Building Services MCQ Questions and Answers in Civil Engineering

Questiom. Economy can be achieved in doors, windows, ventilator by:
(a) No frame
(b) Less width
(c) Steel frames
(d) Less height

Answer : C

Questiom. In direct current (DC), the electric charge (current) only flows in ___direction.
(a) Two
(b) One
(c) Three
(d) None

Answer : B

Questiom. An ac wave shape could be a sine wave, square wave, or saw tooth wave.
(a) True
(b) False
(c) none
(d) all

Answer : A

Questiom. Which of the below is a global scale environmental issue?
(a) Eutrophication
(b) Regional ozone
(c) Climate change
(d) Pollution

Answer : C

Questiom. the ________________ plays an important role in the comfort of persons affected by ventilation system.
(a) Carbon monoxide
(b) Purity of air
(c) Volume of room
(d) Health of occupant

Answer : B

Questiom. The direction of water in filter beds is reversed for ______
(a) Filtration
(b) Cleaning
(c) Decreasing velocity
(d) Decreasing flow

Answer : B

Questiom. Combination system consists of supply system and __________ system.
(a) Plenum
(b) Air conditioning
(c) Exhaust
(d) Natural

Answer : C

Questiom. Building structures which are used for the storage, handling, manufacture of materials which are liable to burn with extreme rapidity and prove hazardous to health building or building contents are called ____________
(a) Assembly Building
(b) Hazardous building
(c) mercantile building
(d) all of the above

Answer : B

Questiom. Lawn sprinklers is one type of
(a) Mechanical system
(b) Electrical system
(c) Building operation system
(d) Multiple services

Answer : D

Questiom. Which of the following parameters does not affect the lift waiting time?
(a) Rated load
(b) Number of stops
(c) Door closing time
(d) Handling capacity

Answer : D

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

Answer : B

Questiom. The rate of amount of water vapour present to the amount it would have contained, had it been saturated, is known as the ___________
(a) Relative humidity
(b) Saturated air
(c) Dry bulb temperature
(d) Wet bulb temperature

Answer : A

Questiom. ____________ is the process by which the required amount of moisture is added in the air.
(a) Dehumidification
(b) Humidification
(c) Absorption
(d) Condensation

Answer : B

Questiom. ................. type of wiring uses insulated cables supported in porcelain cleats
(a) Cleat
(b) CTS/RTS
(c) Metal
(d) PVC conduit or PVC capping

Answer : A

Questiom. During fire, the human body can withstand temperature upto __________
(a) 150°C
(b) 120°C
(c) 200°C
(d) 80°C

Answer : B

Questiom. What is called for the collection of rainwater for use?
(a) Rain collection
(b) Rainwater harvesting
(c) Rain digging
(d) Rain water pumping

Answer : B

Questiom. Which of the following practice applied in sustainable planning?
(a) Energy audits
(b) Site appraisals
(c) Waste management plan
(d) all of above

Answer : B

Questiom. When does Sustainable Construction take place?
(a) During the design phase of a building’ s development
(b) During the construction phase of a building’ s development
(c) After construction of the building
(d) None of above

Answer : B

Questiom. The value of Illumination in lux of Residential building
(a) 100-150-200
(b) 200-300
(c) 300
(d) 100-450

Answer : A

Questiom. The value of Illumination in lux of Airport building
(a) 100-150-200
(b) 200-300
(c) 300
(d) 100-450

Answer : C

Questiom. It is the SI unit of luminous is called____________
(a) luminous flux
(b) luminous intensity
(c) Illuminance
(d) Lumen

Answer : D

Questiom. For Indian conditions, how much solar altitude is assumed as the standard for design purposes.
(a) 10
(b) 12
(c) 15
(d) 17

Answer : B

Questiom. The percentage of that part of daylight illumination at a point in the interior on a given plane which is received directly from the sky s called____________
(a) internal reflected component
(b) sky component
(c) external reflected component
(d) glare

Answer : B

Questiom. Which is the type of incandescent lamp?
(a) Carbon filament lam
(b) arch lamp
(c) mercury discharge lamp
(d) sodium discharge lamp

Answer : A

Questiom. As per IS : 3362-1965 recommends the following air changes in residential buildings for bathroom is
(a) minimum 3
(b) maximum 3
(c) minimum 6
(d) no need

Answer : C

Questiom. Requirement of air changes per hour in an enclosed area as per NBC 2005 for conference room
(a) 2-4
(b) 4-8
(c) 8-12
(d) 10-15

Answer : C

Questiom. Requirement of air changes per hour in an enclosed area as per NBC 2005 for libraries
(a) 3-5
(b) 6-8
(c) 6-10
(d) 8-10

Answer : A

Questiom. MCB stands for
(a) Miniature Circuit Breaker
(b) Mono circuit breaker
(c) Mega circuit breaker
(d) None

Answer : A

Questiom. Cleat wiring system is a temporary wiring system?
(a) Yes
(b) No
(c) none
(d) all

Answer : A

Questiom. In a single phase power supply, the power is supplied through two wires called
(a) Phase
(b) Neutral
(c) Both a and b
(d) None

Answer : C

Questiom. Green building practices include
(a) Only energy efficiency.
(b) Only recycled materials
(c) Only Environmental Protection
(d) All of these

Answer : D

Questiom. The overall purpose of sanitation is to maintain the green environment alone.
(a) True
(b) False
(c) none
(d) all

Answer : B

Questiom. Which of the following actions may best help maintain human comfort even in an increased indoor temperature?
(a) Lowering the humidity
(b) Re-circulating the air supply
(c) Lowering the lighting intensity
(d) Increasing the ventilation rate

Answer : A

Questiom. Air conditioning is one type of
(a) Mechanical system
(b) Electrical system
(c) Building operation system
(d) Multiple services

Answer : A

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

Answer : C

Questiom. Where people are working, there has to be ______________ to cause proper ventilation of the premises.
(a) Air change
(b) Humidity
(c) Temperature
(d) Moisture

Answer : A

Questiom. the maximum rate of air change is ______
(a) 30 per min
(b) 30 per hour
(c) 60 per min
(d) 60 per hour

Answer : D

Questiom. In cleat wiring. cleats shall be fixed at distances not greater than.................. cm apart and at regular intervals.
(a) 50
(b) 60
(c) 65
(d) 70

Answer : B

Questiom. The content of oxygen is normally ________% in air.
(a) 100
(b) 50
(c) 73
(d) 21

Answer : D

Questiom. How many methods of rainwater harvesting are there?
(a) One
(b) Two
(c) Three
(d) Four

Answer : B

Questiom. Sustainable building design does not include...
(a) energy conservation.
(b) Indoor Air Quality.
(c) Town Planning.
(d) all of above

Answer : C

Questiom. Sustainable construction considers the ____________ and ____________ impacts of construction activities on the surrounding neighborhoo(d)
(a) operational; economical
(b) environmental; operational
(c) environmental; social
(d) None of above

Answer : C

Questiom. The value of Illumination in lux of Schools
(a) 100-150-200
(b) 200-300
(c) 300
(d) 100-450

Answer : B

Questiom. Due to reflection from light sources or surfaces of excessive brightness is called_________
(a) Direct glare
(b) Reflected glare
(c) Veiling Glare
(d) Glare

Answer : B

Questiom. the SI unit of luminous intensity is called____________
(a) glare
(b) visual task
(c) candela
(d) Lumen

Answer : C

Questiom. The recommended design sky illuminance values for warm humid climate is
(a) 6800
(b) 8000
(c) 9000
(d) 10500

Answer : C

Questiom. The ratio (or percentage) of that part of the day light illuminance at a point on a given plane which is received by direct reflection from external surfaces is called____________
(a) internal reflected component
(b) sky component
(c) external reflected component
(d) glare

Answer : C

Questiom. Necessity of ventilation is ____________
(a) Removal of carbon dioxide
(b) To supply fresh air rich in oxygen
(c) To control dust
(d) all of the above

Answer : D

Questiom. As per IS : 3362-1965 recommends the following air changes in residential buildings for living room is
(a) minimum 3
(b) maximum 3
(c) minimum 6
(d) no need

Answer : A

Questiom. Requirement of air changes per hour in an enclosed area as per NBC 2005 for cinema
(a) 2-4
(b) 4-8
(c) 8-12
(d) 10-15

Answer : D

Questiom. RCCB stands for
(a) Relive current circuit breaker
(b) Residual Current Circuit Breaker
(c) Residential circuit code breaker
(d) None

Answer : B

Questiom. AC means
(a) Alternate current
(b) All current
(c) Alter current
(d) Non

Answer : A

Questiom. The voltage of single phase supply is ____
(a) 230 v
(b) 220 v
(c) 110 v
(d) 500 v

Answer : A

Questiom. the difference of temperature between the outside air and inside air tends to the deposition of moisture in the room surfaces known as ___________
(a) Ventilation
(b) Diffusion
(c) Condensation
(d) Dissipation

Answer : C

Questiom. The relatively clean wastewater from baths, sinks, washing machines and other kitchen appliances is called ________
(a) Grey water
(b) Black water
(c) Yellow water
(d) Wastewater

Answer : A

Questiom. For ventilation Which action is required?
(a) wind action
(b) stack effect
(c) both
(d) none

Answer : C

Questiom. Fuse, LCB, ELCB is one type of
(a) Mechanical system
(b) Electrical system
(c) Building operation system
(d) Multiple services

Answer : B

Questiom. The term _________ is used to mean the free passage of clean air in a structure.
(a) Circulation
(b) Ventilation
(c) Dissipation
(d) Condensation

Answer : B

Questiom. Exhaust system, supply system, air conditioning, et(c) comes under ________ type of ventilation system.
(a) Natural
(b) Mechanical
(c) Man made
(d) Doors

Answer : B

Questiom. What is the property of insulating materials?
(a) Prevents the unwanted flow of current
(b) Allows the unwanted flow of current
(c) Increases the unwanted flow of current
(d) Decreases the unwanted flow of current

Answer : A

Questiom. It is found that _______ are not seriously affected until very high temperature of 1200°C to 1300°C is reache(d)
(a) Plastic
(b) Limestone
(c) Sandstone
(d) Brick

Answer : D

Questiom. When does Green building take place?
(a) During the design phase of the building’ s development
(b) During the construction phase of the building’ s development
(c) After construction of the building
(d) None of above

Answer : A

Questiom. Which of the following is not considered a renewable energy source?
(a) Geothermal
(b) Solar
(c) Coal
(d) all of above

Answer : C

Questiom. The value of Illumination in lux of stairs
(a) 100-150-200
(b) 200-300
(c) 300
(d) 100-450

Answer : A

Questiom. Excessive contrast or abrupt and large changes in brightness produces the effect of ______
(a) Direct glare
(b) Reflected glare
(c) Veiling Glare
(d) Glare

Answer : D

Questiom. The recommended design sky illuminance values for hot dry climate is
(a) 6800
(b) 8000
(c) 9000
(d) 10500

Answer : D

Questiom. In which case artificial lighting is necessary?
(a) Where the recommended illumination levels have to be obtained by artificial lighting only.
(b) To supplement day lighting when the level of illumination falls below the recommended value.
(c) Where visual task may demand a higher level of illumination.
(d) all of the above

Answer : D

Questiom. As per IS : 3362-1965 recommends the following air changes in residential buildings for passage is
(a) minimum 3
(b) maximum 3
(c) minimum 6
(d) no need

Answer : D

Questiom. Requirement of air changes per hour in an enclosed area as per NBC 2005 for hospital
(a) 3-5
(b) 6-8
(c) 6-10
(d) 8-10

Answer : B

Questiom. 2 way switching means having two or more switches in different locations to control _____ lamp
(a) One
(b) Two
(c) None
(d) All of above

Answer : A