Building Technology Exam: Trivia Quiz!
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.
- 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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