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: 50 Time Allotted: 50 minutes Passing Score: 70% Randomization: Yes Certificate: Yes Do not refresh the page! 👍 All the best! 1 / 50 1. The measurement of steel grills is taken in terms of a) weight b) none of the above c) area d) volume 2 / 50 2. 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 3 / 50 3. 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 4 / 50 4. Which one information is found through specification? a) Nature of works b) Quality of materials c) Types of workmanship d) All of the above 5 / 50 5. 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 6 / 50 6. Working out the exact quantities of various items of work is known as a) Estimating b) Mensuration c) Quantity surveying d) Valuation 7 / 50 7. The actual weight of cement bag is more in case of a) paper bag b) jute bag c) nylon bag d) poked bag 8 / 50 8. 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 9 / 50 9. The rate of an item of work depends a) Specifications of works b) Specifications of materials c) Method of construction d) All of the above 10 / 50 10. 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% 11 / 50 11. 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 12 / 50 12. 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 13 / 50 13. One metric horsepower is equal to a) 1.36 kW b) 0.736 kW c) 1.736 kW d) 0.746 kW 14 / 50 14. The amount of cement required per cubic meter having mix (1:3:6) is a) 4.3 bags b) 3.3 bags c) 6.3 bags d) 5.3 bags 15 / 50 15. 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 16 / 50 16. Evaluation of building is done based on a) detailed estimate b) plinth area rate c) cube rate d) depreciation method 17 / 50 17. Rate analysis prepared by the ministry of transport and work includes a) Labour & material b) Labour, material & equipment c) Labour, material & supervision d) All of the above 18 / 50 18. 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 19 / 50 19. The thickness of 25 gauge sheet is a) Less than 1 mm b) 1 mm c) Between 1 and 1.5 mm d) 2 mm 20 / 50 20. 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 21 / 50 21. The unit of measurement for steel works in trussed and its parts is a) quintal b) cm c) numbers d) kilograms 22 / 50 22. 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 23 / 50 23. 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 24 / 50 24. 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 25 / 50 25. 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 26 / 50 26. 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 27 / 50 27. The amount of money deposited along with the submission of tender is known as a) Security money b) Performance bond c) Retention money d) Earnest money 28 / 50 28. 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 29 / 50 29. Dismantle means a) Same as dismantle b) Breaking up the structure c) Breaking up the structure with care d) All of the above 30 / 50 30. 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 31 / 50 31. 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 32 / 50 32. 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 33 / 50 33. Indicating works left in excavated trenches to facilitate the measurement of borrow pits are known as a) Jambs b) Posts c) Tell-tael d) None of the above 34 / 50 34. 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 35 / 50 35. 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% 36 / 50 36. 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 37 / 50 37. Compound amount of Rs. 100 in 4 years @ 4% interest a) Rs.116 b) Rs.114 c) Rs.117 d) Rs.120 38 / 50 38. 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 39 / 50 39. How many kilo-liters are in one cubic meter? a) 0.5 b) 1 c) 10 d) 100 40 / 50 40. 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 41 / 50 41. 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 42 / 50 42. 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 43 / 50 43. When engineering departments undertake the works of other departments, the amount charged toward design, supervision, and execution, etc., is called a) Work-charged establishment b) Contingencies c) Service charge d) Centage charge 44 / 50 44. 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 45 / 50 45. Which one information is not found in specification? a) Nature of works b) Quality of materials c) Types of workmanship d) Dimension 46 / 50 46. The main target of a contractor is to a) Complete the work b) Waste more materials c) Earn more profit d) Save the materials 47 / 50 47. 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 48 / 50 48. Minimum side lap required for asbestos cement sheets is a) 4 cm b) 10 cm c) 15 cm d) 25 cm 49 / 50 49. The document showing the account of work done or supply of material, including the particulars and quantities, is called a) Bill b) Voucher c) Balance sheet d) None of the above 50 / 50 50. 1 British gallon=.........litres. a) 4.546 b) 3.785 c) 5.456 d) 7.385 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