MODULE 1 EXAM - SOIL AGGREGATES, CONCRETE AND ASPHALT AGGREGATES

I.
1. A good load bearing quality of soil is classified as :
fine-grained soil organic soil
X granular soil both a and b
2. Test to be conducted on the in-place soil aggregate material in a road section to determine that another
layer of soil can be placed/laid.
Compaction Test pit for thickness
X Field Density Test CBR
3. Test on soil, asphalt and concrete aggregates that determine the structural strength of granular aggregates
X Abrasion mortar strength
Soundness CBR
4. What is the required depth of hole in the conduct of in-situ density test of a compacted soil aggregate
materials?
150 mm 200 mm
100 mm X depends on the thickness of the layer under test
5. In asphalt aggregate (composite aggregate) the dividing size between coarse and fine aggregate is:
4.75 mm 1.18 mm
X 2.36 mm None of the above
6. In the classification test of soil aggregates, what tests shall be conducted in the field or laboratory?
sieve analysis & laboratory compaction
liquid and plastic limit
plasticity index and field density
X grading, liquid limit and plasticy index
7. Test that determines the right amount of mixing water in compacting a soil material and serve as
reference in checking the degree of compaction of compacted soil.
moisture content determination
field density test
X moisture density relation test
both a and b
8. The highest point in the ordinate of the Moisture Density Relation curve is called?
X Maximum Dry Density
Dry Density
Wet Density
Optimum Moisture Content
9. The value in the abscissa at the highest point of the Moisture Density Relation curve is called?
Wet Density
Maximum Dry Density
Dry Density
X Optimum Moisture Content
10. After the sample is subjected to Abrasion Test, the recovered materials are then passed on what sieve?
2.00 mm sieve X 1.70 mm sieve
4.00 mm sieve 4.75 mm sieve
11. This test determines the compressive strength of the soil layer:
Compaction Test FDT Test
X CBR Test Frading Test
12. Condition of aggregates containing an excess moisture on the surface of the particles:
Oven dry Saturated and Surface dry
Air dry X Damp or wet
13. In the conduct of laboratory compaction test of an embankment material, the standard test method use is:
X AASHTO T 99 Method C AASHTO T 99 Method D
AASHTO T 180 Method C AASHTO T 180 Method D
14. The higher the fineness modulus the ______ is the aggregate:
finer Clayey
X Coarser None of the above
15. During a moisture-density relation test of a soil material, a 4.5 kg rammer was used, what is the required
height of drop of the rammer?
305 mm 380 mm
X 457 mm 250 mm
16. What is the size of sieve in which a soil sample for use in a liquid limit test is required to pass?
passing 0.075mm X passing the 0.425 mm
passing the 4.75 mm passing the 2.00 mm
17. When is the proper time that the testing materials should be done in a construction of a project?
during construction stage X prior to incorporation into the work
after construction stage None of the Above
18. The soil sample as received from the field shall be dried thoroughly in air or in drying apparatus at what temp.?
X not exceeding 60 +/- 5 ͦC not exceeding 110 +/- 5 ͦC
not exceeding 100 +/- 5 ͦC not exceeding 95 +/- 5 ͦC
19. What is the required depth of hole in the conduct of in-situ density test of a compacted soil aggregate matls?
100 mm 200 mm
150 mm X depends on the thickness of the layer under test
20. Condition of aggregate wherein it is completely dry and fully absorbent:
X Oven dry Saturated and Surface dry
Air dry Damp or wet
21. In the moisture density relation test of an item 200 - Aggregate Subbase Course, the maximum dry density
and optimum moisture content of the material is detrmined by:
AASHTO T 99 Method C AASHTO T 180 Method C
AASHTO T 99 Method D X AASHTO T 180 Method D
22. Condition of aggregates wherein it is dry at the surface but the inter-particle voids are saturated with water
Oven dry X Saturated and Surface dry
Air dry Damp or wet
23. In the liquid limit test, what is the height drop of the brass cup on the base of the liquid limit device?
8 mm 13 mm
X 10 mm 15 mm
24. In the "flow curve" (% Moisture vs. Number of blows) the liquid limit is expressed as the moisture content
corresponding to what blows?
10 blows X 25 blows
15 blows None of the above
25. What test determines the optimum moisture content of a soil aggregate?
moisture content X laboratory compaction
field density None of the above
26. What is the condition of your soil sample for liquid limit and plastic limit?
 over-dried moist condition
X air-dried natural moisture content

27. In California Bearing Ratio Test, what is the diameter in inches (in) of the Penetration Piston?
3 1.945
X 1.954 1.845
28. What are the 5 characteristics of sand required to be used for FDT?
1. Any Ordinary Sand, 2. Clean and Un-cemeneted, 3. Free-flowing, 4. Passing No. 4 Sieve,
5. Retained No. 200 Sieve
1. Any Ordinary Sand, 2. Clean and Un-cemeneted, 3. Free-flowing, 4. Passing No. 8 Sieve,
5. Retained No. 100 Sieve
X 1. Any Ordinary Sand, 2. Clean and Un-cemeneted, 3. Free-flowing, 4. Passing No. 10 Sieve,
5. Retained No. 200 Sieve
1. White Sand, 2. Clean and Un-cemeneted, 3. Free-flowing, 4. Passing No. 10 Sieve,
5. Retained No. 200 Sieve
29. For Abrasion test. How many Steel balls are required for the testing of Fine Aggregates (Grading A).
X 12 10
11 25
30. The required diameter of the sample before crumbling occurs in Plastic Limit Test:
3.5 mm X 3.2 mm
3.15 mm 3.6 mm
II.
1.

2.
3.

4.
 Sample LL PL % Passing % Passing % Passing
No. 10 No. 40 No. 200
1 41 25 55 42 35
2 39 31 51 45 36
3 35 23 88 78 40
4 110 50 100 99 75

5. What is the Soil Class of Sample 1?

A-2-4 (0) Silty or Clayey Gravel and Sand
A-2-6 (3) Silty or Clayey Gravel and Sand
X A-2-7 (1) Silty or Clayey Gravel and Sand
A-4 (0) Silty Soils
 Other: _________________________
6. What is the Soil Class of Sample 2?
A-2-4 (0) Silty or Clayey Gravel and Sand
A-2-6 (3) Silty or Clayey Gravel and Sand
A-2-7 (1) Silty or Clayey Gravel and Sand
X A-4 (0) Silty Soils
Other: _________________________
7. What is the Soil Class of Sample 3?
A-4 (1) Silty Soils
A-4 (1) Clayey Soils
X A-6 (1) Clayey Soils
A-6 (1) Silty Soils
Other: _________________________
8. What is the Soil Class of Sample 4?
X A-7-5 (52) Clayey Soils
A-7-6 (54) Clayey Soils
A-7-5 (4) Silty Soils
A-7-5 (4) Clayey Soils
Other: _________________________

59
190
300
505
530
156
142
91
28
116

9. What is the % Passing at Size 3/8"?

91 92
X 98 93
10. What is the % Passing at Size 3"?
91 11
X 100 75
11. What is the % Passing at Size No. 4?
69 79
98 X 89
12. What is the % Passing at Size No. 8?
 25 65
85 X 75
13. What is the % Passing at Size No. 16?
25 49
39 X 51
14. What is the % Passing at Size No. 30?
X 25 49
39 51
15. What is the % Passing at Size No. 50?
X 18 25
82 11

16. What is the % Passing at Size No. 100?

18 89
82 X 11
17. What is the % Passing at Size No. 200?
7.8 69
8.9 X 6.9
18. What is the Fineness Modulus?
3.34 Coarser X 4.27 Coarser
3.34 Finer 4.27 Finer

Mass of Soil taken from hole, kg 5.982

Mass of San in Funnel, kg 0.483
Mass of Jar + Sand, kg 10.712
Mass of Jar + Sand, kg (after pouring on the funnel) 5.477
Unit Weight of dry sand, kg/m3 1470
Actual Moisture Content Laboratory Compaction test Data
Given Trial I Trial II Maximum Dry Density (MDD) 1890
Container + wet soil, g 712 762 Optimum Moisture (OMC) 7.3
Container + dry soil, g 682 723
Container, g 131 132

19. What is the Dry Density of the Soil?

1940 X 1745
1620 1425
20. What is the Degree of Compaction?
105 X 92.3
100 90
21. If the material is Aggregate Sub-bas Course, does the layer pass the requirement?
Yes Either
X No None of the Above
22. Justify your answer of this pass or fail the required specification for Aggregates Sub-base Course.
Pass, Because Aggregates Sub-base Course requires 90% Minimum degree of compaction
X Fail, Because Aggregates Sub-base Course requires 100% Minimum degree of compaction
Fail, Because Aggregates Sub-base Course requires 90% Minimum degree of compaction
Pass, Because Aggregates Sub-base Course requires 95% Minimum degree of compaction
 Trial No. 1 Trial No. 2 Trial No. 3 Trial No. 4 Trial No. 5
Wet Density 2550 2737 2874 2905 2833
Moisture Content 4.3 5.8 7.5 9.3 11.1

23. What is the Dry Sensity of Trial No. 1?

2345 X 2445
2555 2587
24. What is the Dry Sensity of Trial No. 2?
2345 X 2445
2645 2587
25. What is the Maximum Dry Density?
2915 X 2680
2640 2910

26. What is the Optimum Moisture Content?

9 9.5
7.5 X 8

Weight in air of Saturated Surface Dry Sample, Kg 6.31

Weight in air of Oven-dried Sample, Kg 5.55
Weight of Sample in water, kg 3.4

27. What is the value of the Bulk Specific Gravity (SSD)?

X 2.17 2.58
1.91 13.69
28. What is the value of the Bulk Specific Gravity?
2.17 2.58
X 1.91 13.69
29. Is the sample fine or coarse aggregates
The sample is Coarse Aggregates because it uses Pycnometer Glass
The sample is Fine Aggregates because it does not use Pycnometer Glass
X The sample is Coarse Aggregates because it does not use Pycnometer Glass
The sample is Fine Aggregates because it uses Pycnometer Glass

30. Given the following data of the conducted three (3) trials of CBR, determine the CBR value at the given
actual MDD of the Soil Sample.
CBR Values Dry Density (Kg/ Cu.m.) Maximum Dry 2135
At 10 blows 26 1720 Density (Kg/ Cu.m.)
At 30 blows 38 2050
At 65 blows 49 2230
34 54
64 X 44
 temp.?

matls?

ater
2117
2058
1868
1568
1063
533
377
235
144
 MODULE 2 EXAM - CEMENT AND CONCRETE MIX

1. The required temperature for Moist Cabinets and Moist Rooms.

X 23 ± 2.0 deg. C 23 ± 4.0 deg. C
23 ± 3.0 deg. C None of the above
2. Applying the permissible range in discarding faulty specimens, what is the average compressive
strength of the sample for 28 day strength test age?
Given the results of 28-day strength of cement samples:
specimen 1 - 39.2 MPa
specimen 2 - 35.5 MPa
specimen 3 - 37.1 MPa
36.3 Mpa 38.2 Mpa
37.4 Mpa X None of the above
3. What is the slump in mm of a fresh concrete when after performing consistency test the height in
millimeter test the height in millimeter afetr subsidence is 242?
59 mm X 63 mm
61 mm None of the above
4. What is the volume displace by 64 grams of cement having a density of 3.11?
X 20.6 ml 21.5 ml
21.0 ml None of the above
5. What is the required penetration to produce a cement paste of normal consistency?
9 ± 1 mm 11 ± 1 mm
X 10 ± 1 mm None of the above
6. An estimated 20,715 bags of cement will be used in the construction of 5-Storey 6-Classroom school
how many samples are you going to submit for quality test?
X 11 samples 9 samples
10 samples None of the above
7. What is the Autoclave Expansion of a Portland Cement sample having the following laboratory test
data: 2.851 mm length of comparator reading of specimen after autoclaving, 1.528 mm length of
comparator reading of specimen before autoclaving and 250 mm effective gauge length.
0.005% X 0.50%
0.05% None of the above
8. In determining the amount of mixing water for blended cement, what is the required % flow?
105 ± 5 % 115 ± 5 %
X 110 ± 5 % None of the above
9. The weight of Mg2P2O7 residue is 0.029 g. Calculate the % MgO in the cement sample.
2.08% 2.13%
X 2.10% None of the above
10. A concrete beam sample having a dimension of 152 mm x 525 mm was tested for flexural strength
detrmination using the Third Point Loading Method. A maximum load of 7.3 tons was registered on the
dial gauge of the testing machine. What is the flexural strength of the specimen in Mpa?
8 Mpa 10 Mpa
X 9 Mpa None of the above
11. A concrete cylidner specimen with 4 inches diameter and length of twice its diameter was subjected
to compressive strength test. A 83,000 lbs maximum load was registered on the dial gauge of testing
machine. Determine the compressive strength of specimen in Mpa.
42.2 Mpa 48.7 Mpa
 X 45.5 Mpa None of the above

12. A sample of cement was tested for its time of setting by the Vicat Apparatus. The cement was mixed
with water at 7:50 AM. Given the following determination for time of setting in the image below.
What is the time elapsed for the cement paste to set initially at 25 mm penetration?
Time Penetration (Vicat Needle)
9:46 AM 28 mm
10:28 AM 23 mm
10:08 AM 10: 15AM
X 10:11 AM None of the above
13. Calcium Sulfate (CaSO4.2H2O) is?
Gypsum X Both a and b
Plaster of Paris None of the above
14. Compute for the % flow if the average increase in diameter of cement mortar is 8-3/4 in.
106.25 X 118.75
112.5 None of the above
15. Cement compound that causes flash set.
Tricalcium Silicate X Tricalcium Aluminate
Tetracalcium Alumino Ferrite None of the above
16. What is the air content by volume of a cement sample if the ratio of the actual mass to the
theoretical mass is 0.95?
3% X 5%
4% None of the above
17. What is the amount passing No. 200 sieve of Portland Cement sample if the weight of sample
retained is 0.8 gram and the original weight is 50 grams?
98.0% X 98.4%
98.2% None of the above
18. The required temperature for cement mixing room.
X 23.0 ± 2.0 deg. C 23.0 ± 4.0 deg. C
23.0 ± 3.0 deg. C None of the above
19. Compute for the SO3 present in the cement sample if a weighed amount of BaSO4 is 0.032 g.
1.20% 1.06%
X 1.10% None of the above
20. In Portland Cement, the amount of mixing water in the preparation of mortar cubes can be determined
using what water/cement ratio?
0.458 0.548
X 0.485 None of the above
21. How many set of concrete beam specimens are you going to prepare for 805 cu.m of concrete mix?
X 11 sets 13 sets
12 sets None of the above
22. What is the % Loss on Iginition (LOI). If the weight of 1.000 g cement sample after ignition is 0.9868 g.
weight of empty crucible is 21.4218 g?
1.24% X 1.32%
1.14% None of the above
23. When in strorage tank for curing mortar cube specimens shall be saturated with calcium hyroxide
(hyrdated lime) in a proportion of: 300 g/L
X 3 g/L None of the above
30 g/L
24. Which of the following oxides composition causes unsoundness on cement?
CaO SO3
X MgO All of the above

25. You were required to prepare a mortar cube specimens for 1.3, 7 & 28 days strength determinations,
what will be the weight of sand if the weight of Portland Cement is 1000 grams?
1375 grams X 2750 grams
2035 grams None of the above
Slump Mold = 305
Mg2So4 = aggrgates

1000
2750
 MODULE 3 EXAM - MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS

1. For G.I. Sheets the Total Coated Thickness (TCT) refers to the?
Base Metal Thickness Zinc Coating Thickness
X Nominal Thickness None of the above
2. In sampling G.I. Sheets a lot is consist of ?
30 tons or less of sheet X 50 tons or less of sheet
40 tons or less of sheet None of the above
3. Size of specimens for Weight of Coating determination?
X 60 ± 0.25 millimeter square 60 ± 0.15 square millimeter
60 ± 0.25 square millimeter None of the above
4. The coating mass is the average value of the three specimens.
Single Spot Test X Triple Spot Test
Double Spot Test None of the above
5. A coating of zinc on iron or steel articles provides protection against?
flaking X Rusting
bending None of the above
6. For Steel Pipe the minimum wall thickness at any point shall be not more than?
12.0 % under the nominal wall thickness specified
X 12.5 % under the nominal wall thickness specified
12.1 % under the nominal wall thickness specified
None of the above
7. The Nominal Pipe Size (NPS) approximate the __ diameter of the pipe.
Outside Average
X Inside None of the above
8. Inert materials added to the paint to increase the volume but without increasing the cost.
Additives Tinting color
X Extenders None of the above
9. It is the key component of any paint, determines the film formation and the general performance
of the coating.
Pigment Additives
X Resin None of the above
10. The house/ liquid paint shall show no thickening, curdling, gelling or hard caking after __ storage in
full tightly covered container.
3 months 1 year
X 6 months None of the above
11. Application temperature of thermoplastic paint material.
X 211 ± 7 deg C 211 ± 3 deg C
211 ± 5 deg C None of the above
12. What is the percent elongation of a structural steel (plate type reduced section specimen), if the final
length is 208mm?
X 4% 8%
6% None of the above
13. How many full size units are you going to submit for quality testing of 10,000 units of CHB?
3 units 9 units
X 6 units None of the above
14. What is the variation in mass requirements for deformed steel bars?
 X 6 Max. under nominal mass 6 Min. under nominal mass
6 Max. over nominal mass None of the above
15. If 380 gallons of paints for use in painting of 2-storey school building are delivered in a project. 198
gallons are latext paints and 182 gallons are flatwall enamel paints. How many gallons are you
going to submit for quality test for each type of paint?
4 gallons X 2 gallons each
1 gallon each None of the above
16. What is the Phosphorus Content requirement for rebars?
0.60 Max. X 0.06 Max
0.06 Min. None of the above
17. If you have 63,800 kg and 68,630 kg of 16" and 20" dia. Steel bars, respectively. How many quality
tests are you going to require per size?
14 Q.T. 6 Q.T. each
X 7 Q.T. each None of the above
18. What test are you going to perform to determine the tensile properties of steel bar?
X Tensile Strength Elongation
Yield Strength None of the above
19. An estimated 18,520 units of corrugated G.I. sheets will be used in construction of 3-storey, 6-classroom
School Building, how many quality tests are you ging to perform?
18 Q.T. 22 Q.T.
2 Q.T. X None of the above
20. What is the required length of pipe specimen in th determination of zinc coating of galvanized pope?
8 in X 4 in
6 in None of the above
21. What is the standard length of RSB sample for quality test?
0.5 meter 1.5 meters
X 1 meter None of the above
22. Classify reinforcing steel bars into grades.
Tensile strength Elongation
X Yield Strength None of the above
23. What gauge number of G.I. Sheet gives the lower thickness?
Gauge #26 Gauge #33
Gauge #30 X Gauge #36
24. How can you determine the size of your deformed steel bar?
By the use of caliper By the use of a tape measure
By getting the weight of 1000 mm SB X All of the above
25. What Schedule No. of G.I. Pipe will give a higher (thicker) wall thickness?
X Sch. 80 Sch. 20
Sch. 40 None of the above
26. Base metal thickness requirement for G.I. Sheet
0.04 ± 0.40 0.40 ± 0.40
X 0.40 ± 0.04 None of the above
27. Type of paint intended for wood surfaces
Latex Paint Traffic Paint
X Enamel Paint None of the above
28. What is % Titanium Dioxide (T1O2) if the weight of ignited precipitate is 0.046 gram of a 0.2 g sample
of pigment of a latex paint?
X 23% 29%
 26% None of the above
29. The Total Solids of a paint sample is 82%. If 55 g of pigment was extracted from 160 g of the sample.
What is the % Non-volatile Content percent by weight of paint?
X 34% 53%
48% None of the above

30.
Original Specimen Stripped Spectrum
Specimen
Weight, g Thickness, mm Weight, g Thickness, mm
Right 12.43 0.43 11.58 0.4
Center 12.38 0.45 11.64 0.39
left 12.26 0.44 11.46 0.38

208.24 g/m2, 213.87 g/m2 and 3.24 kg/m2

230.48 g/m2, 202.75 g/m2 and 3.08 kg/m2
X 197.26 g/m2, 212.00 g/m2 and 3.16 kg/m2
None of the above
31. What is the Yield Point and Tensile Strength in Mpa of a __mm dia, deformed steel bar with
following test data:
Nominal mass ---------------------------- 3.973
Nominal Area ---------------------------- 510
Yield Point Load -------------------------- 56,000 lbs
Tensile Load ------------------------------- 74,500 lbs
369 MPa and 503 MPa
355 Mpa and 465 Mpa
489 Mpa and 651 Mpa
X None of the above
32. A load bearing Concrete Hollow Block sample was tested for compression with the following test data
below. What is the Compressive Strength of the sample in MN/m2?
Width, mm -------------------------------- 150
Length, mm ------------------------------- 393
Height, mm ------------------------------- 191
Ultimate Load, lbs ---------------------- 56,500
3.8 Mpa 5.2 Mpa
X 4.3 Mpa None of the above
33. What is the variation in mass of a __ mm dia. Deformed steel bar with the following test data:
Length of specimen --------------------- 1000
Mass of specimen, kg ------------------ 3.763
Nominal mass, kg./m ------------------ 3.973
Nominal area, mm2 -------------------- 510
X 5 % under the nominal mass 6 % under the nominal mass
5 % over the nominal mass None of the above
34. Sample of Reinforced Concrete Pipe has the following test data below. What is the load to produce
0.3mm crack and the ultimate load?
Dimensions:
1. Actual internal diamter, mm ------------------------------ 915
2. Thickness of wall, mm --------------------------------------- 115
 3. Laying length, mm --------------------------------------------- 1000
4. Laying length, m ------------------------------------------------ 1
Strength Test:
4. Load to produce 0.3mm crack, kg ------------------------ 7620
5. Ultimate load, kg ---------------------------------------------- 8709
60 N/m/mm and 72 N/m/mm 57 N/m/mm and 89 N/m/mm
X 82 N/m/mm and 93 N/m/mm None of the above

35. The maximum load applied to the pipe before a crack having a width of 0.3 mm occurs.
Ultimate strength load Crushing strength load
X 0.3 mm crack load None of the above
36. The laying length of the barrel of pipe used in calculating the strength values of pipe.
Inside length Full length
X Outside length None of the above
37. A gage made from a leaf 0.3mm in thickness used to measure the width of the cracks.
Gage leaf Micrometer
Caliper X None of the above
38. A transverse protrusion on a deformed bar.
Ribs Gaps
Deformations X None of the above
39. A longitudinal protrusion on a deformed bar.
Corrugations X Ribs
Deformations None of the above
40. A permanent extension in the gauge length of the specimen measure after rupture, expressed as
percentage of the original gauge length.
Deformation X Elongation
Protrusion None of the above
41. In CHB, the total area of the section perpendicular to the direction of the load including the areas
within the cells and the re-entrant spaces is the?
X Gross cross-sectional area Total area
Net area None of the above
42. Which is not included in the liquid paint composition.
Pigment Non-volatile Vehicle
Volatile Vehicle X None of the above
43. Which is not included in the lthermoplastic paint composition.
Pigment Non-volatile Vehicle
X Volatile Vehicle None of the above
44. Separation of pigment from vehicle.
Decantation Filtration
X Extraction None of the above
45. Added in paint to reduce consistency for ease of application.
Resin X Solvent
Drying Oil None of the above
46. Affects the performance of paint film.
Surface preparation Type of paint used
Environmental condition X All of the above
47. The insoluble dispersed particles in paint which gives its color and hiding power.
 Tint X Pigment
Extenders None of the above
48. Storage life of thermoplastic paint.
3 months X 1 year
6 months None of the above
49. One (1) Q.T., is represented by how many bags of thermoplastic paints?
25 bags or fraction thereof X 100 bags or fraction tehreof
50 bags or fraction thereof None of the above
50. The coating mass is the test specimen showing the lightest coating.
X Single Spot Test Triple Spot Test
Double Spot Test None of the above
 MODULE 4 EXAM - ASPHALTIC MATERIALS AND ASPHALT MIX

I.
1. Emulsified Asphalt
Asphalt Emulsion
2. Cleveland Open Cup
Apparatus used in determining the flash point asphalt cement
3. Rotarex Centrifuge
Apparatus used in determining the bitumen content of asphalt
4. Sieve Analysis
Test on Asphalt Aggregates
(Test on Emulsified Asphalt)
5. Asphalt Cement
Hot Asphalt
6. Ductility Machine
Apparatus used in measuring the adhesiveness of asphalt
7. Wet Stability
Test on asphalt mix
8. Kinematic Viscosity
Consistency Test on Cut-back Asphalt
9. Penetration
Consistency Test on Solid Asphalt
10. Distillation Test
Apparatus used in determining the Loss if Volatile in asphalt.
(Test on Liquid Asphalt)
II.
1. A representative sample of 950 grams of bituminous mix was taken for extraction test. If the
resulting mass of sample after extraction was 901 grams, what is the bitumen content of the mixture
in percent by mass of aggregate?
5.40% 5.20%
X 5.30% None of the above
2. A sample of cutback asphalt has the following distillation test data: 210 ml volume of sample and
66 ml volume of distillate at 360 ͦC. What is the residue by volume?
68% (X) 70%
X 69% None of the above
3. What is the solubility in percent of an emulsified asphalt material in trichlorethylene with the following
given lanoratory data? 17.723 g, mass of crucible + residue; 17.721 g, mass of crucible + filter paper and
2.0 g, mass of test sample:
99.00% X 99.90%
99.80% None of the above
4. In the preparation of an asphalt mix intended for Item 310, the proportion of bituminous material
(asphalt cement) on the basis of total dry aggregates shall be from:
X 5 to 8% 3 to 5%
3 to 8% None of the above
5. What is the Viscosity (Kinematic) with elapsed time at 463 seconds and number 7 cpaillary tube
with a constant of 0.2959 centistokes/sec?
149.7 centistokes 150.3 centistokes
 X 137.0 sentistokes None of the above

6. What is the condition of the compacted pavement when the following laboratory data was obtained:
2.295 bulk specific gravity of the extracted asphalt core, 2.408 bulk specific gravity of the laboratory
compacted specimen?
Under compacted In need of more rolling
X Satisfactory completed None of the above
7. The compacting temperature is taken at what viscosity of asphalt in the Temperature-Viscosity Chart?
280 ± 30 Centistokes 170 ± 20 Centistokes
(X) 150 ± 10 Centistokes X None of the above
8. In the Temperature-Viscosity Chart of asphalt, the mixing temperature is taken at what viscosity of
aspalt?
280 ± 30 Centistokes (X) 170 ± 20 Centistokes
150 ± 10 Centistokes X None of the above
9. Measures how often a sample of asphalt cement can be stretched before it breaks into two parts.
Penetration test X Ductility test
Pull out test None of the above
10. Strips of asphalt mixed with fine mineral substances, fibrous materials, cork, sawdust, etc., manufactured in
dimension suitable for construction joints. both a and b
X Preformed Joint Filler None of the above
Concrete Joint Sealer
11. What is the Residue of the distilled sample of emulsified asphalt if the distillation test has the following data:
4025 grams, mass of iron still; 312 grams, mass of sample; 4215 grams , mass of iron still and sample after heating:
59% X 61%
60% None of the above
12. How many measurements shall be made on a core drilled bituminous concrete pavement sample for
thickness determination?
6 9
8 X None of the above
13. The lowest temperature at which the application of the test flame causes the vapor at the surface of the
liquid to flash.
(X) Fire point Flash set
X Flash point None of the above
14. Unit of penetration
X 0.1mm 0.001mm
0.01mm None of the above
15. Determine the specific gravity of asphalt cement from the following data: 50.940 g, mass of empty pycnometer;
53.747 g, mass of pycnometer filled with water; 56.670 g, mass of pycnometer half-filled with sample; 64.062 g,
mass of pycnometer + water + sample.
1.037 1.014
1.04 X None of the above
16. If 850 drums of Emulsified Asphalt (EA) and 188 tonnes of Asphalkt Cement (AC) are delivered in a
project, how many samples will you submit for quality test?
15 samples EA and 6 samples AC 5 samples each
5 samples EA and 4 sample AC X None of the above
17. What is the penetration. (% of original) of an asphalt cement sample with the following goven data:
I II III
 Penetration (after loss) 25 ͦC, 100g, 5 sec. 63 65 66
Penetration (original) 25 ͦC, 100g, 5 sec. 54 55 56
X 85% 80%
83% None of the above

18. Measure of the uniformity of an emulsified asphalt dispersion in storage over a period of time.
X Storage Stability Test Cement Mixing Test
Miscibility Test None of the above
19. In sampling liquid materials or materials made liquid by heating, this sampling method is not suitable
for Asphalt Cement.
Tank Top Method X Thief Sampler Method
(X) Throw-Away Container Method None of the above
20. Measures the purity of asphalt.
(X) Loss on heating Sieve test
X Solubility test None of the above
21. Responsible for the plastic properties of asphalt after and also imparts hardness to it.
Petrolene Maltene
X Asphaltene None of the above
22. The contractor shall submit in writing a job-mix formula for each mixture for testing and approval
of the Engineer.
X at least three weeks prior to production at least one week prior to production
at least two weeks prior to production None of the above
23. Resistance to change in properties due to weathering or aging.
(X) Permeability Workability
X Durability None of the above
24. The bulk specific gravity of a molded specimen of bituminous mix is 2.348. If the mass in air 2048 grams
and the mass in water is 1192 grams, what is the mass at saturated surface dru condition?
X 2064 grams 2060 grams
2063 grams None of the above
25. Ductility test measure the ___ of asphalt.
Adhesiveness X Both a and b
Tensile properties None of the above
26. The minimum testing requirement of quality test of bituminous mix is:
20 tonnes or fraction thereof (X) 130 tonnes or fraction thereof
X 40 tonnes or fraction thereof None of the above
27. Aggregates with rough surface texture contribute
more skid resistance surface higher coefficient
better adhesion X All of the above
28. In ductility test, the specimen is pulled at the rate of
3 cm2/min 7 cm2/min
X 5 cm2/min None of the above
29. Asphalt cement sample was heated in revolving air oven at 163 ͦC (325 ͦF) for 5 hours then cooled at
temperature and weighed. Detrmine the...
Trail 1 Trial II
Mass of conatiner (empty), g 18.655 21.94
Mass of container + sample, g 73.655 75.709
Mass of container + sample after heating, g 73.648 75.701
0.015% 0.013%
 X 0.014% None of the above
30. In the Index of Retained Strength (IRS) of an asphalt mix is 70% and the Wet Stability is 3245kPa,
what is the Dry Stability in kPa?
3773 kPa X 4636 kPa
3888 kPa None of the above

III.
1. A medium curing cut-back is readily identified by the characteristics smell of gasoline.
1
X 0
2. Cement Mixing Test is applicable only for slow-setting emulsions.
X 1
0
3. Averaging of the density and thickness of asphalt cores is permitted.
X 1
0
4. A sieve test is a test to determine homogeneity of bitumen emulsion.
X 1
0
5. The asphalt pavement represented by the cores shall not be accepted if the deficiency in the average
thickness is equal or more than 5 mm.
X 1
0
6. Cationic Emulsified Asphalt is compatible to calcareous type of aggregates.
1
X 0
7. Blown or oxidized asphalt is not used as binders.
X 1
0
8. For good adhesiveness, the oily constituents should be high and the asphaltic resins low.
1
X 0
9. Emulsions depend on evaporation of water for development of breaking and adhesion characteristic.
X 1
0
10. The asphalt pavement represented by the cores shall not be accepted if the deficiency in density
is less than 2%.
1
X 0
 heating:

meter;
062 g,
 1. What is the test frequency for concrete compressive and flexural strength?
X 1 set per 75 m3 1 set per 50 m3
2 set per 85 m3 2 set per 75 m3
2. How many set of concrete beam specimen are you going to prepare for 800m3 of concrete mix?
5 9
7 X 11
3. Concrete specimen molded in a 6" Ø x 12" cylinder should be rodded ____ times per layer.
X 25 63
56 10
4. Concrete specimen molded in a 6" x 6" x 12" cylinder should be rodded ____ times per layer.
26 X 63
25 62
5. Maximum temperature of fresh concrete.
X 32 ͦC 30 ͦC
31 ͦC 29 ͦC
6. Immersion depth of thermometer when getting fresh concrete temperarture.
1" X 3"
2.5" 2"
7. Use to monitor the consitency of hardened concrete.
Unit weight X Slump test
Grading Abrasion
8. How many strokes per layer is applied on slump test?
20 23
22 X 25
9. What is the approximate depth of the first layer on slump test?
67 mm X 100 mm
75 mm 150 mm
10. What is the approximate depth of the first plus second layer on slump test?
X 200 mm 155 mm
175 mm 130 mm
11. Water curing temperature for concrete samples.
X 23 ± 2 ͦ C 21 ± 2 ͦ C
22 ± 3 ͦ C 20 ± 3 ͦ C
12. Condition of concrete duting compression test.
Dry Wet
X Moist Any of the above
13. Specimen test at 28 days shall be broken within the permissible time tolerance of ____.
8h X 20 h
12 h 24 h
14. Criteria for Acceptance of concrete.
Average of all set of 3 exceeds specified strength and no individual strength deficient by 25%.
Average of all set of 3 exceeds specified strength and no individual strength deficient by 20%.
X Average of all set of 3 exceeds specified strength and no individual strength deficient by 15%.
Average of all set of 3 exceeds specified strength and no individual strength deficient by 10%.
15. Concrete deemed to be not acceptable using compressive strength criteria may be rejected unless the
contractor can provide evidence by means of coring. Concrete represented by cores will be considered if:
X Average strength of cores is equal to at least 85% and no single core is less than 75%f'c.
 Average strength of cores is equal to at least 95% and no single core is less than 90%f'c.
Average strength of cores is equal to at least 90% and no single core is less than 85%f'c.
Average strength of cores is equal to at least 85% and no single core is less than 70%f'c.
16. Truck mixer mixing speed shall be within ____ .
X 4 - 6 rpm 2 - 6 rpm
3 - 6 rpm 3 - 5 rpm
17. Maximum drop height of placing conrete mixture shall be ___ ?
1m 2m
X 1.5 m 3m
18. Pre-stressed concrete reuires the use of Class ___ concrete.
C B
X P A
19. What is the minimum cement content per m3 on a class C concrete?
9 X 9.5
9.1 8
20. The boundary between sand and gravel is ___ .
X 4.75 mm (#4) 0.075 mm (#200)
2.00 mm (#10) 0.425 mm (#40)
21. Concrete not place within ___ minutes from the time the ingredients were charged into the mixing drum shall
not be use.
120 minutes 60 minutes
150 minutes X 90 minutes
22. For sampling sand from stock pile, what is the size of tube to be inserted in the pile at random location/
X 30 mm dia., 2 m long 25 mm dia., 2 m long
28 mm dia., 2 m long 20 mm dia., 2 m long
23. What is the unit weight of steel?
7,900 kg/m3 X 7,850 kg/m3
7,800 kg/m3 8,000 kg/m3
24. What is the unit mass of a 10 mm diameter RSB?
0.628 kg 0.820 kg
X 0.617 kg 0.817 kg
25. What is the nominal weight of 16 mm diameter x 6 m length RSB?
X 9.468 kg 9.280 kg
9.909 kg 9.017 kg
26. What is the maximum permissible variation in actual weight of a steel bar from the theoretical weight?
X ± 6% ± 8%
± 7% ± 9%
27. You are an experience material engineer of your firm. During compaction you found out that soil is too wet.
What economical recommendation will you give?
Reject the soil Continuous compaction
Remove and replace the soil X Scarify and dry the soil by exposing it to air
under suitable conditions
28. Clays when removed from the borrow pits come out in the form of chunks. If you are the assigned material
engineer in the field, what is the most suitable compacting equipment will you recommend?
Tandem roller Pneumatic tired roller
Vibratory Roller X Sheep's foot roller
29. As an experince field material engineer, without the aid of laboratory equipment, it happens that your sample
is hard, what practical method will you used in determining whether your hard sample is soil or rock?
 By pulverizing with a hammer By chipping
X By submerging into the water By visualizing
30. An experience field material engineer can easily identify whether the soil sample is plastic without the aid of
laboratory equipment.
By air drying X Sample of moist soil molded and rolled into thin
By heating threads without breaking or crumbling
By soaking into the water
31. What is the estimated diameter of the soil thread when rolled between the palm of the hand and the glass
plate begins to crumble in plastic determination?
1/4" 1/2"
X 1/8" 3/16"
32. You are the material engineer of a certain company doing an earth road construction. During the progress
of construction highly organic soil was encountered. What will you recommend to your firm?
Blend the highly organic soil with granular materials
X Remove and replace with more stable materials
Cover the highly organic soil with boulders
Place several logs on the highly organic soils
33. You are the materials engineer of your firm. It so happen that in the preparation of the as-staked plans it was
found out that there was as increase and new additional items of work from the original quality control
program submitted.
Maintain the old submitted quality control program
X Revise the quality control program
Delete the increase and the new additional item
Any of the above
34. If there is a strength deficiency in the concrete specimens and it is not feasible or not advisable to obtain
cores from the structure due to structural considerations, as materials engineer, what will you recommend?
Send letter to you superior for his decision
X Recommend immediately adjusted price of payment with respect to the deficiency incurred
Both a and b
Tolerate the strength deficiency
35. Vibratory steel-wheel roller for compaction shall have a minimum mass of ___ tonnes?
4 8
X 6 10
36. Free haul distance if not provided in the contract shall be ____ ?
400 m X 600 m
500 m 1 km
37. What type of concrete specimens shall be taken in pavement structure?
Cylinder Cube
X Beam Frustum
38. Flexural strength of Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP) when tested at third point?
24.1 Mpa 4.5 Mpa
21.4 Mpa X 3.8 Mpa
39. What is the minimum required cement content per cubic meter of concrete to meet the minimum strength
for Item 311 PCCP?
X 364 kg 450 kg
400 kg 460 kg
40. What is the maximum sapcing for operating virbators?
40 cm X 60 cm
 50 cm 70 cm
41. In no case shall the vibrator be operated longer than ___ seconds on one location.
3 seconds 7 seconds
5 seconds X 15 seconds
42. Sawed contraction joint shall be created by sawing groves in the surface of the pavement of the width not
more than ___ mm and depth not less than ___ mm.
5 mm width and 40 mm depth 7 mm width and 30 mm depth
X 6 mm width and 50 mm depth 8 mm width and 50 mm depth
43. Sawing of the joint shall commence as soon as conrete has hardened sufficiently to permit sawing without
excessive raveling, usually ___ hours.
X 4 to 24 hours 28 hours
24 hours 72 hours
44. When there is an interruption of more than 30 minutes in concreting operations. No transvere joint shall be
constructed within ____ meters of an expansion joint, contraction joint, or weakend plane joint.
1 meter 2 meter
X 1.5 meter 2.5 meter
45. The brooming corrugation on pavement shall be uniform in appearance and not more than ___ mm in depth.
0.5 mm X 1.5 mm
1.0 mm 2.0 mm
46. Concrete pavement surface when tested with a 3-m straight edge shall have maximum surface deviation of ___?
X 3 mm 7 mm
5 mm 8 mm
47. If the strength requirement for Item 311 PCCP does not meet the strength requirement, and it is not feasible
to obtain cores, payment of concrete will be made at an adjusted price due to strength deficieny. What is
the strength percent deficiency of the specimen for the item to be paid 100% of the contract price?
X Less than 5 10 to less than 15
5 to less than 10 15 to less than 20
48. How many cores shall be obtained on each lot for pavement thickness determination?
1 3
2 X 5
49. When any core is deficient by more than 25 mm, additional cores shall be taken at what interval parallel to
the center line in each direction from the affected location?
1m 3m
2.5 m X 5m
50. When average thickness of the pavement per lot is deficient by more than 25 mm. What will be the price
adjustment?
85% of the contract 50% of the contract
70% of the contract X Remove and replace / No payment
51. What is the degree of compaction of soil if the wet density is 2,200 kg/m3 with an actual moisture content
of 10.2% and maximum dry denisty of 1,960 kg/m3?
100.8 X 101.86
124.69 112.24
52. Prime coat shall be left undisturbed for at least ___ .
6 hours X 24 hours
12 hours 4 hours
53. _____ is applied on existing bituminous or cement concrete surface.
Prime Coat Seal Coat
X Tack Coat Surface Treatment
54. Classification of soil which 35% or less the particles pass through no. 200 seive.
Grain size soil Silty clay materials
X Granular materials Clayey materials
55. Classification of soil which 35% or more the particles pass through no. 200 seive.
Grain size soil X Silty clay materials
Granular materials Clayey materials
56. The minimum penetration of the preservative into the surface of the timber shall be ___ ?
15 mm 25 mm
X 20 mm 10 mm
57. How many hours do aggregate stockpile or binned for draining before being batch?
1 hour X 12 hours
6 hours 24 hours
58. Cast in place concrete shall not be post-tensioned until at least ___ and until the compressive strength has
reached the strength specified.
7 days 14 days
X 10 days 20 days
59. Test for coarse aggregate include ____ .
Mortar strength Flexural Strength
X Abrasion and Absorption None of the above
60. Tests for fine aggregate imclude ____ .
X Gradation and mortar strength Flexural Test
Abrasion None of the above
61. Quality determination of concrete coarse aggregate sample requires ___ .
Abrasion test Stability
Sieve analysis X both a and b
62. It is partcles or rock which will pass 3" sieve and retained on a #10 sieve.
X Gravel Coarse
Stone Fine
63. Pouring permit duly approved and issued by:
Contractors ME Contractors PE
DPWH ME X DPWH PE
64. In conducting AASHTO T96, what is the diameter pf steel spheres used?
49.5 mm X 46.8 mm
48.6 mm 45.9 mm
65. Scales for weighing aggregates and cement shall be accurate within ___ % throughout the range of use.
Scales shall be inspected and sealed as often as the Engineer may deem necessary to assure their continued
accuracy.
1.00% 1.50%
X 0.50% 2%
66. How many spheres are used in abrasion test grading A at 500 revolutions?
6 10
8 X 12
67. Submission of sample for testing for cement is ___ .
X 10 kg 15 kg
20 kg 40 kg
68. ______ is the slump of workable concrete if vibrated.
10 - 20 mm 40 - 50 mm
X 10 - 40 mm 40 - 75 mm
69. Which plasticity index is most suitable for aggregate base course? The fraction passing the 0.425mm (No. 40)
shall have a liquid limit not greater than 25 and plasticity index not greater than 6.
15 X 6
10 50
70. _____ is the method used in determining the strength of concrete pipes.
Third point loading Mid-span loading
X Three-edge bearing test none of the above
71. If an asphalt pavement will be constructed over an old existing conrete pavement, ____ should be applied to
the concrete pavement.
Seal coat Prime coat
X Tack Coat Mortar coat
72. Coarse aggregate for Bituminous Macadam Pavement should be ______ .
X Crushed gravel or crushed stone both a and b
Natural gravel None of the above
73. Unless otherwise specified in the special provision, the type of Portland cement used in paving concrete shall be___.
Type III Type IV
Type II X Type I
74. During construction of a raod project, if all the materials to be used are tested for quality, inspection is no
longer required.
X 0
1
75. The degree of compaction of an embankment in our present Specification is based on ___ .
Unconfined compression test Bulk Specific Gravity
X AASHTO T-180 CBR method
76. A soil with a Group Index of 5 is stronger than another with a Group Index of 10.
0 It depends on the Water Content
X 1 None of the above
77. This typical material of this group is fine beach sand or fine desert blow sand wthout silty clay fines or with
very small amount on non-plastic silt.
Group A-1 Group A-5
X Group A-3 Group A-7
78. Rock Excavation consist of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rock which cannot be excavated
without blasting or the use of rippers, and all boulders or other detached stone each having a volume of ___.
2 cu.m. 3 cu.m.
X 1 cu.m. 0.5 cu.m.
79. What is the minimum quantity per linear meter for steel pipes (Galvanized)?
4 pcs. 100 mm (taken from both ends without threads)
3 pcs. 100 mm (taken from both ends without threads)
X 2 pcs. 100 mm (taken from both ends without threadsw/ threads
1 pc. 100 mm (taken at end without thread)
80. A sample from a bituminous mix weighs 1000 grams. At extraction, it was found out that the dry aggregate
weighed 950 grams. What is the % of asphalt by weight of mix?
5.20% 5.40%
X 5.00% 4.80%
81. The contractor shall submit in writing a job-mix formula for the mixture supported by laboratory test data
along with samples of resources of components and viscosity-temperature relationships to the Engineer
for testing and approval at least ____ .
Two weeks One week
 X Three weeks Four weeks
82. The penetration test is an indication of the ___ of asphalt.
X Consistency Hardness
Softness Flash Point
83. Specification requires one (1) Quality test for every ___ of ashpalt.
20 tons 50 tons
200 tons X 40 tons
84. ______ is an indication that the asphalt mix is overheated.
X Blue smoke Rising steam
Stiff appearance Mix slumps in truck
85. In soil, all boring shall be carried to a depth of at least ___ below the grade line.
0.50 m proposed 1.0 m
X 1.5 m 1.8 m
86. _____ is the moisture in an air-dried soil.
Moisture Content X Hygroscopic Moisture Content
Natural Moisture Content Hydrometer Moisture Content
87. In which DPWH item is emulsified asphalt not suitable?
X Item 301 Item 304
Item 302 Item 308
88. Asphalt cement shall not be used while it is foaming nor shall be heated at ___ any time after delivery.
107 ͦC 120 ͦC
X 159 ͦC 100 ͦC
89. How many gradation ranges for hot plant mix bituminous pavement are there in the blue book?
5 X 7
6 8
90. What is the plasticity index of mineral filler?
X Not greater than 4 Not greater than 8
Not greater than 6 Zero
91. Paint contains ____ of pigment and ____ vehicle.
20 % & 80 % 79 % & 21 %
X 21 % & 79 % 80 % & 20 %
92. If the dry stability is 1,300 psi, wet stability of 1,250 psi and air voids of 3%, what is the index of retained strength?
X 96.15% 104%
99.15% 101%
93. _______ is the temperature tolerance of mix in bituminous after job-mix established.
X ± 10 ͦC ± 15 ͦC
± 12 ͦC ± 18 ͦC
94. In a soil exploration, if the characteristics of rock is questionable, the minimum depth of boring into the
bedrock should be _____ .
1.5 m 2.5 m
2.0 m X 3.0 m
95. When group index = 0, what is the grade of soil?
Weak soil X Good soil
Poor soil Very poor soil
96. ______ is the limit were further loss of water due to evaporation which will not result in reduction of volume.
Plastic limit X Shrinkage limit
Liquid limit Credit limit
97. It evaluates the ability of soil as highway subgrade material.
 Atterberg limit X Group Index
Plasticity Index Liquid Limit
98. Failed samples does not necessary mean that the structure it represents is defective, why?
X Maybe sampling is incorrect Maybe curing is correct
Maybe sampling is correct Maybe testing is correct
99. Before the project starts the Materials Engineer or the technician must have a program on how many
samples for each item of work should be tested based on the minimum testing requirements. What program
or report is this?
Program of work Quality control actvities
Program of activities X Quality control program
100. As the work progresses the Materials Engineer should know how many samples has been submitted and tested
and how many samples are to be submitted, in other words the Materials Engineer must refer to what report
so that he/she may be updated on the balance and on file quality test of the construction materials being used
in the project?
Quality control assurance report X Status of Test
Quality control program None of the above
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12 h ± 0.25 h
24 h ± 0.5 h
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7 days 6h
28 days 20 h
56 days 40 h
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 COMPREHENSIVE EXAM - MATERIALS TESTING TECHNOLOGY

1. Empty spaces in a compacted mix surrounded by asphalt coated particles:

Voids in the mineral aggregates Voids filled with asphalt
X Air voids (x) All of the Above
2. Class of concrete used in all superstructure and heavily reinforced substructures. It includes slabs,
beams, girders, columns, arch ribs, box culverts, reinforced abutments, retaining walls and
reinforced footings.
X Class A Class C
Class B Class P
3. In the unavailability of Pipe Tester for the three-edge bearing test of reinforced concrete pipe culverts,
what is the alternative requirements as basis of acceptance of the delivered pipes?
Inspection report for casting of pipes
quality test of used steel bar and cement
concrete cylinder for compression strength
X both a and c
4. A good load bearing quality of soil is classified as:
fine-grained soil organic soil
X granular soil both a and b
5. Has the authority to recommend for the acceptance and or rejection on the quality of the construction
materials.
Project Engineer X Materials Engineer
Quanity Engineer (x) Both a and c
6. Test to be conducted on the in-place soil aggregate material in a road section to determine that
another layer of soil can be placed/laid.
Compaction Test pit for thickness
X Field Density Test CBR
7. Test on soil, asphalt and concrete aggregates that determine the structural strength of granular aggregates.
X Abrasion mortar strength
Soundness CBR
8. Department Order authorizing Private Testing Laboratories to perform the required test for and in
behalf of the DPWH:
D.O No. 11, Series of 2013 X D.O No. 22, Series of 2018
D.O No. 118, Series of 2015 D.O No. 253, Series of 2003
9. A liquid asphalt prepared by mixing asphalt cement with volatile petroleum distillates is:
Oxidized Asphalt Emulsified Asphalt
X Cutback Asphalt None of the above
10. Department Order requiring that the asphalt and concrete mixes for use in the DPWH projects shall
only by supplied by an accredited batching plants:
X D.O No. 253, S. 2003 D.O No. 179, S. 1994
D.O No. 26, S. 1989 D.O No. 203, S. 2003
11. The upward movement of asphalt in an asphalt pavement resulting in the formation of a film of asphalt
on the surface:
Shoving X Bleeding
Rutting None of the above
12. Among the basic equipment required for the district laboratory as listed below, which is not included?
thermostatically controlled oven
liquid and plastic limit apparatus
solution and analytical balance
X none of the above

13. What is the required depth of hole in the conduct of in-situ density test of a compacted soil aggregate
material?
 150 mm 200 mm
100 mm X depends upon the thickness of the layer under test
14. In case there is a contest in the official result of test report of material tested at your testing laboratory,
what appropriate action should be done?
X retest the sample
invalid the test and change the result
check/review the worksheets
require to submit new material sample
15. Highly organic soils:
Silt and Clay Gravel and Sand
X Peat and Muck both a and b
16. The services of accredited private testing laboratories can only be availed by the contractor to test
construction materials in behalf of DPWH after securing of what approved document?
X certificate of accreditation
waiver from DPWH testing laboratory
approved sample card
authorization letter from project engineer
17. What is the minimum floor areas in square meter is requred for a District testing laboratory?
(x) 20 40
X 30 60
18. In the Jobmix Formula the range of thickness for Asphalt Content is:
± 0.04% ± 4%
X ± 0.4% ± 0.5%
19. A report which is prepared monthly by the Materials Engineer containing the number of test conducted
based on the approved quality control program of the project:
X Status of Test Summary of Test
Monthly Test Report (x) All of the above
20. The asphalt pavement represented by the cores shall not be accepted if the deficiency in density is:
less than 2% equal to 2%
X more than 2% None of the above
21. What is the required degree of compaction for a layer of compacted aggregate base course material?
95% Max. 85% Min.
100% Max. X 100% Min.
22. What is the basis of acceptance for concrete beam and cylinder specimen taken at the pouring
activity?
Average strength test results of three specimens is equal to at least 85% and no individual
strength test results is less than 75%
X Average strength test results of three specimens is equal or exceeding the designed strength
and no individual strength is deficient by more than 15%
Strength test results for three concrete specimens meets the 100% requirement of 3.8 Mpa
(550 psi) for beam and 20.7 Mpa (3000 psi) for cylinder
(x) All of the above
23. Aggregates that are prone to stripping:
X Hydrophilic Aggregates Oleophilic Aggregates
Hydrophobic Aggregates None of the above

24. An approved document which specifies the minimum number of tests required for an item of works
corresponding to program quantities is:
(x) Minimum Testing Requirements X Quality Control Program
Program of works Status of Test
25. What specimen shall be submitted in the Testing laboratory for determining the tensile, yield and
elongation of structural metal?
one (1) steel plate or sheet
X cut one-meter length on delivered materials
 reduced test specimens of any size
reduced rectangular test specimen
26. In asphalt aggregate (composite aggregate) the dividing size between coarse and fine aggregate is:
4.75 mm 1.18 mm
X 2.36 mm None of the above
27. In the classification test of soil aggregates, what test shall be conducted in the field or laboratory?
sieve analysis & laboratory compaction
liquid and plastic limit
plasticity index and field density
X grading, liquid limit and plasticity index
28. A tool or means used by an engineer or an inspector to determine the acceptability of construction
materials prior to incorporation into the work is:
materials pretesting certificate (x) materials testing
maufacturer's certificate X material inspection report
29. The acceptability of reinforced concrete pipe culvert in all diameters and classes shall be detrmined
by what result?
Compressive Strength Test
Measuring the inner and outer diameter
X Three-edge bearing test
Materias Engineer Inspection Report
30. A documented proof attesting that the quality of construction materials fails or meets the specifications
requirement.
Quality Control Program
Certificate of Quality Control Assurance Report
Materials Inspection Report
X Materials Test Reports
31. What is the basis of acceptance in the strength of concrete represented by cores taken on the
completed pavement?
average strength of cores is 100% or ore than the designed strength and no individual
cores is deficient by more than 15%
X average strength of core is equal to at least 85% of and no single core is less than 75% of
the specified strength
strength of all cores meets the 100% of the specified compressive strength
(x) either a or c
32. Results of flexural strength test on one-set of specimen taken during pouring of pavement has an
average strength of 555 psi and two-specimens have an identical results of 460 psi, the concrete
pavement is:
(x) acceptable not to be paid
to be remove and replace X take core specimens for strength test
33. A 16 mm diameter reinforcing steel bars intended for use as tie bars for PCCP was tested for a quality
test and test report showed that the variation in mass is over/exceed the specification requirements,
what action should the Materials Engineer do?
(x) accept for the inteded usage
X reject and change the source
accept and undertake corrective measure
resample and retest
34. One-set of concrete core specimens taken on the completed pavement showed and average strength
of 22.50 Mpa while the other two-cores have recorded a compressive strength of 17.80 and 18.0 Mpa,
as the Material Engineer of the project, what action shall be recommended for the in-place paving
concrete?
X accept and recommend for payment
(x) remove and replace
reject and recommend for payment
either b or c
35. Test that determines the right amount of mixing water in compacting a soil material and service as
reference in checking the degree of compaction of compacted soil.
moisture content determination
failed density test
X moisture density relation test
(x) both a and b
36. This item shall consist of constructing a Bituminous Concrete Surface Course composed of aggregates,
mineral filler and bituminous material mixed in a central plant, constructed and laid hot on the
prepared base:
Item 308 Item 311
X Item 310 None of the above
37. The method which should be used for practice size analysis in the determination of particle size
distribution in soils is:
(x) Dry Sieving Hydrometer Test
Wet Sieving X Depends on the maximum grain size
38. Test on concrete mix where the results is used as basis for quality control of concrete and also used
for determination for compliance with specification.
X compressive strength load crushing strength
flexural strength (x) both a and b
39. Test to be conducted on extracted core specimens taken on the completed asphalt concrete
pavement to be used as basis for the final payment?
compressive strength X thickness
bulk specific gravity (x) both b and c
40. Quality test conducted on the delivered Item 201 - Aggregate Base Course indicates plasticity index
of 4, abrasion loss of 48 and CBR value of 75%, what action shall be done on the material?
X reprocess by blending other sources
accept and use the material
reject and not allow to use
resample and retest
41. Result of quality conducted in Item 201 - Aggregate base Course showed an oversized percent passing
of two-sieves and a plasticity index of 8, the materials should be:
incorporate into the work
(x) reject and look for other source
resample and retest
X reprocess and retest the material
42. Star Rating of DPWH Regional and District Materials Testing Laboratories
D.O. No. 80, Series of 1990 X D.O. No. 126, Series of 2016
D.O. No. 152, Series of 2015 None of the above
43. After the sample is subjected to Abrasion Test, the recovered materials are then passed on what sieve?
2.00 mm sieve X 1.70 mm sieve 10 12
4.00 mm sieve 4.75 mm sieve 5 #4
44. This test determines the compressive strength of the soil layer:
Compaction Test FDT Test
X CBR Test Grading Test
45. Condition of aggregates containing an excess moisture on the surface of the particles:
Oven dry Saturated and Surface dry
Air dry X Damp or wet
46. During the bituminous hot mix mixing operation, it is required that certain mass percentage of hyrdated
lime, dry aggregate basis shall be added to the mxiture:
0-1.0 pecent 1.0 - 1.5 percent
X 0.5 - 1.0 percent None of the above
47. Item in the DPWH Blue Book consist of furnishing, placing and compacting crushed gravel, crushed stone
or crushed rock on a prepared subgrade/subbase in one or more layers:
Item 200 X Item 202 slags
 (x) Item 201 None of the above
48. In the Jobmix Formula the tolerance of Asphalt Mix upon delivery is:
± 5 ͦC X ± 10 ͦC
± 7 ͦC None of the above
49. To ensure a quality infrastructure projects, the main responsibility of a DPWH Engineer to a project
is to implement:
Quality Control Construction Control
Logistics Control X Quality Assurance
50. Flexural strength of concrete beam specimen when tested by the third-point method at foureen (14)
days shall be not less than:
24.1 Mpa 4.5 Mpa
X 3.8 Mpa 3.4 Mpa
51. Strength of steel bars were evaluated using its:
X Nominal cross sectional area
Actual cross sectional area
(x) Nominal mass
None of the above
52. A rock fragment ussually rounded by weathering or abrasion with an average diameter of 305 mm (12 in.)
or more:
(x) Cobble Broken Rock 2.5 -10
X Boulder None of the above larger than 10
53. Measure the shearing resistance of a soil when mixed with water.
(x) Plastic Limit Shrinkage Limit crumble
X Liquid Limit Plasticity Index shearing
54. In the conduct of laboratory compaction test of an embankment material, the standard test method
use is:
X AASHTO T 99 Mtehod C AASHTO T 99 Mtehod D
AASHTO T 180 Mtehod C AASHTO T 180 Mtehod D
55. In a plastic limit test of soil mayerial, what is the minimum weight of sample to be prepared?
(x) 8 grams 100 grams LL
X 20 grams None of the above PL
56. The higher the fineness modulus the ____ is the aggregate:
finer Clayey
X coarser None of the above
57. Materials finer than 0.075 mm can be separated from larger particle by:
X Hydrometer Analysis (x) Wet Sieving
Dry Sieving All of the above
58. In the DPWH Standard Specification for Highways, Bridges and Airports (Volume II), Bituminous
Plant-Mix Surface Course - General Specification is:
X Item 307 Item 310
(x) Item 308 None of the above
59. What test shall be conducted on a model concrete beams and what is the required age for breaking
the specimen?
compressive strength @ 14 days
X flexural strength @ 14 days
compressive strength @ 28 days
(x) Flexural strength @ 28 days
60. During a moisture-density relation test of a soil material, a 4.5 kg rammer was used, what is the
required height of drop of the rammer?
305 mm 380 mm T99 12 in
X 457 mm 250 mm T180
61. What is the size of sieve in which a soil sample for use in a liquid limit test is required to pass?
passing 0.075 mm X passing the 0.425 mm
passing the 4.75 mm passing the 2.00 mm
62. When is the proper time that the testing materials should be done in a construction of a project?
during construction stage X prior to incorporation into the work
after construction stage both a and c
63. In the Jobmix Formula the range of tolerance for aggregates Passing No. 4 and larger sieve is:
± 2% X ± 7%
± 4% None of the above
64. Type of asphalt which is preferable to use for Asphalt Stabilized Road Mix Base Course: Item 205
X Emulsified Asphalt Asphalt Cement
Cutback Asphalt Oxidized Asphalt
65. The required diameter of the sample before crumbling occurs in Plastic Limit Test:
3.5 mm X 3.2 mm (1/8 in)
3.15 mm 3.6 mm
66. A written report which contains a propose definite single values for the percentage of aggregate passing
each specified sieve size, the percentage of bituminous material to be added, the temperature of the mixture
delivered on the road and the kind percentage of additive of mineral filler to be used:
X Job-Mix Formula Design Mix
Program of Works (POW) Minimum Testing Requirements
67. Higher penetration grades or soft asphalt are used in places where climate is:
Hot Both a and b
X Cold None of the above
68. A medium curing cutback asphalt is readily identified by the characteristic smell of:
Gasoline Oil
X Kerosene Tar
69. The soil sample as received form the field shall be dried thorughly in air or in drying apparatus at what
temperature?
X not exceeding 60 ͦC
not exceeding 100 ͦC
not exceeding 110 ͦC
None of the above
70. The prepared and compacted soil immediately below the pavement system and extending to such depth
as will affect the structural design:
X Base Subgrade
Subbase None of the above
71. What is the required depth of hole in the conduct of in-situ density test of a compacted soil aggregate
materials?
100 mm 200 mm
150 mm X depends on the thickness of the layer under test
72. How many measurement shall be conducted on a core drilled bituminous concrete pavement sample
for thickness determination?
9 5
8 X None of the above
73. The thinnest and more fluid grade of Medium-Curing Cutback Asphalt is:
X MC - 30 MC - 250
MC - 70 MC - 800
74. Condition of aggregates wherein it is completely dry and fully absirbent:
X Oven dry Saturated and Surface dry
Air dry Damp or wet
75. In the moisture density relation test of an item 200 - Aggregate Subbase Course, the maximum dry
density and optimum moisture content of the material is determined by:
AASHTO T 99 Method C AASHTO T 180 Method C
AASHTO T 99 Method D X AASHTO T 180 Method D
76. Tests to determine the shelf life of an emulsion:
Sieve Test Cement Mixing
X Storage Stability Viscosity Test
77. The ashpaltic material that is usually classified by the viscosity is:
X Asphalt Cement Cutback Asphalt ViscoSolid
Emulsified Asphalt both b & c
78. The bituminous coating applied on an old or existing pavement to bind the new construction to the
old surface is:
Prime Coat Seal Coat
X Tack Coat Fog Seal
79. A type of emulsion compatible to acidic type of aggregates:
Anionic (x) Both a and b
X Cationic None of the above
80. The minimum additional asphalt overlay thickness required if the deficiency in the average thickness
of core is more than 5 mm.
not less than 25 mm not less than 75 mm
X not less than 50 mm None of the above
81. Application of low viscosity liquid asphalt to untreated base course prior to placing the asphalt pavement:
Tack Coat Seal Coat
X Prime Coat Fog Seal
82. In the acceptance of bituminous concrete pavement, how many core samples are required to be taken
for each full day's operation for testong?
X At least one, but not more than three samples
At least two, but not more than four samples
At least three, but not more than five samples
None of the above
83. To be acceptable, the compacted bituminous pavement shall have a thickness tolerance of:
- 0.05 mm X - 5 mm
- 0.5 mm None of the above
84. Asphalt Cement having the hardest penetration grade:
X AC 40 - 50 AC 85 - 100
AC 60 - 70 AC 120 - 150
85. Sieve size in which the cement sample is required to pass prior to the conduct of testing:
0.045 mm X 0.850 mm #20
(x) 0.075 mm None of the above
86. D.O. No. 57: Testing and Acceptance of Cement states that the compressive of mortar samples tested
at 3 days and 7 days can be considered for acceptance provided that the strength of the samples at
7 days is:
X Not less than 85% of the required strength for 28 days 23.46 Mpa
Not more than 85% of the required strength for 28 days
Not more than 15% of the required strength for 28 days
None of the above
87. Condition of aggregates wherein it is dry at the surface but cointaining some interior moisture less
than the amount required to saturate the particle, hence somewhat absorbent:
Oven dry X Saturated and Surface dry
Air dry Damp or wet
88. Ideal condition in which the aggregate neither contributes water to nor absorbs water from the
cement paste:
Oven dry X Saturated and surface dry
Air dry Damp or wet
89. In the liquid limit test, what is the height drop of the brass cup on the base of the liquid limit device
8 mm 13 mm
X 10 mm 15 mm
90. In the "flow curve" (% Moisture vs. Numner of blows) the liquid limit is expressed as the moisture
content corresponding to what blows?
(x) 10 blows X 25 blows
15 blows None of the above
 91. A jobmix formula provides for close control of:
aggregate gradation X both a and b
asphalt control None of the above
92. For hygroscopic moisture content, the required weight:
25 g passing No. 2 mm sieve X 10 g passing No. 2 mm sieve
25 g retain No. 2 mm sieve 10 g retain No. 2 mm sieve
93. A mixture of resins, fillers, pigments and reflective spheres combined by heating to obtain a product
with the derived properties suitable for traffic line stripping.
Reflectorized Traffic Paint Epoxy-Resin Paint retro-drirective refelctive marking
X Thermoplsatic Traffic Paint None of the above
94. The minimum moisture content that allow the soil ot be rolled without crumbling:
X Plastic Limit Plasticity Index
Liquid Limit Shrinkage Limit
95. What test determines the optimum mositure content of a soil aggregate?
moisture content X laboratory compaction
field density None of the above
96. An activity in the construction of a project which should be done timely as the work progresses to
ensure quality of the project.
X Testing and inspection Inspection and control of materials
(x) Sampling and testing Timely submission of materials samples for a
testing laboratory
97. A liquid asphalt prepared by mixing asphalt cement with volatile petroleum distillates is:
Oxidized Asphalt Emulsified Asphalt
X Cutback Asphalt None of the above
98. Materials other than cement, water and aggregates added to conrete mix before or during mixing to
modify the rate of hydration:
Hydrated Lime Stabilizer
X Admixture None of the above
99. When the plastic limit is equal to or greater than liquid limit, how are you going to report the P.I.?
PL ≥ LL, PI is reported as P (Plastic) P = higher PI ; PL < LL
X PL ≥ LL, PI is reported as NP (Non-Plastic) PI = LL - PL NP = negative or zero
PL ≥ LL, PI is reported as VP (Very Plastic) PL = LL + PI
(x) Both a and c
100. What is the condition of your soil sample for liquid and plastic limit?
oven-dried (x) moist condition
X air-dried natural moisture content
 SPECIAL WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS FOR DPWH MATERIALS ENGINEERS ACCREDITATION

1. Minimum cement content per kg (bag) of Class Seal concrete.

364 kg (9.1 bags) 320 kg (8 bags)
440 kg (11 bags) X 380 kg (9.5 bags)
2. Common Deffects of Portland Cement Concrete Pavement, except:
scaling X ravelling
crazing pockmarks
3. After Sieve Analysis, 96% passed in the No. 200 (0.075mm) sieve with a plasticity index of 20. Classify the
soil by the AASHTO classification system.
Silty Soil Silty or Clayey
X Clayey Soil Sand
4. Abrasion Loss of asphalt content percentage by weight of dry aggregates.**
X 40% 50%
45% 55%
5. If the deciency in the core thickness is more than 5 mm, additional layer may be permitted in order to meet
the designed thickness, but it should not be BLANK and that proper construction procedures are followed.
X less than 50 mm (2 in) more than 50 mm (2 in)
less than 25mm (1 in) more than 25 mm (1 in)
6. Types of Portland Cement that is intended for use in massive concrete structures, such as large dams
where the temperature rise resulting from heat generated during hydration is a critical factor.
Type II (Moderate-Sulfate Resistant)
Type III (High-Early Strength)
X Type IV (Low-Heat of Hydration)
Type V (Sulfate-Resistant)
7. Initial weight in grams of test Sample for Grade B.
5000 X 2500
3000 1250
8. For use as a mineral admixture, except:**
X Volcanic Ash Silica Fume
Blast Furnace Slag Fly Ash
9. The ability to withstand repeated flexing caused by the passage of wheel loads.
X Fatigue Resistance Skid Resistance
Rutting Flexibility
10. What is the basis of acceptance for concrete beam and cylinder specimen taken at the pouring
activity? *
Average strength test results of three specimens is equal to at least 85% and no individual
strength test results is less than 75%
X Average strength test results of three specimens is equal or exceeding the designed strength
and no individual strength is deficient by more than 15%
Strength test results for three concrete specimens meets the 100% requirement of 3.8 Mpa
(550 psi) for beam and 20.7 Mpa (3000 psi) for cylinder
All of the above
11. Length of sample to be submitted for determining the tensile and elongation? **
X 1.0 meter 2.0 meter
1.5 meter 0.5 meter
12. What material shall be submitted for determining the tensile, yield and elongation? **
galvanized pipe X reinforcing steel bars
 steel sheet all of the above
13. Test to produce a 0.3 mm crack and the ultimate load (strength) of the pipe. *
Compressive Strength Test
Measuring the inner and outer diameter
X Three-edge bearing test
Q.T. for reinforced concrete pipe
14. What is the basis of acceptance in the strength of concrete represented by cores taken on the
completed pavement? *
average strength of cores is 100% or ore than the designed strength and no individual
cores is deficient by more than 15%
X average strength of core is equal to at least 85% of and no single core is less than 75% of
the specified strength
strength of all cores meets the 100% of the specified compressive strength
either a or c
15. The higher the fineness modulus the ____ is the aggregate:
finer Clayey
X coarser None of the above .
16. The thinnest and more fluid grade of Medium-Curing Cutback Asphalt is:
X MC - 30 MC - 250
MC - 70 MC - 800
17. The minimum moisture content at which the soil can be rolled into a thread of 1/8" in diameter
without breaking is known as BLANK.
X Plastic Limit Plasticity Index
Liquid Limit Shrinkage Limit
18. When the plastic limit is equal to or greater than liquid limit, how are you going to report the P.I.? **
PL ≥ LL, PI is reported as P (Plastic)
X PL ≥ LL, PI is reported as NP (Non-Plastic)
PL ≥ LL, PI is reported as VP (Very Plastic)
Both a and c
19. What sieve no. is the maximum particle passing for Sand used in FDT?
X No. 10 No. 8
No. 4 No. 16
20. What is minimum number of rivets and bolts for testing purposes metal structures?
3 X 5
4 6
21. What is the spacing of Reflectorized Thermoplastic Rumble strips?
150-200 mm 50-100 mm
250-500 mm X 200-500 mm
22. What is the ph Vakue of water allowed in concrete mix?
4 to 8 4 to 8.5
X 6 to 8 5.5 to 8.5
23. The following are types of slump, except one;
True Slump Shear Slump
X False Slump Collapse Slump
24. What is the soaking time of the sample tested for California Bearing Ration (CBR) Test?
X 96 hours 24 hours
48 hours 12 hours
25. What is the minimum average compressive strength of load bearing concrete hollow block (CHB)?
2000 psi 1500 psi
 X 1000 psi 2500 psi
26. Concrete not in place within BLANK shall not be used/ discarded.
X 1.5 hours 1.0 hour
0.5 hour 2.0 hours
27. What is the minimum thickness of stones to be used for Stone Masonry?
250 mm 200 mm
X 150 mm 100 mm
28. If the dry stability is 1,300 psi, wet stability of 1,250 psi and air voids of 3%, what is the IRS? **
104.00% 96.25%
3.85% X 96.15%
29. How many Grading and Plasticity Tests must be conducted for Item 300 with a volume of 7.500 cu.m.? **
5 Grading and 5 Plasticity 15 tests each
X 25 Grading and 25 Plasticity 3 test each
30. What is the percent of asphalt by weight of total mix if the weight of dry aggregates is 960 kg and the weight
of asphalt is 75 kg?
X 7.25% 7.52%
7.35% 7.53%
31. A 6.1 meter width pavement has a shoulder of 1.0 meter on each side. The combined thickness of
subbase and base course shall be 300 mm. How many layers of Compaction must be carried out?
X 8.1 meters of full width over 2 layers
8.1 meters of full width over 3 layers
6.1 meters of full width over 2 layers
6.1 meters of full width over 3 layers
32. What is the bulk specific gravity of the specimen given the following datat result of the compacted
bituminous sample?
Wt. of Sample in air 1150 g
Wt. of Sample in water 950 g
Wt. of Sample in SSD 1200 g
6.4 X 4.6
5.0 6.0
33. The following are the measurements (in cm) of a concrete core taken for thickness determination at
Sta 0+100: 23, 24, 23, 23, 23.5, 23.6, 23.7, 23.8, 23.9. Actual measurement of the core at the center is 23 cm.
What is the average thickness of the core?
23.30 23.50
X 23.20 23.40
34. Compute Fineness Modulus:
Sieve Size % Retained
3.8" 0
No. 4 5
No. 8 13
No. 16 44
No. 30 65
No. 50 55
No. 100 96
No. 200 98
2.68 X 2.78
3.76 4.22
35. Non-Shrink Grout shall be placed within BLANK minutes and will be discarded if unused within 20 minutes.
30 minutes X 60 minutes
 45 minutes 90 minutes
36. Cement mortar for stone masonry shall be used within BLANK minutes of preparation.
30 minutes 60 minutes
45 minutes X 90 minutes
37. Shotcrete shall be applied within BLANK of adding cement to the mixture.
30 minutes 60 minutes
X 45 minutes 90 minutes
38. The mortar proportion of stone masonry shall be:
X one part cement, 2 parts sand one part cement, 4 parts sand
one part cement, 3 parts sand one part cement, 1 parts sand
39. What is the maximum heoght of Reflectorized Thermoplastic Rumble Strips?
8 mm 20 mm
X 13 mm 25 mm
40. The following are the phases of rolling operations in asphalt pavement; except one:
X Initial Intermediate
Brealdown Final
41. What is the rate of loading of compression machine during compression test of cylinder samples?
20 - 50 psi/sec 20 - 50 psi/min
125 - 175 psi/min 125 - 175 psi/sec
42. What is the curve formed when graphing, Optimum Moisture Content and Maximum Dry Density?
Hyperbola X Parabola
Straight Line None
43. What is the main factor affecting the strength of concrete?
Strength of aggregates X Water-Cement Ratio
Proper Consolidation Admixture
44. What is the minimum test requirements for asphalt mix or Bituminous mixture?
X 1QT for every 130 tons or 75 m^3
1QT for every 40 tons or 200 drums
1QT for every 100 Gallons
1QT for every delivery/ shipment
45. There is a certain project that the quantity of RSB is less than 10,000 kgs and it is impractical for testing
since the area is seclude, what testing are you going to require?
Inspection Report X Mill Certificate
Waiver PE Certificate
46. To obtain a representative sample of soil for testing from a bulk sample it is proper to use:
X quartering canvass and take the sample on the two opposite quadrants
quartering canvass and take the sample on the two adjacent quadrants
scoop and take the sample inside the jute sack
plywood board to spread thin the sample
47. What is the sampling frequency for compressive strength of shotcrete?
X 1 set per 25 m3 but not kess than 1 day
1 set per 50 m3 but not kess than 1 day
1 set per 75 m3 but not kess than 1 day
1 set per 20 m3 but not kess than 1 day
48. What is the heating temperature during application of Reflective Thermoplastic Stripping Material?
211 ± 2 ͦC X 211 ± 7 ͦC
211 ± 3 ͦC 211 ± 5 ͦC
49. A set of three (3) core samples has the following compressive strengths: 4000 psi, 3500 psi and 2600 psi.
If the required strength is 3500 psi, the area represnted by the core samples is:
 acceptable
X not acceptable
acceptable but with adjustment in payment
subject to monitoring within the warranty period
50. Concrete with zero slump means that its water-cement ration is:
X low zero
high below zero
51. What apparatus measures the time of setting of hydraulic Portland cement?
Blaine aire permeability apparatus
Le Chatelier flash apparatus
Auticlave expansion apparatus
X Vicat apparatus
52. Embankment materials are classified as unsuitable materials if:
the natural moisture content is 50%
the liquid limit is 40%
X the plasiticity index is 60
the natural density is 1200 kg/ m3
53. What will possibly be the result of using different brands of cementy in concrete paving?
X Different strength Different color after it has hardened
Different texture No effect
54. If permitted by the engineer, additional water may be added to the batch concrete materials in truck
mixers for Portland Cement Concrete Pavement. Additional mixing may be performed to increase the slump
to meet the specified requirements provided that the water-cement ratio is nort exceeded and that the
said operations are performed within BLANK minutes after the initial mixing operations.
90 X 45
60 30
55. Splicing of reinforcing steel bars must nit exceed BLANK of the bars.
X 1/3 1/2
2/3 3/4
56. "Recommended Practice for Selecting Proportions for Normal and Heavyweight Concrete", design mix
based on the Absolute Volume ethod as outlined in the ACI Standard.
X ACI 211.1 ACI 211.3
ACI 211.2 ACI 211.4
55. Lapping length of Carbon Fiber Sheet (CFS) shall be not less than
10 cm 30 cm
X 20 cm 40 cm
56. Used on the road signs consisting of spherical lens elements embedded within a transparent plastic
having a smooth, flat surface with a protected precoat adhesive which shall be pressure sensitive for manual
application, or tack free heat activated for mechanical vacuum-heat application.
Reflective thermoplastic stripping
Glass beads (Pre-mix)
X Reflective sheeting
Thermoplastic traffic paint
57. Sample of wire stand for testing shall be BLANK for pre-tensioning and for post-tensioning.
X 2 meters 2.5 meters
1.5 meters 1.0 meter