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1 A roofing tile which has the shape of an “S” laid on its side is a Pantile
2 That part of the building foundation which forms the permanent retaining wall Foundation Wall
of the structure below grade is a
3 Joint employed to reduce restraint by accommodating movement of masonry Control Joints
walls are known as
4 A system of framing a building in which the studs are continuous to roof Balloon Framing
supporting second floor joints is known as
5 Rough plaster finish obtained by flinging plaster on a wall with a hand Tryolean Finish
operated machine is
6 A principal member of the truss which extends from one end to the other Chord
primarily to resist bending is a
7 A protein: the chief nitrogenous ingredient in milk is Casein
8 a composition of two or more metals fused together usually to obtain a Alloy
desired property
9 The horizontal distance from the face of a lock or latch to the center of the Backset
knob or lock cylinder
10 A commercially pure iron of fibrous nature, valued for its corrosion resistance Wrought Iron
and ductility is
11 The Filipino term for horizontal stud is Pabalagbag
12 The Filipino term for riser Takip Silipan
13 The Filipino term for collar plate is Sinturon
14 The Filipino term for temper (metal work) Poleva
15 The Filipino term for plumb line is Hulog
16 A beam that projects beyond one or both its support Cantiliver
17 A wall (bearing or non-bearing) designed to resist lateral forces parallel to Shear
the wall
18 Using stair tread-riser proportion formula RT = 75, given riser equals 6 ¼ 15
“how many risers will there be between two floors having floor line to floor
line distance of 7.8125 feet?
19 A modern method of installing wood parquet flooring on wooden boards sub- Gluing/Pasting
flooring is by
20 The standard height of window sills for office rooms in upper floors is 0.90 Meters
21 The dimension of commercial acoustic boards for aluminum T-runners used 24” X 48” X ½”
for dropped-ceiling in offices is
22 The total floor area 16 feet wide by 60 feet deep needs one-inch (1”) x 4” 1,098 Bf

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(commercial size) T & G flooring. Assuming that the available T & G is 1” x 4”

x 16” and the effective width is 3.5”, the total board feet needed is
23 In the design of a large shopping centers where space is required, intervals Post-Tensioning
of columns can be wider than the ordinary by adopting a structural method of
construction called
24 Humidification and condensation in exterior walls can be minimized by Providing
Building Paper
Sheathing and
Space Filled
25 Heat gain through the structure of a habitable room occur in tropical region at Wood
walls and roofs by conduction. This can be minimized by the use of
26 A material used to remedy vapor flow Glossy Surfaced
Asphalt
Saturated
Paper, 50
27 Dry walls do not require appreciable amount of moisture and they are Lath and Plaster
customarily finished with
28 Wallboards or plywood maybe applied over studs. They can also be applied Furring
over CHB masonry wall by using
29 To turn back water whenever joints occur in which dissimilar materials come Flashing
together, it is necessary to provide Material
30 The part of a foundation system which supports the exterior walls of a Grade Beam
superstructure and bears directly on the column footing is a
31 A narrow strip of wood applied to cover a joint along the edges of two parallel Batten
boards in the same plane is a
32 The stressing of unbounded tendons after concrete has cured is Post-Tensioning
33 The boxing in of covering a joist, beam or girder to give the appearance of a Beam Blocking
larger beam is known as
34 A system of framing a building on which floor joists of each storey rest on the Western
top plates of the storey below and the bearing walls and partitions rest on the Framing
subfloor of each storey is known as
35 Pressure exerted against the underground portion of a building created by Atmospheric
the presence of water in the soil is known as Pressure
36 A window which projects outside the main line of a building and the Bay Window
compartment in which it is located extends to the floor is known as
37 A form of brick bond in which each course is alternately composed of entirely Flemish Bond

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of headers or of stretchers is known as

38 A joint formed when a concrete surface hardens before the next batch of Cold Joint
concrete is placed against it is
39 An iron alloy usually including carbon and silicon which has high Cast Iron
compressive strength, but low tensile strength is
40 The Filipino term for plastered course is Kusturada
41 The Filipino term for bottom chord is Estunyo
42 The Filipino term for perlin is Reostra
43 The Filipino term for eave is Sopo
44 The Filipino term for top chord is Tahilan
45 The capacity of a wall to hold moisture is important in the design of dwelling 1” Thick V-Cut
units. Select the best material which will reduce moisture in a wall when used Wood Boards
46 Plaster or plywood ceiling on nailers or joists below a ventilated roof space Adequate
may show “pattern staining” on the ceiling. This can be prevented by Insulation
47 Heat gain through the walls in buildings exposed to afternoon sun intensifies Combination of
discomfort of inhabitants because of conductivity. However, this can be Wood Boards
minimized by the use of and Plywood
with Cavity
Between
48 Sound or noise between bedrooms may be reduced by using less expensive Double Wall
materials with the application of construction techniques Plywood on
Horizontal and
Vertical Studs
49 The staircase of a house has a total run of 3 meters and a total rise of 2.16 3.69 Meters
meters, the tread width is 11 inches and riser is 7 7/8”, therefore, the stringer
length is
50 Dry walls are customarily finished with Lath and Plaster
51 The riser of a stair is 6 ½ inches. What is the run using formula R/T = tan (R- 12.2247 Inches
3) x 8 degrees?
52 One method of leveling batterboards without the transit is the use of ¼ Ø Plastic
Hose Filled with
Water
53 A manual method of squaring the corners of a building lines in building 3-4-5 Multiples
layout, is the use of with The Use of
Steel Tape
Measure

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54 When dry conditions are demanded of asphalt tile floor finishes on concrete Felt Paper
over earth, apply the waterproofing (WP) steps Below Sub-Slab
Then WP On
Top of The Sub-
Slab
55 Due to temperature effects in materials, concrete walls, slabs of long Expansion
buildings, new buildings adjoining existing buildings should be provided with Joints
56 A typical block or panel type insulating material used in flat roof of Corkboard
commercial or industrial building
57 What is the height of the RC curtain wall surrounding a water tank located at 4.16 Meters
the penthouse whose capacity is 5000 U.S. gallons. The diameter of the tank
is 2.5 meters (I.D.) and freeboard of 0.30 meters. The wall shall be as high
as the water tank.
58 Select the grouping one subject of which is a criterion used by architects in Columns,
planning and design of buildings Splices,
Materials, Lot
59 Narrow, high ceiling spaces where ceiling area is small compared to wall Ceiling Only
area, will normally require acoustical treatment of the
60 A ferrous metal that offers great resistance to abrasion and finds important Nickel Steel
use in the cutting edges of heavy digging tools is a
61 A building stone of igneous origin and composed of quartz, hornblende and Serpentine
mica is a
62 A form of brick bond in which the course consists of alternate stretchers and Flemish Bond
headers in known as
63 A system of framing a building on which floor joist of each storey rests on the Western
top plates of the storey below and the bearing walls and partitions rest on the Framing
subfloor of each storey is known as
64 The Filipino term for rabbet Vaciada
65 The Filipino term for projection is Bolada
66 Given a riser equals six inches and using the stair tread-riser proportion 18 Risers
formula 2R + T = 25, how many risers wil there be between two levels having
a vertical distance of 9’-0”
67 A geological or ground condition considered in determining the size and type Soil Bearing
of foundation of the building Pressure
68 These are materials excellent as vapor barrier in the roofing system of Aluminum Foil
residential buildings Sheets

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69 The chief structural materials, used for tall buildings are Reinforced
Concrete and
High-Grade
Steel
70 These are classified as good and less expensive insulating materials used in Porous
buildings Concrete, Glass
Fibers, Guilt
Materials
71 This is a material that holds less moisture, is very light, less water absorptive Asbestos-
capacity and is very good in sidings of dwelling units Cement
Shingles
72 The toilet bathroom floor finish is designed to be at least one inch below the 6 ¼ Inches
bedroom floor finish. What should be the vertical distance between the
bedroom floor finish and the top line of the 2” x 6” yacal floor joists which
carry the toilet bath floor system assuming that ¼” thick mosaic vitrified tiles
will be used in the toilet bathroom on 4” RC slab with membrane
waterproofing, using standard acceptable measurement of materials for
residential houses
73 A Howe Truss is being considered to support the roofing system of a 7.906 Meters
residential building. The pitch of the truss is 1 vertical 3 horizontal. What is
the total length of the top chord, if the span of truss is 12 meters and the
eave is 1.5 meters horizontally?
74 The finished frame surrounding a door is a Door Jamb
75 A door lock with a spring bolt controlled by one or both knobs and dead bolt Knob Bolt
controlled by a key is a
76 A door consisting of two separate leaves, one above the other, this leaves Dutch Door
may operate independently or together is a
77 A joint formed by overlapping the edges of metal sheet or plated and joining Lap Seam
them by riveting, soldering or brazing is a
78 A clay roofing tile approximately semi cylindrical in shape laid in courses with Mission Tile
units having their convex side alternately up and down is a
79 The part of a foundation system which supports the exterior wall of the super Grade Beam
structure and bears directly on the column footing is a
80 A commercially pure iron of fibrous nature, valued for its corrosion resistance Wrought Iron
and ductility is a
81 The wall of Intramuros is A Fortification

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82 The Filipino term for rafter is Kilo

83 The Filipino term for baseboard is Rodapis
84 A climatic factor that is considered in the structural and architectural design Lightning
of tall buildings
85 This is a ground condition that determines the size, type and shape of the Soil Bearing
building footing/foundation Pressure
86 What is the height of a curtain wall for a downfeed water tank at the deck 3.513 Meters
roof with 60,000 gallons capacity and diameter of 3 meters, freeboard of 0.30
meters, shall be as high as the water tank
87 Select the grouping one subject of which is a general criterion used by Concrete, Steel
architects in planning and design of buildings and Wood, Type
of Floor Finish
88 The most common materials used for roofing of urban residential houses G.I. Sheets
89 For very large roof spans (for auditoria, transport buildings, exhibition halls) Space Frames,
of over 150 ft these structures are suggested economical solutions Light Steel
Skeleton
Structures
90 Rise is the vertical distance between the upper surface of two consecutive “Going”
steps. The horizontal distance between the nosing of two consecutive steps
is the
91 Noise inside the building is o two kinds, namely, airborne noise and impact ¼” Double Wall
noise. Insulation must be provided against both of these by internal walls and On 2” X 4”
floors. Examples of better sound insulation are Studs
92 When the soil beneath the building is not exceptionally well drained and it is Pitch or
necessary to exclude dampness, the best material to be used which is Bituminous Felt
installed beneath the concrete slab is
93 This material holds less moisture, is very light with less absorptive capacity Asbestos
and is very good in exterior sidings of residential houses in tropical regions Cement
Shingles
94 Standard size overlap for corrugated G.I. roofing is 2 ½ Corr.
95 A continuous recess built into a wall to receive pipes, ducts, etc. is called Chase
96 A twisting force is Torsion
97 A barrier or diaphragm formed to prevent the movement of soil to stabilize Sheet Piling
foundation, etc. is
98 The term stone-cut refers to a Wood Siding
99 Wood with metal cladding is called Kalamein
100 The Filipino term for floor joist is Soleras

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