500 Best Building Construction MCQ

Q321). In jack arch floor, the rise is kept

a).1/6th of the span
b).1/8th of the span
c).1/10th of the span
d).1/12th of the span

Correct Answer:
1/12th of the span
Explanation:



Q322). The method of moving each brick through a small horizontal distance before it is finally laid in any brick wall and pressing it by means of brick hammer, is known as

a).Trowelling
b).Laying
c).Grouting
d).Placing

Correct Answer:
Laying
Explanation:



Q323). Black cotton soil is unsuitable for foundations because its

a).Bearing capacity is low
b).Permeability is uncertain
c).Particles are cohesive
d).Property to undergo a volumetric change due to variation of moisture content

Correct Answer:
Property to undergo a volumetric change due to variation of moisture content
Explanation:



Q324). A temporary rigid structure having platforms to enable masons to work at different stages of a building, is known as

a).Scaffolding
b).Dead shore
c).Raking shore
d).Under pinning

Correct Answer:
Scaffolding
Explanation:



Q325). A floor constructed with 3 mm marble chips, is known

a).Mosaic floor
b).Terrazzo floor
c).Chips floor
d).Marble floor

Correct Answer:
Terrazzo floor
Explanation:



Q326). The local swelling of a finished plaster, is termed

a).Cracking
b).Dubbing
c).Blistering
d).Hacking

Correct Answer:
Blistering
Explanation:



Q327). Expansion joints in masonry walls are provided if length exceeds

a).10 m
b).20 m
c).30 m
d).40 m

Correct Answer:
40 m
Explanation:



Q328). The stone whose crushing strength is least, is

a).Granite
b).Chalk
c).Marble
d).Slate

Correct Answer:
Chalk
Explanation:



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