Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

This section includes 8 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Civil Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The four-sided slopes are not the characteristic feature of only Mansard roofs the _______________ also come with this feature.

A. mansard roof
B. gambrel Roof
C. salt Box Roof
D. pyramid roof
Answer» B. gambrel Roof
2.

The figure shown below is an example of which type of roof?

A. Butterfly roof
B. Flat roof
C. Hipped roof
D. Gambrel roof
Answer» D. Gambrel roof
3.

For the calculation of roof estimates start with a simple roof diagram, marking all pitch changes, valleys, ridge and hip lines, chimneys, vent pipes and other penetrations.

A. False
B. True
Answer» C.
4.

_______ Terrace Roof is a flat roof consisting of a layer of lime concrete over a layer of brick-on-edge laid in lime mortar.

A. Sloping
B. Madras
C. Flat
D. Arch
Answer» C. Flat
5.

Timber can be used as a sloping roof.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
6.

Simple gable roofs like those found on colonial or ranch homes are easy to calculate.

A. False
B. True
Answer» C.
7.

Pitch is defined as vertical rise (in inches) per foot of horizontal run.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
8.

Roof slope is typically defined in inches.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False