ARC 044: ALTERNATIVE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
P1 EXAMINATION –
INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions.
MARK ONLY ONE ANSWER for each item by shading the letter of your choice. You
may use a pen or a pencil. Strictly no erasures. Good luck!
I. Multiple Choice
1. A structural material consisting of a hard, 13. Concrete Proportion/Mixture for concrete
chemically inert particulate substance, known under water/Retaining walls.
as aggregate (usually sand and gravel), that is a. Class A b. Class B
bonded together by cement and water. c. Class C d. Class AA
a.Cement b.Concrete c.Portland d.Rebars 14. Concrete Proportion/Mixture for concrete
2.Fine Aggregates ranging in sizes: slab, columns and slabs.
a. 0.025 to 6.5mm a. Class A b. Class B
b. 6.5 to 38mm c. Class C d. Class AA
c. 38mm to 45mm 15. Plays an important role on strength
d. 45mm to 150mm development and durability of concrete.
3.Coarse Aggregates ranging in sizes: a. Curing b. Cement
a. 0.025 to 6.5mm c. Rebars d. Aggregates
b. 6.5 to 38mm 16. is a construction product produced by
c. 38mm to 45mm casting concrete in a reusable mold or "form"
d. 45mm to 150mm which is then cured in a controlled environment,
4.A concrete that has been hardened onto transported to the construction site and
imbedded metal (usually steel) is called maneuvered into place.
a. Concrete b. Slab a. Cast in Place b. Prestressed
c. Column d. Reinforced Concrete c. Post Tension d. Precast Concrete
5.It is used in structural applications, 17. How long does it take for concrete to fully
reinforcing concrete, and producing components. cure.
a. Formworks b. Steel Bars a. 3 days b. 7 days
c. Post Tension Concrete d. Slab c. 28 Days d. 15 days
6. Filipino Term for Rebars. 18. This is the most common material used
a. Kabilyo b. Kabilya for cabinetry.
c. Kobilya d. Kibolyo a. Wood b. Plastic
7. is typically the type of window you'll find c. Glass d. Metal
in residential and small commercial buildings. 19. refers to the design, manufacture, and
a. Annealed Glass b. Laminated Glass installation of cabinets, shelves, and other
c. Tinted Glass c. Tempered Glass storage units in homes and commercial spaces.
8. Generated by adding various coloring metal a. Carpentry b. Woodwork
oxides into colorless float glass blend. c. Formworks d. Cabinetry
a. Annealed Glass b. Laminated Glass 20. Type of glazing method used for residential
c. Tinted Glass c. Tempered Glass and small commercial buildings
9. The type of glass that is heat-treated, a. Dry Glazing b. Wet Glazing
making it about 4x stronger than regular glass. ` c. Cable Net d. Double Glazing
a. Annealed Glass b. Laminated Glass
c. Tinted Glass c. Tempered Glass II. Enumeration
10. Made of two layers of glass with interlayers
to bond them permanently. 1-10 Standard Sizes of Rebars in Diameters
a. Annealed Glass b. Laminated Glass 11-17 Standard Length of Rebars
c. Tinted Glass c. Tempered Glass 18-20 Give three (3) Types of Glazing
11. Involves pouring wet concrete into forms at
the construction site and allowing it to harden
in place.
a. Precast b. Post tension III. Essay (10 Points)
c. Prestressed d. Cast in Place
12. Concrete Proportion/Mixture for Pavements, Why is it important for architects and designers
Walkways and planters. to be familiar with different architectural
a. Class A b. Class B finishes?
c. Class C d. Class AA
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