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MCQOPTIONS
This section includes 9 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. |
Which of the following surface finishes is a rough finish? |
| A. | Glazed finish |
| B. | Colored finish |
| C. | Specially faced finish |
| D. | Slumped finish |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
The cores in the blocks used in concrete masonry should be _________ shaped. |
| A. | Oval |
| B. | Square |
| C. | Triangular |
| D. | Circular |
| Answer» B. Square | |
| 3. |
In concrete masonry, hollow concrete units are used for _________ walls. |
| A. | Either load-bearing or non-load bearing |
| B. | Only load-bearing |
| C. | Only non-load bearing |
| D. | Neither load-bearing nor non-load bearing |
| Answer» B. Only load-bearing | |
| 4. |
Solid concrete blocks are obtained from lightweight aggregates while hollow concrete blocks are obtained from heavy aggregates. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 5. |
Which of the following surface finishes is used for decorative works? |
| A. | Slumped finish |
| B. | Colored finish |
| C. | Specially faced finish |
| D. | Glazed finish |
| Answer» E. | |
| 6. |
While manufacturing the concrete masonry bricks, the cement-aggregate ratio should not be thinner than __________ |
| A. | 1:6 |
| B. | 1:3 |
| C. | 3:4 |
| D. | 1:4 |
| Answer» B. 1:3 | |
| 7. |
In which of the following surface finishes, finishing material such as marble is used on the facing side of the block? |
| A. | Common finished surface |
| B. | Glazed finish |
| C. | Specially faced finish |
| D. | Colored finish |
| Answer» D. Colored finish | |
| 8. |
In concrete masonry, a hollow concrete block has a core-void area greater than __________ of the gross area. |
| A. | 20% |
| B. | 15% |
| C. | 30% |
| D. | 25% |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9. |
According to the recommendations laid by the Concrete Association of India, what should be the least strength of the blocks used in concrete masonry? |
| A. | 3 N/mm<sup>2</sup> |
| B. | 4 N/mm<sup>2</sup> |
| C. | 2 N/mm<sup>2</sup> |
| D. | 5 N/mm<sup>2</sup> |
| Answer» B. 4 N/mm<sup>2</sup> | |