Explore topic-wise MCQs in Building Construction.

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.

Sloping triangles are formed in ______

A. Gambrel roof
B. Gable roof
C. Hip roof
D. Mansard roof
Answer» C. Hip roof
2.

__________ is known as the lower edge of an inclined roof surface.

A. Eaves
B. Ridge
C. Plate
D. Purlin
Answer» B. Ridge
3.

The apex line of a pitched roof is known as ________

A. Purlin
B. Ridge
C. Hip
D. Valley
Answer» C. Hip
4.

The hip is formed by the intersection of two sloping roof surfaces making an external angle less than 180 .

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
5.

Pitch is expressed as a ratio of _______

A. Span to ridge
B. Ridge to span
C. Rise to span
D. Span to rise
Answer» D. Span to rise
6.

Which of the following roofs slopes in two directions?

A. Lean-to-roof
B. Gable roof
C. Hip roof
D. Mansard roof
Answer» C. Hip roof
7.

Which roofs are more preferred for public buildings like libraries and theatres?

A. Pitched roofs
B. Flat roofs
C. Sloping roofs
D. Curved roofs
Answer» E.
8.

Which roofs are used in hot regions?

A. Pitched roofs
B. Flat roofs
C. Sloping roofs
D. Curved roofs
Answer» C. Sloping roofs
9.

Which roofs are preferred in areas having heavy rainfall?

A. Pitched roofs
B. Flat roofs
C. Terraced roofs
D. Curved roofs
Answer» B. Flat roofs
10.

Which of the following is not a category of roofs?

A. Pitched roofs
B. Flat roofs
C. Aligned roofs
D. Curved roofs
Answer» D. Curved roofs