Republic of the Philippines EXAM 1

MATHEMATICS
University of Eastern Philippines
TRANSPORTATION
College of Engineering SET - A
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Prepared by:
University Town, Northern Samar Engr. JONATHAN C.
BULAGAO
PROBLEM 1 a. I, II, III and IV only c. I, III and IV only
When choosing a design speed for a road project, the b. I, III, IV and V only d. All of the above
following factors need to be considered: PROBLEM 6
I. Function of the road The areas where the state of the road surface condition and
II. Anticipated operating speed good texture of the road surface is particularly important
III. Anticipated speed limit where vehicles are required to brake or maneuver
IV. Economics suddenly such as:
a. I, II and IV only c. I, III, and IV only I. On the approach to traffic signals
b. II, III, IV only d. All of the above II. At roundabouts
PROBLEM 2 III. Around tight curves
It is the maximum number of vehicles which have a IV. On downhill slopes
reasonable expectation of passing over a given section of a a. I, II and III only c. II, III and IV only
lane or a roadway in one direction or in both directions b. I, III and IV only d. All of the above
during one hour under prevailing road and traffic PROBLEM 7
conditions. Other aspects that could contribute to loss of control on
a. Flow of Traffic c. Density curves are:
b. Road Capacity d. Free flow I. Adverse superelevation
PROBLEM 3 II. Poor sight distance;
The capacity of a route can be affected by the following III. Poor surface condition
factors: a. I and II only c. II and III only
I. Number of lanes b. I and III only d. All of the above
II. Lane and shoulder width PROBLEM 8
III. Terrain and road gradient Each type of sight distance consists of three elements:
IV. Traffic composition I. Drive Eye height
V. Side friction such as the presence of road furniture II. Object Height
and pedestrians III. Sight distance
VI. Intersection capacity (priority of movements, traffic IV. Velocity of Vehicle
signal phasing, number of lanes, etc.) a. I, II and III only c. II, III and IV only
a. I, II, III and IV only c. I, IV, V and VI only b. I, II and IV only d. All of the above
b. II, III, IV and VI only d. All of the above
PROBLEM 9
PROBLEM 4 Shoulder paving is a valuable method of providing:
The specific location of turnouts shall be determined I. Integrity of the pavement
taking into consideration the following conditions: II. Width to place edgeline pavement markings
I. turnout shall be placed at locations/poblacions where III. Additional safety to prevent vehicles skidding
pedestrians are normally concentrated. or drivers losing control in gravel
II. A turnout may be placed at least 50 meters after a IV. Low maintenance costs compared with
road intersection. unpaved shoulders.
III. Minimum distance between two consecutive turnouts a. I, II and III only c. II, III and IV only
in one direction shall not be less than 500 meters in b. I, III and IV only d. All fo the above
cities/urban centers. In other areas, the minimum
PROBLEM 10
distance shall not be less than 1 kilometer.
Types of curb and gutter:
IV. Turnouts should be placed on or adjacent to
I. Barrier curb and gutter
horizontal and vertical curves that limits the sight
II. Barrier curb
distances in either direction.
III. Mountable/drop curb and gutter
a. I, II and IV only c. I, III, and IV only
IV. Mountable/drop curb
b. I, II and III only d. All of the above
a. I, II and III only c. II, III and IV only
PROBLEM 5 b. I, III and IV only d. All of the above
The following are vulnerable road users:
PROBLEM 11
I. Pedestrians
Types of curb that provides less vaulting of the errant
II. People with disabilities
vehicle on impact with the curb, less likelihood of the
III. Non-motorized vehicles
driver losing control and less damage to occupants of the
IV. Motorcycles
vehicles compared to barrier curbs. This type shall be used
V. Dilapidated vehicles
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 Republic of the Philippines EXAM 1
MATHEMATICS
University of Eastern Philippines
TRANSPORTATION
College of Engineering SET - A
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Prepared by:
University Town, Northern Samar Engr. JONATHAN C.
for all traffic islands, medians and the right side a. I and II only BULAGAO c. II and III only
of the roadway where operating speeds are greater than 60 b. I and III only d. All of the above
kph. PROBLEM 17
a. Barrier curb and gutter c. mountable/drop curb Signs acing the minor road approaches at an intersection
and gutter are used to give priority to the major road.
b. Barrier curb d. mountable/drop curb a. thru street signs c. stop or give way signs
PROBLEM 12 b. fast moving vehicles ahead d. slow down signs
They ae essential part of any road that is not on fill and PROBLEM 18
must be incorporated into the road cross-section. These are The speed of vehicles through an intersection depends on
designed to accommodate the expected rainfall but can the following:
often be hazardous to vehicle that run off the road. I. Alignment
a. longitudinal drainage ditches II. Road Environment
b. Transverse drainage ditches III. Traffic Volume and Composition
c. Drop curbs and gutters IV. Traffic Control Devices
d. Shoulder a. I, II and III only c. II, III and IV only
PROBLEM 13 b. I, III and IV only d. All of the above
A special form of overtaking lane but they are only
PROBLEM 19
provided on inclines where truck speeds fall to 40 kph or
Roundabouts may be appropriate in the following
less and upgrade traffic flow rate excess of 20 vehicles per
situations:
hour.
I. At intersections with high accident rates
a. Line lanes c. Tapered lanes
II. When physical control of speed is desirable
b. Climbing lanes d. Auxiliary lanes
III. When the flows on each approach are balanced and
PROBLEM 14 capacity analysis indicates that volumes can be
Delineation of the road alignment needs to be considered managed
as part of the design process to ensure that adequate IV. When the volume of left turners is significant
guidance is provided to road users. Delineation is V. If traffic signals may be inefficient e.g. due to a large
generally provided by the use of the following devices: number of phases
I. Pavement Markings VI. For multi-legged intersections
II. Signs a. I, II, III and IV only c. I, IV, V and VI only
III. Guide Posts b. II, III, IV and VI only d. All of the above
IV. Reflective Delineators
PROBLEM 20
V. Lighting
Device mounted on a fixed support (permanent signs) or
VI. Curb or other physical devices
portable support (temporary signs) whereby a specific
a. I, II, III and IV only c. I, IV, V and VI only
message is conveyed by means of words or symbols
b. II, III, IV and VI only d. All of the above
placed or erected for the purpose of regulating, warning or
PROBLEM 15 guiding traffic.
An intersection is the junction where two road either cross a. Roadwork signs c. Traffic signs
or meet. The types of intersections that generally exist on b. Overhead signs d. Special Instruction sign
the road network are:
PROBLEM 21
I. Unflared and unchannelized intersections (without
Signs that inform road users of traffic laws and regulations
widening or traffic islands)
which, if disregarded, will constitute an offense.
II. Fared and unchannelized intersections (with
a. Roadwork signs c. Traffic signs
widening but without traffic islands) and
b. Regulatory signs d. Warning signs
III. Channelized intersections (traffic islands to guide
traffic) PROBLEM 22
IV. Multiple intersections Signs that instruct road users to meet certain traffic rule
a. I, II and III only c. II, III and IV only requirements or road condition.
b. I, III and IV only d. All of the above a. Roadwork signs c. Traffic signs
b. Overhead signs d. Special Instruction sign
PROBLEM 16
Traffic can be controlled at intersections by traffic control PROBLEM 23
device such as Warn road users f condition on or adjacent to the road that
I. Regulatory signs may be unexpected or hazardous.
II. Traffic Signals a. Roadwork signs c. Traffic signs
III. Roundabouts b. Regulatory signs d. Warning signs
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 Republic of the Philippines EXAM 1
MATHEMATICS
University of Eastern Philippines
TRANSPORTATION
College of Engineering SET - A
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Prepared by:
University Town, Northern Samar Engr. JONATHAN C.
PROBLEM 24 They are made of reflective materials capable of reflecting
BULAGAO
Warn or advise of temporary hazardous conditions that light clearly visible under normal atmospheric conditions
could endanger road users or the men and equipment from a distance of 300-500 m when illuminated by the
engaged on roadwork. upper beam of a standard automobile head lamp.
a. Roadwork signs c. Traffic signs a. Reflectors c. Delineators
b. Regulatory signs d. Warning signs b. Illuminators d. Barriers
PROBLEM 25 PROBLEM 34
Signs which provide means of displaying essential traffic The color of pavement markings for an unbroken portion
information on wide multi-lane roads, where some degrees of no-passing lines.
of lane use control are required, or where side-of-road a. white c. black
clearance is insufficient to accommodate a road side sign. b. yellow d. blue
a. Roadwork signs c. Traffic signs PROBLEM 35
b. Overhead signs d. Warning signs The color of curb markings for prohibition of parking.
PROBLEM 26 a. white c. black
Light retro-reflecting devices mounted at the side of the b. yellow d. blue
roadway, in series, to indicate the roadway alignment. PROBLEM 36
a. Traffic cones c. Barriers Means any traffic control device marked on the surface of
b. Delineators d. Flashing lamps the carriageway used to regulate traffic or to warn or guide
road users.
PROBLEM 27
a. Chevron signs c. Lane line
How many letters and numerals being used for signs?
b. Delineators d. Road markers
a. 5 c. 4
PROBLEM 37
b. 6 d. 3
Transverse lines may be classified into the following
PROBLEM 28 types:
Type of sign used in advance of an intersection where two I. Stop lines
roads cross at a common point. II. Give way lines
a. Priority cross c. T-junction sign III. Pedestrian crossing markings
b. Crossroad sign d. Skewed intersection IV. Roundabout holding lines
PROBLEM 29 a. I, II and III only c. II, III and IV only
Signs that inform road users about the direction and b. I, III and IV only d. All of the above
distance of destinations on the route they are following or PROBLEM 38
along other roads that intersect their route. Markings that are often used to guide traffic into the right
a. Supplementary signs c. Warning signs turning lanes separated by an island, such as a corner
b. Guide signs d. Stack signs island at a signalized intersection.
a. Rumble strips c. Chevron markings
PROBLEM 30
b. Diagonal markings d. Zebra
Signs used to guide drivers through a change in horizontal
PROBLEM 39
alignment of the road.
Joints placed in concrete pavements, which are usually
a. Chevron signs c. Guide post signs
placed transversely, at regular intervals, to provide
b. Supplementary signs d. Delineators
adequate expansion space for the slab to expand when the
PROBLEM 31 pavement is subjected to an increase temperature.
They are used to mark the edge of the road formation an a. Hinge joint c. Construction joint
assist the road users by indicating the alignment of the b. Contraction joint d. Expansion joint
road ahead especially at horizontal and vertical curves.
PROBLEM 40
a. Chevron signs c. Guide posts
Joints placed in concrete pavements, which are usually
b. Obstruction signs d. Concrete barriers
placed transversely, at regular intervals across the width of
PROBLEM 32 the pavement to release some of the tensile stresses that
Small reflective panels or buttons mounted on guideposts are induced due to a decrease in temperature.
or guard fence as an effective aid to delineate the roadway a. Hinge joint c. Construction joint
for driving at night. b. Contraction joint d. Expansion joint
a. Reflectors c. Delineators
PROBLEM 41
b. Illuminators d. Barriers
The layer of the pavement which finally carries the load
PROBLEM 33 from the road is ____.
a. sub-base c. base course
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 Republic of the Philippines EXAM 1
MATHEMATICS
University of Eastern Philippines
TRANSPORTATION
College of Engineering SET - A
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Prepared by:
University Town, Northern Samar Engr. JONATHAN C.
b. wearing surface d. sub-grade PROBLEM 47 BULAGAO
PROBLEM 42 Elevation differences between adjacent slabs at transverse
A pavement which has negligible flexural strength is joints. It is usually the result of pumping and is a major
called? source of Portland concrete pavement failure.
a. rigid c. macadam a. Spalling c. Bleeding
b. flexible d. all of the above b. Faulting d. Raveling
PROBLEM 48
PROBLEM 43
It is defined as the number of vehicles per unit distance
The part of the road structure which is immediately above
occupying a section of roadway at a given instant time and
the sub-grade and composed of stone boulders or superior
is usually measured in vehicles per mile or per km.
soil is called?
a. Density c. Flow
a. sub-base c. base
b. Capacity d. Volume
b. sub-grade d. wearing coarse
PROBLEM 49
PROBLEM 44 The ability of a roadway to accommodate traffic volume.
An application of hot bitumen material given to the old It is expressed as the maximum number of vehicles in a
surface to provide adhesions to the old and new road lane or a road that can pass a given point in unit time,
surface is called? usually an hour, that is vehicles per hour per lane or
a. seal coat c. tack coat roadway.
b. prime coat d. surface dressing a. Traffic Volume c. Traffic Density
PROBLEM 45 b. Traffic Capacity d. Basic Capacity
Wherever work of constructing a concrete cement PROBLEM 50
pavement is suspended, the joint provided is called? The distance between successive vehicles moving in the
a. transverse joint c. expansion joint same lane measured from head to head at any instance.
b. longitudinal joint d. construction joint a. space-headway c. travel speed
b. merging d. spot speed
PROBLEM 46
The separation between the corresponding points on two
successive vehicles minus the separation occupied by a
vehicle is known as?
a. lag c. headway
b. gap d. time delay