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Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo DPWH ACCREDITATION OF CONTRACTORS’/CONSULTANTS’ PROJECT ENGINEER REVIEWER IN QUIZ APP (FEBRUARY 2023 Edition) By: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 1 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo SOME PE EXAM REFERENCE E-BOOKS *DGCS Vol. I to 6 *Accessibility Law (BP 344) *Simplified Construction Handbook *Blue Book Vol. II, 2013 *Blue Book Vol. III, 1995 *Building Cons. Methodology *Road Cons. Methodology *Bridge Cons. Methodology Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 2 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo JGElano Materials & Project Engineer Reviewer in Quiz App and Ref. - PE Quiz Set 1 01. For any proposed bridge site, the topographic and river surveys should be extended from the centerline of the bridge at least a. 100 to 200 upstream only b. 100 to 200 downstream only c. 100 to 200 upstream and downstream d. 300 m upstream and downstream 02. What is the simplest type of superstructure of a concrete bridge with a limited span of 8 meters? a. Reinforced concrete slab b. Concrete plank deck c. Girder and slab superstructure d. Beam or Plank Bridge 03. Which of these is not classified as a type of caisson foundation? a. Pneumatic foundation b. Box caisson c. Open caisson d. Hydraulic caisson 04. Which of the following documents is not necessary at the project site? a. Bill of quantities b. Plans c. General specification d. Feasibility study 05. An asphalt cement can be a good bituminous binder material for item a. 306 b. 308 c. 310 d. 311 06. The following reasons may cause the granting of contract time extension with the exception of one: a. Exceptionally adverse climate conditions b. Excusable failure of contractor to provide equipment and man power c. Causes beyond the control of contractor d. Causes of which government is not directly responsible 07. What is the allowable variance from the original unit price, so that a contract will be entitled to contract price escalation? a. Less than 2 % b. Less than 5 % c. More than 5 % d. Less than 3 % 08. The government may rescind the contract work if there is: a. Delay in the payment of contractors claim for billing b. Existing right-of-way problem c. Undue delay attributable solely to the contractor Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 3 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo d. Adverse peace and order conditions 09. From the time of project was hid to the issuance of notice to proceed, how many calendar days is required for a project to be entitled to contract priced adjustment? a. 60 b. 90 c. 120 d. 150 10. Under which of the following conditions must a change order not to be issued? a. Where there is a decrease in work due to deletion of work items b. Where there is reclassification of item of works c. Where the aggregate cost has increased and is limited to 25% of the original cost d. Where there is increase in cost in construction materials 11. Which of the ff. is not considered a Variation Order? a. Change order b. Extra work order c. Resume order d. Supplemental agreement 12. A project with delays due to reasons beyond the control of the contractor may be granted a time extension if the affected works, as shown in the PERT/CPM diagram, are: a. Dummy activities b. Critical activities c. Non critical activities d. Hammock activities 13. If after fifty (50%) completion, the work is satisfactorily undertaken and on schedule no additional retention should be made otherwise the progress payment should be imposed a retention rate of: a. 5% b. 10% c. 15% d. 20% 14. What is the permitted variation from the design thickness of a layer of aggregate base course? a. ± 20 mm b. ± 15 mm c. ± 25 mm d. ± 10 mm 15. What is the permitted variation from the design thickness of a layer of aggregate subbase course? a. ± 20 mm b. ± 10 mm c. ± 30 mm d. ± 15 mm Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 4 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo 16. What is the required area of the trial section needed to check the suitability of the materials and efficiency of the equipment and construction method the contractor will use? a. About 500 sq.m. b. About 400 sq.m. c. About 100 sq.m. d. About 600 sq.m. 17. What is the accepted proportion mixture of cement to be added to the soil aggregate (dry soil) in a Portland cement stabilized road mix base course (item 204)? a. 4 to 20 mass percent b. 6 to 10 mass percent c. 5 to 12 mass percent d. 3 to 12 mass percent 18. What is the accepted proportion mixture of lime to be added to the soil aggregate (dry soil), in a Lime stabilized road mix base course (item 203)? a. 2 to 10 mass percent b. 4 to 15 mass percent c. 3 to 18 mass percent d. 3 to 12 mass percent 19. Sub- grade soil is well compacted under the controlled condition of: a. Over saturation with water b. Optimum moisture content and maximum dry density c. Dry soil d. Cold weather 20. The rate of application of seal coat using cutback asphalt is _____. a. 1.5-3.0 li./sq.m. b. 2.0-3.0 li./sq.m. c. 1-2 li/sq.m. d. 1.5 - 2 li/sq.m 21. Defective works in a project should be brought to the attention of the contractor by the Project Inspector thru: a. Logbook entry b. Progress billing deduction c. Inspection report d. Site instruction 22. How much percentage is withheld on the general items until the final acceptance of the project? a. 15% b. 20% c. 30% d. 50% 23. Which of the following is not a construction safety procedure? a. The side of deep excavations must be properly shored b. All openings above ground level must be guarded c. Operators and mechanics must be required to log in when operating equipment Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 5 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo d. Workers engaged in clearing must be protected from hazardous plans 24. Which of the following is not a cause of delay in project implementation? a. Revision in plans b. Inadequacy of contractor’s resources c. Non-availability of construction materials d. Rainy month pre-determined in the area 25. The bar chart is also called a: a. Precedence diagram b. Gantt chart c. CPM diagram d. PERT chart 26. Who assists the Project engineer in the overall direction and supervision of field operations? a. Contractor’s engineer b. Resident engineer c. Materials engineer d. Project inspector 27. If after fifty (50%) completion, the work is satisfactorily undertaken and on schedule no additional retention should be made otherwise the progress payment should be imposed a retention rate of: a. 5 % b. 10% c. 15% d. 20% 28. A project with delays due to reasons beyond the control of the contractor may be granted a time extension if the affected works, as shown in the PERT/CPM diagram, are: a. Dummy activities b. Critical activities c. Non-critical activities d. Hammock activities 29. Which of the following is not considered a Variation Order? a. Change order b. Extra work order c. Resume order d. Supplemental agreement 30. A variation order may be in the form of extra work order or change order. What is the maximum allowable percentage of the change order? a. 10% b. 15% c. 5% d. 20% 31. Whose engineering judgement will prevail in the overall field implementation of a project? a. Project inspector Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 6 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo b. Resident engineer c. Project engineer d. Materials engineer 32. What is the single vertical datum to which elevation for all infrastructure projects should be referred to? a. Mean sea level b. 10.47 m below mean sea level c. 10.00 below mean lower low water d. Mean lower low water 33. Who supervises the work and test employed in project implementation? a. Project inspector b. Contractor’s engineer c. Materials engineer d. Project engineer 34. What is the required minimum field density for embankment materials? a. 85% b. 90% c. 95% d. 100% 35. In the DPWH Standard specifications, what is the item no. embankment? a. 100 b. 102 c. 104 d. 106 36. What is item 506 in the DPWH structural specifications? a. Structural concrete b. Prestressed concrete c. Stone masonry d. Riprap and grouted riprap 37. In laying stone components of item 505 (Riprap and Grouted Riprap) each stone should be: a. Laid with its longest axis perpendicular to the slope b. Pitched to line along the beds and joints c. Laid with its face parallel to the faces of the walls d. Reasonably uniform with no projection more than 150 mm 38. What is the minimum cement content (40 kg/bag) per cubic meter of class B concrete? a. 8 bags b. 9 bags c. 9.5 bags d. 11 bags 39. The minimum testing requirement of concrete for item 405 is the compressive strength test on concrete cylinder samples consisting of a set of 3 concrete cylinder samples to represent not more than: Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 7 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo a. 50 m^3 of concrete b. 75 m^3 of concrete c. 100 m^3 of concrete d. 125 m^3 of concrete 40. Clay can be distinguished from silt by performing: a. Sieve analysis test b. Hydrometer test c. Plastic limit test d. Liquid limit test 41. The Atterberg limit tests are performed on the soil fraction passing sieve no.: a. 4 b. 16 c. 40 d. 200 42. How often can progress payment be requested by a contractor? a. Once a month b. Twice a month c. As soon as an item of work is completed d. As often as he desires 43. The process of maintaining sufficient moisture and favourable temperature in concrete is called: a. Consolidation b. Shrinkage c. Curing d. Evaporation 44. Before an asphalt pavement or asphalt surface treatment is placed on a granular base, what liquid asphalt is applied? a. Seal coat b. Tack coat c. Prime coat d. Epoxy coat 45. What formula is used in computing price escalation? a. No loss-no gain formula b. Economic formula c. Parametric formula d. Parabolic formula 46. 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 the possible actions to be undertaken Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 8 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo 47. After the final inspection of a reported 100 % accomplished project, before a certificate of final inspection is issued, which of the following should be conducted in the field: a. Emergency conference b. Exit conference c. Pre- construction conference d. Turn- over ceremony 48. If a project is started more than 8 months after the bidding, the contractor is entitled to claim for: a. Bonus b. Additional advance payment c. Price adjustment d. Extra work order 49. For reference in the preparation of catch-up plans the following are the prevailing weather conditions in the Philippines with the exception of: a. Two pronounced seasons, dry from November to April, wet during the rest of the year b. No dry seasons, with a very pronounced maximum rainfall from Nov. to Jan. c. Dry and rainy is equally distributed throughout the year d. Rainfall more or less distributed throughout the year 50. The catch up schedule reflects: a. Financial expenditures b. Accomplishment-duration relationship c. The advance accomplishment d. Preliminary engineering activities 51. If a contractor continues to disregard agreed project plans and specifications, what recommendation should you prepare? a. Contract suspension b. Termination of contract c. Rescission of contract d. Blacklisting of contractor 52. Excavation of indurated rocks can be undertaken by: a. Pick and shovel b. Ripper c. Road grader d. Bulldozer 53. 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 54. Which of the following structures is constructed parallel to the flow of the river and serve as protection of riverbank? a. Spur dike Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 9 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo b. Revetment c. Mini dam d. Groin 55. Dams are hydraulic structures constructed to: a. Increase conveyance capacity of the river b. Arrest scouring on meandering river sections c. Protect river banks from heavy run0off d. Retard flood run off and minimize effect of flash floods 56. Which of the following complements as regulating flood control structure: a. Main canal b. Weir or control gate c. Drainage lateral d. Groin and spur dike 57. In embankment works, which of the following is undertaken first? a. Clearing and grubbing b. Excavation of core trench c. As-take survey works d. Construction of the impervious fill 58. 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 59. If the void ratio of a soil is 1, the porosity (n) is equal to: a. 10 % b. 20% c. 30% d. 50% 60. Who prepares daily reports on work accomplishment for review of the Project Engineer? a. Resident engineer b. Material engineer c. Project engineer d. Contractor engineer 61. Unless otherwise specified, all materials below subgrade level in earth should be cut to a depth of: a.100 mm b. 150 mm c. 200 mm d. 250 mm 62. Unless otherwise indicated in the plans, mortar for masonry walls should be composed of one part Portland Cement and: a. 1 part fine aggregates by volume Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 10 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo b. I inch part fine aggregates by volume c. 2 parts fine aggregates by volume d. 2 inches parts fine aggregates by volume 63. The depth of weakened plane joints on a 23.0 cm thick pavement should not be less than: a. 45 mm b. 50 mm c. 60 mm d. 75 mm 64. The item no. for Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP) in the DPWH Standard Specification is: a. 200 b. 201 c. 310 d. 311 65. Under item 310, the asphalt content of bituminous mix on the basis of total dry aggregate should between: a. 4% to 8% b. 5% to 8% c. 3% to 5 % d. 5% to 7% 66. For purposes of pavement design, the varying axle loads are converted to a common denominator which is in terms of: a. 5,000 lb (22KN) wheel load b. 10.000 lb (44KN) single axle load c. 32,000 lb (142KN) tandem axle load d. 18,000 lb (80KN) single axle load 67. Which of the following modifies specific work items relative to increases/decreases in the quantities provided for in the original contract? a. Extra Work order b. Change order c. Resume order d. Suspension order 68. An equation where BK (Back) is greater than AH (Ahead) means: a. A deductive distance b. An addictive distance c. No increase in distance d. The road length 69. In identifying project location intended for asphalt pavement, which of the following criteria is not appropriate to recommend? a. Drainage facilities is well-maintained b. Location is not in a typhoon belt area c. Existing base course is stable d. Flood-prone road section Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 11 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo 70. If the type of soil in item 200 material is non-plastic, what Atterberg Limit Test can be performed? a. Plastic limit b. Liquid limit c. Shrinkage limit d. Both a and b 71. Measurement of concrete materials for concrete structures shall be by: a. Volume b. Weight c. Quantity d. Density 72. If the good and hard soil is available within 2 to 3 m below the bed level of a river, the design will generally require: a. Spread foundations b. Raft foundations c. Pile foundations d. Caisson foundations 73. If the required thickness of item 200 is 300 mm, the material may be spread and compacted in ________ layer (s). a. One b. Two c. Three d. Uniform 74. What do you call a record or book compiled to contain the data information and history in the implementation of a project from start to completion? a. Blue book b. History book c. Log book d. Statement of Work Accomplished SWA 75. In riprapping, masonry works and concrete slope protection on side slope, revetment, etc., which of the following are provided to serve as water outlet and lateral pressure reliever on the structure? a. Cut-off wall b. Berm c. Weep hole d. Gravel filter 76. What do you call the strengthening of an old existing asphalt or concrete pavement by providing additional adequate thickness over it? a. Re-blocking b. Sealing c. Grouting d. Overlaying Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 12 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo 77. 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. a. 90 b. 45 c. 30 d. 15 78. The time elapsed from the time water is added to the concrete mix and transported by a truck mixer up to the time said mix is deposited in place at the site should not exceed: a. 15 mins. b. 45 mins. c. 30 mins. d. 20 mins. 79. Before placing concrete, the base of a roadway for concreting should be kept in moist condition and saturated with water for at least: a. 6 hrs. b. 1.5 hrs. c. 2 hrs. d. 3 hrs. 80. To protect Portland cement concrete pavement against rain before it has sufficiently hardened, should be required to have at all times any of the following materials with the exception of: a. Metal form or wood planks b. Burlaps or cotton mats c. Plastic sheeting material d. Plastic water stops 81. In the compaction of sub-base, the compacted dry density of each layer should not be less than what value of the maximum dry density, determined according to the AASHTO method? a. 95% b. 96% c. 98% d. 100% 82. The rate of application of emulsified asphalt used as tack coat, should be within the range of: a. 0.2-0.5 l/m^2 b. 0.2-0.7 l/m^2 c. 0.15-0.7 l/m^2 d. 0.15-0.5 l/m^2 83. 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 of sodding 84. Sub-grade soil is well compacted under the controlled condition of: a. Over saturation with water b. Optimum moisture content and maximum dry density Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 13 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo c. Dry soil d. Old weather 85. Before an asphalt pavement or asphalt surface treatment is placed on a granular base, what liquid asphalt is applied? a. Seal coat b. Tack coat c. Prime coat d. Epoxy coat 86. Bearings for bridges are designed to provide free movement of girders. Which of the following is not used to allow such movement? a. Expansion joints b. Rockers c. Sliding plates d. Rollers 87. A contractor encountered an equation on the plans. Quite confused, he clarified the term “BK” and “AH” from the Engineer. If you were the Engineer, you would say that: a. BK means new survey stationing b. AH means old survey stationing corrected c. BK means old survey stationing corrected: AH, new survey stationing d. Both a and b 88. In practice, K – Factor is used to convert average annual daily traffic to the 30th highest annual hourly volume (DHV) and is defined as: a. DHV/ADT b. DDHV/(DXAADT) c. V/PHF d. L/A 89. The maximum length of ascending gradient which a loaded truck can operate without undue reduction in speed is called: a. Critical length of grade for design b. Exceptional gradient c. Limiting gradient d. Ruling gradient 90. To find the time flow, it is required to determine the length of channel. This can be done by transforming the drainage area into a rectangle whose two sides are in the proportion of 1:1, 5. The length of the stream is assumed one diagonal of this rectangle plus one-half of the shorter side of the rectangle, which is the: a. Square root of the square of width plus half of b. Square root of the sum of the squares of longer side and W plus half of W c. Square root of the square of the squares of L plus half of W d. 3.0 W 91. Profile along the centreline of the river channel should be extended from the centreline of the bridge by at least Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 14 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo a. 100 to 200 upstream only b. 100 to 200 downstream c. 100 to 200 upstream and downstream d. 300 m upstream and downstream 92. The depth of weekend plane joints should not be less than: a. 45 mm b. 50 mm c. 60 mm d. 75 mm 93. Unless otherwise indicated in the plans, mortar for masonry walls should be composed of one part Portland Cement and: a. 1 part fine aggregates by volume b. 1 inch part fine aggregates by volume c. 2 parts fine aggregates by volume d. 2 inch parts fine aggregates by volume 94. Unless otherwise specified, all materials below subgrade level in earth should be cut to a depth: a. 100 mm b. 150 mm c. 200 mm d. 250 mm 95. Who prepares daily reports on work accomplishments for review of the project engineer? a. Resident engineer b. Materials engineer c. Project engineer d. Contractors engineer 96. Who assists the Project engineer in the overall direction and supervision of field operation? a. Contractors engineer b. Resident engineer c. Materials engineer d. Project inspector 97. Which of the following is not a field test in road construction? a. Density test b. Core boring test c. California bearing ratio (CBR) test d. Dynamic cone penetrometer test 98. Per program of work, the estimated volume of item 201 materials is 7,500 cubic meter. How many grading and plasticity test are required based on the DPWH minimum testing requirement? a. 3 b. 25 c. 7 d. 9 Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 15 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo 99. Item 201 materials with CBR value of 75% (which is 5% less than the minimum requirements) can still be used in the design of a concrete pavement provided that the following are considered except one: a. Adequate compaction is applied during construction b. Increase the thickness requirement of base course c. The design is only intended for a barangay road project d. The foundation contains unsuitable materials 100. Your total approved accomplishment on a project including those to be covered by an extra work is equivalent to 75% BUT ONLY 65% is covered under the approved original contract. Up to what level of progress billing would you allow? a. Up to the total 75% accomplishment b. Below 75% but more than 65% accomplishment c. Up to the documented value not more than 50 % d. Up to the documented value not more than 65% JGElano Materials & Project Engineer Reviewer in Quiz App and Ref. - PE Quiz Set 2 101. When the grading test results of the three (3) Stockpile are not in accordance with Item 201 requirements, which of the following is economical to recommend? a. Replace the three (3) stockpiles with quality Item 201 materials. b. Blend the three (3) stockpiles to produce a correct proportion that will meet the specified grading. c. Allow the use of the materials provide corresponding deduction in payment will be affected. d. Increase the thickness of Item 201. 102. The Plasticity Index (PI) required for Item 201, Aggregate Base Course materials, should not be greater than: a. 8% b. 12% c. 6% d. 9% 103. If the type of soil in Item 200 material is non- plastic, what Atterberg limit test can be performed? a. Plastic limit b. Liquid limit c. Shrinkage limit d. Both a and b 104. If the required thickness of Item 200 is 300 mm, the material may be spread and compacted in __________ layer(s). a. One b. Two c. Three d. Uniform 105. For a compacted pavement, what does the stability value in the Marshall Test measure? a. Cohesion Resistance Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 16 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo b. Resistance to Displacement c. Diametric Distortions d. Skid Resistance 106. The flexural strength of concrete is considered satisfactory when the average strength of all sets of 3 consecutive strength of all sets of 3 consecutive strength test results equal or exceed the specified strength and when no individual strength test result is deficient by more than: a. 10% of 550 psi b. 15% of 550 psi c. 20% of 550 psi d. 25% of 550 psi 107. The maintenance work, under vegetation control, the remaining height grasses and shrubs should be left uncut is: a. 50mm b. 100mm c. 200mm d. 400mm 108. Concrete class A mix used and deposited in water for footing constructing shall maintain a slump between: a. 5 and 10 cm b. 10 and 20 cm c. 20 and 30 cm d. 30 and 40 cm 109. 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The inside face of a pothole, aside from squaring, must be made vertical before patching using cold or hot mix asphalt in order to: a. ensure bond between the new mix and old surface b. prevent pumping c. minimizing spalling d. prevent faulting 118. Repainting of steel bridge is an activity under: a. special maintenance b. preventive maintenance c. routine maintenance d. periodic maintenance 119. What do you call the process of cutting the branches around a tree on the roadside to make them denser and make them denser and grow straight? a. Pruning b. Grafting c. Felling d. Budding Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 18 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo 120. The equivalent physical measurement used in the determination of the cost of maintenance of our national roads and bridges and all its facilities is known as: a. Lane kilometre b. Equivalent maintenance kilometre unit c. Equivalent maintenance kilometre d. Standard kilometre unit 121. Which of the following is not classified as a type of Caisson foundation? a. Pneumatic foundation b. Box caisson c. Open caisson d. Hydraulic caisson 122. What is the simplest type of superstructure of a concrete bridge with a limited span of 8 meteres? a. Reinforced concrete slab b. Concrete plank deck c. Girder and slab superstructure d. Beam or plank bridge 123. For any proposed bridge site, the topographic and river surveys should be extended from the centreline of the bridge at least a. 100 to 200 m upstream only b. 100 to 200 m downstream only c. 100 to 200 m upstream and downstream d. 300 m upstream and downstream 124. the most common hourly volume count used for roadway design is: a. AADT b. 30th highest hourly volume c. Service flow d. Highest 15 minute volume 125. Bearings for bridges are designed to provide free movements of girders. Which of the following is not used to allow such movement? a. Expansion joints b. Rockers c. Sliding plates d. Rollers 126. The maximum value of impact applied to the superstructure of a bridge should be: a. 15.24/(L+38): Where L= portion of the span loaded for maximum b. 50/(L+125) Cc. 30% Dd. 50% 127. Gravity loads usually refer to dead load and live load. Which of the following is not included in this classification? a. Weight of all permanent components b. Architectural components Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 19 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. 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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 132. A logbook contains the following data with the exception of: a. Activities done during the day b. Materials delivered and used for the day c. The days weather condition d. Survey data 133. What formula is used in computing price escalation? a. No loss- no gain formula b. Economic formula c. Parametric formula d. Parabolic formula 134. Where do we base and reckon the computation of contract price escalation of a project that is awarded thru public bidding? a. Notice to proceed b. Effectivity of the contract c. Date of Approval d. Date of bidding Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 20 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo 135. Where do we base and reckon the computation of the contract price escalation of a project that is awarded thru simplified bidding? a. Notice to proceed b. Date of bidding c. Approval of the contract d. None of the above 136. Which of the following is not a flood damage mitigation measure? a. Reduction of peck flow by reservoirs b. Confinement of the flow by levees, floodwalls c. Flood plain management d. Highway drainage 137. For curve alignment of an internal open waterways (rectangular channel), the wall height must be at least 0.30 m above the super- elevated water surface for velocities of 10 meter/second or less. This means that if the super- elevated water level is at elevation 44.30 m, the top of the channel wall will be at least at elevation: a. 44.0 m b. 44.3 m c. 44.6 m d. 44.9 m 138. Since highways cross many natural drainage channels, provision of cross drainage as given below is necessary. The one not falling under cross drainage is: a. Culverts b. Bridges c. Dips d. Ditches 139. Before placing concrete, the base of a roadway for concreting should be kept in moist condition and saturated with water for at least: a. 6 hrs. b. 1.5 hrs. c. 2 hrs. d. 3 hrs. 140. What is the most appropriate filling material if you encounter unsuitable roadway foundation? a. Fine aggregates b. Coarse aggregates c. Broken concrete d. Granular materials 141. The time elapsed from the time water is added to the concrete mix and transported by a truck mixer up to the time said mix is deposited in place at the site should not exceed: a. 60 mins. b. 45 mins. c. 30 mins. d. 90 mins. Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 21 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo 142. What do you call the strengthening of an old existing asphalt or concrete pavement by providing additional adequate thickness over it? a. Re-blocking b. Sealing c. Grouting d. Overlaying 143. Concrete mix not in place __________ minutes from the time ingredients were charged into the mixing drum or has developed initial set, should not be used. a. 90 b. 45 d. 30 c. 60 144. Which of the following is not included in the types of bridge foundations? a. Spread footing b. Caisson c. Piles d. Bearing shelf 145. What is the minimum length requirement for the longitudinal reinforcement of the piles that should be embedded in the bridge structure? a. 30 times the diameter of main reinforcing deformed bars b. 40 times the diameter of main reinforcing deformed bars c. 50 times the diameter of main reinforcing deformed bars d. 20 times the diameter of main reinforcing deformed bars 146. What do you call the road near or abutting a bridge? a. Embankment b. Approach c. Abutment d. Apron 147. What can be done on corners of concrete hollow block walls where no reinforced concrete column or wall stiffener is required/specified to join them? a. Chipping b. Interlocking c. Epoxy binding d. Bracing 148. The presence of excessive amount of sulphuric and alkali materials in water used in reinforced concrete construction will result to: a. Increase in volume of mix b. Early hardening of concrete c. Corrosion of steel reinforcement d. Whitening of finished surface of concrete 149. 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 Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 22 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo b. Grayish c. Black d. Blue- white 150. What do you call the process of cutting the branches around a tree on the roadside to make them denser and grow straight? a. Pruning b. Grafting c. Felling d. Buddling 151. Which of the following is not categorized as a type of steel deck used on bridges? a. Steel jack arches b. Open panel c. Stiffened steel d. Close through panel 152. What is the maximum allowable variation at the butt end of a pile in any direction from its location shown in the approved plans? a. 75 mm b. 50 mm c. 25 mm d. 40 mm 153. Driving heads of piles are provided to: a. Ensure lateral support to the pile b. Provide a driving surface normal to the pile c. Avoid swaying d. Splice piles 154. Which of the following items is not a structure of a dam? a. Impervious fill b. Random fill c. Outlet protection works d. Distribution canal 155. Which of the following is not a component of an economic evaluation of flood control projects? a. Determination of flood discharges b. Determination of estimated amount of damage c. Subsurface investigation d. Economic impact evaluation 156. The particle size distribution of coarse-grained soil is determined by: a. Sieve analysis b. Hydrometer analysis c. Shaking test d. Stripping test 157. For testing reinforcing steel bars, the sample for every 10 tons should be: a. 0.5 meter long Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 23 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo b. 1.0 meter long c. 1.5 meter long d. 2.0 meter long 158. Under Item 310, the asphalt content of bituminous mix on the basis of total dry aggregate should be between: a. 4% to 8% b. 5% to 8% c. 3% to 5% d. 5% to 7% 159. To protect Portland cement concrete pavement against rain before it has sufficiently hardened, the contractor should be required to have at all times any of the following materials with the exception of: a. Metal form or wood planks b. Burlaps or cotton mats c. Plastic sheeting material d. Plastic water stops 160. The minimum flexural strength requirement of concrete for item 311 (Portland Cement Concrete Pavement) is: a. 500 psi b. 550 psi c. 3000 psi d. 3500 psi 161. The item no. for Portland Cement Concrete Pavement in the DPWH Standard Specifications is: a. 200 b. 201 c. 310 d. 311 162. Soil classification is determined by: a. Attenberg limits test b. Sieve analysis test c. Hydrometer test d. A and b 163. After three weeks of completion, the asphalt overlay exhibited reflection cracking. What will you recommend to correct the said defect? a. Apply seal coat b. Apply additional bituminous mix c. Redo the construction of the asphalt overlay d. Apply cover aggregates 164. In identifying project location intended for asphalt pavement, which of the following criteria is not appropriate to recommend? a. Drainage facilities is well- maintained b. Location is not in a typhoon belt area c. Existing base course id stable Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 24 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo d. Flood- prone road section 165. When the grading test results of the three stockpiles are not in accordance with item 201 requirements, which of the following is economical to recommend? a. Replace the three stockpiles with quality item 201 materials b. Blend the three stockpiles to produce a correct proportion that will meet the specified grading c. Allow the use of the materials provided corresponding deduction in payment will be affected d. Increase the thickness of item 201 166. 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. Issue notice to proceed and disregard the as-staked survey b. Proceed with work, reflect the underrun in the as-built plan c. Suspend work and request for review if redesign is needed d. Recheck the as-staked plan 167. What do you call the additional support on steel piles to support embankment of the abutment of a bridge embedded in the ground designed to increase load safety factor against overturning? a. Dead man b. Pile c. Bridge panel d. Cross bracing 168. What is the simplest type of superstructure of a concrete bridge with a limites span of 8 meters? a. Reinforced concrete slab b. Concrete plank deck c. Girder and slab superstructure d. Beam or plank bridge 169. Which of the following is not classified as a type of caisson foundation? a. Pneumatic foundation b. Box caisson c. Open caisson d. Hydraulic caisson 170. In underpinning a pier the following methods may be undertaken before the repair work starts, with exception of: a. Earth-filled wood cofferdaming b. Water diversion on thru dikes of rock and earth c. Use of steel sheet piles d. Spurdiking 171. What is the technical term used in repairing the foundation of piers and abutments that have an indication of scouring and erosion? a. Shotcreting b. Underpinning c. Riveting d. Plastering Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 25 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo 172. In pile driving, when the desired penetration cannot be obtained by driving alone, other schemes are used. Which of the following is not acceptable? a. Water jets b. Pilot holes c. Both jet and holes d. Square hole 173. Which of the following is not a flood prevention/mitigation measure? a. Channel improvement b. Dikes c. Spillways d. Reclamation 174. Which of the following is not a function Of A groin? a. It decreases the flow velocity b. It regulates the flow direction c. It stabilizes the mountain grade d. It decreases the scouring effect 175. What do you call the structure, typically less than 5,0 m that is built across or spanning a river or waterway? a. Bridge (any type) b. Culvert (pipe or box) c. Viaduct d. Chute 176. Which of the following is a bank protection structure? a. Drainage ditch b. Retaining wall c. Lateral works d. Pier resting on piles 177. The system of protecting land area from ocean waves is called: a. River protection works b. Coastal protection works c. Slope protection works d. Erosion control works 178. In a CPM diagram, these are points in time representing the start or completion of particular activities: a. Activities b. Connectors c. Events d. Dummies 179. In a PERT/CPM network, what is the latest allowable point in time that any event can occur, and still be on scheduled completion of a project? a. Early start b. Early finish c. Late start Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 26 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo d. Late finish 180. What do you call a record or book compiled to contain the data information and history in thee implementation of a project from start to completion? a. Blue book b. History book c. Log book d. Statement of Work Accomplished (SWA) 181. If the required thickness of item 200 is 300 mm, the material may be spread and compacted in _______ layers. a. One b. Two c. Three d. Uniform 182. If the good and hard soil is available within 2 to 3 m below the bed level of a river, the design will generally require: a. Spread foundations b. Raft foundations c. Pile foundations d. caisson foundations 183. The amount withheld by the agency equivalent to 10% of the amount due to a contractor is referred to as: a. seed money b. withholding c. retention money d. contractor tax 184. Measurement of concrete materials for concrete structures shall be by: a. volume b. weight c. quantity d. density 185. The catch-up schedule reflects: a. financial expenditure b. accomplishments-duration relationship c. the advance accomplishment d. preliminary engineering activities 186. After a pre-final inspection is conducted on a project and having verified an accomplishment of 95% or more, which of the following is assured? a. Final inspection certificate b. Acceptance certificate c. Punch list d. Turnover certificate Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 27 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo 187. To avoid hitting a waterfall, realignment of the route must be done. Being a new road that will pass through loose or heterogeneous strata, auger borings should be made on the proposed alignment at an average interval of: a. 150 m b. 200 m c. 250 m d. 500 m 188. For any proposed bridge site, the topographic and river surveys should be extended from the centreline of the bridge at least a. 100 to 200 m upstream only b. 100 to 200 m downstream only c. 100 to 200 m upstream and downstream d. 300 m upstream and downstream 189. Profile along the centreline of the river channel should be extended from the centreline of the bridge by at least a. 100 to 200 m upstream only b. 100 to 200 m downstream only c. 100 to 200 m upstream and downstream d. 300 m upstream and downstream 190. To find the time of flow, it is required to determine the length of channel. This can be done by transforming the drainage area into a rectangle whose two sides are in the proportion of 1:1, 5. The length of the stream is assumed one diagonal of this rectangle plus one-half of the shorter side of the rectangle, which is the: a. Square root of the square of width (W) plus half of b. Square root of the sum of the squares of longer side (L) and W plus half of W c. Square root of the square of L plus Half of W d. 3.O W 191. The maximum length of ascending gradient which a loaded truck can operate without undue reduction in speed is called: a. Critical length of grade for design b. Exceptional gradient c. Limiting gradient d. 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Being a new road that will pass thorugh losse or heterogenous strata, auger borings should be made on the proposed alignment at an average interval of. a. 150 m b. 200 m c. 250 m d. 500 m 200. The most common hourly volume count used for roadway design is: a. AADT b. 30th highest hourly volume c. Service flow d. Highest 15 minutes volume Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 29 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo JGElano Materials & Project Engineer Reviewer in Quiz App and Ref. - PE Quiz Set 3 201. In the calculation of total project duration in an infrastructure project (equipment oriented), which of the following is the most important consideration? a. Right-of way acquisition b. Local manpower capability c. Climatic condition in the area d. Availability of fund 202. In order to attain the minimum percentage design strength of concrete for sides of concrete beams and girders, the minimum time before forms and supports are removed should be: a. 1 day b. 2 days c. 7 days d. 14 days 203. What do you call the method of determining stream discharge by measuring the cross-sectional area of the stream and its velocity with a current meter? a. Velocity- area method b. Float velocity method c. Direct volumetric method d. Indirect method 204. What is the apparatus used in determining the consistency of a liquid asphalt? a. Penetrometer b. Viscometer c. Thermometer d. Viscometric meter 205. Which of the following is not a quality test for cement? a. Compressive strength b. Loss of ignition c. Soundness d. California bearing ratio 206. What kind of joint is required to be constructed when there is an interruption of more than 30 minutes in the concreting operations of a road pavement? a. Longitudinal Joint b. Transverse expansion Joint c. Transverse contraction Joint d. Transverse construction Joint 207. Which of the following project documents attest that the materials incorporated into the project works corresponds to the quantity accomplished and conform with specifications? a. Certificate of quality control and assurance b. Quality control program c. Notice to proceed d. Statement of work accomplished 208. Camber on gravel roads is provided to: a. Establish a smooth riding surface Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 30 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo b. Prevent water from stagnating on the carriageway c. Provide boundary line for the two lanes d. Plant grass of sodding 209. To attain a uniform consistency of concrete during the pouring operation of a concrete pavement, the slump should not be more than: a. 40 mm b. 50 mm c. 62 mm d. 75 mm 210. Culvert flow under entrance control is synonymous with flow under: a. Outlet control b. Inlet control c. Submerged outlet d. Normal depth greater than barrel height 211. 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. Freeboard b. Headwater depth c. Trail water depth d. Scour depth 212. In the foundation design, the allowed load or bearing capacity is obtained by reducing the ultimate bearing capacity by a factor of safety of: a. 1.5 b. 2.0 c. 1 to 2 d. 2 to 3 213. When considering wind or earthquake forces either acting alone or in combination with vertical loads, al allowed stresses and soil-bearing value for working stress design may be increased by: a. ¼ b. 1/3 c. ½ d. ¾ 214. For service load design of bridges, the flexural stress in the extreme fiber stress in compression, fc (in MPa), is: a. 0.30 f’c b. 0.40 f’c c. 0.45 f’c d. 0.50 f’c 215. To attain a uniform consistency of concrete during the pouring operation of a concrete pavement, the slump should not be more than: a. 40 mm Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 31 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo b. 50 mm c. 62 mm d. 75 mm 216. What test determined the crushing of strength of aggregates to ensure that coarse aggregates will not degrade to smaller ones. a. Abrasion b. Grading c. Density d. Plasticity test 217. A one-lane road, with of 3.5 meters and shoulder width of 0.5 meter on each side of the pavement was designed to have sub-base and base coarse with a combined thickness of 300mm. If the thickness of the sub-base is 125mm, the spreading and compaction of the sub-base and base coarse shall be carried out in a. 3 layers over the full width of 4.5 m b. 2 layers over the full width of 4.5 m c. 3 layers over the full width of 3.5 m d. 2 layers over the full width of 3.5 m 218. Weakened joints on concrete pavement should be sawed a. Immediately after the pavement surface has been brooms finished b. Sawing of joints shall commerce as soon as the concrete has hardened sufficiently, usually within 24 hours c. Before the pavements opened to traffic usually 14 days from the day of pouring 219. What depth of weakened joint should at all times not be less than a. 50 mm b. 60 mm c. 70 mm d. 75 mm 220. Cores are taken from a concrete pavement and tested for a. Strength verification of concrete in place that is considered adequate b. Flexural strength determination c. Cement content determination d. Thickness determination 221. In accepting completed concrete pavement poured by lane thickness determination shall come out by obtaining one core from every a. 100 meters b. 200 meters c. 500 meters d. 1000 meters 222. If the strength of Item 311 control specimens does not meet the requirements by not more than 25% and it is not feasible to obtain cores from the structure due to structural consideration: a. The strength of in-place concrete will be determined by rebound a Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 32 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo hammer b. Pavement of the concrete will be made at an adjusted price c. No pavement will be made on the concrete represented by the failed specimen d. The contractor will be required to remove and replace the concrete represented by the failed specimens at his own expense. 223. The flexural strength requirements of item 311 is a. 500 psi b. 550 psi c. 3000 psi d. 3500 psi 224. The number of sets of beam test specimens that should be taken from 700 sq.m. of concrete pavements, 0.23 cm thick poured on a single day should be: a. 2 b. 3 c. 6 d. 9 225. Three cores taken from a pavement section poured on a single day were tested to have strength as follows: Core 1 3650 2 3000 86% of 3500 psi 3 2450 70% of 3500 psi Average 3033 87% of 3500 psi If the required strength is 3500 psi concrete are represented by the cores a. Maybe accepted, subject to price adjustment b. Is considered adequate c. Is considered inadequate d. May be recored at the initiative of the implementing office 226. Forms for concrete pavement shall remain in place undisturbed for not less than a. 24 hours after concrete pouring b. The curing period c. The period required to attain the design strength d. 72 hours after concrete pouring 227. The Ph value of water that is acceptable for use in concrete mix is a. 2.0 to 3.1 b. 3.2 to 4.4 c. 4.5 to 8.5 d. 8.6 to 10.0 228. How many measurements are needed for thickness determination of concrete cores? a. 4 b. 6 c. 8 d. 9 Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 33 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo 229. What is the single factor that determines the strength of concrete? a. Slump b. Water-cement ratio c. Cement factor d. Gradation of aggregates 230. What is the curve formed on a maximum dry density and optimum moisture content graph? a. Parabola b. Hyperbola c. Straight line d. None of the above 231. Which of the following is accepted for concrete with fc at 28 days of 3500 psi? a. 4000 psi; 3050 psi; 3450 psi b. 4000 psi; 3010 psi; 3489 psi c. 4500 psi; 2969 psi; 5000 psi d. 3500 psi; 34980psi; 3501 psi 232. In a design mix, the specific gravity of Portland cement must be a. 3.05 b. 3.10 c. 3.15 d. 6.10 233. The role of application of prime coat before asphalt overlaying is a. 0.2 to 0.7 l/sq.m. b. 0.8 to 0.9 l/sq.m. c. 1.0 to 2.0 l/sq.m. d. 2.1 to 2.5 l/sq.m. 234. The most commonly used method in the design and evaluation of bituminous concrete mixes a. Design mix b. Marshall stability c. Index of retained strength d. Immersion / compression test 235. Which of the following penetration grade of asphalt is used in cold climate? a. 120/50 b. 85/100 c. 60/70 d. 40/50 236. If sea water is used in a concrete mix, shat will be the effect on the hardened concrete pavement? a. Strength is affected b. Scaling at surface c. Cracks at the side d. Steel bars will rust Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 34 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo 237. The job mix formula contain the following provision except a. Grading of aggregate b. Temperature of aggregates and asphalt c. Index of retained strength value d. Type of asphalt and percentage 238. Scaling of newly constructed concrete pavement is an evidence of inadequate quality control mainly due to high a. Fineness modules b. Slump c. Fine aggregates content d. Water cement ratio 239. The grade designation of a reinforcing steel bars is also its a. Nominal area b. Yield strength c. Tensile strength d. Unit mass 240. Which of the following is not an engineering property of granular soils? a. Good load bearing qualities b. Drain readily c. Susceptible to strength or volume change due to change in water content d. Comparatively incompressible due to static load 241. Which of the following is an engineering property of line grained soil? a. hard to drain b. Susceptible to volume change under vibratory load, if not adequately compacted c. Stable when subjected to load d. Settlement is high 242. The dividing size between coarse and fine aggregates used in asphalting is a. no. 4 b. No. 8 c. No. 16 d. No. 30 243. The objective of designing the asphalt mixture is determination of a. Index of retained strength b. Penetration grade of asphalt c. Temperature of mix d. Production control 244. The sample of reinforcing steel bars for every 10,000 kgs shall be a. 1 meter long b. 2 meters long c. 4 meters long d. 6 meters long Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 35 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo 245. Given: Specific gravity = 2.305 Wet compressive strength = 1000 kpa Dry compressive strength = 1400 kpa What is the index of retained strength value? a. 70.1% b. 71.4% c. 40% d. 140% 246. The variation on tolerance of the surface from the testing edge of the straight edge in contact with the surface of asphalt pavement is a. +/- 2mm b. +/- 4mm c. +/- 6 mm d. – 5 mm 247. The specific irregularity tolerance for item 201 is a. 5 mm b. 10 mm c. 15 mm d. 20 mm 248. The depth of the weakened plane joint with a width of 6 mm is a. 40 mm b.45 mm c. 50 mm d. 60 mm 249. Which of t he following is not the job for a materials engineer? a. Submits samples for testing b. Prepares design mix c. Checks job mix formula d. Surveys and measures line and grade at site 250. The proper way of sampling of aggregate base course in the laboratory if the the splitter is not availavle is to a. Scoop for samples in the middle of the sack b. Spread the samples on the ground and take the samples in the middle c. Spread the samples on the ground and divide the samples into four and take two opposite parts from it. d. Scoop for samples at the side of the sack 251. Given :Original weight of sample, g 5000, Sample retained on No. 12 sieve, g 4178 What is the abrasion loss? a. 16.42% b. 16.44% c. 19.67% d. 19.76% 252. Which is true on conducting of a slump test? Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 36 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo a. Consistency of mixture is checked by the slump test b. It is simple, but important, n indicator of water – cement ratio c. Slump cone is used together with tamping rod and ruler d. All of the above 253. Reinforced concrete puipe culvents are tested for compressive strength to produce _______ crack. a. 0.20 mm b. 0.25 mm c. 0.30 mm d. 0.35 mm 254. The bituminous materials commonly used in item 310 is a. Asphalt emulsion b. Asphalt cement c. Liquid asphalt d. Cutback asphalt 255. Item 310 mixture shall have an index of retained strength of not less than a. 66 b. 70 c. 97 d. 107 256. Final compaction and smoothing of item 310 should be done by a a. pneumatic – tired roller b. Sheep foot roller c. Vibratory roller d. Tandem smooth wheel roller 257. Item 310 mixture shall be delivered to the paver at a temperature not less than a. 66 ºC b. 97 ºC c. 107 ºC d. 110 ºC 258. In the asphalting of a two lane, 500 meter road which lasted for three days, how many core samples should be taken from the pavement if no sample was taken at the end of each days operation? a. 3 b. 5 c. 6 d. 10 259. Which of the following provisions is not included in the job – mix formula? a. Mixing time b. Grading of aggregates c. Asphalt cement d. Temperature at delivery Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 37 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo 260. A bituminous mix subjected to immersion – compression test yielded a dry stability of 2.0 kg and a wet stability of 1.5 kg. The index of retained strength of the mix is a. 0.5 b. 1.33 c. 33 d. 75 261. In item 310, bitumen content, expressed in terms of percentage by mass of aggregate, shall be a. 3 to 5 % b. 4 to 7 % c. 5 to 8 % d. 6 to 8 % 262. In the asphalting of a 3 – meter wide, 200 meter long road lane, a core was obtained and tested to have a thickness of 5 cm. And a density of 2.25 gm/ cm³. the quantity of bituminous mix to be paid, in tonnes, is a. 65.5 b. 67.5 c. 655 d. 675 263. After final rolling, the compacted asphalt pavement shall have a density equal top, or greater than % of the laboratory compacted density. a. 90 b. 95 c. 97 d. 98 264. Scales for weighing aggregates and cement shall be accurate within % throughout the range of use. Scales shall be inspected and sealed as often as the Engineer may deem necessary to assure their continued accuracy, a. 1.0% b. 1.5% c. 0.5% d. 2.0% 265. When cement is placed in contact with the aggregate, batches maybe rejected unless mixed within ____ hours of such contact. a. 1.5 hours b. 2.0 hours c. 0.5 hours d. 2.0 hours 266. 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The contractor shall submit in writing a job-mix formula for the mixture supported by the laboratory test data along with samples of resources of components and viscosity-temperature relationship to the Engineer for testing and approval at least ____. a. two weeks b. three weeks c. one week d. four weeks 273. The concrete samples should be stored in a moist conditioned temperature within the range of ____until the time of test. a. 16*C to 27*C b. 15*C to 18*C Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 39 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo c. 14*C to 24*C d. 18*C to 28*C 274. This is used in soil stabilized road surface due to its high____ property, tha is, it absorb and retain water. a. Potassium Chloride b. Calcium Chloride c. Magnesium Chloride d. Sodium Chloride 275. The mass % wear of soil aggregate used in cement/lime proportions should not be more than ____. a. 40% b. 50% c. 45% d. 55% 276. The uniform rate at which the movable head of CBR machine tray is ____. a. 0.07 in/min b. 0.10 in/min c. 0.08 in/min d. 0.09 in/min 277. Cast in place concrete shall not be post-tensioned until at least ____ and until the compressive strength has reached the strength specified a. 7 days b. 10 days c. 14 days d. 20 days 278. The penetration test is an indication of the ____of asphalt. a. Consistency b. Softness c. Hardness d. Flash Point 279. Specification requires one (1) Quality test for every ___of asphalt. a. 20 tons b. 200 tons c. 50 tons d. 40 tons 280. The ___is the most commonly used method in the design and evaluation of bituminous concrete mixes. a. Job Mix Formula b. Design Mix c. Marshall Stability d. Extraction 281. Vibration shall operate a frequency of 8,300 to 9,600 impulses per minute under load at a maximum spacing of ___cm. Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 40 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo a. 30 cm b. 50 cm c. 60 cm d. 40 cm 282. The specific gravity of Sodium Sulfate used in soundness test for aggregate should be within the range of ___. a. 1.151 to 1.174 b. 1.250 to 1.178 c. 1.051 to 1.154 d. 1.058 to 1.184 283. The specific gravity magnesium sulfate solution used in soundness test for aggregate should be within the range of ___. a. 1.280 to 1.408 b. 1.180 to 1.308 c. 1.295 to 1.308 d. 1.195 to 1.318 284. Aggregate accounts for 92-95% of the weight of the bituminous mixture asphalt accounts for 5- 8% of the weight of the mix. The exact percentage to be used is determined by the ___. a. Trial Mix b. Design Mix c. Job Mix d. Job Order 285. ___is an indication that the asphalt mix is overheated. a. Blue smoke b. Stiff appearance c. Rising steam d. Mix slumps in truck 286. In checking the temperature of the mix, the thermometer should be inserted into the mix at least___. a. 2 inches b. 6 inches c. 4 inches d. 6.0 mm 287. ___is applied on existing bit, or cement concrete surface with bituminous materials. a. Bituminous Prime Coat b. Bituminous Tack Coat c. Bituminous Seal Coat d. Bituminous Surface Treatment 288. The solution used in the soundness test of aggregate shall be cooled to a temperature of 21+ of -1*C and maintain at that temperature for at least ___. a. 24 hours b. 36 hours c. 48 hours Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 41 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo d. 18 hours 289. Proper compaction of the fill materials is very important, as it will ____. a. Increase in the shear strength b. Decrease permeability c. Minimize compressibility d. All of the above 290. In which DPWH item is emulsified asphalt not suitable? a. Item 301 b. Item 302 c. Item 304 d. Item 308 291. Unconfined compressive strength test is usually performed on ____. a. Sandy soils b. Silty soils c. Organic soils d. Clayey soils 292. Consolidation test is usually performed on___samples. a. Disturbed b. Undisturbed c. Consolidated d. Both a & b 293. A concrete core sample having a maximum height of less than ___ of its diameter before capping or height less than its diameter after capping shall not be tested. a. 93 % b. 94 % c. 95% d. 96% 294. The cohesion and internal friction of soil is tested by a. Triaxial shear test b. Direct shear test c. Bearing test d. All of the above 295. In concrete acceptance, core will be considered adequate if the average strength of the cores is equal to what? a. 80%of specified strength &if no single core is less than 75% of specified strenght b. 90%of specified strength & if no single core is less than 80%of specified strength c. 85%of the specified strength & if no single core is less than 75% of specified strength. 296. Before the cement is to be used, sampling must be done at least ___before use. a. one week b. 14 days c. two weeks d. 12 days Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 42 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo 297. Asphalt cement shall not be used while it is foaming nor shall be heated at ___anytime after delivery. a. 107* b. 120* c. 159* d. 110* 298. Moisture content of aggregates in bit.mix shall not exceed ___of the time it is introduce into the mixing unit. a. 1.5 mass % b. 2.0 mass % c. 1 mass % d. 2.5 mass % 299. Batching tolerance for Sand and Aggregates is ___. a. 1 % b. 2% c. 3% d. 4% 300. Between stage of curing, concrete shall not be exposed for more than how many hours? a. 24 hours b. 3 hours c. ½ hours d. 72 hours JGElano Materials & Project Engineer Reviewer in Quiz App and Ref. - PE Quiz Set 4 301. If the strength of control specimen does not meet the requirement and not feasible to obtain cores due to structural consideration, as Materials Engineer what will be your decision? a. Remove and Replaced b. Area will not be paid c. Payment will be made at an adjusted price 302. After concrete has been placed, it is advisable to maintain fully wetted and in position for how many hours? a. 14 hours b. 24 hours c. 72 hours d. 15-18 hours 303. Rock shall be excavated to a depth ___below sub grade within the limit of the roadbed a. 100 mm b. 150 mm c. 200mm 304. 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The depth of the weakened joints must be less than ___ and a width of ____. a. 40mm & 6mm b. 50mm & 5mm c. 40mm & 5mm d. 50mm & 6mm 315. In soil boring shall be carried to a depth of at least ___below the proposed grade line. a. 0.5m b. 1.0m c. 1.5m d. 1.8m 316. The test that determine the pile bearing capacity by loading one or more pile and measuring settlement under load is ___ a. Vane shear test b. Plate bearing test c. Pile load test d. Bored Pile Test 317. The weight of disturbed samples from hard auger or split spoon shall be at least__. a. 1 kg b. 20kg c. 10kg d. 100kg 318. The length of Shelby Tube of an undisturbed sample is ____. a. 10”long b. 18”long c. 20”long d. 15” long 319. For small project where quantity of steel bars is 10,000kg.or less, what is the basis of acceptance of material? a. No testing b. P.E.Certificate c. Mill Certificate d. Site Inspection 320. ___determine the best combination of the material that will produce potentially stable & durable mixture. a. Job mix formula b. Marshall formula c. Design of bit.mix Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 45 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo d. Design Mix 321. ___is the rate of loading for concrete cylinder sample subject to compression test a. 20-40psi/sec b. 20-50psi/sec c. 15-40psi/sec d. 15-50psi/sec 322. In soil exploration, if the characteristic of rock is questionable, the minimum depth of boring into the bedrock should be ____. a. 1.5m b. 2.0m c. 2.5m d. 3.0m 323. Determine the soil bearing capacity by loading a steel plate usually 30”diameter. a. Vane shear test b. Plate bearing test c.Pile load test d.None of the above 324. What is the rate of loading of concrete beam tested for flexural stress? a.125-175psi/sec. b. 115-150psi/sec c. 110-150 psi/sec d. 130-175 psi/sec. 325. Being a Project Inspector, you are asked to monitor the on-going construction of a revetment. Which of the following should have the highest elevation? a. Normal water level b. Maximum experienced flood level c. Existing bank level d. Headwall level 326. Which of the following is the main purpose of the first advance payment to a contractor? a. seed money b. progress payment c. mobilization costs d. representation costs 327. After a pre-final inspection is conducted on a project and having verified an accomplishment of 95% or more, which of the following is issued? a. Final Inspection Certificate b. AcceptanceCertificate c. Punch List d. Turnover Certificate 328. The best aid in locating and identifying areas of discussion in an inspection report are: a. Bar Charts b. Executive Summary Visit our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ https://www.facebook.com/MaterialsEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ 46 https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ Visit our FB Page: ENGR. JESTONI G. ELANO, CE, ME II, SO2 https://www.facebook.com/CEReviewerQuizApp/ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEngineerReviewerQuizApp/ FB Name: Lan Laneo c. Weather Charts d. Photographs 329. What is the minimum width of widening on curve? a. 1000 mm b. 500 mm c. 750 mm d. 600 mm 330. Maximum Time for the change order to be approved? a. 60 days b. 45 days c. 30 days d. 15 days 331. What is the relative strength of mortar at 7 & 28 days of fine aggregates, when tested for the effect of organic impurities, which is higher than the standards? a. not less than 90% b. not less than 80% c. not less than 95% d. not less than 98 % 332.In concrete sampling paste shall be