Technical Examination - Civil Engineering Technology C.E.T - Civil-Engineering-Technology Exam Practice Test

Question 1

Which of the following statements best describes thefor piling loads in the diagram below?

A. It is less than or equal to.

B. It is less than.

C. It is less than.

D. It is less than or equal to.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2

What would be the best step for an engineering team to propose to a client when reviewing a concept before a project is initiated?

A. Life cycle cost analysis

B. Detailed design

C. Preliminary design

D. Feasibility study

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3

The delay in the delivery of a critical item may affect the completion date for a project. Which of the following would be the best course of action?

A. Continue the work on the project as planned.

B. Tell the client that the delivery is on schedule.

C. Insist that the supplier meet the original delivery date.

D. Inform the client of possible delays.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4

According to Occupational Health and Safety legislation, who is responsible for safety in the workplace?

A. Employees

B. Employees and supervisors

C. Employees and employers

D. Supervisors and employers

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5

Concrete thrust block measures 0.6 m by X m in the diagram. If the test pressure is 1034 kPa and the bearing pressure of the soil is 239 kPa, what is the minimum value of X?

A. 0.304 m

B. 0.030 m

C. 0.226 m

D. 0.136 m

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6

What is the most important information a civil engineering technologist should be familiar with before stepping onsite during site inspection?

A. Project completion date

B. Site safety rules and procedures

C. Owner's name

D. Number of site personnel and equipment

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7

A civil engineering technologist needs to recommend a foundation design for a commercial building. The borehole logs identify unsuitable bearing soils beneath the proposed floor elevation to a depth of 4 m and shallow bedrock at 5 m. Which of the following types of design should the technologist recommend?

A. End-bearing piles

B. Friction piles

C. Slab on grade

D. Strip footing

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8

Why would an owner require COR certification from a contractor?

A. To ensure that a contractor has a good workplace safety record

B. To ensure that a contractor is generally in compliance with workers' compensation regulations

C. To ensure that a contractor has first aid personnel on staff

D. To ensure that a contractor has a quality safety management program in place

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9

What must an employer do if an employee could be exposed to hazardous materials on a work site?

A. Provide hazmat suits for employees' use.

B. Conduct air sample testing prior to starting work.

C. Remove hazardous materials from the work site prior to starting work.

D. Establish procedures to minimize employee exposure.

Correct Answer: D

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CTTAM Technical Examination - Civil Engineering Technology C.E.T - Civil-Engineering-Technology Exam Practice Test

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