Explore topic-wise MCQs in Building Construction.

This section includes 9 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 steel roof trusses, the diameter of rivets used for large spans is _________

A. 10 mm
B. 15 mm
C. 20 mm
D. 50 mm
Answer» D. 50 mm
2.

In a steel roof truss, which of the following is made of single angle sections only?

A. Principal rafter
B. Strut
C. Main tie
D. King-post
Answer» C. Main tie
3.

Which of the following is not a category of steel trusses?

A. Open trusses
B. North light trusses
C. Bowstring trusses
D. King-post trusses
Answer» E.
4.

A steel roof truss is designed in such a way that it carries only direct stresses and not binding stresses.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
5.

Timber trusses are not preferred when the span is greater than __________

A. 3 m
B. 5 m
C. 7 m
D. 10 m
Answer» E.
6.

Which of the following types of trusses is not a wooden truss?

A. King-post truss
B. Mansard truss
C. Composite truss
D. Truncated truss
Answer» D. Truncated truss
7.

Composite roof trusses are made of _____ and ______

A. Timber and steel
B. Timber and wood
C. Timber and sand
D. Sand and steel
Answer» B. Timber and wood
8.

Which of the following types of trusses is in the shape of a bow?

A. Mansard truss
B. King-post truss
C. Queen-post truss
D. Bel-fast truss
Answer» E.
9.

In a mansard roof truss, the upper portion consists of a queen-post truss.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.