Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

This section includes 14 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Civil Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which IS code gives a code of practice for brick work?

A. IS 2212
B. IS 3102
C. IS 3466
D. IS 1077
Answer» B. IS 3102
2.

Which bond comprises of one course of a header to three or five courses of stretchers?

A. Dutch bond
B. Zig-zag bond
C. English garden-wall bond
D. Facing bond
Answer» D. Facing bond
3.

The bricks used for corners of walls of a structure are called:

A. Spalls
B. Quoins
C. Hearting
D. Side
Answer» C. Hearting
4.

THE_BRICKS_USED_FOR_CORNERS_OF_WALLS_OF_A_STRUCTURE_ARE_CALLED:?$

A. Spalls
B. Quoins
C. Hearting
D. Side
Answer» C. Hearting
5.

Which IS code gives a code of practice for brick work?$

A. IS 2212
B. IS 3102
C. IS 3466
D. IS 1077
Answer» B. IS 3102
6.

Which_bond_comprises_of_one_course_of_a_header_to_three_or_five_courses_of_stretchers?$

A. Dutch bond
B. Zig-zag bond
C. English garden-wall bond
D. Facing bond
Answer» D. Facing bond
7.

What should be placed at the beginning of every header course in English bond to avoid vertical joint?

A. Queen closer
B. Half bat
C. Three fourth bat
D. King closer
Answer» B. Half bat
8.

The portion of bricks cut across the width in half is called:

A. Half split
B. Half closer
C. Half bed
D. Half bat
Answer» E.
9.

In Herringbone bond, bricks are placed at _________ angle from __________ line in both directions.

A. 60<sup>o</sup>, central
B. 60<sup>o</sup>, vertical
C. 45<sup>o</sup>, central
D. 45<sup>o</sup>, vertical
Answer» D. 45<sup>o</sup>, vertical
10.

Flemish bond is expensive than English bond.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
11.

_________ bond is better in appearance than English bond.

A. Flemish
B. Double Flemish
C. Single Flemish
D. Poly Flemish
Answer» C. Single Flemish
12.

Which of the below should be avoided in brick masonry?

A. Horizontal joints
B. Queen closer
C. Brick bat
D. Vertical joints
Answer» E.
13.

In which bond brick is laid with its length in the direction of a wall?

A. Header
B. Flemish
C. Stretcher
D. English
Answer» D. English
14.

How many types of brick masonry are possible?

A. 4
B. 2
C. 5
D. 6
Answer» B. 2