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2026 Statistics

Key Facts: Bac F4 Burkina Faso Exam

F4/BA 2026

Industrial-tech sitting included F4/BA

2026 industrial-tech deliberation notices

F4 eligible

Bac F4 listed on a 2026 CampusFaso GC/BTP notice

CampusFaso communiqué 2026

Free 100-question English MCQ study bank for Bac F4 Burkina Faso. Official exam: French written civil-engineering and maths papers plus practical/site work; pass on a 10/20 weighted average. Not a practical simulation.

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1On a Bac F4 building site, a reinforced-concrete footing that supports a single column is called which of the following?

A.An isolated footing (semelle isolée)

B.A strip footing (semelle filante) under a continuous wall

C.A raft (radier) under the whole building

D.A pile cap spanning a group of deep piles

Explanation: An isolated footing (semelle isolée) is a pad under one column that spreads that column's load into the soil. A strip footing runs under a wall; a raft covers most of the plan; a pile cap sits on piles. F4 candidates must match the foundation type to the supported member.

2A raft foundation (radier) is most appropriate when which site condition governs?

A.A single light timber post sits on sound rock

B.Column loads are high relative to a weak, compressible soil and a large area is needed to spread the load

C.Only a garden wall needs a shallow strip

D.The roof is timber and the walls are unreinforced earth

Explanation: A raft spreads building loads over a large area, lowering bearing pressure and tying columns together on weak or variable ground. Isolated pads would be oversized or would settle differentially. Choice of raft versus pads is a core F4 foundation-technology decision.

3End-bearing piles transfer most of the structural load by which mechanism?

A.Resting the pile tip on a firm stratum at depth

B.Relying only on skin friction along a pile that never reaches a hard layer

C.Spreading the load through a shallow raft under the whole plan

D.Carrying the load only through a wall strip footing at ground level

Explanation: End-bearing piles carry load through the tip into a competent layer (rock or dense soil) at depth. Friction piles rely more on shaft resistance and may not need a hard toe. Rafts and strip footings are shallow foundations, not pile mechanisms. F4 students distinguish these when shallow footings cannot reach good ground.

4In stretcher-bond masonry, how are the units laid in the face of the wall?

A.Only headers (short ends) showing in every course

B.Units standing on end as isolated columns

C.With the long face (stretcher) parallel to the wall

D.Without mortar between the beds

Explanation: In stretcher bond the long face of each brick or block is parallel to the wall, so stretchers show on the elevation. Headers show the short end. Bond pattern plus mortar bedding is basic F4 masonry technology.

5What is the main role of mortar in masonry walling?

A.To replace all steel reinforcement in the building

B.To waterproof a terrace membrane

C.To cure structural timber

D.To bed units level, bond them and distribute load

Explanation: Mortar fills the joints, beds the units level, bonds them and spreads compressive load so local bearing stresses stay acceptable. It is not a substitute for structural steel, roof waterproofing or timber treatment.

6A lintel (linteau) is placed in which location?

A.Under a pad foundation

B.Over a door or window opening to carry the masonry above

C.As the ridge board of a pitched roof

D.As the finish floor tiling

Explanation: A lintel spans an opening and carries the wall load that would otherwise fall into the void. It may be reinforced concrete, steel or timber. Foundations, ridges and floor finishes are different members.

7Why is concrete kept moist (cured) after placing and finishing?

A.So hydration can continue and strength and durability can develop

B.So it dries as fast as possible with a flame

C.So it freezes overnight

D.So it can be painted while still bleeding

Explanation: Portland-cement concrete gains strength by hydration, which needs water. Curing keeps the surface from drying too soon, reducing plastic shrinkage cracks and helping the designed strength develop. Rapid drying, freezing or early painting all harm the young concrete.

8What is the purpose of formwork (coffrage) for a beam or wall?

A.To replace the reinforcing bars

B.To measure land levels

C.To mix bitumen for roads

D.To support and shape fresh concrete until it can carry itself

Explanation: Formwork (coffrage), including wall panels (banches), holds plastic concrete to the designed geometry and supports its weight and the pour pressure until stripping strength is reached. Bars, surveying and bitumen work are separate trades.

9Internal vibration of fresh concrete in a wall or beam is done primarily to do which of the following?

A.Add extra mixing water at the hopper

B.Expel trapped air and densify the mix around the bars

C.Cool the reinforcing steel

D.Speed the painting of the soffit

Explanation: A poker vibrator liquefies the mix briefly so air bubbles rise and the concrete packs around reinforcement and into corners. Over-vibration can cause segregation; under-vibration leaves honeycombing. Water must not be added as a substitute for vibration.

10An expansion joint in a long building is provided mainly for which reason?

A.To increase the cement content of the mix

B.To hide poor formwork alignment

C.To allow thermal and moisture movement without cracking the structure

D.To carry roof tiles across the ridge

Explanation: Long walls and slabs expand and contract with temperature and moisture. A designed movement joint with a gap and compressible filler (and a weather seal) concentrates that movement at a planned location instead of random cracks. Cement content and tile bearing are unrelated.

About the Bac F4 Burkina Faso Exam

Série F4 is Burkina Faso's génie civil / bâtiment et travaux publics technical Baccalauréat. The 2026 industrial-tech sitting included F4/BA, and CampusFaso 2026 engineering notices list Bac F4 among eligible series for GC/BTP programmes. Official assessment mixes written French papers with drawing and site performance. This free English MCQ bank trains F4 construction, structures, materials and safety knowledge — it is not an official translation and cannot replace practical training.

Assessment

2026 industrial-tech sitting listed F4/BA; shared F1–F4 mathematics paper plus specialty génie civil, drawing/practical work and oral rachat. This bank is an English MCQ study adaptation only.

Time Limit

Multi-paper written session in the 2026 baccalauréat window, with industrial-tech deliberations reported in late July 2026.

Passing Score

Graded out of 20; awarded on a weighted average of at least 10/20, with oral rachat for close candidates.

Exam Fee

Not published as a per-candidate tariff; the 2026 session was state-organized. (MESFPT (Ministère de l'Enseignement Secondaire, de la Formation Professionnelle et Technique))

Bac F4 Burkina Faso Exam Content Outline

Study emphasis ~24%

Building construction

Foundations, masonry, concrete, roofs.

Study emphasis ~18%

Structures

Loads, beams, reinforced concrete basics.

Study emphasis ~14%

Construction materials

Cement, aggregates, timber, bitumen.

Study emphasis ~12%

Surveying

Levelling, angles, plans.

Study emphasis ~16%

Mathematics

Shared 2026 F1–F4 mathematics paper.

Study emphasis ~16%

Site safety and French

HSE on site and French literacy.

How to Pass the Bac F4 Burkina Faso Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Graded out of 20; awarded on a weighted average of at least 10/20, with oral rachat for close candidates.
Assessment: 2026 industrial-tech sitting listed F4/BA; shared F1–F4 mathematics paper plus specialty génie civil, drawing/practical work and oral rachat. This bank is an English MCQ study adaptation only.
Time limit: Multi-paper written session in the 2026 baccalauréat window, with industrial-tech deliberations reported in late July 2026.
Exam fee: Not published as a per-candidate tariff; the 2026 session was state-organized.

Keys to Passing

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Bac F4 Burkina Faso Study Tips from Top Performers

1Learn standard concrete, masonry and foundation sequences as safety-critical processes.

2Practise simple beam and load calculations in kN and MPa.

3Review levelling and plan-reading for the surveying paper.

4Work the shared F mathematics paper after concept review.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was F4 offered in 2026?

Yes. The 2026 industrial-tech sitting listed F4/BA, and CampusFaso 2026 notices treat Bac F4 as a current diploma.

Can these MCQs replace site practice?

No. They train knowledge, interpretation and safety judgment only.

100+ Free Bac F4 Burkina Faso Practice Questions

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