ARCHITECTURE LICENSURE EXAMINATION

MOCK EXAM SET 3A 02:00PM – 7:00PM

PART 2: BUILDING TECHNOLOGY, MATERIALS, STRUCTURAL AND UTILITY SYSTEMS

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions. Shade only one answer in the provided
answer sheet. ERASURES ARE STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED.

Situational 1 – The following questions relate to BASIC STRUCTURAL DETAILS.

1. Which of the following largely affects the development length of reinforcing bars?
a. concrete cover
b. exposure to weather
c. bar diameter
d. depth of structural member

2. Footings should not rest on _____________.

a. base course
b. fill
c. earth
d. natural grade
e. The best answer here is “fill”. In fact, if you look at a typical general notes of structural plans, you
will see this. A footing can rest on natural grade if the bearing capacity is enough to carry the
structure.

3. Lap splicing shall be _________________ where possible.

a. at same level
b. same length
c. temporary
d. staggered

4. Weakened plane joint is also known as what?

a. contraction joint
b. expansion joint
c. isolation joint
d. wood joint

5. Lateral ties are used where?

a. columns
b. beams
c. slabs
d. footings

Situational 2 – The following questions relate to WATERPROOFING AND INSULATION SYSTEM.

6. EPDM is most common for waterproofing what?

a. basements
b. flat roofs
c. bathrooms
d. garage
e. While EPDM can be used for almost all parts of a building, its biggest use is for flat roofs.
 7. For concrete with 4 bags for cement, how many bags of SAHARA waterproofing compound are needed?
a. 8 pcs
b. 10 pcs
c. 16 pcs
d. 4 pcs
e. The standard proportion of SAHARA compound to cement is 1 bag (908 grams) of SAHARA per
40kg bag of cement.

8. A component of many building materials, what does VOC mean?

a. vitrified organic chemicals
b. verified odor compounds
c. volatile organic compounds
d. vinyl oxygenated chemicals

9. Galvalume is a type of what?

a. roof paint
b. roof coating
c. roof insulation
d. roof waterproofing
e. However, galvalume may also refer to the roof panels or sheets that contain galvalume. Galvalume is
actually a tradename. Roofing manufacturers have other tradename for it (ZAP 55 of Colorsteel). The
coating is a mix of zinc and aluminum (hence the name) for optimal corrosion protection. Note that
the use of galvalume is not exclusive to roofing, it can also be seen in other metallic products.

10. Which is a common gas used for gas-filled insulating glass units?
a. argon
b. oxygen
c. carbon dioxide
d. halon
e. Argon is one of the most popular noble gas used for insulating glass units. Others include ordinary
air, krypton or xenon.

Situation 3 – The following questions relate to SCAFFOLDING SYSTEMS.

11. What is the smallest GI pipe diameter typically used as scaffolding tubes?
a. 1”
b. 1.5”
c. 2”
d. 2.5”

12. Bamboo scaffolding for skyscrapers is famously used where?

a. China
b. Thailand
c. Hong Kong
d. Japan
e. Though bamboo scaffolding is an ancient construction method, Hong Kong is more famously known
for still using bamboo scaffolding, particularly for skyscrapers. Some sources even say that it is one
of the last few places in the world using bamboo as large-scale scaffolding material. Aside from
scaffolding, bamboo in Hong Kong are also used for building seasonal theaters as part of their
culture.
 13. Which is used to connect scaffolding tubes at any angle?
a. scaffold jack
b. fixed coupler
c. swivel coupler
d. standards
e. Also known as swivel clamps. Note the difference between fixed and swivel clamps.

14. A shoring jack is typicall installed _______________.

a. vertically
b. horizontally
c. diagonally
d. none of the above
e. Shoring jacks are also known as jack posts.

15. Who is most qualified to design scaffolding systems?

a. safety engineer
b. safety officer
c. contractor
d. structural engineer
e. Although civil engineers and structural engineers are sometimes interchangeable, the best answer is
structural engineer. You can even see the term “structural engineer” in the 1989 Occupational Safety
and Health Standards Rule 1414 which is about scaffolding systems.

Situation 4 – The following questions relate to FOUNDATION CONSTRUCTION.

16. Which is used provide a uniform surface to the foundation concrete and to prevent direct contact of
foundation with the soil?
a. vapor barrier
b. lean concrete
c. concrete spacers
d. compacted fill

17. The minimum concrete slump for footings is generally lower than the following except what?
a. concrete for walls
b. concrete for beams
c. concrete for slabs
d. concrete for heavy mass construction
e. The higher the minimum concrete slump, the more workable the concrete is. The minimum concrete
slump for footing is generally lower than the required minimum for walls, beams and slabs because
the latter have more reinforcing bars so concrete workability needs to be higher. Heavy mass
contruction generally requires lower workability than footings. You can see this relationship in a
typical concrete slump table.

18. A footing tie beam prevents what?

a. liquefaction of soil
b. differential settlement
c. punching shear
d. soil stability
e. The best answer here is the differential settlement particularly of columns. The footing tie beams have
little effect on the liquefaction or stability of soil.
 19. Which rests on top of driven concrete or wooden piles?
a. plinth beam
b. grade beam
c. pile slab
d. pile cap

20. The construction manager orders concrete spacers blocks for footings. Which should he/she order?
a. 75mm concrete spacers
b. square concrete spacers
c. cylindrical concrete spacers
d. 50mm concrete spacers
e. While cylindrical concrete spacers are the usual, the shape of the concrete spacers is not as important
as its height. Therefore, “75mm concrete spacers” is the best answer. 75mm is the standard concrete
cover for reinforcement in concrete cast against and permanently exposed to earth.

Situation 5 – The following questions relate to FINISHES.

21. What is the main cause of etching in marble countertops?

a. hot liquid
b. impact
c. acid
d. cold liquid
e. One of the popular disadvantage of marble is its acid sensitivity. Made of calcium carbonate, marble
is reactive to acid from acidic chemicals including lemon, vodka, soda and tomato sauce. This
reaction creates dull spots or whitening called etches. This question is actually easy if you are familiar
with the process of acid etching.

22. What is normally developed in marble countertops overtime that is appealing for some?
a. patina
b. staining
c. veining
d. etching
e. Marble naturally develops patina overtime. It is in fact appealing for some and one of the reasons
marble is still used despite other better and more practical alternatives. Patina in marble is not
actually a change in color. The etches eventually blend together making the marble look weathered or
overused.

23. Sealing countertops primarily prevents what?

a. denting
b. veining
c. breaking
d. staining
e. Although note that sealing also provides other benefits such as keeping the glossiness of the finish,
etching or other discoloration.

24. A fieldstone style of flooring is characterized by what?

a. symmetry
b. irregularity
c. grid
d. linearity
 25. Which is not considered natural?
a. granite tiles
b. marble countertop
c. solid surface slab
d. onyx cladding

Situation 6 – The following questions relate to PLUMBING SYSTEM.

26. Cleanouts are provided every ____m in horizontal branches.

a. 10
b. 15
c. 20
d. 25

27. What breaks down the solid wastes in the septic tank?
a. nitrogen
b. percolation
c. water flow
d. bacteria

28. The vent through roof should be have appropriate distance from the following except?
a. windows
b. roof deck
c. property line
d. main waste stack

29. What type of vent is used for island counters with sinks?
a. loop vent
b. common vent
c. unit vent
d. safety vent

30. What is the main function of a trap?

a. collect water for better drainage flow
b. trap debris that may cause clogging
c. prevent unwanted sewer gas from entering building
d. to easily clean clogged drainage

Situation 7 – The following questions relate to FIRE PROTECTION.

31. A building that is difficult to escape from in case of fire is called what?
a. nuisance
b. dangerous
c. firetrap
d. fire hazard

32. FACP in fire protection means what?

a. Fire Announcement and Control Point
b. Fire Alarm Control Panel
c. Fire Alarm and Crisis Program
d. Fire Association Control of the Philippines
 33. Which type of fire suppression agent is no longer used?
a. Halon
b. Carbon Dioxide
c. FM 200
d. water
e. Halon as a fire suppression agent is no longer used due to its ozone-depleting effect. This question is
not so trivial because you can actually eliminate Halon if you’re exposed enough to fire protection
services. Carbon Dioxide, FM 200 and water are all common agents used for fire suppression.

34. What is the most common type of sprinkler head?

a. pendent
b. concealed
c. upright
d. sidewall

35. A dry pipe contains no ______________.

a. water
b. pressure
c. air
d. sprinkler heads
e. Dry pipes typically have pressurized air or gas instead of water.

Situation 8 – The following questions relate to CONSTRUCTION METHODS. Refer to Figure Set G.

36. Which of the following helps maintain heavy and motorized equipment in the site?
a. Figure 3
b. Figure 5
c. Figure 4
d. Figure 1
e. Mist fog machine is primarily used to control dust in construction sites. Dust control is important to
prevent accumulation of dust in heavy and motorized equipment that lessens its life.

37. Which of the following is used in swimming pool construction?

a. Figure 1
b. Figure 3
c. Figure 2
d. Figure 4

38. Which is used for retaining earth?

a. Figure 5
b. Figure 4
c. Figure 1
d. Figure 3

39. What is typically used in conveying RMC?

a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 5
d. Figure 4
e. RMC refers to ready-mixed concrete.
 40. What is used to increase soil density?
a. Figure 3
b. Figure 4
c. Figure 5
d. Figure 2
e. Compaction of soil is basically increasing soil density.

Situation 9 – The following questions relate to ARCHITECTURAL SYSTEMS

41. Handing of doors refers to what?

a. installation of handles
b. type of door handle
c. delivery of doors
d. direction of swing

42. What is the most common material used as toilet partitions?

a. phenolic plywood
b. phenolic compact board
c. marine plywood
d. high density fiberboard

43. What is used to install vinyl flooring?

a. special adhesive
b. PVC cement
c. thin-set mortar
d. rugby glue
e. Although we see DIY people install vinyl flooring using rugby (which is actually a tradename for an
all-purpose contact cement), it is not the best answer. The best answer is “special adhesive” because
major manufacturers of vinyl flooring or tiles have their own specially formulated adhesive for their
product.

44. What is the standard height of commercially available doors?

a. 2.10m
b. 2.00m
c. 2.20m
d. 1.80m

45. What is the best type of hinge of oversized and heavy entry doors?
a. piano
b. barrel
c. concealed
d. pivot

Situation 10 – The following questions relate to MECHANICAL SYSTEMS. Refer to Figure Set I.

46. Figure 1 is commonly made of what?

a. aluminum
b. copper
c. PVC
d. stainless steel
 e. Although aluminum coils are also used in HVAC, copper coils are the most common.

47. Which is used in island type kitchen layout?

a. Figure 3
b. Figure 4
c. Figure 5
d. Figure 2

48. Which prevents the entry of insects?

a. Figure 4
b. Figure 5
c. Figure 2
d. Figure 3

49. Which is used in L-shaped kitchen layout?

a. Figure 3
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 4
d. Figure 5

50. Which prevents the passage of smoke and fire?

a. Figure 5
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 4
d. Figure 1

Situation 11 – The following questions relate to HARDWARE. Refer to Figure Set J.

51. Which is installed on a wall?

a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 5

52. Which is used on windows?

a. Figure 4
b. Figure 5
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 1

53. Which is used for hand-free cabinet doors?

a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 5

54. Which is used for lighting?

a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 5
 55. Which is the most secure feature for cabinet?
a. Figure 4
b. Figure 5
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 1

Situation 12 – The following questions relate to COATING SYSTEMS.

56. Hiding power of paints means what?

a. viscosity
b. color hue
c. opacity
d. workability

57. A worker said “mano” while painting, what does he mean?

a. painter
b. paint brush
c. paint coat
d. paint volume
e. “Mano” means the number of paint coats. “Dalawang mano” means two coats of paint on the surface.

58. ______________ is a transparent hard protective coating.

a. stain
b. preservative
c. varnish
d. binder

59. Eggshell is a what?

a. paint sheen
b. paint thickness
c. paint color
d. paint texture

60. A paint thinner primarily reduces what?

a. opacity
b. viscosity
c. hardness
d. glossiness

Situation 13 – The following questions relate to SAFETY SYSTEMS. Refer to Figure Set K.

61. What style of security camera is Figure 5?

a. dome type
b. linear type
c. bullet type
d. IR type

62. Which is installed in the entrance door?

a. Figure 4
b. Figure 2
 c. Figure 3
d. Figure 1

63. Which is installed in the building interior?

a. Figure 4
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 1
d. Figure 3

64. Which is installed in the roof ridge?

a. Figure 1
b. Figure 5
c. Figure 4
d. Figure 3

65. Which is installed along the property line?

a. Figure 5
b. Figure 1
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 2

Situation 14 – The following questions relate to ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.

66. What type of lighting needs a driver?

a. Fluorescent
b. LED
c. Track
d. downlight

67. What type of lighting was already banned in the Philippines?

a. LED
b. incandescent
c. CFL
d. fluorescent
e. Although fluorescent lamps and CFLs are no longer common due to the popularity of LED, it was not
completely banned in the Philippines. They just went out of fashion because they are typically more
expensive and energy-consuming than LEDs. In fact, most tubular lamps and CFL-like lamps are
actually LEDs. On the other hand, incandescent bulbs are one of the cheapest lamp available but it is
not energy-efficient. Incandescent lamps were completely banned in the Philippines in 2010.

68. Feeder lines connect what?

a. utility pole to electric meter
b. panelboard to panelboard
c. transformer to main breaker
d. circuit breaker to outlet
e. There are three general conductors in a typical electrical setup in a building - the service conductor,
feeder conductor and branch conductor. Feeder conductors are conductors that are not service
conductors and not branch circuit conductors. All circuit conductors between the load side of the
service equipment and the line side of the final branch circuit overcurrent device are feeder
conductors.
 69. What type of receptacle is best for bathrooms?
a. 180w
b. GFCI
c. tamper-resistant
d. 3-pin
e. The best answer here is GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) which is a special type of outlet or
receptacle that detects dangerous ground faults and immediately turns off the power to stop shocks.

70. Electrical branch circuits start with the _________________.

a. switch
b. circuit breaker
c. transformer
d. outlet
e. A branch circuit is the circuit formed from the last circuit protection device (i.e. circuit breaker) to the
load or outlet ready to be used by users.

Situation 15 – The following questions relate to PLUMBING SYSTEM. Refer to Figure Set L.

71. Which of the following is used to purify water?

a. Figure 4
b. Figure 3
c. Figure 1
d. Figure 2

72. Which of the following prevents backflow?

a. Figure 4
b. Figure 5
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 1

73. Which of the following is used to check water leaks?

a. Figure 4
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 1

74. Which of the following conserves water?

a. Figure 5
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 4
e. Another benefit of using a faucet aerator is conserving water.

75. Which of the following is used for filling a tank?

a. Figure 4
b. Figure 5
c. Figure 1
d. Figure 2
e. A fill valve is particularly used to fill the water closet tank.
Situation 16 – The following questions relate to TILING WORKS.

76. What is the standard maximum water absorption rate of porcelain tiles?
a. 5%
b. 10%
c. 0.5%
d. 20%
e. Porcelain tile has a water absorption rate of 0.5 percent or lower as defined by the American Society
for Testing and Materials (ASTM) section C373. This also the standard used by many tile
manufacturers in the Philippines.

77. What is the most common size of carpet tiles?

a. 80cm x 80cm
b. 60cm x 60cm
c. 50cm x 50cm
d. 30cm x 30cm
e. Although other sizes are available such as 60cm x 60cm, the most common size is 50cm x 50cm.

78. Salt and pepper refers to the _____________ of tiles.

a. design
b. texture
c. quality
d. material

79. Thin-set tile installation is not ideal for what?

a. wet locations
b. vertical installation
c. uneven floor
d. countertop

80. Which of the following is used to provide a clean of tiled floors, walls or countertops?
a. corner bead
b. tile trim
c. tile mesh
d. tile spacer

Situation 17 – The following questions relate to TOOLS AND MATERIALS.

81. What is the smallest unit or mark in inches in a typical tape ruler?
a. 1/16 inch
b. 1/32 inch
c. ¼ inch
d. 1/3 inch

82. A “latero” is assigned in what?

a. roofing works
b. tiling works
c. masonry works
d. excavation works

83. What does AAC mean in AAC blocks?

 a. Aggregated Assorted Concrete
b. American Articulated Concrete
c. Autoclaved Aerated Concrete
d. Air Applied Concrete

84. What is the best sealant for glass partition walls?

a. resin
b. clear silicone
c. rubber
d. PVC

85. What makes finishing nails different from common nails?

a. weight
b. nail head
c. length
d. color
e. Although several sources say that finishing nails are lighter, in actual it’s not really that
distinguishable. The best and easiest distinction of finishing nails is the shape and size of its head. It
has smaller round head compared to the larger flat head of common nails. Finishing nails are also
available in 3” in actual construction, so length is not really a major identifying factor.

Situation 18 – The following questions relate to TOOLS & ACCESSORIES. Refer to Figure Set H.

86. Which of the following is used for finishing works?

a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 4
d. Figure 5
e. The image orientation of Figure 5 was intentional. There are cases like this in the board exam.

87. Which of the following is installed for lift-up cabinet doors?

a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 4

88. Which of the following is used in glass works?

a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 5

89. Which of the following is used in rebar works?

a. Figure 3
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 1
d. Figure 5

90. Which of the following is used in furniture?

a. Figure 5
b. Figure 2
 c. Figure 1
d. Figure 3

Situation 19 – The following questions relate to ARCHITECTURAL SYSTEMS. Refer to Figure Set F.

91. Which of the following has the least insulation property?

a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 5
e. Jalousie windows are not ideal for temperature-controlled or air-conditioned rooms due to air leakage.

92. Which of the following is the most ideal as a skylight?

a. Figure 4
b. Figure 1
c. Figure 2
d. Figure 3
e. Skylights are typically inaccessible window so windows with integrated automated operating
mechanism are most ideal. Fixed skylights are also common.

93. Which of the following is installed beside a door?

a. Figure 4
b. Figure 5
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 1

94. Which of the following can be used as fire escape?

a. Figure 3
b. Figure 4
c. Figure 1
d. Figure 2
e. Although windows are not normally used as fire escape, in emergency situations the tilt-turn windows
is the most feasible as a fire escape among the choices.

95. Which of the following is installed in cellar?

a. Figure 3
b. Figure 5
c. Figure 2
d. Figure 1

Situation 20 – The following questions relate to BUILDING SYSTEMS. Refer to Figure Set E.

96. Which of the following figures is used to safeguard valuable items?

a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 5

97. Which of the following can be installed outdoors?

a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
 c. Figure 3
d. Figure 5

98. Which of the following is used for property access?

a. Figure 5
b. Figure 1
c. Figure 4
d. Figure 3

99. Which of the following describe Figure 3?

a. surface-mount
b. flush-mount
c. weatherproof
d. water resistant

100. Which of the following is used for fire protection?

a. Figure 1
b. Figure 3
c. Figure 4
d. Figure 5

Situation 21 – The following questions relate to WOOD PRODUCTS.

101. __________ is also known as the “poor man’s timber”.

a. tanguile
b. coconut
c. bamboo
d. mahogany

102. Flooring materials are typically acclimated to the room for ___________ before installation.
a. 2-3 days
b. 12-24 hours
c. 1-2 weeks
d. 2-3 months
e. There is no standard for this and it depends on the material. Wood flooring takes longer to acclimatize
to its surrounding. Common materials that need acclimation are vinyl tiles, solid wood, engineered
wood and ceramic tiles.

103. What material is the core of plyboards made of?

a. wood chips
b. wood strips
c. wood veneers
d. wood trunks

104. Reclaimed wood is ____________ wood.

a. redesigned
b. reshaped
c. repurposed
d. restored

105. How are the preservative chemicals infused in a pressure-treated wood?

 a. applied by brush
b. applied by spray
c. applied by soaking
d. applied by vaccuum
e. The chemicals are infused in pressure-treated wood using vaccuum or pressure chamber.

Situation 22 – The following questions relate to ROOFING SYSTEMS. Refer to Figure Set D.

106. Which of the following is installed along the highest point of intersecting roofs?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 5

107. Which of the following is embedded in wall interruptions?

a. Figure 4
b. Figure 3
c. Figure 5
d. Figure 2

108. Which of the following is installed along roof valleys?

a. Figure 5
b. Figure 4
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 1

109. Which of the following is installed where the upward slope of a roof meets a wall?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 3
c. Figure 4
d. Figure 5

110. Which of the following is Spanish in style?

a. Figure 1
b. Figure 3
c. Figure 4
d. Figure 2

Situation 23 – The following questions relate to GLASS.

111. What is the standard thickness of glass blocks?

a. 50mm
b. 80mm
c. 100mm
d. 150mm

112. What coating is applied to make a reflective glass?

a. steel coating
b. resin coating
c. silver coating
d. metallic coating
 113. What is the weakest point of a tempered glass?
a. its coating
b. its edges
c. its center
d. its weight

114. Which type of glass is the least safe?

a. annealed
b. tempered
c. laminated
d. wired

115. What it the recommended thickness in millimeters of a 3m x 3m glass wall panel?

a. 8mm
b. 10mm
c. 12mm
d. 15mm

Situation 24 – The following questions relate to CONSTRUCTION METHODS.

116. Which is the most ideal roofing fastener for typhoon-prone areas?
a. tekscrew
b. J-bolt
c. umbrella nail
d. screw
e. Although the use of J-bolt for fastening roofing sheets to purlins is not very common except for
public schools, it is considered stronger than tekscrew when it comes to wind and typhoons. See this
illustration on how it is installed:

i.

117. In mixing concrete using a 1-bagger mixer, ______________ should be poured first.
a. water
b. cement
c. sand
d. aggregates
e. The standard first ingredient poured in a mechanical mixer is little water.
 118. In concreting works, RMC refers to what?
a. Reinforced Masonry Concrete
b. Ready-Mixed Concrete
c. Rated Mixed Concrete
d. Resistant Malleable Concrete

119. What cement is appropriate for glass block installation?

a. Portland cement
b. White cement
c. Masonry cement
d. Thin-set mortar

120. In backfilling, every _______ layer should be carefully compacted.

a. 100mm
b. 150mm
c. 200mm
d. 300mm
e. This is a standard construction knowledge.

Situation 25 – The following questions relate to MASONRY CONSTRUCTION.

121. Rusticated masonry means what?

a. joints are flush
b. blocks are irregularly shaped
c. joints are exaggerated
d. faces are smooth

122. Which is not a size of CHB?

a. 4”
b. 5”
c. 8”
d. none of the above
e. You may not be familiar but in actual practice, there are actually 8” CHBs available.

123. How many days is the standard curing period for CHBs?
a. 7 days
b. 28 days
c. 21 days
d. 14 days
e. The standard curing period for CHB is 7 days according to DPWH Standard Specification for ITEM
1046 – Masonry Works. This means that CHBs should be cured for 7 days after removal from mold
before using.

124. Why is stack bond not commonly used?

a. it is weaker
b. more expensive
c. not appealing
d. requires more mortar
e. While stack bond can achieve the same strength as running bond, it needs more reinforcement. Stack
bond is sometimes used because the owner likes its appearance.
 125. A worker says “lagyan ng paupo”. He means what?
a. bed joints
b. masonry units
c. reinforcing bars
d. topping

Situation 26 – The following questions relate to ARCHITECTURAL MATERIALS. Refer to Figure Set C.

126. Refer to Figure 5, what changes the opacity of a privacy smart glass?
a. heat
b. current
c. light
d. water

127. Refer to Figure 3, Kengo Kuma used what to anchor this building against earthquake?
a. steel threads
b. iron threads
c. carbon threads
d. PVC threads

128. Refer to Figure 1, what material is used for its membrane construction?
a. wood
b. ETFE
c. stainless steel
d. cotton

129. Refer to Figure 2, what does CLT mean?

a. corrugated laminated timber
b. compliant live timber
c. constituted lightweight timber
d. cross laminated timber

130. Refer to Figure 4, what type of facade is this called?

a. dynamic facade
b. automated facade
c. modernist facade
d. computerized facade

Situation 27 – The following questions relate to SITE DEVELOPMENT.

131. Why is top soil usually preserved after stripping or excavation?

a. for filling
b. for finishing
c. for use as fine aggregates
d. for landscaping

132. What is used to drain subsurface water?

a. floor drain
b. sewer line
c. catch basin
 d. tile drainage
e. Although subsurface water can be conveyed by the sewer line or catch basin, the best answer here is
“tile drainage”. Although the term “tile drainage” is a little bit old since open tiles are no longer
common, it still refers to drainage lines with holes and filter installed on ditches or underground to
convey subsurface water.

133. Cordoning is a method of what?

a. foundation
b. excavation
c. soil poisoning
d. grading
e. The term “cordoning” means to prevent entry to a building by surrounding barriers. In soil poisoning,
it is used when there is no visible termite infestation in the building so termicide is applied around the
buildings in concentric barriers or just the perimeter.

134. Which of the following is not considered siteworks?

a. excavation
b. grading
c. paving
d. footing
e. Siteworks is the part of the construction project that is not part of the building’s physical structure.
Footing is a structural component of the building. Paving is still considered siteworks.

135. What is the simplest type of retaining wall?

a. gravity
b. crib
c. cantilever
d. counterfort

Situation 28 – The following questions relate to ARCHITECTURAL SYSTEMS. Refer to Figure Set B.

136. Which of the following is a decorative trim installed against the wall immediately beneath the stool of a
window?
a. Item A
b. Item I
c. Item E
d. Item K

137. Which of the following is called pane?

a. Item I
b. Item D
c. Item C
d. Item G

138. Which of the following is called muntin?

a. Item H
b. Item G
c. Item C
d. Item B

139. Which of the following is called casing?

 a. Item B
b. Item C
c. Item A
d. Item J

140. Which of the following is called stile?

a. Item F
b. Item K
c. Item J
d. Item I

Situation 29 – The following questions relate to CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS.

141. Wood glue or white glue is also known as ________________.

a. polyurethane glue
b. epoxy adhesive
c. polyvinyl acetate
d. contact cement

142. Which construction material is the most ideal for temporary partitioning?
a. masonry
b. EPS wall panels
c. light-gauge steel
d. precast walls

143. What is the use of marble dust in concrete?

a. increases strength
b. increases workability
c. increases viscosity
d. decreases weight

144. Angle of repose is a critical factor for storing what material?

a. sand
b. cement
c. boulders
d. masonry blocks

145. The core of a phenolic board is typically made of what?

a. phenolic resin
b. plywood
c. phenolic bits
d. wood chips
e. If you look closer, a phenolic board is actually just a plywood with phenolic coated surfaces for
moisture resistance. Note that phenolic boards are different from compact phenolic panels which are
commonly used as partitioning in comfort rooms.

Situation 30 – The following questions relate to CONCRETE PRODUCTS. Refer to Figure Set A.

146. Which is used to transmit loads primarily through compression?

a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
 c. Figure 3
d. Figure 4
e. The best answer here is column. Although intentionally reoriented, Figure 4 if clearly a precast
column due to the protruding support for beams.

147. Which is used as baluster?

a. Figure 5
b. Figure 4
c. Figure 2
d. Figure 1

148. Which is called T-joist system?

a. Figure 3
b. Figure 1
c. Figure 2
d. Figure 5

149. Which is used as beams?

a. Figure 2
b. Figure 4
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 5

150. Refer to Figure 2, what is the primary purpose of the hollow core?
a. for electrical lines
b. to reduce weight
c. to increase strength
d. to reduce sound absorption
e. Although hollow core slabs can reduce sound transmission or absorption, the main purpose of the
hollow core is to reduce its weight.
FIGURE SET A – CONCRETE PRODUCTS

Figure 1 – Precast T-joist system Figure 2 – Precast Hollow-core slab Figure 3 – Precast Shell Beam

Figure 4 – Precast Column Figure 5 – Precast Baluster

FIGURE SET B – ARCHITECTURAL SYSTEMS

B
C

E
D
G
F

I
H

K
FIGURE SET C – ARCHITECTURAL MATERIALS

Figure 1 – Allianz Arena (ETFE facade and roofing) Figure 2 – Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT)

Figure 3 – Carbon Fiber Threads (work by Kengo Kuma) Figure 4 – Dynamic Facade

Figure 5 – Electrochromic Glass

FIGURE SET D – ROOFING SYSTEMS

Figure 1 – Ridge Roll or Cap Figure 2 – Wall Flashing Figure 3 – End or end-wall flashing

Figure 4 – Standard Gutter (Spanish style) Figure 5 – Valley Gutter

FIGURE SET E – BUILDING SYSTEMS

Figure 1 – Fire Alarm Control Panel Figure 2 – NEMA 3R Panel Box (weatherproof) Figure 3 – Flush Mount Panel Box
Figure 4 – Intercomm Station (no handset) Figure 5 – Wall Safe (flush-mount)

FIGURE SET F – ARCHITECTURAL SYSTEMS.

Figure 1 – Automated Window Figure 2 – Hopper Window Figure 3 – Tilt-turn window

Figure 4 – Sidelight Figure 5 – Jalousie Window

FIGURE SET G – CONSTRUCTION METHODS

Figure 1 – Sheet Pile Figure 2 – Gunite or Shotcrete

Figure 3 – Plate Compactor Figure 4 – Mist Fog Machine Figure 5 – Stationary Concrete Pump

FIGURE SET H – TOOLS & ACCESSORIES

Figure 1 – Leg Leveler Figure 2 – Suction Lifter/Holder Figure 3 –Portable Rebar Cutter
Figure 4 – Gas Strut Figure 5 – Mortar Sprayer

FIGURE SET I – MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

Figure 1 – Copper Coil Figure 2 – Ceiling-mount range hood Figure 3 – Wall-mount/under-cabinet range hood

Figure 4 – Duct Motorized Damper Figure 5 – Duct Filter

FIGURE SET J – HARDWARE

Figure 1 – Push-to-open cabinet catch Figure 2 – Automatic Cabinet Light Figure 3 – Fingerprint Drawer Lock

Figure 4 – Window Operator/Crank Figure 5 – TV Bracket

FIGURE SET K – SAFETY SYSTEMS

Figure 1 – Electric fence post Figure 2 – Motion sensor Figure 3 – Lighting rod/arrester
 Figure 4 – Peephole Figure 5 – Bullet Style Security Camera

FIGURE SET L – PLUMBING SYSTEM

Figure 1 – Water Filter Housing Figure 2 – Water Pressure Test Pump Figure 3 – Faucet Aerator

Figure 4 – Fill Valve Figure 5 – Check Valve