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INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. Mark only one
answer for each item by marking the box corresponding to the letter of your choice on the
answer sheet provided. STRICTLY NO ERASURES ALLOWED. Use pencil no. 1 only.
MULTIPLE CHOICE:
1. Figure ST 02.99-07 shows the industrially bent metal profiles which when assembled maybe
an alternative ceiling cladding. Drawing no. 5 shows the connection detail of a ceiling on metal
ceiling joist. What alternative fastening material can be used for installation other than metal
screws?
A.3/16 x 1/2 copper rivets
C.1/4 x 3/8 GI rivets
B.3/16 x 1/2 aluminum blind rivets
D.1/4 x 3/8 aluminum rivets
2. A masonry finish using pure cement mixed with flexible synthetic latex based additive like
Plexibond to a tacky consistency then applied by an applicator roller to give a remarkable
finish. Optional painting maybe required to improve aesthetics.
A.Cement textured finish
C.Stucco finish
B.Anay finish
D.Plain cement finish
3. A paint defect that occurs on inferior brands where the paint contains soluble pigments thus
softens and dissolves by water or by chemicals after sufficient drying.
A.wrinkling
C.washing
B.fading
D.bleeding
4. What is the standard weight of a 25 mm ( no. 8) diameter hot-rolled weldable deformed or
plain steel bar per metal length?
A.343 kilos
C.4.833 kilos
B.3.853 kilos
D.2.466 kilos
5. Given Figure ST 02.488. The figure shows the different steel deck profiles available in the
market today. Steel deck is joined side by side to make one piece and keep the deck water-tight.
Like those manufactured by Condeck, Chuayuco and Jacinto Steel decks, these manufacturers
commonly recommend a method of joint. What is this?
A.Seam lock
C.Drill and bolt
B.Simple overlap
D.Drill and fasten by Tecks screws
6. A tie rod system of steel scaffold as shown in Figure ST 02.99-03 comprises parts of it to
work effectively. Which among the following DOES NOT comprise the system?
A.Thrust plate
C.Pin valve (???)
B.Swivel pipe clamp
D.Bolt and wing nut
7. A paint defect by discoloration of a coat caused by soluble color in the underlying surface.
A. spotting
C. deadening
B. blistering
D. bleeding
8. Figure ST 02.99-24 illustrates a glass block panel construction. Glass blocks are spaced in
between in each other at an average of 7/16 gap to accept reinforcement and binder. In
location no. 4 shows the glass block reinforcements. What kind of inexpensive reinforcement is
used?
A. 6mm diameter steel reinforcement
C. #10 4 x 4 welded wire
B. schedule 20 SS pipe
D. #16 expanded metal lath
9. Given Figure ST 01.99-08. The picture shows a ceiling finished with metal clad. Drawing 11
to 16 are standard bended accessories to fit the metal clad. At location no. 4 of the picture,
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A. No. 11
B. No. 15

C. No. 14
D. No. 13

10. A system of measurement when utilizing modular system of construction and technology.
A.Modular co-ordination
C.Measuring metric scale
B.Modular scale
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11. A wood ceiling joist substitute for dropped ceiling usually made of aluminum or pre-painted
GI used to hang light-weight boards such as fiber glass boards, acoustic boards, and cork
boards installed for institutional use and if properly-designed can also be used for residential
use.
A. Channel runners suspension system
system
B. Cannel hangers suspension system
D. Angle hangers suspension system
C. Main/cross tee and wall angle suspension
12. Brick plaqueta is installed on to a scratch coat of a masonry wall by use of evenly
distributed
A. 3/4 thick concrete
C. 3/8 thick cement tile adhesive
B. 3/4 thick cement grout
D. thin layer of SCR epoxy
13. What is the standard weight of a 16mm (no. 5) diameter hot-rolled weldable deformed or
plain steel bar per meter length?
A. 1.578 kilos
C. 1.872 kilos
B. 0.888 kilos
D. 2.466 kilos
14. Which among the following is not a brand of a ceramic tile?
A.First Lepanto
C.Piedra
B.Fil Hispano
D.Euro
15. A ceramic tile from 4 to 18 in its widest dimension is installed at a masonry wall over
rough plaster by a uniform:
A.3/8 layer of pure cement with flexible
C.3/4 layer of cement plaster
synthetic additive
D.3/4 layer of cement mortar
B.3/8 layer of cement grout
16. Figure ST 02.99-12 shows a concrete roof tile with its tile accessories and its corresponding
location. Identify tile with mark no. 3.
A. Ridge end tile
C. Down end tile
B. Ridge tile
D. Right hand verge tile
17. New construction technology changes the perspective in concrete floor system by
developing a cost-effective, fast installation, light-weight and equal, if not stronger, system.
Such development virtually changes the perspective in conventional slab construction. Figure
ST 02.99-32 shows the construction method of this new development in floor system now in the
Philippine market under a patented trade name as manufactured by Jackbilt. The system
utilizes prefabricated load-bearing floor segments, filler blocks or collapsible forms, welded
wire and concrete topping as shown in the figure. What is this floor system?
A.Spandeck T-floor system
C.Spandeck inverted T-joist system
B.Prestress concrete T-beam floor system
D.Span stress concrete T-joists floor system
18. In figure ST 02.99-19 are miscellaneous door hardware. The door lock as shown in drawing
1, 2 and 6 are vital security features. Door locks comes in many knob designs, locking
mechanism and installation procedure. In safest door lock, thus recommended for main entry
doors. What lock type is this lockset?
A. lever set
C. tubular lockset
B. dead bolt lock
D. mortise lockset
19. A type of wood end joint best suited for joints requiring tensile strength.
A. scarf
C. squared splice
B. half lap
D. finger
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true tones emphasize the grain and bring out the natural beauty of wood.
A.Oil wood stain
C.Lacquer sanding sealer
B.White clear gloss lacquer
D.Finishing oil
21. Aggregates should conform to PNS or ASTM standards and must be well-graded, easily
workable and the method of consolidation are such that the concrete can be poured without
honeycomb or void. What is the nominal maximum size of a course aggregate when working
with depth of slabs for concreting?
A. Course aggregates shall be no larger than 1/3 the depth of the slab under consideration
B. Course aggregates shall be no larger than 1/4 the depth of the slab under consideration
C. Course aggregates shall be no larger than 1/6 the depth of the slab under consideration
D. Course aggregates shall be no larger than 1/5 the depth of the slab under consideration
22. A type of mortise and tenon wood construction joint where the tongue and groove meets
half-way making the connection clean of joint traces.
A.Ship or open
C.Keyed
B.Through
D.Blind and stub
23. In a tie rod system of steel scaffold as shown in figure ST 02.99-03, identify the accessory in
drawing no. 1.
A.Trust plate
C.Fixed pipe clamp
B.Form clamp
D.Cross brace
24. Figure ST 02.99-16 shows a typical load-bearing concrete block modular construction.
Different blocks of different but modularized shapes are specifically for a particular purpose
and location. Identify concrete block mark no. 3 in the figure.
A.Cored block
C.Corner return block
B.Solid block
D.Corner block
25. Installation of Piedra tiles over mortar bed is through the use of
A.Uniform 10mm thick cement mortar
B.Uniform 10mm thick cement grout
C.Uniform 10mm thick pure cement with flexible synthetic mortar additive
D.Uniform 10mm thick cement plaster
26. A door type usually used between a kitchen and dining room to allow a server to see
through.
A.Vision door
C.Pocket door
B.Flush door
D.Louver door
27. What is the vertical location of a ground surface often use as a reference point with respect
to vertical height?
A. Batter board
C. Grade
B. Elevation
D. Bench mark
28. A method of fastening aluminum jambs to concrete or masonry.
A.Concrete nail
C.Concrete screw
B.Screw with expansion plug
D.Teks screw
29. Which among the following is not a wood parquet geometric design?
A.Birds eye
C.hollow block
B.heptagon
D.canto mesa
30. In Figure ST 02.99-20, drawings no. 1 to 8 are different types of door closer. Drawings 1 to 6
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used for fire doors?
A. No. 1
B. No. 4

C. No. 6
D. No. 3

31. Who is a highly-skilled labor trained to prepare rough to finish plastering, lay concrete
hollow blocks, lay brick work, has knowledge and may install tiles, marble, synthetic granite
and similar work, lay and finish rubble, ashlar stone works and pebble washout?
A. Finishing mason
C. Concrete finisher
B. Rough mason
D. Hollow block finisher
32. A kind of masonry finish which utilizes a chamfered wood block-out usually 1 x 1 distanced
at 2 o.c. which serves as a form and when removed gives the design lines. Texture is added by
chisel.
A.Pebble washout finish
C.Chisel finish
B.Corduroy or tool finish
D.Synthetic adobe finish
33. Figure ST 02.99-10 shows a Spanish clay
corresponding location. Identify Spanish Clay Tile
A.Ridge clay tile
B.Ridge end right clay tile

tile roof with its tile accessories and its

with mark S-10.
C.Ridge down end clay tile
D.Ridge end left clay tile

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34. A system of mass production and industrialization by prefabrication of cabinets and
furniture. This system is gaining popularity and acceptance in the Philippine market especially
among builders and homeowners who are conscious of time and quality.
A.modulor
C.modular system
B.modular co-ordination
D.conventional system
35. A type of glass used in constructing a vision type of door, which must be shatter-proof so as
to be accident-free.
A.Figured wired glass
C.Clear plate glass
B.Bevel grind glass
D.Laminated glass
36. A construction technique in color production or color reproduction, applying the Munsell
color principle, a secondary color like orange tends to be yellowish because of its:
A.Value scale
C.Reflectance
B.Chroma scale
D.Hue scale
37. New construction technology changes the perspective in concrete floor system by
developing a cost-effective, fast installation, light-weight and equal if not stronger system. With
the development of prestressed concrete, architects were able to have free spans giving
versatility in architectural design layouts. Such development virtually changes the perspective
in conventional construction. Figure ST 02.99-33 shows the wires after post-tensioning. In posttensioning one end is a stressing anchor while the other is fixed end anchor. Drawing B and C
are examples of stressing anchor. What basically comprises a stressing anchor?
A.Button head, bolts, wires and keeper plate
C.Bearing plate, bolt holes, bolts and shims
B.Shims, bearing plate, stressing washer
D.Spread plate, keeper plate, shims and
and button head
bolts
38. What is a type of wood end joint where both wood are cut at equal angles diagonally?
A.Plain miter
C.Scarf
B.Lap
D.Finger
39. Steel window section for muntins.
A. Z-bar
B. Flat bar

C. I-bar
D. T-bar

40. A hardener mixture mixed with marble dust to fill up the gap of marble slabs during
installation of floor or wall finishes.
A.Polymer
C.Tile grout
B.Caulking
D.Concrete tile adhesive (CTA)
41. A by-product of wood where waste wood boards are compressed, finished on both sides with
a thin layer of wood, and glued together with industrial glues.
A. plyboard
C. gypsum boards
B. plywood
D. medium density fiber boards
42. Given Figure ST 02.433 is an elevation showing the installation of a steel scaffold,
supporting a slab. Judge what is wrong with the installation.
A.Cross brace must be installed in the opposite direction.
B.Adjustable U-head pin type must be replaced with a U-head screw type.
C.H-steel frame must be replaced with a U-steel frame.
D.Adjustable U-head must be rotated 90 degrees to face the other direction.
43. Figure ST 02.99-29 illustrates an air-conditioning duct wrapped with insulation. Location no.
1 shows the location of the insulation butt joint. How and what type of strap is used to insure
that no air gap is left between the air duct and the insulation?

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A. Ga. 40mm x 50 mm galvanized steel strap seamed locked at 600 mm centers with
galvanized angles under straps to protect corners
B. Ga. 26 tie wires strapped at 600 mm center
C. 75mm wide pressure sensitive aluminized duct tape strapped at 600 mm centers
D. 100 mm wide pressure sensitive rubber tape strapped at 600 mm centers

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44. A wood work equipment to form the different wood mouldings for balusters and newel posts.
A.Wood lathe machine or torno
C.Planer
B.Jig saw
D.Band saw
45. Given Figure ST 02.483. Using drawings 1, 3 and 4, it is customary to securely join the steel
deck and the rebars. What method is recommended by manufacturers to join the steel deck and
the rebars?
A.Seam locking
C.Welding
B.Tie with #16 tie wires
D.Riveting
46. Given Figure ST 02.488. The figure shows the different steel deck profiles available in the
market today. Which of the following can be used for a two-way slab?
A.No. 4 Jacinto steel deck
C.No. 2 Chuayuco steel deck
B.No. 3 Philmetal steel deck
D.No. 1 - Condeck
47. Which of the following criterion precludes good construction practice for pipes and conduits
embedded in concrete?
A.Conduits, pipes and sleeves passing through slab, wall or beam shall not impair significantly
the strength of construction.
B.Aluminum pipes and conduits at reinforced concrete shall be secured at steel reinforcing
bars by tie wires.
C.Conduits, pipes and sleeves shall be permitted to be considered as replacing structurally in
compression the displaced concrete provided that they are not exposed to rust
D.Pipes and fittings shall be designed to resist effects of the material, pressure and
temperature to which they will be subjected.
48. What is the method of introducing a jacking force in which tendons are tensioned after
concrete has hardened enough to sustain this jacking force?
A. Freyssinet
C. pretensioning
B. prestressed concrete
D. post-tensioning
49. A construction technique for color production and color reproduction using the Munsell
color principle, a color has its degree of colorfulness or intensity. This is because of its:
A.chroma scale
C.hue scale
B.value scale
D.reflectance
50. A type of handless lockset key-operated to give double security.
A.Barrel bolt lock
C.Mortise lock
B.Cylindrical lock
D.Dead bolt lock
51. A chemical agent applied on marble floor to make it shiny without the use of wax. Spray and
buff with steel wool apply the chemical until it has sustained a smooth and shiny surface.
A.crystalliser
C.clear gloss acrylic emulsion
B.liquid tile coat
D.polyurethance floor coating
52. Figure ST 02.99-29 illustrates an air-conditioning duct wrapped with insulation. Location no.
3 shows the location of the insulation. How and what type of insulation is best recommended?
A.Install a gypsum board with fiber-reinforced aluminum foil vapor barrier. The board is
adhered by industrial glue to the galvanized air duct.
B.Install glasswool fibers with reinforced aluminum foil vapor barrier. The aluminum vapor
barrier in contact with the galvanized duct using contact cement for proper adhesion.
C.Install polyethylene foam with aluminum foil vapor barrier. The reinforced aluminum foil is
adhered by industrial adhesives to the galvanized air duct.
D.Install a polyethylene foam with aluminum foil vapor barrier. The polyethylene foam is
adhered by contact cement to the galvanized duct.

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53. Given ST 02.500. A 2x7 #16 steel Z purlin is to be installed over a steel truss. A steel
purlin must be secured properly to the steel cleat considering the axial, torsion and shear
stresses present at the joint. The detail should enhance easiness in aligning and fastening the
purlin. Using detail no. 4, what improvements can be introduced so tha the above criteria are
satisfied?
A. Replace fillet weld with a plug weld.
B. Reverse the location of the Z purlin as that in detail no. 1.
C. Replace teks screws with 10mm x 25mm hexagonal bolts.
D. Replace teks screws with a 1/8 slot weld.
54. What is the minimum concrete cover for bars 20mm (no. 6) and larger for shells and folded
plate members for cast-in-place concrete but not exposed to the earth?
A.30 mm
C.20 mm
B.15 mm
D.25 mm
55. Given Figure ST 02.459, type of weld. What is no. 3?
A. Flare weld
C. Fillet weld
B. Partial penetration groove weld
D. Slot weld
56. In Figure ST.99-20 drawings no. 7 and 8 are door hardware attached at location S-2 use as
door closer. What is this hardware?
A.Spring hinge
C.Transom closer
B.Door closer
D.Floor spring
57. The trends of advanced building technology in the Philippines today is moving towards
building systems through prefabrication by industrialization. The key to prefabrication is
through modular coordination. This aims to assist the building design, construction
professional, building industry and its manufacturing industries by standardization. This is done
in such a way that building components fit with each other, with other components and with the
building assembly on site, thereby improving the economics of building. In order to interpret
the building system through prefabrication, figure ST 02.99-36 are the drafting conventions
commonly used for modular-coordinated design and construction. Which is the symbol for
modular plane?
A. No. 6
C. No. 3
B. No. 4
D. No. 1
58. Given Figure ST 02.99-18. Figure 6 shows a standard bottom edge of a metal door. What is
the purpose of the inverted channel shaped bottom edge profile?
A.Space intended to accept the installation of floor spring
B.Accepts adjustment resulting from future change of floor elevation
C.For economy
D.Space intended to install a concealed door closer
59. Given Figure ST 02.507. A 2 x 7 gauge 16 steel Z-purlin is used on a steel truss with a roof
inclination of 20 degrees. The common construction problem during purlin installation is the
high probability of the purlins to deflect or bend down about the minro Y-Y axis as a result of its
own dead weight and live load. What structural member in the steel truss-framing counter-acts
these forces in compression?
A.Purlin cross brace
C.Purlin struts
B.Purlin sag rods
D.Purlin cleats
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Disclaimer: Most of the answers here have already been exhaustively researched and/or asked to
authorities. Nevertheless, there is also room for errors, as answers to board exams are very
unpredictable (depending on the references used by the board examiners). As such, it is
advisable that you double-check them. Those answers that have a question mark after it, means
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