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WorksheetsAREA-B MOCKUP EXAM - SEMIFINAL
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 53mins
Part 01 – Utilities and about Water Source, Supply & Distribution. 1. Which of the following is a primary source of freshwater?
ocean
lake
lagoon
estuary
Which process removes salt from seawater?
distillation
desalination
dehumidification
demineralization
Water distribution systems typically rely on:
gravity and pumps
pressure and fans
turbines and ducts
heat and valves
Which design strategy helps reduce stormwater runoff?
impermeable pavement
green roof
concrete slab
asphalt driveway
Which system allows reuse of water from sinks and showers for irrigation?
blackwater recycling
greywater system
stormwater runoff
septic tank
What does “roughing-in” refer to in plumbing installation?
installing fixtures
connecting water supply
laying out pipes before finishing
sealing joints
Which pipe is typically used for cold water supply in residential plumbing?
cpvc
pvc
abs
pex
Part 02 – Utilities and about Plumbing, Roughing-in & Fixtures. 8. Which fixture requires both a supply and a waste connection?
faucet
showerhead
toilet
hose bibb
Which material is commonly used for vent piping?
copper
pvc
galvanized steel
cast iron
Part 02 – Utilities and about Plumbing, Roughing-in & Fixtures. 10. Which fixture is most likely to use a pop-up drain assembly?
toilet
lavatory sink
shower
bidet
Which pipe carries waste vertically from upper floors?
branch drain
vent stack
soil stack
trap arm
Which disposal method is most suitable for organic kitchen waste?
landfill
composting
incineration
recycling
Which of the following is used to treat wastewater before discharge?
Which pipe fitting connects two pipes of different diameters?
elbow
tee
reducer
union
Which waste type is typically handled by stormwater systems?
greywater
blackwater
rainwater runoff
kitchen waste
Which HVAC component is responsible for removing heat from indoor air?
evaporator
condenser
compressor
diffuser
Which of the following is a passive cooling strategy in architecture?
mechanical ventilation
thermal insulation
cross ventilation
heat pump
Which HVAC system uses refrigerant to transfer heat directly between indoor and outdoor units?
chilled water system
split-type system
boiler system
ducted fan system
Which component controls temperature by regulating HVAC operation?
diffuser
thermostat
humidifier
register
Which HVAC system is most energy-efficient for mild climates?
boiler
chiller
furnace
heat pump
Which conveyor system is best for enclosed dust-free transport?
belt conveyor
chain conveyor
roller conveyor
pneumatic conveyor
Which conveyor type uses a helical screw to move materials?
chain conveyor
screw conveyor
roller conveyor
belt conveyor
Which mechanical equipment is used to lift people between floors?
hoist
elevator
escalator
conveyor
Which of the following is NOT a type of mechanical transmission?
belt drive
gear drive
hydraulic lift
chain drive
Which standard typically governs safety and design of industrial conveyors?
ISO 9001
ANSI B20.1
NFPA 101
ASHRAE 62.1
Which of the following is true about emergency power systems under PEC?
they must activate within 10 minutes of power loss
they must supply only lighting loads
they must be independent of the normal power source
they can share wiring with normal circuits
In PEC, which load must be connected to the emergency power source in high-rise buildings?
air conditioning
elevators
parking lights
water heaters
Under PEC, what is the minimum clearance required between overhead service-drop conductors and the ground over residential driveways?
2.5 meters
3.0 meters
3.7 meters
4.5 meters
Which type of transformer connection is most commonly used for three-phase distribution in commercial buildings?
delta-delta
wye-wye
delta-wye
open delta
Which device is mandatory for protection against electrical faults in wet areas?
circuit breaker
surge protector
fuse
GFCI
Which of the following fixtures is best suited for accent lighting in galleries?
recessed downlight
track light
troffer
pendant lamp
Which light source offers the highest efficacy (lumens per watt)?
Incandescent
Halogen
Compact fluorescent
LED
Which lighting technology is most sensitive to frequent switching on and off?
LED
Fluorescent
Incandescent
Halogen
Which fixture is best for minimizing shadows in workspaces?
single-point pendant
linear LED strip
wall-mounted sconce
chandelier
Which of the following is not considered a power fixture in building electrical systems?
panelboard
switchgear
conduit
circuit breaker
Which device converts digital signals into analog for transmission over telephone lines?
Router
Modem
Switch
Access point
Which of the following must be coordinated early between architect and ICT designer?
fixture wattage
conduit routing
switchgear location
ceiling paint color
Which architectural element can negatively impact Wi-Fi signal distribution?
gypsum partition
glass wall
concrete core
acoustic ceiling
Which of the following is not typically shown in an architect’s reflected ceiling plan (RCP)?
data outlet
access point
lighting fixture
sprinkler head
Which of the following is not a recommended practice for cable management?
bundling power and data cables together
using cable trays
labeling terminations
maintaining bend radius
Which of the following best describes sound reflection in a room with hard, parallel surfaces?
diffusion
absorption
flutter echo
transmission
Which room shape is most prone to acoustic focusing and uneven sound distribution?
rectangular
circular
trapezoidal
fan-shaped
Which material has the highest sound absorption coefficient at mid frequencies?
gypsum board
acoustic foam
glass
concrete
Which room shape generally provides the most uniform sound distribution for performance spaces?
rectangular
L-shaped
circular
fan-shaped
Which design element contributes most to acoustic comfort in restaurants?
high ceilings
hard flooring
upholstered seating
glass partitions
Which structural system is most suitable for long-span gymnasiums in provincial LGU projects?
flat plate
space frame
load-bearing wall
shear wall system
Which material has the highest modulus of elasticity?
reinforced concrete
structural steel
CHB masonry
timber
Which of the following is considered a dead load?
occupants
furniture
roofing sheets
snow
Which structural member primarily resists bending moments?
column
beam
slab
footing
Which occupancy type requires the highest importance factor in NSCP 2015?
residential
commercial
educational
essential facilities
Which soil type typically has the lowest bearing capacity?
gravel
clay
sand
silt
What is the primary purpose of a soil boring test in foundation design?
to locate underground utilities
to determine soil color
to assess soil strength and profile
to measure water table fluctuation
Which test determines the liquid and plastic limits of soil?
sieve analysis
Atterberg limits test
compaction test
triaxial shear test
What is the primary function of a tie beam in foundation systems?
resist vertical loads
prevent differential settlement
support slab loads
increase bearing capacity
Which foundation type is most economical for low-rise residential buildings on firm soil?
pile foundation
raft foundation
isolated footing
mat foundation
What is the primary load resisted by columns in a building frame?
bending moment
axial compression
shear force
torsion
Which failure mode is most critical in slender columns?
crushing
buckling
yielding
shear failure
What is the minimum bar diameter for column ties in reinforced concrete columns?
6 mm
10 mm
12 mm
16 mm
What is the purpose of spiral reinforcement in columns?
increase axial load capacity
resist torsion
improve ductility and confinement
reduce shear stress
Which beam type is most efficient for spanning long distances?
cantilever beam
simply supported beam
continuous beam
overhanging beam
What is the primary structural function of a beam?
resist axial compression
transfer lateral loads
resist bending from vertical loads
support columns
What is the minimum concrete cover for beam reinforcement exposed to weather per NSCP 2015?
20 mm
25 mm
40 mm
50 mm
What is the typical reinforcement layout for a one-way slab?
bars in both directions equally
bars only along short span
bars along long span
bars perpendicular to supports
Which slab system is most economical for small residential buildings?
flat slab
one-way slab
waffle slab
ribbed slab
Which load is most critical in designing roof slabs in tropical climates?
snow load
seismic load
wind load
live load
What is the primary function of purlins in roof framing?
resist lateral loads
support roofing sheets
transfer vertical loads to columns
act as bracing members
Which roof framing system is most vulnerable to lateral wind loads?
hip roof
gable roof
butterfly roof
dome roof
Which material is most commonly used for roof trusses in commercial buildings in the Philippines?
hardwood
aluminum
structural steel
reinforced concrete
Which connection type is preferred for steel truss joints?
welded
bolted
nailed
riveted
Which support system is most vulnerable to uplift during typhoons?
bolted steel truss
nailed wooden rafter
welded steel frame
reinforced concrete beam
What is the minimum fire-resistance rating for interior partitions separating dwelling units?
1 hour
2 hours
3 hours
4 hours
Which wall failure mode is caused by inadequate lateral support at the top?
buckling
sliding
cracking
tilting
What is the minimum reinforcement spacing for vertical bars in CHB walls per NSCP 2015?
400 mm
600 mm
800 mm
1000 mm
Which wall type is non-structural and used only for space division?
shear wall
load-bearing wall
partition wall
retaining wall
What is the effect of increasing wall height without increasing thickness or reinforcement?
improves ductility
reduces lateral stiffness
increases load capacity
enhances thermal resistance
What is the primary function of structural connectors in buildings?
resist gravity loads
transfer loads between members
increase fire resistance
reduce seismic drift
Which welding type is commonly used for steel beam-column connections?
spot weld
fillet weld
plug weld
tack weld
Which connector is used to transfer shear between slab and beam?
anchor bolt
shear key
dowel bar
tie rod
Which connector type is most suitable for timber-to-concrete connections?
lag screw
epoxy resin
expansion bolt
nail plate
What is the role of tie rods in roof trusses?
resist vertical loads
prevent lateral buckling
connect purlins
resist horizontal thrust
The primary advantage of steel over concrete in structural design is:
higher strength-to-weight ratio
lower cost
greater availability
better thermal insulation
Which weld type is commonly used in beam-to-column flange connections?
fillet weld
groove weld
plug weld
tack weld
What is the primary role of gusset plates in steel bracing systems?
resist vertical loads
connect slabs to beams
transfer axial forces
reduce deflection
What is the minimum fire-resistance rating for steel columns in Type IV construction per PD 1096?
1 hour
2 hours
3 hours
4 hours
Which steel member requires fireproofing in high-rise buildings per PD 1096?
roof purlin
girder
tie rod
fascia
Which component of concrete primarily governs its compressive strength?
fine aggregate
water
cement
coarse aggregate
Which admixture improves concrete workability without increasing water content?
air-entrainer
superplasticizer
accelerator
retarder
What is the minimum curing period for structural concrete per NSCP 2015?
3 days
7 days
14 days
28 days
What is the minimum concrete cover for main reinforcement in footings in contact with soil?
25 mm
40 mm
50 mm
75 mm
Which test determines the workability of fresh concrete?
compressive test
slump test
rebound hammer test
ultrasonic pulse test
Which soil type requires the most extensive compaction before foundation work?
gravel
clay
sand
silt
What is the recommended minimum width for construction access roads per DPWH standards?
2.0 m
3.0 m
3.5 m
4.0 m
Which equipment is most suitable for compacting granular soil in site preparation?
plate compactor
pneumatic tamper
vibratory roller
backhoe
What is the primary purpose of silt fences during site development?
prevent erosion
control dust
mark property lines
support excavation walls
Which document must be secured before any site clearing or grading in the Philippines?
occupancy permit
zoning clearance
environmental compliance certificate
building permit
Which joint is most commonly used for connecting door jambs to wall framing?
dovetail joint
mortise and tenon
butt joint
lap joint
What is the standard thickness of flush doors used in residential interiors?
25 mm
30 mm
35 mm
45 mm
What is the recommended nail size for securing 2” × 4” studs in wall framing?
1"
2"
3"
4"
Part 20 – Building Materials & Technology and about Carpentry & Joinery, Hardware. Which fastener is preferred for attaching plywood to metal studs?
common nail
wood screw
self-tapping screw
lag bolt
Part 20 – Building Materials & Technology and about Carpentry & Joinery, Hardware. Which tool is used to check squareness in carpentry work?
spirit level
plumb bob
try square
caliper
