wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

PE Exam Reviewer Quiz

Total questions: 92

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

2.

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

3.

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

a)

Pneumatic foundation

b)

Box caisson

c)

Open caisson

d)

Hydraulic caisson

4.

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

a)

Bill of quantities

b)

Plans

c)

General specification

d)

Feasibility study

5.

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

a)

306

b)

308

c)

310

d)

311

6.

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

7.

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 %

8.

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

d)

Adverse peace and order conditions

9.

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

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 1

18.

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

19.

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

20.

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

21.

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

22.

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

23.

How much percentage is withheld on the general items until the final acceptance of the project?

a)

15%

b)

20%

c)

30%

d)

50%

24.

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

d)

Workers engaged in clearing must be protected from hazardous plans

25.

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

26.

The bar chart is also called a:

a)

Precedence diagram

b)

Gantt chart

c)

CPM diagram

d)

PERT chart

27.

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

28.

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%

29.

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

30.

Which of the following is not considered a Variation Order?

a)

Change order

b)

Extra work order

c)

Resume order

d)

Supplemental agreement

31.

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%

32.

Whose engineering judgement will prevail in the overall field implementation of a project?

a)

Project inspector

b)

Resident engineer

c)

Project engineer

d)

Materials engineer

33.

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

34.

Who supervises the work and test employed in project implementation?

a)

Project inspector

b)

Contractor’s engineer

c)

Materials engineer

d)

Project engineer

35.

What is the required minimum field density for embankment materials?

a)

85%

b)

90%

c)

95%

d)

100%

36.

In the DPWH Standard specifications, what is the item no. embankment?

a)

100

b)

102

c)

104

d)

106

37.

What is item 506 in the DPWH structural specifications?

a)

Structural concrete

b)

Prestressed concrete

c)

Stone masonry

d)

Riprap and grouted riprap

38.

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

39.

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

40.

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:

a)

50 m^3 of concrete

b)

75 m^3 of concrete

c)

100 m^3 of concrete

d)

125 m^3 of concrete

41.

Clay can be distinguished from silt by performing:

a)

Sieve analysis test

b)

Hydrometer test

c)

Plastic limit test

d)

Liquid limit test

42.

The Atterberg limit tests are performed on the soil fraction passing sieve no.:

a)

4

b)

16

c)

40

d)

200

43.

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

44.

The process of maintaining sufficient moisture and favourable temperature in concrete is called:

a)

Consolidation

b)

Shrinkage

c)

Curing

d)

Evaporation

45.

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

46.

What formula is used in computing price escalation?

a)

No loss-no gain formula

b)

Economic formula

c)

Parametric formula

d)

Parabolic formula

47.

What formula is used in computing price escalation?

a)

No loss-no gain formula

b)

Economic formula

c)

Parametric formula

d)

Parabolic formula

48.

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

49.

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

50.

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

51.

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

52.

The catch up schedule reflects:

a)

Financial expenditures

b)

Accomplishment-duration relationship

c)

The advance accomplishment

d)

Preliminary engineering activities

53.

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

54.

Excavation of indurated rocks can be undertaken by:

a)

Pick and shovel

b)

Ripper

c)

Road grader

d)

Bulldozer

55.

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

56.

Which of the following structures is constructed parallel to the flow of the river and serve as protection of riverbank?

a)

Spur dike

b)

Revetment

c)

Mini dam

d)

Groin

57.

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 run-off

d)

Retard flood run off and minimize effect of flash floods

58.

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

59.

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

60.

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

61.

If the void ratio of a soil is 1, the porosity (n) is equal to:

a)

10 %

b)

20%

c)

30%

d)

50%

62.

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

63.

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

64.

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 inches parts fine aggregates by volume

65.

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

66.

The item no. for Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP) in the DPWH Standard Specification is:

a)

200

b)

201

c)

310

d)

311

67.

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%

68.

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

69.

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

70.

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

71.

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

72.

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

73.

Measurement of concrete materials for concrete structures shall be by:

a)

Volume

b)

Weight

c)

Quantity

d)

Density

74.

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

75.

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

76.

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

77.

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

78.

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

79.

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

80.

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.

81.

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.

82.

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

83.

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%

84.

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

85.

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

86.

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)

Old weather

87.

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

88.

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)

Rocker

c)

Sliding plates

d)

Rollers

89.

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

90.

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

91.

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

92.

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