Building Technology Exam: Trivia Quiz!

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Do you know about building technology? Architectural expertise or building technology is the application of technology and design to the creation of buildings. Architectural technology pertains to the different elements of a building and its characterizations. It is the ability to analyze, synthesize, and examine building design factors to create a structure of value. This quiz was designed for you to build a solid knowledge base concerning building technology.


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  • 1. 
    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 coarse aggregate when working spaces between reinforcements for proper bonding?
    • A. 

      A. 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

    • B. 

      B. 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

    • C. 

      C. 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

    • D. 

      D. 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

  • 2. 
    The vernacular term for rough plastering:
    • A. 

      A. baldosa

    • B. 

      B. asintada

    • C. 

      C. rebokada

    • D. 

      D. kostura

  • 3. 
    A common paint film defect where progressive powdering from the surface inward occurs. It is called:
    • A. 

      A. blistering

    • B. 

      B. stain

    • C. 

      C. checking

    • D. 

      D. washing

  • 4. 
    Has one or both sides acid-etched or sand blasted. Either process weakens the glass and makes it difficult to clean. (CDEP VII- 70)
    • A. 

      A. Tempered glass

    • B. 

      B. Obscured glass

    • C. 

      C. Insulating glass

    • D. 

      D. Laminated glass

  • 5. 
    It is a timber that most widely used for wharf and bridge construction, ships, posts, foundation sills, railroad tiles and other construction where strength and durability is required. (CDEP VII- 53)
    • A. 

      A. Bansalagin

    • B. 

      B. Narra

    • C. 

      C. Dao

    • D. 

      D. Guijo

  • 6. 
    These aluminum finishes are based on the specific ability of aluminum to develop a protective coating of oxide on its surface. (CDEP VII- 33)
    • A. 

      A. Electroplating

    • B. 

      B. Chemical finishes

    • C. 

      C. Mechanical finishes

    • D. 

      D. Electrolytic finishes

  • 7. 
    What is the required reinforcement of a 4” hallow block. (CDEP VII- 29)
    • A. 

      A. 10 mm diameter (3/8”) vertical bars at 600 mm on centers and 3/8” Ǿ horizontal bars every third course.

    • B. 

      B. 10 mm diameter (3/8”) vertical bars at 1200 mm on centers and 1/4” Ǿ horizontal bars every third course.

    • C. 

      C. 12 mm diameter (3/8”) vertical bars at 600 mm on centers and 3/8” Ǿ horizontal bars every third course.

    • D. 

      D. 10 mm diameter (3/8”) vertical bars at 1000 mm on centers and 3/4” Ǿ horizontal bars every third

  • 8. 
    Standard concrete mix for beams, girders, slabs, stairs and columns is (CDEP VII- 14)
    • A. 

      A. Class “C”

    • B. 

      B. Class “A”

    • C. 

      C. Class “B”

    • D. 

      D. Class “AA”

  • 9. 
    Composed of stable silicates, and is inert and thus durable for use as a lightweight aggregate or for insulation. (CDEP VII- 45)
    • A. 

      A. Perlite

    • B. 

      B. Vermiculite

    • C. 

      C. Pumice

    • D. 

      D. hydite

  • 10. 
    A Portland cement concrete to which chemical foam is added to generate gases in the process of deposition, resulting in lightweight pre-cast or shop-made unit in both hallow and solid forms. (CDEP VII- 45)
    • A. 

      A. Aerocrete

    • B. 

      B. gunite

    • C. 

      C. hydite

    • D. 

      D. porete

  • 11. 
    It is a type of oil-type wood preservatives that has high protection against decay fungi and termites; can be painted; has no unpleasant odor; is less easily ignite than coal-tar creosotes. (CDEP VII- 49)
    • A. 

      A. creosotes solutions

    • B. 

      B. pentachlorophenol

    • C. 

      C. chromate zinc chloride

    • D. 

      D. coal-tar creosotes

  • 12. 
    It’s a favorite wood for flooring and window sills; furniture’s and cabinet work; used for bridges and wharves and other permanent structure.
    • A. 

      A. narig

    • B. 

      B. guijo

    • C. 

      C. kalamansanai

    • D. 

      D. yakal

  • 13. 
    A commercially pure iron of fibrous nature, valued for its corrosion resistance and ductility is a: (CDEP VII- 34)
    • A. 

      A. pig iron

    • B. 

      B. cast iron

    • C. 

      C. wrought iron

    • D. 

      D. crude iron

  • 14. 
    These are made from compressed sugar cane or wood fibers with perforations on the surface of the tile: (CDEP VII- 91)
    • A. 

      A. cellulose fiber tile

    • B. 

      B. ceiling board

    • C. 

      C. mineral wool tile

    • D. 

      D. parquet tile

  • 15. 
    It is characterized by streaking on the surface, fading color, the final exposure of the original surface and accumulation of pigment particles below the painted area. (CDEP VII- 95)
    • A. 

      A. blistering

    • B. 

      B. stain

    • C. 

      C. checking

    • D. 

      D. washing

  • 16. 
    Is characterized by swelling of the entire film which is usually followed by a break in the film and subsequent peeling. (CDEP VII- 96)
    • A. 

      A. blistering

    • B. 

      B. stain

    • C. 

      C. checking

    • D. 

      D. washing

  • 17. 
    Is made synthetically, and is closely related to rayon or nylon fabrics. It requires a special thinner sold by each manufacturer for his own brand. (CDEP VII- 93)
    • A. 

      A. varnish

    • B. 

      B. shellac

    • C. 

      C. wood fillers

    • D. 

      D. lacquer

  • 18. 
    It is consist of a topping with a mixture of 1 part cement, 1 part sand and 1 part finely crushed stone. (CDEP VII- 87)
    • A. 

      A. steel-trowel finish

    • B. 

      B. granolithic finish

    • C. 

      C. terrazzo finish

    • D. 

      D. sand-blast finish

  • 19. 
    Identify which figure is flemish (double stretcher) brickwork
    • A. 

      A

    • B. 

      B

    • C. 

      C

    • D. 

      D

  • 20. 
    A 100% acrylic water-based latex paint with very good opacity and durability. It’s a non-toxic, non-flammable paint with non-mercurial fungicide additive to prevent mold and mildew growth. (Boysen Product Manual)
    • A. 

      A. Boysen Permacoat Gloss Latex

    • B. 

      B. Boysen Permacoat Flat Latex

    • C. 

      C. Boysen Decore

    • D. 

      D. Boysen Permatex

  • 21. 
    Wood coming out from trees with needle leaves, rather than broad leaves are called:
    • A. 

      A. iron wood

    • B. 

      B. hard wood

    • C. 

      C. soft wood

    • D. 

      D. mahogany

  • 22. 
    Layers of waterproofing materials used in this method range from ordinary tar paper lay with coal-tar pitch to asbestos or asphalted felt laid in asphalt.
    • A. 

      A. Membrane waterproofing

    • B. 

      B. impermeable waterproofing

    • C. 

      C. waterproofing coatings

    • D. 

      D. permeable waterproofing

  • 23. 
    These are bricks ordinarily made from mixture of flint clay and plastic clay. (CDEP VII- 28)
    • A. 

      A. glazed brick

    • B. 

      B. fire brick

    • C. 

      C. facing brick

    • D. 

      D. common brick

  • 24. 
    These are corner stones at the angle of the building, usually rusticated so as to project from the normal surface of the wall.
    • A. 

      A. soldier

    • B. 

      B. blocking course

    • C. 

      C. wythe

    • D. 

      D. quoins

  • 25. 
    Hard, durable, and dimensionally stable, these similar plastics are resistant to chemicals, electric potential, and heat. (CDEP VII- 64)
    • A. 

      A. alkyds

    • B. 

      B. melamine and urea

    • C. 

      C. phenolics

    • D. 

      D. urethanes

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