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: 50 Time Allotted: 50 minutes Passing Score: 70% Randomization: Yes Certificate: Yes Do not refresh the page! 👍 All the best! 1 / 50 1. Identify the geological classification of rocks a) calcareous, argillaceous, and silicious b) organic, semi-organic, and inorganic c) igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic d) stratified, unstratified, and foliated 2 / 50 2. The vehicle used in the case of enamel paints is a) varnish b) linseed oil c) water d) all of the above 3 / 50 3. Material generally not used as an extender in paints is a) powdered silica b) gypsums c) talc d) zinc white 4 / 50 4. *Plastic bitumen is generally used for a) road pavements b) painting c) expansion joints d) crack filling 5 / 50 5. *The stone that exhibits more fire-resisting characteristics is a) granite b) marble c) limestone d) compact sandstone 6 / 50 6. *Asphalt is a mixture of a) bitumen and inert mineral matter b) bitumen and asbestos c) bitumen and cement d) tar and asbestos 7 / 50 7. 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 8 / 50 8. Dormant period (2-5hr) is concerned with a) hydration of cement b) fineness of cement c) soundness of cement d) workability of cement 9 / 50 9. The initial setting of cement is caused by the formation of a) dicalcium silicate b) tricalcium silicate c) tricalcium aluminate d) tetracalcium aluminate 10 / 50 10. The initial and final setting times of ordinary Portland cement are a) 30 minutes and 10 hr b) 15 minutes and 10 hr c) 15 minutes and 5 hr d) none of the above 11 / 50 11. *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 12 / 50 12. *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 13 / 50 13. Quick setting cement is used a) for the construction of structures under water b) to obtain very light strength c) where resistance to acidic water is required d) none of the above 14 / 50 14. 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 15 / 50 15. The trees yielding hard wood is a) shisham b) chir c) deodar d) pine 16 / 50 16. Low porosity brick has a) low strength b) high strength c) more absorption capacity d) all of the above 17 / 50 17. The process of mixing sand with the powdered natural soil to improve the quality is known as a) moulding b) tempering c) pugging d) blending 18 / 50 18. *The commonly used grade of bitumen that is used in the moderate temperature range of Nepal is: a) 60/100 b) 70/100 c) 80/100 d) 90/100 19 / 50 19. Which of the following statements is not correct? a) kiln-seasoned timber is stronger than naturally seasoned timber b) moisture content in the timber can be reduced to any desired level in kiln seasoning c) kiln seasoning is quicker than natural seasoning d) kiln seasoning requires less stacking space but more expensive than natural seasoning 20 / 50 20. The solidification of molten magma within the earth's crust results in the formation of a) sedimentary rocks b) metamorphic rocks c) basalts and traps d) granite and pegmatite 21 / 50 21. Muller is concerned with a) ground the base of paint b) cohesion & adhesion c) preparation of paint d) all of the above 22 / 50 22. *The cement becomes useless if its absorbed moisture content exceeds? a) 5% b) 4% c) 3% d) 2% 23 / 50 23. Rocks having silica as the main constituent are called a) calcareous rocks b) argillaceous rocks c) siliceous rocks d) none of the above 24 / 50 24. The ingredient of the brick earth which enables the brick to retain its shape is a) aluminium b) silica c) iron oxide d) magnesia 25 / 50 25. Based on its dry weight, a freshly felled tree may contain water a) 25% b) 50% c) 75% d) 100% 26 / 50 26. *The number of standard bricks required for one cubic meter of brick masonry (IS standard) is a) 400 b) 500 c) 750 d) 250 27 / 50 27. *The loss of ignition in cement should not exceed a) 1% b) 4% c) 8% d) 12% 28 / 50 28. *Granites are a type of a) silicious rock b) argillaceous rock c) calcareous rock d) none of the above 29 / 50 29. The paint which has high reflective property is: a) bronze paint b) enamel paint c) asbestos paint d) cellulose paint 30 / 50 30. The defect caused by the shrinkage of timber is a) crook b) cup and bow c) twist d) all of the above 31 / 50 31. During compressive strength load is applied at the rate of a) 10 N/mm^2/Min b) 12 N/mm^2/Min c) 14 N/mm^2/Min d) 16 N/mm^2/Min 32 / 50 32. A dry powder obtained on treating quick lime with just enough water to satisfy its chemical affinity for water under the condition of its hydration is called a) hydraulic lime b) hydrated lime c) milk of lime d) none of the above 33 / 50 33. *Water absorption of cement should not be more than a) 5% b) 10% c) 15% d) 20% 34 / 50 34. The maximum percentage of water absorption of 2nd class bricks in 24 hrs should be limited to a) 10% b) 15% c) 20% d) 24% 35 / 50 35. The constituents of cement, which act as a binder are a) dicalcium silicate and tricalcium silicate b) tricalcium aluminate, tricalcium silicate, and carbon c) silica and carbon d) none of the above 36 / 50 36. Dolomite bricks are. a) basic refractory bricks b) acid refractory bricks c) ordinary fire bricks d) neutral refractory bricks 37 / 50 37. Brard's test is done for finding the... of stone a) frost resistance b) dirty matter c) weather resistance d) all of the above 38 / 50 38. For normal consistency, the penetration in Vicat apparatus should be between a) 35 to 38 mm b) >40 mm c) 20 to 30mm d) 30 to 35mm 39 / 50 39. The rocks which are formed due to the cooling of magma at a considerable depth from the earth's surface are called a) Hypabyssal rocks b) Volcanic rocks c) Plutonic rocks d) Igneous rocks 40 / 50 40. Lamination of bricks is caused due to a) entrapped air in the voids of the clay b) excess lime c) entrapped water in the voids of the clay d) excess sand 41 / 50 41. *Brass is an alloy of a) copper and zinc b) copper and tin c) copper and nickel d) copper and chromium 42 / 50 42. The impurity not desirable in the soil used for brick formation is a) alkali b) kankar c) both (a) and (b) of above d) none of the above 43 / 50 43. The amount of pozzolana in Portland pozzolana cement is a) 20 to 30% b) 30 to 40% c) 40 to 50% d) 50 to 60% 44 / 50 44. The silicious and aluminous minerals themselves, which do not have cementitious qualities but which react with lime in the presence of water at normal temperature to form cementitious compounds, are known as a) glazed materials b) porcelains c) pozzolanic materials d) carbonaceous materials 45 / 50 45. *The most commonly used accelerator for concreting is a) gypsum b) calcium chloride c) calcium oxide d) calcium sulphate 46 / 50 46. *The pigment commonly used in the manufacture of cement is a) ambers b) iron oxide c) lamp black d) all of the above 47 / 50 47. The quick lime as it comes from kilns is called a) milk lime b) hydraulic lime c) lump lime d) hydrated lime 48 / 50 48. Fracture of asbestos is a) regular b) irregular c) fibrous d) concoidal 49 / 50 49. *In one day, the height of brick masonry construction should generally not exceed a) 1m b) 1.5m c) 2.5m d) 3m 50 / 50 50. *The process of heating the limestone to redness in contact with air is termed a) carbonation b) oxidation c) hydration d) calcination 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. Thank you for your valuable feedback. Send feedback Share the above MCQs:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on X (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
