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 fresh, 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. Stone generally used for railway ballast is a) sandstone b) dolomite c) marble d) basalt or trap, granite 2 / 30 2. The pigment used in paints for corrosion resistance is a) red lead b) white lead c) gypsum d) ferrous oxide 3 / 30 3. Emulsion paints contain: a) nitro cotton b) zinc white c) white lead d) polyvinyl acetate 4 / 30 4. The timber used for decorative woodwork a) shisham b) siris wood c) rosewood d) all of the above 5 / 30 5. 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 6 / 30 6. Bitumen paint renders a) a protective surface b) a shining surface c) a smooth surface d) a hard surface 7 / 30 7. The cracks in the painted surface extending throughout the thickness of the paint are caused due to a) improper seasoning of the painted wood b) excessive use of drier c) too many coats of paint resulting in excessive thickness d) all of the above 8 / 30 8. *In the sieve analysis of the fineness test, the residue on IS sieve No. 90╬╝ after 15 minutes of sieving should not be more than a) 5% b) 7.50% c) 10% d) 15% 9 / 30 9. *Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? a) sandstone......igneous rock b) lime stone.....sedimentary rock c) basalt...........metamorphic rock d) granite...........argillaceous rock 10 / 30 10. An artificial stone made from pieces of marble and cement and used for floor facing of walls, etc., is known as a) mosaic b) terrazzo c) marble d) none of the above 11 / 30 11. *Plastic bitumen is generally used for a) road pavements b) painting c) expansion joints d) crack filling 12 / 30 12. The consistency test is performed to find a) the correct water-cement ratio b) the fineness of cement c) the compressive strength d) tensile strength 13 / 30 13. Most weather-resisting metamorphic rock is a) lime stone b) slate c) marble d) quartzite 14 / 30 14. Compared to ordinary Portland cement, the ultimate strength of pozzolana Portland cement is a) same b) more c) less d) very much less 15 / 30 15. Marble is found in a) mechil b) bagmati c) koshi d) none of the above 16 / 30 16. The raw materials having more than 10% proportion in the manufacture of cement are a) calcium oxide and silica b) calcium oxide and magnesium oxide c) magnesium oxide and ferrous oxide d) silica and ferrous oxide 17 / 30 17. The physical classification divides the rocks into a) calcareous, argillaceous, and silicious b) organic, semi-organic, and inorganic c) igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic d) stratified, unstratified, and foliated 18 / 30 18. Under metamorphism, which of the following change is correct? a) granite changes into gneiss b) sandstone changes into quartzite c) limestone changes into marble d) all of the above 19 / 30 19. Terracotta is used in building for a) ornamental work b) insulation c) storage d) none of the above 20 / 30 20. *The broken portion of brick is called a) brick b) bat c) sill d) all of the above 21 / 30 21. *Pug mill is used for a) clay preparation b) clay moulding c) brick drying d) brick burning 22 / 30 22. *The commonly used cement in making cement paints is a) Portland cement b) alumina paint c) white cement d) any of the above 23 / 30 23. The types of bricks used for the lining of the furnace/combustion chamber are a) refractory b) machine made c) handmade d) 1st class 24 / 30 24. PVC controls in paint a) gloss b) cohesion & adhesion c) durability & washability d) all of the above 25 / 30 25. Second-class bricks a) are of dark brown color b) produce a metallic sound when struck c) are well burnt d) are under burnt 26 / 30 26. *Snowcem paint is a type of a) cement paint b) aluminium paint c) bronze paint d) cellulose paint 27 / 30 27. Fracture of asbestos is a) regular b) irregular c) fibrous d) concoidal 28 / 30 28. *What type of paint do you recommend in doors on the exterior wall of a building? a) oil distemper b) French polish c) varnish (Interior) d) enamel paint 29 / 30 29. The group of tools used for quarrying of stone is a) jumper and crowbar b) crowbar and trowel c) trowel and wedge d) wedge and scutch 30 / 30 30. The paint which has high reflective property is: a) bronze paint b) enamel paint c) asbestos paint d) cellulose paint Please provide accurate information so we can send your Achievement Certificate by mail. NameEmailPhone Number Your score is Share your achievement! LinkedIn Facebook Twitter 0% Restart Test Please provide your feedback. 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