Estimating & Costing Online Test - Paper 3

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1. 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

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2. The actual size of the modular brick (as per IS Code) is

a) 19cm x 9cm x 9cm

b) 20cm x 9cm x 9cm

c) 20cm x 10cm x 9cm

d) 20cm x 10cm x 9cm

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3. 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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4. The unit of measurement for electric wiring or electrification light, fan plug points is

a) point

b) meter

c) number

d) no unit

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5. 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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6. 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

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7. Valuation is done for:

a) Present value based on reality

b) Minimum value

c) Market value

d) None of the above

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8. 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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9. Evaluation of building is done based on

a) detailed estimate

b) plinth area rate

c) cube rate

d) depreciation method

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10. 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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11. 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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12. The unit of payment for blasting of rock including stacking is

a) sq m

b) cu m

c) % sq m

d) % cu m

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13. 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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14. Centre line method is specially adopted for estimating... Buildings.

a) circular buildings

b) hexagonal buildings

c) octagonal buildings

d) all of the above

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15. 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

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16. The volume of concrete for a reinforced concrete isolated sloped footing with top and bottom areas equal to A1 and A2 and with a height equal to h is given by:

a) V = h/2 [A1+A2+(âˆšA1A2)]

b) V = h/3 [A1+A2+(âˆšA1A2)]

c) V = h/3 [A1+A2]

d) V = h/3 [A1+A2+2A1A2]

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17. 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

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18. 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

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19. The value of the property (without being disassembled) at the end of the useful life period is known as

a) Scrap value

b) Salvage value

c) Junk value

d) Book value

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20. 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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21. 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

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22. 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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23. Volume is measured correct to the nearest:

a) 0.01 cum

b) 0.02 cum

c) 0.03 cum

d) 0.04 cum

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24. 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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25. 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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26. For estimating painting area for iron grillwork over a door or window opening, the area measured will be:

a) 1.00 Ã— the area of the opening between door/window frame

b) 1.25 Ã— the area of the opening between door/window frame

c) 1.50 Ã— the area of the opening between door/window frame

d) 2.00 Ã— the area of the opening between door/window frame

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27. 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

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28. Working out the exact quantities of various items of work is known as

a) Estimating

b) Mensuration

c) Quantity surveying

d) Valuation

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29. 1 British gallon=.........litres.

a) 4.546

b) 3.785

c) 5.456

d) 7.385

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30. 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

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31. Which method is easiest for the estimation of the quantity of material?

a) Centre line method

b) Long & short wall method

c) Both (a) and (b) above

d) None of the above

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32. 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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33. 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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34. Tender does not contain

a) Notice

b) Item of work

c) Estimated cost

d) Item rate

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35. The most reliable estimate is:

a) Preliminary estimate

b) Plinth area estimate

c) Detailed estimate

d) Cube rate estimate

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36. 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

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37. 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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38. The annual periodic payments made for the repayment of the capital invested are known as

a) Annuity

b) Depreciation

c) Sinking fund

d) Salvation

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39. Following items of earthwork are not measured separately

a) setting out of work

b) site clearance

c) dead man

d) all of the above

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40. The full form of VAT is

a) Variation at tax

b) Voucher and tax

c) Value-added tax

d) Violation and taxation

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41. 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

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42. 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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43. The technique of finding the fair price of an existing building or property is known as

a) Estimation

b) Valuation

c) Pricing

d) Costing

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44. 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

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45. 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

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46. Which one information is not found in specification?

a) Nature of works

b) Quality of materials

c) Types of workmanship

d) Dimension

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47. 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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48. The types of work done by the use of labor but not material, equipment, etc., are known as:

a) Day work

b) Minor work

c) Petty work

d) Casual work

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49. Of the total estimated cost of a building, the cost of electrification usually accounts for

a) 3%

b) 8%

c) 13%

d) 18%

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50. For small residential buildings, the cost installation and electrification are made as:

a) Detailed estimate based on service drawing

b) Based on plinth area

c) Based on weight age of total civil costs

d) Based on cubic content of the building

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