Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

This section includes 305 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.

According to            ,men had a tendency to solve problems by applying abstract moral principles

A. gilligan‟s theory
B. kohlberg theory
C. monopoly theory
D. autonomy theory
Answer» B. kohlberg theory
2.

Lack of promotion or career development policies or denied promotions

A. attitude
B. opportunity
C. resource crunch
D. over-emphasize
Answer» E.
3.

is a personality attribute that measures the degree to which people believe they control their own fate.

A. locus of control
B. culture
C. values
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
4.

builds character

A. love
B. social skills
C. friendship
D. perseverance
Answer» D. perseverance
5.

is the study of moral issues concerning the environment

A. environmental ethics
B. computer ethics
C. business ethics
D. duty ethics
Answer» D. duty ethics
6.

The word “Ethics” comes from

A. ethos
B. eternity
C. elementary
D. essentiality
Answer» B. eternity
7.

is discourage to act immorally.

A. honesty
B. deterrence
C. © discipline
D. human values
Answer» D. human values
8.

A              is defined as a principle that promotes well-being or prevents harm

A. ethics
B. morals
C. morality
D. values
Answer» B. morals
9.

……………………………………….. is essential at work because you must be able to work with others, especially if you don’t always agree with them.

A. communication
B. cooperation
C. honesty
D. integrity
Answer» B. cooperation
10.

refers to learning the service policies, procedures, norms, and conditions, other than „the technical trade practices

A. work ethics
B. service learning
C. integrity
D. truth
Answer» B. service learning
11.

method illustrates the sequence of outcomes which may occur after the occurrence of selected initial event.

A. fmea
B. fault tree analysis
C. event tree analysis
D. scenario analysis
Answer» B. fault tree analysis
12.

Standards ensure a _                   and hence facilitate more realistic trade-off decisions.

A. measure of quality
B. reduce variety
C. balance competition
D. none of the above
Answer» B. reduce variety
13.

is essentially required for the engineers

A. moral leadership
B. time management
C. decision making
D. authorization
Answer» E.
14.

is done till the component fails

A. simulation testing
B. prototype testing
C. destructive testing
D. testing
Answer» D. testing
15.

is a cross-functional team management

A. fmea
B. fault tree analysis
C. event tree analysis
D. scenario analysis
Answer» B. fault tree analysis
16.

The conditions referred to as „safe exit‟ is/are:

A. the product, when it fails, should fail safely
B. the product, when it fails, can be abandoned safely (c )the user can safely escape the product
C. all the above
Answer» C. all the above
17.

is tendency to support and cooperate with colleagues

A. confidentiality
B. commitment
C. collegiality
D. responsibility
Answer» B. commitment
18.

is a type of international private business self-regulation that aims to contribute to societal goals by engaging in or supporting volunteering or ethically-oriented practices.

A. multi national companies
B. globalizations
C. corporate social responsibility
D. none of the above
Answer» C. corporate social responsibility
19.

when enforced effectively produce benefits.

A. globalization
B. standardization
C. © both a & b
D. good laws
Answer» B. standardization
20.

are the true reasons for our actions when we have something to lose or gain as a result.

A. motives
B. schemes
C. plans
D. ruses
Answer» B. schemes
21.

“One major but sure and unintended effect of technology is wastage and the resulting pollution of land, water, air and even space. Study how the industry and technology affects the environment”

A. establish standards
B. environmental impact assessment
C. counter measures
D. environmental awareness
Answer» B. environmental impact assessment
22.

is done by the trade union for improving the economic interests of the worker members

A. authority
B. loyalty
C. collective bargaining
D. collegiality
Answer» B. loyalty
23.

is required to exhibit the responsibility of confidentiality just as they do in the consulting roles

A. expert witness
B. eye witness
C. hired guns
D. consulting engineers
Answer» B. eye witness
24.

is not merely the dominance by a group. It means adopting reasonable means to motivate the groups to achieve morally desirable goals.

A. moral leadership
B. entrepreneurs
C. consultant
D. managers
Answer» E.
25.

may be defined as the non-paid activity

A. service learning
B. ethics
C. non-violence
D. integrity
Answer» B. ethics
26.

……………………. and the second ability is …………………………..

A. ability to discern; concentration
B. ability to visualize; devotion
C. ability to distinguish; dedication
D. ability to judge; dedication
Answer» B. ability to visualize; devotion
27.

If you don’t have …………………………………., you can really get in trouble for lying, cheating or deceiving others.

A. communication
B. cooperation
C. honesty
D. integrity
Answer» D. integrity
28.

are the welfare principles enunciated by the wise people, based on their experience and wisdom

A. morals
B. ethics
C. values
D. morality
Answer» B. ethics
29.

lays a moral and meaningful foundation for life.

A. ethics
B. integrity
C. work
D. morals
Answer» D. morals
30.

are needed to provide a minimum level of compliance.

A. standardization
B. laws
C. © specification
D. none of the above
Answer» B. laws
31.

is the involvement of people in risky actions, although they know that these actions are unsafe

A. voluntary risk
B. involuntary risk
C. faulty risk
D. emergency risk
Answer» B. involuntary risk
32.

It is always important to……………………. yourself, others and the place where you work.

A. appearance
B. cooperate
C. communicate
D. respect
Answer» D. respect
33.

A              is a synopsis of events or conditions leading to an accident and subsequent loss.

A. scenario
B. exposure
C. testing
D. faults
Answer» B. exposure
34.

is the degree to which others can depend on us. Like reputation, it can take a lifetime to build and only seconds to destroy.

A. likability
B. persuasiveness
C. reliability
D. eloquence
Answer» C. reliability
35.

means freedom from mistake or error

A. perseverance
B. accuracy
C. discernment
D. service
Answer» D. service
36.

is most common method of analysis

A. fault tree analysis
B. event tree analysis
C. fmea
D. scenario analysis
Answer» B. event tree analysis
37.

is owned by the organization

A. privileged information
B. proprietary information
C. confidential information
D. collective information
Answer» B. proprietary information
38.

. …………… work ethic is important because when you are at work, you are expected to perform your duties without wasting time or getting paid for doing very little.

A. loyalty
B. organizational skills
C. productivity
D. respect
Answer» D. respect
39.

is a wide identity of specific good and services, permitting differences to be made among different trades.

A. trademark
B. copyright
C. trade secret
D. patents
Answer» B. copyright
40.

In           courage, the thrust is on the adequacy of the physical strength

A. social
B. physical
C. intellectual
D. self
Answer» B. physical
41.

is done on a proportional scale model with all vital components fixed in the system

A. simulation testing
B. prototype testing
C. destructive testing
D. testing
Answer» C. destructive testing
42.

Demonstrate your own           and spirituality in all your action

A. education
B. property
C. self-knowledge
D. wealth
Answer» E.
43.

reduces the production costs and at the same time, the quality is achieved easily.

A. globalization
B. standardization
C. © specification
D. competitiveness
Answer» B. standardization
44.

is called as white collared crime

A. bribery
B. occupational crime
C. computer crime
D. environment crime
Answer» D. environment crime
45.

………………………………………….skills such as writing, speaking and body language are important work ethics so that you can be clear in your messages to others.

A. communication
B. cooperation
C. honesty
D. integrity
Answer» B. cooperation
46.

The term ……………………… refers to principles, values and beliefs that define right and wrong behaviour.

A. customer satisfaction
B. empowerment
C. innovation
D. ethics
Answer» D. ethics
47.

is defined as formulation and justification of policies, for ethical use of computers.

A. environmental ethics
B. computer ethics
C. business ethics
D. duty ethics
Answer» D. duty ethics
48.

Controller of Examinations can not be held legally responsible, although he is        Responsible .

A. moral
B. self
C. private
D. all the above
Answer» B. self
49.

means integration of countries through commerce, transfer of technology, and exchange of information and culture.

A. mnc
B. globalization
C. standardization
D. business
Answer» B. globalization
50.

The                    in engineering practices stresses the necessity of laws and regulations.

A. standardization
B. experimentation
C. balance outlook on law
D. competition
Answer» B. experimentation