1.

Has the overall responsibility in terms of materials testing and qualify control
during the implementation of a project.
a. Materials Engineer
b. Project Engineer
c. Contractor
d. Laboratory Technician

2. A documented proof of the quality of construction materials is

a. Quality Control Program
b. Certificate of Quality Control Assurance Report
c. Materials Inspection Report
d. Materials Test Reports

3. An activity in the construction of a project which should be done timely as the

work progress to insure quality of the project.
a. Testing and inspection
b. Sampling and testing
c. Inspection and control of material
d. Timely submission of materials samples for a testing laboratory

4. To ensure a quality infrastructure projects, the main responsibility of an owner to a

project is to implement
a. Quality control
b. Construction control
c. Logistics control
d. Quality assurance

5. An activity during the project implementation which is done on certain items of

works that are not subjected to testing
a. Inspection
b. Sampling
c. Issuance of certification
d. Quantification
6. An approved document which specifies the minimum number of tests required for
an item of works corresponding to program quantities is
a. Minimum Testing Requirements
b. Program of Works
c. Quality Control Program
d. Status of Test
7. A report being accomplished during the implementation of a project certifying both
the quantity and quality of accomplish works
a. Statement Of Accomplished Works
b. Certificates Of Quality Control Assurance Report
c. Project And Materials Log Book
d. Project Inspection Report

8. What is being checked by a quality control inspector during the implementation of

the project?
a. contractors manpower and equipment
b. quantity and quality of materials
c. quality of works
d. both b and c
9. When is the proper time the testing of materials shall be done in a construction of a
project?
a. during construction stage
b. prior to incorporation into the work
c. after construction stage
d. both a and c

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10. Who is responsible for the Implementation of quality control in the project
a. contractor
b. consultant
c. implementing office
d. all of t he above

11. How many field test of grading, plastic limit and liquid limit test you will require
from the contractor to perform for a stock file of 1800 cu. meter of coarse aggregates
intended for concreting works
a. 2
b. 4
c. 6
d. 8
12. What is the basis of acceptance for concrete beam and cylinder specimens taken at
the pouring activity
a. average strength test results of three specimens is equal to at least 85% and
no individual strength test result is less than 75%
b. average strength test results of three specimens is equal or exceeding the
designed strength and no individual strength is deficient by more than 15%
c. strength test result of three concrete specimens meet the 100%
requirement of 3.8 Mpa (550 psi) for beam and 20.7 Mpa (3000 psi) for
cylinder
d. all of the above

13. Result of quality test conducted in item 201- Aggregate Base Course showed a
15% mass passing on sieve no. 200 and Plasticity Index of 8, the materials shall be
a. accept and incorporate into the work
b. immediately rejected and look for another source
c. resample and retest for plasticity
d. reprocessed, retest and incorporate into the works if it meets the
requirements of test

14. 15,000 pcs. of non-load bearing concrete hollow blocks were delivered at the
project site for used in the construction of a two-storey building, how many quality tests
and how many pieces shall brought to a testing laboratory.
a. Q= 1 and 6 pcs.
b. Q= 2 and 10 pcs.
c. Q= 2 and 12 pcs.
d. Q= 3 and 18 pcs.

15. Results of flexural strength test on one-set of specimen taken during the pouring of
a pavement has an average strength of 555 psi and two specimens have an identical
results of 460 psi, the concrete shall be
a. acceptable
b. pavement representing the specimen shall be removed and replaced
c. withhold the payment of PCCP and conduct core boring test for
compressive strength
d. deduct payment of PCCP

16. A 16 mm dia. reinforcing steel bars intended for use as tie bars for PCCP was
tested for a quality test and test report showed a remarks of sample fails to meet mass
variation mass requirement, the delivered materials should be
a. accepted for the intended usage
b. rejected and change the source
c. accepted and undertake corrective measures
d. resample and retest

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17. Result on compressive strength of cement mortar at 7 days for Portland cement is
allowed instead of the results at 28 days standard requirement provided that the strength
is
a. equal or not less than the minimum requirement at 7 days
b. equal or more than the strength requirement for 28 days
c. not less than 85% of the strength requirement for 28 days
d. all of the above
18. How many concrete core specimens shall be taken on a two-lane PCCP having a
completed length of 1,050 Lm
a. 7
b. 10
c. 12
d. 14
19. A 2500 sq. meter Item 200 Aggregate Subbase Course was prepared and
compacted what field control test and how many test should be conducted
a. 2-moisture density relation test
b. 9-grading and plasticity test
c. 3-sets of in-situ density test
d. 5-sets of in-situ density test

20. A report which is prepared monthly by the Materials Engineer containing the
number of test conducted based on the approved quality control program of the project
a. status of test
b. monthly test report
c. summary of test
d. all of the above
21. What is the required depth of hole in the conduct of in-situ density test of a
compacted soil aggregate materials
a. 150 mm
b. 100 mm
c. 200 mm
d. Depends on the thickness of the layer under test
22. In the moisture density relation test of an item 200-Aggregate Subbase Course, the
maximum dry density and optimum moisture content of the materials is determined by
a. AASHTO T 99 Method C
b. AASHTO T 180 Method D
c. AASHTO T 180 Method C
d. AASHTO T 99 Method D
23. The approved standard method of reducing the field sample of soil aggregates to a
testing size
a. by mechanical splitter
b. by quartering
c. by dividing the sample into 2
d. both a and b
24. The test that gives a certain measures of the shearing resistance of soil when mixed
with water
a. liquid limit
b. plastic limit
c. shrinkage limit
d. moisture density relation
25. In the moisture density relation test of a soil material, the highest point in the
abscissa at the compaction curve is
a. optimum moisture content
b. dry density
c. maximum dry density
d. wet density
26. Among the basic equipment required for the district laboratory as listed below,
which is not included

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 a. thermostatically controlled oven
b. liquid & plastic limit apparatus
c. solution & analytical balance
d. none of the above

27. The services of the Accredited Private Testing Laboratory can only avail by the
contractor’s to test for and in behalf of DPWH after securing of DPWH testing
laboratories of
a. sample card
b. order of payment
c. certification to waive to test
d. all of the above

28. Department Order requiring that the asphalt and concrete mixes for use in the
DPWH projects shall only be supplied by an accredited batching plants
a. D.O. No. 253,, S 2003
b. D.O No. 26 S 1989
c. D.O. No. 179, S 1994
d. D.O. No. 203, S 2003

29. In case there is a contest in the test result of sample tested at your laboratory what
appropriate action should be done
a. ignore the compliant
b. require to submit new sample and retest
c. invalid the test report and change the test result
d. check, interview test reports and worksheet

30. What the minimum quality control share allocated for the quality control
implementation as per D.O. No. 277 S 2003
a. 0.20 of 0.50%
b. 0.25 of 2.15%
c. 0.20 of 2.25%
d. 0.25 of 2.25%
31. For how many bags of cement does the 10 kgs. sample represent?
a. 2,500 bags cement
b. 2,500 kgs cement
c. 2,000 kgs cement
d. 2,000 bags cement

32. At 15,000 kgs RSB, how many samples shall be submitted for quality test?
a. 3 pcs. 1.5 m sample
b. 2 pcs. 1.5 m sample
c. 2 pcs. 1.0 m sample
d. 3 pcs. 1.0 m sample
33. An admixture is being introduced to the fresh concrete mixture for heavily
reinforced concrete structure using a pumpcrete to pump out the fresh concrete mix, what
admixture should it be?
a. retarder
b. accelerator
c. air-entraining admixtures
d. superplasticizer
34. What is the use of a blown asphalt?
a. as prime coat
b. as tack coat
c. as seal coat
d. as joint filler
35. What asphalt is commonly known as hot asphalt or penetration grade asphalt?
a. hard asphalt

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c. asphalt cement
d. lake asphalt

36. How many days does the sample for Immersion-Compression Stability Test be
soaked in water?
a. 4 days at 50 C
b. 3 days at 50oC
c. 2 days at 50oC
d. 3 days at 60oC
37. If ductility is one of the test for asphalt, ______ for cement?
a. magnesium oxide (MgO)
b. insoluble residue (IR)
c. loss on ignition (LOI)
d. all of the above
38. Paint is tested for quality; 35% solvent, 50% pigment, what percent for beads?
a. 15% beads
b. 10% beads
c. 5% beads
d. None of the above
39. What is the size of tamping rod use in tamping concrete sample?
a. 16 mm diameter and 305 mm long w/ hemispherical tip
b. 16mm diameter and 610 mm long w/ hemispherical tip
c. 16 mm diameter and 457 mm long w/ hemispherical tip
d. None of the above
40. What is the temperature to be maintained when curing sample after its initial
curing?
a. 23.0oC + 1.7 C
b. 22.0oC + 1.5oC
c. 22.0oC + 1.7oC
d. 23.0oC + 1.5oC
41. Concrete cylinder is cured and ready for test. Temperatures between 63 and 85 F
(20 and 30C) are permitted for a period not to exceed _____ hours immediately prior to
test if free moisture is maintained on the surfaces of the specimen at all times.
a. 4 hours
b. 3 hours
c. 2 hours
d. 1 hour
42. The molds of specimens not to be transported shall be removed after initial curing
of _________& the specimens should be cured to the standard curing temperature of 73.4
+ 3oF (23 C +1.7 C).
a. 20 hours
b. 22 hours
c. 24 hours
d. 23 hours
43. High Plasticity Index (PI) means __________ of a soil.
a. low degree of compressibility
b. very high degree of compressibility
c. high degree of compressibility
d. none of the above
44. Sample for liquid limit and plastic limit tests should pass to what sieve?
a. # 10 sieve
b. # 200 sieve
c. #100 sieve
d. # 40 sieve
45. The minimum cement factor for concrete Class A is 9.0 bags per cu. Meter, how
about for concrete Class B?
a. 9.0 bags

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c. 8.5 bags
d. 8.0 bags
46. The minimum Compressive Strength for Concrete Class P is 5,000 psi what is the
minimum Compressive Strength for Concrete Class C?
a. 3,500 psi
b. 3,000 psi
c. 2,400 psi
d. 4,000 psi
47. The volume of concrete mixed per batch shall not exceed the mixer’s nominal
capacity in cubic meter, as shown on the manufacturer’s standard rating plate on the
mixer, except that an overload up to __________ percent above the mixer’s nominal
capacity may be permitted provided concrete test data for strength, segregation, and
uniform consistency are satisfactory, and provided no spillage of concrete takes place.
a. 15 percent
b. 20 percent
c. 25 percent
d. 10 percent

48. Where do we take additional cores when the measurement of any core taken from
the pavement is deficient in thickness by more than 25 mm?
a. at no less than 20 meter intervals parallel to the centerline in each direction
from the affected location
b. at no less than 15 meters intervals parallel to the centerline in each direction
from the affected location
c. at no less than 10 meter meters intervals parallel to the centerline in each
direction from the affected location
d. at no less than 5 meters intervals parallel to the centerline in each
direction from the affected location

49. Quality control testing in a DPWH project is the responsibility of the _________
a. DPWH
b. Contractor
c. DPWH and contractor
d. Construction supervision consultant
50. As Materials Engineer, when is the right time to start sampling and testing
aggregate base course material?
a. once the material is delivered and stockpiled at the site
b. as construction work progresses
c. once the source is identified
d. after the material was incorporated into the work

51. Under what climate condition do we use the lower penetration grade or hard
asphalt?
a. cold climate
b. hot climate
c. both cold and hot climate
d. rainy weather
52. What is the basis for acceptance or rejection of any construction material?
a. minimum testing requirement
b. certificate of materials availability
c. certificate of acceptance
d. materials test reports/results

53. Penetration test for asphalt cement is to determine what?

a. consistency
b. fluidity
c. solubility

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54. Slump test is a very important test in fresh concrete mix to determine _________.
a. hardness of concrete
b. consistency of concrete
c. solubility of concrete
d. maximum size of aggregate used in concrete mix

55. How many samples should be taken for an asphalt mix for one full day operation?
a. one set samples consisting of 3 core sample
b. one core sample but not to exceed 3 core samples
c. one set of three samples but not to exceed 6 samples
d. none of the above
56. The thickness of asphalt core using a caliper is based on how many measurements?
a. 9 measurements
b. 6 measurements
c. 4 measurements
d. 3 measurements
57. The thickness of concrete core is taken on how many measurements?
a. 9 measurements
b. 6 measurements
c. 4 measurements
d. 3 measurements
58. Failed samples does not necessary mean that the structure it represents is defective
why?
a. may be sampling is incorrect
b. may be sampling is correct
c. may be curing is correct
d. may be testing is correct
59. The specifications call for a 1:2:4 concrete mix. In a one-bagger mixer, which of
the following amount of water is most likely required for the mix?
a. 35 liters
b. 20 liters
c. 10 liters
d. 5 liters
60. The spot test on asphalt is used to determine
a. overheating during construction
b. overheating during mixing with aggregates
c. overheating during the process of manufacture
d. all of the above
61. How many samples shall be submitted for test if 345 pails of flatwall enamel paint
is to be used in the project?
a. 5 pails
b. 4 pails
c. 3 pails
d. 2 pails
62. Aggregate Sub-base course has a volume of 5,000 cu. meter and to be laid in a 15
cm. compacted depth, how many samples shall be submitted for CBR test and for sieve
analysis?
a. 2 samples for CBR and 18 samples for sieves
b. 2 samples for CBR and 17 samples for sieves
c. 4 samples for CBR and 18 samples for sieves
d. 4 samples for CBR and 17 samples for sieves

63. How many samples shall be submitted for quality test if 60 tons of Bituminous
Prime Coat is to be used in the project?
a. 3 samples
b. 1 sample
c. No sample

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64. Before the project starts the Materials Engineer or the technician must have a
program on how many samples for each item of work should be tested based on the
minimum testing requirements. What program or report is this?
a. program of work
b. program of activities
c. quality control activities
d. quality control program
65. As the work progresses the Materials Engineer should know how many samples
has been submitted and tested and how many samples are to be submitted, in other words
the Materials Engineer must refer to what report so that he/she may be updated on the
balance and on file quality test of the construction materials being used in the project?
a. quality control assurance report
b. quality control program
c. status of test
d. none of the above
66. If sample splitter is not available for use in reducing samples for test what is the
alternative way of reducing sample to testing size?
a. just directly get the sample from the sampler container
b. just divide the sample into two and get one side as sample
c. apply quartering method and get two opposite sides as sample
d. all of the above method can be applied
67. The road will not be opened to traffic until test specimens molded and cured have
attained the minimum strength requirements. If such tests are not conducted prior to the
specified age the pavement shall not be operated to traffic until _____ days after the
concrete was placed.
a. 28 days
b. 14 days
c. 7 days
d. 21 days
68. What is the required mixing of joint mortar for item 500 (pipe culverts and storm
drains)?
a. 1 part cement and 2 parts sand by volume with sufficient water
b. 1 part cement and 3 parts sand by volume with sufficient water
c. 2 parts cement and 2 parts sand by volume with sufficient water
d. None of the above
69. What is the required mixing of mortar for item 506 (stone masonry)
a. 1 part cement and 2 parts sand by volume with sufficient water
b. 1 part cement and 3 parts sand by volume with sufficient water
c. 2 parts cement and 2 parts sand by volume with sufficient water
d. None of the above
70. What composed of Materials Quality Control Monthly Reports?
a. quality control assurance report with status of tests
b. summary of field tests and status of test
c. summary of construction materials used
d. all of the above
71. How many compaction tests be conducted for item 201 having a volume of 8.250
cu. meter?
a. 4 compaction test
b. 5 compaction test
c. 6 compaction test
d. None of the above
72. _____________ is the minimum moisture content at which the soil can be molded
with out breaking or crumbling up to 1/8 inch (3.2 mm)
a. liquid limit
b. plasticity index
c. plastic limit
d. shrinkage limit

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73. The _________ is expressed as the moisture content corresponding to 25 blows.
a. plastic limit
b. shrinkage limit
c. liquid limit
d. optimum moisture content

74. The concrete has been tested for consistency by the use of a slump cone with base
and tamping rod. After the test the height of concrete measured is 178 mm, what is the
slump of your concrete?
a. 101 mm
b. 150 mm
c. 135 mm
d. 127 mm

75. If the design of concrete mix has the following corrected batch weights: cement=40
kgs., fine aggregate = 65 kgs. And coarse aggregate = 115 kgs., water = 15 liters, what is
your actual batch weights for 1 cu. meter Class A concrete mix?
a. 360 bags cement: 585 kgs fine aggregate: 1.035 kgs coarse aggregate: 130
liters water
b. 360 bags cement: 585 kgs fine aggregate: 1.025 kgs coarse aggregate: 135
liters water
c. 360 bags cement: 585 kgs fine aggregate: 1,035 kgs coarse aggregate:
135 liters water
d. None of the above

76. What is the rate of revolution per minute (RPM) of an abrasion machine use for
testing mass percent of wear of soil?
a. 35 – 38 rpm
b. 30 – 35 rpm
c. 23 – 25 rpm
d. 30 – 33 rpm
77. After the soil has been tested in an abrasion machine, the mass percent of wear
computed is = to 21%. If this material is for item 201 does it pass the DPWH standard
specification?
a. no, because the specifications is 50% minimum
b. yes, because the specifications is 40% minimum
c. yes, because the specifications is 50% minimum
d. none of the above

78. One of the duties of a Materials Engineer is to see to it that all construction
materials be tested:
a. after the construction work is finished
b. before it is incorporated into the work
c. during construction
d. none of the above
79. What is the maximum depth of roadway embankments per horizontal layer in loose
measurement?
a. 152. 4 mm loose measurement
b. 177.8 mm loose measurement
c. 200 mm loose measurement
d. 225 mm loose measurement
80. If course aggregate like embankment is to be placed in layers, how many layers
should a 40 cm. thick aggregate base course be placed?
a. 2 layers
b. 3 layers
c. 4 layers
d. 5 layers

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81. Why is it that 6 samples are needed for quality test for concrete masonry?
a. 3 samples for compressive strength & 3 samples for flexural strength
b. 3 samples for compressive strength & 3 samples for marshall stability
c. 3 samples for compressive strength & 3 samples for absorption
d. All of the above

82. Sample submitted for test should have a tag bearing the name of project, quantity
represented, kind of sample, original source, who sampled and who submitted it, the date
sampled and date submitted and etc. What is the common name of that tag for you as
Materials Engineer.
a. tag name
b. name tag
c. sample identification
d. sample card

83. Quality Control Assurance Report should be submitted every what?

a. month
b. week
c. 15 days
d. Year
84. The Materials Engineer should always be alert of his schedule with regards to
number of days of a quality test that takes place since not all construction materials can
be tested just for a day or even a week so, what is the lead time should you consider for a
quality test of your cement sample?
a. one month
b. one week
c. 15 days
85. CBR sample for test has been compacted but it should be soaked for how many
days before testing?
a. 3 days
b. 2 days
c. 5 days
d. 4 days
86. What apparatus/equipment is used for testing mass percent of wear?
a. California Bearing Ratio (CBR) Machine
b. Universal Testing Machine (UTM)
c. Los Angeles Abrasion Machine (LAM)
d. Flexural Machine
87. If Sieve Analysis and Plasticity Test Results are used for Soil Classification, what
test that its result be used in Field density test?
a. liquid limit test
b. plastic limit test
c. CBR test
d. Compaction test or moisture-density relation (MDR) test

88. If heavy rains occur the night before your scheduled field density test, are you
going to pursue your schedule? Why?
a. no, because the base is muddy and loose
b. no, because the moisture content is high and can affect the result
c. yes, because it does not matter
d. yes, because it will not affect the result

89. If your concrete design mix has been prepared and ready for use but since your
pouring schedule was postponed to next week are you going to re-design your concrete
mix? Why?

a. yes, since moisture content of concrete aggregate changes from time to

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c. no, because change in moisture of concrete aggregate can’t affect the design
d. none of the above

90. Checking the gradation of composite aggregates and asphalt content of asphalt mix
can be done by what test?

a. spot test
b. distillation test
c. storage test
d. extraction test

91. What is the device used in liquid limit test?

a. hydrometer
b. sieves
c. liquid limit device with grooving tool
d. compaction mold and rammer

92. What apparatus is used for plastic limit test?

a. liquid limit device with grooving tool

b. hydrometer
c. glass plate
d. all of the above

93. How long does a vibrator be inserted in a concrete mix?

a. not to exceed 20 seconds at 50cm to 60 cm space interval

b. not to exceed 15 seconds at 50cm to 60 cm space interval
c. not to exceed 10 seconds at 50cm to 60 cm space interval
d. not to exceed 5 seconds at 50cm to 60 cm space interval

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