February 2024 PE Refresher Exam PDF

PROJECT ENGINEER ACCREDITATION REFRESHER EXAM FOR FEBRUARY 3,2024 PREPARED BY: MARK LOWILL BANAAG ALMEDA Instruction: Read and answer honestly all 100 questions in 2 hours as if you’re taking the actual examination. Then, check and evaluate your answers. PART 1: QUESTIO...

PROJECT ENGINEER ACCREDITATION REFRESHER EXAM FOR FEBRUARY 3,2024 PREPARED BY: MARK LOWILL BANAAG ALMEDA Instruction: Read and answer honestly all 100 questions in 2 hours as if you’re taking the actual examination. Then, check and evaluate your answers. PART 1: QUESTIONS 1 – 50 are selected questions from the latest July 2023 Project Engineer Accreditation Written Exam. 1. Just like embankment, Item 200 – Aggregate Subbase Course shall have one trial section of about ___. A. 335 sqm B. 435 sqm C. 500 sqm D. 550 sqm 2. Camber on gravel roads is provided to: A. Establish a smooth riding surface. B. Prevent Water from stagnating on the carriageway. C. Provide boundary line for the two lanes. D. Plant grass for sodding 3. Core Sampling will be done at least 3 representative cores which will be considered adequate if the average strength of the cores is equal to or at least ____ and if no single core is less than ____ of the specified strength. A. 80% and 75% B. 85% and 75% C. 85% and 80% D. 85% and 70% 4. When the contract us mutually terminated, the contractor is: A. Blacklisted by the agency. B. Required to pay LD. C. Allowed to submit bids. D. Disallowed to submit bids. 5. For measuring the height of objects on land, the single datum used is____. This is a tidal datum which is described as the arithmetic mean of the hourly water elevation taken over a specific 19- years cycle. A. Global Positioning System (GPS) B. Benchmarks (BM) C. Mean Sea Level (MSL) D. Tidal Datum (TD) 6. In areas not affected by tidal action such as riverbeds, floodway channels, creek or estero, etc. All elevations shall be referred to ____ which are generally at about 1 km. interval along national, provincial, and municipal roads and shall be the vertical datum for dredging works in areas not affected by tidal activity. A. Global Positioning System (GPS) B. Benchmarks (BM) C. Mean Sea Level (MSL) D. Tidal Datum (TD) Engr. Mark Lowill Banaag Almeda, RCE, ME-1, (PE) FB: https://www.facebook.com/DPWHPEreviewer Page 1 7. For Embankment, compaction shall continue until a uniform density of not less than ___ of the maximum dry density is obtained. A. 90% B. 95% C. 100% D. None of the Above 8. This serves as the water outlet for riprap. A. Conduits B. Weepholes C. PE Pipes D. Filter cloth 9. Best aid in locating areas of inspection. A. Project Logbook B. Construction Handbook C. Geotagged Photographs D. Materials Logbook 10. Contract time may be suspended once the project reaches an accomplishment of ____. A. 90% B. 95% C. 100% D. None of the Above 11.What is the corrugation produced by brooming the newly paved PPCP? A. 2.0mm B. 1.0mm C. 1.5mm D. 2.5mm 12. This occurs when the contractor has not satisfactorily completed the project on schedule and serves as financial control imposed in delayed projects. A. Retention Bond B. Performance Bond C. Liquidated Damages D. Security Bond 13. What is the duration of water curing of concrete? Water curing method ensures that your concrete will be strong and durable as it allows the moisture to evaporate slowly, preventing cracks and shrinks. A. 3 days B. 7 days C. 14 days D. 2 days 14. The depth of the weakened Plane Joint of the PCCP should not be more than 6mm and sawed no more than ______. A. 12 Hours B. 36 Hours C. 24 Hours D. 48 Hours Engr. Mark Lowill Banaag Almeda, RCE, ME-1, (PE) FB: https://www.facebook.com/DPWHPEreviewer Page 2 15. The maximum compacted thickness of any layer of the Aggregate Subbase Course shall not exceed ____. A. 150 mm B. 200 mm C. 300 mm D. 250 mm 16. For Structural Concrete Class A, what is the slump range? A. 50 - 100 mm B. 100 – 200 mm C. 50 – 75 mm D. 25 – 75 mm 17. Which of the following need not be resorted to when compressing the duration of a project? A. Use of two – shift work force B. Use of Advance construction Technology C. Use of Additional Equipment D. Use of Additional Materials 18. Which is NOT an ingredient of Bituminous Concrete? A. Aggregates B. Bituminous Material C. Hydraulic Lime D. Additives 19. It is an instrument used to measure the profile and surface finish of a surface and to quantify its roughness. A. Dipstick B. Inertial Profiler C. Bump Integrator D. profilometer 20. Generally, what is the minimum freeboard allowance above the MEFL and DFL of revetments? A. 1.50m B. 1.0m C. 0.75m D. 1.25m 21. Dike height = free board + ____ A. DFL B. MELF C. OFL D. 0WL 22. When Concreting of Bored Piles, tremie pipe is gradually shortened and removing pipe segment from the top, always leaving a minimum of ____ pipe length immersed in concrete in such a way that joints and concrete pollution is avoided. A. 2.0m – 3.0m B. 2.5m – 3.0m C. 1.5m – 3.0m D. 1.75m – 3.0m Engr. Mark Lowill Banaag Almeda, RCE, ME-1, (PE) FB: https://www.facebook.com/DPWHPEreviewer Page 3 23. The pattern of the Thermoplastic Rumble Strips shall finish within ___ of any hazard it is associated with. A. 25m B. 50m C. 75m D. 100m 24.What is the minimum number of girders for a single lane – 4.0m roadway width? A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6 25. The Procuring Entity shall retain from each progress payment ___ of such payment, referred to as the “retention money.” A. 10% B. 2% C. 5% D. 3% 26. Subcontracting of DPWH Locally Funded Infrastructure projects, the general contractor may sub-contract portions of the works as may be approved by Procuring Entity, which shall not exceed ___ of the contracted works, however, the general contractor shall be responsible for the acts, defaults, and negligence of any subcontractor – its agents or workmen. This requirement does not apply to labor “pakyaw” contracts. A. 50% B. 20% C. 25% D. 30% 27. It reflects Accomplishment – Duration relationship in the project. If the time slippage is negative, a remedial measure is to bring actual and expected results in line with each other. A. S - Curve B. PDM C. Catch Up Schedule D. Gantt Chart 28. How many groups of 3 – In Situ Field Density Test for 5,000 cubic meters of embankment? A. 30 B. 5 C. 10 D. 2 29. When it comes to Frequency of Minimum Test Requirement, how many Quality-Test for 5,000 cubic meters of embankment? A. 30 QT B. 5 QT C. 10 QT D. 2 QT Engr. Mark Lowill Banaag Almeda, RCE, ME-1, (PE) FB: https://www.facebook.com/DPWHPEreviewer Page 4 30. During Pile Driving, pile shall be driven within an allowed variation of ___ pile length from the vertical or batter and with maximum allowable variation at the butt end of the pile shall be 75mm in any direction. A. 30mm/m B. 25mm/m C. 50mm/m D. 20mm/m 31. When it comes to Frequency of Minimum Test Requirement, how many Quality-Test for 19,500 bags of cement? A. 10 QT B. 5 QT C. 4 QT D. 2 QT 32. During clearing and grubbing, the top layer of material buried shall be covered with at least ____ of earth. A. 200mm B.250mm C. 500mm D. 300mm 33. From the time of project was bid to the issuance of notice to proceed, ___ calendars days is required for a project to be entitled to contract priced adjustment. A. 90 CD B. 150 CD C. 180 CD D. 120 CD 34. Based on DPWH Standard Design, the chamfer of RC Piles shall be____. A. 20mm x 20mm B. 15mm x 15mm C. 30mm x 30mm D. 25mm x 25mm 35. This is very suitable for shallow foundation and for areas wherein the hard strata lie 3m below the NGL for firm materials and 5m below the NGL for soft materials A. Spread Footing B. Caisson C. Pile Foundation D. Bored Piling 36. It is a record compiled to contain the data information and history in the implementation of a project from start to completion. A. Site Instruction B. Project Logbook C. Correspondence D. Memoranda Engr. Mark Lowill Banaag Almeda, RCE, ME-1, (PE) FB: https://www.facebook.com/DPWHPEreviewer Page 5 37. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of Schmidt Hammer Test? A. Inexpensive B. Helps to find the strength of the old structure C. Instant Results D. Regular maintenance is not required. 38. The following are disadvantages of Schmidt Hammer Test, except? A. Difficult to find if defects happened in the machine. B. Need to correlate the rebound value to the crushing strength value C. Expensive D. Regular maintenance is required. 39. Based on our National Structural Code of The Philippines (NSCP), the number of parallel reinforcing bars bundled in contact to function as a unit should not go beyond ___ in any one bundle. A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 40. The ACI Building Code permits bundling of up to (answer of question number 39) rebars provided the bundle is enclosed with stirrups or ties. However, bars larger than Number ___ are not permitted to be bundled in beams or girders. A. Number 10 B. Number 16 C. Number 11 D. Number 12 41. Sampling and Testing for Concrete Hollow Blocks (CHB) requires ___ specimens to be submitted for 1 – quality test. A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6 42. The following are required attachments to progress billings, except? A. Notice to Proceed (NTP) B. Copy of Approved Contract/Bill of Quantities C. Letter Request of Contractor for Payments D. Geotagged Pictures of Work Accomplished in (Size 2R min.) 43. This test determines the thickness and density of compacted asphalt pavement. A. Nuclear Density Gage B. Seismic Density Gage C. Core Test D. None of the above Engr. Mark Lowill Banaag Almeda, RCE, ME-1, (PE) FB: https://www.facebook.com/DPWHPEreviewer Page 6 44. What do you call the process of compressing the duration of a project in PERT CPM/PDM? A. Floating B. Deleting C. Crashing D. Eliminating 45. This is a kind of cut-off channel being constructed to carry 10% of a river discharge, and which subsequently develops capacity of up to 40%. A. Open Channel B. Closed Channel C. Pilot Channel D. Non-Pilot Channel 46. This is a common defect of PCCP characterized by longitudinal depression that forms in the wheel paths of a road under traffic loading. A. Spalling B. Scaling C. Cracking D. Rutting 47. Removal of Forms shall be at least ____. A. 1 Day B. 3 Days C. 5 Days D. 12Hours 48. What is the warranty period for permanent structures as per R.A 9184? A. 10 Years B. 5 Years C. 15 Years D. 20 Years 49. Proper Storage of Cement: For a storage period of less than 60 days, stack the bags no higher than ___ layers, and for longer periods, no higher than 7 layers. A. 15 Layers B. 12 Layers C. 14 Layers D. 10 Layers 50. What is the minimum concrete clear cover protection for reinforcement deposited on the ground? A. 25mm B. 50mm C. 75mm D. 100mm Engr. Mark Lowill Banaag Almeda, RCE, ME-1, (PE) FB: https://www.facebook.com/DPWHPEreviewer Page 7 PART 1: ANSWERS 1. C – 500 sqm 2. B – Prevent Water from Stagnating on the Carriageway 3. B – 85% and 75% 4. C – Allowed to Submit Bids 5. C – Mean Sea Level (MSL) 6. B – Benchmarks (BM) 7. B – 95% 8. B – Weepholes 9. C – Geotagged Photographs 10. B – 95% 11. C – 1.5mm 36. B – Project Logbook 12. C – Liquidated Damages 37. D – Regular Maintenance is NOT… 13. B – 7 Days 38. C – Expensive 14. C – 24 Hours 39. C – 4 15. B – 200 mm 40. C – Number 11 16. A – 50 – 100 mm 41. D – 6 17. D – Use of Additional Materials 42. D – Geotagged (Size 3R not 2R) 18. D – Additives 43. C – Core Test 19. D – Profilometer 44. C – Crashing 20. A – 1.50m 45. C – Pilot Channel 21. A – DFL 46. D – Rutting 22. B – 2.5m – 3.0m 47. A – 1 Day 23. B – 50m 48. C – 15 Years 24. A – 3 49. C – 14 Layers 25. A – 10% 50. C – 75mm 26. A – 50% 27. C – Catch Up Schedule 28. B – 5 29. D – 2 QT 30. D – 20mm/m 31. A – 10 QT 32. D – 300mm 33. D – 120 CD 34. A – 20mmx20mm (?) 35. A – Spread Footing Engr. Mark Lowill Banaag Almeda, RCE, ME-1, (PE) FB: https://www.facebook.com/DPWHPEreviewer Page 8 PART II: QUESTIONS 1 – 50 are selected questions from latest Department Orders released by DPWH between April 2023 – January 2024 which are not yet included in our Manuals and additional new topics (mostly related with the July 2023 PE Exam questions). 1. Design Period/Design Life is the number of years for which a pavement is designed. It is assumed that the design life of pavement consummates the ____ design period before rehabilitation is performed. Source: DPWH PAVEMENT DESIGN PARAMETERS (FOR RIGID PAVEMENT) A. 30-year B. 10-year C. 15-year D. 20-year 2. To harmonize the Name of the Road Sections Traversing the Entire Stretch of its Corridor, the name Daang Maharlika is changed to “_____________” effective FY 2024, which starts at Lal-Lo, Magapit Interchange Road, Cagayan Province and ends at Zamboanga Port, Pagadian City – Zamboanga City Road. (Department Order 126 Series 2023) A. Maharlika Highway B. Royal Highway C. Pan – Philippine Highway D. Both A and C 3. Based on DPWH guidelines for the design of rural water supply for level 11 (domestic and potable use – DO160S2023), there are 3 water service level classification in the Philippines depending on the method by which the water is made available to the consumers: Level I (Point Source) -This level provides a protected well or a developed spring with an outlet, but without a distribution system. The users go to the source to fetch water. This is generally adaptable for rural areas where affordability is low and the houses in the intended service area are not crowded. A level I facility normally serves an average of 15 households within a radius of _____. A. 250m B. 25m C. 150m D. 100m 4. Level 11 (Communal Faucet System or Stand Posts) is adopted for the standard design. This type of system is composed of a source, a reservoir, a piped distribution network, and communal faucets. One faucet serves an average of 5 households within a ____ radius. It is generally suited for rural and urban areas where houses are clustered in sufficient density to justify a simple piped system. Level Ill (Waterworks System or Individual House Connections) - this system includes a source, a reservoir, a piped distribution network, and individual household taps. It is generally suited for densely populated urban areas where the population can afford individual connections. A. 250m B. 25m C. 150m D. 100m Engr. Mark Lowill Banaag Almeda, RCE, ME-1, (PE) FB: https://www.facebook.com/DPWHPEreviewer Page 9  5. All national roads and bridges shall have CENTER LINE pavement markings as basic roadway delineation. It is used to separate opposite traffic movements on an undivided roadway and is generally placed centrally on all roads and bridges ___ more in width. A. 5.0m B. 6.0m C. 6.1m D. 6.5m Note: Other pavement markings as basic roadway delineation: Barrier lines which are used where overtaking is prohibited, usually at vertical and horizontal curves. Lane lines are used to separate adjacent lanes of the traffic moving in the same direction. Edge lines are used to delineate the edge of the travelled way to distinguish it from the shoulder area. 6. For undivided Roads, when reflective pavement studs are used to supplement lane line markings of two-way undivided roads, the desirable spacing is ____ or in between the dashed lines. For edge line markings, the spacing should be S/2 (See details last page). A. 5.0m B. 9.0m C. 8.0m D. 6.0m 7. The _______ is the infrastructure program of the Marcos administration (2022–2028). It superseded the “Build Build Build” (BBB) Program of the Duterte Administration. A. Build Better More (BBM) B. Build Best More (BBM) C. Build Brighter More (BBM) D. Bongbong Build More (BBM) 8. It is a process in which a distressed concrete pavement is broken into small slabs and rolled before overlaying to inhibit reflective cracking of the subsequent overlay. A. Crack-and-Seat B. Plastic Cracking C. Crack-and-Overlay D. Crack-and-Rolled. 9. Based on the DPWH INTERIM GUIDELINES FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION OF UNREINFORCED CONCRETE ROADS, the criteria that has been developed to identify those slabs to be replaced is based on a visual assessment of the concrete slab and the ________ deflection measured at the middle of the slab. A. Heavy Weight Deflectometer (HWD) B. Super Heavy Weight Deflectometer (SHWD) C. Benkelman Beam Deflectometer (BBD) D. Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) Note: It is also a device that is used to evaluate pavement and pavement layer stiffness. Engr. Mark Lowill Banaag Almeda, RCE, ME-1, (PE) FB: https://www.facebook.com/DPWHPEreviewer Page 10  10. The Maintenance Period for Unreinforced PCCP is every ________. A. 5 years B. 7.0 years C. 10 years D. 4 – 6 years 11. Based on the DPWH INTERIM GUIDELINES FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION OF UNREINFORCED CONCRETE ROADS, the maintenance of concrete pavements that treat the symptoms of distress are referred to as Medium Term (MT) or Long Term (LT). Medium Term is a repair that is effective for ______. A. 5 - 7 years B. 4 - 6 years C. 5 - 10 years D. 5 – 8 years 12. In connection with question number 11, the Long Term (LT) is a repair that is effective for more than ____. A. 7 years B. 6 years C. 10 years D. 8 years 13. DPWH Standard Specification for Polymer stabilized subbase/ Base/ Surface course (DO No.54 Series of 2023) specifies that trial sections shall be constructed at least ___ weeks before actual construction. The purpose of the trial sections is to check the suitability of the materials, efficiency of the equipment and the construction method which is proposed to be used by the Contractor. A. 2 weeks B. 1 week C. 3 weeks D. 4 weeks 14. DPWH Standard Specification for Polymer stabilized subbase/ Base/ Surface course (DO No.54 Series of 2023) specifies that that Proportioning of Mixture shall be 1 liter of polymer liquid stabilizer shall be added in every 50 to ___ liters of water. A. 100 liters B. 75 liters C. 85 liters D. 80 liters Note: For Acceptance: the California Bearing Ratio (CBR) of in-placed stabilized soil shall be greater than 30% for subbase course and 80% for base and surface courses as determined using a Dynamic Cone Penetrometer. Engr. Mark Lowill Banaag Almeda, RCE, ME-1, (PE) FB: https://www.facebook.com/DPWHPEreviewer Page 11  15. DPWH Standard Specification for ITEM 315 - BITUMINOUS CONCRETE SURFACE COURSE WITH CRUMB RUBBER AS ADDITIVE, HOT-LAID (DO 118 Series of 2023), the proportion of bituminous material, based on total dry aggregate, shall be from 5.0 to 8.0 mass percent while the rubber content, by weight of binder, shall be ____. A. 5.20% B. 6.20% C. 4.20% D. 3.20% 16. DPWH Standard Specification for ITEM 315 - BITUMINOUS CONCRETE SURFACE COURSE WITH CRUMB RUBBER AS ADDITIVE, HOT-LAID (DO 118 Series of 2023), the mixture shall have a minimum compressive strength of 1.4 Mpa and shall have a mass percent of air voids with the range of 3 to 5 and shall also have an index of retained strength (IRS) of not less than ___. A. 50 B. 60 C. 70 D. 80 17. To effectively implement the Project Engineer Accreditation, engineers who previously passed the written examination shall be given ______ from the release of this Order (December 14,2023 – Department Order 156 Series of 2023) to submit their applications to the Bureau of Quality and Safety (BQS). Further, results for succeeding examinations shall be valid only for a period of one (1) year from the date of release of report of rating. A. 12 months B. 18 months C. 6 months D. 10 Months 18. Assignment of Accredited Contractors'/Consultants' - Project Engineers to DPWH Projects is deferred until ______. A. June 30,2024 B. June 1,2024 C. May 30,2024 D. July 1,2024 19. Based on the UPDATED Guidelines in the preparation of Conceptual Design, Detailed Engineering Design, "As-Staked", Revised, and ``As-Built" Plans for Highway, Bridge and Water Projects (DO 127 Series of 2023), all sheets in the set of Conceptual Design, DED, As-Staked", Revised and ``As-Built" plans for Highway, Bridge and Water Engineering and other related projects shall be uniform and of one standard ___ size mylar paper. A. A – 2 B. A – 3 C. A – 4 D. A – 5 Engr. Mark Lowill Banaag Almeda, RCE, ME-1, (PE) FB: https://www.facebook.com/DPWHPEreviewer Page 12  20. In connection with question number 19, to ensure that each part is presented clearly and readable when printed, the scale to be used for various components of the design plans shall be as follows – for Plan (road) 1:1250, for Profile (road) 1:125 and for Cross- sections (road) ____ (horizontal and vertical). A. 1:100 B. 1:150 C. 1:250 D. 1:200 21. Based on DPWH GUIDELINES ON MODIFICATION OF ALLOTMENT UNDER THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT (GAA), all modifications shall be undertaken at the earliest possible time and must be approved prior to bidding. In case the validity of budget as provided in the GAA is 1 year, all requests for modifications shall be until the ____ of the fiscal year except when due to force majeure. A. First Quarter B. Second Quarter C. Third Quarter D. Fourth Quarter 22. In connection with question number 21, if the GAA provides for 2 years validity, all requests for modification shall be until the end of the ___ except when due to force majeure. A. First year B. Second Year C. 18 Months D. 21 Months 23. Based on DPWH GUIDELINES ON MODIFICATION OF ALLOTMENT UNDER THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT (GAA), in case there is change in Implementing Office (IO), the approval of request for modification shall be based on the approved IO provided that in cases where the change in project cost is more than ____, the approval shall still be with the Secretary. A. 20% B. 25% C. 40% D. 50% 24. Based on DPWH Guidelines in the Preparation of Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC), the Indirect Cost shall consist of the Contractor's Profit Margin which shall only be 8% of the Estimated Direct Cost (EDC) for projects above P5 Million and ____ for projects P5 Million and below. A. 10% B. 5% C. 12% D. 15% Engr. Mark Lowill Banaag Almeda, RCE, ME-1, (PE) FB: https://www.facebook.com/DPWHPEreviewer Page 13  25. In an inspection report, aside from the findings, which is the most important item to be included? A. Duration of Inspection B. Members of the Inspectorate Team C. Copy of the memorandum to inspectorate team D. Recommendation of possible actions to be undertaken 26. Who gives orders to equipment operators, labor foremen and supply controllers in the work operations at the project site? A. Project Inspector B. Materials Engineers C. Project Engineers D. Contractor’s Engineer 27. To protect Portland cement concrete pavement against rain before it has sufficiently hardened, the contractor should be required to always have any of the following materials except for: A. metal form or wood planks B. burlaps or cotton mats C. plastic sheeting material D. plastic water – stops. 28. After three weeks of completion, the asphalt overlay exhibited reflection cracking. What would you recommend correcting the said defect? A. apply seal coat B. apply additional bituminous mix C. redo the construction of the asphalt overlay D. apply cover aggregates. 29. If the required thickness of Item 200 is 300 mm, the material may be spread and compacted in __________ layer (s). A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 30. Before actual construction of a dam is started, which of the following should be secured first? A. Maintenance of access road B. Delivery of construction materials C. Stripping of ground surface D. Installation of safety requirements. Engr. Mark Lowill Banaag Almeda, RCE, ME-1, (PE) FB: https://www.facebook.com/DPWHPEreviewer Page 14  31. Dams are hydraulic structures constructed to: A. Increase conveyance capacity of the river B. Retard flood runoff and minimize effect of flash floods C. Protect riverbanks from heavy run-off D. Arrest scouring on meandering river sections. 32. What do you call the additional support on steel sheet piles to support embankment of the abutment of a bridge embedded in the ground designed to increase load safety factor against overturning? A. Bridge panel B. Dead man C. Cross bracing D. Pile 33. A series of almost parallel cracks running longitudinally along bituminous pavement surfaces is caused by: A. Differential settlement between cut and fill B. Cyclical weakening of pavement edge C. Volume change of expansive clay subgrade D. All the above 34. During the test run, a mini dam was observed to have a high probability of overtopping due to increase in river discharge capacity brought about by massive deforestation. Which of the following is the most logical recommendation? A. acceptance and keep information to yourself B. increase in height of dam C. armoring of the upstream pacing D. redesign/reconstruction of the spillway structure. 35. What will you do if there is evidence of discrepancies on the actual elevation from those shown in the Plans? A. Change the Plan B. Conduct Geotechnical Survey C. Conduct Parcellary Survey D. Conduct Pre-construction Survey. Engr. Mark Lowill Banaag Almeda, RCE, ME-1, (PE) FB: https://www.facebook.com/DPWHPEreviewer Page 15  36. You are to recommend measures to minimize inundation on the landside of an overflowing river. Which of the following is not acceptable? A. Introduce dredging works B. Install drainage facilities like pumping stations C. Regulate the land use in the area D. Reduce the flood inflow to the area. 37. If a project is abandoned by the contractor due to peace and order problems, what recommendation should immediately be submitted? A. Termination of Contract B. Rescission of Contract C. Contract Suspension D. Blacklisting of Contractor. 38. A project is about to be started, but the as-staked plan shows a reduction in length or shortening of the proposed structure. What should the Project Engineer do? A. Suspend work and request for review if redesign is needed B. Proceed with work, reflect the underrun in the as-built plan C. Recheck the as-staked plan D. Issue Notice to Proceed and disregard the as-staked survey. 39. What do you call the vertical distance from the culvert invert at the entrance to the water surface elevation permissible in the approach channel? A. scour depth B. Freeboard C. headwater depth D. tailwater depth 40. The minimum distance of extended compaction of road embankment material from the edge of the designed width should be: A. 1.0m B. 2.0m C. 3.0m D. 5.0m 41. In patching works using cold mix (Emulsified Asphalt SS-1 Aggregate Mix), what color of the mix indicates that it is ready for application? A. Dark Brown B. Black C. Grayish D. Blue - White Engr. Mark Lowill Banaag Almeda, RCE, ME-1, (PE) FB: https://www.facebook.com/DPWHPEreviewer Page 16  42. In identifying project location intended for asphalt pavement, which of the following criteria is not appropriate to recommend? A. flood-prone road section B. existing base course is stable C. location is not in a typhoon belt area D. drainage facility is well-maintained. 43. A change order may be issued when: A. The aggregate cost is limited to 25% of original contract cost B. The aggregate cost exceeds 25% of the original contract cost C. Cover any increase/decrease in quantities of original work items in the contract D. additional works not included as items of work in the original contract. 44. Which does not fall under the condition when a change order can be issued? A. The cumulative amount of the positive or additive V.O. does not exceed 10% of the original contract price. B. There is a decrease in work due to deletion of work items or sections of the project. C. There is reclassification of an existing item due to latent conditions which were not known at the time of bidding. D. There are additional works which are not included as items of work in the original contract. 45. When a completed asphalt pavement exhibits too many voids, it is usually caused by the following except for: A. rolling the mixture below the temperature requirements B. too many coarse aggregates C. too little binder D. too many fine aggregates. 46. You are assigned as a new Project Engineer on an almost completed spillway project and you found out per field survey that the spillway elevation is lower by one meter. What should you do? A. Accept the project as is B. Require the contractor to redo the spillway C. Install corresponding ogee D. Reprimand the former Project Engineer. Engr. Mark Lowill Banaag Almeda, RCE, ME-1, (PE) FB: https://www.facebook.com/DPWHPEreviewer Page 17  47. The inside face of a pothole, aside from squaring, must be made vertical before patching using cold or hot mix asphalt to: A. prevent pumping B. minimize spalling C. ensure bond between the new mix and old surface D. prevent faulting. 48. Why is pre-camber required in the construction of a bridge superstructure? A. To accommodate the dead load of the bridge structures B. For aesthetic purposes C. Strengthen superstructure against bending moment due to moment redistribution D. Both A and C 49. Concerning delayed project implementation, which of the following is not the fault of the contractor? A. delayed preparation of contract documents B. faulty construction method C. defective construction equipment D. undersized construction materials delivered 50. A rehabilitation of asphalt pavement is undertaken by a District Office. Per approved program of work, Item 201 was included in the pay items. However, during construction, the Materials Engineer certified that the existing base course material is still of good quality. As project/resident engineer, what is the best recommendation? A. Remove and replace the existing base course material as required in the approved program of work B. Provide additional Item 201 materials for correction purposes and prepare corresponding change order C. Deduct from payment due to the contractor the corresponding amount equivalent to the total volume of Item 201 that was not incorporated into the works D. Both B and C Engr. Mark Lowill Banaag Almeda, RCE, ME-1, (PE) FB: https://www.facebook.com/DPWHPEreviewer Page 18 PART II: ANSWERS 1. D – 20 – Year 2. A – Maharlika Highway 3. A – 250 m 4. B – 25 m 5. B – 6.0 meters 6. B – 9.0 meters 7. A – Build Better More (BBM) 8. A – Crack-and-Seat 9. D – Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) 10. B – 7 years 11. A – 5 to 7 years 36. A – Introduce Dredging Works 12. A – 7 Years 37. A – Termination of Contract 13. A – 2 weeks 38. A – Suspend Work and Request Review 14. A – 100 Liters 39. C – Headwater Depth 15. B – 6.20% 40. A – 1.0 meter 16. C – 70% 41. B – Black 17. C – 6 months 42. A – Flood probe road Section 18. A – June 30,2024 43. A – Aggregate cost limited to 25% OCC 19. A – A – 2 44. D – Addition Works not included in OCC 20. A – 1:100 45. A – Rolling the mixture below… 21. B – 2nd Quarter 46. C – Install Corresponding ogee 22. A – 1st Year 47. C – Ensure bond between… 23. A – 20% 48. C – Strengthen superstructure… 24. A – 10% 49. A – Delayed contract documents… 25. D – Recommendation… 50. C – Deduct from payments… 26. D – Contractor’s Engineer 27. D – Plastic Water Stops 28. C – Redo the overlaying… 29. B – 2 30. D – Installation of Safety Requirements 31. B – Retard flood run-off 32. B – Dead Man 33. D – All the Above 34. D – Redesign 35. D – Conduct Pre – Construction Survey Engr. Mark Lowill Banaag Almeda, RCE, ME-1, (PE) FB: https://www.facebook.com/DPWHPEreviewer Page 19  PART 2 #6 LATERAL PLACEMENT & COLOR OF REFLECTIVE PAVEMENT STUDS REMINDER: TERMINOLOGY 1. Take the form of lines, symbols, messages, or numerals and may be set into the surface of, applied upon, or attached to the pavement. Pavement Markings 2. Used to emphasize to the approaching driver a marked change in the direction of travel and the presence of an obstruction. Hazard Markers (Type HM) 3. Signs that are used to warn motorists of potentially hazardous conditions on or adjacent to the road. Warning signs 4. It is a device mounted on a fixed support or portable support whereby a specific message is conveyed by means of words or symbols placed or erected for the purpose of regulating, warning, or guiding traffic. Regulatory Signs 5. A structure spanning physical obstacles and providing passage over body of water, valley, or road. Bridge 6. It is best described as the deployment of resources at the project site. This also involves any work that is necessary to provide access to the site including, but not limited to, grading, clearing, and grubbing. Mobilization 7. It is constructed along riverbanks subjected to direct attack of the river flow and along levee slopes. Its protection against erosion, scouring, riverbed degradation and wave wash. Revetments 8. River training structures constructed perpendicular the banks of rivers and flood dikes. Spur Dike 9. Measure taken to reduce the damaging effects of floodwaters have on human lives and property damage. Flood Control and Drainage Structures 10. Constructed along the banks of a stream, river, lake, or other body of water. Dike/ Embankment/ Levee 11. It is the Promotion and maintenance of highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being of workers in all occupation. Occupational Safety and Health Engr. Mark Lowill Banaag Almeda, RCE, ME-1, (PE) FB: https://www.facebook.com/DPWHPEreviewer Page 20  12. It refers to a set of detailed rules to cover the processes and practices that should be utilized in a specific construction site in conformity with the OSHC. Construction Safety and Health Program (CSHP) REMINDER: ADDITIONAL POSSIBLE QUESTIONS FOR THE EXAM 13. Before placing concrete, the base of a roadway for concreting should be kept in moist condition and saturated with water for at least: 6 HOURS. 14. What do you call the strengthening of an old existing asphalt or concrete pavement by providing additional and adequate thickness over it? OVERLAYING 15. The most important instrument in laying out a road project: TRANSIT. 16. The first activity upon mobilization for a road project is the construction of______? TEMPORARY FACILITES 17. What should be the condition of the tack coat before the next course is applied? STICKY 18. What is the curing period of newly concreted bored pile and no construction operation is allowed that will caused soil movements? 48 HOURS 19. The ______ of the surface course depends upon the traffic volume that will use the road structure. THICKNESS 20. Concrete mix not in place within _____ minutes from the time ingredients were charged into the mixing drum or has developed initial set, should not be used. 90 MINUTES 21. After a typhoon, a dam measuring 250 meters suffered a 40-meter breach equivalent to P4.8 million. You found out that it is impossible to close the gap before the onset of rainy months, which may result in total collapse of the dam. If you are the new Project Engineer, what will you do? ARMOR THE BREACHED SECTION WITH GABION- MATTRESS AND SPURDIKE, TO UTILIZE GAP AS DIVERSION CHANNEL 22. Bearings for bridges are designed to provide free movement of girders. Which of the following is not used to allow such movement? EXPANSION JOINTS expansion joints? Rockers? sliding plates? Rollers? 23. Which of the following is not a construction safety procedure? LETTER B A. Workers engaged in clearing must be protected from hazardous plants B. Operators and mechanics must be required to log-in when operating equipment C. 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