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.

In PVC flooring, time taken by the adhesive to set before the tiles are laid is _________

A. 30 seconds
B. 30 mins
C. 30 hours
D. 30 days
Answer» C. 30 hours
2.

Which of the following types of flooring can be easily damaged by bringing burning objects in contact?

A. Flagstone flooring
B. Asphalt flooring
C. Marble flooring
D. Plastic flooring
Answer» E.
3.

Which of the following types of flooring is spread directly on concrete?

A. Linoleum flooring
B. Flagstone flooring
C. Cement concrete flooring
D. Brick flooring
Answer» B. Flagstone flooring
4.

Cork used in cork flooring is obtained from the bark of _____________ tree.

A. Salix matsudana
B. Quercus suber
C. Montezuma cypress
D. Magnolia liliiflora
Answer» C. Montezuma cypress
5.

Granules of cork are heated with ____________ oil to manufacture cork carpet.

A. Mustard
B. Peanut
C. Linseed
D. Sunflower
Answer» D. Sunflower
6.

In rubber flooring, tiles of rubber are manufactured by mixing pure rubber with fillers like ___________

A. Cotton fibre
B. Mud
C. Asphalt
D. Concrete
Answer» B. Mud
7.

Which of the following types of flooring is used when it is required to transmit light from the upper to lower floor?

A. Terrazzo flooring
B. Tiled flooring
C. Mosaic flooring
D. Glass flooring
Answer» E.
8.

In asphalt mastic flooring ___________ should be added to the asphalt mix in order to apply it cold.

A. Water and nickel
B. Mineral oil and nickel
C. Alcohol and asbestos
D. Mineral oil and asbestos
Answer» D. Mineral oil and asbestos
9.

Asphalt mastic has sand and asphalt in the ratio ________

A. 1:4
B. 1:3
C. 1:2
D. 2:1
Answer» E.
10.

In timber flooring, the spacing between the sleeper walls is not more than __________

A. 1.8-2 m
B. 2-2.2 m
C. 2.2-2.4 m
D. 2.4-2.6 m
Answer» B. 2-2.2 m
11.

Suspended type timber floors are supported ___________

A. On the ground
B. Below the ground
C. Above the ground
D. Across the wall
Answer» D. Across the wall
12.

Damp prevention in timber flooring can be prevented by providing a DPC layer above the flooring.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
13.

In tiled flooring, the flooring is cured for __________ days before polishing it.

A. 7
B. 15
C. 21
D. 27
Answer» B. 15
14.

Which of the following types of flooring is used in bathrooms and kitchens?

A. Mud flooring
B. Muram flooring
C. Marble flooring
D. Timber flooring
Answer» D. Timber flooring