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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 | |