CIVIL ENGINEERING ORIENTATION MOCK FINALS

WATER RESOURCE ENGINEERING

1. Water resources engineering is the quantitative study of the hydrologic cycle --

the distribution and circulation of water linking the earth's atmosphere, land and
oceans. It can broadly divide into three categories of:
a. Groundwater, hydrology, hydraulics
b. Groundwater, fluid mechanics, hydraulics
c. Groundwater, hydrology, and sanitation
d. Groundwater, hydraulics, and water supply

2. Water resources engineers have a wide scope to work in sectors such as the
following except:
a. Environmental impact assessment
b. Environmental policy and regulation development
c. Water supply and sewage development
d. Water supply and treatment

3. Water resources engineering also deals with the following:

I. Sewer systems for storms and wastewater
II. River engineering and seepage control
III. Hydraulic Structures such as dams, spillways, and reservoirs
a. I only b. I and II c. I and III d. I, II, III

4. A tunnel of 1,036 m length running through Mount Kastro in Samos, Greece, built
in the 6th century BC to serve as an aqueduct and it is considered as one of the
most important engineering achievements of antiquity.
a. Ajuran Empire, Somali Muslim Sultanate
b. Ajuran Empire, engineers on that empire
c. Tunnel of Eupalinos on Samos, Eupalinos of Megara
d. Tunnel of Eupalinos on Samos, Megara Eupalinos

5. The application of the principles of fluid mechanics to problems dealing with the
collection, storage, control, transport, regulation, measurement, and use of water.
a. Reservoir Engineering c. Water Resources Engineering
b. Hydraulic Engineering d. Agricultural Engineering
6. The area of engineering concerned with the design, construction and
improvement of farming equipment and machinery.
a. Reservoir Engineering c. Water Resources Engineering
b. Hydraulic Engineering d. Agricultural Engineering

7. It that applies scientific principles to the fluid flow through porous medium during
the development and production of oil and gas reservoirs to obtain a high
economic recovery.
a. Reservoir Engineering c. Water Resources Engineering
b. Hydraulic Engineering d. Agricultural Engineering

8. This may be created in river valleys by the construction of dam or may built by
excavation in the ground or by conventional construction techniques such as
brickwork or cast concrete.
a. Floodway b. Reservoir c. Dams d. Spillways

9. A hydraulic structure built at a dam site for diverting the surplus water from a
reservoir after it has been filled to its maximum capacity.
a. Floodway b. Reservoir c. Dams d. Spillways

10. This is a type of dam constructed from concrete or stone masonry and designed
to hold back water by using only the weight of the material and its resistance
against the foundation to oppose the horizontal pressure of water pushing
against it.
a. Earth Dam b. Water Dam c. Gravity Dam d. Buttress Dam

11. This is a branch of engineering that is concerned with protecting the environment
from potentially deleterious effects of human activity, protecting human
populations from the effects of adverse environmental factors and improving
environmental quality for human health and wellbeing.
a. Hydroelectrical Engineering c. Energy Engineering
b. Environmental Engineering d. Agricultural Engineering

12. The branch of engineering that studies the effect of human activities on the
environment and how these could be lessened. It is also sometimes called public
health engineering as it deals with the service to areas of water, air quality and
water treatment.
 a. Hydroelectrical Engineering c. Energy Engineering
b. Environmental Engineering d. Agricultural Engineering

13. Back in 19th century London, people back then did not have any proper sewage
systems or toilets like we do today. Instead, they had to throw their raw sewages
as well as other wastes into the river Thames which was also the city’s main
source of drinking water. This improper practice has led to widespread epidemic
of cholera as well as a persistent unbearable stench that covered the city.
Because of this, the first environmental engineer is born and crated what
structure that treats the water making it safe enough to drink.
A. Joseph Bazalgette, Eddystone Lighthouse
B. Joseph Bazalgette, Thames Dam
C. Joseph Bazalgette, large-scale municipal sanitary in London
D. Joseph Bazalgette, large-scale spillway in London

14. The following are responsibilities of an environmental engineer except:

a. Develop problems to environmental solutions
b. Protect public and ecological health
c. Improve and maintain the environment for the protection of human health and
ecosystems
d. They can also be involved with environmental impact assessments which are
assessments prior to a development occurring and determining what potential
impact that development may have on the environment.

15. Which of the following are issues regarding environmental engineering?

a. Air, Waste, Water
b. Pesticides and Agriculture, Green Living and Sustainability, Climate Change
c. Chemicals and Toxins, Land and Clean Up, Health and Safety.
d. All of the above

16. This is a branch of Engineering that is concerned with the management and
efficiency of the harvest, transport, and usage of different energy resources.
a. Hydroelectrical Engineering b. Environmental Engineering
c. Energy Engineering d. Agricultural Engineering

17. Based on your answer in no. 16, these are their responsibilities:
I. Designing, developing, and building plants and equipment for extraction,
production and distribution of energy
 II. Improve existing procedures to enhance efficiency in the extraction,
production, and distribution of energy
III. Improve and maintain the environment for the protection of human health
and ecosystems
One of these statements is false, which is the false statement?
a. Statement I b. Statement II c. Statement III d. None

18. What is the first source of energy used?

a. Fossil Fuel b. Wood c. Oil d. Sunlight

19. When was fossil fuel started to replace biomass as primary source of energy
where at the same time there was a rapid increase in the world’s population.
a. Industrial Revolution c. 18th century
b. Ancient Era d. Cold War

20. There are different types of spillways created by Water Resources Engineers.
Which of the choices is truly part of the spillway types for it to release surplus
waters from the reservoir in order to prevent overtopping and possible failure of
the dam.
a. Side Channel Spillway, Straight Drop Spillway, Cute Spillway
b. Shaft Spillway, Weir Spillway, Straight Way Spillway
c. Side Channel Spillway, Back Channel Spillway, Shaft Spillway
d. Ogee Spillway, Siphon Spillway, Labyrinth Spillway

This is just a mock exam. Good luck on your CEO Finalsss!!!

Correction for Part I: 4. Geotechnical engineers is a multi-disciplinary and can work with
the knowledge of several engineering fields such as EXCEPT: (same choices)

ANSWER KEY FOR PART I.

1-5. ALL C 11-15. ALL B

6. B 7.A 8. D 9. A 10. C

16. D 17.A 18. B 19. C 20. D