The document contains multiple choice questions related to construction terminology. It tests knowledge in areas such as roofing components, foundation systems, framing styles, building materials, and Filipino construction terms.

1. A roofing tile which has the shape of an “S” laid on its side is a
Mission tile
pantile
French tile

2. A roofing tile which has the shape of an “S” laid on its side is a
Mission tile
pantile
French tile

3. That part of the building foundation which forms the permanent
retaining wall of the structure below grade is a
foundation course
grade beam
foundation wall

4. That part of the building foundation which forms the permanent
retaining wall of the structure below grade is a
foundation course
grade beam
foundation wall

5. Joint employed to reduce restraint by accommodating movement of
masonry walls are known as
cold joints
control joints
block outs

6. Joint employed to reduce restraint by accommodating movement of
masonry walls are known as
cold joints
control joints
block outs

7. A system of framing a building in which the studs are continuous to
roof supporting second floor joints is known as
post and beam
western framing
balloon framing

8. A system of framing a building in which the studs are continuous to
roof supporting second floor joints is known as
post and beam
western framing
balloon framing

9. Rough plaster finish obtained by flinging plaster on a wall with a
hand operated machine is
tryolean finish
trowel finish
broom stripped finish

10. Rough plaster finish obtained by flinging plaster on a wall with a
hand operated machine is
tryolean finish
trowel finish
broom stripped finish

11. A principal member of the truss which extends from one end to the
other primarily to resist bending is a
web member
girt
chord

12. A principal member of the truss which extends from one end to the
other primarily to resist bending is a
web member
girt
chord

13. A protein: the chief nitrogenous ingredient in milk is
Casein
Tempera
alabaster

14. A protein: the chief nitrogenous ingredient in milk is
Casein
Tempera
alabaster

15. a composition of two or more metals fused together usually to
obtain a desired property
annealing
alloy
built-up

16. a composition of two or more metals fused together usually to
obtain a desired property
annealing
alloy
built-up

17. The horizontal distance from the face of a lock or latch to the center
of the knob or lock cylinder
Backset
backfill
built-up

18. The horizontal distance from the face of a lock or latch to the center
of the knob or lock cylinder
Backset
backfill
built-up

19. A commercially pure iron of fibrous nature, valued for its corrosion
resistance and ductility is
cast iron
black iron
wrought iron

20. A commercially pure iron of fibrous nature, valued for its corrosion
resistance and ductility is
cast iron
black iron
wrought iron

21. The Filipino term for horizontal stud is
Pabalagbag
Tahilan
pilareta

22. The Filipino term for horizontal stud is
Pabalagbag
Tahilan
pilareta

23. The Filipino term for riser
Muldura
takip silipan
planehuelda

24. The Filipino term for riser
Muldura
takip silipan
planehuelda

25. The Filipino term for collar plate is
Hardinera
Guililan
sinturon

26. The Filipino term for collar plate is
Hardinera
Guililan
sinturon

27. The Filipino term for temper (metal work)
Suban
Espolon
poleva

28. The Filipino term for temper (metal work)
Suban
Espolon
poleva

29. The Filipino term for plumb line is
Pantilya
Asintada
hulog

30. The Filipino term for plumb line is
Pantilya
Asintada
hulog

31. A beam that projects beyond one or both its support
continuous
cantiliver
tie

32. A beam that projects beyond one or both its support
continuous
cantiliver
tie

33. A wall (bearing or non-bearing) designed to resist lateral forces
parallel to the wall
non-bearing
prefabricated
shear

34. A wall (bearing or non-bearing) designed to resist lateral forces
parallel to the wall
non-bearing
prefabricated
shear

35. 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?
15
17
19

36. 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?
15
17
19

37. A modern method of installing wood parquet flooring on wooden
boards sub-flooring is by
gluing/pasting
nailing into battens
wainscoting

38. A modern method of installing wood parquet flooring on wooden
boards sub-flooring is by
gluing/pasting
nailing into battens
wainscoting

39. The standard height of window sills for office rooms in upper floors
is
1.2 meters
0.60 meters
0.90 meters

40. The standard height of window sills for office rooms in upper floors
is
1.2 meters
0.60 meters
0.90 meters

41. The dimension of commercial acoustic boards for aluminum 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”

42. The dimension of commercial acoustic boards for aluminum 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”

43. 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

44. 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

45. 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

46. 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

47. Humidification and condensation in exterior walls can be minimized
by
providing stud space between exterior finish and interior finish
providing building paper sheathing
providing building paper sheathing and space filled

48. Humidification and condensation in exterior walls can be minimized
by
providing stud space between exterior finish and interior finish
providing building paper sheathing
providing building paper sheathing and space filled

49. Heat gain through the structure of a habitable room occur in tropical
region at walls and roofs by conduction. This can be minimized by
the use of
wood
concrete
steel

50. Heat gain through the structure of a habitable room occur in tropical
region at walls and roofs by conduction. This can be minimized by
the use of
wood
concrete
steel

51. A material used to remedy vapor flow
glossy surfaced asphalt saturated paper, 50 lbs or more
wall paper
asbestos cement board

52. A material used to remedy vapor flow
glossy surfaced asphalt saturated paper, 50 lbs or more
wall paper
asbestos cement board

53. Dry walls do not require appreciable amount of moisture and they
are customarily finished with
mortar and cement
plywood on studs
lath and plaster

54. Dry walls do not require appreciable amount of moisture and they
are customarily finished with
mortar and cement
plywood on studs
lath and plaster

55. Wallboards or plywood maybe applied over studs. They can also
be applied over CHB masonry wall by using
wood battens
furring
sheathing

56. Wallboards or plywood maybe applied over studs. They can also
be applied over CHB masonry wall by using
wood battens
furring
sheathing

57. Identify the miter joint from the following

58. Identify the miter joint from the following

59. To turn back water whenever joints occur in which dissimilar
materials come together, it is necessary to provide
flashing material
binding material
counter flushing

60. To turn back water whenever joints occur in which dissimilar
materials come together, it is necessary to provide
flashing material
binding material
counter flushing

61. The part of a foundation system which supports the exterior walls of
a superstructure and bears directly on the column footing is a
foundation course
grade beam
foundation wall

62. The part of a foundation system which supports the exterior walls of
a superstructure and bears directly on the column footing is a
foundation course
grade beam
foundation wall

63. A narrow strip of wood applied to cover a joint along the edges of
two parallel boards in the same plane is a
fillet
cant strip
batten

64. A narrow strip of wood applied to cover a joint along the edges of
two parallel boards in the same plane is a
fillet
cant strip
batten

65. The stressing of unbounded tendons after concrete has cured is
post-tensioning
pre-casting
lift slab

66. The stressing of unbounded tendons after concrete has cured is
post-tensioning
pre-casting
lift slab

67. The boxing in of covering a joist, beam or girder to give the
appearance of a larger beam is known as
beam formworks
beam blocking
grade beam

68. The boxing in of covering a joist, beam or girder to give the
appearance of a larger beam is known as
beam formworks
beam blocking
grade beam

69. 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
balloon framing
flank framing
western framing

70. 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
balloon framing
flank framing
western framing

71. Pressure exerted against the underground portion of a building
created by the presence of water in the soil is known as
soil bearing pressure
hydrostatic pressure
atmospheric pressure

72. Pressure exerted against the underground portion of a building
created by the presence of water in the soil is known as
soil bearing pressure
hydrostatic pressure
atmospheric pressure

73. 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
bay window
hopper window
oriel window

74. 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
bay window
hopper window
oriel window

75. A form of brick bond in which each course is alternately composed
of entirely of headers or of stretchers is known as
common bond
flemish bond
english bond

76. A form of brick bond in which each course is alternately composed
of entirely of headers or of stretchers is known as
common bond
flemish bond
english bond

77. A joint formed when a concrete surface hardens before the next
batch of concrete is placed against it is
block out
cold joint
control joint

78. A joint formed when a concrete surface hardens before the next
batch of concrete is placed against it is
block out
cold joint
control joint

79. An iron alloy usually including carbon and silicon which has high
compressive strength but low tensile strength is
pig iron
cast iron
wrought iron

80. An iron alloy usually including carbon and silicon which has high
compressive strength but low tensile strength is
pig iron
cast iron
wrought iron

81. The Filipino term for plastered course is
lastilyas
moneyka
kusturada

82. The Filipino term for plastered course is
lastilyas
moneyka
kusturada

83. The Filipino term for bottom chord is
barakilan
sibe
estunyo

84. The Filipino term for bottom chord is
barakilan
sibe
estunyo

85. The Filipino term for perlin is
tahilan
balangkas
reostra

86. The Filipino term for perlin is
tahilan
balangkas
reostra

87. The Filipino term for eave is
sopo
tabike
sibe

88. The Filipino term for eave is
sopo
tabike
sibe

89. The Filipino term for top chord is
tahilan
baytang
sinturon

90. The Filipino term for top chord is
tahilan
baytang
sinturon

91. 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
CHB S-cut joint finish
1” thick V-cut wood boards
Synthetic adobe finish on R.C. wall

92. 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
CHB S-cut joint finish
1” thick V-cut wood boards
Synthetic adobe finish on R.C. wall

93. 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
cleaning
adequate insulation
re-painting

94. 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
cleaning
adequate insulation
re-painting

95. 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
combination of wood boards and plywood with cavity between
thick reinforced concrete wall
steel sheets

96. 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
combination of wood boards and plywood with cavity between
thick reinforced concrete wall
steel sheets

97. Sound or noise between bedrooms may be reduced by using less
expensive 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

98. Sound or noise between bedrooms may be reduced by using less
expensive 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

99. The staircase of a house has a total run of 3 meters and a total rise
of 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

100. The staircase of a house has a total run of 3 meters and a total rise
of 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

101. Dry walls are customarily finished with
lath and plaster
mortar and hollow blocks
reinforced concrete

102. Dry walls are customarily finished with
lath and plaster
mortar and hollow blocks
reinforced concrete

103. 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

104. 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

105. One method of leveling batterboards without the transit is the use
of
¼ Ø plastic hose filled with water
eyesight
plumb bob

106. One method of leveling batterboards without the transit is the use
of
¼ Ø plastic hose filled with water
eyesight
plumb bob

107. A manual method of squaring the corners of a building lines in
building 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

108. A manual method of squaring the corners of a building lines in
building 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

109. When dry conditions are demanded of asphalt tile floor finishes on
concrete 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

110. When dry conditions are demanded of asphalt tile floor finishes on
concrete 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

111. Due to temperature effects in materials, concrete walls, slabs of
long buildings, new buildings adjoining existing buildings should be
provided with
flashing
welded joints
expansion joints

112. Due to temperature effects in materials, concrete walls, slabs of
long buildings, new buildings adjoining existing buildings should be
provided with
flashing
welded joints
expansion joints

113. A typical block or panel type insulating material used in flat roof of
commercial or industrial building
corkboard
acacia lumber
washed pebbles

114. A typical block or panel type insulating material used in flat roof of
commercial or industrial building
corkboard
acacia lumber
washed pebbles

115. What is the height of the RC curtain wall surrounding a water tank
located at the penthouse whose capacity is 5000 U.S. gallons. The
diameter of the tank is 2.5 meters (I.D.) and freeboard of 0.30
meters. The wall shall be as high as the water tank.
4.00 meters
4.19 meters
4.16 meters

116. What is the height of the RC curtain wall surrounding a water tank
located at the penthouse whose capacity is 5000 U.S. gallons. The
diameter of the tank is 2.5 meters (I.D.) and freeboard of 0.30
meters. The wall shall be as high as the water tank.
4.00 meters
4.19 meters
4.16 meters

117. Select the grouping one subject of which is a criterion used by
architects in planning and design of buildings
columns, splices, materials, lot
roofing sheets, function, elevation
concrete, lumber, steel, cement

118. Select the grouping one subject of which is a criterion used by
architects in planning and design of buildings
columns, splices, materials, lot
roofing sheets, function, elevation
concrete, lumber, steel, cement

119. Narrow, high ceiling spaces where ceiling area is small compared
to wall area, will normally require acoustical treatment of the
wall or part of several walls
floor and ceiling
ceiling only

120. Narrow, high ceiling spaces where ceiling area is small compared
to wall area, will normally require acoustical treatment of the
wall or part of several walls
floor and ceiling
ceiling only

121. A ferrous metal that offers great resistance to abrassion and finds
important use in the cutting edges of heavy digging tools is a
alloy steel
nickel steel
manganese steel

122. A ferrous metal that offers great resistance to abrassion and finds
important use in the cutting edges of heavy digging tools is a
alloy steel
nickel steel
manganese steel

123. A building stone of igneous origin and composed of quartz,
hornblende and mica is a
travertine
serpentine
granite

124. A building stone of igneous origin and composed of quartz,
hornblende and mica is a
travertine
serpentine
granite

125. A form of brick bond in which the course consists of alternate
stretchers and headers in known as
flemish bond
english bond
common bond

126. A form of brick bond in which the course consists of alternate
stretchers and headers in known as
flemish bond
english bond
common bond

127. A system of framing a building on which floor joist of each storey
rests on the top plates of the storey below and the bearing walls
and partitions rest on the subfloor of each storey is known as
western framing
balloon framing
flank framing

128. A system of framing a building on which floor joist of each storey
rests on the top plates of the storey below and the bearing walls
and partitions rest on the subfloor of each storey is known as
western framing
balloon framing
flank framing

129. The Filipino term for rabbet
palitada
asintada
vaciada

130. The Filipino term for rabbet
palitada
asintada
vaciada

131. The Filipino term for projection is
alahado
bolada
asinta

132. The Filipino term for projection is
alahado
bolada
asinta

133. Given a riser equals six inches and using the stair tread-riser
proportion 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

134. Given a riser equals six inches and using the stair tread-riser
proportion 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

135. A geological or ground condition considered in determining the size
and type of foundation of the building
soil chemistry
soil bearing pressure
particle size distribution

136. A geological or ground condition considered in determining the size
and type of foundation of the building
soil chemistry
soil bearing pressure
particle size distribution

137. These are materials excellent as vapor barrier in the roofing system
of residential buildings
particle board
lawanit boards
aluminum foil sheets

138. These are materials excellent as vapor barrier in the roofing system
of residential buildings
particle board
lawanit boards
aluminum foil sheets

139. 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

140. 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

141. These are classified as good and less expensive insulating
materials used in buildings
glass blocks, 5000 psi concrete
porous concrete, glass fibers, guilt materials
steel plates, marble slabs, granite

142. These are classified as good and less expensive insulating
materials used in buildings
glass blocks, 5000 psi concrete
porous concrete, glass fibers, guilt materials
steel plates, marble slabs, granite

143. This is a material that holds less moisture, is very light, less water
absorptive capacity and is very good in sidings of dwelling units
vinyl shingles
asbestos-cement shingles
wood boards

144. This is a material that holds less moisture, is very light, less water
absorptive capacity and is very good in sidings of dwelling units
vinyl shingles
asbestos-cement shingles
wood boards

145. 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” yacal 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
3 ½ inches
3 ¼ inches
6 ¼ inches

146. 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” yacal 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
3 ½ inches
3 ¼ inches
6 ¼ inches

147. A Howe Truss is being considered to support the roofing system of
a residential building. The pitch of the truss is 1 vertical 3
horizontal. What is the total length of the top chord, if the span of
truss is 12 meters and the eave is 1.5 meters horizontally?
7.555 meters
7.906 meters
7.567 meters

148. A Howe Truss is being considered to support the roofing system of
a residential building. The pitch of the truss is 1 vertical 3
horizontal. What is the total length of the top chord, if the span of
truss is 12 meters and the eave is 1.5 meters horizontally?
7.555 meters
7.906 meters
7.567 meters

149. The finished frame surrounding a door is a
door frame
door jamb
door casing

150. The finished frame surrounding a door is a
door frame
door jamb
door casing

151. A door lock with a spring bolt controlled by one or both knobs and
dead bolt controlled by a key is a
knob bolt
knob latch
knob lock

152. A door lock with a spring bolt controlled by one or both knobs and
dead bolt controlled by a key is a
knob bolt
knob latch
knob lock

153. A door consisting of two separate leaves, one above the other, this
leaves may operate independently or together is a
dwarf door
dutch door
window door

154. A door consisting of two separate leaves, one above the other, this
leaves may operate independently or together is a
dwarf door
dutch door
window door

155. A joint formed by overlapping the edges of metal sheet or plated
and joining them by riveting, soldering or brazing is a
lap joint
lap seam
lap splice

156. A joint formed by overlapping the edges of metal sheet or plated
and joining them by riveting, soldering or brazing is a
lap joint
lap seam
lap splice

157. A clay roofing tile approximately semi cylindrical in shape laid in
courses with units having their convex side alternately up and down
is a
pantile
mission tile
roman tile

158. A clay roofing tile approximately semi cylindrical in shape laid in
courses with units having their convex side alternately up and down
is a
pantile
mission tile
roman tile

159. The part of a foundation system which supports the exterior wall of
the super structure and bears directly on the column footing is a
grade beam
foundation wall
foundation course

160. The part of a foundation system which supports the exterior wall of
the super structure and bears directly on the column footing is a
grade beam
foundation wall
foundation course

161. A commercially pure iron of fibrous nature, valued for its corrosion
resistance and ductility is a
cast iron
wrought iron
pig iron

162. The wall of Intramuros is
an aqueduct
a fortification
a moat

163. The wall of Intramuros is
an aqueduct
a fortification
a moat

164. The Filipino term for rafter is
guililan
sepo
kilo

165. The Filipino term for rafter is
guililan
sepo
kilo

166. The Filipino term for baseboard is
rodapis
perdano
batidora

167. The Filipino term for baseboard is
rodapis
perdano
batidora

168. A climatic factor that is considered in the structural and architectural
design of tall buildings
thunderstorm
gusts
lightning

169. A climatic factor that is considered in the structural and architectural
design of tall buildings
thunderstorm
gusts
lightning

170. This is a ground condition that determines the size, type and shape
of the building footing/foundation
soil bearing pressure
loam and clay formation
adobe underlay

171. This is a ground condition that determines the size, type and shape
of the building footing/foundation
soil bearing pressure
loam and clay formation
adobe underlay

172. What is the height of a curtain wall for a downfeed water 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

173. What is the height of a curtain wall for a downfeed water 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

174. Select the grouping one subject of which is a general criterion used
by 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

175. Select the grouping one subject of which is a general criterion used
by 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

176. The most common materials used for roofing of urban residential
houses
R.C. slabs
wood shingles
G.I. sheets

177. The most common materials used for roofing of urban residential
houses
R.C. slabs
wood shingles
G.I. sheets

178. 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

179. 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

180. Rise is the vertical distance between the upper surface of two
consecutive steps. The horizontal distance between the nosing of
two consecutive steps is the
“going”
“string”
“newel”

181. Rise is the vertical distance between the upper surface of two
consecutive steps. The horizontal distance between the nosing of
two consecutive steps is the
“going”
“string”
“newel”

182. 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
concrete hollow block walls
¼” double wall on 2” x 4” studs
asbestos board walls on wooden studs

183. 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
concrete hollow block walls
¼” double wall on 2” x 4” studs
asbestos board walls on wooden studs

184. 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
pitch or bituminous felt
gravel coarse
aluminum foil

185. 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
pitch or bituminous felt
gravel coarse
aluminum foil

186. This material holds less moisture, is very light with less absorptive
capacity and is very good in exterior sidings of residential houses in
tropical regions
asbestos cement shingles
vinyl shingles
wood shingles

187. This material holds less moisture, is very light with less absorptive
capacity and is very good in exterior sidings of residential houses in
tropical regions
asbestos cement shingles
vinyl shingles
wood shingles

188. Standard size overlap for corrugated G.I. roofing is
2 corr.
2 ½ corr.
3 corr.

189. Standard size overlap for corrugated G.I. roofing is
2 corr.
2 ½ corr.
3 corr.

190. A continuous recess built into a wall to receive pipes, ducts, etc. is
called
alcove
ductwork
chase

191. A continuous recess built into a wall to receive pipes, ducts, etc. is
called
alcove
ductwork
chase

192. A twisting force is
torsion
shear
moment

193. A twisting force is
torsion
shear
moment

194. A barrier or diaphragm formed to prevent the movement of soil to
stabilize foundation, etc. is
pile foundation
sheet piling
retaining wall

195. A barrier or diaphragm formed to prevent the movement of soil to
stabilize foundation, etc. is
pile foundation
sheet piling
retaining wall

196. The term stone-cut refers to a
masonry finish
adobe stone work
wood siding

197. The term stone-cut refers to a
masonry finish
adobe stone work
wood siding

198. Wood with metal cladding is called
channel strip
reinforced wood
kalamein

199. Wood with metal cladding is called
channel strip
reinforced wood
kalamein

200. The Filipino term for floor joist is
suelo
guililan
soleras

201. The Filipino term for floor joist is
suelo
guililan
soleras

202. The Filipino term for bottom chord is
tirante
tahilan
madre

203. The Filipino term for bottom chord is
tirante
tahilan
madre

204. Standard concrete mix for beams, girders, slabs, stairs and
columns is
“AA”
“A”
“B”

205. Standard concrete mix for beams, girders, slabs, stairs and
columns is
“AA”
“A”
“B”

206. Chord splice connectors for trusses is
split-ring
wood block
fish plate

207. Chord splice connectors for trusses is
split-ring
wood block
fish plate

208. A vertical line check uses a
meter stick
try square
plumb bob

209. A vertical line check uses a
meter stick
try square
plumb bob

210. A specialized fastener used to pull on to hold mitered joints
together is
vise
wood screw
clamp nail

211. A specialized fastener used to pull on to hold mitered joints
together is
vise
wood screw
clamp nail

212. Most waterproofed type of mortar joints for wall is
raked
struck
weathered

213. Most waterproofed type of mortar joints for wall is
raked
struck
weathered

214. Rafters laid diagonally from corner of a plate or girts to the ridge
jack rafter
valley plate
hip rafter

215. Rafters laid diagonally from corner of a plate or girts to the ridge
jack rafter
valley plate
hip rafter

216. The horizontal boards nailed to corner post to assist in the accurate
layout of foundation and excavation lines are called
form boards
box boards
batter boards

217. The horizontal boards nailed to corner post to assist in the accurate
layout of foundation and excavation lines are called
form boards
box boards
batter boards

218. 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

219. 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

220. The Filipino term for ceiling joist is
kostilyahe
tirante
espejo

221. The Filipino term for ceiling joist is
kostilyahe
tirante
espejo

222. The Filipino term for concrete beam is
biga
guilihan
kilo

223. The Filipino term for concrete beam is
biga
guilihan
kilo

224. Instrument or tool capable of vertical and horizontal line check is
called
plumb bob
spirit level
try square
caliper

225. Instrument or tool capable of vertical and horizontal line check is
called
plumb bob
spirit level
try square
caliper

226. The vertical and horizontal surface is reinforced concrete where
concreting was stopped and continued later is called
expansion joint
control joint
cold joint
construction joint

227. The vertical and horizontal surface is reinforced concrete where
concreting was stopped and continued later is called
expansion joint
control joint
cold joint
construction joint

228. A twisting force is
shear
bending
moment
torsion

229. A twisting force is
shear
bending
moment
torsion

230. A continuous recess built into a wall to receive pipes, ducts, etc. is
called
alcove
chase
ductworks
pipeline

231. A continuous recess built into a wall to receive pipes, ducts, etc. is
called
alcove
chase
ductworks
pipeline

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

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

234. When the ratio of short span to the long span of a slab is less than
0.50, slab is a
one-way slab
slab on fill
two-way slab
cantilever slab

235. When the ratio of short span to the long span of a slab is less than
0.50, slab is a
one-way slab
slab on fill
two-way slab
cantilever slab

236. Longitudinal beams which rest on the top chord and preferably at
the joints of the truss
purlins
jack rafter
rafters
girders

237. Longitudinal beams which rest on the top chord and preferably at
the joints of the truss
purlins
jack rafter
rafters
girders

238. 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
box system
space frame
freeform
braced frame

239. 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
box system
space frame
freeform
braced frame

240. Concrete slab should have a minimum clearance of
20 mm
40 mm
15 mm
30 mm

241. Concrete slab should have a minimum clearance of
20 mm
40 mm
15 mm
30 mm

242. It is designed to resist lateral forces parallel to the plane of the wall
bearing wall
curtain wall
grade wall
shear wall

243. It is designed to resist lateral forces parallel to the plane of the wall
bearing wall
curtain wall
grade wall
shear wall

244. The section of which the moment changes from positive to negative
is called
neutral axis
inflection point
section of zero shear
maximum moment

245. The section of which the moment changes from positive to negative
is called
neutral axis
inflection point
section of zero shear
maximum moment

246. What is the appropriate painting material type for wood surfaces?
zinc chromate
alkyd
latex
polyurethane

247. What is the appropriate painting material type for wood surfaces?
zinc chromate
alkyd
latex
polyurethane

248. Commercially made corrugated G.I. sheets, of gauge 26, having
standard corrugation are coated both sides with
aluminum coating
laminations
paints
pure virgin spoiter

249. Commercially made corrugated G.I. sheets, of gauge 26, having
standard corrugation are coated both sides with
aluminum coating
laminations
paints
pure virgin spoiter

250. Wood flooring finishing material
7 & 6 wood planks
V cut wood planks
gypsum board
ply board panel

251. Wood flooring finishing material
7 & 6 wood planks
V cut wood planks
gypsum board
ply board panel

252. What hardware/material is needed to fasten an asphalt strip roof
shingle on wooden sheets/planks?
CV nail
staple wire
tekscrew
fin nail

253. What hardware/material is needed to fasten an asphalt strip roof
shingle on wooden sheets/planks?
CV nail
staple wire
tekscrew
fin nail

254. The time required for the removal of a form works of a concrete
footing
24 hours
36 hours
48 hours
12 hours

255. The time required for the removal of a form works of a concrete
footing
24 hours
36 hours
48 hours
12 hours

256. Identify which figure is a dado wood joint

257. Identify which figure is a dado wood joint

258. Identify which figure is flemish (double stretcher) brickwork

259. Identify which figure is flemish (double stretcher) brickwork

260. Wall partition wooden framing is called
joist
jambs
studs
nailers

261. Wall partition wooden framing is called
joist
jambs
studs
nailers

262. How many corrugation is required as the minimum side lap of an
ordinary standard G.I. sheet roofing?
1 ½
2 ½
2
1

263. How many corrugation is required as the minimum side lap of an
ordinary standard G.I. sheet roofing?
1 ½
2 ½
2
1

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

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

266. What is the appropriate paint material for G.I. sheet roofing?
alkyd type
acrylic latex type
lacquer type
urethane

267. What is the appropriate paint material for G.I. sheet roofing?
alkyd type
acrylic latex type
lacquer type
urethane

268. Identify which figure is a dado wood joint

269. Identify which figure is a dado wood joint

270. The paint finishing material of long-span pre-painted roofing sheet
is
acrylic paint
duco paint
polyester paint
automotive paint

271. The paint finishing material of long-span pre-painted roofing sheet
is
acrylic paint
duco paint
polyester paint
automotive paint

272. What hardware/material is needed to fasten corrugated asbestos
cement roofing sheet on a steel purlin
metal screw
L hook bolt
m bolt
aluminum screw

273. What hardware/material is needed to fasten corrugated asbestos
cement roofing sheet on a steel purlin
metal screw
L hook bolt
m bolt
aluminum screw

274. A common paint film defect where progressive powdering from the
surface inward occurs. It is called
blistering
peeling
chalking
alligatoring

275. A common paint film defect where progressive powdering from the
surface inward occurs. It is called
blistering
peeling
chalking
alligatoring

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

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

278. A joint where two successive placement of concrete meet is called
truss joint
contraction joint
construction joint
expansion joint

279. A joint where two successive placement of concrete meet is called
truss joint
contraction joint
construction joint
expansion joint

280. A wall which supports vertical loads in addition to its weight without
the benefit of a complete vertical load carrying space frame is
called
retaining wall
curtain wall
shearing wall
bearing wall

281. A wall which supports vertical loads in addition to its weight without
the benefit of a complete vertical load carrying space frame is
called
retaining wall
curtain wall
shearing wall
bearing wall

282. A type of concrete floor which has no beam is called
flat slab
2-way slab
one way slab
ribbed floor

283. A type of concrete floor which has no beam is called
flat slab
2-way slab
one way slab
ribbed floor

284. A one-way concrete slab are used when
the slab is being supported by two parallel beams
the slab has no cantilevered portion
the concrete slab is reinforced on the near bottom side
the concrete slab is sloping to all side

285. A one-way concrete slab are used when
the slab is being supported by two parallel beams
the slab has no cantilevered portion
the concrete slab is reinforced on the near bottom side
the concrete slab is sloping to all side

286. Level tool is a
tool used for guiding and testing the work to a vertical and horizontal position
a tool for checking height elevation
tool used to check the water level
the tool designated the different ranking of tool usage

287. Level tool is a
tool used for guiding and testing the work to a vertical and horizontal
position
a tool for checking height elevation
tool used to check the water level
the tool designated the different ranking of tool usage

288. Steel square is a
a small try square
tool for testing and for framing work
a steel square for use of signage
tool of the steel man

289. Steel square is a
a small try square
tool for testing and for framing work
a steel square for use of signage
tool of the steel man

290. The vertical surface on face of a stair step is called
stair clip
stair head
nosing
riser

291. The vertical surface on face of a stair step is called
stair clip
stair head
nosing
riser

292. Tin shear is a
painter tool
masonry tool
tinsmithry tool
electrical tool

293. Tin shear is a
painter tool
masonry tool
tinsmithry tool
electrical tool

294. Auger bit is part of
fastener tool
guiding testing tool
bearing tool
rough facing tool

295. Auger bit is part of
fastener tool
guiding testing tool
bearing tool
rough facing tool

296. 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
5 years
3 years
4 years
2 years

297. 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
5 years
3 years
4 years
2 years

298. Wood board should have a thickness specification of
not less than 2” thick x 5” and up wide
not less than 1” thick x 4” and up wide
not less than 2” thick x 4” and up wide
not less than 3” thick x 7” and up wide

299. Wood board should have a thickness specification of
not less than 2” thick x 5” and up wide
not less than 1” thick x 4” and up wide
not less than 2” thick x 4” and up wide
not less than 3” thick x 7” and up wide

300. Wood plank is a piece of lumber that is
2” to 5” thick
6” to 8” thick
5” to 7” thick
8” up thick

301. Wood plank is a piece of lumber that is
2” to 5” thick
6” to 8” thick
5” to 7” thick
8” up thick

302. The distance from the first to the last riser of a stair flight is called
spandrel
pitch
run
rise

303. The distance from the first to the last riser of a stair flight is called
spandrel
pitch
run
rise

304. A high-speed rotary shaping hand power tool used to make smooth
cutting and curving on solid wood is called
surface planner
dado place
portable hand router
lathe machine

305. A high-speed rotary shaping hand power tool used to make smooth
cutting and curving on solid wood is called
surface planner
dado place
portable hand router
lathe machine

306. The major horizontal supporting member of the floor system is
called
rafter
girder
purlin
girt

307. The major horizontal supporting member of the floor system is
called
rafter
girder
purlin
girt

308. Wood defects are heart shake, cup shake, star shake and
knots
discoloration
deterioration
rotten

309. Wood defects are heart shake, cup shake, star shake and
knots
discoloration
deterioration
rotten

310. Dressed lumber is referred to
covered with plastic for shipment
lumber of exact measurement
smoothed or planed lumber
lumber used for fine carpentry works

311. Dressed lumber is referred to
covered with plastic for shipment
lumber of exact measurement
smoothed or planed lumber
lumber used for fine carpentry works

312. The other kind of handsaw other than rip-cut saw is
diagonal cut saw
cross-cut
circular saw
coping saw

313. The other kind of handsaw other than rip-cut saw is
diagonal cut saw
cross-cut
circular saw
coping saw

314. Walls that support weight from above as well as their own dead
weight
load bearing walls
curtain walls
shoring walls
none of the above

315. Walls that support weight from above as well as their own dead
weight
load bearing walls
curtain walls
shoring walls
none of the above

316. It refers to the occupancy load which either partially or fully in place
or may not be present at all is called
live load
dead load
concentrated load
distributed load

317. It refers to the occupancy load which either partially or fully in place
or may not be present at all is called
live load
dead load
concentrated load
distributed load

318. The distance between inflection point in the column when it breaks
is called
development length
cross sectional area
effective length
equivalent distance

319. The distance between inflection point in the column when it breaks
is called
development length
cross sectional area
effective length
equivalent distance

320. The amount of space measured in cubic units
none of these
perimeter
volume
area

321. The amount of space measured in cubic units
none of these
perimeter
volume
area

322. An expansion joints adjacent parts of a structure to permit expected
movements between them is called
contraction joint
truss joint
construction joint
conduction joint

323. An expansion joints adjacent parts of a structure to permit expected
movements between them is called
contraction joint
truss joint
construction joint
conduction joint

324. To find the volume of water in a cylindrical tank, multiply the area of
its base by its
diameter
radius
height
none of these

325. To find the volume of water in a cylindrical tank, multiply the area of
its base by its
diameter
radius
height
none of these

326. The most important component to determine the strength of a
concrete mix is
cement
sand
gravel
lime

327. The most important component to determine the strength of a
concrete mix is
cement
sand
gravel
lime

328. A beam that projects beyond one or both its support is called
overhanging beam
continuous beam
intermediate beam
cantilever beam

329. A beam that projects beyond one or both its support is called
overhanging beam
continuous beam
intermediate beam
cantilever beam

330. Jack rafter is used for
hip roof support
long span beam
cantilevered truss
none of these

331. Jack rafter is used for
hip roof support
long span beam
cantilevered truss
none of these

332. The total of all the tread widths in a stair is called
total riser
total run
winder
none of these

333. The total of all the tread widths in a stair is called
total riser
total run
winder
none of these

334. The face or front elevation of a building
facade
front view
face plate
frontal approach

335. The face or front elevation of a building
facade
front view
face plate
frontal approach

336. A pit in a basement floor made to collect water into which a pump is
placed to pump the liquid to the sewer pipe
sump
drain hole
slump
none of these

337. A pit in a basement floor made to collect water into which a pump is
placed to pump the liquid to the sewer pipe
sump
drain hole
slump
none of these

338. Prefabrication refers to
design of a factory
pre-construction of components as a part of a whole
a system of material audit
preliminary building procedure

339. Prefabrication refers to
design of a factory
pre-construction of components as a part of a whole
a system of material audit
preliminary building procedure

340. An opening in the roof for admitting light is called
natural lighting
ocules lighting
none of these
skylight

341. An opening in the roof for admitting light is called
natural lighting
ocules lighting
none of these
skylight

342. Wood coming out from trees with needle leaves, rather than broad
leaves are called
ironwood
mahogany
softwood
hardwood

343. Wood coming out from trees with needle leaves, rather than broad
leaves are called
ironwood
mahogany
softwood
hardwood

344. A kind of brick used for high temperature
fly-ash brick
thermal brick
firebrick
cinder block

345. A kind of brick used for high temperature
fly-ash brick
thermal brick
firebrick
cinder block

346. The building frame construction system that uses one piece
structural stud from the foundation to the roof
balloon framing
lath framing
wall framing
upright framing

347. The building frame construction system that uses one piece
structural stud from the foundation to the roof
balloon framing
lath framing
wall framing
upright framing

348. 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
none of these
plaster ground
gravel stop
trimming guard

349. 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
none of these
plaster ground
gravel stop
trimming guard

350. The distance between two structural supports
overall distance
bay
span
none of these

351. The distance between two structural supports
overall distance
bay
span
none of these

352. The scientific name for wood is
CITEM
XYLEM
APTG
TANG

353. The scientific name for wood is
CITEM
XYLEM
APTG
TANG

354. In designing a stair, to find the height of the riser, divide the height
of the stair by the number of
newel post
risers
balustrade
balusters

355. In designing a stair, to find the height of the riser, divide the height
of the stair by the number of
newel post
risers
balustrade
balusters

356. A kind of roof that has four sloping sides
gable roof
mansard roof
hip roof
lean to

357. A kind of roof that has four sloping sides
gable roof
mansard roof
hip roof
lean to

358. Stone placed on a slope to prevent erosion
rip-rap
embankment
flag stone
border stone

359. Stone placed on a slope to prevent erosion
rip-rap
embankment
flag stone
border stone

360. A tough used for carrying off water
gutter
none of these
moat
valley duet

361. A tough used for carrying off water
gutter
none of these
moat
valley duet

362. The process of removing concrete forms from the cured concrete
stripping
clearing
none of these
deforming works

363. The process of removing concrete forms from the cured concrete
stripping
clearing
none of these
deforming works

364. A structural member spanning from truss-to-truss or supporting
rafters
floor joist
purlin
girts
girder

365. A structural member spanning from truss-to-truss or supporting
rafters
floor joist
purlin
girts
girder

366. A threaded steel bent inserted of masonry construction for securing
wood or metal plates to concrete construction
anchor bolt
U-bolt
gusset plate
strut

367. A threaded steel bent inserted of masonry construction for securing
wood or metal plates to concrete construction
anchor bolt
U-bolt
gusset plate
strut

368. A horizontal piece of wood, stone, steel or concrete across the top
of door or window opening to bear the weight of the walls above the
opening
none of these
lintel
transome beam
transverse rafter

369. A horizontal piece of wood, stone, steel or concrete across the top
of door or window opening to bear the weight of the walls above the
opening
none of these
lintel
transome beam
transverse rafter

370. The placing of glass in windows or doors
none of these
glazing
puttying
glassing

371. The placing of glass in windows or doors
none of these
glazing
puttying
glassing

372. A rejected building material because of its below standard grade is
called
out-limber
run-of-the mill
cult
none of these

373. A rejected building material because of its below standard grade is
called
out-limber
run-of-the mill
cult
none of these

374. Another word for handmill on a stair construction
balustrade
banister
hand guard
stringer

375. Another word for handmill on a stair construction
balustrade
banister
hand guard
stringer

376. A joint produced by lapping two pieces of materials
sandwiched joint
butt joint
dado joint
lap joint

377. A joint produced by lapping two pieces of materials
sandwiched joint
butt joint
dado joint
lap joint

378. Green lumber is
wolmanized lumber
creasate treated lumber
talanized lumber
lumber that still contains moisture or sap

379. Green lumber is
wolmanized lumber
creasate treated lumber
talanized lumber
lumber that still contains moisture or sap

380. The internal angle formed by the two roof slopes of a roof is called
canal
gutter
valley
ridge cap

381. The internal angle formed by the two roof slopes of a roof is called
canal
gutter
valley
ridge cap

382. A vertical board attached on the ends of the rafters. It is a part of
the cornice
facia
decorative board
face over
construction board

383. A vertical board attached on the ends of the rafters. It is a part of
the cornice
facia
decorative board
face over
construction board

384. A large heavy nail is referred to as
spike
anchorage hardware
none of these
dowel rod

385. A large heavy nail is referred to as
spike
anchorage hardware
none of these
dowel rod

386. 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

387. 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

388. Underwater watertight chamber to allow construction work to be
done
bent chamber
submersible air chamber
caisson
none of these

389. Underwater watertight chamber to allow construction work to be
done
bent chamber
submersible air chamber
caisson
none of these

390. 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

391. 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

392. Lumber specification S4S means
smooth for surfacing jobs
square on four sides
first class lumber
smooth on four sides

393. Lumber specification S4S means
smooth for surfacing jobs
square on four sides
first class lumber
smooth on four sides

394. The term used to indicate top and lower principal member of a roof
or bridge truss
rafter
chord
beam
tie

395. The term used to indicate top and lower principal member of a roof
or bridge truss
rafter
chord
beam
tie

396. Strips of hardwood, usually 2x2” laid over a concrete slab floor
sleepers
leveling blocks
wood anchor blocks
wood saddle

397. Strips of hardwood, usually 2x2” laid over a concrete slab floor
sleepers
leveling blocks
wood anchor blocks
wood saddle

398. Miter square is a guiding and testing tool that has a permanent
blade set at
30
45
20
60

399. Miter square is a guiding and testing tool that has a permanent
blade set at
30
45
20
60

400. A wall that holds back on earth embankment
shoring wall
retaining wall
buttress wall
foundation wall

401. A wall that holds back on earth embankment
shoring wall
retaining wall
buttress wall
foundation wall

402. In structural steel section joints, it is recommended NOT to use
rivets
nuts and bolts
oxy/acetyline welding
electric arch welding

403. In structural steel section joints, it is recommended NOT to use
rivets
nuts and bolts
oxy/acetyline welding
electric arch welding

404. A wall that serves two (2) dwelling units, known also as party wall
common wall
property wall
exterior wall
perimeter wall

405. A wall that serves two (2) dwelling units, known also as party wall
common wall
property wall
exterior wall
perimeter wall

406. Pertaining to a material description that resembles glass
alabaster
vitreous
fiberglass
cellulose

407. Pertaining to a material description that resembles glass
alabaster
vitreous
fiberglass
cellulose

408. To allow concrete to dry by keeping it moist to attain maximum
strength
permentate
stabilize
tempering
cure

409. To allow concrete to dry by keeping it moist to attain maximum
strength
permentate
stabilize
tempering
cure

410. The hardware on a door to accommodate the knob and lockset
keyhole
escutcheon
embellisher
door lock cup
push plate

411. The hardware on a door to accommodate the knob and lockset
keyhole
escutcheon
embellisher
door lock cup
push plate

412. The material used for the process of making watertight the roof
intersection and other exposed areas on the exterior of a building
caping
flashing
fascia
gutter

413. The material used for the process of making watertight the roof
intersection and other exposed areas on the exterior of a building
caping
flashing
fascia
gutter

414. A vertical space in a building intended for ducts, pipes, wire and
cables
niche
crevice
chase
trench

415. A vertical space in a building intended for ducts, pipes, wire and
cables
niche
crevice
chase
trench

416. The term to describe the putting up of the skeleton of the building
roughing-in
stakes and butterboards
shell work
formworks

417. The term to describe the putting up of the skeleton of the building
roughing-in
stakes and butterboards
shell work
formworks

418. 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

419. 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

420. 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

421. 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

422. Kalomein door is
a fireproof door with metal covering
an indoor decorative door
a door product of Kuala Lumpur
none of these

423. Kalomein door is
a fireproof door with metal covering
an indoor decorative door
a door product of Kuala Lumpur
none of these

424. Lumber that is notsquared or finished
green lumber
milled lumber
undressed lumber
scaled lumber

425. Lumber that is notsquared or finished
green lumber
milled lumber
undressed lumber
scaled lumber

426. How is a 90 degree bend standard hook for concrete reinforcement
constructed
90 degree bend plus 10 db extension, at free end of bar
90 degree bend plus 12 db extension, at free end of bar
90 degree bend plus 6 db extension, at free end of bar
90 degree bend plus 4 db extension, at free end of bar

427. How is a 90 degree bend standard hook for concrete reinforcement
constructed
90 degree bend plus 10 db extension, at free end of bar
90 degree bend plus 12 db extension, at free end of bar
90 degree bend plus 6 db extension, at free end of bar
90 degree bend plus 4 db extension, at free end of bar

428. Good high-strength-bolted connection for steel should have the
following 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 separated
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

429. Good high-strength-bolted connection for steel should have the
following 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 separated
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

430. What are piles at an inclination to resist forces that are not critical?
guide piles
batter piles
slope piles
fender piles

431. What are piles at an inclination to resist forces that are not critical?
guide piles
batter piles
slope piles
fender piles

432. 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

433. 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

434. What is a concrete beam placed directly on the ground to provide
foundation for the superstructure?
strap beam
gerber beam
grade beam
tie beam

435. What is a concrete beam placed directly on the ground to provide
foundation for the superstructure?
strap beam
gerber beam
grade beam
tie beam

436. 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?
retaining bolts
foundation bolts
anchor bolts
friction bolts

437. 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?
retaining bolts
foundation bolts
anchor bolts
friction bolts

438. 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
impressio-crete
textfloor-crete
stucco floor finish
concrete block cushion

439. 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
impressio-crete
textfloor-crete
stucco floor finish
concrete block cushion

440. Vernacular term for Concrete Hollow Block (CHB) laying
palitada
mitsa
rebokada
asintada

441. Vernacular term for Concrete Hollow Block (CHB) laying
palitada
mitsa
rebokada
asintada

442. An installation method where the cabinet covers is recessed and
flushed with the cabinet sidings
inset or interior
concealed
party wall or half lap
full lap or over lap

443. An installation method where the cabinet covers is recessed and
flushed with the cabinet sidings
inset or interior
concealed
party wall or half lap
full lap or over lap

444. 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?
axminster
wilton
velvet
knitted

445. 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?
axminster
wilton
velvet
knitted

446. 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
scratch coat
splash coat
cement roughing
concrete roughing by chiseling

447. 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
scratch coat
splash coat
cement roughing
concrete roughing by chiseling

448. 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
narra
molave
mahogany
tanguile

449. 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
narra
molave
mahogany
tanguile

450. A special coating system with a high gloss shine while maintaining
the natural wood qualities, maintenance free, used to finish and
topcoat wood flooring
polyethylene floor coating
tile floor coating
epoxy floor coating
polyurethane floor coating

451. A special coating system with a high gloss shine while maintaining
the natural wood qualities, maintenance free, used to finish and
topcoat wood flooring
polyethylene floor coating
tile floor coating
epoxy floor coating
polyurethane floor coating

452. 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
spraytex
anay finish
stucco finish
sandblast

453. 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
spraytex
anay finish
stucco finish
sandblast

454. 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?
25% of scaffoldings can be removed at slab area after 21 days of pouring and 100% of scaffolds after 28 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
25% of scaffoldings can be removed at slab area after 14 days and 100% of scaffolds after 21 days after
pouring

455. 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?
25% of scaffoldings can be removed at slab area after 21 days of pouring and 100% of scaffolds after 28 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
25% of scaffoldings can be removed at slab area after 14 days and 100% of scaffolds after 21 days
after pouring

456. A type of wood end joint where both wood are cut at equal angles
diagonally
finger
lap
splice
scarf

457. A type of wood end joint where both wood are cut at equal angles
diagonally
finger
lap
splice
scarf

458. When utilizing “knock-down” modular system of cabinets and
furniture, an end user is constrain of using:
longer assembly time
standard sizes, shapes and forms
needs additional finishing
labor intensive during production and assembly

459. When utilizing “knock-down” modular system of cabinets and
furniture, an end user is constrain of using:
longer assembly time
standard sizes, shapes and forms
needs additional finishing
labor intensive during production and assembly

460. A type of terazzo floor described by its physical appearance
whereby the stone or pebble is intentionally exposed while the
cement matrix is depressed
palladiana terazzo
rustic terazzo
venetian terazzo
standard terazzo

461. A type of terazzo floor described by its physical appearance
whereby the stone or pebble is intentionally exposed while the
cement matrix is depressed
palladiana terazzo
rustic terazzo
venetian terazzo
standard terazzo

462. Which of the following concrete handling criterion impairs the
quality 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 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

463. Which of the following concrete handling criterion impairs the
quality 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
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

464. A type of window where the ventilating sash rotates 90 degrees to
180 degrees about the header and sill or about the side jamb
combination
pivoted
awning
jalousie

465. A type of window where the ventilating sash rotates 90 degrees to
180 degrees about the header and sill or about the side jamb
combination
pivoted
awning
jalousie

466. To prevent cement plaster from improper adhesion, the substrate
must be roughened while observing the following:
cure the cement plaster slowly
cure the cement plaster rapidly
add more cement to the cement plaster
keep the cement plaster as thin as possible

467. To prevent cement plaster from improper adhesion, the substrate
must be roughened while observing the following:
cure the cement plaster slowly
cure the cement plaster rapidly
add more cement to the cement plaster
keep the cement plaster as thin as possible

468. 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 hand
left hand reverse
left hand

469. 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 hand
left hand reverse
left hand

470. What type of joint is used to install a glass into a lite of a French
window?
dado
rabbet
tenon
mortise

471. What type of joint is used to install a glass into a lite of a French
window?
dado
rabbet
tenon
mortise

472. An equipment to uniformly distribute tile adhesive at the underside
of a ________ tile during installation
masonry wall
notch trowel
edge strip trowel
flat steel trowel

473. An equipment to uniformly distribute tile adhesive at the underside
of a ________ tile during installation
masonry wall
notch trowel
edge strip trowel
flat steel trowel

474. 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
acrylic emulsion
masonry neutralizer
etching solution
aquaseal

475. 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
acrylic emulsion
masonry neutralizer
etching solution
aquaseal

476. 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
peeling
bleeding
alligatoring
cracking

477. 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
peeling
bleeding
alligatoring
cracking

478. A type of shutter proof opaque glass used to construct a door with
glass to allow natural light only
figured wired glass
smoked glass
etched glass
bevel glass

479. A type of shutter proof opaque glass used to construct a door with
glass to allow natural light only
figured wired glass
smoked glass
etched glass
bevel glass

480. Vernacular term for rough plastering
baldosa
asintada
rebokada
kostura

481. Vernacular term for rough plastering
baldosa
asintada
rebokada
kostura

482. Aggregates should conform to PNS or ASTM standards and must
be well 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 when
working spaces between reinforcements for proper bonding>
Course aggregates shall be no larger than ½ 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 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 7/8 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 or
wires, bundles of bars, or prestressing tendons or ducts

483. Aggregates should conform to PNS or ASTM standards and must
be well 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 when
working spaces between reinforcements for proper bonding>
Course aggregates shall be no larger than ½ 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 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 7/8 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 or wires, bundles of bars, or prestressing tendons or ducts

484. What is the minimum concrete cover for primary reinforcement of
beams 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 mm
db but not less than 20 mm and not to exceed 50 mm
db but not less than 30 mm

485. What is the minimum concrete cover for primary reinforcement of
beams 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 mm
db but not less than 20 mm and not to exceed 50 mm
db but not less than 30 mm

486. 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?
cut and fill
grading
benching
site preparation

487. 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?
cut and fill
grading
benching
site preparation

488. 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
cement non skid blocks
vigan tiles
adobe cobbled stones
mosaic tiles

489. 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
cement non skid blocks
vigan tiles
adobe cobbled stones
mosaic tiles

490. What is a steel element such as wire, cable, bar, rod or strand, or a
bundle of such elements, used to impart prestress to concrete?
prestress cables
reinforcement
tenon cables
tendon

491. What is a steel element such as wire, cable, bar, rod or strand, or a
bundle of such elements, used to impart prestress to concrete?
prestress cables
reinforcement
tenon cables
tendon