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Quiz # 2

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1. It is a continuous bar having a hook not less than 133 degrees with at least a six diameter (but not less than
75mm) extension at one end and a hook not less than 90 degrees with at least a six diameter extension at the other
end in such a way that these hooks shall engage peripheral longitudinal bars. (NSCP 5.21.1)
a. stirrup

b. crosstie

c. splice

d. anchorage

2. Solid-sawn rectangular lumber beams, rafters and joists shall be supported laterally to prevent rotation or lateral
displacement. The ends shall be held in position, as by full-depth solid blocking, bridging, nailing or bolting to other
framing members if the ratio of the depth to thickness (based on nominal dimensions) is.(NSCP 3.6.8)
a. 3 to 1 or 4 to 1

b. 2 to 1

c. 5 to 1

d. 6 to 1

3. Concrete flexural members of precast and/or cast-in-place concrete elements constructed in separate placements
but so interconnected that all elements respond to loads as a unit. (NSCP Sec. 5.2.1)
a. composite concrete flexural member

c. compound concrete flexural member

b. complex concrete flexural member

d. complete concrete flexural member

4. Distance measured from extreme compression fiber to centroid of tension reinforcement in a reinforced concrete
element. (NSCP Sec. 5.2.1)
a. eminent depth

b. effective depth

c. critical depth

d. nominal depth

5. It is an upright compression member with a ratio of unsupported height to average least lateral dimensions of less
than 3. (NSCP Sec. 5.2.1)
a. column

b. pedestal

c. pier

d. abutment

6. The type of incidental friction resulting from bends or curves in the specified prestressing tendon profile. (NSCP
Sec. 5.2.1)
a. wobble friction

b. internal friction

c. deviation friction

d. curvature friction

7. Method of prestressing in which the tendons are tensioned before concrete is placed. (NSCP Sec. 5.2.1)
a. post-tensioning

b. pretensioning

c. midtensioning

d. paratensioning

8. Loop of reinforcing bar or wire enclosing longitudinal reinforcement in compression members. (NSCP Sec. 5.2.1)
a. stirrup

b. tie

c. cross-tie

d. strap

9. Element, usually vertical, used to enclose or separate spaces and also at times, serve as structural member. (NSCP
Sec. 5.2.1)
a. column

b. deep beam

c. wall

d. slab

10. It is the term used for the fastest kilometer wind speed associated with an annual probability of 0.02 measured
at a point 10 meters above the ground for an area which is flat and generally open. (NSCP 2.32)
a. basic wind speed

b. critical wind speed

c. annual wind speed

d. normal wind speed

11. What is the nominal systems voltage used for the purpose of computing branch circuits and feeder loads?
a. 110/220 volts

b. 115/230 volts

c. 125/250 volts

d. 120/240 volts

12. A natural energy source derived from force of wind acting on oblique blades that radiates from a shaft, attached
to a dynamo to produce electricity.

a. wind mill

b. wind power c. wind turbine generator

d. wind power generator

13. A point in the electrical system where the electrical load of a given area is assumed to concentrate.
a. Panel load

b. Panel board

c. Electrical outlet

d. Load center

14. A type of alternating current generated by the alternator where its wave rises to a peak, sinks to zero, drops to a
negative peak, and rises again to zero a number of times each second, depending on the frequency for which the
machine is designed.
a. two phase

b. double phase

c. three phase

d. single phase

15. A type of alternating current where the alternator comprises of windings mounted at right angles to each other,
and provided with separate external connections, current waves will be produced, and each of which will be at its
maximum when the other is at zero.
a. four phase

b. two phase

c. single phase d. three phase

16. What is an energy source released during the splitting or fusing of atomic nuclei?
a. nuclear energy

b. electric magnetic induction energy

c. heat energy

d. solar energy

17. What is the minimum conductor size for overhead service drop for copper wire or cable?
a. 22 sq. m.

b. 30 sq. m.

c. 8 sq. m.

d. 14 sq. m.

18. What type of wire or cable with specifications as underground feeder and branch circuit cable single conductor
with operating temperature of either 60 or 75 degrees Centigrade?
a. USE

b. SIS

c. UF

d. TFE

19. What type of building wire has a trade name as Moisture and Heat resistant Thermoplastic used for dry and wet
locations?
a. TW

b. THHN

c. MTW

d. THW

20. What is the allowed minimum size of conductor in sq. millimeter for a branch circuit for other loads other than
household ranges and cooking appliances but should have an ampacity sufficient of the load served?
a. 1.25 sq. mm.

b. 3.5 sq. mm.

c. 2.0 sq. mm.

d. 5.5 sq. mm.

21. What mechanical equipment, coupled with a central air-conditioning system is used to dehumidify and cool the
air stream injected into the conditioned space?
a. chiller unit

b. air handling unit

c. fan coil unit

d. Evaporator unit.

22. The fire-resistance rating of a hoistway opening protective assemblies other than elevator entrances shall be not
less than _____________ as determined with test conducted in the accordance with ANSI/ASME E152 Methods of
fire tests of door Assemblies. (ME 008)
a. 2 hours

b. 1 hours

c. 1 hour

d. 2 hours

23. A safety device for preventing the operation of an elevator car unless its door or gate is fully closed. (ME 013)
a. door interlock

b. gate lock

c. door contact

d. none of these

24. A terminal unit which primarily air draws in room air through a filter and the mixture passes over coils that are
either heated or chilled by secondary water from a boiler or chilled water plant. (ME 047)

a. conduction unit

b. filter unit

c. induction unit

d. fan coil unit

25. A system of mechanical ventilation in which fresh air is forced into the space to be ventilated from a chamber at
a pressure slightly higher than atmospheric pressure, so as to expel stale air. (ME 048)plenum
a. ventilation

b. chamber ventilation

c. mechanical ventilation

d. none of these

26. It is a type of reciprocating pump that has a steam cylinder with no lap on valves, a water cylinder and a common
piston rod. As there is no lap, the steam is admitted throughout the length of the stoke, hence the pressure volume
diagram of the steam end is rectangle. (ME 075)
a. Power driven pump

c. Crank and Flywheel Reciprocating Pump

b. Crank Reciprocating Pump

d. Direct Acting Steam Pump

27. What is the color for of oil-mineral vegetable or animal, flammable or combustible. (ME 084)
a. Yellow

b. Brown

c. Safety Red

d. Safety Yellow

28. A rise in temperature occurring without the addition or removal of heat, as when excess water vapor in the air
condenses and the latent heat of vaporization of water vapor is converted to sensible heat in the air. (ME 041)
a. radiant heating

b. adiabatic heating

c. enthalpy

d. vapor heating

29. A pie or duct fitting having several outlets for making multiple connections. (ME 043)
a. bonet

b. manifold

c. gathering

d. ductwork.

30. A measure of the efficiency of a material in absorbing sound at a specified frequency, equal to the fractional part
of the incident sound energy at that frequency absorbed by the material. (LA 013)
a. Absorption coefficient

c. noise reduction coefficient

b. noise criteria curve

d. incident sound coefficient

31. The buddhist temple in ancient cambodia which feature four faces of the compassionate Buddha.
[A] Mudejar [B] Bayon [C] Stupa [D] Torana
32. Projecting blocks of stone carved with foliage, typical in gothic architecture.
[A] Cortel [B] cavetto [C] Crocket [D] Crenel
33. Structure whose corners are made to face the four cardinal points.
[A] Pyramids [B] Stupa [C] Ziggurats [D] Pagoda
34. Under PD 1096, A building permit shall expire if work authorized is abandoned or suspended at any time after
commencement for a period of.
[A] 30 days [B] 60 days [C] 3 Months [D] 4 Months
35. Under PD 1096, Under what classification of occupancy does Mental Hospitals fall?
[A] Industrial
[B] Business and Mercantile
[C] Storage and Hazardous
[D] Institutional