1.

What is the layer thickness of

each shotcrete application be
limited to?
a. 75 mm
b. 40 mm
c. 25 mm
d. 50 mm

ITEM 514 – SHOTCRETE (CONCRETE SPRAY)

Shotcrete Application
b. Layer thickness of each shotcrete application shall
be limited to 50 millimeters. Thicker applications may
be approved if the Contractor can demonstrate that
no sloughing or sagging is occurring. If additional
thickness is required, the applied surface shall be
broomed or scarified and allow the layer to harden.
The surface shall be dampened before applying an
additional layer. Shooting shall be discontinued or
shield the nozzle stream if wind causes separation of
ingredients during shooting.
2. The rate of application for
Bituminous Tack Coat materials
(Item 302) ranging from:
a. 0.2 to 0.7 liters/m²
b. 0.2 to 0.9 liters/m²
c. 0.1 to 0.7 liters/m²

ITEM 302 – BITUMINOUS TACK COAT

302.3.3 Application of Bituminous Material
Immediately before applying the tack coat, the full
width of surface to be treated shall be cleaned of
loose and foreign materials by means of a power
broom or power blower, supplemented as necessary
by hand sweeping. Where required by the Engineer,
immediately prior to the application of the tack coat,
the surface shall be lightly sprayed with water but not
saturated. Bituminous material shall be applied by
means of a pressure distributor at the temperature
given in Item 702, Bituminous Materials, of the
particular material being used. The rate of application
of either the Rapid Curing Cut-back or the Emulsified
Asphalt shall be within the range of 0.2 to 0.7
liters/m2. The exact application rate for the type of the
bituminous material to be ordered by the Engineer
shall be based on the condition of the existing
bituminous or cement concrete surface.
3. The main problem associated
with wrong practice of
conveying/depositing concrete
is called _______.
a. Segregation
b. Honeycomb
c. Laitance
d. Cracking

Source: old reviewer

Segregation
4. Three cores taken from a pavement
section poured on a single day were
tested to have strength as follows:
core strength (psi)
1 ------------ 3720
2 ------------ 3150 (90% of 3500 psi)
3 ------------ 2500 (71% of 3500 psi)
average --- 3123 (89% of 3500 psi)

If the required strength is 3500 psi,

concrete in the area represented by
these cores
a. maybe accepted, subject to price
adjustment
b. is considered adequate
c. is considered inadequate
d. may be recorded, at the initiative of
the DPWH

ITEM 311 – PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE

PAVEMENT
311.3.22 Acceptance of Concrete
no individual strength test result is deficient by more
than 15% of the specified strength
5. During asphalt compaction,
the rolling speed, whether being
used in the vibratory or static
mode, should not exceed
_____km/hr.
a. 4-7 km/hr.
b. 5-8 km/hr.
c. 6-9 km/hr.
d. 7-10 km/hr.

(CUNA)
However, the actual practice of roller speed for
asphalt compaction is not included in the options.
However, the closest is the 4-7 Km/h. Supposedly we
can't exceed the 6 Km/h maximum speed but since
the code did not specify, thus 4-7 Km/h is reasonable
enough as the answer. Other than this is considered
high speed.
6. The contractor shall submit
in writing a job-mix-formula
supported by laboratory test
data along with samples of
materials to the engineer for
testing requirement.
a. one week
b. two weeks
c. three weeks
d. four weeks
ITEM 307 – BITUMINOUS PLANT-MIX SURFACE
COURSE – GENERAL
307.2 Material Requirements
307.2.1 Composition and Quality of Bituminous
Mixture
(Job-Mix Formula). The bituminous mixture shall be
composed of aggregate, mineral filler, hydrated lime,
and bituminous material. At least three weeks prior to
production, the Contractor shall submit in writing a
job-mix formula for each mixture supported by
laboratory test data along with samples and sources
of the components and viscosity-temperature
relationships information to the Engineer for testing
and approval.
07. A load bearing concrete
Hollow blocks (CHB) sample
with the following data:
Width, mm ------ 150
Length, mm ------ 394
Height, mm ------ 194
Ultimate load ------ 52,300

What is the compressive

strength of the sample?
a. 4.2 MPa
b. 3.9 MPa
c. 2.8 MPa
d. None of the above

CS = P / A = 52,300 / (150 x 394) = 0.88 MPa

08. Where do we take additional cores when
the measurement of any core taken from
pavement is deficient in thickness by more
than 25mm?
a. At no less than 20-meter intervals parallel to
the centerline in each direction from the affected
location
b. At no less than 15-meter intervals parallel to
the centerline in each direction from the affected
location
c. At no less than 10-meter intervals parallel to
the centerline in each direction from the affected
location
d. At no less than 5-meter intervals parallel to
the centerline in each direction from the affected
location
ITEM 311 – PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE
PAVEMENT
311.3.24 Tolerance and Pavement thickness
2. Pavement Thickness
When the measurement of any core is less than the
specified thickness by more than 25 mm, the actual
thickness of the pavement in this area will be
determined by taking additional cores at no less than
5 m intervals parallel to the center line in each
direction from the affected location until a core is
found in each direction, which is not deficient in
thickness by more than 25 mm.
09. What is the required length
of pipe specimen in the
determination of sample for
galvanized pipe?
a. 2 in.
b. 4 in.
c. 6 in.
d. none of the above

SAMPLING FOR MINIMUM TESTING

REQUIREMENTS
Materials : steel pipe (galvanized)
Minimum testing requirement: 1 sample per 500
lengths
Minimum quantity/volume of materials for each
sample submitted: 2 pcs of 100mm long taken from
both ends w/ thread
10. An admixture that tends to
reduce incidence of thermal
cracking and to maintain
concrete workability during
large pours or long ready-mix
hauls is a/an:
a. water-reducing admixture
b. retarding water-reducing
admixture
c. air-entraining admixture
d. accelerating admixture

(CUNA)
High temperatures often cause an increased rate of
hardening which makes placing and finishing difficult.
Retarders keep concrete workable during placement
and delay the initial set of concrete. Since thermal
cracking is caused by rise in temperature, thus it can
be reduced by using retarders.
11. A good grading of fine
aggregate for concrete has
fineness modulus not
exceeding?
a. 2.6
b. 2.8
c. 3.2
d. 3.4
Values of Fineness Modulus of Sand
Fineness modulus of fine aggregate varies from 2.0 to
3.5mm. Fine aggregate having fineness modulus
more than 3.2 should not considered as fine
aggregate. Various values of fineness modulus for
different sands are detailed below.

Type of sand Fineness modulus range

Fine sand 2.2 – 2.6
Medium sand 2.6 – 2.9
Coarse sand 2.9 – 3.2
12. To determine the abrasion
loss of the tested aggregates,
the sample is screened on:
a. sieve #10
b. sieve #12
c. sieve #30
d. sieve #100

Source old reviewer

sieve #12
13. Minimum depth to determine
penetration of piles shall
be____.
a. 4m
b. 5m
c. 6m
d. embedded length ≥ exposed
length

ITEM 400 – PILING

400.1.5 Concrete and Steel Pile Bearing Values
Required minimum penetration of all piles shall be six
(6) meters. However, for exposed piles, the
embedded length shall be equal or greater than the
exposed length but not less than 6.0m.
14. To ensure equilibrium
relative to its anticipated
service environment structural
timber is dried between____
moisture content.
a. 4 - 8%
b. 8 - 12%
c. 12 - 20%
d. none of the above

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4032116306050

Structural timber is most commonly used within a dry

building envelope but can be exposed to excess
moisture on-site during the construction phase. To
ensure equilibrium moisture content relative to its
anticipated service environment, structural timber is
dried to between a 12–20% moisture content.
15. Compute for the fineness
modulus of sand with sieve analysis
data as following:
Sieve Opening Percentage retained
12.5mm ---- 0
9.5mm ---- 0
4.75 #4 ---- 4
2.36 #8 ---- 35
1.18 #16 ---- 40
0.6 #30 ---- 70
0.3 #50 ---- 80
0.15 #100 ---- 95
0.075 #200 ---- 98

a. 2.40
b. 2.88
c. 3.24
d. 3.67

FM is summation or percent retained up to sieve #100

divide by 100
(0 + 0 + 4 + 35 + 40 + 70 + 80 + 95) / 100 = 3.24
16. The minimum cement
content per cubic meter of seal
class of concrete in structural
concrete is
a. 364 kg. (9.1 bags)
b. 440 kg. (11 bags)
c. 380 kg. (9.5 bags)
d. None of the above

ITEM 405 – STRUCTURAL CONCRETE

Table 405.2 - Composition and Strength of Concrete
for Use in Structures
Class A ---------- 360 (9 bags)
Class B ---------- 320 (8 bags)
Class C ---------- 380 (9.5 bags)
Class P ---------- 440 (11 bags)
Class Seal ------- 380 (9.5 bags)
17. It is the limit where further
loss of water due to evaporation
will not result in further
reduction of volume of a soil
mass
a. plastic limit
b. liquid limit
c. shrinkage limit
d. plasticity index

Source old reviewer

shrinkage limit
18. In item 514 shotcrete, the
sample frequency of the mix for
compressive strength is
a.1 set per 75 m3, but not less
than 1 per day of operation
b.1 set per 25 m3, but not less
than 1 per day of operation
c. 1 set per 45 m3, but not less
than 1 per day of operation
d.1 set per 35 m3, but not less
than 1 per day of operation

no right answer just select

1 set per 75 m3, but not less than 1 per day of
operation

ITEM 514 – SHOTCRETE (CONCRETE SPRAY)

Sample shall be taken from every batch of shotcrete
mixture after at least 0.20 m3 are discharge and
before placing any of the batches. When continuous
mixing is used, take sample from approximately every
7.5 m3
19. Atterberg limit test
conducted, the resulting Plastic
Limit (PL) is 21 while the liquid
limit (LL) is 39. what is the
plasticity index (PI) of the soil?
a. 60
b. 18
c. 16
d. 30

PI = LL – PL = 39 – 21 = 18
20. Test conducted on fully
cured carbon fiber sheet (CFS)
application to determine by the
engineer, adhesion testing to
the substrate is called.
a. Compressive strength test
b. Flexural strength test
c. Pull-off test
d. None of the above

D.O. No. 160 series of 2016

Item 416 - Carbon Fiber Sheet
416.3.9 Sampling and Testing
After allowing at least 24 hours for the initial resin saturate to
cure, the Contractor shall perform a visual and acoustic tap
test inspection of the layered surface. All voids, bubbles and
delaminations shall be repaired in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendation. The Contractor shall
conduct adhesion testing of the fully cured CFS installation
using direct pull-off tests, at locations determined by the
Engineer. Failure at the bond line at tensile stress below
1.373 N/mm2 will be cause for rejection of the repair. A
minimum of two pull off tests per system (span) shall be
performed. The test shall be completed prior to the
application of the protective top coat on the CFS.
21. The minimum height of
reflectorized thermoplastic
rumble strip shall be:
a. 4 mm
b. 8 mm
c. 13 mm
d. 25 mm

ITEM 618 – REFLECTORIZED THERMOPLASTIC

RUMBLE STRIPS
618.3.1.1 General
Reflectorized thermoplastic rumble strips shall have
the following dimension:
Height : 4.0 mm to 13 mm
Width : 50 mm to 100 mm
Spacing : 200 mm to 500 mm
22. In the thickness
measurement of zinc (hot dip
galvanized) coatings on iron
and steel products using
magnetic thickness
measurement method, the
average coating thickness for
articles whose area is greater
than 100,000 mm2 (160 in2) is
the average of ____specimen
coating thickness.
a. two (2)
b. three (3)
c. four (4)
d. five (5)

Source: ASTM-A123
three (3)
23. The most widely used
concrete chemical admixture
for ready-mixed concrete
application which has water-
reducing, high range, and
retarding properties is
classified by ASTM C 494 as:
a. type A
b. type B
c. type F
d. type G

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The seven types of admixtures are indicated as

follows: Type A—water reducing; Type B—retarding;
Type C—accelerating; Type D—water reducing and
retarding; Type E—water reducing and accelerating;
Type F—water reducing, high range; and Type G—
water reducing, high range, and retarding.
24. Compute the variation in mass of
a 19mm dia. deformed steel bar with
the following laboratory test data:

length of specimen, mm -------- 1000mm

mass of specimen, kg. ---------- 2.322
nominal mass, kg./m. ----------- 2.235
nominal area, mm2 -------------- 284
a. 6.0%
b. 4.0%
c. 3.0%
d. none of the above

variation in mass
= (mass of specimen - nominal mass)/mass of specimen
= (2.322 - 2.235)/2.322 = 3.75% or 4%
25. The maximum height of
reflectorized thermoplastic
rumble strips must be:
a. 5mm
b. 8mm
c. 13mm
d. 25mm

ITEM 618 – REFLECTORIZED THERMOPLASTIC

RUMBLE STRIPS
618.3.1.1 General
Reflectorized thermoplastic rumble strips shall have the
following dimension:
Height : 4.0 mm to 13 mm
Width : 50 mm to 100 mm
Spacing : 200 mm to 500 mm
26. What are the test required
for soil classification?
a. natural moisture content,
gradation and atterberg's limit
b. gradation and atterberg's limit
c. gradation and specific gravity
d. gradation, atterberg's limit and
specific gravity

source julius
gradation and atterberg's limit
27. The stone mastic asphalt
(SMA) mixture shall be placed
at a temperature of not less
than ___ and a maximum of
____ measured in the truck
before dumping into the
spreader.
a. 105 ° C, 180 ° C
b. 125 ° C, 180 ° C
c. 105 ° C, 185 ° C
d. 135 ° C, 180 ° C
D.O. No. 13 series of 2013
Item 734 – Stone Mastic Asphalts (SMA)
734.3.3 Laying
The mixture shall be placed at a temperature of not less
than 135 ° C and a maximum of 180 ° C measured in
the truck before dumping into the spreader. The mixture
shall be spread and struck off to the grade and elevation
established. Bituminous pavers shall be used to
distribute the mixture either over the entire width or over
such partial width as may be practicable.
28. An estimated 15,200 units of
corrugated G.I. sheet will be
used in the construction of
resettlement housing project,
how many quality test are you
going to prepare?
a. 9 QT
b. 10 QT
c. 13 QT
d. none of the above

(CUNA)
For the estimated 15,200 units of corrugated G.I. sheets
for the construction of resettlement housing project, we
will be using 15200/1000 = 15.2 or 16 Quality Tests.
That is not stated in the options, so the answer is option
D. None of the Above.
29. A one-lane road, with a pavement
width of 4.0m and shoulder width of
0.5m on each side of the pavement,
was designed to have sub-base and
base courses with a combined
thickness of 300mm. If the thickness
of the sub-base is 125mm, the
spreading and compaction of the
subbase and base courses shall be
carried out in
a. 2 layers over the full width of 5.0m
b. 3 layers over the full width of 5.0m
c. 2 layers over the full width of 4.0m
d. 3 layers over the full width of 4.0m

Source: old reviewer / D.O.

2 layers over the full width of 5.0m
30. Slump test is the measure of
workability of concrete mixture.
which is not the type of
concrete slump?
a. shear slump
b. collapse slump
c. true slump
d. false slump

(CUNA) / internet
no such word false slump
31. When lapping of two carbon
fiber sheet (CFS) is required, a
lap length of not less than ____
shall be provided
a. 10 cm
b. 20 cm
c. 25 cm
d. 30 cm
D.O. No. 160 series of 2016
ITEM 416 - CARBONFIBER SHEET
416.3.6 Carbon Fiber Application (First Layer)
The standard length of carbon sheet will be cut from 4 to
6 m. If standard cut length is exceeded, wrinkles will
appear and installation becomes more difficult. The CFS
shall be applied in accordance with the following
procedures.
a) Install the CFS in the longitudinal direction after the
epoxy resin application.
b) Press the CFS using a roller starting from the center
towards the edge to squeeze out
entrapped air before the epoxy resin sets.
c) When lapping of two CFS is required, a lap length of
not less than 20 cm shall be
provided.
32. The proportioning of
Bituminous Material on the
basis of total dry aggregate,
when using cut back asphalt
shall be:
a. 4.5 to 7.0 mass percent
b. 6.0 to 10.0 mass percent
c. 4.5 to 6.0 mass percent
d. 5.0 to 7.0 mass percent

The proportion of bituminous material on the basis of

total dry aggregate, shall be from 4.5 to 7.0 mass
percent when cut-back asphalt is used and from 6.0 to
10.0 mass percent when emulsified asphalt is used.
33. Which of the following can
be used as a substitute to direct
methods of compressive
strength determination.
a. Rebound Hammer
b. Coring test
c. X-ray test
d. a & b

internet
Rebound Hammer
34. Increasing the carbon
content when it comes to
commercial steel will also
a. Increase in hardiness
b. Increase in ductility
c. Increase in workability
d. a & b

internet
Increasing carbon commercial steel: increase in
hardiness, decrease in ductility, & workmanship
difficulties.
35. For structural concrete the
maximum size of aggregates
shall be less than
a. Equals the spacing of rebars
b. Two third the spacing of rebars
c. One-half the spacing of rebars
d. Six times the spacing of rebars

internet
aggregates shall be less than 5mm both side of the
spacing of rebars.
36. What is the material used as
solvent for rapid curing cut-
back asphalt?
a. kerosene
b. gasoline
c. diesel fuel
d. none of the above

old reviewer
Solvents of cut – back asphalts:

GASOLINE – for rapid – curing type

KEROSENE – for medium curing type
DIESEL – for slow curing type
37. Incompliance with DPWH
department order no. 137 series of
2016 with regards to construction of
Portland cement concrete pavement,
which is the minimum International
Roughness Index (IRI) value required
to avoid price factor
adjustment/deductions due to none
conformity to this requirement
a. 2.5 m/km
b. 3.0 m/km
c. 3.5 m/km
d. 4.0 m/km

Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP) Pay

Adjustment Table IRI Acceptance Tolerance

LOT IRI Value (m/km) LOT Pay Adjustment, % of Item

Cost
3.50 and below --- 100%
3.51 to 4.00 --- 90%
4.01 to 4.50 --- 70%
4.51 to 5.00 --- 55%
5.01 to 5.50 --- 35%
5.51 to 6.00 --- 15%
Above 6.00 --- 0%
38. As much as possible,
placement of reflectorized
thermoplastic rumble strips
shall be limited to _____ due to
the noise it can generate.
a. residential areas
b. rural locations
c. pedestrian crossings
d. bicycle routes
ITEM 618 – REFLECTORIZED THERMOPLASTIC RUMBLE
STRIPS
618.3.1.1 General
As much as possible, placement of reflectorized thermoplastic
rumble strips shall be limited to rural locations and shall not be
installed near residential areas because of the noise it can
generate. It should not be placed through pedestrian crossings
or on bicycle routes. The recommended length of road section
where reflectorized thermoplastic rumble strips are to be
installed shall be from 20 m to 30 m depending on the advisory
speed limit of the road section.
The color of reflectorized thermoplastic rumble strips shall be
either white or yellow. Reflectorized thermoplastic rumble strips
placed in the travelled way should not be overused. If used at
too many locations, reflectorized thermoplastic rumble strips
may lose their ability to gain the motorist’s attention.
39. Unless otherwise
recommended by the
manufacturer, non-shrink grout
shall be place within _____ after
mixing.
a. 15 minutes
b. 30 minutes
c. 45 minutes
d. 60 minutes

ITEM 727 – NON-SHRINK GROUT

727.3.4 Placement
Unless otherwise recommended by the manufacturer,
minimum application thickness of non-shrink grout shall
be 10 mm and shall be placed within 60 minutes after
mixing.
40. For pretensioning work, wire
or strand samples shall be at
least_____ long of each size of
wire or strand proposed.
a. 1 meter
b. 1.5 meters
c. 2 meters
d. 3 meters

SAMPLING FOR MINIMUM TESTING

REQUIREMENTS
Materials : wire strand
Minimum testing requirement: 1 sample per 20T
Minimum quantity/volume of materials for each sample
submitted: 2m
41. ______ is used as
expanding admixture of grout in
prestressed concrete
structures.
a. calcium carbonate powder
b. aluminum powder
c. sodium chloride flakes
d. iron oxide powder

ITEM 406 – PRESTRESSED CONCRETE

STRUCTURES
406.3.10 Post-tensioning
If aluminum powder is used to expand the grout, it shall
be added as follows:
From 2 to 4 grams of the unpolished variety (about 1 to
2 teaspoons) shall be added for each sack of cement
used in the grout. The exact amount of aluminum
powder will be designated by the Engineer.
42. The maximum percentage of
flyash that can be added to
concrete mixtures as partial
replacement of cement by mass
is _____.
a. 10%
b. 20%
c. 30%
d. 40%

ITEM 311 – PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE

PAVEMENT
311.2.8 Admixtures
Air-entraining admixture shall conform to the
requirements of AASHTO M154. Chemical admixtures, if
specified or permitted, shall conform to the requirements
of AASHTO M 194. Fly Ash, if specified or permitted as a
mineral admixture and as 20% partial replacement of
Portland Cement in concrete mix shall conform to the
requirements of ASTM C 618.
43. The minimum time to
remove the falsework under the
bottom slab supporting the
superstructure after grouting of
the post-tension tendons shall
be____.
a. 24 hours
b. 48 hours
c. 56 hours
d. 72 hours

ITEM 406 – PRESTRESSED CONCRETE

STRUCTURES
406.3.10 Post-tensioning
All side forms for girders shall be removed before post-
tensioning. The falsework under the bottom slab
supporting the superstructure shall not be released until
a minimum of 48 hours have elapsed after grouting of
the post-tension tendons nor until all other conditions of
the Specifications have been met.
44. According to ASTM C150,
type I cement should have an
initial setting time not earlier
than _____.
a. 35 minutes
b. 45 minutes
c. 55 minutes
d. 1 hour

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Gillmore Test: Initial set, min, not less than = 60 minutes

Vicat Test: Time of setting, min, not less than = 45
minutes
45. Splicing in the same cross-
section must not exceed _____
of the bars, except where
shown on the plans.
a. 1/3
b. 2/3
c. 1/2
d. 3/4

ITEM 404 – REINFORCING STEEL

404.3.5 Splicing
All reinforcement shall be furnished in the full lengths
indicated on the Plans. Splicing of bars, except where
shown on the Plans, will not be permitted without the
written approval of the Engineer. Splices shall be
staggered as far as possible and with a minimum
separation of not less than 40 bar diameters. Not more
than one-third of the bars may be spliced in the same
cross-section, except where shown on the Plans.
46. In metal structures, the
minimum number of rivets/bolts
for testing purposes is______.
a. 2 pcs
b. 3 pcs
c. 4 pcs
d. 5 pcs

ITEM 403 – METAL STRUCTURES

403.3.2 Stock Material Control
In the case of unidentified stock, the Engineer may, at
his discretion, select any number of random test
specimens. Each bin from which rivets or bolts are taken
shall subject to random test. Five rivets or bolts may be
selected by the Engineer from each bin for test
purposes. Structural material, either plain or fabricated,
shall be stored above the ground upon platforms, skids,
or other supports. It shall be kept free from dirt, grease,
or other foreign matter, and shall be protected as far as
practicable from corrosion.
47. _______ is a common timber
preservatives but not intended
for marine use.
a. copper azole
b. light organic solvent
preservative
c. creosote oil
d. none of the above

ITEM 713 – TREATED AND UNTREATED TIMBER

713.1.3 Preservatives
It shall be creosote oil or creosote-petroleum oil blend as
called for on the Plans or by the Special Provisions and
shall conform to the Specification for timber preservative
of AASHTO M 133. When timber is intended for marine
use, the creosote petroleum oil blend shall not be used.
48. _______ is an important part
of bridge where main function
is to transfer loads or
accommodate relative
movement between the
superstructure and its
supporting structure or both
while avoiding damaging strain
and additional tension.
a. rubber filler
b. base plates
c. elastomeric bearing pads
d. metal shoe
ITEM 412 – ELASTOMERIC BEARING PADS
412.1.1 Scope
This Item shall consist of the requirement for elastomeric
bearing pads whose main function is to transfer loads or
accommodate relative movement between a bridge
superstructure and its supporting structure, or both while
avoiding damaging strain and additional tension.
Elastomeric bearings shall include unreinforced pads
(consisting of elastomer only) and reinforced bearings
with steel laminates.
49. How many elastomeric
bearing pad shall be taken from
a lot to be subjected to testing?
a. three
b. four
c. five
d. six

412.3.2 Sampling
Sampling, testing and acceptance consideration will be
made on a lot basis. A lot shall be further defined as the
smallest number of bearings as determined by the
following criteria:
a. A lot shall not exceed a single contract or project
quantity.
b. A lot shall not exceed 50 bearings.
c. A lot shall consist of those bearings of the same type
regardless of load capacity.
For acceptance purposes, bearing from within the lot
shall be selected at random as samples for inspection
and testing. A minimum of three bearings shall be taken
from the lot for testing. If the number of bearings in the
lot exceeds 50 then for each additional 50 or part
thereof, one additional bearing shall be taken for testing.
50. The proper compaction of
an embankment material will
result to?
a. minimize compressibility
b. decrease soil permeability
c. increase shear strength and soil
stability
d. all of the above

Source: CUNA
all of the above
51. These are permeable fabrics
which when used in association
with soil, have the ability to
separate, filter, reinforce,
protect, or drain.
a. welded wire fabric
b. rip rap
c. geotextiles
d. slope protection

Source: wikipedia
geotextiles
52. These are materials used on road
signs which consist of spherical lens
elements embedded within a
transparent plastic having a smooth,
flat surface with a protective precoat
or tack free heat activated adhesive.
a. mirror sheeting
b. reflective sheeting
c. signage stickers
d. reflectorized paints

ITEM 605 – ROAD SIGN

605.2.2 Reflective Sheeting
The reflective sheeting used on the road signs shall
consist of spherical lens elements embedded within a
transparent plastic having a smooth, flat surface with a
protected precoat adhesive which shall be pressure
sensitive for manual application, or tack free heat
activated for mechanical vacuum-heat application.
The minimum reflective brightness values of the
reflective sheeting as compared to a magnesium oxide
(MgO) shall be as given in Table 605.1. The brightness
of the reflective sheeting totally wet by rain, shall be not
less than 90% of the given values.
53. The significant elements to
be checked in the water quality
test are?
a. chloride and iron
b. chloride and sulphates
c. sulphates and magnesium
d. chloride and sodium

https://theconstructor.org/practical-guide/water-quality-
tests-concrete-construction/7357/

chloride and sulphates

54. For item 307 bituminous plant-mix
surface course - general, the
bituminous mixing scales shall be
inspected and sealed as often as the
engineer may deem necessary
assure their continued accuracy,
hence what statement is false?
a. scales shall be accurate to 1.0
percent of the maximum load that may
be required
b. the contractor shall have on hand not
less than ten 20kg weights for testing
the scales
c. the contractor may provide an
approved automatic printer systems
which will print the weights of the
material delivered
d. none of the above

ITEM 307 – BITUMINOUS PLANT-MIX SURFACE

COURSE – GENERAL
307.3.2 Construction Equipment, Plant Scales
Scales shall be accurate to 0.5 percent of the maximum
load that may be required.
55. For item 307 bituminous
plant-mix surface course -
general, all of the bituminous
materials required for one batch
shall be discharge in not more
than ______ after the flow has
started
a. 10 seconds
b. 15 seconds
c. 20 seconds
d. 30 seconds
ITEM 307 – BITUMINOUS PLANT-MIX SURFACE
COURSE – GENERAL
307.3.2 Construction Equipment, Bituminous Control
The flow of bituminous material shall be automatically
controlled so that it will begin when the dry mixing period
is over. All of the bituminous material required for one
batch shall be discharged in not more than 15 seconds
after the flow has started. The size and spacing of the
spray bar openings shall provide a uniform application of
bituminous material the full length of the mixer. The
section of the bituminous line between the charging
valve and the spray bar shall be provided with a valve
and outlet for checking the meter when a metering
device is substituted for a bituminous material bucket.
56. How many degree celsius
the sample is to be submerged
in water bath for stability test?
a. 40 degrees
b. 50 degrees
c. 60 degrees
d. none of the above

https://www.academia.edu/7532017/Marshall_Test

60 degrees
57. The grading analysis shows
the fineness modulus of sand
for concrete 3.8, can this be
allowed to be used?
a. no, it is too coarse
b. no, it will cause bleeding
c. yes, if blended with fine sand to
meet the grading requirement
d. all of the above

ASTM C 33 requires the FM of fine aggregate to be

between 2.3 and 3.1. The higher the FM, the coarser the
aggregate. The lower the FM, the finer the material. Fine
aggregate affects many concrete properties, including
workability. Usually, a lower FM results in more paste,
making concrete easier to finish.
58. Number of measurement
taken in core samples of
asphalt pavement for thickness
determination?
a. 2
b. 4
c. 8
d. 9

Source: CUNA

4
 59. The test property curves of
an asphalt mix design showed
the following values:
%AC at median voids - 5.0%
%AC at minimum VMA - 5.4%
%AC at maximum stability - 4.9%
%AC at maximum bulk specific
gravity - 5.2%
what is the optimum asphalt
content?
a. 5.20%
b. 5.07%
c. 5.13%
d. 5.03%

(5.0+4.9+5.2) / 3 = 5.03%
60. Grading requirement of item 200 –
aggregate subbase course, which statement
is true?
a. The fraction passing the 0.425 mm (No. 40)
sieve shall have a liquid limit not greater than 35
and plasticity index not greater than 12
b. The fraction passing the 0.425 mm (No. 40)
sieve shall have a liquid limit not greater than 35
and plasticity index not greater than 6
c. The material passing the 0.425 mm (No. 40)
sieve shall have a liquid limit of not more than
25 and a plasticity index of not more than 12
d. The material passing the 0.425 mm (No. 40)
sieve shall have a liquid limit of not more than
25 and a plasticity index of not more than 6

ITEM 200 – AGGREGATE SUBBASE COURSE

200.2 Material Requirements
The fraction passing the 0.425 mm (No. 40) sieve shall have a
liquid limit not greater than 35 and plasticity index not greater
than 12 as determined by AASHTO T 89 and T 90, respectively.

ITEM 201 – AGGREGATE BASE COURSE

201.2 Material Requirements
The fraction passing the 0.425 mm (No. 40) sieve shall have a
liquid limit not greater than 25 and plasticity index not greater
than 6 as determined by AASHTO T 89 and T 90, respectively.
61. In doing plastic limit test,
without crumbling, diameter of
the thread soil sample is
_______.
a. 3.2 mm (1/8”)
b. 6.35 mm (1/4”)
c. 12.7 mm (1/2”)
d. 19.05 mm (3/4”)

Source old reviewer

3.2 mm (1/8”)
62. The contractor wish to pour
concrete for pavement but he
run-out of 2" maximum size of
aggregate, you notice that only
available are 3/4". would you
approved the concrete pouring
request?
a. Allow as long as the concrete
meets the required strength
b. Wait until the 2" maximum size
aggregates are available
c. Yes, provided the contractor is
willing to increase the cement
factor
d. none of the above

Source old reviewer

Wait until the 2" maximum size aggregates are available

63. Embankment materials are
classified as unsuitable
materials if
a. the natural moisture content is
50%
b. the liquid limit is 40%
c. the plasticity index is 60
d. the natural density is 1200
kilogram per cubic meter

ITEM 104 – EMBANKMENT

104.2 material requirement
Unsuitable material if plasticity index exceeding 55
64. The phenomenon whereby
the soil subgrade losses
strength due to ground shaking
and the presence of fine
grained cohesion less soil is
called?
a. settlement
b. liquefaction
c. subsidence
d. hydraulic compaction

Source: Wikipedia

liquefaction
65. What is the boundary
between coarse and fine
aggregates for item 405
structural concrete
a. passing sieve 3/8"
b. passing no. 4 sieve
c. passing no. 6 sieve
d. none of the above

Source: old reviewer

Dividing line between coarse and fine aggregates

Soil Aggregates --- sieve no. 10 (2mm)
Composite Aggregates --- sieve no. 8 (2.36mm)
Concrete Aggregates --- sieve no. 4 (4.75mm)
66. The required number of
samples for testing non-
reinforced concrete pipe shall
be.
a. 1 pipe per 50 pipes
b. 1 pipe per 100 pipes
c. 1 pipe per 200 pipes
d. none of the above

SAMPLING FOR MINIMUM TESTING

REQUIREMENTS
Materials : non-reinforced concrete pipes
Minimum testing requirement: 2 pipes min./0.5% of no.
of pipes
Minimum quantity/volume of materials for each sample
submitted:: 2 pipes
67. One of the measurement of
a core specimen taken from
concrete pavement is 30.8 cm,
what is the corrected
measurement to be used in
calculating the average
thickness of the pavement if the
design thickness is 30.0 cm?
a. 30.8 cm
b. 30.0 cm
c. 30.5 cm
d. 31.0 cm

ITEM 311 – PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE

PAVEMENT
311.3.24 Tolerance and Pavement thickness
In calculating the average thickness of the pavement,
individual measurements which are in excess of the
specified thickness by more than 5 mm will be
considered as the specified thickness plus 5 mm and
measurement which are less than the specified
thickness by more than 25 mm shall not be included in
the average.
68. For item 512 erosion control
mats, the maximum moisture
content of straw mats and
coconut mats?
a. 10 percent
b. 15 percent
c. 20 percent
d. 25 percent

ITEM 512 – EROSION CONTROL MATS, ROVING,

AND CELLULAR CONFINEMENT SYSTEMS
512.2.1 Erosion Control Mats
Moisture content shall not exceed 20 percent
69. The minimum tensile stress
for item 416A carbon fiber plate
pull-off test is:
a. 1.279 MPa
b. 1.379 MPa
c. 1.479 MPa
d. none of the above

Source: D.O. 155 s2016, Item 416A - Carbon Fiber Plate

416A.3.12 Testing
After allowing at least 24 hours for the epoxy adhesive to
cure, the Contractor shall perform a visual and acoustic
tap test inspection of the layered surface. All voids and
delamination shall be repaired in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations. The Contractor shall
conduct adhesion testing of the fully cured CFP
installation using direct pull-off tests, at locations
determined by the Engineer. Failure at the bond line at
tensile stress below 1.379 MPa will be the cause for
rejection of the repair. A minimum of two (2) pull-off tests
per system (span) shall be performed.
70. For item 100, clearing and
grubbing, clearing shall
extend_______ beyond the toe
of the fill slopes or beyond
rounding of cut slopes
a. 1.0 m
b. 1.5 m
c. 2.0 m
d. 2.5 m
ITEM 100 – CLEARING AND GRUBBING
100.2.1 General
The Engineer will establish the limits of work and
designate all trees, shrubs, plants and other things to
remain. The Contractor shall preserve all objects
designated to remain. Paint required for cut or scarred
surface of trees or shrubs selected for retention shall be
an approved asphaltum base paint prepared especially
for tree surgery.
Clearing shall extend one (1) meter beyond the toe of
the fill slopes or beyond rounding of cut slopes as the
case maybe for the entire length of the project unless
otherwise shown on the plans or as directed by the
Engineer and provided it is within the right of way limits
of the project, with the exception of trees under the
jurisdiction of the Forest Management Bureau (FMB).
71. When the new pavement is
to be constructed immediately
over an existing Portland
cement concrete pavement and
if so specified in the contract,
the slab shall be broken into
pieces with greatest dimension
of not more than _____.
a. 300 mm
b. 400 mm
c. 500 mm
d. 600 mm

Item 105 – SUBGRADE PREPARATION

105.3.6 Subgrade on Existing Pavement
Where the new pavement is to be constructed
immediately over an existing Portland Cement concrete
pavement and if so specified in the Contract the slab be
broken into pieces with greatest dimension of not more
than 500 mm and the existing pavement material
compacted as specified in Subsection 104.3.3, as
directed by the Engineer.
72. To determine target density,
_______ shall be constructed at
the beginning of work for each
course material to be
compacted. Pilot trial
a. control strip
b. conventional section
c. any of the above

Item 106 – COMPACTION EQUIPMENT AND DENSITY

CONTROL STRIPS
106.2.2 Construction of Control Strips and Determination
of Target Density
To determine target density, a control strip shall be
constructed at the beginning of work for each course of
material to be compacted. Each control strip,
constructed to acceptable density and surface
tolerances shall remain in place and become a section
of the completed roadway. Unacceptable control strip
shall be corrected or removed and replaced at the
Contractor’s expense. A control strip shall have an area
of approximately 335 square meters and shall be of the
same depth specified for the construction of the course
which it represents.
73. The fraction passing the
0.425 mm (no. 40) sieve for
aggregate sub-base materials
shall have a liquid limit not
greater than _____ and
plasticity index not greater than
12 as determined by AASHTO
T88 and T90, respectively.
a. 25
b. 30
c. 35
d. 40
ITEM 200 – AGGREGATE SUBBASE COURSE
200.2 Material Requirements
The fraction passing the 0.425 mm (No. 40) sieve shall
have a liquid limit not greater than 35 and plasticity index
not greater than 12 as determined by AASHTO T 89 and
T 90, respectively.
74. Department order # 37
series of 2016, pile integrity test
(PIT) for bored piles shall be
conducted at least?
a. 20% of the total number of
bored piles
b. 30% of the total number of
bored piles
c. 40% of the total number of
bored piles
d. 50% of the total number of
bored piles
Source: D.O. 37 s2016, dpwh website

Pile Integrity Test shall be conducted on at least 50% of

the total number of bored piles at each abutment and
pier of bridges or at the entire foundation area of
buildings to verify and check the actual length and the
concrete homogeneity, and to locate/evaluate any
irregularity in the completed bored piles.
75. The crushed aggregate
material passing the _______
sieve shall have a soaked CBR
value of 80% tested according
to AASHTO T 193.
a. 19.0 mm
b. 25.0 mm
c. 37.5 mm
d. 50.0 mm

ITEM 201 – AGGREGATE BASE COURSE

201.2 Material Requirements
The material passing the 19 mm sieve shall have a
soaked CBR value of not less than 80% as determined
by AASHTO T 193. The CBR value shall be obtained at
the maximum dry density (MDD) as determined by
AASHTO T 180, Method D.
76. For lime stabilized road mix
base course, the CBR for
gravelly soil mixture have a
minimum value of _____ tested
according to AASHTO T 193.
a. 80%
b. 90%
c. 100%
d. 110%

ITEM 203 – LIME STABILIZED ROAD MIX BASE

COURSE
203.2.5 Strength Requirement
CBR Test for Gravelly Soils. The mixture passing the 19
mm sieve shall have a minimum soaked CBR-value of
100% tested according to AASHTO T 193. The CBR-
value shall be obtained at the maximum dry density
determined according to AASHTO T 180, Method D.
77. The bituminous mixture
shall be placed at a temperature
of not less than ______ be
measured in the truck just prior
to dumping into the spreader.
a. 95 deg. C
b. 103 deg. C
c. 107 deg. C
d. 115 deg. C

ITEM 307 – BITUMINOUS PLANT-MIX SURFACE

COURSE – GENERAL
307.3.7 Spreading and Finishing
The mixture shall be placed at a temperature not less
than 107 deg. C as measured in the truck just prior to
dumping into the spreader. When tar is used, the
mixture shall be placed at between 66 deg. C and 107
deg. C. When production of the mixture can be
maintained and when practical, pavers shall be used in
echelon to place the wearing course in adjacent lanes.
78. The asphalt pavement
represented by the core shall
not be accepted if the
deficiency in the average
thickness is more ________,
averaging of the density and
thickness of asphalt cores is
not permitted.
a. 10.0 mm
b. 7.5 mm
c. 5.0 mm
d. 2.5 mm
ITEM 307 – BITUMINOUS PLANT-MIX SURFACE
COURSE – GENERAL
307.3.10 Acceptance, Sampling and Testing
The compacted pavement shall have a thickness
tolerances of -5 mm. Thickness in excess of the
specified thickness shall not be considered in the
payment of asphalt pavement. The asphalt pavement
represented by the core shall not be accepted if the
deficiency in the core thickness is more than 5 mm.
Averaging of the density and thickness of asphalt cores
is not permitted.
79. The wire mesh in Portland
cement concrete pavement for
lateral and longitudinal
directions shall not be less than
_____ in diameter.
a. 6 mm
b. 12 mm
c. 18 mm
d. 24 mm

ITEM 311 – PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE

PAVEMENT
311.2.6 Wire Mesh
The diameter of wire for lateral and longitudinal
directions shall not be less than 6 mm in diameter. Tie
wire shall be No. 16 gauged annealed wire.
80. During hot weather, the
temperature of mixed concrete
shall not exceed a maximum
temperature of ______.
a. 38 deg. C
b. 36 deg. C
c. 34 deg. C
d. 32 deg. C
ITEM 311 – PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE
PAVEMENT
311.3.8 Limitation of Mixing
No concrete shall be mixed, placed or finished when
natural light is insufficient, unless an adequate and
approved artificial lighting system is operated.
During hot weather, the Engineer shall require that steps
be taken to prevent the temperature of mixed concrete
from exceeding a maximum temperature of 32 deg. C.
Concrete not in place within ninety (90) minutes from the
time the ingredients were charged into the mixing drum
or that has developed initial set shall not be used.
Retempering of concrete or mortar
which has partially hardened, that is remixing with or
without additional cement, aggregate, or water, shall not
be permitted.
81. The brooming operation for
laid concrete mixture should be
executed that the corrugation
produced in the surface shall be
uniform in appearance and not
more than _______ in depth.
a. 1.5 mm
b. 2.0 mm
c. 2.5 mm
d. 3.0 mm

ITEM 311 – PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE

PAVEMENT
311.3.13 Final Strike-off (Consolidation and Finishing)
7. Final Finish
If the surface texture is broom finished, it shall applied
when the water sheen has practically disappeared. The
broom shall be drawn from the center to the edge of the
pavement with adjacent strokes slightly overlapping. The
brooming operation should be so executed that the
corrugations produced in the surface shall be uniform in
appearance and not more than 1.5 mm in depth.
82. Concrete pavement showing high
spots of more than 3 mm but not
exceeding ______ in 3m shall be
marked and immediately ground
down with an approved grinding tool
to an elevation where the area or spot
will not show surface deviation in
excess of 3mm when tested with 3m
straight-edge.
a. 12 mm
b. 6 mm
c. 10 mm
d. 8 mm
ITEM 311 – PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE
PAVEMENT
311.3.14 Surface Test
As soon as the concrete has hardened sufficiently, the
pavement surface shall be tested with a 3-m straight-
edge or other specified device. Areas showing high
spots of more than 3 mm but not exceeding 12 mm in 3
m shall be marked and immediately ground down with
an approved grinding tool to an elevation where the area
or spot will not show surface deviations in excess of 3
mm when tested with 3 m straight-edge. Where the
departure from correct cross-section exceeds 12 mm,
the pavement shall be removed and replaced by and at
the expense of the Contractor.
83. Concrete shall remain in
place undisturbed for not less
than ____ hours after concrete
pouring.
a. 12 hours
b. 18 hours
c. 24 hours
d. 48 hours
ITEM 311 – PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE
PAVEMENT
311.3.16 Removal of Forms
After forms for concrete shall remain in place
undisturbed for not less than twenty four (24) hours after
concrete pouring. In the removal of forms, crowbars
should be used in pulling out nails and pins. Care should
be taken so as not to break the edges of the pavement.
In case portions of the concrete are spalled, they shall
be immediately repaired with fresh mortar mixed in the
proportion of one part of Portland Cement and two parts
fine aggregates. Major honeycomb areas will be
considered as defective work and shall be removed and
replaced at the expense of the Contractor. Any area or
section so removed shall not be less than the distance
between weakened plane joint nor less than the full
width of the lane involved.
84. Concrete piles shall, when
approved by the engineer, be
cut off at such a level that at
least _____ of undamaged pile
can be embedded in the
structure above
a. 600 mm
b. 500 mm
c. 400 mm
d. 300 mm
ITEM 400 – PILING
400.3.11 Cutting Off and Capping Piles
The top of foundation piles shall be embedded in the
concrete footing as shown on the Plans.
Concrete piles shall, when approved by the Engineer, be
cut off at such a level that at least 300mm of undamaged
pile can be embedded in the structure above. If a pile is
damaged below this level, the Contractor shall repair the
pile to the satisfaction of the Engineer. The longitudinal
reinforcement of the piles shall be embedded in the
structure above to a length equal to at least 40 times the
diameter of the main reinforcing corrugated bars (60
diameters for plain bars).The distance from the side of
any pile to the nearest edge of the cap shall not be less
than 200 mm.
85. The measured cement
content for structural concrete
shall be within the tolerance of
_____ of the design cement
content.
a. +/- 2%
b. +/- 3%
c. +/- 4%
d. +/- 5%

ITEM 405 – STRUCTURAL CONCRETE

405.4.1 Proportioning and Strength of Structural
Concrete
* The measured cement content shall be within plus or
minus 2 mass percent of the design cement content.
86. The bond stress shall be
transferred to the concrete, nor
end anchorages released until
the concrete has attained a
compressive strength, as
shown by cylinder test of at
least ______ unless otherwise
specified.
a. 24.1 MPa
b. 28 MPa
c. 31 MPa
d. 34.5 MPa
ITEM 406 – PRESTRESSED CONCRETE STRUCTURES
406.3.7 Pretensioning
The prestressing elements shall be accurately held in position
and stressed by jacks. A record shall be kept of the jacking
force and the elongations produced thereby. Several units may
be cast in one continuous line and stressed at one time.
Sufficient space shall be left between ends of units to permit
access for cutting after the concrete has attained the required
strength. No bond stress shall be transferred to the concrete,
nor end anchorages released until the concrete has attained a
compressive strength, as shown by cylinder tests, of at least
28MPa unless otherwise specified. The elements shall be cut or
released in such an order that lateral eccentricity or prestress
will be a minimum.
87. If lean concrete is required
in item 406 - structural concrete
prior to placing of reinforcing
steel bars, the lean concrete
should have a minimum
compressive strength of _____.
a. 13.8 MPa
b. 20.7 MPa
c. 27.6 MPa
d. 34.5 MPa

ITEM 407– CONCRETE STRUCTURES

407.3.1 Handling and Placing Concrete: General
Concrete shall not be placed until forms and reinforcing
steel have been checked and approved by the Engineer.
If lean concrete is required in the Plan or as directed by
the Engineer prior to placing of reinforcing steel bar, the
lean concrete should have a minimum compressive
strength of 13.8 MPa.
88. The index of retained strength of
not less than shown on the drawings,
or permitted by the engineer, false
work supporting any span of
supported bridge shall not be
released before____ after the last
concrete, excluding concrete above
the bridge deck, has been placed.
a. 4 days
b. 7 days
c. 14 days
d. 21 days

ITEM 407– CONCRETE STRUCTURES

407.3.11 Removing Falsework
Unless otherwise shown on the drawings, or permitted by the
Engineer, falsework supporting any span of a supported bridge
shall not be released before14 days after the last concrete,
excluding concrete above the bridge deck, has been placed.
Falsework supporting any span of a continuous or rigid frame
bridge shall not be released before 14 days after the last
concrete excluding concrete above the bridge deck, has been
placed in that span and in the adjacent portions of each
adjoining span for a length equal to at least half the length of
the span where falsework is to be released.
Falsework supporting deck overhangs and deck slabs between
girders shall not be released until 7 days after the deck
concrete has been placed.
89. A minimum of _____ shall be
taken from the lot for testing of
elastomeric bearing pads.
a. 5 bearings
b. 4 bearings
c. 3 bearings
d. 2 bearings

ITEM 412 – ELASTOMERIC BEARING PADS

412.3.2 Sampling
Sampling, testing and acceptance consideration will be made
on a lot basis. A lot shall be further defined as the smallest
number of bearings as determined by the following criteria:
a. A lot shall not exceed a single contract or project quantity.
b. A lot shall not exceed 50 bearings.
c. A lot shall consist of those bearings of the same type
regardless of load capacity.
For acceptance purposes, bearing from within the lot shall be
selected at random as samples for inspection and testing.
A minimum of three bearings shall be taken from the lot for
testing. If the number of bearings in the lot exceeds 50 then for
each additional 50 or part thereof, one additional bearing shall
be taken for testing.
90. All washed aggregates and
aggregates produced or
handled by hydraulic methods,
shall be stockpiled or binned
for draining at least ________
before being batched.
a. 24 hours
b. 18 hours
c. 12 hours
d. 6 hours

ITEM 311 – PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT

311.3.6 Handling, Measuring and Batching Materials
Aggregates from different sources and of different grading shall
not be stockpiled together. All washed aggregates and
aggregates produced or handled by hydraulic methods, shall be
stockpiled or binned for draining at least twelve (12) hours
before being batched.
91. The width, height and length
of the gabion basket as
manufactured shall not differ
more than ______ from the
ordered size prior to filling.
a. +/- 2%
b. +/- 3%
c. +/- 4%
d. +/- 5%

ITEM 511 – GABIONS AND MATTRESSES

511.2.1 General
The width, height and length of the gabion as
manufactured shall not differ more than ±5% from the
ordered size prior to filling.
92. A minimum weight of ______
of reflectorized thermoplastic
paint shall be taken for every
100 bags or fraction thereof:
a. 3 kg.
b. 5 kg.
c. 10 kg.
d. 15 kg.

ITEM 612 – REFLECTIVE THERMOPLASTIC

STRIPPING MATERIALS (SOLIDFORM)
612.5 Sampling
A minimum weight of 10 kg of Reflectorized
Thermoplastic paint shall be taken for every 100 bags or
fraction thereof.
93. The recommended length of
road section where reflectorized
thermoplastic rumble strips are
to be installed shall be from
______ depending on the
advisory speed limit of the road
section.
a. 20m to 30m
b. 30m to 40m
c. 40m to 50m
d. 50m to 60m

ITEM 618 – REFLECTORIZED THERMOPLASTIC

RUMBLE STRIPS
618.3.1.1 General
The recommended length of road section where
reflectorized thermoplastic rumble strips are to be
installed shall be from 20 m to 30 m depending on the
advisory speed limit of the road section.
The color of reflectorized thermoplastic rumble strips
shall be either white or yellow.
94. Composite samples of
chemical admixtures for
concrete shall be prepared by
thoroughly mixing the grab
samples selected and the
resultant mixture sample to
provide at least ______ for
complete test.
a. 1.7 kg.
b. 2.0 kg.
c. 2.3 kg.
d. 2.5 kg.

ITEM 708 – CHEMICAL ADMIXTURES FOR

CONCRETE
708.5.3.2 Composite samples shall be prepared by
thoroughly mixing the grab samples selected and the
resultant mixture sampled to provide at least 2.3 kg for
complete test.
95. The porous asphalt mixture
shall have an index of retained
strength of not less than _____
when tested by AASHTO 165.
a. 50
b. 60
c. 70
d. 80
ITEM 735 – POROUS ASPHALT MIXTURE
735.3.1 Composition and Quality of Porous Asphalt
Mixture
Approval of a new job-mix formula may require
laboratory testing and verification.
The porous asphalt mixture shall have a minimum
compressive strength of 1.4 MPa.
The mixture shall also have an index of retained strength
of not less than 70 when tested by AASHTO T 165. For
aggregate having maximum sizes over 25 mm, AASHTO
T 165 will be modified to use 150 mm x 150 mm
cylindrical specimens. The 150 mm cylinders will be
compacted by the procedures outlined in AASHTO T
167 modified to employ 10 repetitions of a molding load
of 9.6 MPa with no appreciable holding time after each
application of the full load.
96. Which is not a type of
flexible pavement?
a. dense-graded
b. open-graded
c. gap-graded
d. close-graded

Source: internet, no such close-graded pavement

97. Shoving is the formation of
ripples across a pavement and
occurs at locations having
severe horizontal stresses,
such as intersections. it is
typically caused by excess
asphalt, too much fine
aggregate, rounded aggregate,
too soft asphalt, or, a weak
granular base.
a. alligator cracks
b. shoving
c. longitudinal cracks
d. transverse cracks

http://asphaltmagazine.com/understanding-asphalt-
pavement-distresses-five-distresses-explained/

shoving
98. Roughness index in excess
of the prescribed limits can be
corrected through the use of
_______.
a. diamond grinding machine
b. rotomilling machine
c. fine milling machine
d. tining machine

Source: D.O. 137 s2016 / item 311.3.14 & internet

diamond grinding machine

99. Specimens for compressive
or flexural strength tests shall
be removed from the molds at
the end of _______ hours and
stored in a moist condition until
the time of test.
a. 12
b. 24
c. 36
d. 48

ASTM C 31, "Standard Practice for Making and Curing

Concrete Test Specimens in the Field").
the temperature of curing tank after 24 hours must be 21
to 24 degrees. (stored in a certain location other than
curing tank) the cylinders can stay in this location for up
to 48 hours but must be kept at a temperature between
60 and 80 F (15.5 — 26.67 Degrees Celsius) and in a
moist environment.
100. In asphalt pavement, 3
meter straight edge will be
applied at right angles, the
variation of the surface between
any two contacts with the
surface shall not exceed?
a. 3mm
b. 5mm
c. 6mm
d. none of the above

ITEM 307 – BITUMINOUS PLANT-MIX SURFACE

COURSE – GENERAL
307.3.11 Surface Tolerances
The surface will be checked by the use of a 3-m straight-
edge at sites selected by the Engineer. The straight-
edge will be applied at right angles, as well as, parallel
to the centerline of the roadbed.
The variation of the surface from the testing edge of the
straight-edge between any two contacts with the surface
shall not exceed 6 mm.