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1: In case of Raymond pile
A. All these
B. Diameter of top of piles varies from 40 cm to 60 cm
C. Thickness of outer shell depends upon pile diameter
D. Diameter of pile at bottom varies from 20 cm to 28 cm
E. Lengths vary from 6 m to 12 m
2: The angular steps used for changing direction of the stairs, are called
A. Radial steps
B. Round steps
C. Circular steps.
D. Angular steps
E. Winders
3: To ensure that supporting area of an offset footing of a boundary wall is fully compressive, the C.G. of load must act
A. At the centre of the base
B. None of these.
C. Within the middle fifth of the base
D. Within the middle third of the base
4: Queen closer may be placed
A. In header course next to first brick
B. In stretcher course next to first brick
C. In stretcher course
D. In header course
E. In any position.
5: N case of multi-storeyed buildings, the forms to be removed first are
A. Column forms
B. Sides of beams and girders
C. All these at the same time.
D. Bottom of beams and girders
6: For constructing a terrazo floor. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
A. A 32 mm thick layer of cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is laid on the base course and the surface is made smooth by trowelling
B. After final grinding is over, oxalic acid mixed with water is spread over and rubbed hard with soft material
C. Glass strips are driven into the layer according to the pattern required
D. None of these.
E. A base course is prepared as in cement concrete flooring
7: Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. Louvered door is generally provided in bath rooms
B. Flush door is generally provided in dinning room
C. All these
D. Sliding door is generally provided in show rooms
E. Revolving door is generally provided in cinema halls
8: The raft slab is projected beyond the outer walls of the structure by
A. 15 to 20 cm
B. 30 to 45 cm
C. 5 to 10 cm
D. 25 to 30 cm
E. 60 cm.
9: Select the correct statement from the following:
A. Inclined borings are occasionally used instead of vertical holes.
B. Inclined borings are made for taking samples under existing structures
C. All these
D. The spacing of inclined borings is kept such that one bore hole is vertically above the bottom of an adjacent bore hole.
10: The loose pockets in soil mass can be bridged safely by providing a raft foundation provided the soft area is smaller than
A. None of these.
B. The column spacing
C. One-third the column spacing
D. Three-fourth the column spacing
E. Half the column spacing
11: The foundations are placed below ground level, to increase
A. Stability of structure
B. All these
C. Workability
D. Strength
12: The concrete slump recommended for beams and slabs ; is
A. 30 to 125 mm
B. 50 to 100 mm
C. None of these.
D. 25 to 75 mm
E. 25 to 50 mm
13: Dado is usually provided in
A. Verandah
B. Dinning halls
C. Roofs.
D. Living rooms
E. Bath rooms
14: Grillage foundation
A. Is used to transfer heavy structural loads from steel columns to a soil having low bearing capacity
B. All these
C. Does not require deep cutting as the required base area with required pressure intensity is obtained at a shallow depth
D. Is constructed by rolled steel joists (R.S.J.) placed in single or double tier
E. Is light and economical
15: The foundation in which a cantilever beam is provided to join two footings, is known as
A. Strip footing
B. Strap footing
C. Combined footing
D. Raft footing
E. None of these.
16: The process of making the back ground rough, before plastering, is
A. Peeling.
B. Dubbing
C. Blistering
D. Hacking
17: The pile which is provided with a bulb filled with concrete at its lower end, is known as=
A. Simplex pile
B. Mac-Arthur pile
C. Raymond pile
D. Franki pile
E. None of these.
18: The exterior angle between outer faces of a wall, is known as
A. Turn
B. All these
C. Quion
D. Junction
19: The 9 cm x 9 cm side of a brick as seen in the wall face, is generally known as
A. Header
B. Stretcher
C. Front
D. Side
E. Face
20: The member which is placed horizontally to support common rafter of a sloping roof, is
A. Cleat
B. Batten
C. Strut.
D. Purlin
21: How long is a "3-week look ahead" schedule?
A. 3 weeks
B. 1 week
C. 4 weeks
D. 2 weeks
22: What is an abutment?
A. Pillar in a building
B. Supporting structure at each end of a single span bridge
C. Highest point in a arch
D. Purlin in roofing
23: What is an addendum?
A. A document issued during the bidding process to modify, clarify, or complement the information outlined in the bidding documents.
B. A document issued during the design process to modify, clarify, or complement the information outlined in the design documents.
C. A document issued after the construction process to modify, clarify, or complement the information outlined in the construction documents.
D. A document issued during the construction process to modify, clarify, or complement the information outlined in the construction documents.
24: Addenda become part of the contract documents upon what?
A. Signature of the contract
B. Awarding of the contract to a firm
C. Opening of the bid
D. Request for proposal
25: What is the common term for marked up floor plans showing how installation differed from the original design drawings?
A. Floor plans
B. Site maps
C. As-builts
D. Blueprints
26: What is another term for as-builts?
A. Record drawings
B. Floor plans
C. MEP drawings
D. Blueprints
27: What is the process of backfilling?
A. The process of disposing waste material in unused or unproductive areas.
B. To refill excavated trenches or holes with the material dug out of it.
C. The process of excavating trenches or holes.
D. A method of construction where a masonry wall is built without using mortar between the bricks.
28: What does a beam support?
A. Buildings
B. People
C. Furniture
D. Loads such as the roof or floor above
29: What does a building automation system do?
A. It physically operates HVAC systems.
B. It designates HVAC systems for automation.
C. It secures buildings from outside threats.
D. It manages the energy system of a building, including monitoring equipment and protecting against power failures.
30: What does a BMS do?
A. It manages the security system of a building.
B. It is a direct digital control system.
C. It monitors and protects equipment against power failure.
D. It manages the energy system of a building.
31: What is the purpose of bulletins?
A. To provide new drawings or specifications to the contractor after its contract award
B. To provide new drawings or specifications to the contractor after its project is completed
C. To provide new drawings or specifications to the contractor before its contract award
D. To provide new drawings or specifications to the contractor during its contract award
32: What supports a cantilever beam?
A. The middle
B. One end
C. Both ends
D. Nothing
33: What does CO stand for?
A. Contractor of Operations
B. Change Objective
C. Change order
D. Contract Operations
34: What does clear and grub refer to in the construction process?
A. The process of clearing land for construction
B. The process of preparing construction materials
C. The process of removing vegetation and material from land in the construction area
D. The process of excavating and grading land
35: What does "close out" refer to in a project?
A. The middle of a project
B. The beginning of a project
C. The end of a project
D. The end of a work day
36: What is a cofferdam?
A. A structure built to dam a river.
B. A machine used to pump water out of a well.
C. A structural enclosure installed to retain water in damp soil or bodies of water.
D. A device used to measure the depth of water.
37: What is commissioning?
A. The process of testing and verifying the intended behavior of the building systems.
B. The process of demolishing a building
C. The process of constructing a building
D. The process of designing a building
38: What is a computer-based system?
A. A management system in which a computer is the central controlling device.
B. A system in which a computer is used and is the central controlling device.
C. A system in which a computer is not used.
D. A system in which a computer is used but is not the central controlling device.
39: What is a construction daily report?
A. A weather forecast for the construction site
B. A list of workers who did not show up to the construction site
C. A record of field notes, including work completed, weather conditions, and materials delivered or used on-site.
D. A record of the materials used on the construction site
40: What does the term "contingencies" refer to in the project budget?
A. The cost provisions in the project budget that make allowance for oversights and unforeseen circumstances associated with the project.
B. The money set aside in case the project goes over budget
C. The budget for project managers
D. The budget for the project's overseers and security
41: What is the conformed set of drawings that represents the entire contract scope called?
A. Schematic drawings
B. As-built drawings
C. Construction drawings
D. Contract drawings
42: What does "core & shell" refer to in a building?
A. A type of building material
B. The innermost layer of the Earth
C. The exterior of a building
D. The base construction of a building, including its structure, cladding, and vertical systems.
43: What does DPC stand for?
A. Damp-proof coating
B. Damp-proof course
C. Damp-proofing course
D. Damp-prevention course
44: What does the DPC do?
A. It keeps the foundation from moving
B. It keeps the walls from crumbling
C. It stops water from coming in from the roof
D. It prevents moisture from rising up from the ground
45: What does the term "datum" refer to in surveying?
A. The starting point of a survey
B. A benchmark
C. The highest point of a survey
D. A reference point for leveling
46: What is a Derrick barge?
A. A barge that has a crane to lift large loads.
B. A barge that is used for construction.
C. A barge that is used to transport cargo.
D. A barge that is used for offshore construction.
47: What does DDC stands for?
A. Direct delusional control
B. Direct digital control
C. Direct driver control
D. Direct data control
48: What is the activity of utility installation called?
A. DBL
B. DLB
C. BLD
D. CLB
49: What does DLB stand for?
A. Do lots of business
B. Dig, lay, bury/backfill
C. Dirty, loud, and brutish
D. Dig little bit
50: What is an embankment?
A. A machine
B. A ditch
C. An elevated landmass made of compacted soil or aggregate
D. A large body of water
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