Explore topic-wise MCQs in Building Construction.

This section includes 7 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.

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
2.

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.
3.

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
4.

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
5.

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.
6.

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
7.

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