AB Buildings and Structures Flashcards by Lhy Buquiron

This is otherwise known as the National Building Code of the Philippines

A. PD No. 10915
C. PD No. 1095
B. PD No. 1096
D. PD No. 9106

B. PD No. 1096

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This is the office authorized to enforce the provision of the National Building Code and its IRR in the field as well as the enforcement of orders and decisions made pursuant thereto.

A. Department of Public Works and Highways
C. National Building Code Office
B. Office of the Building Officials
D. National Building Code Review Committee

B. Office of the Building Officials

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Building permits are obtained from _______

A. Civil Engineers
C. Construction Firms
B. Architects
D. Building Officials

D. Building Officials

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Building permits have a validity of ________?

A. 6 months
C. 1 year and 6 months
B. 1 Year
D. 2 years

B. 1 Year

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After securing a building permit, initial construction of the structure was done but due to unexpected reason, it was put to stop. How many days of suspended work is allowed before the building permit is revoked?

A. 90 days
C. 180 days
B. 120 days
D. 210 days

B. 120 days

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Within ______ days from the date of receipt of advice of the non-issuance, suspension or revocation of permits, the applicant/permittee may file an appeal with the Secretary who shall render his decision within ______ days from date of receipt of notice of appeal.

A. 15 days
C. 45 days
B. 30 days
D. 60 days

A. 15 days

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If the applicant of the building permit is not the registered owner of the property, ____________ should be submitted along with the Transfer Certificate of Title

A. OCT
C. Certificate of Transfer
B. SPA
D. Contract of Lease

D. Contract of Lease

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The required number of sets of building plans, specifications and other documents prepared during application for building permit.

A. 2
C. 4
B. 3
D. 5

D. 5

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Upon the completion of the construction granted by the building permit, the licensed civil engineer / architect responsible for site inspection should prepare and submit a _____________ to the building official.

A. Notice of Completion
C. Report of Completion
B. Certificate of Completion
D. None of the Above

B. Certificate of Completion

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The type of the building that is made of steel, iron, concrete, or masonry construction as classified in the National Building Code.

A. Type I
C. Type III
B. Type II
D. Type IV

D. Type IV

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Agricultural buildings are classified in ______ in the National Building Code.

A. Group H
C. Group J
B. Group I
D. Group A

C. Group J

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As provided in the Building Code, when curing concrete made from ordinary portland cement, the concrete shall be maintained above 10 degrees Celsius and in moist condition for the first how many days at least?

A. 30
C. 10
B. 14
D. 7

D. 7

curing of concrete is usually 28 days or 4 weeks before makuha ang actual strength ng concrete mix

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Based on the Building Code, when excavating near adjoining buildings the owners of adjoining buildings shall be notified in writing at least how many days before excavation?

A. 30
C. 10
B. 14
D. 7

C. 10

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What is the maximum CPES rating for time upon completion of a project?

A. 0.2
C. 0.4
B. 0.3
D. 0.5

B. 0.3

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During Construction - Except for those projects with a duration of 90 calendar days and below, all projects must be subjected to a minimum ________ evaluations to be performed by the CPE

A. 1
C. 3
B. 2
D. 4

B. 2

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A CPES Evaluator must have at least ____ years experience in the actual implementation of project.

A. 3
C. 5
B. 4
D. 6

C. 5

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CPE accreditation shall be valid for a period of ______ years from the date of accreditation.

A. 3
C. 5
B. 4
D. 6

A. 3

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A single-span frame of stanchions and rafters, strengthened with knee and apex braces, and by beams and bracing between the frames is an example of:

A. Simple Frame
C. Hoop Structure
B. Portal Frame
D. Lattice Structure

B. Portal Frame

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It is a (horizontal) wall secondary member that is secured to columns and supports wall covering.

A. Apex Haunch
C. Knee Haunch
B. Girt
D. Eave’s Beam

B. Girt

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In a portal frame, it is a joint between the rafters and the stanchions at the eave.

A. Apex Haunch
C. Knee Haunch
B. Girt
D. Eave’s Beam

C. Knee Haunch

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It is a structural component for a roof system to carry roof loads parallel to the slope direction

A. Purlins
C. Ridge Roll
B. Sag Rod
D. Cross Bracing

B. Sag Rod

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It is the distance between the underside of the rafter where it meets the outer stanchion and the internal floor of the building.

A. Apex Height
C. Structural Height
B. Total Height
D. Eave’s Height

D. Eave’s Height

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Part of the roof truss that directly supports the purlins.

A. Top Chord
C. Both A and B
B. Principal Rafters
D. None of the Above

C. Both A and B

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A long horizontal support of a roof truss that is directly supported by posts.

A. Top Chord
C. Webbing
B. Bottom Chord
D. Pitch Point

B. Bottom Chord

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A vertical framing member in a wall frame. A. Girder C. Stud B. Divider D. Joist

C. Stud

Smaller horizontal members supported by the beams which directly supports floors or ceilings A. Girder C. Stud B. Divider D. Joist

D. Joist

Half of the horizontal distance of a truss A. Bay C. Rise B. Span D. Run

D. Run

A type of load that acts at point or along a straight line. It is usually represented by an arrow pointing to the direction of the force. A. Uniformly Distributed Load C. Increasing Load B. Concentrated Load D. Unidirectional Load

B. Concentrated Load

The weight of the different structural members are also called ______? A. Live Load C. Dead Load B. Lateral Load D. Normal Load

C. Dead Load

Part of the foundation that serves as the base of the structure and is always the one in contact with the soil. A. Slab C. Beam B. Column D. Footing

D. Footing

Standard width of corrugated GI sheets. A. 0.6 m C. 0.8 m B. 0.7 m D. 0.9 m "standard" meaning commercially available

C. 0.8 m 0.81 m - more accurate

The recommended overlap of GI Sheets between ends on steep slope (>50%) A. 0.2 m C. 0.3m B. 0.25 m D. 0.35 m

A. 0.2 m

The recommended overlap of GI Sheets between ends on moderate slope(25%-50%) A. 0.2 m C. 0.3m B. 0.25 m D. 0.35 m

B. 0.25 m

The recommended side overlap between corrugated GI sheets for roof installations. A. 0.5 to 1 corrugations C. 2 to 3 corrugations B. 1.5 to 2.5 corrugations D. 2.5 to 3.5 corrugations

B. 1.5 to 2.5 corrugations

A screw commonly used in the construction of roofs. A. Tek Screw C. Cap Screw B. Self-Tapping Screw D. None of the Above

B. Self-Tapping Screw

Structural member of the building that carries the floor joist and the flooring. A. Rafter C. Beam B. Girder D. None of the Above

C. Beam

A small post supporting the handrail or coping. A. Newel Post C. Riser B. Baluster D. Stringer

B. Baluster

A horizontal member used to support masonry over windows, doors, and other openings of the wall. A. Beam C. Lintel B. Joist D. Girder

C. Lintel

Wall classification that only acts as wall cover. A. Cover Wall C. Non-load Bearing B. Load Bearing D. None of the Above

C. Non-load Bearing

Commonly used GI sheet thickness for roof flashing. A. Gauge 20 C. Gauge 26 B. Gauge 24 D. Gauge 30

B. Gauge 24

Standard size of plywood A. 4x6 ft C. 4x12 ft B. 4x8 ft D. 4x16 ft

B. 4x8 ft

A kind of rough lumber which is cut tangent to the annual rings of wood running the full length of the log and containing at least one flat surface. A. Flitch C. Slab B. Plank D. Rough Lumber

C. Slab

A wide piece of lumber from 2 to 5 inches thick A. Flitch C. Slab B. Plank D. Rough Lumber

B. Plank

It is the term applied to wood after it is sawed or sliced into boards, planks, sticks, etc. for commercial purposes. A. Flitch C. Slab B. Plank D. Lumber

D. Lumber

A defect in a piece of wood caused by the presence of a branch. A. Wane C. Check B. Knot D. Shake

B. Knot

The standard length and width of a concrete hollow block. A. 30x10 cm C. 40x20 cm B. 35x15 cm D. 50x25 cm

C. 40x20 cm

How many CHB is needed every square meter of wall area? A. 10 C. 15 B. 13 D. 17

B. 13

When the gravel or coarse aggregate is omitted from concrete, the mixture is generally called; A. Paste C. Mortar B. Plaster D. Solution

C. Mortar mortar = water + cement

How many days will a general-purpose cement reach its required strength? A. 14 C. 35 B. 28 D. 7

B. 28

It is a temporary boarding, sheathing or pan used to produce the desired shape of a concrete. A. Forms C. Fiberglass Panels B. Scaffolding D. Plywood

A. Forms

Wood stick or board nailed horizontally at the stake which serves as the horizontal plane where the reference points of building measurements are established. A. Batter board C. Fiberglass Panels B. Reference board D. Stake Plane

A. Batter board

What percentage of concrete strength is reached at the end of the first week? A. 33% C. 70% B. 50% D. 80%

C. 70%

What is the mixing proportion of class AA concrete? A. 1:1.5:3 C. 1:2.5:5 B. 1:2:4 D. 1:3:6

A. 1:1.5:3

Type of farmstead where buildings are located sufficiently far to allow adequate room for road drives and yards, sanitation, and safety. A. Concentrated C. Ranch B. Sub-urban D. Distributed

D. Distributed

There are concentrated rings in a farmstead Zone I is for the dwelling area What concentrated ring would be on Zone 2? A. Grain and Feed Storage C. Farm Access Road B. Livestock Buildings D. Implement and Machinery Storage

D. Implement and Machinery Storage

It is a structural member where the metal roofing sheet is fixed. A. Trusses B. Rafter C. Purlins D. Both A & B

C. Purlins

It is a roofing accessory that is used to carry and divert the water from the roof into a specific location. A. Valley roll B. Ridge roll C. Flashing D. Gutter

D. Gutter

It is a roofing accessory that is used to cover the roofing joints to prevent intrusion of water into the building. A. Valley roll B. Ridge roll C. Flashing D. All of these

D. All of these

It refers to the clear distance between two free-standing stanchions comprising a single bay frame of a steel frame building. A. Bay width B. Span C. Eave D. None of these

B. Span

Smaller members which directly support the floor or ceiling. A. Joists B. Rafters C. Girders D. Purlins

A. Joists

The vertical support of a door frame where the door is hinged to one of its sides. A. Header B. Sill C. Jamb D. None of these

C. Jamb

The lower structural support of a window frame. A. Header B. Sill C. Jamb D. None of these

B. Sill

The structural member of a timber structure that supports the wood flooring. A. Beam B. Girder C. Joist D. None of these

C. Joist

One of the most commonly used building material in many parts of the world because of its reasonable cost, ease of working, attractive appearance and adequate life if protected from moisture and insects. A. Concrete B. Wood C. Steel D. Plastic

B. Wood

One bag of cement is approximately equal to _____. A. One cubic foot B. Two cubic foot C. Three cubic foot D. None of these

A. One cubic foot

Material other than Portland cement, aggregate, or water that is added to concrete to modify concrete properties. A. Proofer B. Admixture C. Refiner D. Additive

B. Admixture

Cement is usually bought in terms of? A. Cubic meter B. Bags C. Kilo D. None of these

B. Bags

Sand is commonly bought in terms of? A. Cubic meter B. Bags C. Kilo D. None of these

A. Cubic meter

Smallest dimension in centimeters of concrete hollow blocks in the Philippines. A. 10 x 20 x 40 B. 15 x 20 x 40 C. 20 x 20 x 40 D. 25 x 20 x 40

A. 10 x 20 x 40

The approximate number of GI roofing nails per kilogram. A. 100 pcs B. 120 pcs C. 150 pcs D. 200 pcs

B. 120 pcs

The standard size of plywood is _______. A. 4ft x 6ft B. 4ft x 8ft C. 4ft x 12ft D. None of these

B. 4ft x 8ft

A thick piece of lumber A. Flitch B. Plank C. Slab D. Rough lumber

A. Flitch

A wide piece of lumber from 2 to 5 inches thick A. Timber B. Plank C. Slab D. Rough lumber

B. Plank

Fasteners used to attach wood to wood. A. Screw B. Nail C. Bolt and nut D. None of these

B. Nail

A type of composition board made from wood chips A. Lumber B. Plywood C. Veneer products D. Particle board

D. Particle board

Thickness of G.I. sheet usually used for gutters and flushing. A. Gauge 14 B. Gauge 16 C. Gauge 24 D. Gauge 30

Sheet metal that is thicker than gauge 18. A. Gauge 16 B. Gauge 20 C. Gauge 24 D. Both B & C

A. Gauge 16

The standard length and width of a concrete hollow block. A. 30cm x 10cm B. 35m x 15cm C. 40cm x 20cm D. 50cm x 25cm

C. 40cm x 20cm

They are usually metals that are used to assemble, beautify and as a mechanical device to facilitate movement. A. Hinges B. Screws C. Hardwares D. Nails

A. Hinges

It is the term applied to wood after it is sawed or sliced into boards, planks, sticks, etc. for commercial purposes. A. Lumber B. Plank C. Flitch D. Slab

A. Lumber

A lumber which is smooth-finished on two edges and one side. A. S2E1S B. SE2S1 C. S2ES1 D. None of these

A. S2E1S

If a wood is specified as S4S, this means that A. Four edges are smooth C. Four sides of the wood are smooth B. All surfaces are smooth D. None of these

C. Four sides of the wood are smooth

Habitable rooms provided with artificial ventilation shall have ceiling heights of not less than _________meters measured from the floor to the ceiling (PD 1096). A. 2.1 B. 2.4 C. 2.7 D. 2.8

B. 2.4

All buildings located in areas where there is no sanitary sewerage system shall dispose their sewage to Imhoff tank or ___________ and subsurface absorption field (PD 1096). A. Imhoff tank B. Septic tank C. Waste tank D. Water tank

B. Septic tank

Based on American Concrete Institute (ACI) Code, what is the minimum diameter of lateral ties in a tied concrete column for 32 mm or smaller longitudinal bars? A. 6 mm B. 10 mm C. 8 mm D. 12 mm

B. 10 mm

Based on American Concrete Institute (ACI) Code, what is the minimum diameter of lateral ties in a tied concrete column for 36 to 57 mm and bundled longitudinal bars? A. 6 mm B. 8 mm C. 12 mm D. 10 mm

C. 12 mm

Based on American Concrete Institute (ACI) Code, the maximum spacing of lateral ties in a tied concrete column should not be more than _____ times the diameter of the longitudinal bars. A. 24 B. 16 C. 32 D. 48

B. 16

Based on American Concrete Institute (ACI) Code, the maximum spacing of lateral ties in a tied concrete column should not be more than _____ times the diameter of the lateral ties. A. 16 B. 24 C. 48 D. 32

C. 48

Which of the following documents is not required for one-story buildings? A. Drawing plans B. Structural analysis C. Bill of materials D. Specifications

B. Structural analysis

A technical drawing that defines fully and clearly the requirements for engineered items. A. Engineering Drawing C. Detailed specifications B. Technical specifications D. Published Specifications

A. Engineering Drawing

. It is a set of documents required in building permit application tabulating the detail list, quantity and cost of materials. A. Specifications B. Application form C. Bill of materials D. Building plans

C. Bill of materials

A detailed, exact statement of particulars, especially a statement describing materials, dimensions, and quality of work for something to be built, installed, or manufactured. A. Contracts B. Bids C. Specifications D. Laws

C. Specifications

It is a test report required to determine the soil bearing capacity. A. Geological report C. Geotechnical report B. Geomatic report D. Geodetic report

C. Geotechnical report

It is a portion of the drawing plan indicating the extent of property lines and location of existing buildings within the site from which the proposed building is to be constructed. A. Perspective B. Location plan C. Site development plan D. Floor plan

C. Site development plan

A document issued by the Building Official to an owner/applicant to proceed with the construction, installation, addition, alteration, renovation, conversion, repair, moving, demolition or other work activity of a specific project/buildings/structure or portions thereof after accompanying principal plans, specifications and other pertinent documents with the duly notarized application are found satisfactory and substantially conforming with the National Building Code of the Philippines and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. A. Structural permit B. Building permit C. Construction certificate D. Ancillary permit

B. Building permit

In building construction, which step comes next to checking building permit? A. Locating boundaries B. Staking C. Clearing D. Temporary fencing

A. Locating boundaries

Wood stick or board nailed horizontally at the stake which serves as the horizontal plane where the reference points of building measurements are established. A. Batter board B. Reference board C. Building reference D. Stake plane

A. Batter board

It is a temporary boarding, sheathing or pan used to produce the desired shape of a concrete. A. Forms B. Scaffolding C. Fiberglass panels D. Plywood

A. Forms

A temporary structure providing platforms for workers to stand while erecting or repairing a building. A. Forms B. Scaffolding C. Staging D. None of these

B. Scaffolding

It is a construction equipment used for mixing cement, aggregates, and water in a rotating bin. A. Bagger mixer B. Vibrator C. Plate compactor D. All of these

A. Bagger mixer

What is the minimum diameter of longitudinal bars in a tied concrete column? A. 8 mm B. 10 mm C. 16 mm D. 12 m

C. 16 mm

What percentage of concrete strength is reached at the end of the first week? A. 70% B. 50% C. 33% D. 80%

A. 70%

When made of normal weight aggregate, what should be the maximum water-cement ratio of concrete that is intended to be watertight when exposed to fresh water? A. 0.44 B. 0.48 C. 0.42 D. 0.40

B. 0.48

For a concrete agricultural structure made from normal weight aggregate and in contact with sea water, what should be the maximum water-cement ratio for it to be watertight? A. 0.48 B. 0.42 C. 0.44 D. 0.40

C. 0.44

Reinforcement bars for wall are composed of __________. A. Vertical bars B. Horizontal bars C. Diagonal bars D. Both A & B

D. Both A & B

What is the mixing proportion of class AA concrete? A. 1 : 2.5 : 5 B. 1 : 2 : 4 C. 1: 3 : 6 D. 1 : 1.5 : 3

D. 1 : 1.5 : 3

There are _________ concrete hallow blocks per square meter of wall area. A. 10 CHB B. 13 CHB C. 15 CHB D. None of these

B. 13 CHB

What is the approximate time for concrete forms before they are safely removed? A. 3 to 10 days B. 14 to 21 days C. 7 to 14 days D. None of these

C. 7 to 14 days

When the gravel or coarse aggregate is omitted from concrete, the mixture is generally called; A. Paste B. Mortar C. Plastic D. Solution

B. Mortar

It is a type of concrete test where the freshly mixed concrete is placed inside a conical mold to determine its consistency. A. Slump test B. Compression test C. Bearing test D. Vibration test

A. Slump test

What is the maximum allowable elapsed time in obtaining the final portion of the composite sample and beginning the slump test in sampling freshly mixed concrete? A. 5 minutes B. 10 minutes C. 15 minutes D. 25 minutes

C. 15 minutes

Among the slump test results, which result is desirable? A. True slump B. Collapsed slump C. Shear slump D. Zero slump

A. True slump

Which is the popular non-destructive testing device for concrete with steel probe? A. Pulse Velocity B. Penetration Resistance C. Coring D. Rebound hammer

B. Penetration Resistance

How many days will a general-purpose cement reach its required strength? A. 7 days B. 14 days C. 21 days D. 28 days

D. 28 days