Home» Online Test » Civil Engineering » Building Construction Technology Online Test » Paper 1 » Paper 2 » Paper 3 0% Sorry, time's up. To complete the online test, please restart it. Created by Vikash chaudhary This is a FREE online test. Beware of scammers who ask for money to attend this test. Get New Questions in Each Attempt Total Questions: 30 Time Allotted: 30 minutes Passing Score: 50% Randomization: Yes Certificate: No Do not refresh the page! 👍 All the best! 1 / 30 1. High temperature: a) Increases the strength of concrete b) Decreases the strength of concrete c) No effect on the strength of concrete d) None of the above 2 / 30 2. Which of the following statements is true: a) clays are more than sands b) pressure of organic matter in a soil decreases the bearing capacity of soil c) aluminous cement is used for foundations in soils with chemical deposits d) all of the above 3 / 30 3. Select the most correct statement. a) The process of strengthening the foundation of an existing building or structure is known as underpinning. b) Underpinning may be necessary when the original foundation isn't strong or stable enough or the usage of the structure has changed. c) The process of temporarily supporting a building, structure, or trench with props is called shoring. d) All of the above 4 / 30 4. The cut or broken portion of a brick is called: a) bat b) closer c) squint d) templet 5 / 30 5. Grading of sand causes great variation in: a) workability of concrete b) strength of concrete c) durability of concrete d) all of the above 6 / 30 6. The vertical member provided at the top and bottom ends of a flight supporting the handrail is: a) Newel post b) Baluster c) Soffit d) Railing 7 / 30 7. From an earthquake safety perspective, the floor-to-floor wall height of the building should be? a) 2 to 2.5 m b) 2 to 3 m c) 2.5 to 3 m d) None of the above 8 / 30 8. Curing period is minimum for concrete using: a) rapid hardening cement b) low heat cement c) ordinary Portland cement d) slag cement 9 / 30 9. The alignment of a cross joint along the plumb line is: a) bedrock b) perpend c) lintel d) none of the above 10 / 30 10. Concrete mixer is: a) Modern technology b) Traditional technology c) Manual technology d) None of the above 11 / 30 11. Formwork suitable for construction work: a) Seasoned hard wood b) Seasoned soft wood c) Moistened hard wood d) Moistened soft wood 12 / 30 12. Black cotton soil is unsuitable for foundations because of its: a) low bearing capacity b) uncertain permeability c) cohesive particles d) property to undergo a volumetric change due to moisture constant 13 / 30 13. The brick laid with its breadth parallel to the face of a wall is known as: a) header b) stretcher c) closer d) none of the above 14 / 30 14. An excess of flaky particles in concrete aggregates: a) increases the quantity of water and sand b) affects the durability of concrete c) more than 15% are not desirable d) all of the above 15 / 30 15. The process of hand compaction of concrete is: a) Same as machine compaction b) Better than machine compaction c) Inferior to machine compaction d) All of the above 16 / 30 16. The termination of the unfinished wall in a stepped fashion is known as: a) toothing b) pointing c) racking back d) jointing 17 / 30 17. If sea water is used for preparing concrete: a) It will cause efflorescence b) It may corrode the reinforcement c) It will cause dampness d) All of the above 18 / 30 18. At the freezing point of water, concrete: a) Sets freely b) Sets slowly c) Sets rapidly d) Does not set 19 / 30 19. If the fineness modulus of sand is 2.5, it is graded as: a) very fine sand b) fine sand c) medium sand d) coarse sand 20 / 30 20. Cement provides strength, durability, and water-tightness to concrete because: a) Water-cement paste hardens due to hydration b) During hardening, cement binds the aggregates together c) Cement provides strength, durability, and water-tightness to concrete d) All of the above 21 / 30 21. The bond filled with 4 bats and 1Γüä2 closer with the regular header and stretcher is known as: a) raking bond b) facing bond c) english bond d) dutch bond 22 / 30 22. Which of the following is not a tool used in laying a brick wall? a) Trowel b) Tri-square c) Plumb-bob d) Auger 23 / 30 23. A wooden block hinged on the post outside a door is known as: a) Rebate b) Reveal c) Stop d) Cleat 24 / 30 24. The maximum height of a masonry wall generally done in one day is: a) 0.5 m b) 1 m c) 1.5 m d) 2 m 25 / 30 25. Depth of foundation is determined by: a) types of structure b) B.C. of soil c) surrounding structure d) none of the above 26 / 30 26. Higher workability of concrete is required if the structure is: a) Made with cement b) Thick and reinforced c) Thin and heavily reinforced d) Thick and heavily reinforced 27 / 30 27. Horizontal construction joints in concrete walls are generally provided at: a) soffit level b) window sill level c) floor level d) all of the above 28 / 30 28. Under strap footing, individual footings are connected by: a) PCC beam b) strap beam c) column d) raft 29 / 30 29. The cement-sand mortar preferred in load-bearing walls is: a) 1:02 b) 1:04 c) 1:08 d) 1:06 30 / 30 30. The foundations are placed below ground level to increase: a) strength b) workability c) stability of structure d) all of the above Your score is Share your achievement! LinkedIn Facebook Twitter 0% Restart Test Please provide your feedback. Thank you for your valuable feedback. 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