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Rebar Worker Certificate 鉄筋技能士 (Grade 1/2 theory) sample exam questions – 10 questions with answers

技能検定「鉄筋施工」1級・2級 学科

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Question 1

At a column-beam joint in a steel-framed reinforced concrete (SRC) structure, if rebar penetration holes must unavoidably be made in the structural steel, they should avoid the high-bending-stress flanges and be placed minimally near the center of the web.

  1. A.
    ○ True
  2. B.
    × False
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Correct answer: A

True. Because steel flanges carry the primary bending stresses, drilling rebar penetration holes in flanges is avoided in principle; any unavoidable penetration holes are placed near the neutral axis of the web.

WordMeaning
steel-framed reinforced concrete (SRC)
flange and web
penetration hole

Question 2

When placing bottom reinforcement in a four-edge fixed rectangular floor slab, the long-span bars carry a larger bending moment and are therefore laid at the very bottom (closest to the formwork), with the short-span bars tied on top of them.

  1. A.
    ○ True
  2. B.
    × False
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Correct answer: B

False. In a two-way rectangular slab fixed along all four edges, the short-span direction experiences a larger bending moment than the long-span direction, so short-span bars are the primary reinforcement and are placed on the outer layer (at the very bottom for bottom bars).

WordMeaning
four-edge fixed floor slab
short-span and long-span directions
bottom reinforcement

Question 3

When hooks are provided at the ends or splice terminals of column spiral reinforcement, the straight tail extension (yochō) must be at least 6d for a 135° hook and at least 12d for a 90° hook.

  1. A.
    ○ True
  2. B.
    × False
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Correct answer: A

True. Under JASS 5, spiral reinforcement end hooks require a straight tail length of at least 6d when bent at 135° and at least 12d when bent at 90°.

WordMeaning
spiral reinforcement
bending angle
hook tail extension (yochō)

Question 4

When bending D10 and D25 deformed bars to 90° on an electric rebar bender, the same diameter central mandrel roller may be used without changing it in order to save setup time.

  1. A.
    ○ True
  2. B.
    × False
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Correct answer: B

False. Because the required minimum inside bend diameter depends on bar diameter d and steel grade, the central mandrel roller must be changed to match the specific bar size and grade.

WordMeaning
electric rebar bender
inside bend diameter
central mandrel roller

Question 5

In prestressed concrete (PC) members, tensioning high-strength PC wires or strands to apply pre-compression to the concrete suppresses tensile cracking under load even in long-span beams and slabs.

  1. A.
    ○ True
  2. B.
    × False
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Correct answer: A

True. Prestressing introduces compressive stress into concrete ahead of time using high-strength PC steel tendons, counteracting tensile stress under service loads and preventing cracks.

WordMeaning
prestressed concrete (PC)
PC wire and PC strand
compressive stress

Question 6

Which of the following statements regarding the structural properties of a steel-frame (S) building shown in the figure is INCORRECT?

Which of the following statements regarding the structural properties of a steel-frame (S)
  1. A.
    Because steel plate elements are relatively thin and slender, stiffening against local and lateral buckling is required where compression or bending acts.
  2. B.
    Factory-fabricated H-section members are joined on site using high-strength bolts or welding, helping shorten the construction period.
  3. C.
    Because the building dead weight is lighter than reinforced concrete, it is well suited for high-rise buildings and long-span structures.
  4. D.
    Steel suffers zero reduction in yield point or strength even during fires above 500°C, so fireproof covering is unnecessary.
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Correct answer: D

Structural steel loses strength rapidly at elevated temperatures—falling to roughly half its room-temperature yield strength around 500–600°C—so fireproof covering is essential for fire-resistant buildings. The other three statements accurately describe steel structures.

WordMeaning
steel structure (S-structure)
buckling and stiffening
fireproof covering

Question 7

Based on the Public Building Standard Specifications and JASS 5, which of the following shop inspection results for end hooks on deformed bars (SD295A, D10, diameter d = 10 mm) FAILS to meet the required straight tail extension (yochō)?

  1. A.
    The straight tail extension of a 135° hook on a column hoop measured 4d (40 mm).
  2. B.
    The straight tail extension of a 180° hook on a slab bar measured 4d (40 mm) or more.
  3. C.
    The straight tail extension of a 135° hook on a beam stirrup measured 6d (60 mm) or more.
  4. D.
    The straight tail extension of a 90° hook on a beam stirrup measured 8d (80 mm) or more.
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Correct answer: A

Under JASS 5 and the Public Building Standard Specifications, a 135° hook on a column hoop or beam stirrup must have a straight tail extension of at least 6d (60 mm for D10). A tail length of only 4d (40 mm) is allowed for a 180° hook, not a 135° hook.

WordMeaning
end-hook tail extension (yochō)
column hoop (obikin)
beam stirrup (abarakin)

Question 8

When fabricating a column hoop whose specified outside dimension on the shop drawing is '600 mm,' which of the following measured dimension ranges satisfies the fabrication tolerance specified in the Public Building Standard Specifications and JASS 5?

  1. A.
    597 mm to 603 mm (tolerance ±3 mm)
  2. B.
    595 mm to 605 mm (tolerance ±5 mm)
  3. C.
    590 mm to 610 mm (tolerance ±10 mm)
  4. D.
    585 mm to 615 mm (tolerance ±15 mm)
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Correct answer: B

Under the Public Building Standard Specifications and JASS 5, the fabrication dimensional tolerance for stirrups, column hoops, and spiral reinforcement is ±5 mm (compared to ±10 mm for general main bars). For a 600 mm specified outside dimension, the acceptable range is 595 mm to 605 mm.

WordMeaning
fabrication dimensional tolerance
outside dimension (tsukiate gaisun)
column hoop (obikin)

Question 9

Which of the following statements is CORRECT regarding architectural drawing conventions under JIS A 0150 (Architectural Drawing Practice)?

  1. A.
    On a 1/50 scale floor plan, a wall with an actual length of 2,000 mm is labeled with the scaled number '40'.
  2. B.
    Every dimension figure on the drawing must explicitly include the unit symbol 'mm' after the number.
  3. C.
    Site plans and floor plans are drawn with 'North' oriented toward the top of the sheet in principle, accompanied by a north arrow symbol.
  4. D.
    Hidden outlines are drawn with thin chain (dot-dash) lines, while column and wall grid centerlines are drawn with dashed lines.
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Correct answer: C

Under JIS A 0150, site plans and floor plans are oriented with North at the top of the drawing in principle. Dimension numbers always show actual full-size dimensions in millimeters with the 'mm' symbol omitted; hidden lines use dashed lines and centerlines/grid lines use thin chain (dot-dash) lines.

WordMeaning
Architectural Drawing Practice (JIS A 0150)
site plan and floor plan
north arrow / orientation symbol

Question 10

Under Article 77 of the Building Standards Act Enforcement Order, which combination is CORRECT for the minimum diameter and standard maximum spacing (and ≤ 15 times the smallest main-bar diameter) of 'column hoops (obikin)' in a reinforced concrete structure?

  1. A.
    Hoop diameter: 9 mm or more ― Spacing: 15 cm or less
  2. B.
    Hoop diameter: 6 mm or more ― Spacing: 20 cm or less
  3. C.
    Hoop diameter: 6 mm or more ― Spacing: 10 cm or less
  4. D.
    Hoop diameter: 9 mm or more ― Spacing: 10 cm or less
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Correct answer: C

Article 77, Item 3 of the Building Standards Act Enforcement Order stipulates that column hoops must have a diameter of at least 6 mm and a spacing of 10 cm or less AND no more than 15 times the diameter of the smallest longitudinal main bar.

WordMeaning
Building Standards Act Enforcement Order Article 77
hoop diameter
hoop spacing
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