Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

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51.

Exhaust system, supply system, air conditioning, etc. comes under ________ type ofventilation system.

A. Natural
B. Mechanical
C. Man made
D. Doors
Answer» C. Man made
52.

It is the SI unit of luminous is called____________

A. luminous flux
B. luminous intensity
C. Illuminance
D. Lumen
Answer» E.
53.

The minimum & maximum rate of air change is 60 per hour.

A. 1, 30
B. 30, 60
C. 1, 60
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
54.

The value of Illumination in lux of Residential building

A. 100-150-200
B. 200-300
C. 300
D. 100-450
Answer» B. 200-300
55.

The recommended design sky illuminance values for warm humid climate is

A. 6800
B. 8000
C. 9000
D. 10500
Answer» D. 10500
56.

The overall purpose of sanitation is to maintain the green environment alone.

A. True
B. False
C. none
D. all
Answer» C. none
57.

MCB stands for

A. Miniature Circuit Breaker
B. Mono circuit breaker
C. Mega circuit breaker
D. None
Answer» B. Mono circuit breaker
58.

Which of the following parameters does not affect the lift waiting time?

A. Rated load
B. Number of stops
C. Door closing time
D. Handling capacity
Answer» E.
59.

Requirement of air changes per hour in an enclosed area as per NBC 2005 for conferenceroom

A. 2-4
B. 4-8
C. 8-12
D. 10-15
Answer» D. 10-15
60.

As per IS : 3362-1965 recommends the following air changes in residential buildings forpassage is

A. minimum 3
B. maximum 3
C. minimum 6
D. no need
Answer» E.
61.

For ventilation Which action is required?

A. wind action
B. stack effect
C. both
D. none
Answer» D. none
62.

Excessive contrast or abrupt and large changes in brightness produces the effect of ______

A. Direct glare
B. Reflected glare
C. Veiling Glare
D. Glare
Answer» E.
63.

Which of the below is a global scale environmental issue?

A. Eutrophication
B. Regional ozone
C. Climate change
D. Pollution
Answer» D. Pollution
64.

Which of the following is not considered a renewable energy source?

A. Geothermal
B. Solar
C. Coal
D. all of above
Answer» D. all of above
65.

Requirement of air changes per hour in an enclosed area as per NBC 2005 for assembly hall

A. 2-4
B. 4-8
C. 8-12
D. 10-15
Answer» C. 8-12
66.

The relative amount of sky illuminance depends on

A. altitude of the locality
B. The day of the year
C. The time of the day
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
67.

AC means

A. Alternate current
B. All current
C. Alter current
D. Non
Answer» B. All current
68.

Noise is

A. an unwanted noise
B. an irritant
C. a source of stress
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
69.

The value of Illumination in lux of stairs

A. 100-150-200
B. 200-300
C. 300
D. 100-450
Answer» B. 200-300
70.

Requirement of ventilation is ____________

A. Air change
B. humidity
C. quality of air
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
71.

Necessity of ventilation is ____________

A. Removal of carbon dioxide
B. To supply fresh air rich in oxygen
C. To control dust
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
72.

As per IS : 3362-1965 recommends the following air changes in residential buildings forbathroom is

A. minimum 3
B. maximum 3
C. minimum 6
D. no need
Answer» D. no need
73.

In a single phase power supply, the power is supplied through two wires called

A. Phase
B. Neutral
C. Both a and b
D. None
Answer» D. None
74.

The ratio (or percentage) of that part of the daylight illuminance at a point in a given plane which is received by direct reflection or inter-reflection from the internal surfaces is called____________

A. internal reflected component
B. sky component
C. external reflected component
D. glare
Answer» B. sky component
75.

Requirement of air changes per hour in an enclosed area as per NBC 2005 for hospital

A. 3-5
B. 6-8
C. 6-10
D. 8-10
Answer» C. 6-10
76.

What is called for the method of removing dust and other particles from water using filters?

A. Filtration
B. Sublimation
C. Rainwater harvesting
D. Evaporation
Answer» B. Sublimation
77.

Where people are working, there has to be ______________ to cause proper ventilation ofthe premises.

A. Air change
B. Humidity
C. Temperature
D. Moisture
Answer» B. Humidity
78.

Requirement of air changes per hour in an enclosed area as per NBC 2005 for factories

A. 3-5
B. 6-8
C. 6-10
D. 8-10
Answer» E.
79.

The hazard with concerns damage or destruction of building itself is known as the __________

A. Internal hazard
B. Building hazard
C. Surrounding hazard
D. Personal hazard
Answer» B. Building hazard
80.

Sustainable building design does not include...

A. energy conservation.
B. Indoor Air Quality.
C. Town Planning.
D. all of above
Answer» D. all of above
81.

Requirement of air changes per hour in an enclosed area as per NBC 2005 for libraries

A. 3-5
B. 6-8
C. 6-10
D. 8-10
Answer» B. 6-8
82.

Sustainable construction considers the ____________ and ____________ impacts ofconstruction activities on the surrounding neighborhood.

A. operational; economical
B. environmental; operational
C. environmental; social
D. None of above
Answer» D. None of above
83.

Fire protection system is one type of

A. Mechanical system
B. Electrical system
C. Building operation system
D. Multiple services
Answer» B. Electrical system
84.

The light received by the earth from the sun consists how many parts?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» C. 3
85.

_____________ is the process by which the required amount of moisture is added in the air.

A. Dehumidification
B. Humidification
C. Absorption
D. Condensation
Answer» C. Absorption
86.

The_______________ plays an important role in the comfort of persons affected byventilation system.

A. Carbon monoxide
B. Purity of air
C. Volume of room
D. Health of occupant
Answer» C. Volume of room
87.

The recommended design sky illuminance values for temperature climate is

A. 6800
B. 8000
C. 9000
D. 10500
Answer» D. 10500
88.

Lifts, Elevators, escalators is one type of

A. Mechanical system
B. Electrical system
C. Building operation system
D. Multiple services
Answer» D. Multiple services
89.

A shorter center distance is always preferred in belt drives.

A. Yes due to stability
B. No due to stability
C. Yes due to instability
D. No due to instability
Answer» B. No due to stability
90.

DC current flows in one direction, while ac current rises from zero to a maximum, then falls tozero in one direction, then rises to a maximum, then falls to zero in the opposite direction.

A. True
B. False
C. none
D. all
Answer» B. False
91.

Lawn sprinklers is one type of

A. Mechanical system
B. Electrical system
C. Building operation system
D. Multiple services
Answer» E.
92.

In direct current (DC), the electric charge (current) only flows in ___direction.

A. Two
B. One
C. Three
D. None
Answer» C. Three
93.

What is called for the collection of rainwater for use?

A. Rain collection
B. Rainwater harvesting
C. Rain digging
D. Rain water pumping
Answer» C. Rain digging
94.

.................. type of wiring uses insulated cables supported in porcelain cleats

A. Cleat
B. CTS/RTS
C. Metal
D. PVC conduit or PVC capping
Answer» B. CTS/RTS
95.

The value of Illumination in lux of Schools

A. 100-150-200
B. 200-300
C. 300
D. 100-450
Answer» C. 300
96.

Aims of good lighting

A. To promote work and other activities carried out within the building.
B. To promote the safety of the people using the building.
C. To create a pleasing environment and a sense of well-being for the occupants
D. all of above
Answer» E.
97.

Which of the following practice applied in sustainable planning?

A. Energy audits
B. Site appraisals
C. Waste management plan
D. all of above
Answer» C. Waste management plan
98.

Oxygen and Nitrogen gas in hospitals is one type of

A. Mechanical system
B. Electrical system
C. Building operation system
D. Multiple services
Answer» B. Electrical system
99.

It is quite evident that the incoming air for ventilation should be ________ in summer and________ in winter before it enters the room.

A. cool, warm
B. warm, cool
C. humid, dry
D. dry, humid
Answer» B. warm, cool
100.

The full form of BOD is __________

A. Biodegradable oxygen demand
B. Biological oxygen demand
C. Biochemical oxygen demand
D. Bandwidth on demand
Answer» D. Bandwidth on demand