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CIVIL QC INSPECTOR – ASSESSMENT TEST

Name : ________________________________
Date : ________________________________
Score : ________________________________

A.) PRECAST / PRE-STRESSED CONCRETE:

Encircle the correct answer to the following questions:

1. Generally, cement to be used for precast concrete mix shall conform to what ASTM
standard unless otherwise indicated as per PCI-MNL-116, Sec. 3.1.2?
a. ASTM C150 b. ASTM C595 c. ASTM C845 d. ASTM C1157

2. Fine aggregate for precast concrete mixes other than lightweight aggregate shall consist
of high-quality natural sand or sand manufactured from coarse aggregate. What is the
allowable variations in fineness modulus of fine aggregate as per PCI-MNL-116, Sec.
3.1.2 ?
a. Not ˃ ±0.10 b. Not ˃ ±0.20 c. Not ˃ ±0.30 d. Not ˃ ±0.40

3. Coarse aggregate for precast concrete mixes other than lightweight mixes shall conform
to the requirements of what ASTM reference standard?
a. ASTM C33 b. ASTM C125 c. ASTM C136 d. ASTM C330

4. Lightweight aggregate when use for precast concrete mixes shall conform to the
requirements of what ASTM reference standard?
a. ASTM C33 b. ASTM C125 c. ASTM C136 d. ASTM C330

5. What is the acceptable range of pH value for mixing water to be use for precast concrete
mixes as per PCI-MNL-116, Table C3.1.6?
a. 4.0 to 6.0 b. 5.0 to 7.0 c. 6.0 to 8.0 d. 7.0 to 9.0

6. Air entraining admixtures for precast concrete mixes shall conform to what ASTM
reference standard?

a. ASTM C260 b. ASTM C494 c. ASTM C618 d. ASTM C1240

7. Water reducing, retarding or accelerating admixtures for precast concrete mixes shall
conform to what ASTM reference standard?
a. ASTM C260 b. ASTM C494 c. ASTM C618 d. ASTM C1240

8. High-range water-reducing admixtures (HRWR) also referred to as “Superplasticizer”

Type F or G for precast concrete mixes shall conform to what ASTM reference standard?
a. ASTM C260 b. ASTM C494 c. ASTM C618 d. ASTM C1240

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9. Mineral admixtures or pozzolans may be added to precast concrete mixes for additional
workability, increased strength, reduced permeability and reduced efflorescence shall
conform to what ASTM reference standard?
a. ASTM C260 b. ASTM C494 c. ASTM C618 d. ASTM C1240

10. The amount of silica fume used in concrete shall not exceed __% by weight of the Portland
cement unless it is demonstrated that the concrete will satisfy strength, durability and
volume stability requirements as per PCI-MNL-116, Sec. 3.1.7?
a. 4% b. 6% c. 8% d. 10%

11. Billet steel deformed reinforcing bars shall conform to what ASTM reference standard?

a. ASTM A615 b. ASTM A616 c. ASTM A706 d. ASTM A775

12. Fusion bonded epoxy (FBE) coated reinforcement bars shall conform to what ASTM
reference standard?
a. ASTM A615 b. ASTM A616 c. ASTM A706 d. ASTM A775

13. Plain wire reinforcement shall conform to what ASTM reference standard?
a. ASTM A82 b. ASTM A185 c. ASTM A496 d. ASTM A497

14. Deformed wire reinforcement shall conform to what ASTM reference standard?
a. ASTM A82 b. ASTM A185 c. ASTM A496 d. ASTM A497

15. Welded plain wire reinforcement shall conform to what ASTM reference standard?
a. ASTM A82 b. ASTM A185 c. ASTM A496 d. ASTM A497

16. Welded deformed wire reinforcement shall conform to what ASTM reference standard?
a. ASTM A82 b. ASTM A185 c. ASTM A496 d. ASTM A497

17. Galvanized welded wire reinforcement shall be made from zinc-coated (galvanized)
carbon steel wire conforming to what ASTM reference standard?
a. ASTM A184 b. ASTM A641 c. ASTM A706 d. ASTM A884

18. Epoxy-coated welded wire reinforcement shall conform to what ASTM reference
standard?

a. ASTM A184 b. ASTM A641 c. ASTM A706 d. ASTM A884

19. Bar mats shall conform to what ASTM reference standard?

a. ASTM A184 b. ASTM A641 c. ASTM A706 d. ASTM A884

20. Tie wire shall be black annealed wire, gauge # __ (__ mm) minimum?

a. # 13 (1.83 mm) b. # 14 (1.63 mm) c. # 15 (1.45 mm) d. # 16 (1.29 mm)

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21. Prestressing tendons strand shall be uncoated, 7-wire “low-relaxation” with a minimum
strength of 250,000 (Grade 250) unless Grade 270 is indicated shall conform to what
ASTM reference standard as per PCI-MNL-116, Sec. 3.2.2?

a. ASTM A416 b. ASTM A421 c. ASTM A722 d. ASTM A882

22. Coloring admixtures or pigments shall conform to the requirements of ASTM C979. The
amounts of pigment to be used shall not exceed __ % by weight of cement?

a. 9% b. 10% c. 11% d. 12%

23. Maximum water-soluble chloride ion (CI) for admixtures containing chloride ions shall not
exceed __ % by weight of cement to avoid corrosion problems in prestressed concrete as
specified in PCI-MNL-116, Sec. 4.6?

a. 0.04% b. 0.05% c. 0.06% d. 0.07%

24. The maximum amount of repaired coating damage at the precast plant shall not exceed
__% of the total surface area per linear foot (0.3 m) of the coated bar?

a. 1.5% b. 2.0% c. 2.5% d. 3.0%

25. What is the dimensional tolerance of “Differential bowing between adjacent panels of the
same design” for precast solid or insulated flat wall panel as per PCI-MNL-116,
Appendix B-1?

a. ±1/2 in. (±13 mm) b. ±3/4 in. (±19 mm) c. ±1 in. (±25 mm) d. ±1.5 in. (±38 mm)

26. What is the dimensional tolerance for “Location of strand” for precast ribbed wall panel
as per PCI-MNL-116, Appendix B-2?

a. ±1/8 in. (±3.17 mm) b. ±1/4 in. (±6 mm) c. ±3/8 in. (±9.52 mm) d. ±1/2 in. (±12.7 mm)

27. What is the dimensional tolerance for “Length” of precast hollow-core wall panel as per
PCI-MNL-116, Appendix B-3?

a. ±1/4 in. (±6 mm) b. ±3/8 in. (±10.0 mm) c. ±1/2 in. (±13.0 mm) d. ±3/4 in. (±19.0 mm)

28. What is the dimensional tolerance for “Location of inserts for structural connections” at
precast double tee as per PCI-MNL-116, Appendix B-4?

a. ±1/4 in. (±6 mm) b. ±3/8 in. (±10.0 mm) c. ±1/2 in. (±13.0 mm) d. ±3/4 in. (±19.0 mm)

29. What is the dimensional tolerance for “Location of strand perpendicular to plane of panel”
of precast hollow-core slab as per PCI-MNL-116, Appendix B-7?

a. ±1/4 in. (±6 mm) b. ±3/8 in. (±10.0 mm) c. ±1/2 in. (±13.0 mm) d. ±3/4 in. (±19.0 mm)

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30. What is the dimensional tolerance for “Width” of precast column as per PCI-MNL-116,
Appendix B-8?

a. ±1/8 in. (±3.17 mm)b. ±1/4 in. (±6 mm) c. ±3/8 in. (±9.52 mm) d. ±1/2 in. (±12.7 mm)

31. What is the dimensional tolerance for “Length” of precast building beam or spandrel as
per PCI-MNL-116, Appendix B-9?

a. ±1/4 in. (±6 mm) b. ±3/8 in. (±10.0 mm) c. ±1/2 in. (±13.0 mm) d. ±3/4 in. (±19.0 mm)

32. What is the dimensional tolerance for “Flange depth” of precast I-Beam (Girder) or Bulb-
Tee Girder as per PCI-MNL-116, Appendix B-10?

a. ±1/4 in. (±6 mm) b. ±3/8 in. (±10.0 mm) c. ±1/2 in. (±13.0 mm) d. ±3/4 in. (±19.0 mm)

33. What is the dimensional tolerance for “Location of driving tip” of precast piling (solid or
hollow) as per PCI-MNL-116, Appendix B-12?

a. ±1/4 in. (±6 mm) b. ±3/8 in. (±10.0 mm) c. ±1/2 in. (±13.0 mm) d. ±3/4 in. (±19.0 mm)

34. What is the dimensional tolerance for “Projection of handling device” of precast sheet
piling as per PCI-MNL-116, Appendix B-13?

a. ±1/4 in. (±6 mm) b. ±3/8 in. (±10.0 mm) c. ±1/2 in. (±13.0 mm) d. ±3/4 in. (±19.0 mm)

35. What is the dimensional tolerance for “Longitudinal spacing of stirrups” of precast bridge
deck unit as per PCI-MNL-116, Appendix B-15?

a. ±3/8 in. (±10.0 mm) b. ±1/2 in. (±13.0 mm) c. ±3/4 in. (±19.0 mm) d. ±1 in. (±25.0 mm)

36. What is the dimensional tolerance for “Location of post-tensioning duct” of precast
segmental box girder as per PCI-MNL-116, Appendix B-16?

a. ±1/8 in. (±3 mm) b. ±1/4 in. (±6 mm) c. ±3/8 in. (±10.0 mm) d. ±1/2 in. (±13.0 mm)

37. What is the dimensional tolerance for “Individual riser depth (not cumulative)” of precast
stair unit as per PCI-MNL-116, Appendix B-22?

a. ±1/8 in. (±3.17 mm) b. ±1/4 in. (±6 mm) c. ±3/8 in. (±9.52 mm) d. ±1/2 in. (±12.7 mm)