Explore topic-wise MCQs in Building Materials.

This section includes 11 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Building Materials knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

__________ do not radiate from a common centre.

A. Common step
B. Dancing steps
C. Tread
D. Waist
Answer» C. Tread
2.

_________ is an ordinary step of rectangular shape in plan.

A. Flier
B. Round-ended step
C. Splayed step
D. Common step
Answer» B. Round-ended step
3.

A combination of tread and riser is known as ___________

A. Soffit
B. String
C. Waist
D. Step
Answer» E.
4.

____________ has one end or both ends splayed in plan.

A. Bullnose step
B. Balancing step
C. Splayed step
D. Common step
Answer» D. Common step
5.

The total length of a Stair in a horizontal plane is known as the __________

A. Run
B. Soffit
C. Scotia
D. Step
Answer» B. Soffit
6.

The protecting part of the tread beyond the face of Riser is known as a __________

A. Pitch
B. Rise
C. Riser
D. Nosing
Answer» E.
7.

The horizontal platform between two flights of a Stair is known as the _________

A. Landing
B. Pitch
C. Nosing
D. Rise
Answer» B. Pitch
8.

_________ is the horizontal distance between the faces of two consecutive Risers.

A. Riser
B. Flight
C. Going
D. Newel post
Answer» D. Newel post
9.

The incline rail over the string is known as a _________

A. Headroom
B. Landing
C. Handrail
D. Heading
Answer» D. Heading
10.

_________ is the vertical member which is fixed between string and handrail to give support to the handrail.

A. Baluster
B. Balustrade
C. Flight
D. Barrister
Answer» B. Balustrade
11.

A __________ is defined as a sequence of steps and it is provided to afford the means of Ascent and Descent between the floors or landings.

A. Stair
B. Beam
C. Roof
D. Sidewalk
Answer» B. Beam