Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

This section includes 12 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.

Which is not the essential quality of a good surveyor?

A. The quality surveyor must be well versed with the drawings of work
B. He should be able to read the drawing correctly and bill the quantities accurately
C. He should have a thorough knowledge of the construction procedure to be adopted, the various items of works involved in the execution and the different materials to be used in the work
D. Oral representation of schedule to be priced by tenderor
Answer» B. He should be able to read the drawing correctly and bill the quantities accurately
2.

Which method is not adopted for volume calculating?

A. From cross-section
B. From spot level
C. From contour
D. From plan
Answer» B. From spot level
3.

The estimate which prepared using any rough method to get the approximate cost construction anticipated in a project is called an ______________ estimate.

A. approximate
B. precise
C. exact
D. rough
Answer» E.
4.

For cost estimating _________ serves as an important framework for organized collection project cost data and preparing the cost estimates at different levels.

A. WCS
B. WPS
C. WMS
D. WBS
Answer» C. WMS
5.

A ______________ may be included in an estimate to provide for unknown costs which are indicated as likely to occur by experience, but are not identifiable.

A. approximate
B. improbability
C. contingency
D. certainty
Answer» D. certainty
6.

WHICH_IS_NOT_THE_ESSENTIAL_QUALITY_OF_A_GOOD_SURVEYOR??$

A. The quality surveyor must be well versed with the drawings of work
B. He should be able to read the drawing correctly and bill the quantities accurately
C. He should have a through knowledge of the construction procedure to be adopted, the various items of works involved in the execution: and the different materials to be used in the work
D. Oral representation of schedule to be priced by tenderor
Answer» E.
7.

Which option is not considered as the duty of quantity surveyor?

A. Preparing bill of quantities (Taking off, squaring, Abstracting and billing), taking little amount for personal use as being quantity surveyor.
B. Preparing bills for part payments at intervals during the execution of work
C. Preparing bill of adjustment in the case of variations ordered during the execution of work
D. Giving legal advice in case of court proceedings
Answer» B. Preparing bills for part payments at intervals during the execution of work
8.

The measurement is not made in square metres in case of ____________

A. D.P.C. (Damp proof course)
B. Form works
C. R.C. chhajjas
D. Concrete Jaffries
Answer» D. Concrete Jaffries
9.

For cost estimating, _________serves as an important framework for organized collection project cost data and preparing the cost estimates at different levels.

A. WCS
B. WPS
C. WMS
D. WBS
Answer» E.
10.

The total project cost consists of two components namely front cost and indirect cost.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
11.

Generally for any construction project, three parties are involved namely owner, design professionals and construction professionals.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
12.

A______________ may be included in an estimate to provide for unknown costs which are indicated as likely to occur by experience, but are not identifiable.

A. approximate
B. improbability
C. contingency
D. certainty
Answer» D. certainty