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Another name for passenger elevator; it is also a british term for elevator (D.K. Ching p. 80). [A] Elevator [B] Lift [C] Dumbwaiter [D] Freight

Another type of circuit breaker element other than bolt-on [A] Plug Out Type [B] Plug In type [C] Fixed In Type [D] Mounted Type

At the start of concrete pouring, a cylinder test is done. How many days is the concrete cured being tested to ge roughly half the strength of its final cured strenght? [A] 7 days [B] 14 days [C] 28 days [D] None of the above

Before commencing the excavation work, the person making the excavation shall notify in writing the owner of the adjoining building not less than _____days before such excavation is to be made. (NSCP 302.2.4) A. 15 Days, B. 10 Days, C. 30 Days, D. 60 Days

Bending Moment [A] Compressive Stress [B] Flexural Stress [C] Tensile Stress [D] Axial Stress

Best Material to be used in a ship terminal (high class) in flooring, walls and ceiling? [A] Ship Deck Flooring Materials [B] Residential Flooring [C] Industrial Flooring [D] Depends on the choice of the Naval Architect

It prevents passengers from falling into the hoistway when they try to get out of the car which is stopped between the floors. [A] fascia Board [B] Fascia Plate [C] Gusset Plate [D] Aluminum Plate

A portland cement having a reduced content of tricalcium aluminate, making it more resistant to surfaces and causing it to generate less heat of hydration. Used in general construction where resistance to moderate sulfate action is required or where heat builtup can be damaging, as in the construction of large piers and heavy retaining walls (D.K. Ching p. 42) [A] Type I: Normal [B] Type II: Moderate [C] Type III: High Early Strength [D] Type IV: Low Heat [E] Type V: Sulfate Resisting

A naturally occuring clayley limestone which, when calcined and finely pulverized produces a hydraulic cement (D.K. Ching p. 42) [A] Portland Cement [B] Natural Cement [C] Hydraulic Cement [D] Pozzolan

A phenomenon of failure or damage that may result in sudden and brittle fracture of a ductile material due to reversals of stresses applied to a body repeatedly or a great number of times. [A] Metal Creep [B] Metal Fatigue [C] Fatigue [D] Creep

A pipe in plumbing system which conveys the discharge of liquid and solid wastes from water closets with or without the discharge from other fixtures to the house drain [A] Waste Pipe [B] Soil Pipe [C] Stack Pipe [D] Special Waste Pipe

A pit dug in the basement floor during excavation made to collect water into which a pump is placed the liquid to the sewer pipe. [A] Slump [B] Sump [C] Cistern [D] Septic Tank

A procedure for calculating the illumination on a surface by a point source from any angle [A] Lumen Method [B] Point Method [C] Spacing Criteria [D] None of the Above

A rigid frame of two columns and a beam defining a single bay. Also called as single bay frame (D.K. Ching p. 105) [A] Multibay Frame [B] Portal [C] Multistory Frame [D] Bent

A rigid metal housing for a group of heavy conductors or buses insulated from each other and the enclosure, also called Busduct; (D.K. Ching p. 78). [A] Raceway [B] Busway [C] Bushing [D] Conduit

A rigid, relatively slender structural member designed primarily to support axial, compressive loads applied at the member ends [A] Walls [B] Columns [C] Beam [D] Footing

A striated obtained by stroking a broom or stiff brush over a freshly troweled concrete surface (D.K. Ching p. 47) [A] Swirl Finish [B] Broom Finish [C] Dry Shake Finish [D] Brush hammered Finish

The maximum center to center spacing of stud connectors along the longitudinal axis of supporting composite beam is ____________. (NSCP 509.5.8) [A] 6 Dia. Of Connector [B] 8 Dia. Of connector [C] 10 dia. Of connector [D] 12 dia. Of connector

The minimum nominal diameter of steel bolts when wood plates or sill shall be bolted to foundation wall in zone 2 seismic area in the Philippines. (NSCP 305.60): A. 10 mm., B 12 mm., C. 16 mm., D. 20 mm.

The minimum one way slab thickness for a ONE end continuous slab is: (NSCP 409.6.2) [A] L/28 [B] L/24 [C] L/10 [D] L/20

The minimum outside diameter of pipe piles when used must be? (NSCP 307.6.3): A. 300 mm., B. 250 mm., C. 350 mm., D. 400 mm.

True or false, number of fixture unit is one parameter in sizing a drainage pipe. [A] False [B] True

type of lighting where 90- 100% of light output is directed to ceiling or upper walls [A] Specific Lighting [B] Indirect Lighting [C] Accent Lighting [D] General Lighting

what is a round, steel bolt embedded in concrete or masonry used to hold down masonry, steel columns, or beam casting, shock beam plates and engine heads? [A] Machine Bolt [B] Anchor Bolt [C] Toggle Bolt [D] Nut and Bolt

when a service load is bigger a-c say 480v and you need only 120v to lower a-c. then use a __________ transformer (D.K. Ching p. 75). [A] Slide Down [B] Step Down [C] Run Down [D] Change down

in computing for the slenderness ratio of steel compression members, what takes into account the effect of the degree of restraint at the top and bottom supports? [a] Radius of Gyration [B] K-Factors [C] Length [D] Cross Sectional Area

in post-tensioning is a device used to anchor tendons to concrete member; in pretensioning, a device used to anchor tendons during hardening of concrete. [A] Tendon Device [B] Anchorage Device [C] Post tensioning device [D] Pre tensioning Device

A box with a blank cover which serves the purpose of joining one different runs of raceways or cables and provided with sufficient space for connection and branching of the enclosed conductors. [A] tool box [B] Push box [C] Pull box [D] Junction Box

A building code the sets minimum standards for energy conservation and energy efficient design of buildings (D.K. Ching p. 51) [A] Variance [B] Building Code [C] Energy Code [B] Variance [D] Zoning Ordinance

A concrete or mortar mix that flows sluggishly without segregating and is readily molded (D.K. Ching p. 44) [A] Wet Mix [B] Dry Mix [C] Plastic Mix [D] None of the Above

A concrete slab with a size of 2.00 x 10.00, in slab anaylsis, what will be the preferable design of the slab? [A] Flat Slab [B] 2 Way Slab [C] One Way Slab [D] Ribbed Type Slab

A faucet fitted with a nozzle curving downward used as a draw-off tap. [A] Compression cock [B] Key Cock [C] Bib Cock [D] Ball Faucet

A folding door that divides into two parts, the inner leaf of each part being hung from an overhead track and the outer leaf pivoted the jamb (D.K. Ching p. 62) [A] Sliding door [B] Pocket Door [C] Bifold Door [D] Dutch Door

A graphic representation of the relationship between unit stress values and the corresponding unit strains for a specific material [A] Shear Moment Diagram [B] Moment Diagram [C] Stress Strain Diagram [D] Strain Diagram

A louvered construction divided into cell-like areas and used for redirecting the light emitted by an overhead source. [A] Accoustical Boards [B] Gypsum Boards [C] Eggcrates [D] None of the Above

A material used for roofing that melts when exposed to the sun. Hence is transformed as one [A] G.I [B] Polycarbonate [C] Asphalt [D] Clay Tiles

A means of producing light from gaseous discharge. [A] Luminance [B] Efflourescense [C] Flouresence [D] None of the Above

A metal housing that houses the circuit breaker or fuses; surface mounted [A] Pull Box [B] Tool Box [C] Cut Out Box [D] Panel Box

A method for determining the cosistency and workability of freshly mixed concrete by measuring the slump of the test specimen (D.K. Ching p. 44) [A] Compressive Strength Test [B] Water Cement Ratio [C] Slump Test [D] Abram's Law

A method of analyzing a multi story frame as a cantilever subject to bending. (D.K. Ching p. 105) [A] Modular Method [B] Portal method [C] Cantilever Method [D] Moment Distribution Method

A mixture of cement and water for coating, setting, and binding aggregate particles together in a concrete or mortar mix (D.K. Ching p. 43) [A] Grout [B] Mortar [C] Cement Paste [D] Admixture

A panel consisting switches, buttons and other equipments for regulating electrical services (D.K. Ching p. 80) [A] Limit switch [B] Buffer [C] Control Panel [D] Elevator Car safety

It refers to a piece or pair of diagonal braces to resist wind or other horizontal forces on a building. [A] Eccentric Bracing [B] Concentric Bracing [C] Sway Brace [D] None of the above

Material used for susceptible UV Rays [A] G.I. [B] Iron [C] PVC [D] Aluminum

Materials best used for stairs in a fire restrictive zone [A] Steel [B] Wood [C] Reinforced Concrete [D] All of the above

Materials of Tensile Fabric [A] Polycarbonate [B] Tarpaulin fabric [C] PTFE Fiberglass membrane [D] none of the above

Maximum floor area for a low-cost housing unit. [A] 20 sqm [B] 40 sqm [C] 60 sqm [D] 80 sqm

Maximum length of the tailpiece from any fixture. [A] 30 cms. [B] 45 cms. [C] 60 cms. [D] 75 cms.

Minimum number of stories recommended to be provided with at least 3 approved recording accelerographs. [A] 10 [B] 12 [C] 14 [D] 16

Nominal thickness of of a timber. [A] 2" [B] 4" [C] 6" [D] 8"

On elevators, a gear-driven machine having a drum to which the wire ropes that hoist the car are fastened, and on which they wind. [A] Drumwaiter [B] dumbwaiter [C] Wind Drum Machine [D] None of the Above

The SI unit of electric charge equal to the quantity of electricity transferred along the conductor by a current of one ampere in one second (D.K. Ching p. 75) [A] Watt [B] Volt [C] Coulumb [D] Resistance

The emergence of excess mixing water on the surface of newly placed concrete caused by settlement of solids within the mass (D.K. Ching p. 46) [A] Segregation [B] Stratification [C] Bleeding [D] Laitance

The luminous intensity of any surface in a given direction per unit of projected area. [A] Lumens [B] Luminous Flux [C] Luminance [D] Lux

The max. distance that the toe of fill slope made to the site boundary: (NSCP 302.4.3) [A] 3.00 mts. [B] 4.50 mts. [C] 6.00 mts. [D] 7.50 mts.

What is the advantage of Pre Assembled partitions in rest rooms with a battery of fixtures? [A] Maintenance Free [B] Cost [C] List of Installation Cost [D] Aesthetics

What is the advantage of using prefabricated toilet partitions? [A] Aesthetic Advantages [B] Expensive [C] Easy Installation [D] Maintenance Free

What is the common profile of a tile trim? [ A] Flat [B] Square [C] Quarter Round [D] Half Round

What is the most effective mechanism for a window in a stormy weather? [A] Hole and Peg [B] Magnetic Catch [C] Hook and Eye [D] Frictional Resistance

What is used for rat proofing? [A] Neutralizer [B] Raccillin [C] GI Sheet [D] Broken Glass

What is used to connect concrete to steel? [A] Toggle Bolts [B] Anchor Bolts [C] Expansion Bolts [D] Nails

What is used to connect steel and wood? [A] Nails [B] Soldering [C] Screw and Rivets [D] Weld

What material is used in a greenhouse? [A] G.I Sheet [B] Corrugated Thermoplastic [C] Polycarbonate [D] Wood

What material should be used in a walkway pavement to prevent accidents? [A] Tile/Brick on cement [B] Flagstones [C] Asphalt [D] Concrete tile

What material will decrease heat gain? [A] Yellow Pavers [B] Concrete pavers [C] Black Pavement [D] None of these

What type of building wire has a trade name as Moisture and Heat Resistant Thermoplastic used for dry and wet locations [A] TW [B] MW [C] THW [D] THHN

What type of door gives the most amount of opening? [A] Accordion Door [B] Revolving Door [C] Sliding Door with Side Pockets [D] Rolling Door

What type of door is best suited for an industrial building? [A] Flush Door [B] Panel Door [C] Rolling Door [D] Revolving Door

What type of glass is ideal for skylights? [A] Tempered Glass [B] Float Glass [C] Laminated Glass [D] Wire Glass

What type of glass would should be used as a flooring material at the second floor if the owner specifically instructed the architect that he wants a clear view of the ground floor? [A] Tempered Glass [B] Glass Blocks [C] Laminated Safety Glass [D] Clear Glass

What window is usually used at T and B especially at shower? [A] Casement [B] Sliding [C] Awning [D] Double Hung

It is used to determine horizontal alignment [A] Pitik [B] Buhos [C] ]Transite [D] Level hose with water

Loop of reinforcing bar or wire enclosing longitudinal reinforcement. [A] Hooks [B] Tie [C] Stirrup [D] B or C [E] A or B [F] A or C

The amount of space measured in cubic units. [A] Area [B] Perimeter [C] Height [D] Volume

The displacement of one level relative to the level above or below. [A] Storey [B] Weak Storey [B] Soft Storey [D] Storey Drift

The distance between the points at which a structural member is braced againsts buckling in any direction normal to its length (D.K. Ching p. 41) [A] Effective Length [B] Development Length [C] Embedment Length [D] Unbraced Length

buildings or structures therein housing and supporting toxic or explosive chemicals or substances fall to what kind of category? (CDEP IV-35) [A] Essential facility [B] Standard facility [C] Miscellaneous Occupancy [D] Hazardous Facility

concrete filled driven piles of uniform section shall have a nominal outside diameter of less than (NSCP 307.7.3) [A] 800 [B] 600 [C] 400 [D] 200

for bundled bars according to NSCP, what is the size of the bar that shall not be bundled? [a] 36mm [b] 28mm[ c] 30mm [d] 32mm

The failure in a base when a heavily loaded column strikes a hole through it. [A] Punching Shear [B] Bending Shear [C] Deformation [D] Deflection

The following are list of purposes providing ventilation system in the plumbing system. Which in the list is not a purpose? [A] To Minimize the use of pipes, fittings and fixtures [B] To protect the seal in the trap from being lost [C] To enable drains to drain faster and better [D] To remove combustible sewer gas out of the building

The lateral force on a crane runway beam with electrically powered trolleys shall be calculated as __________% of the sum of the rated capacity of the crane and the weight of the hoist and trolley (NSCP 206.9.4) A. 20%, B. 15%, C. 30%, D. 50%

The state or condition of being pulled or stretched: [A] tension [B] torsion [C] Variation [D] Deflection

The top of footing is in: [A] Compression [B] Tension [C] Elongation [D] None of the above

This switch cuts off all current supply to the escalator for inspection, maintenance, or repairs. [A] Knife Switch [B] Toggle Switch [C] Single Phase Switch [D] Emergency Switch

To maintain newly placed concrete or mortar at the required temperature and humidity for the first 7 days following placement, casting, or finishing to ensure satisfactorily hydration of cementitious materials and proper hardening (D.K. Ching p. 47) [A] Curing [B] Hardening [C] Tempering [D] Glazing

To prevent flooding specially in the basement, what component can be provided that collects water into which pump is placed the liquid to the sewer pipe? [A] Sump [B] Cistern [C] Cofferdam [D] Septic Tank

Used for cutting curves on thin plywood [A] Jigsaw [B] Handsaw [C] Rip Cut Saw [D] Portable hand router

Used to connect PVC Pipes [A] Solvent cement [B] Teflon Tape [C] Fusion Welding [D] Bulldog Super Glue

Used to cut wooden balusters to its curved shape [A] Router [B] handsaw [C] Jigsaw [D] Circular Saw

Vertical flow of air used to separate different functions of spaces. [A] Air Curtain [B] Air Chamber [C] Air Release vent [D] Vent Stack Thru Vent

What do you call the metal used to connect a wooden column to a concrete pedestal? [A] Metal Strut [B] Wood Battens [C] Aluminum Sheets [D] Anchor Bolt

What glass is used when distortion is of not importance? [A] Sheet [B] Plate [C] Float [D] Patterned

What is mixed with marble dust to cover defects in marble tiles? [A] Polymer [B] Grout [C] Mortar [D] Lath

What is provided between glazed windows? [A] Air [B] Silicon [C] Water [D] Screen

What is the allowable deflection for member's roof or floor construction supporting or attached to non structural elements likely to be damaged by large deflections? [A] L/480 [B] L/360 [C] L/240 [D] L/180

A form that can be raised vertically or succeeding lifts of concrete during the construction of a multi storey building (D.K. Ching p. 45) [A] Climbing Form [B] Lift [C] Slip Form [D] Flying Form

A heavy conductor, usually in the form of a solid copper bar, used for collecting, carrying, and distributing large electric currents, also called a busbar (D.K. Ching p. 76). [A] Bus [B] taxi [C] Busway [D] Motor

A type of hinge for a single swing door [A] Butt Hinge [B] Invinsible Hinge [C] Concealed Hinge [D] Gravity hinge

As the depth of beam increases, its ability to resist bending __________ [A] Decreases [B] Increases [C] Depends in the situation [D] No effect

Deep continuous flexural members has overall depth to clear span ratio greater than: (NSCP 410.8.10) A. .40, B. .60, C. .75, D. .70

Definition of "THHN" in electrical wiring cables [A] Thermoplastic Heat Resistant [C] Moisture and Heat Resistant Thermoplastic [C] Heat and Moisture Resistant Thermoplastic with Nylon [D] Polyethelene

Definition of "UF" [A] Underground feeder [B] Moisture Temperature Resistant [C] Thermoplastic [D] Heat Resistant Rubber

Is the live load [A] Live Load [B] Dead Load [C] Occupant Load [D] Nominal Load

It Is a strand cable consist of high strength steel wires twisted about a core [A] Tendons [B] Stirrups [C] Ties [D] Wires

It Is placed on one leaf of a double leafed door to prevent smoke from penetrating [A] Astragal [B] Cornice [C] Moldura [D] Mullions

It is a point within the structure at which a member (beam/column) can rotate slightly to eliminate all bending moment in the member at that point. [A] Hinge [B] Roller [C] Support [D] Jamb

It is a switch in which a lever or knob, moving through a small arc, causes the contacts to open or close an electric circuit. (EL 005A / CDEP IV-24) (D.K. Ching p. 79). [A] Toggle Switch [B] Knife Switch [C] Float Switch [D] Mercury Switch

It is a tool to cut glass [A] Diamond [B] Scissors [C] Cross Cut Saw [D] Cutter

It is a type of hinge having a single joint of the pivot type [A] Olive Knuckle [B] Spring Action Hinge [C] Single Action Hinge [D] Gravity hinge

It is found above doors and windows [A] Lintel beam [B] Cantilevered Beam [C] Grade Beam [D] Fixed and End Beam

Minimum extension of a vent stack through roof above the roof. [A] 150 mm. [B] 300 mm. [C] 450 mm. [D] 600 mm.

Definition of ACI

American Concrete Institute

Number of times a cycle is repeated [A] Amplitute [B] Frequency [C] Wavelength [D] Celocity

Of or pertaining to a system of construction employing beams or lintels, also, trabeated (D.K. Ching p. 106) [A] Arcuate [B] Trabeated [C] Domical [D] Vaulted

Ratio of water closets for female population for elementary and secondary school. [A] 1:35 [B] 1:25 [C] 1:15 [D] 1:45

Ready mix concrete should be tested at [A] ASTM Office [B] Site [C] Office [D] Plant

Roof for entry of light [A] Clerestory [B] Skylight [C] Triforium [D] Refectory

Same question in #440, what if you used ribbed one way slab, what will be the thickness of the slab? [a] 200mm [b] 250mm [c] 300mm [d] 350mm

Stress remaining in prestressing tendons after all losses have occurred, excluding effects of dead load and superimposed loads. [A] Effective Threshold [B] Effective Prestress [C] Effective Precast [D] None of the above

The decrease in voltage between two points on a powerline, usually caused by resistance or leakage along the line (D.K. Ching p. 75) [A] Service Drop [B] Line Drop [C] Service Lateral [D] Service Entrance Conductor

The effects on the structure due to earthquake motions acting in directions other than parallel to the direction of resistance under consideration. [A] P-Delta Effect [B] Orthogonal Effect [C] Effective Prestess [D] None of the above

The interior top surface of a pipe. [A] Corona [B] Crown [C] Pinnacle [D] End Cap

The minimum clear spacing between parallel bars in layer shall be db (diameter of bar) but not less than ___. [A] 20mm [B] 25mm [C] 40mm [D] 50mm

A moving platform/cage for carrying passengers/freight from one level of a building to another [A] Escalator [B] Elevator [C] Dumbwaiter [D] Moving Walks

The term used to the main water pipe delivering potable water to a building is called [A] Maynilad [B] Water Service Pipe [C] Main Pipe [D] Water Utility Pipe

Tool used for cutting intricate wood patterns [A] Hot Wire [B] Jigsaw [C] Circular Saw [D] Scissors

True or False, Is CWN called as Common Wire Nail? [A] False [B] True

What happens if someone tries to break a laminated glass? [A] It will not break [B] It will break but will not splinter across the room [C] It will break into smaller particles [D] The person who break the glass will get injured

What is a punching shear? [A] Load [B] Force [C] Structural Member [D] None of the above

What is curing? [A] fast drying of concrete [B] Retaining of water through hydration [C] Voids in concrete after drying [D] Mixing of water and cement

What is the minumum number of boring test to be used in site? [A] 1 [B] 2 [C] 3 [D] 4

What is the most convinient and cheapest way in water distribution line? [A] Provide Suction Line in every floor [B] Provide overhead water tank and distribute water by gravity [C] Provide boosting line from the ground level [D] All of the Above

What is the purpose of hollow core in CHB load bearing? [A] For alignment [B] Greater Strength with Less Weight [C] For Economy [D] For aesthetical purposes

What is the purpose of metal decking? [A] For aesthetic decorations [B] Formworks of slab [C] for strength concerns [D] None of the above

What is used between 2 different materials at door entry? [A] Weatherstrip [B] Gap [C] Threshold [D] None of the Above

What type of door is best for maintenance? [A] Panel Door [B] Hollow Core Door [C] Sliding Door [D] Rolling Door

Woodwork equipment used to form different wood mouldings, balusters, newels, post, etc. [A] Jigsaw [B] Wood Lathe machine / torno [C] Router [D] Scoring Knife

in one way slab the cantilevered thickness of the slab is L/10. if the span of the slab is 3 meters., what would be the thickness of the slab? [a] 250mm [b] 300mm [c] 200mm [d] 350mm

A rheostat or similar device for regulating the intensity of an electric light without appreciably affecting spatial distribution. (D.K. Ching p. 79) [A] Knife Switch [B] Dimmer Switch [C] Float Switch [D] Key Switch

A shutoff valve closed by lowering a wedge-shaped gate across the passage. [A] Check valve [B] gate valve [C] Non return valve [D] Drain valve

A skeletal frame of relatively slender members designed to give shape and support to a building or other construction (D.K. Ching p. 104) [A] Foundation [B] Frame [C] Scaffolding [D] None of the Above

A skilled person who is utilized for finishing / plastering / block laying / installing tiles / etc. [A] Carpenter [B] Finishing Mason [C] Labor [D] Foreman

A strip of wood or other material attached to a form to produce a smooth, rounded or beveled edge on the outside corner of a concrete member (D.K. Ching p. 45) [A] Grade Strip [B] Chamfer Strip [C] Rustication Strip [D] Wedge

A structural system with essentially complete space frame providing support for gravity loads. Resistance to lateral load is provided by shear walls or braced frames. [A] concentric braced frame [B] building frame system [C] Rigid Frame [D] Moment frame

A vent pipe connected to a stack vent. [A] Unit Vent [B] Loop vent [C] Circuit vent [D] Common Vent

What is the minimum required vertical clearance of an overhead service drop measured from the ground, at the electrical service entrance to buildings, or at the drip loop of the building electric entrance, or above areas or sidewalks accessible only to pedestrians, measured from the final grade or other accessible surface only for service drop cables supported on and cabled together with grounded bare messenger wire and limited to 300 volts to ground? (Phil. Electrical Code) [A] 3000 mm. [B] 3500 mm. [C] 3200 mm. [D] 3100 mm.

What is the purpose of placing space between pebblewash finish? [A] Prevent Slipping [B] Prevent creeping crack [C] Prevent accumulation of dust [D] Aesthetics only

a is panel of laminated veneers. [A] Plywood [B] Gypsum Board [C] Facia Board [D] Hardiflex

a transformer rated 120/480v transforms the lower volt 120v a-c to 480v a-c bigger load. This is called __________ transformer (D.K. Ching p. 75) [a] step up [B] increase up [C] raise up [D] rear up

a type of Wiring not concealed by the building structure [A] Open Wiring [B] Closed Wiring [C] Concelead Wiring [D] Merged Wiring

aviation control towers fall to what kind of occupancy? (CDEP IV-35) [A] Essential facility [B] Standard facility [C] Miscellaneous Occupancy [D] Hazardous Facility

Allowable tolerance on minimum concrete cover for depths greater than 200mm [A] (-) 10mm [B] (-) 12mm [C] (-) 14mm [D] (-) 14mm

is a harizontal grouted element within masonry in which reinforcement is embedded. [A] Bond beam [B] Beam Bond [C] Adhesion Bond [D] Reinforcement Bond

Also called as a link. [A] Ties [B] Stirrups [C] Anchor Bolts [D] Hooks

is a structural concrete element cast in other than its final position in the structure. [A] Pre Cast Concrete [B] Plain Concrete [C] Reinforced Concrete [D] Structural Concrete

lighting that provides illumination to special object like sculptures [A] Specific Lighting [B] Indirect Lighting [C] Accent Lighting [D] General Lighting

plain or reinforced concrete element cast elsewhere than its final position in the structure [a] pre cast [b] foundation [c] cast insitu concrete [d] cast in place

required minimum vertical clearance of an overhead service drop measured from the ground over residential and commercial properties and driveways not subjected to truck traffic and over 600 voltz to ground [A] 5.5m [B] 3.5m [C] 7.5m [D] 4.0m

the classification of lumber in regard to strength and utility in accordance with the grading rules of an approved lumber grading agency. [A] Grade (Lumber) [B] Grade (Size) [C] Grade (Class) [D] Grade (texture)

the resulting moment of a fully yielded cross section (NSCP Def. Of Terms) [A] Plastic moment [B] negative moment [D] bending moment [D] Moment of inertia

the span of the slab is 4 meters, what is the thickness of the slab, if the slab itself is simply supported in solid one way only? [a] 200mm [b] 250mm [c] 300mm [d] 350mm

two M.S. Plates are to be welded by end butt joint by a partial penetration groove weld. The thickness of the plates are 16 mm. What is the minimum effective throat thickness of the weld? A. 6.0 mm., B. 9.0 mm., C. 7.5 mm., D. 12.0 mm.

when the ratio of the short span to the long span of a slab is less than 0.50, slab is a: [A] One Way Slab [B] Slab On Fill [C] Two Way Slab [D] Cantilever Slab

An air-operated device used to open or close a damper or valve. [A] Pump [B] Air Motor [C] Gate Valve [D] None of the Above

which criterion is not needed in sizing a vent pipe for individual, branch and circuit vent based on the total linear footage of the pipe making up the vent? [A] Developed Length of the vent pipe [B] Size of the Drain Pipe [C] Slope of the drain Pipe [D] Number of Fixture Units

Casting Bed [A] Post tensioning [B] Pre Cast [C] Prestressed [D] Pretensioning

Earthquakes have vertical and lateral effects in high rise structures, which are more critical? [A] Axial [B] Lateral [C] Flexural [D] Tensile

Farad is the unit capacity of a ___. [A] Conductor [B] Capacitor [C] Insulator [D] Conveyor

is a 3 dimensional structural system, without bearing walls, composed of members interconnected so as to function as a complete self contained unit with or without the aid of harizontal diaphragms or floor bracing systems. [A] Bearing Wall System [B] Space Frame [C] Parellel Truss System [D] Concrete Roof System

is a braced frame in which the members are subjected primarily to axial forces. [A] Braced Frame [B] Concentric Braced Frame [C] Eccentric Braced Frame [D] Building Frame system

is a frame in which members and joints are capable of resisting forces primarily by flexure; also called as rigid frame (D.K. Ching p. 104). [A] Braced Frame [B] Moment resisting frame [C] Hinged Frame [D] Space Frame

In elevator, these prevent the excessive car travel at the highest and lowest floor; A switch that automatically cuts off current to an electric motor when an object moved it. as an elevator car, has passed a given point (D.K. Ching p. 80). [A] Emergency Switch [B] Limit Switch [C] Buffer [D] Break Glass

In using a concrete backfill in the annular space around column not embedded in poured footings, the concrete shall have ultimate strength of ____Mpa at 28 days. (NSCP 305.7.3): A. 30 Mpa, B. 15 Mpa, C. 10 Mpa, D. 5 Mpa

It is the best floor tile in terms of acoustics [A] Vinyl [B] Carpet [C] Cermaic tiles [D] terra Cota

It is the least effective joining method, but most commonly used due to its ease [A] Rabbet [B] Butt [C] Lap [D] Dado

It is the most common framing material for warehouses [A] Wood [B] Steel [C] Concrete [D] Glass

It is the most economical and fastest way to get the right angle at a line [A] 3-4-5 [B] Brand new plywood [C] hire a geodetic engineer [D] Plumb Bob

Maximum height of a water seal for each fixture trap. [A] 51 mm. [B] 102 mm. [C] 150 mm. [D] 200 mm.

Metal Studs is used for [A] Ceiling Frame [B] Drywall Partitions [C] Floor Joists [D] None of the above

Metal containing no iron such as copper, brass and aluminum [A] Ferrous Metal [B] Non ferrous Metal [C] Aluminum Metal [D] NONE

Minimum extension of the VSTR above an openable window, door opening, air intake, or vent shaft. [A] 0.75 mts. [B] 0.90 mts. [C] 1.05 mts. [D] 1.20 mts.

Minimum extension of the VSTR above the roof. [A] 10 cms [B] 15 cms. [C] 20 cms. [D] 25 cms.

Minimum liquid depth for a septic tank in centimeters [A] 50 [B] 60 [C] 70 [D] 80

What do you call the upward force acting on a spread footing? [A] Atmospheric Pressure [B] uplift pressure [C] Hydrostatic pressure [D] Soil Pressure

What glass is not recommended for high rise buildings? [A] Fixed [B] Awning [C] casement [D] Hopper

What is Division 11 in the Uniform System of "Specifications? [A] Special Construction [B] Conveying Systems [C] Specilities [D] Equipment

What is the allowable deflection for members carrying flat roofs not supporting or attached to non-structural elements likely to be damaged by large deflections? [A] L/480 [B] L/360 [C] L/240 [D] L/180

What is the minimum size of a trap or branch of a residential kitchen? [A] 1 3/4" [B] 2" [C] 1 1/4" [D] 1 1/2"

What is the minimum sizr of trap or fixture of a bidet? (In diameters) [A] 75mm [B] 50mm [C] 63mm [D] 38mm

What is the most common alternative for plywood? It is made out of silica with binders and is highly weather resistant [A] Gypsum Board [B] Asphalt Board [C] Ceramic Tile [D] Ficem Board

What is used to adhere concrete plaster on the surface of a plywood wall? [A] Cement [B] Mortar [C] Grout [D] Lath

What is used to connect wood and wood? [A] Nails [B] Screws [C] Stickwell [D] All of the above

What is used to measure property lines? [A] T-Square [B] Triangles [C] Compass [D] Steel Tape

What is used to stop a single swing door? [A] Door Stopper [B] Jamb [C] Astragal [D] Vaciada

What material is extensively used nowadays in toilet partitions? [A] Melamine [B] PVC [C] Fiberboard [D] Phenolic

Type of plastic pipe other than polyvinyl chloride and polybutylene. [A] Styrene Rubber Plastic (SR) [B] Polypropylene (PP) [C] Polyethlene (PE) [D] Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) [E] All of the Above

What method is the first defence from external noise by site protection and site planning for a quite internal acoustic environment? [A] Using non sensitive parts of the buildings as barriers [B] positioning of openings away from the noise source [C] Use of noise insulating building envelope [D] Avoiding Zones of directional sound

What steel channel is commonly used for ordinary trusses? [A] I-Channel [B] H-Channel [C] C. Purlins [D] Angle Bar

What type of building wire has a trade name as Moisture and Heat Resistant Thermoplastic used for dry and wet Locations? (EL 024/CDEP VI-22) [A] TW [B] THHN [C] MTW [D] THW

What type of building wire has a trade name as Moisture and Heat Resistant Thermoplastic used for dry and wet locations. (EL 024 / CDEP VI-22) [A] TW [B] THHN [C] MTW [D] THW

What type of roof is suitable for a sidewalk? [A] Slate [B] Concrete [C] Curvilinear G.I. Sheet [D] Polycarbonate

Which flooring is best for heavy traffic? [A] Vitrified Tiles [B] Porcelain Tiles [C] Place Concrete [D] Vinyl Tiles

A device that is basically a double throw switch of generally 3 Pole Connection that will automatically transfer the power from the standby generator to the building circuitry during the electrical power failure [A] Brown Out Control Switch (BSS) [B] Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) [C] Single Throw Switch (STS) [D] Double Throw Switch (DTS)

A graph used in air-conditioning and showing the properties of air-system mixtures. [A] ACU Chart [B] FCU Chart [C] Psychometric Chart [D] Air-Ventilation Graph Chart

A portland cement produced from raw materials low in iron oxide ang manganese oxide. The substances that give concrete its gray color, used in precast concrete work and in the making of terazzo, stucco and tile grout (D.K. Ching p. 42) [A] Natural Cement [B] Pozzolan [C] White Portland Cement [D] Air Entraining Portland Cement

A pulley for thightening and guiding the hoisting cables of an elevator system. Also called as deflector sheaves [A] Hoisting machinery [B] Machine beam [C] Idle Sheave [D] Driving Sheave

A revetment consisting of rough stones of various sizes placed compactly to protect the banks or bed of a river from the eroding effects of the flowing water. [A] Retaining Wall [B] Load Bearing Wall [C] Rip Rap [D] Fence

An imaginary line passing through the centroid of the cross section of a beam, other member subject to bending, along which no bending stresses occur [A] Negative Axis [B] Moment of Inertia [C] Neutral Axis [D] Axial Axis

An instrument which measures the actual displacement of the ground with respect to a stationary point during an earthquake. [A] Mercalli Scale [B] Richter Scale [C] Seismometer [D] Anemometer

Approved assembly of insulated conductors with fitting and conductor terminations in a completely enclosed, ventilated protective metal housing where the system is design to carry fault current and to withstand the magnetic forces of the current; (D.K. Ching p. 76) [A] Wire [B] Cord [C] Bus [D] Conduit

As a truss replacement what member can be provided to support roofing materials? [A] Plates [B] Purlins [C] Rafters [D] Planks

Auxillary conductor used in connection with remote measuring devices for operating apparatus at a distant point [a] Alloy Wire [B] Copper Wire [C] Pilot Wire [D] Lead Wire

Cement capable of setting and hardening by a reaction with water (D.K. Ching p. 42) [A] Portland Cement [B] Natural Cement [C] Hydraulic Cement [D] Pozzolan

Commonly utilized in warehouses [A] Glass [B] Concrete [C] Steel [D] Aluminum

Connections carrying calculated stresses, except for lacing, sag bars and girts, shall be designed to support not less than ________Kn of force. (NSCP 510.10.61): A. 30, B. 50, C. 26.70, D. 35

Consist of a body, a checking member, and an atmospheric opening. [A] Soil Bearing Pressure [B] Atmospheric Pressure [C] Atmospheric vacuum Breaker [D] Hydrostatic Pressure

Coomon thickness of plywood used for formworks [A] 3/8" [B] 1/4" [C] 1/2" [D] 3/4"

Deep simple span flexural members has overall depth to clear span ratio greater than: (NSCP 307.4.2) A. .40, B. .60, C. .75, D. .70

Definition of "BX" in electrical wiring cables [A] Silicon Asbestos [B] Asbestos and Varnish Finish cambric [C] Armored Cable [D] Polyethelene

Definition of "RHw" in electrical wiring cables [A] Heat Resistant Latex rubber [B] Moisture and Heat resistant Thermoplastic [C] Heat and Moisture Resistant Rubber [D] Moisture and Heat resistant Cross Link Polymer

Definition of "THWN" in electrical wiring cables [A] Thermoplastic Heat Resistant [C] Moisture and Heat Resistant Thermoplastic [C] Heat and Moisture Resistant Thermoplastic with Nylon [D] Polyethelene

Density of the luminous flux on a surface [A] Lightness [B] Brightness [C] Illumination [D] Lighting

Device or equipment which is supended from overhead either by means of the flexible cord [A] Upright [B] Concealed [C] Pendent [D] NONE

Electrical term "raceway" applies to: [A] Where electric car passes [B] conductor of heavy load energy [C] a channel system in carrying electric wires [D] a grouping of transformers

Elevator Used exclusively for passengers (D.K. Ching p. 80) [A] Hydraulic Elevator [B] Freight Elevator [C] Passenger Elevator [D] Dumbwaiter

Equivalent of 1/6 bend in degrees. [A] 30º [B] 45º [C] 60º [D] 75º

bars larger than _______ mm. Shall not be bundled in beams. A. 25 mm., B. 16 mm., C. 28 mm., D. 36 mm.

Fine particles of ash recovered from the waste gases of a solid fuel furnace (D.K. Ching p. 42) [A] Slag [B] Mica [C] Fly Ash [D] Silica

For adjacent hotel rooms with connecting door, which is the most appropriate? [A] Deadbolt on one side [B] Knob type door lock on one side and dead bolt on the other side [C] Lever type locksets on both sides [D] Magnetic Strip Lock

In 25mm diameter conduit pipe, how many data cables can be inserted? [A] 2 [B] 3 [C] 4 [D] 5

In a construction site, if someone post "escombro for sale" outside, what is he/she selling? [A] Scrap Metals [B] Salvaged Materials [C] Fill Materials [D] Pirated DVD's and CD's

Is any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy. [A] Shell [B] Shelter [C] Building [D] Structure

is a relatively level step excavated into earth material on which fills is to be placed. [A] Cut and Fill [B] Benchmark [C] Grade [D] Bench

is the reinforcement (prestressed or non prestressed) that is the farthest from the extreme compression fiber. [A] Prestressed Steel [B] Post tensioned Steel [C] Tension Steel [D] Extreme Tension Steel

Is the simplest type of building automation system, which intercoms, PABX, microwave links, analog and digital telephone system, video conferencing, satellite links, structured cabling and similar devices [A] Voice Evacuation Ststem [B[ Automated Retractable Pillar System [C] Telecommunication System [D] Public Address System

It is the sum of the products of each element of an area and the square of its distance from a coplanar axis of rotation (D.K. Ching p.16) [A] Moment of Rupture [B] Moment of Rigidity [C] Moment of Inertia [D] Section Modulus

It is used economically to obtain elevations over short/adjacent distances [A] Level [B] Transite [C] Levelling Hose with Water [D] Laser oriented levelling device

It is used for shedding rainwater so as to keep it from running down a wall or from entering a sill [A] Downspout [B] Gutter [C] Drip Mould [D] Catch Basin

It is used to attach aluminum gutter to a roof [A] Nails [B] Weld [C] Rivets [D] Screws

Minimum length of the secondary compartment of a septic tank with a capacity of more than 6 cubic meters. (in meters) [A] 1.30 Mts. [B] 1.40 Mts [C] 1.50 Mts [D] 1.60 Mts

Of or pertaining to an arrangement under which a person or organization designs and constructs a building for sale or lease when ready for occupancy (D.K. Ching p. 48) [A] Design Build [B] Fast Track [C] Turn Key [D] Top Out

Part of the facility which accept the house cable riser and house the terminal block at each floor and at the highest or end of a feeder riser cable [A] Telephone Feeder [B] Telephone Jack [C] Telephone Terminal Cabinet [D] None of the Above

Private garages, carports, sheds, agricultural buildings fall to what type of occupancy? (CDEP IV-35) [A] Essential facility [B] Standard facility [C] Miscellaneous Occupancy [D] Hazardous Facility

Receptacles intended to receive and discharge water, water-carried waste into a drainage system with which they are connected. [ A] Pipes [B] Fittings [C] Fixture [D] Drains

Referring to any artificial method of strengthening the soil to reduce its shrinkage and ensure that it will not move. Common methods are mixing the soil with cement or compaction [A] Atmospheric Pressure [B] Soil Bearing Pressure [C] Soil Stabilization [D] Earthfill

Resistance in alternating current system. [A] Conductance [B] Resistance [C] Impedance [D] Capacitance

Restrained Support is: [A] Flexible [B] Movable [C] Fixed [D] None of the above

Standard frequency of power supplied by the local power utility company like Meralco. [A] 40 cycles [B] 50 cycles [C] 60 cycles [D] 70 Cycles

Steel coated with zinc is also called [A] Stainless [B] Chromed [C] Galvanized [D] Rust Free

The analysis of the stress, strain and deflection characteristics of structural behavior is referred to as: [A] Plastic Analysis [B] Stress Analysis [C] Structural Analysis [D] Seismic Analysis

The axial load at which a column begins to deflect laterally and becomes unstable (D.K/ Ching p. 40) [A] Compressive Load [B] tensile Load [C] Buckling Load [D] Axial Load

The behavior of sandy soil to weaken its capacity to carry imposed loads when subjected to vibration such as earthquake particularly when water table saturates this layer. [A] Compaction [B] Excavation [C] Liquefaction [D] Erosion

The boundary element of a diaphragm or a shear wall which is assumed to take axial stresses analogous to the flanges of a beam [A] Top Chord [B] Bottom Chord [C] Diaphragm Chord [D] Collector Chord

The centerline of pipe. [A] Centerline [B] center Axis [C] Spring Line [D] None of the Above

when the predominant light on the illuminated area is fed directly from the lighting units wherein the greater amount of light is obtained from the ceiling through reflection [A] Direct Lighting [B] Indirect Lighting [C] Semi Indirect Lighting [D] Semi-Direct Lighting

The critical point at which a column carrying it's critical buckling load may either buckle or remain undeflected. The column is therefore in a state of neutral equilibrium (D.K. Ching p. 40) [A] Critical Buckling Load [B] Critical Buckling Stress [C] Bifurcation [D] Radius of Gyration

The force adhesion per unit area of contact between two bonded surfaces. [A] Flexure Stress [B] Shear Stress [C] Bond Stress [D] Stress

The vernacular term for dish strainer is [A] Banggerahan [B] Batalan [C] Salaan [D] Escombro

These devices operates either at microwave frequencies or at ultrasonic frequencies, detect motion in the protected area by the Doppler effect; (mech&elec eqmt for bldg by stein pg.1197) [A] Acoustic Detectors [B] reflexive Beam devices [C] Motion Detectors [D] Photoelectric Devices

Thickness of tile setting [A] 1/2" [B] 1/4" [C] 3/4" [D] 1"

This device, in escalators, is provided at the drive unit location to protect against accidental movement of the escalator during inspection of the drives or during general maintenance. [A] Circuit Breaker [B] Limit Switches [C] Mechanical Maintenance Locking Device [D] Handrail Guard Switches

This is designed as special foundation for intense column loads on a platform consisting usually of two layers of rolled steel joists, one on top of other, at right angles; A framework of crossing beams for spreading heavy loads over large areas. (D.K. Ching p. 101). [A] Mat foundation [B] Isolated Foundation [C] Grillage Foundation [D] shallow foundation

What do you use to measure property lines? [A] T-Square [B] Triangle [C] Steel Tape [D] Plumb bob

What is the most practical method to use if you will pour concrete for a 4 cu.m. slab? [A] Manual Mix [B] Ready Mix Conrete [C] 2 bagger [D] 1 bagger

What is the most suitable flooring material for children and elderly people which is low maintenance and has a horny feeling? [A] Vinyl Tiles [B] Vinyl Sheet [C] T and G Wood Parquet [D] Carpet

What is the treatment for cracks on walls? [A] Additional Plaster [B] Injection of Grout [C] Injection of Bonding Chemical [D] injection of concrete

What is the vertical clearance of an open supply conductors, over 750 V to 22 kV over or under roofs or projections not readily accessible to pedestrians. (NBC p. 213) [A] 4000 mm. [B] 4100 mm. [C] 3800 mm. [C] 3900 mm.

What is the weight of 1 cu. m. of steel? [A] 8750 kilos [B] 8750 kilos [C] 7850 kilos [D] 7580 kilos

What is used as a substitute for bolts due to its east of installation? [A] Welding [B] Nails [C] Rivets [D] Anchors

Which type of refrigirant is recommended for residential, commercial, and industrial application using split type of air conditioning system? [A] R-11 [B] R12 [C] R-22 [D] R-23

Which window type is easiest to clean? [A] Awning [B] Casement [C] Louvers [D] Sliding

Why are uPVC Frames recommended to be colored white? [A] To distinguish from aluminum [B] Expensive when using another color [C] Will fade under constant sun exposure [D] Not appealing in another color

Wood Connectors are stronger when [A] Perpendicular to grain [B] Parallel to grain [C] Diagonal to Grain [D] None of the above

__________ of a typical electrical building system, from the incoming service to the utilization items at the end of the system. This is also so called when electrical symbols are used in leiu of blocks [A] electrical plan [B] serial symbol diagram [C] single line diagram [D] electrical circuit diagram

a concrete floor slab in which the main reinforcement runs in two directions [A] One Way Slab [B] Flat Slab [C] Two Way Slab [D] Ribbed Floor

a design in which the steel reinforcement is more than what is required for balanced condition [a] balanced design [b] under reinforced [c] over reinforced [d] safe design

a long column, usually of wood or metal, not necessarily vertical. [A] Chord [B] Girder [C] Struts [D] Beam

a relatively slender structural member designed primarily to support axial, compressive loads, applied at the member ends [A] beam [B] Post [C] Column [D] Footing

a widening of any structure at the foot to improve its stability, in breakwaters, earth or other dams, or simple walls. [A] Wall [B] Column [C] Footing [D] Wall Footing

also called as batten moulding, it is a thin strip of trim, typically with a rectangular cross section, used to cover seams between panels of exterior siding or interior panelling. [A] Roofing battens [B] Batten [C] Batten trim [D] board and batten

an extremely hot luminous bridge formed by passage of an electric current across a space between two conductors or terminals due to the incandescence of the conducting vapor [A] Jumper [B] Overloading Circuits [C] Electrical Arc [D] Electrical Circuits

another electric service is by ___________ or direct burial techniques. The advantages of this is attractiveness (lack of overhead visual clutter) service reliability and long life. Disadvantages is high cost. [A] Basement Service [B] Deep earth service [C] Underground service [D] cremation service

any detector signals off site security company that notifies public safety, owner, etc. [A] Local Alarm [B] Wireless Alarm [C] Central Station Alarm [D] Propriety Control System

are elements that serve to transmit the inertial forces within structural diaphragms to members to the lateral force resisting system. [A] Diaphragm [B] Collector [C] Collector Elements [D] Diaphragm Elements

in order to provide access to the conduits for installing the necessary wires and for making connections to them, the continuos conduit runs are interrupted at frequent intervals by sheet metal or cast metal boxes. [A] junction boxes [B] union boxes [C] pull boxes and connection boxes [D] safe boxes

is a characteristic of structures where the actual strength is larger than the design strength. The degree of over strength is material and system dependent. [A] Weak Storey [B] Soft Storey [C] Overstrength [D] Overdesign

is a component, including its attachments, having a fundamental period less than or equal to 0.06 second. [A] Component, equipment [B] Component [C] Component, Rigid [D] Component, Flexible

it is a tendency of a force to cause rotation about a given point or axis [A] shear [B] stiffness [C] Moment [D] Inertia

it is also called as the unit of electric potential; Potential difference or electromotive force, defined as the difference of electric potential between two points of a conductor carrying a constant current of one ampere (D.K. Ching p. 74). [A] Watt [B] Amphere [C] Volt [D] resistance

lighting used primarily to draw attention to particular points of interest [A] Specific Lighting [B] Indirect Lighting [C] Accent Lighting [D] General Lighting

minimum thickness of load bearing walls [a] 100mm [b] 200mm [c] 150mm [d] 250mm

the distance between the supports of a bridge, truss, arch, girder, floor, beam, etc. [A] Beam [B] Chord [C] Span [D] Bridge

which of the following statements does NOT describe velocity of sound correctly" [A] if the temeperature in a room increases, the speed of sound also increases [B] changes in pressure at controlled density have virtually no effect on the speed of the sound [C] sound travels slightly slower in moist air than in dry air because moist air contains a greater number of lighter molecules [D] the product of wavelength and frequency is equal to the spead of propagation of the sound wave

A type of lamp which produces light by means of the reaction of halogen additive in the bulb reacts with chemically with tungsten. [A] Metal Halide Lamp [B] Flourescence Lamp [c] Mercury Lamp [D] Tungsten Halogen Lamp

A type of vent where the vertical pipe takes off in front of the last fixture and connects it to the soil stack which acts as a vent [A] Circuit vent [B] Loop vent [C] Yoke vent [D] Relieft Vent

A type of water closet that is noisy but highly efficient. Strong jet into up leg forces contents out. Use only with flush valve, requires higher pressure. [A] Washdown [B] Reverse Trap [C] Siphon Jet [D] Blowout

A vent with a function to provide circulation if air between drainage and vent system. [A] Stack Vent [B] Waste Vent [C] Main Vent [D] Relief Vent

A water closet similar to that of the siphon jet but with a smaller water surface and trapway. [A] Siphon Jet [B] Siphon Vortex [C] Washdown [D] Reverse Trap

A weight balancing another weight as the rectangular cast iron blocks mounted in a steel frame to counter balance the load placed on the hoisting machine by an elevator car (D.K. Ching p. 80) [A] Guiderail [B] Hoisting Cable [C] Travelling Cable [D] Counterweight

A wheel or disk with a ground rim, used as a pulley for hoisting (D.K. Ching p. 80) [A] Hoisting machinery [B] Machine beam [C] Idle Sheave [D] Driving Sheave

Accomplished by cooling the humid ambient air below its dew point and then to heat it? [A] Heating [B] Cooling [C] Ventilation [D] Dehumidification

Acoustical phenomenon which causes sound wave to be bent or scattered around. [A] Wavelength [B] Sound Absorption [C] Sound Attenuation [D] Sound of Diffraction

An apparent shift in the frequency occurring when an acoustic source and listener are in motion relative to each other, the frequency increasing when the source and the listener approach each other and decreasing when they move apart. [A] Wave Front [B] Logarithm effect [C] Amplitude [D] Droppler Effect

An expansion joint of adjacent parts of a structure to permit expected movements between them. [A] Expansion Joint [B] Construction Joint [C] Cold Joint [D] Contraction Joint

As NEC provision, how many convinience outlets can be provided for 15 ampere circuit? [A] 12 [B] 10 [C] 8 [D] 6

Clearance of electric service drop from above ground at its point of attachment to the building or pedestal shall be not less than: [A] 2.50 M. [B] 2.80 M. [C] 2.35 M. [D] 3.00 M.

Color code for pipes containing acid. [A] Red [B] Blue [C] Yellow [D] Black

Definition of "FEPW" [A] Flourinated Ethylene Propylene Moisture Resistant [B] Flourine Ethyl Propylene Moisture Resistant [C] Flauric Ethylene Propyaea Moist Resistant [D] NONE

Definition of "PE" [A] Thermoplastic Heat Resistant [C] Moisture and Heat Resistant Thermoplastic [C] Heat and Moisture Resistant Thermoplastic with Nylon [D] Polyethelene

Generators are utilized for special applications requiring large quantities of this. In the building field. Such a requirement found in elevator work. Smaller quantities for this generator, furnished either by batteries or by rectifiers are utilities for telephone and signal equipment, controls, etc.; An electric current flowing in one direction only by having a magnitude that does not vary or varies only slightly (D.K. Ching p. 75) [A] Distribution Circuit [B] Alternating Current (A-C) [C] demand current [D] Direct-Current (D-C)

A method for analyzing an indeterminate structure through an iterative process of fixing a rigid point in space. (D.K. Ching p. 105) [A] Modular Method [B] Portal method [C] Cantilever Method [D] Moment Distribution Method

Groups of parallel reinforcing bars bundled in contact to act as one unit shall be united to ___ pieces in one bundle. (NSCP 407.7.6.1) [A] 1 [B] 2 [C] 3 [D] 4

How are gutters joined? [A] Mighty Bond [B] Vulcaseal [C] Tekscrew [D] Aluminum Rivets

is a tendon that is permanently prevented from bonding to the concrete after stressing. [A] Bonded tendon [B] Unbonded Tenddn [C] Bond Beam [D] Adhesion Bond

what is the method of analyzing intermediate modular building frames by assuming hinges at the center of beam spans and column heights? (D.K. Ching p. 105) [A] Modular Method [B] Portal method [C] Cantilever Method [D] Moment Distribution Method

which is more dangerous? [a] shear wall at the center [b] shear wall with many openings [c] shear wall at the outer edge of the building [d] it does not matter

which of the following would not be appropriate for fire protection in an elementary school? [A] Ionization detectors [B] Temperature rise detectors [c] Photoelectric Detectors [D] None of the Above

Maximum length of a tailpiece. [A] 150 mm. [B] 300 mm. [C] 450 mm. [D] 600 mm.

Minimum distance of a water supply well from a disposal field. [A] 25.50 Mts. [B] 26.50 Mts. [C] 29.50 Mts. [D] 30.50 Mts.

Minimum size of a standpipe for a building in which the highest outlet is 23 meters or less from the fire service connection. [A] 1" [B] 2" [C] 3" [D] 4"

Meaning of NGCP. (No Choices!)

National Grid Corporation of the Philippines

Meaning of Napocor. (No Choices!)

National Power Corporatiol

your client has entered the bathroom at his newly built house, however, he immediately went out due to unpleasant smell that is coming out from the water closet. As the architect of the project, he requested you to inspect and determine what might be the problem. during your inspection, you noticed that even the bowl is clean still the foul smell exist. during the construction, the contractor have implemented and complied in the design intent. proper venting was provided. what might be the solution for this? [A] Check water closet for trap seal loss [B] Replace Vent [c] Provide air freshener [D] remove existing water closet and install with a new one

A large form that can be moved by a crane, used in constructing the concrete floors and roofs of multi storey buildings (D.K. Ching p. 45) [A] Climbing Form [B] Lift [C] Slip Form [D] Flying Form

A boxlike structure on a roof providing access to a stairwell or an elevator shaft (D.K. Ching p. 80) [A] Machine Room [B] Penthouse [C] Control Room [D] Bulkhead

Definition of ISO.

International Organization for Standarization

Meaning of PEC. (No Choices!)

Philippine Electrical Code

Definition of UL.

Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

A pit in basement floor made to collect water into which a pump is placed to pump the liquid to the sewer pipe [A] Sump [B] Drain Hole [C] Slump [D] None of these

A portland cement used for general construction, having none of the distinguishing qualities of other types (D.K. Ching p. 42) [A] Type I: Normal [B] Type II: Moderate [C] Type III: High Early Strength [D] Type IV: Low Heat [E] Type V: Sulfate Resisting

A private telephone system that interconnects with public telephone systems. [A] PABX [B] CCTV [C] Fax [D] Intercom

Best Roofing material for a house located near a coastal area [A] Asphalt Shingles [B] G.I Sheet [C] Concrete [D] tegula

Best treatment for cracks on concrete walls [A] Injection of bonding chemical [B] Place a masking tape then paint [C] More Putty [D] Demolished it

Bolts and rivets connecting stiffness to the girder web shall be spaced not more than ______mm on centers. (NSCP 507.5.3) [A] 300 mm. [B] 450 mm. [C] 600 mm. [D] 750 mm.

Cast in place/bored piles shall have a specific compressive strength Fc of not less than ______Mpa. (NSCP 307.2.1): A. 17.50 mpa, B. 20 mpa, C. 15 mpa, D. 25 mpa

Class A Ratio: [A] 1-2-4 [B] 1-2-5 [C] 1-21/2-5 [D] 1-2-6

It refers to the occupancy load which is either partially or fully in place or may not be present at all. [A] Live Load [B] Nominal Load [C] Occupant Load [D] Dead Load

Method of water connection done by passing water through it thus making hard water a soft water [A] Zeolite Process [B] Chlorination [C] Aeration [D] Filtration

One of the vertical steel tracks controlling the travel of an elevator car or counterweight (D.K. Ching p. 80) [A] Guiderail [B] Hoisting Cable [C] Travelling Cable [D] Counterweight

Other than pin connected members, the allowable tensile stress shall not exceed _______ on the gross area. (NSCP 504.2.1): A. .60 fy, B. .45 fy, c. .33 fy, D. .66 fy

Retaining walls shall be designed to resist overturning by at least ______times the overturning moment. (NSCP 206.6) [A] 1.5 [B] 2 [C] 3 [D] 4

Safest material to be used for exits [A] Steel [B] Reinforced Concrete [C] Mortar [D] All of the above

Sheet Piles [A] Protection for erosion [B] Excavation for drainage [C] Underpinning [D] None of the above

The construction drawings and specifications setting forth in detail the requirements for the construction of a project (D.K. Ching p. 50) [A] Construction Documents [B] Specifications [C] Contract Documents [D] Uniform System

The entire assemblage at the intersection of the members. [A] Joint [B] Weld [C] Splice [D] None of the above

The length of a pipeline measured along the centerline of the pipe and pipe fittings. [A] Developed Length [B] Embedment length [C] Development Length [D] Effective Length

The materials widely used as an insulation covering in electric cables which are made of metal and phenollic compound [a] Bakelite [B] Mica [C] Polyester Nylon [D] Polyethylene

The maximum axial load than can theoretecally be applied to a column without causing it to buckle (D.K. Ching p. 40) [A] Critical Buckling Load [B] Critical Buckling Stress [C] Bifurcation [D] Radius of Gyration

The maximum value of tension, compression, or shear respectively the material sustain without failure. [A] Yielding Stress [B] Allowable Stress [C] Yielding Moment [D] Elastic Limit

The minimum one way slab thickness for a BOTH end continuous slab is: (NSCP 409.6.2) [A] L/28 [B] L/24 [C] L/10 [D] L/20

The recommended speed for escalators are: [A] 90 - 120 FPM [B] 165 - 180 FPM [C] 130 - 180 FPM [D] 60 - 80 FPM

The secondary effect on shears and moments of frame members induced by the vertical loads acting on the laterally displaced building frame. [A] P-Delta Effect [B] Orthogonal Effect [C] Effective Prestess [D] None of the above

The slope of cut surfaces shall be no steeper than _______% slope. (NSCP 302.2.2) A. 50%, B. 60%, C. 30%, D. 40%

The strain energy stored in an elastic material per unit of volume. [A] Resilience [B] Elasticity [C] Opacity [D] Ductility

The supplying of utilities, as water, gas, and electricity required or demanded by the public (D.K. Ching p. 75) [A] Service [B] Service Drop [C] Service Lateral [D] Feeder

The type of footing for a structural Column within a property line [A] Combined [B] Isolated [C] Continuous [D] Mat

The underground position of service conductors extending from a main power line or transformer to a building (D.K. Ching p. 75) [A] Service Lateral [B] Service Drop [C] Service Conductor [D] Service Equipment

The voltage across the welding arc [A] Arc Voltage [B] Open Voltage [C] Closed Voltage [D] Weld Arc

The wind load importance factor for standard occupancy structures is equal to? [A] 1.0 [B] 1.15 [C] 0.87 [D] 0.70

True of False, is a Lamp a Artificial source of light [A] True [B] False

What is used to connect steel to steel? [A] Rivets [B] Weld [C] Nails [D] Rubber

What needs to be done to the footing dimension to reduce soil bearing pressure? [A] Enlarge it [B] reduce it [C] put more water on it [D] increase the number of escombro in it

Which of the following is not a used as a beam? [A] PVC [B] Wood [C] Steel [D] Concrete

Which of the following is the most resilient material suitable for installation of in a warehouse? [A] Vinyl tile [B] Linoleum [C] Ceramic tile [D] Vinyl Strip

Which of the following materials conforms to green architecture principles? [A] Steel [B] Plastic [C] Wood [D] Aluminum

Wood defects are: heart shake, cup shake, star shake, and___. [A] knots [B] Nots [C] Moats [D] Notes

conversely, materials that resist the flow of current are called __________; A material that is a poor conductor of electricity, used for separating or supporting conductors to prevent the undesired flow of current. (D.K. Ching p. 78) [A] Insulator [B] Conductor [C] Isolator [D] Compressor

is a void space having a gross cross sectional area greater than 967 sq. Mm. [A] Cell [B] Void [C] Grain [D] Sap

Definition of ANSI.

American National Standards Institute

ASTM

American Society for Testing and Materials

An electrical device design to protect electrical circuit from damage caused by overload or short circuit [A] ELCB [B] Circuit Breaker [C] UPS [D] Bare Copper

An instrument used for horizontal levelling [A] Plumb Bob [B] Spirit Level [C] Meter [D] Steel Tape

An overcurrent protective device with a circuit opening fusible member which is heated and severed by the passage of the overcurrent through it [A] Battery [B] Fuse [C] Cell [D] None of the Above

True or false, brass and cast iron body cleanouts shall not be used as a reducer or adapter. [A] False [B] True

True or false, no galvanized wrought iron or galvanized steel pipe shall be used underground and shall be kept at least 15 cms above ground. [A] False [B] true

It is a mixture of silica and lime [A] Grout [B] Putty [C] Cement [D] Mortar

What window is easiest to clean? [A] Awning [B] Casement [C] Double Hung [D] Sliding

Is one in which the story strength is less than 80% of that of the story above. [A] Storey Drift [B] Soft Storey [C] Weak Storey [D] Storey

A valve used in a flush tank controlling the flushing of fixture. [A] Gate Valve [B] Flash Valve [C] Flush Valve [D] Ball Valve

A vent pipe connected to a vent stack. [A] Unit Vent [B] Loop vent [C] Circuit vent [D] Common Vent

A vertical series of superimposed rigid frames (D.K. Ching p. 105) [A] Multibay Frame [B] Portal [C] Multistory Frame [D] Bent

It Is a type of glass used for display of windows [A] Tinted Glass [B] Reflective Glass [C] Clear Glass [D] Tempered Glass

A braced or rigid frame designed to carry vertical and lateral loads transverse to the length of framed structure (D.K. Ching p. 105) [A] Multibay Frame [B] Portal [C] Multistory Frame [D] Bent

A fireproof door witn metal covering [A] PVC Door [B] Metal Door [D] Wood Door [D] Kalamein Door

if the building has swimming pool at the roof deck, what kind of load should be considered in answer on item number 449? It is the load that may accumulate on a roof because of its form, deflection, or clogging of its drainage [A] Dead Load [B] Live Load [c] Moving Load [D] water Load

is a component, including its attachments, having a fundamental period greater than 0.06 second. [A] Component, equipment [B] Component [C] Component, Rigid [D] Component, Flexible

is a mechanical or electrical component or element that is a part of a mechanical and or electrical system. [A] Component, Rigid [B] Component, Flexible [D] Component [D] Component, Equipment

is any excavating or filling or combination thereof. [A] Grade, Rough [B] Grade, Existing [C] Grade, Finish [D] Grading

is the mechanical removal of earth materials. [A] Compaction [B] Cut [C] Fill [D] Excavation

it is a government corporation in the philippines where Meralco buys its own electricity if their ample supply is low [A] PHILEC [B] Transco [C] NGCP [D] Napocor

A portland cement having a reduced content of tricalcium aluminate, lessening the need for gypsum, a sulfate normally added to cement to retard its setting time. Used where resistance to severe sulfate action is required V: Sulfate Resisting

A reduction in volume of concrete prior its final set, caused by hydration of the cement paste (D.K. Ching p. 47) [A] Spalling [B] Crazing [C] Honeycomb [D] Drying Shrinkage [E] Setting Shrinkage

Aside from Roofing purposes, where can you use Polycarbonate? [A] Wall Sidings [B] Sound walls [C] Dome lights [D] Curved Glazings [E] All of the Above

A brace, usually of wood for spacing and keeping wall or footing forms apart. Also called as a spacer (D.K. Ching p. 45) [A] Spreader [B] Wale [C] Strongback [D] Wedge

A branch of science the deals with the control and propagation of sound. [A] Accoustics [B] Sound Engineering [C] Music [D] None of the Above

A building constructed with a steep triangular frame resting directly on a foundation (D.K. p. 104) [A] A-Frame [B] Plastic Hinge [C] Three Hinged Frame [D] Sidesway

A calcined mixture of clay and limestone, finely pulverized and used as an ingridient in concrete and mortar. The term is frequently incorrectly for concrete (D.K. Ching p. 42) [A] Cement [B] Admixtures [C] Aggregates [D] Concrete

A clamping device for keeping column forms or the top of wall froms from spreading under the pressure of newly placed concrete (D.K. Ching p. 45) [A] Yoke [B} Keyway [C] Bulkhead [D] Wale

A client wants to build a bungalow in an area where there is a frequent power interruption. The water pressure during daytime can supply up to 2 storeys high but from 6PM to 4AM the water pressure from the main is not sufficient to reach the lowest fixture. what is the most economical water distribution system you can introduced to the client? [A] Upfeed system plus overhead tank [B] Use ground water as source [C] Cistern tank + Pneumatic Tank [d] Use booster pumps

A coarse texture finish obtained by fracturing a concrete or stone surface with a power driven hammer having a rectangular head with a corrugated, serrated or toothed face (D.K. Ching p. 47) [A] Brush hammered finish [B] Exposed aggregate finish [C] Broom Finish [D] Swirl finish

A combination of a Special or Intermediate Moment Resisting Space Frame and Shear Walls or Braced Frames. [A] Dual System [B] Space Frame [C] Moment resisting Frame [D] Braced Frame

A common term for a two way fire service connection [A] Siamese Connection [B] Wet Standpipe [C] Combination Standpipe [D] Dry Standpipe

A compression test of a cylinder cut from a hardened concrete structure, usually by means of a core drill (D.K. Ching p. 44) [A] Core Test [B] Slump Test [C] Compressive Strength Test [D] Test Cylinder

A concrete or mortar mix having relatively high water content and runny consistency (D.K. Ching p. 44) [A] Wet Mix [B] Dry Mix [C] Plastic Mix [D] None of the Above

A continuous belt (chair) attached to the handrail and directly connected to the steps is known as [A] Endless Belt [B] Balustrade Assembly [C] Spocket Assembly [D] Hanrdrail

A crossbeam or a bay formed by crossbeams (D.K. Ching p. 107) [A] Trave [B] Breast Summer [C] Summer [D] Binder

A device or group of devices which serves to govern in some predetermined manner, the electric power delivered to the apparatus to which it is connected [A] Controller [B] Panels [C] Switches [D] Touchscreen Flicking

A document issued by a building official certifying that all or a designated portion of a building complies with the provisions of the building code, and permitting occupancy for its designated use [A] Occupancy Permit [B] Building Permit [C] Notice to Proceed [D] Certificate of Completion

A expansive reaction occuring when the cement matrix of concrete or mortar comes in contact with sulfates dissolved in ground water or in soil (D.K. Ching p. 42) [A] Sulfate Action [B] Entrained Air [C] honeycomb [D] Crazing

A fire rated room housing a transformer and auxillary equipment for a large building, usually located on a grade or below ground and ventilated directly to the outside air (D.K. Ching p. 75) [A] Transformer Vault [B] Switchgear Room [C] Substation [D] Electric Room

A flat tool for spreading and smoothing of fresg concrete, stucco, or plaster surface (D.K. Ching p. 47) [A] Float [B] Bull Float [C] Trowel [D] Power trowel

A flexible, non metallic, fire-resistant tubing for conductors in knob-and-tube wiring (D.K. Ching p. 79). [A] Loom [B] Cord [C] Connector [D] Terminal

A form consisting of waler rods which are inserted through the form and threaded into the ends of the inner rod. (D.K. Ching p. 45) [A] She Bolts [B] Cone Bolt [C] Snap Tie [D] Form Tie

A galvanized wire basket filled with stone and used in constructing an abutment or retaining structure [A] Gabion [B] Concrete [C] Flagstones [D] Asphalt

A high intensity discharge lamp in which the light is produced by the radiation from a mixture of a metallic vapor, similar to that of a mercury lamp in construction. [A] Metal Halide Lamp [B] Flourescence Lamp [B] Incadecent Lamp [D] Sodium Lamp

A horizontal or nearly horizontal system acting to transmit lateral forces to the vertical resisting elements, it includes horizontal bracing system. [A] Diaphragm [B] Collector [C] Beam [D] Column

A hydraulic cement made by burning a mixture of clay and limestone in a rotary kiln and pulverizing the resulting clinker into a very fine powder, named for its resemblance to a limestone quarried on the isle of Portland, England (D.K. Ching p. 42) [A] Portland Cement [B] Natural Cement [C] Hydraulic Cement [D] Pozzolan

A large door constructed of one or several leaves opening by swinging or rolling up to a horizontal position above the door opening (D.K. Ching p. 62) [A] Overhead Door [B] Pivoted Door [C] Rolling Door [D] Sliding Door

A large principal beam designed to support concentrated loads at isolated points along its length (D.K. Ching p. 106) [A] Girder [B] Girt [C] Rafter [D] Purlin

A luminous discharge due to ionization of the air surrounding a conductor caused by voltage gradient exceeding a certain critical value [A] Corona [B] Korona [C] Crown [D] None of the Above

A machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy (D.K. Ching p. 75). [A] Generator [B] Alternator [C] Electric Motor [D] Battery

A metal tie for keeping wall forms from spreading under the fluid pressure of newly placed concrete (D.K. Ching p. 45) [A] Form Tie [B] Snap Tie [C] Cone Bolt [D] She Bolt

A method for planning, scheduling and managing a project combining all relevant information into a flow chart. (D.K. Ching p. 49) [A] CPM [B] Gantt Chart [C] Fast Track [D] Design Build

A method of casting reinforced concrete wall panels on site in a harizontal position, then tilting them up into their final position (D.K. Ching p. 50) [A] Tilt up construction [B] Prefabrecated Construction [C] Lift Slab Construction [D] Modular Construction

A method proportioning structural components such that no applicable limit state is exceeded when the structure is subjected to all appropriate load combinations. (NSCP Def. Of Terms) [A] Load and Resistance Factor Design [B] Structural Design [B] Structural Analysis [D] Load and Endurance Factor Design

A mixture of amorphous silica that reacts to the disentegration of water [A] Cement [B] Sand [C] Gravel [D] Plywood

A piece of lumber with knots can be used with what? [A] Door Jamb [B] Interior Beam [C] It is too weak and cannot be used [D] Floor Framing

A principal beam supporting the ends of two sets of floor joists (D.K. Ching p. 107) [A] Binder [B] Girt [C] Girder [D] Rafter

A quantity which measures the resistance of the mass to being revolved about a line. [A] Torsion [B Shear [C] Stress [D] Equilibrium

A rigid frame having a continuous beam supported by and rigidly connected to three or more columns (D.K. Ching p. 105) [A] Multibay Frame [B] Portal [C] Multistory Frame [D] Bent

A room Housing the hoisting machinery, control equipment and sheaves for rising and lowering an elevator car (D.K. Ching p. 81) [A] Machine Room [B] Penthouse [C] Control Room [D] Bulkhead

A row of elevators in a high rise building, controlled by a common operating system and responding to a single call button (D.K. Ching p. 80) [A] Bank [B] Rise [C] Travel [D] Landing

A service drop conductors of 300 volts or less which do not pass over other than a maximum of 1.20 meters of the overhang portion of the roof for the purpose of terminating at a through the roof service raceway or approved support may be maintained at a minimum of __________ from any portion of the roof over which they pass [A] 500mm [B] 600mm [C] 1000mm [D] 1100mm

A specification that stipulates how a particular component or system must perform without giving the means to be employed to achieve the results (D.K. Ching p. 50) [A] Performance Specification [B] Descriptive Specification [C] Reference Specification [D] Proprietary Specification

A stop valve placed in the service pipe close to the connection at the water main. [A] Corporation Stop [B] Bib Cock [C] Check Valve [D] Gate Valve

A structural member spanning from truss to truss or supporting a rafter. [A] Reostra [B] Guililan [C] Kilo [D] Barakilan

A synthetic non-flammable insulating liquid which, when decomposed by an elctric arc evolves only non-explosive gases [A] Askarel [B] Alkaline [C] Alkyd [D] NONE

A system of construction utilizing closely spaced and sheated members of dimension lumber or light gauge metal to form the structural elements of the building (D.K. Ching p. 106) [A] Light Frame Construction [B] Post and Beam Construction [C] Pole Construction [D] Plank and Beam Construction

A system of horizontal and vertical elements where sheating is installed [A] Light Timber Construction [B] Space Frame [C] Precast System [D] Post tensioning

A temporary structure or platform for supporting workers and materials at a height above the floor or ground during the construction or repair the building. (D.K. Ching p. 49) [A] Scaffold [B] Falsework [C] Top Out [D] Finishing

A textured finish given to a fresh plaster or concrete surface by trowelling with a circular overlapping motion (D.K. Ching p. 47) [A] Swirl Finish [B] Broom Finish [C] Dry Shake Finish [D] Brush hammered Finish

A thick column subject to failure by crushing rather than by buckling. Failure occurs when the direct stress from an axial load exceeds the compressive strength of the material available in the cross section (D.K. Ching p. 40) [A] Short Column [B] Intermediate Column [C] Long Column [D] None of the above

A toilet bowl in which the flushing water enters through the rim and a siphonic action initiated by a water jet draws the contents of the bowl through the trapway. [A] Siphon Jet [B] Siphon Vortex [C] Washdown [D] Reverse Trap

A trowel having a long curved lip for rounding the edges of a fresh concrete slab as it begins to set (D.K. Ching p. 47) [A] Edger [B] Bull Float [C] Float [D] Trowel

A type of gunite mixed with an accelerating admixture with aggregate larger than 10mm originally sprayed under high air pressure of lining tunnels. [A] Shotcrete [B] Pneumatic Gunite [C] Pneumatic Mortar [D] Early Strength Gunite

A type of hinge with a removable pin(D.K. Ching p. 115) [A] Loose Pin [B] Fixed Pin [C] Adjustable Pin [D] Gravity Hinge

A type of perimeter detector which detects objects in heat range of body temperature [A] Passive Infrared [B] Ultrasonic [C] Light Beam [D] Proximity

A type of wire of cable with specification as Polyethylene Insulated weather resistant wire with an operating temperature of 75 degrees centigrade? [A] Aluminum Wire Line [B] High Temperature Wire [C] Brass Copper Wire and Standed [D] Copper Line Wire

A unit of electrical system which is intended to carry but not utilize electrical energy [A] Device [B] Load [C] Circuit [D] Connection

A valve closed by a disk seating on an opening in an internal wall. [A] Globe valve [B] Glove Valve [C] gate Valve [D] Ball valve

A water closet that is sanitary, efficient, and very quiet. Water enters through the rim and through the down leg. [A] Siphon Jet [B] Siphon Vortex [C] Washdown [D] Reverse Trap

A weld roughly triangular cross section between two pieces at right angles; A weld with a triangular cross section joining two surfaces that meet in an interior right angle (D.K. Ching p. 86). [A] Fillet Weld [B] Lap Weld [C] Puddle Weld [D] Butt Weld

A wood strip fixed to the inside face of a form to indicate the top of concrete lift (D.K. Ching p. 45) [A] Grade Strip [B] Chamfer Strip [C] Rustication Strip [D] Wedge

A wooden leaf louvered door is to be installed in the doorway of a utility room. However, when the doors were measured, it turned out that the doorway was bigger and that the leaves would not meet in the middle. There is a problem in installing the lock, but the workmanship of the door was above standard. what is the best possible solution for this? [A] Install a solid wood strip on the door frames to equal the gap [B] Install an astragal [C] Adjust the jambs [D] Remove the door and replace it with another one

ASTM A 884M is also known as? [A] epoxy coated steel wire and welded wire fabric [b] zinc coated (galvanized) steel bars [c] steel welded wire fabric, deformed[ d] steel welded wire fabric, plain

ASTM A36 [A] Structural Steel [B] Structural Concrete [C] Reinforced Concrete [D] Prestress Concrete

Additional moment developed in structural member as its longitudinal axis deviates from the line of action of a compressive force, equal to the product of the load and the member deflection at any point (D.K. Ching p. 41) [A] P-Delta Effect [B] Effective Length Factor [C] Middle Third Rule [D] Radius of Gyration

Aggregate consisting of crushed stone, gravel or blast furnaced slag having a particle size larger than 1/4 inches (D.K. Ching p. 43) [A] Coarse Aggregates [B] Fine Aggregates [C] Graded Aggregates [D] Particule Size Distribution Aggregates

Allowable shear stress on structural steel on the cross sectional area effective in resisting shear. [A] 0.40 Fy [B] 0.45 Fy [C] 0.66 Fy [D] 0.87 Fy

Allowable stress for tension on pin connected members based on net area. [A] 0.45 Fy [B] 0.60 Fy [C] 0.66 Fy [D] 0.87 Fy

Allowable tensile stress of structural steel based on effective area. [A] 0.50 of specified minimum tensile strength [B] 0.60 of specified minimum yield stress [D] 0.60 of minimum yield tensile strength [D] 0.50 of specified minimum yield stress

An Assymetrical distribution of light and normally allows for adjustments in the lamp position. Used in gallery and other small areas [A] Accent Light with adjustable reflector lamp [B] Down Light with Reflector Lamp [C] Down Light with elliptical Lamp [D] Accent Light with Fresnel Lens

An admixture which hastens the hardening rate and or initial setting time of concrete. [A] Accelerator [B] Retarder [C] Shotcrete [D] None of the above

An element of a diaphragm parallel to the applied load which collects and transfers diaphragm shear to vertical resisting elements or distributes loads within the diaphragm. [A] Diaphragm Strut [B] Diaphragm [C] Collector Strut [D] Collector

An official permit to do something normally forbidden by regulations, especially by building in a way or for a purpose normally forbidden by a building code or zoning ordinance (D.K. Ching p. 51) [A] Variance [B] Building Code [C] Model Code [D] Zoning Ordinance

Any construction that does not fullfull the requirements for combustible construction (D.K. Ching p. 51) [A] Combustible Construction [B] Non Combustible Construction [C] Light Wood Frame Construction [D] Heavy Timber Construction

Cleanouts may be omitted on a horizontal drain less than 1.5 meters in length unless such line is serving sinks or urinals, true or false. [A] True [B] False

Concrete cover for pipes, conduits, and fittings shall not be less than ___ for concrete not exposed to earth or weather. [A] 20mm [B] 40mm [C] 50mm [D] 75mm

Concrete left in its natural state after formwork is removed, especially when the concrete surface reflects the texture, joints, and fastened of a board form (D.K. Ching p, 47) [A] Beton Brut [B] Architectural Concrete [C] Reinforced Concrete [D] Lightweight Concrete

Concrete made with strong lightweight aggregate having a unit weight of 1,362 to 1,840 kg/m³ and comprssive strength comparable to that of a normal concrete (D.K. Ching p. 43). [A] Structural Lightweight Concrete [B] Reinforced Lightweight Concrete [C] Plain Lightweight Concrete [D] Prestressed Concrete

Concrete mixed at a batch plant for delivery by an agitator truck to a construction site (D.K. Ching p. 46) [A] Ready Mixed Concrete [B] Shrink Mixed Concrete [C] Transit Mixed Concrete [D] Pneumatic Placement

Concrete slab should have a minimum concrete cover of [A] 20mm [B] 40mm [C] 15mm [D] 30mm

Concrete that does not conform to definition of reinforced concrete. [A] Plain Concrete [B] Reinforced Concrete [C] Lightweight Concrete [D] Structural Concrete

Constructed so that a framework of timbers is exposed (D.K. Ching p. 107) [A] Open Timber [B] Solar [C] Half Timber [D] Jetty

Curing for high-early strength concrete shall be maintained above 10°C and in moist condition for at least the ___ days after placement. [A] 3 [B] 4 [C] 5 [D] 6

Curing of concrete (other than high-early strength) shall be maintained above 10°C and in moist condition for at least the first ___ days after placement. [A] 7 [B] 14 [C] 21 [D] 28

Definition of "FEPW" [A] Flourinated Ethylene Propylene Moisture Resistant [B] Flourine Ethyl Propylene Moisture Resistant [C] Flauric Ethylene Propyaea Moist Resistant [D] NONE

Definition of "Ruw" in electrical wiring cables [A] Heat Resistant Latex rubber [B] Moisture and Heat resistant Thermoplastic [C] Heat and Moisture Resistant Rubber [D] Moisture and Heat resistant Cross Link Polymer

Definition of "SA" [A] Silicon Asbestos [B] Asbestos and Varnish Finish cambric [C] Armored Cable [D] Polyethelene

Distance sound travels during each cycle of vibration. [A] Wavelength [B] Sound Absorption [C] Sound Attenuation [D] Sound of Diffraction

Fill slopes shall not be constructed on natural slopes steeper than ____% slope (NSCP 302.3.1) A. 50%, B. 10%, C. 20%, D. 60%

For a rectangular reinforced concrete compression member, it shall be permitted to take the radius of gyration equal to _______times the overall dimension of the direction of stability is being considered. (NSCP 410.12.20): A. .30, B. .45, C. .50, D. .75

For a structure at sea, what is the best type of roofing? [A] Galvanized Iron roofing [B] Asphalt Singles [C] Concrete [D] Fiber Cement board

For members whose design is based on tensile force, the slenderness ratio L/r preferably should not exceed _________.: A. 300, B. 250, C. 200, D. 350

Friction resulting from bends or curves in the specified prestressing tendon profile. [A] Curvature Friction [B] Wobble Friction [C] Bending Friction [D] None of the above

Given 300mm x 300mm columns and 200mm wide beams, for simplicity of design, structural stability and economical purposes, where is the best placement of perimeter beams? [A] center of the columns [B] Outer side of the columns [C] inner side of columns [D] does not matter

Gutter and Roof Accessories are [A] thicker than roof [B] Thinner than roof [C] Equal in thickness [D] it depends on the taste!

Having a monetary commitment set aside to ensure that all obligations set forth are fulfilled; usually goes for contractors and subcontractors in construction (D.K. Ching p. 48) [A] Bond [B] Insurance [C] License [D] Loans

Heat absorbing glass with blue green or gray color reflects heat coming into space. This is because of its [A] Strength pf stress [B] Chemical Composition and Color [C] Weight and Density [D] Thickness

High voltages are used in commercial buildings because [A] conductors and conduits are smaller [B] a wider variety of loads can be accomodated [C] commercial buildings require more power [D] transformers can step down the voltages to whatever is required.

Higher than 20,000 Hertz [A] Supersonic [B] Ultrasonic [C] Ultimate Sonic [D] NONE

How are you going to put 3/4" thick plywood, in uneven surface? [A] Angle Bar Plus Wood [B] Liquid Nail [C] Concrete Nail [D] give up, no chance at all

How do you make CHB load bearing? [A] Column and Lintel [B] Altered during manufacturing [C] Metal inserted [D] Horizontal and Vertical Rebars

If concrete in structure will dry under service conditions, cores shall be air-dried for ___ days before test and shall be tested dry. [A] 7 [B] 14 [C] 21 [D] 28

Impenetrable To Light [A] Opaque [B] Translucent [C] Transparent [D] None of the above

In Latin, it means 'lead'. [A] Plumbum [B] Plumbarius [C] Plumber [D] Sanitary Engineer

In a 150mm CHB wall, a 150mm x 200mm column is not desirable because [A] It will buckle [B] Interface between the wall and column will crack [C] Punching shear will occur [D] Nonthing will happen

In a heavy panel door, what is the most appropriate to use so that the door will automatically close without pushing or pulling? [A] Door Closer [B] Gravity Hinge [C] Key Operated Lock [D] Automatic Door Controller

In column, the ratio of its effective length to its least radius of gyration. [A] Slenderness Ratio [B] Poisson's ration [C] Stiffness ratio [D] None of the above

In electrical wiring, a metal enclosure for housing and protecting electrical wires or cable that are joined together in connecting or branching electric circuits (D.K. Ching p. 78) [A] Junction Box [B] Cut Out Box [C] Fuse Box [D] Pull out box

In reinforced concrete beams, which portion is in compression? [A] Top [B] bottom [C] Middle [D] None of the above

In the determination of seismic dead load with a minimum of ________% of floor live load shall be applicable for storage and warehouse occupancies. (NSCP 208.5.1.1) [A] 25% [B] 50% [C] 75% [d] 100%

Inflatable structure is made of [A] Ploysterene with PVC layers [B] Polycarbonate [C] Polybutylene [D] Flouride

Inside diameter of bend for stirrups and ties for 16 mm. Bar and smaller shall be not less than (NSCP sec. 5.7.2.2) A. 4 db, B. 6 db, c. 8 Db, D. 10 db

Is an anchorage device used with any single 16 mm. Or smaller diameter bar that satisfies the anchorage device requirements of the post tensionings institute of "specification for unbonded single stand tendons" [A] basic monostrand anchorage device [B] Advance monostrand anchorage device [C] Intermediate monostrand anchorage device [A] Extreme monostrand anchorage device

It is a beam especially provided over an opening for a door or window to carry the wall over opening. [A] Lintel Beam [B] Gerber Beam [C] Cantilevered Beam [D] none of the above

It is a cable composed of high strength steel strand or bars for prestressing [A] Tendons [B] Stirrups [C] Ties [D] Wires

It is a costumary that full open type of valve is used in several locations in a water distribution system, which in the following list DOES NOT require one? [A] On every Hose Bib [B] On water supplies to pressured tank [C] On the water service pipe ner that source connection [D] On the main water distribution pipe near the water service

It is a type of steel conduit that has a thickness of 0.071mm? [A] Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC) [B] Rigid Steel Conduit [C] Electric Metal Tubing [D] None of the Above

It is an ornament or protective plate around a keyhole (D.K. Ching p. 116) [A] Escutcheon [B] Backset [C] Inset [D] Faceplate

It is the most common performance measure used by engineers in designing buildings and other structures by breaking cylindrical concrete speciments in a compression testing machine. [A] Compressive Strength Test [B] Mixed Test [C] Tensile Strength [D] Slump Test

It is the most common roofing size [A] 6m - 12m [B] 6m - 14m [C] 6m - 10m [D] 6m - 20m

Large city centers with at least 50% of the buildings having a height greater than 21M. Falls on what exposure category for wind loading? (NSCP 207.5.3) [A] Exposure A [B] Exposure B [C] Exposure C [D] Exposure D

Length of embedded reinforcement required to develop the design strength of reinforcement at a critical section. [A] Development Length [B] Embedment Length [C] Effective Length [D] Nominal Length

Maximum Unit stress permitted under working loads by codes and specifications [A] Allowable Stress [B] Moment of Inertia [C] Bending Stress [D] Proportional Limit

Metal Furring is used for [A] Ceiling Frame [B] Drywall Partitions [C] Floor Joists [D] None of the above

Minimum area in square meters a member supports which the design live load may be reduced. [A] 14 sqm [B] 18 sqm [C] 22 sqm [D] 26 sqm

Minimum capacity, in cubic meters, of the secondary compartment of a septic tank. [A] 1.00 m³ [B] 1.25 m³ [C] 1.50 m³ [D] 1.75 m³

Minimum clearance in front of any cleanout in meters for pipes larger than 51 mm. Dia. [A] 0.45 mts. [B] 0.50 mts. [C] 0.55 mts. [D] 0.60 mts.

Minimum dimension of a manhole access to a septic tank in millimeters [A] 508 mm. [B] 524 mm. [C] 540 mm. [D] 556 mm.

Minimum distance of water supply from a septic tank [A] 15mts [B] 30mts [C] 45mts [D] 20mts

Minimum end lapping for corrugated GI Sheet [A] 30cm [B] 25cm [D] 20cm [D] 40cm

Minimum fixture supply pipe diameter for tank type water closet. [A] 3/8" [B] 1/2" [C] 1 1/2" [D] 2"

Minimum length of any branch requiring separate venting. [A] 4.60 mts. [B] 6.10 mts. [D] 2.30 mts. [D] 3.05 mts.

Minimum side lapping for a corrugated GI Roofing? [A] 1 1/2" [B] 2" [C] 2 1/2" [D] 3"

Minimum size of trap and waste branch for a shower stall. [A] 2" [B] 3" [C] 4" [D] 6"

Minimum size of trap or branch for a bidet. [a] 1 1/2" [B] 2" [C] 3" [D] 6"

Minimum vertical extension of VSTR from any roofdeck where it is protruded. [A] 2.10 mts. [B] 2.40 mts. [C] 1.80 mts. [D] 1.50 mts.

Moment resisting space frame not meeting special detailing requirements for ductile behavior. [A] Ordinary Moment Resisting Space frame [B] Braced Frame [C] Moment Resisting Frame [D] Moment frame

Notches in the top and bottom of joists shall not exceed ___. [A] 1/4 depth of member [B] 1/5 depth of member [C] 1/6 depth of member [D] none of the above

Of or pertaining to a system of construction employing arches or arched forms (D.K. Ching p. 106) [A] Arcuate [B] Trabeated [C] Domical [D] Vaulted

One arrangement of a circuit is the __________ circuits. In this way, the elements are connected one after the other; arrangement of components in an electric circuit in which the same current flows through each component in turn without branching (D.K. Ching p. 74) [A] Single [B] Parallel [C] Triad [D] Combination

One of several piles or posts for supporting a structure above the surface of land or water (D.K. Ching p. 106) [A] Stilts [B] Pole [C] Column [D] Studs

Ratio of water closets for male population for elementary and secondary school. [A] 1:30 [B] 1:20 [C] 1:10 [D] 1:40

Reference in measuring the depth of a trap seal of a trap. [A] Top Dip to Crown Weir [B] Bottom Dip to Crown Weir [C] Middle Dip to Crown Weir [D] None of the Above

Referring to question number 447, what kind of test for concrete should be called? [A] Slump Test [B] Compressive Strength Test [C] Field Test [D] Control Test

Required number of urinals for an auditorium serving 10-50. [A] 1 [B] 3 [C] 5 [D] 7

Separation of coarse aggregates from the mortar or of water from the other ingridients of freshly mixed concrete (D.K. Ching p. 46) [A] Segregation [B] Stratification [C] Bleeding [D] Laitance

Shear connectors shall have at least ________mm of lateral concrete covering. (NSCP 509.5.8) [A] 25 mm. [B] 50 mm. [D] 75 mm. [D] 100 mm.

Size of camber for a 25 meters steel truss. [A] Size of Dead Load Deflection [B] Size of Live Load Deflection [C] Size of Occupant Load Deflection [D] Size of Nominal Load Deflection

Standard size of an outlet for a dry standpipe located at each floor. [A] 2 1/2" [B] 3" [C] 4" [D] 1"

Steel bar wound continuously round the main bars of a cylindrical concrete column or pile instead of links. [A] Spiral Reinforcement [B] Round Reinforcement [C] Circular Reinforcement [D] None of the above

Such members may take axial tension or compression. [A] Diaphragm Strut [B] Diaphragm [C] Collector Strut [D] Collector

Such piles into firm ground may be considered fixed and laterally supported at _____M below the ground surface. (NSCP 306.20): A. 1.50 mts., B. 2.00 mts., C. 2.50 mts., D. 3.00 mts.

System of conductor forming an essentially continuous conducting network over the object protected and including any conductors necessary for interconnections of the object protected and an adequate ground [A] Cage [B] Hub [C] Box [D] NONE

That harizontal run of pipe, starting from 5" outside the building which recieves the sewage from the house drain or building and conveys the same to the sewer main or approved point of disposal [A] Building Sewer [B] House Drain [C] Fixture Drain [D] Plumbing System

The Specification for Electric Wire THWN refers to: [A] Moisture and Heat Resistant Thermoplastic [B] Moisture and Heat Resistant Cross Linked Thermosetting Polyethylene [C] Moisture and Heat Resistant Rubber [D] None of the Above

The ability of a metal to undergo cold plastic deformation without breaking, particularly by pulling in cold drawing. [A] Ductility [B] Malleability [C] Elasticity [D] Flexibility

The bracing of a column or other compression member to reduce its effective length. (D.K. Ching p. 41) [A] Lateral Bracing [B] Unbraced Length [C] Kern [D] Kern Point

The chipping of a hardened concrete or masonry surface caused by freeze thaw cycles or the applications of delcing salts (D.K. Ching p. 47) [A] Spalling [B] Crazing [C] Honeycomb [D] Drying Shrinkage [E] Setting Shrinkage

The concrete is already mixed but there is an unexpected rain, what is the best thing to do? [A] Put Tarpaulin on the concrete after pouring [B] Add admixtures to decrease the time of hardening [C] Reschedule pouring of concrete [D] Concrete is useless anymore, throw it away

The connections at ends of tension or compression members in trusses shall develop the force due to the design load, but no less than _______% at the effective strength of the member unless a smaller percentage is justified by engineering analysis that considers other factors including handling, shipping and erection. (NSCP 510.2.5.1): A. 50, B. 70, C. 65, D. 100

The distance between inflection points in the column when it breaks. [A] Effective Length [B] Development Length [D] Embedment Length [D] Nominal Length

The machinery for rising and lowering an elevator car, consisting of a motor generator set, fraction machines, speed, governor, brake, drive shaft, driving sheave and gear if used (D.K. Ching p. 80) [A] Hoisting machinery [B] Machine beam [C] Idle Sheave [D] Driving Sheave

The minimum allowable clearance from the highest point of the roof to the service drop conductor as per National building code: (NBC p. 212) [A] 2.50 M. [B] 3.00 M. [C] 2.00 m. [D] 4.00 m.

The minimum center to center spacing of stud connectors along the longitudinal axis of supporting composite beam is ____________. (NSCP 509.5.8) [A] 6 Dia. Of Connector [B] 8 Dia. Of connector [C] 10 dia. Of connector [D] 12 dia. Of connector

The minimum length of straight reinforcing bar or reinforcing rod which is required to anchor it i concrete [2] the length of embedded reinforcement required to develop the design strenght at a critical section [A] development length [b] cross sectional area [c] effective length [d] equivalent distance

The minimum size of a wet standpipe riser of more than 15 meters from the source (In Diameters) [A] 64mm [B] 102mm [C] 51mm [D] 76mm

The minimum sizes of filler weld for plates with thickness 6mm is ________? (NSCP 510.3.3.2): A. 3 mm., B. 6 mm., C. 8 mm., D. 10 mm.

The most important factor used in sizing drainage pipe [A] Number of Fixture units [B] Location of Fixtures [C] Size of Fixture trap [D] Type of piping material

The number of cycles per unit time of a wave or oscillations expressed in hertz of cycles per second. [A] Frequency [B] Wavelenght [C] Resonance [D] Echo

The raceway that encloses the service entrance conductors [A] Service Raceway [B] Surface Raceway [C] Multi Assembly [D] Underfloor raceway

The ratio L/r for lacing bars arranged in single system shall not exceed ________. (NSCP 505.5.80) [A] 140 mm. [B] 200 mm. [C] 260 mm. [D] 320 mm.

The tendency of most materials to move or deform over time under a constant load. The amount of movement varies enormously depending upon the material. The area that is highly stressed will move the most. The movement causes stresses to be redistributed. [A] Creep [B] Fatigue [C] Deformation [D] Deflection

The term applies to the interconnection of the same fixtures in one soil or waste branch with one branch vent [A] Battery of fixtures [B] Series of Fixtures [C] Multiple Fixtures [D] A Fixture Unit

The transmission of heat energy from one place to another by circulatory movement of a mass of fluid. [A] Convection [B] Radiation [C] Absorption [D] Microwave

This device, in escalators, stops the escalator automatically if an abnormal current is supplied to the motor. [A] Current Overload Safety Switch [B] Limit Switch [C] Handrail Guard Switch [D] Automatic Transfer Switch

This lamp is popularly called a quartz lamp [A] Tungsten Halogen Lamp [B] Metal Halide Lamp [C] Low Pressure Sodium Lamp [D] High Pressure Sodium Lamp

This type of perimeter detector detects a change in capacitance of the area covered, caused by intrusion. [A] Proximity/Capacitance [B] Passive Infrared/Ultrasonic [C] Smoke/Heat [D] Multisensor

To fabricate or manufacture beforehand, especially in standarized units or components for quick assembly and erection (D.K. Ching p. 50) [A] Prefabricate [B] Fabricate [C] Module [D] Modular Coordination

True or False, Bar larger than 32mm in diameter shall not be bundled in beams. [A] True [B] False

True or False, Is light a type of Radiant Energy? [A] True [B] False

True or False, Is the neutral axis the tension and compression zone of an I Beam? [A] True [B] False

True or False, is Rigid insulation / loose fill a type of insulation used between the roof and the ceiling? (D.K. Ching p. 119) [A] True [B] False

True or false, 1 3/4" diameter is 'not' a commercial size of G.I. Pipe for water supply. [A] True [B] False

True or false, 60˚ branches or offsets may be used only when installed in a true vertical position. [A] True [B] False

True or false, will you use contact cement for installing vinyl tile flooring? [A] True [B] False

Type of lighting dealing with relatively large area lighting. [A] General Light [B] Specific Lighting [C] Accent Lighting [D] Indirect Lighting

Type of wood used for post or girder attached to concrete [A] Yakal [B] Guiho [C] Apitong [D] Narra

Under NBC, the maximum rated speed of an escalator along the angle of travel. [A] 38.00 mts. [B] 41.00 mts. [C] 44.oo mts [D] 47.00 mts.

Under signal system, these devices are very sensitive and can be activated by sonic booms, wind, and even a heavy truck passing by; any appreciable motion of the surface on which the device is placed will caused the contacts to make momentarily, turning in an alarm [A] Mechanical Motion Detector [B] Acoustic Detector [C] Motion Detector [D] Passive Infrared Presences Detector

Use of the scattering of light by smoke into view of photo cell through incandescent or diode [A] Photoelectric Smoke Detector [D] Motion Detector [C] Smoke Detector [D] Heat Detector

Uses the interruption of small current flow between electrodes by smoke in ionized sampling [A] Ionization Smoke Heat Detector [B] Smoke Detector [C] Heat Detector [D] Beam Detector

Walls at the basement [A] Retaining Wall [B] Firewall [C] Shearwall [D] Cantilevered Wall

Water distribution system which constantly rely its pressure from the main water pipe applied only if the highest fixture is supplied continuously with the flow rate and minimum required working pressure. [A] Direct/Upfeed System [B] Downfeed/Gravity System [C] Air Pressure System [D] It varies

What can be an alternative for connecting the truss? [A] Welding [B] Soldering [C] Brazing [D] None of the above

What combination of pipe fittings is installed at the base of a soil stack? [A] Wye and 1/8 bend [B] Elbow and 1/4 bend [C] tee and 1/16 bend [D] wye and 1/4 bend

What do you call the beam on top of the door? [A] Lintel Beam [B] Cantilevered Beam [C] Overhanging Beam [D] Fixed and End Beam

What do you call the measurement from the tip of your thumb to the tip of your small finger? [A] Dangkal [B] Metro [C] Lapad [D] None of the above

What do you call the point wherein a material is about to rupture? [A] Ultimate Strength [B] Point of Braeking [C] Point of no return [D] None of the above

What do you call the space in the bahay kubo used for storage and diswashing of pots, kitchen utensils [A] Banggerahan [B] Batalan [C] Salaan [D] Escombro

What effective method can be employed to reduced direct noise, which is transmitted airborn, for noise reduction within a space? [A] Install Absorbent materials within the wall of the enclosure [B] Placement of functional Screen between the source and the listener [C] use of flexible mounting and connections between equipment and its foundation [D] Isolate the base foundations of the equipment

What flooring is best for a generator room where the equipment is already provided with generator pad? [A] Plain Concrete with hardener [B] Rubber Coating [C] Vitrified Tiles [D] Acoustic Flooring

What heppens to the newly placed concrete in the beams, slabs or columns if it is not properly vibrated? [A] Honeycomb [B] Slow to Harden [C] The concrete will not achieve its desired strength [D] It will explode

What is Division 12 in the Uniform System of "Specifications? [A] Furnishings [B] Conveying Systems [C] Specilities [D] Equipment

What is Division 16 in the Uniform System of "Specifications? [A] Electrical [B] Mechanical [C] Specilities [D] Equipment

What is a sill plate? [A] It is the first wood element to support a joist [B] A wood member that should be installed first after installing the studs [C] It is a member which is located at the ceiling framing of a light wood construction house, located near the Gusset Plate [D] None of the above

What is the advantage of of space frame during the modern movement? [A] The building Structure will be lighter [B] Better fenestration [C] For windbreaker [D] As an architectural innovation

What is the better way of insulating the roof? [A] Roofing Sheet, an air space or gap then aluminum insulation [B] Roofing Sheet with aluminum insulation underneath [C] Air Space, Aluminum Insulation the Roofing Sheet [D} Aluminum Insulation, Roofing Sheet and the air space

What is the concrete beam placed directly on the ground to provide foundation for the superstructure? (D.K. Ching p. 101) [A] Grade Beam [B] Foundation Beam [C] Gerber Beam [D] Cantilevered Beam

What is the fastest way to install wooded cladding to masonry wall plastered unevently? [A] nail properly treated wooden studs to masonry wall then cover with cladding [B] fix steel furring to masonry wall then cover with wooden cladding [C] Chip the walls then replaster before placing the wooden cladding [D] Nail the wooden cladding directly on it

What is the main reason why jalousie window is widely accepted by the public? [A] Cost [B] Installation [C] 100% ventilation [D] All of the above

What is the minimum inside diameter of a standard hook for stirrups and ties for a 16mm bar and smaller in diameter? [A] 4db [B] 6db [C] 8db [D] 12db

What is the minimum required vertical clearance of an overhead service drop measured from the ground over residential and commercial properties and driveways not subjected to truck traffic over 600 volts to ground? [A] 5500 mm. [B] 4600 mm. [C] 4800 mm. [D] 4500 mm.

What is the most appropriate florring material for use in a Gym of a factory? [A] Vinyl Tiles [B] Carpet [C] Asphalt [D] Granite

What is the most appropriate type of door for a hotel entrance? [A] Revolving door [B] Double Swing Door [C] Double Sliding Door [D] Double Panel Door

What is the other purpose of Neoprene Washer in tekscrews inside from sealing of water? [A] Prevent Corrision [B] Aesthetics [C] Better Fit [D] None of the Above

What is the required strength U to resist dead load DL and live load LL? [A] U=1.4DL+1.7LL [B] U=0.75 (1.4DL+1.7LL+1.7W) [C] U=0.75 (1.4DL+1.7LL+1.87E) [D] U=0.75 (1.4DL+1.4T+1.7LL)

What is the type of hinge used in a flush type of door? [A] Butt Hinge [B] Invinsible Hinge [C] Concealed Hinge [D] Gravity hinge

What is the vertical clearance of unguarded rigid energized parts, over 750 V to 22 kV over roofs accessible to vehicles but not subject to truck traffic. (NBC p. 213) [A] 4000 mm. [B] 4100 mm. [C] 3800 mm. [C] 3900 mm.

What is used to apply tile adhesives? [A] Notch trowel [B] Squeegee [C] Face Trowel [D] Facy Putty

What is used to connect wood and wood? [A] Liquid Nail [B] Weld [C] Anchor Bolt [D] Brazing

What is used to create 6 inch high letters out of plywood or wood board? [A] Jigsaw [B] Rotary Saw [C] Circular Saw [D] Router

What is used to join PVC pipes? [A] Solvent [B] Thread [C] Fusion [D] Fittings

What is used to remove mold from natural stone? [A] Steel Brush [B] Paint it [C] Apply Muriatic Acid [D] Use "Tide" washing powder and rinse it

What kind of test for the freshly mixed concrete to ensure the specified slump is being attained? [A] Slump test [B] Compressive strength test [C] Mixed Test [D] Tensile Test

What mechanical equipment, coupled with a central air-conditioning system, is used to to dehumidify and cool the air stream injected to a conditioned space. [A] Fan Coil Unit [B] Condenser [C] Motor [D] Cooling Fan

What prevents sliding door from swaying vertically? [A] U-Channel at the bottom [B] Harizontal railing at top [C] Rollers beneath the door leaf [D] Hinge installed directly at the side lapping

What tool is used to cealn bricks? [A] Steel Brush [B] Sponge with Water [C] Applying Muriatic Acid [D] Re-Paint it

What tool is used to cut wood into circular shapes? [A] Router [B] handsaw [C] Jigsaw [D] Circular Saw

What type of partition gives the most flexibility for use of a given space? [A] Modular System [B] Prefabricated System [C] Space Frame System [D] None really matters

What type of precast is popular because aside from providing structural support, it could be also utilized as a floor? [A] Soffit [B] Waffle Slabs [C] Tee and Double tee beams [D] Flat Slab

What type of window does not require weatherproof sealant? [A] Louver [B] Awning [C] Sliding [D] Casement

What type of wire or cable with specification as Polyethylene insulated weather resistant wire with an operating temperature of 75 degrees centigrade? [A] Aluminum Line Wire [B] High Temperature Wire [C] Bare Copper Wire [D] Copper Line Wire

What type of wire or cable with specification as building wire for wet and dry locations with an operating temperature of 75 degrees centigrade? (EL 023) [A] THW-Oil [B] XHHW [C] USE [D] UF

What type of wire or cable with specifications as underground service entrance cable single conductor with operating temperature of 75 degrees centigrade; a single or multi conductor assembly provided with or without an overall covering primarily used for service wire. [A] USE [B] XHHW [C] THWN [D] UF

What usually happens when steel is stressed? [A] It will bend [B] It will twist [C] It will break [D] It will rupture

What wall finish will most reflect sound? [A] Ducco Finish [B] Wall paper [C] Painted Matte Finish [D] Wood Laminate

When building a small residence house, which of the following is not practical? [A] Pre Cast [B] On Site [C] Cast In Place [D] None of the above

Where will you see the details for the foundation anchor bolts? [A] Foundation Plan [B] Base Plate Plan [C] Framing Plan [D] Schedule of Doors and Windows

Which among the choices below is not part of the principles which involve in handling fire? [A] Fire Detection [B] Fire Avoidance [C] Fire Growth Restriction [D] Fire Control

Which in the list is NOT a standard commercial size of GI pipe for water supply? [A] 1 3/4" dia [B] 2 1/2" dia [C] 4" dia [D] 3" dia

Which is green architecture material? [A] Metal [B] Wool [C] PVC [D] None of the above

Which is not a part of the truss system? [A] Girder [B] Top Chord [C] Girt [D] Web

Which light source should be used in lighting fixtures best specified in areas such as those requireing high illumination levels for detailed work such as needle work? Flourescent Lamp [B] High Pressure Sodium [C] Metal Halide [D] Low Pressure Sodium

Which material should not be used in a walkway to prevent accidents? [A] Tile/Brick on cement [B] Flagstones [C] Asphalt [D] Concrete Tile

Which of the following do not required installation of a cleanout? [A] at every branch interval along the soil stack [B] Any harizontal run of waste or soil pipe 15 meters or more in developed length [C] at the upper end of every harizontal waste or soil branch [D] Any change in direction of a harizontal soil and waste branch 22.5" and over

Which of the following is not a hardware? [A] Door Jamb [B] Door Stopper [C] Door Panel [D] Door Knob

Who shall be responsible for keeping the actual live load below the allowable limits and shall be liable for any failure on the structure due to overloading. [A] Occupant Load [B] Nominal Load [C] Dead Load [D] Live Load

You are asked to cover a floor with new tiles but the surface has an uneven level, what do you do? [A] Lay the tiles as usual since its easy to level the tiles as they are laid [B] Apply leveling grout first [C] Pour concrete so that it will be the same level [D] Does not matter

Z Channels are used for [A] Purlins [B] Rafters [C] Windows [D] Doors

__________ must be provided at either the utility of facility voltage, and at either the service point or inside the buildings which must be accessible to the utility (electric consumption reader) [a] metering [B] reading [C] adding [D] computing

a 90º, 135º, 180º bend made at the end of a reinforcing bar according to standards [A] Standard Hooks [B] Bending Hooks [C] Normal Hooks [D] None of the above

a __________ or block diagram is done using rectangles to indicate the major components. It shows the spatial relations between components. An example is shown vertical relationship of floors in vertical section [A] Riser Diagram [B] Connecting Diagram [C] multi story diagram [D] circuit diagram

a door between a hoistway and an elevator landing, normally close except when an elevator car is stop at the landing (D.K. Ching p. 80) [A] Hoistway Door [B] Elevator Pit [C] Elevator Car [D] Hoistway

a flat roof or quay, jetty or bridge floor, generally a floor with no roof over. [A] Deck [B] Flooring [C] Ceiling [D] None of the above

a massive concrete wall that resist overturning by virtue of its own strength [a] gravity wall [b] blockwall [c] shearwall [d] massconcrete wall

a paste of cement, sand and water laid between bricks, blocks or stones, and usually now made with masonry cement, formerly with cement and lime putty. [A] Mortar [B] Plaster [C] Adhessive [D] None of the above

a type of hinge used in a folding door [A] Invinsible hinge [B] Butt Hinge [C] Double action Hinge [D] Gravity Hinge

are used to provide the fixing point for roofing steet or roof tiles [A] Roofing battens [B] Batten [C] Batten trim [D] board and batten

is a aggregate with a dry, loos weight of 1120 kg. / cu.m. Or less. [A] Aggregate, Lightweight [B] Aggregate, Heavyweight [C] Aggregate, Middleweight [D] Aggregate, Welterweight

is a column element provided to transfer lateral force resisting system that cantilevers from a fixed base and has minimal moment capacity at the top, with lateral force applied essentially at the top. [A] Cantilevered Column Element [B] Cantilevered Beam Element [C] Suspended Beam Element [D] None of the above

is a granular material, such as sand, gravel, crushed stone and iron blast furnace slag, and when used with a cementing medium forms a hyrdraulic cement concrete or mortar. [A] Aggregate [B] Admixtures [C] Concrete [D] Adhesives

is a loop of reinforcing bar or wire enclosing longitudunal reinforcement. A continuosly wound bar or wire in the form of a circle, rectangle or other polygon shape without re entrant corners in acceptable. [A] Ties [B] Stirrups [C] Hooks [D] Re-Bars

is a moment resisting frame specially detailed to provide ductile behavior. [A] Special truss moment Frame [B] Special Moment Resisting Frame [C] Moment resisting frame [D] Ordinary Moment resisting Frame

is a steel braced frame for a concrete braced frame. [A] Ordinary braced Frame [B] braced frame [D] Concentric braced frame [D] Eccentric Braced frame

is a steel element such as wire, cable, bar, rod or strand, or a bundle of such elements, used to impart prestress forces to concrete. [A] Tendon [B] Stirrup [C] Tie [D] Hooks

is any rock, natural soil or fill or any combination thereof. [A] Earth Material [B] Soil [C] Earth Composites [D] Silt

is the capacity of an element or a member to resist factored load. [A] Strength [B] Yield Point [C] Resistance [D] Allowable Deflection

is the densification of a fill by mechanical means. [A] Compaction [B] Cut [C] Fill [D] Excavation

is the equivalent static pressure to be used in the determination of wind loads for buildings. [A] Design Pressure, P [B] Design Foce, F [C] Importance Factor, I [D] None of the above

is the load, multiplied by appropriate load factors used to proportion members by the strength design method. [A] Load, Factored [B] Strength, Design [C] Load, Nominal [D] K-Factor

is the space between levels. [A] Storey [B] Level [C] Floor [D] None of the above

is the stage at which the grade approximately conforms to the approved plan. [A] Grade, Rough [B] Grade, Existing [C] Grade, Finish [D] Grading

is the vertical location of the ground surface. [A] Grade [B] Level [C] Higher Ground [D] None of the above

is the wearing away of the ground surface as a result of the movement of wind, water or ice. [A] Erosion [B] Corrosion [C] landslide [D] mudslide

it also called as the unit of electrical resistance (D.K. Ching p. 74) [A] OHM [B] VOLT [C] WATT [D] AMPERE

it is the general term applied for all forces which act upon a structure and anything else which causes stress or deformation within a structure, or part thereof: [A] Loads [B] Unit Weights [C] Reactions [D] Stresses

refers to the unit of intensity of light of one standard candle whose light is concentrated at a point and the light source is assumed to be placed at the center of a hollow sphere of one foot radius [A] Candlepower [B] reflection [C] Footlamber [D] candela

when all devices are circuited and panels are located and scheduled. We are ready to prepare a __________. This shows the vertical relationships. All panels, feeders, switches, switchboards and major components are shown. [A] Riser Diagram [B] Vertical Diagram [C] Circuit Diagram [D] Wiring Diagram

which material is not a finished material? [A] Acid Dipped [B] Stainless Steel [C] Polished Brass [D] Stain Finish

Definition of AISC.

American Institute for Steel Construction

A beam extending over more than two supports in order to develop greater rigidity and smaller moments than a series of simple beams having similar spans and loading (D.K. Ching p. 17) [A] Fixed and End Beam [B] Continuous Beam [C] Cantilever Beam [D] Overhanging Beam

A bended rod to resist shear and diagonal stresses in a concrete beam is called [a] bottom bar [b] stirrups [c] metal plate [d] temperature bar

A chamber to detect fire [A] Sensor [B] Detector [C] Tester [D] Device

A change in length caused usually by a force applied to a piece, the change being expressed as a ratio, the increase or decrease divided by the original length [A] Stress [B] Strain [C] Torsion [D] Moment

A code regulating the design construction, alteration and repair of buildings adopted and enforced by a local government agency to protect the public, safety and welfare (D.K. Ching p. 51) [A] Variance [B] Building Code [C] Model Code [D] Zoning Ordinance

A coefficient for modifying the actual length of a column according to its end conditions in order to determine its effective length (D.K. Ching p. 41) [A] P-Delta Effect [B] Effective Length Factor [C] Middle Third Rule [D] Radius of Gyration

A column having a mode of failure between that of a short column and a long column, often partly inelastic by crushing and partly elastic by buckling (D.K. Ching p. 40) [A] Short Column [B] Intermediate Column [C] Long Column [D] None of the above

A decorative finish produced by sandblasting, etching with an acid or scrubbing a concrete surface after the initial set in order to remove the outer layer of cement paste and expose to aggregate (D.K. Ching p. 47) [A] Brush hammered finish [B] Exposed aggregate finish [C] Broom Finish [D] Swirl finish

A dense, smooth finish obtained by working a fresh concrete or plaster surface with a steel trowel (D.K. Ching p. 47) [A] Dry Shake Finish [B] Trowel Finish [C] Float Finish [D] Broom Finish

A device installed on an electric water heater used to detect the working temperature to activate a switch. (D.K. Ching p. 121) [A] Humidifier [B] Thermostat [B] Thermometer [D] Humidistat

A device that is basically a double throw switch of generally 3-pole connection that will automatically transfer the power from the standby generator to the building circuitry during the electrical power failure. [A] Brown Out Control Switch [B] Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) [C] Single Throw Switch [D] Double Throw Switch

A device that works by photoelectric and inonization to increase sensitivity to smoke [A] Photoelectric [B] Smoke Detector [C] Passive Infrared [D] Microwave

A device which extends across at least 1/2 the width of each door leaf which will open if subjected to pressure. [A] Panic Door [B] Panic Bar [C] Panic Button [D] Fire Exit

A door that slides into and out of a recess in a doorway wall (D.K. Ching p. 62) [A] Sliding door [B] Pocket Door [C] Bifold Door [D] Dutch Door

A float having a large, flat bladed attached to a long handle (D.K. Ching p. 47) [A] Float [B] Bull Float [C] Trowel [D] Power trowel

A hardener mixture mixed with dust to fill up gaps in marble and wall finishes [A] teflon [B] polymer [C] Truscon [D] Plasticizer

A harizontal timber or steel beam for reinforcing various vertical members as in formwork or sheet pilling, or for retaining earth at the edge of an embankment (D.K. Ching p. 45) [A] Spreader [B] Wale [C] Strongback [D] Wedge

A high end residential s adjacent to a busy and heavy traffic main road. Because of the nuisance of vehicles. The upper floors are afftected. What should be done to minimize the noise if price would not be a problem [A] Heavy Drapes [B] Double Glazing Window [C] Clear Glass [D] Just stay away from the busy and crowded area

A hinged, sliding, or folding barrier of wood, metal or glass for opening and closing an entrance to a building, room or cabinet (D.K. Ching p. 62) [A] Windows [B] Doors [C] Walls [D] Floors

A hoisting and lowering mechanism with a car or platform which move in guides in a vertical direction; A moving platform or cage for carrying passengers or freight from one level of a building to another (D.K. Ching p. 80) [A] Dumbwaiter [B] Elevator [C] Escalator [D] Freight Elevator

A lamp designed to project and diffuse a uniform level of illumination over a large area. [A] Pin Light [B] Flood Light [C] Warm light [D] Cool Light

A lighting unit consisting of one or more electrical lamps. [A] Lumens [B] Luminaire [C] Limunance [D] Luminous Flux

A long, cylindrical, often slender piece of wood or metal (D.K. Ching p. 106) [A] Stilts [B] Pole [C] Column [D] Studs

A low maintenance stailness railing finish [A] Satin Finish [B] Mirror Finish [C] Hairline Finish [D] None of the Above

A mason is best suited for [A] demolition [B] CHB layout [C] Concrete Mixing [D] Multi tasking

A material used in ceilings that is most likely to deform over time [A] Gypsum Board [B] Accoustic board [C] Marine plywood [D] None of the above

A member or an element provided to transfer lateral forces from a portion of a structure to vertical elements of the lateral force resisting system. [A] Diaphragm [B] Collector [C] Beam [D] Column

A piston or string device for absorbing the impact of a descending elevator car on counterweight at the extreme lower limit of travel (D.K. Ching p. 80) [A] Limit switch [B] Buffer [C] Control Panel ]D\ Elevator Car safety

A rough or sharp edge left on metal by a cutting tool. [A] Switch Knife [B] Burr [C] Cross Cut Saw [D] Portable Hand Router

A safety device that often installed where a backup generator is located, so that the generator may provide temporary electrical power if the utility source fails [A] UPS [B] ATS [C] Battery [D] Generators

A safety device used in electrical installation with high earth impedance to prevent electric Shock [A] Circuit Breaker [B] ELCB [C] UPS [D] Generators

A single enclosed runway for conductor cables [A] Vent [B] Duct [C] Chase [D] Shaft

A specification that stipulates the exact quantities and qualities of materials to be furnished and how they are to be assembled in construction (D.K. Ching p. 50) [A] Performance Specification [B] Descriptive Specification [C] Reference Specification [D] Proprietary Specification

A structural system without complete vertical load carrying space frame. This system provide support for gravity loads. Resistance to lateral load is provided by shear walls or braced frames. [A] Retaining Wall System [B] Bearing Wall System [C] Moment Resisting Frame System [D] Cavity Wall System

A summer supporting a wall over an opening. Also called as breast beam (D.K. Ching p. 107) [A] Trave [B] Breast Summer [C] Summer [D] Binder

A system of building which includes the water supply, distribution pipes, fixtures and fixture traps, the soil, waste and vent pipes, the house drain and house sewer, the storm water drainage system with their devices, appurtenances and connections all within or adjacent to the building [A] Sanitary System [B] Plumbing System [C] Water Supply System [D] Drainage System

A system of mass production and prefabrication of furniture and cabinets [A] Le Modulor [B] Modular Systems [C] Grid System [D] Industrialization

A test for determining the compressive strength of concrete batch, using a hydraulic press to measure the maximum load a test cylinder can support in axial compression before fracturing (D.K. Ching p. 44) [A] Compressive Strength Test [B] Water Cement Ratio [C] Slump Test [D] Abram's Law

A test to determine the rate at which soil will absorb effluent, made to measure the rate at which the water drops after a hole is dug in the soil and filled with water. [A] Sludge [B] Percolation [C] Water [D] None of the Above

A toilet bowl similar to the siphon-jet, but having the flushing water directed to the rim to create circular motion or vortex which scours the bowl. [A] Siphon Jet [B] Siphon Vortex [C] Washdown [D] Reverse Trap

A type of High-Intensity-Discharge lamp (HID). [A] Low Pressure Sodium [B] High Pressure Sodium [C] Medium Pressure Sodium [D] None of the Above

A type of alternating current where the alternator comprises three armature windings set at 120 degrees to each other, current will be produced in the form of triple wave: (D.K. Ching p. 76) [A] Multi Phase [B] Three Phase [C] Single Phase [D] Two Phase

A type of bolt than can be accessed on one side only? [A] Dead Bolt [B] Barrel Bolt [C] Flushbolt [D] Lockset

A type of concrete floor which has no beam. [A] One Way Slab [B] Flat Slab [C] Cantilevered Slab [D] 2 Way Slab

A type of doorknob commonly used in hotel rooms that can be locked/unlocked on either side. (D.K. Ching p. 116) [A] Dead Bolt [B] Mortise Lock [C] Barrel Bolt [D] Escutcheon

A type of glass used for skylight [A] Corn Glass [B] Laminated Glass [C] Wire Glass [D] Single Strength Glass

A type of glass wherein you can see the people inside the building during night time [A] Tinted Glass [B] Reflective Glass [C] Tempered Glass [D] Insulated Glass

A type of lamp generally used for roadways and sidewalks, uses sodium gas. [A] Metal Halide Lamp [B] High Pressure Sodium [c] Mercury Lamp [D] Tungsten Halogen Lamp

A type of nail without a head [A] CWN [B] Finishing Nail [C] Umbrella Nail [D] Concrete Nail

A type of perimeter detector which detects change in sound wave pattern. [A] Microwave [B] Ultrasonic [C] Motion Detector [D] Passive Infra Red

A type of perimeter detector which detects interruption of light beam. [A] Smoke Detector [B] Lightbeam [C] Laser Beam [D] Infrared

A type of perimeter detector which is subject to false alarm from aircraft radar and from movement outside building through window, wood doors, and the like. It uses radio waves. [A] Ultrasonic [B] Microwave [C] Passive Infrared [D] Motion Sensor

A unit of illumination equivalent to 1 lumen per square foot. [A] Lux [B] Foot Candle [C] Candle Power [D] Candela

A virtual hinge that developes when all fibers are fully yielded at a cross section of a structural member (D.K. p. 104) [A] A-Frame [B] Plastic Hinge [C] Three Hinged Frame [D] Sidesway

A wheel mounted, rotary power saw equipped with a silicon carbide or diamond blade for cutting a control joint in a hardened concrete slab (D.K. Ching p. 47) [A] Portable Hand Router [B] Pavement Saw [C] Cross Cut Saw [D] Handsaw

A written authorization to proceed with construction of a building project in accordance with approved drawings and specifications. Issued by local government agency having jurisdiction after plans have been filed and reviewed (D.K. Ching p. 49) [A] Occupancy Permit [B] Building Permit [C] Notice to Proceed [D] Certificate of Completion

ACI term for grip length. [A] Development Length [B] Embedment Length [C] Effective Length [D] None of the Above

Aggregate consisting of sand having particle size smaller than 1/4 inch. Spefically the portion of aggregates tha will pass through a 3/8 inches sieve, almost entirely through a no. 4 sieve, and be predominantly retained on a no. 200 sieve (D.K. Ching p. 43) [A] Coarse Aggregates [B] Fine Aggregates [C] Graded Aggregates [D] Particule Size Distribution Aggregates

Allowable stresses for tension in structural steel in terms of gross area. [A] 0.50 of specified minimum tensile strength [B] 0.60 of specified minimum yield stress [D] 0.60 of minimum yield tensile strength [D] 0.50 of specified minimum yield stress

Allowable tolerance for longitudinal location of bends and ends of reinforcement. [A] (+/-) 25mm [B] (+/-) 50mm [C] (+/-) 75mm [D] None of the above

An Elevator for carrying heavy cargo on which the operator and the person necessary for unloading and loading the freight are permitted to ride: (D.K. Ching p. 80) [A] Hydraulic Elevator [B] Freight Elevator [C] Passenger Elevator [D] Dumbwaiter

An Elevator system consisting of a car that is mounted on guiderails supported by hoisting machinery. Also called as a traction elevator (D.K. Ching p. 80) [A] Dumbwaiter [B] Electric Elevator [C] Hydraulic Elevator [D] Passenger Elevator

An admixture which slows up the setting rate of concrete, sometimes applied to formwork so that when it is stripped the cement paste which has been in contact with it can be removed by light brushing. [A] Accelerator [B] Retarder [C] Shotcrete [D] None of the above

An approved assembly of insulated conductors with fitting and conductor terminations in completely enclosed ventilated protective metal housing where the assembly is designed to carry fault current and to withstand the magnetic forces of such current. (D.K. Ching p. 78). [A] Raceway [B] Busway [C] Bushing [D] Conduit

An artificial stoneline building material made by mixing cement and various mineral aggregates with sufficient water to cause the cement to set and bind the intire mass (D.K. Ching p. 42) [A] Bricks [B] Concrete [C] Stone [D] Marble

An assemblage of framing members designed to support gravity loads and resist lateral forces. [A] Building [B] Structure [C] Scaffolding [D] Space Frames

An automatic device used for converting high, fluctuating inlet water pressure to a lower constant pressure. [A] Pressure Relieft Valve [B] Pressure regulating Valve [C] Zone Control Valve [D] Gate Valve

Another name for Humidistat. [A] Thermostat [B] Hygrostat [C] Humidistat [D] None of the Above

Another name for a Rectifier. [A] A.C. Generator [B] D.C. Generator [C] Inverter [D] None of the Above

Another name for distribution panel. [A] Fire Alarm Control Panel [B] Power Panel [C] Public Address Panel [D] Voice Evacuation Panel

Best Roofing material for a bakery [A] Tegula [B] Concrete [C] Terra Cota [D] Asphalt Shingles

Best application for aluminum composite panels: [A] Banks [B] Office buildings [C] Residential [D] Malls

Best application for pre engineered wood planks / t and g: [A] Banks [B] Function halls [C] Mall [D] None of the above

Best application of pre painted G.I. long span: [A] Commercial [B] Industrial / Warehouse [C] Armory [D] Mallss

Bets type of fire detection that can detect fire during the incipient stage. [A] Thermal [B] Ionization [C] Temperature Rise [D] Photoelectric

Box with a blank cover which is inserted in one or more runs of raceway to facilitate pulling in the conductors and the distributing of the conductors [A] Manual Pull Box [B] Pull box [C] Outlet Box [D] Tool Box

CHB is also called in other countries as: [A] Concrete Masonry Unit [B] Concrete Masonry block [C] Concrete Hollow Unit [D] Concrete Block Unit

Commercial Length of Long Span Roof [A] 16' [B] 18' [C] 20' [D] 22'

Concrete cover for pipes, conduits, and fittings shall not be less than ___ for concrete exposed to earth or weather. [A] 20mm [B] 40mm [C] 50mm [D] 75mm

Concrete partially mixed ata batch plant and then mixed more completely in a truck mixer en route to a construction site (D.K. Ching p. 46) [A] Ready Mixed Concrete [B] Shrink Mixed Concrete [C] Transit Mixed Concrete [D] Pneumatic Placement

Condensing unit is a part of a ___. [A] Heating Process [B] Refrigiration Process [C] Cooling Process [D] Dehumidification Process

Consist of a flyball or flyweight device designed to stop an elevator. [A] Mayor [B] Governor [D] Emergency Brake [D] telephone Jack

Constructing a high- rise building requires concrete that can easily be pumped. What type of admixture in concrete the contractor will provide which can reduce the requirement of mixing water and produce a flowing concrete that does not segregate and needs very little vibration. [A] Accelerator [B] Plasticizer [C] Retarder [D] Shotcrete

Construction having a structure of steel, concrete, masonry and walls, floors and roof of non combustible materials (D.K. Ching p. 51) [A] Combustible Construction [B] Non Combustible Construction [C] Light Wood Frame Construction [D] Heavy Timber Construction

Conveys storm water and terminates into a natural drainage such as lakes or rivers. [A] Catch basin [B] Storm Sewer [C] Public Sewer [D] Private Sewer

Daylight type of lighting is applicable in what kind of project? [A] Bakery [B] Textile Manufacturing [C] Furniture Display [D] Exterior Landscape

Definition of "AVA" [A] Silicon Asbestos [B] Asbestos and Varnish Finish cambric [C] Armored Cable [D] Polyethelene

Definition of "THW" in electrical wiring cables [A] Thermoplastic Heat Resistant [B] Moisture and Heat Resistant Thermoplastic [C] Heat and Moisture Resistant Thermoplastic with Nylon [D] Polyethelene

Definition of "TW" in electrical wiring cables [A] Underground feeder [B] Moisture Temperature Resistant [C] Thermoplastic [D] Heat Resistant Rubber

Descriptive of any material such as synthetic resin which hardens when heated or cured, and does not soften when reheated. [A] Thermostat [B] Thermosetting [C] Thermometer [D] Thermoplastic

Development length Ld for deformed bars in tension shall be less than: (NSCP 412.3.1) [A] 150 mm. [B] 300 mm. [C] 450 mm. [D] 600 mm.

Device for mechanical support of light [A] candleholder [B] Lampholder [C] Stand [D] None of the Above

During construction a concrete ready mix is delivered but should be tested before pouring in place. Where should be the concrete mix be tested? [a] Plant [B] Site [C] Mixer during travel [D] Portable Mixer

During elevator emergency, to rescue passengers, this part of the elevator is used to open the doors from the outside. [A] Control Panel [B] Outside Door Latch [C] Idle Sheave [D] Safety Shoe

Enclosure of porcelain or other insulating material fitted with terminals and intended for connecting the flexible cord carrying a pendent to permanent wiring [A] Conduits [B] Rosette [C] Pendet [D] surge

Exposed Concrete work requiring special care in the selection of materials forming, placing and finishing to acquire the desired appearance (D.K. Ching p, 47) [A] Beton Brut [B] Architectural Concrete [C] Reinforced Concrete [D] Lightweight Concrete

Fluctuation in pressure, a particle displacement in an elastic medium. [A] Light [B] Sound [c] Heat [D] Force

For a tool finished wall, what is used to fill in the gap? [A] Grout [B] Mortar [C] Plaster [D] Water

For box type and tabular textural members that meet the non compact section requirements of section 502.6, the allowable bending stress is ________. (NSCP 506.4.1.1): A. .75 fy, B. .60 fy, C. .45 fy, D. .66 fy

For flat slab construction, when additional loading is imposed on the slab, why is there a need to thicken the section of the slab [A] To use more concrete [B] To avoid punching shear [C] For aesthetic purposes [D] It really depends on the owner

For pin connected plates, the minimum net area beyond the pinhole parallel to the axis of the member shall not be less than _______of the net area across the pinhole. (NSCP 504.4.2.1): A. 3/4, B. 2/3, C. 3/5, D. 1/3

Given a 1.60m x 1.60m x 400mm footing, find the volume of concrete? [A] 1,024m³ [B] 1.024m³ [C] 102.4m³ [D] 10.24m³

How is a 90 Degree Bend standard hook for concrete reinforcement constructed? [A] 90º bend + 10 db extension @ free end of bar [B] 90º bend + 12 db extension @ free end of bar [B Degree bend + 6 db extension @ free end of bar [D] degree bend + 4 db extension @ free end of bar

How many CHB can you place in a 1 sqm. Wall? [A] 12 [B] 12.5 [C] 13 [D] 13.5

How many CHB's can you placed in a 1 square meter wall? [A] 12.0 [B] 12.5 [C] 13.0 [D] 13.5

How many days, at least, shall be given before any plumbing work inspection is done after written notice for inspection. [A] 2 [B] 3 [C] 4 [D] 5

If a column rest on a footing that is not reinforced with rebars, what will happen? [A] Footing Will Crack [B] Punching Shear will occur [C] There will be a noticeable settlement [D] Nothing will happen

If an architect wants a door to look like part of the wood panelling on the walls, what type of hinge should be specified? [A] Pivot Hinge [B] Invinsible Hinge [C] Piano Hinge [D] Double Spring Hinge

In Question #402 what is the best type of roofing to be used? [A] Simple Truss System [B] Space frame [C] Parellel Truss System [D] Concrete roof System

In a material under tension or compression, the absolute value of the ratio of transverse strain to the corresponding longitudinal strain. [A] Slenderness Ratio [B] Poisson's ration [C] Stiffness ratio [D] None of the above

In a one-storey building, what do you call the concrete where foundation rest? [A] Slip Form [B] Mat [C] Blinding / Lean Concrete [D] Concrete Hollow Blocks

In a reflective glass, what will you see at around 8PM when you are inside and the lights are on? [A] People outside [B] Yourself [C] Nothing [D] Yourself, and the people outside

In a water system with constat water supply supplying series of plumbing fixtures, water supply drop is experience when the fixtures in the series are simultaneously opened. Whch poor design in the plumbing system causes this? [A] Choice in the ststem of water distribution [B] Insufficiency in the size of the water service and distribution pipe [C] too many fixtures opened simulteneously [D] Use of PVC or other plastic pipes

In escalators, these stop the escalator if a foreign object becomes wedged at the guard. [A] Limit Switch [B] Handrail Guard Switches [C] Weighing Device [D] Circuit Breaker

In escalators, this is located at the bottom truss of the escalator and provided with on and off positions to stop or prevents the escalator from starting during maintenance service. [A] Connect Switch [B] Disconnect Switch [C] Starting Switch [D] None of the Above

In prefab construction, what do you call the process of transferring and reconstruction of parts on the site? [A] Installation [B] Assembly [C] Fabricate [D] Reassembly

In reinforced concrete beams, which portion is in tension? [A] Top [B] bottom [C] Middle [D] None of the above

In the installation of anodized windows, what should you do first? [A] Attach first the window frames then finish the sides [B] Finish the Opening then install the frame [C] Either will work fine [D] None really matters

In ultimate strength design, the strength reduction factor Ø for shear and torsion: (NSCP 409.4.2.3) [A] 0.75 [B] 0.85 [C] 0.90 [D] 0.95

Individual bars with a bundle terminated within the span of flexural members shall teminate at different points with a stagger of at least ___. [A] 20 db [B] 40 db [C] 60 Db [D] 80 db

Instrument used for measuring atmospheric pressure. [A] Thermometer [B] barometer [C] Anemometer [D] Humidistat

Interrelationship between value of voltage and current with the same frequency. [A] Wavelength [B] Phase [C] Frequency [D] Synchronization

Is a conductor, or group of conductors, in switchgear assemblies which serves as a common, also called as a busbar (D.K. Ching p. 76) [A] Raceway [B] Bus [C] Conduit [D] Cable

Is a single or multi conductor solid dielectric insulated cable rated at 2,000 volts or higher. This type is used for power system up to 35,000 volts [A] Low Voltage Cable [B] Medium Voltage cable [C] High Voltage Cable [D] Ultra Voltage Cable

Is a thin strip of solid material, typically made from wood, plastic or metal. Used in building construction and various other fields. Also referred as "top hats" [A] Roofing battens [B] Batten [C] Batten trim [D] board and batten

Is a transient electric disturbance in an electric circuit caused by lightning [A] Lightning Surge [B] Lighting Surge [C] Light Surge [D] Power Surge

Is combination of all or a portion of component parts included in an electric apparatus, mounted on a supporting frame or panel and properly interwined [A] Prefabrication [B] Assembly [C] Synchronization [D] Fusion

Is the ratio of the maximum demand of the system or part of the system to the total connected load of the system (D.K. Ching p. 77) [A] Diversity Factor [B] Demand factor [C] Load Factor [D] None of the above

It is a beam type supported by a hinge/roller at one end and the other end is projecting beyond a fixed support. [A] Fixed and End Beam [B] Semi Continuous Beam [C] Cantilevered Beam [D] Lintel Beam

It is a kind of jackbilt blocks used for beams [A] Fixed and End Beam [B] Lintel Beam [C] Cantilevered Beam [D] Overhanging beam

It is a long, straight beam which by the inspection if two hinges in alternate spans, functions essentially as a cantilever beam. [A] Lintel Beam [B] Gerber Beam [C] Cantilevered Beam [D] none of the above

It is a moulding strip used as a stopper between to doors [A] Transom [B] Astragal [C] Mullion [D] Overhead

It is a putty mixture that is composed of carbon silicate and oil [A] Wood and Putty [B] Elastic Glazing [C] Polybutylene Tape [D] Sealant

It is a single number rating derived from the measured value of noise reduction between 2 rooms [A] Noise Reduction [B] Noise Isolation Class [C] Noise Reduction Coefficient [D] Outdoor-Indoor Transmission Class

It is a switch in which a hinge copper blade is placed between two contact clips. (EL 005) (D.K. Ching p. 79) [A] Toggle Switch [B] Knife Switch [C] Float Switch [D] Mercury Switch

It is the desired window for high rise buildings [A] Picture Window [B] Awning [C] Casement [D] Sliding

It is the horizontal distance from the face of a lock or latch to the center of the keyhole, knob or block cylinder [A] Inset [B] Backset [C] Onset [D] Escutcheon

It is the instantaneous, local reduction in density of a gas resulting from passage of a soundwave, or the region in which the density is reduced at some instant. [a] Reflection [B] Rarefaction [C] Reverberation [D] None of the Above

It is used to disinfect water [A] Muriatic Acid [B] Chlorine [C] Salt [D] Phosporous

It is used to retain the wall for erosion of earth [A] Firewall [B] retaining Wall [C] Cantilevered Wall [D] Shear wall

It refers to an individual who worked in the sanitary field of ancient Rome. [A] Plumbum [B] Plumbarius [C] Plumber [D] Sanitary Engineer

Length along the centerline of the pipe and fitting. [A] Embedment Lengh [B] Development Length [c] Effective Length [D] Maximum Length

Length of embedded reinforcement provided beyond a critical section. [A] Development Length [B] Embedment Length [C] Effective Length [D] Nominal Length

Light originating from sources not facing each other, as from windows in adjacent walls. [A] Standard Light [B] Cross Light [C] Pin Light [D] Spot Light

Maintenance and service of accelerographs shall be provided by the___. [A] Architect [B] Owner [C] Contractor [D] Neighbor

Material other than water, aggregate, or hydraulic cement, used as an ingredient of concrete and added to concrete before or during its mixing to modify its properties. [A] Adhesive [B] Admixture [C] Aggregates [D] Water

Materials display different resistances to the flow of electric current. Metals generally, have the least resistance and are therefore called __________; A substance, body or device that conducts heat, sound or electricity (D.K. Ching p. 78) [A] Insulator [B] Conductor [C] Isolator [D] Compressor

Materials used to fill gap between tiles [A] Mortar [B] Grout [C] Aggregates [D] Adhessive

Maximum deflection of a brittle finished wall subjected to a load of 250 Pascal applied perpendicular to said wall. [A] 1/480 of wall span [B] 1/240 of wall span [C] 1/360 of wall span [D] 1/120 of wall span

Maximum distance of any underfloor cleanout from any access door, crawl space, or crawl hole. [A] 4.60 mts. [B] 6.10 mts. [D] 2.30 mts. [D] 3.05 mts.

Maximum height of a dumbwaiter. [A] 0.60 mts. [B] 1.20 mts. [C] 1.80 mts. [D] 2.40 mts.

Maximum liquid depth for septic tank in meters [A] 2.20 [B] 1.80 [C] 1.40 [D] 1.00

Maximum load consumed by a unit in a stated period of time [A] Demand Factor [B] Peak Load [C] Standard Load [D] Occupant Load

Maximum spacing of pipe supports at intervals. [A] 2" [B] 4" [C] 6" [D] 8"

Metal Halide Lamps are usually used in stadium while Low Pressure Sodium lamps are commonly used in? [A] Household Use [B] Roads and Parking [C] For Entertaining, Concerts, Etc. [D] Manufacturing, Industrial

Minimum Gauge of galvanized sheet used for downspouts. [A] 24 [B] 26 [C] 28 [D] 30

Minimum concrete cover for a Prestressed concrete for beams and columns for primary reinforcements. [A] 20mm [B] 40mm [C] 50mm [D] 75mm

Minimum diameter of bolts to be used in timber connections and fastening in accordance with NSCP specifications. [A] 10mm [B] 12mm [C] 14mm [D] 16mm

Minimum distance of a water supply well from a seepage pit or cesspool. [A] 45.00 Mts. [B] 45.70 Mts. [C] 46.40 Mts. [D] 46.10 Mts.

Minimum distance of a water supply well from a septic tank. [A] 15.00 Mts. [B] 15.20 Mts. [C] 15.40 Mts. [D] 15.60 Mts.

Minimum distance of water pipings from any regulating equipment, water heater, conditioning tanks, and similar equipment requiring union fittings. [A] 150 mm. [B] 300 mm. [C] 450 mm. [D] 600 mm.

Minimum extension of a vent stack through roof above any other vertical surface. [A] 150 mm. [B] 300 mm. [C] 450 mm. [D] 600 mm.

Minimum head of water, in meters, required for each section of plumbing for water test. [A] 2 [B] 3 [C] 4 [D] 5

Minimum height of a branch vent above the fixture it is venting. [A] 8" [B] 6 " [C] 4" [D] 3"

Minimum height of a water seal for each fixture trap. [A] 25 mm. [B] 51 mm. [C] 75 mm. [D] 100 mm.

Minimum horizontal distance of any VSTR from a roofdeck used for other purposes aside from protection from weather. [A] 2.00 mts. [B] 3.00 mts. [C] 4.00 mts. [D] 5.00 mts.

Minimum number of stories served by a waste stack requiring a parallel ventstack. [A] 5 [B] 10 [C] 15 [D] 20

Minimum size of trap and waste branch for a pedestal urinal. [A] 2" [B] 3" [C] 4" [D] 6"

Minimum sound pressure level that is capable of being detected by the human ear. [A] Phon [B] Threshold of Audibility [C] Frequency [D] Intensity

Minimum vertical distance from the bottom of water pipes to the top of sewer or drain pipe if laid in the same trench on top of the other. [A] 150 mm. [B] 300 mm. [C] 450 mm. [D] 600 mm.

Minimum vertical distance of VSTR from above of any openable window or opening. [A] 0.75 Mts. [B] 0.90 mts. [C] 1.05 mts. [D] 1.20 mts

Minimum width of a septic tank In centimeters [A] 100 [B] 90 [C] 80 [C] 70

Minimum wire size in square millimeter for a branch circuit with a 30 ampere rating using Type THW stranded copper conductor in a raceway. [A] 4.50 sqmm. [B] 5.50 sqmm. [C] 6.50 sqmm. [D] 7.50 sqmm.

Most common frame material used for warehouses [A] Concrete [B] Steel [C] Aluminum [D] Wood

NSCP specifies spacing between rows of bolts for perpendicular to grain loading shall be at least ___ times bolt diameter for L/d ratio of 2. [A] 2.0 [B] 2.5 [C] 3.0 [D] 3.5

Nails or spikes for which the wire gauges or lengths not set forth in the NSCP specifications shall have a required penetration of not less than ___. [A] 8 diameters [B] 11 diameters [C] 14 diameters [D] 17 diameters

No parts of the swimming and wading pools shall be placed under existing service drop conductors or any other overhead wiring; nor shall such wiring be installed above the following except: [A] Diving Balconies [B] balconies and area available [C] swimming and wading pools and the area extending 3.00 meters outward horizontally from the inside of the walls of the pool [D] observation stands, towers or platforms

Numerous hairline cracks occuring in the surface of a newly hardened concrete slab as a result of rapid drying shrinkage (D.K. Ching p. 47) [A] Spalling [B] Crazing [C] Honeycomb [D] Drying Shrinkage [E] Setting Shrinkage

Of a partition, the number of decibels by which sound is reduced in transmission through it; a measure of the sound insulation value of the partition, the higher the number, the greater the insulation value. [A] Sound Absorption [B] Transmission Loss [C] Sound Attenuation [D] Sound Reverberation

One of a heavy steel beams supporting the hoisting machinery of the elevator (D.K. Ching p. 80) [A] Hoisting machinery [B] Machine beam [C] Idle Sheave [D] Driving Sheave

One of the wire cables or rod used for rising and lowering elevator car (D.K. Ching p. 80) [A] Guiderail [B] Hoisting Cable [C] Travelling Cable [D] Counterweight

Parking management system for two types of vehicular deterrent either articulated arm type or straight beam type. It can be activated by means of radio frequency remote control, push push button switch, photocell, magnetic loop or acces control [A] Voice Evacuation Ststem [B[ Automated Retractable Pillar System [C] Telecommunication System [D] Public Address System

Pre-cast concrete piles shall have a specific compressive strength Fc of not less than _____Mpa. (NSCP 304.7.1): A. 17.50 mpa, B. 20 mpa, C. 15 mpa, D. 25 mpa

Pre-cast pre-stressed concrete piles shall have a specified compressive strength Fc of not less than ____Mpa. [A] 25 Mpa [B] 35 Mpa [C] 45 mpa [D] 55 Mpa (NSCP 307.5.1)

Protective device for limitting surge voltage on equipment by discharging or by-passing surge current; device for protecting electric equipment from damage by lightning or other high voltage current. (D.K. Ching p. 77) [A] Lightning Rod [B] Lightning Arrester [C] Soark Gap [D] Circuit Breaker

Ratio of normal stress to corresponding strain for tensile or compressive stresses below proportional limit of material. [A] Modulus of Gyration [B] Modulus of Elasticity [C] Modulus of Rupture [D None of the Above

Ratio of urinals for elementary school. [A] 1:65 [B] 1:75 [C] 1:85 [D] 1:95

Ratio of water closets for female population for Principal Worship Places. [A] 1:65 [B] 1:75 [C] 1:85 [D] 1:95

Required number of water closets for females for a theater serving 51-100. [A] 3 [B] 4 [C] 5 [D] 6

Required number of water closets for males for an auditorium serving 16-35. [A] 1 [B] 2 [C] 3 [D] 4

Retaining walls shall be designed to resist sliding by at least _______times the lateral force. (NSCP 206.6) [A] 1.5 [B] 2 [C] 3 [D] 4

Rough Plaster finish obtained by flinging on a wall [A] Broom Finish [B] Tyrolean Finish [C] Ducco Finish [D] Satin Finish

Spacing for a lateral support for a beam shall not exceed _______times the least width b of compression flange or face. (NSCP 410.5.10): A. 40, B. 50, C. 60, D. 30

Standard hooks for stirrups and tie hooks 16mm bar and smaller. [A] 90º bend + 10 db extension @ free end of bar [B] 90º bend + 12 db extension @ free end of bar [C] 90º Degree bend + 6 db extension @ free end of bar [D] 90º degree bend + 4 db extension @ free end of bar

Standard hooks for stirrups and tie hooks 20-25mm bar. [A] 90º bend + 10 db extension @ free end of bar [B] 90º bend + 12 db extension @ free end of bar [C] Degree bend + 6 db extension @ free end of bar [D] degree bend + 4 db extension @ free end of bar

Standard hooks used in reinforced concrete beam shall mean. [A] 90º bend + 10 db extension @ free end of bar [B] 180º bend + 12 db extension but not less than 65mm @ free end of bar [C] Degree bend + 6 db extension @ free end of bar [D] degree bend + 4 db extension @ free end of bar

Standard length of an electrical metal conduit. [A] 5 Meters [B] 10 Meters [C] 15 Meters [D] 20 Meters

Standard size of a wet standpipe outlet for each floor. [A] 25 mm. [B] 38 mm. [C] 51 mm. [D] 65 mm.

Standard size of wire for a switch line. [A] No. 13 [B] No. 14 [C] No. 15 [D] No 16

Structure housing elevator machinery on the roof of a building; (D.K. Ching p. 80 [A] Machine Room [B] Penthouse [C] Control Room [D] Bulkhead

Synonymous with a lighting fixture. [A] Lumens [B] Luminaire [C] Illuminate [D] Illumination

Temporary open air portable bleachers may be supported upon wood sills or steel plates placed directly upon the ground surface, provided soil pressure does not exceed ____Kpa. (NSCP 305.9): A. 100 Kpa, B. 50 Kpa, C. 150 Kpa, D. 200 Kpa

That form of braced frame where at least one end of each brace intersects a beam at a point away from the column girder joint. [A] concentric braced frame [B] eccentric braced frame [C] braced frame [D] moment frame

That part of the structural system assigned to resist lateral forces. [A] Harizontal Braced System [B] Lateral Force Resisting system [C] Moment Resisting Frame [D] Building Braced Frame

The act, process, or manner of fitting and joining together relatively slender members to give shape and support to a structure (D.K. Ching p. 106) [A] Scaffolding [B] Framing [C] Planning [D] Bracing

The bending of sound wave when traveling forward changes direction as it passes through different densities. [A] Reflection [B] Refraction [C] Echo [D] Wavelength

The bottom of footing is in: [A] Compression [B] Tension [C] Elongation [D] None of the above

The buckling of a structural member reduced by compressive stresses acting on a slender portion insufficiently rigid in the lateral direction (D.K. Ching p. 16) [A] Axial Bucking [B] Lateral Bucking [C] Buckling [D] Deformation

The bulk of energy utilized is in the form of __________ generators produced by alternators; an electric current that reverses direction at regularly recurring intervals. Having a magnitude that varies in a sinusidial manner, abbreviated as AC (D.K. Ching p. 75). [A] Alternator [B] Alternating Current [C] Direct Current [D] Transformer

The competetive process of offering to perform the work described in the contract for a specified sum (D.K. Ching p. 49) [A] Competition [B] Bidding [C] Construction [D] Design Build

The complete records of tests conducted (slump, compression test, etc.) shall be preserved and made available for inspection during the progress of construction and after completion of the project for a period of not less than. [A] 1 Year [B] 2 Years [C] 4 Years [D] 5 Years

The cooling effect obtained when 1 ton of ice at 32 oF (0 oC) melts to water at the same temperature in 24 hrs. (equivalent to 12,000 Btu/hr) (D.K. Ching p. 124) [A] Kilo of refrigiration [B] Ton of refrigiration [C] pound of refrigiration [D] Weight of refrigiration

The critical buckling load for a column divided by the area of its cross section (D.K. Ching p. 40) [A] Critical Buckling Load [B] Critical Buckling Stress [C] Bifurcation [D] Radius of Gyration

The deformation of a structural member as a result of loads acting on it. [A] Shear [B] Deflection [C] Deformation [D] Strain

The distance from the first to the last riser of a stair flight. [A] Rise [B] Total Run [C] Run [D] Total Rise

The effective room temperature in air-conditioning. [A] 63 - 67 Fº [B] 68 - 74Fº [C] 75 -- 80 Fº [D] None of the Above

The equivalent of filament in a fluorescent lamp. [A] Anode [B] Cathode [C] Node [D] None of the Above

The following are the bases in sizing house drain except: [A] Number of harizontal soil or waste branch [B] Number of branch vents [C] Number of Fixtures [D] Number of Soil and waste stacks

The force per unit area of cross section which tends to produce shear. [A] Flexure Stress [B] Shear Stress [C] Bond Stress [D] Stress

The greatest stress which a material is capable of developing without permanent deformation remaining upon the complete release of stress. [A] Yielding Stress [B] Allowable Stress [C] Yielding Moment [D] Elastic Limit

The height of quanity of concrete placed in a form at one time (D.K. Ching p. 45) [A] Climbing Form [B] Lift [C] Slip Form [D] Flying Form

The horizontal member in a frame system, a beam. [A] Girt [B] Girder [C] Rafters [D] Purlins

The insuring of property, life or one's persons againsts less or harm arising in specified contingencies in consideration of a payment proportionate to the risk involved (D.K. Ching p. 48) [A] Bond [B] Insurance [C] License [D] Loans

The interior bottom surface of a pipe. [A] culvert [B] Invert [C] Corona [D] Crown

The law that relates the linear relationship between stresses and strains [A] Poissons Ratio [B] Hook's Law [C] Law of Inertia [D] Stiffness Ratio

The level at which the earthquake motions are considered to be imparted to the structure or the level at which the structure, as a dynamic vibrator, is supported. [A] Basement [B] base [C] Foundation [D] Grade Beam

The load at which a perfectly straight member under compression assumes a deflected position. [A] Axial Load [B] Buckling Load [C] Lateral Load [D] Occupant Load

The longitudinal forces on crane runway beams, except for bridge cranes with hand geared bridges shall be calculated as _____% of the max. wheel load of the crane. (NSCP 206.9.5): A. 15%, B. 10%, C. 25%, D. 20%

The lower rigid portion of a structure having a vertical combination of structural system. [A] Podium [B] Platform [C] Beam [D] Girder

The luminous intensity of light is expressed in ___. [A] Candlepower [B] Candela [C] Lux [D] Lumen

The maximum stress that can be attained immediately before actual failure or rupture [A] Yield Strength [B] Ultimate Strength [C] Design, Strength [D] None of the Above

The minimum distance that the toe of fill slope made to the site boundary line: (NSCP 302.4.3) A. .80, B. .60, C. 1.50, D. 2.00

The minimum inside diameter for electrical wire conduits as per Philippine Electrical Code: [A] 3/8" Dia [b] 1/2" dia [C] 1-1/4" Dia [D] 1" dia.

The minimum size of a standpipe for a building in which the highest outlet is 23 meters or less from the fire services connection [A] 76mm (3") dia [B] 102mm (4") dia [C] 153mm (6") dia [d] 63mm (2 1/2") dia

The minimum sizes of filler weld for plates with thickness greater than 20mm is ________. (NSCP 510.3.3.2): a. 10, B. 8, C. 15, D. 20

The most appropriate type for a residential door is [A] Door knob with push luck on both sides of the door leaf [B] Lever type locksets on both sides [C] Knob type door lock on one side and deadbolt on the other side [D] Sliding Door with barrel lock

The other type of flame detector other than the ultraviolet type. [A] Beam Detector [B] Infra red Detector [C] Smoke Detector [D] Heat Detector

The part of the contract documents consisting of detailed description of the technical nature of the materials, standards, and quality of execution of work to be placed under contract (D.K. Ching p. 50) [A] Construction Documents [B] Specifications [C] Contract Documents [D] Uniform System

The particular type of pin-connected tension member of uniform thickness with forged loop or head of greater width than the body, with is proportioned to provide approximately equal strength both in the head and the body. [A] Eyeball [B] Eyebar [C] Crowbar [D] None of the above

The period of continuous application of a given load or the aggregate of periods of intermittent application of the same load. [A] Application Duration [B] Load Duration [C] Time History Analysis [D] None of the Above

The process in which a substance combines chemically with water, as the occuring when cement is mixed with water (D.K. Ching p. 47) [A] Evaporation [B] Hydration [C] Curing [D] Hardening

The process of dissipating sound energy by converting it to heat. [A] Wavelength [B] Sound Absorption [C] Sound Attenuation [D] Sound of Diffraction

The process of leveling, smoothing, compacting and treating of newly placed concrete surface to produce the desired texture and apperance (D.K. Ching p. 47) [A] Grouting [B] Finishing [C] Plastering [D] Curing

The process of removing calcium and magnesium deposits in water. [A] Hardening [B] Softening [C] Sedimentation [D] Filtration

The process of removing concrete forms from the cured concrete are called [a] clearing [b] stripping [c] dismantling [d] deforming

The quality of a galvanized iron pipe is rated by? [A] Class-Steel [B] Schedule [C] Diameter [D] Gauge

The rate of flow of light through a surface. [A] Lumens [B] Luminous Flux [C] Luminance [D] Lux

The rate of flow of sound energy [A] Sound Attenuation [B] Sound Intensity [C] Loudness Level [D] Frequency

The ratio L/r for lacing bars arranged in double system shall not exceed ________. [A] 140 mm. [B] 200 mm. [C] 260 mm. [D] 320 mm.

The ratio between the effective length and the unbraced length of the member measured between the centers of gravity of the bracing member (NSCP Def. Of Terms) [A] Effective Length Ratio [B] Effective Length Factor [C] Effective Length Data [D] Effective Length

The ratio of the effective length of a column to its least radius of gyration (D.K. Ching p. 40) [A] Stiffness Ration [B] Slenderness Ratio [C] Poisson's Ratio [D] Radius of Gyration

The reciprocal of conductance. [A] Conductance [B] Resistance [C] Impedance [D] Capacitance

The separation of an excessively wet or overvibrated concrete mix into harizontal layers with increasingly lighter material migrating toward the top (D.K. Ching p. 46) [A] Segregation [B] Stratification [C] Bleeding [D] Laitance

The simplest type of building automation system. [A] CCTV [B] Telecommunication System [C] Voice Evacuation System [D] Fire Alarm System

The specification on the electric Wire XHHW refers to: (EL 024/CDEP VI-22) [A] Moisture and Heat Resistant Thermoplastic [B] Moisture and Heat Resistant Cross Linked Thermosetting Polyethylene [C] Moisture and Heat Resistant Rubber [D] None of the Above

The stress that remains in an unloaded member after it has been formed into a finished product. (NSCP Def. of Terms) [A] RemaIning Stress [B] Residual Stress [C] Yielding Stress [D] Bending Stress

The temporary structure required to support newly placed concrete. Including the forms and all necessary supporting members, bracing and hardware (D.K. Ching p. 45) [A] Form [B] Formwork [C] Form Tie [D] Snap Tie

The tendency for one part of a beam to move vertically with respect to an adjacent part. [A] Torsion [B Shear [C] Stress [D] Equilibrium

The total designed lateral force or shear at the base of a structure. [A] Base Shear, B [B] Base Shear, V [C] Base Shear, M [D] Base Shear P

The type of roof to be used in a forested area [A] Flat Roof [B] Steep Roof [C] Gable Roof [D] Hip Roof

The vernacular term for a house is [A] Bahay [B] Balay [C] Tirahan [D] Tahanan

The vertical plate joining the flanges of any beam or rail, or whatever material. [A] Collar Plate [B] Web [C] Studs [D] Sinturon

The weight of the structure itself, including the weight of fixtures of equipment Permanently [A] Load Bearing Walls [B] Dead Load [C] Shoring Walls [D] Fixture Load

The wind load importance factor for hazardous facilities is equal to? [A] 1.0 [B] 1.15 [C] 0.87 [D] 0.70

The wind load importance factor lw for essential facilities is equal to? (NSCP 207.50) [A] 1.0 [B] 1.15 [C] 0.87 [D] 0.70

This type of perimeter detector uses both the Passive infrared and Ultrasonic or Microwave system. [A] Proximity/Capacitance [B] Passive Infrared/Ultrasonic [C] Smoke/Heat [D] Multisensor

Tiles to use in an area where heavy traffic is expected? [A] Brittle Surface Flooring [B] Resilient Flooring [C] Slippery Flooring [D] Soft and yet, Aesthetic Flooring

To construct by assembling diverse and usually standarization parts (D.K. Ching p. 50) [A] Prefabricate [B] Fabricate [C] Module [D] Modular Coordination

To keep walls from moving forward, what is done beside the wall? [A] Loosen the soil to allow water to drain [B] Introduce weep holes [C] Compact the soil to prevent water seepage [D] Don't do anything reckless

Torsion [A] Bend [B] Twist [C] Compress [D] Deflect

True or False, In boilers, they function only when exceeds prescribed unsafe operating conditions. Hence they are called as "Limit Controls and Interlocks [A] False [B] True

True or False, Is it advisable to install sprinkler system in generator rooms, substations and electrical rooms? [A] True [B] False [C] It Varies in the Specifications [D] It Varies to the Situation

True or False, The higher the impact insulation class rating, the less effective is the construction in isolating impact noise. The IIC rating replaces the previously used Impact Noise Rating and is approximately greater to the INR rating + 51 db for a given construction [A] True [B] false

True or False, The specification on the electric wire THWN refers to Moisture and Heat Resistant Thermoplastic [A] False [B] True

True or False, The specification on the electric wire XHHW refers to Moisture and Heat Resistant Cross Linked Thermosetting Polyethylene [A] False [B] True

True or false, 3" diameter is 'not' a commercial size of G.I. Pipe for water supply. [A] False [B] True

Two Classifications of copper pipes. I. Rigid II. Made of Cast Iron and Silicon III. Flexible IV. It is the Oldest Pipe used in Plumbing System [A] I and II [B] I and III [C] I and IV [D] II and III [E] II and IV [F] III and IV

Two types of passenger elevator. I. Electric II. Dumbwaiter III. Freight IV. Electric [A] I and II [B] I and III [C] I and IV [D] II and III [E] II and IV [F] III and IV

Type of flexible cable which is fabricated assembly of insulated conductors in a flexible metal sheath: [A] Metal Clad Cable type MC [B] Armored Cable type ACL [C] Armored Cable type AC [D] Mineral Insulated Cable Type MI

Under NBC, the minimum diameter of hoisting and counterweight rope. [A] 20 mm. [B] 30 mm/ [C] 40 mm. [D] 50 mm.

Under NBC, the minimum width between balusters in an escalator. [A] 458 mm. [B] 558 mm. [C] 658 mm. [D] 348 mm.

Upright compression member with a ratio of unsupported height to average least lateral dimension of less than three. [A] Niche [B] Pedestal [C] Column [D] Wall

Urban and suburban areas, wooded areas or other terrain with numerous closely spaced obstructions having the size of single family dwelling or larger falls on what exposure category for wind loading? [A] Exposure A [B] Exposure B [C] Exposure C [D] Exposure D

Used to connect a steel column to a base plate [A] Machine bolt [B] Anchor bolt [C] expansion bolt [D] None of the above

Vertical tracks that serves as a guide for the car and the counterweight. [A] Hosting cables [B] Guiderails [C] Handrails [D] Hoistway rope

Wall constructiong utilizing a framework of vertical post and harizontal beams to carry floor and roof loads. Also called as post and lintel construction (D.K. Ching p. 106) [A] Light Frame Construction [B] Post and Beam Construction [C] Pole Construction [D] Plank and Beam Construction

Walls are property lines [A] Retaining Wall [B] Firewall [C] Shearwall [D] Cantilevered Wall

Water closet that is quiet, extremely sanitary, water is directed through the rim. It scours bowl, folds over into jet; siphon. [A] Siphon Jet [B] Siphon Vortex [C] Washdown [D] Reverse Trap

Water distibution system, which constantly rely its pressure from the main water pipe applied only if the highest fixture is supplied continuously with the flow rate and minimum required working pressure [A] Zoning System [B] Upfeed/Direct [C] Booster Method [D] Downfeed Method

Water used for concrete [A] Mineral water [B] Clean water [C] Potable water [D] Distilled water

Wave produced by a pure tone. [A] Wavelength [B] Sine Wave [C] Echo [D] Resonance

What "CW' has a size number of 3"? [A] Clergy of Works [B] Common Wire Nail [C] Concrete Hollow Block [D] Common Wedge

What causes marble to have foul odor when it is already old? [A] Resilience [B] Permeability [C] Hardness [D] Brittleness

What causes the upward forces that acts on footings? [A] Loads [B] reactions [C] Stress [D] None of the above

What class of concrete mixture can be used for slab on fill? [A] Class A [B] Class B [C] Class C [D] Class D

What concrete has no reinforcement [A] Concrete Hollow Block [B] Mass Concrete [C] Lean Concrete [D] Reinforced Concrete

What deformation does a beam contain? [A] Deformation [B] Deflection [C] Elongation [D] Compression

What do you call a thin nail with a small head? [A] Spike [B] Brad [C] Screw Eye [D] Tekscrew

What do you call the act / process of enlarging existing foundation? [A] Sheating [B] Underpinning [C] Cladding [D] Furring

What do you call the distance between the supports? [A] Beams [B] Span [C] Struts [D] Measurement

What does AHU mean in the HVAC System? [A] Fan Coil Unit [B] Air Handling Unit [C] Airconditioning System [D] Centralized Air Conditioning System

What is galvanized? [A] Zinc Coated on one side [B] Zinc Coated on two sides [C] Zinc Chomated Finish [D] None really matters

What is not recommended for exterior? [A] Marine Plywood [B] Ordinary Plywood [C] Hardiflex [D] All of them are not suitable for exterior

What is roughing in? [A] To Install [B] To Finish [C] To Start [D] To Check

What is the advantage of polybutylene over PVC pipes? [A] Color [B] Flexible [C] Small Diameter [D] Cheap

What is the advantage of using a laminated countertop? [A] Aesthetics [B] Easy Installation [C] Expensive [D] Maintenance Free

What is the best thing to do in sound proofing a second floor slab? [A] Construct a separate ceiling system [B] Suspend ceiling panels from the slab with wire suspension system [C] use a much more thickened ceiling covering material [D] none of the above

What is the minimum branch circuit rating for household ranges and cooking appliances? [A] 20 Amperes [B] 30 Amperes [C] 40 Amperes [D] 50 Amperes

What is the minimum required distance of a septic tank to a well? [a] 10 Meters [B] 15 Meters [C] 20 Meters [D] 25 Meters

What is the minumum number of vertical bars for spiral column [A] 4 [b] 6 [C] 8 [D] 10

What is the most appropriate material for a building near the sea, considering aesthetics? [A] Concrete finish [B] Stucco [C] Metal Cladding [D] None of the above

What is the nominal roofing dimension of a corrugated G.I. roof? [A] 4' x 8' [B] 5' x 3' [C] 6' x 10' [D] 3' x 7'

What is the purpose of Epoxy A and B? [A] For Aesthetics [B] For Coating [C] Strength Purposes [D] Fastening Material

What is the standard length of steel conduits? [A] 10 Meters [B] 10 feet [C] 10 Millimeters [D] 10 Centimeters

What is used in a hospital door? [A] Gravity Hinge [B] Double Action Hinge [C] Vertical Spring Hinge [D] Pivot hinge

What is used to attach a plywood sheet to a metal frame? [A] Liquid Nail [B] Metal Screw [C] Wood Screw [D] Common Wire Nail

What is used to clean bricks? [A] Muriatic Acid [B] Wired Brush [C] Paints [D] Water

What is used to connect concrete to concrete? [A] Bulldog Super Glue [B] Epoxy / Mortar [C] Concrete Nail [D] Weld

What is used to hide imperfections at edges of ceilings? [A] Baseboard [B] Cornice [C] Mullions [D] Senepa

What kind of window is easiest to clean? [A] Sliding [B] Casement [C] Awning [D] Skylights

What material is used to adhere vinyl tiles to the floor? [A] Pozzolan Cement [B] Contact Cement [C] Portland Cement [D] White Portland cement

What materials is used at T and B? [A] Granite [B] Vitrified tile [C] Marble [D] Cement Tile

What materials is used in billboards because it posseses high digital imaging, translucent and easy to cut? [A] Fiber Board [B] Tarpaulin [C] Cloth [D] Wood

What metarial is not fire resistant? [A] gypsum [B] Wood [C] CHB [D] All of them are resistant

What roofing material is best suited for an industrial plant where hazardouz/toxic fumes are emitted? [A] Polycarbonate roofing [B] Corrugated G.I. Roofing [C] Plain galvanized Iron Sheath [D] Concrete Roofing

What type of sound absorbent is best for lower band frequencies. [A] Sound Absorbers [B] Porous Absorbents [C] Insulation Materials [D] Accoustic Boards

What type of tiles is best for toilet? [A] Cement Tiles [B] Vitrified Tiles [C] Pantiles [D] Terra Cota

What type of window is commonly used In condominiums, where safety and waterproofing are main concerns? [A] Tilt and Turn [B] Awning [C] Casement [D] Sliding

What type of window is not recommended for high rise buildings? [A] Pivoted [B] Hopper [C] Casement [D] Awning

What will happen to brightly colored packages in a display window when they are exposed to sunlight? [A] The will be bigger [B] they will look thinner [C] Nothing will happen [D] None of the above

What window is hardest to reach? [A] Casement [B] Clerestory [C] Awning [D] Jalousie

When a solid wooden door is installed where the exterior side is cold and the interior side temperature is different, what was the prime consideration? [A] Strength [B] Dimensional Stability [C] Thermal Insulation [D] Waterproof Application

When grillage footings of structural steel shapes are used on soils, they shall be completely embedded in concrete. Concrete cover shall be at least _____mm on the bottom. (NSCP 305.8) [A] 100 mm [B] 150 mm. [C] 200 mm. [D] 250 mm.

When laying construction blocks, this is the material binds construction blocks together and fills that gaps between them. It becomes hard when it sets, resulting in a rigid aggregate structure. It is typically made from a mixture of sand, a binder such as cement, or lime and water [A] Grout [B] Mortar [C] Cement [D] Plaster

When rust is present in structural steel, it can be remedied by: [A] Scraping the rust off [B] Coating with rust converter [C] etched the part with acid to make the rust easily to wear off [D] Don't Do anything, rust has some good factors on deformed bars

When two or more branches or loads in a circuit are connected between the same two points. They are said to be connected in __________ circuits or multiple; arrangement of components is an electric circuit in which all positive terminals are connected to one conductor and all negative terminals are connected to a second conductor. (D.K. Ching p. 74) [A] Single [B] Parallel [C] Triad [D] Combination

Where do we use gondola? [A] To have a general tour between the exterior walls of the structure in high rise height [B] For cleaning windows / curtain walls [C] For painting related matters [D] For decoration, to make your building stand out that it means that it's a skyscraper

Where do you conceal cables and transmissions lines in an office building? [A] Walls [B] Ceilings [C] Partitions [D] Floors

Where do you place a door stopper to prevent the door from hitting the wall? [A] Door Jamb [B] Floor [C] Wall [D] Ceiling

Where is Inflated Structures used? [A] Permanent Structures [B] Temporary Structures [C] A and B [D] None of the above

Where will you locate the ACCU in a convinience store? [A] On the ceiling [B] Outside the store [C] In Front of the store [D] Right in the front door

Which among the following is a component of Modular Kitchen System? [A] Splashboard [B] Marble Countertop [C] Laminated Fiberboard [D] Concealed Hinges

Which among the following is the most rigid door frame? [A] Canto Mesa [B] Tenon and Mortise [C] Rabetted [C] Overlapping Frame

Which installation is not allowed? [A] Connect the branch supply air duct to the main supply air duct [B] Connect the toilet exhaust duct in the kitchen exhaust Duct [C] Connect the fresh air duct to the Air handling Unit, AHU [D] Connect the main supply air duct to the Air Handling Unit, AHU

Which is not a hardware that supports a door? [A] Pivot hinge [B] Jamb [C] Floor Flange [D] Lockset

Which of the following characterizes centralized air conditioning system? [A] It uses ducks [B] has cooling tower [C] Provided with AHU [D] All of these

Which of the following is not a stainless steel finish? [A] Mirror Finish [B] Hairline Finish [C] Satin Finish [D] None of the above

Which of the following spaces is considered to be costly and not practical for pre-cast construction [A] Garage [B] Toilet [C] Kitchen [D] Balcony

Which part carries most of the weight of the structure? [A] Flange of I Beam [B] Web of I Beam [C] Ends of I Beam [D] None of the above

Which roofing material is best for a beach rest house? [A] Metal Deck [B] Shingles [C] Long Span [D] Polycarbonate

Why do we use tie beams? [A] For decoration [B] To serve as a stiffener [C] Structural reasons [D] None of the above

Why is a 15 x 30 beam / column not advisable? [A] Deformation [B] Buckling [C] Deflection [D] Compression

Window commonly used at hospitals [A] Casement [B] Sliding [C] Jalousie [D] Awning

Windows that does not require any finishing before installation [A] Louver [B] Casement [C] Sliding [D] Double Hung

Wjat is the commercial length of a long span roofing? [A] 15 meters [B] 18 meters [C] 21 meters [D] 24 meters

Wood banned as an architectural material? [A] Imported Teak [B] Philippine Hardwood [C] Philippine Bamboo [D] Vietnamese Bamboo

Wood board should have a thickness specification of. [A] less than 1" x 4" [B] Not less than 1" x 4" [C] less than 2" x 5" [D] not less than 2" x 5"

Wooden joists are subject to lateral buckling and the end connections move. However, no adjustments are necessary, why? [A] Decking [B] Bridging [C] Framing [D] None of the above

Wooden septic tanks are allowed, true or false. [A] True [B] False

Zone 1 of the philippine map has a wind load of __________ kph. [A] 400 [B] 250 [C] 200 [D] 125

__________ act parallel to each other (offset to each other, a distance "d" apart), of the same magnitude but __________ [A] Bundled [B] Couple [C] Group [D] None of the above

__________ is a physical wave or simply a series of pressure vibrations. [A] Light [b] Sound [C] Heat [D] Power

a fracture phenomenon resulting from a fluctuating stress cycle (NSCP Def. Of Terms). [A] Stress [B] Fatigue [C] Torsion [D] Caisson

a relatively fixed point whose level is known and used as a datum for levelling. [A] Plumb Bob [B] Benchmark [C] Spirit Level [D] 3-4-5 Technique

a safety device of a passsenger elevator which activates if the car travels faster than its rated speed by grapsing the guide rail to stop the car safely [A] Safety Gear [B] Safety Shoe [C] Governor [D] Magnetic Brake

a slight convex curvature intentionally built into beam, girder, or truss to compensate for an anticipated deflection [a] deflection [b] camber [c] bending [d] buckling

a tensile or compressive force acting along the longitudinal axis of a structural member and at the centroid of the cross section, producing axial stress without bending, torsion or shear. [A] Concentric Force [B] Axial Force [C] Lateral Force [D] Jacking Force

an open building is a structure having all walls at least __________% open. [A] 100% [B] 80% [C] 60% [D] 40%

as per NSCP 2001 sec. 206.9.3 vertical impact force for crane load, if powered monorail cranes are considered, that maximum wheel load of the crane shall be increased by what percent to determine the induced vertical impact? A. 50%, B. 25%, C. 15%, D. 20%

batter piles [A] Protection for erosion [B] Excavation for drainage [C] Underpinning [D] None of the above

buildings used for college or adult education with a capacity of 500 or more students (CDEP IV-35) [A] Essential facility [B] Special Occupancy [C] Miscellaneous Occupancy [D] Hazardous Facility

for very large roof spans (auditoria, transport buildings, exhibition halls) of over 150ft. These structures are suggested economical solutions [A] pre stressed concrete [b] space frames [c] reinforced concrete [d] post tensioned concrete

in a tall building of steel frame construction, an exterior wall that in non load bearing having no structural function [A] Retaining wall [B] Curtain Wall [C] Shearing Wall [D] Bearing Wall

in prestressed concrete, is friction caused by unintended deviation of prestressing sheath or duct from its specified profile. [A] Curvature Friction [B] Wobble Friction [C] Kinetic Friction [D] Static Friction

in walls and slabs other than concrete joist construction, primary flexural reinforcement shall not be spaced farther part than 3 times wall or slab thickness nor farther than? [A] 300 mm. [B] 450 mm. [C] 600 mm. [D] 750 mm.

is a connection that remains elastic, while the designated nonlinear action regions undergo inelastic response under the design basis ground motion. [A] Weak Connection [B] Strong Connection [C] Elastic Connection [D] None of the above

is a deposit of earth material placed by artificial means. [A] Cut [B] Fill [C] Grading [D] Cut and Fill

is a material encasing a pre-stressing tendon to prevent bonding the tendon with the surrounding concrete, to provide corrosion protection, and to contain the corrosion inhibiting coating. [A] Furring [B] Sheating [C] Flashing [D] Beam Blocking

is a member with a ratio of height to least lateral dimension of 3 or greater used primarily to support axial compressive load. [A] Wall [B] Column [C] Footing [D] Post

is a member, usually vertical, used to enclosed or separate spaces. [A] Partition [B] Wall [C] Dividers [D] None of the above

is a method of prestressing in which tendons are tensioned before concrete is placed. [A] Post Tensioning [B] Pretensioning [C] PreCast [D] None of the above

is a naturally occuring superficial deposits overlying bedrock. [A] Earth [B] Soil [C] Rocks [D] Loam

is a part or element of an architectural, electrical, mechanical, and structural system. [A] Component, equipment [B] Component [C] Component, Rigid [D] Component, Flexible

is a portion of a larger wood diaphragm designed to anchor and transfer local forces to primarily diaphragm struts and the main diaphragm. [A] Diaphragm [B] Subdiaphragm [C] Beam [D] Sub Beam

is a quality which measures the resistance of the mass to being revolved about a line? [A] Moment of Elasticity [B] Moment of Inertia [C] Modulus of Rigidity [D] Modulus of Elasticity

is a relatively level step constructed in the face of a graded slope surface for drainage and maintenance purposes. [A] Balcony [B] Terrace [C] Canopy [D] Grade

is a separation between adjoining parts of a concrete structure, usually a vertical plane, at a designed location such as to interfere least with performance of the structure, yet such as to allow relative movement in three directions and avoid formation of cracks elsewhere in the concrete and through which all or part of the bonded reinforcement is interrupted. [A] Contraction Joint [B] Isolation Joint [C] Conduction Joint [D] Construction Joint

is a space frame designed to carry vertical gravity loads. [A] Load Carrying Vertical Frame [B] vertical Load carrying Frame [C] Building Load Carrying Frame [D] Moment Load carrying frame

is all concrete used for structural purposes, including plain and reinforced concrete. [A] Reinforced Concrete [B] Structural Concrete [C] Plain Concrete [D] Rough Concrete

is an inclined ground surface the inclination which is expressed as a ratio of vertical distance to harizontal distance. [A] Ramp [B] Slope [C] Curb [D] Angle of repose

is any lot or parcel of land or contagious combination thereof, under the same ownership, where grading is performed or permitted. [A] Parcel [B] Site [B] Lot [D] Property

is deformed reinforcing bars, bar and rod mats, deformed wire, welded smooth wire fabric and welded deformed wire fabric. [A] Deformed Bars [B] Deformed reinforcement [C] Deformed Concrete [D] Deformation

is in place solid rock. [A] Foundation Bed [B] Bedrock [C] Earth Compartments [D] All of the above

is one which the lateral stiffness is less than 70% of the stiffness of the story above. [A] Weak Storey [B] Soft Storey [C] Open Storey [D] High Storey

is the act of transferring stress in prestressing tendons from jacks or pretensioning bed to concrete member. [A] Transmit [B] Transfer [C] Relocate [D] Absorb

is the area of the surface of a masonry unit, which is in contact with mortar in place of the joint. [A] Foundation [B] Bedded Area [C] Foundation Bed [D] Excavation Area

is the concrete outside the transverse reinforcement confining the concrete [A] Insulating Concrete [B] Shell Concrete [C] Air Entrained concrete [D] Natural Concrete

is the dead weight supported by a member. [A] Live Load [B] Dead Load [C] Occupant Load [D] Nominal Load

is the distanced measured from extreme compression fiber to centroid of tension reinforcement. [A] Effective Length [B] Effective Depth of Section [D] Development Length [D] Embedment Length

is the equivalent static force to be used in the determination of wind loads for open buildings and other structures. [A] Design Pressure, P [B] Design Force, F [C] Importance Factor, I [D] None of the above

is the grade prior to grading. [A] Grade, Rough [B] Grade, Existing [C] Grade, Finish [D] Grading

is the highest part of a bridge pier, on which the bridge bearings or rollers are seated. It may be of stone, brick or plain or reinforced concrete, usually the last for heavy loads. [A] End Cap [B] Bridge Cap [C] reinforcement Cap [D] none of the above

is the minimum total strength design base shear, factored and distributed. [A] Strength Design [B] Design seismic force [C] Design Force Method [D] Ultimate Design Strength

is the mortared or grouted space between whytes of masonry. [A] top Joint [B] Collar Joint [D] Butt Joint [D] Lap Joint

is the nominal strength multiplied by a strength reduction factor. [A] Load, Factored [B] Strength, Design [C] Load, Nominal [D] K-Factor

is the specified minimum yield point of reinforcement in megapascals (Mpa). [A] Yield Stress [B] Yield Strength [C] Yield Point [D] Ultimate Strength

is the story drift divided by the story height. [A] Storey Drift [B] Storey Drift ratio [C] Weak Storey [D] Soft Storey

is the stress remaining in prestressing tendons after all losses have occured, excluding effects of dead load and superimposed load. [A] Deffective Prestress [B] Effective Prestress [C] Post tensioning [D] Pre tensioning

is wood treated with an approved preservative under treating and quality control procedures. [A] Green Lumber [B] Treated Wood [C] Planed Wood [D] Rough Wood

it is a bending moment that produces a convex curvature at a section of a structure [A] Shearing Moment [B] Negative Moment [C] Bending Moment [D] None of the Above

it is a method of concrete building construction in which floor (and roof) slabs are cast usually at ground level and then raised into position by jacking [A] Flat Slab [B] Lift Slab [C] Cupping [D] Seasoning

it is the total bending effect at any section of a beam. [A] Shearing Moment [B] Bending Moment [C] Moment of Inertia [D] Modulus of Elasticity

luminous intensity expressed in candelas [A] Lux [B] Candlepower [C] Footcandle [D] Lumens

making a hole in rock blasting, using a rotative or percussive drill. [A] Hole [B] Boring [C] Tux [D] None of the above

metal that expands when exposed to heat to detect a fire. [A] Smoke Detector [B] Heat Detector [C] Beam Detector [D] Flame Detector

of or pertaining to project scheduling in which the design and construction phases of the building project overlap to copmpress the total time required for completion (D.K. Ching p. 48) [A] Design Build [B] Fast Track [C] Turn Key [D] Top Out

prestressing tendon that is bonded to concrete either directly or through grouting. [A] Bond Beam [B] Bonded Tendon [C] Adhesion Bond [D] reinforcing bond

the allowable deflection for any structural member loaded with live load only. [A] L/480 [B] L/360 [C] L/240 [D] L/180

the amount of concrete required to protect steel reinforcement from fire and corrosion, measured from the surface of the reinforcement to outer surface of the concrete section [a] Concrete gap [b] concrete cover [c] minimum depth [d] none of the above

the magnitudes of the loads specified by the applicable codes (NSCP def. Of terms) [A] Axial Loads [B] Occupant Loads [C] Nominal Loads [D] None of the above

the ratio of the shear stress to the shear strain in a material. [A] Modulus of Elasticity [B] Modulus of Rigidity [C] Modulus of Inertia [D] None of the Above

the sensation by which an observer is able to distinguish between differences in luminance [A] Lightness [B] Brightness [C] Darkness [D] Dullness

the stress per unit area of the original cross section of a material which rest its elongation is [a] alowable stress [b] tensile stress [c] flexural stress [d] bending stress

the waste glass like product from a metallurgical furnace which flows off above the metal. [A] Slab [B] Slag [C] Studs [D] None of the above

transformer vault is considered as [a] live load [b] dead load [c] moving load [d] uniform distributed load

A building frame employing a heavy, braced framework of solid girts mortised into solid posts the full height of the frame, with studs one story high filling the interstices. Also called full frame (D.K. Ching p. 107) [A] Space Frame [B] Moment Resisting Frame [C] Brace Frame [D] Rigid Frame

A change in shape of a material when subjected to the action of force. [A] Shear [B] Deflection [C] Deformation [D] Strain

A channel system in carrying electrical wire; A channel expressly designed to hold and protect electric wires and cables (D.K. Ching p. 78) [A] Surface Raceway [B] Underfloor Raceway [C] Raceway [D] Multi Outlet Assembly

A colored finish produced by sparkling a dry mixture of cement, sand and a pigment of fresh concrete surface following screeding and after any free water has evaporated and then working the mixture into the surface with a float (D.K. Ching p. 47) [A] Swirl Finish [B] Broom Finish [C] Dry Shake Finish [D] Brush hammered Finish

A combination of compressive and tension stresses developed at a cross section of a structural member to resist transverse force (D.K. Ching p. 15) [A] Vertical Shearing Stress [B] Harizontal Shearing Stress [C] Bending Stress [D] Neutral Axis

A connector such as a welded strut, spiral bar, or short length of channel which resists horizontal shear between elements. [A] Strong Connection [B] Wet Connection [C] Shear Connector [D] None of the above

A controller sensitive to the degree of moisture in the air. (D.K. Ching p. 121) [A] Thermostat [B] Humidistat [C] A and B [D] None of the Above

A device design to open under abnormal conditions a current carrying circuit without injury itself; a switch that automatically interrupts an electric circuit to prevent excess current from damaging apparatus in the circuit or from causing it to fire (D.K. Ching p. 76) [A] ATS [B] UPS [C] Circuit Breaker [C] ELCB

A device for converting alternating current to direct current. [A] Generator [B] Converter [C] Rectifier [D] None of the Above

A device for converting chemical into electric energy, usually consisting of a receptacle with electrodes in an electrolyte. (D.K. Ching p. 74) (EL 001) [A] Battery [B] Electrode [C] Cell [D] Generator

A device that is basically a double throw switch of generally 3-pole connection that will automatically transfer the power from the standby generator to the building circuitry during electrical power failure. [A] UPS [B] Circuit Breaker [C] ATS [D] ELCB

A door bolt so designed that when applied. It is flush with the face or edge of the door (D.K. Ching p. 116) [A] Dead Bolt [B] Mortise and Lock [C] Flush Bolt [D] Panic Hardware

A fine textured finish obtained by smoothing a fresh concrete, plaster, stucco surface with a wood float (D.K. Ching p. 47) [A] Dry Shake Finish [B] Trowel Finish [C] Float Finish [D] Broom Finish

A form that can be moved slowly and continuously as concrete is being placed during the construction of a concrete pavement or building (D.K. Ching p. 45) [A] Climbing Form [B] Lift [C] Slip Form [D] Flying Form

A heavy timber serving as a principal beam orr girder (D.K. Ching p. 107) [A] Trave [B] Breast Summer [C] Summer [D] Binder

A high-speed rotary shaping had power tool used to make smooth cutting and curving on solid wood. [A] Handsaw [B] Chainsaw [C] Portable Hand Router [D] Rip Cut Saw

A iron coated with zinc are called [A] Stainless [B] Chromed [C] Galvanized [D] Rivetted

A kind of flourescent lamp that does not use starter element [A] Standard Flourescent Lamp [B] Energy Saving CFL [C] Rapid Start Flourescent Lamp [D] High Sodium Pressurized Flourescent Lamp

A large beam supporting secondary beams, also known as a primary beam [A] Girts [B] Blind [C] Girder [D] Purlins

A legally enforceable agreement, usually in written form, between two or more parties to do or not to do something specified (D.K. Ching p. 49) [A] Deed [B] Bid [C] Contract [D] Award

A partition closing the end of a form or preventing the passage of newly placed concrete at a construction joint (D.K. Ching p. 45) [A] Yoke [B} Keyway [C] Bulkhead [D] Wale

A pigment or dye added to a concrete mix to alter or control its color (D.K. Ching p. 43) [A] Surface Active agent [B] Water reducing agent [C] Coloring agent [D] Air entraining agent

A raceway especially constructed for the purpose of physical protection of conductors, the pulling in or the withdrawing of wires or cables after the conduit is in place and made of metal pipe of standard width and thickness [A] Flexible Conduit [B] Fixed and Mount Conduit [C] Rigid Metal conduit [D] None

A rigid frame connected to its supports with pin joints. The pin joints prevent high bending stresses from developing by allowing the frame to rotate as a unit when strained by support settelements (D.K. Ching p. 104) [A] Braced Frame [B] Rigid Frame [C] Hinged Frame [D] Fixed Frame

A rubber or plastic washer inserted in a hole in a metal part to prevent grounding of a wire passing through the hole. (EL 005) (D.K. Ching p. 78) [A] Bushing [B] Shield [C] Grommet [D] Insulator

A simple beam extending beyond one of its supports. The overhanging reduces the positive moment at midspan while developing a negative moment at the base of the cantilever over the support [A] Cantilever Beam [B] Continous Beam [C] Overhanging Beam [D] None of the above

A single vent that ventilates multiple traps in the case of a back to back vent. [A] Unit vent [B] Loop vent [C] Common Vent [D] Relief Vent

A skeletal structure of parts, fitted and joined together in order to support, define or enclose (D.K. Ching p. 106) [A] Plantilya [B] Plancha [C] Balangkas [D] Bolada

A slender column subjct to failure by buckling rather than crushing (D.K. Ching p. 40) [A] Short Column [B] Intermediate Column [C] Long Column [D] None of the above

A small residential project with an area of __________ on the second floor will be poured with concrete. What is best method to use? [A] Manual Mix [B] Ready Mix Conrete [C] 2 bagger [D] 1 bagger

A specially designed system of waste piping embodying the horizontal wet venting of one sized to provide free movement of air above the flow line of the drain. [A] Main vent [B] Vent Stack Thru Roof [C] Combination waste and vent [D] Waste Vent

A specification that refers to a standard specification to indicated the properties desired in a material or component and the methods of testing required to substantiate the performance of products (D.K. Ching p. 50) [A] Performance Specification [B] Descriptive Specification [C] Reference Specification [D] Proprietary Specification

A strip of wood or other material attached to the inside face of a form to produce a groove in the surface of a concrete member (D.K. Ching p. 45) [A] Grade Strip [B] Chamfer Strip [C] Rustication Strip [D] Wedge

A structual assembly of two rigid sections connected to each other and to its supports with pin joints. While more sensitive to deflection than either the fixed or hinged frame (D.K. p. 104) [A] A-Frame [B] Plastic Hinge [C] Three Hinged Frame [D] Sidesway

A structural member whose function is to transfer the loads from a building safely into the ground [A] Column [B] Beam [C] Footing [D] Roof

A system of construction employing a vertical structure of pressure treated wood poles which are firmly embedded in the ground as a pier foundation (D.K. Ching p. 106) [A] Light Frame Construction [B] Post and Beam Construction [C] Pole Construction [D] Plank and Beam Construction

A system of devices, usually installed below ground level, to scatter or spray water droplets over a lawn, golf course, or the like. [A] Upright Sprinkler System [B] Pendent Sprinkler System [C] Lawn Sprinkler System [D] None of the Above

A tapered, semicylindrical in roofing tile, laid convex side up to overlap planking, similar tiles laod concave side up [A] Roman Tiles [B] Tegula [C] Mission Tiles [D] Pantiles

A technical investigation and analysis conducted to determine the financial, technical, or other advisability of a proposed construction project (D.K. Ching p. 49) [A] Programming [B] Financial Analysis [C] Feasibility Studies [D] Budget Financing

A technique of constructing multi story buildings in which all harizontal slabs are cast at ground level and, when cured, are raised into position by hydraulic jacks (D.K. Ching p. 50) [A] Tilt up construction [B] Prefabrecated Construction [C] Lift Slab Construction [D] Modular Construction

A threaded fitting used to join two threaded fittings as close as possible but not exceeding 3" [A] Nipple [B] Union [C] Coupling [D] None of the above

A type of Alternating current generated by the alternator where its wave rises to a peak, sinks to zero, drops to a negative peak, and rises again to zero a number of times each second, depending on the frequency for which the machine is designed (D.K. Ching p. 76) [A] Two Phase [B] Three Phase [C] Single Phase [D] Double Phase

A type of lamp popular for lighting commercial interiors, uses argon gas to ease starting, it produces light by means of an electric discharge in mercury vapor. [A] Metal Halide Lamp [B] Flourescence Lamp [c] Mercury Lamp [D] Sodium Lamp

A type of lamp, a high intensity discharge lamp similar in construction to a mercury lamp [A] Sodium Lamp [B] Mercury Lamp [C] Metal Halide Lamp [D] Low Pressure Sodium Lamp

A type of lighting that provides illumination to special objects like sculptures, flower arrangements, etc. [A] Valance Lighting [B] Cove Lighting [C] Specific Lighting [D] Direct Lighting

A type of perimeter detector which detects object in heat range of body temperature. [A] Thermal [B] Heat [C] Passive Infrared [D] Microwave

A type of pipe fitting for a Yoke Vent. [A] 1/2 Bend [B] 1/4 Bend [C] 1/8 Bend [D] 1/16 Bend

A type of stud that is used above a door or above or beneath a window. They are not very different from other studs except that they are cut shorter so there is room for the opening [A] Horizontal Studs [B] Vertical Studs [C] Cripple Studs [D] King Stud

A type of water closet that is least efficient, subject to clogging, noisy, and use a simple washout action through a small irregular passageway. [A] Siphon Jet [B] Siphon Vortex [C] Washdown [D] Reverse Trap

A unit of acoustic absorption equivalent to the absorption bt one square root of a perfect absorber [A] Hertz [B] Decibel [C] Sabin [D] Sound Absorption Coefficient

A very finely ground portland cement having an increased content of tricalcium silicate causing it to cure faster and gain strength earlier than normal portland cement. Used when the early removal of formwork is desired, or in cold weather construction to reduce the time required for protection from low temperatures (D.K. Ching p. 42) [A] Type I: Normal [B] Type II: Moderate [C] Type III: High Early Strength [D] Type IV: Low Heat [E] Type V: Sulfate Resisting

A volcanic glass expanded by heat to form lightweight, spherical particles used as non structural lightweight aggregate and as loose fill thermal insulation (D.K. Ching p. 43) [A] Vermiculite [B] Pumice [C] Perlite [D] Hydite

According to the provisions of the NSCP on timber connections and fastenings, the loaded edge distance for perpendicular to grain loading shall be at least ___. [A] 2x diameter of bolt [B] 3x diameter of bolt [C] 4x diameter of bolt [D] 5x diameter of bolt

Advantage of plywood over acoustic board when used for ceiling? [A] Aesthetics [B] Durable [C] It does not Sag [D] Maintenance Free

After accomplising steel framing, what is next? [A] Scaffolds [B] Forms [C] Steel decking [D] Truss

An assembly consisting of a pulley wheel, side plates, shaft, and bearings over which a cable or roped is passed. [A] Shaft [B] Governor [C] Sheave [D] Safety Shoe

An elastic or inelastic dynamic analysis in which a mathematical model of the structure is subjected to a ground motion time history. The structure's time-dependant dynamic response to these motion is obtained through numerical integration of its equations of motions. [A] Slump test [B] Time History Analysis [C] Structural Analysis [D] load Analysis

An element at edge of opening or at perimeters of shear walls or diaphragm. [A] Collector Element [B] Tie Element [C] Boundary Element [D] None of the above

An elevator system consisting of a car support by a piston that is moved by or moves against a fluid under pressure (D.K. Ching p. 81) [A] Dumbwaiter [B] Electric Elevator [C] Hydraulic Elevator [D] Passenger Elevator

An essentially vertical truss system of the concentric or eccentric type which is provided to resist lateral forces; a structural frame whose resistance to lateral forces is provided by diagonal or other type of bracing. (D.K. Ching p. 104) [A] concentric braced frame [B] eccentric braced frame [C] braced frame [D] moment frame

Any in a series of standarized, frequently interchangeable components used in assembling units of differing size, complexity and function (D.K. Ching p. 50) [A] Prefabricate [B] Fabricate [C] Module [D] Modular Coordination

Any liquid waste containing animal or vegetable matter in suspension or solution. [A] Sump [B] Slump [C] Sewage [D] Solid Waste

Any of service conductors extending from a main power line or transformer to the service equipment of a building (D.K. Ching p. 75) [A] Service Lateral [B] Service Drop [C] Service Conductor [D] Service Equipment

Any of various flat bladed hand tools for applying, spreading, working or smoothing plastic materials. Such as concrete, mortar and plaster (D.K. Ching p. 47) [A] Float [B] Bull Float [C] Trowel [D] Power trowel

Aside from adjustments in the layout of tiles, what is the space between tiles for? [A] to provide space for prying off tiles during reworking/replacement [B] to provide a compression point so that when a tile cracks, it does not affect the other tiles [C] for aesthetic decoration [D] None of the above

Cable designed for service under water [A] Underground Cable [B] Water cable [C] Submarine Cable [D] Carbon cable

Ceramic tiles of varying shapes for finishing an angle [A] Trimmer [B] Edging [C] Tile Trim [D] All of the above

Clear distance between pre-tensioning tendons at each end of member shall not be less than ___ for strands. [A] 1 Db [B] 2 Db [C] 4 Db [D] 3 Db

Clear distance between pre-tensioning tendons at each end of member shall not be less than ___ for wire. [A] 1 Db [B] 2 Db [C] 3 Db [D] 4 Db

Collection line of a plumbing system is sometimes referred to as. [A] Strainer [B] Catch Basin [C] House Drain [D] None of the Above

Concrete dry batch at batch plant and mixed in a truck mixer en route to the construction site (D.K. Ching p. 46) [A] Ready Mixed Concrete [B] Shrink Mixed Concrete [C] Transit Mixed Concrete [D] Pneumatic Placement

Definition of "T" in electrical wiring cables [A] Underground feeder [B] Moisture Temperature Resistant [C] Thermoplastic [D] Heat Resistant Rubber

Dressed lumber is referred to ___. [A] Green Lumber [B] Rough Lumber [C] Smoothed or Planed Lumber [D] Treated Lumber

Fabricated assembly of insulated conductors enclosed in flexible metal sheath. It is used both on exposed and concealed work; Electric cable consisting of two or more insulated conductors protected by a flexible, helically wound metal wrapping, also called as a BX cable (D.K. Ching p. 78) [A] Mineral Insulated Cable [B] Co axial Cable [C] Armored Cable [D] Rigid Metal Conduit

Floors in office buildings and in other buildings where partition locations are subject to change shall be designed to support in addition to all other loads, a uniformly distributed load equal to __________. [A] 500 Pa [B] 750 Pa [C] 1000 Pa [D] 1250 Pa

For cement plaster to hold, what should you do? [A] Make Plaster very thin [B] Splash it with water [C] Add more cement [D] Sprinkle it with sand

For members whose design is based on compressive force, the slenderness ratio kL/r preferably should not exceed ________? (NSCP 502.8.1): A. 300, B. 250, C. 200, D. 350

For pin connected members in which the pin is expected to provide for relative movement between connected parts while under full load, the diameter of the pinhole shall not be more than ______mm greater than the diameter of the pin. (NSCP 504.4.2.3): A. 1mm, B. .5 mm, C. .80 mm, D. 2 mm

For structures carrying live loads which induce impact, the assumed live load shall be increased sufficiently to provide for same, for supports of elevators the increase shall be. [A] 50% [B] 75% [C] 100% [D] 150%

Freon in air-con must be compressed and liquefied in order to absorb ___. [A] Energy [B] Air [c] Heat [D] None of the Above

From answer for #1429, attached to this is the apparatus for raising and lowering the load by application of building force. [A] Pulley [B] Shaft [C] Hoist [D] Crane

Having a timber framework with the spaces filled with masonry or plaster (D.K. Ching p. 107) [A] Open Timber [B] Solar [C] Half Timber [D] Jetty

Heat rating for a fixed temperature heat detector. [A] 125-187 Fº [B] 115-177 Fº [C] 135-197Fº [D] 145-207 Fº

Heat that raises air temperature; the quantity of heat absorbed or released by a substance during a change in termperature without a change in phase (D.K. Ching p. 117). [A] latent heat [B] Conduction [C] Sensible Heat [D] Covnection

High-Yield Strength Quenched and Tempered Alloy Steel Plate, Suitable for Welding. [A] ASTM A36 [B] ASTM A510 [C] ASTM A514 [D] ASTM A600

Horizontal truss system that serves the same function as a diaphragm. [A] Eccentric Braced Frame [B] Concentric Braced Frame [C] Harizontal Braced Frame [D] Moment Resisting Space Frame

How do you attach a nailer on a CHB wall for finishing? [A] embed nailer in wall [B] G.I. strap [C] Concrete Nail [D] Mightbond super glue

How many years is the civil liability for an architect? [A] 5 years [B] 10 years [C] 15 years [D] 20 years

How will you prevent termite infestation? [A] Lason [B] Soil Treatment [C] Soil Poison [D] Solignum

In a lightning protection system, the combination of a metal rod and its brace or footing, on the upper part of a structure. [A] Air Chamber [B] Air Duct [C] Air Terminal [D] Air Vent

In a passenger ferry terminal, what system will an architect use if he wants to minimize the use of columns considering the cost? [A] Prestressed Beam [B] Precast Concrete Beam [C] Space Frame [D] Post-tensioned Beam

In design of large shopping malls or high rise buildings, what component can be provided to prevent the formation of harmful cracks? This is designed break in a structure to allow for the drying and temperature shrinkage of concrete [A] control Joint [B] Expansion Joint [C] Construction Joint [D] Wall Joint

In elevator, it protects the equipment from over current. [A] ATS [B] UPS [C] Circuit Breaker [D] Limit Switch

In polycarbonate roofing, why is there a need to provide gaps? [A] For thermal Insulation [B] For Sealant purposes [C] For thermal Expansion [D] For Moisture Protection

In prestressed concrete, temporary force exerted by device that introduces tension into prestressing tendons. [A] Axial Force [B] lateral Force [C] Jacking Force [D] Upward Force

In spirally reinforced or tied reinforced compression members, clear distance between longitudinal bars shall not be less than? A. 2.0 db, B. 2.15 db, C. 1.50 db, D. 1.75 db

In testing concrete laboratory cured specimens, no individual strength test (average of 2 cylinders) falls below fc' by more than _______. (NSCP 405.7.3.3): A. 5 mpa, B. 4.25 mpa, C. 3.50 mpa, D. 4.0 mpa

In theater stage house, a weight usually of iron or sand used to balance suspended scenery, or the like. [A] Governor [B] Sheave [C] Counterweight [D] Safety Shoe

In ultimate strength design, the strength reduction factor Ø for flexure without axial loads: (NSCP 409.2.1) [A] 1.00 [B] 0.85 [C] 0.90 [D] 1.05

In using sand backfill in the annular space around column not embedded in poured footings, the sand shall be thoroughly compacted by tamping in layers not more than _____mm in depth? (NSCP 305.7.3) A. 500 mm., B. 400 mm., C. 200 mm., D. 300 mm.

Indirect lighting directed upward or downward from a light source concealed by a harizontal board [A] Cove Lighting [B] Cornice Lighting [C] Valance Lighting [D] Sconce

Individual pile caps and caissons of every structure subjected to seismic forces shall be interconnected by ties. Such ties shall be capable of resisting in tension or compression a minimum horizontal force equal to _____% of the largest column vertical load. (NSCP 306.20): A. 15%, B. 20%, C. 10%, D. 25%

Intensity of force per unit area. [A] Torsion [B Shear [C] Stress [D] Equilibrium

Is a transient variation in the current potential or power [A] Current [B] Load [C] Surge [D] resistance

It is a common stainless steel finish [A] Mirror Finish [B] Hairline Finish [C] Satin Finish [D] None of the above

It is a projecting beam supported at only one fixed ends (D.K. Ching p. 17) [A] Fixed and End Beam [B] Continuous Beam [C] Cantilever Beam [D] Overhanging Beam

It is a type of glass used in mirrors for a distortion free surface [A] Plate [B] Sheet [C] Float [D] Wired

It is a wood covered with solignum [A] Galvanized Wood [B] Rough Wood [C] Treated Wood [D] Manufactured Wood

It is the amount of decibels limited for a comfortable hearing. [A] 20DB [B] 30DB [C] 40DB [D] 50DB

It is the depth below ground water level multiplied by the weight of water [A] Atmospheric Pressure [B] Soil bearing pressure [C] Hydrostatic pressure [D] None of the above

It means that by which a body develops internal resistance to '__________'. [A] Torsion [B Shear [C] Stress [D] Equilibrium

Least dimension of a column [A] 130cm [b] 140cm [C] 150cm [D] 160cm

Liquid sewage that has been treated in a septic tank or sewage treatment plant. [A] Scum [B] Sludge [C] Effluent [D] Fecal matter

Live loads are: [A] Fixed in one position [B] Mounted in such area [C] Transferable to any location [D] None of the above

Machine which transforms electric power into mechanical power; (D.K. Ching p. 75) [A] Generator [B] Electric Pump [C] Electric Motor [D] Battery

Material To fasten G.I. Sheet [A] Bolt and Nut [B] Weld [C] Rivet [D] Vulcaseal

Minimum clearance in front of any cleanout in meters for pipes 51mm or less in diameter. [A] 0.150 mts. [B] 0.200 mts. [C] 0.305 Mts. [D] 0.400 mts.

Minimum height of any wall requiring structural design to resist loads onto which they are subjected (In Meters). [A] 1.00 [B] 1.25 [C] 1.50 [D] 1.75

Minimum lead content in percent for pipes and fittings safe for humans. [A] 4% [B] 6% [C] 8% [D] 10%

Minimum length of a septic tank in meters [A] 2.00 [B] 1.75 [C] 1.50 [D] 1.25

Minimum required number of water closets for female for office and public buildings serving 55 occupants for employees. [A] 2 [B] 3 [C] 4 [D] 5

Minimum spacing of Bolts in timber connectionn measured from center of bolts parallel for parallel to grain loading is equal to ___. [A] 2x diameter of bolt [B] 3x diameter of bolt [C] 4x diameter of bolt [D] 5x diameter of bolt

Minimum trap diameter for a bathtub [A] 30 mm. [B] 35 mm. [C] 38 mm. [D] 40 mm.

Minimum trap diameter for a shower stall. [A] 25 mm. [B] 40 mm. [C] 51 mm. [D] 65 mm.

Notches in sawn lumber bending members in accordance with the NSCP specifications shall not exceed. [A] 1/4 depth of member [B] 1/5 depth of member [C] 1/6 depth of member [D] none of the above

One of the earlier plastic to be developed in 1938, a du pont trade name for the white, soft, waxy, and non-adhesive polymer of tetrafluoroethylene. [A] Tepal [B] Thermoplastic [C] Teflon [D] None of the Above

One of the electric cables connecting an elevator car to be fixed electrical outlet in the hoistway (D.K. Ching p. 80) [A] Guiderail [B] Hoisting Cable [C] Travelling Cable [D] Counterweight

Open terrain with scattered obstructions having heights less than 9M. Falls on what exposure category for wind loading? [A] Exposure A [B] Exposure B [C] Exposure C [D] Exposure D

Perceptual characteristic of sound which is the average rate of flow of energy per unit area perpendicular to the direction of propagation [A] Power [B] Luminance [C] Intensity [D] value

Planning and design utilizing prefabricated modues or modular coordination for ease of erection, flexible arrangement or variety of use (D.K. Ching p. 50) [A] Architectural Design [B] Structural Design [C] Modular Design [D] Interior Design

Provision for building with an expected electric load demand of 200KVA [A] Transformer Box [B] transformer Room [C] Transformer Vault [D] Transformer Kit

Sanitary sewage from buildings shall be discharged directly to the nearest ___. [A] Storm Sewer [B] House Sewer [C] sanitary Sewer Main [D] Cistern

Single lever used in kitchen and lavatory faucets or at shower valves, works by principle of [A] Gate Valve [B] Angle Valve [C] Ball valve [D] Globe Valve

Single lever valves used in kitchen sink and lavatory faucets or at shower valves works by the principle of a ___. [A] Gate Valve [B] Check Valve [C] Ball Valve [D] Angle valve

Sound system input device that reacts to and converts variable sound pressure into variable electrical current. [A] Loudspeaker [B] Sounder [C] Microphone [D] Alarm bell

Spacing of shear reinforcement placed perpendicular to axis of non-prestressed member shall not exceed: (NSCP 411.6.4.1) [A] D/4 [B] D/3 [C] d/2 [D] D/1

System that is used for a 4 cubic meter concrete mix [A] Transit Mix [B] 1 Bagger [C] 2 bagger [D] Transit Mix with duct

TW in electrical wire specification means. [A] Moisture and Heat Resistant Thermoplastic [B] Moisture and Heat Resistant Rubber [C] Moisture Resistant, In Wet and Dry Locations [D] None of the Above

The allowable deflection for any structural member loaded with dead load and live load only. (NSCP 104.2.2) [A] L/480 [B] L/360 [C] L/240 [D] L/180

The circuit conductors between the service equipment or the generator switchboard of an isolated plant and the branch circuit overcurrent device [A] Armature [B] Service Drop [C] Feeders [D] Service Lateral

The concussion and banging noise that results when a volume of water moving in a pipe suddenly stops or loses momentum. [A] Back Siphonage [B] Back Flow [C] Water Hammer [D] Expansion/Contraction [E] Friction head Loss

The dimension of commercial acoustic boards for Aluminum T-Runners used for dropped ceiling offices is: [A] 30" x 60" x 1" [B] 24" x 50" x 7/8" [C] 24" x 48" x 1/2" [D] 24" x 60" x 1/2"

The legal documents comprising a construction contract, including the owner contractor agreement, conditions of the contract, and the construction drawings and specifications for the project, including all addenda, modifications, and any other items stipulated as being specifically included (D.K. Ching p. 50) [A] Construction Documents [B] Specifications [C] Contract Documents [D] Uniform System

The load carrying unit of an elevator consisting of a car frame, platform light metal enclosure to door and gate (D.K. Ching p. 81) [A] Hoistway Door [B] Elevator Pit [C] Elevator Car [D] Hoistway

The material used for filament in an incandescent bulb. [A] Sodium [B] Mercury [C] Tungstem [D] Nitrogen

The maximum length of cast in place piles/bored piles shall be _____times the average diameter of the pile. (NSCP 307.2.1): A. 10 times. B. 20 times, C. 30 times, D. 15 times

The maximum longitudinal spacing of bolts, nuts and intermittent welds correctly two rolled shapes in contact for a built up section shall not exceed ________. (NSCP 505.5.4) [A] 300 mm. [B] 450 mm. [C] 600 mm. [D] 750 mm.

The maximum spacing of ties and spirals in a driven pre-cast concrete pile center to center. (NSCP 307.5.1) [A] 25 mm. [B] 50 mm/ [C] 75 mm. [D] 100 mm.

The measure of stiffness of a material. [A] Slenderness Ratio [B] Poisson's ration [C] Stiffness ratio [D] None of the above

The minimum bend diameter for 28mm Ø through 36mm Ø bars (NSCP 407.30) [A] 4 db [B] 6 Db [C] 8 db [D] 10 db

The minimum cantilevered slab thickness is : (NSCP 409.6.2) [A] L/28 [B] L/24 [C] L/10 [D] L/20

The minimum face to face distance between elevators in three and four car grouping. [A] 1.00 mts. [B] 1.50 mts. [C] 2.00 mts. [D] 2.50 mts.

The minimum nominal diameter of steel bolts when wood plates or sill shall be bolted to foundation wall in zone 4 seismic area in the Philippines. (NSCP 305.60): A. 10 mm., B 12 mm., C. 16 mm., D. 20 mm.

The minimum sizes of filler weld for plates with thickness over 12mm to 20mm is ________? (NSCP 510.3.3.2): A. 8mm., b. 10 mm., c. 6 mm., d. 5 mm.

The minimum wall thickness of fireplace chimneys with flue lining as per national building code [A] 0.25 [B] 0.15 [C] 0.10 [D] 0.20

The most practical conductor of electricity [A] Gold Wire [B] Iron Wire [C] Copper Wire [D] Silver Wire

The other kind of handsaw other than rip-cut saw. [B] Chainsaw [C] Cross Cut Saw [D] Rip Cut Saw

The overhead service conductors from the last pole or other aerial support to and including splices, if any, connecting to the service entrance conductors at the building; Overall portion of service conductors extending from the nearest utility pole to the service equipment of the building (D.K. Ching p. 75). [A] Feeder [B] Service Lateral [C] Service Drop [D] Service Conductor

The perpendicular distance of a spanning member deviates from a true course under transverse loading. Increasing with load and span and decreasing with an increase in the moment of inertia of the section or the modulus of elasticity of the material (D.K. Ching p. 15) [A] bending moment [B] resisting moment [C] Deflection [D] Transverse Shear

The portion of the hoistway extending from the level of the lowest landing to the floor of the hoistway (D.K. Ching p. 80) [A] Hoistway Door [B] Elevator Pit [C] Elevator Car [D] Hoistway

The process of diagnosing the technical, functional and behavioral aspects of a completed building in order to accumulate information for future programming and design activities (D.K. Ching p. 49) [A] Building Maintenance [B] Building Administration [C] Post Occupancy Evaluation [D] Design Build Services

The proposition that a compressive load should be located within the middle third of a harizontal section of a column or wall to prevent tensile stresses from developing in the section (D.K. Ching p. 41) [A] P-Delta Effect [B] Effective Length Factor [C] Middle Third Rule [D] Radius of Gyration

The reduction in the intensity or in the sound pressure level of sound which is transmitted from one point to another. [A] Wavelength [B] Sound Absorption [C] Sound Attenuation [D] Sound of Diffraction

The slenderness ratio of compression members shall not exceed ___. [A] 180 [B] 220 [C] 200 [D] 240

The stress beyond which further load causes permanent set. In most materials, the __________ is also the limit of proportionality. [A] Yield Limit [B] Yield Strength [C] Elastic Limit [D] None of the Above

The suitable type of waste pump for deep well for 4" to 6" casing to deliver 35 GPM against 450 ft. Total dynamic head (TDH) [A] Jack Pump [B] Submersible Pump, Multi Stage [[C] Centrifugal Pump with multi stage impellers [D] Jet Pump with injector

The vernacular term for applying concrete neutralizer is [A] Pintura [B] Buhos [C] Lason [D] Palitada

The vertical run of pipe, which discharges from fixture without fecal matter [A] Soil Pipe [B] Soil Stack [C] Waste Stack [D] Drain Pipe

The wind load importance factor for miscellaneous structures is equal to? [A] 1.0 [B] 1.15 [C] 0.87 [D] 0.70

These are members that are inclined joists used to support sloping roofs [A] Plates [B] Purlins [C] Rafters [D] Planks

Thin sheets that are used for controlling heat in drywall construction. [A] Sheet Piles [B] Aluminum Sheets [C] Rigid Board Insulation [D] Gypsum Board Insulation

This device act only on a time base minus actual field or special condition [A] Dimming [B] Initiated Control [C] Static Control [D] Dynamic Control

This is used to supply a single phase lighting load and three phase power load simultaneously [a] Alpha-Alpha for Power/Lighting [B] Delta-Alpha for Power/Lighting [C] Delta-Detal for Power/Lighting [D] None of the Above

This refers to the length of reinforcement or mechanical anchor or hook, or combination thereof, beyond point of zero stress in reinforcement (NSCP Sec. 5.2.1) [A] Front Anchorage [B] Side Anchorage [C] End Anchorage [D] Nona

This type of water closet is prohibited by some health codes. [A] Siphon Jet [B] Siphon Vortex [C] Washdown [D] Reverse Trap

This type of window provides the best natural ventilation [A] Casement [B] Sliding [C] Jalousie [D] Awning

Those structures which are necessary for emergency post-earthquake operations. [A] Special Occupancy [B] Hazardous Facility [C] Essential Facilities [D] Miscellaneous Occupancy

To install in the highest structural member on a construction or complete the most uppermost portion in a masonry wall (D.K. Ching p. 49) [A] Scaffold [B] Falsework [C] Top Out [D] Finishing

Treats hard water. [A] Filtration [B] Sodium Silicate [C] Zeolite Process [D] Chlorination

Type of lockset which is best for toilet doors [A] No Lock on both sides [B] No doors attached [C] Outside knob can be opened with coin [D] Outside and Inside knobs can be opened with keys

Unit of sound absorption equivalent to 1 square foot of perfectly absorptive material. [A] Pitch [B] Sound Intensity [C] Sabin [B] Phon

Unit stress in a bar just before it breaks is called? [A] Vertical Shear [B] Punching Shear [C] Yield Point [D] Working Stress

Used as adhesives for ceramic tiles, aside from cement [A] Contact Cement [B] Grout [C] Tile Adhesives [D] Mortar

Usual failure on short columns [A] Bends [B] Deflects [C] Crushes [D] Buckles

Voids on a formed concrete surface caused by segregation during placement or by insufficient consolidation (D.K. Ching p. 47) [A] Spalling [B] Crazing [C] Honeycomb [D] Drying Shrinkage [E] Setting Shrinkage

Wat is the advantage of steel scaffoding to wood scaffolding? [A] More expensive [B] Requires more space [C] Shorter time to assemble [D] Can only support light loads

Water closets of these type use oil and chemicals as a substitute for water. What type of water closet is it? [A] Blow Out [B] Water Saver [C] Waterless Water Closet [D] Conventional Water Closet

What Type of glass has the waviest face? [A] Plate Glass [B] Clear Glass [C] Sheet Glass [D] Reflective Glass

What are the advanges of using white ceramic tile on walls? [A] your interior will look excellent [B] expensive [C] clean [D] maintenance free

What area is not recommended to use cement tile? [A] Lanai [B] Terrace [C] Balcony [D] Toilet

What ceremony is undertaken before commencement of a project [A] Padugo [B] Thanksgiving mass [C] Ground breaking [D] Topping off

What could be used for a exterior wall? [A] Gypsum [B] 19mm plywood [C] Hardboard [D] Plyboard

What do you call an opening in wall or parapet wall that allows water to drain from a roof? [A] Gutter [B] Downspout [C] Scappel [D] Facia board

What do you call etching glass? [A] Annealed glass [B] Plate Glass [C] Patterned glass [D] Flat glass

What do you call the type of glass with minimal distortion? [A] Plate [B] Sheet [C] Float [D] Wired

What do you call the vertical and diagonal members of the truss? [A] Top Chord [B] Bottom Chord [C] Web Members [D] Purlins

What do you use when there's a difference in the room elevation and cooridor? [A] Weatherstrip [B] Gap [C] Threshold [D] None of the Above

What does a double insulating glass have that is able to let short wavelengths thru such as light but blocks long wavelengths such as ultraviolet heat? [A] acts as an Ultraviolet Absorber [B] It rectifies Ultraviolet rays [C] It acts as an ultraviolet filter [D] None of the above

What does fire resistive glass contain in the gap between two glass panels that other glass does not have? [A] Air [B] PVB layer [C] Water [D] Oil

What door is used in hospital operating rooms? [A] Single Door, Outswing [B] Single door, Inswing [C] Double Door, Double Swing [D] Double Door, Single Swing

What happens if someone tries to break a tempered glass? [A] It will not break [B] It will break but will not splinter across the room [C] It will break into smaller particles [D] The person who break the glass will get injured

What happens to CHB walls if there were no horizontal and vertical bars? [A] It will buckle [B] It will deflect [C] It will collapse [D] Punching shear will occur

What happens to a footing when it is starting to deform? [A] Cracks at the bottom [B] Explodes [C] Bend upward [D] Nothing will happen

What happens to a short column? [A] Elongates [B] Buckles [C] Deforms [D] Deflects

What is a method of prestressing wherein tendons are stressed after concrete has hardened? [A] Prestressing [B] Pretensioning [C] Post tensioning [D] Prefabricating

What is added to the jamb of a door to allow it to swing in one direction only? [A] Muntin [B] Mullion [C] Door Stopper [D] Astragal

What is remove from concrete when screeding? [A] Water [B] Oil [C] Dirt [D] Powder

What is the disadvantage of using precast concrete beams? [A] Larger beam depths [B] Weak concrete [C] The beams tend to lose anchorage [D] expensive

What is the maximum live load for ground Floor? [A] 100 KG [B] 150 KG [C] 200 KG [D] 200 KG

What is the minimum size for a septic tank? [A] 0.80 x 1.30 x 1.10 [B] 1.0 x 1.20 x 1.20 [C] 0.90 x 1.50 x 1.20 [D] 0.80 x 1.50 x 1.20

What is the most determinant of concrete strength? [A] Water [B] Sand [C] Cement [D] Gravel

What is the proper method of fastening a steel girder to a steel column? [A] welded on girder and bolted on column [B] bolted on girder and welded on column [C] welded on girder and bolted on column [D] All of them

What is the rating index of an air-conditioning/refrigeration system which rates the unit for the number of BTU's of heat removed per watt of electrical input energy? (D.K. Ching p. 124) [A] Energy Efficiency Ratio [B] Energy Efficiency Coefficienct [C] Energy Efficiency Rating [D] Energy Efficiency Factor

What material is best suited to be used for a gym fitness center of a food manufacturing plant? [A] 3mm vinyl tiles [B] Tanguile T and G [C] Laminated wood planks with rubber pad [D] Granite

What sealant is used for self tapping screw? [A] Epoxy [B] Silicon [C] Vulcaseal [D] Polybutylene

What type of roofing materials is overbaked and waterproofed? [A] Shingles [B] Tegula [C] Clay Roof Tiles [D] Long Span G.I Roofing

What will absorb more heat? [A] dark brick [B] light brick [C] clay brick [D] biege brick

When fabricating sound insulation panels, which of the following will best produce a good insulating panel? [A] Attach the absorbent material rigidly to the frame [B] Attach the absorbent material to the frame but provide air space [C] Attach the absorbent material rigidly along the sides while still providing air space [D] None of the above

When formed steel decking is a part of the composite beam, the spacing of stud shear connector along the length of the supporting beam or girder shall not exceed _______mm. (NSCP 509.6.1.2) [A] 600 mm. [b] 750 mm. [C] 900 mm. [D] 1200 mm.

Where buildings exceed 15.00 meters in height, overhead lines shall be arranged where practicable so that clear space or zone at least __________ meters (harizontal will be left adjacent to the building or beginning no over __________ meters (harizontal from the building to facilitate the raising of ladders where necessary for fire fighting. [A] 1.85 / 2.40 [B] 1.65 / 2.60 [C] 1.80 / 2.45 [D] 1.60 / 2.50

Where is coco lumber less used? [A] Furniture [B] Door Jamb [C] Forms [D] Slabs

Where is the gutter being attached? [A] Cleats [B] Purlins [C] Facia Board [D] Rafters

Which could be used for doors? [A] Gypsum [B} Ficem [C] Plywood [D] Fiber

Which is a green architecture material? [A] Wood [B] Aluminum [C] Steel [D] PVC

Which is not a part of sliding door? [A] hanger [B] roller [C] mortise hinge [D] none of the above

Which material has the most carbon footprint? [A] Sun Dried Brick [B] Kiln Baked Brick [C] Ceramic Tile [D] None of the above

Which of the following is not a millwork? [A] Railings [B] Cornice [C] Dresser [D] Chair handle

Which of the following term does not fit with the term "eskwalado" [A] Gable Roof [B] Rectangular Column [C] Domes [D] None of the above

Why is the frame of a sliding window limited to 1.6m? [A] Frame will bend [B] For aesthetic consideration [C] Glass will break [D] For expensive calculation of estimates

Women's urinal fixture. [A] Siphon Jet [B] Siphon Vortex [C] Washdown [D] Reverse Trap

a beam having both ends restrained against translation and rotation. The fixed ends transfer bending stresses, increase the rigidity of the beam and reduces its maximum deflection [A] Cantilevered Beam [B] Overhanging Beam [C] Fixed and End Beam [D] None of the above

a natural disaster which sinks a part of the earth surface along a fault plane. [A] Typhoon [B] Twister [C] Earthquake [D] Tsunami

a rectangular reinforced concrete slab which spans a distance very much greater in one direction than the other; under these situations, most of the load [a] flat slab [b] 2 way slab [c] one way slab [d] ribbed floor

a structural member designed to resist loads which bend it. The bending effect at any point in a ____ is found by calculating the bending moment. [A] Studs [B] Column [C] Beam [D] Chord

a temporary change in the dimensions or shape of a body produced by a stress less than the elastic limit of the material [A] Elastic Limit [B] Deformation [C] Elastic Deformation [D] None of the above

a test for the stiffness of wet concrete. A conical mold is filled with concrete, well rammed, and then carefully inverted and emptied over a flat plate. [A] Mixed Test [B] Compressive Strength Test [C] Slump Test [D] Tensile Test

are elements that serve to transmit inertia forces and prevents separation of building components such as footings and walls. [A] Collector [B] Tie [C] Tie Elements [D] Collector Elements

are materials, which have cementing value when used in concrete either by themselves, such as portland cement, blended hydraulic cements and expansive cement, or such materials in combination with fly ash, raw or other calcined natural pozollans, silica fume, or ground granulated blast furnace slag. [A] Adhesive Materials [B] Concrete materials [C] Cementitious Materials [D] Building Materials

are walls proportioned to resist combinations of shears, moments, and axial forces, induced by earthquake motions. [A] Load Bearing Wall [B] Retaining Wall [C] Structural Wall [D] Cantilevered Wall

in devices that measures earthquake magnitudes, it is somewhat a subjective device, because the apparent intensity of an earthquake depends on how far away from its center the observer is located. Rating intensities from I to XII, it describes and rates earthquakes in terms of human reactions and observations. [A] Richter Scale [B] Weighing Scale [C] Modified Mercalli Scale [D] None of the above

is a concrete frame (IMRF) [A] Braced Frame [B] Moment Frame [C] Intermediate Moment Resisting Frame [D] Concetric Braced Frame

is a condition in which a structure or component is judged either to be no longer useful for its intended function (serviceability limit state) or to be unsafe (strength limit state). [A] Elastic Limit [B] Deformation [C] Limit State [D] None of the above

is a designed compacted fill placed in a trench excavated in earth material beneath the toe of a proposed fill slope. [A] Bench [B] Benchmark [C] Key [D] None of the above

is a factor that accounts for the degree of hazard to human life and damage to property. [A] Design Pressure, P [B] Design Foce, F [C] Importance Factor, I [D] None of the above

is a formed, sawed, or tooled groove in a concrete structure to create a weakened plane and regulate the location of cracking resultng from the dimensional change of different parts of the structure. [A] Construction Joint [B] Cold Joint [C] Contraction Joint [D] Expansion Joint

is a hook on a stirrup, hoop or crosstie having a bend not less than 135º, except that circular hoops shall have a bend of not less than 90º. Hooks shall have a six diameter (but not less than 75mm.), extension that engages the longitudinal reinforcement and projects into the interior of the stirrup or hoop. [A] Hook Bend [B] Angular Hook [C] Seismic Hook [D] Standard Hook

is a masonry wall frame especially detailed to provide ductile behavior. [A] Moment frame [B] Moment resisting frame [C] moment Resisting wall frame [D] Moment building frame

is a material excluding prestressing tendons unless specifically included. [A] Plaster [B] Finish [C] Reinforcement [D] Grout

is a method of prestressing in which tendons are tensioned after concrete has hardened. [A] Pre Tensioning [B] Space Frame [C] Post tensioning [D] Bracing Frame

is a mixture of portland cement or any hydraulic cement, fine aggregate, coarse aggregate and water, with or without admixtures. [A] Stone [B] Marble [C] Concrete [D] Brick

is a registered civil engineer with special qualification in the practice of structural engineering as recognized by the board of civil engineering of the professional regulation comission of the philippines. [A] Architect [B] Civil Engineer [C] Structural Engineer [D] Geodetic Engineer

is a space frame in which members and joints resist forces through flexure, shear and axial forces. [A] Moment Resisting Frame [B] Space Frame [C] Moment Frame [D] Fatal frame

is a structural concrete reinforced with no less than the minimum amounts of prestressing tendons or non prestressed reinforcement. [A] Plain Concrete [B] Structural Concrete [C] Reinforced Concrete [D] Deformed Concrete

is a type of construction whose primary structural elements are formed by a system of repetitive wood framing members. [A] Space Frame [B] Braced Frame [C] Conventional Light Frame Construction [D] Timber Frame Construction

is a wall designed to resist lateral forces parallel to the plane of the wall (sometimes referred to as a vertical diaghpragm). [A] Foundation Wall [B] Retaining Wall [C] Shear Wall [D] Masonry Wall

is earth material acquired from an off site location for use on grading on a site. [A] Compaction [B] Excavation [C] Borrow [D] Soil

is one whose deformation under lateral load is significantly larger than adjoining parts of the system. [A] Collector Element [B] Tie Element [C] Flexible Element [D] None of the above

is that which is build or constructed, an edifice or building of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner. [A] Building [B] Infrastructure [C] Structure [D] None of the above

is the adhesion between masonry units and mortar or grout. [A] Mortar Bond [B] Reinforcing Bond [C] Adhesion Bond [D] Bond Beam

is the final grade of the site that conforms to the approved plan. [A] Grade, Rough [B] Grade, Existing [C] Grade, Finish [D] Grading

is the strength of a member or cross section calculated in accordance with provisions and assumptions of the strength design method before application of any strength reduction factors. [A] Overstrength [B] Strength, Design [C] Strength, Normal [D] none of the above

piece of steel plate, usually roughly rectangular or triangular, w/c connects the members of a truss. [A] Collar Plate [B] Sole Plate [C] Gusset Plate [D] None of the above

the U.S. Term for ground beam. (D.K. Ching p. 101) [A] Gerber Beam [B] Lintel Beam [C] Grade Beam [D] Foundation Beam

the total of all thread widths in a stair. [A] Rise [B] Run [C] Total Run [D] Total Rise

uses any of the splicing methods to connect precast members and uses cast in place concrete or grout to fill the splicing closure. [A] Strong Connection [B] Weak Connection [C] Wet Connection [D] None of the above

what is the best way to avoid damage of aluminum sections during concreting / masonry works? [A] Powder Coat [B] Finish All Masonry Works before installation [C] Cover With Plastic [D] Don't do anything stupid

what will you recommend for a roofing of a warehouse/factory? [A] Metal Deck [B] Shingles [C] Long Span [D] Polycarbonate

A condition resulting from bridging any part of a circuit with a conductor of a very low resistance; an abnormal, usually accidental condition of low resistance between two points in an electric circuit resulting in a flow of excess current (D.K. Ching p. 76) [A] Branch Circuit [B] Open Circuit [C] Series Circuit [D] Short Circuit

A device containing a strip of wire or fusible metal that melts under the heat, produced by excess current, thereby interrupting the circuit (D.K. Ching p. 76) [A] Fusible Metal [B] Cord [C] Circuit Breaker [D] Fuse

A device that contains a physical mechanism or electronic sensor that quantifies motion that can be either integrated with or connected to other devices that alert the user of the presence of moving obeject within the field of view [A] PTZ Camera [B] Microwave [C] Passive Infrared [d] Motion Detector

A device used to convert voltage from higher to lower or vise versa; an electric device consisting of two or more windings wound on the same core which employs the principle of mutual induction to convert variations of alternating current to a primary circuit into variations of voltage and current in a secondary circuit (D.K. Ching p. 75) [A] Generator [B] Substation [C] Power Panel [D] Transformer

A factory assembled conductors insulated with a highly compressed refractory mineral insulation enclosed in a liquid and gas tight continuous copper sheath. To maintain its integrity termination are made with compression rings, glands and sealing compounds (D.K. Ching p. 78) [A] Metal Clad Cable type MC [B] Armored Cable type ACL [C] Armored Cable type AC [D] Mineral Insulated Cable Type MI

A fitting installed at the base of a soil stack and building drain [A] 1/4 Bend [B] Wye and 1/8 Bend Combination [C] Short Sweep bend [D] 1/8 Bend and 1/8 Bend Combination

A formal acceptance of a bid or a negotiated proposal (D.K. Ching p. 49) [A] Deed [B] Bid [C] Contract [D] Award

A format developed by the Construction Specifications Institute for coordinating specifications, filling of technical data and product literature, it is organized into 16 divisions; it is also called as the Masterformat (D.K. Ching p. 50) [A] Construction Documents [B] Specifications [C] Contract Documents [D] Uniform System

A horizontal timber connecting the post of a braced frame at an intermediate level above the ground floor (D.K. Ching p. 107) [A] Girder [B] Floor Joists [C] Ceiling Joists [D] Girt

A milky deposit containing cement and aggregate fines on the surface of new concrete. Caused by the bleeding of excess mixing water, overworking of the mix or improper finishing (D.K. Ching p. 46) [A] Segregation [B] Stratification [C] Bleeding [D] Laitance

A multileafed door that is hung from an overhead track and opens by folding back in the manner of an accordion (D.K. Ching p. 62) [A] Sliding door [B] Pocket Door [C] Bifold Door [D] Accordion Door

A person designated by a governmental authority to administer and enforce the building codes of a certain country (D.K. Ching p. 49) [A] President [B] Senators [C] Congressman [D] Building Official

A pipe fitting shaped like 'S'. [A] Single bend [B] Double Bend [C] Triple Bend [D] S-Trap

A portable machine having steel trowels mounted on radial arms that rotate about a vertical shaft to smooth, compact, and finish a fresh concrete surface (D.K. Ching p. 47) [A] Float [B] Bull Float [C] Trowel [D] Power trowel

A portland cement having a reduced content of tricalcium silicate and an increased content of dicalcium silicate causing it to generate less heat of hydration than normal portland cement. Used particularly for construction of massive concrete structure, as gravity dams, where a large buildup in heat can be damaging (D.K. Ching p. 42) [A] Type I: Normal [B] Type II: Moderate [C] Type III: High Early Strength [D] Type IV: Low Heat [E] Type V: Sulfate Resisting

A property owner wants to renovate his resort at the beachfront. He wants the construction to be fast. What is the most appropriate type of cladding for this kind? [A] Regular CHB [B] Aluminum Cladding [C] Steel Cladding [D] Precast

A reduction in volume of concrete, mortar or plaster caused by a loss of moisture (D.K. Ching p. 47) [A] Spalling [B] Crazing [C] Honeycomb [D] Drying Shrinkage [E] Setting Shrinkage

A rigid frame connected to its supports with fixed joints. (D.K. Ching p. 104) [A] Braced Frame [B] Rigid Frame [C] Hinged Frame [D] Fixed Frame

A set of conductors which extends from the main switch board to a distributing center with no other circuit connected to it between the source and the distributing center. At the center, it is terminated at the panel board which is actually lower capacity switch board [A] Subfeeder Circuit [B] Main Switchboard [C] Branch Circuit [D] Feeder Circuit

A set of tensile and compressive stresses resulting from the superposition of axial and bending stresses at a cross section of a structural member, acting the same direction and equal at any point to their algebraic sum (D.K. Ching p. 41) [A] Compressive Stress [B] Buckling Stress [C] Tensile Stress [D] Combined Stress

A siliceous material, as fly ash, that reacts chemically with slated lime in the presence of moisture to form a slow hardening cement. (D.K. Ching p. 42) [A] Portland Cement [B] Natural Cement [C] Hydraulic Cement [D] Pozzolan

A small elevator for conveying food dishes, or other materials between the floors of a building (D.K. Ching p. 80) [A] Hydraulic Elevator [B] Freight Elevator [C] Passenger Elevator [D] Dumbwaiter

A specification that stipulates the use of specific products, systems, or processes without provision for substitution (D.K. Ching p. 50) [A] Performance Specification [B] Descriptive Specification [C] Reference Specification [D] Proprietary Specification

A structural system with an essentially complete space frame providing support for gravity loads. __________ provide resistance to lateral load primarily by flexural action of members; also called as rigid frame (D.K. Ching p. 104). [A] concentric braced frame [B] eccentric braced frame [C] braced frame [D] moment resisting frame system

A system of construction utilizing a framework of columns and beams to transmit building loads down to the foundation (D.K. Ching p. 106) [A] Light Frame Construction [B] Post and Beam Construction [C] Pole Construction [D] Skeleton Construction

A three-dimensional spatial structure made up of one or more curved slabs or folded plateshose thicknesses are small compared to their other dimensions. [A] Space Frame [B] Braced Frame [C] Geodesic Domes [D] Thin Shell

A type of joint used for tensioned joinery [A] Fish joint [B] Mortise Joint [C] Scarf Joint [D] Square Splice Joint

A unit of illumination equivalent to 1 lumen per square meter. [A] Lumens [B] Luminous Flux [C] Luminance [D] Lux

A vertical enclosed space for the travel of one or more elevators, also called as an elevator shaft (D.K. Ching p. 80) [A] Hoistway Door [B] Elevator Pit [C] Elevator Car [D] Hoistway

Advantage of modular construction [A] Maintenance Free [B] Aesthetics Friendly [C] Cost [D] Easy Installation

An Instrument which responds to changes in temperature, and directly or indirectly controls temperature. (D.K. Ching p. 121) [A] Humidistat [B] Control Panel [C] Hygrostat [D] Thermostat

An essentially complete space frame which provides supports for gravity loads. [A] concentric braced frame [B] eccentric braced frame [C] Hinged Frame [D] building frame system

An ordinance regulating the division of land into zones, as to restrict the height, bulk, density and use of buildings and the provision of any ancillary facilities, as parking a principal instrument in the implementation of a master plan (D.K. Ching p. 51) [A] Variance [B] Building Code [C] Energy Code [B] Variance [D] Zoning Ordinance

Definition of "XHHW" in electrical wiring cables [A] Heat Resistant Latex rubber [B] Moisture and Heat resistant Thermoplastic [C] Heat and Moisture Resistant Rubber [D] Moisture and Heat resistant Cross Link Polymer

Disregarding canopy, what will be the best kind of window for protection of rain? [A] Casement Window [B] Dormer Window [C] Fixed Window [D] Awning Window

Flat unobstructed areas exposed to wind flowing over open water for a distance of at least 2 km falls on what exposure category for wind loading? [A] Exposure A [B] Exposure B [C] Exposure C [D] Exposure D

Floor or Roof construction utilizing a framework of timber beams to support wood planks or decking (D.K. Ching p. 106) [A] Light Frame Construction [B] Post and Beam Construction [C] Pole Construction [D] Plank and Beam Construction

For a high rise building and considering safety, what would be the most economical and effective window against rain? [A] Casement Window [B] Dormer Window [C] Fixed Window [D] Awning Window

For any given granular material, the steepest angle with horizontal, a heaped soil surface will make in normal condition that will not slide. [A] Angle of Inclination [B] Angle of Cohesion [C] Angle of Surface Tension [D] Angle of repose

For buildings with heavy exterior cladding and hollow ground floor, during an earthquakethe weak floor buckles, this is because the forces are not __________ to the floor [A] Concentrated [B] Uniformly Distributed [C] removed [D] Transferred

For members bent about their strong or weak axes, members with compact sections where the flanges continuously connected to web the allowable bending stress is _________. (NSCP 506.4.1.1): A. .75 fy, b .60 fy, c. .45 fy, d. .66 fy

If you are designing a water supply system, what will you provide to prevent water hammer? [A] Water Meter Seal [B] Float Valve [C] Check Valve [D] Air Chamber

If you are inside a building using a reflective glass, you can see buildings in front of you in the morning. At night, when you are inside, you can see [A] Cars [B] Birds [C] Trees [D] Yourself

If you are to designed a Septic tank, which is the best suitable place should it be located? [A] Rear Side of the House [B] Either Side of the House [C] Front of the House [D] Near RROW

In Airconditioning, what types of damper is being installed and automatically closes during fire? [A] Volume Damper [B] Back Draft Damper [C] Fire Damper [D] Motorized Fire Damper

In a CHB wall that is hidden from view and where aesthetics is not a primary concern, what is done when you fill cement mortar to chb joints to prevent insects from staying in the gaps? [A] Kostura [B] Palitada [C] Takip Silipan [D] Paupo

In a busy airport, what materials is used on the roof? [A] Concrete Slab [B] Thich Thatch Roof [C] Ceramic tile [D] G.I. roof with bubble foil insulation

In designing 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 [A] Compressioning [B] Pre cast [C] Pre Tensioning [D] Post tensioning

In elevator, it detects the obstacles during the door closing, and reopens the door if there is something. Photocell can be used together with this. [A] Governor [B] Weighting Device [C] Idle Sheave [D] Safety Shoe

In elevator, it makes the buzzer alarm when the car is overloaded and the door remains open until overloading is eliminated. [A] Weight Device [B] Load Device [C] Loading Device [D] Weighing Device

In the formula e=PL/AE, E stands for___. [A] Modulus of Rigidity [B] Modulus of Rupture [C] Modulus of Gyration [D] Modulus of Elasticity

In tropical countries, what is the best type of window that allows maximum airflow? [A] Sliding [B] Casement [C] Awning [D] Louvers

Ira composite beam section, the actual section modulus of the transformed composite section shall be used in calculating the concrete flexural compressed stress and for construction without temporary shores, this stress shall be based upon loading applied after the concrete has reached _____% of its required strength.: A. 50%, B. 60%, C. 80%, D. 75%

It is a hinge used for frameless glass doors [A] Invinsible hinge [B] Double acting hinge [C] Gravity Hinge [D] Fiber hinge

It is a type of glass which is used for roof deck with skylights [A] Fixed Glass [B] Patterned Glass [C] Float glass [D] Laminated Glass

It is the art of forming joints especially in woodworks [A] Nailing [B] Welding [C] Nut and bolt [D] Joinery

It is used to determine the horizontal alignment of windows, and door jambs [A] Pitik [B] Hulog [C] Level Hose [D] Transit

It responds to the high-frequency radiant energy from flames. Alarm is only triggered when IR energy flickers at rate which is chracteristics of flame [A] Smoke Detector [B] Beam Detector [C] Motion Detector [D] Infrared Flame Detector

Lighting used primarily to draw attention to particular points of interest. [A] Direct Lighting [B] Indirect Lighting [D] General Lighting [D] Accent Lighting

Lightweight concrete having a unit weight of less than 960 kg/m³ and low thermal conductivity. (D.K. Ching p. 43) [A] Structural Lightweight concrete [B] Lightweight concrete [C] Reinforced Concrete [D] Insulating concrete

Low rise buildings is an enclosed or partially enclosed with mean roof height less than or equal to? (NSCP 207.20): A. 70 Mts., B. 50 mts., C. 15 mts., D. 18 mts.

Maximum deflection of a flexible finished wall subjected to a load of 250 Pascal applied perpendicular to said wall. [A] 1/480 of wall span [B] 1/240 of wall span [C] 1/360 of wall span [D] 1/120 of wall span

Minimum concrete cover provided for reinforcement of cast in place against permanently exposed to earth or weather using bars larger than 36mm. [A] 20mm [B] 40mm [C] 50mm [D] 75mm

Minimum elevator width of single slide door elevator for small commercial or residential Building. [A] 2.40 mts. [B] 1.80 mts. [C] 1.20 mts. [D] 0.60 mts.

Minimum load over a given period of time [A] Standard Load [B] Minimum Load [C] Load Capacity [D] base Load

Minimum size of a wet standpipe for a riser of more than 15 meters from the source. [A] 1" [B] 2" [C] 3" [D] 4"

Minimum time, in minutes, required for water to stay in the system or pipes for a water test without any leaks to satisfy said testing. [A] 60 Minutes [B] 45 Minutes [C] 30 Minutes [D] 15 Minutes

Natural energy source derived from force of wind acting on oblique blades that radiates froma shaft attached to a dynamo to produce electricity [A] Wind Turbine [B] Wind Energy [C] Sustainable Wind Use [D] Wind Mill

Notches in sawn lumber shall not be located in the ___. [A] Middle Second Span [B] Left Side of Span [C] Right Side of Span [D] Middle Third Span

Point of the wiring system at which current is taken to supply utilization equipment (D.K. Ching p. 79) [A] Switch [B] Wires [C] Conduit [D] Outlet

Pouring of concrete was scheduled but weather forecast says that a storm is about to come, what are you going to do? [A] Change the mix of concrete [B] Add enhancers [C] Provide Large cloth over the area [D] Reschedule the pouring of concrete

Required number of water closets for females for an auditorium serving 16-35. [A] 10 [B] 7 [C] 5 [D] 3

Siding is an exterior treatment of vertical boards with batten covering the seams [A] Roofing battens [B] Batten [C] Batten trim [D] board and batten

Simple solid timber columns have slenderness ratio not exceeding ___. [A] 200 [B] 150 [c] 100 [D] 50

Standard size of wire for a circuit line. [A] No. 9 [B] No. 10 [C] No. 11 [D] No. 12

Such piles into soft ground may be considered fixed and laterally supported at _____M below the ground surface. (NSCP 306.20): A. 1.50 mts., B. 2.00 mts., C. 2.50 mts., D. 3.00 mts.

System to be used in filloing beams and slabs of concrete together at second floor of the building [A] Transit Mix [B] 1 Bagger [C] 2 bagger [D] Transit Mix with duct

Term applied to the interconnection of the same fixtures in one soil or waste branch with one branch vent. [a] Set of Fixtures [B] Group of Fixtures [D] Assembly of Fixtures [D] Battery of Fixtures

The amount of heat which is absorbed or evolved in changing the state of a substance without changing its temperature. (D.K. Ching p. 116) [A] Sensible Heat [B] Convection [C] radiation [D] Latent Heat

The delivery of concrete, slurry or plaster by a pipleline or hose to the point of placement on a construction site, either in a plastic state for depositing in place or for spraying, or in a dry state with water added at the nozzle from which it is sprayed (D.K. Ching p. 46) [A] Ready Mixed Concrete [B] Shrink Mixed Concrete [C] Transit Mixed Concrete [D] Pneumatic Placement

The energy per unit charge available for conversion from a chemical, mechanical, or other form of energy into electrical energy, or vise versa, in conversion devices as a battery, generator, or motor. (D.K. Ching p. 74) [A] amperage [B] potential Difference [C] watt [D] Electromotive Force

The lateral displacement produced in a rigid frame by lateral loads or asymetrical vertical loading (D.K. p. 104) [A] A-Frame [B] Plastic Hinge [C] Three Hinged Frame [D] Sidesway

The main purpose of the pit in the elevator shaft is to allow a space for the: [A] car over run [B] car Buffer and Idle sheave [C] Car to be stalled for maintenance [D] Counterweight and buffer

The major horizontal supporting member of the floor system. [A] Girt [B] Rafters [C] Purlins [D] Girder

The minimum bend diameter for 10mm Ø through 25mm Ø bars (NSCP 407.30) [A] 12 db [B] 10 db [C] 8 Db [D] 6 db

The minimum clear concrete covering for cast in place slab: (NSCP 407.8.1) [A] 80 mm. [B] 60 mm. [C] 40 mm. [D] 20 mm.

The minimum one way slab thickness which is simply supported at the ends only is: (NSCP 409.6.2) [A] L/28 [B] L/24 [C] L/10 [D] L/20

The portion of a door adjacent to an elevator hoistway, used for recieving and discharge of passengers or freight (D.K. Ching p. 80) [A] Hoisting Door [B] Bottom Car Clearance [C] Top Car Clearance [D] Landing

The radial distance from any axis to a point at which the mass of a body could be concentrated without altering the moment of inertia of the body about that axis (D.K. Ching p. 40) [A] Critical Buckling Load [B] Critical Buckling Stress [C] Bifurcation [D] Radius of Gyration

The slenderness ratio main members in tension shall not exceed ___. [A] 180 [B] 200 [C] 220 [D] 240

The sudden lateral or torsional instability of a slender structural member induced by the action of a compressive load. (D.K. Ching p. 40) [A] Tension [B] Compression [C] Deformation [D] Buckling

The sum of forces in the othorgonal directions and the sum of all moments about any points are zero. [A] Torsion [B Shear [C] Stress [D] Equilibrium

The upward pressure against the bottom of the basement floor of a structure or road slab caused by the presence of water. [A] Atmosheric Pressure [B] Hydrostatic Pressure [C] Soil Bearing Pressure [D] Uplift Pressure

The usable capacity of a structure or its members to resist loads within the deformation limits prescribed in this document. [A] resistance [B] Load Capacity [C] Endurance [D] Strength

These are three basic elements that exist in a accoustical situation, these are: [A] Propagation, Reciever, Response [B] Propagation, Transmission Path, Response [C] Source, Propagation, reception [D] Source, Transmission Path, Receiver

This element at any transverse cross section of a straight beam is the algebraic sum of the components acting transverse to the axis of the beam of all loads and reactions applied to the portion of the beam on either side of the cross section: [A] Axial Force [B] Lateral Force [C] Parallel Force [D] Shear Force

This type of water closet is similar to that of the siphon-jet except that it has a smaller trap passageway and smaller water surface area, moderately noisy. [A] Siphon Jet [B] Siphon Vortex [C] Washdown [D] Reverse Trap

Type of lighting system where 90-100% of light output is directed to the ceiling and upper walls of the room. [A] Direct Lighting [B] Accent Lighting [C] Cove Lighting [D] Indirect Lighting

Under NBC, the clearance between the underside of the car and the bottom of the pit shall not be less than ___. [A] 150 mm. [B] 300 mm. [C] 450 mm. [D] 600 mm.

Unit of loudness level. [A] Pitch [B] Sound Intensity [C] Sabin [D] Phon

Used to connect G.I. Sheets to a steel purling [A] Roof Nail [B] Machine Bolt with nut [C] Expansion Bolt [D] Self Tapping Screw

Wall capable of supportin an imposed load, also called as structural [A] Retaining wall [B] Curtain Wall [C] Shearing Wall [D] Bearing Wall

Whar roof is ideal for a green house? [A] Metal Deck [B] Shingles [C] Long Span [D] Polycarbonate

What do you call a door stopper? [A] Muntin [B] Mullion [C] Astragal [D] Vaciada

What is Division 13 in the Uniform System of "Specifications? [A] Furnishings [B] Conveying Systems [C] Specilities [D] Special Construction

What is not recommended for ceiling? [A] Ordinary Plywood [B] Acoustical Tile [C] Marine Plywood [D] Fiberboard

What is the minimum fixture supply pipe diameter for tank type water closet? (In Diameters) [A] 10mm [B] 19mm [C] 25mm [D] 13mm

What type if glass is dust free? [A] Glass Block [B] Jalousie [C] Laminated [D] Float

What wall is used to protect different levels [A] Firewall [B] retaining Wall [C] Cantilevered Wall [D] Shear wall

When the light is diffused and reflected from a wide ceiling area. This kind of light produces a soft and subdued effect due to low brightness and absence of sharp shadows [A] Direct Lighting [B] Semi-Direct Lighting [C] Semi-Indirect Lighting [D] Indirect Lighting

Where is a gutter attached [A] Top Plate [B] Batter boards [C] Ceiling Joists [D] Fascia Board

Where there is exposure to skin contamination due to poisonous materials, what is the ratio of lavatory to number of occupants. [A] 1:20 [B] 1:15 [C] 1:10 [D] 1:5

Which in the list is not a standard commercial size of GI pipe for water supply? [A] 3/8" dia [B] 3/4" dia [C] 1 1/4" dia [D] 1/2" dia

Which is not a part of lockset? [A] Knob [B] Escutcheon [C] Striking Plate [D] Hasp

Which is not considered a fixture? [A] Water Closet [B] Bidet [C] Shower Tray [D] Lavatory Mixer

Which of the following mouldings is used to avoid termination? [A] Cyma reversa [B] Cyma Recta [C] Ovolo [D] Astragal

Which type of door does not need hinges? [A] Panel Door [B] Swing Door [C] Accordion Door [D] Sliding Door

Why are round columns better? [A] It has the same radius of gyration on all sides [B] Easier to detail [C] More economical [D] Faster to install

Zome 3 of the Philippine map has a wind load of _________ kph. [A] 400 [B] 250 [C] 200 [D] 125

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a rigid structural member designed to carry and transfer transverse loads across spaces supporting elements? [A] Truss [b] Girder [C] Column [D] Beam

a wall which in its own place carries shear, resulting from force such as wind, blast or earthquake [a] bearing wall [b] curtain wall [c] grade wall [d] shear wall

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are slender buildings and other structures that have a fundamental natural frequency less than 1 Hz. Included are other structures that have a height, h, exceeding four times the least harizontal dimension. [A] Intelligient Buildings [B] Structural Buildings [C] Essential Buildings [D] Flexible Buildings

are structural members such as floors and roof slabs, that transmit inertial forces to lateral force resisting members. [A] Structural Columns [B] Structural Walls [C] Structural Concrete [D] Structural Diaphragms

that which tends to accelerate a body or to change its movement. [A] Stress [B] Torsion [C] Moment [D] Force

What loads are really considered for high rise buildings [A] Live Load [B] Wind Load [C] Dead Load [D] A and B [E] B and C [F] A and C

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Which of the following is not an advantage of Space Frame Construction? I. redundant integrity II. Design freedom III. Supports all types of roofing IV. Exposing building exterior to view adds color, texture, and style [A] I and II [B] II and III [C] III and IV [D] I and IV [E] All of the above

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