DAY 2 – MATERIAL ENGINEER REVIEW NOTES

Instruction: Choose the best answer. The Examination is good for two hours.

1. sand cone, jug (at least 4 liters), guide plate, moisture cans, sand weighing
scale, oven with temperature control, chisel, or digging tools, plastic bags
and labeling materials (tag name), is use for?
a. FDT b. Moisture Content c. Abrasion Test d. CBR Test
2. What is the standard diameter of an orifice in FDT sand cone?
a. 1.7mm b. 2.7mm c. 12.7mm d. 25mm
3. The two major components of concrete are _______and Mineral Aggregates.
a. water b. fine sand c. paste d. none of the above
4. What is the minimum sample for moisture content determination if the maximum size of particles is
50mm (2 inches)?
a. 20-1500kgs b. 25-1000kgs c. 50-1000kgs d. none of the above
5. What is the minimum mass of field sample for a maximum size of fine aggregates at 4.75mm (no.4)?
a. 25 lb b. 10 kgs c. a & b d. none of the above
6. What is the minimum mass of field sample for a maximum size of fine aggregates at 4.75mm (no.4)?
a. 25 lb b. 10 kgs c. a & b d. none of the above
7. . What is minimum mass of field samples for coarse aggregate with a maximum nominal size of aggregates of
50mm (2 inches)?
a. 75kgs b. 100 kgs c. 150 kgs d. 175 kgs
8. What is minimum mass of field samples for coarse aggregate with a maximum nominal size of aggregates
of 9.5mm (3/8”)?
a. 15kgs b. 10kgs c. 50 kgs d. 25 kgs
9. What is minimum mass of field samples for coarse aggregate with a maximum nominal size of aggregates of
12.5mm (1/2”)?
a. 15kgs b. 10kgs c. 50 kgs d. 25 kgs
10. What is minimum mass of field samples for coarse aggregate with a maximum nominal size of aggregates
of 19.0mm (3/4”)?
a. 15kgs b. 10kgs c. 50 kgs d. 25 kgs
11. What is minimum mass of field samples for coarse aggregate with a maximum nominal size of aggregates
of 25.0mm (1”)?
a. 110lbs b. 10kgs c. 25kgs d. a & c
12. What is minimum mass of field samples for coarse aggregate with a maximum nominal size of aggregates
of 37.5.0mm (1 1/2”)?
a. 110lbs b. 75kgs c. 85kgs d. a & c
13. What is minimum mass of field samples for coarse aggregate with a maximum nominal size of aggregates
of 63mm (2 1/2”)?
a. 110lbs b. 125kgs c. 185kgs d. a & c
14. What is minimum mass of field samples for coarse aggregate with a maximum nominal size of aggregates
of 75mm (3”)?
a. 110lbs b. 175kgs c. 185kgs d. 150kgs
15. What is minimum mass of field samples for coarse aggregate with a maximum nominal size of aggregates
of 90mm (3 1/2”)?
a. 110lbs b. 175kgs c. 185kgs d. 150kgs
16 What is the minimum mass of coarse aggregates retained on the 2.0mm sieve shall be set a side for sieve
analysis for 50mm (2 inches) particle size?
a. 2kgs b. 3kgs c. 4kgs d. 5kgs

17 What is the minimum mass of coarse aggregates retained on the 2.0mm sieve shall be set a side for sieve
analysis for 25mm (1 inch) particle size?
a. 2kgs b. 3kgs c. 4kgs d. 5kgs
18 What is the minimum mass of coarse aggregates retained on the 2.0mm sieve shall be set a side for sieve
analysis for 75mm (3 inches) particle size?
a. 2kgs b. 3kgs c. 4kgs d. 5kgs
19. Determines the purity of asphalt on how much bitumen is in the asphalt?
a. asphaltene b. petrolene c. solubility d. none of the above
20. The properties of asphalt depend upon this ________ substance which is soluble in petroleum solvents.
a. asphaltene b. petrolene c. solubility d. none of the above
21. Imparts ductility and high breakpoint
a. asphaltene b. petrolene c. solubility d. resin
22. The permitted variations in design requirements of aggregates subbase materials on surface irregularity
measured by a 3m straight edge.
a. +20mm b. +10mm c. -10mm d. a&c
23. The permitted variations in design requirements of aggregates sub-grade materials on surface irregularity
measured by a 3m straight edge.
a. +20mm b. +10mm c. -30mm d. -20mm
 24. The permitted variations in design requirements of aggregates base course materials on surface irregularity
measured by a 3m straight edge.
a. +5mm b. +10mm c. -5mm d. -20mm
25. The permitted variations in design requirements of item 203, 206, 300 materials on surface irregularity
measured by a 3m straight edge.
a. +20mm b. +5mm c. -5mm d. -20mm
26. The permitted variations in design requirements of aggregates base course materials on crossfall or
camber.
a. 0.2% b. 0.3% c. 0.5% d. 0.4%
27. The permitted variations in design requirements of aggregates subbase materials on crossfall or camber.
a. 0.2% b. 0.3% c. 0.5% d. 0.4%
28. The permitted variations in design requirements of aggregates sub-grade materials on crossfall or camber.
a. 0.2% b. 0.3% c. 0.5% d. 0.4%
29. The permitted variations in design requirements of aggregates on 203,206,300 materials on
crossfall/camber
a. 0.2% b. 0.3% c. 0.5% d. 0.4%
30. The permitted thickness layer requirements of aggregates on base course materials.
a. ±20mm b. ±10mm c. ±15mm d. ±25mm
31. The permitted thickness layer requirements of aggregates on subbase course materials.
a. ±20mm b. ±10mm c. ±15mm d. ±25mm
32. The permitted thickness layer requirements of aggregates on sub-grade materials.
a. ±20mm b. ±10mm c. ±15mm d. none of the above
33. The permitted thickness layer requirements of aggregates on Item 203,206 materials.
a. ±20mm b. ±10mm c. ±15mm d. none of the above
34. The permitted thickness layer requirements of aggregates on Item 300 materials.
a. +15mm b. -5mm c. ±15mm d. a & b
35. The permitted variations in design requirements of item 203, 206, 300 materials on design longitudinal
grade over 25meter length on item 105, 200, 201, 203, 206, 300?
a. 0.2% b. 0.3% c. 0.1% d. 0.4%
36. A type of bitumen use in bituminous concrete surface course which is a product of the distillation of crude
oil
a. petroleum asphalt b. coal c. tar d. none of the above
37. A type of Cut-Back asphalt whicj dissolves in diesel.
a. slow curing b. medium curing c. rapid curing d. none of the above
38. A type of cut back asphalt which dissolves in gasoline.
a. slow curing b. medium curing c. rapid curing d. none of the above
39. What is the range of tolerance in a job-mix formula of an aggregates passing No.4 and larger…
a. ± 5% b. ± 7% c. ± 4% d. ± 10%
40. What is the range of tolerance in a job-mix formula of an aggregates passing No.8 and No.100.
a. ± 5% b. ± 7% c. ± 4% d. ± 10%
41. What is the range of tolerance in a job-mix formula of an aggregates passing No.200.
a. ± 1% b. ± 2% c. ± 3% d. ± 4%
42. In the construction of bridge projects, what is the method used to determine the casting length of the
regular piles?
a. test pitting b. test piling c. steel testing d. none of the above
43. Type of emulsified asphalt that works better with wet aggregates and cold weather.
a. cationic emulsion b. anionic emulsion c. cut-back asphalt d. none of the above

44. Type of emulsified asphalt which adhere better to aggregates which has positive charges.
a. cationic emulsion b. anionic emulsion c. cut-back asphalt d. none of the above
45. The maximum permissible water-cement ratio for strength of 3,000 psi.
a. 0.50 b. 0.45 c. 0.55 d. 0.58
46. How many hours does a fine aggregates tested for specific gravity and absorption be soaked in water?
a. 4-10 hrs b. 15-19hrs c. 20-25hrs d. none of the above
47. What is the required speed of Los Angeles Abrasion Machine per minute
a. 20-25mm/min b. 20-23mm/min c. 30-33mm/min d. 35-38mm/mim
48. What is the size or diameter and weight of cast-iron spheres use in abrasion?
a. approximately 46.8 mm diameter and each weighing between 390-455 grams
b. approximately 47.8 mm diameter and each weighing between 390-455 grams
c. approximately 48.8 mm diameter and each weighing between 390-455 grams
d. approximately 49.8 mm diameter and each weighing between 390-455 grams
49. What is the required total wt. of sample for abrasion test of coarse aggregate, grading A with 12 numbers
of spheres?
a. 4584 ±25 grams b. 3330 ±25 grams c. 2500 ±25 grams d. 5,000 ±25 grams.
50. What is the required total wt. of sample for abrasion test of coarse aggregate, grading B with 11 numbers
of spheres?
a. 4584 ±25 grams b. 3330 ±25 grams c. 2500 ±25 grams d. 5,000 ±25 grams.
51. What is the required total wt. of sample for abrasion test of coarse aggregate, grading C with 8 numbers
of spheres?
a. 4584 ±25 grams b. 3330 ±20 grams c. 2500 ±25 grams d. 5,000 ±25 grams.
 52. What is the required total wt. of sample for abrasion test of coarse aggregate, grading D with 6 numbers
of spheres?
a. 4584 ±25 grams b. 3330 ±25 grams c. 2500 ±12 grams d. 5,000 ±25 grams.
53. What is the required total wt. of sample for abrasion test of coarse aggregate, grading E,F,G with 12
numbers of spheres?
a. 4584 ±25 gram b. 3330 ±25 grams c. 2500 ±25 grams d. 5,000 ±25 grams.
54. What is the rotation of the Los Angeles Machine, grading A ,B,C,D per revolutions?
a. 750 revolutions b. 500 revolutions c. 1000 revolutions d. 550 revolutions.
55. What is the rotation of the Los Angeles Machine, grading E,F,G per revolutions?
a. 750 revolutions b. 500 revolutions c. 1000 revolutions d. 550 revolutions.
56. it evaluates the structural strength of coarse aggregates gives an indication of quality as determined by
resistance to impact and wear it determines whether the aggregates will have degradation during traffic of
rolling.
a. CBR test b. Abrasion test c. ductility test d. all of the above
57. What is the sieve use in sieving materials form Abrasion Machine?
a. sieve # 12 (1.70mm) b. sieve # 10 (2.00mm) c. sieve # 4 (4.75 mm) d. sieve # 40 (0.425mm)

58. Percent tolerance of error in calibrating the machines

a. ± 1% b. ± 2% c. -2% d. +2%
59. How to compute for the compressive strength of concrete cylinder sample?
a. P/A b. F/A c. 3/2 PL/AE d. none of the above
60. At what age should a concrete beam sample be tested for flexural test?
a. 12 days b. 14 days c. 21 days d. 28 days
61. At what age should a structural concrete be tested for compressive test?
a. 12 days b. 14 days c. 21 days d. 28 days
62. How to compute for the flexural strength of concrete beam sample tested @ third point Loading?
a. P/6 b. P/12 c. 3 P/12 d. none of the above
63. How to compute for the flexural strength of concrete cylinder for center point?
a. 3P/2 b. F/A c. 3/2 PL/bd2 d. none of the above
64. Which part of the batch for fresh concrete should the sample be taken from a stationary mixers, revolving
drum truck mixers or agitators?
a. four or more regular intervals during discharge of middle portion of the batch
b. three or more regular intervals during discharge of middle portion of the batch
c. one or more regular intervals during discharge of middle portion of the batch
d. two or more regular intervals during discharge of middle portion of the batch
65. A 16mm (5/8 inches) diameter and 610mm (24 inches) long with the tamping end rounded to a
hemispherical tip of the same diameter as the rod. this refers to what?
a. spheres b. cup brass c. tamping rod d. hammer rod
66. What is the individual strength requirement for loading bearing concrete masonry units(item 704)?
a.750 psi b. 500 psi c. 800 psi d. 600 psi
67. What is the individual strength requirement for non-loading bearing concrete masonry units(item 704)?
a.750 psi b. 500 psi c. 800 psi d. 600 psi
68. Its significance is to determine the yield and tensile strength of the bar as well as its elongation and is used
to classify the bars into grade.
a. Testing Of RSB b. Testing of Aggregates c. testing of Soil d. none of the above
69. What Property of RSB will be evaluate if it test for bending?
a. yield point b. resistivity c. ductility d. all of the above
70. What kind of paint that has a reflectance in the form of beads?
a. reflectorized traffic paint b. Epoxy Paint c. Talu Paint d. none of the above
71. Pigments and____ are the two common component of house paints.
a. glass beads b. saw dust c. sand d. none of the above
72. cut-back asphalt and emulsified asphalt are samples of __________.
a. Liquid asphalt b. vicous asphalt c. rapid asphalt d. none of the above
73. What asphalt is commonly called hot asphalt in Item 310.?
a. Hard asphalt b. oxidized asphalt c. blown asphalt d. none of the above
74. The blown, hard or oxidized asphalt are used for water-proofing or_______.
a. emulsifier b. oxidizing agent c. joint filler d. penetrator
75. What do you call an asphalt which contains water?
a. Cold asphalt b. rapid curing c. emulsified d. cut-back
76. What is the Penetraton Grade of Blown,Oxidized or Hard asphalt?
a. 0-30 mm b. 30-40mm c. 40-75mm d. none of the above
77. Tack coat is use in the existing bituminous concrete pavement.
a. false b. true c. maybe d. none of the above
78. Bituminous Prime coat is use to treat the surface of base course.
a. false b. true c. maybe d. none of the above
79. No tack coat or Prime coat shall be applied when the weather is foggy or rainy.
a. false b. true c. maybe d. none of the above
80. What type of cut-back asphalt a kind of asphalt use as tack coat?
a. slow curing b. medium curing c. rapid curing d. all of the above
 81. It is used on an existing bituminous surface course with or with out an application of aggregates.
a. tack coat b. seal coat c. prime coat d. all of the above
82. If concrete cylinder sample for RCCP is not available for compressive test, one
(1) whole piece RCCP for every 50 pieces RCCP will be submitted for quality test.
a. false b. true c. maybe d. none of the above
83. One set (3 pcs.) concrete cylinder sample shall be taken for every how many pieces of RCCP?
a. 25 pcs b. 50 pcs c. 30 pcs d. none of the above
84. As work progresses in a concrete pavement construction sampling of concrete(6”x6”x21”)for flexural
strength test determination should be taken using:
a. beam mold @ 61 strokes per layer b. beam mold @ 63 strokes per layer
c. beam mold @ 60 strokes per layer d. beam mold @ 62 strokes per layer
85. The strength level of concrete for Item 311 will be considered satisfactory if the average of all sets of three
(3) consecutive strength test results equals or exceed the specified strength and no individual result is
deficiency by _______ of the specified strength.
a. 20 % b. 25% c. 30% d. 15%
86. A class B structural concrete requires a minimum compressive strength of_______tested @ 28 days.
a. 2500 psi b. 2400 psi c. 3000psi d. 5000 psi
87. It is the most important characteristics the concrete mix which could be easily placed without segregaton.
a. durability b. plasticity c. permeability d. workability
88. What is the latest state of the art equipment containing a radioactive material which is commonly used in
the compaction control of earth and asphalt road construction and in the measurement of moisture
content?
a. pundit ultrasonic concrete tester b. nuclear density gauge (NDG)

b. 3-meter straight-edge d. Benkelman Beam and Deflection Logger

89. What is the instrument that is used for examining the quality of rigid materials such as rocks and concrete?
(This instrument or equipment is a non-destructive portable instrument with dimensions of 110 x 180 x
160mm and the main uses include the determination of concrete strength (either in-situ or pre-cast0, also
to determine the presence of voids, cracks and other imperfections.)
a. pundit ultrasonic concrete tester b. nuclear density gauge (NDG)
c. 3-meter straight-edge d. Benkelman Beam and Deflection Logger
90. What is the instrument or equipment used for surface test of concrete and asphalt pavements as soon as
the asphalt mix has been initially compacted?
a. pundit ultrasonic concrete tester b. nuclear density gauge (NDG)
c. 3-meter straight-edge d. Benkelman Beam and Deflection Logger
91. An instrument used to measure pavement deflections resulting from vehicle wheel loadings. The results
of the elastic deformation tests are used to evaluate the structural conditions of roads, and to help in the
design of road strengthening measures and road capacity improvements.
a. pundit ultrasonic concrete tester b. nuclear density gauge (NDG)
c. 3-meter straight-edge d. Benkelman Beam and Deflection Logger
92. A manually-operated device for deriving a measurement of roughness from the surface profile, which may
be expressed in terms of International Roughness Index (IRI)
a. falling weight deflectometer b. rebar locator
c. Dynamic Cone Penetration (DCP) d. MERLIN Road Roughness Measuring Device
93. What is the instrument that is used to pinpoint rebar’s, conduits, pipes, nails and other metals embedded
in concrete before cutting or drilling?
a. falling weight deflectometer b. rebar locator
c. Dynamic Cone Penetration (DCP) d. MERLIN Road Roughness Measuring Device
94. An equipment which is used to measure differential deflections between joints of a concrete pavement, to
determine the modulus of the existing slabs for use in the design of an overlay, and to estimate the
remaining life of an existing pavement
a. falling weight deflectometer b. rebar locator
c. Dynamic Cone Penetration (DCP) d. MERLIN Road Roughness Measuring Device
95. An equipment that is used for the rapid in-situ measurement of the structural properties of existing with
unbound granular materials.
a. falling weight deflectometer b. rebar locator
c. Dynamic Cone Penetration (DCP) d. MERLIN Road Roughness Measuring Device
96. This item consist of placing markings on the finished pavement. The work shall include the furnishing of
finished of premixed reflectorized traffic pain or reflectorized pavement marking paint conforming to the
requirements ASTM 248.
a. Item 606 b. Pavement marking c. none of the above d. a & b
97. The dried paint film shall not show blistering, peeling, wrinkling and discoloration when immersed in
water for______ hrs.
a. 24 hrs b. 18 hrs c. 36 hrs d. 72 hrs
98. What is the specific gravity of Pavement marking (Item 606)?
a. 1.5 min b. 2.4 min c. 1.7min d. 2.0min
99. The amount of glass beads or glass spheres requirement when mixed with the paint shall be:
a. 750 g/L b. 550 g/L c. 500 g/L d. 600 g/L
100.. The appearance of glass beads shall be transparent, colorless, and the sum of the particles that are fused,
plane , angular , and colored and contains ________ shall not exceed 20 percent.
a. pigments b. beads c. particles d. bubbles