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1
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A protected water area to provide safe and suitable accommodation for ships for the transfer of cargo, refueling, repairs, etc.

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HARBOR

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Harbors protected from storms and waves by the natural configuration of the land.

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Natural harbors

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Harbors with both natural and artificial protection

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Semi-natural harbors

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Harbors protected from the effect of waves by means of
breakwaters, or harbors created by dredging.

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Artificial harbors

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A sheltered place where the ship may receive
or discharge cargo. It includes the harbor with its
approach channels and anchorage places.

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Port

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Ports located on coasts, tidal estuaries or river mouths where the port can be reached directly by ocean-going ships.

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Ocean ports

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Ports located on navigable rivers, channels and lakes

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Inland waterway ports

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A navigable channel in a harbor, offshore etc; the usual course taken by vessels in such places.

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Fairway

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A place where the ship can moor. In the case of a quay or jetty structure, it will include the section of the structure where labor, equipment and cargo move to and from the ship.

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Berth

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An artificial landing place for the loading and unloading of ships.

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Berth structure

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A continuous structure built parallel to along the margin of the sea or alongside riverbanks, canals, or waterways where vessels may lie alongside to receive or discharge cargo, embark or disembark passengers or lie at rest.

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wharf

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12
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This term can be substituted to wharf when applied to great solid structures in large ports.

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quay

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In stability calculation of gravity type quaywall, the following matters should be examined:

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(a) Sliding of the wall
(b) Bearing capacity of foundation
(c) Overturning of the wall
(d) Circular slip and settlement

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14
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Any structure built into the sea but not parallel to the coastline and includes any stage, stair landing place, landing stage
jetty, floating barge, and pontoon, any bridge or other works connected there with

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pier

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A landing stage or small pier at which boats can dock or be moored.

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Jetty

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A berth structure for mooring the ship on the open sea;
An isolated piled or gravity structure used either to maneuver
a ship or to facilitate holding it in position at its berth.

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Dolphin

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A type of dock consisting of a rectangular basin dug into the shore of a body of water and provided with a removable enclosure wall or gate on the side toward the water, used for
major repairs and overhaul of vessels.

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dry dock

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18
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(significant wave height H1/3 and
significant wave period T1/3)

The waves in a wave group are rearranged
in the order of their heights and the
highest one-third are selected; the
significant wave is then the hypothetical
wave whose height and period are the
mean height and period of the selected
waves.

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Significant Wave

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19
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(highest wave height Hmax and
highest period Tmax) is the highest wave
in a wave group.

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Highest Wave

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(H1/10, T1/10) is the wave whose height and period are equal to the mean height and period of the highest one-tenth of the waves in a wave group.

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Highest One-Tenth Wave

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(mean height H, mean period T) is the wave whose height and period are equal to the mean height and period of all of the waves in a wave group.

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Mean wave

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22
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(wave height H0 and period T0) is the wave
at a place where the water depth is at
least one-half of the wavelength; the
wave parameters are expressed with
those of the significant wave at this
place.

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Deepwater Waves

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23
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Height (H0’) is a
hypothetical wave height that has been
corrected for the effects of planar
topographic changes such as refraction
and diffraction; it is expressed with the
significant wave height.

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Equivalent Deepwater Wave

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24
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occurs in intermediate depth to
shallow waters. The change in wave
height and wave direction due to the
change in local wave velocity caused in
water depth.

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Wave Refraction

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25
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is a phenomenon whereby waves
wheel into region that is screened by
something like a breakwater.

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Wave Diffraction

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26
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the waves reflected from port and
harbor facilities can exercise a large
influence on the navigation of vessels
and cargo handling. For example,
waves reflected from vertical
breakwaters can cause disturbances in
navigation channels, and multiple
reflected waves from quaywalls can
cause agitations within harbors.

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Wave Reflection

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27
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shoaling is one of the important
factors that lead to changing of the
wave height in coastal waters. It
exemplifies the fact that the wave
height in shallow waters is also
governed by the water depth and wave
period.

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Wave Shoaling

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28
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At places where the water depth is
no more than about three times the
equivalent deepwater wave height
decreases rapidly of the wave height
due to wave breaking shall be
considered.

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Wave Breaking

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29
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Astronomical tide is the periodic rise and fall of sea
level in response to the gravitational attraction of
the sun and moon as modified by the earth’s
rotation.

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Tides and Abnormal Water Level

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30
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(MSL) – is the average of
the sea water surface for all stages of the
tide over a 19-year period.

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Mean Sea Level

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(MWL) – is the height of
the low water over a 19-year period.

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Mean Low Water

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32
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(MLLW) – is the
average height of the lower low waters
over a 19-year period.

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Mean Lower Low Water

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33
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(MHW) – is the average
height of the high waters over a 19-year
period.

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Mean High Water

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34
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(MHHW) – is the
average height of the higher high water
over a 19-year period.

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Mean Higher High Water

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35
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is abnormal rise of the sea level that
occurs when a typhoon passes by. This
rise above normal level on this open
coast is due to atmosphere pressure
reduction as well as that due to wind
stress.

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Storm Surge

36
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are wave with an extremely long period
that mainly occur when there is a
sudden large-scale sea floor movement
usually associated severe, shallow
focus earthquake.

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Tsunamis

37
Q

is a phenomenon involving abnormal oscillations of
the water level with a period of approximately a few
minutes to a few tens of minutes. It occurs when small
fluctuations of the water level are generated by micro-scale
variations of the atmospheric pressure by an air front or a
low pressure in the outer sea, and the components of those
oscillations whose period is the same as a natural period of
the harbor are amplified through resonance.

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Seiche

38
Q

Which of the following standard abbreviation of signs is
not correct? type letter of the correct answer(capital).
A. EX for expressway C. RD for road
B. HWY for highway D. AVE for avenue

A

A

39
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Traffic instruction sign should not carry long messages
and where possible no more than ___ lines of messages
should be used.
A. 6 C. 3
B. 4 D. 5

A

D

40
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  1. They are used to mark the edge of the road formation and
    assist the road users by indicating the alignment of the road
    ahead especially at horizontal and vertical curves.
    A. Chevron signs C. Guide posts
    B. Obstruction markers D. Concrete barriers
A

C

41
Q

Shall mean any public thoroughfare, public boulevard,
and avenue, but shall not include roadway upon grounds
owned by private sectors, colleges, universities, or other
similar institutions.
A. Highway C. Carriageway
B. Expressway D. Intersection

A

A

42
Q

Small devices which are fixed to the concrete pavement
surface to stimulate or supplement painted pavement
markings
A. Raised pavement markings C. Zebra
B. Rumble strips D. Chevron markings

A

A

43
Q

Distance traveled by the vehicle during the total reaction
time.
A. braking distance C. reaction distance
B. lag distance D. stopping distance

A

B

44
Q
  1. Distance traveled by the vehicle after the application of
    the brakes until it stop.
    A. braking distance C. reaction distance
    B. lag distance D. stopping distance
A

A

45
Q

The headway in a major stream, which is evaluated by a
vehicle driver in a major stream who wishes to merge into
the major stream.
A. lag C. space headway
B. gap D. mean headway

A

B

46
Q

The difference between the time a vehicle that merges
into a main traffic stream reaches a point on the highway in
the area of merge and the time a vehicle in the main stream
reaches the same point.
A. mean time C. time gap
B. space headway D. time lag

A

D

47
Q

Owing to retardation of the tidal wave in the ocean by
frictional force, as the earth revolves daily around its axis
and as the tide tends to follow the direction of the moon, the
highest tide for each location is not coincident with
conjunction and opposition but occurs at some constant
time after new and full moon. This interval which may
amount to as much as two and a half days is known as:
A. diurnal tide C. Age of the tide
B. lunar tide D. Semi-diurnal tide

A

C

48
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Waves formed by moving ship or boats are called:
A. wakes C. breaking waves
B. swell D. seiche

A

A

49
Q

The configuration and roughness of the ground is
referred to as:
A. contour C. hachure
B. relief D. topography

A

B

50
Q

The structure that protects the harbor from stormy
waves and permits calm in the harbor.
A. Dock C. Breakwater
B. Wharf D. Jetty

A

C

51
Q

A solid structure, which projects into the sea
perpendicular to the shore to berth vessels is called:
A. dock C. Breakwater
B. Wharf D. Jetty

A

D

52
Q

A platform built in the harbor parallel to the shore and
backed up by the ground is called:
A. Dock C. Quay
B. Wharf D. Jetty

A

C

53
Q

A platform built in the harbor parallel to the shore and
backed up by the ground is called:
A. Dock C. Quay
B. Wharf D. Jetty

A

C

54
Q

A sheltered place where the ship may receive or
discharge cargo. It includes the harbor with its approach
channels and anchorage places.
A. Port C. Basin
B. Harbor D. Quay

A

A

55
Q

Waves under the influence of the winds that generated
them.
A. wakes C. swell
B. sea D. seiche

A

B

56
Q

The driver identifies the object and thus understand the
stimulus.
A. emotion C. identification
B. reaction or volition D. perception

A

C

57
Q

The driver decides what action to take in response to the
stimulus.
A. emotion C. identification
B. reaction or volition D. perception

A

A

58
Q

Residual of a measured quantity is the
A. difference of the observed value from its most probable
value
B. value obtained by adding the most probable value to its
true value
C. remainder of the division of the true value by its most
probable value
D. product of the most probable value and the observed
value

A

A

59
Q

A landing place or platform built parallel to the shore for
the berthing of vessels.
A. wharf C. jetty
B. breakwater D. pier

A

A

60
Q

A platform extending from a shore over water and
supported by piles, used to secure, protect, and provide
access to ships or boats.
A. wharf C. breakwater
B. quay D. pier

A

D

61
Q

The correction for the atmospheric refraction is equal
to:
A. 1/7 of the correction for curvature of the earth
B. 1/4 of the correction for curvature of the earth
C. 3/4 of the correction for curvature of the earth
D. 6/7 of the correction for curvature of the earth

A

A

62
Q

In stadia surveying, the height of instrument must be
known in order to determine the:
A. probable error C. refraction
B. accidental error D. elevation of line of sight

A

D

63
Q
  1. What is the maximum number of words permitted for a
    word message on road surface?
    A. 1 C. 3
    B. 2 D. 4
A

C

64
Q

One of the oldest types of surveying instrument in field
mapping. It consists of a board attached to a tripod in such
a way that it can be leveled or rotated in any desired
direction.
A. plane table C. dumpy level
B. engineers level D. transit

A

A

65
Q

The average of 24-hour traffic counts collected every
day in the year.
A. Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT)
B. Average Daily Traffic (ADT)
C. Peak Hour Volume (PHV)
D. Vehicle Miles of Travel (VMT)

A

A

66
Q

A term commonly used as a guide in determining upper
speed limits.
A. 85th percentile C. two quadrant value
B. 15th percentile D. growth factor value

A

A

67
Q

When an embankment is built, the volume of the
compacted earth is generally less than its volume before
excavation from its original location. The difference is
usually defined as:
A. subsidence C. waste
B. shrinkage D. borrow

A

B

68
Q

Based on the expression of the technical resolution of
the International Water Way Congress, about how many
percent of tide is guaranteed safe for the ships?
A. 98% C. 95%
B. 75% D. 80%

A

A

69
Q

According to NSCP, the slope of CUT surfaces shall be no
steeper than:
A. 1H:1V C. 2H:1V
B. 1.5H:1V D. 3H:1V

A

C

70
Q

According to NSCP, the slope of FILL surfaces shall be no
steeper than:
A. 1H:1V C. 2H:1V
B. 1.5H:1V D. 3H:1V

A

C

71
Q

According to NSCP, drainage facilities and terracing for
cut or fill slopes steeper than:
A. 1H:1V C. 2H:1V
B. 1.5H:1V D. 3H:1V

A

D

72
Q

On curve alignments, it is advisable to consider the
paving of the outside curve shoulder width. Shoulder paving
is a valuable method providing:
I. Integrity of the pavement.
II. Width to place edge line pavement markings.
III. Additional safety to prevent vehicles skidding or
drivers losing control in gravel.
IV. Low maintenance costs compared with unpaved
shoulder.

A. II, III and IV only C. III and IV only
B. I, II and III only D. All of the above

A

D

73
Q

Because of the high cost of installation and
maintenance, the warrant use of raised pavement markers
may be considered only in the following conditions:
I. In hilly areas where fog and rain are frequently the
cause of traffic accidents.
II. In winding roads.
III. In accident prone areas.

A. I and III only C. I only
B. I and II only D. All of the above

A

D

74
Q

The purpose of installing edges lines is generally based
on the following:
I. To discourage travel on road shoulders.
II. To make driving safer and more assured particularly
at night and during inclement weather conditions.
III. To act as a guide past objects which are close to the
edge of the pavement and which constitute a hazard.
IV. To prevent parking at or near intersections.

A. II, III and IV only C. I, III and IV only
B. I, II and III only D. All of the above

A

D

75
Q

The provision of safety sight distance depends on the
characteristics of the vehicle such as:
I. Type of vehicle – car and truck
II. Friction between the tire and the road
III. Eye height of the driver
IV. Speed of vehicles

A. I, II and III only C. II, III and IV only
B. I, III and IV only D. All of the above

A

D

76
Q

The provision of safety sight distance depends on the
characteristics of the road environment such as:
I. Road geometry – grade and curvature sight limitations
II. Road surface – sealed and unsealed, smooth and
rough
III. Road illumination at night
IV. Road topography

A. I, II and III only C. II, III and IV only
B. I, II and IV only D. All of the above

A

A

77
Q

In the Standard practice of measuring vertical or zenith
angles, the following practices are of great importance:
I.) Be sure the instrument is level
II.) Sight with the vertical crosshair
III.) Sight exactly on the target
IV.) Sight direct and reverse
Which standard practices are true?

A. I only C. I, III & IV only
B. All of the above D. I & III only

A

C

78
Q

Which of the following is important to avoid bias in
surveying?
a. Taking care to choose individuals who you feel are
representative of the population in terms of as many
characteristics as you can list.
b. Picking a sampling method in which every possible
combination of people has the same chance of being
selected.
c. Making sure that every individual in the population of
interest is invited to respond.
d. Sending out a large number of surveys so that even if the
response rate is low, you will have sufficient number of
responses to do statistical analysis.

A

A

79
Q

The warrant for the use of safety barriers can be
established:
I. Fore slope or back slope steepness and height
II. Unforgiving hazards within the clear zone
III. Water hazards within the clear zone

A.I only C. II and III only
B.II only D. All of the above

A

D

80
Q

Messages when painted on pavement should be limited
to how many words only?
A. Five words or less C. Three words or less
B.Four words or less D. Six words or less

A

C

81
Q

What are the four types of pavement and curb markings?
A. Longitudinal lines, transverse lines, transition lines &
stop line.
B. Longitudinal lines, transverse lines, other lines & other
markings.
C. Longitudinal lines, transverse lines, stop line & center
line.
D. Longitudinal lines, transverse lines, center line & lane
line.

A

B

82
Q

Planned water depth is considered as follows: For a ship
with draft of 7.5 m, find the standard water depth of berth
for the ship.

A.Standard water depth of berth for the ship (5.5m)
+ Design low tide (0.55m) = 6.05m

B.Standard water depth of berth for the ship (-5.5m) +
Design low tide (-0.55m) = -6.05m

C.Standard water depth of berth for the ship (-7.5m) +
Design low tide (-0.35m) = -7.85m

D.Standard water depth of berth for the ship (7.5m) +
Design low tide (0.35m) = 7.85m

A

C

83
Q

Based on the expression of the technical resolution of
the International Water Way Congress, about how many
percent of tide is guaranteed safe for the ships?
A. 98% C. 95%
B. 75% D. 80%

A

A

84
Q

Minimum K value vertical curves should be selected
on the basis of three controlling factors:
I. Sight distance is a requirement in all situations for
driver safety.
II. Appearance is generally required in low fill and flat
topography situations.
III. Riding comfort is a general requirement with specific
need on approaches to a floodway where the length of
depression needs to be minimized.
IV. Vertical alignment should fit into the natural terrain
earthwork balances.

A.I, III, IV only C. I, II, IV only
B.I, II, III only D. II, III, IV only

A

B

85
Q

Which of these contour characteristics is not true?
A. Contours on the ground can cross another.
B. Contours are at the right angles to the slope.
C. Contour on the ground closes itself.
D. Contours point upstream.

A

A

86
Q

The overall track structure for a railroad typically
consists of the following except one.
I. Subgrade IV. Ties
II. Ballast V. Rails
III. Spikes VI. Rail fastening

A. V C. IV
B. III D. VI

A

B

87
Q

Pavement markings shall only be applied and/or
removed by ____.
A. LTO C. DPWH
B. PNP D. DOTC

A

C

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