ARCHITECTURE LICENSURE EXAMINATION

MOCK EXAM FOR AREA 2 SET 2B 02:00 PM – 07:00 PM

PART 2: UTILITIES SYSTEMS/STRUCTURAL CONCEPTUALIZATION/BUILDING MATERIALS

AND CONSTRUCTION

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions. Shade only one answer
in the provided answer sheet. ERASURES ARE STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED.

Situation 1 - The following questions relate to STONES AND BRICKS. Choose the best and correct
answer.

1. What are the most commonly used dimensions of red bricks and antique bricks used locally?
a. 1” x 1” x 7”
b. 1” x 2 ½” x 4”
c. 1” x 2” x 8”
d. 1” x 3” x 9”
2. What are the most common and among the cheapest options for granite slabs available locally?
a. salt and pepper
b. white
c. black galaxy
d. tea rose
3. A size of stone ideally used for pavements and pathways.
a. brick
b. pebble
c. boulder
d. cobble
4. In kitchen countertops, “dupont” usually refers to what?
a. brand
b. shape
c. design
d. edge profile
5. What type of bricks can be used for constructing a “pugon”?
a. fire bricks
b. cobblestone
c. turf bricks
d. slate

Situation 2 - The following questions relate to PLUMBING FITTINGS. Refer to Figure SET A. Choose
the best and correct answer.

6. Which of the following is installed within the tank of a water closet?

a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
 c. Figure 5
d. Figure 4
7. Which of the following is called a pipe nipple?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 5
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 2
8. Which of the following prevents backflow in a pipeline?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 3
c. Figure 4
d. Figure 5
9. Refer to Figure 2. This type of tee fitting is used for __________.
a. vents
b. drainage
c. water distribution
d. risers
10. Which of the following is called a "union patente"?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 4
d. Figure 5

FIGURE SET A - PLUMBING FITTINGS

Figure 1 - Nipple
Figure 2 - Sanitary Tee

Figure 3 - PPR Check Valve

Figure 4 - Fill Valve

Figure 5 - Union Patente

Situation 3 - The following questions relate to STRUCTURAL CONCEPTS. Choose the best and correct
answer.

11. A slab on grade also has reinforcing steel bars. Which of the following best describe these rebars?
a. temperature rebars
b. suspended rebars
c. flexural rebars
d. main rebars
12. In a two-way slab, the area of the column strip is measured _______ of the clear span (L) from
the centerline or edge of columns.
a. 1/4
b. 1/3
c. 1/5
 d. 1/6
13. Which of the following experiences a unidirectional bending moment?
a. two-way slab
b. suspended slab
c. one-way slab
d. slab on grade
14. What should be the maximum diameter of a pipe or pipe sleeve crossing an RC beam?
a. ⅓ of beam length
b. ⅓ of beam depth
c. ¼ of beam depth
d. 1/250 of beam length
15. Which of the following does not describe the bearing capacity of soil?
a. 100 kPa
b. 160 kg/m3
c. 250 kN/m2
d. 14.5 psi

Situation 4 - The following questions relate to LIGHTING SYSTEMS. Refer to FIGURE SET I. Choose
the best and correct answer.

16. Refer to Figure 1. What is the purpose of this fitting?

a. to mount spotlights on walls
b. to attach track lights on the track bar
c. to mount track light horizontally
d. to dim wall washing lights
17. Refer to Figure 3. Where is this lighting usually used?
a. fountains
b. gymnasiums
c. for wall washing
d. lobby
18. Refer to Figure 5. It is used to connect what?
a. LED strip lights
b. LED drivers
c. LED ballasts
d. LED switches
19. Refer to Figure 4. What do you call this variation of an LED tube?
a. submersible
b. outdoor
c. integrated
d. flexible
20. Refer to Figure 2. This type of LED light is usually submerged in pools and fountains, what is its
IP rating?
a. IP65
b. IP54
 c. IP24
d. IP68
e. Take note of the IP rating of LED lights. Submersible LED lights are usually specified in
its IP68 rating.

FIGURE SET I - LIGHTING SYSTEMS

Figure 1 - Track Light Head Fittings

Figure 2 - Submersible LED Light (IP68)

Figure 3 - High Bay Light

Figure 4 - Integrated LED tubes

Figure 5 - LED Strip Connector

Situation 5 - The following questions relate to CONSTRUCTION DETAILS. Choose the best and
correct answer.

21. Which is primarily required in a weakened plane joint of a concrete slab?

a. flexible joint filler
b. saw cut
c. tongue and groove
d. dowel
22. What can be added to increase the shear capacity of web members of a steel beam?
a. bolts
b. plates
c. shear stud
d. stiffener
23. In a typical truss, the compression members are called what?
a. strut
b. web
c. ties
d. flange
24. A steel beam section is composed of what?
a. flange and web
b. struts and ties
c. joints and arms
d. plates and welds
25. Which among these weld joints does not need grinding to smooth?
a. groove weld
b. butt weld
 c. spot weld
d. fillet weld
e. Among these types of welds, the fillet weld is generally not ground to smooth to prevent
weakening of the joint. Grinding can still be done on a fillet but not to smooth the face.
The other types of welds such as groove, butt, and spot welds which usually have
exposed welds can be ground to create a smooth face.

Situation 6 - The following questions relate to PLUMBING SYSTEMS. Choose the best and correct
answer.

26. In a typical plumbing layout, what does KSK mean?

a. kitchen sink
b. kitchen drain
c. floor drain
d. kiosk
27. In a typical plumbing layout, which of the following describes a VSTR?
a. a vertical vent pipe that only serves as a vent and pierces thru the roof
b. a vertical vent pipe and the topmost portion of a waste stack that pierces thru the roof
c. a horizontal vent pipe that connects to the main vent
d. a vertical vent pipe that serves multiple floors
28. A flushometer valve is most appropriate for which fixture?
a. sink in a public school
b. water closet in a mall
c. urinal in an office
d. drinking fountain in a city hall
29. According to the NPCP, what is the minimum distance of a septic tank to a building or structure?
a. 0.8 meter
b. 1.2 meter
c. 1.5 meter
d. 2.0 meter
30. A pipe schedule such as Sch40 and Sch80 refers to what aspect of a pipe?
a. pipe length
b. pipe hardness
c. pipe wall thickness
d. pipe diameter

Situation 7 - The following questions relate to FLOORING MATERIALS. Choose the best and correct
answer.

31. Refer to Figure 2. What do you call the outermost layer of this flooring material?
a. decorative later
b. core layer
c. reinforcement layer
d. wear layer
 32. Refer to Figure 1. This flooring material should not be installed where?
a. wall
b. corridor
c. basement
d. mezzanine
e. Linoleum should be used only on a subfloor suspended above grade.
33. Which of the following has a very limited variety of finishes?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 5
34. Refer to Figure 4. Which is a disadvantage of this flooring material?
a. it is not available in sheets
b. it has a distinct texture
c. it is very expensive
d. it has a distinct odor
35. Which of the following is not resilient flooring?
a. Figure 4
b. Figure 5
c. Figure 1
d. Figure 2

FIGURE SET E - FLOORING MATERIALS

Figure 1 - Linoleum Flooring

Figure 2 - Vinyl Flooring

Figure 3 - Cork Flooring

Figure 4 - Interlocking Rubber Tiles

Figure 5 - Carpet Flooring

Situation 8 - The following questions relate to THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION. Choose
the best and correct answer.

36. Flood testing of horizontal waterproofing shall be performed for a minimum of how many hours?
a. 72
b. 12
c. 24
d. 48
e. See the closest standard: ASTM D5957-98(2013): Standard Guide for Flood Testing
Horizontal Waterproofing Installations
37. How long is the typical warranty for waterproofing installations on roof decks?
 a. 3 years
b. 5 years
c. 7 years
d. 10 years
e. Note: this is only the typical warranty. It would still depend on the material used, brand,
and other conditions. However, most waterproofing contractors give 5 years warranty
for roof deck waterproofing installations.
38. Sisalthene 353 or 355 are typically used for what?
a. roof deck waterproofing
b. slab on grade dampproofing
c. basement waterproofing
d. firewall dampproofing
39. What is the recommended material for waterproofing the inside of a potable water cistern tank?
a. epoxy tank lining
b. torch applied membrane
c. water-resistant porcelain tiles
d. cement waterproofing compound
40. CHB walls are not recommended for which use?
a. load-bearing walls
b. firewalls
c. basement walls
d. cistern tanks

Situation 9 - The following questions relate to CONCRETE. Choose the best and correct answer.

41. A type of concrete defect characterized by a network or pattern of fine shallow cracks on the
concrete surface.
a. blistering
b. crazing
c. cracking
d. spalling
42. A type of concrete defect where thin layers of concrete detach from the concrete surface. The
detachment is often caused by a trapped thin layer of air or water.
a. delamination
b. efflorescence
c. alligatoring
d. seepage
43. When a freshly laid concrete bleeds, it means that ___________ is pushed upwards to the surface.
a. sand
b. hydrated cement
c. excess water
d. admixture
44. What is the primary effect when concrete is over-vibrated?
a. consolidation
 b. cracking
c. delamination
d. segregation
45. Which action is part of the concrete finishing stage?
a. pouring
b. internal vibration
c. screeding
d. placement

Situation 10 - The following questions relate to STEEL CONSTRUCTION. Choose the best and correct
answer.

46. Which of the following is not true about steel construction?

a. Structural steel is easier to work on-site.
b. Unprotected structural steel loses strength rapidly in a fire.
c. Steel framing is more efficient when laid out along a regular grid.
d. Bearing plates are used to distribute concentrated loads.
e. Generally, structural steel is difficult to work on-site so it is normally cut, shaped, and
drilled in a fabrication shop according to design specifications.
47. Which of the following is true about structural steel beams?
a. I-beams are ideal for pile driving.
b. Wide flange beams can support less load than standard section beams.
c. Box girders are typically hot-rolled steel sections.
d. I-beams have tapered flanges.
48. A castellated beam is created by dividing the beam web lengthwise in a zigzag cut. It results in an
increased depth without increasing the beam’s _______________.
a. flange width
b. moment
c. weight
d. price
49. The vertical portion of a structural T-beam is called what?
a. stiffener
b. web
c. stem
d. leg
50. What connects a steel column to a concrete pier?
a. gusset plate
b. rivet plate
c. compression plate
d. base plate

Situation 11 - The following questions relate to ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. Refer to FIGURE SET H.
Choose the best and correct answer.
 51. Refer to Figure 1. Which material is this insulation made of?
a. carbon
b. PVC
c. mica
d. graphite
52. Which of the following is a liquid-tight conduit?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 5
d. Figure 4
53. Which of the following protects the service entrance conductors from the weather?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 4
d. Figure 5
54. Which of the following is called RMC?
a. Figure 3
b. Figure 1
c. Figure 2
d. Figure 5
55. Refer to Figure 4. This is used to cover ___________.
a. electrical holes
b. cable trays
c. conduit bodies
d. piping heads

FIGURE SET H - ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Figure 1 - Mica Tube

Figure 2 - Liquid Tight Flexible Metallic Conduit

Figure 3 - Rigid Metallic Conduit

Figure 4 - Conduit Body Cover

Figure 5 - Service Entrance Cap

Situation 12 - The following questions relate to ROOFING SYSTEMS. Choose the best and correct
answer.

56. Neoprene in roofing installations typically functions as what?

a. fastener
b. sealant
c. glue
d. flashing
57. A variation of metal decking that is more appealing when used as an exposed ceiling?
a. web decking
b. aluminum decking
c. flat decking
d. cold rolled decking
e. The two common variations of metal or steel decks locally are web decks and flat decks.
The difference is the profile and the width of each panel.
58. What is the typical panel size of stone-coated metal roofing tiles?
a. 1.30m x 0.40m
b. 0.80m x 0.50m
c. 1.20m x 2.40m
d. 0.50m x 1.50m
e. Though it varies depending on the manufacturer, the typical range of the dimensions of
stone-coated metal roofing tiles is close to this.
59. A long-span metal roofing that resembles tiled roofing when installed is typically called what?
a. rib type
b. spanish type
 c. corrugated
d. tile span
60. “Tegula tiles” commonly refer to __________.
a. clay wall cladding
b. concrete coated roofing
c. fire rated concrete tiles
d. concrete roofing tiles

Situation 13 - The following questions relate to CONCRETE FINISHES. Refer to FIGURE SET D.
Choose the best and correct answer.

61. Which of the following finishing methods is also used for cleaning the surface?
a. Figure 2
b. Figure 3
c. Figure 5
d. Figure 4
62. Refer to Figure 1. What is used to prevent the concrete from sticking to the stamp?
a. accelerator
b. release agent
c. thinner
d. bleach
63. Which of the following is called concrete stenciling?
a. Figure 5
b. Figure 1
c. Figure 4
d. Figure 2
64. Refer to Figure 3. What is added to the concrete’s surface?
a. stone
b. salt
c. zinc
d. metal
65. Which of the following is also known as exposed aggregate finish?
a. Figure 4
b. Figure 5
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 1

FIGURE SET D - FINISHES

Figure 1 - Stampcrete

Figure 2 - Concrete Stenciling

Figure 3 - Salt Finish

Figure 4 - Pebble Washout Finish

Finish 5 - Flamed Finish

Situation 14 - The following questions relate to PAINTS. Choose the best and correct answer.

66. Which paint finish is the easiest to clean?

a. gloss
b. semi-gloss
c. eggshell
d. matte
67. Which paint finish magnifies surface imperfections?
a. gloss
b. semi-gloss
c. eggshell
d. satin
e. Semi-gloss can also magnify surface imperfections but gloss is the best answer.
 68. Fabrication of GI sheets leaves oil and grease on the surface. Before the application of paint on
the metal, what can be used to clean up the oil and grease residue?
a. etching solution
b. neutralizer
c. bleach
d. thinner
69. What type of paint brush bristle is best used for oil-based paints?
a. natural
b. polyester
c. synthetic
d. plastic
70. Which of the following is not true about wood bleach?
a. It is used as surface preparation for varnishing.
b. It is usually a two-part solution.
c. It is used to darken the wood color.
d. It is used to lighten the wood color.

Situation 15 - The following questions relate to STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS. Choose the best and correct
answer.

71. What type of fastener is used to connect a structural steel column to a concrete pedestal or
footing?
a. gasket
b. expansion bolt
c. anchor bolt
d. base plate
72. In a round column with circular ties, what is the minimum number of longitudinal bars?
a. 3 bars
b. 4 bars
c. 6 bars
d. 8 bars
e. Take note of the difference between circular ties and spiral reinforcement. Circular or
rectangular ties only require a minimum of 4 longitudinal bars while spiral ties require 6
bars. If spiral reinforcement is used, the ductility of the column is increased because of
the confinement of the concrete. Spiral reinforcement can be used in earthquake-prone
areas.
73. Beams are supported by columns whereas joists are supported by ___________.
a. plates
b. beams
c. girders
d. slabs
e. Note that there is no standard difference between the three. Beams can be called girders
if they are too large.
74. Which of the following is not true about concrete slab systems?
 a. A waffle slab is a one-way slab system capable of carrying heavier loads.
b. A waffle slab can carry heavier loads than a conventional slab system.
c. Very large punching shear is the main structural consideration in a flat plate.
d. Drop panels or column capital help increase resistance to punching shear.
e. A waffle slab is not a one-way slab but a two-way slab.
75. What is typically used to connect a composite slab to a steel beam?
a. anchor bolts
b. rivets
c. chemical bolts
d. shear studs

Situation 16 - The following questions relate to HVAC Systems. Refer to FIGURE SET J. Choose the
best and correct answer.

76. Which of the following is a water-cooled chiller?

a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 4
77. Which of the following is an air-cooled chiller?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 4
78. Which of the following is an air handling unit?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 4
79. Which of the following is a cooling tower?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 4
80. What does FCU mean in HVAC?
a. Frozen Coil Unit
b. Fan Condenser Unit
c. Fan Coil Unit
d. Free Condenser Utilization

FIGURE SET J - HVAC SYSTEMS

Figure 1 - Air Handling Unit

Figure 2 - Water Cooled Chiller

Figure 3 - Air Cooled Chiller

Figure 4 - Cooling Tower

Situation 17 - The following questions relate to CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. Choose the best and
correct answer.

81. Which among the following is the rawest construction material?

a. timber
b. concrete
c. light gauge steel
d. polystyrene
 82. What should be considered when selecting sandpaper for its abrasiveness?
a. thickness
b. size
c. grit
d. color
83. Asphalt shingles are typically available in how many tabs per piece?
a. 4 tabs
b. 5 tabs
c. 2 tabs
d. 3 tabs
84. The most commonly used material as rebar spacer is ____________.
a. gravel
b. plastic
c. concrete
d. steel
85. Polycarbonate is _________ stronger than glass.
a. 25%
b. 100%
c. 250%
d. 50%

Situation 18 - The following questions relate to CONSTRUCTION METHODS. Choose the best and
correct answer.

86. A CHB with compressive strength of 350psi can be called ______________.

a. ordinary
b. load-bearing
c. sub-standard
d. structural
87. Which of the following wall framing members is vertical?
a. lintel
b. nogging
c. base
d. stud
88. Blind nailing is typically used for the following except for _________.
a. T&G flooring
b. wall sidings
c. cornices
d. dry walls
89. Wood flooring materials are typically stored in the room for 2-3 days before installation. This
action is called what?
a. regeneration
b. curing
c. acclimation
 d. seasoning
90. The span between supports of a straight stair run is 2.5 meters. What is the recommended slab
thickness of the reinforced concrete stair?
a. 75mm
b. 125mm
c. 200mm
d. 250mm
e. The basis for this is the formula for a one-way slab simply supported (L/20).

Situation 19 - The following questions relate to CONSTRUCTION METHODS. Choose the best and
correct answer.

91. The removal of water from an excavation is called what?

a. suctioning
b. seepage
c. dewatering
d. water table pumping
92. An excavation needs shoring if its depth exceeds ______________.
a. 1.50m
b. 1.00m
c. 2.00m
d. 1.20m
e. Check the OSH 2017 Standards Section 1413.01. Note that there are other exemptions to
be considered. If it is cut in solid rock or no workers are required to enter the excavation,
the shoring requirement mentioned does not apply.
93. A more common term for construction surveying is _______________.
a. stake out
b. referencing
c. ground inspection
d. ground breaking
94. Strength testing of concrete is important in _________________.
a. 7th day & 21st day
b. 3rd day & 7th day
c. 14th day & 21st day
d. 7th day & 28th day
95. A skimcoat is best applied in ______________.
a. painted concrete
b. bare metal
c. bare concrete
d. natural stone

Situation 20 - The following questions relate to CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. Refer to FIGURE

SET C. Choose the best and correct answer.
 96. Which of the following is also locally as Dynabolt?
a. Figure 4
b. Figure 3
c. Figure 1
d. Figure 2
97. Which of the following is fastened using spot welding?
a. Figure 4
b. Figure 1
c. Figure 2
d. Figure 5
98. Which of the following is placed using a setting tool?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 4
99. Which of the following is the least likely to produce cracks when fastened to concrete?
a. Figure 3
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 1
d. Figure 5
e. This type of bolt is called a chemical bolt or chemical stud.
100. Which of the following is used in scaffolding?
a. Figure 5
b. Figure 4
c. Figure 1
d. Figure 3

FIGURE SET C - CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

Figure 1 - Chemical Anchor Bolt

Figure 2 - Drop-In Anchor

Figure 3 - Dynabolt or Expansion Bolt

Figure 4 - Shear Stud

Figure 5 - Jack Base with U-Head

Situation 21 - The following questions relate to SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION. Choose the best and
correct answer.

101. Which of the following is not part of a typical stair reinforcement?

a. step bars
b. nosing bars
c. temperature bars
d. lintel bars
102. Rows of elevators are called what?
a. bank
b. couple
c. foyer
d. lobby
103. Who should design the scaffoldings?
a. architect
b. civil engineer
c. structural engineer
d. contractor
104. Which of the following is not a special construction?
a. swimming pool
b. cold storage
c. bank vault
d. none of the above
105. What is the simplest type of pump for a fountain?
a. submersible pump
b. centrifugal pump
 c. sump pump
d. jockey pump

Situation 22 - The following questions relate to CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. Choose the best and
correct answer.

106. The frames of storm windows typically have small holes to allow moisture and water to
escape. What do you call these?
a. drip hole
b. edge hole
c. exhaust hole
d. weep hole
107. Which of the following is recommended for the toilet cubicle partitions?
a. phenolic board
b. marine plywood
c. fiber cement board
d. phenolic compact board
108. What is a commonly used specification for wooden door frames?
a. kiln seasoned softwood
b. kiln-dried hardwood
c. air-dried hardwood
d. dressed hardwood
109. What is the thinnest variation of phenolic boards?
a. 9mm
b. 12mm
c. 6mm
d. 3mm
110. Which natural stone is most popularly used for the flooring around a pool?
a. marble
b. travertine
c. quartzite
d. ceramic

Situation 23 - The following questions relate to SCAFFOLDING COMPONENTS. Refer to FIGURE

SET F. Choose the best and correct answer.

111. Refer to Figure 1. This scaffolding frame is usually called what?

a. M frame
b. Z frame
c. A frame
d. H frame
112. A tubular scaffolding component installed horizontally connecting standards.
a. Figure 5
b. Figure 2
 c. Figure 1
d. Figure 4
113. A tubular scaffolding component installed vertically serving as the main support.
a. Figure 2
b. Figure 3
c. Figure 5
d. Figure 4
114. Which of the following is usually added to reduce lateral movement of the scaffolding?
a. Figure 5
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 4
115. Which of the following directly carries the weight of workers?
a. Figure 2
b. Figure 5
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 1

FIGURE SET F - SCAFFOLDING COMPONENTS

Figure 1 - Scaffolding Frame (commonly known as H-frame)

Figure 2 - Standard (vertical tubular component)

Figure 3 - Cross Brace

Figure 4 - Ledger (horizontal component)

Figure 5 - Catwalk or Platform

Situation 24 - The following questions relate to CONSTRUCTION TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT.
Choose the best and correct answer.

116. A rammer compactor is best used for compacting what type of soil?
a. granular
b. cohesive
c. watery
d. silky
117. The capacity of generator sets is typically specified in ______.
a. kVA
b. HP
c. Liters
d. Volts
118. What is the standard color of a safety vest for an architect?
a. yellow
b. blue
c. white
d. blue
e. Unlike hardhats, safety vests are not color-coded according to construction roles. The
two standard colors are yellow and orange for safety vests.
119. ______________ is a fall protection device in the form of an open fence composed of
wire and stanchions secured around the perimeter of an area.
a. life fence
b. lifeline
c. fall fence
d. fall device
120. Locally and informally known as “alimak”, what is this equipment?
a. concrete mixer
b. buck hoist
c. dump truck
d. crane

Situation 25 - The following questions relate to NATIONAL BUILDING CODE. Choose the best and
correct answer.

121. A standard bus parking slot measures _________________.

a. 2.5m x 5.0m
b. 3.6m x 12m
c. 3.0m x 9.0m
d. 3.6m x 18m
122. 70% of the perimeter length is the maximum firewall length for which building use?
a. commercial
b. institutional
 c. industrial
d. all of the above
123. What is the minimum front setback for R-1 lots?
a. 2.00 meters
b. 4.50 meters
c. 3.00 meters
d. 4.00 meters
124. What expires after four months of construction suspension?
a. notice to proceed
b. client-architect agreement
c. performance bond
d. building permit
125. The law that established the first National Building Code.
a. PD 1096
b. RA 386
c. RA 6541
d. RA 6451

Situation 26 - The following questions relate to METALS. Choose the best and correct answer.

126. It refers to the ability of metal to be plastically deformed without fracture.

a. brittleness
b. elasticity
c. ductility
d. strength
127. Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon. What is added more to make stainless steel?
a. aluminum
b. zinc
c. copper
d. chromium
128. What is the natural color of copper patina?
a. green and blue
b. yellow and orange
c. black and red
d. violet and red
129. Which of the following is not an advantage of aluminum over other metals as window
frames?
a. aluminum is lighter in weight than copper or steel
b. aluminum is more corrosion resistant than steel or copper
c. aluminum is more resistant to heat, therefore, is easier to manufacture as frames
d. none of the above
e. Compared to copper and steel, aluminum is more sensitive to heat. Therefore, it is easier
to mold into frames using the extrusion process.
130. A galvanized metal means that the surface has a ________________.
 a. copper coating
b. aluminum coating
c. epoxy coating
d. zinc coating

Situation 27 - The following questions relate to CONSTRUCTION METHODS. Choose the best and
correct answer.

131. What is the standard gravel size used for footings?

a. S1
b. G1
c. G3/4
d. G1/2
132. In slab-on-grade construction, the polyethylene barrier is placed between
_____________.
a. gravel base and lean concrete
b. compacted soil and gravel base
c. concrete slab and finishing tiles
d. gravel base and concrete slab
133. Which of the following needs a specialty contractor?
a. swimming pool construction
b. steel roof framing
c. septic tank construction
d. materials recovery facility
134. It is a steel column with a hollow section and concrete filling.
a. fire-rated column
b. lally column
c. planted column
d. strip column
135. A slab construction system that uses hydraulic jacks.
a. slab-on-grade
b. cast-in-place
c. lift slab
d. bubble slab

Situation 28 - The following questions relate to PLUMBING SYSTEMS. Choose the best and correct
answer.

136. It refers to the installation of pipes and fittings of the plumbing system before the
installation of fixtures and other finishings.
a. roughing-in
b. mock-up
c. assembly
d. pipe laying
 137. Theoretically, which part of the water distribution system is the largest?
a. main vent
b. main riser
c. branch pipe
d. building supply pipe
138. A float valve is installed in the following except ____________.
a. cistern
b. water closet
c. elevated tank
d. urinal
139. What is the recommended drain size for serving water closets?
a. 100mm
b. 52mm
c. 150mm
d. 200mm
140. The fire system piping is usually painted in what color?
a. green
b. blue
c. white
d. red

Situation 29 - The following questions relate to ACOUSTICS. Refer to FIGURE SET B. Choose the best
and correct answer.

141. Which of the following is used for diffusing sound waves?

a. Figure 5
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 1
142. Which of the following is called echea?
a. Figure 4
b. Figure 3
c. Figure 5
d. Figure 2
143. Which of the following is called a quadratic diffuser?
a. Figure 5
b. Figure 1
c. Figure 4
d. Figure 2
144. Commonly installed in a recording studio, which of the following is used to absorb mid
to high sound frequencies?
a. Figure 1
 b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 5
145. Which of the following is typically installed in room corners and absorbs low-frequency
sound?
a. Figure 5
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 3
d. Figure 1

FIGURE SET B - ACOUSTICS

Figure 1 - Bass Traps

Figure 2 - Acoustic Jar or Echea

Figure 3 - Acoustic Wall Panels

Figure 4 - Quadratic Diffusers

Figure 5 - Barrel Sound Diffuser

Situation 30 - The following questions relate to WOOD JOINERY. Refer to FIGURE SET G. Choose
the best and correct answer.

146. Which of the following uses dowels?

a. Figure 2
b. Figure 3
c. Figure 4
d. Figure 5
147. Which among these wood joints is the strongest?
a. Figure 2
b. Figure 5
c. Figure 4
d. Figure 3
148. Which of the following is called mortise and tenon joint?
a. Figure 5
b. Figure 3
c. Figure 4
d. Figure 1
149. Refer to Figure 3. What do you call the piece of wood that connects the two components?
a. dowel
b. chip
c. capsule
d. biscuit
150. Which of the following usually needs fasteners?
a. Figure 1
b. Figure 2
c. Figure 4
d. Figure 5
FIGURE SET G - WOOD JOINERY

Figure 1 - Mortise and Tenon Joint

Figure 2 - Dowel Joint

Figure 3 - Biscuit Joint

Figure 4 - Miter Joint

Figure 5 - Dovetail joint