Question 1
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(203) What design standards do you need to be aware for all military construction?
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Military and government only.
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Military, industrial, and government.
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Military, industrial, and local ordinances
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Metropolitan ordinances, military, and industrial.
Question 2
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(203) Where can you find the military design standards for military construction?
Question 3
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(204) In the Unified Soils Classification System, what type of soil group does the letter “M” designates?
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Silt.
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Sand.
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Gravel.
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Highly organic.
Question 4
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(204) At least what percent of the soil must be retained on the No. 200 sieve for it to be classified as coarse grained?
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10 percent.
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20 percent.
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40 percent.
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50 percent.
Question 5
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(204) What size sieve is used to distinguish between gravels and sands?
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No. 4
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No. 10
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No. 40
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No. 200
Question 6
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(204) Which of these properties indicate whether or not soil contains clay?
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Cohesion.
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Plasticity.
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Compaction.
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Permeability.
Question 7
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(204) When wet soil is air-dried in a laboratory, the moisture is removed by evaporation until
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a constant weight is attained.
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the meniscus in the pore openings restricts the rate of capillary rise.
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the hygroscopic moisture in the soil is in equilibrium with the moisture vapor in the air.
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the capillary fringe in the soil recedes to a point where it is in equilibrium with hygroscopic moisture.
Question 8
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(204) What is the plasticity index of a soil with a liquid limit of 28 and a plastic limit of 21?
Question 9
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(205) What do we call the particle size distribution of a soil aggregate?
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Angularity
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Durability.
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Gradation.
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Granularity.
Question 10
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(205) A soil whose individual grains cover a narrow range of particle sizes is
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un-graded.
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gap-graded.
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well-graded.
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poorly graded.
Question 11
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(205) What should be done if a structure is likely to be affected by the ground water table or by capillary action?
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Lower the grade line.
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Raise the ground water table.
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Keep the site location regardless of cost.
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Change the site location if there is enough cause.
Question 12
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(206) To prevent the flow of water from standing in low places and seeping into the ground, the minimum longitudinal grade of a ditch should be
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0.2 percent.
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0.5 percent.
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2 percent.
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5 percent
Question 13
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(206) The maximum grade of ditch side slopes is determined by
Question 14
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(206) Which of these conditions is a function of subsurface drainage?
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To lower the water table.
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To raise the water table.
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To maintain underground springs.
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To collect water in pools or layers beneath the surface.
Question 15
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(206) What is the minimum distance required between the top of the base course and the natural water table if frost action is to be prevented?
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2 feet
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3 feet
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4 feet
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5 feet
Question 16
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(207) Asphalt cement is usually made fluid by
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heating
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adding alcohol
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mixing with coal tar
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adding ascorbic acid
Question 17
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(208) Which of these is not one of the functions of aggregate in a bituminous pavement mix?
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Provide a nonskid surface.
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Provide a binder for the bitumen.
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Transmit the load to the base course.
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Take the abrasive action of the traffic.
Question 18
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(208) Which of these can determine an aggregate’s affinity for water?
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Wash test.
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Stripping test
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Distillation test
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Mohs hardness test
Question 19
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(209) Which variables affect the final mix-design of a bituminous pavement?
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Moisture content and aggregate size.
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Moisture content, intended use, gradation, and angularity.
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Intended use, binder type, loading, and maximum aggregate size.
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Plasticity, binder type, maximum aggregate size, and angularity.
Question 20
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(209) A bituminous pavement mixture should be
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durable, workable, and porous.
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able to withstand traffic loads, durable, and porous
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able to withstand traffic loads, workable, and durable.
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workable, able to withstand traffic loads, and durable.
Question 21
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(210) Water’s main function in concrete mix is to
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make the mix workable and inhibit hydration.
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make the mix workable and start hydration.
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increase the weight of mix and inhibit hydration.
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decrease the amount of mix and start hydration.
Question 22
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(210) Fine aggregate used in cement paste should have a
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rough shape to promote workability.
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round shape to promote workability.
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round shape to promote uniformity.
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rough shape to promote uniformity.
Question 23
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(210) To be suitable for construction, concrete should be
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strong, watertight, durable, and workable.
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economical, strong, watertight, and uniform.
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durable, watertight, workable, and uniform.
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well graded, economical, strong, and watertight.
Question 24
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(211) Which of these plastic concrete properties is affected as you add more aggregate to a given amount of cement paste?
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Non-segregation.
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Workability.
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Uniformity.
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Durability.
Question 25
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(211) Which of these factors affects the watertightness of a concrete mix?
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Aggregate size.
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Aggregate gradation.
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Water to cement ratio.
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Cement amount in mix.
Question 26
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(212) The acceptable range for air content in air-entrained concrete is
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2 to 5.5 percent.
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3 to 6.6 percent
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4 to 7.5 percent.
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5 to 8.5 percent.
Question 27
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(212) When too much silt and clay are present in a concrete mixture, the concrete surface
Question 28
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(213) Cracks in concrete may be controlled by
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reducing restraint through the use of joints and increasing moisture to the concrete mix.
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reducing steel stresses at service load conditions and increasing restraint through the use of joints.
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increasing moisture to the concrete mix and providing adequate temperature and shrinkage reinforcement.
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providing adequate temperature and shrinkage reinforcement and reducing restraint through the use of joints.
Question 29
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(213) Which type of joint is used to allow placement of separate construction elements at different times?
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Control joints.
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Seismic joints.
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Expansion joints.
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Construction joints.
Question 30
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(214) The loads present within a structure are classified as
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uniformly distributed loads and concentrated loads.
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uniformly distributed loads and live loads.
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concentrated loads and dead loads.
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live loads and dead loads.
Question 31
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(214) Which kind of stress in a structure occurs on the side opposite the load?
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Shear
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Torsion
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Tension
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Compression
Question 32
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215) Walls, columns, piers, or pilasters resting on footings are used with
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spread foundations.
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mat foundations.
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raft foundations.
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pile foundations.
Question 33
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(215) In general, footings should be located so that they
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rest on compacted organic soil.
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are at a minimum of 5 feet below undisturbed soil.
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are above the ground water table and above the frost line.
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are above the ground water table but below the frost line.
Question 34
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(215) A foundation that develops the load bearing capacity through friction with the adjacent soil
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uses isolated footings.
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uses continuous footings.
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is a type of pile foundation.
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is a type of spread foundation.
Question 35
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(216) What type of concrete masonry unit CMU is not used for Air Force facilities?
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Type I, moisture controlled.
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Type II, moisture controlled.
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Type I, non-moisture controlled.
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Type II, non-moisture controlled.
Question 36
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(217) When may structural steel for buildings be permanently exposed to weather?
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When using hollow steel columns.
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When using exterior structural steel.
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When overall efficiency and economy will result.
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When using non-expansion and non-contraction joints.
Question 37
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(217) Temperature and deflection movements in a structural steel framing system are controlled by
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rigid framing techniques.
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the spacing between members.
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expansion and contraction joints.
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welding the connections instead of using rivets or bolts.
Question 38
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(218) The dimensional stability of plywood is improved through
Question 39
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(218) In regard to wood framing, values known as allowable unit stresses consider the
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species and grade of wood members.
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stress values within the wood members.
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necessary dimensions for wood members.
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effects of strength reducing characteristics such as knots.
Question 40
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(218) The stiffness of a wood beam is measured by its
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strength.
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allowable unit stress.
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modulus of elasticity.
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resistance to bending.
Question 41
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(219) When constructing a facility what factors determine the design of the plumbing system?
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Quantity and types of fixtures, length of storm drainage, capacities of water main, and total number of building population.
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Capacity of water main, quantity and types of fixtures, storm drainage pipe sizes, and total number of building population.
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Total number of building population, quantity and types of fixtures, storm drainage pipe sizes, and capacities of equipment and tanks.
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Capacities of equipment and tanks, total number of building population, length of storm drainage, and quantity and types of fixtures.
Question 42
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(220) Any part of a piping system, other than a main riser or stack piping, leading from the runout to the individual fixture is called a
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branch vent
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loop vent
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relief vent
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branch
Question 43
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(220) The single sloping drain from the base of a soil or waste stack to its junction with the main building drain or with another branch is
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a runout.
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an interceptor.
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a primary branch.
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a building sewer.
Question 44
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(221) Which of the following pipe is used for hot and cold water distribution systems and venting piping?
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Fiber.
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Cast-iron.
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Wrought-iron
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Copper tubing.
Question 45
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(222) Sewage systems are made up of the
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main, drain, and vent piping systems.
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main, waste, and vent piping systems.
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main, drain, and waste piping systems.
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drain, waste, and vent piping systems.
Question 46
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(223) The proportions of gases that make up dry air
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are substantially constant at all points on the earth’s surface.
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change with the amount of water vapor present in the air.
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change with variations in temperature.
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vary with the barometric pressure.
Question 47
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(224) Which of the following provides positive and reliable means for controlling temperature, humidity, and moisture condensation?
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Cooling by forced or natural ventilation with outside air.
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Cooling by the effects of heat conduction into the surrounding earth.
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Mechanical cooling and dehumidifying with refrigeration or well water.
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Capitalizing on natural elements by orienting facilities to shade and prevailing wind.
Question 48
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(225) Outside air temperatures usually drop after sundown while inside temperatures are kept up by heat absorbed by the structure. Therefore, one way to effectively cool the building is
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ventilating the building with outside air during the heat of the day only.
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ventilating the building with small quantities of outside air after sundown.
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ventilating the building with large quantities of outside air after sundown.
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ventilating the building with moderate quantities of outside air throughout the day.
Question 49
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(226) High-pressure heating systems are defined as those which operate at pressures in excess of
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150 psi.
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100 psi.
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30 psi.
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15 psi.
Question 50
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(226) A low-pressure heating system requires
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less radiator surface but larger pipes than a high-pressure system.
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the same radiator surface and pipe size as a high-pressure system.
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less radiator surface and smaller pipes than a high-pressure system.
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greater radiator surface and larger pipes than a high-pressure system.
Question 51
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(227) What type of ventilation can be used only in areas such as storage buildings and hangars?
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Unit.
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Gravity.
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Comfort.
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Mechanical.
Question 52
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(227) The two general classifications of fans are
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vane and tube.
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axial and vane.
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axial and centrifugal.
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tube and centrifugal.
Question 53
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(227) Most air filters in use today are the
Question 54
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(228) Which of the following principles are used in the refrigeration cycle?
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Evaporation, expansion, and pressure of liquids.
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Temperature, pressure, and expansion of liquids.
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Expansion, evaporation, and pressure of liquids.
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Evaporation, pressure, and temperature of liquids.
Question 55
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(228) A direct expansion system is best used to effectively cool
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multistory buildings.
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single-story buildings.
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a group of buildings.
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small single offices.
Question 56
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(229) What type of dual-temperature system uses a two or four-pipe system?
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All air system.
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All water system.
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Air and water system.
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Radiant heating system.
Question 57
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(230) A unit of electrical measure that shows current drain is
Question 58
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(231) In electrical design, what should generally be the minimum size of a conductor for a branch circuit?
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8 gauge.
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10 gauge.
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12 gauge.
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14 gauge.
Question 59
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(232) What funding document is used to initially request and authorize funds toward design and/or construction requirements?
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AF IMT 9, Request For Purchase.
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AF IMT 103, Work Clearance Request.
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AF IMT 332, Base Civil Engineer Work Request.
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DD Form 1391, FY __ Military Construction Project Data.
Question 60
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(233) All construction design projects, whether designed in-house or by an Architectural- Engineering (A-E firm), are required to go through a
Question 61
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(234) Which IDIQ contract has been tailored to support MILCON Air Force Military Family Housing (MFH) and other light commercial construction projects such as dormitories, transient lodging, and administration facilities?
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Design Build Plus (DB+).
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Design Bid Build (D-B-B).
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Multiple Award Construction Contracts (MACC).
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Simplified Acquisition Base Engineer Requirement (SABER).
Question 62
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(234) What do the detailed task specifications encompass under a SABER contract?
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Real property maintenance and repair.
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Real property repair and construction needs for the installation.
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Real property maintenance and construction needs for the installation.
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Real property maintenance, repair, and construction needs for the installation.
Question 63
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(235) Which of the following would not be included in the Statement of Work (SOW) for a construction contract?
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Government drawings.
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Government cost estimates.
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Government technical specifications.
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Government maps (i.e., travel routes or restricted areas).
Question 64
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(236) Which statement is not true regarding general provision in a contract?
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General provisions pertain to all contracts.
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They are optional and used at the discretion of the contracting officer.
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They protect the contractor and government in fulfilling the terms of the contract.
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They are the required FAR clauses and a standard to all fixed-price construction projects.
Question 65
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(237) Who must make sure the as-built drawings are submitted to drafting to become record drawings?
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BCE
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Inspector
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Contracto
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Project Manager
Question 66
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(238) Which statement is not true regarding Independent Government Estimates?
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They are used for comparing costs or prices proposed by offeror(s)
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They are used for budgeting and reserving funds for the contract.
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They are used to capture relative cost incurred during construction.
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They are used for determining price reasonableness when only one proposal is received.
Question 67
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(239) Which of the following is not a viable source for developing independent government cost estimates?
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Contractor proposals.
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Previous similar contracts.
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Commercial pricing guides and software.
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Existing architectural engineer estimates.
Question 68
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(240) Independent Government Cost Estimates should be classified
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Secret.
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Sensitive.
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Confidential.
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For Official Use Only
Question 69
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(241) It is permissible for the contract inspector and contractor’s representative to have lunch and discuss business as long as the meal is paid for by the
Question 70
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(242) For a Military Construction Project (MCP) project, the major command’s responsibilities for surveillance normally require how many visits before the acceptance inspection?
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One
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Monthly
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Quarterly
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At least two
Question 71
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(242) Under the military construction program, when the Air Force is not the construction agent, the AF inspector is concerned with which of the following surveillance programs?
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Daily and partial.
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Daily and routine.
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Routine and initial.
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Routine and partial.
Question 72
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(242) Most post-acceptance inspections are made to
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re-assess construction costs.
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determine routine maintenance needs.
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ascertain scheduled maintenance frequency.
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discover latent design or functional deficiencies.
Question 73
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(243) Who would be the single point-of-contact for the BCE and contracting officer on a construction project?
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Project inspector.
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Project manager.
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Contract administrator.
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Contract superintendent.
Question 74
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(244) Who is responsible for coordinating an onsite visits to a construction project?
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Escort.
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Project manager.
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Prospective bidder.
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Contracting officer.
Question 75
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(245) Identifying omissions or errors in final construction plans can lead to
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contractor claims and increase in construction surveillance.
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wasted effort and decrease in administrative costs.
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higher construction costs and subsequent claims.
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an increase in construction surveillance.
Question 76
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(246) Who completes the AF Form 103, Base Civil Engineering Work Clearance Request, for contract work according to the FARs?
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Operations and Planning.
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Construction manager.
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Procurement.
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Contractor.
Question 77
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(247) Who conducts the pre-performance conference (PRECON) for a construction project?
Question 78
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(247) Which of the following offices is the only one authorized to obligate the Government with the contractor?
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Using agency.
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Base civil engineer.
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Contracting officer
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Construction management.
Question 79
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(248) Which of the materials submittal methods requires an independent testing lab?
Question 80
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(249) The contractor submits AF IMT 3064, Contract Progress Schedule, for approval of any project that establishes a continuous performance period of
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30 or more days.
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60 or more days.
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90 or more days.
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120 or more days.
Question 81
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(250) Where can the documented proof of the construction project be placed?
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Daily log maintained by the using agency.
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Daily log maintained by project manager.
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Follow-up correspondence maintained by the contractor.
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Memo for record maintained by the construction manager.
Question 82
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(250) After a contract inspector reports a safety violation via telephone, the contract inspector should submit a follow-up notification letter to the
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contracting office.
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safety officials.
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using agency.
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contractor.
Question 83
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(250) What happens to the inspection records after the construction project is completed?
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Destroyed.
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Filed in the BCE’s office.
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Returned to the contractor.
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Turned over to the contracting office.
Question 84
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(251) Who should be present for the prefinal construction inspection?
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Contracting officer, construction manager, and base civil engineer.
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Construction manager, project inspector, and base civil engineer.
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Base Civil Engineer, contracting officer, and contractor.
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Project inspector, contractor, and construction manager.
Question 85
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(252) What is the final post construction activity?
Question 86
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(001) What agency provides support for areas regarding utility systems?
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Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations.
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Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence.
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Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency.
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Responsible major command (MAJCOM) engineering staff.
Question 87
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(001) Ensuring that the comprehensive plans of your base support the mission and objectives of the installation is the responsibility of the
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responsible major command (MAJCOM).
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installation commander.
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Air Force civil engineer (CE)
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Assistant Secretary of the Air Force.
Question 88
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(001) Who approves the general plan for an installation?
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The wing commander.
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The responsible major command (MAJCOM).
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The Air Force civil engineer (CE).
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The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force.
Question 89
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(002) The Air Force Comprehensive Planning Program
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identifies and assesses alternatives for development of surrounding communities.
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is primarily a budgeting process that ensures funding for base activities.
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identifies and assesses alternatives for development of Air Force bases.
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allocates personnel to each base according the base’s mission .
Question 90
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(002) The comprehensive planning process analyzes
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only the current development potential of the base.
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only the long-range development potential of the base.
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only the short- and long-range development potential of the base.
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the current, short-, and long-range development potential of the base.
Question 91
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(002) Which part of the comprehensive plan is a summary document?
Question 92
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(002) Which component plan would you refer to if concerned about the capacity of the base water system?
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Infrastructure plan.
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Land use and transportation plan.
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Capital improvements program plan.
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Composite constraints and opportunities plan.
Question 93
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(002) Which component plan integrates the traditional elements of physical planning with other future plans into one document?
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Infrastructure plan.
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Land use and transportation plan.
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Capital improvements program plan.
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Composite constraints and opportunities plan.
Question 94
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(002) Which map series would you refer to for information regarding future development?
Question 95
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(002) Which map series would you refer to for information about the architectural compatibility of your base?
Question 96
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(003) Civil engineers (CE) assist in preparing explosives site plans (ESP) by ensuring that the weapons safety office is
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fully aware of all construction actions planned on the installation.
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informed of completed construction activities on the installation.
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fully aware of all construction actions planned within the inhabited-building distances.
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informed of completed construction activities within the inhabited-building distances.
Question 97
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(003) What agency endorses the explosives site plan (ESP) before it is submitted to the DOD Explosives Safety Board?
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Air Force Safety Center.
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Installation civil engineer (CE) office.
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Major command (MAJCOM) weapons safety office.
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Installation weapons safety office.
Question 98
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(003) Which example would not require the submission of an explosives site plan (ESP)?
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Construction of a missile maintenance facility
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Construction of an addition to a weapons storage facility.
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A temporary reduction in the storage capacity of UN Class I explosives.
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Addition of an aircraft parking area not previously used for explosives operations.
Question 99
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(004) What kind of work can civil engineers (CE) do after receiving preliminary approval of an explosives site plan (ESP)?
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Nothing. They must wait until final approval to plan and design the construction project.
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Proceed with construction without restrictions.
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Begin the first phase of construction.
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Begin planning and design activities.
Question 100
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(004) Which construction drawings must be submitted for final approval of the explosives site plan (ESP)?
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Only those drawings related to safety and protective features.
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Only those drawings showing quantity-distance arcs.
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Only those drawings showing the floor plan.
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A complete set of drawings showing every aspect of construction.
Question 101
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(004) What color coding is required on maps for an explosives site plan (ESP)?
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Potential explosion sites (PES) in blue and exposed sites (ES) in black.
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PESs in yellow and ESs in blue.
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PESs in red and ESs in green.
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PESs blue and ESs in yellow.
Question 102
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(005) Whose airfield safety standards apply when DOD organizations use civil airfields?
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Air Standardization Coordinating Committee’s (ASCC).
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO)
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Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) only.
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DOD’s if possible; if not, the FAA’s.
Question 103
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(005) How are the airfield planning criteria in UFC 3–260–01 applied to existing facilities constructed under different standards?
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Existing facilities are always exempt from conforming to these criteria.
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Existing facilities must be brought into compliance with these criteria.
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Existing facilities can be brought into compliance with these criteria if it is feasible to do so.
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Existing facilities must be brought into compliance with these criteria when the facilities are modified.
Question 104
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(005) Under what circumstances can the DOD airfield planning criteria in UFC 3–260–01 be supplemented?
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Only the DOD can supplement the criteria.
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A major command (MAJCOM) needs to meet special mission requirements.
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A service component needs to adapt to unique operational characteristics.
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The installation commander determines that some criteria don’t apply to the installation.
Question 105
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(006) What is the normal length and width of a clear zone for a class B runway?
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2,000 feet long and 1,000 feet wide.
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3,000 feet long and 2,000 feet wide.
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3,000 feet long and 3,000 feet wide.
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4,000 feet long and 4,000 feet wide.
Question 106
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(006) If an accident potential zone (APZ) is classified as an APZ I, it is beyond
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an APZ II and has only a slight potential for an accident.
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an APZ II and has a measurable potential for an accident.
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the runway clear zone and has a significant potential for accidents.
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the runway clear zone and has only a slight potential for accidents.
Question 107
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(007) In terms of airfield airspace criteria, an obstruction can refer to
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objects of natural growth only.
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existing man-made objects only.
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existing or proposed man-made objects only.
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man-made objects, objects of natural growth, and terrain.
Question 108
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(007) Which is not considered an obstruction to air navigation?
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An object 600 feet tall at the site of the object .
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A 100-foot-tall object within 3 nautical miles of the airfield reference point.
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A 400-foot-tall object within 4 nautical miles of the airfield reference point.
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A 500-foot-tall object within 4 nautical miles from the airfield reference point.
Question 109
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(007) What type of traverse way requires a minimum of 23 feet vertical clearance?
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Interstate highway.
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Military roads.
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Waterways.
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Railroads.
Question 110
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(007) Which runway imaginary surface is an oval-shaped plane at an elevation of 150 feet above the airfield elevation?
Question 111
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(008) Who approves all Air Force-wide programs to ensure they conform with DoDI 2000.16, DOD Anti-terrorism Standards?
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Air Force Civil Engineer (AF/ILE).
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Air Force Anti-Terrorism Chief, AF/AT.
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Force Protection Working Group (FPWG).
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Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff, Air & Space Operations (AF/XO).
Question 112
Question
(008) Which of the following is not one of the steps of engineer anti-terrorism/force protection (AT/FP) planning?
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Identify constraints.
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Design protective systems to counter threats.
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Determine levels of protection for assets.
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Identify non-combatants on the installation.
Question 113
Question
(009) What are the three categories of assets you should consider for anti-terrorism/force protection (AT/FP)?
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Personnel, equipment, and aircraft.
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Personnel, materials, and aircraft.
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Facilities, aircraft, and personnel.
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Facilities, equipment and materials, and personnel.
Question 114
Question
(009) Which aggressors are usually oriented around an ideology, a political cause, or an issue and commonly work in small, well-organized groups with sophistication and efficient planning capability.
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Criminals.
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Protestors.
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Terrorists
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Subversives.
Question 115
Question
(009) Facilities are chosen for anti-terrorism/force protection (AT/FP) measures based on
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their current use and the assets they house.
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their proximity to base entrance and exit points.
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the costs to rebuild them and replace the contents.
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the presence of classified materials within them.
Question 116
Question
(009) Which attack tactic might be used to destroy a building while allowing the aggressor to maintain distance from the occupants?
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Stationary vehicle bomb.
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Moving vehicle bomb.
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Exterior attack.
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Forced entry.
Question 117
Question
(010) When deciding which assets to protect in an anti-terrorism/force protection (AT/FP) program, you should
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balance the physical, resource, and political constraints against your asset priority list.
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ignore political constraints because diplomatic channels will overcome them.
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assume that all necessary resources will be available for AT/FP measures.
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enact desirable AT/FP measures regardless of constraints
Question 118
Question
(010) If possible, assets to be protected under the anti-terrorism/force protection (AT/FP) program should
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not be identified with signs.
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be located around the exterior walls of buildings.
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be located near activities with large visitor populations.
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not be located where they are visible to more than one person.
Question 119
Question
(011) Expeditionary site planning (ESP) is mainly associated with
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long-range planning for permanent installations.
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short-range planning for permanent installations.
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long-range forecasting for national security strategy.
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locations where the Air Force presence is not permanent.
Question 120
Question
(011) Which of the following is primarily developed for locations with a permanent Air Force presence?
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Expeditionary site plan (ESP).
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Aircraft mishap survey plan (AMSP).
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Expeditionary site survey process (ESSP).
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In-garrison expeditionary site plan (IGESP).
Question 121
Question
(011) Which template identifies resources and capabilities of a location by functional area?
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Part II, Expeditionary Site Planning (ESP).
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Part I, Expeditionary Site Survey Process (ESSP).
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Part II, In-Garrison Expeditionary Site Plan (IGESP).
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Part II, Expeditionary Site Survey Process (ESSP).
Question 122
Question
(011) Which template identifies limiting factors (LIMFAC)?
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Part II, Expeditionary Site Planning (ESP).
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Part I, Expeditionary Site Survey Process (ESSP).
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Part II, In-Garrison Expeditionary Site Plan (IGESP).
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Part II, Expeditionary Site Survey Process (ESSP).
Question 123
Question
(011) You will find a complete listing of the functional responsibilities for beddown operations in
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AFI 10–219.
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AFI 10–404
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AFH 10–222 v5.
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AFI 32–1042.
Question 124
Question
(011) Who provides command policy and guidance for implementing in-garrison expeditionary site plan (IGESP) and expeditionary site planning (ESP) concepts to meet the command’s specific missions?
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AF/ILE.
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AF/XO.
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AF/ILG.
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Major command (MAJCOM).
Question 125
Question
(011) Which of the following is not a responsibility of major command (MAJCOM) functional managers?
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Take appropriate action to resolve subordinate unit limiting factors (LIMFAC).
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Coordinate site survey requests with major command (MAJCOM) logistics plans function.
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Exercise management control over the expeditionary site planning (ESP) program.
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Coordinate efforts with MAJCOM logistics plans function and appropriate numbered air force (NAF) agencies.
Question 126
Question
(012) What are the three sub-processes of the expeditionary site survey process (ESSP)?
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Pre-site survey, site survey, post-site survey.
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Site selection, data selection, storage and access.
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Site survey, data selection, post-site survey.
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Pre-site survey, storage and access, post-site survey
Question 127
Question
(012) Information gathered during an expeditionary site survey is used to generate the
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limiting factors (LIMFAC).
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airfield suitability assessment.
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employment knowledge base (EKB).
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anti-terrorism/force protection (AT/FP) plan.
Question 128
Question
(012) During an expeditionary site survey, data is collected in which components?
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Site selection, site survey, reporting.
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Pre-site survey, site survey, post-site survey.
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Pre-site survey, site survey, database development.
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Site selection, database development, airfield suitability survey.
Question 129
Question
(013) Expeditionary site survey data collected with the survey tool for employment planning (STEP) is stored in the
Answer
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Reconnaissance information database (RID).
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Employment knowledge base (EKB).
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Expeditionary site assessment tool (ESAT).
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Beddown capability assessment tool (BCAT).
Question 130
Question
(013) Who should units desiring to conduct site surveys outside of their area of responsibility (AOR) contact for permission?
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AF Deputy Chief of Staff, Air & Space Operations (AF/XO).
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Director of Logistics Readiness (AF/ILG).
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Their own wing commander.
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Their own major command (MAJCOM).
Question 131
Question
(013) How many members should an expeditionary site survey team have?
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Three
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Five
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Ten
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Depends on the mission
Question 132
Question
013) What is the purpose of the follow-on team in an expeditionary site survey?
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Produce an airfield suitability survey.
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Gather data relevant to the success of the specific mission.
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Produce minimum essential data such as a full spectrum threat assessment.
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Gather data for the expeditionary combat support (ECS) beddown assessment.
Question 133
Question
(013) Who certifies the data collected by an expeditionary site survey team?
Question 134
Question
(014) In the context of expeditionary site planning, what are limiting factors (LIMFAC)?
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Minor supply shortfalls.
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Budget shortfalls that must be made up.
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Enemy strengths that threaten combat support operations.
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Personnel or materiel deficiencies that threaten the mission.
Question 135
Question
(014) In AFI 10–404, Base Support and Expeditionary Site Planning, where would you find guidance on depicting utility layouts that reflect possible expansion of USAF and host nation lines?
Answer
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Attachment 8 (Ch 7, “Airfield Operations, Part 1”).
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Attachment 9 (Ch 8, “Airfield Loading/Parking Plan, Part 2”).
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Attachment 45 (Ch 44, “Maps, Part 1”).
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Attachment 46 (Ch 45, “Combat Logistic Support, Part 1”).
Question 136
Question
(015) What is a minimum operating strip (MOS)?
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The minimum clear zone around a runway.
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The shortest acceptable length of an aircraft operating surface.
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The minimum distance between airfield operations and base facilities.
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The smallest acceptable length and width of an aircraft operating surface.
Question 137
Question
(015) The minimum operating strip (MOS) layout is acceptable when it
Answer
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meets the requirements specified in Chapter 44 “Maps, Part 1” of AFI 10–404, Base Support and Expeditionary Site Planning.
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conforms to the standards set by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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is approved by the Director of Logistics Readiness (AF/ILG).
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meets the requirements of the wing/installation commander.
Question 138
Question
(015) The minimum airfield operating strip marking system (MAOSMS) must be correct because it
Answer
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indicates the location of aircraft staging areas.
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serves as the emergency airfield lighting system (EALS).
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allows pilots to visually acquire the airfield’s operating surface on approach.
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shows the minimum operating strip (MOS) layout requirements of the installation commander.
Question 139
Question
(016) When arriving at an aircraft mishap site, you must consider all the following hazards except
Question 140
Question
(016) What is the minimum number of personnel required for an aircraft mishap survey team?
Question 141
Question
(016) A full aircraft mishap survey party consists of a survey party chief (SPC) and instrument operator, as well as
Answer
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a reconnaissance chief, rod person, and rod person recorder.
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an instrument operator recorder, rod person, and rod person recorder.
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a recovered item recorder, rod person, and reconnaissance assistant.
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an instrument operator recorder, rod person, and survey marker.
Question 142
Question
(201) What facility design element determines how well a facility serves the mission requirement and its occupants on a day in and day out basis?
Answer
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Functionality.
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Flexibility.
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Accuracy.
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Economy.
Question 143
Question
(201) When assessing existing conditions at a proposed construction site, what potential hazards should you look for?
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Weapons storage area, asbestos, lead-based paint, and contaminated soil.
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Asbestos, weapons storage area, and contaminated soil.
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Asbestos, lead-based paint, and weapons storage area.
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Asbestos, lead-based paint, and contaminated soil.
Question 144
Question
(202) What should govern all military construction designs?
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Flexibility.
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Accuracy.
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Economy.
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Function.
Question 145
Question
(203) What design standards do you need to be aware for all military construction?
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Military and government only.
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Military, industrial, and government.
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Military, industrial, and local ordinances.
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Metropolitan ordinances, military, and industrial.
Question 146
Question
(203) Where can you find the military design standards for military construction?
Question 147
Question
(204) In the Unified Soils Classification System, what type of soil group does the letter “M” designates?
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Silt
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Sand
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Gravel
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Highly organic
Question 148
Question
(204) At least what percent of the soil must be retained on the No. 200 sieve for it to be classified as coarse grained?
Question 149
Question
(204) What size sieve is used to distinguish between gravels and sands?
Answer
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No. 4.
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No. 10.
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No. 40.
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No. 200.
Question 150
Question
(204) Which of these properties indicate whether or not soil contains clay?
Answer
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Cohesion.
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Plasticity.
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Compaction.
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Permeability.
Question 151
Question
(204) When wet soil is air-dried in a laboratory, the moisture is removed by evaporation until
Answer
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a constant weight is attained.
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the meniscus in the pore openings restricts the rate of capillary rise
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the hygroscopic moisture in the soil is in equilibrium with the moisture vapor in the air.
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the capillary fringe in the soil recedes to a point where it is in equilibrium with hygroscopic moisture.
Question 152
Question
(204) What is the plasticity index of a soil with a liquid limit of 28 and a plastic limit of 21?
Question 153
Question
(205) What do we call the particle size distribution of a soil aggregate?
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Angularity
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Durability.
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Gradation.
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Granularity.
Question 154
Question
(205) A soil whose individual grains cover a narrow range of particle sizes is
Answer
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un-graded.
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gap-graded.
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well-graded.
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poorly graded.
Question 155
Question
(205) What should be done if a structure is likely to be affected by the ground water table or by capillary action?
Answer
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Lower the grade line
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Raise the ground water table.
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Keep the site location regardless of cost.
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Change the site location if there is enough cause.
Question 156
Question
(206) To prevent the flow of water from standing in low places and seeping into the ground, the minimum longitudinal grade of a ditch should be
Answer
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0.2 percent.
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0.5 percent.
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2 percent.
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5 percent.
Question 157
Question
(206) The maximum grade of ditch side slopes is determined by
Question 158
Question
(206) What is the minimum distance required between the top of the base course and the natural water table if frost action is to be prevented?
Question 159
Question
(207) Asphalt cement is usually made fluid by
Answer
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heating.
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adding alcohol
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mixing with coal tar.
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adding ascorbic acid.
Question 160
Question
(208) Which of these is not one of the functions of aggregate in a bituminous pavement mix?
Answer
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Provide a nonskid surface.
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Provide a binder for the bitumen.
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Transmit the load to the base course.
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Take the abrasive action of the traffic.
Question 161
Question
(208) Which of these can determine an aggregate’s affinity for water?
Answer
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Wash test.
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Stripping test.
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Distillation test.
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Mohs hardness scale.
Question 162
Question
(209) Which variables affect the final mix-design of a bituminous pavement?
Answer
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Moisture content and aggregate size.
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Moisture content, intended use, gradation, and angularity.
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Intended use, binder type, loading, and maximum aggregate size.
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Plasticity, binder type, maximum aggregate size, and angularity.
Question 163
Question
(209) A bituminous pavement mixture should be
Answer
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durable, workable, and porous.
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able to withstand traffic loads, durable, and porous.
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able to withstand traffic loads, workable, and durable.
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workable, able to withstand traffic loads, and durable.
Question 164
Question
(210) Water’s main function in concrete mix is to
Answer
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make the mix workable and inhibit hydration.
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make the mix workable and start hydration.
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increase the weight of mix and inhibit hydration.
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decrease the amount of mix and start hydration.
Question 165
Question
(210) Fine aggregate used in cement paste should have a
Answer
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rough shape to promote workability.
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round shape to promote workability.
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round shape to promote uniformity.
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rough shape to promote uniformity.
Question 166
Question
(210) To be suitable for construction, concrete should be
Answer
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strong, watertight, durable, and workable.
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economical, strong, watertight, and uniform
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durable, watertight, workable, and uniform.
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well graded, economical, strong, and watertight.
Question 167
Question
(211) Which of these plastic concrete properties is affected as you add more aggregate to a given amount of cement paste?
Answer
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Non-segregation.
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Workability.
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Uniformity.
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Durability.
Question 168
Question
(211) Which of these factors affects the watertightness of a concrete mix?
Answer
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Aggregate size.
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Aggregate gradation.
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Water to cement ratio.
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Cement amount in mix.
Question 169
Question
(212) The acceptable range for air content in air-entrained concrete is
Answer
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2 to 5.5 percent.
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3 to 6.6 percent.
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4 to 7.5 percent.
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5 to 8.5 percent.
Question 170
Question
(212) When too much silt and clay are present in a concrete mixture, the concrete surface
Question 171
Question
(213) Cracks in concrete may be controlled by
Answer
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reducing restraint through the use of joints and increasing moisture to the concrete mix.
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reducing steel stresses at service load conditions and increasing restraint through the use of joints.
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increasing moisture to the concrete mix and providing adequate temperature and shrinkage reinforcement.
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providing adequate temperature and shrinkage reinforcement and reducing restraint through the use of joints.
Question 172
Question
(213) Which type of joint is used to allow placement of separate construction elements at different times?
Answer
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Control joints.
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Seismic joints.
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Expansion joints.
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Construction joints.
Question 173
Question
(214) The loads present within a structure are classified as
Answer
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uniformly distributed loads and concentrated loads.
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uniformly distributed loads and live loads.
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concentrated loads and dead loads.
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live loads and dead loads.
Question 174
Question
(214) Which kind of stress in a structure occurs on the side opposite the load?
Answer
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Shear.
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Torsion.
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Tension.
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Compression.
Question 175
Question
(215) Walls, columns, piers, or pilasters resting on footings are used with
Answer
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spread foundations.
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mat foundations.
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raft foundations.
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pile foundations.
Question 176
Question
(215) In general, footings should be located so that they
Answer
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rest on compacted organic soil
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are at a minimum of 5 feet below undisturbed soil.
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are above the ground water table and above the frost line.
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are above the ground water table but below the frost line.
Question 177
Question
(215) A foundation that develops the load bearing capacity through friction with the adjacent soil
Answer
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uses isolated footings.
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uses continuous footings.
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is a type of pile foundation.
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is a type of spread foundation.
Question 178
Question
(216) What type of concrete masonry unit CMU is not used for Air Force facilities?
Answer
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Type I, moisture controlled
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Type II, moisture controlled.
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Type I, non-moisture controlled.
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Type II, non-moisture controlled.
Question 179
Question
(217) When may structural steel for buildings be permanently exposed to weather?
Answer
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When using hollow steel columns.
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When using exterior structural steel.
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When overall efficiency and economy will result.
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When using non-expansion and non-contraction joints.
Question 180
Question
(217) Temperature and deflection movements in a structural steel framing system are controlled by
Answer
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rigid framing techniques.
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the spacing between members.
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expansion and contraction joints.
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welding the connections instead of using rivets or bolts.
Question 181
Question
(218) The dimensional stability of plywood is improved through
Question 182
Question
(218) In regard to wood framing, values known as allowable unit stresses consider the
Answer
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species and grade of wood members.
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stress values within the wood members.
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necessary dimensions for wood members.
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effects of strength reducing characteristics such as knots.
Question 183
Question
(218) The stiffness of a wood beam is measured by its
Answer
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strength.
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allowable unit stress.
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modulus of elasticity.
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resistance to bending.
Question 184
Question
(219) When constructing a facility what factors determine the design of the plumbing system?
Answer
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Quantity and types of fixtures, length of storm drainage, capacities of water main, and total number of building population.
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Capacity of water main, quantity and types of fixtures, storm drainage pipe sizes, and total number of building population.
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Total number of building population, quantity and types of fixtures, storm drainage pipe sizes, and capacities of equipment and tanks.
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Capacities of equipment and tanks, total number of building population, length of storm drainage, and quantity and types of fixtures.
Question 185
Question
(220) Any part of a piping system, other than a main riser or stack piping, leading from the runout to the individual fixture is called a
Answer
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branch vent.
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loop vent.
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relief vent.
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branch.
Question 186
Question
(220) The single sloping drain from the base of a soil or waste stack to its junction with the main building drain or with another branch is
Answer
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a runout.
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an interceptor.
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a primary branch.
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a building sewer.
Question 187
Question
(221) Which of the following pipe is used for hot and cold water distribution systems and venting piping?
Answer
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Fiber.
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Cast-iron.
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Wrought-iron.
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Copper tubing.
Question 188
Question
(222) Sewage systems are made up of the
Answer
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main, drain, and vent piping systems.
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main, waste, and vent piping systems.
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main, drain, and waste piping systems.
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drain, waste, and vent piping systems.
Question 189
Question
(223) The proportions of gases that make up dry air
Answer
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are substantially constant at all points on the earth’s surface.
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change with the amount of water vapor present in the air.
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change with variations in temperature.
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vary with the barometric pressure.
Question 190
Question
(224) Which of the following provides positive and reliable means for controlling temperature, humidity, and moisture condensation?
Answer
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Cooling by forced or natural ventilation with outside air.
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Cooling by the effects of heat conduction into the surrounding earth.
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Mechanical cooling and dehumidifying with refrigeration or well water.
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Capitalizing on natural elements by orienting facilities to shade and prevailing wind.
Question 191
Question
(225) Outside air temperatures usually drop after sundown while inside temperatures are kept up by heat absorbed by the structure. Therefore, one way to effectively cool the building is
Answer
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ventilating the building with outside air during the heat of the day only.
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ventilating the building with small quantities of outside air after sundown.
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ventilating the building with large quantities of outside air after sundown.
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ventilating the building with moderate quantities of outside air throughout the day.
Question 192
Question
(226) High-pressure heating systems are defined as those which operate at pressures in excess of
Answer
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150 psi.
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100 psi.
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50 psi.
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30 psi.
Question 193
Question
(226) A low-pressure heating system requires
Answer
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less radiator surface but larger pipes than a high-pressure system.
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the same radiator surface and pipe size as a high-pressure system.
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less radiator surface and smaller pipes than a high-pressure system.
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greater radiator surface and larger pipes than a high-pressure system.
Question 194
Question
(227) What type of ventilation can be used only in areas such as storage buildings and hangars?
Answer
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Unit.
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Gravity.
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Comfort.
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Mechanical.
Question 195
Question
(227) The two general classifications of fans are
Answer
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Vane and tube
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axial and vane
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axial and centrifugal
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tube and centrifugal
Question 196
Question
(227) Most air filters in use today are the
Question 197
Question
(228) Which of the following principles are used in the refrigeration cycle?
Answer
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Evaporation, expansion, and pressure of liquids.
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Temperature, pressure, and expansion of liquids.
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Expansion, evaporation, and pressure of liquids.
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Evaporation, pressure, and temperature of liquids.
Question 198
Question
(228) A direct expansion system is best used to effectively cool
Answer
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multistory buildings.
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single-story buildings.
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a group of buildings.
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small single offices
Question 199
Question
(229) What type of dual-temperature system uses a two or four-pipe system?
Answer
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All air system.
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All water system.
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Air and water system.
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Radiant heating system.
Question 200
Question
(230) A unit of electrical measure that shows current drain is