considered as a basis for the structural design of building and
structures, where the total lateral forces are distributed to various vertical elements of the lateral force
resisting system in proportion to their rigidities considering the rigidity of the horizontal bracing system or
diaphragm?
a.) Shear and moment diagram
b.) Distribution of horizontal shear
c.) Stability against overturning
d.) Horizontal torsional moments
56. The actual stress in a material under a given loading
a.) Working stress
b.) Axial stress
c.) Bending stress
d.) Allowable stress
57. When parallel reinforcement is placed in two or more layers, bars in the upper layers shall be placed
directly above bars in the bottom layer with clear distance between layers not less than
a.) 20 mm
b.) 25 mm
c.) 30 mm
d.) 40 mm
58. In spirally reinforced or tied reinforcement compression members, clear distance between longitudinal
(vertical) bars shall no be less than 40 mm
a.) 1.5 db
b.) 2.0 db
c.) 5.0 db
d.) 1.0 db
59. The minimum thickness of non-prestressed beams of span L whose supports are cimply supported
a.) L/16
b.) L/18.5
c.) L/2
d.) L/8
60. Which of the following criterion preclude good condition practice for conduits and pipes embedded in
concrete
a.) Conduits and pipes embedded is slab, wall, or beam shall not be larger in outside dimension than 1/3
the overall thickness of slab, wall or beam, in which they are embedded
b.) Reinforcement with an area not less than 0.002 times area of cross-section shall be provided normal
to piping
c.) Conduits and pipes, with their fittings embedded within the column shall not displace more than 5%
of the area of cross-section which strength is calculated
d.) Concrete cover pipes , conduits, and fittings shall not be less than 40 mm for concrete exposed to
each of the weather
61. The most important component to determine the strength of a concrete mix is
a.) Cement
b.) Sand
c.) Gravel
d.) Lime
62. The greatest stretching stress a structural member can bear without cracking or breaking
a.) Tension limit
b.) Tensile stress
c.) Elasticity limit
d.) None of these
63. A beam that project beyond one or both its support is called
a.) Overhanging beam
b.) Continuous beam
c.) Intermediate beam
d.) Cantilevered beam
64. How is a camber treated in a steel truss 25 meters and longer?
a.) Camber shall be approximately equal to 1% of the span
b.) Camber shall be approximately equal to the dead load deflection
c.) camber shall be approximately equal to 0.8% of the span plus 1/3 the dead load deflection
d.) camber shall be approximately equal to 0.6% of the span plus ½ the live load deflection
65. It refers to occupancy load which is either partially or fully in place or may not be present at all is called
a.) Live load
b.) Dead load
c.) Concentrated load
d.) Distributed load
66. What is the method of analyzing indeterminate modular building frames by assuming hinges at the center
of the beam spans and columns height
a.) Cantilever method
b.) Moment distribution method
c.) Free body diagram method
d.) Portal method
67. Which of the following criterion is not applicable for plug and slot welds
a.) The thickness of plug/slot welds in material 16 mm or less in thickness shall be equal to the thickness
of the material
b.) The minimum center to center spacing in a longitudinal direction on any line shall be 2 times the
length of the slot
c.) The thickness of plug or slot welds in material over 16 mm in thickness shall bet at least ½ times the
material but not less than 16 mm
d.) The width of the slot shall not be less than the thickness of the part containing it plus 8 mm nor shall
it be greater than 2-1/2 times the thickness of weld
68. The minimum clear spacing between parallel bars in a layer shall be db but not less than
a.) 20 mm
b.) 25 mm
c.) 40 mm
d.) 50 mm
69. A composite member with laterally tied concrete around a steel core (of design yield strength not to
exceed 350 MPa) shall have vertical spacing of lateral ties shall not exceed
a.) 16 longitudinal bar diameter or 48 tie diameter
b.) ½ times the least side dimension of the composite member
c.) Any of the above
d.) None of the above
70. It means that by which a body develops internal resistance
a.) Strain
b.) Strength
c.) Slenderness
d.) Stress
71. One-way concrete slabs are used when
a.) The slab is being supported by two parallel beams
b.) The slab has no cantilevered portion
c.) The concrete slab is reinforced on the near bottom side
d.) The concrete slab is sloping to all sides
72. In joist construction, consisting of monolithic combination of regularly spaced ribs and a top slab, the ribs
shall not be less than 100 mm in width and shall have a depth of not more than ___ times the minimum
width of rib
a.) 2
b.) 2-1/2
c.) 3
d.) 3-1/2
73. Again, for joist construction, the clear spacing between ribs shall not exceed
a.) 250 mm
b.) 750 mm
c.) 50 mm
 d.) 1000 mm
74. As a seismic requirement for flexural members where hoops are required. How are the remaining portions
of a beam treated with transverse reinforcement other than those required with hoops?
a.) Where hoops are not required, stirrups shall be placed at no more than d/2 throughout the length of
the member
b.) Where hoops are not required, stirrups shall be spaced at no more than d/3 throughout the length of
the member
c.) When hoops are not required, hoops shall continue except that spacing shall not be more than d/2
d.) When hoops are not required, closed stirrups shall be spaced at no more than d/4 throughout the
length of the member
75. What is a concrete beam placed directly on the ground to provide foundation for the superstructure
a.) Strap beam
b.) Gerber beam
c.) Grade beam
d.) Tie beam
76. The point in the moment diagram at which the curvature reverses as it changes from concave to convex
is called
a.) Point of deflection
b.) Moment of inertia
c.) Point of inflection
d.) Magnitude
77. For beam with a slab on one side only, the effective overhanding flange width shall not exceed
a.) 1/12 the span length of the beam
b.) 6 times the slab thickness
c.) ½ the clear distance to the next web
d.) Any of the aboce
78. The tendency for one part of a beam to move vertically with respect to an adjacent part is called
a.) Shear
b.) Moment
c.) Force
d.) Strength
79. Any material change in shape when subjected to the action of a force is called
a.) Reflection
b.) Deflection
c.) Deformation
d.) Acceleration
80. For normal weight concrete, the modulus of elasticity of concrete Ec, may be taken as
a.) 1700 ✓fc’
b.) 2700 ✓fc’
c.) 3700 ✓fc’
d.) 4700 ✓fc’
81. An expansion joints adjacent parts of a structure to permit expected movements between them is called
a.) Contraction joint
b.) Truss joint
c.) Construction joint
d.) Conduction joint
82. The deformation of a structural member as a result of loads acting on it is called
a.) Strength
b.) Stress
c.) Strain
d.) Deflection
83. The force adhesion per unit area of contact between two bonded surface
 a.) Axial stress
b.) Bond stress
c.) Allowable stress
d.) Flexural stress
84. A kind of roof that has four sloping sides
a.) Gale roof
b.) Mansard roof
c.) Hip roof
d.) Lean roof
85. A type of concrete floor which has no beam is called
a.) Flat slab
b.) 2-way slab
c.) 1-way slab
d.) Ribbed floor
86. Concrete slab should have a minimum clearance of
a.) 20 mm
b.) 40 mm
c.) 15 mm
d.) 30 mm
87. In walls and slabs other than concrete joist construction, primary flexural reinforcement shall be spaces
not farther apart than three times the wall or slab thickness, nor
a.) 300 mm
b.) 400 mm
c.) 450 mm
d.) 550 mm
88. If the depth of a web exceeds 900 mm longitudinal skin reinforcement shall be uniformly distributed along
both side faces of the members for the distance d/2 nearest the flexural tension reinforcement. The
maximum spacing of the skin reinforcement shall not exceed the lesser of the d/6 and 300 mm. The total
area of the longitudinal skin reinforcement in both faces need not exceed ___ of the required flexural
tension reinforcement
A.) ¼
B.) 1/3
C.) ½
D.) 2/3
89. The connection between two structural elements joined at their ends to form a single, longer element
a.) Splice
b.) Stiffness
c.) Stress
d.) Slender action
90. It is a structural system without complete vertical local carrying space frame (NSCP 208.20)
a.) Braced frame
b.) Bearing wall system
c.) Rigid component
d.) Concentric braced frame
91. Is a component including its attachments having fundamental period less than or equal to 0.06 sec (NSCP
208.20)
a.) Braced frame
b.) Bearing wall system
c.) Rigid component
d.) Flexible component
92. Concrete filled driven piles of uniform section shall have a nominal outside diameter of not less than
(NSCP 307.7.3)
 a.) 200 mm
b.) 250 mm
c.) 300 mm
d.) 350 mm
93. A complete record of test of materials and of concrete shall be available for inspection during the progress
of work and _______ years after completion of the project and shall be preserved by the inspecting
engineer or architect for that purpose (NSCP 403.20)
a.) 2 years
b.) 5 years
c.) 10 years
d.) 15 years
94. The minimum bend diameter for 10 mm Ø through 25 mm Ø bars (NSCP 407.30)
a.) 12 db
b.) 6 db
c.) 8 db
d.) 10 db
95. The minimum bend diameter for 28 mm Ø through 36 mm Ø bars (NSCP 407.30)
a.) 12 db
b.) 6 db
c.) 8 db
d.) 10 db
96. The minimum clear spacing between parallel bars in a layer must be db but not less than? (NSCP 407.7.3)
a.) 50 mm
b.) 25 mm
c.) 75 mm
d.) 100 mm
97. In spirally reinforced or tied reinforced compression members, clear distance between longitudinal bars shall not
be less than? (NSCP 407.7.3)
a.) 2.0 db
b.) 2.15 db
c.) 1.50 db
d.) 1.75 db
98. In walls and slabs other than concrete joist construction, primary flexural reinforcement shall not be spaced farther
apart than 3 times wall or slab thickness nor farther than? (NSCP 407.7.5)
a.) 375 mm
b.) 450 mm
c.) 500 mm
d.) 300 mm
99. Groups of parallel reinforcing bars bundled in contact to act as one unit shall be united to ___ pieces in one bundle
(NSPC 407.7.6.1)
a.) 4
b.) 3
c.) 2
d.) 5
100. Bars larger than ___ mm shall not be bundled in beams: (NSCP 407.7.6.3)
a.) 25 mm
b.) 16 mm
c.) 28 mm
d.) 36 mm
101. Individual bars within a bundle terminated within the span of flexural members shall terminate at
different points with at least ___ stagger (NSCP 407.7.6.4)
a. 12 db
b. 10 db
c. 50 db
d. 40 db
102. Minimum concrete cover cast against and permanently exposed to earth (NSCP 407.8.1)
a.) 100 mm
b.) 75 mm
c.) 50 mm
d.) 150 mm
103. The minimum clear concrete covering for cast in place slab (NSCP 407.8.1)
a.) 20 mm
b.) 25 mm
c.) 40 mm
d.) 50 mm
104. In ultimate strength design, the strength reduction factor Ø for flexure without axial loads (NSCP
409.2.1)
a.) 0.85
b.) 0.75
c.) 0.90
d.) 0.70
105. In ultimate strength design, the strength reduction factor Ø for shear and torsion (NSCP 409.4.2.3)
a.) 0.70
b.) 0.75
c.) 0.85
d.) 0.90
106. The minimum one way slab thickness which is simply supported at the ends only is (NSCP 409.6.2)
a.) L/20
b.) L/24
c.) L/28
d.) L/10
107. The minimum one way slab thickness for a one end continuous slab is (NSCP 409.6.2)
a.) L/20
b.) L/24
c.) L/10
d.) L/28
108. The minimum one way slab thickness for a both ends continuous slab is (NSCP 409.6.2)
a.) L/20
b.) L/24
c.) L/10
d.) L/28
109. The minimum cantilevered slab thickness is (NSCP 409.6.2)
a.) L/20
b.) L/24
c.) L/10
d.) L/28
110. Deep continuous flexural members has overall depth to clear span ratio greater than (NSCP 410.8.10)
a.) 0.40
b.) 0.60
 c.) 0.75
d.) 0.70
111. Deep simple span flexural members has overall depth to clear span ratio greater than (NSCP 307.4.2)
a.) 0.40
b.) 0.60
c.) 0.75
d.) 0.70
112. Spacing of shear reinforcement placed perpendicular to axis of non-prestressed member shall not exceed
(NSCP 411.6.4.1)
a.) d/2
b.) d/4
c.) ¾ d
d.) d/5
113. Development length Ld for deformed bars in tension shall be less than (NSCP 412.3.1)
a.) 300 mm
b.) 250 mm
c.) 200 mm
d.) 350 mm
114. Is an essentially vertical truss system of concentric or eccentric type that is provided to resist
lateral forces (NSCP 208.1)
a.) Building frame system
b.) Braced frame
c.) Diaphragm
d.) Collector
115. Is a horizontal or nearly horizontal system activity to transmit lateral forces to the vertical resisting
elements
a.) Building frame system
b.) Braced frame
c.) Diaphragm
d.) Collector
116. Is a frame in which members and joints are capable of resisting forces primarily by flexure
a.) Moment resisting frame
b.) Ordinary braced frame
c.) Truss
d.) Eccentric braced frame
117. In the determination of seismic load with a minimum of ____% of floor live loads shall be
applicable for storage and warehouse occupancies (NSCP 208.5.1.1)
a.) 50%
b.) 25%
c.) 30%
d.) 35%
118. The slope of cut surfaces shall be no steeper than ___% slope (NSCP 302.2.2)
a.) 50%
b.) 60%
c.) 30%
d.) 40%
119. Before commencing the excavation work. The person making the excavation shall notify in writing
the owner of the adjoining building not less than ___ days before such excavation is to be made (NSCP
302.2.4)
a.) 15 days
b.) 10 days
c.) 30 days
 d.) 60 days
120. Fill slopes shall not be constructed on natural slopes steeper than ___% slope (NSCP 302.3.1)
a.) 50%
b.) 10%
c.) 20%
d.) 60%
121. The minimum distance that the toe of fill slope made to the site boundary line (NSCP 302.4.3)
a.) 0.80 M
b.) 0.60 M
c.) 1.50 M
d.) 2.00 M
122. The max distance that the toe of fill slope made to the site boundary (NSCP 302.4.3)
a.) 0.80 M
b.) 0.60 M
c.) 6.00 M
d.) 1.00 M
123. In using sand backfill in the annular space around column not embedded in poured footings, the
sand shall be thoroughly compacted by tamping in layers not more than ___ mm in depth (NSCP 305.7.3)
a.) 500 mm
b.) 400 mm
c.) 200 mm
d.) 300 mm
124. In using a concrete backfill in the annular space around column not embedded in poured footings,
the concrete shall have ultimate strength of ___ MPa at 28 days (NSCP 305.7.3)
a.) 30 MPa
b.) 15 MPa
c.) 10 MPa
d.) 5 MPa
125. When grillage footings of structural steel shapes are used on soils, they shall be completely
embedded in concrete. Concrete cover shall be at least ___ mm on the bottom (NSCP 305.8)
a.) 100 mm
b.) 200 mm
c.) 150 mm
d.) 250 mm
126. Temporary open air portable bleachers may be supported upon wood sills or steel plates placed
directly upon the ground surface, provided soil pressure does not exceed ___ Kpa (NSCP 305.9)
a.) 100 Kpa
b.) 50 Kpa
c.) 150 Kpa
d.) 200 Kpa
127. The minimum nominal diameter of steel bolts when wood plates or sill shall be bolted to foundation
wall in zone @ seismic area in the Philippines (NSCP 305.60)
a.) 10 mm
b.) 12 mm
c.) 16 mm
d.) 20 mm
128. The minimum nominal diameter of steel bolts when wood plates or sill shall be bolted to foundation
wall in zone 4 seismic area in the Philippines (NSCP 305.60)
a.) 10 mm
b.) 12 mm
c.) 16 mm
d.) 20 mm
129. Individual pile caps and caissons of every structure subjected to seismic forces shall be
interconnected by ties. Such ties shall be capable of resisting in tension or compression a minimum
horizontal force equal to ___% of the largest column vertical load (NSCP 306.20)
a.) 15%
b.) 20%
c.) 10%
d.) 25%
130. Such piles into firm grounds may be considered fixed and laterally supported at ___ M below the
ground surface (NSCP 306.20)
a.) 1.50 M
b.) 2.00 M
c.) 2.50 M
d.) 3.00 M
131. Such piles in soft ground may be considered fixed and laterally supported at __ M below the
ground surface (NSCP 306.20)
a.) 1.50 M
b.) 2.00 M
c.) 2.50 M
d.) 3.00 M
132. The maximum length of cast in place piles/board piles shall be ___ times the average diameter
of the pile (NSCP 307.2.1)
a.) 10 times
b.) 20 times
c.) 30 times
d.) 15 times
133. Cast in place/bored piles shall have a specific compressive strength Fc of not less than ___ MPa
(NSCP 307.2.1)
a.) 17.50 MPa
b.) 20 MPa
c.) 15 MPa
d.) 25 MPa
134. Pre-cast concrete piles shall have a specific compressice strength Fc of not less than ___ MPa
(NSCP 304.7.1)
a.) 17.50 Mpa
b.) 20 Mpa
c.) 15 Mpa
d.) 25 Mpa
135. The maximum spacing of ties and spirals in a driven pre-cast concrete pile center to center (NSCP
307.5.1)
a.) 75 mm
b.) 100 mm
c.) 125 mm
d.) 150 mm
136. Pre-cast pre-stressed concrete piles shall have a specified compressive strength Fc of not less
than ___ Mpa (NSCP 307.5.1)
a.) 20 Mpa
b.) 15 Mpa
c.) 25 Mpa
d.) 35 Mpa
137. The minimum outside diameter of pipe piles when used must be (NSCP 307.6.3)
a.) 300 mm
b.) 250 mm
 c.) 350 mm
d.) 400 mm
138. Aviation control towers fall to what type of occupancy?
a.) Special occupancy structures
b.) Essential facilities
c.) Hazardous facility
d.) Standard occupancy
139. Private garages, carports, shed, agricultural buildings fall to what type of occupancy?
a.) Miscellaneous occupancy
b.) Essential facilities
c.) Special occupancy
d.) Hazardous facility
140. Buildings used for college or adult education with a capacity of 500 or more students fall to what
type of occupancy?
a.) Miscellaneous occupancy
b.) Essential facilities
c.) Special occupancy
d.) Hazardous facility
141. Buildings or structures therein housing and supporting toxic or explosive chemicals or substances
fall to what type of category?
a.) Miscellaneous occupancy
b.) Essential facilities
c.) Special occupancy
d.) Hazardous facility
142. The allowable deflection for any structural member loaded with live load only (NSCP 107.2.2)
a.) L/300
b.) L/360
c.) L/200
d.) L/240
143. The allowable deflection for any structural member loaded with dead load and live load only
(NSCP 104.2.2)
a.) L/240
b.) L/30
c.) L/360
d.) L/200
144. Retaining walls shall be designed to resist sliding by at least ___ times the lateral force (NSCP
206.6)
a.) 3
b.) 2
c.) 1.50
d.) 1.0
145. Retaining walls shall be designed to resist overturning by at least ___ times the overturning
moment (NSCP 206.6)
a.) 1.0
b.) 2.50
c.) 2.0
d.) 1.50
146. As per NSCP 2001 sect. 206.9.3 vertical impact force for crane load, if powered monorail cranes
are considered, the max wheel load of the crane shall be increased by what percent to determine the
induced vertical impact (NSCP 206.9.3)
a.) 50%
b.) 25%
 c.) 15%
d.) 20%
147. The lateral force on a crane runway beam with electrically powered trolleys shall be calculated as
___ % of the sum of the rated capacity of the crane and the weight of the hoist and trolley (NSCP 206.9.4)
a.) 20%
b.) 15%
c.) 30%
d.) 50%
148. The longitudinal forces on crane runway beams, except for bridge cranes with hand geared
bridges shall be calculated as ___ % of the max wheel load of the crane (NSCP 206.9.5)
a.) 15%
b.) 10%
c.) 25%
d.) 20%
149. An open building is a structure having all walls at least ___% open (NSCP 207)
a.) 50%
b.) 60%
c.) 80%
d.) 75%
150. Low rise buildings is an enclosed or partially enclosed with mean roof height less than or equal
to? (NSCP 207.20)
a.) 70 M
b.) 50 M
c.) 15 M
d.) 18 M
151. The wind load importance factor Iw for essential facilities is equal to? (NSCP 207.50)
a.) 1.15
b.) 1.0
c.) 2.15
d.) 0.87
152. The wind load importance factor for hazardous facilities is equal to?
a.) 1.0
b.) 0.87
c.) 1.15
d.) 2.15
153. The wind load importance factor for standard occupancy structures is equal to?
a.) 1.0
b.) 1.15
c.) 0.87
d.) 2.0
154. The wind load importance factor for miscellaneous structures is equal to?
a.) 1.0
b.) 1.15
c.) 0.87
d.) 2.0
155. Large city centers with at least 50% of the buildings having a height greater than 21 M falls on
what exposure category for wind loading? (NSCP 207.5.3)
a.) Exposure A
b.) Exposure B
c.) Exposure C
d.) Exposure D
156. Open terrain with scattered obstructions having heights less than 9M, falls on what exposure
category for wind loading?
a.) Exposure A
b.) Exposure B
c.) Exposure C
d.) Exposure D
157. Flat unobstructed areas exposed to wind flowing over open water for a distance of at least 2 km
falls on what exposure category for wind loading?
a.) Exposure A
b.) Exposure B
c.) Exposure C
d.) Exposure D
158. Urban and suburban areas, wooded areas, or other terrain with numerous closely spaced
obstructions having the size of single family dwelling or larger falls on what exposure category for wind
loading?
a.) Exposure A
b.) Exposure B
c.) Exposure C
d.) Exposure D
159. Zone 1 of the Philippine map has a wind velocity of ___ Kph
a.) 150 Kph
b.) 250 Kph
c.) 125 Kph
d.) 200 Kph
160. Zone 2 of the Philippine map has a wind velocity of ___ Kph
a.) 200 Kph
b.) 125 Kph
c.) 150 Kph
d.) 250 Kph
161. Zone 3 of the Philippine map has a wind velocity of ___ Kph
a.) 200 Kph
b.) 125 Kph
c.) 150 Kph
d.) 250 Kph
162. In testing concrete laboratory cured specimens, no individual strength test (average of 2 cylinders)
falls below fc’ by more than ___ (NSCP 405.7.3.3)
a.) 5.0 Mpa
b.) 4.25 Mpa
c.) 3.50 Mpa
d.) 4.0 Mpa
163. Spacing for a lateral support for a beam shall not exceed ___ times the least width b of
compression flange or face (NSCP 410.5.10)
a.) 40
b.) 50
c.) 60
d.) 30
164. For a rectangular reinforced concrete compression member, it shall be permitted to take the radius
of gyration equal to ____ times the overall dimension of the direction of stability is being considered
(NSCP 410.12.20)
a.) 0.30
b.) 0.45
c.) 0.50
 d.) 0.75
165. For members whose design is based on compressive force, the slenderness ratio kL/r preferably
should not exceed ___ (NSCP 502.8.1)
a.) 300
b.) 250
c.) 200
d.) 350
166. For members whose design is based on tensile force, the slenderness ratio L/r preferably should
not exceed ___
a.) 200
b.) 300
c.) 250
d.) 350
167. For pin connected members, the allowable stress on the net area of the pinhole for pin connected
members is ___ (NSCP 504.4.1.1)
a.) 0.60 Fy
b.) 0.50 Fy
c.) 0.45 Fy
d.) 0.40 Fy
168. Other than pin connected members. The allowable tensile stress shall not exceed ___ on the
gross area (NSCP 504.2.1)
a.) 0.60 Fy
b.) 0.45 Fy
c.) 0.33 Fy
d.) 0.66 Fy
169. For pin connected plates, the minimum net area beyond the pinhole parallel to the axis of the
member shall not be less than ___ of the net area across the pinhole. (NSCP 504.4.2.1)
a.) ¾
b.) 2/3
c.) 3/5
d.) 1/3
170. For pin connected members in which the pin is expected to provide for relative movement between
connected parts while under full load, the diameter of the pinhole shall not be more than ___ mm greater
than the diameter of the pin (NSCP 504.4.2.3)
a.) 1 mm
b.) 0.5 mm
c.) 0.8 mm
d.) 2 mm
171. The maximum longitudinal spacing of bolts, nuts, and intermittent welds correctly two rolled
shapes on contact for a built up section shall not exceed ___ (NSCP 505.5.4)
a.) 700 mm
b.) 500 mm
c.) 600 mm
d.) 400 mm
172. The ratio L/r for lacing bars arranged in single system shall not exceed ___ (NSCP 505.5.80)
a.) 140 mm
b.) 200 mm
c.) 250 mm
d.) 100 mm
173. The ratio L/r for lacing bars arranged in double system shall not exceed ___
a.) 140 mm
b.) 200 mm
 c.) 250 mm
d.) 100 mm
174. For members bent about their strong or weak axes, members with compact sections where the
flanges continuously connected to web, the allowable bending stress is ___ (NSCP 506.4.1.1)
a.) 0.75 Fy
b.) 0.60 Fy
c.) 0.45 Fy
d.) 0.66 Fy
175. For box type and tubular textural members that meet the non-compact section requirements of
section 502.6, the allowable beding stress is ___ (NSCP 506.4.1.1)
a.) 0.75 Fy
b.) 0.60 Fy
c.) 0.45 Fy
d.) 0.66 Fy
176. Bolts and rivets connecting stiffness to the girder web shall be spaced not more than ___ mm on
centers (NSCP 507.5.3)
a.) 300 mm
b.) 400 mm
c.) 350 mm
d.) 250 mm
177. Ira composite beam section, the actual section modulus of the transformed composite section
shall be used in calculating the concrete flexural compressed stress and for construction without
temporary shores, this stress shall be based upon loading applied after the concrete has reached ___%
of its required strength.
a.) 50%
b.) 60%
c.) 80%
d.) 75%
178. Shear connectors shall have at least ___ mm of lateral concrete covering (NSCP 509.5.8)
a.) 50 mm
b.) 100 mm
c.) 25 mm
d.) 40 mm
179. The minimum center to center spacing of stud connectors along the longitudinal axis of supporting
composite beam is ___ (NSCP 509.5.8)
a.) 6 diameter of connectors
b.) 10 diameter of connectors
c.) 12 diameter of connectors
d.) 5 diameter of connectors
180. The maximum center to center spacing of stud connectors along the longitudinal axis of
supporting composite beam is ___ (NSCP 509.5.8)
a.) 8 diameter of connector
b.) 6 diameter of connector
c.) 5 diameter of connector
d.) 10 diameter of connector
181. Connections carrying calculated stresses, except for lacing, sag bars and girts, shall be designed
to support not less than ___ Kn of force (NSCP 510.10.61)
a.) 30
b.) 50
c.) 26.70
d.) 35
182. The connections at ends of tension or compression members in trusses shall develop the force
due to the design load but not less than ___% of the effective strength of the member unless a smaller
percentage is justified by engineering analysis that considers other factors including handling, shipping,
and erection (NSCP 510.2.5.1)
a.) 50
b.) 70
c.) 65
d.) 100
183. When formed steel decking is a part of the composite beam, the spacing of stud shear connector
along the length of the supporting beam or girder shall not exceed ___ mm (NSCP 509.6.1.2)
a.) 800
b.) 750
c.) 900
d.) 1000
184. The minimum sizes of filler weld for plates with thickness greater than 20 mm is ___ (NSCP
510.3.3.2)
a.) 10
b.) 8
c.) 15
d.) 20
185. The minimum sizes of filler weld for plates with thickness 6 mm is ___.
a.) 3 mm
b.) 6 mm
c.) 8 mm
d.) 10 mm
186. The minimum sizes of filler weld for plates with thickness over 12 mm to 20 mm is ___ (NSCP
510.3.3.2)
a.) 8 mm
b.) 10 mm
c.) 6 mm
d.) 5 mm

1. If civil engineers inform the client via document about a certain change involving site implementation,
then civil engineers can already implement the change with or without the approval of the client.
a.) True
b.) False
2. It is an uncertain event or condition that, if it occurs, has a positive or negative effect on one or more
project objectives such as scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
a.) Critical path
b.) All of the above
c.) Risk
d.) Scheduling
3. In order to be recycled concrete cannot contain
a.) Water
b.) Aggregate
c.) None of the above
d.) Sand
4. In project management it refers the sequence of project network activities which add up to the longest
overall duration. This determines the shortest time possible to complete the project.
a.) Risk
b.) Critical path
c.) Scheduling
d.) None of the above
5. The steel tensile strain limit for a tension-controlled failure is
a.) 0.009
b.) 0.007
c.) 0.005
d.) 0.003
6. The branch of engineering that deals with improvement of traffic performance, traffic studies and traffic
network is called ___
a.) Traffic engineering
b.) Traffic management
c.) Railway engineering
d.) Highway engineering
7. These members are generally vertical and resist axial compressive loads.
a.) Columns
b.) Slabs
c.) Beams
d.) Footings
8. Locational clearance requirements in acquiring building permit are the following except:
a.) Architectural plan
b.) Site development plan
c.) Foundation plan
d.) Lot plan
9. In general, it is the densification of soil by removal of air, which requires mechanical energy
a.) Compaction
b.) None of the above
c.) Consolidation
d.) Compression
10. Civil engineers can act independently as long as it is written in the contract
a.) True
b.) False
11. The resistance factor for tension in structural steel in gross section yielding is
a.) 75%
b.) 65%
c.) 90%
d.) 85%
12. Which of the following does not belong to the group
a.) Nuclear method (soil density)
b.) Sand-cone method (soil density)
c.) Fall cone method (for shear stress of soil)
d.) Rubber balloon method (soil density)
13. It is a measure of the size of the particle cement
a.) Soundness
b.) Normal consistency
c.) Time setting
d.) Fineness
14. They are flat horizontal panels that support the floor
a.) Beams
 b.) Columns
c.) Footings
d.) Slabs
15. It is the minimum distance required to stop a vehicle before it reaches a stationary object.
a.) Stopping Sight Distance
b.) Passing Sight Distance
c.) Decision Sight Distance
d.) Intersection Sight Distance
16. Concrete compressive strain is expected to be at ___ when the concrete is on the verge of crushing as
per NSPC
a.) 0.003
b.) 0.006
c.) 0.008
d.) 0.009
17. What is the effect of staggered holes in steel tension members?
a.) Increases the tensile strength of the member
b.) Does not affect the tensile strength of member
c.) Halves the tensile strength of member
d.) Reduces the tensile strength of member
18. If supper elevation is not provided on a horizontal curve of a highway, then on which portion of the road
are pot holes likely to develop
a.) Center of road
b.) Outer edge of road
c.) Inner edge of road
d.) Shoulder of road
19. Metropolitan Manila has a road network following which type of road pattern?
a.) Radial or circular pattern
b.) Rectangular pattern
c.) Hexagonal pattern
d.) Radial or star pattern
20. It is a government policy covering technical requirements in constructing or renovating building and
structures in the Philippines to secure the life, health, property and welfare of the Filipinos
a.) Natural Structural Code
b.) Presidential Decree 1096
c.) Architectural and structural plans
d.) Building permit requirement
21. A summit curve is formed at the intersection of a 3% up gradient and 5% down gradient. To provide a
stopping distance of 128m, the length of summit curve needed will be:
a.) 298 m
b.) 322 m
c.) 271 m
d.) 340 m
22. A curving roadway has a design speed of 80 km/hr. At one horizontal curve, the superelevation has been
set at 6% and the angle of side fraction is found to be 6⁰. Determine the impact factor
a.) 0.19
b.) 0.17
c.) 0.20
d.) 0.16
23. A soil has a specific gravity of 2.68 and a void ratio of 0.73 if the degree of saturation is 92%. Compute
the dry density of the soil in g/cc
a.) 1.74
b.) 1.97
 c.) 2.03
d.) 1.55
24. A floor joist 50mmx 200mm has a span of 5m. If it carries a total floor load of 5kPa. Determine the spacing
of joist in mm to develop a bending stress of 8MPa.
a.) 270 mm
b.) 120 mm
c.) 170 mm
d.) 150 mm
25. A surveying student walked along a given line that was known to be 200.0 ft long to determine her average
unit pace. She paced the line four times, recording 78,76.5,77 and 76 paces, respectively, in her field
book. If the surveyor then counted on average of 123.5 paces while pacing off a line of unknown distance,
what is the distance?
a.) 325.70 ft.
b.) 321.30 ft.
c.) 320.25 ft.
d.) 328.30 ft
26. An open channel to be made of concrete is to be designed to carry 5m3/s at a slope of 0.00655. Find the
most efficient cross section for (a) semicircular section (solve for the diameter in m)
a.) 1.847 m
b.) 1.645 m
c.) 1.457 m
d.) 1.954 m
27. Calculate the steel ratio that will produce a tension-controlled failure if compressive strength f’c = 28 MPa
and steel yield strength fy
a.) 0.02167
b.) 0.03258
c.) 0.04567
d.) 0.02617
28. A plain round bar made out of steel weight 0.5 kg with dimensions of 15 mm in diameter and 1.5m in
length calculate for its density in g/cc.
a.) 1.886 g/cc
b.) 1.887 g/cc
c.) 2.280 g/cc
d.) 2.281 g/cc
29. Reservoir A has an elevation of 300 mm circular pipe is connected to it with diameter of 300 mm and
length of 200 m, while reservoir B is at an elevation 200 mm with circular pipe connected to it diameter
250 mm and length of 250 m and Reservoir C elevation with a circular pipe attached to it, diameter is 600
mm and length of 450mm. All pipes meet at junction. Determine the flow rate in Pipe A in m3/s. Use
f=0.02
a.) 0.745 m3/s
b.) 0.992 m3/s
c.) 0.224 m3/s
d.) 0.994 m3/s
30. The maximum super elevation to be provided on the road curve is 1 in 15. If the rate of change of super
elevation is 1 in 120 and the road width is 10 m, then the minimum length of the transition curve on either
end will be:
a.) 180 m
b.) 80 m
c.) 125 m
d.) 30 m
1. This type of data has no inherent structure, which may include text documents, PDFs, images, and video.
a.) Quasi-structures Data
b.) Unstructured Data
c.) Semi-structured Data
d.) Structured Data
2. Which of the following is TRUE about the differences of Business Intelligence (BI) and Data Science?
I. Where Data Science problems tend to require highly structured data to be organized in rows and
columns for accurate reporting. BI projects tend to use many types of data sources, including
large or unconventional datasets.
II. Data Science tends to be more exploratory in nature and may use scenario optimization to deal
with more open-ended questions.
a.) I only
b.) II only
c.) Both I and II
d.) Neither I nor II
3. Which of these attributes stand out as defining Big Data characteristics?
a.) Huge volume of data
b.) Complexity of data types and structures
c.) Speed of new data creation and growth
d.) All of the above
4. These are centralized data containers in a purpose-built space that supports business intelligence and
reporting but restricts robust analyses.
a.) Data marts
b.) Data warehouses
c.) Analytic Sandbox
d.) None of the Above
5. Among the business drivers that push businesses to become more analytical and data driven, this one
involves customer churn, fraud and default.
a.) Optimize Business Operation
b.) Identify Business Risk
c.) Predict New Business Opportunities
d.) Comply with Regulatory Requirements
6. Which of the following are problems encountered in traditional data architecture?
a.) High-value data is hard to reach and leverage, and predictive analytics and data mining activities are
last in line for data.
b.) Data scientists are limited to performing in-memory analytics which will restrict the size of the datasets
they can use.
c.) Data Science projects will remain isolated and ad hoc, rather than centrally managed.
d.) All of the above
7. Which of the following is true about the current analytical architecture?
I. Data sources are first loaded into the data warehouse where data needs to be well understood,
structured, and normalized with the appropriate data type definitions. This kind of centralizations
enables security, backup, and failover of highly critical data.
II. Once in the data warehouse, data is read by additional applications across the enterprise for BI
and reporting purposes. These are high-priority operational processes getting critical data feeds
from the data warehouse and repositories.
a.) I only
b.) II only
c.) Both I and II
d.) Neither I nor II
8. Which of the following is always TRUE about Big Data?
 I. Due to its size or structure, Big Data cannot be efficiently analyzed using only traditional
databases or methods.
II. Although the variety of Big Data tends to attract the most attention, generally the volume and
velocity of the data provide a more apt definition of Big Data.
a.) I only
b.) II only
c.) Both I and II
d.) Neither I nor II
9. Oliveria, Anibal, Julia, and Andres are planning to rob a bank. To hide their true identities, they came up
with the idea of using the names of cities as aliases, namely, Manila, Tokyo, Rio, and Berlin. Berlin is
twice as old as Julia. Anibal and Manila used to be drug traffickers. Oliveria and Berlin are the seniors in
the team. Tokyo is married while Anibal is single. Who is Manila? Who is Berlin? Who is Tokyo?