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REVIEW INNOVATIONS NOVEMBER 2024 CE BOARD EXAM REFRESHER MSTE - 8 INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for 5. A horizontal circular curve has PC at each of the following questions. Mark only...

REVIEW INNOVATIONS NOVEMBER 2024 CE BOARD EXAM REFRESHER MSTE - 8 INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for 5. A horizontal circular curve has PC at each of the following questions. Mark only coordinates (ft) 4123.64 N, 1064.32 W. Curve one answer for each item by shading the box radius = 1030 ft. The tangent at the PC has corresponding to the letter of your choice bearing S42°30′ W. The length of curve = on the answer sheet provided. STRICTLY NO 646.35 ft. The coordinates of the PI are: ERASURES ALLOWED. GOOD LUCK. A. 3877.26 N, 1290.08 W B. 3897.84 N, 1310.73 W NOTE: A times B is represented by A×B or C. 4370.05 N, 838.52 W A*B. A raised to the power n is expressed as D. 4349.44 N, 817.91 W A^n. All problems are 1 point each. 6. Portions of a circle are commonly used for arches. Consider the circle in the 1. Towers A and B are constructed on a horseshoe arch (also called a Moorish arch) horizontal plain, B being 200 meters above in the figure, determine the value of h. the plain. The angle of elevation of the top of tower A as seen from point C in the plain (in the same vertical plane with A and B) is 50° while the angle of depression of C viewed from the top of tower B is 28°28’ and the angle subtended at the top of the tower B by the top of the tower A and C is 50°. Find the height of A. A. 433.47 C. 803.67 B. 516.59 D. 674.36 2. An existing 6° circular curve connects a PC and PT1 as shown. It is desired to avoid having vehicles pass too close to a historical monument, so a proposal has been made to relocate the curve 120 ft forward. The PC will remain the same. What is the length of the new curve? A. 5.08 m C. 5.64 m B. 4.94 m D. 5.87 m 7. Two circles whose radii are 12 cm and 16 cm respectively, intersect at two points. The angle between the lines tangent to the circles at their point of intersection is 29.50. Find the distance between their centers. A. 984.47 ft C. 900.34 ft A. 27.10 cm C. 25.43 cm B. 1083.33 ft D. 847.55 ft B. 23.32 cm D. 28.66 cm 8. A simple curve is to be designed for a 3. In a little known work, the famous maximum speed of 90 kph. The coefficient of geometer of Skalenos proves the following friction between the tires and the pavement theorem: “The square of the side opposite is 0.40. If the super elevation is limited the Fandangle is equal to the sum of the to 12%, determine the degree of curvature. squares of the other two sides added to the Use arc basis. product of those two sides multiplied by the A. 9.53° C. 9.35° square root of two.” What is a Fandangle? B. 8.35° D. 8.53° A. 90° C. 150° B. 120° D. 135° 9. A billiard table is in the form of an ellipse with one axis two feet longer than 5. A cube has a volume of 27,000 cm3. The the other. A ball is stuck from one focus cube is cut by a plane containing two and after bounding against two cushions diagonally opposite edges of the cube. Find returns to its starting point. At the halfway the area of the section thus formed in sq.cm. point in its trip, the ball is eight feet from the source. How big is the table? A. 900.00 C. 1558.85 A. 14ft and 16ft C. 16ft and 18ft B. 1272.79 D. 1082.12 B. 15ft and 17ft D. 13ft and 15ft This review material is exclusively for the personal use, viewing and downloading of Review Innovations’ reviewees. Unauthorized reproduction, use, or dissemination is strictly prohibited and shall be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. NOVEMBER 2024 CE BOARD EXAM REFRESHER MSTE - 8 10. Many camera lenses have an adjustable 19. Signs used to guide drivers through a opening called the aperture, which controls change in horizontal alignment of the road. the amount of light passing through the lens. A. Chevron signs The f-number of a lens is its focal length B. Supplementary signs divided by the diameter of its circular C. Guide signs aperture: D. Delineators f-number = f/d A lens with a focal length of 12 cm and an 20. The design element which is the most aperture with a diameter of 6 cm has an affected by the volume of traffic. f-number of 12/6 and is an f/2 lens. If the A. Number of Traffic Lanes area of the aperture is reduced to admit half B. Mean Speed as much light, the f-number of the lens will C. Type of Pavement change. Find the new f-number. D. Time of Travel A. 2.4 C. 2.0 B. 3.0 D. 2.8 21. The primary consideration in the design of geometric cross sections for highways, 11. Find the total area bounded by the curve runways and taxiways is _______. y = x2 – 4 and the x-axis between x = 1 and A. Elevation C. Slope 3. B. Drainage D. Carriageway A. 0.67 C. 4.00 B. 4.67 D. 3.33 22. Reaction times vary widely. As a result, the usual practice is to use a single, rather Situation 1: conservative value. AASHTO suggests a value A grade of -5% is followed by a grade of of ____ in its Policy on Geometric Design of +1%, the grades intersecting at the vertex Highways and Streets. (Sta.10+060). The change of grade is A. 1.0 sec C. 2.0 sec restricted to 0.40% in 20m. B. 1.5 sec D. 2.5 sec 12. Compute the length of the vertical parabolic sag curve in meters. 23. It provides the detailed requirements A. 200 m C. 300 m for the materials, equipment and workmanship B. 250 m D. 350 m to be incorporated into the project. 13. Determine the AASHTO K-value of the curve. A. Specifications B. Bid Documents A. 25 m/% C. 75 m/% C. Estimates B. 50 m/% D. 100 m/% D. Bill of Materials 24. This refers to drawing, usually 14. Standard sign shape for STOP sign. accompanied by notes, of various aspects or A. Octagon components of the design. B. Circle A. Plans C. Heart B. Shop Drawings D. Equilateral triangle C. As-stake Plans D. Structural Plans 15. Standard sign shape for GIVE WAY sign. A. Octagon C. Equilateral triangle 25. It include cost estimates for various B. Circle D. Rectangle parts of the project and are used to evaluate the acceptability of bids and the financial feasibility of the project. 16. The color of No Loading/Unloading Zone A. Specifications markings. B. Bill of Quantities A. White C. Red C. Estimates B. Yellow D. Black D. Bid Documents 17. Device mounted on a fixed support (permanent signs) or portable support (temporary signs) whereby a specific message is conveyed by means of words or symbols placed or erected for the purpose of regulating, warning or guiding traffic. A. Roadwork signs B. Traffic signs C. Overhead signs D. Special instruction signs 18. Signs which inform and advise road users of directions, distances, routes and the location of services for road users and point of interest. A. Overhead Signs C. Warning Signs B. Roadwork Signs D. Guide Signs This review material is exclusively for the personal use of Review Innovations’ reviewees. 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