Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering Drawing.

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