AIC Study Questions

What is Air-entrained Portland cement Concrete quite weak in? A. Tension. B. Durability. C. Compression. D. Bond Strength.

A. Tension.

What is the weight of a bag of Portland Cement in pounds? A. 50 B. 90 C. 120 D. 150

B. 90

Which party is responsible for the design of the concrete formwork? A. Owner. B. Field Engineer. C. Concrete Supplier. D. Architect/Engineer.

B. Field Engineer.

Which document describes the Suggested Agenda for the Pre-construction Meeting? A. General Conditions B. General Requirements C. Technical Specifications D. Supplementary Conditions

B. General Requirements

Which of the following types of soil has high permeability? A. Clay. B. Gravel. C. Solid Rock. D. Fine Sands & Silts.

B. Gravel.

Structural bonding can be accomplished by tying two wythes together with a brick. When it is laid in this position, what is the brick position called? A. Sailor. B. Header. C. Soldier. D. Stretcher.

B. Header.

Which of the following documents is used for correspondence between the home office and the job site? A. Job Diary. B. Memorandum. C. Construction Report. D. Formal Business Letter.

B. Memorandum.

What is the term called that is a measure of its ability to cause turning, rotating or twisting about an axis of rotation? A. Tension. B. Moment. C. Vertical Shear. D. Horizontal Shear.

B. Moment.

Which of the following mortar ingredients decreases the shrinkage of mortar while setting and drying? A. Lime. B. Sand. C. Water. D. Portland cement.

B. Sand.

You are interested in finding all of the manufacturers technical lifting data for a permanent overhead crane that the Contractor will install in a manufacturing facility. What is the name of the Reference source? A. Sweet's Catalog. B. Thomas' Register. C Engineering News Record. D. Crane and Riggers Association.

B. Thomas' Register. (*ThomasNet, is the most comprehensive resource for finding information on suppliers of industrial products and services in North America)

Which type of Portland cement is used where an early strength gain is important? A. Type I. B. Type III. C. Type M. D. Type O.

B. Type III.

Which of the following values is a typical number for the Modulus of Elasticity (E)? A. 90 B. 800 C. 1,800 D. 1,300,000

D. 1,300,000

What is the stress term called that is induced by pressing the fiber together longitudinally on its cross section? A. Tension parallel to the grain (Ft //) B. Compression Parallel to the Grain (Fc //) C. Horizontal Shear Parallel to the Grain (Fv //). D. Compression Perpendicular to Grain (Fc z ).

B. Compression Parallel to the Grain (Fc //)

Which of the following masonry components are continuous, they may run around the perimeter of a building or between control joints and act as structural members, and they can provide bearing for beams and joists? A. Lintels. B. Bond Beam. C. Control Joint. D. Vertical Joint reinforcement.

B. Bond Beam.

Which mortar property is increased by re-tempering? A. Oxidation. B. Bond Strength. C. Weather Resistance. D. Compressive Strength.

B. Bond Strength.

What type of weld fits two pieces of metal together end-to-end for welding? A. Slot. B. Butt. C. Plug. D. Fillet.

B. Butt.

Which technical resource must be consulted to determine the bar support spacing for a Concrete Bridge deck? A. American Concrete Institute. B. Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute. C. Construction Specifications Institute. D. American Society for Testing Materials.

B. Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute.

Which of the following masonry components allows freedom of movement in a masonry wall? A. Bond Beam. B. Control Joint. C. Vertical Joint reinforcement. D. Horizontal Joint reinforcement.

B. Control Joint.

What are the drawings called that are issued to the contractor from the manufacturer indicating the locations and proper positioning of each piece of steel within the structure? A. Shop Drawings. B. Erection Drawings. C. Working Drawings. D. Architectural Drawings.

B. Erection Drawings.

Assume that you are pouring a wall that is 151 feet - 4 inches long by 16 Feet High by 16 inches thick wall, and the placement will be done using a crane and bucket. Assume the bucket has a capacity of 2.5 cubic yards. The pour is 55 feet above the ground and the rate of travel up for the bucket is 80 feet per minute and the rate of travel down is 100 feet per minute. Assume the load time is 30 seconds and the unload time is 4.0 minutes. What is the cycle time in minutes? A. 4.55 minutes B. 5.74 minutes C. 7.77 minutes D. 35.24 minutes

6. B Categories Calculation Minutes Load 30 seconds/60 Seconds = 0.5000 Travel Up 55 Feet/ 80 Feet per minute = 0.6875 Unload 4 minutes = 4.0000 Travel Dn 55 Feet/ 100 Feet per minute = 0.5500 Total Round Trip Time for 1 Truck = 5.7375

What is the stress term called that has the narrow dimension carrying the load with the fibers at the top in compression and the bottom fibers are in tension? A. Modulus of Elasticity (E). B. Extreme Fiber Bending (Fb). C. Horizontal Shear Parallel to the Grain (Fv //). D. Compression Perpendicular to the Grain (Fcz).

B. Extreme Fiber Bending (Fb).

Which of the following is the best example of an open-ended question? A. Do you understand what work is suppose to be completed? B. Please go to the tool shed and get me a shovel. C. What steps are you going to take to complete the activity? D. How do you feel about completing the activities assigned?

C. What steps are you going to take to complete the activity?

What is the weight range of a cubic foot of normal concrete for design purposes? A. 65 - 90 B. 91 - 120. C. 121 - 140 D. 150 - 154

D. 150 - 154

What is the weight of a Cubic Yard of concrete? A. 150 pounds B. 1350 pounds C. 2430 pounds D. 4050 pounds

D. 4050 pounds

Assume that you are pouring a wall that is 151 feet - 4 inches long by 16 Feet High by 16 inches thick wall, and the placement will be done using a crane and bucket. Assume the bucket has a capacity of 2.5 cubic yards and it takes 7 minutes per cycle. What is the rate of delivery in cubic yards per hour? A. 2.86 B. 8.57 C. 12.86 D. 21.43

D. 60 minutes/7 minutes per round trip = 8.57 cycles/hour x 2.5CY/cycle = 21.43 CY

What percentage of a conversation does the sender remember of what they say and do? A. 10 B. 50 C. 70 D. 90

D. 90

What is the best time to distribute the Working Agenda to the Participants? A. As a follow-up to the meeting. B. At the beginning of the meeting. C. About one day after the meeting. D. About one day prior to the meeting.

D. About one day prior to the meeting.

Which organization publishes structural steel design properties manuals and manuals that cover steel construction methods? A. American Welding Society. B. The American Iron and Steel Institute. C. American Society for Testing Materials. D. American Institute of Steel Construction.

D. American Institute of Steel Construction.

Which organization is engaged in the standardization of technical specifications and testing methods? A. Underwriters Laboratories. B. American Standards Association. C. Construction Specifications Institute. D. American Society for Testing Materials.

D. American Society for Testing Materials.

What does the B-B designation plyform refer to? A. The category classification of lumber. B. The group number of relating to the number of plies. C. The front and back surface plies which have knots up to 1 inch on both sides. D. The front and back surface plies have a solid surface with smooth repair plugs.

D. The front and back surface plies have a solid surface with smooth repair plugs. (*B-B Plyform is one of the most widely used Plyform panels for concrete formwork. It is made with B-grade veneer face and back and is available as Structural I, Class I, or Class II. The panels are sanded on both sides and treated with a release agent at the mill (they are called mill-oiled) unless otherwise specified. )

What is the retention percentage of a listener in an oral conversation? A. 10 B. 20 C. 50 D. 90

A. 10

Which sieve size are the aggregates initially placed into for analysis? A. 4 inches. B. 1/4 inch C. No. 4 D. No. 200

A. 4 inches.

Formwork Design Exercise Which of the following references is incorporated by reference for the design of vertical and horizontal forms and a copy shall be maintained on the job site at all times? A. American Concrete Institute's publication ACI 347 titled, Formwork for Concrete. B. American Society for Testing Materials publication ASTM C 94 titled, Ready-Mixed Concrete. C. American Concrete Institute's publication ACI 301 titled, Specifications for Structural Concrete for Buildings. D. Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute's publication CRSI 65 titled, Recommended Practice for Placing Bar Supports, Specifications and Nomenclature.

A. American Concrete Institute's publication ACI 347 titled, Formwork for Concrete.

Which of the following communication methods is the most effective in knowing that the communication has been understood? A. You the sender should ask closed ended-questions and tell them twice. B. You the sender should ask open-ended questions and make them speak. C. You the sender should ask how they feel and their attitude toward the activity. D. You the sender should tell them what to do and get them back to work quickly.

B. You the sender should ask open-ended questions and make them speak.

What is the diameter in inches of a #8 bar? A. 1/8 B. ½ C. 1.0 D. 8.0

C. 1.0

Which of the following descriptions are the primary content items for the meeting minutes? A. To, from, project, date, time place and subject. B. Purpose, specific objectives, time frame, topical headings with paragraph, role. C. Objective clear and measurable, attendance, role of each person, their expertise. D. Attendance, topical headings with paragraph stating person assigned, completion.

D. Attendance, topical headings with paragraph stating person assigned, completion.

What is the wood member called that is graded according to its bending strength on its narrow edge which is at least 4 inches thick and at least 2 inches wider than they are thick? A. Planks. B. Light Framing. C. Post and Timbers. D. Beams and Stringers.

D. Beams and Stringers.

Which of the following soft wood species used for structural lumber have the highest Fiber bending and Modulus of Elasticity (E) values? A. Cedar and Larch. B. Loblolly Pine and Ponderosa Pine. C. White spruce and Western White Pine. D. Douglas Fir and Southern Yellow Pine.

D. Douglas Fir and Southern Yellow Pine.

Which of the following documents is utilized for correspondence between the A/E or Owner and the Contractor? A. Job Diary. B. Memorandum. C. Construction Report. D. Formal Business Letter.

D. Formal Business Letter.

What is the chemical reaction called when Portland cement is mixed with the water? A. Setting B. Adhesion. C. Hydration. D. Air-entrainment.

C. Hydration.

What ingredient is added to mortar for re-tempering? A. Lime. B. Sand. C. Water. D. Portland cement.

C. Water.

Which materials are incorporated by reference and not normally shown on the plans or in the Technical Specifications? A. Concrete. B. Bar Supports. C. Reinforcement. D. Welded Wire Fabric.

B. Bar Supports.

What type of pavement system is subject to abrasion throughout because the pavement continuously flexes under the weight of traffic? A. Asphalt. B. Concrete. C. Gravel road. D. Sandy road

A. Asphalt.

What does the steel designation C 12 x 20.7 mean? A. C is the steel shape, 12 is the nominal depth and 20.7 is the pounds per foot. B. C is the steel shape, 12 is the pounds per foot and 20.7 is the nominal depth. C. C is the steel series, 12 is the nominal depth and 20.7 is the pounds per foot. D. C is the flange width series, 12 is the pounds per foot, and 20.7 is the nominal depth.

A. C is the steel shape, 12 is the nominal depth and 20.7 is the pounds per foot.

Which type of wall is desired where there is severe weather exposure, or where a maximum resistance to rain penetration is desired? A. Cavity. B. Veneer. C. Composite. D. Reinforced Masonry.

A. Cavity.

If the weld is supposed to be on all four sides, what symbol will be used? A. Circle. B. Single- V. C. Convex. D. Right Triangle.

A. Circle.

What is the term for a material that strains slowly when a force is applied to it for an extended period of years, even though the force is too small to cause failure in a short period of time? A. Creep. B. Deformation. C. Working stress. D. Allowable stress.

A. Creep.

What is the term for a material that deforms slowly when a force is applied to it for an extended period of years, even though the force is too small to cause failure in a short period of time? A. Creep. B. Strain. C. Tension. D. Compression.

A. Creep. (*Creep is the tendency of a solid material to slowly move or deform permanently under the influence of stresses. It occurs as a result of long term exposure to levels of stress that are below the yield strength of the material. Creep is more severe in materials that are subjected to heat for long periods, and near the melting point. Creep always increases with temperature.)

Assume you have a square weld symbol with a solid flag on a pole coming up from the change in direction of the arrow. What does the solid backwards flag on a pole tell you? A. Field weld. B. Flush weld. C. Contour weld. D. Weld all the way around.

A. Field weld.

Which of the following is structural steel most susceptible to for failure? A. Fire. B. Rain. C. Snow. D. Chemical.

A. Fire.

What is the wood member called that is graded according to its bending strength on its narrow edge which is 2-4 inches thick and at least 6 inches wide? A. Joists. B. Planks. C. Boards. D. Timbers.

A. Joists.

Which of the following mortar ingredients improves the mortar's workability? A. Lime. B. Sand. C. Gravel. D. Portland cement.

A. Lime.

Which of the following masonry components are used over openings in block walls to carry the load around the opening? A. Lintels. B. Bond Beam. C. Control Joint. D. Vertical Joint reinforcement.

A. Lintels.

What is the stress term called which is a measure of the stiffness or resistance to deflection? A. Modulus of Elasticity (E). B. Extreme Fiber Bending (Fb). C. Horizontal Shear Parallel to the Grain (Fv //). D. Compression Perpendicular to Grain (Fc z ).

A. Modulus of Elasticity (E).

What are Large stones that are placed at the end of culverts or along the edge of a body of water to prevent erosion called? A. Riprap. B. Impurities. C. Weathering. D. Permeability.

A. Riprap.

What is the name of the approach designed to encourage group members to build on the contributions of their peers when responding to an idea in a meeting? A. Spectrum Approach. B. Task-oriented Approach. C. Decision Making Approach. D. Listening Attentively Approach.

A. Spectrum Approach.

What is the weakest pattern bond? A. Stack. A. Flemish. B. Running. C. Common.

A. Stack.

What is the stress term called that when the stress is induced by pulling apart in a longitudinal direction? A. Tension parallel to the grain (Ft //) B. Compression Parallel to the Grain (Fc //) C. Horizontal Shear Parallel to Grain (Fv //). D. Compression Perpendicular to Grain (Fc z

A. Tension parallel to the grain (Ft //)

What does a sieve size of No. 40, mean? A. There are 40 openings per lineal inch. B. There are 40 openings per lineal foot. C. There are 40 inches of surface area. D. There are 1600 inches of surface area.

A. There are 40 openings per lineal inch.

Assume you have a beam that is 16 feet long and it carries a concentrated load of 900 pounds at a distance of 4 feet from R2. Reaction (R1) is pinned 12 feet from the load. Reaction R1 = 225 lbs and R2 = 675. What is the maximum shear in lbs? A. 225 B. 675 C. 900 D. 1800

B. 675 =(225-900)

Which organization investigates and tests materials, products, equipment, construction methods and construction systems to safeguard against hazards to life and property? A. Underwriters Laboratories. B. American Standards Association. C. Construction Specifications Institute. D. American Society for Testing Materials.

A. Underwriters Laboratories. (UL is the trusted resource across the globe for product safety certification and compliance solutions. Benefiting a range of customers - from manufacturers and consumers to regulatory bodies and code officials - we've tested products for public safety for more than a century)

Which one of the following is transferred from one mind to another? A. Words. B. Meaning. C. Information. D. Understanding.

A. Words.

The organization that develops international standards for materials, products, systems and services used in construction, manufacturing and transportation

ASTM International

Assume that you are pouring a wall that is 151 feet - 4 inches long, 14 Feet high and 16 inches thick and the daily placement rate is 375 cubic yards per 8-hour day. What is the rate of pour in feet per hour? A. 00.23 B. 06.27 C. 07.51 D. 60.11

B Rate of Pour in CF per hour = 375/8 = 46.875 CY/hr x 27 = 1265.625 CF/hr Plan Area = 151.33' x 1.33' = 201.72 Square Feet 1265.625/201.72 = 6.27 Feet per hour

According to the ACI 347 Committee, What is the Maximum Rate of Pour allowed for a Wall in feet per hour? A. 7 feet per hour B. 10 Feet per hour C. 18 feet per hour D. 150 feet per hour

B. 10 Feet per hour

What is the best time to distribute the Meeting Minutes to the Participants? A. At the beginning of the meeting. B. About one day after the meeting. C. About one hour prior to the meeting. D. About one day prior to the meeting.

B. About one day after the meeting.

What is the wood member called that is graded according to its bending strength on its wider dimension which is 2-4 inches thick and at least 6 inches wide? A. Joists. B. Planks. C. Boards. D. Posts and Timbers.

B. Planks.

Which of the following descriptions are the content items for the working agenda? A. Plan with goals and specific activities, priority, time needed, scheduled events. B. Purpose, specific objectives, time frame, topical headings with paragraph, role. C. Activity description, days, information needed crew size, material & equipment. D. Attendance, topical headings with paragraph stating person assigned, completion.

B. Purpose, specific objectives, time frame, topical headings with paragraph, role.

What is the most important parameter used to control the strength of concrete? A. Air-entrainment. B. Water/Cement Ratio. C. Type of Portland Cement. D. Coarse/Fine Aggregate Ratio.

B. Water/Cement Ratio.

A gradation chart shows a line with a constant slope which indicates that approximately the same amount of material is retained on each successive sieve. What is this gradation called? A. Gap graded. B. Well graded. C. Skip graded. D. Uniform gradation.

B. Well graded.

What is the weight of a #5 deformed bar in pounds? A. 0.310 B. 0.625 C. 1.043 D. 1.963

C. 1.043

Assume you have a beam that is 16 feet long and it carries a concentrated load of 900 pounds at a distance of 4 feet from R2. Reaction (R1) is pinned 12 feet from the load. Reaction R1 = 225 lbs and R2 = 675 lbs. What is the maximum bending moment in lb-ft? A. 900 B. 1800 C. 2700 D. 3600

C. 2700 = (225*12)

Assume you have a wooden beam that is 20 feet long and it carries a concentrated load of 500 pounds at a distance of 15 feet from Reaction (R2). Reaction (R1) is pinned 5 feet from the load. What are the values in lbs for R1 and R2? A. 475 and 25. B. 500 and 00. C. 375 and 125. D. 125 and 375.

C. 375 and 125.

What is the structural lumber grade used where straightness and strength are the most important consideration such as in concrete formwork? A. No. 1. B. Standard Grade. C. Construction Grade. D. Select Structural Grade.

C. Construction Grade.

Which source or organization promotes a uniform organization system for organizing construction materials, specifications and documentation into Divisions and Sections for projects. A. Sweets Catalog. B. Underwriters Laboratory. C. Construction Specifications Institute. D. American Society for Testing Materials.

C. Construction Specifications Institute. (*Sweet's Catalog = construction product catalog)

What are the mental activities that must be taken into consideration for each topic during the planning phase of a meeting? A. Coordinating, Listening Attentively, Responding Critically, and Soliciting Ideas. B. Planning, Timing, Coordinating, Probing, Responding Critically, and Follow-up. C. Goals, Gathering, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Action Plan & Monitoring. D. Goals, Planning, Scheduling, Priorities, Analyzing, Delegating, and Monitoring.

C. Goals, Gathering, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Action Plan & Monitoring.

What is the stress term called that is induced by the tendency for the upper fibers to slide over the lower fibers as a beam bends? A. Tension parallel to the grain (Ft //) B. Compression Parallel to the Grain (Fc //) C. Horizontal Shear Parallel to the Grain (Fv //). D. Compression Perpendicular to Grain (Fc z ).

C. Horizontal Shear Parallel to the Grain (Fv //).

What are aggregate particles smaller than the size of a grain of sand called? A. Riprap. B. Abrasion. C. Impurities. D. Permeability.

C. Impurities.

What is the moisture content percentage of the lumber stamp abbreviation of S-DRY? A. 1 B. 8 C. Less than 19. D. Greater than 19.

C. Less than 19.

What are the leadership skills needed to conduct a productive meeting? A. Planning, Probing Questions, Responding Critically, and Decision Making. B. Planning, Timing, Coordinating, Probing, Responding Critically, and Follow-up. C. Listening Attentively, Responding Constructively, Soliciting All Ideas, and Matching Decision Making to the Situation. D. Coordinating, Listening Selectively, Responding Critically, Soliciting supportive Ideas and Adjusting Decision Making to the situation.

C. Listening Attentively, Responding Constructively, Soliciting All Ideas, and Matching Decision Making to the Situation.

What structural steel component is the steel designation "VL" referring to? A. Angle. B. Steel Shape. C. Metal Decking. D. Open-web joist.

C. Metal Decking.

How is the fireproofing of a steel structure determined? A. Size. B. Height. C. Occupancy. D. Adjacent structures.

C. Occupancy.

What is the strongest overlap of masonry units when building a wall? A. No lap. B. One-quarter lap. C. One-half lap. D. One-third lap.

C. One-half lap.

What does the abbreviation of S2S stamp on a piece of lumber mean? A. Select Two Sides. B. Select Two Edges. C. Smooth Two Sides. D. Smooth Two Edges.

C. Smooth Two Sides.

What is the aggregate quality of resisting weathering called? A. Abrasion. B. Adhesion. C. Soundness. D. Permeability.

C. Soundness.

What is the term called where the force tends to cause a member to fail by cutting perpendicular to the beam's longitudinal axis at or near the beam's supports? A. Tension. B. Moment. C. Vertical Shear. D. Horizontal Shear.

C. Vertical Shear.

The organization that maintains and advances the standardization of construction language as pertains to building specifications, 16 divisions.

Construction Specifications Institute - (CSI)

What is the stress term called in a wood frame structure which works in unison to support the load on the structure and allows part of the load from a weaker member to be distributed to adjacent members? A. Modulus of Elasticity (E). B. Tension parallel to the grain (Ft //) C. Extreme Fiber Bending (Fb) in a Single member. D. Extreme Fiber Bending (Fb) in Repetitive members.

D. Extreme Fiber Bending (Fb) in Repetitive members.

Which concrete characteristic is improved by air-entraining the concrete? A. Strength. B. Hydration. C. Sulfate resistance. D. Freeze-thaw resistance.

D. Freeze-thaw resistance.

What is sprayed onto structural steel to increase its fire resistance capability? A. Paint. B. Creosote. C. Preservative. D. Mineral wool.

D. Mineral wool.

What structural steel component is the steel designation "LH" referring to? A. Channel. B. Steel Shape. C. Metal Decking. D. Open-web joist.

D. Open-web joist.

Assume you have a fillet weld symbol on the top of the welding symbol arrow. Which side will the weld be placed on? A. The ends are welded. B. All sides all the way around. C. Arrow side that it is pointing to. D. Other side from where the arrow is pointing.

D. Other side from where the arrow is pointing.

What is a measure of the ease with which water will flow through an aggregate's voids called? A. Riprap. B. Impurities. C. Weathering. D. Permeability.

D. Permeability.

What is the wood member called that is graded according to its load being are carried on the cross section? A. Joists. B. Planks. C. Boards. D. Posts and Timbers.

D. Posts and Timbers.

What brick position is commonly used on window sills? A. Sailor. B. Header. C. Soldier. D. Rowlock.

D. Rowlock.

Under the structural lumber classification system, What is the name of the top grade? A. No. 1 B. Stud Grade. C. Construction Grade. D. Select Structural Grade.

D. Select Structural Grade.

What is the most common brick position? A. Shiner. B. Header. C. Rowlock. D. Stretcher.

D. Stretcher.

Which type of masonry cement is used for foundation walls and isolated piers? A. Type K. B. Type N. C. Type O. D. Type S.

D. Type S.

Which type of masonry cement is used for reinforced masonry? A. Type K. B. Type N. C. Type O. D. Type S.

D. Type S.

Which type of masonry cement is used where bond and lateral strength are important? A. Type I. B. Type III. C. Type N. D. Type S.

D. Type S.