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This section includes 165 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Civil Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
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 | |