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 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 nominal lead and lift allowed for the earthwork in the excavations of the foundations are a) 50 m and 2 m b) 30 m and 2 m c) 30 m and 1.5 m d) 20 m and 1.5 m 2 / 50 2. If the payment of annuity begins after some years in future, it is known as a) deferred annuity b) Delayed annuity c) readjusted annuity d) Regulated annuity 3 / 50 3. The minimum number of hinges provided in a door and window shutter should be a) 2 and 1 b) 2 and 2 c) 2 and 3 d) 3 and 2 4 / 50 4. Payment of the steel is done by a) per quintal b) per MT c) per thousand d) per bundle 5 / 50 5. The standard width of an asbestos cement corrugated sheet is a) 0.9 m b) 1.05 m c) 1.2 m d) 1.35 m 6 / 50 6. According to ISI method of measurement, the order is in the sequence a) Length, breadth & height b) Breadth, length & height c) Height, length & breadth d) All of the above 7 / 50 7. 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 8 / 50 8. The area of the segmental portion of an arch with span I and rise r is approximately given by a) 2/3 lr b) 1/2 lr c) 3/4 lr d) 3/8 lr 9 / 50 9. In detailed measurement, the sequence of dimensions is written: a) L x B x H b) B x H x L c) H x L x B d) B x L x H 10 / 50 10. What is the minimum period for which the lime concrete in the foundation be left wet without the construction of masonry over it? a) 3 days b) 5 days c) 7 days d) 15 days 11 / 50 11. 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 12 / 50 12. Approximate weight of 1 cubic meter of sand is a) 800 kg b) 1600 kg c) 2400 kg d) 3200 kg 13 / 50 13. Generally, the unit of measurement for partition walls is a) cu m b) sq m c) running metre d) numbers 14 / 50 14. In the center line method of working out volumes, for cross walls, what deductions must be made from the center line length at each junction? a) twice the breadth b) breadth c) 1.5 times the breadth d) half the breadth 15 / 50 15. 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 16 / 50 16. A layer of dry bricks put below the foundation concrete, in the case of soft soils, is called a) Soling b) Dead man c) D.P.C. d) None of the above 17 / 50 17. Compound amount of Rs. 100 in 4 years @ 4% interest a) Rs.116 b) Rs.114 c) Rs.117 d) Rs.120 18 / 50 18. The unit of measurement for woodwork in door and window frame, rafters, beams, roof trusses, etc., is a) metre b) cm c) quintal d) cu m 19 / 50 19. The minimum space left from the property line (In Kathmandu valley) for the provision of window/door is a) 1 m b) 3 ft c) 5 ft d) 7 ft 20 / 50 20. In the analysis of rates, the profit and overhead for the contractor are generally taken as a) 20% b) 15% c) 10% d) 5% 21 / 50 21. In the long and short wall method of estimation, the length of the long wall is the center to center space between walls plus a) breadth of the wall b) half of the breadth of the wall on each side c) one-fourth of the breadth of the wall on each side d) none of the above 22 / 50 22. Working out the exact quantities of various items of work is known as a) Estimating b) Mensuration c) Quantity surveying d) Valuation 23 / 50 23. Contractor profit is added to a) Detailed estimate b) Rate analysis c) Valuation d) Salvage 24 / 50 24. The fundamental units in the metric system are: a) Kilometer, kilogram, second b) Centimeter, gram, second c) Meter, kilogram, second d) None of the above 25 / 50 25. The most reliable estimate is: a) Preliminary estimate b) Plinth area estimate c) Detailed estimate d) Cube rate estimate 26 / 50 26. The number of corrugations in a galvanized corrugated sheet is usually a) 6 b) 8 c) 10 d) 12 27 / 50 27. 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 28 / 50 28. In a sanitary pipeline for 3 m length, how many skilled labor are required a) 2 person b) 1 person c) 3 person d) 4 person 29 / 50 29. During the excavation of soil, some portion is left without disturbing, which is known as a) Dead man b) Motam c) Tell-tale d) All of the above 30 / 50 30. Method of calculating the quantity if which out to out and in to in lengths are considered regardless of calculating through the total center line of the walls, and useful of different thicknesses is called: a) Center line method b) Crossing method c) Long wall and short wall method d) Differentiated method 31 / 50 31. 1 British gallon=.........litres. a) 4.546 b) 3.785 c) 5.456 d) 7.385 32 / 50 32. The weight of cement in one bag is a) 45 kg b) 50 kg c) 60 kg d) 65 kg 33 / 50 33. In the case of steel rolling shutters, for the estimation of the painted area, the plain area is multiplied by a) 3-Apr b) 1 c) 1 1/4 d) 1 1/2 34 / 50 34. The weight of 10 mm diameter mild steel rod per meter length is equal to a) 0.22 kg b) 0.32 kg c) 0.42 kg d) 0.62 kg 35 / 50 35. Which of the followings is not an essential part of the general specification of public works? a) Material details b) Work methodology c) Illustrative sketches d) Mode of measurement for payment 36 / 50 36. For brick construction, the lime-sand mortar is a) 1:01 b) 1:02 c) 2:01 d) 1:03 37 / 50 37. The useful part of the livable area of a building is also known as a) Carpet area b) Circulation area c) Horizontal circulation area d) Plinth area 38 / 50 38. In the case of laying gullies, intercepting traps, the cost includes: a) Setting and laying b) Bed concreting c) Connection to drains d) All of the above 39 / 50 39. Providing and assembling in position false work for the construction of RCC superstructure is measured in: a) Meter b) Square meter c) Cubic meter d) Kg 40 / 50 40. The estimated quantity of cement required in cement mortar (1:6) per cubic meter will be a) 5.4 bags b) 4.8 bags c) 8 bags d) 3 bags 41 / 50 41. Arrange the specific weights of wood (w), cement (c), steel (s), and coarse aggregate (A) in increasing order a) W-C-S-A b) W-C-A-S c) A-S-C-W d) A-C-S-W 42 / 50 42. Contractor tax a) 1.50% b) 2.50% c) 5% d) 10% 43 / 50 43. One metric horsepower is equal to a) 1.36 kW b) 0.736 kW c) 1.736 kW d) 0.746 kW 44 / 50 44. Work-charged establishment a) 1.50% b) 2.50% c) 3.50% d) 5% 45 / 50 45. Normally which one contract gives the maximum value of the project a) labor contract b) item rate contract c) LS contract d) all of the above 46 / 50 46. 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 47 / 50 47. Of the total estimated cost of a building, the cost of electrification usually accounts for a) 3% b) 8% c) 13% d) 18% 48 / 50 48. The number of corrugations in an asbestos cement sheet is usually a) 5 b) 7 c) 10 d) 12 49 / 50 49. Which of the following is not an essential part of the general specification of public works? a) Material details b) Work methodology c) Illustrative sketches d) Mode of measurement for payment 50 / 50 50. Which of the following is known as general overhead? a) Losses on advance b) Interest on investment c) Traveling Express d) Amenities to the labor 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. 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