Explore topic-wise MCQs in Building Construction.

This section includes 7 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 the figure below, A and B represent __________ and _________

A. Solid brick block and floor block
B. Partition block and solid brick block
C. Partition block and floor block
D. Solid brick block and partition block
Answer» E.
4.

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
5.

Solid concrete blocks are obtained from lightweight aggregates while hollow concrete blocks are obtained from heavy aggregates.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
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 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.