1.

A system of framing a building in which the studs are continuous to roof

supporting second floor joints is known as
Answer: c
a) Post and beam
b) Western framing
c) Balloon framing

2. A commercially pure iron of fibrous nature, valued for its corrosion resistance and
fibrous nature is called
Answer: a
a) Wrought iron
b) Black iron
c) Cast iron

3. The Filipino term for horizontal stud is __________

Answer: pabalagbag

4. A roofing tile which has the shape of an "S" laid on its side is a
Answer: a
a) Pantile
b) Mission Tile
c) French Tile

5. A principal member of the truss which extends from one end to the other primarily
to resist bending is a
Answer: c
a) Web member
b) Girt
c) Chord

6. Joint employed to reduce restraint by accommodating movement of masonry

walls are known as
Answer: b
a) Cold joint
b) Control joint
c) Block out

7. The horizontal distance from the face of a lock or latch to the center of the knob
is called a backset.
Answer: True
o True
o False
8. That part of the building foundation which forms the permanent retaining wall of
the structure below grade is a
Answer: c
a) Foundation course
b) Grade beam
c) Foundation wall

9. Rough plaster finish obtained by flinging plaster on a wall with a hand operated
machine is
Answer: a
a) Tyrolean finish
b) Trowel finish
c) Broom stripped finish

10. Which paint is best use for concrete wall?

Answer: a
a) Latex
b) Acrylic
c) Lacquer

11. What is the colour makes the interior bright?

Answer: b
a) Light blue
b) Beige
c) Brown

12. What floor tile is best use for quality and durability requirements?
Answer: b
a) Concrete tile
b) Ceramic tile
c) Granite

13. A type of shutter proof opaque glass used to construct a door with glass to allow
natural light only
Answer: a
a) Figured Wired Glass
b) Etched Glass
c) Smoked Glass

14. A large heavy nail is referred to as

Answer: a
a) Spike
b) Dowel Rod
c) Anchorage Hardware
15. A vertical board attached on the ends of the rafters. It is a part of the cornice
Answer: b
a) Decorative Board
b) Facia
c) Construction Board
16. The internal angle formed by the two roof slopes of a roof is called
Answer: b
a) Ridge Cap
b) Valley
c) Gutter
17. A joint produced by lapping two pieces of materials
Answer: c

a) Dado Joint
b) Butt Joint
c) Lap Joint

18. Another word for handmillon a stair construction

Answer: a
a) Banister
b) Hand Guard
c) Balustrade

19. Stone placed on a slope to prevent erosion

Answer: c
a) Embankment
b) Flag Stone
c) Rip-Rap

20. A kind of roof that has four sloping sides

Answer: a
a) Hip Roof
b) Gable Roof
c) Lean to

21. The distance between two structural supports

Answer: b
a) Overall Distance
b) Span
c) Bay

22. An opening in the roof for admitting light is called

Answer: b
 a) Ocules Lighting
b) Skylight
c) Natural Lighting

23. Prefabrication refers to

Answer: a
a) Pre-construction of components as a part of a whole
b) A system of materials audit
c) Design of a factory

24. The face or front elevation of a building

Answer: b
a) Front View
b) Façade
c) Face Plate

25. A beam that projects beyond one or both its support is called
Answer: c
a) Intermediate Beam
b) Continuous Beam
c) Cantilever Beam

26. The most important component to determine the strength of a concrete mix is
Answer: b
a) Sand
b) Cement
c) Lime

27. It refers to the occupancy load which either partially or fully in place or may not
be present at all is called
Answer: b
a) Dead Load
b) Live Load
c) Distributed Load

28. Walls that support weight from above as well as their own dead weight
Answer: c
a) Curtain Walls
b) Shoring Walls
c) Load Bearing Walls
29. Wood defects are heart shake, cup shake, star shake and
Answer: a
a) Knots
b) Discoloration
c) Deterioration

30. The major horizontal supporting member of the floor system is called
Answer: b
a) Rafter
b) Girder
c) Purlin

31. A one-way concrete slab are used when

Answer: b
a) The slab has no cantilevered portion
b) The slab is being supported by two parallel beams
c) The concrete slab is sloping to all side

32. A type of concrete floor which has no beam is called

Answer: b
a) 2-way Slab
b) Flat Slab
c) Ribbed Floor

33. A wall which supports vertical loads in addition to its weight without the benefit of
a complete vertical load carrying space frame is called
Answer: b
a) Shearing Wall
b) Bearing Wall
c) Curtain Wall

34. Where is the best location of the soil stack in the building?
Answer: c
a) Inside columns
b) In between openings
c) Away from the exterior wall

35. In glass curtain wall common type of window used.

Answer: b
a) Sliding window
b) Projected Window
c) Awning Window
36. What is S2S?
Answer: b
a) Smooth on 4 sides
b) Smooth on 2 sides
c) Rough lumber