Building Construction
- 1.
These are inert granular material which when mixed with cement and water result in concrete
- A.
Gravel
- B.
Sand
- C.
Aggregates
- D.
Admixtures
Correct Answer
C. Aggregates -
- 2.
Cement type for general use in construction
- A.
Type I
- B.
Type II
- C.
Type IA
- D.
Type III
Correct Answer
A. Type I -
- 3.
Which is internationally accepted type of lock set
- A.
Cylinder
- B.
Lever
- C.
Deco-mover
- D.
Hasp
Correct Answer
B. Lever -
- 4.
What is the purpose of paint putty?
- A.
To make the surface smooth and aligned/level
- B.
For better adhesion of the paint
- C.
To hide nail shanks
- D.
To extract the remaining moisture from the surface
Correct Answer
A. To make the surface smooth and aligned/level -
- 5.
Another technical term for wet concrete
- A.
Saturated
- B.
Green
- C.
Damp
- D.
Pervious
Correct Answer
B. Green -
- 6.
Another term for concrete formworks
- A.
Falsework
- B.
Scaffolds
- C.
Shuttering
- D.
Casing
Correct Answer
C. Shuttering -
- 7.
"Ponding" of excess water on the concrete surface few hours after concrete was poured is called
- A.
Condensation
- B.
Seepage
- C.
Bleeding
- D.
Curling
Correct Answer
C. Bleeding -
- 8.
What is the minimum height of a door as per the National Building Code
- A.
1800mm
- B.
2000mm
- C.
2100mm
- D.
2150mm
Correct Answer
B. 2000mm -
- 9.
What is the common commercial unit of all steel sections?
- A.
Per kilogram
- B.
Per pound
- C.
Per length
- D.
Per piece
Correct Answer
A. Per kilogram -
- 10.
Which of the following is not a commercial size of a steel angle bar?
- A.
3/4" x 3/4"
- B.
1 1/8" x 1 1/8"
- C.
1/2" x 2"
- D.
3" x 3"
Correct Answer
B. 1 1/8" x 1 1/8" -
- 11.
What type of stainless is corrosion resistant?
- A.
P105
- B.
T304
- C.
Mirror
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. T304 -
- 12.
It is the older and stronger part of a tree
- A.
Softwood
- B.
Hardwood
- C.
Heartwood
- D.
Sapwood
Correct Answer
C. Heartwood -
- 13.
For an interior open court, it is necessary to provide what type of drainage system?
- A.
Concrete Pipes
- B.
Leaching Area
- C.
Sump pit
- D.
Perforated pipes with granular filters
Correct Answer
D. Perforated pipes with granular filters -
- 14.
What is the cause of the coagulation of paint?
- A.
Age of paint
- B.
Exposure to direct sunlight
- C.
Lack of pigment
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
B. Exposure to direct sunlight -
- 15.
Which is not a commercial wattage of a fluorescent lamp?
- A.
36W
- B.
20W
- C.
100W
- D.
40W
Correct Answer
C. 100W -
- 16.
Type of glass with little or no distortion
- A.
Sheet
- B.
Float
- C.
Rolled
- D.
Reflect
Correct Answer
B. Float -
- 17.
Maximum number of outlets for a 15 Amps circuit
- A.
3
- B.
6
- C.
8
- D.
10
Correct Answer
B. 6 -
- 18.
Which of the following does not need an individual branch circuit
- A.
Air-conditioning unit
- B.
Pump
- C.
Microwave oven
- D.
Range
Correct Answer
C. Microwave oven -
- 19.
After application of wood stain, what's next?
- A.
Wood filler
- B.
Sanding
- C.
Dead flat lacquer
- D.
Sanding sealer
Correct Answer
D. Sanding sealer -
- 20.
Best flooring material for toilets
- A.
Mactan tiles
- B.
Cement tiles
- C.
Vitrified tiles
- D.
Adobe tiles
Correct Answer
C. Vitrified tiles -
- 21.
Best material for exterior walls
- A.
Plyboard
- B.
HDF
- C.
Gypsum Lath
- D.
25mm Plywood
Correct Answer
D. 25mm Plywood -
- 22.
Best way to reduce air-borne sound
- A.
Relocate the building
- B.
Use absorptive materials
- C.
Cover the source
- D.
Use reflective materials
Correct Answer
B. Use absorptive materials -
- 23.
Minimum speed of escalators
- A.
75 fpm
- B.
80 fpm
- C.
90 fpm
- D.
95 fpm
Correct Answer
C. 90 fpm -
- 24.
A machine used to make round balusters
- A.
Lath
- B.
Routers
- C.
Jig saw
- D.
Band saw
Correct Answer
A. Lath -
- 25.
Vernacular term for truss/rafter
- A.
Kilo
- B.
Alahado
- C.
Pilarete
- D.
Bingbong
Correct Answer
A. Kilo -
- 26.
Baseboards can also be technically termed as
- A.
Millwork
- B.
Boarding
- C.
Skirting
- D.
Base sheet
Correct Answer
C. Skirting -
- 27.
What is the purpose of placing grout in between tile v-cuts
- A.
For aesthetic purpose
- B.
Prevent the tiles from cracking. In case of expansion, the grout will be where the cracks would appear
- C.
Marks the area to be chipped in case tiles will be replaced so as not to damage the other areas
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Marks the area to be chipped in case tiles will be replaced so as not to damage the other areas -
- 28.
Correct way of specifying pipe sizes
- A.
Inside diameter
- B.
Outside diameter
- C.
Gauge
- D.
Number
Correct Answer
A. Inside diameter -
- 29.
In securing plywood to steel framing, what is commonly used?
- A.
Tox
- B.
Contact cement
- C.
Liquid Nail
- D.
CWN
Correct Answer
C. Liquid Nail -
- 30.
How do generators work?
- A.
Electromotive reduction
- B.
Electromotive induction
- C.
Same as how you start a car
- D.
Same as a battery of a mobile phone
Correct Answer
B. Electromotive induction -
- 31.
Nowadays, what are commonly seen in ceilings of conference rooms?
- A.
Large speakers
- B.
Overhead projector
- C.
Cameras
- D.
Mirrors
Correct Answer
B. Overhead projector -
- 32.
What must be considered when using a raised flooring system?
- A.
Area
- B.
Ceiling height limit
- C.
Low partitions
- D.
Electricity
Correct Answer
B. Ceiling height limit -
- 33.
Most reflective color
- A.
Black
- B.
White
- C.
Red
- D.
Yellow
Correct Answer
B. White -
- 34.
Means fabricate and deliver at jobsite
- A.
Install
- B.
Furnish
- C.
Provide
- D.
Refurbish
Correct Answer
C. Provide -
- 35.
Minimum area of bedroom as per PD 1096
- A.
6 sqm
- B.
8 sqm
- C.
10 sqm
- D.
12 sqm
Correct Answer
A. 6 sqm -
- 36.
What is the purpose of the concept of small courts connected by hallways to a large court
- A.
Small courts serve as inlet of air and large court as outlet
- B.
Large courts serve as inlet of air and small courts as outlet
- C.
Chimney effect
- D.
For better penetration of natural lighting
Correct Answer
A. Small courts serve as inlet of air and large court as outlet -
- 37.
Exact quantity of Concrete Masonry Unit to be used for a 20 sqm wall
- A.
150
- B.
182
- C.
250
- D.
208
Correct Answer
C. 250 -
- 38.
What is the typical slope of a soil pipe
- A.
.05%
- B.
1%
- C.
1.5%
- D.
2%
Correct Answer
D. 2% -
- 39.
What is the typical slope of a waste pipe?
- A.
.05%
- B.
1%
- C.
1.5%
- D.
2%
Correct Answer
D. 2% -
- 40.
What is the purpose of tile grouts
- A.
For aesthetic purpose
- B.
Prevent tiles from cracking. In case of expansion, the grout will be where the cracks would appear
- C.
Marks the area to be chipped in case tiles will be replaced so as not to damage the other areas
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. For aesthetic purpose -
- 41.
How do you distinguish a soil pipe from a waste pipe
- A.
Size
- B.
Smell
- C.
Color
- D.
Material
Correct Answer
A. Size -
- 42.
As per NBC, what is the minimum dimension of a toilet cubicle designed for the handicapped
- A.
0.90mx1.20m
- B.
1.20mx1.50m
- C.
1.70mx1.80m
- D.
1.92mx2.05m
Correct Answer
C. 1.70mx1.80m -
- 43.
This is applied to a natural or stained wood surface soaks into the wood eventually hardening when exposed to the air, it preserves the original texture of the wood and helps to seal it from moisture, while providing a fine, natural finish
- A.
Varnish
- B.
Stain
- C.
Linseed oil
- D.
Organic paint
Correct Answer
C. Linseed oil -
- 44.
Which of the following is the most efficient in terms of light output and cost
- A.
Compact Fluorescent Lamp
- B.
Neon Lamp
- C.
Light Emitting Diode
- D.
Low pressure sodium lamp
Correct Answer
C. Light Emitting Diode -
- 45.
Like limestone, its primary component is Calcium Carbonate
- A.
Gypsum
- B.
Marble
- C.
Granite
- D.
Slate
Correct Answer
B. Marble -
- 46.
Heaviest of all metals
- A.
Lead
- B.
Iron
- C.
Copper
- D.
Brass
Correct Answer
A. Lead -
- 47.
Which among the following is a component of a Modular Kitchen System
- A.
Splashboard
- B.
Marble countertop
- C.
Laminated Fiberboards
- D.
Concealed hinges
Correct Answer
C. Laminated Fiberboards -
- 48.
It was introduced introduced in 1939 was the first completely new synthetic fiber
- A.
Spandex
- B.
Nylon
- C.
Rayon
- D.
Wool
Correct Answer
B. Nylon -
- 49.
Solid-section of a stainless steel is termed as
- A.
Tubular
- B.
Shafting
- C.
Pipe
- D.
Plate
Correct Answer
B. Shafting -
- 50.
When fabricating Sound insulation panels, which of the following methods will best produce a good insulating panel
- A.
Attach the absorbent material rigidly into the frame
- B.
Attach the absorbent material to the frame so as to provide air space
- C.
Attach the absorbent material rigidly along the sides while still providing air space
- D.
Attach the absorbent material in whatever way you want
Correct Answer
C. Attach the absorbent material rigidly along the sides while still providing air space -
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