Exam- ECCC GE Review Questions and Answers
What is general engineering? Correct-Those engineering capabilities and activities, other
than combat engineering that modify, maintain, and protect the physical environment.
What is geospatial engineering? Correct-Those engineering capabilities and activities that
contribute to a clear understanding of the physical environment by providing geospatial
information and services to commanders and staff (JP 3-34)
What is Geospatial information and services? Correct-the collection, information,
extraction, storage, dissemination, and exploitation of geodetic, geomagnetic, imagery,
gravimetric, aeronautical, topographic, hydrographic, literal, cultural and toponymic data
accurately referenced to a precise location on the earth's surface.
How long does it take type 1 concrete to achieve design strength? Correct-28 days
What is the result of increase water to concrete ratio? Correct-Decrease; Strength,
durability, water tightness
Increases; workability
, Exam- ECCC GE Review Questions and Answers
Construction Planning: What is the preferred source for class IV? Correct-Local
procurement
Construction Planning: Who do you turn in DA Form 4283 in Garrison vs. in contingency?
Correct-Garrison: DPW
Contingency: TEC
What is the purpose of an EAB (Echelons Above Brigade)? Correct-Exists to augment BCT
capacity.
Force Protection: What capacity should you plan for? Correct-200% or 2 units during RIP
What are roads classified as? Correct-Combat roads and trails
Improved Roads
Base Camp: What are the classifications of bases? Correct-Contingency and enduring (5+
years)
, Exam- ECCC GE Review Questions and Answers
Base Camp: What are the types of bases? Correct-Base
Base Camp
Intermediate staging base
FOB
What is the facility pressure standard for water? Correct-20-120 PSI
How much water should you store? Correct-Your storage requirement is half of your total
daily demand.
How much does water weight? Correct-1 cubic foot of water weighs 62.4 lbs/cu. ft
1" square in column of water, 12" high, weighs 0.422 lbs
Water Calcs Correct-Minimum water requirements for sustainment is:
5 gal/person/day 1 shower/laundry uses 17.5 gal
Daily water requirements for shower/laundry is
[(total # showers/exchange per week) x 17.5 gal] / 7 days
What is general engineering? Correct-Those engineering capabilities and activities, other
than combat engineering that modify, maintain, and protect the physical environment.
What is geospatial engineering? Correct-Those engineering capabilities and activities that
contribute to a clear understanding of the physical environment by providing geospatial
information and services to commanders and staff (JP 3-34)
What is Geospatial information and services? Correct-the collection, information,
extraction, storage, dissemination, and exploitation of geodetic, geomagnetic, imagery,
gravimetric, aeronautical, topographic, hydrographic, literal, cultural and toponymic data
accurately referenced to a precise location on the earth's surface.
How long does it take type 1 concrete to achieve design strength? Correct-28 days
What is the result of increase water to concrete ratio? Correct-Decrease; Strength,
durability, water tightness
Increases; workability
, Exam- ECCC GE Review Questions and Answers
Construction Planning: What is the preferred source for class IV? Correct-Local
procurement
Construction Planning: Who do you turn in DA Form 4283 in Garrison vs. in contingency?
Correct-Garrison: DPW
Contingency: TEC
What is the purpose of an EAB (Echelons Above Brigade)? Correct-Exists to augment BCT
capacity.
Force Protection: What capacity should you plan for? Correct-200% or 2 units during RIP
What are roads classified as? Correct-Combat roads and trails
Improved Roads
Base Camp: What are the classifications of bases? Correct-Contingency and enduring (5+
years)
, Exam- ECCC GE Review Questions and Answers
Base Camp: What are the types of bases? Correct-Base
Base Camp
Intermediate staging base
FOB
What is the facility pressure standard for water? Correct-20-120 PSI
How much water should you store? Correct-Your storage requirement is half of your total
daily demand.
How much does water weight? Correct-1 cubic foot of water weighs 62.4 lbs/cu. ft
1" square in column of water, 12" high, weighs 0.422 lbs
Water Calcs Correct-Minimum water requirements for sustainment is:
5 gal/person/day 1 shower/laundry uses 17.5 gal
Daily water requirements for shower/laundry is
[(total # showers/exchange per week) x 17.5 gal] / 7 days
