Advanced Construction Techniques MCQs (Diploma Civil 2nd Year)

Q1. The lower part of a building is called

1. A. Foundation
2. B. Sub-structure
3. C. Super structure
4. D. a and b

Q2. Before starting any project, indication of the area of construction, storage of material, machinery and offices etc. is called

1. A. Management
2. B. Site layout
3. C. Site clearance
4. D. Alignment

Q3. Minimum depth of deep foundation "d" in terms of its breadth "b"

1. A. 3b
2. B. 2b
3. C. b
4. D. 4b

Q4. Hollow concrete block masonry is suitable due to

1. A. Heat proof
2. B. Light weight
3. C. Sound proof
4. D. All of these

Q5. Entrance of water in various building parts is called

1. A. Damping
2. B. Dampness
3. C. Watering
4. D. Dewatering

Q6. Horizontal member of the building dividing the building in storeys

1. A. Slab
2. B. Floor
3. C. Lintel
4. D. Roof

Q7. Temporary supports used to take load of new or weak structure

1. A. Centerized
2. B. False work
3. C. Form work
4. D. All of these

Q8. Minimum number of steps in a flight of stair

1. A. 03
2. B. 02
3. C. 01
4. D. 04

Q9. Best construction technique for multi storied building

1. A. Load bearing walls
2. B. Shell construction
3. C. Frame structure
4. D. All of these

Q10. A storey of a building wholly or partially below ground level

1. A. Basement floor
2. B. Underground floor
3. C. Ground floor
4. D. 1st floor

Q11. Basic cause of fire

1. A. Electric short circuiting
2. B. Burning match stick
3. C. Piece of burning cigarette
4. D. All of these

Q12. Comfortable zone of temperature for human being

1. A. 25-30 °C
2. B. 15-25 °C
3. C. 30-45 °C
4. D. 10-15 °C

Q13. Velocity of sound in air in m/sec

1. A. 535
2. B. 345
3. C. 165
4. D. 75

Q14. Quadrennial repair is such repair work of buildings

1. A. Special repair
2. B. Annual repair
3. C. Routine repair
4. D. All of these

Q15. Scale used to measure intensity of earthquake

1. A. Mercalli scale
2. B. Quake scale
3. C. Richter scale
4. D. Seismic scales

Q16. Building part above plinth level is called

1. A. Foundation
2. B. Sub-structure
3. C. Super structure
4. D. a and b

Q17. Location of offices is preferred in site layout

1. A. Central place
2. B. Near the entrance
3. C. Near the labour colony
4. D. Near the exit

Q18. According to thumb rule, breadth of foundation for a wall 9" thick

1. A. 24"
2. B. 36"
3. C. 18"
4. D. 30"

Q19. Masonry suitable for multi storeyed buildings

1. A. Bricks
2. B. Stone
3. C. Solid concrete block
4. D. Hollow blocks

Q20. Protecting the buildings against dampness is called

1. A. Water proofing
2. B. Dewatering
3. C. Anti-damping
4. D. D.P.C

Q21. Prepared surface on which ground floor is constructed

1. A. Sub base
2. B. Sub-grade
3. C. Base
4. D. Sub-soil

Q22. Which is the false work?

1. A. Shoring
2. B. Centring
3. C. Form work
4. D. All of these

Q23. Maximum number of steps in a flight of stair

1. A. 12
2. B. 20
3. C. 10
4. D. 15

Q24. Construction time is saved in this type of construction

1. A. Load bearing walls
2. B. Shell construction
3. C. Frame structure
4. D. None of these

Q25. Basement construction monolithic with walls and floors

1. A. Combined
2. B. Heavy
3. C. Cellular
4. D. Box