BT2 EXAM QUESTIONS

Question 1

Which of the following is a concrete masonry unit used when there is an elaborated window opening in
the wall. They are connected to stretcher and corner blocks

Identify the image below?

A) Lintel block

B) Stretcher block

C) Corner block

D) Jamb block

Question 2

Which of the following sets lists the complete deep foundation types?

A) spread footing, strip/wall footing, combined A footing, raft/ friction piles, friction cum bearing files

B) end bearing piles, friction piles, friction cum bearing files

C) spread footing, combined footing, raft/ friction piles, friction cum bearing files

D) N.A.

E) spread footing, strip/wall footing, combined footing, raft/mat footing

Question 3

This joint is made by cutting a shoulder or edge from one piece to receive the other piece and is used in
window or door frames, or in shelf and drawer construction

A) Mortise and Tenon

B) Scabbed

C) Dado

D) Oblique

E) Scarf

F) plain

G ) butt or square
H) Dovetail

I) Rabbet

J) Mitre

Question 4

A joint by which the ends of two pieces of timber are united to form a continuous piece. This wood joint
is also known as a splice joint.

A) Dado

B) Halved

C) Coped

D) Scarf

E) Mortise and Tenon

F) Rabbet

G) butt or square

H) Mitre

I) Oblique

J) Dovetail

K) plain

Question 5

This joint is a finish joint between two pieces which come together at a corner.

A) Rabbet

B) Halved

C) Dado

D) Mitre

E) Coped

F) butt or square

G) plain

H) Scarf
Scabbed

J Mortise and Tenon

K) Oblique

Question 6

Shallow foundations are those that transfer the load to the earth at the base of the column or wall of
the substructure?

T) True

F) False

Question 7

A hardwood may actually be softer than a softwood?

T) True

F) False

Question 8

Which of the following tie spacing is true if a 300mm squared tied column uses 4- 20mm vertical
reinforcement using the 16d limit rule?

A) 200 mm

B) 300 mm

C) 320 mm

D) 480 mm

Question 9

Used either singly, one side is clawed and others mooth in timber to metal connections, or in pairs in
timber to timber connections.

A) Claw plates

B) Shear plates

C) Toothed ring

D) Split ring
Question 10

Which of the following sets lists the complete substructure types?

A) Crawlspace, Basement

B) Slab On Fill, Crawlspace, Basement

C) N. A.

D) Slab On Fill, Basement

E) All of the listed

Question 11

Which of the following is the maximum extension formula for a 180 degree bend/hook?

A) 6d

B) 4d

Question 12

This joint is made by cutting half the thickness of the wood from each piece at the ends to be joined so
as to bring the sides flush with the purpose of maintaining a level surface at the joint.

A) Dovetail

B) Coped

C) Rabbet

D) Scarf

E) Dado

F) Mortise and Tenon

G) butt or square

H) Scabbed

I) plain

J) Oblique

k) mitre

l) halved
Question 13

Concrete is weak in compression load but strong in resisting tension forces.

T) True

F) False

Question 14

Which of the following is the maximum extension formula for a 135 degree bend/hook?

A) 12

B) 6d

C) 8d

D) 4d

Question 15

These are toothed and corrugated, made in 2, 2-5/8, and 4 4 in. dia. and are used between two timber
frames for comparatively light construction.

A) Split ring

B) Toothed ring

C) Shear plates

D) Claw plates

Question 16

Which of the following formula is used to identify a slab as one way?

A) L/W<2

B) W/L 2

C) N.A

D) L/W >2
Question 17

Match the following steel grades with the building construction categories:

Low-rise buildings

GR33

Medium-rise buildings

GR40

Medium and Hi-rise buildings

GR60

Question 18

Which of the following statement is correct?

A) None of those listed

B) The building Code on balanced reinforcement so provides that the cross sectional area of steel
reinforcement shall be equal to 0.005 times the cross sectional product of the width and the depth of
the beam.

C) The building Code on balanced reinforcement so provides that the cross sectional area of steel
reinforcement shall be equal to 0.01 times the cross sectional product of the width and the depth of the
beam.

D) The building Code on balanced reinforcement so provides that the cross sectional area of steel
reinforcement shall be equal to 0.007 times the cross sectional product of the width and the depth of
the beam.

Question 19

Inflection points refers to the portion of a beam where bending moment changes from positive to
negative

T) True

F) False
Question 20

Which classification includes all basic components of the building carcass above the substructure
excluding secondary elements?

A) N.A.

B) Secondary

C) Finish

D) Primary

E) All of the listed

QUESTION 21

This wood property is measured as the ability to withstand wear, pressure and damage of wood.

A flexibility

B) hardness

C) durability

D) N.A.

E) strength

Question 22

Which two of the following splices is used for compression connections?

A) Square

B) Scarfed

C) Halved

D) Scabbed

QUESTION 23

CONTINOUS beam is a that rest on more than two supports

Question 24

SIMPLE beam is a beam having a single span supported at its end without a restrain at the support
Question 25

Which of the following lengths is the maximum value for the longer side of a one way slab?

A) n.a.

B) 3.00

C) 2.00

D) 3.60

Question 26

The most common CHB masonry unit is the three- celled unit.

T) True

F) False

Question 27

This joint is used when fitting one piece of molding at right angles to the second piece.

A) butt or square

B) Coped

C) plain

D) Halved

E) Mortise and Tenon

F) Scabbed

G) Scarf

H) RabbetI) Mitre

J) Dovetail

K) Dado
Question 28

These are used singly or in pairs. In timber to metal connections the plate is placed with its back towards
the metal and when installed, lie flush with the timber surface

A) Claw plates

B) Split ring

C) Shear plates

D) Toothed ring

Question 29

Which of the following is a very low strength mortar suitable only for use in interior non load bearing
walls were permitted by the building code

A) TYPE O

B) TYPE S

C) TYPE N

D) TYPE M

E) TYPE K

Question 30

A groove is made in one piece at right angles to the grain of the other board.

A) Coped

B Dovetail

C) Mortise and Tenon

D) Rabbet

E) Scarf

F) Halved

G) plain

H) Mitre

I) Oblique
JQuestion 31 0/1 Which of the following is used as a bonding agent in masonry
construction? Show answer choices A mortar B) grout (C) cement D) bond coat
Question 32 1/1 Which of the following properties/characteristics of wood makes it
ideal because it doesn't melt or crumble? Show answer choices (A) Color B wood
charrs and burns slowly) Scabbed
K) Dado

Question 31
Which of the following is used as a bonding agent in masonry construction?
A mortar
B) grout
(C) cement
D) bond coat

Question 32
Which of the following properties/characteristics of wood makes it ideal because it doesn't melt or
crumble
A) Color
B) wood charrs and burns slowly

Question 33

When ratio of a tied column's effective length is greater that the columns shorter side by 12, this column
is classified as Long Column column.

Question 34

In a wood flooring system, under which element classification do the floor joists belong to?

Show answer choices

A) Finish

B) Primary

C) All of the listed

D) Secondary
E) N.A.

Question 37

1/1

This type of joint is used for building wooden framework where great strength and rigidity are all
important and is made by cutting a hole in one piece and a tongue in the second piece to fit the hole in
the other.

Show answer choices

A) Scabbed

B Mortise and Tenon

C) Coped

D Dovetail

E Mitre

F Rabbet

G Scarf

H Dado

1) Oblique

Question 38

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What is that part of the structure that are the components of the building that transfer its load into

the soil?

Show answer choices

A) Substructure

B) Superstructure

C Foundation

D All of the listed

E N.A.
Question 39

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Cantilever beams are beams that are supported at one end only, or they may be that portion of beams
projecting beyond one of its supports

Question 40

1/1

Which of the following sets lists the complete shallow

foundation types?

Show answer choices

A end bearing piles, friction piles, friction cum bearing filesB N.A.

C spread footing, strip/wall footing, combined footing, raft/mat footing

D spread footing, combined footing, raft/ friction piles, friction cum bearing files

spread footing, strip/wall footing, combined. E footing, raft/ friction piles, friction cum bearing files

Question 41

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Which of the following is a joint separating two sections

of a structure so that differential movement or

settlement can occur between two parts?

Show answer choices

A Construction joint

B) Expansion joint

C Isolation joint

D) Control joint

Question 42

Which of the following statements is true for tied column vertical reinforcement limit and ratio?
A. vertical reinforcement cross sectional area A shall not be less than 0.01 to 0.08 times the gross area of
the column

vertical reinforcement cross sectional area

B) shall not be more than 0.01 to 0.08 times the gross area of the column vertical reinforcement cross
sectional area

C shall not be less than 0.1 to 0.8 times the gross area of the column vertical reinforcement cross
sectional area

D) shall not be less than 0.03 to 0.08 times the gross area of the column

Question 43

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Which of the following is a low-strength mortar suitable for use in interior non-load-bearing walls and
partitions?

Show answer choices

A) Type S

B) Type K

C) Type N

D Type O

E) Type M

Question 47

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This joint is made by cutting a pin in the shape of a dovetail in one piece to fit a groove similarly shaped
in the other piece.

Show answer choices

A Scabbed

B Mortise and Tenon

C Halved

D) Coped

E Mitre
F butt or squareG Scarf

H Dado

I Oblique

J Rabbet

K plain

L Dovetail

Question 48

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This wood property is measured by the compression which a piece of timber undergoes when a weight
is applied to it.

Show answer choices

A) durability

B hardness

C N. A.

D) flexibility

E strength

Question 49

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What is that part of the structure that is above ground portion of the building?

Show answer choices

A Foundation

B) All of the listed

C) N.A.

D) Substructure

E Superstructure

Question 50

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This wood joint is usually used for bracings and is made when the two pieces do not meet at right
angles.

Show answer choices ▲

A Mortise and Tenon

B Scarf

C Mitre

D Dado

E Rabbet

F Scabbed

G Oblique

H Halved

I plain

J) Coped

K butt or square

Question 51

Stirrups are to columns as ties are to beams.

T True

F False

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Question 52

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Which of the following splices is used for bending

connections?

Show answer choices ^

A Scarfed

B) Halved

C) Square

D) Scabbed
Question 53

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Which beam configuration support a one way slab?

Show answer choices

A two sets of parallel beams

B four beams

C) two parallel beams

D two beams

Question 54

1/1

Softwoods come from the conifers (evergreens) which have needles instead of leaves?

T True

F False

Question 55

1/1

Which of following is the maximum number and sizes of bars for beams with a "b" value of 8"; or 0.20
m.?

Show answer choices

A 2-#11; 3- #6

B) n.a.

C) 2-#5

D) 3-#9; 4-#6

Question 56

1/1

What is that part of the structure that is the habitable

below-ground portion?

Show answer choices A

A) All of the listed

C Foundation

D N.A.

E Substructure

Question 57

1/1

This the lightest form of framing, in which the studding and corner posts are set up in continuous
lengths from

first floor line or sill to roof plate.

Show answer choices ▲

A) Combination Frame

B Platform Frame

C Balloon Frame

D N.A.

Question 59

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Which of the following tie spacing is true if a 300mm

squared tied column?

Show answer choices

A 480 mm

B) 320 mm

C) 200 mm

D) 300 mm

Question 60

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When bars are bent, an additional straight reinforcing bars are placed on the top of the beam across the
supports extended to the required length.
T True

F False

Question 61

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Which of the following is the maximum extension formula for a 90 degree bend/hook?

Show answer choices

A) 12

B 6d

C) 4d

D) 8d

Question 63

1/1

When ratio of a tied column's effective length is lesser that the columns shorter side by 12, this column
is classified as Short column.

Question 64

1/1

Which of the following is the structural efficiency of masonry walls?

Show answer choices

A) Elasticity

B) Bending

C) Tension

D Compression

Question 65

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Which of the following is a medium-strength mortar recommended for general use in exposed masonry
above grade where high compressive and lateral strength are not required; compressive strength is 750
psi (5,171 kPa)?

Show answer choices

B) Type K

C) Type O

D) Type N

E) Type S

Question 68

These are made in sizes of 2-1/2, 4 and 6 in. in diameter and used for heavy construction.

Show answer choices

A Split ring

B Toothed ring

C) Shear plates

D) Claw plates

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Question 70

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Heavy wood framing of beam and girder framing is the common framing type used in the Philippines

T True

F False

Question 71

This wood joint is also known as a lap joint

Show answer choices

A) Mortise and Tenon

B) Scabbed

C Dovetail

D) Oblique
E Rabbet

F Dado

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Question 72

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Balance beam is when the area of the concrete and steel

are just enough to carry the compression and tension forces simultaneously.

T True

F False

Question 73

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Which of the following walls is not typical masonry

construction walls?

Show answer choices A

A veneered walls

B) dywalls

C) solid walls

D) cavity walls

Question 74

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Blank 1 is that part of the building foundation which

forms the permanent retaining wall of the structure below grade.

Question 75

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Which color designation is used for reinforcing bars as high tensile?

Show answer choices

A yellow

B) green

C blue

D) white

E red

Question 76

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Which beam configuration support a two way slab?

Show answer choices

A two parallel beams

B) two sets of parallel beams

C) four beams

D) two beams

QUESTION 77

What is the role of tied columns?

Show answer choices ^

Supported against lateral movement vertically

BSupported against lateral movement horizontally

C Located at the intersection of CHB wall for aesthetic purposes

D Supported against lateral movement vertically and horizontally

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Which of the following is a high-strength mortar is recommended for use in reinforced masonry below
grade or in contact with the earth, as the foundation and retaining walls subject to high lateral or
compressive loads; compressive strength is 2500 psi (17,238 kPa?

Show answer choices ^

A) Type M

B) Type S

C) Type N

D) Type O

E) Type K

Question 79

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Which of the following conditions is true in reinforced concrete beam design?

Show answer choices

A none of the listed is true

B lower portion of the beam that tends to bend downward between the support is under tension while
the upper part is under compression.

C lower portion of the beam that tends to bend downward between the support is under tension while
the upper part is under tension.

D upper portion of the beam that tends to bend downward between the support is under tension while
the lower part is under compression.

Question 80

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Which of the following is a joint between two successive placements of concrete, often keyed or
doweled to provide lateral stability across the joint?

Show answer choices

A Control joint
B) Expansion joint

C) Isolation joint

D) Construction joint

Question 81

This wood joint is also known as a splice joint.

Show answer choices

A Mortise and Tenon

B) Scabbed

C) plain

D Mitre

E) Coped

F) Halved

G Rabbet

H butt or square

I Scarf

J Oblique

K Dovetail

Question 82

This framing system is commonly referred to as

Western Framing.

Show answer choices

A Platform Frame

B) N.A.

C) Balloon Frame

D) Combination Frame
Question 83

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Which of the following formula is used to identify a slab

as two way?

Show answer choices

A) W/L = 2

B L/W≥2

C) n. a.

D L/W

Question 84

Which of the following splices is used for tension

connections?

Show answer choices

A) Square

B) Halved

C) Scarfed

D) Scabbed

QUESTION 85In a stair system, under which element classification do

the nosing trims belong to?

Show answer choices A

A N.A.

B All of the listed

C Finish

D) Primary

E Secondary

Question 86
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Blank 1 is that part of a foundation system w/c supports the exterior wall of the superstructure and
bears directly on the column footing

Question 87

0/1

Which of the following is a concrete masonry unit used when there is an elaborated window opening in
the wall. They are connected to stretcher and corner blocks Identify the image below?

Show answer choices

A Jamb block

B) Lintel block

C) Corner block

(D) Stretcher block

Question 88

What is the role of stiffener columns?

Show answer choices

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A Located at the intersection of CHB wall for aesthetic purposes

B Supported against lateral movement vertically and horizontally

C Supported against lateral movement horizontally

D Supported against lateral movement vertically

Question 89

As a general rule, which of the following is the recommended allowance protective covering of steel bars
from the outside of the main reinforcement?

Show answer choices

A) 4 cm.

B 9 cm.

C n. a.
D 7 cm.

Question 90

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This wood property is measured as the amount a piece will bend before breaking

Show answer choices

A strength

B hardness

C) durability

D) N.A.

E flexibility

Question 91

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Which of the following are heat-hardened clay units?

Show answer choices

A structural clay tile

B natural stone

(C) concrete blocks

D) bricks