CONCRETE

1. 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 % c) 0.5 %
b) 1.5 % d) 2.0 %
2. hen cement is placed in contact with the aggregate! batches may be re"ected unless mi#ed
within _____ hours of such contact.
a) 1.5 hours c) 0.5 hours
b) 2.0 hours d) 2.5 hours
$. hen mi#ed at the site or in a central mi#ing plant! the mi#ing time shall not be less than
______ nor more than ____ unless mi#er performance test pro%e ade&uate mi#ing of concrete
in a shorter time period.
a) $0 seconds nor more than '0 seconds
b) 50 seconds nor more than '0 seconds
c) (0 seconds nor more than 120 seconds
d) '0 seconds nor more than 120 seconds
). *he flow of water shall be uniform and all water should be in the drum by the end of the first
____ seconds of the mi#ing period.
a) )5 seconds c) 15 seconds
b) $0 seconds d) 20 seconds
5. +oncrete not place within ____ minutes from the time the ingredients were charged into the
mi#ing drum shall be used.
a) 120 minutes c) (0 minutes
b) 150 minutes d) '0 minutes
(. hen concrete is deli%ered in truc, mi#ers! additional water may be added to the batch and
additional mi#ing performed to increase the slump to meet the specified re&uirement if
permitted by the Engineer! pro%ided all these operation are performed within ____ after the
initial mi#ing operation and the water and cement ratio is not e#ceeded.
a) $0 minutes c) )5 minutes
b) 15 minutes d) (0 minutes
-. *he concrete samples should be stored in a moist conditioned temperature within the range of
____ until the time of test.
a) 1./ + to 2)/ + c) 1)/ + to 2)/ +
b) 15/ + to 1./ + d) 1./ + to 2./ +
.. +ast in place concrete shall not be post 0 tensioned until at least ____ and until the
compressi%e strength has reached the strength specified.
a) - days c) 1) days
b) 10 days d) 20 days
'. *he specific gra%ity of Sodium Sulfate used in soundness test for aggregate should be with in
the range of ____.
a) 1.510 to 1.1-) c) 1.051 to 1.15)
b) 1.250 to 1.1-. d) 1.05. to 1.1.)
10. *he specific gra%ity magnesium sulfate solution used in soundness test for aggregate should be
within the range of ____ .
a) 1.2.0 to 1.)0. c) 1.2'5 to 1.1-)
b) 1.1.0 to 1.$0. d) 1.1'5 to 1.$1.
11. *he solution used in the soundness test of aggregate shall be cooled to a temperature of 21 1or
0 1/ + and maintain at that temperature for at least _____.
a) 2) hours c) ). hours
b) $( hours d) 1. hours
12. 2 concrete core sample ha%ing a ma#imum height of less than _____ of its diameter before
capping or height less than its diameter after capping shall not be tested.
a) '$ % c) '5 %
b) ') % d) '( %
1$. 3n concrete acceptance! core will be considered ade&uate if the a%erage strength of the cores is
e&ual to what4
a) .0% of specified strength 5 if no single core is less than -5% of specified strength
b) '0% of specified strength 5 if no single core is less than .0% of specified strength
c) .5% of specified strength 5 if no single core is less than -5% of specified strength
1). 6atching tolerance for Sand and 2ggregate is ____.
a) 1 % c) $ %
b) 2 % d) ) %
15. 6etween stage of curing! concrete shall not be e#posed for more than how many hours4
a) 2) hours c) 7 hour
b) $ hours d) -2 hours
1(. 2s a 8aterials Engineer! what will you do with ma"or honeycombed area that is considered as
defecti%e wor,4
a) 9laster
b) 9ayment of the concrete will be made an ad"ustment
c) :emo%ed and replaced at the e#pensed of the contractor
1-. 3f the strength of control specimen does not meet the re&uirement and not feasible to obtain
cores due to structural consideration! as a 8aterials Engineer what will be your decision4
a) :emo%ed and replaced
b) 2rea will not be paid
c) 9ayment will be made at an ad"usted price
1.. 2fter concrete has been placed! it is ad%isable to maintain fully welted and in position for how
many hours4
a) 1) hours c) -2 hours
b) 2) hours d) 15 0 1. hours
1'. *he depth of the wea,ened "oints must not be less than ____ and a width of ___.
a) )0 mm 5 ( mm c) )0 mm 5 5 mm
b) 50 mm 5 5 mm d) 50 mm 5 ( mm
20. Submission of sample for testing for cement is _____.
a) 10 ,g c) 15 ,g
b) 20 ,g d) )0 ,g
21. _______ is the rate of loading for concrete cylinder sample sub"ect to compression test
a) 20 ; )0 psi<sec c) 15 0 )0 psi<sec
b) 20 ; 50 psi<sec d) 15 0 )0 psi<sec
22. hat is the rate of loading for concrete beam tested for fle#ural stress4
a) 110 0 150 psi<sec c) 125 0 1-5 psi<sec
b) 115 0 150 psi<sec d) 1$0 ; 1-5 psi<sec
2$. 3n concrete sampling paste shall be of normal consistency of _____ when the rod settles to a
point below the original surface in $0 secs.
a) 10 1<; 1 mm c) 15 1<; 1mm
b) 11 1<; 1 mm d) 20 1<; 1 mm
2). hat is the temperature of a concrete sample4
a) 10 0 15 / + c) 15 0 1./ +
b) 1. 0 2) / +
25. hat is the wash loss of fine aggregates in the no. 200 sie%e4
a) 1 % c) $ %
b) 2 % d) ) %
2(. 3n the absence of beam mold in site! cylinder mold is allowed by specification. hat is the
re&uired strength4
a) 2!500 psi c) $!500 psi
b) $!000 psi d) )!000 psi
2-. ________ is the slump of wor,able concrete if %ibrated.
a) 10 0 20 mm c) )0 0 50 mm
b) 10 0 )0 mm d) )0 0 -5 mm
2.. 2 burnt product which is combined with gypsum and pul%eri=ed to form 9ortland +ement.
a) >ydraulic cement c) ?ly 2sh
b) +lin,er d) @olcanic 2sh
2'. 9ercent passing loose for coarse aggregates when tested for clay lump is _____.
a) 0.1 mass percent c) 0.. mass percent
b) 0.25 mass percent d) 1.0 mass percent
$0. *he allowable mass percent passing loose for 9++9 coarse aggregates soft fragment is ____.
a) 0.10 c) $.5
b) 0.25 d) 1.00
$1. 8ass percent loose for fine aggregates when tested in +lay lumps is _____.
a) 0.10 c) 0..0
b) 0.25 d) 1.0
$2. _________ is a type of cement which shall be transferred to an ele%ated! air tight and weather
proof bins storage.
a) 9ortland +ement c) 6ul, +ement
b) 9o==olan +emenr d) Aone of the abo%e
$$. Scales for weighing aggregates and cement shall be accurate within _____.
a) 0.1% c) 0.5%
b) 0.25% d) 1.'%
$). _____________ is an instrument used for rapid in 0 site measurement of the structural
properties of e#isting road pa%ement.
a) 9undit Bltra Sonic +oncrete *ester
b) Cynamic +ore 9enetrometer
c) ?alling eight Ceflectometer
d) +ore *est
$5. hen mi#ed at the site or a in central mi#ing plant! the mi#ing time shall not be less than ___
seconds nor more than ____ seconds unless mi#er performance test pro%e ade&uate mi#ing of
the concrete in a shorter time period.
a) 50 sec and '0 sec c) )0 sec and 100 sec
b) (0 sec and '0 sec d) 50 sec and 100 sec
$(. *he batches shall be so charged into the drum that a portion of the mi#ing water shall enter in
ad%ance of the cement and aggregate. *he flow of water shall be uniform and all water should
be in the drum by the end of the ____ seconds of the mi#ing period
a) 12 seconds c) 15 seconds
b) 1( seconds d) 20 seconds
$-. *he time elapsed from the time water is added to the mi# until the concrete is deposited at the
site shall not e#ceed ____ minutes when concrete is hauled in the truc,.
a) '0 c) 100
b) 120 d) (0
$.. hen concrete is deli%ered in truc, mi#ers! additional water may be added to the batch and
additional mi#ing performed to increase the slump to meet the specified re&uirement if
permitted by the Engineer! pro%ided all these operation are performed within ____ minutes
after the initial mi#ing operation and the water and cement ratio is not e#ceeded
a) 50 c) )5
b) (0 d) 120
$'. +oncrete not placed within ____ minutes from the time the ingredients were charge into the
mi#ing drum should not be use.
a) 120 c) 100
b) '0 d) $0
)0. *he completed pa%ement shall be accepted on a lot basis. 2 lot shall be considered as ____
linear meter double lane
a) 1000 c) 1500
b) 100 d) 500
)1. Each 9++9 lot shall be di%ided into _5_ e&ual segment and one core will be obtained from
each segment in accordance with 22S>*D *2).
a) ) c) 5
b) ( d) -
)2. +ast in place concrete shall not be post;tensioned until at least _10_ days and until the
compressi%e strength has reached the strength specified
a) 10 c) 1)
b) - d) 2.
)$. *his is the characteristic generally used for calculation of the %olume occupied by the
aggregate in %arious mi#ture containing aggregates including 9ortland +ement concrete!
bituminous concrete! and other mi#tures that are proportioned or analy=ed on an absolute
%olume basisE
a) 6ul, Specific Fra%ity c) 2pparent Specific Fra%ity
b) Cry Specific Fra%ity d) et Specific Fra%ity
)). 3t pertains to the relati%e density of the soil material ma,ing up the constituents particle not
including the pore space within the particles that is accessible to water.
a) 6ul, Specific Fra%ity c) 2pparent Specific Fra%ity
b) Cry Specific Fra%ity d) et Specific Fra%ity
)5. *he pour point of concrete "oint sealer shall be at least 11*C (20*F) lower than the safe
heating temperature! which is the ma#imum temperature to which the material may be heated
without e#ceeding the permitted flow.
a) 11 G+ c) 15 G+
b) 2 G+ d) 10 G+
)(. *he penetration of concrete "oint sealer! >ot 9oured Elastic *ype shall not e#ceed_'0_
a) 100 c) .0
b) )5 d) '0
)-. *he bearing bloc,s of the compression machine should be at least _____ greater than the
diameter of the specimen.
a) 5% c) $%
b) (% d) 2%
).. *he bottom bearing bloc, shall be at least _____ thic, when new
a) 2H c) 1H
b) )H d) $H
)'. *he bottom bearing bloc, shall be at least _______ thic, after any resurfacing operations.
a) 0.'H c) 1.0H
b) 1.2H d) 0..H
50. *he concrete shall not be left e#posed for more than ____ between stages of curing or during
the curing period.
a) $0 minutes c) (0 minutes
b) )5 minutes d) 15 minutes
51. *he number of specimen samples in testing concrete hollow bloc, is _____.
a) ( pcs.<20!000 units I$ for absorption test and $ for strength test )
b) ) pcs.<20!000 units
c) . pcs.<20!000 units
52. 3s it really necessary to cure concrete specimen4
a) Jes c) Ao
b) Aone of the two
5$. *he ,ind of test that determines the consistency of concrete is _____.
a) Slump test c) 2brasion test
b) Specific Fra%ity
5). hat is the dimension of concrete cylindrical sample4
a) (H dia. 2nd 12H high c) .H dia. 2nd 1) high
b) )H dia and .H high
55. 3n the absence of concrete beam mold at the pro"ect site! are concrete cylindrical molds
allowed by the specification to be used in sampler for item $11 0 9++94
a) Jes b) may be
c) Ao
5(. *he minimum compressi%e strength for class 2 concrete is ________.
a) $!000 psi. I 20.- 8A<s&. m )
b) 2!)00 psi. I 1(.- 8A<s&. m. )
c) 5!000 psi. I $-.- 8A<s&. m. )
5-. 2 tie bar should be ______
a) deformed bar b) round bar c) flat bar
5.. 2 dowel bar should be ____________.
a) deformed bar b) round bar c) flat bar
5'. *he mortar for masonry shall consist of ________.
a) one part 9ortland +ement and 2 parts of sand
b) one part 9ortland +ement and $ parts of sand
c) one part 9ortland +ement and ) parts of sand
(0. Koint filler in concrete pa%ement is a __________.
a) 6lown 2sphalt b) >ot asphalt c) Li&uid asphalt
(1. __________ is the type of cement to be used in the C9> infrastructure pro"ect as indicated
in the 6lue 6oo,.
a) 9ortland +ement *ype 3 b) 9o==olan +ement 9ortland +ement *ype 33
(2. 3f the fine aggregates are sub"ected to fi%e cycles of sodium sulfate soundness test! the
weighted loss shall not e#ceed ___________
a) 10 mass percent b) 5 mass percent c) $ mass percent
($. 3f the coarse aggregate are sub"ected to fi%e cycles of sodium sulfate soundness test! the
weighted loss shall not e#ceed____________.
a) 12 mass percent b) 15 mass percent 10 mass percent
(). *he design of concrete mi# specified by the blue boo, is based on ________________.
a) 2bsolute @olume 8ethod b) 2rea 8ethod c) 2merican 8ethod
(5. *he minimum fle#ural strength re&uirement of beam sample when tested by third point loading
method is ____________.
a) $.5 8pa b) $.. 8pa c) ).0 8pa
((. *he minimum fle#ural strength re&uirement of beam sample when tested by midpoint method
is ____________.
a) ).5 8pa b) $.5 8pa c) 5.0 8pa
(-. ____________ are additi%es used in mi#ing concrete.
a) sodium chloride b) admi#tures c) curing agent
(.. ____________ determines the consistency of concrete.
a) Slump *est b) consolidation test c) %iscosity
('. E&uipment used in the consolidation of fresh concrete.
a) "ac, hammer b) %ibrator c) drilling machine
-0. *he prescribed forms to be used in concrete pa%ing is called ____________
a) steel forms b) wooden c) combination of steel and wood
-1. *he initial setting time of 9ortland cement is not less than _________________.
a) $0 min. b) (0 min. c) '0 min d) )5 min.
-2. *he standard sand used in testing the mortar strength of 9ortland cement is called __________.
a) Dttawa Sand b) 6each Sand c) :i%er Sand
-$. *he apparatus used in determining the fineness of 9ortland cement by air permeability is
__________ .
a) 6laine 2ir 9ermeability 2pparatus
b) Sie%e Ao. 200
c) Fillmore
d) @icat 2pparatus
-). 2 mi#ture of cement and water is called ____________.
a) cement paste b) mortar paste c) concrete paste
-5. *he apparatus used to determine the initial and final setting of cement in the laboratory is
_________.
a) Fillmore needles b) 6ailey needle c) @icat apparatus
-(. hat is the appearance of the molded cement paste which fails to meet the autocla%e
e#pansion.______________.
a) crumble b) shiny c) changes color
--. *he dimension of beam sample for pa%ing concrete is ___________.
a) (H # (H # 21H b) (H # (H # 2)H c) )H # )H #21.H
-.. *he critical number of days of curing concrete is ____________.
a) first se%en days b) first 10 days c) 2. days
-'. *he standard dimension of concrete cylindrical sample is ___________.
a) (H dia. and 12H tall b) (H dia. and (H tall c) (H dia. and .H tall
.0. *here are two layers in performing sampling of beam samples. >ow many number of blows
are re&uired per layer4
a) ($ blows b) -5 blows c) 50 blows
.1. *he formula which determines the proportion of the mi# which can meet the desired strength
re&uirement of concrete is called____________.
a) design of concrete mi# b) 6oyleMs ?ormula c) 6ernouliMs ?ormula
.2. *he minimum testing re&uirement for e%ery pro"ect is indicated in a duly appro%ed________.
a) Nuality +ontrol 9rogram
b) 9rogram of or,
c) or, Schedule
.$. 3t is prescribed in each pro"ect based on estimated &uantities and specifies the ,ind and number
of test for each item of wor,.
a) 8inimum number of wor,
b) 8inimum *esting :e&uirement
c) or, Schedule
.). *here is 1 0 N of cement re&uired for e%ery _________________.
a) )!000 bags or fraction thereof
b) 2!000 bags or fraction thereof
c) 10!000 bags
.5. >ow many set of beam samples ta,en for e%ery -5 cu. m. of concrete poured per day4
a) one I 1 ) set b) two I 2 ) sets c) three I $ ) sets
.(. 3n a completed pa%ement! what is the minimum core samples re&uired before payment is
effected4 I2ssuming that the thic,ness is 2$ cm. )
a) ?i%e holes per ,m per lane b) Dne hole per 500m c) 9.E. +ertificate
.-. ?or pipe cul%erts and storm drains! the minimum test is 1 0 9ipe for e%ery 50 pipes. hat is the
alternati%e re&uirement4
a) 1 0 set consisting of $ concrete cylinder samples for not more than 25 pipes cast in the field
and 1 0 inspection report for each si=e for not more than 25 pipes cast in the field.
b) inspection report is enough
c) 8ill +ertificate
... *he minimum test re&uirement for water used in concrete for a &uestionable source is ______.
a) 9.E. +ertificate b) 1 0 Nuality *est c) 3nspection :eport
.'. 9er our present Specification for >ighways and 6ridges including amendments! it is mandatory
to open 9++9 to traffic not later than ___________.
a) - days after pouring b) 21 days after pouring
c) 1) days after pouring d) 2. days after pouring
'0. 3n casting reinforced concrete railings! the concrete used is _____________.
a) +lass 21 c) +lass +1
b) +lass 22 d) any of the preceding classes
'1. *he slump test on concrete is a measure ______________
a) strength c) consistency
b) unit weight d) durability
'2. *he fineness modulus is highest of _________________.
a) fine sand c) %ery coarse sand
b) %ery fine sand d) coarse sand
'$. 3f concrete is continuously moist cured! it will gain strength beyond 1.0 days.
a) *rue c) it depends on curing temperature
b) ?alse
'). *he &uality of paying concrete is usually measured by its _____________.
a) compressi%e c) fle#ural
b) tensile d) bond strength
'5. Fenerally spea,ing! batching of concrete aggregates by %olume is preferable than weight.
a) *rue c) ?alse
b) they are the same
'(. 3f angular coarse aggregate is used in a concrete mi#! it will re&uire more ________________
a) water c) water and fine aggregates
b) fine aggregates d) neither a and b
'-. *he most fa%orable period for curing concrete is ______________.
a) during the first few days or wee,
b) after $ days
c) after one wee,
d) before 2. days
'.. Lower water content ratio in concrete mi#es impro%es ________________.
a) strength c) water tightness
b) durability d) all of the preceding
''. hen concrete must be placed in a sloping surface! placing should start at the __________.
a) bottom c) can be top or bottom
b) top
100. *he ma#imum percent abrasion loss allowed for concrete coarse aggregate is __________.
a) $0% c) )5%
b) )0% d) 50%
101. 3n casting of reinforced concrete pile! the concrete used is ____________.
a) 21 c) +1
b) C d) +2
102. :ate of application for curing compound is _______________.
a) 0.2' li<s&. m. c) 0.15 li<s&. m.
b) 0.20 li<s&. m. d) 0.10 li<s&. m.
10$. Curing coring of completed pa%ement! how many cores <,m<lane is re&uired as per
specification4
a) ) c) (
b) 5 d) -
10). hat is the correct proportion for concrete masonry wor,4
a) 1E 2 c) 1E )
b) 1E $ d) 1 E 5
105. *he opening of Ao. ) sie%e is bigger than the opening of a O sie%e.
a) true b) false c) they are the same
10(. *he corrugation produce by brooming is _____________.
a) 1.5 mm. c) 2.5 mm.
b) 2.0 mm. d) 1.0 mm.
10-. *he re&uired thic,ness of the thermoplastic paint in 9++9 is ____0.$$L<s&.m______.
a) $.2 to ).. mm. c) $.$ to $.. mm.
b) $.0 to ).5 mm. d) $.2 to ).0 mm
10.. Nuality of factor 0 produced reinforced concrete pipes may be best established through what4
a) compressi%e strength test
b) fle#ural strength test
c) core test
d) crushing strength test
10'. 2s 8aterials Engineer! when is the right time to start sampling and testing of materials to be
incorporated into the wor,4
a) before final payment b) before start of wor, items c) before first partial payment
110. hat is the basis for re"ection or acceptance of any construction materials4
a) +ertificate of 6illing c) Statement of wor, accomplished
b) 8aterials *est :eport d) none of the abc%e
111. 9roblems regarding &uality of construction materials shall be reported directly by the
+ontractorMs 8aterials Engineer to the ____________.
a) C9> 8aterials Engineer c) +ontractorMs 9ro"ect Engineer
b) +ontractor d) none of the abo%e
112. >ow many concrete cylinder samples are re&uired for $!500 pcs. of reinforced concrete pipes4
a) 1) sets of $ c) -5 sets of $
b) 1)0 sets of $ d) none of the abo%e
11$. hat method is used in determining the strength of concrete pipes4
a) third point loading method
b) center point loading method
c) three edge bearing method
11). ?or 250 gallons of :eflectori=ed *raffic 9aint! how many samples are re&uired to be submitted
for Nuality *esting4
a) $ samples b) 2 samples c) ) samples
115. *raffic paint shall be applied to the pa%ement at the rate of 0.$$ li<s&. m. and shall dry
sufficiently to be free it from crac,ing from ___________.
a) 25 to $0 mins c) 20 to 25 mins
b) 10 to 15 mins d) 15 to $0 mins
11(. *his is the only class of riprap that may consist of round natural stones.
a) +lass + :iprap c) +lass C :iprap
b) +lass 2 :iprap d) +lass E :iprap
11-. *he surface of riprap shall not %ary from the theoretical surface by more than ______ mm at
any point.
a) 150 mm c) 200 mm
b) $00 mm d) 100 mm
11.. ?ine aggregates of masonry shall all passes the ______ mm. sie%e.
a) 2.$( c) 1'
b) 0.5'5 d) 12.-
11'. 8ortar that is not used within ______ minutes after the water has been added shall be
discarded.
a) (0 minutes c) $0 minutes
b) 100 minutes d) '0 minutes
120. 8a#imum pro"ection of roc, faces beyond the pitch lines shall not be more than _____.
a) 50 mm. b) (0 mm
b) -0 mm d) 100 mm
121. 3n hot or dry weather! the masonry shall be satisfactory protected from the sun and shall be
,ept wet for a period at least _________ after completion.
a) 1) days c) ) days
b) - days d) $ days
122. ?or pa%ement mar,ings! the composition of white paint shall be _______ pigment and ______
% of %ehicle a)
)0 0 50 % pigmentP 50 0 (0% %ehicle c) )5 0 55 % pigmentP 55 0 (0% %ehicle
b) )2 0 )5 % pigmentP 5$ 0 55% %ehicle d) )0 0 )5 % pigmentP 50 0 55% %ehicle
12$. *he composition of yellow paint shall be _______ pigment and ______ %ehicle.
a) )0% pigment and --% %ehicle c) 2$% pigment and --% %ehicle
b) 2'% pigment and --% %ehicle d) 2(% pigment and --% %ehicle
12). *he __________ material shall be of such &uality that it will not dar,en or become yellow
when a thin section is e#posed to sunlight.
a) non;%olatile c) deleterious
b) coarse d) sol%ent
125. ___________ is a reflector which shall be the short base type ha%ing a ma#imum base area of
1.0 mm # 1)0 mm.
a) ?lash surface reflecti%e stud c) 6rinnell
b) *raffic +one d) @icat
12(. E#pansion "oint filler ha%ing a nominal thic,ness of less than ________ mm. shall not be
sub"ect to a re&uirement for water absorption.
a) 10 mm c) 1. mm
b) 15 mm d) '.5 mm
12-. E#pansion "oint filler ha%ing a nominal thic,ness of less than ________ mm. shall not be
sub"ect to a re&uirement for compaction.
a) 15 mm c) 1$ mm
b) 20 mm d) 12 mm
12.. Strip of the "oint filler that do not conform to the specified dimension within the permissible
%ariation of ______ mm. thic,ness ________ in depth shall be reflected.
a) 1<; 1.( to 0 0 thic,ness P 1<; $mm. in depth
b) 1<; 1.' to 0 0 thic,ness P 1<; $mm. in depth
c) 1<; 2.( to 0 0 thic,ness P 1<; $mm. in depth
d) 1<; $.( to 0 0 thic,ness P 1<; $mm. in depth
12'. *hese are finely di%ided residue that result from the combustion of ground or powdered coal.
a) Silica ?ume c) ?lyash
b) +arbon d) Fround Franulated 6last ?urnace Slag
1$0. *he glass beads shall ha%e a minimum refracti%e inde# of ______ .
a) 1..0;1..5 c) 1.50;1.55
b) 1.(0;1.(5 d) 1.)0;1.)5
1$1. *he white thermoplastic material shall not e#ceed a yellowish inde# of ______.
a) 0.1- c) 0.1(
b) 0.15 d) 0.12
1$2. *he thermoplastic material shall ha%e a ma#imum percent residue of _____ after heating at .
1<; 0.5 hours at 21. 1<; 2/+
a) 2.% c) $0%
b) $5% d) (5%
1$$. *he softening point of thermoplastic paint should be _______.
a) 10(.51<;'.5/+ b) 120.51<;'.5/+
b) 102.51<;'.5/+ d) 100.51<;'.5/+
1$). 2s construction progresses! you noticed that the materials deli%ered at the pro"ect site are
different from the one tested and passed the re&uirement! as 8aterials Engineer what would
you do4
a) 2uthori=e the use of the materials
b) +onduct immediate retesting of the materials for %erification purposes
c) :e"ect materials
d) :eplace the materials
1$5. hat is the test criteria for :+9+ test with three I $ ) Edge 6earing *est4
a) 0.$ mm. c) 0.5 mm.
b) 0.) mm. d) 0.( mm.
1$(. ho should ta,e samples of materials and bring them to the laboratory for acceptance
purposes4
a) C9> 8aterials Engineer c) +ontractorMs 9ro"ect Engineer
b) +ontractorMs 8aterials Engineer d) C9> 9ro"ect Engineer
1$-. +ement which has been in storage for so long period that there is already doubt as to its &uality
should be _____________.
a) retested prior to use c) authori=ed to use
b) not to used
1$.. 3n abrasion test! a sample of 5!000 grams was sub"ected to abrasion! a 2!000 grams sample was
retained in no. 12 sie%e after washing! what is the abrasion loss4
a) 50 c) (0
b) )0 d) $0
1$'. Cifferent brand of cement should not be allowed because _____________.
a) different in te#ture c) %aries in strength
b) different in color when dried
1)0. 9> %alue of water used in concrete is ___________.
a) ) to ( c) ( to 10
b) ( to . d) $ to 5
1)1. *he re&uest for recoring shall be made by the contractor within _________ wee,s after the
official result of the coring test has been released if the structure failed to meet strength
re&uirement.
a) one I 1 ) c) three I $ )
b) two I 2 ) d) four I ) )
1)2. *he use of ?ly 2sh concrete mi# as mineral admi#ture in 9++9 and as ______ % replaces the
9ortland cement in concrete mi#.
a) 15 c) 25
b) 20 d)10
1)$. *his is an instrument used to measure pa%ement deflections resulting from %ehicle wheel
loading. *he results of the elastic deformation test are used to e%aluate the structural condition
of roads! and to help in the design of road strengthening measure and road capacity
impro%ement
a) Cynamic +one 9enetrator
b) ?alling eight Ceflectometer
c) *hree I $ ) 8eter Straight Edge
d) 6en,elman 6eam
1)). *his an e&uipment which is used to measure differential deflection between "oints of a
concrete pa%ement to determine the modulus of the e#isting slabs for use in the design of an
o%erlay.
a) Cynamic +one 9enetrometer
b) ?alling eight Ceflectometer
c) 6en,elman 6eam
d) 8erlin :oad :oughness 8easuring Ce%ice
1)5. @ibrator shall not be operated longer than ______ seconds in any one location.
a) 10 c) 20
b) 15 d) 25
1)(. hen placing concrete! what is the re&uired temperature of concrete4
a) less than 2'/+ c) less than $0/+
b) less than 2./+ d) less than $1/+
1)-. 3n 9++9 coring! what is the specified thic,ness of an indi%idual measurement that shall not be
included in the a%erage4
a) less than 20 mm. c) less than 25 mm.
b) more than 20 mm. d) more than 25 mm.
1).. __________ is the wearing away of the pa%ement surface caused by the dislodging of
aggregate particles.
a) :utting c) Sho%ing
b) :a%eling d) +orrugation
1)'. hat is the meaning of 2S*84
a) 2merican Standard for *esting 8aterials
b) 2merican Standard for *esting and 8aterials
c) 2merican Society for *esting 8aterials
d) 2merican Society for *esting and 8aterials
150. 2 tremie shall consist of a tube ha%ing a diameter of not less than ______ mm. constructed in
section s ha%ing flanged couplings fitted with gas,et with a hopper at the top.
a) 200 c) 250
b) $00 d) 150
151. *he fine aggregate used in stone masonry mortar shall all pass Ao.____ sie%e.
a) )0 c) $0
b) . d) $<.
152. ?or small pro"ects where the &uantity of steel bars is less than 10!000 ,gs. hat may be
re&uired as a basis of acceptance.
a) 9.E. +ertificate c) 3nspection :eport
b) 8ill +ertificate d) 2ll of the abo%e
15$. *he set of cylinders for each pro"ect shall be numbered consecuti%ely beginning with 1 and
three specimens should be identified as 2! 6! and +. 2t the early stage of pouring! the
laboratory should be re&uested to brea, the Q2H cylinders at - days to chec, what4
a) 3f the structure should be put in ser%ice at early stage
b) to chec, the mi# design
c) *o chec, if there is unusual de%elopment when admi#ture is used
d) 2ll of the abo%e
15). *he field specimen should be cured from ) to - days at the pro"ect under moist conditions
obtained by __________.
a) co%ering with wet sand
b) co%ering with saw;dust
c) co%ering with palay;straw
d) all of the abo%e
155. *he cured cylindrical samples shall be transported to the :egional Laboratory or any testing
laboratory accredited by the C9> in ________________.
a) on top of sand
b) carefully pac,ed and crated surrounded with damp sawdust or palay straw
c) on bo#es with sand surrounding the cylinders
d) all of the abo%e
15(. hat is the allowable smooth riding &uality of 9++94
a) 5.00 mm. c) $.00 mm.
b) ..00 mm. d) (.00 mm.
15-. hat is the weight boulders re&uired for class 2 grouted riprap4
a) 10 to 25 ,gs c) 15 to $0 ,gs.
b) 15 to 25 ,gs. d) 20 to $0 ,gs.
15.. ?or a rich mi#ture of cement in concrete! what determines the fle#ural strength of the concrete4
a) 8ortar strength c) both a 5 b
b) the strength of aggregate d) the water<cement ratio
15'. 2s per guidelines on submission of samples! laboratory trial mi#es should be made on
aggregates which are proposed tube used for the first time! in this case what is the weight of
fine aggregates to be submitted for testing4
a) 100 ,gs. c) 50 ,gs.
b) -0 ,gs. d) .0 ,gs
1(0. 2 type of cement that sets and hardens by chemical interaction with water and is capable of
doing so underwater.
a) 9ortland +ement c) >ydraulic +ement
b) 2ir;:etaining 9ortland +ement d) 2ll of the abo%e
1(1. *he spacing center to center of circumferential reinforcement of all pipes shall not e#ceed its
wall thic,ness and shall in no case e#ceed _______________.
a) 150 mm. c) 200 mm.
b) 100 mm. d) 250 mm.
1(2. D%ersanded and undersanded concrete mi#tures re&uire more water in order to be wor,able but
will only result to ______________.
a) good surface te#ture c) water tightens
d) wea, strength d) all of the abo%e
1($. ?or e%ery lean mi#es or low cement content of the mi#ture! hat determines the fle#ural
strength of the concrete.
a) *he strength of aggregate c) *he mortar strength
b) *he water cement ratio d) 2ll of the abo%e
1(). >ow many hours does a fine aggregates tested for specific gra%ity and absorption be soa,ed in
water4
a) 15 to 1' hrs c) $5 to 20 hrs
b) 20 to 2) hrs d) 1. to 2) hrs
1(5. hat is the ma#imum mass % of wear by Los 2ngeles 2brasion *est4
a) )0% ma#imum c) $0% ma#imum
b) 20% ma#imum d) 10% ma#imum
1((. hat is the re&uired speed of Los 2ngeles 2brasion 8achine per minute4
a) $0 to $$ rpm c) 20 to 25 rpm
b) )0 to (0 rpm d) 100 to 120 rpm
1(-. hat is the si=e or diameter and weight of cast;iron spheres use in abrasion4
a) 2ppro#imately )$.. mm dia. and weighing between $'0;)55 grams
b) 2ppro#imately (... mm dia. and weighing between $'0;)55 grams
c) 2ppro#imately )(.. mm dia. and weighing between $'0;)55 grams
d) 2ppro#imately 50.. mm dia. and weighing between $'0;)55 grams
1(.. hat is the re&uired total wt. of sample for abrasion test of coarse aggregate grading 2 with 12
number of sphere4
a) '!000 grams 1<; 25 grams c) -!000 grams 1<; 25 grams
b) (!000 grams 1<; 25 grams d) 5!000 grams 1<; 25 grams
1('. hat is the significance of abrasion test4
a) 3t e%aluate the structural strength of coarse aggregates
b) gi%es an indication of &uality as determined by resistance to impact and wear
c) it determines whether the aggregate will ha%e degradation during traffic or rolling
d) 2ll of the abo%e
1-0. Nuality test for cement is represented by how many bags of cement4
a) $!000 bags or fraction thereof c) )!000 bags or fraction thereof
b) 2!000 bags or fraction thereof d) 1!000 bags or fraction thereof
1-1. hat is the sie%e use in sie%ing materials from 2brasion 8achine4
a) Sie%e R 12 I1.-0 mm.) c) Sie%e R 200 I0.0-) mm.)
b) Sie%e R 10 I2.10 mm.) d) Sie%e R 50 I0.2'- mm.)
1-2. *esting machine should be calibrated once e%ery si# I() months if possible but if it not possible
what is the re&uired time should the machine be calibrated4
a) Dnce a year c) E%ery two years
b) E%ery three years d) E%ery three years
1-$. hat is the percent tolerance of error in calibrating the machine4
a) 1<; 1.5% c) 1<; 2%
b) 1<; 1% d) 1<; 0.5%
1-). hat do you call a sample for concrete pa%ement4
a) +oncrete bar sample c) +oncrete cylinder sample
b) +oncrete bar sample d) +oncrete beam sample
1-5. >ow many sample should be ta,en for e%ery -5 cu! m. of fresh concrete4
a) $ pcs. sample per set c) 2 pcs. sample per set
b) ) pcs. sample per set d) ) pcs. Sample per set
1-(. hat is the test use to determine the consistency of concrete4
a) K; ring test c) ?low test
b) @iscosity test d) Slump test
1--. >ow to compute for the slump of concrete4
a) Slump S ht. of slump cone 0 ht. of fresh concrete before subsidence
b) Slump S ht. of tamping rod 0 ht. of fresh concrete after subsidence
c) Slump S ht. of tamping rod 0 ht. of slump cone
d) Slump S ht. of slump cone 0 ht. of fresh concrete after subsidence
1-.. 2t what age should a concrete beam sample be tested for fle#ural test4
a) ) days c) $ days
b) 5 days d) - days
1-'. >ow to compute the fle#ural strength for third point loading test4
a) 9LT < 6CU c) 9L < 6CU
b) 9LU < 6CU d) $9L < 6CU
1.0. hat is the minimum fle#ural strength for third point loading test4
a) $.. 8pa I550 psi) c) ).5 8pa I(50 psi)
b) 2. 8pa I)000 psi) d) 2).1) 8pa I$5009si)
1.1. hat is the minimum fle#ural strength for center point loading test4
a) $.. 8pa I550 psi) c) ).5 8pa I(50 psi)
b) 2. 8pa I)000 psi) d) 2).1) 8pa I$5009si)
1.2. >ow to compute for fle#ural strength at center point loading4
a) : S 9L < bdU c) : S $9L < bdU
b) : S )9L < bdU d) : S 29L < bdU
1.$. hich part of the batch for fresh concrete should the sample be ta,en from a stationary mi#ers!
re%ol%ing drum truc, mi#ers or agitators4
a) two or more regular inter%als during discharge of the beginning portion of the batch
b) two or more regular inter%als during discharge of middle portion of the batch
c) two or more regular inter%als during discharge of upper portion of the batch
d) two or more regular inter%als during discharge of later portion of the batch

1.). hat is the si=e of tamping rod use in sampling concrete4
a) 1( mm. I5<. inches) diameter and (10 mm. I2) inches) long
b) (10 mm. I2) inches) diameter and (10 mm. I2) inches) long
c) $0 mm. I12 inches) diameter and (10 mm. I2) inches) long
d) 1( mm. I5<. inches) diameter and (10 mm. I2) inches) long
1.5. +oncrete 8asonry Ihollow bloc,s) if sub"ect to test! how many sample is re&uired4
a) ( pcs.<10!000 units b) ) pcs.<10!000 units
b) 12 pcs.<10!000 units d) $ pcs.<10!000 units
1.(. hat ,ind of paint had reflectance in the form of beads4
a) :eflectori=ed *raffic 9aint c) :ed D#ide 9rimer
b) Epo#y 9aint d) Nuic, Crying Enamel
1.-. hat is the other term for blown asphalt4
a) >ard asphalt c) 8edium curing asphalt
b) *ube asphalt d) Emulsified asphalt
1... 3f concrete cylinder sample for :+9 is not a%ailable for compression test one I1) whole piece
:+9 for e%ery 50 pcs. :+9 will be submitted for &uality test.
a) ?alse b) *rue
1.'. Dne set I$ pcs ) concrete cylinder sample shall be ta,en for e%ery how many pieces of :+94
a) 15 pcs. c) 50 pcs.
b) -5 pcs. d) 25 pcs.
1'0. 3n submitting samples for testing! what particular form is being accomplished4
a) calibration report c) mill certificate
b) time card d) sample card
1'1. 2s a 8aterials Engineer of the pro"ect what is the report accomplished e%ery wee,4
a) Nuality +ontrol 2ssurance :eport
b) or, 8ethodology
c) 8ill +ertification
d) +alibration :eport
1'2. hat do you call the report to be submitted by 8aterials Engineer at end of the month4
a) +ertificate of +ompletion
b) 8onthly 8aterials :eport
c) 2ccomplishment :eport
d) 8aterial Summary :eport
1'$. >ow to determine the thic,ness of pa%ement4
a) by %isual inspection
b) by dynamic cone penetrometer
c) by concrete coring
d) by spectrometer
1'). 2ll records regarding &uality control such as accomplishment! daily acti%ities! weather etc. are
recorded in a ________.
a) 8aterials Log 6oo,
b) 8aterials ?ield 6oo,
c) Nuality +ontrol :ecord
d) Nuality +ontrol Log 6oo,
1'5. *he main &uality problem associated with wrong practice of con%eying concrete is_____.
a) Segregation c) :a%elling
b) Ceformation d) >oneycomb
1'(. *he specification call for 1E2E$ concrete mi#. 3n one bagger mi#er! which of the following
amount of water is most li,ely re&uired for the mi#4
a) 10 liters c) 50 liters
b) $0 liters d) 20 liters
1'-. here do we ta,e additional cores when the measurement of any core ta,en from the
pa%ement is deficient in thic,ness by more than 25 mm4
a) 2t no less than ) meters inter%als parallel to the centerline in each direction from the
affected location
b) 2t no less than 15 meters inter%als parallel to the centerline in each direction from the
affected location
c) 2t no less than 10 meters inter%als parallel to the centerline in each direction from the
affected location
d) 2t no less than 5 meters inter%als parallel to the centerline in each direction from the
affected location
1'.. Nuality +ontrol testing in a C9> pro"ect is the responsibility of the ___________.
a) C9> and +ontractorMs 8aterials Engineers
b) N+ >ead
c) 9ro"ect 8anager
d) 9ro"ect Engineer
1''. 2s 8aterial Engineer! when is the right time to start sampling and testing aggregates of the
coarse materials4
a) at the completion of the pro"ect
b) after the course materials be incorporated in the pro"ect
c) before the course materials be incorporated in the pro"ect
d) during the course materials be incorporated in the pro"ect
200. Sampling of the freshly mi#ed concrete should be ta,en on the _______ batch discharge of the
transit mi#er.
a) lower c) first
b) middle d) end
201. >ow many times per layer should a concrete specimen molded in a (H#(H#21H beam mold be
rodded4
a) ($ times c) 25 times
b) $0 times d) 12 times
202. hat is the basis for acceptance or re"ection of any construction materials4
a) 8aterials *est :eport c) +alibration :eport
b) 8ill +ertificate d) Sample +ard
20$. 3n testing concrete cylinder sample the load applied should be continuous without shoc, at a
constant rate within the range of _______ per second.
a) 0.5) to 0.$) 8pa per second or 20 to 50 psi per second
b) 0.$) to 0.)) 8pa per second or 20 to 50 psi per second
c) 0.25 to 0.$5 8pa per second or 20 to 50 psi per second
d) 0.1) to 0.$) 8pa per second or 20 to 50 psi per second
20). Curing the application of the first half of the anticipated load a _______ rate of loading shall be
permitted.
a) same c) lower
b) higher d) both a 5 b
205. hich is not the duty or responsibility of 8aterials Engineer4
a) &uantity of construction materials
b) &uality of construction materials
c) testing of construction materials
d) both b 5 c
20(. 9roblem regarding &uality of construction materials shall be reported directly by the
contractorMs 8aterials Engineer to the __________.
a) C9> 8aterials Engineer c) 9ro"ect Engineer
b) 9ro"ect 8anager d) C9> Secretary
20-. >ow many concrete cylinder is re&uired for a $!000 pcs. reinforced concrete pipe cul%ert4
a) 120 sets Iconsisting of 2 pcs. concrete cylinder per set)
b) 120 sets Iconsisting of $ pcs. concrete cylinder per set)
c) (0 sets Iconsisting of $ pcs. concrete cylinder per set)
d) (0 sets IIconsisting of 2 pcs. concrete cylinder per set)
20.. 3f the concrete cylinder is not a%ailable for a $!000 pcs. cul%ert pipes! how many pipes shall be
sub"ected to crushing test4
a) $0 pcs. cul%ert pipes c) (0 pcs. cul%ert pipes
b) )0 pcs. cul%ert pipes d) 50 pcs. cul%ert pipes
20'. >ow is the sample ta,en from the finished pa%ement4
a) by means of impulse brea,er
b) by means of grinder
c) by means of core drill or saw
d) by means of "ac, hammer
210. hat is the slump of a wor,able concrete if not %ibrated4
a) )0 0 -5 mm! when %ibrated the slump is 10 to )0 mm
b) 50 0 .5 mm! when %ibrated the slump is 20 to 50 mm
c) (0 0 .5 mm! when %ibrated the slump is 50 to -0 mm
d) $0 0 .5 mm! when %ibrated the slump is 20 to 50 mm
211. >ow long shall the forms remain undisturbed after concrete pouring4
a) 2) hrs. c) 1. hrs.
b) $( hrs. d) 12 hrs.
212. :etempering of concrete or mortar! which has partially hardened! will be permitted with the
addition of cement! aggregate or water.
a) yes b) no
c) it depends on the condition of concrete d) chec, the slump
21$. hat is the minimum number of representati%e cores that shall be ta,en from each member
area of concrete in place that is considered deficient4
a) $ cores
b) ) cores
c) 5 cores
d) core must be ta,en at 5 meter inter%al bac,ward 5 forward of the designed sta.
21). the strength le%el of concrete will be considered satisfactory if the a%erage of all sets of three
consecuti%e strength test result e&ual or e#ceed the specified strength and no indi%idual
strength test result is deficient by more than how many percent4
a) 25% c) 20%
b) 15% d) 10%
215. ?or ma"or interchanges and busy intersection! 9++9 will be allowed to open on the ;;;;;;;;;;;
to minimi=e occurrence of road congestion.
a) 1)
th
day c) 10
th
day
b) 12
th
day d) -
th
day
21(. *he width of the wea,en plane "oint is __________.
a) not more than ( mm. b) not more than - mm.
b) not more than ) mm d) not more than 5 mm
21-. hen is the right time to saw the wea,en plane "oint4
a) within 2) hrs. as soon as concrete has hardened sufficiently
b) within $ hrs. while concrete is still in plastic state
c) within 2 hrs. as soon as concrete has hardened sufficiently
d) within 2) hrs. while concrete is still in plastic state
21.. *ie bars shall not be coated or painted with asphalt or other materials
a) *rue b) ?alse
21'. hat are the metal de%ice that is used as a load transfer de%ice held in a position parallel to the
surface and centerline of the slab of pa%ement4
a) tie wires b) tie bars
c) clips d) dowels
220. *o protect dowel from corrosion and to facilitate sliding in concrete! it shall be coated with
_________.
a) epo#y paint c) form oil
b) thin film of bitumen d) plastic
221. *he surface of the pa%ement shall be roughened by means of ____________.
a) brooming c) sawing
b) chipping d) patching
222. hat is the depth of corrugation produce by brooming in the surface of the pa%ement4
a) 2mm c) 1.5 mm.
b) $ mm d) ) mm
22$. *he surface of the newly placed concrete when it is sufficiently set shall be cured for a period
of _________.
a) 2) hrs. c) -2 hrs.
b) $( hrs d) ). hrs
22). *he curing of the pa%ement are done on the followingE
2ns.
a) by co%ering the concrete with mats saturated with water
b) by ponding
c) by applying curing compound after finishing of the surface
d) all of the abo%e
225. hen is the right time the "oint be sealed4
a) during the curing period or before it is opened to traffic
b) after 12 hours
c) after the curing period or before it is opened to traffic
d) before the curing period