Building Construction MCQs

Question 1

The function of cleats in a roof truss is

Accepted Answer

To prevent the purlins from tilting

Answer

To support the common rafter

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To support purlins

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All of the above

Question 2

The under surface of an arch, is called

Accepted Answer

Soffit

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Intrados

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Haunch

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Back

Question 3

The minimum depth of foundation in clayey soils is

Accepted Answer

0.9 m

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0.5 m

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0.7 m

Answer

1.2 m

Question 4

The range of spread from the wall base to outer edge of a brick work foundation does not exceed

Accepted Answer

1 horizontal to 1 vertical

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$$\frac{1}{2}$$ horizontal to 1 vertical

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$$\frac{2}{3}$$ horizontal to 1 vertical

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2 horizontals to 1 vertical

Question 5

The single stage well point system of dewatering an excavation can be used if the depth of excavation does not exceed

Accepted Answer

5 m

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10 m

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15 m

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20 m

Question 6

For a wall carrying heavy load on low bearing capacity soil,

Accepted Answer

Both (A) and (C) of the above

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Lean concrete bed is provided

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Thick concrete bed is provided

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Reinforced concrete bed is provided

Question 7

The process of working a flat for the finishing coat, is known

Accepted Answer

Floating

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Dubbing out

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Knitting

Answer

Blistering

Question 8

In flat roof of reinforced cement concrete, the recommended angle of slope, is

Accepted Answer

A few degrees

Answer

Zero

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10°

Answer

200°

Question 9

The stone whose crushing strength is least, is

Accepted Answer

Chalk

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Granite

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Marble

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Slate