Explore topic-wise MCQs in Building Construction.

This section includes 15 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.

In the figure of the collar beam roof given below, D represents ______

A. Ridge piece
B. Tie beam
C. Collar beam
D. Rafter
Answer» D. Rafter
3.

B in the figure given below represents __________

A. Ridge piece
B. King rod
C. Rafter
D. Tie beam
Answer» C. Rafter
4.

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.
5.

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
6.

Tie beam is used in collar beam roofs.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
7.

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
8.

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
9.

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
10.

Triple-membered roofs are also known as _______

A. Verandah roofs
B. Collar tie roofs
C. Purlin roofs
D. Trussed roofs
Answer» E.
11.

How many elements are generally there in a double roof?

A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer» C. Three
12.

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
13.

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
14.

_________ 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
15.

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