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

Mission tile

pantile

French tile

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

Mission tile

pantile

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

A commercially pure iron of fibrous nature, valued for its corrosion 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

soil bearing pressure

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

The Filipino term for bottom chord is

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

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

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

A geological or ground condition considered in determining the size and type of foundation of the building

soil chemistry

soil bearing pressure

particle size distribution

A geological or ground condition considered in determining the size and type of foundation of the building

soil chemistry

soil bearing pressure

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

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

A commercially pure iron of fibrous nature, valued for its corrosion resistance and ductility is a

cast iron

wrought iron

pig iron

The wall of Intramuros is

an aqueduct

a fortification

a moat

The wall of Intramuros is

an aqueduct

a fortification

a moat

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

soil bearing pressure

loam and clay formation

adobe underlay

This is a ground condition that determines the size, type and shape of the building footing/foundation

soil bearing pressure

loam and clay formation

adobe underlay

What is the height of a curtain wall for a downfeed water tank at the deck roof with 60,000 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 60,000 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

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

A continuous recess built into a wall to receive pipes, ducts, etc. is called

alcove

ductwork

chase

A twisting force is

torsion

shear

moment

A twisting force is

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

The Filipino term for bottom chord is

tirante

tahilan

madre

The Filipino term for bottom chord is

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

A twisting force is

shear

bending

moment

torsion

A twisting force is

shear

bending

moment

torsion

A continuous recess built into a wall to receive pipes, ducts, etc. is called

alcove

chase

ductworks

pipeline

A continuous recess built into a wall to receive pipes, ducts, etc. is 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?

1 ½

2 ½

2

1

How many corrugation is required as the minimum side lap of an ordinary standard G.I. sheet roofing?

1 ½

2 ½

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

Identify which figure is a dado wood joint

Identify which figure is a dado wood joint

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

not less than 1” thick x 4” and up wide

not less than 2” thick x 4” and up wide

not less than 3” thick x 7” and up wide

Wood board should have a thickness specification of

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

not less than 1” thick x 4” and up wide

not less than 2” thick x 4” and up wide

not less than 3” thick x 7” and up wide

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 is called

overhanging beam

continuous beam

intermediate beam

cantilever beam

A beam that projects beyond one or both its support 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

90 degree bend plus 12 db extension, at free end of bar

90 degree bend plus 6 db extension, at free end of bar

90 degree bend plus 4 db extension, at free end of bar

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

90 degree bend plus 10 db extension, at free end of bar

90 degree bend plus 12 db extension, at free end of bar

90 degree bend plus 6 db extension, at free end of bar

90 degree bend plus 4 db extension, at free end of bar

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 7/8 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 wires, bundles of bars, or prestressing tendons or ducts

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 7/8 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 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

db but not less than 30 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 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

db but not less than 30 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