Home» Online Test » Civil Engineering » Construction Materials 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. *The weight loss on heating of bitumen used for pavement should not be more than a) 1% b) 3% c) 4% d) 5% 2 / 30 2. *First-class timber has an average life of a) less than one year b) 1 to 5 years c) 5 to 10 years d) more than 10 years 3 / 30 3. Which category does the sandstone belong to? a) igneous rocks b) metamorphic rock c) sedimentary rock d) foliated rocks 4 / 30 4. *Oil varnish generally consists of a) resin, oil, and turpentine b) oil, wax, and resin c) synthetic resin and spirit d) spirit, oil, and wax 5 / 30 5. Identify the process responsible for the formation of metamorphic rocks a) solidification of molten mass of silicates below or at the surface of earth b) changes in texture or mineral composition or both of igneous and sedimentary rocks due to high temperature and heavy pressure c) deposited layers of sand and silt subjected to enormous overburden pressures over geological times d) none of the above 6 / 30 6. *Tampering of soil for the manufacture of bricks is done by a) feet b) pug mill c) feet of cattle d) all of the above 7 / 30 7. Granite is not suitable for ordinary building purposes because a) it can not be polished b) it is not a fireproof material c) it is costly d) it has less crushing strength 8 / 30 8. Storage of cement should be done on a) wet platform b) dry platform c) brick soling d) the ground 9 / 30 9. *Asphalt is a mixture of a) bitumen and inert mineral matter b) bitumen and asbestos c) bitumen and cement d) tar and asbestos 10 / 30 10. *Cement is said to be of good if a) its color is gray b) one feels cool by thrusting one's hand in the cement bag c) it is smooth when rubbed in between fingers d) all of the above 11 / 30 11. In the manufacture of plywood, the veneers are placed such that the grains of one layer are a) at 45┬░ with the grains of the other b) at right angles with the grains of the other c) at 60┬░ with the grains of the other d) parallel to the grains of the other 12 / 30 12. Stucco paints are suitable for a) stone masonry b) brick walls c) both (a) and (b) of above d) none of the above 13 / 30 13. The initial and final setting times of quick setting cement are a) 15 minutes and 45 minutes b) 20 minutes and one hour c) 5 minutes and 30 minutes d) 5 minutes and 10 minutes 14 / 30 14. *Finely powdered burnt clay is called: a) fly ash b) surkhi c) bricquette d) moraine 15 / 30 15. Material generally not used as an extender in paints is a) powdered silica b) gypsums c) talc d) zinc white 16 / 30 16. Lime is mixed with brick earth a) to impart plasticity b) to increase durability c) to prevent shrinkage d) to increase impermeability 17 / 30 17. Timber can be made reasonably fire-resistant a) by soaking it in ammonium sulfate b) by applying tar paint c) by pumping creosote oil into timber under high pressure d) none of the above 18 / 30 18. The crushing strength of a stone depends upon its a) texture b) specific gravity c) luster d) both (a) and (b) of above 19 / 30 19. The quick lime as it comes from kilns is called a) milk lime b) hydraulic lime c) lump lime d) hydrated lime 20 / 30 20. Which one of the following does not belong to exogenous trees? a) coconut b) teak c) shisham d) sal 21 / 30 21. Limestone comes under the category of a) aqueous rock b) stratified rock c) sedimentary rock d) all of the above 22 / 30 22. *The age of the tree can be judged from a) the height b) the diameter c) annual rings d) piths 23 / 30 23. The initial setting of cement is caused by the formation of a) dicalcium silicate b) tricalcium silicate c) tricalcium aluminate d) tetracalcium aluminate 24 / 30 24. The compressive strength of stone is found out by a) attrition test b) crushing test c) hardness test d) impact test 25 / 30 25. Identify the process responsible for the formation of sedimentary rocks a) solidification of molten mass of silicates below or at the surface of earth b) changes in texture or mineral composition or both of igneous and sedimentary rocks due to high temperature and heavy pressure c) deposited layers of sand and silt subjected to enormous overburden pressures over geological times d) none of the above 26 / 30 26. *The process of adding water to lime to convert it into hydrated lime is known as a) hydration b) slaking c) calcination d) watering 27 / 30 27. Low porosity brick has a) low strength b) high strength c) more absorption capacity d) all of the above 28 / 30 28. The ingredient of the brick earth which enables the brick to retain its shape is a) aluminium b) silica c) iron oxide d) magnesia 29 / 30 29. *Plastic bitumen is generally used for a) road pavements b) painting c) expansion joints d) crack filling 30 / 30 30. The type of cement is considered good if a) it contains C3S in large amounts b) it contains C2S in large amounts c) it contains C3A in large amounts 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. Send feedback Buy Construction Materials MCQ PDF for Offline Study Share the above MCQs: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit
