Building Maintenance MCQ Questions and Answers in Civil Engineering

Question. The repair and rehabilitation of damaged or spalled concrete is done by removing the ____________
(a) Loose concrete
(b) Collapsing
(c) Breakage
(d) Bonding

Answer : A

Question. In some cases of repairs of girders damaged by collision, the damage is severe what is used?
(a) Trusses and bars
(b) Struts and pins
(c) Links and dowels
(d) Lace and anchores

Answer : C

Question. In method 3 the restoration is done by addition of ____________
(a) Metal sleeve jacket
(b) Aluminium jacket
(c) Steel jacket
(d) Water proof jacket

Answer : A

Question. The pachometer is used to locate the ____________
(a) Steel reinforcement
(b) Aluminium reinforcement
(c) Tensile reinforcement
(d) Surface reinforcement

Answer : A

Question. If the loss of prestress is excessive resulting in tensile cracks, which method should be used?
(a) Preloading method
(b) Hollow method
(c) Transparent method
(d) Layered method

Answer : A

Question. In a white wash, after how many hours is dissolved gum added to the solution?
(a) 24 hours
(b) 12 hours
(c) 6 hours
(d) 1 hour

Answer : A

Question. DPC materials should ideally be flexible, where differential thermal movements occur.
(a) TRUE
(b) FALSE

Answer : A

Question. __________ is used to construct very thin, hard and strong surface.
(a) R.C.C.
(b) PSC
(c) PCC
(d) Ferro-Cement

Answer : D

Question. Creep in concrete structure increases with:
(a) Increase in humidity
(b) Increase in water
(c) Decrease in temperature
(d) Decrease in humidity

Answer : D

Question. Leaks in the pitched roof may be caused due to:
(a) Improper slopes
(b) Unfinished roof and wall junction
(c) Depression on top of roof
(d) Heavy wind

Answer : D

Question. DPM stands for:
(a) Damp Proof Material
(b) Damp Proof Mix
(c) Damp Proof Member
(d) Damp Proof Membrane

Answer : D

Question. The component filler in paint does the function of:
(a) Absorbing oxygen
(b) Reducing cost
(c) Consistency
(d) Smooth Spreading

Answer : B

Question. In prestressed concrete structures the primary problem is damaged caused to ____________
(a) Bridge decks
(b) Spans
(c) Anchorages
(d) Ridges

Answer : C

Question. Maintaining prestressed concrete structures of various types in a fit and serviceable condition is primary function of ____________
(a) Maintenance engineer
(b) Design engineer
(c) Surface engineer
(d) Structural engineer

Answer : A

Question. In many cases of heavily loaded girders, shear distress is observed near the ____________
(a) Edges
(b) Supports
(c) Span
(d) Length

Answer : B

Question. The corrosion of reinforcement due to extreme exposure is common for structure located in ____________
(a) Dry conditions
(b) Costal zones
(c) Regional zones
(d) Hot condition

Answer : B

Question. Prestressed concrete structures showing visible signs of distress in the form of ____________
(a) Surface cracks
(b) Patterns
(c) Patches
(d) None of the mentioned

Answer : A

Question. How many types of damages are present in classification of damage?
(a) 1 
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4

Answer : C

Question. _________ are cheaper varieties of paint.
(a) Colour wash
(b) Pointing
(c) Distempers
(d) Acrylics

Answer : C

Question. Which of the below is an example of semi rigid DPC material?
(a) Plastic Sheeting
(b) Cement Concrete
(c) Asphalt
(d) Stone

Answer : C

Question. In an R.C.C. structure, the tension zone lies in the:
(a) Top
(b) Middle
(c) Side
(d) Bottom

Answer : D

Question. Shear cracks between the main wall and cross wall can be corrected using:
(a) Grouting
(b) Rebuilding
(c) Guining
(d) Toothing

Answer : D

Question. The slope of a ramp should not be more than:
(a) 1 in 35
(b) 1 in 20
(c) 1 in 15
(d) 1 in 10

Answer : C

Question. If the soil is dry, DPC for ground floor consists of the layer of:
(a) Metal
(b) Coarse Sand
(c) Fine Sand
(d) Concrete

Answer : B

Question. Which of the below is not an example of a base?
(a) White lead
(b) Cobalt
(c) Zinc oxide
(d) Red lead

Answer : B

Question. What is the problem of rehabilitation?
(a) Unique
(b) Submerged
(c) Lined
(d) Layered

Answer : A

Question. Bridge girders located in zones of very severe exposure conditions suffer ____________
(a) Spalling
(b) Bleeding
(c) Winding
(d) Spinning

Answer : A

Question. The structural concrete slab panels can be repaired by ____________
(a) Internal bonding
(b) External bonding
(c) Stress bonding
(d) Layered bonding

Answer : B

Question. In the case of dormant cracks wider than about 1m, it is more economical to use ____________
(a) Epoxy resin
(b) Grouting
(c) Tensioning
(d) Ranging

Answer : B

Question. In a PSC, the tensioning system may be classified into:
(a) 3
(b) 2
(c) 5
(d) 4

Answer : B

Question. DPC materials can be classified into:
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 2
(d) 5

Answer : A

Question. How many types of cracks can occur in a building?
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 2
(d) 6

Answer : C

Question. Desiccants are chemicals that:
(a) Remove humidity
(b) Add humidity
(c) Add moisture
(d) Remove moisture

Answer : D

Question. When exposed to fire, concrete has very little strength left after:
(a) 500°C
(b) 300°C
(c) 200°C
(d) 600°C

Answer : D

Question. Saponification is a defect on the painted surface and it is identified by the appearance of:
(a) Wrinkles
(b) Dull patches
(c) Bubbles
(d) Soapy patches

Answer : D

Question. Rehabilitation of structures may be required due to several reasons. Choose the correct reason.
(a) Environmental effects
(b) Tensile effects
(c) Compressive effects
(d) Range effects

Answer : A

Question. The crack propagation in the concrete girders can be arrested by using the principles of ____________
(a) Pre tensioning
(b) Post tensioning
(c) Prestressing
(d) Loading

Answer : B

Question. In case of bridge greater than 10.7m in height and which cannot be inspected from beneath due to watery situation the instrument suited for inspection work is?
(a) Electrical resistance meter
(b) Strain gauges
(c) Barins snooper vehicle
(d) Rain guages

Answer : C

Question. Which of the below is not a property of ferro cement?
(a) Impervious nature
(b) Capacity to resist shock
(c) No need of formwork
(d) Strength per unit mass is low

Answer : D

Question. For DPC at plinth level, which grade of concrete is used?
(a) M10
(b) M20
(c) M25
(d) M15

Answer : D

Question. The compression in PSC is done by _________ of high-strength tendons.
(a) Compression
(b) Tensioning
(c) Shearing
(d) Bending

Answer : B

Question. Which IS code gives details about termite proofing?
(a) IS 6835
(b) IS 6313
(c) IS 5886
(d) IS 5668

Answer : B

Question. A fire detector cannot detect:
(a) Radiation
(b) Heat
(c) Light
(d) Smoke

Answer : C

Question. Which of the below is a pigment imparting brown colour?
(a) Raw Sienna
(b) Soot
(c) Burnt Sienna
(d) Ultramarine

Answer : C

Question. Which defect occurs if a paint is applied excessively thick?
(a) Grinning
(b) Running
(c) Wrinkling
(d) Flaking

Answer : C

Question. In case of damaged prestressed concrete I girders which are used for restoring strength?
(a) Pretensioning
(b) Post tensioning
(c) Chemicals
(d) Dies

Answer : B

Question. How many sealants are there used depending upon their suitability in a given situation?
(a) 3
(b) 2
(c) 4
(d) 1

Answer : A

Question. A paint normally consists of _________ components.
(a) 3
(b) 5
(c) 4
(d) 6

Answer : D

Question. PSC stands for:
(a) Post-Stressed Concrete
(b) Post-Strained Concrete
(c) Pre-Stressed Concrete
(d) Pre-Strained Concrete

Answer : C

Question. The main reason for cracks in masonry joints is:
(a) Moisture
(b) Sulphate
(c) Magnesium
(d) Sodium

Answer : B

Question. Which IS codes gives details about elevators?
(a) IS 27752
(b) IS 38665
(c) IS 14665
(d) IS 27855

Answer : C

Question. Dampness spreads upwards from the ground only.
(a) TRUE
(b) FALSE

Answer : B

Question. Which paint contains polystyrene as a base?
(a) Synthetic rubber
(b) Enamel
(c) Aluminium
(d) Emulsion

Answer : D

Question. In restoration of strength by adding external reinforced concrete the damages concrete is first repaired by applying ____________
(a) Preload
(b) Tensile load
(c) Compressive load
(d) Overload

Answer : A

Question. Which of the below structure doesn’t require PSC?
(a) Bridge
(b) Arch
(c) Dam
(d) Silos

Answer : B

Question. ________ paint gets deteriorated when exposed to sun.
(a) Asbestos
(b) Bituminou
(c) Oil
(d) Aluminium

Answer : B

Question. R.C.C. can be classified into:
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 4
(d) 5

Answer : A

Question. To control corrosion, concrete with _________ is used
(a) Low permeability
(b) Low thermal coefficient
(c) More cement content
(d) More coarse aggregates

Answer : A

Question. How many types of ventilation are there?
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 2
(d) 5

Answer : A

Question. At roof slab level over the DPC, __________ are provided
(a) Tiles
(b) Concrete
(c) P.C.C.
(d) Rubber Sheet

Answer : A

Question. Which type of inspection is more intensive involving examination of structural elements?
(a) Minor inspection
(b) General inspection
(c) Major inspection
(d) Reverse inspection

Answer : C

Question. The appearance of glossy patches on the painted surface is called:
(a) Flashing
(b) Blooming
(c) Running
(d) Blistering

Answer : A

Question. While calculating the handling capacity of lift, the weight of a person is taken as 65kg.
(a) TRUE
(b) FALSE

Answer : B

Question. One of the testing equipments used for inspection is?
(a) Strain gauges
(b) Measuring jar
(c) Test tubes
(d) None of the mentioned

Answer : A

Question. In which beam tension capacity of steel is greater than combined compression capacity of steel and concrete?
(a) Over-reinforced
(b) Under-reinforced
(c) Singly reinforced
(d) Doubly reinforced

Answer : A

Question. The chemical heptachlor in anti-termite proofing has concentration by weight of:
(a) 0.50%
(b) 0.10%
(c) 0.30%
(d) 0.20%

Answer : A

Question. How many methods of ferro cementing are there?
(a) 3
(b) 2
(c) 4
(d) 6

Answer : A

Question. R.C.C. was developed and first used by:
(a) Joseph Monier
(b) John Smeaton
(c) Francois Coignet
(d) Joseph Asphadin

Answer : C

Question. In a building, to provide ultimate comfort to occupants ________ can be use(d)
(a) AC
(b) HVAC
(c) Ventilators
(d) HAC

Answer : B