Explore topic-wise MCQs in Building Construction.

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.

Which of the following is used as an alternative to terrazzo flooring when the floor needs to be laid quickly?

A. Mosaic flooring
B. Flagstone flooring
C. Tiled flooring
D. Cement concrete flooring
Answer» D. Cement concrete flooring
2.

In mosaic flooring, the surface is rubbed with __________ to make it smooth and polished.

A. Pumice stone
B. Aerosol
C. Gravel
D. Acetone
Answer» B. Aerosol
3.

The size of the marble chips used in terrazzo flooring varies from __________

A. 2-4 mm
B. 3-6 mm
C. 8-10 mm
D. 12-15 mm
Answer» C. 8-10 mm
4.

The ratio of cement and marble in terrazzo is __________

A. 1:3/4 to 1:3
B. 1:3/4 to 1:4
C. 1:5/4 to 1:2
D. 1:5/4 to 1:4
Answer» D. 1:5/4 to 1:4
5.

Which of the following types of flooring is a decorative flooring?

A. Cement concrete flooring
B. Terrazzo flooring
C. Mud flooring
D. Muram flooring
Answer» C. Mud flooring
6.

The minimum thickness of the granolithic finish, when laid over a hardened surface, is __________

A. 35 mm
B. 35 cm
C. 15 mm
D. 15 cm
Answer» B. 35 cm
7.

The base course in cement concrete flooring is made of __________ coarse aggregate.

A. 40%
B. 60%
C. 30%
D. 70%
Answer» C. 30%
8.

How many components are there in cement concrete flooring?

A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Six
Answer» B. Three
9.

Which of the following reasons is not responsible for the preference of non-monolithical construction over monolithical construction in cement concrete flooring?

A. Development of hair cracks in monolithical construction
B. Damaging of the topping in monolithical construction
C. Smaller overall thickness in monolithical construction
D. Slow work progress in monolithical construction
Answer» D. Slow work progress in monolithical construction
10.

The mortar used in flagstone flooring has cement and sand in the ratio ______

A. 1:2
B. 1:3
C. 1:4
D. 1:6
Answer» C. 1:4
11.

The thickness of the flagstone used in flagstone flooring is _________

A. 0.5-1 cm
B. 0.5-1 mm
C. 2-4 cm
D. 2-4 mm
Answer» D. 2-4 mm
12.

Mud and muram floorings can be used in both low-cost housing as well as high-cost housing.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
13.

In muram flooring, the thickness of the layer of muram laid over the prepared subgrade is _______

A. 15 mm
B. 15 cm
C. 6 mm
D. 6 cm
Answer» C. 6 mm
14.

The thickness of the mortar bed on which the brick flooring is laid is ________

A. 8 mm
B. 10 mm
C. 12 mm
D. 15 mm
Answer» D. 15 mm