Compre Part 5

An Extra Work Order may be issued if:
A. There are additional works necessary but were not included as items of works in the original contract
B. The aggregate amount of the variation order is more than 25% of the original contract cost
C. There is a decrease in work due to deletion of work items or sections of the project
D. The aggregate amount of the variation order is more than 100% of the original contract cost
Concrete should be kept continuously wet by the application of water for a minimum period of ____ After it has been placed.
A. 1 day
B. 3 days
B. 3 days c. 5 days
D. 7 days
Construction of joint is required to be constructed when there is an interruption of more than _____ in the concreting operation of a road pavement?
A. 45 minutes
B. 30 minutes
C. 35 minutes
D. 40 minutes
To attain a uniform consistency of concrete during the pouring operation of a concrete pavement, the slump should not be more than ______?
A. 50mm
B. 75mm
C. 40 mm
D. 37.5 mm
In laying stone components of item 505 (Riprap and Grouted Riprap) each stone should be _______?
A. Laid with its longest axis perpendicular to the slope.
B. Laid with its shortest axis perpendicular to the slope.
C. Laid with its longest axis parallel to the slope.
D. Laid with its longest axis parallel to the slope.
In the calculation of total project duration in an infrastructure project (equipment oriented), ________ is the most important consideration.
A. Total project cost.
B. Environment
C. Climatic condition in the area.
D. Project Location.
If a contractor continues to disregard agreed project plans and specification, what recommendation should you prepared?
A. Cancelation of the Contract
B. Suspended the contractor
C. Termination of the contract
D. Rescission of Contract
In the compaction of sub-base, the compacted dry density of each layer should not be less than what value of the maximum dry density, determined according to the ASSHTO Method?
A. 100
B. 98
C. 105
D. 99
After a pre-final inspection is conducted on a project and having verified an accomplishment of 95% or more, which of the following is issued?
A. Site Inspection
B. Certification of accomplishment
C. Site Instruction
D. Punch List
On sloping surface, concrete should be placed starting at______?
A. Middle of slope
B. Middle Third of slope
C. Top of the slope
D. Bottom of the slope
If the designed thickness of aggregate sub-base course is 200 mm, in how many layers may the material be spread and compacted?
A. 2 layers
B. 1 layer
C. 3 layers
D. 4 layers
The temperature of a 5.0 cu.m bituminous mix delivered in the project site is 15 degree Celsius lower than the required compaction temperature of the submitted Job-Mix Formula. As resident engineer of the project, what decision should you take?
A. Accept and deduct payment of that delivered material.
B. Stopped the operation
C. Reject the delivered material
D. Issue Site Instruction.
When consolidating concrete during pouring operations, vibrator should not be operated in any one location longer than______?
A. 6 seconds
B. 10 seconds
C. 15 seconds
D. 5 seconds
. A rehabilitation of asphalt pavement is undertaken by a district office. Per approved program of work, item 201 was included in the pay items. However, during construction, the materials engineer certified that the existing base course material is still of good quality. As project/resident engineer, what is the best recommendation?
A. The contractor should find in other item to replace the item 201 bec. It was not incorporated into the works.
B. The contractor is paid even it is not implemented.
C. Contractor submit variation order
D. Deduct from payment due to the contractor corresponding amount equivalent to the total volume of item 201 that was not incorporated into the works.
Being a Project Inspector, you are asked to minitor the on-going construction of a revetment. Which of the following should have the highest elevation?
A. Bottom Wall Level
B. Top Wall Level
C. Head Wall Level
D. Shoulder Wall Level
What is the compressive strength of Class C in item 405?
A. 16.5 MPA (2400 psi.)
B. 24 MPA (3500 psi)
C. 20.7 MPA (3000 psi)
D. 27.5 MPA (4000 psi)
In Approved Budget Contract (ABC), which is not included?
A. RROW cost
B. Labor cost
C. Materials cost
D. Equipment cost
What is called that protects riverbanks?
A. River Side Wall
B. Sea Wall
C. Slope Protection
D. Revetment
What is the depth and width in cutting PCCP for weakened plane?
A. D=50 mm, w=6 mm
B. D=75 mm, w=6 mm
C. D=37.5 mm, w=10mm
D. 50 mm, w=5mm
Minimum Testing Requirement for Rebar’s?
A. 15,000kgs
B. 10,000kgs
C. 20,000kgs
D. 5,000kgs
Ratio of cement and sand in grouted riprap masonry?
A. 1 Part Cement:3 Part Sand
B. 1 Part Cement: 2 Part Sand
C. 1 Part Cement:1 Part Sand
D. 1 Part Cement:4 Part Sand
______ is the depth of corrugation of PCCP after brooming?
A. 2 mm
B. 3 mm
C. 1.5 mm
D. 4 mm
______ is the available distance on a roadway to enable a vehicle traveling at the design speed to stop before reaching a stationary object?
A. Sight Distance
B. Stopping Sight Distance
C. Stop Distance
D. Visible Sight Distance
What is the recommended span limit of reinforced concrete girder?
A. 8 m to 24 m
B. 10 m to 16 m
C. 10 m to 24 m
D. 8 m to 20 m
How many conflict points does the 4 legged intersections?
A. 12
B. 10
C. 14
D. 16
What is the roof corrugation lapping?
A. 2 “
B. 2 ½”
C. 3”
D. 1”
How many percent of slippage so that the project is subject for termination?
A. 10%
B. 12%
C. 14%
D. 15%
. ______ is to bond the existing pavement to new pavement?
A. Tack Coat
B. Seal Coat
C. Prime Coat
D. Aggregate Surface Course
Anong Tawag sa pweding mag-advance yung activities?
A. Ahead Time
B. Extra Time
C. Lead Time
D. Target Time
Anong Tawag sa pwding ma delay yung activities?
A. Delayed Time
B. Extra Time
C. Lag Time
D. Overtime
The mixture shall be placed at a temperature not less than _____ as measured in the truck just prior to dumping into the spreader.
A. 107 °C
B. 105 °C
C. 108 °C
D. 110 °C
What is the true about wheephole Distance?
A. staggered 1.0 m horizontal
B. stageered 1.5 m horizontal
C. staggered 2.0 m horizontal
D. staggered 0.5 m horizontal
How many percent is the advanced repayment?
A. 20% of works completed
B. 10% of work completed
C. 15% of work completed
D. 5% of work completed
IRI of PCCP?
A. 3.5m/km
B. 3.0m/km
C. 4.0m/km
D. 2.5m/km
What is the minimum width of widening on curve?
A. 1000 mm
B. 500 mm
C. 750 mm
D. 600 mm
How many “turns” to determine roughness of 10km 4-lanes asphalt?
A. 12 turns
B. 14 turns
C. 10 turns
D. 8 turns
Maximum Time for the change order to be approved?
A. 60 days
B. 45 days
C. 30 days
D. 15 days
Testing conducted for CHB, except?
A. Strength
B. Moisture Content
C. Absorption
D. Air content
Location of splicing for Top Bar of continuous reinforced concrete beam?
A. at ¼ span
B. at 1/3 span
C. at Midspan
D. Anywhere in the span
Splicing allowed for Column?
A. 1/4 H of Column
B. Middle third
C. At intersection of beam and column
D. At the middle height of column
Methods of rolling/compacting asphalt?
A. From center of roadway to side of shoulder
B. From side of shoulder to center of roadway
C. From center of lane to side of shoulder
D. From center of lane to center of roadway
If the surface is sloping, where should the asphalt application start?
A. High
B. Middle
C. Low
D. anywhere
Where the STOPLINE should be placed at 4 legged intersection with pedestrian?
A. Entry
B. Exit
C. Both Exit and Entry
D. No Need
When is the next repaint of thermoplastic at low speed, low volume road?
A. after 1 year
B. after 2 years
C. after 3 years
D. after 4 years
Responsible for log books, s-curves, Material Test?
A. PE
B. PI
C. ME
D. Quantity Engineer
The higher the penetration, the asphalt is:
A. Soft
B. Hard
C. Fluid
D. All of the above
Consideration of road for sight distance?
A. Dry
B. Wet
C. Moist
D. Saturated
Kapag matubig and mixture, what should NOT be done?
A. Reduce Water
B. Increase water retentivity
C. Increase cement
D. Limit use of vibrator
Responsible for rating of contractor?
A. QAU
B. CPES
C. PMS
D. ECPLC
What is the depth of tremie pipe on concrete?
A. 2.0 – 3.0
B. 2.5 – 3.0
C. 3.0 – 3.5
D. 1.0 – 2.0
What happened when critical path is delayed?
A. Project is advance
B. Project is delayed
C. Project have smooth accomplishment
D. Project is manage well
How many years of warranty period if the defects is structural?
A. 25 years
B. 15 years
C. 20 years
D. 30 years
Design for permanent bridges?
A. 100 years
B. 30 years
C. 50 years
B. 75 years
What failure in column reinforcement due to earthquake?
A. Flexural yielding
B. Buckling of Main
C. Axial
D. Shear
Construction joint of Beams and Slab?
A. L/3 from support
B. L/4 from support
C. Middle Third
D. 0.50m from support
Time after application of primecoat?
A. 12hrs.
B. 24hrs.
C. 48 hrs.
D. 18 hrs.
What document not included in as built plan?
A. As Stake Plans
B. Contract Aggreement
C. Variation Order
D. Original Plans
What do we called a survey required for the project crossing private lands?
A. RROW
B. Parcellary
C. Site Inspection Survey
D. Extra Survey
Minimum return period of pipe culverts?
A. 10 years
B. 5 years
C. 15 years
D. 12 years
Maximum size of pipe could embed in structural members?
A. 1/3
B. ½
C. ¾
D. ¼
. _______ absorbs compressive stresses on pavement?
A. Embankment
B. subbase
C. subgrade
D. All of the above
Variation Order can be paid if _________________________.
A. Approved by head of procuring entity
B. Approved by QAU
C. Approved by the DPWH PE
D. Approved by contractor
In CHB Filling, horizontal bar are placed every ________ of CHB?
A. 2 layers
B. 1 layer
C. 3 layers
D. 4 layers
How many days for curing Stone Masonry?
A. 1 day
B. 2 days
C. 3 days
D. 4 days
How many days for the contractor to rectify findings during inspection?
A. 15 days
B. 25 days
C. 30 days
D. 60 days
What mixture use in Footings, pedestals, massive pier shafts, pipe bedding, and gravity walls, unreinforced or with only a small amount of reinforcement?
A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. Class P
The ________________ refers to a set of detailed rules to cover process and practices that should be utilized in a specific construction site including the personnel responsible and the penalties for the violations thereof,
A. Occupational Safety and Health Standard
B. Construction Safety and Health Standard
C. Occupational Safety and Health Program
D. Construction Safety and Health Program
To avoid hitting a waterfall, realignment of the route must be done. Being a new road that will pass through loose or heterogenous strata, auger borings should be made on the proposed alignment at an average interval of:
A. 150 m
B. 200 m
C. 250 m
D. 500 m
From or any proposed bridge site, the topographic and river surveys should be extended the centerline of the bridge at least
A. 100 to 200 m upstream only
B. 100 to 200 m downstream only
C. 100 to 200 m upstream and downstream
D. 300 m upstream and downstream
To find the time of flow, it is required to determine the length of channel. This can be done by transforming the drainage area into a rectangle whose two sides are in the proportion of 1:1.5. The length of the stream is assumed one diagonal of this rectangle plus one-half of the shorter side of the rectangle, which is the:
A. Square root of the square of width (W) plus half of
B. Square root of the sum of the squares of longer side (L) and W plus half of W
C. Square root of the square of the squares of L plus half of W
D. 3.0 W
The maximum length of ascending gradient which a loaded truck can operate without undue reduction in speed is called:
A. Critical length of grade for design
B. Exceptional gradient
C. Limiting gradient
D. Ruling gradient
In practice, K – factor is used to convert average annual daily traffic to the 30th highest annual hourly volume (DHV) and is defined as:
A. DHV/AADT
B. DDHV/(DxAADT)
C. V/PHF
D. L/A
A contractor encountered an equation on the plans. Quite confused, he clarified the terms “BK” and “AH” from the Engineer. If you were the Engineer, you would say that:
A. BK means new survey stationing
B. AH means old survey stationing corrected
C. BK means old survey stationing corrected; AH, new survey stationing
D. Both a and b
Bearings for bridges are designed to provide free movement of girders. Which of the following is not used to allow such movement?
A. Expansion joints
B. rockers
C. Sliding plates
D. rollers
For service load design of bridges, the flexural stress in the extreme fiber stress in ompression, fc (in MPa), is:
A. 0.30 f’c
B. 0.40 f’c
C. 0.45 f’c
D. 0.50 f’c
The maximum value of impact applied to the superstructure of a bridge should be:
A. 15.24/(L+38); where L=portion of the span loaded for maximum
B. 50/(L+125)
C. 30%
D. 50%
When considering wind or earthquake forces either acting alone or in combination with vertical loads, all allowable stresses and soil-bearing value for working stress design may be increased by:
A. 1/4
B. 1/3
C. 1/2
D. ¾
In foundation design, the allowable load or bearing capacity is obtained by reducing the ultimate bearing capacity by a factor of safety of:
A. 1.5
B. 2.0
C. 1 to 2
D. 2 to 3
What do you call the vertical distance from the culvert invert at the entrance to the water surface elevation permissible in the approach channel?
A. freeboard
B. Headwater depth
C. Trailwater depth
D. Scour depth
Culvert flow under entrance control is synonymous with flow under:
A. Outlet control
B. Inlet control
C. Submerged outlet
D. Normal depth greater than barrel height
For creeks in urban and rural areas and not subject to overbank flows, a minimum easement to be provided measured from the edge of the existing bank or the improved bank should be:
A. 3.0 m
B. 4.0 m
C. 4.5 m
D. 20.0 m
The rate of application of emulsified asphalt used as tack coat, should be within the range of:
A. 0.2 – 0.5 l/m2
B. 0.2 – 0.7 l/m2
C. 0.15 – 0.7 l/m2
D. 0.15 – 0.5 l/m2
Sub-grade soil is well compacted under the controlled condition of:
A. Over saturation with water
B. Optimum moisture content and maximum dry density
C. Dry soil
D. Cold weather
What is the accepted proportion mixture of lime to be added to the soil aggregate (dry soil), in a Lime Stabilized Road Mix Base Course (Item 203)?
A. 2 to 10 mass percent
B. 4 to 15 mass percent
C. 3 to 18 mass percent
D. 3 to 12 mass percent
What is the accepted proportion mixture of cement to be added to the soil aggregate (dry soil) in a Portland Cement Stabilized Road Mix Base Course (Item 204)?
A. 4 to 20 mass percent
B. 6 to 10 mass percent
C. 5 to 12 mass percent
D. 3 to 12 mass percent
What is the required area of the trial section needed to check the suitability of the materials and efficiency of the equipment and construction method the contractor will use?
A. about 500 sq.m.
B. about 400 sq.m.
C. about 100 sq.m.
D. about 600 sq.m.
What is the permitted variation from the design thickness of a layer of aggregate subbase course?
A. ± 20 mm
B. ± 10 mm
C. ± 30 mm
D. ± 15 mm
What is the permitted variation from the design thickness of a layer of aggregate base course?
A. ± 20 mm
B. ± 15 mm
C. ± 25 mm
D. ± 10 mm
What should the condition of the tack coat be before the next course is applied?
A. wet
B. sticky
C. plastic
D. dry
Concrete mix not place within minutes from the time ingredients were charged into the mixing drum or has developed initial set, should not be used.
A. 90
B. 45
C. 30
D. 15
What is the minimum allowable/required atmospheric temperature in the application of Item 305 bituminous material?
A. 5 °C
B. 10 °C
C. 12 °C
D. 15 °C
The inside face of a pothole, aside from squaring, must be made vertical before patching using cold or hot mix asphalt in order to:
A. Ensure bond between the new mix and old surface
B. Prevent pumping
C. Minimize spalling
D. Prevent faulting
Repainting of steel bridges is an activity under:
A. Special maintenance
B. Preventive maintenance
C. Routine maintenance
D. Periodic maintenance
What do you call the process of cutting the branches around a tree on the roadside to make them denser and grow straight?
A. pruning
B. grafting
C. felling
D. budding
The equivalent physical measurement used in the determination of the cost of maintenance of our national roads and bridges and all its facilities is known as:
A. Lane kilometer
B. Equivalent kilometer unit
C. Equivalent maintenance kilometer
D. Standard kilometer unit
The maintenance work, under vegetation control, the remaining height grasses and shrubs should be left uncut is:
A. 50 mm
B. 100 mm
C. 200 mm
D. 400 mm
Concrete class A mix used and deposited in water for footing construction shall maintain a slump between:
A. 5 and 10 cm
B. 10 and 20 cm
C. 20 and 30 cm
D. 30 and 40 cm
Concrete should be kept continuously wet by the application of water for a minimum period of how many days after it has been placed?
A. 28
B. 30
C. 14
D. 7
As practically possible, concrete mix should not be placed where this can be subject to manual dropping by not more than _ and where no other special tools and means are used.
A. 3.0 m
B. 2.5 m
C. 2.0 m
D. 1.5 m
What is the required minimum weight of the gravity hammer used in pile driving?
A. 2000 kg
B. 1500 kg
C. 1800 kg
D. 1700 kg
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