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 fresh, new questions in each attempt. Total Questions: 50 Time Allotted: 50 minutes Passing Score: 70% Randomization: Yes Certificate: Yes Do not refresh the page! 👍 All the best! 1 / 50 1. The thickness of a bed joint and cross joint in the brick masonry is about (in mm): a) 10 b) 16 c) 24 d) 36 2 / 50 2. 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 3 / 50 3. Proper batching ensures: a) Economy b) Durability c) Workability d) All of the above 4 / 50 4. 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 5 / 50 5. The intensity of pressure below the floating foundation is: a) equal to overburden pressure b) equal to bearing capacity of soil c) greater than overburden pressure d) greater than bearing capacity of soil 6 / 50 6. A bifurcated stair is normally used in: a) Residential building b) Office building c) Modern public building d) None of the above 7 / 50 7. A joint in the masonry parallel to the face of the wall is called: a) wall joint b) bed joint c) cross joint d) bonded joint 8 / 50 8. The specific yield of soil depends upon: a) Compaction of stratum b) Distribution of pores c) Shape and size of particles d) All of the above 9 / 50 9. The minimum depth of the foundation on clayey soil is: a) 60cm b) 90cm c) 120cm d) 150cm 10 / 50 10. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: a) in properly graded aggregates, bulk density is more b) in single size aggregates, bulk density is least c) in single size aggregates, bulk density is maximum d) none of the above 11 / 50 11. The quantity of seepage of water through soils is proportional to: a) coefficient of permeability of soil b) total head loss of the soil c) both (a) and (b) d) none of the above 12 / 50 12. Curing is the process of: a) treatment of concrete b) providing medicine to concrete c) wetting the concrete with water/steam d) all of the above 13 / 50 13. The joint preferred in a single brick wall to save facing bricks is: a) english bond b) flemish bond c) double bond d) garden wall bond 14 / 50 14. Workability of concrete mix with a low water-cement ratio is determined by: a) slump test b) tensile strength test c) compaction factor test d) flexural strength test 15 / 50 15. Carpet area of a building does not include the area of: a) The walls along with doors and other opening b) Verandah, corridor, and passage c) Bathroom and lavatory kitchen and pantry d) All of the above 16 / 50 16. The bulk density of aggregates is generally expressed as: a) tonnes/cubic meter b) kg/cubic meter c) kg/liter d) g/cm┬│ 17 / 50 17. Volume of one bag of cement (50kg) is: a) 0.0347 m┬│ b) 0.03 m┬│ c) 0.04 m┬│ d) 0.05 m┬│ 18 / 50 18. Dampness causes: a) efflorescence b) bleaching of paints c) crumbling of plasters d) growth of termites 19 / 50 19. The projections of the head or sill of a door or window frame are known as: a) Style b) Reveal c) Mullion d) Horn 20 / 50 20. Undisturbed samples are obtained by: a) direct excavations b) augers c) thick wall samplers d) thin wall samplers 21 / 50 21. Grading of sand causes great variation in: a) workability of concrete b) strength of concrete c) durability of concrete d) all of the above 22 / 50 22. Bringing the floor to a true level surface by means of screeds is known as: a) Topping b) Bedding c) Screeding d) None of the above 23 / 50 23. The shrinkage in cement concrete decreases with: a) addition of load b) removal of load c) removal of moisture d) addition of moisture 24 / 50 24. The members which support covering materials of a sloping roof are: a) Rafter b) Batten c) Purlin d) Strut 25 / 50 25. A through stone should be provided in a stone masonry at a distance not exceeding: a) 3.0m b) 2.5m c) 2.0m d) 1.5m 26 / 50 26. In stairs, a flier is: a) Straight step having parallel width of tread b) The under surface of stair c) Series of steps without any platform in their direction d) Moulding provided under nosing 27 / 50 27. The arrangement of steps provided from the ground level to plinth level is: a) Entry stair b) Exit stair c) Threshold d) All of the above 28 / 50 28. The final operation of finishing floors is known as: a) Floating b) Screeding c) Troweling d) None of the above 29 / 50 29. The brick of special shape used in brick masonry is called: a) bat b) closer c) squint d) templet 30 / 50 30. In brick laying, the tool used for lifting and spreading mortar and for forming joints is: a) scutch b) trowel c) square d) bolster 31 / 50 31. Concrete is filled in how many layers in a slump cone slump test? a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 d) 5 32 / 50 32. Water-cement ratio is generally expressed in the volume of water required per: a) 10 kg b) 20 kg c) 50 kg d) 40 kg 33 / 50 33. The black cotton soil: a) undergoes volumetric changes b) swells excessively when wet c) shrinks excessively when dry d) all of the above 34 / 50 34. Which of the mortar is most suitable for construction work in waterlogged areas? a) Lime mortar b) Gauged mortar c) Cement mortar d) Mud mortar 35 / 50 35. 'Curing' as used in concrete and cement plaster is a process that helps these gain: a) Shiny surface b) Rigidity c) Smooth surface d) Early strength 36 / 50 36. Bar bending schedule is prepared in RCC structure for: a) To calculate the quantity of reinforcement b) Bar benders c) Checking the bill d) All of the above 37 / 50 37. Lacing in steel structures are provided: a) To reduce the slenderness ratio of a long strut b) Two or more section connection c) Throughout the length of the strut d) All of the above 38 / 50 38. 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 39 / 50 39. The maximum total settlement for isolated foundations on clayey soils should be limited to: a) 25mm b) 40mm c) 65mm d) 100mm 40 / 50 40. The D.P.C. should be: a) continued and unbroken through the length and thickness of the wall b) sealed with bitumen at lap joints c) even at the source of moisture d) all of the above 41 / 50 41. 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 42 / 50 42. Lap is the horizontal distance between the vertical joints in: a) stone masonry b) brick masonry c) both of the above d) none of the above 43 / 50 43. Cement used for resisting acid is: a) portland pozzolana cement b) ordinary Portland cement c) rapid-hardening Portland cement d) high alumina cement 44 / 50 44. Maximum shrinkage takes place in concrete after drying for: a) 28 days b) three months c) six months d) one year 45 / 50 45. A roof sloping in four directions but with a break in slopes is called: a) Hipped roof b) Gambrel roof c) Flat roof d) Mansard roof 46 / 50 46. The load-bearing cantilever projection from the face of a masonry wall is called: a) header b) stretcher c) corbel d) cornice 47 / 50 47. The fineness of cement is tested by: a) Le Chatelier's apparatus b) Sieve analysis/air permeability c) Vicat's needle d) Specific surface air permeability method 48 / 50 48. 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 49 / 50 49. The cement-sand mortar preferred in 1/2 brick walls is: a) 1:02 b) 1:04 c) 1:08 d) 1:06 50 / 50 50. 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 Please provide accurate information so we can send your Achievement Certificate by mail. NameEmailPhone Number Your score isShare your achievement! 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