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A roofing tile which has the shape of an “S” laid on its side is a

Mission tile

pantile

French tile



A roofing tile which has the shape of an “S” laid on its side is a

Mission tile

pantile

French tile



That part of the building foundation which forms thepermanent retaining wall of the structure below grade is

a

foundation course

grade beam

foundation wall



Joint employed to reduce restraint by accommodating movementof masonry walls are known as

cold joints

control joints

block outs



A system of framing a building in which the studs arecontinuous to roof supporting second floor joints is

known as

post and beam

western framing

balloon framing



Rough plaster finish obtained by flinging plaster on a wall with ahand operated machine is

tryolean finish

trowel finish

broom stripped finish



A principal member of the truss which extends from one end to theother primarily to resist bending is a

web member

girt

chord



A protein: the chief nitrogenous ingredient in milk is

Casein

Tempera

alabaster



a composition of two or more metals fused together usually toobtain a desired property

annealing

alloy

built-up



The horizontal distance from the face of a lock or latch to thecenter of the knob or lock cylinder

Backset

backfill

built-up



A commercially pure iron of fibrous nature, valued for its corrosionresistance and ductility is

cast iron

black iron

wrought iron



The Filipino term for horizontal stud is

Pabalagbag

Tahilan

pilareta



The Filipino term for riser

Muldura

takip silipan

planehuelda



The Filipino term for collar plate is

Hardinera

Guililan

sinturon



The Filipino term for temper (metal work)

Suban

Espolon

poleva



The Filipino term for plumb line is

Pantilya

Asintada

hulog



A beam that projects beyond one or both its support

continuous

cantiliver

tie



A wall (bearing or non-bearing) designed to resist lateral forcesparallel to the wall

non-bearing

prefabricated

shear



Using stair tread-riser proportion formula RT = 75, given riserequals 6 ¼ “ how many risers will there be between two floors

having floor line to floor line distance of 7.8125 feet?

15

17

19



A modern method of installing wood parquet flooring on woodenboards sub-flooring is by

gluing/pasting

nailing into battens

wainscoting



The standard height of window sills for office rooms in upper floorsis

1.2 meters

0.60 meters

0.90 meters



The dimension of commercial acoustic boards foraluminum T-runners used for dropped-ceiling in offices

is

30” x 60” x 1”

24” x 50” x 7/8”

24” x 48” x ½”



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

1,280 bf

1,098 bf

1,330 bf



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

compressioning

post-tensioning

pre-casting



Humidification and condensation in exterior walls can be minimizedby

providing stud space between exterior finish and interior finish

providing building paper sheathing

providing building paper sheathing and space filled



Heat gain through the structure of a habitable room occur intropical region at walls and roofs by conduction. This can be

minimized by the use of

wood

concrete

steel



A material used to remedy vapor flow

glossy surfaced asphalt saturated paper, 50 lbs or more

wall paper

asbestos cement board



Dry walls do not require appreciable amount of moisture and theyare customarily finished with

mortar and cement

plywood on studs

lath and plaster



Wallboards or plywood maybe applied over studs. They can also beapplied over CHB masonry wall by using

wood battens

furring

sheathing



Identify the miter joint from the following



To turn back water whenever joints occur in which dissimilarmaterials come together, it is necessary to provide

flashing material

binding material

counter flushing



The part of a foundation system which supports the exterior wallsof a superstructure and bears directly on the column footing is a

foundation course

grade beam

foundation wall



A narrow strip of wood applied to cover a joint along the edges oftwo parallel boards in the same plane is a

fillet

cant strip

batten



The stressing of unbounded tendons after concrete has cured is

post-tensioning

pre-casting

lift slab



The boxing in of covering a joist, beam or girder to give theappearance of a larger beam is known as

beam formworks

beam blocking

grade beam



A system of framing a building on which floor joists of each storeyrest on the top plates of the storey below and the bearing wallsand partitions rest on the subfloor of each storey is known as

balloon framing

flank framing

western framing



Pressure exerted against the underground portion of a buildingcreated by the presence of water in the soil is known as

soil bearing pressure

hydrostatic pressure

atmospheric pressure



Pressure exerted against the underground portion of a buildingcreated by the presence of water in the soil is known as


hydrostatic pressure

atmospheric pressure



A window which projects outside the main line of a building andthe compartment in which it is located extends to the floor is

known as

bay window

hopper window

oriel window



A form of brick bond in which each course is alternately composedof entirely of headers or of stretchers is known as

common bond

flemish bond

english bond



A joint formed when a concrete surface hardens before the nextbatch of concrete is placed against it is

block out

cold joint

control joint



An iron alloy usually including carbon and silicon which has highcompressive strength but low tensile strength is

pig iron

cast iron

wrought iron



The Filipino term for plastered course is

lastilyas

moneyka

kusturada



The Filipino term for perlin is

tahilan

balangkas

reostra



The Filipino term for eave is

sopo

tabike

sibe



The Filipino term for top chord is

tahilan

baytang

sinturon



The capacity of a wall to hold moisture is important in the designof dwelling units. Select the best material which will reduce

moisture in a wall when used

CHB S-cut joint finish

1” thick V-cut wood boards

Synthetic adobe finish on R.C. wall



Plaster or plywood ceiling on nailers or joists below a ventilatedroof space may show “pattern staining” on the ceiling. This can be

prevented by

cleaning

adequate insulation

re-painting



Heat gain through the walls in buildings exposed to afternoon sunintensifies discomfort of inhabitants because of conductivity.

However, this can be minimized by the use of

combination of wood boards and plywood with cavity between

thick reinforced concrete wall

steel sheets



Sound or noise between bedrooms may be reduced by using lessexpensive materials with the application of construction techniques

double wall plywood on horizontal and vertical studs with absorbents

solid 6” R.C. wall

sawali on 2” x 2” studs



Sound or noise between bedrooms may be reduced by using lessexpensive materials with the application of construction techniques

double wall plywood on horizontal and vertical studs withabsorbents

solid 6” R.C. wall

sawali on 2” x 2” studs



The staircase of a house has a total run of 3 meters and a total riseof 2.16 meters, the tread width is 11 inches and riser is 7 7/8”,

therefore, the stringer length is

3.20 meters

3.69 meters

3.75 meters



Dry walls are customarily finished with

lath and plaster

mortar and hollow blocks

reinforced concrete



The riser of a stair is 6 ½ inches. What is the run using formula R/T

= tan (R-3) x 8 degrees

12.2247 inches

12.1000 inches

11.8975 inches



One method of leveling batterboards without the transit is the useof

¼ Ø plastic hose filled with water

eyesight

plumb bob



A manual method of squaring the corners of a building lines inbuilding layout, is the use of

2-3-4 multiples with the use of transit

3-4-5 multiples with the use of steel tape measure

4-5-4 multiples and strings



When dry conditions are demanded of asphalt tile floor finishes onconcrete over earth, apply the waterproofing (WP) steps

felt paper below sub-slab then WP on top of the sub-slab

felt paper below the top slab then WP the earth

WP the earth under slab



Due to temperature effects in materials, concrete walls, slabs oflong buildings, new buildings adjoining existing buildings should be

provided with

flashing

welded joints

expansion joints



A typical block or panel type insulating material used in flat roof ofcommercial or industrial building

corkboard

acacia lumber

washed pebbles



What is the height of the RC curtain wall surrounding a water tanklocated at the penthouse whose capacity is 5000 U.S. gallons. The

diameter of the tank is 2.5 meters (I.D.) and freeboard of 0.30meters. The wall shall be as high as the water tank.

4.00 meters

4.19 meters

4.16 meters



Select the grouping one subject of which is a criterion used byarchitects in planning and design of buildings

columns, splices, materials, lot

roofing sheets, function, elevation

concrete, lumber, steel, cement



Narrow, high ceiling spaces where ceiling area is small comparedto wall area, will normally require acoustical treatment of the

wall or part of several walls

floor and ceiling

ceiling only



A ferrous metal that offers great resistance to abrassion and findsimportant use in the cutting edges of heavy digging tools is a

alloy steel

nickel steel

manganese steel



A building stone of igneous origin and composed of quartz,hornblende and mica is a

travertine

serpentine

granite



A form of brick bond in which the course consists of alternatestretchers and headers in known as

flemish bond

english bond

common bond



A system of framing a building on which floor joist ofeach storey rests on the top plates of the storey below

and the bearing walls and partitions rest on the subfloorof each storey is known as

western framing

balloon framing

flank framing



The Filipino term for rabbet

palitada

asintada

vaciada



The Filipino term for projection is

alahado

bolada

asinta



Given a riser equals six inches and using the stair tread-riserproportion formula 2R + T = 25, how many risers wil there be

between two levels having a vertical distance of 9’-0”

18 risers

16 risers

17 risers



A geological or ground condition considered in determining the sizeand type of foundation of the building

soil chemistry


particle size distribution



These are materials excellent as vapor barrier in the roofing systemof residential buildings

particle board

lawanit boards

aluminum foil sheets



The chief structural materials, used for tall buildings are

built-up beams, girders, foundations

cement, deformed wrought iron, gravel and sand

reinforced concrete and high grade steel



These are classified as good and less expensive insulating materialsused in buildings

glass blocks, 5000 psi concrete

porous concrete, glass fibers, guilt materials

steel plates, marble slabs, granite



This is a material that holds less moisture, is very light, less waterabsorptive capacity and is very good in sidings of dwelling units

vinyl shingles

asbestos-cement shingles

wood boards



The toilet bathroom floor finish is designed to be at least one inch



gbelow the bedroom floor finish. What should be the vertical

distance between the bedroom floor finish and the top line of the2” x 6” yacal floor joists which carry the toilet bath floor systemassuming that ¼” thick mosaic vitrified tiles will be used in the

toilet bathroom on 4” RC slab with membrane waterproofing, usingstandard acceptable measurement of materials for residential

houses

3 ½ inches

3 ¼ inches

6 ¼ inches

The toilet bathroom floor finish is designed to be at least one inch



gbelow the bedroom floor finish. What should be the vertical

distance between the bedroom floor finish and the top line of the2” x 6” yacal floor joists which carry the toilet bath floor systemassuming that ¼” thick mosaic vitrified tiles will be used in the

toilet bathroom on 4” RC slab with membrane waterproofing, usingstandard acceptable measurement of materials for residential

houses

3 ½ inches

3 ¼ inches

6 ¼ inches



A Howe Truss is being considered to support the roofing system ofa residential building. The pitch of the truss is 1 vertical 3

horizontal. What is the total length of the top chord, if the span oftruss is 12 meters and the eave is 1.5 meters horizontally?

7.555 meters

7.906 meters

7.567 meters



The finished frame surrounding a door is a

door frame

door jamb

door casing



A door lock with a spring bolt controlled by one or both knobs anddead bolt controlled by a key is a

knob bolt

knob latch

knob lock



A door consisting of two separate leaves, one above the other, thisleaves may operate independently or together is a

dwarf door

dutch door

window door



A joint formed by overlapping the edges of metal sheet or platedand joining them by riveting, soldering or brazing is a

lap joint

lap seam

lap splice



A clay roofing tile approximately semi cylindrical in shape laid incourses with units having their convex side alternately up and

down is a

pantile

mission tile

roman tile



The part of a foundation system which supports the exterior wall ofthe super structure and bears directly on the column footing is a

grade beam

foundation wall

foundation course



The wall of Intramuros is

an aqueduct

a fortification

a moat



The Filipino term for rafter is

guililan

sepo

kilo



The Filipino term for baseboard is

rodapis

perdano

batidora



A climatic factor that is considered in the structural andarchitectural design of tall buildings

thunderstorm

gusts

lightning



This is a ground condition that determines the size, type and shapeof the building footing/foundation


loam and clay formation

adobe underlay



What is the height of a curtain wall for a downfeedwater tank at the deck roof with 60,000 gallons capacity

and diameter of 3 meters, freeboard of 0.30 meters,shall be as high as the water tank

3.513 meters

3.550 meters

3.625 meters



Select the grouping one subject of which is a general criterion usedby architects in planning and design of buildings

colored roofing sheets, esthetics, symmetry of windows

columns, doors, windows, split type

concrete, steel and wood, type of floor finish



The most common materials used for roofing of urban residentialhouses

R.C. slabs

wood shingles

G.I. sheets



For very large roof spans (for auditoria, transport buildings,exhibition halls) of over 150 ft these structures are suggested

economical solutions

pre-stressed concrete

reinforced concrete

space frames, light steel skeleton structures



Rise is the vertical distance between the upper surface of twoconsecutive steps. The horizontal distance between the nosing of

two consecutive steps is the

“going”

“string”

“newel”



Noise inside the building is o two kinds, namely,airborne noise and impact noise . Insulation must beprovided against both of these by internal walls and

floors. Examples of better sound insulation are

concrete hollow block walls

¼” double wall on 2” x 4” studs

asbestos board walls on wooden studs



When the soil beneath the building is not exceptionally well drainedand it is necessary to exclude dampness, the best material to be

used which is installed beneath the concrete slab is

pitch or bituminous felt

gravel coarse

aluminum foil



This material holds less moisture, is very light with less absorptivecapacity and is very good in exterior sidings of residential houses in

tropical regions

asbestos cement shingles

vinyl shingles

wood shingles



Standard size overlap for corrugated G.I. roofing is

2 corr.

2 ½ corr.

3 corr.



A continuous recess built into a wall to receive pipes, ducts, etc. iscalled

alcove

ductwork

chase



A twisting force is

torsion

shear

moment



A barrier or diaphragm formed to prevent the movement of soil tostabilize foundation, etc. is

pile foundation

sheet piling

retaining wall



The term stone-cut refers to a

masonry finish

adobe stone work

wood siding



Wood with metal cladding is called

channel strip

reinforced wood

kalamein



The Filipino term for floor joist is

suelo

guililan

soleras



The Filipino term for bottom chord is

tirante

tahilan

madre



Standard concrete mix for beams, girders, slabs, stairs andcolumns is

“ AA ”

“ A ”

“B”



Standard concrete mix for beams, girders, slabs, stairs andcolumns is

“ AA”

“ A ”

“B”



Chord splice connectors for trusses is

split-ring

wood block

fish plate



A vertical line check uses a

meter stick

try square

plumb bob



A specialized fastener used to pull on to hold mitered jointstogether is

vise

wood screw

clamp nail



Most waterproofed type of mortar joints for wall is

raked

struck

weathered



Rafters laid diagonally from corner of a plate or girts to the ridge

jack rafter

valley plate

hip rafter



The horizontal boards nailed to corner post to assist in the accuratelayout of foundation and excavation lines are called

form boards

box boards

batter boards



Columns in which a concrete core is reinforced with a steel or cast-iron core designed to support a part of load is

lally

composite

cast-in-place



The Filipino term for ceiling joist is

kostilyahe

tirante

espejo



The Filipino term for concrete beam is

biga

guilihan

kilo



Instrument or tool capable of vertical and horizontal line check iscalled

plumb bob

spirit level

try square

caliper



The vertical and horizontal surface is reinforced concrete whereconcreting was stopped and continued later is called

expansion joint

control joint

cold joint

construction joint



A twisting force is

shear

bending

moment

torsion




alcove

chase

ductworks

pipeline



It is a special type of plate girder consisting of tees, angles andmultiple web

box girder

hybrid girder

T-flange girder

bridging



When the ratio of short span to the long span of a slab is less than0.50, slab is a

one-way slab

slab on fill

two-way slab

cantilever slab



Longitudinal beams which rest on the top chord and preferably atthe joints of the truss

purlins

jack rafter

rafters

girders



A three-dimensional structural system without bearingwalls composed of interconnected laterally supported soas to function as a complete self-contained unit with or

without the aids of horizontal diaphragms or floor-bracing system

box system

space frame

freeform

braced frame



Concrete slab should have a minimum clearance of

20 mm

40 mm

15 mm

30 mm



It is designed to resist lateral forces parallel to the plane of thewall

bearing wall

curtain wall

grade wall

shear wall



The section of which the moment changes from positive tonegative is called

neutral axis

inflection point

section of zero shear

maximum moment

h f h h h h f



The section of which the moment changes from positive tonegative is called

neutral axis

inflection point

section of zero shear

maximum moment

Wh i h i i i i l f d f ?



What is the appropriate painting material type for wood surfaces?

zinc chromate

alkyd

latex

polyurethane



Commercially made corrugated G.I. sheets, of gauge 26, having



standard corrugation are coated both sides with

aluminum coating

laminations

paints

pure virgin spoiter

Commercially made corrugated G.I. sheets, of gauge 26, having



standard corrugation are coated both sides with

aluminum coating

laminations

paints

pure virgin spoiter



Wood flooring finishing material



7 & 6 wood planks

V cut wood planks

gypsum board

ply board panel

What hardware/material is needed to fasten an asphalt strip roofh l d h / l k



shingle on wooden sheets/planks?

CV nail

staple wire

tekscrew

fin nail

What hardware/material is needed to fasten an asphalt strip roofhi l d h / l k ?



shingle on wooden sheets/planks?

CV nail

staple wire

tekscrew

fin nail

The time required for the removal of a form works of a concretef ti



footing

24 hours

36 hours

48 hours

12 hours

The time required for the removal of a form works of a concretef ti



footing

24 hours

36 hours

48 hours

12 hours

Identify which figure is a dado wood joint



Identify which figure is flemish (double stretcher) brickwork



Wall partition wooden framing is called



joist

jambs

studs

nailers

Wall partition wooden framing is called



joist

jambs

studs

nailers

How many corrugation is required as the minimum side lap of anordinary standard G I sheet roofing?



ordinary standard G.I. sheet roofing?

1 ½

2 ½

2

1

How many corrugation is required as the minimum side lap of anordinary standard G I sheet roofing?



ordinary standard G.I. sheet roofing?

1 ½

2 ½

2

1



Identify which letter in the target is a valley jack rafter?



What is the appropriate paint material for G.I. sheet roofing?



alkyd typeacrylic latex type

lacquer type

urethane

What is the appropriate paint material for G.I. sheet roofing?



alkyd typeacrylic latex type

lacquer type

urethane




The paint finishing material of long-span pre-painted roofing sheetis



is

acrylic paintduco paint

polyester paint

automotive paint

The paint finishing material of long-span pre-painted roofing sheetis



is

acrylic paintduco paint

polyester paint

automotive paint

What hardware/material is needed to fasten corrugated asbestoscement roofing sheet on a steel purlin



cement roofing sheet on a steel purlin

metal screwL hook bolt

m bolt

aluminum screw

What hardware/material is needed to fasten corrugated asbestoscement roofing sheet on a steel purlin



cement roofing sheet on a steel purlin

metal screwL hook bolt

m bolt

aluminum screw

A common paint film defect where progressive powdering from thesurface inward occurs. It is called



surface inward occurs. It is called

blisteringpeeling

chalking

alligatoring

A common paint film defect where progressive powdering from thesurface inward occurs. It is called



blisteringpeeling

chalking

alligatoring

Identify which figure is a blind and sub-mortise and tenon joint



Identify which figure is a blind and sub-mortise and tenon joint



A joint where two successive placement of concrete meet is called



truss jointcontraction joint

construction joint

expansion joint

A wall which supports vertical loads in addition to its weight

without the benefit of a complete vertical load carrying space



p y g pframe is called

retaining wallcurtain wall

shearing wall

bearing wall

A wall which supports vertical loads in addition to its weight

without the benefit of a complete vertical load carrying space



p y g pframe is called

retaining wallcurtain wall

shearing wall

bearing wall

A type of concrete floor which has no beam is called



flat slab2-way slab

one way slab

ribbed floor

A type of concrete floor which has no beam is called



flat slab2-way slab

one way slab

ribbed floor

A one-way concrete slab are used when



the slab is being supported by two parallel beamsthe slab has no cantilevered portion

the concrete slab is reinforced on the near bottom side

the concrete slab is sloping to all side

A one-way concrete slab are used when



the slab is being supported by two parallel beamsthe slab has no cantilevered portion

the concrete slab is reinforced on the near bottom side

the concrete slab is sloping to all side

Level tool is a



tool used for guiding and testing the work to a vertical and horizontalposition

a tool for checking height elevation

tool used to check the water level

the tool designated the different ranking of tool usage

Level tool is a



tool used for guiding and testing the work to a vertical andhorizontal position

a tool for checking height elevation

tool used to check the water level

the tool designated the different ranking of tool usage

Steel square is a



a small try squaretool for testing and for framing work

a steel square for use of signage

tool of the steel man

Steel square is a



a small try squaretool for testing and for framing work

a steel square for use of signage

tool of the steel man

The vertical surface on face of a stair step is called



stair clipstair head

nosing

riser

The vertical surface on face of a stair step is called



stair clipstair head

nosing

riser

Tin shear is a



painter toolmasonry tool

tinsmithry tool

electrical tool

Tin shear is a



painter toolmasonry tool

tinsmithry tool

electrical tool

Auger bit is part of



fastener toolguiding testing tool

bearing tool

rough facing tool

Auger bit is part of



fastener toolguiding testing tool

bearing tool

rough facing tool

The complete records of test conduction (slump,

compression test, etc.) shall be preserved and madeavailable for inspection during the progress of



available for inspection during the progress ofconstruction and after completion of the projects for a

period of not less than

5 years3 years

4 years

2 years

The complete records of test conduction (slump, compression test,

etc.) shall be preserved and made available for inspection duringthe progress of construction and after completion of the projects



the progress of construction and after completion of the projectsfor a period of not less than

5 years3 years

4 years

2 years

Wood board should have a thickness specification of



not less than 2” thick x 5” and up widenot less than 1” thick x 4” and up wide

not less than 2” thick x 4” and up wide


Wood board should have a thickness specification of



not less than 2” thick x 5” and up widenot less than 1” thick x 4” and up wide



Wood plank is a piece of lumber that is



2” to 5” thick 6” to 8” thick

5” to 7” thick

8” up thick

Wood plank is a piece of lumber that is



2” to 5” thick 6” to 8” thick

5” to 7” thick

8” up thick

The distance from the first to the last riser of a stair flight is called



spandrelpitch

run

rise

The distance from the first to the last riser of a stair flight is called



spandrelpitch

run

rise



A high-speed rotary shaping hand power tool used to make smooth

cutting and curving on solid wood is called



surface plannerdado place

portable hand router

lathe machine

The major horizontal supporting member of the floor system is

called



raftergirder

purlin

girt



Wood defects are heart shake, cup shake, star shake and



knotsdiscoloration

deterioration

rotten

Wood defects are heart shake, cup shake, star shake and



knotsdiscoloration

deterioration

rotten

Dressed lumber is referred to



covered with plastic for shipmentlumber of exact measurement

smoothed or planed lumber

lumber used for fine carpentry works

Dressed lumber is referred to



covered with plastic for shipmentlumber of exact measurement

smoothed or planed lumber

lumber used for fine carpentry works

The other kind of handsaw other than rip-cut saw is



diagonal cut sawcross-cut

circular saw

coping saw

The other kind of handsaw other than rip-cut saw is



diagonal cut sawcross-cut

circular saw

coping saw

Walls that support weight from above as well as their own dead

weight



load bearing wallscurtain walls

shoring walls

none of the above

Walls that support weight from above as well as their own dead

weight



load bearing wallscurtain walls

shoring walls

none of the above

It refers to the occupancy load which either partially or fully in

place or may not be present at all is called



live loaddead load

concentrated load

distributed load

It refers to the occupancy load which either partially or fully in

place or may not be present at all is called



live loaddead load

concentrated load

distributed load

The distance between inflection point in the column when it breaks

is called



development lengthcross sectional area

effective length

equivalent distance

The distance between inflection point in the column when it breaks

is called



development lengthcross sectional area

effective length

equivalent distance

The amount of space measured in cubic units



none of theseperimeter

volume

area

The amount of space measured in cubic units



none of theseperimeter

volume

area

An expansion joints adjacent parts of a structure to permit

expected movements between them is called



contraction jointtruss joint

construction joint

conduction joint

An expansion joints adjacent parts of a structure to permit

expected movements between them is called



contraction jointtruss joint

construction joint

conduction joint

To find the volume of water in a cylindrical tank, multiply the area

of its base by its



diameterradius

height

none of these

To find the volume of water in a cylindrical tank, multiply the area

of its base by its



diameterradius

height

none of these

The most important component to determine the strength of a

concrete mix is



cementsand

gravel

lime

The most important component to determine the strength of a

concrete mix is



cementsand

gravel

lime

A beam that projects beyond one or both its support is called



overhanging beamcontinuous beam

intermediate beam

cantilever beam



Jack rafter is used for



hip roof supportlong span beam

cantilevered truss

none of these

Jack rafter is used for



hip roof supportlong span beam

cantilevered truss

none of these

The total of all the tread widths in a stair is called



total risertotal run

winder

none of these

The total of all the tread widths in a stair is called



total risertotal run

winder

none of these

The face or front elevation of a building



facadefront view

face plate

frontal approach

The face or front elevation of a building



facadefront view

face plate

frontal approach

A pit in a basement floor made to collect water into which a pump

is placed to pump the liquid to the sewer pipe



sumpdrain hole

slump

none of these

A pit in a basement floor made to collect water into which a pump

is placed to pump the liquid to the sewer pipe



sumpdrain hole

slump

none of these

Prefabrication refers to



design of a factorypre-construction of components as a part of a whole

a system of material audit

preliminary building procedure

Prefabrication refers to



design of a factorypre-construction of components as a part of a whole

a system of material audit

preliminary building procedure

An opening in the roof for admitting light is called



natural lightingocules lighting

none of these

skylight

An opening in the roof for admitting light is called



natural lightingocules lighting

none of these

skylight

Wood coming out from trees with needle leaves, rather than broad

leaves are called



ironwoodmahogany

softwood

hardwood

Wood coming out from trees with needle leaves, rather than broad

leaves are called



ironwoodmahogany

softwood

hardwood

A kind of brick used for high temperature



fly-ash brick thermal brick

firebrick

cinder block

A kind of brick used for high temperature



fly-ash brick thermal brick

firebrick

cinder block

The building frame construction system that uses one piece

structural stud from the foundation to the roof



balloon framinglath framing

wall framing

upright framing

The building frame construction system that uses one piece

structural stud from the foundation to the roof



balloon framinglath framing

wall framing

upright framing

A nailer strip incorporated in rough concrete wall to be plastered to

act as guide and support for finish trim around openings and nearthe base of the wall



none of theseplaster ground

gravel stop

trimming guard

A nailer strip incorporated in rough concrete wall to be plastered to

act as guide and support for finish trim around openings and nearthe base of the wall



none of theseplaster ground

gravel stop

trimming guard

The distance between two structural supports



overall distancebay

span

none of these

The distance between two structural supports



overall distancebay

span

none of these



The scientific name for wood is



CITEM XYLEM

APTG

TANG

In designing a stair, to find the height of the riser, divide the

height of the stair by the number of



newel postrisers

balustrade

balusters

In designing a stair, to find the height of the riser, divide the

height of the stair by the number of



newel postrisers

balustrade

balusters

A kind of roof that has four sloping sides



gable roof mansard roof

hip roof

lean to

A kind of roof that has four sloping sides



gable roof mansard roof

hip roof

lean to

Stone placed on a slope to prevent erosion



rip-rapembankment

flag stone

border stone

Stone placed on a slope to prevent erosion



rip-rap

embankment

flag stone

border stone

A tough used for carrying off water



gutter

none of these

moat

valley duet

A tough used for carrying off water



gutter

none of these

moat

valley duet

The process of removing concrete forms from the cured concrete



stripping

clearing

none of these

deforming works

The process of removing concrete forms from the cured concrete



stripping

clearing

none of these

deforming works

A structural member spanning from truss-to-truss or supporting

rafters



floor joist

purlin

girts

girder



A threaded steel bent inserted of masonry construction for securing

wood or metal plates to concrete construction



anchor bolt

U-bolt

gusset plate

strut

A threaded steel bent inserted of masonry construction for securing

wood or metal plates to concrete construction



anchor bolt

U-bolt

gusset plate

strut

A horizontal piece of wood, stone, steel or concrete across the top

of door or window opening to bear the weight of the walls abovethe opening



none of these

lintel

transome beam

transverse rafter

A horizontal piece of wood, stone, steel or concrete across the top

of door or window opening to bear the weight of the walls abovethe opening



none of these

lintel

transome beam

transverse rafter

The placing of glass in windows or doors



none of these

glazing

puttying

glassing

The placing of glass in windows or doors



none of these

glazing

puttying

glassing

A rejected building material because of its below standard grade is

called



out-limber

run-of-the mill

cult

none of these

A rejected building material because of its below standard grade is

called



out-limber

run-of-the mill

cult

none of these

Another word for handmill on a stair construction



balustrade

banister

hand guard

stringer

Another word for handmill on a stair construction



balustrade

banister

hand guard

stringer

A joint produced by lapping two pieces of materials



sandwiched joint

butt joint

dado joint

lap joint

A joint produced by lapping two pieces of materials



sandwiched joint

butt joint

dado joint

lap joint

Green lumber is



wolmanized lumber

creasate treated lumber

talanized lumber

lumber that still contains moisture or sap

Green lumber is



wolmanized lumber

creasate treated lumber

talanized lumber

lumber that still contains moisture or sap

The internal angle formed by the two roof slopes of a roof is called



canal

gutter

valley

ridge cap

The internal angle formed by the two roof slopes of a roof is called



canal

gutter

valley

ridge cap

A vertical board attached on the ends of the rafters. It is a part of

the cornice



facia

decorative board

face over

construction board

A vertical board attached on the ends of the rafters. It is a part of

the cornice



facia

decorative board

face over

construction board

A large heavy nail is referred to as



spike

anchorage hardware

none of these

dowel rod

A large heavy nail is referred to as



spike

anchorage hardware

none of these

dowel rod

In designing a stair, to find the number of riser divide the height of

the stair by the height of each



newel post

risers

balusters

nosing

In designing a stair, to find the number of riser divide the height of

the stair by the height of each



newel post

risers

balusters

nosing

Underwater watertight chamber to allow construction work to be

done



bent chamber

submersible air chamber

caisson

none of these

Underwater watertight chamber to allow construction work to be

done



bent chamber

submersible air chamber

caisson

none of these

Stakes and batter board in a construction layouting procedure

refers to



building components where permanent horizontal and vertical measurement are indicated

initial formworks done in construction

vertical and horizontal wood sticks and lumber used to determine the elevation and ditances of

the reference points of the proposed building

a cliché for layouting work

Stakes and batter board in a construction layouting procedure

refers to



building components where permanent horizontal and vertical measurement are indicated

initial formworks done in construction

vertical and horizontal wood sticks and lumber used to determine the elevation and

ditances of the reference points of the proposed building

a cliché for layouting work

Lumber specification S4S means



smooth for surfacing jobs

square on four sides

first class lumber

smooth on four sides

Lumber specification S4S means



smooth for surfacing jobs

square on four sides

first class lumber

smooth on four sides

The term used to indicate top and lower principal member of a roof

or bridge truss



rafter

chord

beam

tie

The term used to indicate top and lower principal member of a roof

or bridge truss



rafter

chord

beam

tie

Strips of hardwood, usually 2x2” laid over a concrete slab floor



sleepers

leveling blocks

wood anchor blocks

wood saddle

Strips of hardwood, usually 2x2” laid over a concrete slab floor



sleepers

leveling blocks

wood anchor blocks

wood saddle

Miter square is a guiding and testing tool that has a permanent

blade set at



30

45

20

60

Miter square is a guiding and testing tool that has a permanent

blade set at



30

45

20

60

A wall that holds back on earth embankment



shoring wall

retaining wall

buttress wall

foundation wall

A wall that holds back on earth embankment



shoring wall

retaining wall

buttress wall

foundation wall

In structural steel section joints, it is recommended NOT to use



rivets

nuts and bolts

oxy/acetyline welding

electric arch welding

In structural steel section joints, it is recommended NOT to use



rivets

nuts and bolts

oxy/acetyline welding

electric arch welding

A wall that serves two (2) dwelling units, known also as party wall



common wall

property wall

exterior wall

perimeter wall

A wall that serves two (2) dwelling units, known also as party wall



common wall

property wall

exterior wall

perimeter wall

Pertaining to a material description that resembles glass



alabaster

vitreous

fiberglass

cellulose

Pertaining to a material description that resembles glass



alabaster

vitreous

fiberglass

cellulose

To allow concrete to dry by keeping it moist to attain maximumstrength



permentate

stabilize

tempering

cure

To allow concrete to dry by keeping it moist to attain maximumstrength



permentate

stabilize

tempering

cure

The hardware on a door to accommodate the knob and locksetkeyhole



escutcheon

embellisher

door lock cup

push plate

The hardware on a door to accommodate the knob and locksetkeyhole



escutcheon

embellisher

door lock cup

push plate



The material used for the process of making watertight the roofintersection and other exposed areas on the exterior of a building



caping

flashing

fascia

gutter

A vertical space in a building intended for ducts, pipes, wire andcables



niche

crevice

chase

trench

A vertical space in a building intended for ducts, pipes, wire andcables



niche

crevice

chase

trench

The term to describe the putting up of the skeleton of the building



roughing-in

stakes and butterboards

shell work

formworks

The term to describe the putting up of the skeleton of the building



roughing-in

stakes and butterboards

shell work

formworks

The zig-zag rule is a



a road builder tool for measuring zig-zag

the law governing intricate road network

an all-metal tape measuring tool

carpenter measuring tool

The zig-zag rule is a



a road builder tool for measuring zig-zag

the law governing intricate road network

an all-metal tape measuring tool

carpenter measuring tool

Keystone is



a wedge-shaped stone of an arch

a kind of grinding every stone

a stone shaped like a key

a brand of vehicular tire

Keystone is



a wedge-shaped stone of an arch

a kind of grinding every stone

a stone shaped like a key

a brand of vehicular tire

Kalomein door is



a fireproof door with metal covering

an indoor decorative door

a door product of Kuala Lumpur

none of these



Lumber that is notsquared or finished



green lumber

milled lumber

undressed lumber

scaled lumber

Lumber that is notsquared or finished



green lumber

milled lumber

undressed lumber

scaled lumber

How is a 90 degree bend standard hook for concrete reinforcementconstructed



90 degree bend plus 10 db extension, at free end of bar




How is a 90 degree bend standard hook for concrete reinforcementconstructed







Good high-strength-bolted connection for steel should have thefollowing physical characteristic for good workmanship. Which of

the following listed is NOT ideal?

High-strength-bolted parts shall fit solidly together when assembled and shall not be separatedby gaskets or any other interposed compressive material



by gaskets or any other interposed compressive material

Bolts tightened by means of a calibrated wrench shall be installed with a hardened washed

under the nut or bolt head, whichever is the element turned in tightening

When assembled, all joint surfaces, including those adjacent to the washer, shall be free of

scale, except tight mill scale, dirt and burns

Surface in contact with the bolt head and nut shall have a slope of not more than 1:10 with

respect to a plane normal to the bolt axis

Good high-strength-bolted connection for steel should have thefollowing physical characteristic for good workmanship. Which of

the following listed is NOT ideal?

High-strength-bolted parts shall fit solidly together when assembled and shall not be separatedby gaskets or any other interposed compressive material



by gaskets or any other interposed compressive material

Bolts tightened by means of a calibrated wrench shall be installed with a hardened washed

under the nut or bolt head, whichever is the element turned in tightening

When assembled, all joint surfaces, including those adjacent to the washer, shall be free of

scale, except tight mill scale, dirt and burns

Surface in contact with the bolt head and nut shall have a slope of not more than

1:10 with respect to a plane normal to the bolt axis

What are piles at an inclination to resist forces that are not critical?

id il



guide piles

batter piles

slope piles

fender piles

What are piles at an inclination to resist forces that are not critical?

id il



guide piles

batter piles

slope piles

fender piles

Which of the following criteria for bundle bars, do NOT apply?

bars larger than 32 mm shall not be bundled in beams

bundle bars shall not be enclosed within stirrups or ties



group of parallel reinforcing bars bundled in contact to act as a unit shall be limited to three in

any one bundle

individual bars within a bundle terminated within the span of flexural members shall terminate

at different points with at least 40 db staggered

Which of the following criteria for bundle bars, do NOT apply?

bars larger than 32 mm shall not be bundled in beams

bundle bars shall not be enclosed within stirrups or ties



group of parallel reinforcing bars bundled in contact to act as a unit shall be limited

to three in any one bundle

individual bars within a bundle terminated within the span of flexural members shall terminate

at different points with at least 40 db staggered

What is a concrete beam placed directly on the ground to providefoundation for the superstructure?

strap beam



strap beam

gerber beam

grade beam

tie beam

What is a concrete beam placed directly on the ground to providefoundation for the superstructure?

strap beam



strap beam

gerber beam

grade beam

tie beam

What is a round steel bolt embedded in concrete or masonry use tohold down machinery, steel columns or beams, casting, shoes,

beams plates and engine heads?

retaining bolts



retaining bolts

foundation bolts

anchor bolts

friction bolts

What is a round steel bolt embedded in concrete or masonry use tohold down machinery, steel columns or beams, casting, shoes,

beams plates and engine heads?

retaining bolts



retaining bolts

foundation bolts

anchor bolts

friction bolts

A concrete flooring and finish which transforms ordinary plainconcrete into an elegant and decorative textured surface. This isdone by adding dust-on-color pigments to the concrete to give a

fast color and imprinted with a patented pattern and texture whilethe concrete is still plastic to create the look and finish of stone,

slate or brick

impressio crete



impressio-crete

textfloor-crete

stucco floor finish

concrete block cushion

A concrete flooring and finish which transforms ordinary plainconcrete into an elegant and decorative textured surface. This isdone by adding dust-on-color pigments to the concrete to give a

fast color and imprinted with a patented pattern and texture whilethe concrete is still plastic to create the look and finish of stone,

slate or brick

impressio crete



impressio-crete

textfloor-crete

stucco floor finish

concrete block cushion

Vernacular term for Concrete Hollow Block (CHB) laying

palitada



palitada

mitsa

rebokada

asintada

Vernacular term for Concrete Hollow Block (CHB) laying

palitada



palitada

mitsa

rebokada

asintada

An installation method where the cabinet covers is recessed andflushed with the cabinet sidings

inset or interior



inset or interior

concealed

party wall or half lap

full lap or over lap

An installation method where the cabinet covers is recessed andflushed with the cabinet sidings

inset or interior



inset or interior

concealed

party wall or half lap

full lap or over lap

Type of carpet weave important for an architect/designer to knowto guide him as to what type of construction and specification

should he recommend. What simplest type of fiber carpet weavingwhere pile forms as the wrap yarns loop over removable “wires”

inserted consecutively across the loom?

axminster



axminster

wilton

velvet

knitted

Type of carpet weave important for an architect/designer to knowto guide him as to what type of construction and specification

should he recommend. What simplest type of fiber carpet weavingwhere pile forms as the wrap yarns loop over removable “wires”

inserted consecutively across the loom?

axminster



axminster

wiltonvelvet

knitted

A pretreatment of poured concrete such as walls beams andcolumns where a thin layer of lean cement grout mixed with

flexible base additives is splattered by tampico brush or masonryspoon to the surface to give a “tooth” for excellent plaster adhesion

scratch coat



scratch coat

splash coatcement roughing

concrete roughing by chiseling

A pretreatment of poured concrete such as walls beams andcolumns where a thin layer of lean cement grout mixed with

flexible base additives is splattered by tampico brush or masonryspoon to the surface to give a “tooth” for excellent plaster adhesion

scratch coat



scratch coat

splash coatcement roughing

concrete roughing by chiseling

Local species of wood commonly used for wall studding, cabinetframing, and flush door framing, though scarcely available in the

market now due to forestry ban. This type of species is due tocheaper cost than the other listed below

narra



narra

molavemahogany

tanguile

Local species of wood commonly used for wall studding, cabinetframing, and flush door framing, though scarcely available in the

market now due to forestry ban. This type of species is due tocheaper cost than the other listed below

narra



narra

molavemahogany

tanguile

A special coating system with a high gloss shine while maintainingthe natural wood qualities, maintenance free, used to finish and

topcoat wood flooring

polyethylene floor coating



po ye y e e oo coa g

tile floor coatingepoxy floor coating

polyurethane floor coating

A special coating system with a high gloss shine while maintainingthe natural wood qualities, maintenance free, used to finish and

topcoat wood flooring

polyethylene floor coating



p y y g

tile floor coatingepoxy floor coating

polyurethane floor coating

A common and cheap masonry finish wherein dry consistencymortar mix is sprayed by mechanical or pneumatic means. The

sprayed cement is left to dry and give a rustic finish. Optional paintcoat maybe required

spraytex



p y

anay finishstucco finish

sandblast

A common and cheap masonry finish wherein dry consistencymortar mix is sprayed by mechanical or pneumatic means. The

sprayed cement is left to dry and give a rustic finish. Optional paintcoat maybe required

spraytex



p y

anay finishstucco finish

sandblast



What criterion conforms to good construction practice for theearliest time to remove scaffolding for concrete flooring other than

early-strength concrete if no anticipated load is expected overpoured floor?

25% of scaffoldings can be removed at slab area after 21 days of pouring and 100% of scaffolds after 28days



days

50% of scaffolding can be removed after 14 days and 100% of scaffolds after 2 days

50% of scaffoldings can be removed over slab area after 28 days of pouring and 100% of scaffolding after 36

days

21% of scaffolds after100days and14% of scaffoldings can be removed at slab area after25

days after pouring

A type of wood end joint where both wood are cut at equal anglesdiagonally

finger



lapsplice

scarf

A type of wood end joint where both wood are cut at equal anglesdiagonally

finger



lapsplice

scarf

When utilizing “knock-down” modular system of cabinets and

furniture, an end user is constrain of using:

longer assembly time



standard sizes, shapes and formsneeds additional finishing

labor intensive during production and assembly

When utilizing “knock-down” modular system of cabinets and

furniture, an end user is constrain of using:

longer assembly time



standard sizes, shapes and formsneeds additional finishing

labor intensive during production and assembly

A type of terazzo floor described by its physical appearancewhereby the stone or pebble is intentionally exposed while the

cement matrix is depressed

palladiana terazzo



rustic terazzovenetian terazzo

standard terazzo

A type of terazzo floor described by its physical appearancewhereby the stone or pebble is intentionally exposed while the

cement matrix is depressed

palladiana terazzo



rustic terazzovenetian terazzo

standard terazzo

Which of the following concrete handling criterion impairs thequality of concrete?

re-tempting concrete shall not be used and discard by approved means



concrete shall be carried on at such a rate that concrete is at all times plastic and flows readilyinto space between reinforcement

concrete that has initially set, shall be mixed with new concrete and shall be deposited in the

structure with approved means

top surfaces or vertically formed lifts shall be generally level

Which of the following concrete handling criterion impairs thequality of concrete?

re-tempting concrete shall not be used and discard by approved means



concrete shall be carried on at such a rate that concrete is at all times plastic andflows readily into space between reinforcement

concrete that has initially set, shall be mixed with new concrete and shall be deposited in the

structure with approved means

top surfaces or vertically formed lifts shall be generally level

A type of window where the ventilating sash rotates 90 degrees to180 degrees about the header and sill or about the side jamb

combination



pivotedawning

jalousie

A type of window where the ventilating sash rotates 90 degrees to180 degrees about the header and sill or about the side jamb

combination



pivotedawning

jalousie

To prevent cement plaster from improper adhesion, the substratemust be roughened while observing the following:

cure the cement plaster slowly



cure the cement plaster rapidlyadd more cement to the cement plaster

keep the cement plaster as thin as possible

To prevent cement plaster from improper adhesion, the substratemust be roughened while observing the following:

cure the cement plaster slowly



cure the cement plaster rapidlyadd more cement to the cement plaster

keep the cement plaster as thin as possible

A type of “hands of door” where the hinge is at the left and the

door leaf swings inside the room to the left

right hand reverse



right handleft hand reverse

left hand

A type of “hands of door” where the hinge is at the left and the

door leaf swings inside the room to the left

right hand reverse



right handleft hand reverse

left hand

What type of joint is used to install a glass into a lite of a Frenchwindow?

dado



rabbettenon

mortise

What type of joint is used to install a glass into a lite of a Frenchwindow?

dado



rabbettenon

mortise

An equipment to uniformly distribute tile adhesive at the undersideof a ________ tile during installation

masonry wall



notch troweledge strip trowel

flat steel trowel

An equipment to uniformly distribute tile adhesive at the undersideof a ________ tile during installation

masonry wall



notch troweledge strip trowel

flat steel trowel

A water-mixed product mixed to a ratio of 1:20 to stabilize limeactivity in new masonry surface. Without preparing the surface

with this mixture will cause the subsequent painting to be defective

acrylic emulsion



masonry neutralizeretching solution

aquaseal

A water-mixed product mixed to a ratio of 1:20 to stabilize limeactivity in new masonry surface. Without preparing the surface

with this mixture will cause the subsequent painting to be defective

acrylic emulsion



masonry neutralizeretching solution

aquaseal

A paint defect which indicates imperfect adhesion of paint to thesurface, with the film getting stripped off in a relatively large pieces

due to application on damp or greasy surface

peeling



bleedingalligatoring

cracking

A paint defect which indicates imperfect adhesion of paint to thesurface, with the film getting stripped off in a relatively large pieces

due to application on damp or greasy surface

peeling



bleedingalligatoring

cracking

A type of shutter proof opaque glass used to construct a door withglass to allow natural light only

figured wired glass



smoked glassetched glass

bevel glass

A type of shutter proof opaque glass used to construct a door withglass to allow natural light only

figured wired glass



smoked glassetched glass

bevel glass

Vernacular term for rough plastering

baldosa



asintadarebokada

kostura

Vernacular term for rough plastering

baldosa



asintadarebokada

kostura

Aggregates should conform to PNS or ASTM standards and must bewell graded, easy workability and method of consolidated are such

that the concrete can be poured without honeycomb or voids.What is the nominal maximum size of a course aggregate whenworking spaces between reinforcements for proper bonding>

Course aggregates shall be no larger than ½ the minimum clear spacing between individual reinforcing barsor wires, bundles of bars, or prestressing tendons or ducts



Course aggregates shall be no larger than 5/8 the minimum clear spacing between individual reinforcing bars

or wires, bundles of bars, or prestressing tendons or ducts



Course aggregates shall be no larger than ¾ the minimum clear spacing between individual reinforcing bars


Aggregates should conform to PNS or ASTM standards and must bewell graded, easy workability and method of consolidated are such

that the concrete can be poured without honeycomb or voids.What is the nominal maximum size of a course aggregate whenworking spaces between reinforcements for proper bonding>

Course aggregates shall be no larger than ½ the minimum clear spacing between individual reinforcing barsor wires, bundles of bars, or prestressing tendons or ducts







Course aggregates shall be no larger than ¾ the minimum clear spacing between individual

reinforcing bars or wires, bundles of bars, or prestressing tendons or ducts

What is the minimum concrete cover for primary reinforcement ofbeams and columns not exposed to earth or weather for precast

manufactured under plant control conditions?

db but not less than 25 mm



db but not less than 15 mm and need not exceed 40 mmdb but not less than 20 mm and not to exceed 50 mm


What is the minimum concrete cover for primary reinforcement ofbeams and columns not exposed to earth or weather for precast

manufactured under plant control conditions?




db but not less than 15 mm and need not exceed 40 mmdb but not less than 20 mm and not to exceed 50 mm


What is the act of excavating or filling of earth or any soundmaterial or combination thereof, in preparation for a finishing

surface such as paving?

cut and fill

d



gradingbenching

site preparation

What is the act of excavating or filling of earth or any soundmaterial or combination thereof, in preparation for a finishing

surface such as paving?

cut and fill

di



gradingbenching

site preparation

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 finishedrough and simply adhere by cement with some irregularities

cement non skid blocks

i til



vigan tilesadobe cobbled stones

mosaic tiles

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 finishedrough and simply adhere by cement with some irregularities

cement non skid blocks

i til



vigan tilesadobe cobbled stones

mosaic tiles

What is a steel element such as wire, cable, bar, rod or strand, or abundle of such elements, used to impart prestress to concrete?

prestress cables

i f t



reinforcementtenon cables

tendon

What is a steel element such as wire, cable, bar, rod or strand, or abundle of such elements, used to impart prestress to concrete?

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