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Construction & Building Materials Mcqs

Our 1000+ Construction & Building Materials MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions and Answers) focus on all areas of Construction & Building Materials covering 100+ topics. These topics are chosen from a collection of the most authoritative and best reference books on Construction & Building Materials. One should spend 1 hour daily practicing these MCQs for 2-3 months to learn and assimilate Construction & Building Materials subject comprehensively. This way of systematic learning will prepare anyone easily for Construction & Building Materials exams, contests, online tests, quizzes, MCQ-tests, viva-voce, interviews, and certifications.

 

Construction & Building Materials Multiple Choice Questions Highlights

  • 1000+ Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) in Construction & Building Materials with a detailed explanation of every question.
  • These MCQs cover theoretical concepts, true-false(T/F) statements, fill-in-the-blanks, and match the following style statements.
  • These MCQs also cover numerical as well as diagram-oriented MCQs.
  • These MCQs are organized chapterwise and each Chapter is further organized topicwise.
  • Every MCQ set focuses on a specific topic of a given Chapter in Construction & Building Materials Subject.

 

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  • Students who are preparing for college tests and exams such as mid-term tests and semester tests on Construction & Building Materials.
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  • Students who wish to sharpen their knowledge of Construction & Building Materials Subject.
  • Anyone preparing for Aptitude test in Construction & Building Materials.
  • Anyone preparing for interviews (campus/off-campus interviews, walk-in interviews, and company interviews).
  • Anyone preparing for entrance examinations and other competitive examinations.
  • All - Experienced, Freshers and College / School Students.
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A curtain wall carries ___________

A) Only vertical loads B) Only lateral loads
C) Both vertical and lateral loads D) Their own weight only
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Only lateral loads

Explanation: A curtain wall is defined as that type of wall which carries no vertical loads but is subjected to lateral loads. Hence, a curtain wall is also known as a self-supporting wall.

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The main objective of applying _____________ to the plastered surfaces is to create a smooth surface.

A) Gum B) Varnish
C) POP D) Distemper
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Distemper

Explanation: The Distempers are available in the market under different trade names. They are cheaper than Paints and varnishes and they present a neat appearance. They are available in a variety of colours.

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Category: Civil Engineering MCQs
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The part of a building constructed below ground level is known as _________

A) Plinth B) Superstructure
C) Basement D) Foundation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Foundation

Explanation: Foundation is laid below the ground level and it is in direct contact with sub-strata and transmits all the loads to the sub-soil. The structure below the ground level is also known as Substructure or Foundation (excluding plinth).

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The shape of combined footing is mostly ___________

A) Rectangular B) Square
C) Circular D) Trapezoidal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Trapezoidal

Explanation: The shape of the combined footing should be so selected that the centres of gravity of the column loads of soil reaction remains in the same vertical line. Usually a rectangular or a trapezoidal shape is selected.

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A ___________ line usually parallel to the plot boundaries and laid down in each case by the Authority, beyond which nothing can be constructed towards the site boundaries.

A) Building line B) Control line
C) Property line D) Plot line
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Building line

Explanation: Building line or Set-back is provided to avoid traffic congestion in front of the building. Buildings like mall, multi-complexes, factories, etc. which attract a large number of vehicles, should have be set-back a further distance apart from the building line. This line after this extra margin is called as Control Line.

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The shortest possible time in which an activity can be achieved under ideal circumstances is known as ________

A) Pessimistic time estimate B) Optimistic time estimate
C) Expected time estimate D) The most likely time estimate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Optimistic time estimate

Explanation: There are three kinds of time estimates made by PERT planners. These are the optimistic time estimate, the pessimistic time estimate and the most likely time estimate. The shortest possible time in which an activity can be achieved under ideal circumstances is known as the optimistic time estimate.

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The term _________ is used to mean the free passage of clean air in a structure.

A) Circulation B) Ventilation
C) Dissipation D) Condensation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Ventilation

Explanation: In other words, the removal of all vitiated air from a building and its replacement with fresh air is known as ventilation. It is important from the engineering viewpoint for various reasons.

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Where people are working, there has to be ______________ to cause proper ventilation of the premises.

A) Air change B) Humidity
C) Temperature D) Moisture
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Air change

Explanation: The minimum and maximum rates of air change per hour is 1 and 60 respectively. If the rate of change is less than 1/hour, it will not create any appreciable effect of the ventilation system. On the other hand, at the rate of air changes more than 60/hour, it will result in discomfort due to high velocities of air.

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