Explore topic-wise MCQs in Building Construction.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Building Construction knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The absorption ratio of a surface is the ratio of ___________

A. Sound absorbed to reflected sound energy
B. Sound absorbed to incident sound energy
C. Reflected sound energy to incident sound energy
D. Incident sound energy to reflected sound energy
Answer» C. Reflected sound energy to incident sound energy
2.

Which of the following is not a property of good acoustic materials?

A. They have a low coefficient of absorption
B. They are comparatively cheap
C. They are durable
D. They are efficient over a wide frequency range
Answer» B. They are comparatively cheap
3.

The branch of science which deals with origin and propagation of sound is called as ___________

A. Thermodynamics
B. Acoustics
C. Anemology
D. Optics
Answer» C. Anemology
4.

Colouring of sound quality is caused due to _________

A. Uncontrolled resonance
B. Controlled resonance
C. Unsuitable shape of halls
D. Vehicles
Answer» B. Controlled resonance
5.

Proper shape of the hall can help in preventing the formation of echoes.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
6.

Sound intensity is high at dead spots while it is low at sound foci.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
7.

Sound foci is a defect caused by _____________ interior surfaces.

A. Convex refracting
B. Concave refracting
C. Convex reflecting
D. Concave reflecting
Answer» E.
8.

The formation of echoes can take place when the reflecting surfaces are located at a distance greater than __________

A. 7 m
B. 10 m
C. 13 m
D. 17 m
Answer» E.
9.

Excessive reverberation is caused due to __________

A. Sufficient absorption
B. Sufficient adsorption
C. Insufficient absorption
D. Insufficient adsorption
Answer» D. Insufficient adsorption
10.

Which of the following is not an acoustical defect?

A. Reverberation
B. Formation of echoes
C. Absorption
D. Sound foci
Answer» D. Sound foci