MSTE 8

Question 1

Standard sign shape for STOP sign.

A. Octagon
B. Circle
C. Heart
D. Equilateral triangle

Answer 1

A. Octagon

Question 2

Standard sign shape for GIVE WAY sign.

A. Octagon
B. Circle
C. Equilateral triangle
D. Rectangle

Answer 2

C. Equilateral triangle

Question 3

The color of No Loading/Unloading Zone markings.

A. White
B. Yellow
C. Red
D. Black

Answer 3

C. Red

Question 4

Device mounted on a fixed support (permanent signs) or portable support (temporary signs) whereby a specific message is conveyed by means of words or symbols placed or erected for the purpose of regulating, warning or guiding traffic.

A. Roadwork signs
B. Traffic signs
C. Overhead signs
D. Special instruction signs

Answer 4

B. Traffic signs

Question 5

Signs which inform and advise road users of directions, distances, routes and the location of services for road users and point of interest.

A. Overhead Signs
B. Roadwork Signs
C. Warning Signs
D. Guide Signs

Answer 5

D. Guide Signs

Question 6

Signs used to guide drivers through a change in horizontal alignment of the road.

A. Chevron signs
B. Supplementary signs
C. Guide signs
D. Delineators

Answer 6

A. Chevron signs

Question 7

The design element which is the most affected by the volume of traffic.

A. Number of Traffic Lanes
B. Mean Speed
C. Type of Pavement
D. Time of Travel

Answer 7

A. Number of Traffic Lanes

Question 8

The primary consideration in the design of geometric cross sections for highways, runways and taxiways is _______.

A. Elevation
B. Drainage
C. Slope
D. Carriageway

Answer 8

B. Drainage

Question 9

Reaction times vary widely. As a result, the usual practice is to use a single, rather conservative value. AASHTO suggests a value of ____ in its Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets.

A. 1.0 sec
B. 1.5 sec
C. 2.0 sec
D. 2.5 sec

Answer 9

D. 2.5 sec

Question 10

It provides the detailed requirements for the materials, equipment and workmanship to be incorporated into the project.

A. Specifications
B. Bid Documents
C. Estimates
D. Bill of Materials

Answer 10

A. Specifications

Question 11

This refers to drawing, usually accompanied by notes, of various aspects or components of the design.

A. Plans
B. Shop Drawings
C. As-stake Plans
D. Structural Plans

Answer 11

A. Plans

Question 12

It include cost estimates for various parts of the project and are used to evaluate the acceptability of bids and the financial feasibility of the project.

A. Specifications
B. Bill of Quantities
C. Estimates
D. Bid Documents

Answer 12

C. Estimates