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This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Pavement Design knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
When does reflection cracking occur? |
A. | Cement concrete laid over the existing bituminous pavement |
B. | Vehicle drives over an existing crack |
C. | Bitumen laid over the existing rigid pavement |
D. | Same type of cracking occurs in the opposite direction |
Answer» D. Same type of cracking occurs in the opposite direction | |
2. |
What is the main reason for the swelling of the pavement surface? |
A. | Frost |
B. | Waterlogging |
C. | Sunlight |
D. | Chemicals |
Answer» B. Waterlogging | |
3. |
The potholes expand in both width and depth at the same rate. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
4. |
The wearing of the surface course along the path of the wheel results in ______ |
A. | Shallow rut |
B. | Deep rut |
C. | Longitudinal rut |
D. | Transverse rut |
Answer» B. Deep rut | |
5. |
Which of the below options is different from the other options? |
A. | Map cracking |
B. | Alligator cracking |
C. | Block cracking |
D. | Fatigue cracking |
Answer» D. Fatigue cracking | |
6. |
Which of the below is not a reason for the failure of subgrade? |
A. | Inadequate stability |
B. | Lack of lateral confinement |
C. | Inadequate drainage |
D. | Excessive stress application |
Answer» C. Inadequate drainage | |
7. |
Oil spills on the pavement decrease the softening point of bitumen. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
8. |
The ultraviolet rays from the sun make the pavement ______ |
A. | Brittle |
B. | Smooth |
C. | Soft |
D. | Rough |
Answer» B. Smooth | |
9. |
The area surrounding a depression on the pavement surface is generally subjected to ______ |
A. | Potholes |
B. | Heaving |
C. | Cracks |
D. | Rutting |
Answer» C. Cracks | |
10. |
The ______ of any one of the component pavement layers can lead to the failure of the pavement. |
A. | Change in width |
B. | Localized settlement |
C. | Change in thickness |
D. | Localized loading |
Answer» C. Change in thickness | |