ARCHITECTURAL COMPREHENSIVE COURSE

BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

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DIRECTIONS: READ EACH ITEM/QUESTION AND CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER. WRITE YOUR ANSWER
BEFORE EACH NUMBER. STRICTY USE BLACK PEN, ERASURE ARE NOT ALLOWED.

1. In deep foundations, drilling into the ground and pouring concrete into the drilled hole is what is
known as
a. Augers c. Tremie
b. Caissons d. Piles
2. The widened part of the foundation that spreads a load from the building across a broader area of soil.
a. Bedding c. Footing
b. Mat d. Raft
3. The earth or earthen material used to fill the excavation around a foundation.
a. Slurry c. Topsoil
b. Backfill d. Tamp
4. A foundation used in yielding soil, having for its footing a raft placed deep enough that the weight of
the excavated soil is equal to or greater than the weight of the construction supported.
a. Floating foundation c. Deep foundation
b. Shallow foundation d. Pile foundation
5. Iron with very high carbon content.
a. Alloy c. Wrought iron
b. Steel. d. Cast iron
6. Iron with a controlled amount of carbon, generally less than 1.7%.
a. Alloy. c. Wrought iron
b. Cast iron d. Steel
7. A measure of thickness of sheet material.
a. Gauge c. Plate
b. Grade d. sheet
8. The application of zinc coating to steel as a means of preventing corrosion.
a. Anodizing c. Oxidation.
b. Galvanizing. d. Priming
9. To bond together in layers.
a. Joint c. Glue
b. Laminate
10. A structure protruding through the plane of a sloping roof usually containing a window & having its own
smaller roof.
a. Attic c. Dormer
b. Bay d. Lookout
11. When determining values for insulation materials, the letter symbol to look for is
a. ”C” b. “K”. c. “R”. d. “U”
12. When warm air in a room rises and forces the cooler air down, what manner of thermal activity is taking
place?
a. Conduction c. Evaporation
b. Convection d. Induction
13. Every component of a building assembly contributes in some measure to its overall thermal resistance.
Which of the following materials have the lowest thermal resistance?
a. Concrete b. Masonry c. Steel d. Wood
14. When a condition implies "not quite dry", it refers to the term
a. Damp b. Humid c. Moist d. Wet
15. When a condition implies "high level of water in air", it refers to the term
a. Damp b. Humid c. Moist d. Wet
16. When paint is applied too thick, the surface of the paint film dries first, with the rest of the film
(underside) taking longer to dry than normal. Once the underside of the paint finally dries, it shrinks,
causing the top of the film to pull apart and crack. This kind of paint failure is called:
a. Alligatoring c. Hatbanding
b. Efflorescence. d. Stippling
17. Which of the following coatings contains nitrocellulose?
a. Enamel b. Lacquer. c. Latex d. Stain
18. Which of the following description describes painting in its solid application?
a. Rolled b. Brushed c. Powder coated d. Sprayed on
19. Paint without pigment.
a. Lacquer b. Primer c. Stain. d. Varnish
20. A finish floor material consisting of concrete with an aggregate of marble chips selected for size and
color, which is ground and polished smooth after curing.
a. Burnished b. Granolithic c. Pebblewash d. Terrazzo
21. Vernacular term for rough plastering
a. Baldosa b. Larga masa c. Kosturada d. Rebokada
22. To install glass.
a. Annealing b. Glazing c. Glassing d. Glass works
23. Brickwork consisting entirely of stretchers.
a. Common bond b. Construction bond c. English bond d. Flemish bonde. e. Running bond
24. A substance used to join masonry units, consisting of cementitious materials, fine aggregate, and water.
a. Filler b. Grout c. Mortar d. Plaster
25. Which burned clay unit is the most impervious?
a. Brick b. Ceramic tile c. Quarry tile d. Terra cotta
26. A brickwork or masonry bond having successive courses of stretchers with all head joints aligned
vertically.
a. Common bond c. Garden wall bond
b. English bond d. Running bond
27. A horizontal layer of masonry units one unit high is known as
a . Course b. Lead c. Lift d. Tier
28. A brick laid horizontally on the longer edge with the broad face exposed.
a. Header b. Rowlock c. Sailor d. Shiner
29. The direction, size, arrangement and appearance of the fibers of dressed wood.
a. Texture b. Pore c. Grain d. Pitch
30. Aggregates with 75mm to no. 10 sieve.
a. boulder b. Coarse sand c. Gravel. d. Gravita
31. Concrete Class used for Elevator Core .
a. AA b. B c. A d. C
32. How many gallons of water should be used for every 1 bag of cement.
a. 1-3 g. b. 3-5 g. c. 5-7 g. d. 7-9 g
33. When a concrete retains its shape completely after a slump test, the concrete is ?
a. Suitable b. Too Dry c. Too Wet d. Unsuitable
34. At what percentage of strength does a concrete reach at 14 days.
a. 40 %. b. 65 % c. 90 % d. 99 %
35. Type of admixture used to speed up setting of concrete.
a. Accelerator b. Retarder c. Hardener d. Damp Proofer
36. Vernacular Term for Finish Coat.
a. Rebocada. b. Tapon c. Palitada d. Asintada
37. Diameter of a #3 Reinforcing Bar.
a. 10mm b. 12mm c. 16mm d. 22mm
38. Wood Product with smallest dimension of 5”.
a. Board Lumber b. Dimension Lumber c. Timber d. Log
39. Type of Waterproofing where water pressure is Pushing on the Waterproofing Membrane.
a. Positive b. Negative
40. Amount of heat transferred through glass
a. U Value b. R Value c. Transmittance d. Workability
 41. Combination of layers of ordinary glass with PVB Interlayer.
a. Float Glass b. Laminated Glass c. Tempered Glass d. Security Glass
42. How many pcs of 60x60 tiles is in a box.
a. 9 pcs b. 11 pcs c. 4 pcs d. 2 pcs
43. Type of ceiling that is easy to install withouth revealing the seams, suitable for interior purposes such as
living room and bedroom.
a. Wood b. Gypsum c. Vinyl d. Fiber Cement
44. A range of colored or clear wood finish that dry by solvent evaporation or a curing process that produces
a hard, durable finish.
a. Varnish b. Lacquer c. Enamel Paint d. Emulsion
45. Is the detachment of paint from the surface, it occurs when the bond between surface and pain film is poor.
a. Sagging b. Wrinkling c. Flaking d. Running
46. Lockset which only have space for a key on one side, the other has a twist knob.
a. Single b. Double c. Tripple d. Latch
47. Hinge used for supporting Wide Doors.
a. Butt b. Concealed c. Strap d. Continuous
48. Material in between Insulating Glass
a. PVB b. PVC C. Poly Iso d. Argon
49. Type of glass used for Fire Exit Doors.
a. Wired b. Laminated c. Tempered d. Security
50. Most common size for Engineered Wood Boards
a. 3’x6’ b. 5’x10’ c. 1’x2’ d. 4’x8’
51. Given the Illustration 1, what kind of Engineered Wood is shown on FIGURE A?
a. MDF/HDF b. Particle Board c. Plywood d. WaferBoard
52. Given the Illustration 1, what kind of Engineered Wood is shown on FIGURE B?
a. MDF/HDF b. Particle Board c. Plywood d. WaferBoard
53. Given the Illustration 1, what kind of Engineered Wood is shown on FIGURE C?
a. MDF/HDF b. Particle Board c. Plywood d. WaferBoard
54.Given the Illustration 1, what kind of Engineered Wood is shown on FIGURE D?
a. MDF/HDF b. Particle Board c. Plywood d. WaferBoard

A A). Plywood

B). MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard)

B

C). WaferBoard/ Chipboard and MDP

C (Medium Density Particleboard)

D). OSB (Oriented Strand

D Board)Density Particleboard)
 58. Given the Illustration 2, what kind of defect is shown on FIGURE A?
a. Bow b. Cup c. Crook d. Twist
59. Given the Illustration 2, what kind of defect is shown on FIGURE B?
a. Bow b. Cup c. Crook d. Twist
60. Given the Illustration 2, what kind of defect is shown on FIGURE C?
a. Bow b. Cup c. Crook d. Twist
61. Given the Illustration 2, what kind of defect is shown on FIGURE D?
a. Bow b. Cup c. Crook d. Twist

A B C D

62. Given the Illustration 3, what kind of Wood Joinery is shown on FIGURE A?
b. Dado Joint c. Mortise and Tenon d. Finger Joint
63. Given the Illustration 3, what kind of Wood Joinery is shown on FIGURE B?
a. Dovetail Joint b. Dado Joint c. Miter Joint d. Finger Joint
64. Given the Illustration 3, what kind of Wood Joinery is shown on FIGURE C?
a. Dovetail Joint b. Butt Joint c. Mortise and Tenon d. Finger Joint
65. Given the Illustration 3, what kind of Wood Joinery is shown on FIGURE D?
a. Dovetail Joint b. Butt Joint c. Mitter Joint d. Biscuit Joint
66. Given the Illustration 3, what kind of Wood Joinery is shown on FIGURE E?
a. Dado Joint b. Butt Joint c. Mortise and Tenon d. Biscuit Joint
68. Given the Illustration below, what kind of Structural Steel is shown on FIGURE A? (H-BEAM)
a. Wide Flange b. Angle Bar c. C Channel d. HSS
69. Given the Illustration 4, what kind of Structural Steel is shown on FIGURE B?
a. Wide Flange b. Angle Bar c. C Channel d. HSS
70. Given the Illustration 4, what kind of Structural Steel is shown on FIGURE C?
a. Tee Bar b. Angle Bar c. I Beam d. HSS
71. Given the Illustration 4, what kind of Structural Steel is shown on FIGURE D? (CHANNEL)
a. Tee Bar b. Angle Bar c. I Beam d. HSS
72.Given the Illustration 4, what kind of Structural Steel is shown on FIGURE E? (ROUND BAR)
a. Tee Bar b. Angle Bar c. I Beam d. HSS

73.Given the Illustration 5, what kind of Structural Steel is shown on FIGURE A?

a. Valley Gutter b. Gutter c. Wall Flashing d. Cap
74.Given the Illustration 5, what kind of Structural Steel is shown on FIGURE B?
a. Valley Gutter b. Gutter c. Wall Flashing d. Cap
75. Given the Illustration 5, what kind of Structural Steel is shown on FIGURE C?
a. End Wall Flasing b. Gutter c. Valley gutter d. Cap
75. Given the Illustration 5, what kind of Structural Steel is shown on FIGURE D?
a. End Wall Flasing b. Gutter c. Valley gutter d. Cap
76. Given the Illustration 4, what kind of Structural Steel is shown on FIGURE E?
a. Valley Gutter b. Gutter c. Wall Flashing d. Cap

A. (Cap) B. (Gutter) C. (End Wall Flasing )

D. (Gutter) E. (Valley Gutter)

76. A vertical board attached on the ends of the rafters. It is a part of the cornice
a. Fascia b. Face over c. Decorative board
77. A large heavy nail is referred to as
a. Spike b. Anchorage hardware c. Dowel rod
78. Underwater watertight chamber to allow construction work to be done
a. Bent chamber b. Caisson c. Submersible air chamber
79. Lumber specification S4S means (surfaced on 4 sides)
a. Smooth for surfacing jobs b. Square on four sides c. Smooth on four sides
80. A wall that serves two (2) dwelling units, known also as party wall
a. Common wall b. Property wall c. Exterior wall
81. The scientific name for wood is
a. Citem b. Xylem c. Tang
82. A kind of roof that has four sloping sides
a. Gable roof b. Mansard roof c. Hip roof
83. Number of 40x40 ceramic tile to be used in a 48 sqm room with a 5% breakage
FORMULA: (SQM DIVIDED BY SIZE OF TILES)
Note: 0.40 x 0.40 = 0.16
(48 SQM / 0.16) = 300 AND + 5% Breakage if necessary
a. 305pcs b. 315pcs c. 325pcs
84. How many board feet will a 204 pcs of 2”x3”x12’ coco lumber have?
FORMULA: Pcs x L x W x T divided by 12 ; (204 x 2 x 3 x 12 / 12 = 1,224 bf)
a. 1,998 bf b. 1,204 bf c. 1,224bf
85. Standard size of a plyboard
a. 4”x8’x1/2” b. 4’x8’x1/4” c. 4’x8”x3/4”
86. The time required for the removal of formworks of a concrete footing:
a. 24 hours b. 36 hours c. 12 hours
87. Wall partition wooden framing is called:
a. Joist b. Jambs c. Studs
88. A common paint film defect where progressive powdering from the surface inward occurs. It is called:
a. Blistering b. Peeling c. Chalking
89. Due to temperature effects in materials, concrete walls, slabs of long buildings, new buildings adjoining existing
buildings should be provided with
a. Flashing b. Welded joints c. Expansion joints
90. A roofing tile which has the shape of an “S” laid on its side is a
a. Mission tile b. Pantile c. French tile