CT313 CMT

BET-CT-3B

I. Multiple Choice. Read each question carefully, and choose the best answer.

1. It is made from adding stearates of calcium and aluminum and gypsum treated with tannic acid
at the end of grinding.
a. Low Heat Portland Cement
b. Masonry Cement
c. Concrete
d. Waterproof Cement

2. It is grounded and mixed with pozzolanic material or flyash clay or non-pozzolanic or inert
materials such as limestone, conglomerates, dolomite, granulated slag.
a. Low Heat Portland Cement
b. Masonry Cement
c. Concrete
d. Waterproof Cement

3. It is used to limit the heat of hydration of LHC and it is suitable for large mass concrete works
such as dams, large raft foundation, etc.
a. Low Heat Portland Cement
b. Masonry Cement
c. Concrete
d. Waterproof Cement

4. Is a construction material made of cement, fine aggregates (sand), and coarse aggregates
combined with water and solidified over time.
a. Low Heat Portland Cement
b. Masonry Cement
c. Concrete
d. Waterproof Cement

5. It is the concrete mix that is prepared under quality control while considering strength, durability,
and workability in mind.
a. Nominal Mix
b. High Alumina Cement
c. Design Mix Concrete
d. Rapid Hardening Portland Cement

6. It has high lime content and be obtained by increasing tricalcium silicate content by finer
grinding.
a. Nominal Mix
b. High Alumina Cement
c. Design Mix Concrete
d. Rapid Hardening Portland Cement
7. It specifies the proportions of cement, sand, and aggregates without requiring any special
knowledge of their individual qualities.
a. Nominal Mix
b. High Alumina Cement
c. Design Mix Concrete
d. Rapid Hardening Portland Cement

8. This cement is contrasting with its composition and properties compare to Portland cement
wherein the use is severely limited but with the methods are similar.
a. Nominal Mix
b. High Alumina Cement
c. Design Mix Concrete
d. Rapid Hardening Portland Cement

9. It is a time of storing, is also a factor that affects the cement especially its strength.
a. Duration of Cement Storage
b. Moisture Content
c. Water Repellent Cement
d. White and Coloured Portland Cement

10. Is also called as hydrophobic cement, a small number of hydrophobic surfactants such as
stearic acid, boric acid, or oleic acid is mixed with ordinary Portland cement during grinding.
a. Duration of Cement Storage
b. Moisture Content
c. Water Repellent Cement
d. White and Coloured Portland Cement

11. Is the main hazard for the cement.

a. Duration of Cement Storage
b. Moisture Content
c. Water Repellent Cement
d. White and Coloured Portland Cement

12. It is made from pure white chalk and clay free from iron oxide.
a. Duration of Cement Storage
b. Moisture Content
c. Water Repellent Cement
d. White and Coloured Portland Cement

13. The price of Eagle Cement in the Philippines is ______ per bag.
a. ₱ 255.00
b. ₱ 227.00
c. ₱ 230.00
d. ₱ 210.00
14. The price of Cemex Cement in the Philippines is ______ per bag.
a. ₱ 255.00
b. ₱ 227.00
c. ₱ 230.00
d. ₱ 210.00

15. The price of Republic Cement in the Philippines is ______ per bag.
a. ₱ 255.00
b. ₱ 227.00
c. ₱ 230.00
d. ₱ 210.00

16. Is a code of practice for the structural usage of concrete.

a. BS 8110
b. BS 8500
c. BS 8297
d. BS 8321

17. It has been the official norm for precast concrete cladding. Because it comprehensively defines
the processes, concerns, and best practices.
a. BS 8110
b. BS 8500
c. BS 8297
d. BS 8321
18. A laboratory test that assesses the potential for excessive expansion or disintegration of
cement when subjected to variations in temperature and moisture.
a. Tensile Strength Test
b. Soundness Test of Cement
c. Consistency Test of Cement
d. Fineness Test of Cement

19. It is one of the tests in cement that helps in determining the quality and suitability of cement for
various construction applications.
a. Setting Time Test of Cement
b. Soundness Test of Cement
c. Consistency Test of Cement
d. Fineness Test of Cement

20. A laboratory test used to determine the consistency or workability of a material, such as a
cement paste, mortar, or concrete mix.
a. Setting Time Test of Cement
b. Soundness Test of Cement
c. Consistency Test of Cement
d. Fineness Test of Cement
II. TRUE OR FALSE.

1. The term high alumina concludes a small portion of alumina, a non-variety of Portland
Cement and it is made by 40% bauxite, 40% lime, and 15% iron oxide with a little
mixture of ferric oxide and silica, magnesia, etc.

2. The British Standard for specifying and producing concrete is BS 8500.

3. BS 8500 should be used by anybody engaged in the design, review, and installation
of architectural precast concrete.

4. Design mix specifies the proportions of cement, sand, and aggregates without
requiring any special knowledge of their individual qualities.

5. The alumina content must not exceed less than 28% which can be a result of having
a product of ground finely.

6. Portland slag Cement formed by intergrinding a mixture of Portland cement with

addition of gypsum.

7. Eagle Cement was founded relatively recently but has quickly become a significant
player in the Philippine cement industry. It started operations in 2007 and has since
expanded its presence.

8. The bags of cement should be stored in open places.

9. Sand or clay silicon), and iron ore are the basic materials used to make cement.

10. Cement Tests are performed to know the strength and characteristic properties of
cement.
Key to Correction
Group 1 – Concrete 1 (Cement)
I. Multiple Choice
1. d. Waterproof Cement
2. b. Masonry Cement
3. a. Low Heat Portland Cement
4. c. Concrete
5. c. Design Mix Concrete
6. d. Rapid Hardening Portland Cement
7. a. Nominal Mix
8. b. High Alumina Cement
9. a. Duration of Cement Storage
10. c. Water Repellent Cement
11. b. Moisture Content
12. d. White and Coloured Portland Cement
13. c. ₱ 230.00
14. b. ₱ 227.00
15. a. ₱ 255.00
16. a. BS 8110
17. c. BS 8297
18. b. Soundness Test of Cement
19. d. Fineness Test of Cement
20. c. Consistency Test of Cement
II. TRUE OR FALSE
1. False
2. True
3. False
4. False
5. False
6. True
7. False
8. False
9. False
10. True