PRELIMS

Question 1

The Six (6) Specialty Divisions of CE

Answer 1

• Environmental and Energy Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineer
• Structural Engineer
• Transportation Engineer
• Water Resources Engineer
• Project Management and Construction
  Engineering

Question 2

s the oldest engineering discipline
after military engineering, and it was defined to
distinguish non-military engineering from military
engineering

Answer 2

Civil engineering

Question 3

The first self-proclaimed civil engineer was

Answer 3

John
Smeaton

Question 4

The first self-proclaimed civil engineer was John
Smeaton who also constructed the

Answer 4

Eddystone
Lighthouse.

Question 5

. In _______ the Institution of Civil Engineers was
founded in ________,

Answer 5

1818
London

Question 6

and in _____ the eminent
engineer ______ became its first president

Answer 6

1920
Thomas Telford

Question 7

The institution received a Royal Charter in ______,
formally recognizing civil engineering as a
profession

Answer 7

1828

Question 8

The first private college to teach Civil Engineering
in the United States was _________ founded in
______ by
_______________

Answer 8

Norwich University
1819
Captain Alden Partridge

Question 9

The
first degree in Civil Engineering in the United States
was awarded by ___________ in ________

Answer 9

Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute

1835

Question 10

The first such degree to be awarded to a woman
was granted by Harvard University to_________ in ______

Answer 10

Nora Stanton
Blatch

1905

Question 11

What Do Civil Engineers Do?

Answer 11

Civil Engineers plan, design, and oversee
the construction and maintenance of
building structures and facilities such as
roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors,
dams, pipelines, power plants, water
systems, sewage systems, and
others.

Question 12

They monitor and direct projects to
ensure compliance to intended design and
specifications, and provide technical advice
to construction personnel. Civil engineers
are expected to be familiar with CAD and
graphic rendering software, projects, and
materials management

Answer 12

Civil Engineers

Question 13

GIVE 5 BASIC DUTIES AND TASK

Answer 13

1. COORDINATE SAFETY COMPLIANCE AND ACTIVITIES
2. MANAGE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION ACTIVITIES IN THE PROJECT SITE
3. DIRECT AND AID IN SURVEYING INSTALLATIONS
4. TEST BUILDING MATERIALS SUCH AS CONCRETE, STEEL, ASPHALT
5. CREATE GRAPHICAL REPRESANTIONS OF STRUCTURES

Question 14

6 Basic Skills that a Civil Engineer Must Possess

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1. Materials Resource Management
2. critical thinking
3. operations analysis
4. personnel management
5. organizational skills, project management, planning skills
6. good communication skills

Question 15

Moral principles that govern a person’s
behavior or the conducting of an activity

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Ethics

Question 16

is concerned with what is good for
individuals and society and is also
described as moral philosophy.

Answer 16

Ethics

Question 17

ethics: The term is derived from the Greek
word _____ which can mean ________________

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ethos
custom, habit,
character or disposition.

Question 18

Why should professionals like Civil Engineers
practice a Code of Ethics?

Answer 18

 Civil Engineers should practice a Code of
Ethics to ensure safety, integrity, and public
trust in their work. It guides ethical decision-making, promotes professionalism, and
prevents harm to society and the
environment

Question 19

Engineers uphold and advance the integrity,
honor and dignity of the engineering profession
by 4

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using their knowledge and skill for the
enhancement of human welfare and the
environment;
* being honest and impartial and serving with
fidelity the public, their employers and
clients;
* striving to increase the competence and
prestige of the engineering profession; and
* supporting the professional and technical
societies of their disciplines.

Question 20

7 Fundamental Canons

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1. Engineers shall hold paramount the safety,
2. Engineers shall perform services only in
   areas of their competence.
3. Engineers shall issue public statements only
   in an objective and truthful manner.
4. Engineers shall act in professional matters
5. Engineers shall build their professional
   reputation
6. Engineers shall act in such a manner as to
   uphold and enhance the honor, integrity,
   and dignity of the engineering profession.
7. Engineers shall continue their professional
   development

Question 21

occurs when an
individual’s personal interests – family,
friendships, financial, or social factors –
could compromise his or her judgment,
decisions, or actions in the workplace

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conflict of interest

Question 22

meeting the
needs of the present generation without
compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their own needs.

Enough - For all - Forever.

Answer 22

Sustainable development –

Question 23

the possibility that humans
and all forms of life on earth will flourish
forever

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Sustainability

Question 24

Engineers shall hold paramount the safety,
health and welfare of the public and shall
strive to comply with the principles of
sustainable development in the
performance of their professional duties.

Answer 24

Canon 1

Question 25

Civil Engineers shall perform services only in areas of their competence.

Answer 25

CANON 2:

Question 26

Civil engineers are not allowed to use Specialty titles unless they are granted so by__________

Answer 26

PICE Specialist Accreditation.

Question 27

Civil Engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner

Answer 27

CANON 3

Question 28

Civil Engineers shall act in professional matters for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees, and shall avoid conflicts of interest.

Answer 28

CANON 4:

Question 29

Civil Engineers shall build their professional reputation on the merit of their services and shall not compete unfairly with others

Answer 29

CANON 5:

Question 30

a written or spoken agreement, especially one concerning employment, sales, or tenancy, that is intended to be enforceable by law.

Answer 30

Contract

Question 31

from the Latin word "by the day"  normally refers to an eight-hour day. Direct personnel services are frequently charged to a per diem basis

Answer 31

Per Diem

Question 32

also known as indirect costs, are expenses that are not directly attributable to the production of goods or services but are necessary for running a project or a business

Answer 32

Overhead Costs

Question 33

are funds created to cope with any unforeseen scenarios or emergencies that a business or a project may run into at any point in time. Businesses hold this fund in the form of liquid assets or cash

Answer 33

Contingency Funds

Question 34

are expenses that can be directly attributed to a specific project, product, or service. These costs are directly involved in the production process and can be easily traced to the cost object (e.g., a project or product)

Answer 34

Direct Cost

Question 35

examples of direct cost

Answer 35

materials labor equipment consultant

Question 36

Raw materials or components used in manufacturing a product.

Answer 36

Materials:

Question 37

Wages of workers who are directly involved in the production or execution of the project.

Answer 37

Labor

Question 38

Costs of machinery or tools specifically used for the project.

Answer 38

Equipment:

Question 39

: Fees paid to external experts working directly on the project.

Answer 39

Consultants:

Question 40

s, also known as overhead costs, are expenses that cannot be directly attributed to a specific project, product, or service. These costs support multiple projects or operations and are necessary for the overall functioning of the organization

Answer 40

Indirect Costs

Question 41

example of indirect cost

Answer 41

1. rents and utilities 2. office supplies 3. depreciation 4. insurance

Question 42

Costs associated with the office space, electricity, water, and internet that are not specific to one project

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Rent and Utilities:

Question 43

bond papers, computers, printers, etc.

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Office Supplies

Question 44

The gradual reduction in value of general use assets such as office buildings and equipment

Answer 44

Depreciation:

Question 45

General liability and property insurance.

Answer 45

* Insurance

Question 46

7 Charging for Civil Engineering Services Agenda:

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 Cost Plus Fixed Fee  Fixed Price  Percentage of Construction Cost  Schedule of Minimum Basic Fees  SALARY COST TIMES MULTIPLIER PLUS DIRECT NON-SALARY EXPENSE  HOURLY BILLING RATE  PER DIEM

Question 47

Under a ______________, the civil engineer is reimbursed for the actual costs of all services and supplies related to the project, including  Salary costs  Overhead  Direct non-salary expenses  Fixed fee, an amount to compensate the civil engineer for contingencies, interest on invested

Answer 47

cost-plus fixed fee agreement

Question 48

The cost-plus fixed fee basis requires that the client and the civil engineer define and agree upon the _____________________________________________________

Answer 48

scope of services the civil engineer is to perform

Question 49

Such definition of the scope of service is essential to enable the civil engineer to estimate costs and propose an equitable________________. The scope of services, cost estimate, and fixed fee should be incorporated into the client-engineer agreement (Contract)

Answer 49

fixed fee amount

Question 50

The __________method of compensation is frequently used for investigations and studies for basic services on design type projects where the scope and complexity of the assignment are clearly and fully defined. The fixed price amount can be calculated as the sum total of estimated engineering costs for salaries, overhead, and non-salary expenses, an allowance for

Answer 50

fixed price

Question 51

A fixed price agreement should contain a __________________________________________________________________________________

Answer 51

contain a clearly stated time period during which the services will be performed and a provision for adjustment of compensation if the project is delayed for reasons beyond the civil engineer's control.

Question 52

The validity of the __________________ method rests upon the assumption that detailed design and construction supervision costs vary in proportion to the cost of construction.

Answer 52

percentage of construction cost

Question 53

three percent (3%

Answer 53

Feasibility studies

Question 54

six percent (6%);

Answer 54

Detailed engineering design -

Question 55

eight percent (8%)

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Detailed architectural and engineering design

Question 56

ten percent (10%)

Answer 56

Construction supervision