Explore topic-wise MCQs in Building Construction.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Building Construction knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

White asbestos is a compound of _______ and ________

A. Magnesium, aluminium
B. Magnesia, silica
C. Magnesia, aluminium
D. Aluminium, silica
Answer» C. Magnesia, aluminium
Discussion
2.

Which of the following is not a component of asbestos cement sheets?

A. Asbestos
B. Timber
C. Fibre
D. Portland cement
Answer» C. Fibre
Discussion
3.

Which of the following is not a type of asbestos cement roof coverings?

A. Everest small-seven corrugated A.C. sheets
B. Everest big-six corrugated A.C. sheets
C. Everest standard corrugated A.C. sheets
D. Everest trafford A.C. sheets
Answer» B. Everest big-six corrugated A.C. sheets
Discussion
4.

Which of the following statements about asbestos cement sheets is not correct?

A. They are light in weight
B. They are fire-resistant
C. They require protective paint
D. They are vermin resistant
Answer» D. They are vermin resistant
Discussion
5.

Which of the following types of tiles are laid in pairs of over-tiles and under-tiles?

A. Pan tiles
B. Plain tiles
C. Flat tiles
D. Half-round country tiles
Answer» E.
Discussion
6.

Pan-tiles are _________

A. Single lapped
B. Double lapped
C. Triple lapped
D. Quadruple lapped
Answer» B. Double lapped
Discussion
7.

Plain tiles are generally made of ___________

A. Timber
B. Marble
C. Steel
D. Clay
Answer» E.
Discussion
8.

The thickness of a thatch roof covering should be at least ___________

A. 5 cm
B. 7 cm
C. 10 cm
D. 15 cm
Answer» E.
Discussion
9.

Wood shingles roofing is not fire-resistant.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
10.

Which of the following about thatch roof coverings is false?

A. They are very light
B. They are not stable against winds
C. They are non-combustible
D. They are likely to decay
Answer» D. They are likely to decay
Discussion