500 Best Building Construction MCQ
Q97). The predominant constituent which is responsible for strength in granite is
a).Quartz
b).Felspar
c).Mica
d).None of the above
Correct Answer:
Quartz
Explanation:
Q98). To ensure that supporting area of an offset footing of a boundary wall is fully compressive, the C.G. of load must act
a).At the centre of the base
b).Within the middle third of the base
c).Within the middle fifth of the base
d).nor (c)
Correct Answer:
Within the middle third of the base
Explanation:
Q99). The size of a floor tile commonly used, is
a).15 cm × 15 cm × 1.8 cm
b).20 cm × 20 cm × 2 cm
c).22.5 × 22.5 cm × 2.2 cm
d).All the above
Correct Answer:
All the above
Explanation:
Q100). The art of bringing the floor to a true level surface by means of screeds, is called
a).Topping
b).Bedding
c).Screeding
d).None of these
Correct Answer:
Screeding
Explanation:
Q101). The type of roof suitable in plains where rainfall is meagre and temperature is high is
a).Pitched and sloping roof
b).Flat roof
c).Shell roof
d).None of the above
Correct Answer:
Flat roof
Explanation:
Q102). For constructing a terrazzo floor, Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
a).A base course is prepared as in cement concrete flooring
b).A 32 mm thick layer of cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is laid on the base course and the surface is made smooth by trowelling
c).Glass strips are driven into the layer according to the pattern required
d).After final grinding is over, oxalic acid mixed with water is spread over and rubbed hard with soft material
Correct Answer:
A 32 mm thick layer of cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is laid on the base course and the surface is made smooth by trowelling
Explanation:
Q103). The arrangement made to support an unsafe structure temporarily, is known as
a).Shoring
b).Scaffolding
c).Underpinning
d).Jacking
Correct Answer:
Shoring
Explanation:
Q104). The type of pointing in which a V-shaped projection outside the wall surface, is provided, is called
a).Recessed pointing
b).Weather pointing
c).V-pointing
d).Tuck pointing
Correct Answer:
Weather pointing
Explanation: