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Key Facts: Pancyprian Mechanics & Construction Exam
2.5 hours
Written paper duration per the 2026 Pancyprian timetable (08:00–10:30)
Cyprus Examinations Service
Code 400
Subject code in the official guide (ΜΗΧΑΝΙΚΗ ΚΑΙ ΚΑΤΑΣΚΕΥΕΣ Τ.Σ. (Θ.Κ.))
Cyprus Examinations Service
0-20
Marking scale; feeds the access/ranking grade with no pass/fail mark
Cyprus Examinations Service
10 June 2026
2026 exam date for this subject per the official timetable
Cyprus Examinations Service timetable
5 ύλη units
Beams, section properties, simple bending, buckling, plane trusses (Tomos Γ)
Cyprus Examinations Service Tomos Γ
8-26 June 2026
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100 free MCQs covering the Pancyprian Mechanics and Construction Θ.Κ. syllabus (code 400), with over 30% worked numerical problems. This is an English-language study adaptation - the official exam is a 2.5-hour Greek-language written paper with constructed-response tasks, so practise full written solutions separately.
Sample Pancyprian Mechanics & Construction Practice Questions
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1A simply supported beam of span L carries a concentrated load P at midspan. The vertical reaction at each support is:
2A cantilever of length L has a point load P at the free end. The bending moment at the fixed end is:
3A simply supported beam AB of span 6 m carries a 12 kN point load at midspan. Reaction at A is:
4A cantilever 4 m long carries a UDL of 3 kN/m over its full length. The vertical reaction at the fixed end is:
5A simply supported beam of span L carries a full-span UDL of intensity w. Maximum bending moment is:
6For a simply supported beam with a single midspan point load P, the maximum shear force magnitude is:
7A 5 m simply supported beam carries a 20 kN load 2 m from A (3 m from B). Reaction at A is:
8For beams with only concentrated vertical loads (no UDL), the shear-force diagram consists of:
9For a cantilever with tip load P, shear force along the length equals:
10A simply supported beam of span 8 m carries a full-span UDL of 2 kN/m. Maximum bending moment is:
About the Pancyprian Mechanics & Construction Exam
Technical School Mechanics and Construction (Theoretical Direction, code 400) is the technology access subject for Cyprus Technical School candidates on the theoretical pathway. The written paper tests analysis of isostatic beams, geometric section properties, simple bending theory, Euler buckling and plane trusses. This bank provides 100 original English-language MCQs with worked statics and strength calculations and per-option explanations mapped to the official Tomos Γ ύλη.
Exam sponsor: Examinations Service, Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
The official assessment is a single 2.5-hour written paper in Greek on the Technical School Mechanics and Construction (Theoretical Direction) syllabus, combining theory with constructed-response calculations on statically determinate beams, section properties, simple bending, buckling and plane trusses. Non-programmable calculators are permitted. This 100-question bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation or format simulation.
Time Limit
2.5 hours per the official 2026 Pancyprian Access Examinations timetable for written papers
Passing Score
Marked on a 0-20 scale; no pass mark - feeds the access/ranking grade (βαθμός πρόσβασης) for Cyprus and Greece public university allocation.
Exam / Certification Fees
EUR 25.00 per access subject for 2026 (EUR 50.00 only for Practical Physical Performance Test code 032), payable electronically by card during the official 2–17 April 2026 payment window per Examinations Service notices.
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Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Statically Determinate Beams
Simply supported, cantilever, overhanging and double-overhanging beams under point and uniform loads; shear-force and bending-moment diagrams.
Section Properties
Second moment of area (moment of inertia), parallel-axis (Steiner) theorem, composite sections, section modulus and radius of gyration.
Simple Bending Theory
Assumptions and flexure formula, applications, and checking that maximum bending stress stays below the allowable stress.
Buckling of Compression Members
Causes of buckling, Euler formula, effective length, allowable buckling stress, safety factor, and sizing of sections under buckling.
Plane Trusses
Member equilibrium, static behaviour of plane trusses, method of joints and method of sections.
Preparing for the Pancyprian Mechanics & Construction Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Marked on a 0-20 scale; no pass mark - feeds the access/ranking grade (βαθμός πρόσβασης) for Cyprus and Greece public university allocation.
- Assessment: The official assessment is a single 2.5-hour written paper in Greek on the Technical School Mechanics and Construction (Theoretical Direction) syllabus, combining theory with constructed-response calculations on statically determinate beams, section properties, simple bending, buckling and plane trusses. Non-programmable calculators are permitted. This 100-question bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation or format simulation.
- Time limit: 2.5 hours per the official 2026 Pancyprian Access Examinations timetable for written papers
- Exam / certification fees: EUR 25.00 per access subject for 2026 (EUR 50.00 only for Practical Physical Performance Test code 032), payable electronically by card during the official 2–17 April 2026 payment window per Examinations Service notices. Official sources
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Pancyprian Mechanics & Construction: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this practice bank the same as the official Pancyprian Mechanics and Construction paper?
No. The official exam is a 2.5-hour written paper in Greek with constructed-response theory and calculation problems. This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation: use it to build and test your understanding, but practise full written solutions, diagrams and multi-step calculations separately, because the real paper requires you to produce them yourself.
Who sits Mechanics and Construction code 400?
It is the Technology access subject for candidates from Cyprus Technical and Vocational Schools of Education and Training on the Theoretical Direction (Θ.Κ.). The 2026 paper was scheduled for 10 June 2026, 8:00-10:30, per the official timetable.
What topics does the official ύλη cover?
Statically determinate beams (simply supported, cantilever, overhanging, double-overhanging) with shear and moment diagrams; moment of inertia, section modulus and radius of gyration including Steiner's theorem; simple bending theory and section adequacy checks; Euler buckling with effective length and safety factor; and plane trusses solved by joints and sections. Non-programmable calculators are allowed.
How is the paper marked and is there a pass mark?
The paper is marked on a 0-20 scale. There is no pass or fail threshold: the mark feeds the candidate's access/ranking grade (βαθμός πρόσβασης) used for admission to public universities in Cyprus and Greece.
Are calculators allowed?
Yes for this subject: the official Tomos Γ specification states that a non-programmable calculator may be used. Confirm any further exam-day material rules on panexams.moec.gov.cy.
How should I use this bank most effectively?
Work topic by topic alongside your school notes: attempt each question, read every wrong-option explanation, and re-derive every numerical answer with pen and paper. Then attempt past official papers from the Examinations Service website under timed, written conditions.