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MCQOPTIONS
This section includes 10 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. |
A mansard roof truss is named after a _____ architect. |
| A. | Dutch |
| B. | French |
| C. | Greek |
| D. | Indian |
| Answer» C. Greek | |
| 2. |
Queen-post trusses are suitable for spans up to ______ |
| A. | 12 m |
| B. | 25 m |
| C. | 32 m |
| D. | 46 m |
| Answer» B. 25 m | |
| 3. |
In the queen-post truss, the joint at the head is formed due to the junction of two compression members and one tension member. This tension member is __________ |
| A. | Tie beam |
| B. | Queen-post |
| C. | Straining sill |
| D. | Principal rafter |
| Answer» C. Straining sill | |
| 4. |
How many vertical posts are there in a queen-post truss? |
| A. | Two |
| B. | Three |
| C. | Four |
| D. | Six |
| Answer» B. Three | |
| 5. |
In a king-post truss, common rafters have the same slope as the principal rafters. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 6. |
In a king-post truss ________ prevent the purling from tilting. |
| A. | Pole plates |
| B. | Purlins |
| C. | Cleats |
| D. | Rafters |
| Answer» D. Rafters | |
| 7. |
In a king-post truss, which of the following types of joints is used to join the king-post to the ends of principal rafters at its head? |
| A. | Dovetail joint |
| B. | Open and pin join |
| C. | Pin and tenoned joint |
| D. | Tenon and mortise joint |
| Answer» E. | |
| 8. |
Which of the following is used to provide end support to the common rafters in a king-post truss? |
| A. | King-post |
| B. | Ridge beam |
| C. | Queen-post |
| D. | Tie beam |
| Answer» C. Queen-post | |
| 9. |
Trusses are used in trussed roofs to support the _________ |
| A. | Rafters |
| B. | Roofing material |
| C. | Purlins |
| D. | Beams |
| Answer» D. Beams | |
| 10. |
In trussed roofs, the limit of the spacing for wooden trusses is generally _______ |
| A. | 1 metre |
| B. | 2 metres |
| C. | 3 metres |
| D. | 4 metres |
| Answer» D. 4 metres | |