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This section includes 14 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 reinforced brick masonry, the reinforcement is laid only horizontally. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 2. |
Which of the following is a type of sheet metal which has been cut and stretched to form a diamond network? |
| A. | Bricktor |
| B. | Pier |
| C. | Exmet |
| D. | Hoop iron |
| Answer» D. Hoop iron | |
| 3. |
Reinforced brick work uses __________ |
| A. | First class bricks with high compressive strength |
| B. | First class bricks with moderate compressive strength |
| C. | Second class bricks with high compressive strength |
| D. | Second class bricks with moderate compressive strength |
| Answer» B. First class bricks with moderate compressive strength | |
| 4. |
In stone composite masonry, ashlar masonry is used in backing of the wall while rubble masonry is used in the facing. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 5. |
Reinforced brick work is used in which of the following circumstances? |
| A. | When the brick wall is to carry light loads |
| B. | When the brick work has to bear some shear stress |
| C. | When it is needed to decrease the longitudinal bond |
| D. | When the brick work does not have to bear shear stresse |
| Answer» C. When it is needed to decrease the longitudinal bond | |
| 6. |
The figure below represents __________ |
| A. | Stretcher block |
| B. | Jamb block |
| C. | Frogged brick block |
| D. | Solid brick block |
| Answer» D. Solid brick block | |
| 7. |
Which of the following surface finishes is used for decorative works? |
| A. | Slumped finish |
| B. | Coloured finish |
| C. | Specially faced finish |
| D. | Glazed finish |
| Answer» E. | |
| 8. |
While manufacturing the concrete masonry bricks, the cement aggregate ratio should not be thinner than __________ |
| A. | 1:6 |
| B. | 1:3 |
| C. | 3:4 |
| D. | 1:4 |
| Answer» B. 1:3 | |
| 9. |
In which of the following surface finishes, finishing material such as marble is used on the facing side of the block? |
| A. | Common finished surface |
| B. | Glazed finish |
| C. | Specially faced finish |
| D. | Coloured finish |
| Answer» D. Coloured finish | |
| 10. |
In concrete masonry, a hollow concrete block has core-void area greater than __________ of the gross area. |
| A. | 20% |
| B. | 15% |
| C. | 30% |
| D. | 25% |
| Answer» E. | |
| 11. |
According to the recommendations laid by the Concrete Association of India, what should be the least strength of the blocks used in concrete masonry? |
| A. | 3 N/mm2 |
| B. | 4 N/mm2 |
| C. | 2 N/mm2 |
| D. | 5 N/mm2 |
| Answer» B. 4 N/mm2 | |
| 12. |
Composite stone masonry generally, consists of a combination of ______ and _____ masonry. |
| A. | Stone and brick |
| B. | Stone and ashlar |
| C. | Ashlar and rubble |
| D. | Brick and rubble |
| Answer» D. Brick and rubble | |
| 13. |
Which form of brick stone composite masonry is commonly used at locations where rubble stone is available in huge amounts, but ashlar is not available? |
| A. | Brick-backed ashlar masonry |
| B. | Brick-backed stone slab facing |
| C. | Rubble-backed brick masonry |
| D. | Stone-backed masonry |
| Answer» D. Stone-backed masonry | |
| 14. |
Which of the following is not a type of composite masonry? |
| A. | Stone composite masonry |
| B. | Brick composite masonry |
| C. | Cement concrete masonry |
| D. | Glass block masonry |
| Answer» C. Cement concrete masonry | |