P & H

Question 1

A protected water area to provide safe and suitable accommodation for ships for the transfer of cargo, refueling, repairs, etc.

Answer 1

HARBOR

Question 2

Harbors protected from storms and waves by the natural configuration of the land.

Answer 2

Natural harbors

Question 3

Harbors with both natural and artificial protection

Answer 3

Semi-natural harbors

Question 4

Harbors protected from the effect of waves by means of
breakwaters, or harbors created by dredging.

Answer 4

Artificial harbors

Question 5

A sheltered place where the ship may receive
or discharge cargo. It includes the harbor with its
approach channels and anchorage places.

Answer 5

Port

Question 6

Ports located on coasts, tidal estuaries or river mouths where the port can be reached directly by ocean-going ships.

Answer 6

Ocean ports

Question 7

Ports located on navigable rivers, channels and lakes

Answer 7

Inland waterway ports

Question 8

A navigable channel in a harbor, offshore etc; the usual course taken by vessels in such places.

Answer 8

Fairway

Question 9

A place where the ship can moor. In the case of a quay or jetty structure, it will include the section of the structure where labor, equipment and cargo move to and from the ship.

Answer 9

Berth

Question 10

An artificial landing place for the loading and unloading of ships.

Answer 10

Berth structure

Question 11

A continuous structure built parallel to along the margin of the sea or alongside riverbanks, canals, or waterways where vessels may lie alongside to receive or discharge cargo, embark or disembark passengers or lie at rest.

Answer 11

wharf

Question 12

This term can be substituted to wharf when applied to great solid structures in large ports.

Answer 12

quay

Question 13

In stability calculation of gravity type quaywall, the following matters should be examined:

Answer 13

(a) Sliding of the wall
(b) Bearing capacity of foundation
(c) Overturning of the wall
(d) Circular slip and settlement

Question 14

Any structure built into the sea but not parallel to the coastline and includes any stage, stair landing place, landing stage
jetty, floating barge, and pontoon, any bridge or other works connected there with

Answer 14

pier

Question 15

A landing stage or small pier at which boats can dock or be moored.

Answer 15

Jetty

Question 16

A berth structure for mooring the ship on the open sea;
An isolated piled or gravity structure used either to maneuver
a ship or to facilitate holding it in position at its berth.

Answer 16

Dolphin

Question 17

A type of dock consisting of a rectangular basin dug into the shore of a body of water and provided with a removable enclosure wall or gate on the side toward the water, used for
major repairs and overhaul of vessels.

Answer 17

dry dock

Question 18

(significant wave height H1/3 and
significant wave period T1/3)

The waves in a wave group are rearranged
in the order of their heights and the
highest one-third are selected; the
significant wave is then the hypothetical
wave whose height and period are the
mean height and period of the selected
waves.

Answer 18

Significant Wave

Question 19

(highest wave height Hmax and
highest period Tmax) is the highest wave
in a wave group.

Answer 19

Highest Wave

Question 20

(H1/10, T1/10) is the wave whose height and period are equal to the mean height and period of the highest one-tenth of the waves in a wave group.

Answer 20

Highest One-Tenth Wave

Question 21

(mean height H, mean period T) is the wave whose height and period are equal to the mean height and period of all of the waves in a wave group.

Answer 21

Mean wave

Question 22

(wave height H0 and period T0) is the wave
at a place where the water depth is at
least one-half of the wavelength; the
wave parameters are expressed with
those of the significant wave at this
place.

Answer 22

Deepwater Waves

Question 23

Height (H0’) is a
hypothetical wave height that has been
corrected for the effects of planar
topographic changes such as refraction
and diffraction; it is expressed with the
significant wave height.

Answer 23

Equivalent Deepwater Wave

Question 24

occurs in intermediate depth to
shallow waters. The change in wave
height and wave direction due to the
change in local wave velocity caused in
water depth.

Answer 24

Wave Refraction

Question 25

is a phenomenon whereby waves wheel into region that is screened by something like a breakwater.

Answer 25

Wave Diffraction

Question 26

the waves reflected from port and harbor facilities can exercise a large influence on the navigation of vessels and cargo handling. For example, waves reflected from vertical breakwaters can cause disturbances in navigation channels, and multiple reflected waves from quaywalls can cause agitations within harbors.

Answer 26

Wave Reflection

Question 27

shoaling is one of the important factors that lead to changing of the wave height in coastal waters. It exemplifies the fact that the wave height in shallow waters is also governed by the water depth and wave period.

Answer 27

Wave Shoaling

Question 28

At places where the water depth is no more than about three times the equivalent deepwater wave height decreases rapidly of the wave height due to wave breaking shall be considered.

Answer 28

Wave Breaking

Question 29

Astronomical tide is the periodic rise and fall of sea level in response to the gravitational attraction of the sun and moon as modified by the earth’s rotation.

Answer 29

Tides and Abnormal Water Level

Question 30

(MSL) – is the average of the sea water surface for all stages of the tide over a 19-year period.

Answer 30

Mean Sea Level

Question 31

(MWL) – is the height of the low water over a 19-year period.

Answer 31

Mean Low Water

Question 32

(MLLW) – is the average height of the lower low waters over a 19-year period.

Answer 32

Mean Lower Low Water

Question 33

(MHW) – is the average height of the high waters over a 19-year period.

Answer 33

Mean High Water

Question 34

(MHHW) – is the average height of the higher high water over a 19-year period.

Answer 34

Mean Higher High Water

Question 35

is abnormal rise of the sea level that occurs when a typhoon passes by. This rise above normal level on this open coast is due to atmosphere pressure reduction as well as that due to wind stress.

Answer 35

Storm Surge

Question 36

are wave with an extremely long period that mainly occur when there is a sudden large-scale sea floor movement usually associated severe, shallow focus earthquake.

Answer 36

Tsunamis

Question 37

is a phenomenon involving abnormal oscillations of the water level with a period of approximately a few minutes to a few tens of minutes. It occurs when small fluctuations of the water level are generated by micro-scale variations of the atmospheric pressure by an air front or a low pressure in the outer sea, and the components of those oscillations whose period is the same as a natural period of the harbor are amplified through resonance.

Answer 37

Seiche

Question 38

Which of the following standard abbreviation of signs is not correct? type letter of the correct answer(capital). A. EX for expressway C. RD for road B. HWY for highway D. AVE for avenue

Answer 38

A

Question 39

Traffic instruction sign should not carry long messages and where possible no more than ___ lines of messages should be used. A. 6 C. 3 B. 4 D. 5

Answer 39

D

Question 40

3. They are used to mark the edge of the road formation and assist the road users by indicating the alignment of the road ahead especially at horizontal and vertical curves. A. Chevron signs C. Guide posts B. Obstruction markers D. Concrete barriers

Answer 40

C

Question 41

Shall mean any public thoroughfare, public boulevard, and avenue, but shall not include roadway upon grounds owned by private sectors, colleges, universities, or other similar institutions. A. Highway C. Carriageway B. Expressway D. Intersection

Answer 41

A

Question 42

Small devices which are fixed to the concrete pavement surface to stimulate or supplement painted pavement markings A. Raised pavement markings C. Zebra B. Rumble strips D. Chevron markings

Answer 42

A

Question 43

Distance traveled by the vehicle during the total reaction time. A. braking distance C. reaction distance B. lag distance D. stopping distance

Answer 43

B

Question 44

7. Distance traveled by the vehicle after the application of the brakes until it stop. A. braking distance C. reaction distance B. lag distance D. stopping distance

Answer 44

A

Question 45

The headway in a major stream, which is evaluated by a vehicle driver in a major stream who wishes to merge into the major stream. A. lag C. space headway B. gap D. mean headway

Answer 45

B

Question 46

The difference between the time a vehicle that merges into a main traffic stream reaches a point on the highway in the area of merge and the time a vehicle in the main stream reaches the same point. A. mean time C. time gap B. space headway D. time lag

Answer 46

D

Question 47

Owing to retardation of the tidal wave in the ocean by frictional force, as the earth revolves daily around its axis and as the tide tends to follow the direction of the moon, the highest tide for each location is not coincident with conjunction and opposition but occurs at some constant time after new and full moon. This interval which may amount to as much as two and a half days is known as: A. diurnal tide C. Age of the tide B. lunar tide D. Semi-diurnal tide

Answer 47

C

Question 48

Waves formed by moving ship or boats are called: A. wakes C. breaking waves B. swell D. seiche

Answer 48

A

Question 49

The configuration and roughness of the ground is referred to as: A. contour C. hachure B. relief D. topography

Answer 49

B

Question 50

The structure that protects the harbor from stormy waves and permits calm in the harbor. A. Dock C. Breakwater B. Wharf D. Jetty

Answer 50

C

Question 51

A solid structure, which projects into the sea perpendicular to the shore to berth vessels is called: A. dock C. Breakwater B. Wharf D. Jetty

Answer 51

D

Question 52

A platform built in the harbor parallel to the shore and backed up by the ground is called: A. Dock C. Quay B. Wharf D. Jetty

Answer 52

C

Question 53

A platform built in the harbor parallel to the shore and backed up by the ground is called: A. Dock C. Quay B. Wharf D. Jetty

Answer 53

C

Question 54

A sheltered place where the ship may receive or discharge cargo. It includes the harbor with its approach channels and anchorage places. A. Port C. Basin B. Harbor D. Quay

Answer 54

A

Question 55

Waves under the influence of the winds that generated them. A. wakes C. swell B. sea D. seiche

Answer 55

B

Question 56

The driver identifies the object and thus understand the stimulus. A. emotion C. identification B. reaction or volition D. perception

Answer 56

C

Question 57

The driver decides what action to take in response to the stimulus. A. emotion C. identification B. reaction or volition D. perception

Answer 57

A

Question 58

Residual of a measured quantity is the A. difference of the observed value from its most probable value B. value obtained by adding the most probable value to its true value C. remainder of the division of the true value by its most probable value D. product of the most probable value and the observed value

Answer 58

A

Question 59

A landing place or platform built parallel to the shore for the berthing of vessels. A. wharf C. jetty B. breakwater D. pier

Answer 59

A

Question 60

A platform extending from a shore over water and supported by piles, used to secure, protect, and provide access to ships or boats. A. wharf C. breakwater B. quay D. pier

Answer 60

D

Question 61

The correction for the atmospheric refraction is equal to: A. 1/7 of the correction for curvature of the earth B. 1/4 of the correction for curvature of the earth C. 3/4 of the correction for curvature of the earth D. 6/7 of the correction for curvature of the earth

Answer 61

A

Question 62

In stadia surveying, the height of instrument must be known in order to determine the: A. probable error C. refraction B. accidental error D. elevation of line of sight

Answer 62

D

Question 63

25. What is the maximum number of words permitted for a word message on road surface? A. 1 C. 3 B. 2 D. 4

Answer 63

C

Question 64

One of the oldest types of surveying instrument in field mapping. It consists of a board attached to a tripod in such a way that it can be leveled or rotated in any desired direction. A. plane table C. dumpy level B. engineers level D. transit

Answer 64

A

Question 65

The average of 24-hour traffic counts collected every day in the year. A. Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) B. Average Daily Traffic (ADT) C. Peak Hour Volume (PHV) D. Vehicle Miles of Travel (VMT)

Answer 65

A

Question 66

A term commonly used as a guide in determining upper speed limits. A. 85th percentile C. two quadrant value B. 15th percentile D. growth factor value

Answer 66

A

Question 67

When an embankment is built, the volume of the compacted earth is generally less than its volume before excavation from its original location. The difference is usually defined as: A. subsidence C. waste B. shrinkage D. borrow

Answer 67

B

Question 68

Based on the expression of the technical resolution of the International Water Way Congress, about how many percent of tide is guaranteed safe for the ships? A. 98% C. 95% B. 75% D. 80%

Answer 68

A

Question 69

According to NSCP, the slope of CUT surfaces shall be no steeper than: A. 1H:1V C. 2H:1V B. 1.5H:1V D. 3H:1V

Answer 69

C

Question 70

According to NSCP, the slope of FILL surfaces shall be no steeper than: A. 1H:1V C. 2H:1V B. 1.5H:1V D. 3H:1V

Answer 70

C

Question 71

According to NSCP, drainage facilities and terracing for cut or fill slopes steeper than: A. 1H:1V C. 2H:1V B. 1.5H:1V D. 3H:1V

Answer 71

D

Question 72

On curve alignments, it is advisable to consider the paving of the outside curve shoulder width. Shoulder paving is a valuable method providing: I. Integrity of the pavement. II. Width to place edge line pavement markings. III. Additional safety to prevent vehicles skidding or drivers losing control in gravel. IV. Low maintenance costs compared with unpaved shoulder. A. II, III and IV only C. III and IV only B. I, II and III only D. All of the above

Answer 72

D

Question 73

Because of the high cost of installation and maintenance, the warrant use of raised pavement markers may be considered only in the following conditions: I. In hilly areas where fog and rain are frequently the cause of traffic accidents. II. In winding roads. III. In accident prone areas. A. I and III only C. I only B. I and II only D. All of the above

Answer 73

D

Question 74

The purpose of installing edges lines is generally based on the following: I. To discourage travel on road shoulders. II. To make driving safer and more assured particularly at night and during inclement weather conditions. III. To act as a guide past objects which are close to the edge of the pavement and which constitute a hazard. IV. To prevent parking at or near intersections. A. II, III and IV only C. I, III and IV only B. I, II and III only D. All of the above

Answer 74

D

Question 75

The provision of safety sight distance depends on the characteristics of the vehicle such as: I. Type of vehicle – car and truck II. Friction between the tire and the road III. Eye height of the driver IV. Speed of vehicles A. I, II and III only C. II, III and IV only B. I, III and IV only D. All of the above

Answer 75

D

Question 76

The provision of safety sight distance depends on the characteristics of the road environment such as: I. Road geometry – grade and curvature sight limitations II. Road surface – sealed and unsealed, smooth and rough III. Road illumination at night IV. Road topography A. I, II and III only C. II, III and IV only B. I, II and IV only D. All of the above

Answer 76

A

Question 77

In the Standard practice of measuring vertical or zenith angles, the following practices are of great importance: I.) Be sure the instrument is level II.) Sight with the vertical crosshair III.) Sight exactly on the target IV.) Sight direct and reverse Which standard practices are true? A. I only C. I, III & IV only B. All of the above D. I & III only

Answer 77

C

Question 78

Which of the following is important to avoid bias in surveying? a. Taking care to choose individuals who you feel are representative of the population in terms of as many characteristics as you can list. b. Picking a sampling method in which every possible combination of people has the same chance of being selected. c. Making sure that every individual in the population of interest is invited to respond. d. Sending out a large number of surveys so that even if the response rate is low, you will have sufficient number of responses to do statistical analysis.

Answer 78

A

Question 79

The warrant for the use of safety barriers can be established: I. Fore slope or back slope steepness and height II. Unforgiving hazards within the clear zone III. Water hazards within the clear zone A.I only C. II and III only B.II only D. All of the above

Answer 79

D

Question 80

Messages when painted on pavement should be limited to how many words only? A. Five words or less C. Three words or less B.Four words or less D. Six words or less

Answer 80

C

Question 81

What are the four types of pavement and curb markings? A. Longitudinal lines, transverse lines, transition lines & stop line. B. Longitudinal lines, transverse lines, other lines & other markings. C. Longitudinal lines, transverse lines, stop line & center line. D. Longitudinal lines, transverse lines, center line & lane line.

Answer 81

B

Question 82

Planned water depth is considered as follows: For a ship with draft of 7.5 m, find the standard water depth of berth for the ship. A.Standard water depth of berth for the ship (5.5m) + Design low tide (0.55m) = 6.05m B.Standard water depth of berth for the ship (-5.5m) + Design low tide (-0.55m) = -6.05m C.Standard water depth of berth for the ship (-7.5m) + Design low tide (-0.35m) = -7.85m D.Standard water depth of berth for the ship (7.5m) + Design low tide (0.35m) = 7.85m

Answer 82

C

Question 83

Based on the expression of the technical resolution of the International Water Way Congress, about how many percent of tide is guaranteed safe for the ships? A. 98% C. 95% B. 75% D. 80%

Answer 83

A

Question 84

Minimum K value vertical curves should be selected on the basis of three controlling factors: I. Sight distance is a requirement in all situations for driver safety. II. Appearance is generally required in low fill and flat topography situations. III. Riding comfort is a general requirement with specific need on approaches to a floodway where the length of depression needs to be minimized. IV. Vertical alignment should fit into the natural terrain earthwork balances. A.I, III, IV only C. I, II, IV only B.I, II, III only D. II, III, IV only

Answer 84

B

Question 85

Which of these contour characteristics is not true? A. Contours on the ground can cross another. B. Contours are at the right angles to the slope. C. Contour on the ground closes itself. D. Contours point upstream.

Answer 85

A

Question 86

The overall track structure for a railroad typically consists of the following except one. I. Subgrade IV. Ties II. Ballast V. Rails III. Spikes VI. Rail fastening A. V C. IV B. III D. VI

Answer 86

B

Question 87

Pavement markings shall only be applied and/or removed by ____. A. LTO C. DPWH B. PNP D. DOTC

Answer 87

C