building materials and construction MCQs – Page 7

Practise focused building materials and construction questions with marked answers for exam preparation and subject revision.

building materials and construction Mcqs
121. Gypsum consists of______________?
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A. C02 and calcium

B. CaS04 and H20

C. H2S and C02

D. Lime and H20

122. Glazing is used to make earthenware______________?
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A. porous

B. impervious

C. soft

D. hard

123. Which of the following is a mineral ?
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A. basalt

B. quartz

C. syenite

D. granite

124. The type of bond provided in brick masonry for carrying heavy loads is___________?
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A. double flemish bond

B. English bond

C. zigzag bond

D. single flemish bond

125. Which of the following is a rock ?
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A. gypsum

B. mica

C. quartz

D. none of the above

126. The amount of water used for one kg of distemper is_____________?
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A. 0.2 liter

B. 0.8 liter

C. 0.6 liter

D. 0.4 liter

127. The type of joint commonly used at the junction of a principal rafter and tie beam in timber trussess is__________________?
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A. mortise and tennon joint

B. mitred joint

C. oblique mortise and tennon joint

D. butt joint

128. Proper amount of entrained air in concrete results in__________?
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A. better resistance to freezing and thawing

B. lesser workability

C. less resistance to freezing and thawing The correct answer is:</strong></span>

D. ="color: #003f1a;">1. better workability
129. Minimum width of landing should be_______________?
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A. one fourth the width of stairs

B. twice the width of stairs

C. half the width of stairs

D. equal to width of stairs
130. As compared to English bond, double flemish bond is_________________?
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A. stronger

B. more compact

C. none of the above

D. costly

131. Sum of tread and rise must lie between_______________?
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A. 400 to 450 mm

B. 600 to 650 mm

C. 300 to 350 mm

D. 500 to 550 mm

132. Mansard roof is a roof which slopes in________________?
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A. two directions without break in the slope on each side

B. four directions without break in the slope on each side

C. two directions with break in the slope on each side

D. four directions with break in the slope on each side
133. The vertical posts placed at the top and bottom ends of a flight supporting the hand rail are known as_________________?
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A. balustrades

B. balusters

C. railings

D. newal posts
134. The maximum number of steps in a flight should generally be restricted to______________?
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A. no limit

B. 15

C. 10

D. 12
135. Couple close roof is suitable for maximum span of________________?
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A. 4.5 m

B. 2.5 m

C. 5.5 m

D. 3.5 m

136. The term string is used for______________?
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A. the underside of a stair

B. outer projecting edge of a tread

C. a sloping member which supports the steps in a stair

D. a vertical member between two treads

137. Couple close roof is suitable for maximum span of______________?
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A. 2.5 m

B. 5.5 m

C. 4.5 m

D. 3.5 m

138. Higher pitch of the roof (1) results in stronger roof (2) results in weaker roof (3) requires more covering material (4) requires less covering material The correct answer is___________?
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A. (2) and (3)

B. (1) and (3)

C. (1) and (4)

D. (2) and (4)

139. The type of roof which slopes in two directions with a break in the slope on each side is known as_____________?
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A. mansard roof

B. gambrel roof

C. gable roof

D. hip roof

140. The lower edge of the pitched roof, from where the rain water of the roof surface drops down, is known as______________?
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A. gable

B. hip

C. ridge

D. eaves