Home» Online Test » Civil Engineering » Estimating & Costing 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. Tender does not contain a) Notice b) Item of work c) Estimated cost d) Item rate 2 / 30 2. The depreciation of the value of the building costs are generally not considered for the initial: a) First year of the building b) Two years of the building c) Five years of the building d) Twenty years of the building 3 / 30 3. A document containing a detailed description of all types of work (but their quantities are not mentioned) together with their current rates is called a) Tender b) Schedule of rates c) Analysis of rate d) Abstract estimate 4 / 30 4. The concealed faces of the frames of doors and windows are painted with a) Two coats of primer b) Two coats of the same enamel paint which is applied for the rest of the frame c) Varnishes d) Two coats of coal tar 5 / 30 5. The quantity of work of any item which is the output of a skilled labor in a day is known as a) Basic work b) Daily work c) Target work d) Task work 6 / 30 6. In the analysis of rates, what percentage of total cost is provided towards water charges? a) 5% b) 7.50% c) 1.50% d) 10% 7 / 30 7. In the specification of earthwork in foundation trenches, drains, etc. lead specified is (IS code) a) 30 m b) 1.5 m c) 50 m d) 100 m 8 / 30 8. Carpet area does not include the area of a) Verandah and corridor b) Bathrooms and lavatory c) Kitchen and pantry d) All of the above 9 / 30 9. The actual weight of cement bag is more in case of a) paper bag b) jute bag c) nylon bag d) poked bag 10 / 30 10. Pick up the correct statement a) pointing is measured in sq. m. b) plastering is measured in sq. m. c) glazing is measured in sq. m. d) all of the above 11 / 30 11. The gradual accumulation of amounts by way of annual periodic deposits, which is meant for the replacement of the structure at the end of its useful life period, is known as a) Annuity depreciation b) Depreciation c) Sinking fund d) Solatium 12 / 30 12. In which of the following works, the work turned in cu.m per mason per day will be the least? a) Random rubble masonry in lime mortar b) Stone arch work c) Brick masonry in superstructure d) Brick masonry in parapet wall 13 / 30 13. Specification is the a) Basis for carrying out engineering works b) Basis for ascertaining the quality of construction works c) Basis for the execution of contracts d) All of the above 14 / 30 14. For brick construction, the lime-sand mortar is a) 1:01 b) 1:02 c) 2:01 d) 1:03 15 / 30 15. Full payment of the contractor is done a) After agreement b) After construction c) After maintenance d) All of the above 16 / 30 16. Liquidated damage is directly related to a) Terms of condition b) Real damages c) Cost of the project d) Depreciation 17 / 30 17. The unit of measurement for electric wiring or electrification light, fan plug points is a) point b) meter c) number d) no unit 18 / 30 18. The unit of payment for A.C. sheet roofing is in a) cu m b) sq m c) metre d) quintal 19 / 30 19. Which one information is found through specification? a) Nature of works b) Quality of materials c) Types of workmanship d) All of the above 20 / 30 20. Bill of quantities is prepared based on: a) Actual construction quantities b) Estimated quantities c) Variation in estimated quantities d) None of the above 21 / 30 21. Which one area must be greater at any floor of a building? a) Carpet area b) Plinth area c) Floor area d) None of the above 22 / 30 22. The life of teak wood doors and windows is usually taken to be a) 80 years b) 60 years c) 40 years d) 20 years 23 / 30 23. If the payment of annuity begins after some years in the future, it is known as a) Substitute agency b) Debitable agency c) Secondary agency d) Creditable agency 24 / 30 24. The unit of payment for blasting of rock including stacking is a) sq m b) cu m c) % sq m d) % cu m 25 / 30 25. The necessary elements of the estimate are: a) Drawing b) Specification c) Rates d) All of the above 26 / 30 26. Which of the following is known as job overhead? a) Stationery b) Postage c) Workman's compensation insurances, etc. d) None of the above 27 / 30 27. The thickness of slabs and beams must be measured to the nearest a) 0.001 m b) 0.005 m c) 0.01 m d) 0.05 m 28 / 30 28. The building material brick a) Absorbs more heat than stone b) Absorbs less heat than stone c) Absorbs equal heat as the stone d) May be less or more 29 / 30 29. The portion which is wrongly excavated by the contractor is to be filled a) The earth excavated from the same pit b) the earth excavated from a borrow pit for away from the site c) concrete as specified d) brick masonry 30 / 30 30. The explosive for blasting is usually expressed in terms of a) explosive power b) volume of earthwork that can be blasted c) kilograms d) none of the above Please provide accurate information so we can send your Achievement Certificate by mail. NameEmailPhone Number Your score isShare your achievement! LinkedIn Facebook 0% Restart Test Please provide your feedback. Thank you for your valuable feedback. Send feedback Buy Estimating & Costing MCQ PDF for Offline Study