a2 2001 - Questionnaire

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SAMONIAN DIGITAL LIBRARY

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

ITEM QUESTION & CHOICES ANSWER REMARK

AREA 2: STRUCTURAL CONCEPTUALIZATION (20)

1Pre-cast pre-stressed concrete piles shall have a specified compressive strength Fc of not less than ____

Mpa. (NSCP 307.5.1) A. 25 Mpa B. 35 Mpa C. 45 mpa D. 55 Mpa B

2The 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. B

3

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%B

4 The wind load importance factor for hazardous facilities is equal to? A. 1.0 B. 1.15 C. 0.87 D. 0.70 B

5The 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. A

6ACI term for grip length. A. Development Length B. Embedment Length C. Effective Length D. None of

the Above B

7

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 AxisC

8

It is an anchorage device used with any single 16 mm. Or smaller diameter bar that satisfies the

anchorage device requirements of the post tensioning institute of "specification for unbonded single stand

tendons" A. basic monostrand anchorage device B. Advance monostrand anchorage device C.

Intermediate monostrand anchorage device D. Extreme monostrand anchorage device

A

9The 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 A

10The minimum distance that the toe of fill slope made to the site boundary line: (NSCP 302.4.3) A. .80 B.

0.60 C. 1.50 D. 2.00 B

11The 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. D

12

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

C

13

What is the method of analyzing intermediate modular building frames by assuming hinges at the center

of beam spans and column heights? A. Modular Method B. Portal method C. Cantilever Method D.

Moment Distribution MethodB

14

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.A

15The 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. C

16

It 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 aboveC

17It 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 B

DIRECTION: Select the best answer.

EXAMINEE: RATING: TOPIC CODE: A2 01-02AREA 2

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18

It is a hook on a stirrup, hoop or crosstie having a bend not less than 135, except that circular hoops

shall have a bend of not less than 90. 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

C

19It 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 B

20Open 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 CAREA 2: BUILDING MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION (20)

211 header + 3 stretchers? A. Garden Wall Bond B. Flemish Diagonal Bond C. Flemish Cross Bond D.

Dutch Bond A

22 Having a water absorption greater than 7%. A. Semivitreous B. Nonvitreous C. Vitreous B

23Also called promenade tile, it is unglazed ceramic floor tile having a natural clay body. A. Trimmer B.

Paver Tile C. Ceramic Mosaic Tile D. Quarry Tile D

24Smooth structural facing tile suitable for exposed exterior and interior masonry walls and partitions where

low absorption and stain resistance are required. A. FTX B. FTS C. Type S D. Type N A

25A hard, fired clay, reddish-brown in color when unglazed, used for architectural facings and ornaments,

tile units and pottery. A. Terracotta B. Rammed Earth C. LB D. Adobe A

26 Type V Portland Cement? A. Low Heat B. High-Early Strength C. Sulfate Resisting D. Moderate C

27A fused mass of incombustible matter resulting from heating in a kiln or the burning of coal. A. Fly Ash B.

Slag C. Clinker D. Calcine C

2885 to 115 pcf (1,362 to 1,840 kg/m3)? A. Structural Lightweight Concrete B. Lightweight Concrete C.

Insulating Concrete D. None of the Above A

29 Slump Test? A. Consistency B. Workability C. Compression D. Plasticity B

30A tall chair for supporting and holding steel reinforcement in proper position before and during the placing

of concrete. A. Chair B. High Chair C. Intermediate Chair D. Bolster B

31A form tie having cones at each end inside the forms which allow it to also serve as a spreader. A. Cone

B. She Bolt C. Form Tie D. Cone Bolt D

32A large form that can be moved by a crane, used in constructing the concrete floors and roofs of

multistory buildings. A. Climbing Form B. Flying Form C. Crane Form D. Slip Form B

33

Concrete partially mixed at a batch plant and then mixed more completely in a truck mixer en route to a

construction site. A. Shrink-mixed concrete B. Ready-mixed concrete C. Transmit-mixed concrete D.

Agitator-mixed concreteA

34Consolidation of newly placed concrete by the repeated insertions and withdrawals of a flat tool. A.

Rodding B. Spading C. Vibrating D. Compacting B

35The emergence of excess mixing water on the surface of newly placed concrete, caused by settlement of

solids within the mass. A. Stratification B. Segregation C. Bleeding D. Laitance C

36A wooden or metal straightedge drawn over a newly placed concrete slab to bring it to proper level. A.

Darby B. Setter C. Bull Float D. Screed D



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37A long wooden or metal straightedge for smoothing a fresh concrete surface immediately after screeding.

A. Darby B. Setter C. Bull Float D. Screed A

38Also called scaling, the chipping or scaling of a hardened concrete or masonry surface caused by freeze-

thaw cycles or the application of deicing salts. A. Honeycomb B. Crazing C. Spalling D. Setting Shrinkage C

39

A colored finish produced by sprinkling a dry mixture of cement, sand and a pigment on a fresh concrete

surface following screeding and after any free water has evaporated, and then working the mixture into

the surface with a float. A. Broom Finish B. Beton brut C. Exposed Aggregate Finish D. Brushhammered

Finish

A

40The temporary framework for supporting a structure under construction that is not yet capable of

supporting itself. A. Scaffold B. Staging C. Top Out D. Falsework DAREA 2: MEP SYSTEMS, ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICS & LIGHTING (20)

41Water traps are used to prevent foul odor from coming out. Which of the following does not have a water

trap? A. Lavatory B. Kitchen Sink C. Floor Drain D. Water Closet D

42

At day, artificial lighting comes from the skylight above, making the beams and columns produce different

plays of light. How do you achieve this at night? A. Put a spotlight atop the skylight B. Floor Mounted light

projecting upwards C. Place Light just below the beam projecting downwards D. Place a light anywhere,

does not matter

C

43

Situation: A client awarded you to design a medium end BPO office to be in an existing residential house

of 1000 sqm., it will be a renovation project. In consideration of the cables, what system will you use to

conceal them? A. On Ceilings B. Raised Floor C. Dry Walls D. Don't Conceal themB

44

What is an illegal thing to do? A. Booster pump directly getting water directly from water main then

distributed to townhouse units B. Tap directly from water main then directly to fixture units C. Providing a

cistern then provide water main to townhouse units D. None of the AboveB

45

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 AboveC

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

47

High voltages are used in commercial buildings because A. conductors and conduits are smaller B. a

wider variety of loads can be accommodated C. commercial buildings require more power D.

transformers can step down the voltages to whatever is required.A

48

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. A. Insulator B. Conductor C. Isolator D. CompressorA

49TW 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 C

50If 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 D

51

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. A. Distribution Circuit

B. Alternating Current (A-C) C. demand current D. Direct-Current (D-C)

D

52 Treats hard water. A. Filtration B. Sodium Silicate C. Zeolite Process D. Chlorination C



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

54Where do we usually employ Mineral Insulated Cables? A. General Use B. Enclosures with constant

Shocks and Vibrations C. Important and Essential Hazardous Areas D. Underground Feeders C

55 Greenfield is also? A. RSC B. EMT C. FC D. IMC B

56The 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. B

57Single 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 C

58

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

B

59The simplest type of building automation system. A. CCTV B. Telecommunication System C. Voice

Evacuation System D. Fire Alarm System B

60

For a hospital project which utilizes pure and ultra clean water for treatment and pharmaceutical needs,

what kind of piping should be best employed even it will sacrifice some penny? A. Polyethylene B.

Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride C. Polyprophylene D. PolystyreneC



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