1.

What test determined the crushing of strength of aggregates to ensure

that
coarse aggregates will not degrade to smaller ones.
a. Abrasion
b. Grading
c. Density
d. Plasticity test

2. A one-lane road, with of 3.5 meters and shoulder width of 0.5 meter on
each side of the pavement was designed to have sub-base and base
coarse with a combined thickness of 300mm. If the thickness of the
sub-base is 125mm, the spreading and compaction of the sub-base and
base coarse shall be carried out in
a. 3 layers over the full width of 4.5 m
b. 2 layers over the full width of 4.5 m
c. 3 layers over the full width of 3.5 m
d. 2 layers over the full width of 3.5 m

3. Weakened joints on concrete pavement should be sawed

a. Immediately after the pavement surface has been brooms finished
b. Sawing of joints shall commerce as soon as the concrete has hardened
sufficiently, usually within 24 hours
c. Before the pavements opened to traffic usually 14 days from the day
of pouring
4. What depth of weakened joint should at all times not be less than
a. 50 mm
b. 60 mm
c. 70 mm
d. 75 mm

5. Cores are taken from a concrete pavement and tested for

a. Strength verification of concrete in place that is considered adequate
b. Flexural strength determination
c. Cement content determination
d. Thickness determination

6. In accepting completed concrete pavement poured by lane thickness

determination shall come out by obtaining one core from every
a. 100 meters
b. 200 meters
c. 500 meters
d. 1000 meters
7. If the strength of Item 311 control specimens does not meet the
requirements by not more than 25% and it is not feasible to obtain cores
from the structure due to structural consideration:
a. The strength of in-place concrete will be determined by rebound a
hammer
b. Pavement of the concrete will be made at an adjusted price
c. No pavement will be made on the concrete represented by the
failed specimen
d. The contractor will be required to remove and replace the concrete
represented by the failed specimens at his own expense.

8. The flexural strength requirements of item 311 is

a. 500 psi
b. 550 psi
c. 3000 psi
d. 3500 psi

9. The number of sets of beam test specimens that should be taken from
700 sq.m. of concrete pavements, 0.23 cm thick poured on a single day
should be:
a. 2
b. 3
c. 6
d. 9
10. Three cores taken from a pavement section poured on a single day were
tested to have strength as follows:
Core
1 3650
2 3000 86% of 3500 psi
3 2450 70% of 3500 psi
Average 3033 87% of 3500 psi

If the required strength is 3500 psi concrete are represented by the cores
a. Maybe accepted, subject to price adjustment
b. Is considered adequate
c. Is considered inadequate
d. May be recored at the initiative of the implementing office

11. Forms for concrete pavement shall remain in place undisturbed for not less
than
a. 24 hours after concrete pouring
b. The curing period
c. The period required to attain the design strength
d. 72 hours after concrete pouring
12. The Ph value of water that is acceptable for use in concrete mix is
a. 2.0 to 3.1
b. 3.2 to 4.4
c. 4.5 to 8.5
d. 8.6 to 10.0

13. How many measurements are needed for thickness determination of

concrete cores?
a. 4
b. 6
c. 8
d. 9

14. What is the strength for load bearing hollow blocks?

a. 600 psi
b. 700 psi
c. 800 psi
d. 1000 psi

15. What is the single factor that determines the strength of concrete?
a. Slump
b. Water-cement ratio
c. Cement factor
d. Gradation of aggregates
16. What is the curve formed on a maximum dry density and optimum
moisture content graph?
a. Parabola
b. Hyperbola
c. Straight line
d. None of the above

17. Which of the following is accepted for concrete with fc at 28 days of 3500
psi?
a. 3275 psi; 3020 psi; 2630 psi
b. 2640 psi; 3010 psi; 3030 psi
c. 3030 psi; 2790 psi; 2599 psi
d. 3300 psi; 3330 psi; 2620 psi

18. In a design mix, the specific gravity of Portland cement must be

a. 3.05
b. 3.10
c. 3.15
d. 6.10
19. The role of application of prime coat before asphalt overlaying is
a. 0.2 to 0.7 l/sq.m.
b. 0.8 to 0.9 l/sq.m.
c. 1.0 to 2.0 l/sq.m.
d. 2.1 to 2.5 l/sq.m.

20. The most commonly used method in the design and evaluation of
bituminous concrete mixes
a. Design mix
b. Marshall stability
c. Index of retained strength
d. Immersion / compression test

21. Which of the following penetration grade of asphalt is used in cold climate?
a. 120/150
b. 85/100
c. 60/70
d. 40/50
22. If sea water is used in a concrete mix, shat will be the effect on the
hardened concrete pavement?
a. Strength is affected
b. Scaling at surface
c. Cracks at the side
d. Steel bars will rust

23. The job mix formula contain the following provision except
a. Grading of aggregate
b. Temperature of aggregates and asphalt
c. Index of retained strength value
d. Type of asphalt and percentage

24. Scaling of newly constructed concrete pavement is an evidence of

inadequate quality control mainly due to high
a. Fineness modules
b. Slump
c. Fine aggregates content
d. Water cement ratio
25. The grade designation of a reinforcing steel bars is also its
a. Nominal area
b. Yield strength
c. Tensile strength
d. Unit mass

26. Which of the following is not an engineering property of granular soils?

a. Good load bearing qualities
b. Drain readily
c. Susceptible to strength or volume change due to change in water
content
d. Comparatively incompressible due to static load

27. Peat is an example of

a. Inorganic soil
b. Organic soil
c. Selected borrow
d. Embankment material
28. Which of the following is an engineering property of line grained soil?
a. hard to drain
b. Susceptible to volume change under vibratory load, if not adequately
compacted
c. Stable when subjected to load
d. Settlement is high

29. The dividing size between coarse and fine aggregates used in asphalting is
a. no. 4
b. No. 8
c. No. 16
d. No. 30

30. The objective of designing the asphalt mixture is determination of

a. Index of retained strength
b. Penetration grade of asphalt
c. Temperature of mix
d. Production control
31. The sample of reinforcing steel bars for every 10,000 kgs shall be
a. 1 meter long
b. 2 meters long
c. 4 meters long
d. 6 meters long

32. Given: Specific gravity = 2.305

Wet compressive strength = 1000 kpa
Dry compressive strength = 1400 kpa
What is the index of retained strength value?
a. 70.1%
b. 71.4%
c. 40%
d. 140%

33. The variation on tolerance of the surface from the testing edge of the
straight edge in contact with the surface of asphalt pavement is
a. +/- 2mm
b. +/- 4mm
c. +/- 6 mm
d. – 5 mm
34. The specific irregularity tolerance for item 201 is
a. 5 mm
b. 10 mm
c. 15 mm
d. 20 mm

35. The depth of the weakened plane joint with a width of 6 mm is

a. 40 mm
b.45 mm
c. 50 mm
d. 60 mm

36. Which of t he following is not the job for a materials engineer?

a. Submits samples for testing
b. Prepares design mix
c. Checks job mix formula
d. Surveys and measures line and grade at site
37. The proper way of sampling of aggregate base course in the laboratory if
the the splitter is not availavle is to
a. Scoop for samples in the middle of the sack
b. Spread the samples on the ground and take the samples in the middle
c. Spread the samples on the ground and divide the samples into four and
take two opposite parts from it.
d. Scoop for samples at the side of the sack

38. Given :Original weight of sample, g 5000,

Sample retained on No. 12 sieve, g 4178
What is the abrasion loss?
a. 16.42%
b. 16.44%
c. 19.67%
d. 19.76%

39. Which is true on conducting of a slump test?

a. Consistency of mixture is checked by the slump test
b. It is simple, but important, n indicator of water – cement ratio
c. Slump cone is used together with tamping rod and ruler
d. All of the above
40. Reinforced concrete puipe culvents are tested for compressive strength to
produce _______ crack.
a. 0.20 mm
b. 0.25 mm
c. 0.30 mm
d. 0.35 mm

41. The bituminous materials commonly used in item 310 is

a. Asphalt emulsion
b. Asphalt cement
c. Liquid asphalt
d. Cutback asphalt

42. Item 310 mixture shall have an index of retained strength of not less than
a. 66
b. 70
c. 97
d. 107
43. Final compaction and smoothing of item 310 should be done by a
a. pneumatic – tired roller
b. Sheep foot roller
c. Vibratory roller
d. Tandem smooth wheel roller

44. Item 310 mixture shall be delivered to the paver at a temperature not less
than
a. 66 ºC
b. 97 ºC
c. 107 ºC
d. 110 ºC

45. In the asphalting of a two lane, 500 meter road which lasted for three days,
how many core samples should be taken from the pavement if no sample
was taken at the end of each days operation?
a. 3
b. 5
c. 6
d. 10
46. Which of the following provisions is not included in the job – mix formula?
a. Mixing time
b. Grading of aggregates
c. Asphalt cement
d. Temperature at delivery

47. A bituminous mix subjected to immersion – compression test yielded a dry

stability of 2.0 kg and a wet stability of 1.5 kg. The index of retained
strength of the mix is
a. 0.5
b. 1.33
c. 33
d. 75
48. In item 310, bitumen content, expressed in terms of percentage by mass of
aggregate, shall be
a. 3 to 5 %
b. 4 to 7 %
c. 5 to 8 %
d. 6 to 8 %
49. In the asphalting of a 3 – meter wide, 200 meter long road lane, a core was
obtained and tested to have a thickness of 5 cm. And a density of 2.25 gm/
cm³. the quantity of bituminous mix to be paid, in tonnes, is
a. 65.5
b. 67.5
c. 655
d. 675

50. After final rolling, the compacted asphalt pavement shall have a density
equal top, or greater than % of the laboratory compacted density.
a. 90
b. 95
c. 97
d. 98
51.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,
a. 1.0%
b. 1.5%
c. 0.5%
d. 2.0%

52. When cement is placed in contact with the aggregate, batches maybe
rejected unless mixed within ____ hours of such contact.
a. 1.5 hours
b. 2.0 hours
c. 0.5 hours
d. 2.0 hours
53. When mixed at the site or in a central mixing plant, the mixing time not be
less than ____ nor more than ____unless mixer performance test prove
adequate mixing of concrete in a shorter time period.
a. 30 seconds nor more than 90 seconds
b. 50 seconds nor more than 90 seconds
c. 60 seconds nor more than 120 seconds
d. 90 seconds nor more than 120 seconds

54. The flow of water shall be uniform and all water should be in the drum by
the end of the first ____seconds of the mixing period.
a. 45 seconds
b. 30 seconds
c. 15 seconds
d. 20 seconds
55. Concrete not place within ____minutes from the time the ingredients were
charged into the mixing drum shall not be used.
a. 120 minutes
b. 150 minutes
c. 60 minutes
d. 90 minutes

56. When concrete is delivered in truck mixers, additional water maybe added to
the batch and additional mixing performed to increase the slump to meet
the specified requirement if permitted by the Engineer, provided all these
operation are performed within ____after the initial mixing operation and
water and cement ratio is not exceeded.
a. 30 minutes
b. 15 minutes
c. 45 minutes
d. 60 minutes
57. 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?
a. 5.2%
b. 5.0%
c. 5.4%
d. 4.8%

58. The minimum penetration of the preservative with the surface of the timber
piles shall be ____.
a. 150 mm
b. 20 mm
c. 250 mm
d. 10 mm
59. The contractor shall submit in writing a job-mix formula for the mixture
supported by the laboratory test data along with samples of resources of
components and viscosity-temperature relationship to the Engineer for
testing and approval at least ____.
a. two weeks
b. three weeks
c. one week
d. four weeks

60. The concrete samples should be stored in a moist conditioned temperature

within the range of ____until the time of test.
a. 18*C to 24*C
b. 15*C to 18*C
c. 14*C to 24*C
d. 18*C to 28*C
61. This is used in soil stabilized road surface due to its high____ property, tha is,
it absorb and retain water.
a. Potassium Chloride
b. Calcium Chloride
c. Magnesium Chloride
d. Sodium Chloride

62. The mass % wear of soil aggregate used in cement/lime proportions should
not be more than ____.
a. 40%
b. 50%
c. 45%
d. 55%

63. The uniform rate at which the movable head of CBR machine tray is ____.
a. 0.07 in/min
b. 0.10 in/min
c. 0.08 in/min
d. 0.09 in/min
64. Cast in place concrete shall not be post-tensioned until at least ____ and until
the compressive strength has reached the strength specified
a. 7 days
b. 10 days
c. 14 days
d. 20 days

65. The penetration test is an indication of the ____of asphalt.

a. Consistency
b. Softness
c. Hardness
d. Flash Point

66. Specification requires one (1) Quality test for every ___of asphalt.
a. 20 tons
b. 200 tons
c. 50 tons
d. 40 tons
67. The ___is the most commonly used method in the design and evaluation of
bituminous concrete mixes.
a. Job Mix Formula
b. Design Mix
c. Marshall Stability
d. Extraction

68. Vibration shall operate a frequency of 8,300 to 9,600 impulses per minute
under load at a maximum spacing of ___cm.
a. 30 cm
b. 50 cm
c. 60 cm
d. 40 cm

69. The specific gravity of Sodium Sulfate used in soundness test for aggregate
should be within the range of ___.
a. 1.151 to 1.174
b. 1.250 to 1.178
c. 1.051 to 1.154
d. 1.058 to 1.184
70. The specific gravity magnesium sulfate solution used in soundness test for
aggregate should be within the range of ___.
a. 1.280 to 1.408
b. 1.180 to 1.308
c. 1.295 to 1.308
d. 1.195 to 1.318

71. Aggregate accounts for 92-95% of the weight of the bituminous mixture
asphalt accounts for 5-8% of the weight of the mix. The exact percentage to
be used is determined by the ___.
a. Trial Mix
b. Design Mix
c. Job Mix
d. Job Order

72. ___is an indication that the asphalt mix is overheated.

a. Blue smoke
b. Stiff appearance
c. Rising steam
d. Mix slumps in truck
73. In checking the temperature of the mix, the thermometer should be
inserted into the mix at least___.
a. 2 inches
b. 6 inches
c. 4 inches
d. 6.0 mm

74. ___is applied on existing bit, or cement concrete surface with bituminous
materials.
a. Bituminous Prime Coat
b. Bituminous Tack Coat
c. Bituminous Seal Coat
d. Bituminous Surface Treatment

75. The solution used in the soundness test of aggregate shall be cooled to a
temperature of 21+of-1*C and maintain at that temperature for at least ___.
a. 24 hours
b. 36 hours
c. 48 hours
d. 18 hours
76. Proper compaction of the fill materials is very important, as it will ____.
a. Increase in the shear strength
b. Decrease permeability
c. Minimize compressibility
d. All of the above

77. In which DPWH item is emulsified asphalt not suitable?

a. Item 301
b. Item 302
c. Item 304
d. Item 308

78. Unconfined compressive strength test is usually performed on ____.

a. Sandy soils
b. Silty soils
c. Organic soils
d. Clayey soils

79. Consolidation test is usually performed on___samples.

a. Disturbed
b. Undisturbed
c. Consolidated
d. Both a & b
80. A concrete core sample having a maximum height of less than ___ of its
diameter before capping or height less than its diameter after capping shall
not be tested.
a. 93 %
b. 94 %
c. 95%
d. 96%

81. The cohesion and internal friction of soil is tested by

a. Triaxial shear test
b. Direct shear test
c. Bearing test
d. All of the above

82. In concrete acceptance, core will be considered adequate if the average

strength of the cores is equal to what?
a. 80%of specified strength &if no single core is less than 75% of specified
strenght
b. 90%of specified strength & if no single core is less than 80%of specified
strength
c. 85%of the specified strength & if no single core is less than 75% of
specified strength.
83. Before the cement is to be used, sampling must be done at least ___before
use.
a. one week
b. 14 days
c. two weeks
d. 12 days

84. Asphalt cement shall not be used while it is foaming nor shall be heated at
___anytime after delivery.
a. 107*
c. 120*
b. 159*

85. Moisture content of aggregates in bit.mix shall not exceed ___of the time it is
introduce into the mixing unit.
a. 1.5 mass %
b. 2.0 mass %
c. 1 mass %
86. Batching tolerance for Sand and Aggregates is ___.
a. 1 %
b. 2%
c. 3%

87. Between stage of curing, concrete shall not be exposed for more than how
many hours?
a. 24 hours
b. 3 hours
c. ½ hours
d. 72 hours

88. As Materials Engineer, what will you do with major honeycomb area that is
considered as defective work?
a. Plaster
b. Payment of the concrete will be made an adjustment
c. Removed and replaced at the expensed of the contractor
89. If the strength of control specimen does not meet the requirement and not
feasible to obtain cores due to structural consideration, as Materials Engineer
what will be your decision?
a. Remove and Replaced
b. Area will not be paid
c. Payment will be made at an adjusted price

90. After concrete has been placed, it is advisable to maintain fully wetted and in
position for how many hours?
a. 14 hours
b. 24 hours
c. 72 hours
d. 15-18 hours

91. Rock shall be excavated to a depth ___below sub grade within the limit of the
roadbed
a. 100 mm
b. 150 mm
c . 200mm
92. Minimum penetration of all piles shall be ___.
a. 3 meters
b. 6 meters
c. 7 meters
d. 4.5 meters

93. Piles shall not be driven within 7 meters of concrete less than ___
a. 7 days
b. 14 days
c. 28 days

94. Paint contains ___ of pigment and ___ vehicle.

a. 20% & 80%
b. 21% & 79%
c. 79% & 21%
d. 80% & 20%

95. Minimum thickness of bedding materials beneath the pipe is ___.

a. 100 mm
b. 150 mm
c. 200 mm
96. Tolerance of gabion dimension is ____.
a. +/- 1%
b. +/- 2%
c. +/- 3%
d. +/- 4%

97. Minimum size of galvanized wire mesh is__.

a. 2.0 mm
b. 2.2 mm
c. 2.7 mm
d. 3.4 mm

98. Minimum density of gabions is ____.

a. 1,000kg/cum.
b. 1,200kg/cum.
c. 1,400kg/cum.
d. 1,500kg/cum.

99. Soundness loss of field gabions is ___.

a. 9%after 5 cycles
b. 10%after 5 cycles
c. 11%after 5 cycles
d. 12%after 5 cycles
100. The heating temperature of reflectorized thermoplastic material during
application is __
a. 130+/-7*C
b. 150+/-7*C
c. 200+/-7*C
d. 211+/-7*C

101. Submission of sample minimum quantity of material for asphalt cement is ___
a. 5 kg.
b. 10kg
c. 20kg
d. 100kg
102. For how many years does the small Contractor given to procure necessary
testing equipment?
a. 2 years
b. 4 years
c. 5 years
d. 6 years

103. The depth of the weakened joints must be less than ___ and a width of ____.
a. 40mm & 6mm
b. 50mm & 5mm
c. 40mm & 5mm
d. 50mm & 6mm
104. Used of bituminous cold mix for potholes patching during rainy/wet period
is acceptable
a. True
c. False

105. In soil boring shall be carried to a depth of at least ___below the proposed
grade line.
a. 0.5m
b. 1.0m
c. 1.5m
d. 1.8m

106. The test that determine the pile bearing capacity by loading one or more
pile and measuring settlement under load is ___
a. Vane shear test
b. Plate bearing test
c. Pile load test

107. The weight of disturbed samples from hard auger or split spoon shall be at
least__.
a. 1 kg
b. 20kg
c. 10kg
d. 100kg
108. The length of Shelby Tube of an undisturbed sample is ____.
a. 10”long
b. 18”long
c. 20”long

109. For small project where quantity of steel bars is 10,000kg.or less, what is the
basis of acceptance of material?
a. No testing
b. P.E.Certificate
c. Mill Certificate

110. ___determine the best combination of the material that will produce
potentially stable & durable mixture.
a. Job mix formula
b. Marshall formula
c. Design of bit.mix

111. ___is the rate of loading for concrete cylinder sample subject to compression
test
a. 20-40psi/sec
b. 20-50psi/sec
c. 15-40psi/sec
d. 15-50psi/sec
112. In soil exploration, if the characteristic of rock is questionable, the minimum
depth of boring into the bedrock should be ____.
a. 1.5m
b. 2.0m
c. 2.5m
d. 3.0m
113.Determine the soil bearing capacity by loading a steel plate usually
30”diameter.
a. Vane shear test
b. Plate bearing test
c.Pile load test
d.None of the above
114. How many hours do aggregate stockpile or binned for draining before
being batch?
a. 1 hour
b. 6 hours
c. 12 hours
d. 24 hours
115.What is the rate of loading of concrete beam tested for flexural stress?
a.125-175psi/sec.
b. 115-150psi/sec
c. 110-150 psi/sec
d. 130-175 psi/sec.
116. What is the relative strength of mortar at 7 & 28 days of fine aggregates,
when tested for the effect of organic impurities, which is higher than the
standards?
a. not less than 90%
b. not less than 80%
c. not less than 95%
d. not less than 98 %
117.In concrete sampling paste shall be of normal consistency of ______ when the
rod settles to a point below the original suface in 30 seconds.
a. 10+/- 1 mm
b. 11+/- 1 mm
c.15 +/- 1 mm
d. 20 +/- 1 mm
118. What is the curing temperature of a concrete sample?
a. 10-15 *C
b. 18-24*C
c. 15-18*C
d. 16-27*C
119.What is the wash loss of fine aggregates in the no.200 sieve?
a. 1 %
b. 2 %
c. 3 %
d. 4 %
120. Retarder can delay the setting time of concrete up to how many hours?
a. 1 hour
b. 2 hours
c. 4 hours
d. 8 hours

121.Super plasticizer can increase the strength of concrete up to how many

percent ?
a. 40-60 %
b. 50-60 %
c. 50-70 %
d. 60-70%

122._________ is the moisture in an air dried soil.

a. Moisuture Content
b. Natural Moisture Content
c. Hygroscopic Moisture Content
d. Hydrometer Moisture Content
123._________is the tolerance of mix in a bituminous temperature.
a. +/-10 *C
b. +/-12 *C
c. +/- 15 *C
d. +/- 18 *C

124._________number of measurement taken in a core sample for thickness

determination of the finish asphalt pavement.
a. 3
b. 4
c. 5
d. 8

125. In the absence of beam mold in site, cylinder mold is allowed by

specification. What is the required strength?
a. 2500 psi
b. 3000 psi
c. 3500 psi
d. 4000 psi
126.Prime coat shall be left undisturbed for at least ______.
a. 6 hours
b. 12 hours
c. 24 hours

127.The first phase of rolling the spread bituminous mix is called breakdown
rolling which is carried out by pneumatic roller, temperature requirement
must be ________.
a. 200 – 225 *F
b. 190-199 8F
c. 160-180 *F
d. 150-185 *F

128.How many gradation ranges for hot plant mix bituminous pavement are
there in the blue book?
a. 5
b. 6
c. 7
d. 8
129. What is the plasticity index of mineral filler?
a. not greater than 4
b. not greater than 6
c. not greater than 8
d. zero

130.If no core had been taken at the end of each day of operation and the
project has already been completed, a core shall be taken ________
a. for every 75 l.m./lane
b. for every 150 l.m./lane
c. for every 100 l.m./lane
d. for every 1,000 l.m./lane

131.__________ is the slump of workable concrete if vibrated.

a. 10-20 mm
b. 10-40 mm
c. 40-50 mm
d. 40-75 mm
132.________Burnt product which is used by Gypsum and pulverized to form
Portland Cement.
a. Hydraulic Cement
b. Clinker
c. Fly Ash
d. Volcanic Ash

133.When group index=0 what is the grade of soil?

a. weak soil
b. poor soil
c. good soil

134.________ is the limit were further loss of water due to evaporation which sill
not result in reduction of volume.
a. Plastic Limit
b. Liquid Limit
c. Shrinkage Limit
135.________ a classification of soil which 35% or less the particles pass through
no. 200 sieve .
a. Grain size soil
b. Granular Materials
c. Silty Clay Materials
d. Clayey Materials

136.________ a classification of soil which 35% more of the particles pass through
200 sieve.
a. Course Sand Soil
b. Granular Materials
c. Silty-Clay Materials
d. Clayey Materials

137.It evaluate the quality of soil as highway sub-grade material.

a. Attenberg Limit
b. Plasticity Index
c. Group Index
d. Liquid Limit
138.When soil has plasticity index value of 10. What is the criteria of the
material?
a. Coarse Grain
b. Sandy
c. Clayey
d. Silty

139.It indicates good subbase materials when G.I. Is equal to ________.

a. 0
b. 5
c. 10
d. 20

140.It indicates very poor subbase materials when G.I. is equal to _____.
a. 0
b. 5
c. 10
d. 20

141.It indicates the composition of soil.

a. Attenberg Limit
b. Plasticity Index
c. Group Index
d. Liquid Limit
142.The higher value of PI of the soil, the weaker will be the soil performance as
a _________.
a. True
b. False
c. Depend
d. None of the above

143._______ is the minimum percent of A-6 group classification of soil.

a. 0
b. 6
c. 20
d. 35

144.When the value of G.I. Is negative, what will be the soil performance?
a. Poor Subgrade
b. Very good Subgrade
c. Good Subgrade
d. None of the above

145.The weight of Sandy soil for Hydrometer Analysis is _______.

a. 10 grams
b. 25 grams
c. 50 grams
d. 100 grams
146.________ is a type of soil in which most of the soil grains are of the same
size.
a. Poorly graded
b. Well graded
c. Cap graded
d. None of the above

147.Percent passing loose for coarse aggregates when tested for clay lump is
_______.
a. 1.0 percent
b. 0.25 mass percent
c. 0.8 percent
d. 1.0 mass percent

148.The mass percent passing loose for coarse aggregates when tested soft
fragment is _______.
a. 0.10
b. 0.25
c. 3.5
d. 1.0
148.If slag is used, the density of coarse aggregate is ________.
a. 30-100 kg/cu.m. .
b. 150 kg./cu.m.
c. 1,120 kg/cu.m
d. 1,400 kg/cu.m.

149.Mass percent loose for fine aggregates when tested in Clay lumps is ____.
a. 0.10
b. 0.25
c. 0.80
d. 1.0

150. _______ is a type of cement which shall be transferred to an elevated, air tight
and weather proof bins storage.
a. Portland Cement
b. Pozzolan Cement
c. Bulk Cement
d. None of the above
151.Scales for weighing aggregates and cement shall be accurate within _____.
a. 0.1%
b. 0.25%
c. 0.5%
d. 1.9%

152._______ determines the resistance of the emulsion to break with mixed with
mineral aggregates.
a. Viscosity Test
b. Distillation Test
c. Spot Test
d. Cement Mixing

157.How many days do the specimen for CBR soaked?

a. 1 day
b. 2 days
c. 3 days
d. 4 days
158.When mixed at the site or in a central mixing plant, the mixing time shall not
be less than _____________ nor more than _____________unless mix
performance test prove adequate of the concrete in a shorter time period.
a. 50 second and 90 seconds
b. 30 seconds and 70 seconds
c. 20 seconds and 60 seconds

159.The batches shall be so charged into the drum that a portion of the mixing
water shall enter in advance of the cement and aggregate. The flow of water
shall be uniform and all water should be in the drum by the end of the
_____________ of the mixing period.
a. 20 seconds
b. 15 seconds
c. 10 seconds

160. The time elapsed from the time water is added to the mix until the concrete
is deposited at the site shall not exceed ____________when concrete is hauled
in the truck.
a. 60 minutes
b. 70 minutes
c. 90 minutes
161.When concrete is delivered in truck mixers, additional water may be added
to the batch and additional mixing performed to increase the slump to meet
the specified requirement if permitted by the Engineer, provided all these
operation are performed within __________ after the initial mixing operation
and the water and cement ratio is not exceeded.
a. 42 minutes
b. 45 minutes
c. 47 minutes

162.Concrete not placed within ___________ from the time the ingredients were
charge into the mixing drum should not be use.
a. 90 minutes
b. 92 minutes
c. 95 minutes

163.The completed pavement shall be accepted on a lot basis. A lot shall be

considered as ______________double lane.
a. 300 linear meter
b. 400 linear meter
c. 500 linear meter
164.Each lot shall be divided into _____ equal segment and one core will be
obtained from each segment in accordance with AASHTO T24.
a. 3
b. 4
c. 5

165.Aggregate account 92-95% of the weight of the bituminous mix while asphalts
for 5-8% of the weight of the mix. The exact percentage to be used is
determined by the _________.
a. Blue smoke
b. Job Mix
c. Extraction Test

166. _____________ is an indication that the asphalt is over heated.

a. Blue Smoke
b. Job Mix
c. Extraction Test
167. _________________________is the most common used method in the design
and evaluation of bituminous concrete mixes.
a. Extraction Test
b. Marshall Stability Test
c. Bulk Specific Gravity

168. _________________determines the asphalt content in the bituminous mixes.

a. Extraction Test
b. Marshall Stability Test
c. Bulk Specific Gravity

169. Cast in place concrete shall not be post-tensioned until at least ________.
a. 5 days
b. 10 days
c. 15 days
170. This characteristic generally used for calculation of the volume occupied by
the aggregate in various mixture containing aggregates including Portland
Cement Concrete, Bituminous Concrete and other mixtures that are
proportioned or analyzed on an absolute volume basis.
a. Apparent Specific Gravity
b. Marshall Stability Test
c. Bulk Specific Gravity

171. _____________________pertains to the relative density of the soil material

making up the constituents particle not including the pore space within the
particles that is accessible to water.
a. Apparent Specific Gravity
b. Marshall Stability Test
c. Bulk Specific Gravity

172.Weight of sandy soil needed for Hydrometer test is ________.

a. 100 grams
b. 150 grams
c. 200 grams
173. Weight of silty soil needed for Hydrometer test is __________
a. 100 grams
b. 30 grams
c. 50 grams
d. 20 grams

174. These are widely used to control the characteristics of soil which are to be
incorporated in roadway.
a. Shrinkage Limits
b. Cement and Soil Limits
c. Liquid and Plastic Limits

175. This is defined as the highest moisture content of which the mass attains its
minimum volume but continues to lose weight /mass.
a. Shrinkage Limits
b. Cement and Soil Limits
c. Liquid and Plastic Limits
176. _____________________is an apparatus used in determination of specific gravity
of Hydraulic Cement.
Answer: Le Chattelier Flask

177._____________________is an equipment used in determination of soundness of

Portland Cement.
Answer: Autoclave Machine

178. Asphalt shall be homogeneous, free from water, and shall not foam heated
to _________________.
Answer: 159*C (320*F)
179. __________________, Test of Asphalt indicate the rate at which the asphalt
emulsion will break when mix with aggregate.
Answer: Cement Mixing

180. The lost in weight of rock use in gabions when tested to sodium sulfate,
soundness loss shall not exceeds ______.

Answer: 9%

181. Gabions dimensions are subject to a tolerance limit of _________.

Answer: +/- 3%

182. The pour point of concrete joint sealer shall be at least ________ lower than
the safe heating temperature, which is the maximum temperature to which
the material may be heated without exceeding the permitted flow.

Answer: 11*C (20*F)

183. The penetration of concrete joint sealer, Hot Poured Elastic Type shall not
exceed _______.

Answer: 90

184.The CBR is generally selected at _______________penetration.

Answer: 2.54 mm (0.10 in)

185. The penetration piston of CBR machine should have a uniform penetration
at a rate of _________________.

Answer: 1.30mm/min.

186. During soaking maintain the water level in the mold and the soaking tank is
approximately _____________ above the tope of the specimen.

Answer: 25.40mm. (1.0 in.)

187. Soak specimen for ________________

Answer: 96 hours (4 days)

188. The diameter of the penetration piston is ____________.

Answer: 49.63+/-0.23 mm

189. The temperature of the asphalt cement delivered to the mixer shall be
required to achieve a kinetic viscosity in the range of

Answer: 150 to 300 cu.m/s or 150 to 300 centitokes.

190. ___________ is the viscosity used to grade asphalt cement.

Answer: 60*C

191. The coarse aggregate used in asphalt mix is

Answer: retained 2.36 mm (no.8 sieve)
192. The application temperature of emulsified asphalt range from _________.

Answer: 10 – 71*C

193. When the tar is used for seal coats, It shall be heated to free flowing not to
exceed ___________.

Answer: 107* C

194. ___________________is used to determine the settlement characteristic of Soil

Consolidation.

Answer: Unconfined and Tri-Axial Compression Test

195. _______________ is used to determine the settlement characteristic of soil.

Answer: Consolidation

196. The weight of disturbed samples from hard auger or split spoon shall be at
least ___________.

Answer: 1.0 kg.

197.The undisturbed samples from Shellby Tube shall be at least_______.

Answer: 18” long

198. ______________ determines the pile bearing capacity by loading one or more
piles and measuring the settlement under load.

Answer: Pile Load Test

199. __________ determines the in site shear strength of soft to medium clay.

Answer: Vane Shear Test

200. ___________ determine the soil bearing capacity by loading a steel plate
usually 30 inches in diameter.

Answer: Plate Bearing Test

201. ________________ is a laboratory which measures, examines, calibrate or
otherwise determine the characteristics or performance materials or products.

Answer: Testing Laboratory

202. Standard technical procedure to determine one or more specified

characteristics of material product is called ______________.

Answer: Test Method

203.A document which prevents the test result and other information relevant to
test is called _____________.

Answer: Test Report

204. is a document signed by the Director of BRS issued to Testing laboratory

authorizing them to perform the required test in behalf of D PWH.

Answer: Certificate of Accreditation

204. The test have been developed to measure the loss of cohesion as a result
of water action on the compacted bituminous mixture.
Answer: Film Stripping & Immersion-Compression Test
205. _______________ means porosity or perviousness of the mixture, a dense
grade mix prevent water from entering the base through the surface.
Answer: Permeability

206. __________________ is used in classifying liquid asphalt into grades. It is

useful as a measure to control of consistency, particularly when run at the
temperature of intended application.
Answer: Viscosity Test
207. ______________ determines the total bitumen content of a asphaltic
materials, which is the actual cementing constituent of the asphalt.

Answer: Solubility Test

208. _______________is an accelerated test to show the loss of volatiles when the
sample is heated at 163*C for the five hours and the loss due to volatilization
is determined.

Answer: Loss on Heating

209. _________________ is the test that classifies the different asphalt and differ
into grade.
Answer: Consistency Test

209. For liquid asphaltic materials, this test is run on the residue after distillation.

Answer: Quality Test

209. This is one of the most important engineering properties . It is defined as

its ability to resist sliding along internal surface within the mass .

Answer: Shearing Strength of Soil

212. This is an arbitrary measurement of consistency and is the basis of

classification of all solid and semi-solid asphalt.

Answer: Penetration Test of Asphalt

213. ______________is a process to measure the consistency of liquid asphaltic
materials to determine their fluidity or resistance to flow.
Answer: Viscosity test

214. Plant –mixed bituminous mixtures should be sampled in accordance to the

Standard Method of Sampling Bituminous Mixture. A sample not less than
______ is taken and place in sample bag that would insure against
contamination. This is taken every 75 cum. or 130 tons of mix.
Answer: 10 kg.
215. The bearing blocks of the compression machine should be at least ______
greater than the diameter of the specimen.
Answer: 3.0 %

216. The bottom bearing block shall be at least ___________thick when new bottom
bearing block shall be at least _______ thick after any resurfacing operations.

Answer: 1.0” (22.50mm) , 0.9”

217. The curing temperature of a specimen before testing is ___________

Answer: 16-27*C.
218. The apparatus used to determine the flash point of asphaltic material is
called _________________.
Answer: Cleveland Open Club

219. The asphalt samples for ductility and penetration test should be subjected
to water bath at a temperature of 25* C for __________.

Answer: 1 ½ hours

220. The concrete shall not be left exposed for more than ___________.

Answer: ½ hour

221. The rate of application of bituminous prime coat is ______.

a. 1-2 L/sq. m.
b. 0.2-0.7 L/sqm.
c. 0.2-1.5 L/sqm.
d. 0.5-2.0 L/sqm.
222.In asphalting work, there are _____ phase of rolling.
a. 2
b. 3
c. 1
d. 4

223. The _______ test determines the asphalt content in the bituminous mix.
a. Grading
b. Bulk Specific Gravity
c. Extraction
d. Absorption

224.In a bituminous mix, there are 3 kinds of aggregate. What kind of passes the
no. 200 sieve?
a. Coarse
b. Fine
c. Mineral Filler
d. Admixture
225. Liquid asphalt is also called ________.
a. Cutback Asphalt
b. Emulsion
c. Blown Asphalt
d. Asphalt Cement

226.The apparatus/equipment used in the liquid limit and plastic limit test is
called _______.
a. Sieves and chisel
b. Attenberg Dev.
c. Mortar and glass pestle

227._____is a method of laboratory sampling.

a. Mixing
b. Using mechanical splitting/quartering
c. Proportioning
228.In laboratory compaction test/moisture density relation test, What is the
specification of rammer?
a. 5.5 lb.(2.5kg. ) in weight with 12 in. drop
b. 8.0 lb. (3.6 kg.) in weight with 16 in. drop
c. 10 lb. (4.5kg.) in weight with 20 in. Drop

229.What is the specification of mass percent passing in sieve 0.075 mm. No.
200 sieve grading “A” for aggregate base course.
a. 20-14
b. 0-12
c. 0-6

230.The number of specimen in testing concrete hollow blocks is ______.

a. 6 pcs./10,000 units (3 for absorption test and 3 for strength test
b. 4 pcs./20,000 units
c. 8 pcs./20,000 units
231.Is it really necessary to cure concrete specimen?
a. Yes
b. No
c. None of the two

232.The kind of test that determines the consistency of concrete is ______.

a. Slump Test
b. Specific Gravity
c. Abrasion Test

233.What is the dimension of concrete cylindrical sample?

a. 6” dia. and 12” high
b. 4” dia. and 8” high
c. 8” dia. and 14” high

234. In the absence of concrete beam mold at the project site, are concrete
cylindrical molds allowed by the specification to be used in sampler for
Item 311-PCCP?
a. Yes
b. No
235. The minimum percent compaction for embankment is ______.
a. 92.0 %
b. 97.0 %
c. 95.0 %

236. The minimum percent compaction for base of the road is _______.
a. 100.00%
b. 105.00 %
c. 110.00%

237. The CBR value of aggregate base course is not less than _____.
a. 80.0 %
b. 85.0 %
c. 90.0 %

238. The CBR value of aggregate subbase course is not less than ____.
a. 20.0 %
b. 30.0 %
c. 35.0 %
239. The minimum compressive strength for Class A concrete is ______.
a. 3,000 psi (20.7 MN/sqm.)
b. 2,400 psi (16.7 MN/sqm.)
c. 5,000 psi (37.7 MN/sqm.)

240.What is the significance of determination of the tensile properties of

reinforcing steel bars?
a. This method is intended to determine yield and tensile strength of the bar
as well as its elongation and is used to classify the bars into grade
b. This method is intended to evaluate the ductile properties of the
reinforcing steel bars
c. None of the above

241. A tie bar should be ______.

a. Deformed bar
b. Round bar
c. Flat bar
242. A dowel bar should be _____.
a. Deformed bar
b. Round bar
c. Flat bar

243. The mortar for masonry shall consist of _______.

a. One part of Portland Cement and 2 parts of sand
b. One part of Cement and 3 parts of sand
c. One part of Portland Cement and 4 part of sand

244. The apparatus used to measure the thickness or height of compacted

bituminous paving mixture.
a. Ruler
b. Vernier Caliper
c. Steel Tape

245.It is used in calculating the unit weight of the mixture and the degree of
compaction of the asphalt pavement.
a. Bulk Specific Gravity of compacted bituminous mixtures using saturated
surface dry specimen.
b. Dry unit weight of compacted bituminous mixtures
246.The test which covers the quantitative determination of bitumen in hot
mixed paving mixtures and pavement samples for specification service
evaluation, control and research.
a. Extraction
b. Spot Test
c. Flash Point

247.The solvent used in extraction of bitumen is ______.

a. Diesel Oil
b. Gasoline
c. Water

248.The percent of bitumen content is computed based on ______.

a. Mass of raw sample
b. Mass of dry aggregates
c. Mass of asphalt

249.The method used to determine the grading of aggregate extracted from

bituminous mixture is _______.
a. Mechanical analysis of extracted aggregates
b. Stability Test
c. Viscosity Test
250.The drying temperature of sample is _______.
a. 110 +/- 5* C
b. 100 * C
c. 100 +/-5 *C

251._______ is a solid asphalt which is a basic constituent of all other asphalt

called as hot asphalt or penetration grade asphalt.
a. Asphalt Cement
b. Cutback Asphalt
c. Emulsified Asphalt

252._______ is a kind of liquid asphalt which is a mixture of asphalt cement and

kerosene.
a. Medium Curing Cutback
b. Asphalt Cement
c. Rapid Curing Cutback

253._______ is a kind of liquid asphalt which is a mixture of asphalt cement and

gasoline.
a. Rapid Curing Cutback
b. Blown Asphalt
c. Joint Filler
254. Asphalt is defined as ______.
a. A petroleum product
b. A dark brown to black cementitous materials whose consistency ranges
from solid to semi-solid and whose main constituent is called bitumen is
either found in nature or as a residue in petroleum refining.
c. None of the above

255.It is a kind of liquid asphalt which is a mixture of asphalt cement and water
with emulsified with pungent odor.
a. Emulsified Asphalt
b. Asphalt Cement
c. Rapid Curing Asphalt

256. Joint Filler in concrete pavement is a _______.

a. Blown Asphalt
b. Hot Asphalt
c. Liquid Asphalt

257.A device used to measure the relative hardness of asphalt is ____.

a. Penetrometer
b. Spectometer
c. Vicat Apparatus
258.A property of asphalt cement to stretch without breaking is called ____.
a. Ductility
b. Durability
c. Tencile

259.An apparatus used to determine the specific gravity of asphalt is called

______.
a. Metal Pycnometer
b. Glass Pycnometer
c. Any bottle

260.Consistency test for asphalt is called _______.

a. Viscosity
b. Slump Test
c. Washing

261.A process of volatilization test which measures the relative proportion of

asphalt to oil.
a. Distillation
b. Extraction
c. Float Test
262._____ is a period wherein the asphalt begins to melt.
a. Softening Point
b. Fire Point
c. Boiling Point

263.The sampling requirement of asphalt is ______.

a. 1 sample for every 200 drums or 40 metric tons
b. 1 sample for every 100 drums
c. 1 sample for every shipment

264.The component of bituminous mixes which range from 92 to 96 % is called

______.
a. Bituminous Blended Aggregates
b. Concrete Aggregates
c. Sand

265.______ is a property of bituminous mixes in pavement to resist deformation or

displacement due to impose load or repeated loading.
a. Stability
b. Flexibility
c. Ductility
266._______ is a property of bituminous mixes in pavement to resist
disintegration or deterioration due to the action of water, traffic and
changing climate.
a. Durability
b. Flexibility
c. Ductility

267.______ is a property of bituminous mixes in pavement adjust itself to

settlement.
a. Flexibility
b. Rigidity
c. Hardness

268.These are the factor affecting the workability of bituminous mixes

a. Gradation of aggregate quality of asphalt and temperature of mix.
b. Surface texture and temperature mix.
c. Quantity of aggregate and asphalt content.
269.The percent index retention is computed in the formula ______.
a. Wet Stability /Dry Stability x 100.
b. Dry Stability/Wet Stability x 100.
c. Wet Stability-Dry Stability x 100.

270.The sampling requirement of bituminous mixes is _____.

a. 1 sample for every 75 cum.
b. 1 sample for every 150 cum.
c. 1 sample per delivery per day.

271.The application of liquid asphaltic material on a prepared untreated base is

_________.
a. Prime Coating
b. Seal Coating
c. Tack Coating

272.The application of liquid asphaltic material to an existing concrete surface is

________.
a. Tack Coating
b. Seal Coating
c. Prime Coating
273.The application of asphaltic material and aggregate to an existing surface
for the purpose of sealing it against the infiltration of water surface moisture
is called _______.
a. Seal Coating
b. Tack Coating
c. Prime Coating

274. The rate of application of prime coating using cutback asphalt is _______.
a. 1-2 liters/sqm.
b. 0.5-1.0 liter/sqm.
C. 2.0-3.0 liters/sq.m.

275. The rate of application of tack coating using liquid or emulsified asphalt is
_______.
a. 0.2-0.7 li./sqm.
b. 0.1-0.5 li./sqm.
c. 2.0 li/sqm.
276.The rate of application of seal coat using asphalt cement is ______.
a. 0.9-1.8 li./sqm.
b. 10-11 li.sqm.
c. 8.0-9.0 li./sqm.
277. The rate of application of seal coat using cutback asphalt is _____.
a. 1.5-3.0 li./sq.m.
b. 2.0-3.0 li./sq.m.
c. 1-2 li/sq.m.

278. The primary quality control mechanism for the production of asphalt mixes
with high degree of uniformity that will satisfy job requirement is ________.
a. Job mix formula
b. Quality control formula
c. Assurance

279.The percent asphalt content in hot laid bituminous mixture range from
________.
a. 5.0-8.0%
b. 4.0-6.0 %
c. 5.0-10.0 %

280. The placing of temperature for bituminous mixture measured in the truck
prior to dumping is ________.
a. at least 107*C
b. at least 120*C
c. at least 150*C
281.The second phase of rolling the spread bituminous mixture is called
breakdown rolling which is the one responsible to attain the maximum
density. The rolling is carried out by the use of ________.
a. pneumatic roller
b. steel roller
c. sheepfoot roller

282.The significance of the final rolling is to remove the roller marks to previous
rolling in order to have a good finish pavement with a temperature of 160*C.
a. True
b. False
c. Maybe

283. The proper way of rolling should begin at ________ .

a. The sides and proceeds longitudinally towards the road center each
overlapping on half the roller witdth, gradually progressing the crown of
road.
b. The center and proceeding longitudinally towards the side of the road
c. Any part of the road provided each strip overlapping on half the roller
width.
284.What is the minimum degree of compaction of asphalt pavement?
a. not less than 92% of the density of the laboratory compacted specimen
b. not less than 100% of the density of the laboratory compacted specimen
c. not less than 85% of the density of the laboratory compacted specimen

285. What is the color of asphalt when it is overcook?

a. yellowish brown
b. black
c. gray

286.________ determines the thickness and density of compacted pavement.

a. Core Test
b. X-ray
c. FDT

287. The cored sample of asphalt pavement is measured at _______.

a. approximately quarter points
b. three points
c. two points

288.Too much content in the bituminous mixes causes ________.

a. bleeding
b. Potholes
c. cracks
289.The wearing away of the pavement surface caused by the disclodging of
aggregate particle is called ___________.
a. raveling
b. Alligator crack
c. rutting

290.Interconnected cracks forming a series of small blocks resembling alligator’s

skin or chicken wire is called _________.
a. alligator cracking
b. reflection cracking
c. rutting

291. _______ is the type of cement to be used in the DPWH Portland Cement
Type II.
a. Portland Cement Type I
b. Pozzolan Cement
c. Portland Cement II

292. If the fine aggregates are subjected to five cycles of sodium sulfate
soudness test, the weighted loss shall not exceed _________.
a. 10 mass percent
b. 5 mass percent
c. 3 mass percent
293. Specimen of coarse aggregates are subjected to five cycles of sodium
sulfate soundness test, the weighted loss shall not exceed _______.
a. 12 mass percent
b. 15 mass percent
c. 10 mass percent

294. The mass percent of wear of coarse aggregates for Item 311 when tested by
AASHTO 96 is not greater than __________.
a. 40 %
b. 45 %
c. 50 %

295. The design of concrete mix specified by the blue book is based on _______.
a. Absolute Volume Method
b. Area Method
c. American Method

296.The minimum flexural strength requirement of beam sample when tested by

the third point of loading method is __________.
a. 3.5 Mpa
b. 3.8 Mpa
c. 4.0 Mpa
297. The minimum flexural strength requirement of beam sample when tested
by midpoint method is ________.
a. 4.5 Mpa
b. 3.5 Mpa
c. 5.0 Mpa

298. ________ are additives used in mixing concrete.

a. Sodium chloride
b. Admixture
c. Curing admix

299._______ determines the consistency of concrete.

a. Slump Test
b. Consolidation test
c. Viscosity

300.Equipment used in the consolidation of fresh concrete.

a. Jackhammer Machine
b. Vibrator
c. Drilling
300. The prescribed forms to be used in concrete paving is called _______.
a. steel forms
b. wooden
c. combination of steel and wood

301.The initial setting time of Portland Cement is not less than ________.
a. 30 min.
b. 60 min.
c. 90 min.
d. 45 min.

302.The standard sand used in testing the mortar strength of Portland Cement is
called ________.
a. Ottawa Sand
b. Beach Sand
c. River Sand
303.The apparatus used in determining the fineness of Portland Cement air
permeability is _________.
a. Blaine Air Permeability Apparatus
b. Sieve No. 200
c. Gilmore

304.A mixture of cement and water is called _______.

a. Cement Paste
b. Mortar Paste
c. Concrete Paste

305.The apparatus is used to determine the initial and final setting of cement in
the laboratory is ________.
a. Gilmore needle
b. Balley needle
c. Vicat apparatus
306.The compressive strength of cement mortar Type IP sample in seven days is
not less than _______.
a. 19.3 MN/sqm.
b. 20 MN/sqm. (Type IP=19 MN/sqm.)
c. 24 MN/sqm.

307. What is the appearance of the molded cement paste which fails to meet
the autoclave expansion?
a. crumble
b. Shiny
c. changes color

308.The dimension of beam sample for paving concrete is ________.

a. 6”x6”x 21”
b. 6”x6”x 24”
c. 4”x 4”x 21.8”

309.The critical number of days of curing concrete is ________.

a. first seven days
b. first 10 days
c. 28 days
310.The standard dimension of concrete cylindrical sample is ________.
a. 6” dia. and 12” tall
b. 6” dia and 6” tall
c. 6” dia. and 8” tall

311.There are two layers in performing sampling of beam samples. How many
number of blows are required per layer?
a. 63 blows
b. 75 blows
c. 50 blows

312.There are three layers in performing sampling of concrete cylinder how many
blows are required per layer?
a. 25 blows
b. 30 blows
c. 35 blows
313.The formula which determines the proportion of the mix which can meet the
desired strength requirement of concrete is called _______.
a. Quality Control Program
b. Program of Work
c. Work Schedule

314. It is prescribed in each project based on estimated quantities and specifies

the kind and number of test for each item of work.
a. Minimum number of work
b. Minimum Testing Requirement
c. Work Schedule

315.Embankment materials delivered at the job site was about 12,000 cum. The
minimum test requirement calls for 1-GPC, for every 1500 cum.
a. 10-GPC
b. 8- CPC
c. 6-GPC
327.Based on the maximum dry density obtained by laboratory test the degree of
compaction required for aggregate subbase should be at least _________.
a. 99.0 %
b. 98.0 %
c. 100.0 %

328.Per our present Specification for Highways and Bridges including

amendments, it is mandatory to open PCCP to traffic not later than _____.
a. 7 days after pouring
b. 14 days after pouring
c. 21 days after pouring
d. 28 days after pouring

329.In casting reinforced concrete railings, the concrete used is _______.

a. Class A
b. Class A2
c. Class C1
d. Any of the preceding classes
330.For efficient compaction, the embankment materials at the time of rolling
be _____.
a. dry
b. Wet
c. at optimum moisture content
d. at maximum moisture content

331.For road base course the most preferable material is one with CBR _____.
a. 60
b. 50
c. 30
d. 80

332.Peat and muck are ________.

a. fair subgrade spoil
b. stable soil
c. unstable soil
d. good subgrade soil
333.The slump test on concrete is measure _________.
a. strength
b. unit weight
c. consistency
d. Durability

334.The fineness modulus is highest of ________.

a. fine sand
b. very fine sand
c. very coarse sand
d. Durability

335.If concrete is continuously moist cured, it will gain strength beyond 180
days.
a. True
b. False
c. It depends on curing temperature
336.Generally speaking, batching of concrete aggregates by volume is preferable
than weight.
a. True
b. They are the same
c. False

337. If angular coarse aggregate is used in concrete mix, it will require more
_________.
a. water
b. fine aggregates
c. water and fine aggregates
d. neither a and b