Explore topic-wise MCQs in Concrete Technology.

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

1.

What is the capacity of a measuring cylinder?

A. 10ml
B. 50ml
C. 100ml
D. 1000ml
Answer» D. 1000ml
2.

If t1=Time at which water is first added to cement, t2=Time when needle fails to penetrate 5 mm to 7 mm from bottom of the mould, t3=Time when the needle makes an impression but the attachment fails to do so, then what is final setting time?

A. t2-t1
B. t2+t1
C. t3-t1
D. 2*t1
Answer» D. 2*t1
3.

If t1=Time at which water is first added to cement, t2=Time when needle fails to penetrate 5 mm to 7 mm from bottom of the mould, t3=Time when the needle makes an impression but the attachment fails to do so, then what is initial setting time?

A. t2-t1
B. t2+t1
C. t3-t1
D. 2*t1
Answer» B. t2+t1
4.

What is the final setting time?

A. The time at which cement paste loses its plasticity
B. The time to reach that stage at which cement paste loses its elasticity
C. The time at which cement paste gains its plasticity
D. The time when cement paste becomes hardened
Answer» B. The time to reach that stage at which cement paste loses its elasticity
5.

In the soundness test, the whole assembly is immersed in water for _______

A. 30 minutes
B. 1 hour
C. 24 hours
D. 48 hours
Answer» D. 48 hours
6.

Final setting time of cement should not be more than _______

A. 1 hour
B. 2 hours
C. 5 hours
D. 10 hours
Answer» E.
7.

What is the initial setting time?

A. The time at which cement paste loses its plasticity
B. The time at which cement paste loses its elasticity
C. The time at which cement paste gains its plasticity
D. The time at which cement paste gains its elasticity
Answer» B. The time at which cement paste loses its elasticity
8.

In cement hardening process ___________ instants are very important.

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» C. 3