Explore topic-wise MCQs in Building Construction.

This section includes 15 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 the figure given below, A represents _________

A. Metal lath
B. Channel
C. Plaster
D. Concrete
Answer» C. Plaster
2.

In metal lath partitions __________ wire is used for tying metal lath to channels.

A. Silver
B. Copper
C. Galvanized iron
D. Aluminium
Answer» D. Aluminium
3.

What is the distance between the channels placed in metal lath partitions?

A. 15-30 cm
B. 5-10 cm
C. 10-15 cm
D. 40-50 cm
Answer» B. 5-10 cm
4.

In metal lath partitions, vertically placed channels are called as _________

A. Piers
B. Piles
C. Studs
D. Grooves
Answer» D. Grooves
5.

In precast concrete partitions ___________ is used for jointing.

A. Mud mortar
B. Lime mortar
C. Cement mortar (1:3)
D. Cement mortar (1:2)
Answer» D. Cement mortar (1:2)
6.

The thickness of precast concrete partitions is generally ___________

A. 10-15 mm
B. 25-40 mm
C. 50-80 mm
D. 45-60 mm
Answer» C. 50-80 mm
7.

The thickness of cast-in-situ concrete partitions is generally ___________

A. 80-100 mm
B. 80-100 cm
C. 40-60 mm
D. 40-60 cm
Answer» B. 80-100 cm
8.

In concrete partitions, concrete mix adopted for precast slab units is _________

A. M 10
B. M 15
C. M 20
D. M 25
Answer» C. M 20
9.

In hollow clay blocks used for clay block partition walls ___________ serve as a key to plaster.

A. Grooves
B. Frog
C. Arris
D. Kick
Answer» B. Frog
10.

Hollow clay blocks used for clay block partition walls are not _________

A. Good insulator of heat
B. Good conductor of heat
C. Good insulator of sound
D. Fire-resistant
Answer» C. Good insulator of sound
11.

Which of the following is a requirement which must be filled by partition walls?

A. A partition wall should be heavy
B. A partition wall should be fire resistant
C. A partition wall should be thick
D. A partition wall may not act as a sound barrier
Answer» C. A partition wall should be thick
12.

A partition wall should be _______

A. Heavy and thick
B. Light and thick
C. Light and thin
D. Light and thick
Answer» D. Light and thick
13.

Partition walls are load-bearing walls.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
14.

Which of the following is an important requirement in the design of internal walls?

A. Thermal insulation
B. Sound insulation
C. Weather exclusion
D. Heat
Answer» C. Weather exclusion
15.

Which of the following is not a type of partition wall?

A. Brick partitions
B. Glass partitions
C. Gum partitions
D. Concrete partitions
Answer» D. Concrete partitions