REVIEW #3

building technology
The horizontal distance from the face of a lock or
latch to the center of the knob or lock cylinder

A. backset
B. backfill
C. built-up
D. lockset  
A system of framing a building on which floor
joists of each storey rest on the top plates of the
storey below and the bearing walls and partitions
rest on the subfloor of each storey is known as

A. balloon framing
B. flank framing
C. western framing
D. floor framing  
A beam that projects beyond one or both its
support

A. continuous
B. cantilever
C. tie
D. projecting beam  
A material used to remedy vapor flow

A. glossy surfaced asphalt saturated paper, 50

lbs or more
B. wall paper
C. asbestos cement board
D. cement plaster  
The total floor area 16 feet wide by 60 feet deep
needs one inch (1”) x 4”(commercial size) T & G
flooring. Assuming that the available T & G is 1” x
4” x 16” and the effective width is 3.5” , the total
board feet needed is

A. 1,280 bf
B. 1,098 bf
C. 1,330 bf
D. 1,298 bf  
The part of a foundation system which supports
the exterior walls of a superstructure and bears
directly on the column footing is a

A. foundation course
B. grade wall
C. foundation wall
D. grade beam  
A door made up of small horizontal interlocking
metal slats which are guided in a track; the
configuration coils about an overhead drum
which is housed at the head of the opening,
either manual or motor-driven

A. Roll-up door
B. Panel door
C. Flush door
D. Overhead Swing-up door
The boxing in of covering a joist, beam or girder
to give the appearance of a larger beam is known
as

A. beam formworks
B. beam blocking
C. grade beam
D. girder beam 
Given a riser equals six inches and using the stair
tread-riser proportion formula 2R + T = 25, how
many risers will there be between two levels
having a vertical distance of 9’-0”

A. 15 risers
B. 16 risers
C. 17 risers
D. 18 risers  
What is the act of excavating or filling of earth or
any sound material or combination thereof, in
preparation for a finishing surface such as paving?

A. cut and fill

B. grading
C. benching
D. site preparation
Narrow, high ceiling spaces where ceiling area is
small compared to wall area, will normally
require acoustical treatment of the

A. wall or part of several walls

B. floor and ceiling
C. ceiling only
D. wall and ceiling  
Select the grouping one subject of which is a
criterion used by architects in planning and
design of buildings

A. columns, splices, materials, lot

B. roofing sheets, function, elevation
C. concrete, lumber, steel, cement
D. concrete, materials, function, lot  
When dry conditions are demanded of asphalt tile
floor finishes on concrete over earth, apply the
waterproofing (WP) steps

A. felt paper below sub-slab then WP on top of

the sub-slab
B. felt paper below the top slab then WP the
earth
C. WP the earth under slab
D. none of the above  
A form of brick bond in which the course consists
of alternate stretchers and headers in known as

A. flemish bond
B. english bond
C. common bond
D. plaster bond  
46. A building stone of igneous origin and
composed of quartz, hornblende and mica is a

A. Travertine
B. Serpentine
C. Granite
D. Marble  
These are classified as good and less expensive
insulating materials used in buildings

A. glass blocks, 5000 psi concrete

B. porous concrete, glass fibers, guilt materials
C. steel plates, marble slabs, granite
D. brick tiles  
To prevent cement plaster from improper
adhesion, the substrate must be roughened while
observing the following

A. cure the cement plaster slowly

B. cure the cement plaster rapidly
C. add more cement to the cement plaster
D. keep the cement plaster as thin as possible
A type of window where the ventilating sash
rotates 90 degrees to 180 degrees about the
header and sill or about the side jamb

A. combination
B. pivoted
C. awning
D. jalousie
A type of terazzo floor described by its physical
appearance whereby the stone or pebble is
intentionally exposed while the cement matrix is
depressed

A. palladiana terazzo
B. rustic terazzo
C. venetian terazzo
D. standard terazzo
The stressing of unbounded tendons after
concrete has cured is

A. pre-tensioning
B. pre-casting
C. lift slab
D. post-tensioning
When utilizing “knock-down” modular system of
cabinets and furniture, an end user is constrain of
using:

A. longer assembly time

B. standard sizes, shapes and forms
C. needs additional finishing
D. labor intensive during production & assembly
A type of wood end joint where both wood are
cut at equal angles diagonally

A. finger
B. lap
C. splice
D. scarf
A common and cheap masonry finish wherein dry
consistency mortar mix is sprayed by mechanical
or pneumatic means. The sprayed cement is left
to dry and give a rustic finish. Optional paint coat
maybe required
A. spraytex
B. anay finish
C. stucco finish
D. sandblast
An installation method where the cabinet covers
is recessed and flushed with the cabinet sidings

A. inset or interior
B. concealed
C. party wall or half lap
D. full lap or over lap
What is a round steel bolt embedded in concrete
or masonry use to hold down machinery, steel
columns or beams, casting, shoes, beams plates
and engine heads?

A. retaining bolts
B. foundation bolts
C. anchor bolts
D. friction bolts
The internal angle formed by the two roof slopes
of a roof is called

A. canal
B. gutter
C. valley
D. ridge cap
Which of the following criteria for bundle bars, do
NOT apply?
A. bars larger than 32 mm shall not be bundled in
beams
B. bundle bars shall not be enclosed within stirrups or
ties
C. group of parallel reinforcing bars bundled in contact
to act as a unit shall be limited to three in any one
bundle
D. individual bars within a bundle terminated within
the span of flexural members shall terminate at
different points with at least 40 db staggered
Which among the following is not a wood parquet
geometric design?

A. Bird’s eye
B. heptagon
C. hollow block
D. canto mesa
What are piles at an inclination to resist forces
that are not critical?

A. guide piles
B. batter piles
C. slope piles
D. fender piles
The Filipino term for riser

A. Muldura
B. takip silipan
C. planehuelda
D. baytang  
Lumber that is not squared or finished

A. green lumber
B. milled lumber
C. undressed lumber
D. scaled lumber
A paint defect that occurs on inferior brands
where the paint contains soluble pigments thus
softens and dissolves by water or by chemicals
after sufficient drying.

A. wrinkling
B. fading
C. washing
D. bleeding
Kalamein door is

A. a fireproof door with metal covering

B. an indoor decorative door
C. a door product of Kuala Lumpur
D. none of these
Which of the following concrete handling
criterion impairs the quality of concrete?
A. re-tempting concrete shall not be used and
discard by approved means
B. concrete shall be carried on at such a rate
that concrete is at all times plastic and flows
readily into space between reinforcement
C. concrete that has initially set, shall be mixed
with new concrete and shall be deposited in
the structure with approved means
D. top surfaces or vertically formed lifts shall be
generally level
The Filipino term for plumb line is

A. Plantilya
B. Asintada
C. plumbo
D. hulog  
The zig-zag rule is a

A. a road builder tool for measuring zig-zag

B. the law governing intricate road network
C. an all-metal tape measuring tool
D. carpenter measuring tool
The material used for the process of making
watertight the roof intersection and other
exposed areas on the exterior of a building

A. caping
B. flashing
C. fascia
D. gutter
The hardware on a door to accommodate the
knob and lockset keyhole

A. escutcheon
B. embellisher
C. door lock cup
D. push plate
A special coating system with a high gloss shine
while maintaining the natural wood qualities,
maintenance free, used to finish and topcoat
wood flooring

A. polyethylene floor coating

B. tile floor coating
C. epoxy floor coating
D. polyurethane floor coating
The best and accurate tool for guiding the work in
establishing a horizontal level

A. Plywood
B. Plumb bob
C. Plastic hose with water
To allow concrete to dry by keeping it moist to
attain maximum strength

A. permentate
B. stabilize
C. tempering
D. cure
Pertaining to a material description that
resembles glass

A. alabaster
B. vitreous
C. fiberglass
D. cellulose
Strips of hardwood, usually 2x2” laid over a
concrete slab floor

A. sleepers
B. leveling blocks
C. wood anchor blocks
D. wood saddle
A window which projects outside the main line of
a building and the compartment in which it is
located extends to the floor is known as

A. bay window
B. hopper window
C. oriel window
D. cantilevered window  
Stakes and batter board in a construction lay-
outing procedure refers to
A. building components where permanent
horizontal and vertical measurement are
indicated
B. initial formworks done in construction
C. vertical and horizontal wood sticks and
lumber used to determine the elevation and
distances of the reference points of the
proposed building
D. a cliché for lay-outing work
A system of measurement when utilizing modular
system of construction and technology.

A. Modular co-ordination
B. Modular scale
C. Measuring metric scale
D. The modulor
Underwater watertight chamber to allow
construction work to be done

A. bent chamber
B. submersible air chamber
C. caisson
D. none of these
In designing a stair, to find the number of riser
divide the height of the stair by the height of each

A. newel post
B. risers
C. balusters
D. nosing
A vertical board attached on the ends of the
rafters. It is a part of the cornice

A. fascia
B. decorative board
C. face over
D. construction board
What is the standard weight of a 25 mm ( no. 8)
diameter hot-rolled weldable deformed or plain
steel bar per metal length?

A. 343 kilos
B. 3.853 kilos
C. 4.833 kilos
D. 2.466 kilos
Green lumber is

A. wolmanized lumber
B. creosote treated lumber
C. talanized lumber
D. lumber that still contains moisture or sap
A rejected building material because of its below
standard grade is called

A. out-limber
B. run-of-the mill
C. cult
D. none of these
A kind of masonry finish which utilizes a
chamfered wood block-out usually 1” x 1”
distanced at 2” o.c. which serves as a form and
when removed gives the design lines. Texture is
added by chisel.
A. Pebble washout finish
B. Corduroy or tool finish
C. Chisel finish
D. Synthetic adobe finish
A wood ceiling joist substitute for dropped ceiling
usually made of aluminum or pre-painted GI used
to hang light-weight boards such as fiber glass
boards, acoustic boards, and cork boards installed
for institutional use and if properly-designed can
also be used for residential use.
A. Channel runners suspension system
B. Cannel hangers suspension system
C. Main/cross tee & wall angle suspension
system
D. Angle hangers suspension system
That part of the building foundation which forms
the permanent retaining wall of the structure
below grade is a

A. foundation course
B. grade beam
C. foundation wall
D. shear wall  
The Filipino term for collar plate is

A. Hardinera
B. Guililan
C. sinturon
D. soliya  
A modern method of installing wood parquet
flooring on wooden boards sub-flooring is by

A. gluing/pasting
B. nailing into battens
C. wainscoting
D. drilling  
The process of removing concrete forms from the
cured concrete

A. stripping
B. clearing
C. none of these
D. deforming works
What criterion conforms to good construction
practice for the earliest time to remove
scaffolding for concrete flooring other than early-
strength concrete if no anticipated load is
expected over poured floor?
A. 25% of scaffoldings can be removed at slab area after 21 days
of pouring and 100% of scaffolds after 28 days
B. 50% of scaffolding can be removed after 14 days and 100% of
scaffolds after 2 days
C. 50% of scaffoldings can be removed over slab area after 28
days of pouring and 100% of scaffolding after 36 days
D. 25% of scaffoldings can be removed at slab area after 14 days
and 100% of scaffolds after 21 days after pouring
A roofing tile which has the shape of an “S” laid
on its side is a

A. Mission tile
B. pantile
C. French tile
D. none of the above  
Heat gain through the structure of a habitable
room occur in tropical regions at walls and roofs
by conduction. This can be minimized by the use
of

A. wood
B. concrete
C. steel
D. plastic  
A pretreatment of poured concrete such as walls
beams and columns where a thin layer of lean
cement grout mixed with flexible base additives is
splattered by tampico brush or masonry spoon to
the surface to give a “tooth” for excellent plaster
adhesion
A. scratch coat
B. splash coat
C. cement roughing
D. concrete roughing by chiseling
The chief structural materials, used for tall
buildings are

A. built-up beams, girders, foundations

B. cement, deformed wrought iron, gravel and
sand
C. reinforced concrete and high grade steel
Identify which figure is flemish (double stretcher)
brickwork.

A. a
B. b
C. c
D. d  
Wallboards or plywood maybe applied over
studs. They can also be applied over CHB masonry
wall by using

A. wood battens
B. studs
C. sheathing
D. furring  
A concrete flooring and finish which transforms
ordinary plain concrete into an elegant and
decorative textured surface. This is done by
adding dust-on-color pigments to the concrete to
give a fast color and imprinted with a patented
pattern and texture while the concrete is still
plastic to create the look and finish of stone, slate
or brick
A. impressio-crete
B. textfloor-crete
C. stucco floor finish
D. concrete block cushion
A threaded steel bent inserted of masonry
construction for securing wood or metal plates to
concrete construction

A. anchor bolt
B. U-bolt
C. gusset plate
D. strut
A structural member spanning from truss-to-truss
or supporting rafters

A. floor joist
B. purlin
C. girts
D. girder
The dimension of commercial acoustic boards for
aluminum T-runners used for dropped-ceiling in
offices is

A. 30” x 60” x 1”
B. 24” x 50” x 7/8”
C. 24” x 48” x ½”
D. 24" x 60" x 1/2"  
Type of carpet weave important for an
architect/designer to know to guide him as to
what type of construction and specification
should he recommend. What simplest type of
fiber carpet weaving where pile forms as the
wrap yarns loop over removable “wires” inserted
consecutively across the loom?
A. axminster
B. wilton
C. velvet
D. knitted
Humidification and condensation in exterior walls
can be minimized by

A. providing stud space between exterior finish

and interior finish
B. providing building paper sheathing
C. providing building paper sheathing and
space filled
D. none of the above  
The distance between two structural supports

A. overall distance
B. bay
C. span
D. none of these
A nailer strip incorporated in rough concrete wall
to be plastered to act as guide and support for
finish trim around openings and near the base of
the wall

A. none of these
B. plaster ground
C. gravel stop
D. trimming guard
Identify which figure is a dado wood joint.

A. a
B. b
C. c
D. d  
Jack rafter is used for

A. hip roof support

B. long span beam
C. cantilevered truss
D. none of these
Wood defects are heart shake, cup shake, star
shake and ___________

A. knots
B. discoloration
C. deterioration
D. rotten
A narrow strip of wood applied to cover a joint
along the edges of two parallel boards in the
same plane is a

A. fillet
B. cant strip
C. batten
D. none of the above  
A commercially pure iron of fibrous nature,
valued for its corrosion resistance and ductility is

A. cast iron
B. black iron
C. wrought iron
D. heavy iron  
Rough plaster finish obtained by flinging plaster
on a wall with a hand operated machine is

A. tryolean finish
B. trowel finish
C. broom stripped finish
D. smooth finish  
Local species of wood commonly used for wall
studding, cabinet framing, and flush door
framing, though scarcely available in the market
now due to forestry ban. This type of species is
due to cheaper cost than the other listed below
A. narra
B. molave
C. mahogany
D. tanguile
The standard height of window sills for office
rooms in upper floors is

A. 1.2 meters
B. 0.60 meters
C. 1.00 meters
D. 0.90 meters  
In the design of a large shopping centers where
space is required, intervals of columns can be
wider than the ordinary by adopting a structural
method of construction called

A. compressioning
B. post-tensioning
C. pre-casting
D. pre-tensioning  
A climatic factor that is considered in the
structural and architectural design of tall
buildings

A. thunderstorm
B. gusts
C. Lightning
D. Rain
It is necessary to provide _______ to turn back
water whenever joints occur in which dissimilar
materials come together.

A. flashing material
B. binding material
C. counter flushing
D. covering material  
The Filipino term for horizontal stud is

A. Pabalagbag
B. Tahilan
C. pilareta
D. pamakuan  
The time required for the removal of a form
works of a concrete footing

A. 24 hours
B. 36 hours
C. 48 hours
D. 12 hours
The Filipino term for temper (metal work)

A. Suban
B. Espolon
C. Poleva
D. none of the above  
What is the appropriate paint material for G.I.
sheet roofing?

A. alkyd type
B. acrylic latex type
C. lacquer type
D. urethane
How many corrugation is required as the
minimum side lap of an ordinary standard G.I.
sheet roofing?

A. 1½
B. 2½
C. 2
D. 1
What hardware/material is needed to fasten an
asphalt strip roof shingle on wooden
sheets/planks?

A. CW nail
B. staple wire
C. tekscrew
D. fin nail
Heat gain through the walls in buildings exposed
to afternoon sun intensifies discomfort of
inhabitants because of conductivity. However,
this can be minimized by the use of

A. combination of wood boards and plywood

with cavity between
B. thick reinforced concrete wall
C. steel sheets
D. 1/4" thick cement boards  
What is the appropriate painting material type for
wood surfaces?

A. zinc chromate
B. alkyd
C. latex
D. polyurethane
Concrete slab should have a minimum clearance
of

A. 20 mm
B. 40 mm
C. 15 mm
D. 30 mm
A three-dimensional structural system without
bearing walls composed of interconnected
laterally supported so as to function as a
complete self-contained unit with or without the
aids of horizontal diaphragms or floor-bracing
system

A. box system
B. space frame
C. freeform
D. braced frame
It is a special type of plate girder consisting of
tees, angles and multiple web

A. box girder
B. hybrid girder
C. T-flange girder
D. bridging
It is a special type of plate girder consisting of
tees, angles and multiple web

A. box girder
B. hybrid girder
C. T-flange girder
D. bridging
Standard concrete mix for beams, girders, stairs
and columns is

A. “AA”
B. “A”
C. “B”
D. ”C”
Who is a highly-skilled labor trained to prepare
rough to finish plastering, lay concrete hollow
blocks, lay brick work, has knowledge and may
install tiles, marble, synthetic granite and similar
work, lay and finish rubble, ashlar stone works
and pebble washout?
A. Finishing mason
B. Rough mason
C. Concrete finisher
D. Hollow block finisher
A protein: the chief nitrogenous ingredient in milk
is

A. lactose
B. Tempera
C. alabaster
D. Casein  
When the soil beneath the building is not
exceptionally well drained and it is necessary to
exclude dampness, the best material to be used
which is installed beneath the concrete slab is

A. pitch or bituminous felt

B. gravel coarse
C. aluminum foil
A principal member of the truss which extends
from one end to the other primarily to resist
bending is a

A. web member
B. girt
C. chord
D. king post  
Noise inside the building is o two kinds, namely,
airborne noise and impact noise . Insulation must
be provided against both of these by internal
walls and floors. Examples of better sound
insulation are
A. concrete hollow block walls
B. ¼” double wall on 2” x 4” studs
C. asbestos board walls on wooden studs
The most common materials used for roofing of
urban residential houses

A. R.C. slabs
B. wood shingles
C. G.I. sheets
A mixture consisting of vehicles or binders, with
or without coloring pigments, adjusted and
diluted with correct amounts and types of
additives and thinners, which when applied on a
surface, forms as adherent continuous film which
provides protection, decoration, sanitation,
identification and other functional properties
A. Stickwell
B. Thinner
C. Sealant
D. Paint
The Filipino term for baseboard is

A. rodapis
B. perdano
C. batidora
The Filipino term for projection is

A. alahado
B. asinta
C. asintada
D. bolada  
Measures the density of granular soils and the
consistency of some clay

A. Shearing Strength
B. Maximum Dry Density
C. SPT – Standard Penetration Test
D. Allowable Bearing Capacity
Plaster or plywood ceiling on nailers or joists
below a ventilated roof space may show “pattern
staining” on the ceiling. This can be prevented by

A. cleaning
B. adequate insulation
C. re-painting
D. changing ceiling material  
50. An iron alloy usually including carbon and
silicon which has high compressive strength but
low tensile strength is

A. pig iron
B. cast iron
C. wrought iron
D. deformed bars  
The toilet bathroom floor finish is designed to be
at least one inch below the bedroom floor finish.
What should be the vertical distance between the
bedroom floor finish and the top line of the 2” x
6” yakal floor joists which carry the toilet bath
floor system assuming that ¼” thick mosaic
vitrified tiles will be used in the toilet bathroom
on 4” RC slab with membrane waterproofing,
using standard acceptable measurement of
materials for residential houses A. 3 ½ inches
B. 3 ¼ inches
C. 6 ¼ inches
D. 6 ¾ inches  
Joint employed to reduce restraint by
accommodating movement of masonry walls are
known as

A. cold joints
B. control joints
C. block outs
D. expansion joints  
A tool or machine used to smooth uniformed
surfaces of freshly placed concrete

A. edger
B. Bull float
C. Hand tamper
A class of rock composed silica grains. Colors
include gray, buff, light brown and red

A. Limestone
B. Granite
C. Sandstone
D. Marble
A ferrous metal that offers great resistance to
abrasion and finds important use in the cutting
edges of heavy digging tools is a

A. alloy steel
B. nickel steel
C. manganese steel
D. zinc steel  
Dressed lumber is referred to

A. covered with plastic for shipment

B. lumber of exact measurement
C. smoothed or planed lumber
D. lumber used for fine carpentry works
The capacity of a wall to hold moisture is
important in the design of dwelling units. Select
the best material which will reduce moisture in a
wall when used

A. CHB S-cut joint finish

B. 1” thick V-cut wood boards
C. Synthetic adobe finish on R.C. Wall
D. brick siding  
These are materials excellent as vapor barrier in
the roofing system of residential buildings

A. particle board
B. lawanit boards
C. gypsum boards
D. aluminum foil sheets  
A manual method of squaring the corners of 
building lines in building layout, is the use of

A. 2-3-4 multiples with the use of transit

B. 3-4-5 multiples with the use of steel tape
measure
C. 4-5-4 multiples and strings
D. 3-5-7 multiples with the use of plumb bob  
A joint formed when a concrete surface hardens
before the next batch of concrete is placed
against it

A. block out
B. cold joint
C. control joint
D. expansion joint  
A typical block or panel type insulating material
used in flat roof of commercial or industrial
building

A. corkboard
B. acacia lumber
C. washed pebbles
D. polycarbonate  
The finished frame surrounding a door is a

A. door frame
B. door jamb
C. door casing
D. door mullion  
Using stair tread-riser proportion formula RT = 75,
given riser equals 6 ¼ “ how many risers will there
be between two floors having floor line to floor
line distance of 7.8125 feet?

A. 15
B. 17
C. 19
D. 20  
The Filipino term for purlin is

A. tahilan
B. balangkas
C. reostra
D. tabike  
A group of more-or-less transparent liquids which
are used to provide a protective surface coating
at the same time they allow the original surface
to show but add a lustrous and glossy finish to it

A. Enamel
B. Shellac
C. Varnishes
D. Fillers
Identify the miter joint from the following

A. a
B. b
C. c
D. d  
Type hinge containing one or more springs, when
a door is opened, the hinge returns it to the open
position automatically, may act in one direction
only, or in both directions.

A. Butt hinge
B. Olive knuckle hinge
C. Loose joint hinge
D. Spring hinge
A soft mineral consisting of a hydrated calcium
sulfate from which gypsum plaster is made (by
heating); colorless when pure used as a retarder
in Portland cement

A. Plywood
B. Gypsum
C. Hardboard
D. Chipboard
A joint formed by overlapping the edges of metal
sheet or plated and joining them by riveting,
soldering or brazing is a

A. lap joint
B. lap seam
C. lap splice
A door consisting of two separate leaves, one
above the other, this leaves may operate
independently or together is a

A. dwarf door
B. dutch door
C. window door
These are classified as good and less expensive
insulating materials used in buildings

A. glass blocks, 5000 psi concrete

B. porous concrete, glass fibers, guilt materials
C. steel plates, marble slabs, granite
A masonry finish using pure cement mixed with
flexible synthetic latex based additive like
Plexibond to a tacky consistency then applied by
an applicator roller to give a remarkable finish.
Optional painting maybe required to improve
aesthetics.
A. Cement textured finish
B. Anay finish
C. Stucco finish
D. Plain cement finish
A paint defect by discoloration of a coat caused
by soluble color in the underlying surface

A. spotting
B. blistering
C. deadening
D. bleeding
Brick plaqueta is installed on to a scratch coat of a
masonry wall by use of evenly distributed…

A. 3/4” thick concrete

B. 3/4” thick cement grout
C. 3/8” thick cement tile adhesive
D. thin layer of SCR epoxy
Which among the following is not a brand of a
ceramic tile?

A. First Lepanto
B. Fil Hispano
C. Piedra
D. Euro
A type of wood end joint best suited for joints
requiring tensile strength.

A. scarf
B. half lap
C. squared splice
D. finger
A chemical agent applied on marble floor to make
it shiny without the use of wax. Spray and buff
with steel wool apply the chemical until it has
sustained a smooth and shiny surface.

A. crystalliser
B. liquid tile coat
C. clear gloss acrylic emulsion
D. polyurethance floor coating
A wood work equipment to form the different
wood mouldings for balusters and newel posts

A. Wood lathe machine or “torno”

B. Jig saw
C. Planer
D. Band saw
Which of the following criterion precludes good
construction practice for pipes and conduits
embedded in concrete?
A. Conduits, pipes and sleeves passing through slab, wall or
beam shall not impair significantly the strength of
construction.
B. Aluminum pipes and conduits at reinforced concrete shall be
secured at steel reinforcing bars by tie wires.
C. Conduits, pipes and sleeves shall be permitted to be
considered as replacing structurally in compression the
displaced concrete provided that they are not exposed to
rust
D. Pipes and fittings shall be designed to resist effects of the
material, pressure and temperature to which they will be
subjected.
What is the method of introducing a jacking force
in which tendons are tensioned after concrete
has hardened enough to sustain this jacking
force?

A. Freyssinet
B. prestressed concrete
C. pretensioning
D. post-tensioning
Steel window section for muntins.

A. Z-bar
B. Flat bar
C. I-bar
D. T-bar
A hardener mixture mixed with marble dust to fill
up the gap of marble slabs during installation of
floor or wall finishes.

A. Polymer
B. Caulking
C. Tile grout
D. Concrete tile adhesive (CTA)
What is a type of wood end joint where both
wood are cut at equal angles diagonally?

A. Plain miter
B. Lap
C. Scarf
D. Finger
A type of glass used in constructing a vision type
of door, which must be shatter-proof so as to be
accident-free

A. Figured wired glass

B. Bevel grind glass
C. Clear plate glass
D. Laminated glass
A system of mass production and industrialization
by prefabrication of cabinets and furniture. This
system is gaining popularity and acceptance in
the Philippine market especially among builders
and homeowners who are conscious of time and
quality

A. modulor
B. modular co-ordination
C. modular system
D. conventional system
A decorative coating especially prepared to
penetrate deep into unfinished wood. Its clear,
true tones emphasize the grain and bring out the
natural beauty of wood.

A. Oil wood stain

B. White clear gloss lacquer
C. Lacquer sanding sealer
D. Finishing oil
Basic ingredient in clay

A. Metal
B. Plastic
C. Wood
D. Brick
a composition of two or more metals fused
together usually to obtain a desired property

A. annealing
B. alloy
C. built-up
D. none of the above  
Identify which letter in the target is a valley jack
rafter?

A. a
B. b
C. c
D. d  
Space in a building without a basement, an
unfinished accessible space below the first floor
which is usually less than a full story height

A. Slab on fill
B. Substructure
C. Superstructure
D. Crawl Space
A system of framing a building in which the studs
are continuous to roof supporting second floor
joints is known as

A. post and beam

B. western framing
C. balloon framing
D. post and lintel  
Dry walls do not require appreciable amount of
moisture and they are customarily finished with

A. mortar and cement

B. plywood on studs
C. lath and plaster
D. plastering  
The ability of a material to fix itself and cling to an
entirely different material

A. Adhesiveness
B. Elasticity
C. Cohesiveness
D. Flexibility
The ability of particles of a material to cling tightly
to one another

A. Adhesiveness
B. Elasticity
C. Cohesiveness
D. Flexibility
Which of the following is not a nonferrous metal?

A. Aluminum
B. Tin
C. Led
D. Steel
The term to describe the putting up of the
skeleton of the building

A. roughing-in
B. stakes and batter boards
C. shell work
D. formworks
A hard, brittle inorganic substance, ordinarily
transparent or translucent; produced by melting a
mixture of silica, a flux and stabilizer.

A. Brick
B. Metal
C. Glass
D. Wood
A high-speed rotary shaping hand power tool
used to make smooth cutting and curving on solid
wood is called

A. surface planner
B. dado place
C. portable hand router
D. lathe machine
The complete records of test conduction (slump,
compression test, etc.) shall be preserved and
made available for inspection during the progress
of construction and after completion of the
projects for a period of not less than

A. 5 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D. 2 years
Auger bit is part of

A. fastener tool
B. guiding testing tool
C. bearing tool
D. rough facing tool
A one-way concrete slab are used when

A. the slab is being supported by two parallel

beams
B. the slab has no cantilevered portion
C. the concrete slab is reinforced on the near
bottom side
D. the concrete slab is sloping to all side
A type of concrete floor which has no beam is
called

A. flat slab
B. 2-way slab
C. one way slab
D. ribbed floor
A common paint film defect where progressive
powdering from the surface inward occurs. It is
called

A. blistering
B. peeling
C. chalking
D. alligatoring
What hardware/material is needed to fasten
corrugated asbestos cement roofing sheet on a
steel purlin

A. metal screw
B. L hook bolt
C. m bolt
D. aluminum screw
The paint finishing material of long-span pre-
painted roofing sheet is

A. acrylic paint
B. duco paint
C. polyester paint
D. automotive paint
Is a cellular framework of squared steel, concrete,
or timber members, assembled in layers at right
angles, and filled with earth or stones

A. Bin Wall
B. Riprap
C. Cribbing
D. Gabion
Materials often added to the concrete or applied
to the surface of freshly placed concrete to
produce some special result

A. Retarders
B. Concrete Additives
C. Air-entraining agents
D. Accelerators
Which of the following is not a Sheet Glass?

A. Picture Glass
B. Window Glass
C. Heavy Sheet Glass
D. Insulating Glass
The minimum length of splice needed for column

A. 60 cm
B. 50 cm
C. 30 cm
D. 40 cm
Identify which figure is a blind and sub-mortise
and tenon joint.

A. a
B. b
C. c
D. d  
Minimum angle of inclination of an escalator

A. 35 degree
B. 45 degree
C. 25 degree
D. 85 degree
Which are timber, steel, or pre-cast planks driven
side by side to retain earth and prevent water
from seeping into the exaction?

A. Sheet piles
B. Wales
C. Rakers
D. Lagging
A floor finish commercially size 1” x 12” x 12”
utilizing clay and fired in traditional manner
making interesting and attractive rustic clay shade
patterns. Because of the rustic effect the floor is
finished rough and simply adhere by cement with
some irregularities
A. cement non skid blocks
B. vigan tiles
C. adobe cobbled stones
D. mosaic tiles
Vernacular term for rough plastering

A. baldosa
B. asintada
C. rebokada
D. kostura
A wall (bearing or non-bearing) designed to resist
lateral forces parallel to the wall

A. non-bearing
B. prefabricated
C. shear
D. grade wall  
A type of shutter proof opaque glass used to
construct a door with glass to allow natural light
only

A. figured wired glass

B. smoked glass
C. etched glass
D. bevel glass
A paint defect which indicates imperfect adhesion
of paint to the surface, with the film getting
stripped off in a relatively large pieces due to
application on damp or greasy surface

A. peeling
B. bleeding
C. alligatoring
D. cracking
A water-mixed product mixed to a ratio of 1:20 to
stabilize lime activity in new masonry surface.
Without preparing the surface with this mixture
will cause the subsequent painting to be defective

A. acrylic emulsion
B. masonry neutralizer
C. etching solution
D. aquaseal
An equipment to uniformly distribute tile
adhesive at the underside of a ________ tile
during installation

A. masonry wall
B. notch trowel
C. edge strip trowel
D. flat steel trowel
A type of “hands of door” where the hinge is at
the left and the door leaf swings inside the room
to the left

A. right hand reverse

B. right hand
C. left hand reverse
D. left hand