DPWH PE 2 EXAM PREP | MOCK
TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What is the minimum average compressive strength for a non-load bearing Concrete
Hollow Block (DO 80 s2018) - Answer- 600 psi
How many pieces of Concrete Hollow Blocks (CHB0 per square meter are used in the
Cost Estimation (DO 137 s2017) - Answer- 13
What is the cement sand ration to achieve 500 psi Concrete Hollow Blocks (CHB)
(Simplified Construction Handbook for School Buildings, DPWH - May 2014) - Answer-
1:6
What is the mix ration by volume of the mortar used in the installation of CHB and
Louver Blocks (DO 80 s2018) - Answer- 1 part cement : 3 part sand
What is the minimum corrugation overlap on roofing sheet installation (Simplified
Construction Handbook for School Buildings, DPWH - May 2014) - Answer- 250mm
What is the design standard width for tourism and farm to market road projects (DO 15
s2020) - Answer- Minimum 6.1m for two-lanes
How many project billboards are installed for each road/bridge/flood control project (DO
21 s2017) - Answer- 2
What is the dimension of a DPWH project billboard (DO 21 s2017) - Answer- 4 ft x 8 ft
Is the total estimated cost of the project which covers the Civil Works, Engineering
Supervision and Administrative Overhead, Road Right-of-Way Acquisition, Construction
Contingency. Include information about the project location and limits, quantity and unit
cost of each item of work, construction duration, funding source, equipment
requirement, etc. (DO 137 s2017) - Answer- Program of Works (POW)
Is the total estimated agency estimate (direct cost, indirect cost and tax) for civil works
contract of infrastructure projects, wherein it is the ceiling of award of contract for
government locally-funded projects and reference for comparison of bid costs of
contractors for both locally-funded and foreign assisted projects. (DO 137 s2017) -
Answer- Approved Budget for Contract (ABC)
, Is the determination of reasonable unit cost of each item of work which reflects the
breakdown showing quantities of work items, unit price of materials, equipment rental
rates, labor rates and DPWH-prescribed indirect costs including taxes (DO 137 s2017) -
Answer- Detailed Unite Price Analysis (DUPA)
One-storey up to 5-storeys in height, i.e. from 3m up to a maximum of 15m above
established grade (DO 137 s2017) - Answer- Low Rise Building
On the preparation of Detailed Unit Price Analysis, allowance for waste and/or losses
shall not exceed __ % of the materials requirement (DO 137 s2017) - Answer- 5%
How many percent is shrinkage factor used for material cost estimation of Embankment
from Common Borrow by Equipment (DO 137 s2017) - Answer- 25%
How many percent is shrinkage factor used for material cost estimation of Gravel
Bedding (DO 137 s2017) - Answer- 5%
What is the minimum cement content per cubic meter on a Class A concrete (Item 405
Blue Book, DO 137 s2017) - Answer- 9.1
What is the minimum cement content per cubic meter on a Class C concrete (Item 405
Blue Book, DO 137 s2017) - Answer- 9.5
What is the minimum cement content per cubic meter on a Lean Concrete (for manual
mixing) (DO 137 s2017) - Answer- 6
What is the rate of application in Items 301 Bituminous Prime Coat (Blue Book) -
Answer- 1 to 2 liters/m2
What is the unit weight of a 10mm diameter RSB (PNS 49) - Answer- 0.617
What is the nominal weight of 16mm diameter x 6m length RSB (PNS 49) - Answer-
9.468
What is the minimum vertical clearance above roadway for Railways, Flyover and
Bridge along and crossing national highways (DO 53 s2016) - Answer- 5.03m
What is the minimum vertical clearance above roadway for Pedestrian Foot Bridge
crossing national highways (DO 53 s2016) - Answer- 5.33m
What is the minimum head room between the pedestrian walking surface of girder of
structure (Railway, flyover or bridge) above (DO 53 s2016) - Answer- 2m
The authority to approve the termination of contract for the Regional Projects (DO 90
s2020) - Answer- The incumbent Regional Director
TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What is the minimum average compressive strength for a non-load bearing Concrete
Hollow Block (DO 80 s2018) - Answer- 600 psi
How many pieces of Concrete Hollow Blocks (CHB0 per square meter are used in the
Cost Estimation (DO 137 s2017) - Answer- 13
What is the cement sand ration to achieve 500 psi Concrete Hollow Blocks (CHB)
(Simplified Construction Handbook for School Buildings, DPWH - May 2014) - Answer-
1:6
What is the mix ration by volume of the mortar used in the installation of CHB and
Louver Blocks (DO 80 s2018) - Answer- 1 part cement : 3 part sand
What is the minimum corrugation overlap on roofing sheet installation (Simplified
Construction Handbook for School Buildings, DPWH - May 2014) - Answer- 250mm
What is the design standard width for tourism and farm to market road projects (DO 15
s2020) - Answer- Minimum 6.1m for two-lanes
How many project billboards are installed for each road/bridge/flood control project (DO
21 s2017) - Answer- 2
What is the dimension of a DPWH project billboard (DO 21 s2017) - Answer- 4 ft x 8 ft
Is the total estimated cost of the project which covers the Civil Works, Engineering
Supervision and Administrative Overhead, Road Right-of-Way Acquisition, Construction
Contingency. Include information about the project location and limits, quantity and unit
cost of each item of work, construction duration, funding source, equipment
requirement, etc. (DO 137 s2017) - Answer- Program of Works (POW)
Is the total estimated agency estimate (direct cost, indirect cost and tax) for civil works
contract of infrastructure projects, wherein it is the ceiling of award of contract for
government locally-funded projects and reference for comparison of bid costs of
contractors for both locally-funded and foreign assisted projects. (DO 137 s2017) -
Answer- Approved Budget for Contract (ABC)
, Is the determination of reasonable unit cost of each item of work which reflects the
breakdown showing quantities of work items, unit price of materials, equipment rental
rates, labor rates and DPWH-prescribed indirect costs including taxes (DO 137 s2017) -
Answer- Detailed Unite Price Analysis (DUPA)
One-storey up to 5-storeys in height, i.e. from 3m up to a maximum of 15m above
established grade (DO 137 s2017) - Answer- Low Rise Building
On the preparation of Detailed Unit Price Analysis, allowance for waste and/or losses
shall not exceed __ % of the materials requirement (DO 137 s2017) - Answer- 5%
How many percent is shrinkage factor used for material cost estimation of Embankment
from Common Borrow by Equipment (DO 137 s2017) - Answer- 25%
How many percent is shrinkage factor used for material cost estimation of Gravel
Bedding (DO 137 s2017) - Answer- 5%
What is the minimum cement content per cubic meter on a Class A concrete (Item 405
Blue Book, DO 137 s2017) - Answer- 9.1
What is the minimum cement content per cubic meter on a Class C concrete (Item 405
Blue Book, DO 137 s2017) - Answer- 9.5
What is the minimum cement content per cubic meter on a Lean Concrete (for manual
mixing) (DO 137 s2017) - Answer- 6
What is the rate of application in Items 301 Bituminous Prime Coat (Blue Book) -
Answer- 1 to 2 liters/m2
What is the unit weight of a 10mm diameter RSB (PNS 49) - Answer- 0.617
What is the nominal weight of 16mm diameter x 6m length RSB (PNS 49) - Answer-
9.468
What is the minimum vertical clearance above roadway for Railways, Flyover and
Bridge along and crossing national highways (DO 53 s2016) - Answer- 5.03m
What is the minimum vertical clearance above roadway for Pedestrian Foot Bridge
crossing national highways (DO 53 s2016) - Answer- 5.33m
What is the minimum head room between the pedestrian walking surface of girder of
structure (Railway, flyover or bridge) above (DO 53 s2016) - Answer- 2m
The authority to approve the termination of contract for the Regional Projects (DO 90
s2020) - Answer- The incumbent Regional Director
