MANUAL REVIEWER 1 Flashcards
These types of paints are used mainly for concrete and masonry surfaces
A. Latex Paint
B. Enamel Paint
C. Read Lead
D. Oxide Paint
A
These types of paint are used mainly for wood
A. Latex Paint
B. Enamel Paint
C. Read Lead
D. Oxide Paint
B
Which of the following Gauge No. of Galvanized Iron Sheets is the thickest?
A. No. 18
B. No. 20
C. No. 21
D. No. 22
A
Which of the following Gauge No. of Galvanized Iron Sheets is the thinnest?
A. No. 18
B. No. 20
C. No. 16
D. No. 22
D
Which of the following Schedule No. of Galvanized Iron Pipes is the thickest?
A. No. 10
B. No, 10S
C. No. 5
D. No. 160
D
Which of the following Schedule No. of Galvanized Iron Pipes is the thinnest?
A. No. 10
B. No. 10S
C. No. 5
D. No. 160
C
What is PCCP?
A. Portland Concrete Cement Pavement
B. Portland Cement Concrete Pavement
C. Pozzolan Cement Concrete Pavement
D. Pozzolan Concrete Cement Pavement
B
At least how many days the contractor shall notify the engineer before they intend to start topsoil stripping operations?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. Not specified
C
What is minimum free-haul distance?
A. 350 m
B. 400 m
C. 600 m
D. 500 m
C
This is the rate of dilution for each layer in Item 206
A. 1:5 to 1:9
B. 1:3 to 1:6
C. 1:5 to 1:7
D. 1:3 to 1:9
A
What is the sieve number that separates coarse and fine aggregates of Item 300, Aggregate Surface Course?
A. No. 10
B. No. 8
C. No. 4
D. No. 16
A
What is the minimum penetration of all piles for Bridge Construction?
A. 3 m
B. 5 m
C. 6 m
D. 10 m
C
What is the minimum number of rivets and bolts for testing purposes for Item 403, Metal Structures?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
C
What is the minimum distance between reinforcing steel bars?
A. 40 mm
B. 45 mm
C. 35 mm
D. 25 mm
A
What is the maximum water cement ratio for Class A concrete?
A. 0.55
B. 0.58
C. 0.53
D. 0.49
C
The maximum size aggregate for structural concrete shall be less than ___ spacing of the bars
A. 1/3
B. 2/3
C. 3/4
D. 1/4
B
What is the maximum rate of application of Curing Compound used for PCCP?
A. 0.30 L/sq.m
B. 0.40 L/sq.m
C. 0.50 L/sq.m
D. 0.45 L/sq.m
A
What is the minimum weight of Gravity Hammers used in pile driving?
A. 2,000 kg
B. 2,500 kg
C. 3,000 kg
D. 3,500 kg
A
This is the unit of measurement for Item 402 - Timber Structures
A. Each
B. Piece
C. Span
D. Length
C
What is the minimum pull-offs per system or span of Carbon Fiber Sheets?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
B
What is the minimum thickness of bedding material beneath the pipe?
A. 100 mm
B. 150 mm
C. 200 mm
D. 250 mm
A
What is the class if the stones are weighing from 60kg to 100kg?
A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. Class D
C
What is the dimension tolerance for Gabions?
A. +-3%
B. +-5%
C. +-10%
D. +-8%
B
What is the concrete class used for Item 510 - Concrete Slope Protection?
A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. Class D
B
What is the concrete class used for Item 515 - Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Retaining Walls?
A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. Class D
A
What is the rate of application of Airtol geobinder in terms of kg/hectare?
A. 1,000
B. 500
C. 1,500
D. 2,000
C
What is the tensile strength of Rubber Water Stops?
A. 10 MPa
B. 9.6 MPa
C. 15 MPa
D. 17 MPa
D
As per specifications, what is the spacing of Reflectorized Thermoplastic Rubber strips?
A. 150 - 200 mm
B. 50 - 100 mm
C. 250 - 500 mm
D. 200 - 500 mm
D
How high above the ground should the chevron signs be installed in rural areas?
A. 2.20 m
B. 2.50 m
C. 3.50 m
D. 1.50 m
D
How high above the ground should the chevron signs be installed in urban areas?
A. 2.20 m
B. 2.50 m
C. 3.50 m
D. 1.50 m
A
The following are the most commonly packed in paper bags of Item 701 - Construction Lime (Hydrated), except:
A. 23 kg
B. 12.5 kg
C. 4.5 kg
D. 2.30 kg
B
What is minimum sampling requirement for Mineral Filler?
A. 1.5 kg
B. 2.0 kg
C. 2.5 kg
D. 3.0 kg
C
Water-Reducing and Accelerating Admixture is what type of admixture?
A. Type B
B. Type D
C. Type E
D. Type F
C
What is the pH value of water allowed in concete mix?
A. 4.0 - 8.0
B. 4.5 - 8.5
C. 5.5 - 8.5
D. 4.0 - 8.5
B
What is the minimum dry compressive strength of bituminous mixture?
A. 3.5 MPa
B. 4.5 MPa
C. 1.4 MPa
D. 2.5 MPa
C
What is the spacing of “shear keys” that provide inter lock between geofoam blocks?
A. 3.0 - 4.2 m
B. 2.0 - 4.5 m
C. 2.5 - 4.5 m
D. 3.0 - 4.5 m
D
What is the standard unit weight per meter of 32 mm steel bars?
A. 6.314 kg/m
B. 4.834 kg/m
C. 3.854 kg/m
D. 5.926 kg/m
A
the maximum tolerance on the mas of one piece of steel bar?
A. +-4.0 %
B. +-5.0 %
C. +-6.0 %
D. +-10.0 %
C
How many spheres are used in Abrasion Test, Grading C at 500 revolutions?
A. 12
B. 9
C. 6
D. 8
D
What is the maximum Loss of Ignition of cement?
A. 2%
B. 3%
C. 4%
D. 5%
B
The following are the types of slump, except:
A. True Slump
B. False Slump
C. Shear Slump
D. Collapse Slump
B
What is the test that determines the amount of asphalt or bitumen in the bituminous mixture?
A. Stability
B. Viscosity
C. Extraction
D. Distillation
C
Dial and Armored Stem Thermometer should be inserted in the mixture to a minimum depth of ___
A. 3”
B. 5”
C. 6”
D. 10”
C
What do you call that common defect of asphalt pavement which is mainly caused by excess of bituminous binder?
A. Bleeding
B. Raveling
C. Upheaval
D. Depression
A
What is the ISO Compliance for Portland Cement?
A. ISO-9002
B. ISO-9003
C. ISO-9005
D. ISO-9001
D
This is the sudden halt of load indicating pointer and the corresponding stress during teting of reinforcing steel bars
A. Tensile
B. Yield Point
C. Strain
D. Fracture
B
What is the surface irregularity tolerance of base course?
A. 20 mm
B. 10 mm
C. 5 mm
D. 6 mm
C
What is the surface irregularity tolerance of subbase course?
A. 20 mm
B. 10 mm
C. 5 mm
D. 6 mm
A
What is the most fluid grade of medium curing cutback asphalt?
A. MC-30
B. MC-70
C. MC-800
D. MC-3000
A
What is the most fluid grade of slow curing cutback asphalt?
A. RC-30
B. RC-70
C. RC-800
D. RC-3000
B
What is the least fluid grade of slow curing cuback asphalt?
A. SC-30
B. SC-70
C. SC-800
D. SC-3000
D
For pipe culverts, width of excavation shall be at least ___ greater than the horizontal diameter of the pipe
A. 150 mm
B. 200 mm
C. 250 mm
D. 300 mm
D
For earth berms, what is the minimum acceptable Maximum Dry Density (MDD)?
A. 90%
B. 95%
C. 97%
D. 100%
A
All materials below subgrade level to a depth ___ shall be excavated
A. 150 mm
B. 200 mm
C. 250 mm
D. 30 mm
A
What is the unit of measure for Item 206?
A. cubic meter
B. square meter
C. liter
D. lump sum
C
What is the maximum PI value for Item 202 Crushed Aggregate Base Course?
A. 12
B. 9
C. 6
D. 25
C
What is the minimum volume per stone to be used for Item 508 - Hand-Laid Rock Embankment in cubic meter?
A. 0.025
B. 0.020
C. 0.015
D. 0.030
C
What is Item 509?
A. Rubble Concrete
B. Shotcrete
C. Cobble Stone
D. Sheet Piles
D
The entire hydroseeded area shall be grown-in and maintained for how many calendar days from the date if the hydroseeding completion?
A. 30 - 60
B. 45 - 60
C. 60 - 90
D. 90 - 120
C
For pre-cast curb and gutter, the width at the top shall not be more than ___
A. 25 cm
B. 15 cm
C. 50 cm
D. 20 cm
D
What is the radius of the edges of the sidewalks and transverse cuts?
A. 25 mm
B. 15 mm
C. 50 mm
D. 20 mm
B
For Item 603 - Guard Rails, the bolts shall be of suffiecient length to extend beyond the nuts at least 5 mm but not more than ___?
A. 8 mm
B. 10 mm
C. 15 mm
D. 20 mm
B
This item consists of right-of-way monuments, kilometer posts, and marker and guide posts
A. Item 601
B. Item 602
C. Item 605
D. Item 604
B
What is the minimum thickness of aluminum sheeting used for warning, regulatory, and informatory signs?
A. 3 mm
B. 5 mm
C. 10 mm
D. 2 mm
A
What is the weather limitations or the minimum ambient temperature in degrees Celsius for Slurry System for Road Surface Treatment?
A. 32
B. 25
C. 15
D. 10
D
What is the specific gravity of magnesium sulfate used for soundness test?
A. 1.151 to 1.174
B. 1.151 to 1.184
C. 1.295 to 1.318
D. 1.295 to 1.308
D
As per specification, what is the maximum decantation value?
A. 1%
B. 2%
C. 3%
D. 5%
C
What is the specific gravity of portland cement?
A. 2.15
B. 3.15
C. 4.15
D. 3.50
B
What is the minimum flexural strength of beam sample when tested by Mid-Point Method?
A. 3.5 MPa
B. 4.5 MPa
C. 3.8 MPa
D. 4.8 MPa
B
What is the weight of the hammer used for AASHTO T-180 (Modified Proctor Test)?
A. 4.5 lbs
B. 5.5 lbs
C. 2.5 lbs
D. 10.0 lbs
D
What is the soaking time of the sample tested for California Bearing Ratio (CBR) Test?
A. 96 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 48 hours
D. 12 hours
A
What sieve number is the maximum particle passing for sand used in Field Density Test?
A. Sieve No. 40
B. Sieve No. 4
C. Sieve No. 10
D. Sieve No. 60
C
The following are the benefits of compaction, except one:
A. Increase shear strength
B. Minimize permeability
C. Minimize compressibility
D. Increase permeability
D
What is the ability of asphalt pavement to bend without breaking?
A. Stability
B. Flexibility
C. Durability
D. Permeability
B
What is the device that measures the relative hardness of asphalt?
A. Pyrometer
B. Pycnometer
C. Penetrometer
D. Viscometer
C
For thickness determination using core asphalt, how many measurements should be taken on its quarter points on the periphery?
A. 9
B. 4
C. 5
D. 8
B
What is the minimum average compressive strength of load bearing concrete hollow blocks?
A. 800 psi
B. 600 psi
C. 1,000 psi
D. 500 psi
C
What is the frequency for Certificate of Quality Control Assurance (CQCA) report?
A. daily
B. weekly
C. monthly
D. yearly
B
What is the frequency for Status of Tests report?
A. daily
B. weekly
C. monthly
D. yearly
C
Approximately how many psi is equivalent to 1 MPa?
A. 145.038 psi
B. 135.038 psi
C. 155.038 psi
D. 245.038 psi
A
What sieve number is equivalent to 1.70mm sieve opening?
A. Sieve No. 20
B. Sieve No. 12
C. Sieve No. 8
D. Sieve No. 16
B
The optimum asphalt content is the average of the 3 asphalt contents at Maximum Stability, Maximum Unit Weight, and ___
A. 4% Air Voids
B. 2% Air Voids
C. 5% Air Voids
D. 3% Air Voids
A
Branches of trees extending over roadbed shall be trimmed to give a clear height of ___ above road surface
A. 5m
B. 9m
C. 6m
D. 8m
C
What is the PI for embankment?
A. Max of 6
B. Min of 6
C. Max of 12
D. Min of 12
A
What is the maximum horizontal thickness per layer for embankment subject for compaction?
A. 150mm
B. 200mm
C. 250mm
D. 300mm
B
Compaction of embankment shall continue until a uniform density of not less than ___ of the maximum dry density is obtained
A. 95%
B. 97%
C. 100%
D. 98%
A
Polymer-based chemical soil additive shall be less than ___ by weight of soil
A. 5%
B. 4.5%
C. 2%
D. 3%
C
The CBR value for Item 200 shall not be less than ___
A. 25%
B. 30%
C. 50%
D. 80%
B
What is the maximum mass percent of water for Lime Stabilized Road Mix Base Course?
A. 25%
B. 30%
C. 50%
D. 80%
C
For Item 204, what is the amount of cement to be added to the soil aggregate by mass percent of the dry soil?
A. 3-12%
B. 5-8%
C. 6-10%
D. 4-7%
C
What is the minimum plasticity index for aggregate surface course?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
B
What is the minimum uniform density of crushed slag used for PCCP in kg/cu.m?
A. 960
B. 1,210
C. 2,120
D. 1,120
D
What is the rate of application for Bituminous Tack Coat?
A. 1-2 L/sqm
B. 0.9-1.8 L/sqm
C. 0.2-0.7 L/sqm
D. 1.5-3.0 L/sqm
C
What is the rate of application for Bituminous Prime Coat?
A. 1-2 L/sqm
B. 0.9-1.8 L/sqm
C. 0.2-0.7 L/sqm
D. 1.5-3.0 L/sqm
A
What is the unit of measure for Item 307 - Bituminous PLant-Mix Surface Course-General?
A. cu.m
B. sq.m
C. L
D. lump sum
B
What is the amount of Hydrated Lime to be added to the Bituminous mixture?
A. 0.5-1.0%
B. 5-8%
C. 1-2%
D. 4-10%
A
What is the slump of workable concrete when not vibrated?
A. 40-75 mm
B. 10-40 mm
C. 10-75 mm
D. 20-75 mm
A
Concrete not in place within ___ shall not be used
A. 1.5 hours
B. 1 hour
C. 45 mins
D. 120 mins
A
What is the coefficient of friction of the hardened concrete surface pavement?
A. 0.25
B. 0.20
C. 0.30
D. 0.35
A
The following are trees that can be used as Timber Guard Rails except one
A. Ipil-Ipil
B. Molave
C. Mahogany
D. Yacal
C
What is the minimum lapping length of the chain link fence fabric?
A. 50 mm
B. 100 mm
C. 250 mm
D. 200 mm
B
What is the unit of measure for Item 410 - Treated and Untreated Timber?
A. su.m
B. sq.m
C. m
D. each
A
The compressive stiffness of each elastomeric bearing pad tested shall be not differ from (k) by more than ___
A. 25%
B. 20%
C. 15%
D. 10%
D
What is the minimum time allowed for the removal of forms/falsework?
A. 1 day
B. 2 days
C. 3 days
D. 5 days
A
What is the Young’s Modulus of Elasicity of Carbon Fiber Sheet?
A. 230
B. 250
C. 200
D. 240
A
If the bedding of the pipe culverts and storm drains was not specified, what bedding class shall be used?
A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. Class D
C
What is the maximum water absorption of individual cores taken from Manholes, Inlets, and Catch Basins unit?
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 7%
D. 9%
C
What is the minimum thickness of stons to be used for Stone Masonry?
A. 250mm
B. 200mm
C. 150mm
D. 100mm
C
What is the maximum surface irregularity tolerance of Bituminous pavement?
A. 6mm
B. 5mm
C. 10mm
D. 15mm
A
What is the opening of Sieve No. 30?
A. 0.300mm
B. 0.600mm
C. 0.450mm
D. 0.500mm
B
