Materials Engineer Test Reviewer 1

provided all these operation are performed within ____ after the
initial mixing operation and the water and cement ratio is not
Scales for weighing aggregates and cement shall be accurate withinexceeded.
a) 30 minutes
c) 45 minutes
____ % throughout the range of use. Scales shall be inspected and sealed
d) 60 minutes
as often as the Engineer may deem necessary to assure their continuedb) 15 minutes
accuracy.
7.
A sample from a bituminous mix weighs 1000 grams. At
a) 1.0 %
c) 0.5 %
extraction, it was found out that the dry aggregate weighed 950
b) 1.5 %
d) 2.0 %
grams. What is the % of asphalt by weight of mix?
c) 5.4 %
When cement is placed in contact with the aggregate, batches may a) 5.2 %
b) 5.0 %
d) 4.8%
be rejected unless mixed within _____ hours of such contact.
a) 1.5 hours
c) 0.5 hours
8.
The minimum penetration of the preservative with the surface
b) 2.0 hours
d) 2.5 hours
of the timber piles shall be ____
c) 250 mm
When mixed at the site or in a central mixing plant, the mixing time a) 150 mm
b) 200 mm
d) 100 mm
shall not be less than ______ nor more than ____ unless mixer
performance test prove adequate mixing of concrete in a shorter time
9.
The contractor shall submit in writing a job-mix formula for
period.
the mixture supported by laboratory test data along with samples
a) 30 seconds nor more than 90 seconds
of resources of components and viscosity temperature
b) 50 seconds nor more than 90 seconds
relationships to the Engineer for testing and approval at least
c) 60 seconds nor more than 120 seconds
____.
d) 90 seconds nor more than 120 seconds
a) two weeks
c) one week
b)
three
weeks
d)
four weeks
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.
10.
The concrete samples should be stored in a moist conditioned
a) 45 seconds
c) 15 seconds
temperature
within the range of ____ until the time of test.
b) 30 seconds
d) 20 seconds
a) 18* C to 24* C
c) 14* C to 24* C
d) 18* C to 28* C
Concrete not place within ____ minutes from the time the ingredientsb) 15* C to 18* C
were charged into the mixing drum shall be used.
11.
This is used in soil stabilized road surface due to its high ____
a) 120 minutes
c) 60 minutes
property, that is, it absorb and retain water.
b) 150 minutes
d) 90 minutes
a) Potassium Chloride
c) Magnesium Chloride
d) Sodium Chloride
When concrete is delivered in truck mixers, additional water may beb) Calcium Chloride
added to the batch and additional mixing performed to increase the
12.
The mass % wear of soil aggregate used in cement/lime
slump to meet the specified requirement if permitted by the Engineer,
proportions should not be more than ____ .
Materials Engineer Test Reviewer
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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a) 40 %
b) 50 %
c) 45 %
d) 55 %
20.
13.
The specific gravity magnesium sulfate solution used in

soundness test for aggregate should be within the range of ____ .
a) 1.280 to 1.408
c) 1.295 to 1.308
b) 1.180 to 1.308
d) 1.195 to 1.318
The uniform rate at which the movable head of the CBR machine
travel is _____ .
a) 0.05 in / min
c) 0.08 in /min
21.
Aggregate accounts for 92 95 % of the weight of the
b) 0.10 in /min
d) 0.09 in /min
bituminous mixture asphalt accounts for 5 8 % of the weight of
the mix. The exact percentage to be used is determined by the
14.
Cast in place concrete shall not be post tensioned until at least ____
_____
a) Trial mix
c) Job
and until the compressive strength has reached the strength specified. mix
b)
a) 7 days
c) 14 days
Design mix
d) Job order
b) 10 days
d) 20 days
22.
_____ is an indication that the asphalt mix is overheated.
15.
The penetration test is an indication of the ____ of asphalt.
a) Blue smoke
c) Rising steam
a) Consistency
c) Hardness
b) Stiff appearance
d) Mix slumps in truck
b) Softness
d) Flash Point
23.
In checking the temperature of the mix, the
16.
Specification requires one (1) Quality test for every ____ of thermometer should be inserted into the mix at least ____.
asphalt
a) 20 tons
a) 2 inches
c) 4 inches
c) 50 tons
b) 6 inches
d) 6.0 mm
b) 200 tons
d) 40 tons
24.
_____ is applied on existing bit, or cement concrete surface
17.
The ____ is the most commonly used method in the design and
with bituminous materials.
evaluation of bituminous concrete mixes.
a) Bituminous Prime Coat
c) Bituminous Seal Coat
a) Job mix formula
c) Marshall Stability
b) Bituminous Tack Coat
d) Bituminous Surface Treatment
b) Design mix
d) Extraction
25.
The solution used in the soundness test of aggregate shall be
18.
Vibration shall operate a frequency of 8,300 to 9,600 impulses per cooled to a temperature of 21 +or 1* C and maintain at that
minute under load at a maximum spacing of ____ cm.
temperature for at least
_____.
a) 30 cm
c) 60 cm
a) 24 hours
c) 48 hours
b) 50 cm
d) 40 cm
b) 36 hours
d) 18 hours
19.
The specific gravity of Sodium Sulfate used in soundness test for26.

Proper compaction of the fill materials is very important, as it
aggregate should be with in the range of ____.
will ______.
a) Increase the shear strength
a) 1.151 to 1.174
c) 1.051 to 1.154
b) Decrease permeability
b) 1.250 to 1.178
d) 1.058 to 1.184
c) Minimize compressibility
d) All of the above
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34.
Asphalt cement shall not be used while it is foaming nor shall

be heated at ____ at anytime after delivery.
a) 107*
c) 120*
b) 159*
27.
In which DPWH item is emulsified asphalt not suitable?

a) Item 301
c) Item 304
b) Item302
d) Item 308
28.
Unconfined compressive strength test is usually performed

35.
Moisture content of aggregate in bit mix shall not exceed ____
on ______.
a) Sandy soils
of the time it is introduce into the mixing unit.
c) Organic soils
a) 1.5 mass %
c) 1 mass %
b) Silty soils
d) Clayey soils
b) 2.0 mass %
29.
Consolidation test is usually performed on ____ samples

a) Disturbed
c) Consolidated
b) Undisturbed
d) both a & b
30.
36.
Batching tolerance for Sand and Aggregate is ____.

a) 1 %
c) 3 %
b) 2 %
A concrete core sample having a maximum height of less 37.

Between stage of curing, concrete shall not be exposed for
than _____ of its diameter before capping or height less than its more than how many hours?
a) 24 hours
diameter after capping shall not be tested.
c) hour
a) 93 %
c) 95 %
b) 3 hours
d) 72 hours
b) 94 %
d) 96 %
38.
As a Materials Engineer, what will you do with major
31.
The cohesion and internal friction of soil is tested by
honeycombed area that is considered as defective work?
a) Tri axial shear test
c) Bearing test
a) Plaster
b) Direct shear test
d) All of the above
b) Payment of the concrete will be made an adjustment
c) Removed and replaced at the expensed of the
32.
In concrete acceptance, core will be considered adequate if the
contractor
average strength of the cores is equal to what?
a) 80% of specified strength & if no single core is less than 75% of 39.
If the strength of control specimen does not meet the
specified strength
b) 90% of specified strength & if no
requirement and not feasible to obtain cores due to structural
single core is less than 80% of specified strength
c) 85% ofconsideration, as a Materials Engineer what will be your decision?
specified strength & if no single core is less than 75% of
a) Removed and replaced
specified strength
b) Area will not be paid
c) Payment will be made at an adjusted price
33.
Before the cement is to be used, sampling must be done at least
_____ before use.
40.
After concrete has been placed, it is advisable to maintain
a) one week
c) two weeks
fully welted and in position for how many hours?
b) 14 days
d) 12 days
a) 14 hours
c) 72 hours
b) 24 hours
d) 15 18 hours
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41.
Rock shall be excavated to a depth ____ below sub grade within the
50.
The heating temperature of reflector zed thermoplastic
limit of the roadbed
material during application is _____
a) 100 mm
c) 200 mm
a) 130 +/- 7* C
c) 200 +/- 7* C
b) 150 mm
b) 150 +/- 7* C
d) 211 +/- 7* C
42.
Minimum penetration of all piles shall be ____.

a) 3 meter
c) 7 meter
b) 6 meter
d) 4.5 meter
51.
43.
Submission of sample minimum quantity of material for

asphalt cement is -------.
a) 5 kg
c) 20 kg
b) 10 kg
d) 100 kg
Piles shall not be driven within 7 meters of concrete less than _____
old.
a) 7 days
c) 28 days
52.
For how many years does the small Contractor given to
b) 14 day
procure necessary testing equipment?
a) 2 years
c) 5 years
44.
Paint contains _____ of pigment and _____ vehicle.
b) 4 years
d) 6 years
a) 20 % & 80 %
c) 79 % & 21 %
b) 21 % & 79 %
d) 80 % & 20 %
53.
The depth of the weakened joints must not be less than ____
and a width of ___.
45.
Minimum thickness of bedding materials beneath the pipe is _____. a) 40 mm & 6 mm
c) 40 mm & 5 mm
a) 100 mm
c) 200 mm
b) 50 mm & 5 mm
d) 50 mm & 6 mm
b) 150 mm
54.
Used of bituminous cold mix for potholes patching during
46.
Tolerance of gabion dimension is _________________.
rainy/ wet period is acceptable
a) false
b)
a) +/- 1%
c) +/- 3 %
true
b) +/- 2 %
d) +/- 4 %
55.
In soil, all boring shall be carried to a depth of at least ____
47.
Minimum size of galvanized wire mesh is ____________.
below the proposed grade line.
a) 2.0 mm
c) 2.7 mm
a) 0.50 m
c) 1.5 m
b) 2.2 mm
d) 3.4 mm
b) 1.0 m
d) 1.8 m
48.
Minimum density of gabions is ___________.

a) 1,000 kg/cu. m
c) 1,400 kg/cu. m
b) 1,200 kg/cu. m
d) 1,500 kg/cu. m
49.
Soundness loss of field gabions is __________________.

a) 9 % after 5 cycles
c) 11 % after 5 cycles
b) 10 % after 5 cycles
d) 12 % after 5 cycles
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56.
The test that determine pile bearing capacity by loading one

or more pile and measuring settlement under load is _____.
a) Vane shear test
c) Pile load test
b) Plate bearing test
57.
The weight of disturbed samples from hard auger or split

spoon shall be at least ____.
a) 1 kg
b) 20 kg
c) 10 kg
d) 100 kg
58.
Submission of sample for testing for cement is _____.

a) 10 kg
c) 15 kg
b) 20 kg
d) 40 kg
59.
The length of Shelby Tube of an undisturbed sample is _____.

a) 10 long
c) 20 long
b) 18 long
65.
How many hours do aggregate stockpile or binned for draining

before being batch?
a) 1 hour
c) 12 hours
b) 6 hours
d) 24 hours
66.
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 standard?
a) not less than 90 %
c) not less than 95 %
b) not less than 80 %
d) not less than 98 %
60.
For small project where quantity of steel bars is 10,000 kg or less,

what is the basis for acceptance of material?
67.
What is the rate of loading for concrete beam tested for
a) No testing
c) Mill certificate
flexural stress?
a) 110 150 psi/sec
b) P.E, certificate
c) 125 175 psi/sec
b) 115 150 psi/sec
d) 130 - 175 psi/sec
61.
______ determine the best combination of the material that will
produce a potentially stable & durable mixture.
68.
In concrete sampling paste shall be of normal consistency of
a) Job mix formula
c) Design of bituminous mix
_____ when the rod settles to a point below the original surface in
b) Marshall formula
30 secs.
a) 10 +/- 1 mm
c) 15 +/- 1mm
62.
_______ is the rate of loading for concrete cylinder sample subject to b) 11 +/- 1 mm
d) 20 +/- 1 mm
compression test
a) 20 - 40 psi/sec
c) 15
40 psi/sec
b) 20 - 69.
50
What the temperature of a concrete sample?
psi/sec
d) 15 40 psi/sec
a) 10 15 * C
c) 15 18* C
b) 18 24 * C
70.
What is the wash loss of fine aggregates in the no. 200 sieve?
I n a soil exploration, if the characteristic of rock is questionable, thea) 1 %
c) 3 %
minimum depth of boring into the bedrock should be _______.
b) 2 %
d) 4 %
a) 1.5 m
c) 2.5 m
b) 2.0 m
d) 3.0 m
71.
Retarder can delay the setting time of concrete up to how
many hours?
a) 1 hour
64.
Determine soil bearing capacity by loading a steel plate usually 30 c) 4 hours
diameter.
b) 2 hours
d) 8 hours
a) Vane shear test
c) Pile load test
b) Plate bearing test
d) None of the above
63.
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72.
Super plasticizer can increase the strength of concrete up to how

a) 5
c) 7
many percent?
b) 6
d) 8
a) 40 60 %
c) 50 70 %
b) 50 60 %
d) 60 70 %
80.
What is the plasticity index of mineral filler?
a) not greater than 4
c) not greater than 8
73.
___________ is the moisture in an air dried soil
b) not greater than 6
d) zero
a) Moisture Content
b) Natural Moisture Content
81.
If no core had been taken at the end of each day of operation
c) Hygroscopic Moisture Content
and the project has already been completed, a core shall be taken
d) Hydrometer Moisture Content
________.
a) for every 75 l.m,/lane c) for every 100 l.m/lane
74.
_________ is the tolerance of mix in bituminous.
b) for every 150 l.m/lane d) for every 1,000 l.m/lane
a) 10* C
c) 15* C
b) 12* C
d) 18* C
82.
________ is the slump of workable concrete if vibrated.
a) 10 20 mm
c) 40 50 mm
75.
_________ Number of measurement taken in a core sample for
b) 10 40 mm
d) 40 75 mm
thickness determination of the finish asphalt pavement
a) 3
c) 5
83.
________ Burnt product which is used by Gypsum and
b) 4
d) 8
pulverized to form Portland Cement.
a) Hydraulic cement
c) Fly Ash
76.
In the absence of beam mold in site, cylinder mold is allowed by
b) Clinker
d) Volcanic Ash
specification. What is the required strength?
a) 2,500 psi
c) b) 3,000 psi
d) 4,000 psi 84.
When group index = 0, what is the grade of soil?
a) weak soil
c) good soil
77.
Prime coat shall be left undisturbed for at least _____.
b) poor soil
a) 6 hours
c) 24 hours
b) 12 hours
85.
______ is a process of breaking down of rocks into small pieces
of various size that can range from large boulders to very small
78.
The first phase of rolling the spread bituminous mix is called
clay particles.
breakdown rolling which is carried out by pneumatic roller, temperaturea) Consolidation
c) Weathering
requirement must be _____.
b) Unconsolidation
a) 200 225* F
c) 160 180* F
b) 190 199* F
d)150 185* F
86.
________ is the limit were further loss of water due to
evaporation which will not result in reduction of volume.
79.
How many gradation ranges for hot plant mix bituminous pavement a) Plastic limit
c) Shrinkage limit
are there in the blue book?
b) Liquid limit
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87.
________ a classification of soil which 35% or less the particles pass

through no. 200 sieve.
a) Grain size soil
c) Silty clay96.
The higher the value of PI of the soil, the weaker will be the
materials
b) Granular soil performance as a _____.
materials
d) Clayey materials
a) True
c) Depend
b) False
88.
________ a classification of soil which 35% or more of the particles
pass through no. 200 sieve
a) Course Sand Soil
c) Silty-Clay
97.
_______ the Plasticity Index of group of soil
Materials
b) Granular
a) 0
c) 10
Materials
d) Clayey Materials
b) 6
d) 11
89.
It evaluate the quality of soil as highway subgrade material.

a) Atterberg Limit
c) Group Index
b) Plasticity Index
d) Liquid Limit
90.
When soil has plasticity index value of 10, what is the criteria of the
material?
a)
99.
_______ is the maximum of G.I. of Silty Clay Materials
Coarse grain
c) Clayey
a) 0
c) 20
b) Sandy
d) Silty
b) 25
d) 35
91.
When plasticity index is equal

a) Coarse grain
c) Clayey
b) Sandy
d) Silty
92.
_______ is an empirical number used in evaluation for G.I.

a) 0 15
c) 0 20
b) 5 20
d) 0 25
93.
98.
_______ is the minimum percent of A-6 group classification of

soil.
a) 0 %
c)
35 %
b) 25 %
d) 36 %
100.
When the value of G.I. is negative, what will be the soil

performance?
a) Poor Subgrade
c) Good subgrade
b) Very good subgrade
101.
The weight of Sandy soil for Hydrometer Analysis is ______.

a) 10 grams
c) 50 grams
b) 25 grams
d) 100 grams
It indicates good subbase materials when G.I. is equal to _____.

a) 0
c) 10
102.
The weight of Clayey or Silty soil for Hydrometer Analysis is
b) 5
d) 20
______.
a) 10 grams
c)
50 grams
94.
It indicates very poor subbase materials when G.I. is equal to _____. b) 25 grams
d) 100 grams
a) 0
c) 10
b) 5
d) 20
103.
A 25 grams fine grained soil can be dried in about ______.
a) 1 hour
c) 3 hours
95.
______ indicates the composition of soil.
b) 2 hours
d) 4 hours
a) Atterberg Limit
b) Plasticity Index
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104.
A 25 grams sandy soil can be dried in about ______.

a) 1 hour
c) 3 hours
b) 2 hours
d) 4 hours
112.
105.
Scales for weighing aggregates and cement shall be accurate

within _____.
a) 0.1%
c) 0.5%
b) 0.25%
d) 1.9%
________ is a type of soil in which most of the soil grains are of the
same size.
113.
The minimum thickness of conventional concrete as the
a) Poorly graded
c) Gap graded
surface course in monolithic pavement is _____.
b) Well graded
d) Non of the above
a) 50 mm
c) 100 mm
b) 75 mm
d) 150 mm
106.
The soil grained are force apart by the water added, thus the grain is
reduced, what is the method used?
114.
_____________ determines the resistance of the emulsion to
a) Lubrication
c) Swelling
break when mixed with mineral aggregate.
b) Welting
d) Saturation
a) Viscosity Test
c) Spot test
b) Distillation Test
d) Cement Mixing
107.
Percent passing loose for coarse aggregates when tested for clay
lump is _____.
115.
_____________ is an instrument used for rapid in site
a) 0.1 mass percent
c) 0.8 mass percent
measurement of the structural properties of existing road
b) 0.25 mass percent
d) 1.0 mass percent
pavement.
a) Pundit Ultra Sonic Concrete Tester
108.
The mass percent passing loose for coarse aggregates when tested b) Dynamic Core Penetrometer
in soft fragment is ____.
a) 0.10
c) 3.5
c) Falling Weight Deflectometer
b) 0.25
d) 1.00
d) Core Test
109.
If slag is used, the density of coarse aggregate is ______.

a) 30 100 kg/cu. m
c) 1,120 kg/cu. m
b) 150 kg /cu. m
d) 1,400 kg/cu. m
116.
110.
How many days does the emulsified asphalt must be tested

after delivery at temperature 40*F(4.5*C).
a) 10 days
c) 14 days
b) 12 days
d) 16 days
Mass percent loose for fine aggregates when tested in Clay lumps is
_____.
117.
a)
In bituminous mixture asphalt content is 5 8% and 92 - 95%
0.10
c) 0.80
aggregates, what will be the amount of additives?
b) 0.25
d) 1.0
a) not more than 2%
c) more than 2%
b) not more than 3%
d) more than 4%
111.
_________ is a type of cement which shall be transferred to an
elevated, air tight and weather proof bins storage.
118.
___________ determines the effect of water on the cohesion of
a) Portland Cement
c) Bulk Cement
the mixture
b) Pozzolan Cemenr
a) Stability Test
c) Distillation
b) Solubility
d) Immersion-Comprssion Test
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119.
The distance of the sample by grooving before rotating the brass

127.
cup The completed pavement shall be accepted on a lot basis. A
is _____.
a)
lot shall be considered as _500_ linear meter double lane
c)
b)
d) 1
128.
Each lot shall be divided into _5_ equal segment and one core
will be obtained from each segment in accordance with AASHTO
120.
The most common method of assessing strength and stiffness of both
T24.
subgrade and pavement is _______.
a) FDT
c) SPT
129.
Aggregate account for 92 95% of the weight of the
b) CBR
d)Non of the above
bituminous mix while asphalts for 5 8% of the weight of the mix.
The exact percentage to be used is determine by the _Trial Mix_.
121.
How many days do the specimen for CBR soaked?
a) 1 day
c) 3 days
130.
_Blue smoke_ is an indication that the asphalt is over heated
b) 2 days
d) 4 days
131.
The penetrator test is an indication of the _Consistancy_ of the
122.
When mixed at the site or a in central mixing plant, the mixing time asphalt
shall not be less than _50__ seconds nor more than _90_ seconds unless
mixer performance test prove adequate mixing of the concrete in a132.
_Marshall Stability Test_is the most common used method in
shorter time period.
the design and evaluation of bituminous concrete mixes
123.
The batches shall be so charged into the drum that a portion of133.
the
_Extraction Test_ determines the asphalt content in the
mixing water shall enter in advance of the cement and aggregate. The bituminous mixes.
flow of water shall be uniform and all water should be in the drum by the
end of the _15_ seconds of the mixing period
134.
Cast in place concrete shall not be post-tensioned until at
least _10_ days and until the compressive strength has reached
124.
The time elapsed from the time water is added to the mix until the the strength specified
concrete is deposited at the site shall not exceed _90_ minutes when
concrete is hauled in the truck.
135.
This is the characteristic generally used for calculation of the
volume occupied by the aggregate in various mixture containing
125.
When concrete is delivered in truck mixers, additional water may beaggregates including Portland Cement concrete, bituminous
added to the batch and additional mixing performed to increase the
concrete, and other mixtures that are proportioned or analyzed
slump to meet the specified requirement if permitted by the Engineer, on an absolute volume basis. Answere: Bulk Specific Gravity
provided all these operation are performed within _45_ minutes after the
initial mixing operation and the water and cement ratio is not exceeded
136.
_Apparent Specific Gravity_ pertains to the relative density of
the soil material making up the constituents particle not including
126.
Concrete not placed within _90_ minutes from the time the
the pore space within the particles that is accessible to water.
ingredients were charge into the mixing drum should not be use.
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137.
Weight of sandy soil needed for Hydrometer test is _100 grams_

149.
138.
Weight of silty or clayey soil needed for Hydrometer test is _50

grams_
150.
The CBR is generally selected at _2.54 mm (0.10 in)_

penetration.
If the ratio at 5.08 mm (0.21 in ) penetration is greater, the

should be _Rerun_
139.
These are widely used to control the characteristics of soil which are
to be incorporated in roadway. Ans. Liquid and Plastic Limits
151.
If the check test gives a similar result, the ratio at 5.08 mm
penetration shall be__adopted or used__
140.
This is defined as the highest moisture content of which the mass
attains its minimum volume but continues to lose weight /mass. Ans.
152.
The penetration piston of CBR machine should have a uniform
Shrinkage Limit
penetration at a rate of __1.30 mm/min__
141.
_Le Chattelier Flask___ is an apparatus used in determination of153.

During soaking maintain the water level in the mold and the
specific gravity of Hydraulic Cement.
soaking tank is approximately __25.40 mm ( 1.0 in )__ above the
top of the specimen
142.
_Autoclave Machine_ is an equipment used in determination of
soundness of Portland Cement
154.
Soak the specimen for _96 hours ( 4days )__
143.
Asphalt shall be homogeneous, free from water, and shall not foam
155.
The diameter of penetration piston is ____ . Ans. 49.63 +/when heated to _175* C(347* F)_
0.23 mm ( 1935 cu m )
144.
_Cement Mixing Test of Asphalt_ indicate the rate at which the 156.
The temperature of the asphalt cement delivered to the mixer
asphalt emulsion will break when mix with aggregate .
shall be as required to achieve a kinetic viscosity in the range of
______.
Ans. 150 to 300 cu m/s or 150 to 300
145.
The lost in weight of rock used in gabions when tested to sodium centistokes
sulfate, soundness loss shall not exceeds__9%__
157.
______ is the viscosity used to grade asphalt cement .
146.
Gabions dimentions are subject to a tolerance limit of _+/- 3%_
Ans. 149 F ( 60*C )
147.
The pour point of concrete joint sealer shall be at least 11*C (20*F)
158.
The coarse aggregate used in asphalt mix is ____ . Ans.
lower than the safe heating temperature, which is the maximum
Retained by 2.36mm (no 8 sieve)
temperature to which the material may be heated without exceeding the
permitted flow.
159.
The application temperature of emulsified asphalt range from
____. Ans. 10-71*C
148.
The penetration of concrete joint sealer, Hot Poured Elastic Type shall
not exceed_90_
160.
When the tar is used for seal coats, it shall be heated to free
flowing but not to exceed ___________. Ans. 149*C
10 -
172.
161.
_______ is used to determine the soil strength parameter. Ans.

Unconfined and Tri-Axial Compression Test
162.
________ is used to determine the settlement characteristic of soil.

Ans. Consolidation
173.
This test have been developed to measure the loss of

cohesion as a result of water action on the compacted bituminous
mixture.
Ans. Film Stripping & Immersion Compression Test
This mean porosity or perviousness of the mixture, a dense

grade mix prevent water from entering the base through the
163.
The weight of disturbed samples from hard auger or split spoon shallsurface.
be at least__________
Ans. 1.0 kg
Ans.. Permeability
164.
The undisturbed samples from Shellby Tube shall be at 174.

This is used in classifying liquid asphalt into grades. It is useful
least______. Ans.. 18 long
as a measure to control of consistency, particularly when run at
the temperature of intended application
165.
_______ determines the pile bearing capacity by loading one or moreAns Viscosity Test
piles and measuring settlement under load. Ans. Pile Load Test
175.
This test determines the total bitumen content of a asphaltic
166.
________ determines the in-site shear strength of soft to medium clay.materials, which is the actual cementing constituent of the
Ans. Vane Shear Test
asphalt.
Ans.. Solubility Test
167.
_______ determine the soil bearing capacity by loading a steel plate
usually 30 inches in diameter. Ans. Plate Bearing Test
176.
This is an accelerated test to show the loss of volatiles when
the sample is heated at 163*C for five hours and the loss due to
168.
Laboratory which measures, examines, calibrate or otherwise
volatilization is determined.
determine the characteristic or performance materials or products.
Ans Loss on Heating
Ans.. Testing Laboratory
177.
This test classifies the different asphalt into types and the
169.
Standard technical procedure to determine one or more specified different types into grade.
Ans.. Consistency
characteristic of material product is called___. Ans. Test Method
Test
170.
A document which prevents the test results and other information

178.
For liquid asphaltic materials, this test is run on the residue
relevant to test is called _____ Ans.. Test Report
after distillation..
Ans.. Quality Test
171.
__________ is a document signed by the Director of BRS issued 179.

to
This is one of the most important engineering
Testing laboratory authorizing them to perform the required test in
properties of soil. It is defined as its ability to resist
behalf of DPWH. Ans. Certificate of Accreditation
sliding along internal surface within the mass..
Ans.. Shearing Strength of Soil
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180.
This is an arbitrary measurement of consistency and is the basis of

classification of all solid and semi-solid asphalt.
190.
The concrete shall not be left exposed for more than ____
Ans.. Penetration Test of Asphalt
hour between stages of curing or during the curing period.
Ans.. hour
181.
This is a process tomeasure the consistency of liquid asphaltic
materials to determine their fluidity or resistance to flow.
191.
The rate of application of bituminous prime coat is ____.
Ans.. Viscosity Test
a) 1-2L/sq. m.
c) 0.2-1.5L/sq. m.
b) 0.2-0.7L/sq. m.
d) 0.5-2L/sq. m.
182.
_________ was developed in order to differentiate bituminous
materials with respect to hardening characteristic.
192.
Another name for asphalt joint filler is_______.
Ans.. Thin Film Oven Test
a) asphalt cement
c) blown asphalt
b) rock asphalt
d) cutback asphalt
183.
Plant-mixed bituminous mixtures should be sampled in accordance
with the Standard Method of Sampling Bituminous Mixture. A sample
193.
not In asphalting work, there are _______ phase of rolling
less than ______ kg is taken and place in sample bag that would insure a) 2
c)1
against contamination. This is taken every 75 cu m or 130 tons of mix. b) 3
d) 4
Ans.. 10 kgs
194.
The _____ test determines the asphalt content in the
184.
The bearing blocks of the compression machine should be atbituminous mix.
a) Grading
least _____ greater than the diameter of the specimen.
c)Extraction
Ans.. 3.0 %
b)Bulk Specific Gravity
d) Absorption
185.
The bottom bearing block shall be at least _____ thick when new
195.
In a bituminous mix, there are 3 kinds of aggregate. What
Ans. 1.0 ( 22.50 mm )
kind of passes the no. 200 sieve?
a) Coarse
c) Mineral Filler
186.
The bottom bearing block shall be at least _______ thick after any
b) Fine
d) Admixture
resurfacing operations..
Ans. 0.9 ( 22.50 mm )
196.
Liquid asphalt is also called ___________.
187.
The curing temperature of a specimen before testing is ______.
a) Cutback asphalt
c) Blown asphalt
Ans. 18*C to 24*C
b) Emulsion
d) Asphalt cement
188.
The apparatus used to determine the flash point of asphaltic material

197.
The different test for soil classification are:
is called ____
Ans. Cleveland Open Cup
a) compaction and FDT
b) Hydrometer test and moisture content
189.
The asphalt samples for ductility and penetration test should be
c) Grading, LL and PL test
subjected to water bath at a temperature of 25*C for ____.
Ans.. 11/2 hours
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198.
The apparatus/equipment used in the liquid limit and plastic limit

206.
test In the absence of concrete beam mold at the project site, are
is called___ .
a) sieves and chisel
c) mortar concrete cylindrical molds allowed by the specification to be used
and pestle
b) Atterberg in sampler for item 311 PCCP?
a) Yes
Device and glass plate
b) may be
c) No
199.
_________ is a method of laboratory sampling.
a) Mixing
c) Proportioning
207.
The minimum percent compaction for embankment is _______.
b) Using mechanical splitter/quartering
a) 92%
c) 95%
c) 97%
200.
In laboratory compaction test/moisture density relation test, what is
the specification of rammer?
208.
The minimum percent compaction for base of the road is
a) 5.5 lb. (2.5 kg) with 12 in drop c) 10 lb. (4.5 kg) in weight with 18 in______.
a) 100%
drop
b) 8 lb. (3.6 kg) in weight with 16 in drop
b)110%
c) 105%
201.
What is the specification of mass present passing in sieve 0.075 mm
(No. 200 ) grading A for aggregate base course.
209.
The CBR value of aggregate base course is not less than ____.
a) 20-14
c) 0 6
a) 80%
b) 90%
b) 0 12
c) 85%
202.
The number of specimen samples in testing concrete hollow block

210.is
The CBR value of aggregate subbase course is not less than
_____.
a) 6 ____.
a) 25%
pcs./20,000 units (3 for absorption test and 3 for strength test )
b)35%
b) 4 pcs./20,000 units
c) 30%
c) 8 pcs./20,000 units
211.
The minimum compressive strength for class A concrete is
203.
Is it really necessary to cure concrete specimen?
________.
a) 3,000 psi. ( 20.7
a) Yes
c) No
MN/sq. m )
b) None of the two
b) 2,400 psi. ( 16.7 MN/sq. m. )
c) 5,000 psi. ( 37.7 MN/sq. m. )
204.
The kind of test that determines the consistency of concrete is _____.
a) Slump test
c) Abrasion test
212.
What is the significance of determination of the tensile
b) Specific Gravity
properties of reinforcing steel bars?
a) This method is
intended to determine the yield and tensile strength of the bar as
205.
What is the dimension of concrete cylindrical sample?
well as its elongation, and is used to classify the bars into grade
a) 6 dia. And 12 high
c) 8 dia. And 14 high
b) This method is intended to evaluate the ductile properties of
b) 4 dia and 8 high
the reinforcing bars
c) None of the above
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213.
A tie bar should be ______

a) deformed bar
b) round bar
214.
A dowel bar should be ____________.

a) deformed bar
b) round bar
215.
The mortar for masonry shall consist of ________.

a) one part Portland Cement and 2 parts of sand
b) one part Portland Cement and 3 parts of sand
c) one part Portland Cement and 4 parts of sand
b) Stability Test
c) Viscosity
c) flat bar
c) flat bar
222.
223.
The drying temperature of sample is ________

a) 110 +/- 5*C
b) 100 +/- 5*C
c)100*C
_______ 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) Emulsified Asphalt
c) Cutback Asphalt
216.
The apparatus used to measure the thickness or height of compacted
bituminous paving mixture.
224.
________ is a kind of liquid asphalt which is a mixture of
a) Ruler
b) Vernier Califer
c) Steel Tape
asphalt cement and kerosene.
a) Medium Curing Cutback
217.
It is used in calculating the unit weight of the mixture and the degree
b) Asphalt Cement
of compaction of the asphalt pavement.
c) Rapid Curing Cutback
a) Bulk Specific Gravity of compacted bituminous mixtures using
saturated surface dry specimen.
225.
b) Dry unit weight of compacted bituminous mixtures
asphalt cement and oil.
a) Slow Curing Cutback
c) Mass of specimen in water
b) Emulsified Asphalt
c) Blown Asphalt
218.
The test which covers the quantitative determination of bitumen in
hot- mixed paving mixtures and pavement samples for specification
226.
acceptance, service evaluation, control and research.
a)
asphalt cement and gasoline
a) rapid Curing
Extraction
b) Spot Test
Flash Point
Cutback
b) Blown Asphalt
219.
The solvent used in extraction of bitumen is _____.
c) Joint Filler
a) Diesel oil
b) Gasoline
c) Water
227.
Asphalt is defined as _________.
220.
The percent of bitumen content is computed based on ______.
a) A petroleum product
a) mass of raw sample
b) mass of dry aggregate
c)mass
b) A dark brown to black cementitious materials whose
of asphalt
consistency range s from solid to semi-solid and whose main
constituent is called bitumen which is either found in nature or as
221.
The method used to determine the grading of aggregate extracted a residue in petroleum refining.
from bituminous mixture is ____.
c) None of the above
a) Mechanical analysis of extracted aggregate
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228.
It is a kind of liquid asphalt which is a mixture of asphalt cement

237.
and It is a period wherein the asphalt begins to melt.
water with emulsified with pungent odor.
a) Softening Point
b)Boiling Point
a) Emulsified Asphalt
b) Asphalt Cement
c) Rapid
c)Fire Point
Curing Asphalt
238.
The sampling requirement of asphalt is _____ .
229.
Joint filler in concrete pavement is a __________.
a) 1 sample for every 200 drums or 40 metric tons
a) Blown Asphalt
b) Hot asphalt
c) Liquid b) 1 sample for every 100 drums
asphalt
c) 1 sample for every shipment
230.
A device used to measure the relative hardness of asphalt is

__________.
a) Penetrometer
Spectometer
c) Vicat Apparatus
239.
The component of bituminous mixes which range from 92 to
b) 96% is called __________.
a) Bituminous Blended
Aggregate
b) Concrete Aggregate
231.
A property of asphalt cement to stretch without breaking is
c) Sand
called________.
a) Ductility
b)
Durability
c)Tensile
240.
____________ is a property of bituminous mixes in pavement to
resist deformation or displacement due to impose load or
232.
It is a point where the volatile components of asphalt will evaporate.repeated loading.
a) Fire Point
b) Flash Point
c) Center
a) Stability
b)Flexibility
Point
c)Tensile
233.
It determines whether asphalt is over heated or not during the 241.

____________ is a property of bituminous mixes in pavement to
process of manufacture.
a) Spot Test
resist disintegration or deterioration due to the action of water,
b) Boil Test
c) Extraction Test
traffic and changing climate
a) Durability
b) Flexibility
234.
An apparatus used to determine the specific gravity of asphalt is
c)Ductility
called ______.
a) Metal Pycnometer
b)
Glass Pycnometer
c) any bottle
242.
____________ is a property of bituminous mixes in pavement
adjust itself to settlement
a) Flexibility
235.
Consistency test for asphalt is called___________.
b) Rigidity
Hardness
a) Viscosity
b) Slump test
c) Loss
in ting
243.
These are the factor affecting the workability of bituminous
mixes
a) Gradation of
236.
A process of volatilization test which measures the relative
aggregate, quality of asphalt, and temperature of mix
proportion of asphalt to oil.
a) Distillation
b) Surface texture and temperature mix
b) Extraction
c)Float Test
c) Quantity of aggregates and asphalt content
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244.
The dry molded asphalt sample in the immersion compression test is

submerged in water for ____.
252.
The rate of application of seal coat using asphalt cement is
a) 4 days
b) 4 hours
c) 2 days
________.
a) 0.9-1.8 li/sq. m
b) 10-11 li/sq. m
c) 8-9 li/sq. m
245.
The percent index retention is computed in the formula ___________.
a) Wet Stability/Dry Stability x 100
253.
The rate of application of seal coat using cutback asphalt is
b) Dry Stability/Wet Stability x 100
________.
a) 1.5-3.0li/sq. m
c) Wet Stability Dry Stability/Dry Stability x 100
b) 2.0-3.0 li/sq. m
c) 1-2 li/sq .m
246.
The sampling requirement of bituminous mixes is _____.

a) 1 sample for every 75 cu. m.
b) 1 sample for every 150 cu. m.
c) 1 sample per delivery per day
254.
247.
The primary quality control mechanism for the production of

asphalt mies with high degree of uniformity that will satisfy job
requirement is ________________.
a) Job mix formula
b) Quality control formula
c) Assurance
The application of liquid asphaltic material on a prepared untreated

255.
The objective of designing the asphalt mixture is
base is _____.
determination of ______.
a) Type and
a) Prime Coating
grade of asphalt, proportion of coarse, fine and mineral filler, if
b) Seal Coating
used and asphalt content.
c) Tack Coating
b) To produce a desirable characteristic of pavement which are
stable, durable, flexible and skid resistance.
248.
The application of liquid asphaltic material to an existing surface is C) All of the above
____ .
a) Tack Coating
c) Prime
Coating
b) Seal
256.
The percent asphalt content in hot laid bituminous mixture
Coating
range from ______
a) 5-8%
b) 4-6%
c) 5-10%
249.
The application of asphaltic material and aggregate to an existing
surface for the purpose of sealing it against the infiltration of water
257.
or
The placing temperature for bituminous mixture measured in
surface moisture is called ____
a) Seal Coating
the truck prior to dumping is ______.
b) Tack Coating
c) Prime Coating
a) at least 107*C
b) at least 120*C
c) at least
150*C
250.
The rate of application of prime coating using cutback asphalt is
______.
a) 1-2 liters/sq. m
b)
258.
0.5- The second phase of rolling the spread bituminous mixture is
1 liter/ sq. m
c) 2-3 liters/sq. m
called breakdown rolling which is the one responsible to attain the
maximum density. This rolling is carried out by the use of ______.
251.
The rate of application of tack coating using liquid or emulsified
a) pneumatic roller
b) steel roller
c)
asphalt is __________.
sheepfoot roller
a) 0.2-0.7 li/sq.m
b) 0.1-0.5 li/sq. m
c) 2 li/sq. m.
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259.
The significance of final rolling is to remove the roller marks to 266.

The wearing away of the pavement surface caused by the
previous rolling in order to have a good finish pavement with a
dislodging of aggregate particle is called ______________.
temperature of 160*F.
a) raveling
b) alligator crack
c) rutting
a) True
b) False
c) Maybe
267.
Interconnected cracks forming a series of small blocks
260.
The proper way of rolling should begin at _____________________.
resembling an alligators skin or chicken wire is called
a) the sides and proceeds longitudinally towards the roads center, each ____________.
strip overlapping on half the roller width, gradually progressing the
a) alligator cracking
b) reflection cracking
c) bleeding
crown of the road
b) the center and proceeding longitudinally toward the side of the 268.
road
__________ is the type of cement to be used in the DPWH
c) any part of the road provided each strip overlapping on half the rollerinfrastructure project as indicated in the Blue Book.
width
a) Portland Cement Type I b) Pozzolan Cement
Portland
Cement Type II
261.
What is the minimum degree of compaction of asphalt pavement?
a) not lee than 97% of the density of the laboratory compacted specimen
269.
If the fine aggregates are subjected to five cycles of sodium
b) not less than 100% of the density of the laboratory compacted
sulfate soundness test, the weighted loss shall not exceed
specimen
c) not
___________
less than 85% of the density of the laboratory compacted specimen
a) 10 mass percent
b) 5 mass percent
c) 3
mass percent
262.
What is the color of asphalt when it is overcook?
a) yellowish brown
b) black
c)gray
270.
If the coarse aggregate are subjected to five cycles of sodium
sulfate soundness test, the weighted loss shall not
263.
_____________ determines the thickness and density of compacted exceed____________.
asphalt pavement.
a) a) 12 mass percent
b) 15 mass percent
10
Core test
b) FDT
c) X-ray
mass percent
264.
The cored sample of asphalt pavement is measured at ______________.

271.
The mass percent of wear of coarse aggregates for item 311
a) approximately quarter points
when tested by AASHTO 96 is not greater than ____________.
b) three points
a) 40%
b) 45%
c) 50%
c) two points
272.
The design of concrete mix specified by the blue book is
265.
Too much asphalt content in the bituminous mixes causes
based on ________________.
____________ .
a) bleeding
b)
a) Absolute Volume Method
b) Area Method c) American
potholes
c) cracks
Method
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273.
The minimum flexural strength requirement of beam sample when b) Sieve No. 200
tested by third point loading method is ____________.
c) Gillmore
a) 3.5 Mpa
b) 3.8 Mpa
c) 4.0 Mpa
283.
A mixture of cement and water is called ____________.
274.
The minimum flexural strength requirement of beam sample when a) cement paste
b) mortar paste
c)
tested by midpoint method is ____________.
concrete paste
a) 4.5 Mpa
b) 3.5 Mpa
c) 5.0 Mpa
284.
The apparatus used to determine the initial and final setting
275.
____________ are additives used in mixing concrete.
of cement in the laboratory is _________.
a) sodium chloride
b) admixtures
c) curing a) Gillmore needles
b) Bailey needle
c)
agent
Vicat apparatus
276.
____________ determines the consistency of concrete.

a) Slump Test
b) consolidation test
285.
The compressive strength of cement mortar sample in seven
c) viscositydays is not less than _________.
a) 19.3 MN/sq. m
b) 20 MN/sq. m
c) 24 MN/sq. m
277.
Equipment used in the consolidation of fresh concrete.

a) jack hammer
b) vibrator
machine
278.
The prescribed forms to be used in concrete paving is called

____________
a) steel forms
wooden
c) combination of steel and wood
c) drilling
286.
279.
287.
b)
What is the appearance of the molded cement paste which

fails to meet the autoclave expansion.______________.
a) crumble
b) shiny
c) changes color
The dimension of beam sample for paving concrete is
___________.
a) 6 x 6 x 21
b) 6 x 6 x 24
c) 4 x 4 x218
The initial setting time of Portland cement is not less than

_________________.
288.a) The critical number of days of curing concrete is ____________.
30 min.
b) 60 min.
c) 90 min.
a) first seven days
b) first 10 days
c) 28
days
280.
The final setting time of Portland cement Type I is _____________.
a) 10 hrs.
b) 24 hrs.
c) 36 hrs.
289.
The standard dimension of concrete cylindrical sample is
___________.
a) 6 dia. and 12 tall
281.
The standard sand used in testing the mortar strength of Portland b) 6 dia. and 6 tall
c) 6 dia. and 8 tall
cement is called __________.
a) Ottawa Sand
b) Beach
Sand
c) River Sand
290.
There are two layers in performing sampling of beam samples.
How many number of blows are required per layer?
282.
The apparatus used in determining the fineness of Portland cement a) 63 blows
b) 75 blows
c) 50
by air permeability is __________ .
blows
a) Blaine Air Permeability Apparatus
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291.
There are three layers in performing sampling of concrete cylinder. one ( 1 ) set
b) two ( 2 ) sets
How many blows are required per layer?
c) three ( 3 ) sets
a) 25 blows
b) 30 blows
c ) 35 blows
299.
In a completed pavement, what is the minimum core samples
292.
The formula which determines the proportion of the mix which can required before payment is effected? (Assuming that the
meet the desired strength requirement of concrete is called____________.thickness is 23 cm. )
a) design of concrete mix
b) Boyles Formula
c) Bernoulis a) Five holes per km per lane
b) One hole per 500m
Formula
c) P.E. Certificate
293.
The minimum testing requirement for every project is indicated300.

in a
In a Barangay road, what is the minimum requirement for
duly approved________.
a) Quality Control Program
thickness determination of its completed pavement?
b) Program of Work
a) Five holes per km per lane
b) P.E. Certificate
c) Work Schedule
c) One hole
294.
It is prescribed in each project based on estimated quantities and

301.
A qulity test is one of the minimum requirement for item 200
specifies the kind and number of test for each item of work.
aggregate subbase course.
a) True
b)
a) Minimum number of work
False
c)optional
b) Minimum Testing Requirement
c) Work Schedule
302.
There is no CBR test for item 300 aggregate surface course.
a) True
b) False
c) optional
295.
Embankment materials delivered at the job site was about 12,000 cu.
m. The minimum test requirement calls for 1 G, P, C for every 1,500
303.
cu. In item 311 and 405, grading is perform _______________.
m.
a) 10 G, P, C
b)a) for every 75 cu. m.
8 G, P, C
c) 6 G, P, C
b) for every 300 cu. m.
c) none
296.
of There is 1 Q cement required for every _________________.
a) 4,000 bags or fraction thereof
304.
For pipe culverts and storm drains, the minimum test is 1
b) 2,000 bags or fraction thereof
Pipe for every 50 pipes. What is the alternative requirement?
c) 10,000 bags
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
297.
There is Q of cement required for every ____________________.
size for not more than 25 pipes cast in the field.
a) 20,000 kg or fraction thereof
b) inspection report is enough
b) 10,000 kg or fraction thereof
c) Mill Certificate
c)115,000 kg or fraction thereof
305.
The minimum test requirement for paint is ______________.
298.
How many set of beam samples taken for every 75 cu. m. of concrete
a) 1 sample for every 100 cans or fraction thereof
poured per day?
a)
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b) 1 sample for every 50 cans or fraction thereof

c) Mill Certificate
306.
312.
Peat and muck are ______________.

a) fair subgrade spoil
b) stable soil
c) unstable soil
d) good subgrade soil
The minimum test requirement for water used in concrete for a

questionable source is ______.
313.
The slump test on concrete is a measure ______________
a) P.E. Certificate
b) 1 Quality Test
a) strength
c) consistency
c) Inspection Report
b) unit weight
d) durability
307.
Based on the maximum dry density obtained by laboratory test,

314.
the
The fineness modulus is highest of _________________.
degree of compaction required for aggregate subbase should be at leasta) fine sand
c) very coarse sand
_______________________.
a) b) very fine sand
d) coarse sand
95%
c) 100%
b) 98%
d) none of the above
315.
If concrete is continuously moist cured, it will gain strength
beyond 180 days.
308.
Per our present Specification for Highways and Bridges including
a) True
c) it depends on curing temperature
amendments, it is mandatory to open PCCP to traffic not later than
b) False
___________.
a)
7 days after pouring
b) 21 days after pouring
316.
The quality of paying concrete is usually measured by its
c) 14 days after pouring
d) 28 days after pouring
_____________.
a) compressive
c) flexural
309.
In casting reinforced concrete railings, the concrete used is
b) tensile
d) bond strength
_____________.
a)
Class A1
c) Class C1
317.
Generally speaking, batching of concrete aggregates by
b) Class A2
d) any of the preceding classes
volume is preferable than weight.
a) True
c) False
310.
For efficient compaction, the embankment materials should at the b) they are the same
time of rolling be ______.
a) dry
c) at optimum moisture content 318.
If angular coarse aggregate is used in a concrete mix, it will
b) wet
d) at maximum moisture content
require more ________________
a) water
c) water and fine aggregates
311.
For a road base course the most preferable material is one with CBRb) fine aggregates
d) neither a and b
of ____________.
a) 60
c) 50
319.
The most favorable period for curing concrete is
b) 30
d) 80
______________.
a) during the
first few days or week
b) after 3 days
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c) after one week

d) before 28 days
320.
327.
Rate of application for curing compound is _______________.

a) 0.30 li/sq. m.
c) 0.15 li/sq. m.
b) 0.20 li/sq. m.
d) 0.10 li/sq. m.
Lower water content ratio in concrete mixes improves

________________.
a) strength
c) water tightness
durability
d) all of the preceding
328.
During coring of completed pavement, how many cores
b) /km/lane is required as per specification?
a) 4
c) 6
b) 5
d) 7
321.
When concrete must be placed in a sloping surface, placing should
start at the __________.
a) bottom
c)329.
can
What is the correct proportion for concrete masonry work?
be top or bottom
b) top
a) 1: 2
c) 1: 4
b) 1: 3
d) 1 : 5
322.
The maximum percent abrasion loss allowed for concrete coarse
aggregate is __________.
a) 30%
330.
c)
The opening of No. 4 sieve is bigger than the opening of a
45%
b) 40% sieve.
a) true
d) 50%
b) false
c) they are the same
323.
The plasticity index of aggregate base course should be not greater

331.
The standard compaction test on predominantly fine grained
than ___________.
a) 6
c)10 soils is performed on soil fraction passing sieve no. ___________.
b) 8
d) 12
a) 200
c) 16
b) 40
d) 4
324.
In casting of reinforced concrete pile, the concrete used is
____________.
a) A1
332.
Which plasticity index would you prefer for the base course
c) C1
b) D
of PCCP?
a) less than 6
d) C2
c) 10 to 12
b) 6 to 9
d) more than 12
325.
The natural water content of highly organic soil is __________.
a) less than 20
c) between 50 and 100
333.
A soil which is classified A-7 by the highway research board
b) between 20 and 50
d) more than 100%
method will have a subgrade rating of __________.
a) excellent
c) fair
326.
Which of the following dead load is equivalent for loose sand, earth b) good
d) poor
and gravel fill?
a) 2,403 tons/cu. m.
c) 1,603 tons/cu. m.
334.
The empirical number used in design is ____________.
b) 1,922 tons/cu. m.
d) 2,150 tons/cu. m.
a) plasticity index
b) group index
c) both of the preceding
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335.
Soil is fully saturated at optimum moisture content.

343.
Which of the following is characterizes unsuitable materials?
a) true
b) false
c) it depends on a) soil with liquid limit exceeding 80
void ratio
b) plasticity index exceeding 55
c) soil with natural water content exceeding 100%
336.
Water content of soil is generally base on ____________.
d) all of the above
a) total weight of soil
c) weight of solids
b) total volume of soil
d) unit weight test
344.
Shringkage factor test is _______________.
a) test to determine pay volume
337.
Optimum water content of soil is determined by ______________.
b) test to determine strength characteristic
a) field density test
c) compaction test
c) test to determine volume change
b) liquid limit test
d) unit weight test
d) test to determine maximum density
338.
The particle size distribution of soil is determined by

__________________.
limit granular
c) sieve analysis test
b) plastic limit test
d) any of the preceding test
345.
Soil is fully saturated if the water content is ______________.
a) liquida) at optimum amount
c) more than 100&%
b) 100%
d) none of the peceeding
346.
The density to which a soil can be compacted is related to
Which of the following are most suitable for construction of highway ____________.
a) compactive effort
embankments?
a) c) both a and b
b)
granular
c) plastic
water content
d) neither a or b
b) fine- grained
d) clayey
347.
Specification require 1 quality test every ___________ of asphalt
340.
The particle size distribution of sandy gravel is determined by
mix.
a) 40 ton
________.
a) hydrometer test
c)c) 50 tons
dilantacy test
b) sieve b) 130 tons
d) 150 tons
test
d) any of the preceding test
348.
All asphalt are _______, they became harder as temperature
341.
The best soil for a road subgrade would behave a group index of
decreases and softer as their temperature increases.
___________
a) lessa) thermoplastic
c) brittle
than 3
c) 11 to 15
b) hyrophobic
b) 5 to 10
d) 16 to 20
349.
The viscosity of the asphalt during mixing and lay down is
342.
The highest moisture content in the plastic state of fine grained soil ____________.
a) viscosity at 135*C
is the ___________.
a) liquid limit
b) plastic c) viscosity at 60*C
limit
b) viscosity at 125*C
d) viscosity at 163*C
339.
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350.
The trial section for compaction for each type of fill materials and a) make a trial section
c) make trial mix
type of equipment to be used in the work should have an area
b) establish control strips
of__________.
a) 500
sq. m.
c) 600 sq. m.
358.
Quality of factor produced reinforced concrete pipes may be
b) 335 sq. m.
d) 400 sq. m.
best established through what?
a) compressive strength test
351.
Control slip shall have an area of approximately ____________.
b) flexural strength test
a) 500 sq. m.
c) 600 sq. m.
c) core test
b) 335 sq. m.
d) 400 sq. m.
d) crushing strength test
352.
Fine aggregate used in asphalt mix is the one ________________.359.

Result of Immersion Compression test conducted on a
a) passing the no. 8 sieve
bituminous mix sample are as follow: Dry stability + 2,000 Kpa,
b) passing the no. 30 sieve
Wet stability = 1,000 Kpa, What is the resulting Index of Retained
c) passing the no. 200 sieve
Strength?
d) returned the no. 8 sieve
a) 60%
c) 50%
b) 55%
d) 70%
353.
The corrugation produce by brooming is _____________.
a) 1.5 mm.
c) 2.5 mm.
360.
In DPWH Contract Projects, Quality Control is the sole
b) 2.0 mm.
d) 1.0 mm.
responsibility of ___________.
a) the DPWH project personnel
354.
The higher the ________, the lower the penetration.
b) the governments Materials Engineer
a) specific gravity
c) durability
c) the Contractor
b) viscosity
d) solubility
361.
As Materials Engineer, when is the right time to start sampling
355.
The required thickness of the thermoplastic paint in PCCP is
and testing of materials to be incorporated into the work?
__________.
a) 3.2 to 4.8 mm.
c) 3.3
a) before final payment
b) before start of work items
to 3.8 mm.
b) 3.0 c) before first partial payment
to 4.5 mm.
d) 3.2 to 4.0 mm
362.
The Spot Test on asphalt is used to determine what?
356.
What percent of hydrated lime shall be added to the mixture during a) cleanliness
c) safe working
mixing operation of asphalt mix?
temperature
b)overheating during
a) 0.5 to 1.0 mass %
c) 0.75 to 1.2 mass %
manufacture
d) viscosity of the mix
b) 1.0 to 1.5 mass %
d) 0.2 to 0.7 mass %
363.
Under what climate conditions do we use higher penetration
357.
As Materials Engineer, what would you recommend in order to checkgrade asphalt cement?
a) hot climate
the suitability and efficiency of the equipment to used prior to subbase c) cold climate
construction for item 310, Bituminous Concrete Surface Course?
b) rainy weather
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371.
What is the bitumen obtained from the distillation coal or
What is the basis for rejection or acceptance of any construction
wood?
a) rock asphalt
materials?
a) Certificate of Billing
c)c) emulsion
Statement of work accomplished
b)
b) tar
Materials Test Report
d) none of the abcve
372.
How do you reduce the viscosity of Medium Curing Cutback
365.
Initial rolling of bituminous mixes shall be performed with a ______ Asphalt? By mixing it with _______.
roller.
a) vibrator
c) sheepfoot a) gasoline
c) kerosene
b) pneumatic
b) diesel
d) emulsion
364.
366.
In abituminous mix sample, what is the % of asphalt by a) weight

373.
of
What establish the exact percent of aggregates and asphalt
aggregate and by b) weight of mix? Given the following data: Weight of content in a bituminous mix _______.
dry aggregates (after extraction) = 950 grams: Weight of Mix = 1010. a) design mix
c) job mix formula
A. a) 6.32%
b)5.50%
c) 6.0%
d) none of the above b) job order
d) extraction formula
B. a) 5.50%
b) 6.32%
c) 6.0%
d) 5.94%
374.
What greatly influence the serviceability of an asphalt
367.
What grade of asphalt has a penetration grade of 0 30?
pavement?
a) quality of
a) emulsified asphalt
c) blown asphalt
aggregates and climate
b) asphalt cement
b) penetration grade and quantity of asphalt
c) density and compaction of completed pavement
368.
Problems regarding quality of construction materials shall be
reported directly by the Contractors Materials Engineer to the
375.
In asphalt pavement construction, how is the surface level of
____________.
a) DPWH the completed pavement check?
a) by T core test
Materials Engineer
c) Contractors Project Engineer
b) by density test
c) by the use of 3 meter straight edge
b) Contractor
376.
What primarily influence the grade of asphalt to be selected?
369.
If the RC pipes in the forgoing problem is not cast in the field, how a) penetration
c) climate
many pipes will be required to be subjected to the Crushing Strength b) class of aggregate
d) temperature
test?
a) 75 pcs.
b) 70 pcs.
c) 100 pcs
377.
Who will approve the Job Mix Formula?
a) DPWH Project/Materials Engineer
370.
How many concrete cylinder samples are required for 3,500 pcs. of b) Contractor
reinforced concrete pipes?
a) 14 sets of 3
c) 75 sets of
c) Contractors Materials Engineer
3
b) 140 sets of 3
378.
What control during the mixing and compaction of the
bituminous pavement is of great significance in the resulting
pavement?
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a) compaction
b) density
c) grading of aggregates
d) temperature
387.
_________________ are usually tested for extraction.

a) Asphalt Mixes
b) emulsions
c) asphalt
379.
In asphalt pavement construction, there are three phases of rolling; cement
what kind of roller is required to be used for the final compaction and
smoothing?
388.
Steel bars for the concrete reinforcement are tested for their
a) pneumatic roller b) sheepfoot roller c) tandem- smooth wheeled
__________ properties.
a) tensile and bending
b)
roller
compressive
c) crushing
380.
What is the maximum speed of the roller in compaction of asphalt

389.
What method is used in determining the strength of concrete
pavement?
a) 4 kph
c) 8 pipes?
a) third point loading
kph
b) 5 method
kph
d) 6 kph
b) center point loading method
c) three edge bearing method
381.
What shall be checked after final rolling?
a) degree of compaction
b) optimum asphalt content
c)
390.
How many units shall be tested for strength, moisture and
quantity of aggregates
absorption in a lot of 120,000 CHB
Ans.. 18 units
382.
When is the completed asphalt pavement opened to traffic? 391.

For 250 gallons of Reflectorized Traffic Paint, how many
a) when the asphalt has cooled to atmospheric temperature
samples are required to be submitted for Quality Testing?
b) when the asphalt has cooled to +/- 10*C of the spreading temperature
a) 3 samples
b) 2 samples
c) 4 samples
c) when asphalt is still hot
392.
The bituminous mix should have a mass % of air voids within
383.
The apparatus used in determining the consistency of asphalt
the range of __________.
a) 2 to 3%
b) 1 to
cement is ___________.
a) penetrometer
b)
4%
c) 3 to 5%
viscometer
c) thermometer
393.
Traffic paint shall be applied to the pavement at the rate of
384.
How is the consistency of liquid asphalt determined?
0.33 li/sq. m. and shall dry sufficiently to be free it from cracking
a) viscometer
b) Tag open cup
c) penetrometer
from ___________.
Ans.
150to 30 mins.
385.
The Optimum Asphalt Content obtained in Marshall Stability Test is
the average asphalt content of the Maximum Stability, Maximum Bulk
394.
This is the only class of riprap that may consist of round
Specific Gravity, and _________________. a) 4% Air Voids
b) 2 mm
natural stones.
Ans.. Class A Riprap
flow
c) 5% mineral content
395.
The surface of riprap shall not vary from the theoretical
386.
What test determines the safe working temperature of the asphalt? surface by more than _________ mm. ay any point.
a) Ductility test
b) Flash Point Test
c) Stability Test
Ans.. 100 mm.
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405.
The pads shall be highly resilient and durable rubber
Fine aggregates of masonry shall all passes the ________ mm. sieve.reinforced with canvas and shall have a design life of at least
Ans.. 2.36 mm (No. 8 sieve )
____________.
Ans. Five ( 5 ) years
397.
Mortar that is not used within ______ minutes after the water has
been added shall be discarded.
406.
The reflectors shall have the minimum specific intensity value
Ans. 90 minutes
expressed as ______ of illumination.
Ans.. Candle power per foot candle
398.
Maximum projection of rock faces beyond the pitch lines shall not be
more than _____.
Ans.. 50 mm.
407.
The reflector shall support a vertical load of _____ when
tested.
Ans. 10 KN
399.
In hot or dry weather, the masonry shall be satisfactory protected
from the sun and shall be kept wet for a period at least _________ after
408.
When raised profile type reflector are specified the approved
completion.
Ans.. Three ( 3 _______
)
epoxy adhesive shall be used .
days
Ans. Two ( 2 ) parts
396.
400.
For pavement markings, the composition of white paint shall be409.

Expansion joint filler having a nominal thickness of less than
_______ pigment and ______% of vehicle
________ mm. shall not be subject to a requirement for water
Ans.. 42 45 % pigment
;
53 55% vehicle
absorption.
Ans. 9.5 mm
401.
The composition of yellow paint shall be _______ pigment and ______
vehicle.
Ans.. 23% pigment and 77% vehicle
410.
Expansion joint filler having a nominal thickness of less than
________ mm. shall not be subject to a requirement for
402.
The __________ material shall be of such quality that it will not darkencompaction.
or become yellow when a thin section is exposed to sunlight.
Ans.. 13 mm.
Ans.. Non volatile material
411.
Strip of the joint filler that do not conform to the specified
403.
___________ consist of beads of good quality, optically clear, lead freedimension within the permissible variation of ______ mm.
glass with not less than 90% reasonably spherical and free from flows. thickness ________ in depth shall be reflected.
Ans. Ballotini for reflective road paint
Ans. +/- 1.6 to 0 thickness ;
+/- 3mm. in depth
404.
___________ is a reflector which shall be the short base type having

412.a
These are finely divided residue that result from the
maximum base area of 180 mm x 140 mm.
combustion of ground or powdered coal.
Ans. Fly Ash
Ans. Flash surface reflective stud
413.
A light spray application of asphalt to an existing pavement as
a seal to inhibit raveling, or seal the surface or both.
Ans.. Fog Seal
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414.
A light application of bituminous material for the express purpose

422.
of
____________ is a bituminous aggregate application to any type
laying and bonding loose dust.
of road or pavement surface for the purpose of providing a
Ans.. Dust Binder
wearing course, or surface seal or both.
Ans. Treatment and Seals
415.
The aggregate that is graded from the maximum size, down to and
including filler, with the object of obtaining a bituminous mix with a
423.
___________ is a bituminous-sand application to an existing
controlled void content and high stability is called.
Ans. Dense
pavement to seal the surface and to function as a light wearing
graded aggregate
course.
Ans. Sand Seal
416.
The bituminous material used to fill and seal cracks in existing
pavement is called______.
Ans. Crack filler
424.
___________ is a spray application of bituminous material used
to temporarily stabilize a recently seeded area. The bituminous
417.
The application of sprayed bituminous coatings not involving the usematerial can be applied to the soil or to a straw or hay mulch as a
of aggregate is called_____.
tie down.
Ans. Bituminous application
Ans. Mulch treatment
418.
A mixture of bituminous material and mineral aggregate usually

425.
___________ is a combination of bituminous material and
prepared in a conventional hot mix plant or drum mixer at a
aggregate that is physically mixed by mechanical means, spread
temperature of not more than ______ and spread and compacted at the on the job site and compacted.
job site at a temperature above _______.
Ans. Bituminous Aggregate Mixtures
Ans. 260*F (127*C)/200*F (93*C)
426.
__________ is a combination of bituminous material and
419.
__________ is an application of low viscosity bituminous material to an
mineral aggregate applied at ambient temperature for use in
absorptive surface designed to penetrate, bond, and stabilize this
patching holes, depression and distress area in existing
existing surface and to promote adhesion between it and the new super-pavement.
Ans. Maintenance Mix
impose construction.
Ans. Prime Coat
427.
__________ is a pavement construction using essentially onesize aggregate which penetrated in place by an application of
420.
A uniform application of a mixture of emulsified asphalt, fine
high viscosity bituminous material followed by an application of
aggregate, mineral filler, and water to an existing pavement , single or smaller size course aggregate and thoroughly rolled,
multiple application may be used.
Ans. Slurry Ans. Penetration Macadam
Seal
428.
The glass beads used in traffic paint shall have a minimum of
421.
_____________ is an application of bituminous material applied for an ______ % true spheres.
Ans. 70%
existing, relatively non-absorbent surface to provide a thorough bond
between old and new surfacing.
Ans. Tack Coat
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429.
The glass beads shall have a minimum refractive index of ______ .

Ans. 1.50
439.
Soil properties can be improved by ____________.

a) Adequate compaction
c) Maximizing water
430.
The white thermoplastic material shall not exceed a yellowish index content
b) Additional binder
of ______.
Ans. 0.12
d) Stabilization
431.
The thermoplastic material shall have a maximum percent residue

440.of As construction progresses, you noticed that the materials
_____ after heating at 8 +/- 0.5 hours at 218 +/- 2*C
delivered at the project site are different from the one tested and
Ans. 28%
passed the requirement, as Materials Engineer what would you
do?
432.
The softening point of thermoplastic paint should be _______.
a) Authorize the use of the materials
Ans. 102.5+/-9.5*C
b) Conduct immediate retesting of the materials for verification
purposes
c) Reject materials
433.
What kind of water shall be used in laboratory test especially if it
d) Replace the materials
deals with chemical?
Ans. Distilled Water
441.
What is the test criteria for RCPC test with three ( 3 ) Edge
434.
Liquid limit brass cup with a sample is raised and allowed to drop Bearing Test?
a) 0.3 mm.
sharply on the base through a height of what?
c) 0.5 mm.
Ans. 10 mm.
b) 0.4 mm.
d) 0.6 mm.
435.
How many rotation per second will the crank of a liquid limit device
442.
The Immersion Compression test is prepared to
be rotated?
Ans. 2 rotation per seconds
determine_________.
a) ductility
c) stability
436.
What is the required size of calibrated sand used for FDT ?
b) solubility
d) flexibility
Ans. Any clean, dry, free- flowing, uncemented and passing # 10 and
retained # 200 sieve
443.
The use of sea water in reinforced concrete is not allowed due
to ____________.
a) no effect
437.
What is the degree of compaction of soil having a maximum dry
b) cause of reduction in ultimate strength of concrete
density of 2,250 kg/cu. m. and wet density of soil from hole is equivalentc) induce corrosion of R.S.B
to 2,335 kg/cu. m. and average moisture content of 8.85%?
d) b and c
Ans. % degree of compaction = (dry density/Max. dry density ) x 100
= [2,335/(1+8.85/100)] / 2,250 x 100
444.
If the soil is properly compacted at MDD it will __________.
= ( 2,145.15/2,250 ) x 100
a) increase stability/strength
= 9.34%
b) minimize future settlement
c) decrease permeability
438.
What is the standard diameter of an orifice in FDT sand cone?
d) all of the above
Ans. ( 12.7 mm )
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445.
Asphalt construction, compaction must be completed before the

a) retested prior to use
c) authorized to use
mixture cools to _______.
b) not to used
a) 165*F ( 60*C )
c) 185*F ( 71*C )
b) 175*F ( 65*C )
d) 195*F ( 76*C )
453.
In abrasion test, a sample of 5,000 grams was subjected to
abrasion, a 2,000 grams sample was retained in no. 12 sieve after
446.
Which contractor are required by DPWH to own the minimum
washing, what is the abrasion loss?
material testing equipment for pre-qualification purposes?
a) 50
c) 60
a) small
c) large
b) 40
d) 30
b) medium
d) all of the above
454.
Different brand of cement should not be allowed because
447.
As percent asphalt increases in Marshall stability test, the % Air
_____________.
a) different in texture
voids____________.
a) increases
c) remains c) varies in strength
constant
b)
b) different in color when dried
decreases
d) a or b
455.
An apparatus used for field density test is called ___________.
448.
The aggregate component contribute to shear strength and stabilitya) Sand cone
c) Nuclear density meter
of bituminous mixture . The desirable shape and surface texture of
b) Rubber balloon
d) all of the above
aggregate is _________.
a) round and
smooth surface
c) round and rough texture
456.
Thickness tolerance in the construction of subbase course is
b) angular and smooth surface
d) angular and rough
____________.
a) +/- 10 mm.
texture
c) +/- 5 mm.
b) +/- 20 mm.
d) +/- 15 mm.
449.
You can classify a soil sample in accordance to AASHTO through
_________.
a) Grain size analysis
457.
PH value of water used in concrete is ___________.
c) both a and b
b) Atterberg a) 4 to 6
c) 6 to 10
limit
b) 6 to 8
d) 3 to 5
450.
Who should take samples of materials and bring them to the 458.
In what item of work emulsified asphalt and cut back asphalt
laboratory for acceptance purposes?
used?
a) Tack Coat
a) DPWH Materials Engineer
c) Contractors Project Engineerc) Seal Coat
b) Contractors Materials Engineer
d) DPWH Project Engineer
b) Prime Coat
d) Bituminous Surface Course
Hot- Laid
451.
How do you determine the diameter of RSB?
a) by Vernier Caliper
b) by unit weight
459.
What is the boundary between Coarse and Fine aggregates
used in concreting.
a) passing No. 3/8 sieve
452.
Cement which has been in storage for so long period that there is c) passing No. 6 sieve
b)
already doubt as to its quality should be _____________.
passing No. 4 sieve
d) passing No. 8 sieve
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460.
The purpose of trial section is to check ___________________.

a) the suitability of materials
b) the efficiency of the equipment
c) the construction method proposed to be used
d) all of the above
461.
In FDT, the volume of hole is determined by what?

a) Sand to fill hole over unit weight of dry sand
b) Total material taken from hole over volume of hole
c) Wet unit weight over 1 + MC/100
d) Dry unit weight over MDD x 100
462.
What is the average compressive strength of the load bearing

concrete hollow blocks?
a) 1,000 psi
600 psi
800 psi
d) 1,200 psi
for major interchanges and busy intersection thus minimizing

occurrence of road congestion.
a) seven ( 7 )
c) six ( 6 )
b) three ( 3 )
d) four ( 4 )
467.
Compressive strength for mortar samples test at 3 days and

7 seven days can be considered for acceptance provided the
strength of the samples at 7 days is not less than ________ Mpa
which is 85% of the compressive strength for 28 days
a) 22.08
c) 23.45
b) 24.84
d) 21.53
468.
The use of Fly Ash concrete mix as mineral admixture in PCCP

and as ______ % replaces the Portland cement in concrete mix.
c)
a) 15
c) 25
b) b) 20
d)10
469.
This is an instrument used to measure pavement deflections
The surface condition of tack coat before the next course should be resulting from vehicle wheel loading. The results of the elastic
applied is _______.
a) wet
c) dry
deformation test are used to evaluate the structural condition of
b) sticky
d) plastic
roads, and to help in the design of road strengthening measure
and road capacity improvement
464.
The contractor shall give the Engineer at least _______ days notice a) Dynamic Cone Penetrator
prior to the beginning of work at the mill or shop where the metal
b) Falling Weight Deflectometer
structure has been manufactured or fabricated, so that the required
c) Three ( 3 ) Meter Straight Edge
inspection may be made.
d) Benkelman Beam
a) 14
c) 21
b) 17
d) 15
470.
This an equipment which is used to measure differential
deflection between joints of a concrete pavement to determine
465.
The request for recoring shall be made by the contractor within
the modulus of the existing slabs for use in the design of an
_________ weeks after the official result of the coring test has been
overlay.
released if the structure failed to meet strength requirement.
a) Dynamic Cone Penetrometer
a) one ( 1 )
c) three ( 3 )
b) Falling Weight Deflectometer
b) two ( 2 )
d) four ( 4 )
c) Benkelman Beam
d) Merlin Road Roughness Measuring Device
466.
A revised design strength for concrete works was set forth from 14
days to 7 days for concrete pavement for national roads and _____ days
463.
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471.
In the foregoing illustration determine the average thickness of478.

PCCP. This is the stage in compaction in which all free air is expelled
Position
Actual Measurement
and replaced by water, if further pressure is applied to the soil
1
23.4
mass, the tendency is to reduce its volume.
2
23.5
a) wetting stage
c) saturation stage
3
23.6
b) swelling stage
4
23.6
479.
In this stage, additional water replaces some of the entrapped
5
23.4
air and the soil particles move closer together with a resulting
6
23.3
increase in density.
7
23.3
a) wetting stage
c) lubricating stage
8
23.4
b) swelling stage
d) all of the above
9
23.4
480.
All boring during soil exploration survey shall generally be
a) 23.433
b) 23.43
c) 23.4
d) 23.4333 carried to a depth of at least ______ meter below the proposed
472.
Vibrator shall not be operated longer than ______ seconds in any onegrade line.
location.
a) 10
c) 20
a) one ( 1 )
c) 0.30
b) 15
d) 25
b) two and half ( 2 )
d) 0.50
473.
How many rotation per second will the crank of a liquid limit device
481.
What is the factor that will influence the construction of
be rotated?
a) three ( 3 ) rotations per second
stabilized road?
a) Depletion of the
b) two and a half (2 ) rotations per second
supply of economically available materials
c) two ( 2 ) rotations per second
b) High cost involved in the construction of the conventional
d) one and a half ( 1 ) rotations per second
types of road
c) If the road structure
474.
What is the required size of calibrated sand used for FDT?
may be built by stages, and a properly designed road might
a) passing sieve No. 30 retained No. 200
function briefly as a wearing course
b) passing sieve No. 20 retained No. 200
d) All of the above
c) passing sieve No. 10 retained No. 200
482.
What is the meaning of ASTM?
a) American Standard for Testing Materials
475.
When placing concrete, what is the required temperature of
b) American Standard for Testing and Materials
concrete?
a) less than 29*C
c) American Society for Testing Materials
c) less than 30*C
b)
American Society for Testing and Materials
less than 28*C
d) less than 31*C
483.
In sampling bituminous materials, the composite samples
476.
In PCCP coring, what is the specified thickness of an individual
taken from a number of drums should have a size sufficient for
measurement that shall not be included in the average?
testing and should not be less _____ as called for in the guidelines
a) less than 20 mm.
c) less than 25 mm.
on the submission of samples.
b) more than 20 mm.
d) more than 25 mm.
a) 5 liters
c) 10 liters
477.
__________ is the wearing away of the pavement surface caused by b) 4 liters
d) 6 liters
the dislodging of aggregate particles.
484.
For semi solid materials, samples should be taken at the
a) Rutting
c) Shoving
center of the containers at least _____ mm. below the surface and
b) Raveling
d) Corrugation
75 mm. from the sides with the aid of a clean hatcher or patty
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knife.
a) 100
c) 75
493.
The fine aggregate used in stone masonry mortar shall all
b) 85
d) 50
pass No.____ sieve.
a) 40
485.
__________ test classify the different asphalts into types and the
c) 30
different types into grades.
a) Quality test
c) b) 8
d) 3/8
Ductility test
494.
b)
The coarse aggregate used in Bituminous Concrete is
Consistency test
d) All of the above
_________.
a) retained on a
486.
This is the most important volatilization test on liquid asphalt
2.36 mm. ( No. 8 sieve )
products, its gives information as to the actual amount of constituents b) retained on a 4.75 mm (No. 4 sieve )
remove at definite temperature.
a)
c) retained on a 19.00 mm. ( No. sieve )
Extraction test
c) Evaporation test
d) both a and b
b) Distillation test
d) Softening test
495.
As Materials Engineer, will you permit the use of salvage soil
487.
This test indicate the purity of asphalt.
aggregate for lie stabilized road mix base course?
a) Specific Gravity
c) Solubility
a) Yes
c) It depends
b) Viscosity
d) Ductility
b) No
d) Let the DPWH Project Engineer to
488.
This is the most important factor which influence the stability of
decide
bituminous mixture.
a) Gradation of mineral aggregate
496.
Is the accredited private testing laboratories owned by
b) Shape and surface texture of aggregate
companies involved in the supply of construction materials for
c) Hardness of aggregate particles
DPWH project be allowed to test their own products?
d) All of the above
a) Yes
c) It depends
489.
The principal factor that effect the flexibility of bituminous mixture isb) No
d) Either a or c
_______.
a) the quality of bituminous binder 497.
For small projects where the quantity of steel bars is less than
b)the quality of mineral filler
10,000 kgs. What may be required as a basis of acceptance.
c) temperature susceptibility of the binder
a) P.E. Certificate
c) Inspection Report
d) all of the above
b) Mill Certificate
d) All of the above
490.
The application temperature of emulsified asphalt ranges from 498.
Lumber is considered well seasoned when its moisture
___________.
a) 66* to 107*C
c)content is between _________.
a) 10 to 16%
20* to 66*C
b) 10*
c) 10 to 14%
to 71*C
d) 15* to 66*C
b) 14 to 18%
d) 15 to 20%
491.
Concrete deposited in water shall be Class A concrete with a 499.
Flushing of bitumen to the surface after belting or screeding
minimum cement factor of _______ per cubic meter of concrete.
the hot mixture denotes rich mixture.
a) 12 bags per cu. m.
c) 11 bags per cu. m.
a) true
b) false
neither of the
b) 10 bags per cu. m.
d) 9 bags per cu. m.
two
492.
A tremie shall consist of a tube having a diameter of not less than
500.
Unsuitable materials are those materials containing
______ mm. constructed in section s having flanged couplings fitted withdetrimental quantities of organic materials, such as grass, roots,
gasket with a hopper at the top.
a) 200
and sewerage and those that is _____________.
c) 250
a) high organic soils
b) 300
d) 150
b) soils with liquid limit exceeding 80 and / or PI > 55
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c) soils with very low density, 800kg/cu. m. or below

507.
For liquid asphaltic materials, these are run on the residue
d) all of the above
after distillation.
a) consistency test
501.
The set of cylinders for each project shall be numbered consecutively
c) ductility test
beginning with 1 and three specimens should be identified as A, B, and b) quality test
d) cement mixing test
C. At the early stage of pouring, the laboratory should be requested
508.
to
The basic aim of compaction is to produce a soil mass that will
break the A cylinders at 7 days to check what?
a) Ifsatisfy what criteria?
a) settlement
the structure should be put in service at early stage
c) permeability
b) to check the mix design
b) stability
d) all of the above
c) To check if there is unusual development when admixture is used
509.
When do the embankment become friable in dry weather ,
d) All of the above
ravel at the edges and abrade severely under traffic and will
502.
The field specimen should be cured from 4 to 7 days at the project become dusty in service and much of the binder soil is simply
under moist conditions obtained by __________.
blown away during the dry season.
a) covering with wet sand
a) the embankment is non- plastic
b) covering with saw-dust
b) the embankment lacks compaction
c) covering with palay-strw
c) materials fails CBR test
d) all of the above
503.
The cured cylindrical samples shall be transported to the Regional
510.
When the embankment tends to soften in wet weather, and
Laboratory or any testing laboratory accredited by the DPWH in
PCCP constructed of such material develop ruts under traffic an d
________________.
a) on top of may shift and shove to develop a wash board surface, the
sand
plasticity index of such material is ____________.
b) carefully packed and crated surrounded with damp sawdust or palay a) P.I. is too high
c) P.I. is too low
straw
c) on boxes with sand surrounding the
b) neither a & b
d) both a & b
cylinders
d) all
511.
of
What is the allowable smooth riding quality of PCCP?
the above
a) 5.00 mm.
c) 3.00 mm.
504.
The penetration grade of concrete joint sealer, hot poured elastic b) 8.00 mm.
d) 6.00 mm.
type is _________
a) 80 - 100
c)
100 - 120
b)512.
below What is the penetration grade of bitumen prime coat?
90
d) 40 60
a) 60 70
c) 85 100
505.
The CBR is generally selected at what penetration?
b 120 150
a) 5.08 mm.
c) 2.54 mm.
b) 3.1 mm.
d) 3.50 mm.
513.
The spraying application temperature of all grades of asphalt
506.
A soil aggregate that has a CBR value of 20 means that in the
cement should not be more than ________.
condition tested, the resistance to penetration of the standard piston a) 211*C
c) 135*C
was ______ of the standard resistance of a compacted soil or aggregate. b) 159*C
d) 204*C
a) 40%
c) 10%
b) 20%
d) 80%
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514.
What is the rate of application of bituminous prime coat using cut in the form of ____________.
back asphalt?
a) 0.5 to 0.7 liters/sq. m.
c) 1.0
a) straight line
c) parabola
to 1.1 liters/sq. m.
b) 1.0 to
b) hyperbola
d) semi-elliptical
2.0 liters/sq. m.
d) 1.10 to 2.0 liters/sq.m.
521.
In conducting soil exploration survey, what equipment you will
515.
What is the weight boulders required for class A grouted riprap?
use in obtaining undisturbed samples.
a) 10 to 25 kgs
c) 15 to 30 kgs.
a) split spoon sampler
c)screw type soil auger
b) 15 to 25 kgs.
d) 20 to 30 kgs.
sampler
b) thin-walled sampler
d) Post-hole auger sampler
516.
Based on the maximum dry density obtained by laboratory test, the
degree of compaction required for aggregate subbase should be at522.
least Bituminous stabilization in the process of mixing intimately
_____________.
a) 95%
pulverized soil and bituminous material. What is the minimum
c) 100%
bearing capacity (soaked CBR ) of the mixture?
b) 98%
d) 90%
a) 80%
c) 98%
b) 100%
d) 95%
517.
Where to determine the amount of mixing water to use when
compacting the soil in the field to attain maximum density.
523.
Portland cement stabilization roadmix base course is an
a) Trial Section
c) Control Strip
intimate mixture of pulverized soil, Portland cement and water
b) Field Density Test
d) Lab. Compaction Test
which is thoroughly compacted while in a moist condition to form
a structural road material when the cement hydrates and
crystallizes. What is the mass percent wear of soil aggregate
518.
For soil classification purposes as in AASHTO M45, what is not
required?
a) combined sieve and mechanicalused in this stabilization?
a) 40%
c) not more than 40%
analysis
b)
b) 45%
d) 50%
sieve analysis
c) the wash test
524.
For a rich mixture of cement in concrete, what determines the
flexural strength of the concrete?
a) Mortar strength
519.
This is widely used to control the characteristics of soil which are to c) both a & b
b) the strength of aggregate
d) the water/cement ratio
be incorporated in roadways.
a) The Limit Test
c) The Group Index
b) The soil classification
d) all of the above
525.
This is a new method of soil stabilization being introduced to
improved the properties of soil which is effective and at the same
520.
In direct shear test, the soil is sheared to failure by moving one part time cheaper.
of the soil sample relatively to the other part along a pre-determined a) Stabilization by the use of Geotextiles
b) Cement stabilization
plane. When several test are made on a soil under different normal loads
and the results are plotted in arithmetic scales, the resulting line is made
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c) Bituminous stabilization
d) Lime stabilization
532.
526.
For every lean mixes or low cement content of the mixture,

What determines the flexural strength of the concrete.
a) The strength of aggregate
b) The mortar strength
c) The water cement ratio
d) All of the above
As per guidelines on submission of samples, laboratory trial mixes

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 533.
This is a method of determining in-place density of soil that
submitted for testing?
can be used satisfactorily in moist, cohesive fine grained material
a) 100 kgs.
c) 50 kgs.
only. The sample is obtained by forcing a small thin walled
b) 70 kgs.
d) 80 kgs.
cylinder into the material with a driving head and hammer or
other suitable apparatus.
Ans. Drive Cylinder
527.
The phosphorous content of reinforcing steel bars bigger than 9.0 Method
mm shall not exceed _______.
a) 0.18%
b) 0.06%
534.
This method of test is intended to determine the density of
c) 0.08%
d) 0.05%
cohesive soil and stabilized soil by measuring the weight and
volume of undisturbed samples.
528.
The permissible variation of reinforcing steel bars bigger than 9.0 Ans. Block, Chunk or Core Sampling
mm. shall not exceed _____.
a) 10%
b)
5%
c)535.
8%
This method covers the determination of the density in-place
d) 6%
of compacted or firmly bonded soil by using a flexible membrane
and liquid that can be used to measure the volume of a test hole
529.
A type of cement that sets and hardens by chemical interaction withsoil with an accuracy within 1.0%.
Ans. By Rubber Balloon Method
water and is capable of doing so underwater.
a) Portland Cement
b) Hydraulic Cement
c) Air-Retaining Portland Cement d) All of the above
536.
This method covers the determination of the total or wet
density of soil and soil aggregate in-place by the attenuation of
530.
The spacing center to center of circumferential reinforcement of all gamma rays, where the gamma detector, or both, remains at or
near the surface.
pipes shall not exceed its wall thickness and shall in no case exceed
Ans. Nuclear Method
_______________.
a) 150 mm.
b) 200 mm.
c)
100 mm.
d) 250 mm.
537.
What are the three major groups of soil?
Ans. 1) granular 2) fine grained 3) organic
531.
Oversanded and undersanded concrete mixtures require more water
in order to be workable but will only result to ______________.
538.
What are the common laboratory test required for soil?
a) good surface texture
b) water tightens
Ans. a) sieve analysis b) plastic and liquid limit test c)
c) weak strength
d) all of the above
compaction test (moisture-density relation) d) CBR e) Abrasion
Test (Mass percent of Wear) f) Unit weight g) Moisture Content
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539.
What are the common field test?

549.
Sample for compaction test should pass to what sieve?
Ans. To determine the degree of compaction of soil or it is a control testAns. method A & B use sample passing sieve #4; method C & D
in embankment construction to ensure adequate compaction
use sample passing #3/4
540.
What is moisture content?

Ans. It is the amount of water present in the soil
550.
541.
What is the difference between T-99 and T-180 compaction

test method?
Ans. T-99 uses 2.5kg.
(5.5lbs.) rammer with a drop of 12 height, while T-180 uses
4.54kg.(10 lbs.) rammer with a drop of 18 height
What is the different between natural moisture content with

hydroscopic moisture content?
Ans. Natural moisture content is
the moisture of undisturbed soil sample while hydroscopic moisture
551.
What are the particle size analysis?
content is the moisture of air-dried soil sample.
Ans. It is the determination of particle size distribution in soil by
sieve, hydrometer, or combined analysis
542.
What is the formula used for moisture content determination?
Ans. Moisture Content = (wt. Of water/wt. Of oven dried sample) x552.
100
What are the other terms or particles size analysis?
Ans. 1) sieve analysis 2) mechanical analysis 3) grading
543.
Weighing hot sample is not advisable as it affects the accuracy of test/analysis
result.
Ans. True
553.
What is the liquid limit?
Ans. it is the lowest moisture content at which the soil will flow
544.
What are the methods use in reducing samples from the field to
upon the application of a very small shearing force.
testing size?
Ans. 1) sample splitter
2)
quartering
554.
The liquid limit is expressed as the moisture content
Ans. 25 blows
545.
What is the required temperature for oven drying the soil sample? corresponding to what number of blows?
Ans. 110*C +/- 5*C
555.
What test are used in soil classification?
Ans. 1) grading or sieve analysis 2) plastic and liquid limit
546.
How can you determine if the soil sample is already oven dried?
Ans. dried if it reached its constant weight
556.
What is plastic limit?
Ans. It is the minimum moisture content at which the soil can be
547.
How to prepare or to come up with air-dried soil sample?
readily molded without breaking or crumbling
Ans. air dry the sample under the heat of the sun
548.
557.
What kind of water shall be used in laboratory test especially
If impossible to air-dry the sample under the heat of the sun what
if it deals with chemicals?
Ans. Distilled water
alternative should be used?
Ans. oven dry the sample at 60*C
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558.
Liquid limit brass cup with sample is raised allowed to drop sharply
568.
What is the required particle size for selected borrow for
on the base through a height of what?
topping under item 104 (embankment)?
Ans. 10 mm.
Ans. All particle size will pass a sieve 75 mm. or 3 square
opening and not more than 15% will pass 0.075 mm. (No. 20)
559.
How many rotation per second will the crank of a liquid limit device AASHTO 11
be rotated?
Ans. 2 rotations per second
569.
P.I. requirement for item 104 (selected common borrow) is
Ans. 6 maximum
560.
In doing a plastic limit test, to what diameter shall the soil thread __________.
began to break?
Ans. 3.2 mm. ( 1/8 )
570.
L.L. requirement for item 104 (selected common borrow) is
____________.
Ans. 30 maximum
561.
What is the formula for plastic limit?
Ans. PL = (Wa Wb)/Wb x 100
Where: Wa = original wt of crumbled soil thread
571.
What is the LL requirement for item 200 (aggregate subbase
Wb = wt of oven dried crumbled soil
course) passing sieve # 40?
Ans. 12 maximum
562.
What is Plastic Index (PI)?

572.
Coarse portion retained on sieve # 10 (2.00 mm.) of item 200
Ans. It is the difference between the liquid limit and the plastic limit; PIshall have a mass percent of wear by Los Angeles Abrasion test of
= LL-PL
_______________.
Ans. 50% maximum
563.
What is specific gravity?
Ans. It is a gravimetric-volumetric relationship in soils (or defined 573.
as the The required CBR value for item 300?
ratio of the wt in air of an equal volume of water at a stated temp.)
Ans. 25% minimum (AASHTO T 180 method D)
564.
What is the approximate area for density control strip?

Ans. 335 sq. m.
574.
What is the minimum percent field density or degree of

compaction for item 104 (embankment)?
Ans. 95% minimum
565.
What is the maximum depth of roadway embankment per horizontal
layer in loose measurement?
575.
What is the minimum degree of compaction for item 200 and
Ans. 200 mm. ( 8 )
201?
Ans. 100% minimum
566.
What item of work is embankment?

Ans. Item 104
576.
567.
What is the kind of material used for item 200?

Ans. Aggregate subbase course
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What is the highest point in moisture density curve of the

moisture density relation test or compaction test of soil
represent?
Ans. MDD(Maximum Dry Density) and OMC (Optimum Moisture
Content)
577.
What is the required size of calibrated sand used for FDT?

Ans. Any clean, dry, free-flowing uncemented sand passing # 10 and
retained # 200 sieves
for surface moisture and if the molded shape of fine aggregate

slump slightly it indicates that it has reached a surface-dry
condition.
578.
What is the degree of compaction of soil having a maximum dry

584.
What are the test required for concrete aggregates?
density 2,250kg/cu. m. and wet density of soil from hole equivalent to Ans. 1) Fine Agg: Grading, specific gravity, absorption, dry unit
2,335kg/cu. m. and an average moisture content of 8.85%?
wt.
2) Coarse Agg: grading,
Ans. % Degree of Compaction = (Dry density/Max. dry density) x 100 specific gravity, absorption, dry unit wt, and abrasion
Where ; Dry density = Wet density/(1+MC/100)
Note: soundness is also tested as per request
Wet density = wt of soil filled in a hole/volume of hole
% degree of compaction = {(2,335)/[1+(8.85/100)] x 100}/2,250 585.
What is the maximum mass % of wear by Los Angeles
= (2,145.15/2,250) x 100
Abrasion Test?
Ans. 40% maximum
= 95.34%
586.
What is the required speed of Los Angeles Abrasion Machine
579.
Is the soil for No.45 passed the item 104 requirement for % degree of
per minute?
Ans. 30 to 33 rpm
compaction?
Ans. G or Grading = 2
P or Plasticity = 2
587.
What is the size or diameter and weight of cast-iron spheres
C or Compaction = 2
use in abrasion?
Ans. Approximately
D or Density = three in-site density test/500 sq. m.
46.8 mm dia. and weighing between 390-455 grams
580.
What are the test and number of test needed for 2,960 cu. m. 588.
What is the required total wt. of sample for abrasion test of
Aggregate Base Course?
Ans. sand cone, jug (at least 4 coarse aggregate grading A with 12 number of sphere?
liters), guide plate, moisture cans, sand, weighing scale, oven with
Ans. 5,000 grams +/- 25 grams
temperature control, chisel or digging tools, plastic bags and labeling
materials (tag number)
589.
What is the significance of abrasion test?
Ans. It evaluate the structural strength of coarse aggregates
581.
What is the standard diameter of an orifice in FDT sand cone?
- gives an indication of quality as determined by resistance to
Ans. inch (12.7 mm.)
impact and wear
- it determines
whether the aggregate will have degradation during traffic or
582.
How many hours does a fine aggregates tested for specific gravity rolling
and absorption be soaked in water?
Ans. 15 to 19 hrs.
590.
Quality test for cement is represented by how many bags of
cement?
Ans. 2,000 bags or
583.
How will you determine if the fine aggregates reaches the saturatedfraction thereof
surface dry condition?
Ans. It is determine by the use of cone test
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591.
What is the sieve use in sieving materials from Abrasion Machine?

601.
How to compute the flexural strength for third point loading
Ans. Sieve # 12 (1.70 mm.)
test?
Ans. R = (PL)/(bxdxd) =
P(18)/(6 x 6 x 6) = P/12
592.
Testing machine should be calibrated once every six (6) months if where: R = modulus of rupture
P = Load in lbs. or tons
possible but if it not possible what is the required time should the
machine be calibrated?
Ans. L = span length in inches
b = base in inches
Once a year
d = depth in inches
593.
What is the percent tolerance of error in calibrating the machine?
602.
What is the minimum flexural strength for third point loading
Ans. +/- 1%
test?
Ans. 3.8 Mpa (550 psi)
594.
What do you call a sample for concrete pavement?
603.
What is the minimum flexural strength for center point loading
Ans. Concrete beam sample
test?
595.
How many sample should be taken for every 75 cu, m. of fresh
604.
How to compute for flexural strength at center point loading?
concrete?
Ans. 3 pcs. sample or 1 set
Ans. R = (3PL)/(bxdxd) = 3P(18)/2x9x6x6
sample
605.
596.
What do you call the sample for structural concrete?

Ans. Concrete cylinder sample
597.
What is the test use to determine the consistency of concrete?

Ans. Slump test
Which part of the batch for fresh concrete should the sample
be taken from a stationary mixers, revolving drum truck mixers or
agitators?
Ans. two or more regular intervals during discharge of middle
portion of the batch
606.
What is the size of tamping rod use in sampling concrete?
How to compute for the slump of concrete?
Ans. Slump = Ht. Of slump cone ht. Of fresh concrete after subsidenceAns. 16 mm. (5/8 inches) diameter and 610 mm. (24 inches) long
with the tamping end rounded to a hemispherical tip of the same
599.
How to compute for the compressive strength of concrete cylinder dia. as the rod
sample?
Ans. CS = P/A
where: P = loads,
607.
Concrete Masonry (hollow blocks) if subject to test, how many
lbs.
A = area, sq. m.
A
=
sample is required?
Ans. 6 pcs./10,000 units
[rD(sq)] / 4 = 28.27 sq. m
12 pcs. if more than 10,000 units
600.
At what age should a concrete beam sample be tested for flexural
608.
What is the strength requirement for load bearing concrete
test?
Ans. 4 days
masonry units?
Ans. individual = 5.5
598.
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Mpa (800 psi) minimum

Average(for 3 samples) = 4.14 Mpa (600 psi) minimum
619.
What is the use of blown asphalt or hard asphalt?

Ans. Use as joint filler or water proofing
609.
What is the significance of testing reinforcing steel bars?

620.
SS-1 or SS-1h is what kind of asphalt?
Ans. to determine the yield and tensile strength of the bar as well as itsAns. Slow Setting Emulsified Asphalt
elongation and is used to classify the bars into grade
621.
What are the three (3) kinds of Emulsified Asphalt?
610.
What is the required length of RSB for testing?
Ans. Rapid Setting, Medium Setting and Slow Setting
Ans. 1 meter/10,000 kgs./size/shipment
622.
What asphalt contains water?
611.
What is the significance of bending test for RSB?
Ans. Emulsified Asphalt
Ans. to evaluate the ductile properties of RSB
623.
What is the penetration grade for blown asphalt?
612.
What is the required size of test specimen for G.I. sheets?
Ans. 0 to 30
Ans. 60 mm. x 60 mm. ( 3pcs. from one sheet/100 sheets
624.
What is the ideal penetration grade of asphalt use in Tropical
613.
What is the required sample for paint?
Region?
Ans. 85 to 100 (but some
Ans. 1 can ( gal. or pail )/100 cans (gal. or pail )
uses 60 to 70)
614.
What kind of paint had reflectance in the form of beads?

Ans. Reflectorized Traffic Paint
625.
Tack coat is used in an existing bituminous or concrete

pavement.
Ans. True
615.
What is the common components of house paint?

Ans. pigment and vehicle
626.
What is the rate of application of bituminous tack coat?

Ans. 0.2 to 0.7 liter/ sq. m.
616.
What is this construction material that is dark brown to black 627.

What is the rate of application of bituminous prime coat?
cementatious material in which the predominating constituent are
Ans. 1 to 2 liters/sq.m.
bitumen?
Ans.
Asphalt
628.
For how many hours or how long shall a bituminous prime
coat left undisturbed?
Ans. 24 hrs.
617.
What asphalt is commonly called hot asphalt?
Ans. Asphalt cement
629.
What kind of asphalt is used as prime coat?
Ans. Cut-back asphalt (medium curing or rapid curing)
618.
What are liquid asphalt?
Ans. Cut-back asphalt and Emulsified Asphalt
630.
Bituminous prime coat is use to treat surface of base course.
Ans. True
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631.
No tack coat or prime coat shall be applied when the weather is

642.
In an extraction test, aside from the asphalt what other
foggy or rainy.
Ans. True
materials being extracted?
Ans. Aggregates or
composite aggregates ( minerals of fine & coarse aggregates)
632.
What kind of asphalt is used as tack coat?
Ans. cut-back asphalt (rapid curing) or emulsified asphalt
643.
What is being determined in a core sample from asphalt
pavement/
Ans. thickness of
pavement and density of pavement
633.
Where should the bituminous seal coat be used?
Ans. on an existing bituminous surface course with or without an
application of aggregates
644.
All records regarding quality control such as accomplishment,
daily activities, weather etc. are recorded in a ________.
634.
If concrete cylinder sample for RCP is not available for compression Ans. Materials Log Book
test one (1) whole piece RCP for every 50 pcs. RCP will be submitted for
quality test.
Ans. True
645.
The standard penetration test (SPT) is an in-site test that
measures what?
Ans. depth of soil
635.
One set (3 pcs ) concrete cylinder sample shall be taken for every layer
how many pieces of RCP?
Ans. 25 pcs.
646.
Which of the following bituminous material is best
recommended for sealing weakened plane joints?
636.
In submitting samples for testing, what particular form is being
Ans. Joint Filler Asphalt (commonly called hard asphalt)
accomplished?
Ans. sample card
637.
as a Materials Engineer of the project what is the report

accomplished every week?
Ans. Quality Control
Assurance Report
647.
The main problem associated with wrong practice of

conveying concrete is called ______.
Ans. Segregation
648.
The specification call for 1:2:3 concrete mix. In one bagger
What do you call the report to be submitted at end of the month? mixer, which of the following amount of water is most likely
required for the mix?
Ans. Monthly Materials Report
Ans. 20 i\liters
639.
How to determine the proportion of cement , water, fine aggregates
649.
A one lane road, with a pavement width of 3.5 meters and
and coarse aggregates?
Ans. by means of Concrete Design
shoulder width of 0.5 meter on each side of the pavement, was
Mix
designed to have subbase and base courses with a combined
thickness of 300 mm. If the thickness of the subbase is a 125
640.
How to determine the thickness of pavement?
mm. the spreading and compaction of the subbase and base
Ans. by means of concrete core
course shall be carried out in ______.
Ans. 3 layer over the full width of 4.5 m.
641.
How to determine the asphalt content of bituminous mix?
Ans. by means of extraction test
638.
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650.
as Material Engineer, what is the area of trial section that you would
656.
Quality Control testing in a DPWH project is the responsibility
recommend to check the suitability of the materials and efficiency of the
of the ___________.
Ans. DPWH and Contractors
equipment to be used for item 310, Bituminous Concrete Surface
Materials Engineers
course?
Ans. about 500 sq. m.
657.
As Material Engineer, when is the right time to start sampling
and testing aggregates of the course materials?
651.
Per program of work, the estimated volume of item 201 materials is Ans. before the course materials be incorporated in the project
7,500 cu. m. How many grading and plasticity test are required based on
the DPWH minimum testing requirements?
Ans. 25 grading
and
658.
The spot test on asphalt is used to determine what?
25 plasticity
Ans. overheating during manufacture
652.
Bituminous concrete mixes contain asphalt by weight equivalent

to
659.
Under what climatic condition(s) do we use the lower
what?
Ans. 5 to 8%
penetration grades or hard asphalt?
Ans. hot climate
653.
Quality of factory-produced reinforced concrete pipes may be best

660.
Sampling of the freshly mixed concrete should be taken on
established through what?
Ans. Test of concrete pipe samples
the _______ batch discharge of the transit mixer.
Ans. middle
654.
Where do we take additional cores when the measurement of any
core taken from the pavement is deficient in thickness by more than
25
661.
Soft and unstable soils were encountered during the course of
mm?
Ans. At no subgrade preparation. If you were the Materials Engineer
less than 5 meters intervals parallel to the centerline in each direction assigned to the project, what is the most effective and cheaper
from the affected location
method that you would recommend to stabilized the soil prior to
the construction of the subbase course?
655.
The results of Immersion-Compression test conducted on an asphaltAns. Geotextiles
mix sample are as follows: Dry stability = 2,000 Kpa
Wet stability = 1,000 Kpa
662.
How many times per layer should a concrete specimen
What is the resulting index of retained strength? Does it meet the
molded in a 6x6x21 beam mold be rodded?
specification requirement of item 310 Bituminous Concrete Course?
Ans. 63 times
Ans. Index of Retained strength = (Wet stability/Dry stability) x 100
= (1,000 Kpa/2,000 Kpa) x 100
663.
What is the basis for acceptance or rejection of any
= 50%
construction materials?
Ans. Materials
No it does not meet the specification of item 310 since the specificationTest Report
of IRS is 70% minimum while the resulting IRS is only 50%
664.
In testing concrete cylinder sample the load applied should be
continuous without shock at a constant rate within the range of
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_______ per second.

0.14 to 0.34 Mpa per second or 20 to 50 psi per second
673.
Ans.
In testing bituminous mix sample for Immersion-Compression

Stability the sample is soaked in water bath for ______ days.
Ans. four (4)
665.
During the application of the first half of the anticipated load a

_______ rate of loading shall be permitted.
674.
Given: Wt. of dry aggregate = 950 grams
Ans. higher rate
Wt. of asphalt
= 50 grams
What is the total % of asphalt weight of total mix
666.
Initial rolling in bituminous mixes shall be perform with a _____ roller.Ans. Wt. of total mix = wt. of dry agg. + wt. of asphalt
= 950 + 50 = 1,000 grams
Ans. Pneumatic Tire Roller
therefore: (50grams/1,000grams) x 100 = 5%
667.
Final rolling in bituminous mixes shall be perform with a _________
675.
Does the percent asphalt in problem above meet the required
roller.
Ans. 3-wheel or Tandem type steel
specification for percent asphalt in bituminous mixes? Why?
wheel roller
Ans. yes, because standard specification for percent asphalt in
668.
Rolling of bituminous mix shall be discounted whenever it begins to bituminous mixes is 5 to 8%
produce excessive ______ or ________.
If the actual percent asphalt in the problem above is 5% and
Ans. pulverizing of the aggregate or displacement of the mixture 676.
the percent asphalt in a job-mix 5.6% did it pass the required
tolerance? Why?
669.
Final rolling shall be continued until roller marks are eliminated and a
Ans. No, because the required tolerance for % asphalt in a jobminimum of _____ mass percent of the density of the laboratory
compacted specimens prepared in accordance with AASHTO T160 has mix formula is +/-0.4%
been obtained.
677.
Which is not the duty or responsibility of Materials Engineer?
Ans. 95 mass percent
Ans. quantity of construction materials
670.
sample from compacted bituminous mix shall be neatly cut by saw or
678.
Which is the duty or responsibility of a Materials engineer?
core drill. Each sample shall be at least ____________.
Ans. quality of construction materials
Ans. 150 mm. x 150 mm. or 100mm diameter full depth
679.
Problem regarding quality of construction materials shall be
For surface tolerance the surface (bituminous mix) will be check
by
reported directly by the contractors Materials Engineer to the
the use of a _____ at sites selected by the Engineer.
__________.
Ans.
Ans. 3 meter straight edge
DPWH Materials Engineer
672.
What is the sample requirement for paving concrete for every 75 cu.
680.
How many concrete cylinder is required for a 3,000 pcs.
m. or fraction thereof?
Ans. One (1) set (consisting of 3 pcs.)
reinforced concrete pipe culvert?
Ans. 120 sets (consisting
concrete beam sample
of 3 pcs. concrete cylinder per set)
671.
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681.
If the concrete cylinder is not available for a 3,000 pcs. culvert 690.
pipes, What are the three major petroleum asphalt product?
how many pipes shall be subjected to test?
Ans. 1) Asphalt cement produced in various viscosity grade, the
Ans. 60 pcs. culvert pipes
most common penetration grade are, 200/300, 120/150, 85/100,
40/50
2)
682.
What kind of test that requires calibrated sand in filling the hole in Cut-back asphalt are asphalt mixed with solvents to reduce their
viscosity
3) Emulsified Asphalt are
order to determine the volume of hole?
mixture of asphalt cement and water with emulsifying agent
Ans. Field Density Test (FDT)
691.
683.
What do you call the test using a rammer and a mold?

Ans. Moisture Density Relation Test or Compaction Test
684.
What kind of asphalt has a penetration grade of 0 to 30 mm.?

Ans. Blown Asphalt
685.
What are the solvents for cut back asphalt?

Ans. 1) gasoline for rapid curing type
2) kerosene for medium curing type
3) diesel fuel for slow curing type
692.
Emulsified asphalt are either _____ and _________.
If there is a necessary to add water to the concrete mix in order to Ans. 1) cationic emulsion which work better with wet agg. And
in cold weather
2) anionic emulsion which
increase is workability (provided concrete does not exceed specified
slump). How many minutes after the initial of the mixing does adding ofadhere better to agg. Which have positive charges
water be permitted?
What is the bituminous material commonly used in item 310?
Ans. not exceeding 45 minutes and that water cement ratio is not693.
Ans. Asphalt cement (AC)
exceeded
694.
What greatly influence the service of an asphalt pavement?
What is the percent weight of aggregates (coarse, fine and mineral
Ans. grade and quantity of asphalt
filler) in the mixture of bituminous concrete surface coarse?
Ans. 92 to 95%
695.
What influence primarily the grade of asphalt selected?
Ans. Climatic condition
687.
What is the percent weight of asphalt in the bituminous mixture?
Ans. 5 to 8%
696.
The lower penetration grade or hard asphalt is used in
____________.
Ans. hot climate
688.
How can we establish the exact percentage to be used in the
bituminous mixture?
Ans. Job-mix formula
697.
The higher penetration grade or softer asphalt is used
in____________.
Ans. cold climate
689.
What are the two types of bitumen that are commonly used in
bituminous concrete surface course?
Ans. 1) Tar- is viscous liquid obtained from distillation of coal or wood
698.
How many weeks does a producer of asphalt mix or the
2) Petroleum Asphalt are the product of the distillation of crude oil
contractor shall submit the job-mix formula?
Ans. three (3) weeks prior to production
686.
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699.
Who will approved the job mix formula?

Ans. DPWH Project Engineer and Materials Engineer
distribution of coarse and fine aggregates

3) Laboratory density test determines the degree of compaction
700.
The job-mix formula contains provisions on the following:

707.
What is the correct temperature that the mixture shall be
Ans. 1) grading
2) percentage and type of asphalt 3) temp. of agg. placed as measured in the truck just prior to dumping into the
and asphalt
4) temp. of mixture upon delivery or at
spreader?
time of compaction
Ans. 107*C
701.
What is the primary quality control mechanism for the production

708.
of
When tar is used, what is the temperature that the mixture
asphalt mixture?
Ans. Job-mix formula which shall
shall be placed?
Ans. 66*C to 107*C
conform to the following ranges of tolerance:
Passing
No. 4 and larger sieves +/- 7%
709.
When shall the compaction be done in order to attain the
Passing No. 8 to No. 100 sieves +/- 4%
required density?
Ans. when the mixture
Passing No. 200
+/- 2%
is still hot and workable
Bituminous Materials
+/- 0.4%
Temperature of mixture
+/- 10*C
710.
How to determine the number of passes that would attain the
required density?
Ans. trial section
702.
What is the minimum dry compressive strength of the mixture?
711.
What control during the mixing and compaction is of great
significance in the strength of the resulting pavement?
703.
The mixture shall have a mass percent air voids with the range of Ans. temperature
_________.
Ans. 3.0% - 5%
712.
What kind of roller should be used for the initial or breakdown
704.
What is the Index of Retained Strength of the mixture?
compaction?
Ans. Pneumatic smooth
Ans. 70%
wheeled roller (not less than 10 tons)
705.
706.
What is the most commonly used method in the design and

evaluation of bituminous concrete mixes?
Ans. Marshall Stability Method
713.
What is the speed of the roller?

Ans. 5 km/hr
714.
How is the rolling be done?
The quality control test for asphalt mix are the following:
Ans. It should begin from the side and proceed longitudinally
Ans.
parallel toward the road centerline, each trip overlapping one half
1) Immersion-Compression Test determines the index of retained
the rollers width
strength of the mix
2) Extraction and
Grading Test determines the asphalt content and particles size 715.
After the final rolling what should be checked?
Ans. degree of compaction
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716.
The compacted pavement shall have a density equal to or greater

727.
What kind of form used in item 311?
than ___________.
Ans. 97% of the laboratory
Ans. steel forms and a depth equal to the thickness of the
compacted density
pavement
717.
When is the traffic be permitted to enter the pavement?

728.
How long shall the forms remain undisturbed after concrete
Ans. when the pavement has cooled to atmospheric temperature
pouring?
Ans. 24 hrs.
718.
How many samples shall be taken for each full days operation?729.
What is the difference between item 504 and item 505?
Ans. at least one but not more than three (3) core samples
Ans. placement of stone or boulders and the ratio of cement and
fine sand
719.
What is the dimension of the samples taken full depth from the finish
pavement for thickness determination?
730.
What is the ratio of fine aggregates to number of bags of
Ans. 150 mm. or 100 mm diameter
cement for grout in item 504 and 505?
Ans. for item 504 its
one part cement to three part fine sand (1:3)
for item 505 its one part cement to two parts fine sand (1:2)
720.
How is the sample taken from the finished pavement?
Ans. by means of core drill or saw
731.
Penetration and ductility test of asphalt are done in __________
temperature.
a) 60*C
721.
How is the surface level of the finished pavement being check?
b) 25*C
Ans. by the use of 3 meters straight edge
c) 50*C
d) 10*C
722.
The variation of the surface from the testing edge of the straight
732.
This is the most fluidest and lightest of all the grade of
between contacts with the surface shall not exceed ________..
Medium Curing Cut-back Asphalt.
a) MC 30
Ans. 6 mm.
b) MC 70
c) MC 800
d) MC 300
723.
What determine the thickness and density of compacted asphalt
pavement?
Ans. core test
733.
The only kind of asphalt that can be used in all bituminous
a) Asphalt Cement
724.
What is the strength requirement (flexural strength) of a concrete item of work.
b) Cut-back Asphalt
when tested by third point loading method?
c) Emulsified Asphalt
d) All of the above
734.
Retempering of concrete or mortar, which has partially
What is the compressive strength of the PCCP when rested at 14
hardened, will be permitted with the addition of cement,
days?
Ans. 24.1 Mpa (3500 psi)
aggregate or water.
a) yes
b) no
726.
What is the slump of a workable concrete if not vibrated?
c) it depends on the condition of concrete
d) check the slump
Ans. 40 75 mm, when vibrated the slump is 10 to 40 mm
725.
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735.
What is the minimum number of representative cores that shall743.

be
To protect dowel from corrosion and to facilitate sliding in
taken from each member area of concrete in place that is considered concrete, it shall be coated with _________.
deficient?
a) 3 cores
Ans. thin film of bitumen
b) 4 cores
c)
5 cores
d) core must be taken at 5 meter interval
744.
The surface of the pavement shall be roughened by means of
backward & forward of the designed sta.
____________.
Ans. brooming
736.
the strength level of concrete will be considered satisfactory if 745.

the
What is the depth of corrugation produce by brooming in the
average of all sets of three consecutive strength test result equal or
surface of the pavement?
Ans. 1.5 mm.
exceed the specified strength and no individual strength test result is
deficient by more than how many percent?
746.
The surface of the newly placed concrete when it is
a) 25%
b) 20%
sufficiently set shall be cured for a period of _________.
c) 15%
d) 10%
Ans. 72 hrs.
737.
For major interchanges and busy intersection, PCCP will be allowed

747.to The curing of the pavement are done on the following:
open on the ----------- to minimize occurrence of road congestion.
Ans.
a) 14th day
b) 10 th day
1) by covering the concrete with mats saturated with water
c) 12th day
d) 7th day
2) thoroughly wetting the pavement
3) by ponding
738.
The width of the weaken plane joint is __________.
4) by applying curing compound after finishing of the surface
Ans. not more than 6 mm.
748.
When the right time is the joint be sealed?
739.
When is the right time to saw the weaken plane joint?
Ans. after the curing period or before it is opened to traffic
Ans. within 24 hrs. as soon as concrete has hardened sufficiently
749.
What is item 504 in DPWH specification?
740.
What shall be done if cracks appear at or near the joint prior to the Ans. Grouted Riprap
time of sawing?
Ans. sawing shall be omitted
750.
What is item 505 in DPWH specifications?
741.
Tie bars shall not be coated or painted with ____________.
Ans. Stone Masonry
Ans. asphalt or other materials
751.
This is the empirical indicator of the clay fraction of a binder
742.
What is the metal device that are used as a load transfer device heldmaterial in a stabilized soil mixture.
in a position parallel to the surface and centerline of the slab of
a) Group Index
b) Liquid Limit
pavement?
Ans. c) Plasticity Index
d) Plastic Limit
dowels
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752.
When water is added to the mixture to bring the slump within

required limit, it shall be injected into the mixer under such pressure and
direction of flow that the requirement for uniformity and desired slump of
concrete are met. The drum shall be turned on additional _______
revolution or more.
a) 10 revolutions
b) 45 revolutions
c) 30 revolutions
d) 15 revolutions
753.
Job-mix formula submitted for approval shall propose definite single

values for, except _____.
a) % of aggregate passing each
specified sieve
b)
temperature of the mixture delivered on the road
c) Percent of bituminous materials to be added
d) mixing time of the mixture in the batching plant
754.
For small contract project of the DPWH located in remote areas where
the quality of cement to be used is too small and where there are no
accessible testing laboratory to check the quality of materials, exception
in the requirements for performance of laboratory test in cement prior to
use may be allowed provided that the trial mixes be done for every
___________.
a) deformation characteristic of soil
b) Engineering properties of the underlying soils
c) Arrangement of soil strata
d) Field Density of soil
755.
How many days shall the Engineer be notified in advance of the date
that the treating process will be performed in order that the untreated
lumber, the treatment process and the finished treatment timber may all
be inspected?
a) 15 days
b) 10 days
c) 21 days
d) 7 days
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The specific gravity magnesium sulfate solution used in

The specific gravity of Sodium Sulfate used in soundness test for26.

Asphalt cement shall not be used while it is foaming nor shall

In which DPWH item is emulsified asphalt not suitable?

Unconfined compressive strength test is usually performed

Consolidation test is usually performed on ____ samples

Batching tolerance for Sand and Aggregate is ____.

A concrete core sample having a maximum height of less 37.

Minimum penetration of all piles shall be ____.

Submission of sample minimum quantity of material for

Minimum density of gabions is ___________.

Soundness loss of field gabions is __________________.

The test that determine pile bearing capacity by loading one

The weight of disturbed samples from hard auger or split

Submission of sample for testing for cement is _____.

The length of Shelby Tube of an undisturbed sample is _____.

How many hours do aggregate stockpile or binned for draining

What is the relative strength of mortar at 7 & 28 days of fine

For small project where quantity of steel bars is 10,000 kg or less,

Super plasticizer can increase the strength of concrete up to how

________ a classification of soil which 35% or less the particles pass

It evaluate the quality of soil as highway subgrade material.

When plasticity index is equal

_______ is an empirical number used in evaluation for G.I.

_______ is the minimum percent of A-6 group classification of

When the value of G.I. is negative, what will be the soil

The weight of Sandy soil for Hydrometer Analysis is ______.

It indicates good subbase materials when G.I. is equal to _____.

A 25 grams sandy soil can be dried in about ______.

Scales for weighing aggregates and cement shall be accurate

If slag is used, the density of coarse aggregate is ______.

How many days does the emulsified asphalt must be tested

The distance of the sample by grooving before rotating the brass

Weight of sandy soil needed for Hydrometer test is _100 grams_

Weight of silty or clayey soil needed for Hydrometer test is _50

The CBR is generally selected at _2.54 mm (0.10 in)_

If the ratio at 5.08 mm (0.21 in ) penetration is greater, the

_Le Chattelier Flask___ is an apparatus used in determination of153.

_______ is used to determine the soil strength parameter. Ans.

________ is used to determine the settlement characteristic of soil.

This test have been developed to measure the loss of

This mean porosity or perviousness of the mixture, a dense

The undisturbed samples from Shellby Tube shall be at 174.

A document which prevents the test results and other information

__________ is a document signed by the Director of BRS issued 179.

This is an arbitrary measurement of consistency and is the basis of

The apparatus used to determine the flash point of asphaltic material

The apparatus/equipment used in the liquid limit and plastic limit

The number of specimen samples in testing concrete hollow block

A tie bar should be ______

A dowel bar should be ____________.

The mortar for masonry shall consist of ________.

The drying temperature of sample is ________

_______ is a solid asphalt which is a basic constituent of all

It is a kind of liquid asphalt which is a mixture of asphalt cement

A device used to measure the relative hardness of asphalt is

It determines whether asphalt is over heated or not during the 241.

The dry molded asphalt sample in the immersion compression test is

The sampling requirement of bituminous mixes is _____.

The primary quality control mechanism for the production of

The application of liquid asphaltic material on a prepared untreated