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This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Civil Engineering Drawing knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
_________ pointing is made by making a projection in the form of V-shape. |
A. | V-pointing |
B. | Struck pointing |
C. | Weathered pointing |
D. | Surface pointing |
Answer» B. Struck pointing | |
2. |
Cement plaster is a mixture of suitable plaster, sand _____________ and water. |
A. | fine aggregate |
B. | portland cement |
C. | cement |
D. | plaster |
Answer» C. cement | |
3. |
Laths are about an inch wide, and are made in three thicknesses; single (5 to 6 inch thick), lath and a half (4 inch thick), and double (3 5 inch thick). |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
4. |
One differentiates between interior and exterior fireproofing. Exterior products are typically less substantial, with lower densities and lower cost. Interior products have to withstand more extreme fire and other environmental conditions. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
5. |
Instead of plastering entire surface of the masonry, special mortar finishing work is done to the exposed joints. This is called pointing. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
6. |
Cracks in plastering may be caused by settlement of the building, by the use of inferior materials or by bad workmanship. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
7. |
To make lime plaster, limestone (calcium carbonate) is heated above approximately 50 C to produce quicklime. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
8. |
Gypsum plaster, or plaster of Paris, is produced by heating __________ to about 300 F. |
A. | gypsum |
B. | clinker |
C. | calcium |
D. | lime |
Answer» B. clinker | |
9. |
__________ plaster is a mixture of clay, sand and water with the addition of plant fibers for tensile strength over wood lath. |
A. | Loam |
B. | Sand |
C. | Gypsum |
D. | Clay |
Answer» E. | |
10. |
__________ is a building material used for the protective and/or decorative coating of walls and ceilings and for moulding and casting decorative elements. |
A. | Cement |
B. | Aggregate |
C. | Plaster |
D. | Paint |
Answer» D. Paint | |