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 life of teak wood doors and windows is usually taken to be a) 80 years b) 60 years c) 40 years d) 20 years 2 / 50 2. Which of the following is the most correct estimate a) plinth area estimate b) cube rate estimate c) detailed estimate d) building cost index estimate 3 / 50 3. The value of property that can be obtained when the property is put for sale is known as: a) Book value b) Market value c) Current value d) Tradable value 4 / 50 4. The essential requirements to prepare a good estimate are a) A fully dimensioned drawing to scale b) Detailed specifications c) Schedule of rates d) All of the above 5 / 50 5. 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 6 / 50 6. One metric horsepower is equal to a) 1.36 kW b) 0.736 kW c) 1.736 kW d) 0.746 kW 7 / 50 7. Which one information is found through specification? a) Nature of works b) Quality of materials c) Types of workmanship d) All of the above 8 / 50 8. 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 9 / 50 9. Whenever color washing on A.C. corrugated sheets is done, in the estimation, the plan area of the sheets is increased by a) 5% b) 10% c) 15% d) 20% 10 / 50 10. The unit of PVC pipe used in water supply pipeline is a) Quintel b) Cum c) Meter d) None of the above 11 / 50 11. 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 12 / 50 12. 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 13 / 50 13. 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 14 / 50 14. Plinth area estimate is an approximate estimate mostly used for the estimation of: a) Bridges b) Irrigation channel c) Building d) Road 15 / 50 15. 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 16 / 50 16. 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 17 / 50 17. How many kilo-liters are in one cubic meter? a) 0.5 b) 1 c) 10 d) 100 18 / 50 18. 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 19 / 50 19. During the calculation of RCC, the amount of steel deducted is a) 3% of the total steel b) 5% of the total steel c) 10% of the total steel d) 0% of the total steel 20 / 50 20. Specification deals with: a) Quantity of materials b) Quantity of materials with procedures c) Quality of material, measurement system & working procedures d) Quality of material with compact condition located in the heart of the city 21 / 50 21. Actual cost of construction plus certain profit is paid to the contractor. Such a contract is known as a) Unscheduled constant b) Nominated contract c) Cost plus percentage contract d) Work order 22 / 50 22. The main target of a contractor is to a) Complete the work b) Waste more materials c) Earn more profit d) Save the materials 23 / 50 23. 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 24 / 50 24. Payment of the steel is done by a) per quintal b) per MT c) per thousand d) per bundle 25 / 50 25. Compound amount of Rs. 100 in 4 years @ 4% interest a) Rs.116 b) Rs.114 c) Rs.117 d) Rs.120 26 / 50 26. 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 27 / 50 27. 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 28 / 50 28. For brick construction, the lime-sand mortar is a) 1:01 b) 1:02 c) 2:01 d) 1:03 29 / 50 29. The number of standard bricks in one cubic meter of masonry is: a) 600 bricks b) 500 bricks c) 450 bricks d) 400 bricks 30 / 50 30. Which of the following is not a common size of reinforcement bars? a) 16 mm b) 20 mm c) 25 mm d) 32 mm 31 / 50 31. The unit of payment for fixing of glass panes or cleaning is in a) kg b) number c) sq m d) cu m 32 / 50 32. The standard width of the galvanized iron sheet is a) 32" b) 36" c) 41" d) 46" 33 / 50 33. 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 34 / 50 34. According to ISI method of measurement, the order of sequence is: a) Length, breadth, height b) Breadth, height, length c) Height, length, breadth d) Length, height, breadth 35 / 50 35. 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% 36 / 50 36. 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 37 / 50 37. A document showing the list of quantity of various items of works required for the completion of any project is known as a) Schedule of quantity b) Schedule of rates c) Analysis of rate d) Abstract estimate 38 / 50 38. 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 39 / 50 39. To account for the corrugation, the plain area of the semi-corrugated asbestos sheet is increased by (for whitewashing) a) 20% b) 30% c) 1% d) 10% 40 / 50 40. 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 41 / 50 41. The unit of measurement for electric wiring or electrification light, fan plug points is a) point b) meter c) number d) no unit 42 / 50 42. In the specification of earthwork in foundation trenches, drains, etc. lift ordinarily specified is a) 30 m b) 1.5 m c) 5 m d) 3 m 43 / 50 43. 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 44 / 50 44. Approximate weight of 1 cubic meter of sand is a) 800 kg b) 1600 kg c) 2400 kg d) 3200 kg 45 / 50 45. 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 46 / 50 46. Valuation is done for: a) Present value based on reality b) Minimum value c) Market value d) None of the above 47 / 50 47. 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 48 / 50 48. Specifications of any works are required only when the work is carried out by: a) User's committee b) Muster roll c) Contractor d) All of the above 49 / 50 49. Due to a change in the price level, a revised estimate is prepared if the sanctioned estimate exceeds: a) 2% b) 3% c) 4% d) 5% 50 / 50 50. In CGI sheet roofing, the overlap along the length of the sheet should not be less than? a) One corrugation b) One and a half corrugation c) Two corrugation d) None of the above 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 Buy Estimating & Costing MCQ PDF for Offline Study 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)
