Home» Online Test » Civil Engineering » Online Exam 0% Sorry, time's up. To complete the online test, please restart it. Created by Vikash chaudhary This 'Civil Engineering Online Exam' covers questions across all civil engineering topics. (Hard) Get fresh, new questions in each attempt.(4100+ Question Bank Pool) Total Questions: 50 Time Allotted: 40 minutes Passing Score: 70% Randomization: Yes Certificate: Yes Do not refresh the page! 👍 All the best! 1 / 50 1. *Centre of gravity of a semi-circle is... above the base AB (Dia.) a) 2r/π b) 4r/3π c) r/8 d) r/4 2 / 50 2. At the horizontal curve, the outer edge of the pavement is raised with respect to the inner edge to counteract the effect of centrifugal force, is known as a) super elevation b) camber c) crown d) shoulder 3 / 50 3. The limits of the percentage of the longitudinal reinforcement in a column are given by a) 0.8% to 6% b) 0.8% c) 1.0% to 4% d) 1.0% to 6% 4 / 50 4. The annual periodic payments made for the repayment of the capital invested are known as a) Annuity b) Depreciation c) Sinking fund d) Salvation 5 / 50 5. The number of reaction components at a hinge on rollers support is a) 1 b) 2 c) 4 6 / 50 6. A structure constructed to remove obstacles in the sewer is known as: a) catch basin b) well holes c) clean outs d) flushing tanks 7 / 50 7. A fluid particle may possess the displacement of a) translation b) rotation c) distortion d) all of the above 8 / 50 8. "Manning's formula is used for a) flow in open channels b) head loss due to friction in open channels c) head loss due to friction in pipes flowing full d) flow in pipes 9 / 50 9. Pick up the component not applicable to airplanes a) wings b) fuselage c) air screw d) none of the above 10 / 50 10. The Normal chord of a curve should be a) less than sub chord b) equal to sub chord c) greater than sub chord d) all of the above 11 / 50 11. Working drawing of a structure at the site is prepared for the: a) Layout for the construction of the structure b) Estimating for the structure c) Preparation of as-built drawing d) All of the above 12 / 50 12. The ultimate B.C. of a soil can be defined as: a) Ultimate load on the bearing area b) Safe load on the bearing area c) Load at which the soil fails d) Load beyond which the soil should not be loaded 13 / 50 13. *Softening point test (x/y) for bitumen is done at a temperature of upper numeral indicates the softening temperature (x┬░C) while the lower numeral indicates a) viscosity b) softening point c) penetration d) flash point 14 / 50 14. International Civil Aviation Organization (I.C.A.O.) was set up at Montreal a) 1929 b) 1939 c) 1947 d) 1950 15 / 50 15. 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 16 / 50 16. 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 17 / 50 17. If an aircraft is flying at a ground speed of 600 km/h in the air having a velocity of 100 km/h in the same direction, compute the airspeed of the aircraft a) 1500 km/h b) 600 km/h c) 700 km/h d) All of the above 18 / 50 18. ........ is defined as the maximum increase in water level in the path of the flow of water a) afflux b) rising of the wall c) flood d) rainfall 19 / 50 19. A phreatic line is defined as the line within a dam section below which there are a) Positive equipotential lines b) Positive hydrostatic pressure c) Negative hydrostatic pressure d) Negative equipotential lines 20 / 50 20. *The ratio of the intensity of stress in a case of a suddenly loaded to that of gradually applied load is a) same b) half c) twice d) thrice 21 / 50 21. Terzaghi's analysis assumes: a) Soil is homogeneous and isotropic b) Elastic zone has straight boundaries inclined at (Theta = theta) to the horizontal and plastic zones fully developed c) Failure zones do not extend above the horizontal plane through the base of the footing d) All of the above 22 / 50 22. Lands or climate that lack sufficient water for agriculture without artificial irrigation are called a) dry zone b) arid zone c) semi-arid zone d) hybrid arid zone 23 / 50 23. Jobs going ahead of schedule are conveniently shown in: a) Gantt chart b) Milestone chart c) Pi chart d) None of the above 24 / 50 24. The factor of safety of embankments shall be: a) At least 1.0 b) At least 1.5 c) At least 2.0 d) At least 2.5 25 / 50 25. *Stainless steel metal is an alloy of a) copper and zinc b) copper and tin c) copper and nickel d) nickel and chromium 26 / 50 26. The maximum speed on the road depends upon the type of a) highway b) road surface c) curves d) all of the above 27 / 50 27. The ratio of the maximum daily consumption to the average demand is a) 1.2 b) 1.5 c) 1.8 d) 2.7 28 / 50 28. *The ingredient which gives the desired color to a paint is called a) base b) pigment c) vehicle d) solvent 29 / 50 29. In italic lettering, the direction of the letters is at: a) 60° b) 90° c) 75° d) 120° 30 / 50 30. In the case of a cantilever beam, main reinforcement is provided a) on the top face of the beam b) on the bottom face of the beam c) on the middle face of the beam d) all of the above 31 / 50 31. A milestone chart: a) Shows the interdependence of various jobs b) Depicts the delay of jobs c) Shows the events in chronological but not in a logical sequence d) All of the above 32 / 50 32. The main function of a manhole is: a) cleaning of sewer b) inspection of sewer c) joining different types of sewer d) joining different grade of sewer 33 / 50 33. Total pressure on the top of a closed cylindrical vessel completely filled with liquid is directly proportional to a) radius b) (radius)^2 c) (radius)^3 d) (radius)^4 34 / 50 34. A wall built along the bank of a river, parallel to the direction of flow for directing fast flow from a sluice or spillway, to prevent eroding banks of a river or canal, is called a) toe wall b) training wall c) wing wall d) divide wall 35 / 50 35. *The paint highly resistant to fire is a) enamel paint b) asbestos paint c) aluminium paint d) cement paint 36 / 50 36. Railway projects are treated as: a) Light construction b) Heavy construction c) Industrial construction d) None of the above 37 / 50 37. The effective span of a simply supported slab is a) clear span plus the effective depth of the slab b) span between outer faces of two walls c) distance between the center of bearing d) none of the above 38 / 50 38. Excessive camber on pavement may cause a) erosion of the berms b) deterioration of the center position c) slip of the speedy vehicle d) all of the above 39 / 50 39. *The rate of change of shear force is called a) bending moment b) slope c) deflection d) intensity of load 40 / 50 40. Which device warns that the liquid is above the pump level? a) High-level alarm b) Check valve c) Union d) Pump lift chain 41 / 50 41. Height of the instrument is equal to: a) reduced level of the benchmark + foresight b) reduced level of the benchmark + backsight c) reduced level of the benchmark + intermediate sight d) backsight + foresight 42 / 50 42. Salt present in water, harmful for cultivation purposes, is a) sodium carbonate b) potassium sulfate c) calcium sulfate d) none of the above 43 / 50 43. 1 British gallon=.........litres. a) 4.546 b) 3.785 c) 5.456 d) 7.385 44 / 50 44. Normally, perspective projection is used by.....to represent the object a) Engineer b) Doctor c) Manufacturer in marketing d) Painter 45 / 50 45. If the coefficient of permeability of a soil is 0.08 cm/sec, that soil will be a) Clay b) Silt c) Sand d) Gravel 46 / 50 46. Actually, which is not the method of plane tabling? a) radiation b) intersection c) resection d) traversing 47 / 50 47. In brick masonry, lintels are preferred to arches because arches: a) are difficult to construct b) require strong abutments to withstand arch thrust c) require more headroom to span the opening d) all of the above 48 / 50 48. 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 49 / 50 49. What is the minimum period for which the lime concrete in the foundation be left wet without the construction of masonry over it? a) 3 days b) 5 days c) 7 days d) 15 days 50 / 50 50. *A tie is a member which a) is subjected axial compression only b) is subjected axial tension only c) is subjected moment tension only d) is subjected two equal and opposite forces. Please provide accurate information so we can send your Achievement Certificate by mail. NameEmailPhone Number Your score is Share your achievement! 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