COREN PRACTICE TEST

The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) plays a crucial role in ensuring professional standards in engineering. Preparing for the COREN exam is an important step for engineering students and graduates who want to become registered engineers.

Our COREN Practice Test and Interview Questions provide a complete guide to help you succeed.Whether you’re an engineering student or a graduate looking to take the COREN exam, this practice test is a valuable tool to boost your confidence, identify areas for improvement, and ensure you’re fully prepared to achieve success. Take the first step toward becoming a licensed engineer in Nigeria today!

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COREN PRACTICE TEST

Dear Engineering Students and Graduates,

Are you preparing for the COREN exam? We’ve got something to help you succeed!

Take our COREN Practice Test to build your confidence and test your knowledge. It’s a great way to understand the format of the exam and identify areas you need to improve.

Don’t miss this opportunity to get ahead. Start practicing today and take a step closer to becoming a registered engineer!

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1. In structural analysis, which force causes twisting in beams?

Torsional Moment

Deflection

Bending Moment

Shear force

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2. What is the main purpose of scaffolding in construction?

Avoid Traps and Fall on Site

Support construction cooking staff

None of the above

Support construction workers and materials

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3. What is the purpose of a retaining wall in construction?

Increase structural load capacity

Beautify landscapes

Divert water flow

Prevent soil erosion or collapse

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4. What does a geotechnical investigation determine?

Soil and foundation characteristics

Site location suitability

Material Sourcing

Construction cost estimates

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5. What is the minimum post-graduate experience required for COREN registration?

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6. Which instrument is used to measure angles in surveying?

Level

Theodolite

Compass

Measuring Tape

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7. What is the key function of a drainage system in road design?

Increase road width

Reduce road surface temperature

Prevent flooding and water-logging

Improve vehicle speed

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8. Which of these is a key feature of prestressed concrete?

It resists tensile stress effectively

It is lighter than reinforced concrete

It is primarily used in low-load applications

It does not require reinforcement

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9. What is the unit of measurement for stress in a material?

Joule

Pascal

Newton per millimetre

Kelvin

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10. Which of these structural codes is not used in Nigeria

BS code

Euro Code

AASHTO

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11. What does BIM stand for in engineering?

Building Information Model

Building Information Modelling

Building Infromation Modelling

Building Introduction Model

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12. What does AEC stand for in engineering?

Architecture Construction Engineering

Architecture, Engineering and Construction

Agriculture Engineering and Construction

Architect, Engineers in Construction

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13. What type of bridge is the Golden Gate Bridge?

Cable-stayed bridge

Truss bridge

Arch bridge

Suspension bridge

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14. What is the primary purpose of road pavement layers?

Reduce road costs

Provide structural support and durability

Beautify the road

Improve drainage

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15. What is the primary function of asphalt in road construction?

To increase road height

To allow water drainage

To bind aggregate particles together

To reduce noise pollution

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16. Which method is commonly used to purify water in treatment plants?

Electrolysis

Filteration

Chlorination

Sedimentation

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17. Which property of steel makes it suitable for reinforcement in concrete?

Low weight

High thermal conductivity

High tensile strength

Low compressive strength

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18. What does CAD stand for in engineering?

Civil Architectural Design

Computer-Aided Design

Computer-Aided Drawing

Computer-Aided Drafting

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19. What is the full meaning of COREN?

Council for Registration of Engineering in Nigeria

Commission for Research in Engineering Networks

Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria

Commission for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria

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20. What is the main cause of settlement in structures?

Poor foundation design

Weak foundation soil

High humidity levels

Expansion of construction materials

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21. What does the slump test measure in concrete?

Strength

Density

Workability

Hardness

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22. What year was COREN established?

1980

1992

1965

1970

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23. What action can COREN take against an erring engineer?

Suspend them through an Investigation Panel

Suspend them without investigation

Conduct an investigation through an Investigation Panel

Conduct an investigation through the police

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24. Which of these is a function of COREN?

Maintaining a register of engineering practitioner

Maintaining the regulations of engineering practitioners

Maintaining a register of engineering professionals

Maintaining a register of engineering practitioners

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25. What is the most common type of footing in shallow foundations?

Isolated Pad Foundation

Strip Foundation

Strap Foundation

Combined Footing

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26. Which of these mix ratio is likely to be the most dense

1:2:4

1:3:6

1:1:2

1:1.5:3

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27. Which of the following Documents is not required to get building approval for structures less than 4 floors

Mechanical and Electrical Drawings

Letter of supervison from a COREN registered engineer for the structural drawings

Corrected Stamped And Sealed Structural Drawings

Corrected Stamped And Sealed Architectural Drawings

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