MQHD TEST QUESTIONS

1. What test determined the crushing of strength of aggregates to ensure that

coarse aggregates will not degrade to smaller ones.
a. Abrasion b. Grading c. Density d. Plasticity test
2. A one-lane road, with of 3.5 meters and shoulder width of 0.5 meter on
each side of the pavement was designed to have sub-base and base
coarse with a combined thickness of 300mm. If the thickness of the
sub-base is 125mm, the spreading and compaction of the sub-base and
base coarse shall be carried out in
a. 3 layers over the full width of 4.5 m
b. 2 layers over the full width of 4.5 m
c. 3 layers over the full width of 3.5 m
d. 2 layers over the full width of 3.5 m
3. Weakened joints on concrete pavement should be sawed
a. Immediately after the pavement surface has been brooms finished
b. Sawing of joints shall commerce as soon as the concrete has hardened
sufficiently, usually within 24 hours
c. Before the pavements opened to traffic usually 14 days from the day
of pouring
4. What depth of weakened joint should at all times not be less than
a. 50 mm b. 60 mm c. 70 mm d. 75 mm
5. Cores are taken from a concrete pavement and tested for
a. Strength verification of concrete in place that is considered adequate
b. Flexural strength determination
c. Cement content determination
d. Thickness determination
6. In accepting completed concrete pavement poured by lane thickness
determination shall come out by obtaining one core from every
a. 100 meters b. 200 meters c. 500 meters d. 1000 meters
7. If the strength of Item 311 control specimens does not meet the requirements by not more than
25% and it is not feasible to obtain cores from the structure due to structural consideration:
a. The strength of in-place concrete will be determined by rebound a
hammer
b. Payment of the concrete will be made at an adjusted price
c. No pavement will be made on the concrete represented by the
failed specimen
d. The contractor will be required to remove and replace the concrete
represented by the failed specimens at his own expense.
8. The flexural strength requirements of item 311 is
a. 500 psi b. 550 psi c. 3000 psi d. 3500 psi
9. The number of sets of beam test specimens that should be taken from 700 sq.m. of concrete
pavements, 0.23 cm thick poured on a single day should be:
a. 2 b. 3 c. 6 d. 9
10. Three cores taken from a pavement section poured on a single day were tested to have strength
as follows:
Core
1 3650
2 3000 86% of 3500 psi
3 2450 70% of 3500 psi
Average 3033 87% of 3500 psi
If the required strength is 3500 psi concrete are represented by the cores
a. Maybe accepted, subject to price adjustment
b. Is considered adequate
c. Is considered inadequate
d. May be recored at the initiative of the implementing office
11. Forms for concrete pavement shall remain in place undisturbed for not less than
a. 24 hours after concrete pouring
b. The curing period
c. The period required to attain the design strength
d. 72 hours after concrete pouring
12. The Ph value of water that is acceptable for use in concrete mix is
a. 2.0 to 3.1 b. 3.2 to 4.4 c. 4.5 to 8.5 d. 8.6 to 10.0
13. How many measurements are needed for thickness determination of concrete cores?
a. 4 b. 6 c. 8 d. 9
14. What is the strength for load bearing hollow blocks?
a. 600 psi b. 700 psi c. 800 psi d. 1000 psi
15. What is the single factor that determines the strength of concrete?
a. Slump b. Water-cement ratio c. Cement factor d. Gradation of
aggregates
16. What is the curve formed on a maximum dry density and optimum moisture content graph?
a. Parabola b. Hyperbola c. Straight line d. None of the above
17. Which of the following is accepted for concrete with fc at 28 days of 3500 psi?
a. 3275 psi; 3020 psi; 2630 psi b. 2640 psi; 3010 psi; 3030 psi
c. 3030 psi; 2790 psi; 2599 psi d. 3300 psi; 3330 psi; 2620 psi
18. In a design mix, the specific gravity of Portland cement must be
a. 3.05 b. 3.10 c. 3.15 d. 6.10
19. The role of application of prime coat before asphalt overlaying is
a. 0.2 to 0.7 l/sq.m. b. 0.8 to 0.9 l/sq.m.
c. 1.0 to 2.0 l/sq.m. d. 2.1 to 2.5 l/sq.m.
20. The most commonly used method in the design and evaluation of bituminous concrete mixes
a. Design mix b. Marshall stability
c. Index of retained strength d. Immersion / compression test
21. Which of the following penetration grade of asphalt is used in cold climate?
a. 120/50 b. 85/100 c. 60/70 d. 40/50
22. If sea water is used in a concrete mix, shat will be the effect on the hardened concrete pavement?
a. Strength is affected b. Scaling at surface
c. Cracks at the side d. Steel bars will rust
23. The job mix formula contain the following provision except
a. Grading of aggregate b. Temperature of aggregates and asphalt
c. Index of retained strength value d. Type of asphalt and percentage
24. Scaling of newly constructed concrete pavement is an evidence of inadequate quality control
mainly due to high
a. Fineness modules b. Slump
c. Fine aggregates content d. Water cement ratio
25. The grade designation of a reinforcing steel bars is also its
a. Nominal area b. Yield strength c. Tensile strength d. Unit mass
26. Which of the following is not an engineering property of granular soils?
a. Good load bearing qualities
b. Drain readily
c. Susceptible to strength or volume change due to change in water content
d. Comparatively incompressible due to static load
27. Peat is an example of
a. Inorganic soil b. Organic soil c. Selected borrow d. Embankment material
28. Which of the following is an engineering property of line grained soil?
a. hard to drain
b. Susceptible to volume change under vibratory load, if not adequately compacted
c. Stable when subjected to load
d. Settlement is high
29. The dividing size between coarse and fine aggregates used in asphalting is
a. no. 4 b. No. 8 c. No. 16 d. No. 30
30. The objective of designing the asphalt mixture is determination of
a. Index of retained strength b. Penetration grade of asphalt
c. Temperature of mix d. Production control
31. The sample of reinforcing steel bars for every 10,000 kgs shall be
a. 1 meter long b. 2 meters long c. 4 meters long d. 6 meters long
32. Given: Specific gravity = 2.305
Wet compressive strength = 1000 kpa
Dry compressive strength = 1400 kpa
What is the index of retained strength value?
a. 70.1% b. 71.4% c. 40% d. 140%
33. The variation on tolerance of the surface from the testing edge of the straight edge in contact with
the surface of asphalt pavement is
a. +/- 2mm b. +/- 4mm c. +/- 6 mm d. 5 mm
34. The specific irregularity tolerance for item 201 is
a. 5 mm b. 10 mm c. 15 mm d. 20 mm
35. The depth of the weakened plane joint with a width of 6 mm is
a. 40 mm b.45 mm c. 50 mm d. 60 mm
36. Which of t he following is not the job for a materials engineer?
a. Submits samples for testing b. Prepares design mix
c. Checks job mix formula d. Surveys and measures line and grade at site
37. The proper way of sampling of aggregate base course in the laboratory if the the splitter is not
availavle is to
a. Scoop for samples in the middle of the sack
b. Spread the samples on the ground and take the samples in the middle
c. Spread the samples on the ground and divide the samples into four and take two opposite
parts from it.
d. Scoop for samples at the side of the sack
38. Given :Original weight of sample, g 5000,
Sample retained on No. 12 sieve, g 4178
What is the abrasion loss?
a. 16.42% b. 16.44% c. 19.67% d. 19.76%
39. Which is true on conducting of a slump test?
a. Consistency of mixture is checked by the slump test
b. It is simple, but important, n indicator of water cement ratio
c. Slump cone is used together with tamping rod and ruler
d. All of the above
40. Reinforced concrete pipe culverts are tested for compressive strength to produce _______ crack.
a. 0.20 mm b. 0.25 mm c. 0.30 mm d. 0.35 mm
41. The bituminous materials commonly used in item 310 is
a. Asphalt emulsion b. Asphalt cement c. Liquid asphalt d. Cutback asphalt
42. Item 310 mixture shall have an index of retained strength of not less than
a. 66 b. 70 c. 97 d. 107
43. Final compaction and smoothing of item 310 should be done by a
a. pneumatic tired roller b. Sheep foot roller
c. Vibratory roller d. Tandem smooth wheel roller
44. Item 310 mixture shall be delivered to the paver at a temperature not less than
a. 66 C b. 97 C c. 107 C d. 110 C
45. In the asphalting of a two lane, 500 meter road which lasted for three days, how many core
samples should be taken from the pavement if no sample was taken at the end of each days
operation?
a. 3 b. 5 c. 6 d. 10
46. Which of the following provisions is not included in the job mix formula?
a. Mixing time b. Grading of aggregates
c. Asphalt cement d. Temperature at delivery
47. A bituminous mix subjected to immersion compression test yielded a dry stability of 2.0 kg and a
wet stability of 1.5 kg. The index of retained strength of the mix is
a. 0.5 b. 1.33 c. 33 d. 75
48. In item 310, bitumen content, expressed in terms of percentage by mass of aggregate, shall be
a. 3 to 5 % b. 4 to 7 % c. 5 to 8 % d. 6 to 8 %
49. In the asphalting of a 3 meter wide, 200 meter long road lane, a core was obtained and tested to
have a thickness of 5 cm. And a density of 2.25 gm/ cm. the quantity of bituminous mix to be
paid, in tonnes, is
a. 65.5 b. 67.5 c. 655 d. 675
50. After final rolling, the compacted asphalt pavement shall have a density equal top, or greater than
% of the laboratory compacted density.
a. 90 b. 95 c. 97 d. 98
51.Scales for weighing aggregates and cement shall be accurate within % throughout the range of
use. Scales shall be inspected and sealed as often as the Engineer may deem necessary to
assure their continued accuracy,
a. 1.0% b. 1.5% c. 0.5% d. 2.0%
52. When cement is placed in contact with the aggregate, batches maybe rejected unless mixed
within ____ hours of such contact.
a. 1.5 hours b. 2.0 hours c. 0.5 hours d. 2.0 hours
53. When mixed at the site or in a central mixing plant, the mixing time not be less than ____ nor
more than ____unless mixer performance test prove adequate mixing of concrete in a shorter
time period.
a. 30 seconds nor more than 90 seconds b. 50 seconds nor more than 90 seconds
c. 60 seconds nor more than 120 seconds d. 90 seconds nor more than 120 seconds
54. The flow of water shall be uniform and all water should be in the drum by the end of the first
____seconds of the mixing period.
a. 45 seconds b. 30 seconds c. 15 seconds d. 20 seconds
55. Concrete not place within ____minutes from the time the ingredients were charged into the mixing
drum shall not be used.
a. 120 minutes b. 150 minutes c. 60 minutes d. 90 minutes
56. When concrete is delivered in truck mixers, additional water maybe added to the batch and
additional mixing performed to increase the slump to meet the specified requirement if permitted
by the Engineer, provided all these operation are performed within ____after the initial mixing
operation and water and cement ratio is not exceeded.
a. 30 minutes b. 15 minutes c. 45 minutes d. 60 minutes
57. A sample from a bituminous mix weighs 1000 grams. At extraction, it was found out that the dry
aggregate weighed 950 grams, What is the % of asphalt by weight of mix?
a. 5.2% b. 5.0% c. 5.4% d. 4.8%
58. The minimum penetration of the preservative with the surface of the timber piles shall be ____.
a. 150 mm b. 20 mm c. 250 mm d. 10 mm
59. The contractor shall submit in writing a job-mix formula for the mixture supported by the laboratory
test data along with samples of resources of components and viscosity-temperature relationship to
the Engineer for testing and approval at least ____.
a. two weeks b. three weeks c. one week d. four weeks
60. The concrete samples should be stored in a moist conditioned temperature within the range of
____until the time of test.
a. 18*C to 24*C b. 15*C to 18*C c. 14*C to 24*C d. 18*C to 28*C
61. This is used in soil stabilized road surface due to its high____ property, tha is, it absorb and retain
water.
a. Potassium Chloride b. Calcium Chloride c. Magnesium Chloride d. Sodium Chloride
62. The mass % wear of soil aggregate used in cement/lime proportions should not be more than
____.
a. 40% b. 50% c. 45% d. 55%
63. The uniform rate at which the movable head of CBR machine tray is ____.
a. 0.07 in/min b. 0.10 in/min c. 0.08 in/min d. 0.09 in/min
64. Cast in place concrete shall not be post-tensioned until at least ____ and until the compressive
strength has reached the strength specified
a. 7 days b. 10 days c. 14 days d. 20 days
65. The penetration test is an indication of the ____of asphalt.
a. Consistency b. Softness c. Hardness d. Flash Point
66. Specification requires one (1) Quality test for every ___of asphalt.
a. 20 tons b. 200 tons c. 50 tons d. 40 tons
67. The ___is the most commonly used method in the design and evaluation of bituminous concrete
mixes.
a. Job Mix Formula b. Design Mix c. Marshall Stability d. Extraction
68. Vibration shall operate a frequency of 8,300 to 9,600 impulses per minute under load at a
maximum spacing of ___cm.
a. 30 cm b. 50 cm c. 60 cm d. 40 cm
69. The specific gravity of Sodium Sulfate used in soundness test for aggregate should be within the
range of ___.
a. 1.151 to 1.174 b. 1.250 to 1.178 c. 1.051 to 1.154 d. 1.058 to 1.184
70. The specific gravity magnesium sulfate solution used in soundness test for aggregate should be
within the range of ___.
a. 1.280 to 1.408 b. 1.180 to 1.308 c. 1.295 to 1.308 d. 1.195 to 1.318
71. Aggregate accounts for 92-95% of the weight of the bituminous mixture asphalt accounts for 5-8%
of the weight of the mix. The exact percentage to be used is determined by the ___.
a. Trial Mix b. Design Mix c. Job Mix d. Job Order
72. ___is an indication that the asphalt mix is overheated.
a. Blue smoke b. Stiff appearance c. Rising steam d. Mix slumps in truck
73. In checking the temperature of the mix, the thermometer should be inserted into the mix at
least___.
a. 2 inches b. 6 inches c. 4 inches d. 6.0 mm
74. ___is applied on existing bit, or cement concrete surface with bituminous materials.
a. Bituminous Prime Coat b. Bituminous Tack Coat
c. Bituminous Seal Coat d. Bituminous Surface Treatment
75. The solution used in the soundness test of aggregate shall be cooled to a temperature of 21+of-
1*C and maintain at that temperature for at least ___.
a. 24 hours b. 36 hours c. 48 hours d. 18 hours
76. Proper compaction of the fill materials is very important, as it will ____.
a. Increase in the shear strength b. Decrease permeability
c. Minimize compressibility d. All of the above
77. In which DPWH item is emulsified asphalt not suitable?
a. Item 301 b. Item 302 c. Item 304 d. Item 308
78. Unconfined compressive strength test is usually performed on ____.
a. Sandy soils b. Silty soils c. Organic soils d. Clayey soils
79. Consolidation test is usually performed on___samples.
a. Disturbed b. Undisturbed c. Consolidated d. Both a & b
80. A concrete core sample having a maximum height of less than ___ of its diameter before capping
or height less than its diameter after capping shall not be tested.
a. 93 % b. 94 % c. 95% d. 96%
81. The cohesion and internal friction of soil is tested by
a. Triaxial shear test b. Direct shear test
c. Bearing test d. All of the above
82. In concrete acceptance, core will be considered adequate if the average strength of the cores is
equal to what?
a. 80%of specified strength &if no single core is less than 75% of specified strenght
b. 90%of specified strength & if no single core is less than 80%of specified strength
c. 85%of the specified strength & if no single core is less than 75% of specified strength.
83. Before the cement is to be used, sampling must be done at least ___before use.
a. one week b. 14 days c. two weeks d. 12 days
84. Asphalt cement shall not be used while it is foaming nor shall be heated at ___anytime after
delivery.
a. 107* b. 120* c. 159*
85. Moisture content of aggregates in bit.mix shall not exceed ___of the time it is introduce into the
mixing unit.
a. 1.5 mass % b. 2.0 mass % c. 1 mass %
86. Batching tolerance for Sand and Aggregates is ___.
a. 1 % b. 2% c. 3%
87. Between stage of curing, concrete shall not be exposed for more than how many hours?
a. 24 hours b. 3 hours c. hours d. 72 hours
88. As Materials Engineer, what will you do with major honeycomb area that is considered as
defective work?
a. Plaster
b. Payment of the concrete will be made an adjustment
c. Removed and replaced at the expensed of the contractor
89. If the strength of control specimen does not meet the requirement and not feasible to obtain cores
due to structural consideration, as Materials Engineer what will be your decision?
a. Remove and Replaced
b. Area will not be paid
c. Payment will be made at an adjusted price
90. After concrete has been placed, it is advisable to maintain fully wetted and in position for how
many hours?
a. 14 hours b. 24 hours c. 72 hours d. 15-18 hours
91. Rock shall be excavated to a depth ___below sub grade within the limit of the roadbed
a. 100 mm b. 150 mm c . 200mm
92. Minimum penetration of all piles shall be ___.
a. 3 meters b. 6 meters c. 7 meters d. 4.5 meters
93. Piles shall not be driven within 7 meters of concrete less than ___
a. 7 days b. 14 days c. 28 days
94. Paint contains ___ of pigment and ___ vehicle.
a. 20% & 80% b. 21% & 79% c. 79% & 21% d. 80% & 20%
95. Minimum thickness of bedding materials beneath the pipe is ___.
a. 100 mm b. 150 mm c. 200 mm
96. Tolerance of gabion dimension is ____.
a. +/- 1% b. +/- 2% c. +/- 3% d. +/- 4%
97. Minimum size of galvanized wire mesh is__.
a. 2.0 mm b. 2.2 mm c. 2.7 mm d. 3.4 mm
98. Minimum density of gabions is ____.
a. 1,000kg/cum. b. 1,200kg/cum. c. 1,400kg/cum. d. 1,500kg/cum.
99. Soundness loss of field gabions is ___.
a. 9%after 5 cycles b. 10%after 5 cycles c. 11%after 5 cycles d. 12%after 5 cycles
100. The heating temperature of reflectorized thermoplastic material during application is __
a. 130+/-7*C b. 150+/-7*C c. 200+/-7*C d. 211+/-7*C
101. Submission of sample minimum quantity of material for asphalt cement is ___
a. 5 kg. b. 10kg c. 20kg d. 100kg
102. For how many years does the small Contractor given to procure necessary testing equipment?
a. 2 years b. 4 years c. 5 years d. 6 years
103. The depth of the weakened joints must be less than ___ and a width of ____.
a. 40mm & 6mm b. 50mm & 5mm c. 40mm & 5mm d. 50mm & 6mm
104. Used of bituminous cold mix for potholes patching during rainy/wet period is acceptable
a. True b. False
105. In soil boring shall be carried to a depth of at least ___below the proposed grade line.
a. 0.5m b. 1.0m c. 1.5m d. 1.8m
106. The test that determine the pile bearing capacity by loading one or more pile and measuring
settlement under load is ___
a. Vane shear test b. Plate bearing test c. Pile load test
107. The weight of disturbed samples from hard auger or split spoon shall be at least__.
a. 1 kg b. 20kg c. 10kg d. 100kg
108. The length of Shelby Tube of an undisturbed sample is ____.
a. 10long b. 18long c. 20long
109. For small project where quantity of steel bars is 10,000kg.or less, what is the basis of
acceptance of material?
a. No testing b. P.E.Certificate c. Mill Certificate
110. ___determine the best combination of the material that will produce potentially stable &
durable mixture.
a. Job mix formula b. Marshall formula c. Design of bit.mix
111. ___is the rate of loading for concrete cylinder sample subject to compression test
a. 20-40psi/sec b. 20-50psi/sec c. 15-40psi/sec d. 15-50psi/sec
112. In soil exploration, if the characteristic of rock is questionable, the minimum depth of boring into
the bedrock should be ____.
a. 1.5m b. 2.0m c. 2.5m d. 3.0m
113.Determine the soil bearing capacity by loading a steel plate usually 30diameter.
a. Vane shear test b. Plate bearing test
c.Pile load test d.None of the above
114. How many hours do aggregate stockpile or binned for draining before being batch?
a. 1 hour b. 6 hours c. 12 hours d. 24 hours
115.What is the rate of loading of concrete beam tested for flexural stress?
a.125-175psi/sec. b. 115-150psi/sec c. 110-150 psi/sec d. 130-175 psi/sec.
 116. What is the relative strength of mortar at 7 & 28 days of fine aggregates, when tested for the
effect of organic impurities, which is higher than the standards?
a. not less than 90% b. not less than 80%
c. not less than 95% d. not less than 98 %
117.In concrete sampling paste shall be of normal consistency of ______ when the rod settles to a
point below the original surface in 30 seconds.
a. 10+/- 1 mm b. 11+/- 1 mm c.15 +/- 1 mm d. 20 +/- 1 mm
118. What is the curing temperature of a concrete sample?
a. 10-15 *C b. 18-24*C c. 15-18*C d. 16-27*C
119.What is the wash loss of fine aggregates in the no.200 sieve?
a. 1 % b. 2 % c. 3 % d. 4 %
120. Retarder can delay the setting time of concrete up to how many hours?
a. 1 hour b. 2 hours c. 4 hours d. 8 hours
121.Super plasticizer can increase the strength of concrete up to how many percent ?
a. 40-60 % b. 50-60 % c. 50-70 % d. 60-70%
122._________ is the moisture in an air dried soil.
a. Moisuture Content b. Natural Moisture Content
c. Hygroscopic Moisture Content d. Hydrometer Moisture Content
123._________is the tolerance of mix in a bituminous temperature.
a. +/-10 *C b. +/-12 *C c. +/- 15 *C d. +/- 18 *C
124._________number of measurement taken in a core sample for thickness determination of the
finish asphalt pavement.
a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 8
125. In the absence of beam mold in site, cylinder mold is allowed by specification. What is the
required strength?
a. 2500 psi b. 3000 psi c. 3500 psi d. 4000 psi
126.Prime coat shall be left undisturbed for at least ______.
a. 6 hours b. 12 hours c. 24 hours
127.The first phase of rolling the spread bituminous mix is called breakdown rolling which is carried
out by pneumatic roller, temperature requirement must be ________.
a. 200 225 *F b. 190-199 8F c. 160-180 *F d. 150-185 *F
128.How many gradation ranges for hot plant mix bituminous pavement are there in the blue book?
a. 5 b. 6 c. 7 d. 8
129. What is the plasticity index of mineral filler?
a. not greater than 4 b. not greater than 6
c. not greater than 8 d. zero
130. If no core had been taken at the end of each day of operation and the project has already been
completed, a core shall be taken ________
a. for every 75 l.m./lane b. for every 150 l.m./lane
c. for every 100 l.m./lane d. for every 1,000 l.m./lane
131.__________ is the slump of workable concrete if vibrated.
a. 10-20 mm b. 10-40 mm c. 40-50 mm d. 40-75 mm
132.________Burnt product which is used by Gypsum and pulverized to form Portland Cement.
a. Hydraulic Cement b. Clinker c. Fly Ash d. Volcanic Ash
133.When group index=0 what is the grade of soil?
a. weak soil b. poor soil c. good soil
134.________ is the limit were further loss of water due to evaporation which sill not result in
reduction of volume.
a. Plastic Limit b. Liquid Limit c. Shrinkage Limit
135.________ a classification of soil which 35% or less the particles pass through no. 200 sieve .
a. Grain size soil b. Granular Materials
c. Silty Clay Materials d. Clayey Materials
136.________ a classification of soil which 35% more of the particles pass through 200 sieve.
a. Course Sand Soil b. Granular Materials
c. Silty-Clay Materials d. Clayey Materials
137.It evaluate the quality of soil as highway sub-grade material.
a. Attenberg Limit b. Plasticity Index c. Group Index d. Liquid Limit
138.When soil has plasticity index value of 10. What is the criteria of the material?
a. Coarse Grain b. Sandy c. Clayey d. Silty
139.It indicates good subbase materials when G.I. Is equal to ________.
a. 0 b. 5 c. 10 d. 20
140.It indicates very poor subbase materials when G.I. is equal to _____.
a. 0 b. 5 c. 10 d. 20
141.It indicates the composition of soil.
a. Attenberg Limit b. Plasticity Index
c. Group Index d. Liquid Limit
142.The higher value of PI of the soil, the weaker will be the soil performance as a _________.
a. True b. False c. Depend d. None of the above
143._______ is the minimum percent of A-6 group classification of soil.
a. 0 b. 6 c. 20 d. 35
144.When the value of G.I. Is negative, what will be the soil performance?
a. Poor Subgrade b. Very good Subgrade c. Good Subgrade d. None of the above
145.The weight of Sandy soil for Hydrometer Analysis is _______.
a. 10 grams b. 25 grams c. 50 grams d. 100 grams

146.________ is a type of soil in which most of the soil grains are of the same size.
a. Poorly graded b. Well graded c. Cap graded d. None of the above
147.Percent passing loose for coarse aggregates when tested for clay lump is _______.
a. 1.0 percent b. 0.25 mass percent c. 0.8 percent d. 1.0 mass percent
148.The mass percent passing loose for coarse aggregates when tested soft fragment is _______.
a. 0.10 b. 0.25 c. 3.5 d. 1.0
148.If slag is used, the density of coarse aggregate is ________.
a. 30-100 kg/cu.m. b. 150 kg./cu.m. c. 1,120 kg/cu.m d. 1,400 kg/cu.m.
149.Mass percent loose for fine aggregates when tested in Clay lumps is ____.
a. 0.10 b. 0.25 c. 0.80 d. 1.0
150. _______ is a type of cement which shall be transferred to an elevated, air tight and weather
proof bins storage.
a. Portland Cement b. Pozzolan Cement c. Bulk Cement d. None of the above
151.Scales for weighing aggregates and cement shall be accurate within _____.
a. 0.1% b. 0.25% c. 0.5% d. 1.9%
152._______ determines the resistance of the emulsion to break with mixed with mineral aggregates.
a. Viscosity Test b. Distillation Test c. Spot Test d. Cement Mixing
157.How many days do the specimen for CBR soaked?
a. 1 day b. 2 days c. 3 days d. 4 days
158.When mixed at the site or in a central mixing plant, the mixing time shall not be less than
_____________ nor more than _____________unless mix performance test prove adequate of the
concrete in a shorter time period.
a. 50 second and 90 seconds b. 30 seconds and 70 seconds c. 20 seconds and 60 seconds
159.The batches shall be so charged into the drum that a portion of the mixing water shall enter in
advance of the cement and aggregate. The flow of water shall be uniform and all water should be in
the drum by the end of the _____________ of the mixing period.
a. 20 seconds b. 15 seconds c. 10 seconds
160. The time elapsed from the time water is added to the mix until the concrete is deposited at the
site shall not exceed ____________when concrete is hauled in the truck.
a. 60 minutes b. 70 minutes c. 90 minutes
161.When concrete is delivered in truck mixers, additional water may be added to the batch and
additional mixing performed to increase the slump to meet the specified requirement if permitted by
the Engineer, provided all these operation are performed within __________ after the initial mixing
operation and the water and cement ratio is not exceeded.
a. 42 minutes b. 45 minutes c. 47 minutes
162.Concrete not placed within ___________ from the time the ingredients were charge into the
mixing drum should not be use.
a. 90 minutes b. 92 minutes c. 95 minutes
163.The completed pavement shall be accepted on a lot basis. A lot shall be considered as
______________double lane.
a. 300 linear meter b. 400 linear meter c. 500 linear meter
164.Each lot shall be divided into _____ equal segment and one core will be obtained from each
segment in accordance with AASHTO T24.
a. 3 b. 4 c. 5
165. Aggregate account 92-95% of the weight of the bituminous mix while asphalts for 5-8% of the
weight of the mix. The exact percentage to be used is determined by the _________.
a. Blue smoke b. Job Mix c. Extraction Test
166. _____________ is an indication that the asphalt is over heated.
a. Blue Smoke b. Job Mix c. Extraction Test
167. _________________________is the most common used method in the design and evaluation of
bituminous concrete mixes.
a. Extraction Test b. Marshall Stability Test c. Bulk Specific Gravity
168. _________________determines the asphalt content in the bituminous mixes.
a. Extraction Test b. Marshall Stability Test c. Bulk Specific Gravity
169. Cast in place concrete shall not be post-tensioned until at least ________.
a. 5 days b. 10 days c. 15 days
170. This characteristic generally used for calculation of the volume occupied by the aggregate in
various mixture containing aggregates including Portland Cement Concrete, Bituminous Concrete
and other mixtures that are proportioned or analyzed on an absolute volume basis.
a. Apparent Specific Gravity b. Marshall Stability Test c. Bulk Specific Gravity
171. _____________________pertains to the relative density of the soil material making up the
constituents particle not including the pore space within the particles that is accessible to water.
a. Apparent Specific Gravity b. Marshall Stability Test c. Bulk Specific Gravity
172. Weight of sandy soil needed for Hydrometer test is ________.
a. 100 grams b. 150 grams c. 200 grams
173. Weight of silty soil needed for Hydrometer test is __________
a. 100 grams b. 30 grams c. 50 grams d. 20 grams
174. These are widely used to control the characteristics of soil which are to be incorporated in
roadway.
a. Shrinkage Limits b. Cement and Soil Limits c. Liquid and Plastic Limits
175. This is defined as the highest moisture content of which the mass attains its minimum volume
but continues to lose weight /mass.
a. Shrinkage Limits b. Cement and Soil Limits c. Liquid and Plastic Limits
176. _____________________is an apparatus used in determination of specific gravity of Hydraulic
Cement.
Answer: Le Chattelier Flask
177. _____________________is an equipment used in determination of soundness of Portland
Cement.
Answer: Autoclave Machine
178. Asphalt shall be homogeneous, free from water, and shall not foam heated to
_________________.
Answer: 175*C (347*F)
179. __________________, Test of Asphalt indicate the rate at which the asphalt emulsion will break
when mix with aggregate.
Answer: Cement Mixing
180. The lost in weight of rock use in gabions when tested to sodium sulfate, soundness loss shall
not exceeds ______.
Answer: 9%
181. Gabions dimensions are subject to a tolerance limit of _________.
Answer: +/- 3%
182. The pour point of concrete joint sealer shall be at least ________ lower than the safe heating
temperature, which is the maximum temperature to which the material may be heated without
exceeding the permitted flow.
Answer: 11*C (20*F)
183. The penetration of concrete joint sealer, Hot Poured Elastic Type shall not exceed _______.
Answer: 90
184.The CBR is generally selected at _______________penetration.
Answer: 2.54 mm (0.10 in)
185. The penetration piston of CBR machine should have a uniform penetration at a rate of
_________________.
Answer: 1.30mm/min.
186. During soaking maintain the water level in the mold and the soaking tank is approximately
_____________ above the tope of the specimen.
Answer: 25.40mm. (1.0 in.)
187. Soak specimen for ________________
Answer: 96 hours (4 days)
188. The diameter of the penetration piston is ____________.
Answer: 49.63+/-0.23 mm
189. The temperature of the asphalt cement delivered to the mixer shall be required to achieve a
kinetic viscosity in the range of
Answer: 150 to 300 cu.m/s or 150 to 300 centitokes.
190. ___________ is the viscosity used to grade asphalt cement.
Answer: 60*C
191. The coarse aggregate used in asphalt mix is
Answer: retained 2.36 mm (no.8 sieve)
192. The application temperature of emulsified asphalt range from _________.
Answer: 10 71*C
193. When the tar is used for seal coats, It shall be heated to free flowing not to exceed
___________.
Answer: 107* C
194. ___________________is used to determine the settlement characteristic of Soil Consolidation.
Answer: Unconfined and Tri-Axial Compression Test
195. _______________ is used to determine the settlement characteristic of soil.
Answer: Consolidation
196. The weight of disturbed samples from hard auger or split spoon shall be at least ___________.
Answer: 1.0 kg.
197. The undisturbed samples from Shellby Tube shall be at least_______.
Answer: 18 long
198. ______________ determines the pile bearing capacity by loading one or more piles and
measuring the settlement under load.
Answer: Pile Load Test
199. __________ determines the in site shear strength of soft to medium clay.
Answer: Vane Shear Test
200. ___________ determine the soil bearing capacity by loading a steel plate usually 30 inches in
diameter.
Answer: Plate Bearing Test
201. ________________ is a laboratory which measures, examines, calibrate or otherwise determine
the characteristics or performance materials or products.
Answer: Testing Laboratory
202. Standard technical procedure to determine one or more specified characteristics of material
product is called ______________.
Answer: Test Method
203. A document which prevents the test result and other information relevant to test is called
_____________.
Answer: Test Report
204. is a document signed by the Director of BRS issued to Testing laboratory authorizing them to
perform the required test in behalf of D PWH.
Answer: Certificate of Accreditation
204. The test have been developed to measure the loss of cohesion as a result of water action on
the compacted bituminous mixture.
Answer: Film Stripping & Immersion-Compression Test
205. _______________ means porosity or perviousness of the mixture, a dense grade mix prevent
water from entering the base through the surface.
Answer: Permeability
206. __________________ is used in classifying liquid asphalt into grades. It is useful as a measure
to control of consistency, particularly when run at the temperature of intended application.
Answer: Viscosity Test
207. ______________ determines the total bitumen content of a asphaltic materials, which is the
actual cementing constituent of the asphalt.
Answer: Solubility Test
208. _______________is an accelerated test to show the loss of volatiles when the sample is heated
at 163*C for the five hours and the loss due to volatilization is determined.
Answer: Loss on Heating
209. _________________ is the test that classifies the different asphalt and differ into grade.
Answer: Consistency Test
210. For liquid asphaltic materials, this test is run on the residue after distillation.
Answer: Quality Test
211. This is one of the most important engineering properties . It is defined as its ability to resist
sliding along internal surface within the mass .
Answer: Shearing Strength of Soil
212. This is an arbitrary measurement of consistency and is the basis of classification of all solid and
semi-solid asphalt.
Answer: Penetration Test of Asphalt
213. ______________is a process to measure the consistency of liquid asphaltic materials to
determine their fluidity or resistance to flow.
Answer: Viscosity test
214. Plant mixed bituminous mixtures should be sampled in accordance to the Standard Method of
Sampling Bituminous Mixture. A sample not less than ______ is taken and place in sample bag that
would insure against contamination. This is taken every 75 cum. or 130 tons of mix.
Answer: 10 kg.
215. The bearing blocks of the compression machine should be at least ______ greater than the
diameter of the specimen.
Answer: 3.0 %
216. The bottom bearing block shall be at least ___________thick when new bottom bearing block
shall be at least _______ thick after any resurfacing operations.
Answer: 1.0 (22.50mm) , 0.9
217. The curing temperature of a specimen before testing is ___________
Answer: 16-27*C.
218. The apparatus used to determine the flash point of asphaltic material is called
_________________.
Answer: Cleveland Open Club
219. The asphalt samples for ductility and penetration test should be subjected to water bath at a
temperature of 25* C for __________.
Answer: 1 hours
220. The concrete shall not be left exposed for more than ___________.
Answer: hour
221. The rate of application of bituminous prime coat is ______.
a. 1-2 L/sq. m. b. 0.2-0.7 L/sqm. c. 0.2-1.5 L/sqm. d. 0.5-2.0 L/sqm.
222. In asphalting work, there are _____ phase of rolling.
a. 2 b. 3 c. 1 d. 4
223. The _______ test determines the asphalt content in the bituminous mix.
a. Grading b. Bulk Specific Gravity c. Extraction d. Absorption
224. In a bituminous mix, there are 3 kinds of aggregate. What kind of passes the no. 200 sieve?
a. Coarse b. Fine c. Mineral Filler d. Admixture
225. Liquid asphalt is also called ________.
a. Cutback Asphalt b. Emulsion c. Blown Asphalt d. Asphalt Cement
226. The apparatus/equipment used in the liquid limit and plastic limit test is called _______.
a. Sieves and chisel b. Attenberg Dev. c. Mortar and glass pestle
227. _____is a method of laboratory sampling.
a. Mixing b. Using mechanical splitting/quartering c. Proportioning
228. In laboratory compaction test/moisture density relation test, What is the specification of
rammer?
a. 5.5 lb.(2.5kg. ) in weight with 12 in. drop
b. 8.0 lb. (3.6 kg.) in weight with 16 in. drop
c. 10 lb. (4.5kg.) in weight with 20 in. Drop
229. What is the specification of mass percent passing in sieve 0.075 mm. No. 200 sieve grading A
for aggregate base course.
a. 20-14 b. 0-12 c. 0-6
230. The number of specimen in testing concrete hollow blocks is ______.
a. 6 pcs./20,000 units (3 for absorption test and 3 for strength test
b. 4 pcs./20,000 units )
c. 8 pcs./20,000 units
231.Is it really necessary to cure concrete specimen?
a. Yes b. No c. None of the two
232.The kind of test that determines the consistency of concrete is ______.
a. Slump Test b. Specific Gravity c. Abrasion Test
233.What is the dimension of concrete cylindrical sample?
a. 6 dia. and 12 high b. 4 dia. and 8 high c. 8 dia. and 14 high
234. In the absence of concrete beam mold at the project site, are concrete cylindrical molds
allowed by the specification to be used in sampler for Item 311-PCCP?
a. Yes b. No
235. The minimum percent compaction for embankment is ______.
a. 92.0 % b. 97.0 % c. 95.0 %
236. The minimum percent compaction for base of the road is _______.
a. 100.00% b. 105.00 % c. 110.00%
237. The CBR value of aggregate base course is not less than _____.
a. 80.0 % b. 85.0 % c. 90.0 %
238. The CBR value of aggregate subbase course is not less than ____.
a. 25.0 % b. 30.0 % c. 35.0 %
239. The minimum compressive strength for Class A concrete is ______.
a. 3,000 psi (20.7 MN/sqm.) b. 2,400 psi (16.7 MN/sqm.) c. 5,000 psi (37.7 MN/sqm.)
240. What is the significance of determination of the tensile properties of reinforcing steel bars?
a. This method is intended to determine 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 steel bars
c. None of the above
241. A tie bar should be ______.
a. Deformed bar b. Round bar c. Flat bar
242. A dowel bar should be _____.
a. Deformed bar b. Round bar c. Flat bar
243. The mortar for masonry shall consist of _______.
a. One part of Portland Cement and 2 parts of sand
b. One part of Cement and 3 parts of sand
c. One part of Portland Cement and 4 part of sand
244. The apparatus used to measure the thickness or height of compacted bituminous paving
mixture.
a. Ruler b. Vernier Califer c. Steel Tape
245. It is used in calculating the unit weight of the mixture and the degree of compaction of the
asphalt pavement.
a. Bulk Specific Gravity of compacted bituminous mixtures using saturated surface dry
specimen.
b. Dry unit weight of compacted bituminous mixtures
246. The test which covers the quantitative determination of bitumen in hot mixed paving mixtures
and pavement samples for specification service evaluation, control and research.
a. Extraction b. Spot Test c. Flash Point
247. The solvent used in extraction of bitumen is ______.
a. Diesel Oil b. Gasoline c. Water
248. The percent of bitumen content is computed based on ______.
a. Mass of raw sample b. Mass of dry aggregates c. Mass of asphalt
249. The method used to determine the grading of aggregate extracted from bituminous mixture is
_______.
a. Mechanical analysis of extracted aggregates b. Stability Test c. Viscosity Test
250. The drying temperature of sample is _______.
a. 110 +/- 5* C b. 100 * C c. 100 +/-5 *C
251. _______ is a solid asphalt which is a basic constituent of all other asphalt called as hot asphalt
or penetration grade asphalt.
a. Asphalt Cement b. Cutback Asphalt c. Emulsified Asphalt
252. _______ 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
253. _______ 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
254. Asphalt is defined as ______.
a. A petroleum product
b. A dark brown to black cementitous materials whose consistency ranges from solid to
semi-solid and whose main constituent is called bitumen is either found in nature or as a
residue in petroleum refining.
c. None of the above
255. It is a kind of liquid asphalt which is a mixture of asphalt cement and water with emulsified with
pungent odor.
a. Emulsified Asphalt b. Asphalt Cement c. Rapid Curing Asphalt
256. Joint Filler in concrete pavement is a _______.
a. Blown Asphalt b. Hot Asphalt c. Liquid Asphalt
257. A device used to measure the relative hardness of asphalt is ____.
a. Penetrometer b. Spectrometer c. Vicat Apparatus
258. A property of asphalt cement to stretch without breaking is called ____.
a. Ductility b. Durability c. Tensile
259. An apparatus used to determine the specific gravity of asphalt is called ______.
a. Metal Pycnometer b. Glass Pycnometer c. Any bottle
260. Consistency test for asphalt is called _______.
a. Viscosity b. Slump Test c. Washing
261. A process of volatilization test which measures the relative proportion of asphalt to oil.
a. Distillation b. Extraction c. Float Test
262. _____ is a period wherein the asphalt begins to melt.
a. Softening Point b. Fire Point c. Boiling Point
263. The sampling requirement of asphalt is ______.
a. 1 sample for every 200 drums or 40 metric tons
b. 1 sample for every 100 drums
c. 1 sample for every shipment
264. The component of bituminous mixes which range from 92 to 96 % is called ______.
a. Bituminous Blended Aggregates b. Concrete Aggregates c. Sand
265. ______ is a property of bituminous mixes in pavement to resist deformation or displacement due
to impose load or repeated loading.
a. Stability b. Flexibility c. Ductility
266. _______ is a property of bituminous mixes in pavement to resist disintegration or deterioration
due to the action of water, traffic and changing climate.
a. Durability b. Flexibility c. Ductility
267. ______ is a property of bituminous mixes in pavement adjust itself to settlement.
a. Flexibility b. Rigidity c. Hardness
268. These are the factor affecting the workability of bituminous mixes
a. Gradation of aggregate quality of asphalt and temperature of mix.
b. Surface texture and temperature mix.
c. Quantity of aggregate and asphalt content.
269. 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 x 100.
270. The sampling requirement of bituminous mixes is _____.
a. 1 sample for every 75 cum.
b. 1 sample for every 150 cum.
c. 1 sample per delivery per day.
271. The application of liquid asphaltic material on a prepared untreated base is _________.
a. Prime Coating b. Seal Coating c. Tack Coating
272. The application of liquid asphaltic material to an existing concrete surface is ________.
a. Tack Coating b. Seal Coating c. Prime Coating
273. The application of asphaltic material and aggregate to an existing surface for the purpose of
sealing it against the infiltration of water surface moisture is called _______.
a. Seal Coating b. Tack Coating c. Prime Coating
274. The rate of application of prime coating using cutback asphalt is _______.
a. 1-2 liters/sqm. b. 0.5-1.0 liter/sqm. c. 2.0-3.0 liters/sq.m.
275. The rate of application of tack coating using liquid or emulsified asphalt is _______.
a. 0.2-0.7 li./sqm. b. 0.1-0.5 li./sqm. c. 2.0 li/sqm.
276. The rate of application of seal coat using asphalt cement is ______.
a. 0.9-1.8 li./sqm. b. 10-11 li.sqm. c. 8.0-9.0 li./sqm.
277. The 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.
278. The primary quality control mechanism for the production of asphalt mixes with high degree of
uniformity that will satisfy job requirement is ________.
a. Job mix formula b. Quality control formula c. Assurance
279. The percent asphalt content in hot laid bituminous mixture range from
________.
a. 5.0-8.0% b. 4.0-6.0 % c.5.0-10.0 %
280. The placing of temperature for bituminous mixture measured in the truck prior to dumping is
________.
a. at least 107*C b. at least 120*C c. at least 150*C
281. The second phase of rolling the spread bituminous mixture is called breakdown rolling which is
the one responsible to attain the maximum density. The rolling is carried out by the use of ________.
a. pneumatic roller b. steel roller c. sheepfoot roller
282. The significance of the final rolling is to remove the roller marks to previous rolling in order to
have a good finish pavement with a temperature of 160*C.
a. True b. False c. Maybe
283. The proper way of rolling should begin at ________ .
a. The sides and proceeds longitudinally towards the road center each overlapping on half
the roller witdth, gradually progressing the crown of road.
b. The center and proceeding longitudinally towards the side of the road
c. Any part of the road provided each strip overlapping on half the roller width.
284. What is the minimum degree of compaction of asphalt pavement?
a. not less than 92% of the density of the laboratory compacted specimen
b. not less than 100% of the density of the laboratory compacted specimen
c. not less than 85% of the density of the laboratory compacted specimen
285. What is the color of asphalt when it is overcook?
a. yellowish brown b. black c. gray
286. ________ determines the thickness and density of compacted pavement.
a. Core Test b. X-ray c. FDT
287. The cored sample of asphalt pavement is measured at _______.
a. approximately quarter points b. three points c. two points
288. Too much content in the bituminous mixes causes ________.
a. bleeding b. Potholes c. cracks
289. The wearing away of the pavement surface caused by the disclodging of aggregate particle is
called ___________.
a. raveling b. Alligator crack c. rutting
290. Interconnected cracks forming a series of small blocks resembling alligators skin or chicken wire
is called _________.
a. alligator cracking b. reflection cracking c. rutting
291. _______ is the type of cement to be used in the DPWH Portland Cement Type II.
a. Portland Cement Type I b. Pozzolan Cement c. Portland Cement II
292. If the fine aggregates are subjected to five cycles of sodium sulfate soudness test, the weighted
loss shall not exceed _________.
a. 10 mass percent b. 5 mass percent c. 3 mass percent
293. Specimen of coarse aggregates are 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
294. The mass percent of wear of coarse aggregates for Item 311 when tested by AASHTO 96 is not
greater than __________.
a. 40 % b. 45 % c. 50 %
295. The design of concrete mix specified by the blue book is based on _______.
a. Absolute Volume Method b. Area Method c. American Method
296. The minimum flexural strength requirement of beam sample when tested by the third point of
loading method is __________.
a. 3.5 Mpa b. 3.8 Mpa c. 4.0 Mpa
297. The minimum flexural strength requirement of beam sample when tested by midpoint method is
________.
a. 4.5 Mpa b. 3.5 Mpa c. 5.0 Mpa
298. ________ are additives used in mixing concrete.
a. Sodium chloride b. Admixture c. Curing admix
299. _______ determines the consistency of concrete.
a. Slump Test b. Consolidation test c. Viscosity
300. Equipment used in the consolidation of fresh concrete.
a. Jackhammer Machine b. Vibrator c. Drilling
300. The prescribed forms to be used in concrete paving is called _______.
a. steel forms b. wooden c. combination of steel and wood
301. The initial setting time of Portland Cement is not less than ________.
a. 30 min. b. 60 min. c. 90 min. d. 45 min.
302. The standard sand used in testing the mortar strength of Portland Cement is called ________.
a. Ottawa Sand b. Beach Sand c. River Sand
303. The apparatus used in determining the fineness of Portland Cement air permeability is
_________.
a. Blaine Air Permeability Apparatus b. Sieve No. 200 c. Gilmore
304. A mixture of cement and water is called _______.
a. Cement Paste b. Mortar Paste c. Concrete Paste
305. The apparatus is used to determine the initial and final setting of cement in the laboratory is
________.
a. Gilmore needle b. Balley needle c. Vicat apparatus
306. The compressive strength of cement mortar Type IP sample in seven days is not less than
_______.
a. 19.3 MN/sqm. b. 20 MN/sqm. (Type IP=19 MN/sqm.) c. 24 MN/sqm.
307. What is the appearance of the molded cement paste which fails to meet the autoclave
expansion?
a. crumble b. Shiny c. changes color
308. The dimension of beam sample for paving concrete is ________.
a. 6x6x 21 b. 6x6x 24 c. 4x 4x 21.8
309. The critical number of days of curing concrete is ________.
a. first seven days b. first 10 days c. 28 days
310. The standard dimension of concrete cylindrical sample is ________.
a. 6 dia. and 12 tall b. 6 dia and 6 tall c. 6 dia. and 8 tall
311. 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
312. There are three layers in performing sampling of concrete cylinder how many blows are
required per layer?
a. 25 blows b. 30 blows c. 35 blows
313. The formula which determines the proportion of the mix which can meet the desired strength
requirement of concrete is called _______.
a. Quality Control Program b. Program of Work c. Work Schedule
314. 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
315. Embankment materials delivered at the job site was about 12,000 cum. The minimum test
requirement calls for 1-GPC, for every 1500 cum.
a. 10-GPC b. 8- CPC c. 6-GPC
316. There is 1-Q cement required for every _______.
a. 4,000 bags or fraction thereof b. 2,000 bags or fraction thereof c. 10, 000 bags
317. There is 1-QT RSB required for every ________.
a. 20,000 kg. or fraction thereof b. 10,000 kg. or fraction thereof c. 15,000 kg. or fraction
thereof
318. How may set of beam samples taken for every 75 cum. of concrete poured per day?
a. one (1) set b. two (2) set c. three (3) set
319. In completed pavement, what is the minimum core samples required before payment is
effected? (Assuming that the thickness is 23 cm.)
a. Five holes per km. per lane b. One hole per 500 m. c. P. E. Certificate
320. 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 per 500 m.
321. A quality test is one of the minimum requirement for Item 200-aggregate subbase cours.
a. True b. False c. Optional
322. There is no CBR test for Item 300-Aggregate Surface Course
a. True b. False
323. In Item 311 and 405, grading is perform _________.
a. For every 75 cum. b. For every 300 cum. c. None
324. For pipe culverts and storm drains, the minimum test is 1-pipe for every 50 pipes. 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
325. The minimum test requirement for paint is __________.
a. 1-sample for every 100 cans or fraction thereof.
b. 1-sample for every 50 cans or fraction thereof.
c. Mill Certificate
326.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
327. Based on the maximum dry density obtained by laboratory test the degree of compaction
required for aggregate subbase should be at least _________.
a. 99.0 % b. 98.0 % c. 100.0 %
328. Per our present Specification for Highways and Bridges including amendments, it is mandatory
to open PCCP to traffic not later than _____.
a. 7 days after pouring b. 14 days after pouring
c. 21 days after pouring d. 28 days after pouring
329. In casting reinforced concrete railings, the concrete used is _______.
a. Class A b. Class A2 c. Class C1
d. Any of the preceding classes
330. For efficient compaction, the embankment materials at the time of rolling be _____.
a. dry b. Wet
c. at optimum moisture content d. at maximum moisture content
331. For road base course the most preferable material is one with CBR _____.
a. 60 b. 50 c. 30 d. 80
332. Peat and muck are ________.
a. fair subgrade spoil b. stable soil c. unstable soil d. good subgrade soil
333. The slump test on concrete is measure _________.
a. strength b. unit weight c. consistency d. Durability
334.The fineness modulus is highest of ________.
a. fine sand b. very fine sand c. very coarse sand d. Durability
335. If concrete is continuously moist cured, it will gain strength beyond 180 days.
a. True b. False c. It depends on curing temperature
336. Generally speaking, batching of concrete aggregates by volume is preferable than weight.
a. True b. They are the same c. False
337. If angular coarse aggregate is used in concrete mix, it will require more _________.
a. water b. fine aggregates
c. water and fine aggregates d. neither a and b