Explore topic-wise MCQs in Concrete Technology.

This section includes 14 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Concrete Technology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

When concrete is to be laid under water ___________ is to used.

A. Rapid Hardening Cement
B. Ordinary Portland Cement
C. Quick Setting Cement
D. Low Heat Cement
Answer» D. Low Heat Cement
2.

Which cement contains high percentage of C3S and less percentage of C2S?

A. Rapid Hardening Cement
B. Ordinary Portland Cement
C. Quick Setting Cement
D. Low Heat Cement
Answer» B. Ordinary Portland Cement
3.

Alumina in excess causes _________

A. Reduces the strength of the cement
B. Inceases the strength of the cement
C. No change
D. Sometimes increase or decrease the strength of the cement
Answer» B. Inceases the strength of the cement
4.

Silica in excess causes ________

A. The cement to set slowly
B. The cement to set quickly
C. The cement to expand
D. The cement to disintegrate
Answer» B. The cement to set quickly
5.

Excess in lime causes _______

A. The cement to shrink and integrate
B. The cement to shrink and disintegrate
C. The cement to expand and integrate
D. The cement to expand and disintegrate
Answer» E.
6.

WHAT_IS_THE_PERCENTAGE_OF_IRON_OXIDE_IN_WHITE_CEMENT??$

A. High
B. Very high
C. Medium
D. Very low
Answer» E.
7.

What_is_the_percentage_of_air_by_volume_in_Air_Entraining_Cement?$

A. 3-4
B. 10-11
C. 7-8
D. 9
Answer» B. 10-11
8.

Which of the following is correct for Low Heat Cement?

A. Suitable for use in cold weather areas
B. Heat of hydration is reduced by tri calcium aluminate content
C. This cement requires longer period of curing
D. This cement contains high aluminate %age usually between 35-55%.
Answer» C. This cement requires longer period of curing
9.

When concrete is to be laid under water, ____ is to used.

A. Rapid Hardening Cement
B. Ordinary Portland Cement
C. Quick Setting Cement
D. Low Heat Cement
Answer» D. Low Heat Cement
10.

Which cement contains high percentage of C3S and less percentage of C2S?

A. Rapid Hardening Cement
B. Ordinary Portland Cement
C. Quick Setting Cement
D. Low Heat Cement
Answer» B. Ordinary Portland Cement
11.

Which compound gives the colour to the cement?

A. Lime
B. Silica
C. Iron Oxide
D. Alumina
Answer» D. Alumina
12.

Silica in excess causes ____

A. The cement to set slowly
B. The cement to set quickly
C. The cement to expand
D. The cement to disintegrate
Answer» B. The cement to set quickly
13.

Excess in lime causes ___

A. The cement to shrink and integrate
B. The cement to shrink and disintegrate
C. The cement to expand and integrate
D. The cement to expand and disintegrate
Answer» E.
14.

Which chemical compostion has highest content in OPC?

A. Alumina
B. Silica
C. Lime
D. Iron Oxide
Answer» D. Iron Oxide