Construction Technology MCQ Questions and Answers in Civil Engineering

Question. Which one is used for the transporting the concrete?
(a) Mortar pan
(b) Chute
(c) Belt conveyors
(d) All of the above

Answer : D

Question. Trestle scaffolding used for height up to…….
(a) 10 m
(b) 15 m
(c) 5 m
(d) 12 m

Answer : C

Question. When brick is cut across the width it known as…..
(a) bat
(b) closer
(c) king closer
(d) queen closer

Answer : A

Question. Thickness of mortar joint in coursed rubble masonry is…..
(a) 1 cm
(b) 2 cm
(c) 1.5 cm
(d) any of the them

Answer : C

Question. Which equipment used for the transporting concrete?
(a) mortar pan
(b) belt conveyors
(c) trucks
(d) all of the above

Answer : D

Question. Which method used for the heat curing of the concrete?
(a) steam curing
(b) infrared curing
(c) electrical curing
(d) all of the above

Answer : D

Question. Which one is occurs during the cold weather concreting?
(a) delayed setting
(b) freezing of concrete at early stage
(c) stress due to temperature difference
(d) all of the above

Answer : D

Question. Which type monomers used for polymer concrete?
(a) Styrene
(b) epoxy
(c) Acrylonitrile
(d) all of the above

Answer : D

Question. Suspended scaffolding used…….
(a) for painting work
(b) for cleaning of window
(c) for pointing work
(d) all of the above

Answer : D

Question. Which type of pile used for the extremely loose soil?
(a) End bearing pile
(b) Frication pile
(c) Compaction pile
(d) Tension pile

Answer : B

Question. In pneumatic caissons, which method used for remove the water from the caissons?
(a) Compressed air
(b) Water pump
(c) a & b both
(d) None of the above

Answer : A

Question. What is nominal size of the modular brick?
(a) 20 x 10 x 10 cm
(b) 20 x 10 x 15 cm
(c) 30 x 20 x 12 cm
(d) 20 x 20 x 10 cm

Answer : A

Question. “Lower surface of the brick or stone is known as bed.” is it true or false?
(a) True
(b) False
(c) none
(d) all

Answer : A

Question. Which method is used for the finding the workability of the concrete?
(a) Compacting factor test
(b) Slump test
(c) Flow test
(d) All of the above

Answer : D

Question. Window sills are provided at……….
(a) top of the window
(b) side of the window
(c) bottom of the window
(d) any one of the above

Answer : C

Question. Which one of this is not a shallow foundation?
(a) Spread footing
(b) Combined footing
(c) Strap footing
(d) Pile foundation

Answer : D

Question. “Timber pile is suitable for the humid environment.” is it true or false?
(a) True
(b) False
(c) none
(d) all

Answer : B

Question. Face of the wall is……..
(a) Side which is exposed to the weather
(b) Bottom side of the brick
(c) Top side of the brick
(d) Inside of the wall

Answer : A

Question. Dry rubble masonry used in…….
(a) Retaining wall
(b) Pitching earthen dam
(c) Canal slop
(d) All of the above

Answer : D

Question. Mullion in door frame used for…..
(a) dividing door vertically
(b) dividing door horizontally
(c) dividing door in inclined direction
(d) any one of the above

Answer : A

Question. “Muram is a fine chips of marble”, is it true or false?
(a) true
(b) false
(c) none
(d) all

Answer : A

Question. “Verge is triangular upper part of the wall formed at the end of the roof”, is it true or false?
(a) true
(b) false
(c) none
(d) all

Answer : B

Question. Which material is not used for in false ceiling?
(a) wooden planks
(b) plywood
(c) slates
(d) all of the above

Answer : C

Question. “Escalators is suitable for light traffic”, is true or false?
(a) true
(b) false
(c) none
(d) all

Answer : B

Question. What are causes of dampness?
(a) rising of moisture from ground
(b) action of rain
(c) condensation
(d) all of the above

Answer : D

Question. What is proportion mortar for grouting of thin cracks?
(a) 1:9
(b) 1:10
(c) 2:7
(d) 1:8

Answer : B

Question. Bull dozer used for…….
(a) clear site of work
(b) make the land level
(c) prepare pilot roads
(d) all of the above

Answer : D

Question. What is normal vibration time in the case of internal vibrator? (in sec)
(a) 10 to 20
(b) 10 to 30
(c) 5 to 20
(d) 10 to 40

Answer : C

Question. What are major causes of accident in construction?
(a) physical causes
(b) physiological causes
(c) psychological causes
(d) all of the above

Answer : D

Question. Maintenance report contain……..
(a) foundation condition
(b) flooring condition
(c) condition of woodwork
(d) all of the above

Answer : D

Question. Which one is the method of placing concrete under water?
(a) Bagged concrete
(b) Termie
(c) Grouted aggregate
(d) All of the above

Answer : D

Question. “Standards are a horizontal component of the scaffolding.” is it true or false?
(a) True
(b) False
(c) none
(d) all

Answer : B

Question. A course of the brick placed on the top of the exposed external wall is known as…
(a) reveal
(b) lintel
(c) coping
(d) corbel

Answer : C

Question. Which mortar not used for the masonry work?
(a) cement mortar
(b) mud mortar
(c) lime mortar
(d) all of the above

Answer : B

Question. Table vibrator used for……
(a) laboratory testing
(b) pre cast concrete blocks
(c) column
(d) beam

Answer : A

Question. “Membrane curing required more water compare to water curing”, is it true or false?
(a) true
(b) false
(c) none
(d) all

Answer : B

Question. Which one is not a type of light weight concrete?
(a) light weight aggregate concrete
(b) aerated concrete
(c) no fine concrete
(d) mass concrete

Answer : D

Question. Bracing is used for……
(a) provide extra strength
(b) providing working platform
(c) give good appearance
(d) none of the above

Answer : A

Question. “Compaction pile used for the carrying the load of the structure.” Is it true or false?
(a) True
(b) False
(c) none
(d) all

Answer : B

Question. Which type of cofferdam is used for the depth of water in rang of 18 to 21m?
(a) Earth fill cofferdam
(b) Rock fill cofferdam
(c) Single wall cofferdam
(d) Cellular cofferdam

Answer : D

Question. Dry rubble masonry is used for the construction of the______
(a) Retaining walls
(b) Pitching earthen dams
(c) Canal slops
(d) All of the above

Answer : D

Question. Dumpers are used for transporting the concrete up to _______.
(a) 5 km
(b) 10 km
(c) 15 km
(d) 25 km

Answer : A

Question. Coping is provided at…..
(a) top of parapet
(b) bottom of parapet
(c) to of plinth level
(d) none of the above

Answer : A

Question. Raft footing is used for……..
(a) Low soil pressure
(b) Heavy loads
(c) Large variation in load on the column
(d) All of the above

Answer : D

Question. “Box caisson is used for the shallow depth of water.” Is it true or false?
(a) True
(b) False
(c) none
(d) all

Answer : A

Question. Plinth course is……
(a) Lower most course of the plinth
(b) Upper most course of the plinth
(c) Center course of the plinth
(d) None of the above

Answer : B

Question. What is a requirement of good formwork?
(a) easy removal
(b) economical
(c) less leakage
(d) all of the above

Answer : D

Question. Which material not used for the flooring?
(a) plastic
(b) concrete
(c) stones
(d) bricks

Answer : A

Question. Which one is used in AC sheet roof covering?
(a) hook bolt
(b) L bolt
(c) crank bolt
(d) all of the above

Answer : D

Question. Which one is cheapest plaster?
(a) cement plaster
(b) mud plaster
(c) lime plaster
(d) cement lime plaster

Answer : B

Question. Which admixture is used for speed up setting in grouting?
(a) gypsum
(b) clay
(c) stone dust
(d) calcium chloride

Answer : D

Question. “Post monsoon maintenance is carried out before monsoon”, is it true or false?
(a) true
(b) false
(c) none
(d) all

Answer : B

Question. “Drag line used for excavating material below operating level”, is it true or false?
(a) true
(b) false
(c) none
(d) all

Answer : A

Question. Safety measures for erection of steel structure given in……..
(a) IS:3764 – 1996
(b) IS:4130 – 1976
(c) IS:7864 – 1992
(d) IS:8989 – 1978

Answer : B

Question. Which test used for the testing a pipeline?
(a) color water test
(b) hydraulic gradient test
(c) metal road test
(d) all of the above

Answer : D

Question. What is standard water cement ration of concrete?
(a) 20 %
(b) 35 %
(c) 38 %
(d) 40 %

Answer : C

Question. Which material is used for formwork?
(a) Timber
(b) Steel
(c) Aluminum sheet
(d) All of the above

Answer : D

Question. In flemish bond…..
(a) alternate course of the stretcher and headers
(b) alternate brick of stretcher and header formation is same course
(c) all course are stretcher course
(d) all course are header course

Answer : B

Question. Which one is used for placing concrete underwater?
(a) tremie
(b) bagged concrete
(c) concrete pump
(d) all of the above

Answer : D

Question. Which one is not property of hard concrete?
(a) compression strength
(b) tensile strength
(c) bond strength
(d) workability

Answer : D

Question. Polymer concrete used for…
(a) prefabricated structural elements
(b) hydraulic structures
(c) marine works
(d) all of the above

Answer : D

Question. Which type of footing is used for the steel columns?
(a) Raft footings
(b) Combined footings
(c) Grillage footings
(d) Strap footings

Answer : C

Question. Upper most course of plinth masonry is known as________
(a) Plinth course
(b) Header course
(c) Stretcher course
(d) None of the above

Answer : A

Question. Size of fine aggregate is________
(a) Smaller than 4.75 mm
(b) Bigger than 4.75 mm
(c) 4.75 mm
(d) None of the above

Answer : A

Question. What is purpose of foundation……..
(a) To distribute the structure weight
(b) To support a structure
(c) To distribute non uniform load of the structure
(d) All of the above

Answer : D

Question. Length of the under reamed pile is……..
(a) 2 to 3 m
(b) 2 to 9 m
(c) 3 to 9 m
(d) 10 to 20 m

Answer : C

Question. “Centering is used for construction”, is it true or false?
(a) true
(b) false
(c) none
(d) all

Answer : A

Question. Which materials not used for the roof covering?
(a) shingles
(b) tiles
(c) slates
(d) mud

Answer : D

Question. Which material not used for the damp proofing?
(a) hot bitumen
(b) stones
(c) mud
(d) mortar

Answer : C

Question. What is maximum capacity of the scraper? (in cu.m)
(a) 9
(b) 18
(c) 25
(d) 30

Answer : A

Question. Safety measures for excavation given in……..
(a) IS:3764 – 1996
(b) IS:3764 – 1997
(c) IS:3764 – 1992
(d) IS:3764 – 1990

Answer : A

Question. In scaffolding bracing is used for …….
(a) Provide extra strength
(b) Good appearance
(c) For reduce weight of the scaffolding
(d) None of the above

Answer : A

Question. Which equipment is used for the lifting of the stone during masonry construction?
(a) chain and dogs
(b) pins
(c) pins
(d) all of the above

Answer : D

Question. What is density range of the light weight concrete? ( in kg/m3 )
(a) 300 to 1900
(b) 400 to 2000
(c) 200 to 1400
(d) 300 to 2200

Answer : A

Question. Which ground treatment is adopted before the foundation on the loose soil?
(a) Pre-loading
(b) Cement injection grouting
(c) Deep vibration
(d) All of the above

Answer : D