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CARPENTRY
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MASONRY
PART I
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1. The preparation of good quality lumber includes several stages.

When it is dried, the process involved is?
A. Seasoning
B. Staining
C. Lumbering
D. Logging

2. The smallest division of the metric scale that you can find in the
steel rule is ________.
A. Decimeter
B. Centimeter
C. Millimeter
D. Meter

3. What is the conversion equivalent of one inch to centimeters?

A. 25.4
B. 2.54
C. 0.254
D. 0.025

4. Find the total number of board feet of six pieces of lumber with
a dimension of 2" x 4" x 12'.
A. 8 bd. ft.
B. 96 bd. ft.
C. 48 bd. ft.
D. 480 bd. ft.

5. A seasoned lumber is ideal for carpentry works. Which among

the following is best to use?
A. Sun dried
B. Kiln dried
C. Air dried
D. Natural dried

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6. There are numerous kinds of saw. When sawing along the grain
of wood, you need a ________.
A. back saw
B. cross cut saw
C. rip saw
D. circular sa

7. In measuring cylindrical object, what is the appropriate tool to

be used?
A. Ruler
B. Caliper
C. pull-push rule
D. meter stick

8. Fastening materials are important in woodworks. The most

common of these materials is ________.
A. Dowel
B. Bolts
C. Screw
D. Nails

9. A wood product made of three or more veneer slice that are laid
one upon the other and bonded with glue or synthetic resin is
________.
A. Pressed wood
B. Plywood
C. Particle board
D. Soft wood

10. Which of the following tools is used in checking the squareness

of the corners and flatness of a surface?
A. Straightedge
B. Steel square
C. Sliding T-bevel
D. Try square

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11. The strongest form of wood joint applicable for table legs is
________.
A. Miter
B. mortise and tenon
C. dado
D. butt and lap

12. You are almost finished with your project. One of the procedure
below is done before the application of finishing materials.
A. Cutting
B. Spraying
C. Sanding
D. Varnishin

13. A surfaced lumber where four of its sides are smooth or planed
is called:
A. S3S
B. S2S
C. Rough
D. S4S

14. In carpentry, splicing or joining of wood using two side blocks is

called:
A. Lapping
B. Scarfing
C. Fishing
D. Jointing

15. There is considerable number of wood joints. The simplest and

easiest to make is ________.
A. Lap joint
B. Dado joint
C. Miter joint
D. Butt joint

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16. In a wooden floor system, the major horizontal support member

upon which the floor system is laid is the ________.
A. Floor joist
B. Sill
C. Header
D. Girder

17. A type of roof frame consisting series of triangles used to

distribute loads and stiffen the structure of the roof is ________.
A. Girts
B. Rafter
C. Truss
D. Purlins

18. A triangular file is used to sharpen a saw. What is the angle of

the file set against the bevel of the tooth of a cross cut saw?
A. 30 degrees
B. 45 degrees
C. 90 degrees
D. 60 degrees

19. What kind of wood finishing material is used when you want a
solid color instead of a wood pattern finish?
A. Opaque finishes
B. Bleaches
C. Stains
D. Lacquers

20. A saw angle should be adjusted depending on the kind of wood.

What is the recommended angle for soft and thin wood?
A. 30-45 degrees
B. 60 degrees
C. 80 degrees
D. 20 degrees

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21. Which is considered to be the oldest and most commonly used

building material?
A. Cement
B. Wood
C. Steel
D. Sand

22. A wood which is obtained from conifers and are used for
framing?
A. Hard wood
B. Soft wood
C. Dark wood
D. Brown wood

23. Which wood is obtained from deciduous trees?

A. Hard wood
B. Soft wood
C. Dark wood
D. Brown wood

24. Which is a binding agent that reacts with water to form a hard
stone-like substance?
A. Glue
B. Cement
C. Mortar
D. Grout

25. Which term refers to inert materials when bound together into a
conglomerated mass from concrete?
A. Aggregates
B. Gravel
C. Cement
D. Water

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26. A lumber that has been sawed, edged, and trimmed in which
cutting marks are visible is ________.
A. Rough
B. Smooth
C. Dressed
D. Worked

27. Which lumber has been put through planning machine which
gives fine surface?
A. Rough
B. Smooth
C. Dressed
D. Worked

28. Which lumber that has been dresses and matched, ship lapped,
or patterned?
A. Rough
B. Smooth
C. Dressed
D. Worked

29. Which is a plank of wood that has been roughly cut?

A. Timber
B. Board
C. Lumber
D. Block

30. Which lumber has been cut from logs radially to the growth rings
and the fiber runs about parallel to the face?
A. Edge-grain
B. Angle-grain
C. Flat-grain
D. Close-grain

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31. Which lumber has been cut tangentially to the growth rings and
the fiber runs about 90 degrees to the face?
A. Edge-grain
B. Angle-grain
C. Flat-grain
D. Close-grain

32. Which is the art of building with stone, bricks, concrete blocks
of other similar materials?
A. Carpentry
B. Concrete
C. Mortar
D. Masonry

33. If you want to go upstairs, which part do you hold on to?

A. Handrail
B. Tread
C. Handle
D. Riser

34. If you want to upstairs, which part do you step on?

A. Handrail
B. Tread
C. Handle
D. Riser

35. What makes the door swing when you close and open it?
A. Door knob
B. Door lock
C. Door shutter
D. Door hinge

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36. A carpenter wants to construct a stair, what could be the

standard height of the riser?
A. 5-6 inches
B. 6-8 inches
C. 8-10 inches
D. 10-12 inches

37. In masonry works, it is necessary to wear protective equipment,

EXCEPT:
A. Mask
B. Goggles
C. Gloves
D. ear muffs

38. In the construction site, what protects the carpenter from falling
objects?
A. Hat
B. Belt and harness
C. Helmet
D. Shed

39. In the construction site, what protects the carpenter from

falling?
A. Hat
B. Belt and harness
C. Helmet
D. Shed

40. These are compress baked clay that are processed into workable
materials?
A. Stone
B. Sand
C. Bricks
D. CHB

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41. Which lumber has wood fibers that are packed closely together?
A. Edge-grain
B. Angle-grain
C. Flat-grain
D. Close-grain

42. Which lumber has wood fiber that do not run parallel to the
board?
A. Edge-grain
B. Cross-grain
C. Flat-grain
D. Close-grain

43. A carpenter makes a picture frame. Which type of joint is

appropriate?
A. Dado joint
B. Tenon joint
C. Lap joint
D. Miter joint

44. A carpenter fixes shelves of a bookcase. Which type of joint is

appropriate?
A. Dado joint
B. Mortise and Tenon joint
C. Lap joint
D. Miter joint

45. In which wood joint is the end of one member inserted to hole
of the other member?
A. Dado joint
B. Mortise and Tenon joint
C. Lap joint
D. Miter joint

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46. Which wood joint describes the technique for joining two pieces
by putting one side over the other?
A. Dado joint
B. Butt joint
C. Lap joint
D. Miter joint

47. Which wood joint describes the technique for joining two pieces
by putting one end over the other?
A. Dado joint
B. Butt joint
C. Lap joint
D. Miter joint

48. A carpenter wants to make a dining table. Which joint is

appropriate to become rigid and durable?
A. Miter joint
B. Mortise and Tenon joint
C. Dado joint
D. Butt joint

49. Which is the simplest type of wood joint?

A. Dado joint
B. Butt joint
C. Lap joint
D. Miter joint

50. Which wood joint describes the technique for joining two pieces
by cutting of 45 degrees angle?
A. Rabbet joint
B. Butt joint
C. Lap joint
D. Miter joint

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51. Which wood joint protects the room occupants from seeing
outside?
A. Rabbet joint
B. Butt joint
C. Bridle joint
D. Miter joint

52. Which wood joint is used to support the middle of a bench?

A. Dado joint
B. Butt joint
C. Bridle joint
D. Miter joint

53. Which unit is the basic linear unit of an English system?

A. Foot
B. Meter
C. yard
D. inch

54. Which unit is the basic linear unit of a Metric system?

A. Foot
B. Meter
C. Yard
D. Inch

55. If you have 2 ft length of a piece of wood, how long is it in inches?

A. 25
B. 12
C. 22
D. 24

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56. If you have 2 yards length of a piece of wood, how long is it in

inches?
A. 82
B. 72
C. 84
D. 64

57. 10 yards length of wood is how many feet?

A. 36
B. 35
C. 30
D. 24

58. One decameter of G.I. sheets is how many centimeters?

A. 10
B. 20
C. 100
D. 1,000

59. A 2" x 3" x 12' lumber is how many board feet?

A. 2
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10

60. 5 pcs. of a 1" x 1' x 8' lumber is how many board feet?
A. 30
B. 35
C. 40
D. 45

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61. 50 millimeters length of a piece of lumber is how many

decimeter?
A. 5
B. 0.05
C. 0.005
D. 0.5

62. How tall is a 10 meter building in inches?

A. 3.937
B. 39.37
C. 393.7
D. 3,937

63. A carpenter wants to measure long distances. Which tool is

appropriate?
A. Ruler
B. Extension rule
C. Meter stick
D. Pull-push rule

64. A carpenter wants to mark very rough objects. Which tool is

appropriate?
A. Chalk line
B. Extension rule
C. Level
D. Border line

65. A carpenter wants to obtain vertical line. Which tool is

appropriate?
A. Ruler
B. Level
C. Plum bob
D. Pull-push rule

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66. A carpenter wants to cut lumber across the grain. Which tool is
appropriate?
A. crosscut saw
B. rip cut saw
C. back saw
D. Hacksaw

67. A carpenter wants to fasten and remove nails. Which tool is

appropriate?
A. Hammer
B. Ballpen hammer
C. Claw hammer
D. Sledge hammer

68. A carpenter wants to smoothen wood surfaces. Which tool is

appropriate?
A. File
B. Sand paper
C. Back saw
D. Plane

69. A mason wants to create a smooth finish of concrete after

floating. Which tool is appropriate?
A. Brick hammer
B. Concrete trowel
C. Plane
D. Float

70. A mason wants to set or cut brick, block, or stone. Which tool is
appropriate?
A. Claw hammer
B. Crandall
C. Mason's hammer
D. Star drill

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71. A mason wants to repair mortar joints. Which tool is

appropriate?
A. Pointing trowel
B. Crandall
C. Cold chisel
D. Brick trowel

72. A mason wants to mix and move mortar in brick laying. Which
tool is appropriate?
A. Pointing trowel
B. Crandall
C. Cold chise
D. Brick trowel

73. A mason wants to mix concrete. Which tool is appropriate?

A. Shovel
B. Buttering
C. Trowel
D. Float

74. A mason lays bricks. Which tool is appropriate?

A. Shovel
B. Hawk
C. Trowel
D. Float

75. Which is flat with handle at the back usually made of wood?
A. Shovel
B. Buttering
C. Trowel
D. Float

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76. Which tool is used in shaping and forming concrete edges?

A. Shovel
B. Buttering
C. Edger
D. Float

77. A mason wants to mix concrete for column and slab. Which
mixture is appropriate?
A. 1 : 2 : 4
B. 1 : 1 1/2 : 3
C. 1 : 2 1/2 : 5
D. 1 : 3 : 6

78. A mason wants to mix class B mixture. Which mixture is correct?

A. 1 : 2 : 4
B. 1 : 1 1/2 : 3
C. 1 : 2 1/2 : 5
D. 1 : 3 : 6

79. A mason wants to mix concrete for a slab in the ground. Which
mixture is appropriate?
A. 1 : 2 : 4
B. 1 : 1 1/2 : 3
C. 1 : 2 1/2 : 5
D. 1 : 3 : 6

80. A mason wants to mix concrete for hollow block filler. Which
mixture is appropriate?
A. 1 : 2 : 4
B. 1 : 1 1/2 : 3
C. 1 : 2 1/2 :
D. 1 : 3 : 6

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81. Which refers to the ease with which the fresh concrete can be
molded without segregation?
A. Plasticity
B. Consistency
C. Mobility
D. Grout

82. Which refers to the degree of wetness or slump of the concrete

mixture?
A. Plasticity
B. Consistency
C. Mobility
D. Grout

83. Which is an artificial stone that results from mixing cement,

sand, gravel, and water?
A. Concrete
B. Grout
C. Mortar
D. Bricks

84. Which is an artificial stone that results from mixing cement,

sand, and water?
A. Concrete
B. Grout
C. Mortar
D. Bricks

85. Which is an artificial stone that results from mixing cement and
water?
A. Concrete
B. Grout
C. Mortar
D. Bricks

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86. Which term refers to the process of finishing using mortar?

A. Finishing
B. Fine finishing
C. Concreting
D. Plastering

87. A mason wants to lay ceramic tiles. Where does he start?

A. Front
B. Left
C. Right
D. Center

88. A mason wants to lay concrete hollow blocks. Where does he

start?
A. Front
B. Left
C. Right
D. Center

89. A mason wants to mix mortar for plastering. What does he mix?
A. cement and water
B. cement and sand
C. sand and water
D. water and cement

90. A mason wants to lay concrete hollow blocks into a 10 sq.m. wall.
How many CHB are needed?
A. 100 pcs.
B. 120 pcs.
C. 122.5 pcs.
D. 125 pcs.

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91. A mason wants to lay 16" by 16" ceramic tiles in a 10 sq.m. room.
How many tiles are needed?
A. 60 pcs.
B. 61.5 pcs.
C. 62.5 pcs.
D. 63 pcs.

92. How many CHBs are installed for a wall having a dimension of
2.5 m width and 4.0 m height?
A. 125 pcs.
B. 122.5 pcs.
C. 300 pcs.
D. 400 pcs.

93. How many 8" x 8" wall tiles are needed in a wall 2.5 m width and
4.0 m height?
A. 300 pcs.
B. 500 pcs.
C. 550 pcs.
D. 600 pcs.

94. A carpenter bought 10 pcs. of a 2" x 3" x 8' lumber. If the price
of lumber is ₱50.00 per board foot, how much did he pay?
A. ₱1,800
B. ₱1,900
C. ₱2,000
D. ₱2,100

95. A carpenter bought 10 pcs. of a 2" x 4" x 6' lumber. If the price
of lumber is P50.00 per board foot, how much did he pay?
A. ₱1,800
B. ₱1,900
C. ₱2,000
D. ₱2,100

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96. A carpenter bought 10 pcs. of a 2" x 6" x 4' lumber. If the price
of lumber is P50.00 per board foot, how much did he pay?
A. ₱1,800
B. ₱1,900
C. ₱2,000
D. ₱2,100

97. Which tile is appropriate in the toilet and bathroom flooring?

A. Glaze tiles
B. Ceramic tiles
C. Non-skid granite tiles
D. Clay tiles

98. Bricks are laid where its longer side is exposed to view. This
arrangement is called ________.
A. Header
B. Stretcher
C. Bond
D. Mortar

99. The most widely used masonry materials for construction works
are?
A. Ashlar
B. Bricks
C. Rubble stones
D. Concrete hollow blocks

100. It is a masonry material manufactured from clay and other

materials?
A. Stones
B. Stucco
C. Bricks
D. Concrete pavers

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101. What is the tool used to guide the vertical position in laying
bricks?
A. Plumb bob
B. Water hose level
C. Spirit level
D. String or chord

102. Which among the following is a surface finishing tool for

concrete?
A. Crandal
B. Bolster
C. Float
D. Spade

103. Which of the following is NOT a requirement to consider in

proportioning concrete mixture?
A. Economy
B. Workability
C. Strength
D. Flexibility

104. Concrete is said to be workable if it can be molded or

deformed without segregation. This characteristic is known as
________.
A. Consistency
B. Plasticity
C. Mobility
D. Workability

105. The following are factors that regulate the strength of

concrete, EXCEPT:
A. Correct proportion of ingredients.
B. Proper method of mixing.
C. Adequate protection of concrete during curing.
D. Dropping concrete mixture from high elevation.

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106. What class of concrete mixture is consisting of 1 bag

cement, 2 cu. ft. of sand, and 4 cu. ft. of gravel or 1:2:4?
A. Class AA
B. Class A
C. Class B
D. Class C

107. How many cubic yard of concrete do you need to cover a

space with an area of 25 square foot and a slab thickness of four
(4) inches?
A. 0.34 cu. yd.
B. 0.32 cu. yd.
C. 0.25 cu. yd.
D. 0.51 cu. yd.

108. What tool or instrument is used to set-up the lateral level of

a concrete fence?
A. Water hose level
B. Spirit level
C. Plumb bob
D. Straight edge

109. According to the building code of the Philippines, for how

many days shall concrete be maintained above 10 °C
temperature and in a moist condition?
A. 3 days
B. 5 days
C. 7 days
D. 10 days

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110. Which of the following are known as coarse aggregates in a

concrete mixture?
A. Sand
B. Soil
C. Gravel
D. Stones

111. What do you call the process of hardening of concrete?

A. Curing
B. Setting
C. Hardening
D. Molding

112. What is the type of hydraulic cement is widely used in small

and large construction including roads and highways?
A. Hydraulic cement
B. Portland cement
C. Pozzolan cement
D. Lime

113. How many pieces of 4" x 8" x 16" concrete hollow blocks
(CHB) can be laid per bag of cement as mortar?
A. 55 to 60 pcs.
B. 25 to 30 pcs.
C. 30 to 36 pcs.
D. 40 to 40 pcs.

114. What ingredient in concrete is added to the batch

immediately before or during its mixing to improve its durability
and accelerate strength development?
A. Fine aggregates
B. Coarse aggregates
C. Admixture
D. Water

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115. Which of the following refers to the structural reinforcing

member that holds or binds together the main reinforcement of a
column?
A. Lateral tie
B. Stirrups
C. Spiral tie
D. Rebars

116. The structure that holds the poured concrete until it

hardens to form the concrete beam or post.
A. Scaffolding
B. Batter board
C. Forms
D. Stake

117. To convert from feet to get number of meters, multiply feet

by?
A. 0.3048
B. 25.4
C. 30.48
D. 2.54

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