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Building Materials | MCQ – 08 | 20 MCQs

Posted on February 15, 2022February 12, 2022 By Civil Vedant

Q.1) Which of the following has more fire-resisting characteristics?

A) Marble

B) Limestone

C) Compact sand stone

D) Granite

Answer

Option (C)

Q.2) Which of the following timbers is suitable for making sports goods?

A) Mulberry

B) Mahogany

C) Sal

D) Deodar

Answer

Option (A)

Q.3) Excess of alumina in brick earth makes the brick :

A) Impermeable

B) Brittle and weak

C) To lose cohesion

D) To crack and warp on drying

Answer

Option (D)

Q.4) The normal consistency of ordinary Portland cement is about :

A) 10%

B) 20%

C) 30%

D) 40%

Answer

Option (C)

Q.5) Which of the following types of cement is suitable for use in massive concrete structures such as large dams?

A) Ordinary Portland Cement

B) Low heat cement

C) Rapid hardening cement

D) Sulphate resisting cement

Answer

Option (B)

Q.6) The most common admixture which is used to accelerate the initial set of concrete is :

A) Gypsum

B) Calcium chloride

C) Calcium carbonate

D) None of the above

Answer

Option (B)

Q.7) Which of the following is the purest form of iron?

A) Cast iron

B) Wrought iron

C) Mild steel

D) High carbon steel

Answer

Option (B)

Q.8) The type of bond provided in brick masonry for carrying heavy loads is :

A) Single Flemish bond

B) Double Flemish bond

C) English bond

D) Zigzag bond

Answer

Option (C)

Q.9) The type of footing which is used to transmit heavy loads through steel columns is –

A) Raft foundation

B) Grillage foundation

C) Well foundation

D) Isolated footing

Answer

Option (B)

Q.10) The maximum total settlement for raft foundation on clayey soils should be limited to –

A) 25 mm

B) 25 – 40 mm

C) 40 – 65 mm

D) 65 – 100 mm

Answer

Option (D)

Q.11) The function of cleats in a roof truss is :

A) To support the common rafter

B) To support purlins

C) To prevent the purlins from tilting

D) All of the above

Answer

Option (C)

Q.12) Which of the following mortar is most suitable for construction work in water-logged areas?

A) Lime mortar

B) Gauged mortar

C) Cement mortar

D) Mud mortar

Answer

Option (C)

Q.13) Timber can be made more fire resistant by :

A) Dipping and steeping process

B) Sir Abel’s process

C) Charring

D) Hot and cold open tank treatment

Answer

Option (B)

Q.14) Distemper is used to coat :

A) External concrete surfaces

B) Interior surfaces not exposed to weather

C) Wood work

D) Compound walls

Answer

Option (B)

Q.15) Spalling hammer is used for :

A) Driving wooden-headed chisels

B) Rough dressing of stones

C) Carving of stones

D) Breaking small projection of stones

Answer

Option (B)

Q.16) The disease of dry rot in timber is caused by :

A) Lack of ventilation

B) Alternate wet and dry conditions

C) Complete submergence in water

D) None of the above

Answer

Option (A)

Q.17) The age of a tree can be known by examining :

A) Cambium layer

B) Annular rings

C) Medullary rings

D) Heart wood

Answer

Option (B)

Q.18) The practical limit of moisture content achieved in air drying of timber is :

A) 5%

B) 15%

C) 25%

D) 35%

Answer

Option (B)

Q.19) Excess of silica in brick earth results in :

A) Cracking and warping of bricks

B) Loss of cohesion

C) Enhancing the impermeability of bricks

D) None of the above

Answer

Option (B)

Q.20) The process of mixing clay, water and other ingredients to make brick is known as :

A) Kneading

B) Moulding

C) Pugging

D) Drying

Answer

Option (A)

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