PE Exam Reference Quiz

For any proposed bridge site, the topographic and river surveys should be extended from the centerline of the bridge at least

• 100 to 200 upstream only

• 100 to 200 downstream only

• 100 to 200 upstream and downstream

• 300 m upstream and downstream

What is the simplest type of superstructure of a concrete bridge with a limited span of 8 meters?

• Reinforced concrete slab

• Concrete plank deck

• Girder and slab superstructure

• Beam or Plank Bridge

Which of these is not classified as a type of caisson foundation?

• Pneumatic foundation

• Box caisson

• Open caisson

• Hydraulic caisson

Which of the following documents is not necessary at the project site?

• Bill of quantities

• Plans

• General specification

• Feasibility study

An asphalt cement can be a good bituminous binder material for item

• 306

• 308

• 310

• 311

The following reasons may cause the granting of contract time extension with the exception of one:

• Exceptionally adverse climate conditions

• Excusable failure of contractor to provide equipment and man power

• Causes beyond the control of contractor

• Causes of which government is not directly responsible

What is the allowable variance from the original unit price, so that a contract will be entitled to contract price escalation?

• Less than 2 %

• Less than 5 %

• More than 5 %

• Less than 3 %

The government may rescind the contract work if there is:

• Delay in the payment of contractors claim for billing

• Existing right-of-way problem

• Undue delay attributable solely to the contractor

• Adverse peace and order conditions

From the time the project was hidden to the issuance of notice to proceed, how many calendar days are required for a project to be entitled to a contract price adjustment?

• 60

• 90

• 120

• 150

Under which of the following conditions must a change order not to be issued?

• Where there is a decrease in work due to deletion of work items

• Where there is reclassification of item of works

• Where the aggregate cost has increased and is limited to 25% of the original cost

• Where there is increase in cost in construction materials