Estimating & Costing Online Test - Paper 3

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1. The capacity of a flushing cistern is normally

a) 12 to 15 litres

b) 20 to 25 litres

c) 30 to 40 litres

d) 1 to 5 litres

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2. The method of valuation of a building as used by commercial banks is based on:

a) Detailed item-wise cost

b) Cubic content cost

c) Plinth area cost

d) Real construction cost

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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

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4. 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

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5. The necessary elements of the estimate are:

a) Drawing

b) Specification

c) Rates

d) All of the above

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6. The number of standard bricks in one cubic meter of masonry is:

a) 600 bricks

b) 500 bricks

c) 450 bricks

d) 400 bricks

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7. The information that can't be included in drawings is conveyed to the estimator through

a) Specifications

b) Cover note

c) Progress chart

d) None of the above

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8. End lap provided in asbestos cements is equal to

a) 5 cm

b) 10 cm

c) 15 cm

d) 25 cm

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9. The value shown in the account book after allowing necessary depreciation is known as

a) Salvage value

b) Book value

c) Market value

d) Rateable value

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10. Which of the following is not considered while preparing the item rate estimate?

a) Inflation on material and wage of manpower

b) The unit rate of materials

c) The wage of manpower

d) The charge of equipment and tools

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11. The standard width of the galvanized iron sheet is

a) 32"

b) 36"

c) 41"

d) 46"

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12. The net annual letting out value of a property, which is obtained after deducting the amount of yearly repairs from the gross income, is known as

a) Market value

b) Book value

c) Sinking value

d) Rateable value

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13. The unit of payment for A.C. sheet roofing is in

a) cu m

b) sq m

c) metre

d) quintal

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14. The actual weight of cement bag is more in case of

a) paper bag

b) jute bag

c) nylon bag

d) poked bag

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15. Approximate weight of 1 cubic meter of sand is

a) 800 kg

b) 1600 kg

c) 2400 kg

d) 3200 kg

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16. 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

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17. 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

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18. The unit of measurement for earthwork in excavation in ordinary soils, earthwork in mixed soil with kankar, bajri, etc., when the depth of excavation does not exceed 30 cm, is

a) r.m

b) cu m

c) sq m

d) 100 sq. m

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19. When it is not specified, the number of holdfasts for a door is usually taken as

a) 2

b) 4

c) 6

d) 8

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20. The unit of measurement for beading provided in door and window frame, rafters, etc., is

a) metre

b) cm

c) quintal

d) cu m

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21. 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

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22. 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

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23. In the case of a roof truss made of steel, rivets, bolts, nuts, etc., normally account for

a) 5%

b) 10%

c) 15%

d) 20%

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24. 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%

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25. 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

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26. When not specified, the volume of steel in R.C.C work is taken as

a) 1% to 1.6% of R.C.C. volume

b) 2% to 4% of R.C.C. volume

c) 4% to 6% of R.C.C. volume

d) 0.6% to 1.0% of R.C.C. volume

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27. 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

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28. Generally, the unit of measurement for partition walls is

a) cu m

b) sq m

c) running metre

d) numbers

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29. The number of corrugations in a galvanized corrugated sheet is usually

a) 6

b) 8

c) 10

d) 12

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30. The approximate weight of one cubic meter of mild steel is

a) 1000 kg

b) 2400 kg

c) 1400 kg

d) 7850 kg

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31. The main target of a contractor is to

a) Complete the work

b) Waste more materials

c) Earn more profit

d) Save the materials

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32. 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

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33. Minimum side lap required for asbestos cement sheets is

a) 4 cm

b) 10 cm

c) 15 cm

d) 25 cm

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34. The chairman of the material rate fixation committee in the district is

a) CDO

b) LDO

c) Chairman of DDC

d) SP

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35. 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

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36. 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

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37. An estimate is:

a) The calculation of quantities required item construction of a work

b) The computation of expenditure likely to be incurred in the construction of a work

c) Both of the above

d) None of the above

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38. Estimate is

a) the actual cost of construction of a structure

b) the probable cost arrived at before the commencement of the structure

c) a random guess of the cost of the structure

d) none of the above

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39. A fixed stipulated sum of penalty payable by the contractor having no relationship with real damage is known as

a) Fixed penalty

b) Liquidated damages

c) Damage charges

d) Compensatory payment

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40. 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

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41. In the case of unsewered areas, an additional provision for a septic tank is usually

a) 1% of the building cost

b) 3 to 4% of the building cost

c) 10% of the building cost

d) 12 to 15% of the building cost

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42. How many kilo-liters are in one cubic meter?

a) 0.5

b) 1

c) 10

d) 100

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43. 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

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44. 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

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45. The unit rate of items written by the contractor in BOQ is in numeral as well as alphabetical form. Which one is preferred?

a) numeral

b) alphabetical

c) both of the above

d) none of the above

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46. 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

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47. The unit of payment for excavation trenches for pipes, cables, etc., up to 1.5 m depth in ordinary rock/hard rock is

a) cu m

b) sq m

c) metre

d) tonne

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48. The appropriate cost to the complete labor as a percentage of the total cost of the building is

a) 10%

b) 25%

c) 40%

d) 5%

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49. The unit of payment for fixing of glass panes or cleaning is in

a) kg

b) number

c) sq m

d) cu m

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50. 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

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