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This section includes 13 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. |
In a collar tie roof, a higher collar position gives a stronger roof. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
2. |
Which of the following is not a type of roof truss used in triple-membered roofs? |
A. | Mansard roof truss |
B. | King-post roof truss |
C. | Truncated roof truss |
D. | Collar beam roof truss |
Answer» E. | |
3. |
The thickness and the width of an eaves board are generally ______ and _____ respectively. |
A. | 10 mm, 10 mm |
B. | 10 mm, 20 mm |
C. | 25 mm, 25 mm |
D. | 15 mm, 25 mm |
Answer» D. 15 mm, 25 mm | |
4. |
Tie beam is used in collar beam roofs. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
5. |
The central vertical rod provided in the couple close roofs is called as ________ |
A. | King rod |
B. | Queen post |
C. | King post |
D. | Queen stone |
Answer» B. Queen post | |
6. |
Lean-to-roof is suitable for maximum span of ______ |
A. | 1.3 metres |
B. | 2.5 metres |
C. | 3.6 metres |
D. | 4.2 metres |
Answer» C. 3.6 metres | |
7. |
Which of the following roof is also known as rafter roof? |
A. | Double roof |
B. | Lean-to-roof |
C. | Couple-close roof |
D. | Couple roof |
Answer» B. Lean-to-roof | |
8. |
Triple-membered roofs are also known as _______ |
A. | Verandah roofs |
B. | Collar tie roofs |
C. | Purlin roofs |
D. | Trussed roofs |
Answer» E. | |
9. |
How many elements are generally there in a double roof? |
A. | One |
B. | Two |
C. | Three |
D. | Four |
Answer» C. Three | |
10. |
Which of the following is also known as a pent roof? |
A. | Lean-to-roof |
B. | Couple roof |
C. | Couple-close roof |
D. | Collar beam roof |
Answer» B. Couple roof | |
11. |
A couple roof is suitable for spans up to _________ |
A. | 3.6 metres |
B. | 4.2 metres |
C. | 5.6 metres |
D. | 6.3 metres |
Answer» B. 4.2 metres | |
12. |
_________ joint is used to connect the wooden tie and the feet of rafters in a couple of close roof. |
A. | Dovetail halved |
B. | Closed mortised and tenoned |
C. | Pin and tenoned |
D. | Open and pin |
Answer» B. Closed mortised and tenoned | |
13. |
Which of the following is not a type of single roof? |
A. | Lean-to-roof |
B. | Couple roof |
C. | King-post roof truss |
D. | Collar beam roof |
Answer» D. Collar beam roof | |