Building Construction Technology Online Test – Paper 2

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1. Coarse-grained soil contains material bulk density, half of which is larger than?

a) 600 micron

b) 300 micron

c) 150 micron

d) 75 micron

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2. In Nepal, the generally used method of bond in masonry wall of brickwork is:

a) english bond

b) flemish bond

c) stretcher bond

d) header bond

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3. The types of foundation used to transfer heavy load are:

a) isolated footing

b) combined footing

c) grillage foundation

d) all of the above

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4. A series of steps without any platform in a stair is:

a) Flier

b) Flight

c) Step

d) Handrail

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5. The self-weight of the footing is not considered:

a) while calculating the upward soil pressure

b) while calculating the area of footing

c) both (a) and (b) of the above

d) none of the above

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6. Expansion Joint in a building is generally provided if the length of concrete exceeds:

a) 10 m

b) 20 m

c) 30 m

d) 45 m

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7. The cut or broken portion of a brick is called:

a) bat

b) closer

c) squint

d) templet

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8. The roof sloping in four directions is called:

a) Hipped roof

b) Gambrel roof

c) Flat roof

d) Mansard roof

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9. Slump test is a measure of:

a) tensile strength

b) compressive strength

c) impact value

d) consistency

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10. When D.P.C. is to be laid over large areas, the material preferred is:

a) cement concrete

b) mastic asphalt

c) bitumen felt

d) strips of lead

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11. Low water concrete results in:

a) Non-workability

b) High strength

c) Consume more water

d) All of the above

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12. Sukhi is added to lintel mortar to:

a) Prevent shrinkage

b) Impact hydraulicity

c) Increase bulk

d) Decrease setting time

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13. The member laid horizontally to support common rafters and which transmits the loads to the trusses or wall is:

a) Rafter

b) Batten

c) Purlin

d) Strut

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14. The process of proper and accurate measurement of concrete ingredients for the uniformity of proportion is:

a) Grading

b) Curing

c) Mixing

d) Batching

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15. Workability increasing admixture is used in concrete to?

a) Make self-compacting concrete

b) To retain fluidity

c) Make pumpable concrete

d) All of the above

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16. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

a) Tricalcium silicate (c3s) hydrates rapidly

b) Tricalcium silicate (c3s) generates more heat of hydration

c) Tricalcium silicate (c3s) develops early strength

d) Tricalcium silicate (c3s) has more resistance to sulfate attack

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17. To produce impermeable concrete:

a) Through mixing of concrete is required

b) Proper compaction of concrete is required

c) Proper curing of concrete is required

d) All of the above

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18. A gate (door) without importance is:

a) Battened & ledged door

b) Battened, ledged & braced door

c) Battened, ledged & framed door

d) None of the above

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19. When a number of columns are constructed in a row, the type of foundation generally provided is:

a) raft foundation

b) pile foundation

c) grillage foundation

d) strip foundation

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20. The roof covering preferred for a large span is:

a) Flat roof

b) Sloppy

c) Domes

d) Conical

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21. Which of the following percentages is likely to be achieved in three weeks time for a well-cured cement structure's strength?

a) 10%

b) 65%

c) 90%

d) 100%

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22. 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

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23. ISI has specified the full strength of concrete after:

a) 7 days

b) 15 days

c) 21 days

d) 28 days

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24. 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

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25. The 9cm x 9cm side of a brick as seen in the wall face is generally known as:

a) stretcher

b) face

c) front

d) header

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26. If the floor height of a building is 2.70 m and the riser is 15 cm, then calculate the number of tread required:

a) 16

b) 17

c) 18

d) 19

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27. Damp proofing course is done:

a) Along the walls of the building

b) Along the floors of the building

c) Along the walls and floor of the building

d) Along the walls, beams, and floor of the building

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28. The percentage of the aggregate of F.M. 2.6 to be combined with coarse aggregate of F.M. 6.8 for obtaining the aggregates of F.M. 5.4 is:

a) 30%

b) 40%

c) 50%

d) 60%

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29. The black cotton soil:

a) undergoes volumetric changes

b) swells excessively when wet

c) shrinks excessively when dry

d) all of the above

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30. Pick up the correct statement from the following:

a) Admixtures accelerate hydration

b) Admixtures make concrete water-proof

c) Admixtures make concrete acid-proof

d) All of the above

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