1.

For Item 100, Clearing and Grabbing, clearing shall extend __________ beyond the toe of the fill
slopes or beyond rounding of cut slopes.
a. 1.0 m
b. 1.5 m
c. 2.0 m
d. 2.5 m

2. When a new pavement is to be constructed immediately over an existing Portland Cement

Concrete Pavement and if so specified in the Contract, the slab shall be broken into pieces with
greatest dimension of not more than _________.
a. 300 mm
b. 400 mm
c. 500 mm
d. 600 mm

3. To determine the target density, ______________ shall be constructed at the beginning of work
for each course material to be compacted. Pilot trial
a. Control strip
b. Conventional section
c. Any of the above

4. The fraction passing the 0.425 mm (No. 40) sieve for aggregate sub-base materials shall have a
liquid limit not greater than __________ and plasticity index not greater than 12 as determined by
AASHTO T 89 and T 90, respectively.
a. 25
b. 30
c. 35
d. 40

5. Department Order # 37 series of 2016, Pile Integrity Test (PIT) for bored piles shall be conducted
at least?
a. 20% of the total number of bored piles
b. 30% of the total number of bored piles
c. 40% of the total number of bored piles
d. 50% of the total number of bored piles

6. The crushed aggregate material passing the _______ sieve shall have a minimum soaked CBR-
value of 80% tested according to AASHTO T 193.
a. 19.0 mm
b. 25.0 mm
c. 37.5 mm
d. 50.0 mm

7. For Lime Stabilized Road Mix Base Course, the CBR for gravelly soil mixture should have a
minimum value of __________ tested according to AASHTO T 193.
a. 80%
b. 90%
c. 100%
d. 110%
8. The bituminous mixture shall be placed at a temperature of not less than __________ as
measured in the truck just prior to dumping into the spreader.
a. 95 deg. C
b. 103 deg. C
c. 107 deg. C
d. 115 deg. C

9. The asphalt pavement represented by the core shall not be accepted if the deficiency of the
average thickness is more ___________, averaging of the density and thickness of asphalt cores is
not permitted.
a. 10.0 mm
b. 7.5 mm
c. 5.0 mm
d. 2.5 mm

10. The wire mesh in Portland cement concrete pavement for lateral and longitudinal directions shall
not be less than _________ in diameter.
a. 6 mm
b. 12 mm
c. 18 mm
d. 24 mm

11. During hot weather, the temperature of mixed concrete should not be allowed to exceed a
maximum temperature of _________.
a. 38 deg. C
b. 36 deg. C
c. 34 deg. C
d. 32 deg. C

12. The brooming operations for laid concrete mixture should be essential that the arrangements
produced in the mixture shall be uniform in appearance and not more than ________ in depth.
a. 1.5 mm
b. 2.0 mm
c. 2.5 mm
d. 3.0 mm

13. Areas in concrete pavement showing high spots of more than 3 mm but not exceeding ________
in 3 m shall be marked and immediately ground down with an approved grinding tool to an elevation
where the area or spot will not show surface deviations in excess of 3 mm when tested with 3 m
straight-edge.
a. 10 mm
b. 12 mm
c. 15 mm
d. 18 mm

14. Forms for concrete shall remain in place undisturbed for not less than __________hours after
concrete pouring.
a. 12 hours
b. 18 hours
c. 24 hours
d. 48 hours
15. Concrete piles shall, when approved by the Engineer, be cut off at such a level that at least
________ of undamaged pile can be embedded in the structure above.
a. 600 mm
b. 500 mm
c. 400 mm
d. 300 mm

16. The measured cement content for structural concrete shall be within the tolerance of ________
of the designed cement content.
a. +/- 2%
b. +/- 3%
c. +/- 4%
d. +/- 5%

17. No bond stress shall be transferred to the concrete, nor end anchorages released until the
concrete has attained a compressive strength, as shown by cylinder tests, of at least _______ unless
otherwise specified.
a. 24.1 MPa
b. 28 MPa
c. 31 MPa
d. 34.5 MPa

18. If lean concrete is required in Item 407 – Structural Concrete prior to placing of reinforcing steel
bars, the lean concrete should have a minimum compressive strength of ________.
a. 13.8 MPa
b. 20.7 MPa
c. 27.6 MPa
d. 34.5 MPa

19. Unless otherwise shown on the drawings, or permitted by the Engineer, false work supporting
any span of a supported bridge shall not be released before ________ after the laid concrete
excluding concrete above the bridge deck, has been placed.
a. 3 days
b. 7 days
c. 14 days
d. 21 days

20. A minimum of _________ shall be taken from the lot for testing of elastomeric bearing pads.
a. 5 bearings
b. 4 bearings
c. 3 bearings
d. 2 bearings

21. All washed aggregates and aggregates produced or handled by hydraulic methods, shall be
stockpiled or binned for draining at least ________ before being batched.
a. 24 hours
b. 18 hours
c. 12 hours
d. 6 hours
22. The width, height and length of the gabion basket as manufactured shall not differ more than
_________ from the ordered size prior to filling.
a. +/- 2%
b. +/- 3%
c. +/- 4%
d. +/- 5%

23. A minimum weight _______ of Reflectorized Thermoplastic paint shall be taken for every 100
bags or fraction thereof.
a. 3 kg.
b. 5 kg.
c. 10 kg.
d. 15 kg.

24. The recommended length of road section where reflectorized thermoplastic rumble strips are to
be installed shall be from ________ depending on the advisory speed limit of the road section.
a. 20 m to 30 m
b. 30 m to 40 m
c. 40 m to 50 m
d. 50 m to 60 m

25. Composite samples of chemical admixtures for concrete shall be prepared by thoroughly mixing
the grab samples selected and the resultant mixture sampled to provide at least __________ for
complete test.
a. 1.7 kg.
b. 2.0 kg.
c. 2.3 kg.
d. 2.5 kg.

26. The asphalt mixture shall have an index of retained strength of not less than _________
when tested by AASHTO T 165.
a. 50
b. 60
c. 70
d. 80

27. Which is not a type of flexible pavement?

a. Dense-graded
b. Open-graded
c. Gap-graded
d. Close-graded

28. Shoving is the formation of ripples across a pavement and occurs at locations having severe
horizontal stresses, such as intersections. It is typically caused by: excess asphalt; too much fine
aggregate; rounded aggregate; too soft an asphalt; or a weak granular base.
a. Alligator cracks
b. Shoving
c. Longitudinal cracks
d. Transverse cracks
29. Roughness Index in excess of the prescribed limits can be corrected through the use of ______.
a. Diamond grinding machine
b. Rotomilling machine
c. Fine Milling machine
d. Tining machine

30. In asphalt pavement, 3 meter straight edge will be applied at right angles, the variation of the
surface between any two contacts with the surface shall not exceed? (Ans. 9 mm)
a. 3 mm
b. 5 mm
c. 6 mm
d. None of the above

31. What is the maximum thickness of shotcrete application allowed per layer?
a. 25 mm
b. 50 mm
c. 75 mm
d. 100 mm

32. A concrete beam was tested at third-point loading method and broke at an applied load of 6850
lbs. what is the resulting flexural strength?
a. 550 psi
b. 570 psi
c. 600 psi
d. 625 psi

33. The main problem associated with wrong practice of conveying/depositing concrete is called:
a. Cracking
b. Honeycomb
c. Laitance
d. Segregation

34. Three concrete cores taken from a pavement section poured on a single day were tested to have
strengths as follows:

Core Strength (psi)

1 3720
2 3150 (90% of 3500 psi)
3 2500 (71% of 3500 psi)
Average 3123 (89% of 3500 psi)

If the required strength is 3500 psi, concrete in the area represented by these cores:
a. Maybe accepted, subject to price adjustment
b. Is considered adequate
c. Is considered inadequate
d. May be recorded, at the initiative of the DPWH

35. During asphalt compaction, the rolling speed, whether being used in the vibratory static mode,
should not exceed _______ km/hr.:
a. 4-7 km/hr.
b. 5-8 km/hr.
c. 6-9 km/hr.
d. 7-10 km/hr.
36. The Contractor shall submit in writing a job-mix-formula supported by laboratory test data along
with samples of materials to the Engineer for testing and approval at least:
a. One week
b. Two weeks
c. Three weeks
d. Four weeks

37. A load bearing Concrete Hollow Block (CHB) sample was tested to compression with the following
test data:

Width, mm --------------------- 150

Length, mm --------------------- 394
Height, mm --------------------- 194
Ultimate load, lbs. -------------------- 52,300

What is the Compressive Strength of the sample?

a. 4.2 MPa
b. 3.9 MPa
c. 2.8 MPa
d. None of the above

38. Where do we take additional cores when the measurement of any core taken from the pavement
is deficient in thickness by more than 25mm?
a. At no less than 20 meter intervals parallel to the centerline in each direction from the affected
location
b. At no less than 15 meter intervals parallel to the centerline in each direction from the affected
location
c. At no less than 10 meter intervals parallel to the centerline in each direction from the affected
location
d. At no less than 5 meter intervals parallel to the centerline in each direction from the affected
location

39. What is the required length of pipe specimen in the determination of zinc coating of galvanized
pipe?
a. 2 in.
b. 4 in.
c. 6 in.
d. None of the above

40. An admixture that tends to reduce incidence of thermal cracking and to maintain concrete
workability during large pours or long ready-mix hauls is a/an:
a. Water-reducing admixture
b. Retarding water-reducing admixture
c. Air-entraining admixture
d. Accelerating admixture

41. A good grading of fine aggregates for concrete has a fineness modulus not exceeding:
a. 2.6
b. 2.8
c. 3.2
d. 3.4
42. To determine the Abrasion Loss of the tested aggregates, the sample is screened on:
a. Sieve #10
b. Sieve #12
c. Sieve #30
d. Sieve #100

43. To ensure equilibrium relative to its anticipated service environment, structural timber is dried
between _________ moisture content.
a. 4 – 8%
b. 8 – 12%
c. 12 – 20%
d. None of the above

44. Compute for the Fineness Modulus of Sand with Sieve Analysis data as follows:
Sieve Opening Percentage Retained
12.5mm 0
9.5mm 0
4.75 # 4 4
2.36 #8 35
1.18 #16 40
0.6 #30 70
0.3 #50 80
0.15 #100 95
0.075 #200 98
a. 2.40
b. 2.88
c. 3.24
d. 3.67
45. The minimum cement content per cubic meter of Seal Class of Concrete in Structural Concrete is:
a. 364 kg. (9.1 bags)
b. 440 kg. (11 bags)
c. 380 kg. (9.5 bags)
d. None of the above

46. It is the limit were further loss of water due to evaporation will not result in further reduction of
volume of a soil mass:
a. Plastic limit
b. Liquid limit
c. Shrinkage limit
d. Plasticity Index

47. In Item 514 Shotcrete, the sample frequency of the mix for compressive strength is:
a. 1 set per 75 m3 but not less than 1 per day of operation
b. 1 set per 25 m3 but not less than 1 per day of operation
c. 1 set per 45 m3 but not less than 1 per day of operation
d. 1 set per 35 m3 but not less than 1 per day of operation

48. In the Atterberg Limit Test conducted, the resulting Plastic Limit (PL) is 21 while the Liquid Limit
(LL) is 39. What is the Plasticity Index (PI) of the Soil?
a. 60
b. 18
c. 46
d. 86
49. The test conducted on fully a cured Carbon Fiber Sheet (CFS) application to determine the
adhesion to the substrate is called:
a. Compressive Strength Test
b. Flexural Strength Test
c. Pull-Off Test
d. Bonding Test

50. The maximum height of Reflectorized Thermoplastic Rumble Strips shall be:
a. 5 mm
b. 8 mm
c. 13 mm
d. 25 mm

51. In the thickness measurement of zinc (hot dip galvanized) coatings on Iron and Steel products
using Magnetic Thickness Measurement Method, the average coating thickness for articles whose
area is greater than 100,000 mm 2 (160 in2) is the average of __________ specimen coating
thickness.
a. Two (2)
b. Three (3)
c. Four (4)
d. Five (5)

52. The most widely used concrete chemical admixture for Ready-Mixed Concrete application which
has water-reducing, high range and retarding properties is classified by ASTM C 494 as:
a. Type A
b. Type B
c. Type F
d. Type G

53. Compute the % Variation in mass of a 19 mm dia. deformed steel bar with the following
laboratory test data:
Length of specimen, mm ------------------- 1000 mm
Mass of specimen, kg. ------------------- 2.322
Nominal Mass, kg./m. ------------------- 2.235
Nominal Area, mm2 ------------------- 284

a. 6.0%
b. 4.0%
c. 3.0%
d. None of the above

54. The maximum height of Reflectorized Thermoplastic Rumble Strips shall be:
a. 5 mm
b. 8 mm
c. 13 mm
d. 25 mm

55. What are the tests required for soil classification?

a. Natural moisture content, Gradation and Atterberg’s Limit
b. Gradation and Atterberg’s Limit
c. Gradation and Specific Gravity
d. Gradation, Atterberg’s Limit and Specific Gravity
56. The Stone Mastic Asphalt (SMA) mixture shall be placed at a temperature of not less than ______
and a maximum of _______ measured in the truck before dumping into the spreader:
a. 105º C, 180º C
b. 125º C, 180º C
c. 105º C, 185º C
d. 135º C, 180º C

57. An estimated 15,200 units of corrugated G.I. sheets will be used in the construction of
resettlement housing project, how many quality tests are you going to prepare?
a. 9 QT
b. 10 QT
c. 13 QT
d. None of the above

58. A one-lane road, with a pavement width of 4.0 m and shoulder width of 0.5 m on each side of
the pavement, was designed to have sub-base and base courses with a combined thickness of
300mm. If the thickness of the sub-base is 125mm, the spreading and compaction of the subbase
and base courses shall be carried out in:
a. 2 layers over the full width of 5.0m
b. 3 layers over the full width of 5.0m
c. 2 layers over the full width of 4.0m
d. 3 layers over the full width of 4.0m

59. Slump test is the measure of workability of concrete mixture. Which is not the type of concrete
slump?
a. Shear slump
b. Collapse slump
c. True slump
d. False slump

60. When lapping of two Carbon Fiber Sheet (CFS) is required, a lap length of not less than ______
shall be provided:
a. 10 cm
b. 20 cm
c. 25 cm
d. 30 cm

61. The proportion of bituminous materials on the basis of total weight of mix in Stone Mastic Asphalt
shall be _______ mass percent for Grading B:
a. 4.5 to 6.5 mass percent
b. 6.5 to 7.5 mass percent
c. 5.5 to 7.2 mass percent
d. 5.5 to 7.8 mass percent

62. Which of the following are examples of Non-Destructive Test Methods?

a. Rebound Hammer
b. Coring Test
c. X-Ray Test
d. a and b

63. Increasing the carbon content has the following effect/s on steel.
a. Increase in hardness
b. Increase in ductility
c. Increase in weldability
d. a and b
64. For structural Concrete, the maximum size of aggregates shall be less than:
a. Equal the spacing of rebars
b. Two thirds the spacing of rebars
c. One and a half times the spacing of rebars
d. Three times the spacing of rebars

65. What can be used as solvent for rapid curing cut-back asphalt?
a. Kerosene
b. Gasoline
c. Diesel fuel
d. None of the above

66. In compliance with DPWH Department Order No. 137 series of 2016 with regards to construction
of Portland Cement Concrete Pavement, which is the minimum International Roughness Index (IRI)
value required to avoid price factor adjustment/deductions due to non-conformity to this
requirement.
a. 2.5 m/km
b. 3.0 m/km
c. 3.5 m/km
d. 4.0 m/km

67. As much as possible, placement of reflectorized thermoplastic rumble strips shall be limited to
____________ due to the noise it can generate.
a. Residential Areas
b. Rural Locations
c. Pedestrian Crossings
d. Bicycle Routes

68. Unless otherwise recommended by the manufacturer, non-shrink grouts shall be placed within
_____ after mixing
a. 15 minutes
b. 30 minutes
c. 45 minutes
d. 60 minutes

69. For Pretensioning work, wire or stand samples shall be at least ______ long of each of wire or
strand proposed.
a. 1 meter
b. 1.5 meters
c. 2 meters
d. 3 meters

70. ______________ is used as expanding admixture of grout in Prestressed Concrete Structures

a. Calcium Carbonate powder
b. Aluminum powder
c. Sodium Chloride flakes
d. Iron Oxide powder

71. The maximum percentage of Fly ash that can be added to concrete mixtures as partial
replacement of cement by mass is ______.
a. 10%
b. 20%
c. 30%
d. 40%
72. The minimum time to remove the falsework under the bottom slab supporting superstructure
after grouting of the post-tension tendons shall be ________.
a. 24 hours
b. 48 hours
c. 56 hours
d. 72 hours

73. According to ASTM C150, Type I cement should have an initial setting time not earlier than
______.
a. 35 minutes
b. 45 minutes
c. 55 minutes
d. 1 hour

74. Splicing in the same cross-section must not exceed ______ of the bars, except were shown on
Plans.
a. 1/3
b. 2/3
c. ½
d. ¾

75. In Metal Structures, the minimum number of rivets/bolts for testing purposes is _______.
a. 2 pcs
b. 3 pcs
c. 4 pcs
d. 5 pcs

76. ______________ is a common timber preservative but not intended for marine use.
a. Copper Azole (CuAz)
b. Light Organic Solvent Preservative (LOSP)
c. Creosote Oil
d. None of the above

77. ______________ is an important part of bridge whose main function is to transfer loads or
accommodate relative movement between the superstructure and its supporting structure or both
while avoiding damaging strain and additional tension.
a. Rubber Filler
b. Base Plates
c. Elastomeric Bearing Pads
d. Metal Shoe

78. How many Elastomeric Bearing Pads shall be taken from a lot to be subjected to testing?
a. Three
b. Four
c. Five
d. Six

79. The proper compaction of an embankment material will result to?

a. Minimize compressibility
b. Decrease soil permeability
c. Increase shear strength and soil stability
d. All of the above
80. These are permeable fabrics which, when used in association with soil, have the ability to
separate, filter, reinforce, protect, or drain.
a. Welded Wire Fabric
b. Rip Rap
c. Geotextiles
d. Slope protection

81. These are materials used on road signs which consist of spherical lens elements embedded within
a transparent plastic having a smooth, flat surface with a protective precoat or tack free heat
activated adhesive.
a. Mirror sheeting
b. Reflective sheeting
c. Signage stickers
d. Reflectorize paints

82. The significant elements to be checked in the water quality test are?
a. Chloride and Iron
b. Chloride and Sulphates
c. Sulphates and Magnesium
d. Chloride and Sodium

83. In Item 307 Bituminous Plant – Mix Surface Course – General, the Bituminous mixing plant scales
shall be inspected and sealed as often as the Engineer may deem necessary to assure their continued
accuracy, hence what statement is false?
a. Scales shall be accurate to 1.0 percent of the maximum load that may be required
b. The contractor shall have on hand not less than ten 20-kg weights for testing the scales
c. The contractor may provide an approved automatic printer system which will print the
weights of the material delivered
d. None of the above

84. For Item 307 Bituminous Plant-Mix Surface Course – General, all of the bituminous materials
required for one batch shall be discharged in not more than ______ after the flow has started.
a. 10 seconds
b. 15 seconds
c. 20 seconds
d. 30 seconds

85. How many degree Celsius the sample is to be submerged in water bath for Stability Test?
a. 40 degrees
b. 50 degrees
c. 60 degrees
d. None of the above

86. The grading analysis shows the Fineness modulus of sand for concrete is 3.8, can this be allowed
to be used?
a. No, it is too coarse
b. No, it will cause bleeding
c. Yes, if blended with fine sand to meet the grading requirement
d. All of the above

87. Number of measurement taken in core samples of asphalt pavement for thickness determination:
a. 2
b. 4
c. 8
d. 9
88. The test property curves of an asphalt mix design showed the following values:
%AC at median voids - 5.0%
%AC at minimum VMA - 5.4%
%AC at maximum stability - 4.9%
%AC at maximum bulk specific gravity - 5.2%

What is the optimum asphalt content?

a. 5.20%
b. 5.07%
c. 5.13%
d. 5.03%

89. For Item 202 Crushed Aggregate Base Course, which statement is true?
a. The fraction passing No. 40 sieve shall have a liquid limit not greater than 35 and plasticity
index not greater than 12
b. The fraction passing No. 40 sieve shall have a liquid limit not greater than 25 and plasticity
index not greater than 6
c. The fraction passing No. 40 sieve shall have a liquid limit not greater than 35 and plasticity
index not greater than 6
d. None of the above

90. The Contractor wish to pour concrete for pavement but he run-out of 2” maximum size
aggregates and the available are ¾”. Would you approve the concrete pouring request?
a. Yes, provided the concrete meets the required strength
b. No, until the 2” maximum size aggregates are available
c. Yes, provided the Contractor is willing to increase the cement factor
d. None of the above

91. Embankment materials are classified as unsuitable materials if:

a. The natural moisture content is 50%
b. The liquid limit is 40%
c. The plasticity index is 60
d. The natural density is 1200 kilogram per cubic meter

92. The phenomenon whereby the soil subgrade losses strength due to ground shaking and the
presence of fine grained cohesionless soil is called?
a. Settlement
b. Liquefaction
c. Subsidence
d. Hydraulic Compaction

93. What is the boundary between Coarse and Fine Aggregates for Item 405?
a. Passing sieve 3/8”
b. Passing No. 4 sieve
c. Passing No. 6 sieve
d. None of the above

94. The required number of samples for testing Non-Reinforced Concrete pipe shall be:
a. 1 pipe per 50 pipes
b. 1 pipe per 100 pipes
c. 1 pipe per 200 pipes
d. None of the above
95. If one of the measurements of a core specimen taken from a concrete pavement is 30.8 cm,
what is the corrected measurement to be used in calculating the average thickness of the pavement
if the design thickness is 30.0 cm?
a. 30.8 cm
b. 30.0 cm
c. 30.5 cm
d. 31.0 cm

96. For Item 512 Erosion Control Mats, the maximum moisture content of straw mats, and coconut
mats?
a. 10 percent
b. 15 percent
c. 20 percent
d. 25 percent

97. The minimum Tensile stress for Item 416A Carbon Fiber Plate pull-off test is?
a. 1.279 MPa
b. 1.379 MPa
c. 1.479 MPa
d. None of the above

98. Specimens for compressive or flexural strength test shall be removed from the molds at the end
of ______ hours and stored in a moist condition until the time of test.
a. 12
b. 24
c. 36
d. 48

99. In plastic limit, the diameter of the thread soil sample is ____________.
a. 1/16 in.
b. 1/8 in.
c. 3/16 in.
d. ¼ in.

100. The minimum penetration of piles shall be __________.

a. 4 m
b. 5 m
c. 6 m
d. Embedded length ≥ exposed length