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TRAINING on MATERIALS QUALITY CONTROL in PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

DPWH 13th Regional Training Center, Doongan, Butuan City
April 22 May 3, 2013

EXAMINATION

NAME: _______________________ DISTRICT/OFFICE: ___________ RATING: ______

Encircle the correct answer.

1. One of the duties of the Materials Engineer is to:

a.) Check the geometric control of the project
b.) Recommend to the Project Engineer remedial
measures for the corrections of unsatisfactory
conditions of materials.
c.) Prepare As-Built-Plans

2. Which of the following is not the work of the Materials

Engineer?
a.) To prepare design mixes for concrete and
bituminous mixtures.
b.) To ensure that samples are properly cured by
standard procedures.
c.) To check the required equipment needed in
the project.

3. The materials Engineer of the contractor is directly

under the supervisor of the:
a.) Materials Engineer of the DPWH
b.) Project Engineer of the Contractor
c.) Project Engineer of the Consultant

4. The requisites in transporting samples to the laboratory

is:
a.) Well packed in durable containers to avoid
damages in transit, accompanied by a
sample card filled up in detail and
duty signed by the Materials
Engineer.
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b.) Transported in any vehicle without cushions,

accompanied b y a sample card duly
signed by anybody in the project.
c.) Well packed in durable containers to avoid
damages in transit.

5. Which of the following is a duty of a Materials

Engineer?
a.) To see that all laboratory equipment are
protected from dust and other foreign
matters that tend to destroy their
sensitivity.
b.) To evaluate the work accomplishment of the
contractor.
c.) To supervise corrections of physical defects
in the project.

6. The Materials Engineer must base his/her

recommendation for the acceptance and rejection of
construction materials on:
a.) Visual inspection only
b.) Test results
c.) Conscience

7. The calibration of the universal testing machine is

conducted:
a.) Once a year
b.) Every quarter
c.) Every semester

8. Who is recommending the acceptance and rejection of

construction materials intended for use in the project,
based on test results?
a.) Project Engineer of the Contractor
b.) Materials Engineer of the Contractor
c.) Materials Engineer of DPWH
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9. The following are physical properties of asphalt except:

a.) Consistency
b.) Temperature Susceptibility
c.) Gradation
d.) Cohesion

10. Which of the following is a physical test of asphalt?

a.) Field Density Test

b.) Ductility Test
c.) Triaxial Test
d.) Rebound Test

11. It is a chemical composition of asphalt that gives color

and hardness:
a.) Asphaltene
b.) Maltene
c.) Resin
d.) Oil

12. Which of the following is not a manufactured asphalt?

a.) Asphalt Cement
b.) Blown Asphalt
c.) Liquid Asphalt
d.) Rock Asphalt

13. In bituminous mixture composition, percent of

aggregates ranges from:
a.) 90-95% b.) 92-95% c.) 93-96% d.) 95-97%

14. The mineral filler which is used in the bituminous mix

passes sieve number:
a.) 100 b.) 200 c.) 40 d.) 60

15. Which of the following is not a property of aggregates

for bituminous mix composition:
a.) Strength
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b.) Particle Shape

c.) Absorption and Specific Gravity
d.) Penetration

16. The percent of asphalt used in bituminous mix ranges

from:
a.) 5-8% b.) 6-8% c.) 4-8% d.) 3-8%

17. Determines the affect of water on the cohesion of the

bituminous mixture:
a.) Marshall Test
b.) Immersion-Compression Test
c.) Extraction Test

18. Asphalt cement, liquid asphalt and blown asphalt are:

a.) Natural Asphalt
b.) Manufactured Asphalt
c.) Mix Asphalt

19. Cold mix asphalt is used in

a.) Paving
b.) Pothole patching
c.) Addictive

20. VMA means:

a.) Voids in Material Aggregates
b.) Voids in Mineral Air
c.) Voids in Mineral Aggregates

21.) The allowable air voids in compacted asphalt mix is

a.) 3% b.) 5% c.) 8%

22.) In Marshall test, the specimens are tested for stability

and flow at:
a.) 50C b.) 60C c.) 70C
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23.) The compaction temperature in molding the

bituminous mixture specimens:
a.) 100C b.) 124C c.) 135C

24.) The mixing temperature of bituminous mix is:

a.) 163C b.) 165C c.) 170C

25.) The heating temperature of asphalt ranges from:

a.) 100C - 110C
b.) 121C - 138C
c.) 125C - 140C

26.) The heating temperature of aggregates ranges from:

a.) 150C - 160C
b.) 177C - 191C
c.) 180C - 200C

27.) The average minimum strength requirement of non-

load bearing concrete masonry is 4.1 MPa (600 psi).
What is its individual strength requirement?
a.) 3.45 Mpa (500 psi)
b.) 5.5 Mpa (800 psi)
c.) 6.9 Mpa (1000 psi)

28.) The average individual strength requirement of load

bearing concrete masonry units is 5.5 MPa (800 psi).
What is its average strength requirement?
a.) 5.5 MPa (800 psi)
b.) 6.9 MPa (1000 psi)
c.) 3.45 MPa (500 psi)

29.) The maximum absorption content of CHB:

a.) 230 Kg. / cu.m.
b.) 240 Kg. / cu.m.
c.) 250 Kg. / cu.m.
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30.) The maximum moisture content of CHB:

a.) 40% b.) 43% c.) 45%

31.) SPT means :

a.) Standard Penetration Time
b.) Standard Penetration Test
c.) Sampling Procedure Time

32.) A tube sampler used in sampling undisturbed sample:

a.) Piston tube
b.) Shelby tube
c.) Split tube

33.) Used in sealing undisturbed sample:

a.) Masking Tape
b.) Wax
c.) Asphalt

34.) A tube sampler used in sampling disturbed sample:

a.) Split Spoon Sampler
b.) Shelby Tube
c.) Auger

35.) It is a dynamic test used in the field to obtain rapid

empirical results which can be used to estimate shear
strength and bearing capacity:
a.) Load Test
b.) Standard Penetration Test
c.) California Bearing Ratio Test
36.) A type of coring bit used in rock coring:
a.) Diamond bit
b.) Gold bit
c.) Brass bit

37.) CQCA means:

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a.) Certificate of Quality Control Assurance

b.) Certificate of quality Control Aspect
c.) Control of quality Center Assurance

38.) CQCA is prepared and submitted every:

a.) month
b.) every week
c.) every quarter

39.) It is a test required prior to final payment of Portland

Cement Concrete Pavement and Asphalt Pavements:
a.) rebound hammer test
b.) coring test for thickness determination
c.) compression test

40.) It is a document in the field that narrates the quality

control activities and is mandated in memorandum
circular no.80 dated 30 June 1978:
a.) logbook
b.) monthly status of test
c.) blue book

41.) The specific gravity of asphalt cement ranges from:

a.) 1.01 1.04
b.) 0.99 1.0
c.) 1.1 1.2

42.) The type of electron present in rapid setting

emulsified asphalt:
a.) cationic
b.) anionic
c.) protons
43.) How many group of 3 in-situ densities are required if
the compacted volume of embankment laid were
estimated to be 1,500 cu.m. with a thickness of 0.20
m/layer?
a.) 20 b.) 15 c.) 10
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44.) The selvage wire of a gabion per specification has a

minimum diameter of:
a.) 3.4 cm b.) 3.4 mm c.) 2.7 in
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45.) The selvage wire of a mattress per specification has a
minimum diameter of:
a.) 2.7 cm b.) 2.7 mm c.) 2.7 in

46.) The minimum zinc coating requirements of gabions

and mattress is:
a.) 0.244 kg/m b.) 0.344 kg/m c.) 0.255 kg/m

47.) The minimum diameter requirement of a tire wire is:

a.) 3.2 mm b.) 2.2 mm c.) 4.2 mm

48.) The allowable % variation in mass of deformed

reinforcing steel bar is:
a.) 5.0% max. under nominal mass
b.) 6.0% max. under nominal mass
c.) 7.0% max. under nominal mass

49.) The bending requirement of deformed reinforcing

steel bar is:
a.) no cracking on the inside bent portion
b.) no cracking on the outside bent portion
c.) no cracking at 45

50.) The maximum allowable % phosphorus content of

deformed and plain billet steel bar is:
a.) 0.6% b.) 0.06% c.) 0.006%

51.) The minimum tensile strength of Grade 40 steel bar

per specification is 483 MPa. What is its minimum
yield point:
a.) 276 MPa b.) 376 MPa c.) 476 Mpa
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52.) What is the percent permissible error in the

calibration of the universal testing machine / portable
flexural / compression machine?
a.) 0.1 % b.) 1.0% c.) 0.5%

53.) How do you compute for the Plasticity Index of soil?

a.) LL PL
b.) PL LL
c.) LL GI

54.) The liquid limit is expressed as the moisture content

corresponding to:
a.) 15 blows b.) 25 blows c.) 35 blows

55.) Plasticity Index is an indication of percent:

a.) sand content
b.) clay content
c.) impurities content

56.) Laboratory compaction test of soil is also known as:

a.) Moisture-density Relation Test
b.) Triaxial Test
c.) Consolidation Test

57.) The significance of Laboratory compaction test is to:

a.) Determine the bearing capacity of soil
b.) Determine the maximum dry density and
optimum moisture content
c.) Determine the load bearing capacity of soil

58.) The condition of soil sample to be tested in the

laboratory compaction test is:
a.) Wet condition
b.) Oven-dried condition
c.) Air-dried condition
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59.) The weight of hammer to be used in the laboratory

compaction of soil for embankment is:
a.) 2.5 kg. b.) 3.5 kg. c.) 4.0 kg.

60.) The weight of hammer used in the laboratory

compaction of subbase and base materials:
a.) 4.0 kg. b.) 4.54 kg. c.) 4.64 kg.

61.) The method in the determination of density soil in-

place:
a.) Sand-cone method
b.) Compaction method
c.) Triaxial method

62.) A control test in embankment construction to ensure

adequate compaction:
a.) Hydrometer Test
b.) Field Density Test
c.) Soundness Test

63.) Air-dry sand used in the density apparatus is passing:

a.) Sieve no. 10 and retained Sieve no. 200
b.) Sieve no. 30 and retained Sieve no. 200
c.) Sieve no. 50 and retained Sieve no. 200

64.) Which of the following items does not need a CBR

a.) Subbase Materials
b.) Surfacing Materials
c.) Base Course Materials

65.) In the field density test conducted in embankment,

result showed that the computed dry unit weight was
1,650 kg/m. Laboratory compaction data showed
that the maximum dry density was 1,725 kg/m and
the optimum moisture content was 12%. What is the
degree of compaction?
a.) 94% b.) 96% c.) 96.8%
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66.) The test that determines the resistance of aggregates

to disintegration by saturated solutions of sodium
sulfate or magnesium sulfate:
a.) Autoclave
b.) Soundness Test
c.) Abrasion Test

67.) Given the following laboratory data of Coarse

Aggregates
Weight of original sample = 2,480 g
Weight of oven-dry test sample in air = 2,100 g
Weight of saturated-surface-dry test
sample in air = 2,390 g
Weight of saturated test sample in water = 1,605 g

What is the computed specific gravity?

a.) 2.50 b.) 3.04 c.) 2.80

68.) In abrasion test, the abrasive charge shall consist of

cast-iron spheres or steel spheres. Using grading A,
how many are the number of spheres?
a.) 12 b.) 11 c.) 8

69.) The total weight of samples in abrasion test using

Grading A, B, C & D is:
a.) 4,500 g b.) 4,800 g c.) 5,000 g

70.) The curve in a logarithmic scale where the 25 th blow

is projected in order to determine the liquid limit of
the soil:
a.) Parabolic curve
b.) Flow curve
c.) Highway curve

71.) Percentage of wear represents the value of:

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a.) Abrasion loss

b.) Absorption loss
c.) weight loss

72.) The ratio of weight/mass of water in the soil to the

weight/mass of dry soil after it has been dried to
constant weight/mass at temperature of 110 5C:
a.) Moisture content
b.) Water density
c.) Water Specific gravity

73.) Right after sampling, concrete cylindrical samples

shall be removed from its mold after:
a.) 20 8 hrs b.) 24 8 hrs c.) 42 8 hrs

74.) The temperature in standard curing of concrete

sample is:
a.) 20 1.7C b.) 23 1. 7C c.) 231. 7C

75.) The rate of loading in the determination of

compressive strength of cylindrical concrete
specimen is at a constant rate within the range of:
a.) 20 to 50 psi/sec
b.) 10 to 50 psi/sec
c.) 30 to 50 psi/sec

76.) In the design of concrete mix, what is the volume of

water in the concrete mix that produces a slump of
76.2 mm.:
a.) 25.7 b.) 24.7 c.) 23.7

77.) The standard fineness modulus of sand is about:

a.) 2.65 b.) 2.75 c.) 2.85

78.) The standard packaging weight of cement:

a.) 50 kg/bag b.) 40 kg/bag c.) 60kg/bag
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79.) What is the minimum cement factor of concrete

pavement?
a.) 8.5 bags/m b.) 9 bags/m c.)9.5bags/m

80.) How many holes of core tests are required in a 2-lane

1.8 km of completed concrete pavement?
a.) 16 b.) 18 c.) 20

81.) What is the minimum test requirement for water if

source is questionable?
a.) Certificate from Project Engineer
b.) Quality Test
c.) Resident Certificate

82.) It is a impervious membrane applied to concrete

pavement before its initial setting that prevents rapid
evaporation of water from the mix:
a.) Curing compound
b.) Accelerator
c.) Retarder

83.) The maximum time which the concrete beam

samples attained its strength requirement is:
a.) 14 days b.) 28 days c.) 30 days

84.) When do you take fresh concrete samples during

pouring of concrete?
a.) First batch b.) Last batch c.) Middle
batch

85.) The type of paint that is for zone marking, traffic

lanes and parking spaces which is rapid drying,
resistant to abrasion and weather conditions and
possess improve visibility at night:
a.) Latex paint
b.) Reflectorize traffic paint
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c.) Aluminum paint

86.) An ingredient of the paint which gives reflection

during night time:
a.) Vehicle b.) Glass beads c.) Pigment
87.) The paint which is used on concrete or masonry
surfaces:
a.) Red lead b.) Latex c.) Aluminum

88.) The average loss in weight of three specimens in zinc

coating test:
a.) Coating bend test
b.) Single spot test
c.) Triple spot test

89.) One of the three specimens in the triple spot test with
the lightness coating:
a.) Single spot test
b.) Coating bend test
c.) Triple spot test

90.) The paint that is used on wood surfaces, a special

type of paint made with varnish as the vehicle:
a.) Latex b.) Rubberized c.) Enamel

91.) A group classification of soil, which has significant

constituent materials of fine sand:
a.) A 1 b.) A 2 c.) A 3a

92.) Includes those materials which high plasticity

indexes in relation to liquid limit and which are
subject to extremely high volume change:
a.) A-7-5 b.) A-7-6 c.) A-2-6

93.) Group index is an empirical number ranging from 0

to 20 under average conditions of good drainage and
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adequate compaction, the supporting value of a

material as subgrade may be assumed as an inverse
ratio to its group index; that is, a group index of zero
indicates:

a.) Very poor subgrade material

b.) Good subgrade material
c.) Fair to poor subgrade material

94.) It determines the target density which is constructed

at the beginning of work on each course of material
to be compacted:
a.) Geometric control
b.) Quality control
c.) Control strips

95.) The most common method of assessing strength and

stiffness of both subgrade and pavement:
a.) Water-cement ratio
b.) California Bearing ratio
c.) Consolidation

96.) The class of concrete used in thin reinforced sections,

railings and for filler in steel grid floors with a
required minimum compressive strength of 20.7
MN/m:
a.) Class A b.) Class B c.) Class C

97.) The maximum water-cement ratio of Class A

concrete:
a.) 0.53 b.) 0.55 c.) 0.49

98.) The range of slump used in placing of concrete by

pumping:
a.) 5 to 10cm b.) 10 to 20 cm c.) 25 to 30 cm
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99.) What is the % hygroscopic moisture of the soil

sample in the laboratory with the following data?
Weight in grams
Wet soil ------- 48.9
Oven dry soil plus container ------- 52.4
Air dry soil plus container ------- 53.4
Container ------- 16.2

a.) 1.8 % b.) 2.8 % c.) 3.8%

100.) What is the % natural moisture content in problem #

99 ?

a.) 35.1 % b.) 36.1% c.) 37.1%

101.) What is the Plastic Index of the soil based on the

following laboratory data?
Cumulative % passing
No. 10 - 100
No. 40 - 80
No. 200 - 60
LL - 45
PL - 30

a.) 15 b.) 20 c.) -15

102.) A field density test was run on a rolled soil-

aggregate subbase layer. The following results were
obtained.

Weight per cu.m. of calibrated sand - 1532 kg

Weight of moist soil taken from hole - 7.32 kg
Moisture content of soil - 11.1 %
Weight of calibrated sand to fill hole - 4.5 %
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What is the dry density of the rolled soil-aggregate?

a.) 2,300.5 b.) 2,330.5 c.) 2,335.5

103.) It is confirmed that the rolled soil-aggregate subbase

layer in problem 102 passed the specifications, what
is the degree of compaction if the maximum dry
density obtained in the laboratory compaction is
2,172.7 kg/cu.m?

a.) 105.5% b.) 106.5% c.) 107.5%

104.) Given a grading test result of a sand sample:

Sieve Size % Passing % Retained

12.5 100 0
9.5 100 0
4.75 96 4
2.36 65 35
1.18 60 40
0.60 30 70
0.30 20 80
0.150 5 95
0.075 2 98

What is its fineness modulus?

a.) 3.04 b.) 3.14 c.) 3.24

105.) A 5000 grams of coarse aggregate was tested for

abrasion. After 500 revolutions at the Los Angeles
abrasion machine, the aggregate retained on Sieve
No. 12 were 4,440 grams. What is the abrasion loss?
a.) 10.2 b.) 11.2 c.) 12.2
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106.) Calculate the absorption of coarse aggregates

retained at the Sieve No. 9.5 mm with the following
data:
Weight in air of 550 grams - 1,974
Weight of sample in water, grams - 1,276
Weight in air of oven-dried sample - 1,958

107.) Based on the data in prob. # 106, what is the

specific gravity of the coarse aggregates?

a.) 2.73 b.) 2.83 c.) 2.93

108.) Based on preliminary data on tests conducted on

fine and coarse aggregates, the following
corrected batch weights were determined:
Uncorrected Weight, kg Corrected Weight, kg
Cement 40 40
Fine Aggregate 100.23 99.13
Coarse Aggregate 81.05 85.31
Water 23.20

How much is the amount of water needed in the

corrected weights?

a.) 20.04 b.) 19.04 c.) 18.04

109.) If the packaging of cement available in the market is

50 kg. per bag, what is the batch weight of 98 kg. fine
aggregate which was based on the 40 kg. per bag of
cement?

a.) 120.5kg b.) 121.5 kg c.) 122.5 kg

110.) A sample of bituminous mixture was taken for

extraction test to determine its asphalt content. The
laboratory data are as follows:
Original weight of sample - 880 grams
Weight of sample after extraction - 839.70 grams
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What is the % asphalt content?

a.) 4.8 % b.) 5.0 % c.) 5.8 %

111.) A sample was cored in an asphalt pavement to

determine its degree of compaction. Per laboratory
test conducted, the measured specific gravity (Gmb)
was 2.320, percent asphalt content was 6.0, specific
gravity of asphalt was 1.02 and specific gravity of
aggregates was 2.66. What is the compacted degree
of compaction?

a.) 85.63 % b.) 90.63 % c.) 95.63%

112.) A bituminous material was tested by standard

method and showed the following results. The
penetration for 5 seconds at 25C was 8.6 mm, 8.9
mm and 9.0 mm. What is the average penetration of
bituminous material?

a.) 88.33 b.) 89.33 c.) 90.33

113.) What is the ductility of the bituminous material if

the sample broke after 25 minutes with a rate of
stretching of 5 cm/min?

a.) 120 b.) 125 c.) 130

114.) In three-edge bearing method of testing pipes, how

many inches of crack does the ultimate load
produces?

a.) 0.1 in b.) 0.01 in c.) 1.0 in

115.) A beam 6 by 6 was beaten with application of

7,000 lbs. by third point loading method. The fracture
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occurred within the middle third. What is the

modulus of rapture?

a.) 580 psi b.) 583 psi c.) 585 psi

116.) When the strength test results of concrete beam or
cylinder samples are not acceptable, how many
representative cores shall be taken from each member
or area of concrete in-place considered deficient?

a.) At least two b.) At least three c.) At least four

117.) Concrete in the area represented by the cores will be

considered adequate if the average strength of the
cores is at least:

a.) 80% of the required strength

b.) 85% of the required strength
c.) 90% of the required strength

118.) If the deficiency in strength of concrete specimens is

5 to less than 10 percent, how much percent will be
allowed for payment?

a.) 100 % b.) 80 % c.) 70 %

119.) In the evaluation of core samples, for each core

sample, how many measurements of length are
made?

a.) 8 b.) 9 c.) 10

120.) If concrete is mix in the central mixing plant, the

mixing time shall not be less than 50 seconds nor
more than:

a.) 60 sec b.) 90 sec c.) 120 sec

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121.) What is the maximum time required in transporting

mixed concrete from the time water is added to the
mixed until it is deposited in place at the site when
hauled in non-agitating trucks?
a.) 45 min b.) 50 min c.) 60 min

122.) Vibrators shall not be operated longer than how

many seconds in any one location?
a.) 10 sec b.) 15 sec c.) 30 sec

123.) What is the maximum time required in transporting

mixed concrete from the time water is added to the
mix until the concrete is deposited in place at the
site when hauled in truck mixers or truck agitators?

a.) 45 mins b.) 90 mins c.) 100 mins

124.) The minimum compressive requirement of

prestressed concrete structures and members:

a.) 16.5 MN/m b.) 20.7 MN/m c.)37.7 MN/m

125.) The class of concrete deposited in water:

a.) class A b.) class C c.) Seal

126.) The class of concrete used in all superstructure and

heavily reinforced substructures:

a.) class A b.) class B c.) class C

127.) The minimum cement content of concrete deposited

in water:

a.) 380 kg/cm b.) 400 kg/cm c.) 500 kg/cm

128.) The slump maintained in placing concrete in water:

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a.) 10-20 cm. b.) 20-30 cm. c.) 40-50 cm.

129.) The instrument used in placing concrete in water in a

compact mass in its final position:

a.) truck mixer b.) tremie c.) chute

130.) The maximum consistency range in slump in class P

concrete:

a.) 50 mm b.) 100 mm c.) 200 mm

131.) The maximum specific gravity of a thermoplastic paint:

a.) 2.15 b.) 3.15 c.) 4.15

132.) The softening point of a thermoplastic paint:

a.) 100.5C b.) 102.5C c.) 105.5C

133.) The maximum drying time of a thermoplastic paint:

a.) 5 minutes b.) 10 minutes c.) 15 minutes

134.) The minimum percentage of glass beads contained in a

thermoplastic paint:

a.) 15 % b.) 20 % c.) 25 %

135.) The minimum weight of sample of reflectorized

thermoplastic paint:

a.) 10 kg b.) 15 kg c.) 20 kg

136.) The apparatus used to measure the thickness or height of

compacted bituminous paving mixture:

a.) Ruler b.) Vernier Caliper c.) Steel Tape

137.) It is used in calculating the unit weight of the mixture and

the degree of compaction of the asphalt pavement:
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a.) Bulk specific gravity of compacted bituminous

mixtures using saturated surface dry
specimens
b.) Dry unit weight of compacted bituminous mixtures
c.) Mass of the specimen in water

138.) The test which covers the quantitative determination of

bitumen in hot-mixed paving mixtures and pavement
samples for specification acceptance, service evaluation,
control and research:

a.) Extraction b.) spot Test c.) Flash Point

139.) The solvent used in extraction of bitumen:

a.) Diesel Oil b.) Gasoline c.) Water

140.) The percent of bituminous content is computed based on:

a.) by mass of raw sample

b.) by mass of dry aggregate
c.) by mass of asphalt

141.) The method used to determine the grading of aggregates

extracted from bituminous mixtures:

a.) Mechanical analysis of extracted aggregates

b.) Stability Test
c.) Viscosity

142.) The drying temperature of samples:

a.) 110 5C b.) 100 5C c. 110 C

143.) It is solid asphalt which is basic constituent of all other

asphalt called as hot asphalt or penetration grade asphalt:

a.) Asphalt Cement

b.) Emulsified Cement
c.) Cutback Asphalt
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144.) It is kind of liquid asphalt which is mixture of asphalt

cement and oil:

a.) Slow Curing Cutback

b.) Emulsified Asphalt
c.) Blown Asphalt

145.) It is a kind of liquid asphalt which is a mixture of asphalt

cement and kerosene:

a.) Medium Curing cutback

b.) Asphalt Cement
c.) Rapid Curing Cutback

146.) It is a kind of liquid asphalt which is a mixture of asphalt

cement and gasoline:

a.) Rapid Curing Cutback

b.) Blown Asphalt
c.) Joint Filler

147.) Asphalt is define as:

a.) A petroleum product

b.) A dark brown to black cementitious materials
whose consistency ranges from solid to semi-solid
and whose main constituent is called bitumen which
is either found in nature or as residue in petroleum
refining.
c.) None of the above

148.) A kind of liquid asphalt which is a mixture of asphalt

cement and water with emulsifier with pungent odor:

a.) Emulsified Asphalt

b.) Asphalt Cement
c.) Rapid Curing Cutback

149.) Joint filler in concrete pavement is a:

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a.) Blown Asphalt

b.) Hot Asphalt
c.) Liquid Asphalt

150.) A device use to measure the relative hardness of asphalt:

a.) Penetrometer
b.) Spectrometer
c.) Vicat Apparatus

151.) A property of asphalt cement to stretch without breaking:

a.) Ductility
b.) Durability
c.) Tensile

152.) A point where the volatile components of asphalt will

evaporate:

a.) Fire Point

b.) Flash Point
c.) Center Point

153.) Determines whether asphalt is over heated or not during

the process of manufacture:

a.) Spot Test

b.) Boil Test
c.) Extraction Test

154.) Apparatus used in the specific gravity of asphalt:

a.) Metal Pycnometer

b.) Glass Pycnometer
c.) Any bottle

155.) Consistency test for asphalt:

a.) Viscosity
b.) Slump Test
c.) Loss in heating
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156.) Volatization test which measures the relative proportion of

asphalt to oil:

a.) Distillation
b.) Extraction
c.) Float Test

157.) Measurement wherein the asphalt begins to melt:

a.) Softening Point

b.) Boiling Point
c.) Fire Point

158.) The sampling requirement of asphalt is:

a.) 1 sample for every 200 drums or 40 M.T.

b.) 1 sample for every 100 drums
c.) 1 sample for every shipment

159.) The component of bituminous mixes which range from 92

to 96 % :

a.) Bituminous blended aggregates

b.) Concrete aggregates
c.) Sand

160.) It is a property of bituminous mixes in pavement, a

resistance to deformation or displacement due to an impose
load or repeated loading:

a.) Stability
b.) Flexibility
c.) Hardness

161.) A property of bituminous mixes in pavement, resistance to

disintegration or deterioration due to the action of water,
traffic and changing climate:

a.) Durability
b.) Flexibility
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c.) Ductility
162.) A property of bituminous mixes in pavement, the ability of
the pavement to adjust itself to the settlement:

a.) Flexibility
b.) Rigidity
c.) Hardness

163.) Factors affecting workability of bituminous mixes:

a.) Gradation of aggregate, quality of asphalt and

temperature of mix
b.) Surface texture and temperature of mix
c.) Quantity of aggregates and asphalt content

164.) In the immersion-compression stability test, the molded

sample has a diameter of 4 inches and the height is 4 inches
of which the wet molded asphalt sample is submerged in
water for:

a.) Fours days b.) Fours hours c.) Two days

165.) The dry molded asphalt sample in the immersion

compression test is submerged in water for:

a.) 24 Hours b.) 6 Hours c.) 12 Hours

166.) The percent index retention is computed in the formula:

a.) Wet Stability / Dry Stability x 100

b.) Dry Stability / Wet Stability x 100
c.) Wet Stability Dry Stability / Dry Stability x 100

167.) The sampling requirement of bituminous mixes is:

a.) One sample for every 75 cu.m.

b.) One sample for every 150 cu.m.
c.) One sample per delivery per day

168.) The application of liquid asphaltic material on a prepared

untreated base is:
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a.) Prime Coating

b.) Seal Coating
c.) Tack Coating

169.) The application of liquid asphaltic material to an existing

surface of a base:

a.) Tack Coat

b.) Prime Coat
c.) Seal Coat

170.) The application of asphaltic material and aggregate to an

existing surface for the purpose of sealing it against the
infiltration of water or surface moisture:

a.) Seal Coat b.) Tack Coat c.) Prime Coat

171.) The rate of application of prime coating using cutback

asphalt is:

a.) 1 to 2 liters/sq.m.
b.) 0.5 to 1 liter/sq.m.
c.) 2 to 3 liter/sq.m.

172.) The prime coat shall be left undisturbed for at least:

a.) 24 hrs. b.) 12 hrs. c.) 6 hrs.

173.) The rate of application of tack coating using liquid

emulsified asphalt is:

a.) 0.2 0.7 li./sq.m.

b.) 0.1 0.5 li./sq.m.
c.) 2 li./sq.m.

174.) The rate of application of seal coat using asphalt cement

is:
a.) 0.9 1.8 li./sq.m.
b.) 10 11 li./sq.m.
c.) 8 9 li./sq.m.
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175.) Rate of application of seal coat using cutback asphalt is:

a.) 1.5 3.0 li./sq.m.

b.) 2.0 3.0 li./sq.m.
c.) 1 2 li./sq.m.

176.) The primary quality control mechanism for the production

of asphalt mixes with high degree of uniformity that will
satisfy job requirements:

a.) Job-mix formula

b.) Quality control formula
c.) Assurance

177.) the objective of designing the asphalt mixture is

determination of:

a.) Type and grade of asphalt, proportion of coarse,

fine and mineral filler if used and asphalt content.
b.) To produce a desireable characteristics of
pavements which are stable, durable, flexible and
skid resistant.
c.) All of the above

178.) The percent asphalt content in the hot laid bituminous

mixtures ranges from:

a.) 5 to 8 percent
b.) 4 to 6 percent
c.) 5 to 10 percent

179.) Placing temperature for bituminous mixture measured in

the truck prior to dumping:
a.) at least 107 degrees Centigrade
b.) 120 degrees C
c.) 150 degrees C

180.) The first phase of rolling the spread bituminous mixture is

called breakdown rolling which is carried out by steel
wheeled rollers. The temperature requirement is:
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a.) 200 225F b.) 190-199 F c.) 160-180 F

181.) The second phase of rolling the spread bituminous mixture

is called intermediate rolling which is the one responsible
to attain the maximum density. This rolling is carried out
by the use of:

a.) pneumatic roller

b.) steel roller
c.) sheepsfoot roller

182.) Basis of acceptance of concrete design mix:

a.) Trial Mix Test Result

b.) Mill Certificate
c.) P.E. Certificate

183.) The proper way of rolling should begin at:

a.) The side and proceed longitudinally toward the

roads center, each strip overlapping on-half the
roller width, gradually progressing the crown of
the road
b.) The center and proceeding longitudinally toward
the side of the roads
c.) Any part of the road provided each strip
overlapping on-half the roller width

184.) What is the minimum degree of compaction of asphalt

pavement?

a.) Not less than 95% of the density of the laboratory

compacted specimens
b.) Not less than 100% of the density of the
laboratory compacted specimens
c.) Not less than 85% of the density of the laboratory
compacted specimens

185.) What is the color of asphalt when it is overcooked?

a.) yellowish brown b.) black c.) gray

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186.) How many graduation ranges for hot plant mix bituminous
pavements are there in the blue book?

a.) 7 b.) 6 c.) 5

187.) What is the plasticity index of mineral filler?

a.) not greater than 4

b.) not greater than 8
c.) zero

188.) Determines the thickness and density of compacted asphalt

pavement:

a.) Core Test b.) Field Density Test c.) X-ray

189.) The cored sample of asphalt pavement is measured at:

a.) Approximately quarter points

b.) 3 points
c.) 2 points

190.) If no core had been taken at the end of each days

operation and the project has already been completed, a
core shall be taken:

a.) for every 100 L.M./lane or fraction thereof

b.) for every 200 L.M./lane or fraction thereof
c.) for every 100 L.M. on both lanes

191.) Too much asphalt content in the bituminous mixes causes:

a.) bleeding b.) potholes c.) cracks

192.) The wearing away of the pavement surface caused by the

dislodging of aggregate particle:

a.) raveling b.) alligator crack c.) rutting

193.) Interconnected cracks forming a series of small blocks

resembling an alligators skin or chicken wire:
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a.) alligator cracking b.) reflection cracking c.) bleeding

194.) The minimum testing requirement for every project is

indicated in a duly approved:

a.) Quality Control Program

b.) Program of Work
c.) Work Schedule

195.) It is prescribed in each project based on estimated

quantities and specifies the kind and number of test for
each item of work:
a.) Minimum number of work
b.) Minimum testing Requirement
c.) Work Schedule

196.) Embankment materials delivered at the jobsite was about

12,000 cu.m. the minimum test requirement calls for 1 G,
P, C for every 1,500 cu.m. What is the number of minimum
tests?

a.) 10 G, P, C b.) 8 G, P, C c.) 6 G, P, C

197.) There is 1 Q of cement required for every:

a.) 4,000 bags or fraction thereof

b.) 2,000 bags or fraction thereof
c.) 10,000 bags

198.) There is 1 Q of steel bars required for every:

a.) 20,000 kg.

b.) 10,000 kg. or fraction thereof
c.) 15,000 kg. or fraction thereof

199.) How many set of beam samples taken for every 75 cu.m.
of concrete poured per day?

a.) 1 set b.) 2 sets c.) 3 sets

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200.) in a completed pavement, what are the minimum core

samples required before payment is affected? (Assuming
that the thickness is 23 cm.)

a.) Five holes per km. per lane

b.) One hole per 500 m.
c.) P.E. Certificate

201.) In a barangay road, what is the minimum requirement for

thickness determination of its completed pavement?

a.) Five holes per km. per lane

b.) P.E. Certificate
c.) One hole

202.) The maximum size of item 200 Aggregate Subase

Course?
a.) 1 Inch b.) 2 Inches c.) 3 Inches

203.) The maximum size of item 300 Aggregate Surface

Course:
a.) 1 Inch b.) 1 1 Inch c.) 2 Inches

204.) In items 311 and 405, 1 grading is performed:

a.) for every 75 cu.m. or fraction thereof
b.) for every 300 cu.m.
c.) none of the above

205.) For pipe culverts and storm drains, the minimum tests is 1-
Pipe for every 50 pcs. What is the alternative requirement?

a.) 1 set consisting of 3 concrete cylinder samples

for not more than 25 pipes cast in the field and 1
Inspection report for each size for not more
than 25 pipes cast in the field.
b.) Inspection report is enough
c.) Mill certificate

206.) The minimum test requirement of paint is:

a.) 1 sample for every 100 cans or fraction thereof
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b.) 1 sample for every 50 cans or fraction thereof

c.) Mill certificate

207.) The minimum test requirement for water used in concrete

for a questionable source is:

a.) P.E. Certificate

b.) 1 Quality Test
c.) Inspection Report

208.) The minimum quantity of cement sample for testing:

a.) 10 kg. b.) 1 sack c.) 5 kg

209.) The minimum quantity of sample for asphalt mix for a

complete test:

a.) 20 kg. b.) 10 kg. c.) 15 kg.

210.) The minimum quantity of steel pipe (galvanized) samples

for testing:

a.) 2 pieces of 100 mm. long taken from both

ends without thread
b.) 1 piece of 100 m long from 1 end with
thread
c.) 2 pieces of 150 mm long from ends

211.) The minimum quantity of concrete cylinder samples for

testing:

d.) 1 set of 3 cylinders

e.) 1 set of 4 cylinders
f.) One cylinder

212.) The minimum number of core in asphalt pavement:

a.) 1 - core for every 100 meters

b.) 1 core for every km.
c.) None
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213.) The type of sample to be tested for structural steel/sheet:

a.) Reduced Section as prescribed

b.) Square
c.) Circular

214.) The minimum volume of water sample for analysis:

a.) 500 ml. b.) 500 li. c.) 500 mm

215.) The minimum volume of curing compound for testing:

a.) 1 li. b.) 1 drum c.) 1 gal.

216.) The length of wire (strand wire strap) sample for testing:

a.) 2 meters b.) 2 feet c.) 2 cm.

217.) The dimension of gabions sample for testing:

a.) 1m x 2m b.) 1 ft. x 2 ft c.) 1 m x 1m

218.) The minimum quantity of CHB samples for complete test:

a.) 6 units b.) 10 units c.) 8 units

219.) The quantity of soil aggregate for classification test:

a.) 20 kg. b.) 10 kg. c.) 30 kg.

220.) The quantity of soil aggregate for Moisture-Density Test:

a.) 50 kg. b.) 20 kg. c.) 30 kg.

221.) The quantity of joint filler (pre-molded) sample for testing:

a.) 1 400 mm x 400 mm

b.) 1 400 cm x 400 cm
c.) 1 400 m x 400 m

222.) The size of steel bar sample for testing:

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a.) 1 meter b.) 2 meter c.) 12 inches

223.) The minimum test requirement for boulders:

a.) Inspection Report

b.) Abrasion Test
c.) Grading

224.) The type of cement to be used in the DPWH infrastructure

projects as indicated in the Blue Book:

a.) Portland Cement Type I

b.) Pozzolan Cement
c.) Grading

225.) If the fine aggregates is subjected to five cycles of sodium

sulfate soundness test, the weighted loss shall not exceed:

a.) 10 mass percent

b.) 5 mass percent
c.) 3 mass percent

226.) If the coarse aggregates is subjected to five cycles of

sodium sulfate soundness test, the weighted loss shall not
exceed:

a.) 12 mass percent

b.) 15 mass percent
c.) 10 mass percent

227.) Mass percent of wear of coarse aggregates for item 311

when tested by AASHTO T 96 is not greater than:

a.) 40% b.) 45% c.) 50%

228.) The design of concrete mix specified by the blue book is

based on:

a.) Absolute Volume Method

b.) Area Method
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c.) American Method

229.) The minimum flexural strength requirement of beam

sample when tested by third-point loading method:

a.) 3.5 Mpa b.) 3.8 Mpa c.) 4.0 Mpa

230.) The minimum flexural strength requirement of beam

sample when tested by Midpoint method:

a.) 4.5 MPa b.) 4.5 MPa c.) 5.0 MPa

231.) Additives used in mixing concrete:

a.) sodium chloride b.) admixtures c.) curing agent

232.) Determines the consistency of concrete:

a.) slump test b.) consolidation test c.) viscosity

233.) Equipment used in the consolidation of fresh concrete:

a.) jack hammer b.) vibrator c.) drilling machine

234.) The prescribed forms to be used in concrete paving:

a.) steel b.) wooden c.) combination of steel & wood

235.) The initial setting time of Portland cement is not less than:

a.) 30 min. b.) 45 min. c.) 90 min.

236.) The final setting time of Portland cement:

a.) 10 hrs. b.) 24 hrs. c.) 36 hrs.

237.) The standard sand used in testing the mortar strength of

Portland cement:

a.) Ottawa Sand b.) beach sand c.) river sand

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238.) The apparatus used in determining the fineness of Portland

cement by air permeability:

a.) Blaine Air Permeability Apparatus

b.) Sieve No. 200
c.) Gillmore

239.) A mixture of cement and water is called:

a.) Cement paste

b.) Mortar paste
c.) Concrete paste

240.) The apparatus used to determine the initial and final

setting of cement in the laboratory:

a.) Gillmore needles

b.) Bailey needle
c.) Vicat apparatus

241.) The compressive strength of cement mortar samples in

seven days is not less than:

a.) 19.3 MN/ sq.m. b.) 20 MN/ sq.m. c.) 24 MN/ sq.m.

242.) What is the appearance of the molded cement paste which

fails to meet the autoclave expansion:

a.) crumble b.) shiny c.) change color

243.) The dimension of beam sample for paving concrete:

a.) 6 in. x 6 in. x 21 in.

b.) 6 in. x 6 in. x 24 in.
c.) 4 in. x 4 in. x 18 in.

244.) The critical number of days of curing concrete:

a.) first 7 days b.) first 10 days c.) 28 days

245.) The standard dimension of a concrete cylindrical sample:

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a.) 6 dia. And a height of 12

b.) 6 dia. And a height of 6
c.) 6 dia. And a height of 8

246.) There are two layers in performing sampling of beam

samples. How many number of blows are required per
layer?

a.) 63 blows b.) 75 blows c.) 50 blows

247.) There are three layers in performing sampling of concrete

cylinder samples. How many blows are required per layer?

a.) 25 blows b.) 30 blows c.) 35 blows

248.) The formula which determines the proportion of the mix

which can meet the desired strength requirement of
concrete:

a.) design of concrete mix

b.) Boyles Formula
c.) Bernoullis Formula

249.) It is equally as important as testing and the sampler shall

use every precaution to obtain samples that will show the
nature and condition of the materials which they represent:

a.) Inspection b.) Sampling c.) Validation

250.) A soil sample received from the field for subsequent tests
by reducing aggregations of particles into sizes which will
pass certain sieves:

a.) reject samples

b.) disturbed samples
c.) undisturbed sample

251.) A procedure to recover relatively undisturbed soil samples

suitable for laboratory test of structural properties:

a.) thin-walled tube sampling

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b.) quartering
c.) splitting

252.) Samples obtained from the field with minimum

disturbance by using any drilling equipment that provided
clean hole before insertion of thin walled tubes that is both
the natural density and moisture content are preserved as
much as practicable:

a.) undisturbed sample

b.) disturbed sample
c.) spoil sample

253.) A device used in reducing field samples of aggregates to

testing size:

a.) sieve shaker b.) mechanical splitter c.) grooving tool

254.) The number of hours of soaked CBR sample on curing

tank:

a.) 24 hrs. b.) 72 hrs. c.) 120

hrs.

255.) The representative who will witness the testing of

materials in an accredited:

a.) Contractor b.) Government c.) None

256.) What is the maximum diameter of stone boulder for

masonry?

a.) not less than 150 mm

b.) not less than 100 mm
c.) not less than 200 mm

257.) The maximum thickness of item 200 per layer

a.) 10 cm. b.) 15 cm. c.) 20 cm.

258.) How many drums of asphalt is subjected to 1 Q test?

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a.) 300 drums b.) 200 drums c.) 250 drums

259.) What is the maximum compacted thickness of item 200

for every layer?
a.) 150 mm b.) 200 mm c.) 100 mm

260.) The type of additive used to delay the settling of fresh

concrete:

a.) accelerator b.) retarder c.) plasticizer

261.) the type of additive used to increase the slump of fresh

concrete without altering its water-cement ratio:

a.) accelerator b.) curing compound c.) plasticizer

262.) The type of additive used to attain maximum early

compressive strength of concrete:
a.) accelerator b.) plasticizer c.) retarder

263.) The best enemy of construction:

a.) water b.) manpower c.) inspectors

264.) What type of cement which is an allowed substitute for

Portland Cement Type I:

a.) Portland-Pozzolan Type IP

b.) Ordinary Pozzolan
c.) None

265.) The material used to stabilize ordinary soil types classified

as unsuitable:

a.) lime or cement b.) admixtures c.)coarse aggregates

266.) Pursuant to D.O. # 95, series of 1991, what composed of

that 40 % of materials to be blended with the 60% crushed
or gravel for base coarse (item 201):
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a.) weathered limestone (anapog)

b.) cement
c.) accelerator

267.) In grouted riprap the mixture of mortar is:

a.) 1 part sand and 3 parts cement

b.) 1 part cement and 3 parts sand
c.) 2 parts cement and 1 part sand

268.) In stone masonry the mixture of mortar is:

a.) 1 part cement and 2 parts sand

b.) 1 part cement and 1 part sand
c.) 1 part cement and 3 parts sand

269.) The different tests for soil classification are:

a.) Compaction and FDT

b.) Hydrometer test and Moisture content
c.) Grading, LL & PL test

270.) The apparatus/equipment used in the liquid limit and

plastic limit test:

a.) sieve and chisel

b.) mortar and pestle
c.) Atterberg Device and glass plate

271.) Method of laboratory sampling:

a.) by mixing
b.) by proportion
c.) by using mechanical splitter/quartering

272.) What is the specifications of mass % passing in sieve

0.075 mm (No. 200) grading A for aggregate base
coarse?

a.) 2 14 b.) 0 6 c.) 0 12

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273.) The number of specimen samples in testing concrete

hollowblocks:
a.) 6 pieces / 20,000 units
(3 for absorption tests & 3 for strength tests)
b.) 4 pieces / 20,000 units
c.) 8 pieces / 20,000 units

274.) The kind of test that determines the consistency of

concrete:

a.) slump test b.) abrasion test c.) specific gravity

275.) The minimum percent compaction for embankment:

a.) 90 % b.) 95 % c.) 97 %

276.) The minimum percent compaction for base of the road:

a.) 100 % b.) 105 % c.) 110 %

277.) The CBR value of aggregate base course is not less than:

a.) 80 % b.) 85 % c.) 90 %

278.) The CBR value of aggregate subbase course is not less

than:

a.) 25 % b.) 30 % c.) 35 %

279.) The minimum compressive strength for class A concrete

is:
a.) 3,000 psi (20.7 MPa)
b.) 2,400 psi (16.5 MPa)
c.) 5,000 psi (37.7 MPa)

280.) Significance in the determination of the Tensile

Properties of the reinforcing steel bars:
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a.) This method is intended to determine the yield and

tensile strength of the bar as well as its elongation
and is used to classify the bars into grade
b.) This method is intended to evaluate the ductile
properties of the reinforcing bars
c.) None of the above
281.) A tie bar shall be:
a.) deformed bar b.) round bar c.)
flat bar

282.) A dowel bar shall be:

a.) deformed bar b.) plain round bar
c.) flat bar

283.) The maximum size of aggregates used in class C

concrete:
a.) in b.) in c.) 2 inches

284.) The difference between AASHITO T-180 and T-

99 in compaction test is:
a.) the weight of the rammer used
b.) size of the mold
c.) procedure usedsi

285.) The significance of calibrating the sand in the field

density test is to determine:
a.) the unit weight of sand which will be used in
determining the volume of the hole
b.) the moisture content of materials excavated from
the hole
c.) the maximum dry density

286.) The rate of application of special curing agent is:

a.) 5 li. / 14 sq.m. b.) 4 li. / 14 sq.m. c.) 3 li. /
14 sq.m.
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287.) A high-tech equipment containing radioactive

source that is used in the compaction control of earth
and asphalt road construction and in the measurement
of moisture of insulated roofs:
a.) Dynamic Cone Penetrometer
b.)Nuclear Density Gauge
c.) Rebar Locator

288.) Instrument used in examining the quality of rigid

materials such as rocks and concrete:
a.) Pundit Ultrasonic Concrete Tester
b.) Nuclear Density Gauge
c.) Falling Weight Deflector

289.) It is used for surface test of concrete and asphalt

pavements as soon as the concrete has hardened
sufficiently or as soon as the asphalt mix has been
initially compacted:
a.) Dynamic Corte Penetrometer
b.) 3 meter Straight Edge
c.) Falling Weight Deflector

290.) It is used for the rapid in-situ measurement of the

structural properties of the existing road pavements
with unbound granular materials:
a.) Benkelman Beam
b.) Sand Cone Method
c.) Dynamic Cone Penetrometer
291.) An equipment which is used to measure differential
deflection between joints of a concrete pavement, to
determine the modulus of existing slabs for use in the
design of an overlay and to estimate the remaining
life of an existing:

a.) Falling Weight Deflector

b.) Jack Hammer
c.) Coring Machine
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292.) An instrument used to measure pavement

deflections resulting from vehicle wheel loadings:
a.) Benkelman Beam
b.) California Bearing Ratio Machine
c.) Abrasion Machine

293.) It is a test conducted to verify if there is aggregate

interlock between the joints to verify efficiency of
load transfer:

a.) Surface Test b.) Deflection Test c.)

Field Density Test

294.) Which of the following is not used in deflection test:

a.) Deflection Logger b.) Benkelman Beam c.)
Rebar Locator

295.) It is manually operated device for deriving a

measurement of roughness from the surface profile,
which maybe expressed in terms of International
Roughness Index (IRI):
a.) 3-meter Straight Edge
b.) MERLIN Road Roughness Measuring Device
c.) Paver

296.) Soils are considered unsuitable if the liquid limit

exceeds:
a.) 30 b.) 40 c.)80
297.)The following are characteristics of unsuitable
materials except:
a.) Soils with plasticity index exceeding 55
b.) Soils with a natural water content exceeding
100%
c.) Granular materials blended with anapog
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298.) It is a method of removing unsuitable materials and

replaced it with better materials at the bottom of the
embankment or under the side slopes:
a.) Soil replacement Method
b.) Embankment Method using Quality Soil
c.) Stabilization Method

299.) It is a method used for road cuts where excessively

weak subsoil is encountered:
a.) Soil Replacement Method
b.) Stabilization Method
c.) Proctor Method

300.) It is process of improving the properties of soil to

make it more suitable for a particular purpose:
a.) Stabilization Method
b.) Modified Proctor Method
c.) Standard Proctor Method

301.) It is used to pinpoint rebars, conduits, pipes, nails

and other metals embedded in concrete before cutting
or drilling:
a.) X-ray Machine b.) Rebar Locator c.)
Bar Cutter

302.) What is the material used in stabilizing sandy soil?

a.) Lime b.) Cement c.) Asphalt

303.) What is the material used in stabilizing silty and

clayey soil:
a.) Aspalt b.) Cement c.) Lime

304.) The strength of the subgrade is assessed on:

a.) CBR b.) Grading c.) Density

305.) Generic Series of quality in 1987 for external

quality assurance purpose:
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a.) BS 57 58 b.) ISO 9000 c.) ASTM 1995 d.)

ANSI e.) ASQC 1.15

306.) The test that determines the optimum asphalt /

bitumen content:
a.) Immersion Compression Test
b.) Marshall Stability Testn.
c.) Extraction Test

307.) The depth of the thermometer when placed in

bituminous mix:
a.) 2 in. b.) 4 in. c.) 6 in.

308.) The ingredient added to reduce the cost of paints:

a.) Resin b.) Extenders c.) Thinner

309.) Method used in the extraction of the pigment of

paint:
a.) Rotary Drilling b.) Distillation Method
c.) Centrifuge Method

310.) Higher values of the finess modulus of sand

indicates:
a.) coarser materials b.) finer materials c.) soft
materials

311.) Trial-and-error method is one of the two methods of

blending of aggregates to meet grading
specifications. What the other method?

a.) Quartering Method b.) Graphical Method c.)

Proctor Method
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